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2008

VAERS ID 305877  

Symptoms: Autopsy Death Sensation of heaviness
We received from a physician the following information on 13 FEB 2008: In 2006 a rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown was given to a female veterinarian technician, who was in her mid 20's (see case no. MA2008-0186). She decided to get vaccinated in the context of a rabies preexposure trial, due to cost reasons. Between the first and second dose of the rabies vaccine the subject received an additional flu shot (manufacturer unknown). After the vaccination the subject felt heavy on one side of her body, she was hospitalised and passed away one week after the second (?) vaccination. An autopsy has been performed. Addendum: We received on 17 FEB 2008 the information from the physician, that the woman was vaccinated with Imovax and not with RabAvert. No change in assessment.

2007

VAERS ID 272954   2007-02-12

Age 8.0
Symptoms: Death Influenza Vaccination failure
Initial report received on 14 February 2007 from a health care provider who has acquired the information from a newspaper article. Per the newspaper article, it has been reported by the state department of health that an eight year old child, who had received a flu vaccination and had unspecified underlying health problems, died from the disease influenza on 12 February 2007. Additional information was not provided related to this case. (The firefighter that was also reported in the title of the article had not been vaccinated.

VAERS ID 278371  2007-05-11

Symptoms: Death Influenza Vaccination failure
This case was reported by a nurse, and described the occurrence of influenza in a subject of unspecified age and gender who was vaccinated with influenza virus vaccine for prophylaxis. The subject's medical history, concurrent conditions, and concurrent medications were not reported. On an unspecified date, the subject received unspecified dose of Flu vaccine (unknown). The reporting nurse did not have the name of the Flu vaccine that was administered. At an unspecified time after vaccination with Flu vaccine, the subject experienced influenza and lack of efficacy. It was reported that the subject "died from the flu, however, it was unknown which strain of flu the subject died from". It was unknown whether an autopsy was performed. No further information was provided at the time of reporting.

VAERS ID  291391  2007-09-26

Symptoms: Acidosis Acute respiratory distress syndrome Autopsy Blood culture positive Bronchoscopy Cardio-respiratory arrest Cardiomyopathy Cell death Chapped lips Chest discomfort Chest tube insertion Chills Death Diffuse alveolar damage Disseminated intravascular coagulation Drug hypersensitivity Dyspnoea Electrocardiogram Erythema Fungaemia
This case was reported by a healthcare professional, via a sales representative, and described the occurrence of Stevens Johnson syndrome in a female subject aged between 20 and 29 years old who was vaccinated with Flu vaccine, manufacturer unspecified) for prophylaxis. Co-suspect medication included Lamotrigine (Lamictal). On an unspecified date the subject received unspecified dose of Flu vaccine (unknown). In 2006, at an unspecified time after vaccination with Flu vaccine, the subject experienced Stevens Johnson syndrome, organ failure, flu-like symptoms, and fever. The subject was hospitalized. The subject died from Stevens Johnson syndrome. An autopsy was performed. The patient developed flu-like symptoms but had just been given the flu vaccine. She then spiked a fever of 106 degrees and was hospitalized. Lamictal was not discontinued because the providers were originally associating the events with the flu vaccine. The patient went into organ failure and was placed in the intensive care unit and then died. The autopsy results indicated that the patient died of Stevens Johnson syndrome which might have been caused by Lamictal use.

2006

VAERS ID 267624   2006-11-17

Age 62.0 
Symptoms: Alanine aminotransferase increased Aspartate aminotransferase increased Asthenia Autonomic nervous system imbalance Blood alkaline phosphatase increased Blood bilirubin increased Blood urea increased CSF test abnormal Colitis Demyelination Dysphonia Gamma-glutamyltransferase increased Guillain-Barre syndrome Inflammation Quadriplegia Renal failure Sepsis Shock
Initial information was received on 11/13/06 from the aforementioned literature citation. A 62 year old male pt, with a past medical history of hypertension and alcoholic liver cirrhosis, for which he underwent orthotopic liver transplantation, received an influenza vaccination on an unspecified date. The trade name, manufacturer or lot number were not reported. Two weeks after receiving the vaccine, the pt developed progressive generalized weakness and was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. He was see

2005

VAERS ID 232070  2005-01-06

Symptoms: FIBRO MYOCARD HEART ARREST HYPOGLYCEM REACT ISCHEMIA MYOCARD
From initial information received on 1/4/05 from a health care professional regarding an adverse event occurring in the USA, it was reported that a male patient in his 50's received a dose of FLUZONE administered on an unspecified date. The lot number, route and site of administration were not reported. Four hours later, the patient experienced a severe hypoglycemic attack. Per the reporter, he refused to be transferred to the hospital. Twelve hours later, the patient had a cardiac arrest and was found dead

