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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)2018

DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) in 2018

538 adverse event reports (-10% vs 2017)

538

Reports

Deaths

Hospitalizations

133

ER Visits

Disabilities

← 2017 (598 reports)2019 (541 reports) →

2018 Reporting Summary

In 2018, 538 adverse event reports were filed for DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) in VAERS. This represents 3.6% of all 15,041 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 18 mentioned death, 79 involved hospitalization, 133 required ER visits, and 25 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 606 reports per year for this vaccine, 2018 was below average (-11%).

💡 What This Means

In 2018, 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 ← current	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	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:538

Deaths:18

Hospitalizations:79

% of Total:3.6%

Rank (by vol.):#13 of 23 years

Avg/year:606

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Data Source

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

2018 Reporting Summary

In 2018, 538 adverse event reports were filed for DTaP + Hepatitis B + IPV (Pediarix) in VAERS. This represents 3.6% of all 15,041 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 18 mentioned death, 79 involved hospitalization, 133 required ER visits, and 25 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 606 reports per year for this vaccine, 2018 was below average (-11%).