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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.

Pneumococcal (Prevnar)2003

Pneumococcal (Prevnar) in 2003

2,060 adverse event reports (+12% vs 2002)

2,060

Reports

Deaths

261

Hospitalizations

876

ER Visits

Disabilities

← 2002 (1,837 reports)2004 (1,778 reports) →

2003 Reporting Summary

In 2003, 2,060 adverse event reports were filed for Pneumococcal (Prevnar) in VAERS. This represents 7.4% of all 27,970 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 87 mentioned death, 261 involved hospitalization, 876 required ER visits, and 27 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 1,188 reports per year for this vaccine, 2003 was above average (+73%).

💡 What This Means

In 2003, reporting for Pneumococcal (Prevnar) 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 Pneumococcal (Prevnar)

Year	Reports	Deaths	Hosp.
2024	62	1	3
2020	59	0	4
2018	53	1	6
2017	75	2	3
2016	128	1	10
2015	181	1	19
2014	92	1	14
2013	272	8	29
2012	451	13	48
2011	581	24	76
2010	1,229	76	205
2009	2,163	87	336
2008	2,724	95	517
2007	2,899	98	619
2006	2,260	71	278
2005	2,162	69	240
2004	1,778	119	239
2003 ← current	2,060	87	261
2002	1,837	125	272
2001	3,039	88	360
2000	846	22	92

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:2,060

Deaths:87

Hospitalizations:261

% of Total:7.4%

Rank (by vol.):#7 of 21 years

Avg/year:1,188

Pneumococcal (Prevnar) Overview ← 2002 Reports 2004 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.

2003 Reporting Summary

In 2003, 2,060 adverse event reports were filed for Pneumococcal (Prevnar) in VAERS. This represents 7.4% of all 27,970 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 87 mentioned death, 261 involved hospitalization, 876 required ER visits, and 27 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 1,188 reports per year for this vaccine, 2003 was above average (+73%).