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.
2,393 adverse event reports (-15% vs 2017)
In 2018, 2,393 adverse event reports were filed for Tdap (Boostrix) in VAERS. This represents 4.5% of all 52,846 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 10 mentioned death, 81 involved hospitalization, 340 required ER visits, and 44 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 2,394 reports per year for this vaccine, 2018 was below average (-0%).
In 2018, reporting for Tdap (Boostrix) 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.