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.
847 adverse event reports (-11% vs 2012)
In 2013, 847 adverse event reports were filed for Rotavirus (Rotateq) in VAERS. This represents 3.4% of all 25,020 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 24 mentioned death, 125 involved hospitalization, 276 required ER visits, and 13 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 1,151 reports per year for this vaccine, 2013 was below average (-26%).
In 2013, reporting for Rotavirus (Rotateq) 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.