2004

VAERS ID 215624   2004-01-13

Symptoms: INFARCT MYOCARD
Heart attack at home, called 911, taken to hospital, couldn't revive. County coroner called because sudden death. Family thinks death is a result of flu shot received about 2 weeks ago.
Age 60.0

2001

VAERS ID 164478  2001-01-03

Symptoms: GUILLAIN BARRE SYND
A nurse reported that a pt received an injection of 2000-2001 formula influenza virus vaccine in 2000 and subsequently, developed Guillain-Barre syndrome. This report of a serious, labeled event is being submitted in a 15-day time frame, as requested by FDA. See cancelled report, HQ4993318DEC2000. Follow-up received on 1/2/01, indicated that the pt was an elderly female who received 1999-2000 formula influenza virus vaccine. Five to 6 months, post vax, she developed Guillain-Barre syndrome. She died.

VAERS ID  165976  2001-02-08

Symptoms: ASTHENIA GAIT ABNORM GUILLAIN BARRE SYND MYALGIA PAIN PARESTHESIA
On 01/28, this patient had progressive weakness of the lower extremities, aching and pain of lower extremities, numbness, and difficulty walking. The symptoms have been ongoing for 3 months.
Age 70.0 

died

VAERS ID 186861   2002-06-24

Symptoms: ANEMIA DEATH FLU SYND INFECT WBC ABNORM
Flu shot first week in October 10/98, by 10/12/98 huge infected mass forms on chest rather got flu symptoms immediately after shot. WBC doubled over night and WBC kept rising, RBC falling until dead 5 months later. March 10, 1999 cortizons injected to knee March 14, 1999 dead.

VAERS ID 194965  2002-12-12

Symptoms: PARALYSIS
A consumer reported that a male adult received Influenza Virus vaccine, Trivalent, Types A & B (1995-1996 formula) vaccine (date of immunization not identified). Subsequent to immunization he experienced paralysis and the patient died in connection with a flu vaccination. The consumer also reported that this individual experienced adverse events following immunization with smallpox in 1950. See Case ID HQ5610404DEC2002. This report was received from a department at a manufacturer. No additional information

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2000

VAERS ID 164027  2000-12-18

Symptoms: FLU SYND
Post vax, the pt died. No further information was available at the date of this report. The reporter indicated that 9 pts experienced this event, however, they are not presently identifiable. 15 day follow-up states that the pt experienced flu-like symptoms as did a total of 9 pts.

died

VAERS ID 164043  2000-12-19

Symptoms: GUILLAIN BARRE SYND
Post vax, the pt developed Guillain-Barre syndrome. No further information was available at the date of this report. FU received indicated the patient was an elderly female who received 1999-2000 formula influenza virus vaccine. See related case HQ5472103JAN2001

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1999

VAERS ID 131642    A three year-old received the FLU vaccine on 10/26/99.  Got brainstem and cerebellar edema leading to brain death.  Admitted (to the hospital I presume, but there is no indication of that, including checking the box re: hospitalized) on 11/12/99, 16 days later - don't know for sure when symptoms started - perhaps on the 12th?  Anyway, had normal lumbar puncture, MRI.  Follow up MRI on the 14th showed brainstem, cerebellar edema.  Had a prior history of CNS problems after last years vaccination (also FLU?);   I think they are saying that that time she had acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (10/98) with bilatoral temporal lobes.  Don't know when she died.   (Minnesota)

VAERS ID 131452    A seven year-old received the FLU and PPV vaccines on 11/4/99.  3 days later she died - cause of death accidental asphyxiation "d/t" (?) lissencephaly, microcephaly.   (Louisiana)

VAERS ID 131449    A 56 year-old man received the FLU vaccine.  He was found dead 12 1/2 days post vax.   (Massachusetts)

VAERS ID 131045   An 85 year-old woman received the FLU vaccine on 10/5/99.  Post vaccination she complained of a temperature (103.8) and chills (not sure of the date, although onset date says 10/12/99).   She refused to be admitted to the hospital.  Then says her temperature was 104.6, and the "R" which means respiration, but doesn't indicate what it was.   She was admitted to the hospital (10/12?, 10/14?).  Says on 10/14/99 chest X-ray showed "ARDS", what ever that is, and pneumonia.  She was placed on a ventilator "DIC", whatever that is, and died on the 25th, 20 days post vaccination.  (Florida)

VAERS ID 130869   A 43 year-old woman received the FLU vaccine on 10/11/99.    Adverse event onset date said to be 10/20/99, 9 days later, which is probably when she was diagnosed with pneumonia.   She died on 11/1/99, 21 days post vaccination.  Her MD does not feel that what occurred is related to the vaccine.  (California)

