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Data source: VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

Data through 2026 · Updated quarterly

Built by TheDataProject.ai · © 2026 VaccineWatch

Important: VAERS accepts reports of adverse events following vaccination. For any given report, there is no certainty that the reported event was caused by the vaccine. Reports may contain information that is incomplete, inaccurate, coincidental, or unverifiable. Most reports to VAERS are voluntary, which means they are subject to biases. This data cannot be used to determine if vaccines cause or contribute to adverse events.

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DTaP2002

DTaP in 2002

4,833 adverse event reports (+17% vs 2001)

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4,833
Reports
135
Deaths
358
Hospitalizations
2,045
ER Visits
91
Disabilities
← 2001 (4,144 reports)2003 (5,168 reports) →

2002 Reporting Summary

In 2002, 4,833 adverse event reports were filed for DTaP in VAERS. This represents 7.2% of all 66,714 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 135 mentioned death, 358 involved hospitalization, 2,045 required ER visits, and 91 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 1,842 reports per year for this vaccine, 2002 was above average (+162%).

💡 What This Means

In 2002, reporting for DTaP 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 DTaP

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2025763919
2024865727
2023932220
2022777614
2021782432
2020615230
20191,061649
2018875740
20171,1041045
20161,0671147
20151,201349
20141,145867
20131,3981597
20121,314670
20111,56612101
20101,7807110
20092,19317154
20083,33021253
20073,81729348
20063,47939207
20053,70338194
20044,560106231
20035,16887297
2002 ← current4,833135358
20014,144104383
20003,07788318
19992,53779401
19981,78063169
19971,21539123
1996549343
1995405036
1994333233
1993188122
19926805

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:4,833
Deaths:135
Hospitalizations:358
% of Total:7.2%
Rank (by vol.):#2 of 34 years
Avg/year:1,842

Related Pages

DTaP Overview← 2001 Reports2003 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.