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.
810 adverse event reports (+5% vs 2018)
In 2019, 810 adverse event reports were filed for DTaP + IPV + Hib (Pentacel) in VAERS. This represents 7.0% of all 11,652 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 13 mentioned death, 60 involved hospitalization, 125 required ER visits, and 21 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 614 reports per year for this vaccine, 2019 was above average (+32%).
In 2019, reporting for DTaP + IPV + Hib (Pentacel) 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.