Important: VAERS reports alone cannot determine if a vaccine caused an adverse event. Reports may contain incomplete, inaccurate, or unverified information. Correlation does not equal causation.
1,748 adverse event reports (-93% vs 2023)
In 2024, 1,748 adverse event reports were filed for COVID-19 Bivalent (Moderna) in VAERS. This represents 4.1% of all 42,946 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 52 mentioned death, 195 involved hospitalization, 198 required ER visits, and 80 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 10,550 reports per year for this vaccine, 2024 was below average (-83%).
In 2024, reporting for COVID-19 Bivalent (Moderna) was within typical ranges. As always, VAERS data reflects reports filed, not confirmed adverse events. Trends should be interpreted alongside vaccination volume and population health data.
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.