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.
230 adverse event reports (-61% vs 1999)
In 2000, 230 adverse event reports were filed for Rotavirus (Rotashield) in VAERS. This represents 16.6% of all 1,389 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 1 mentioned death, 34 involved hospitalization, 99 required ER visits, and 1 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 411 reports per year for this vaccine, 2000 was below average (-44%).
In 2000, 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 ← current | 230 | 1 | 34 |
| 1999 | 591 | 11 | 286 |
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.