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Data source: VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

Data through 2026 · Updated quarterly

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Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist)2008

Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist) in 2008

678 adverse event reports (+263% vs 2007)

Share
678
Reports
5
Deaths
67
Hospitalizations
171
ER Visits
10
Disabilities
← 2007 (187 reports)2009 (1,324 reports) →

2008 Reporting Summary

In 2008, 678 adverse event reports were filed for Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist) in VAERS. This represents 10.1% of all 6,739 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 5 mentioned death, 67 involved hospitalization, 171 required ER visits, and 10 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 475 reports per year for this vaccine, 2008 was above average (+43%).

💡 What This Means

Year-over-year change: The large change from 2007 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 Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist)

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
20257613
201599538
20147507
2013379319
2012929358
2011851657
2010834454
20091,3240108
2008 ← current678567
2007187118
2006178019
2005210015
200435304

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:678
Deaths:5
Hospitalizations:67
% of Total:10.1%
Rank (by vol.):#5 of 13 years
Avg/year:475

Related Pages

Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist) Overview← 2007 Reports2009 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.