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.
52 adverse event reports (-17% vs 2001)
In 2002, 52 adverse event reports were filed for Hib Polysaccharide in VAERS. This represents 18.4% of all 282 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 1 mentioned death, 4 involved hospitalization, 25 required ER visits, and 1 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 58 reports per year for this vaccine, 2002 was below average (-10%).
In 2002, reporting for Hib Polysaccharide 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.
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 ← current | 52 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 63 | 1 | 3 |
This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.