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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.

Tdap (Boostrix)2008

Tdap (Boostrix) in 2008

2,917 adverse event reports (+14% vs 2007)

2,917

Reports

Deaths

118

Hospitalizations

940

ER Visits

Disabilities

← 2007 (2,555 reports)2009 (2,732 reports) →

2008 Reporting Summary

In 2008, 2,917 adverse event reports were filed for Tdap (Boostrix) in VAERS. This represents 5.5% of all 52,846 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 9 mentioned death, 118 involved hospitalization, 940 required ER visits, and 25 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 2,394 reports per year for this vaccine, 2008 was above average (+22%).

💡 What This Means

In 2008, reporting for Tdap (Boostrix) 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 Tdap (Boostrix)

Year	Reports	Deaths	Hosp.
2025	2,379	4	55
2024	2,326	4	55
2023	2,160	4	37
2022	1,790	3	36
2021	1,680	4	46
2020	1,543	4	50
2019	2,475	5	101
2018	2,393	10	81
2017	2,825	1	98
2016	3,118	4	101
2015	3,149	3	112
2014	2,494	4	115
2013	2,478	9	107
2012	3,271	8	132
2011	3,370	6	151
2010	3,295	7	132
2009	2,732	7	106
2008 ← current	2,917	9	118
2007	2,555	5	113
2006	1,224	2	62
2005	107	1	7

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:2,917

Deaths:9

Hospitalizations:118

% of Total:5.5%

Rank (by vol.):#6 of 21 years

Avg/year:2,394

Tdap (Boostrix) Overview ← 2007 Reports 2009 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.

2008 Reporting Summary

In 2008, 2,917 adverse event reports were filed for Tdap (Boostrix) in VAERS. This represents 5.5% of all 52,846 reports for this vaccine.

Of these reports, 9 mentioned death, 118 involved hospitalization, 940 required ER visits, and 25 reported disability.

Compared to the average of 2,394 reports per year for this vaccine, 2008 was above average (+22%).