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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.

DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix)2008

DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) in 2008

1,344 adverse event reports (-1% vs 2007)

1,344

Reports

Deaths

289

Hospitalizations

535

ER Visits

Disabilities

← 2007 (1,362 reports)2009 (571 reports) →

2008 Reporting Summary

In 2008, 1,344 adverse event reports were filed for DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) in VAERS. This represents 8.9% of all 15,041 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 71 mentioned death, 289 involved hospitalization, 535 required ER visits, and 23 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 606 reports per year for this vaccine, 2008 was above average (+122%).

💡 What This Means

In 2008, reporting for DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) 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.

All Years for DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix)

Year	Reports	Deaths	Hosp.
2025	408	11	29
2024	439	13	29
2023	521	9	30
2022	475	9	25
2021	450	7	31
2020	388	17	37
2019	541	12	72
2018	538	18	79
2017	598	20	79
2016	611	23	87
2015	552	23	85
2014	677	24	142
2013	629	20	80
2012	451	19	72
2011	412	12	80
2010	445	57	59
2009	571	47	90
2008 ← current	1,344	71	289
2007	1,362	70	319
2006	883	38	128
2005	774	37	91
2004	637	33	99
2003	239	13	37

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:1,344

Deaths:71

Hospitalizations:289

% of Total:8.9%

Rank (by vol.):#2 of 23 years

Avg/year:606

DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) Overview ← 2007 Reports 2009 Reports →35 Years of Reporting Compare Vaccines

Data Source

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

2008 Reporting Summary

In 2008, 1,344 adverse event reports were filed for DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) in VAERS. This represents 8.9% of all 15,041 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 71 mentioned death, 289 involved hospitalization, 535 required ER visits, and 23 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 606 reports per year for this vaccine, 2008 was above average (+122%).