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Data source: VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System)

Data through 2026 · Updated quarterly

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Rabies (Imovax)2018

Rabies (Imovax) in 2018

152 adverse event reports (+24% vs 2017)

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152
Reports
0
Deaths
2
Hospitalizations
23
ER Visits
4
Disabilities
← 2017 (123 reports)2019 (193 reports) →

2018 Reporting Summary

In 2018, 152 adverse event reports were filed for Rabies (Imovax) in VAERS. This represents 2.6% of all 5,772 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 0 mentioned death, 2 involved hospitalization, 23 required ER visits, and 4 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 157 reports per year for this vaccine, 2018 was below average (-3%).

💡 What This Means

In 2018, reporting for Rabies (Imovax) 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 Rabies (Imovax)

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2025206111
202423003
202320206
202219801
2021201610
202015202
201919326
2018 ← current15202
201712305
201617005
2015158015
20149006
201313008
201212011
2011131116
2010116018
200910523
200814313
2007133012
200610139
2005258015
2004181111
2003203311
200212205
2001111011
200020215
199912505
19989302
199719906
199610602
1995166013
1994187110
1993225017
19929503

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:152
Deaths:0
Hospitalizations:2
% of Total:2.6%
Rank (by vol.):#17 of 34 years
Avg/year:157

Related Pages

Rabies (Imovax) Overview← 2017 Reports2019 Reports →35 Years of ReportingCompare Vaccines

Data Source

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