⚠️

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.

Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra)2006

Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra) in 2006

717 adverse event reports (+41% vs 2005)

717

Reports

Deaths

Hospitalizations

306

ER Visits

Disabilities

← 2005 (510 reports)2007 (1,825 reports) →

2006 Reporting Summary

In 2006, 717 adverse event reports were filed for Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra) in VAERS. This represents 2.0% of all 36,149 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 3 mentioned death, 85 involved hospitalization, 306 required ER visits, and 3 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 1,605 reports per year for this vaccine, 2006 was below average (-55%).

💡 What This Means

In 2006, reporting for Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra) 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 Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra)

Year	Reports	Deaths	Hosp.
2025	1,439	3	31
2024	1,449	0	27
2023	1,692	2	19
2022	1,630	3	22
2021	1,424	1	27
2020	1,066	1	24
2019	1,589	0	59
2018	1,553	3	47
2017	2,156	4	69
2016	3,349	2	83
2015	2,077	3	54
2014	1,371	1	73
2013	1,354	5	63
2012	1,628	5	63
2011	1,764	10	67
2010	1,453	10	107
2009	1,662	6	114
2008	1,994	6	133
2007	1,825	4	144
2006 ← current	717	3	85
2005	510	0	49

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:717

Deaths:3

Hospitalizations:85

% of Total:2.0%

Rank (by vol.):#20 of 21 years

Avg/year:1,605

Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra) Overview ← 2005 Reports 2007 Reports →35 Years of Reporting Compare Vaccines

Data Source

This data comes from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), jointly managed by CDC and FDA.

2006 Reporting Summary

In 2006, 717 adverse event reports were filed for Meningococcal Conjugate (Menactra) in VAERS. This represents 2.0% of all 36,149 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 3 mentioned death, 85 involved hospitalization, 306 required ER visits, and 3 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 1,605 reports per year for this vaccine, 2006 was below average (-55%).