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.
591 adverse event reports
In 1999, 591 adverse event reports were filed for Rotavirus (Rotashield) in VAERS. This represents 42.5% of all 1,389 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 11 mentioned death, 286 involved hospitalization, 273 required ER visits, and 9 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 411 reports per year for this vaccine, 1999 was above average (+44%).
In 1999, reporting for Rotavirus (Rotashield) 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.
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 230 | 1 | 34 |
| 1999 ← current | 591 | 11 | 286 |
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.