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.
250 adverse event reports (-33% vs 2001)
In 2002, 250 adverse event reports were filed for Lyme Disease (Lymerix) in VAERS. This represents 9.9% of all 2,528 reports for this vaccine.
Of these reports, 1 mentioned death, 20 involved hospitalization, 131 required ER visits, and 74 reported disability.
Compared to the average of 309 reports per year for this vaccine, 2002 was below average (-19%).
In 2002, reporting for Lyme Disease (Lymerix) 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.