Revised: 3 July 2023

Safety Information

Influenza Vaccine Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Statistics

Click on the links below to find out about the influenza vaccine adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported each year in New Zealand, including the number of reports and the most commonly reported reactions.

Note that this information was previously published in Prescriber Update, and so the links from before 2020 will take you to the relevant Prescriber Update article.

Medsafe advises people NOT to make any decisions about vaccination based on information contained in these reports. If you have questions or concerns about receiving a vaccine, please speak to a health care professional.

Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2022
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2021
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2020
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2019
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2018
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2017
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2016
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2015
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2014
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2013
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2012
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2011
Influenza vaccine ADR reports – 2010