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Data source: VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

Data through 2026 · Updated quarterly

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Anthrax (Biothrax)2003

Anthrax (Biothrax) in 2003

1,148 adverse event reports (+382% vs 2002)

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1,148
Reports
15
Deaths
92
Hospitalizations
514
ER Visits
15
Disabilities
← 2002 (238 reports)2004 (881 reports) →

2003 Reporting Summary

In 2003, 1,148 adverse event reports were filed for Anthrax (Biothrax) in VAERS. This represents 9.9% of all 11,622 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 15 mentioned death, 92 involved hospitalization, 514 required ER visits, and 15 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 372 reports per year for this vaccine, 2003 was above average (+209%).

💡 What This Means

Year-over-year change: The large change from 2002 likely reflects a ramp-up in vaccination (e.g., new vaccine rollout or expanded eligibility) rather than a change in per-dose risk.

All Years for Anthrax (Biothrax)

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
202577010
20245901
20237604
20225204
202111905
2020109012
2019174034
2018207029
2017212211
2016211031
2015246125
2014279124
2013322218
2012357138
2011413163
2010469040
2009542173
2008770054
2007753260
2006431234
20054111343
2004881371
2003 ← current1,1481592
200223816
2001130310
20001,030527
1999648025
19986305

Understanding Yearly Data

•Spikes may reflect awareness: Years with unusual activity (e.g., pandemic) often see increased reporting.
•Dose volume matters: More vaccinations given in a year naturally leads to more reports.
•Reporting lag: Some events are reported months after they occur, so recent years may be incomplete.

Quick Facts

Reports:1,148
Deaths:15
Hospitalizations:92
% of Total:9.9%
Rank (by vol.):#1 of 28 years
Avg/year:372

Related Pages

Anthrax (Biothrax) Overview← 2002 Reports2004 Reports →35 Years of ReportingCompare Vaccines

Data Source

This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.