VAERS ID 130648/129826    A 77 year-old woman received the FLU and PPV vaccines on 10/6/99.  Found dead by husband one day after the vaccine.  Her husband reported that on the 6th she had a cough and chest congestion;  never in her whole life saw an MD; always treated herself w/herbs and vitamins.  In amended text it says she has had a cough and congestion recently, but that she stated she was not ill the day of the vaccine.  (Why did she get the vaccine at this time, if she never saw MDs?)  (Wisconsin)

VAERS ID 130318    Someone of unknown age and sex received the FLU vaccine on 10/12/99.  Says the adverse event onset date was 10/19/99, 7 days post vaccination.  Also says post vaccination  this person developed respiratory arrest and died (not sure of the date - on the 19th?).  It was reported that the medical director felt there was no connection between the vaccination and the events which followed.  (New York)

VAERS ID 130028    An 81 year-old man received the FLU vaccine on 10/21/99.  He received the vaccine at a clinic and died the next day.  (California)

VAERS ID 132417    A 73 year-old man received the FLU vaccine on 10/18/99.  Says death due to CHF (don't know what that means.)  Also does not say when he died.  (Kentucky)

VAERS ID 134575     A 50 year-old woman received the FLU vaccine on 10/20/99.   The next day she started to feel ill.  Was transported to the ER on 11/12 by ambulance and died a few hours later.  She did not see an MD between 10/20 and 11/12/99.  Sister says the flu vaccine caused her sister's death.  (Kansas)

1996

VAERS ID 80766  

Symptoms: REACT UNEVAL
pt recvd vax; supposed death;

VAERS ID 93438  

Symptoms: GUILLAIN BARRE SYND HEART ARREST QUADRIPLEGIA
admitted on 02nov96 w/ weakness, progressing to quadraparesis. GBS dx. required incubation and ventilation; treated w/ immunoglobulin, then plasmaphoresis w/ no improvement. cardiac arrest on 17nov96 could not be resuscitated
Age 62.2

1995

VAERS ID 78453  1995-10-10

Symptoms: EMB FEVER HYPERVENTIL HYPOTENS INFECT PNEUMONIA REACT AGGRAV VOMIT
pt recvd vax & devel poss complications of the pre-existing COPD & was hospital;addtl info recvd 13OCT95 revealed that pt died while in hosp

VAERS ID 78518 

Symptoms: INFARCT MYOCARD
death (pt was found dead in the bathroom by husband, prev to this no complaints) no tx; no evaluation post mortem, data gather from conversation w/husband
Age 79.2 

1994

VAERS ID 68153  1994-10-10 CONNAUGHT LABS 81.9  2 wks p/vax pt became weak, tired, anorexic, devel fever, cough, pneumonia; progressing to death;

VAERS ID 68382  1994-10-17 PARKE-DAVIS 85.0 pt recvd single dose of flu vax as a prophylaxis 17oct94; pt died 19oct94; cause of death unk; pt was recving many other meds;

VAERS ID 59809  1994-02-03

Symptoms: EFFUS PERICARD HEMOPTYSIS LDH INC PNEUMONIA PURPURA THROMBOPEN RESPIRAT DIS TACHYCARDIA THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Death; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; respiratory insufficiency; also exp thrombocytopenia, cutaneous hemorrhages, hemorrhages, devel SOB, cough of bloody phlegm; pt hospitalized; tachycardia, pneumonia, acute resp distress synd;

died

Age 73.0  

VAERS ID 61772  1994-01-03

Symptoms: APNEA PNEUMONIA
following flu vax & pneumonia devel resp failure; lung biopsy-usual interstital pneumonitis; died 18DEC93;
Age 68.0 

 

1993

VAERS ID 58384  1993-10-13 CONNAUGHT LABS 25.3  found dead in apartment, no suspicious circumstances. Autopsy results: lymphoma; no known cause of death.

VAERS ID 58536  1993-10-13 CONNAUGHT LABS 25.3  pt found expired in apartment 29NOV93. Time of death early 27Nov93

VAERS ID 58871  1993-09-28 WYETH  68.6 respiratory failure, usual interstital pneumonia, death;

VAERS ID 59809  1994-02-03 PARKE-DAVIS 73.0   Death; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; respiratory insufficiency; also exp thrombocytopenia, cutaneous hemorrhages, hemorrhages, devel SOB, cough of bloody phlegm; pt hospitalized; tachycardia, pneumonia, acute resp distress synd;

VAERS ID 57167  

Symptoms: APNEA CARDIOVASC DIS CYANOSIS DYSPEPSIA MALAISE STUPOR VOMIT
pt recvd vax & became ill @ 230AM & died @ home; CPR had been done by ambulance crew; ROomate revealed that pt awoke 2AM c/o indigestion & vomited 3-4 times over 20 mins period;fell&hit chin turned blue, eyes glazed over&breathing stopped

date died: 1993-10-29

Age 47.0

VAERS ID 58135 

1993-12-07

Symptoms: EFFUS PERICARD HEM LUNG INFECT MARROW HYPERPLASIA PNEUMONIA PURPURA THROMBOPEN RESPIRAT DIS THROMBOCYTOPENIA
died; devel thrombocytopenia 2 wks p/vax; No autopsy performed;
Age 73.0  

