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Data source: VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

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Varicella (Varivax)1998

Varicella (Varivax) in 1998

2,001 adverse event reports (-21% vs 1997)

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2,001
Reports
14
Deaths
116
Hospitalizations
582
ER Visits
19
Disabilities
← 1997 (2,518 reports)1999 (2,801 reports) →

1998 Reporting Summary

In 1998, 2,001 adverse event reports were filed for Varicella (Varivax) in VAERS. This represents 2.1% of all 93,126 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 14 mentioned death, 116 involved hospitalization, 582 required ER visits, and 19 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 2,885 reports per year for this vaccine, 1998 was below average (-31%).

💡 What This Means

In 1998, reporting for Varicella (Varivax) 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.

All Years for Varicella (Varivax)

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
20251,318345
20241,657933
20231,804124
20221,791221
20211,765433
20201,740348
20192,388579
20182,729356
20173,761371
20164,159583
20154,2371183
20143,566585
20132,810580
20123,08512115
20113,58215144
20104,0896158
20094,78021171
20086,0668171
20074,76611160
20063,23011102
20052,81812113
20042,790798
20031,9645110
20022,7132113
20012,84113148
20002,9903124
19992,80114107
1998 ← current2,00114116
19972,518668
19961,992377
1995689138

Understanding Yearly Data

•Spikes may reflect awareness: Years with unusual activity (e.g., pandemic) often see increased reporting.
•Dose volume matters: More vaccinations given in a year naturally leads to more reports.
•Reporting lag: Some events are reported months after they occur, so recent years may be incomplete.

Quick Facts

Reports:2,001
Deaths:14
Hospitalizations:116
% of Total:2.1%
Rank (by vol.):#22 of 31 years
Avg/year:2,885

Related Pages

Varicella (Varivax) Overview← 1997 Reports1999 Reports →35 Years of ReportingCompare Vaccines

Data Source

This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.