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.
3,442 adverse event reports (-18% vs 1992)
In 1993, 3,442 adverse event reports were filed for DTP in VAERS. This represents 14.4% of all 23,850 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 149 mentioned death, 438 involved hospitalization, 1,591 required ER visits, and 46 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 949 reports per year for this vaccine, 1993 was above average (+263%).
In 1993, reporting for DTP 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.