Adverse Event Outcomes

There are many fields in VAERS used to denote outcomes

DIED – did the patient die? (Yes or No)

HOSPITAL – was the patient hospitalized? (Yes or No)

HOSPDAYS – number of days hospitalized (int) if any

XSTAY – required an extended stay at the hospital

L_THREAT – did they experience a life threatening adverse event? (Yes or No)

DISABLE – did the patient develop some disability? (Yes or No)

ER_ED_VISIT – did the adverse event require a visit to the ER room or the Emergency Department? (Yes or No)

RECOVD – did the patient fully recover from all symptoms (Y = Yes, N = No, U = Unknown)