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.
413 adverse event reports
In 2013, 413 adverse event reports were filed for Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist Quadrivalent) in VAERS. This represents 11.9% of all 3,467 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 0 mentioned death, 24 involved hospitalization, 143 required ER visits, and 3 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 362 reports per year for this vaccine, 2013 was above average (+14%).
In 2013, reporting for Influenza, Seasonal (Flumist Quadrivalent) 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.
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.