VAERS ID 58136  

Symptoms: EFFUS PERICARD HEM LUNG INFECT PETECHIA PNEUMONIA PURPURA THROMBOPEN RESPIRAT DIS THROMBOCYTOPENIA
stroke p/developing thrombocytosis;

date died: 1993-11-24

Age 73.0  

1992

VAERS ID 38763  

Symptoms: ATAXIA DYSARTHRIA GAIT ABNORM PARALYSIS
48 hrs following vax pt devel mild gait ataxia; this progressed over the ensuing wks to profound ataxia leading to inability to walk; limb ataxia dev together w/dysarthria which progressed nearly complet bulbar paralysis;

date died: 1992-01-02)

Age 65.0 

VAERS ID 50086  

REACT UNEVAL
pt recvd flu vax & 5 mins later pt died; Wyeth is awaiting f/u info

Died? Yes

VAERS ID 46704   1992-10-02 PARKE-DAVIS 64.0 death is reported in a pt who recvd 1 dose of flu vax 2OCT; pt died in sleep on 3OCT; coroner stated that there was no evidence of swelling or anaphylaxis & believed that pt died in sleep of natural causes or a coronary;

1991

VAERS ID 35481  CONNAUGHT LABS  1991-10-01 Age 34 

10 hrs p/shot felt exhausted, nauseated, h/a, body ache, froze to death, fluctuating heart beat; stayed in bed 11 hrs, then went to work, felt "puny" w/intermittant nausea x 2 days;
Symptoms: ARRHYTHMIA ASTHENIA CHILLS HEADACHE MYALGIA NAUSEA

VAERS ID 36624  1991-10-08 WYETH  Age: 85.7  Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea started 9OCT or 10OCT, diarrhea stopped but was still nauseated; MD ordered Phenergan supp 13OCT91; congestive heart failure was reason for death;

VAERS ID 36644  1991-09-23  PARKE-DAVIS  72.5 Pt became ill 2 days following inject; admitted to hosp because of dehydration; died 28SEP91; death certificate-ventricular fibrillation, hypoxia, aspiration, gastric contents;

VAERS ID 38150  1991-12-04 CONNAUGHT LABS 84.9  Expired 04DEC91; medical examiner called Health Dept - death not due to vax;

VAERS ID 38163   1991-11-06  WYETH Pt's husband reported pt was well until apparent stroke 8NOV91 @ 12noon; pt then died 9NOV91 @ 235AM; no autopsy was done; Cause of death listed as possible aneurysm;

VAERS ID 38816  1991-11-26  PARKE-DAVIS 81.3  C/o muscular ache 2 days p/immun relieved of aches p/5 days; no c/o of other rxn when followed-up on 2DEC91; cardio-pulmonary arrest 18DEC91 @ 120PM; death certificate not available for review, as yet;

1990

VAERS ID 26159 1990-09-20 Age: 52. Pt vaccinated with FLUOGEN who has severe bronchial asthma seen in MD ofc well VS stable & chest clear, death & respiratory arrest.

VAERS ID  26655  1990-10-18 Age: 65 CONNAUGHT LABS Pt vaccinated with Fluzone 1 wk after injection, had sudden death. 1 & 2 days before death c/o fatigue, low back pain and upper shoulder pain.

VAERS ID 31684 CONNAUGHT LABS 1990-11-01 Age 34. Cervical spine cord infarction & subsequent death;

1988

VAERS ID 46705   PARKE-DAVIS 64.0  death is reported in a pt who recvd flu vax on 2OCT; pt died on 5OCT92 w/no final cause of death given; an autopsy was performed; coroner believed that pt died of CVA; pt had undergone facial sinus surgery 2 wks prior to death;

VAERS ID 46787 PARKE-DAVIS 1992-10-02 74.0  Death & myocardial infarction are reported in pt who recvd flu vax on 2OCT92; 3OCT92 was not feeling well & went to ER; had MI (full EKG changes); pt had a classical heart attack & died;

VAERS ID 48672  1992-10-29  WYETH  dyspnea, anxiety, P56, R36, BP 200/90, 02 on transferred to hosp; causes of death-cardiac failure, CHF, Ischemic cardiomyopathy, COPD; also exp discomfort & tingling in arms; R36 shallow & labored;

VAERS ID 58157  WYETH 59.0 death noticed in wkly newspaper-obituary had hx of hospitalization due to sz;

1988

VAERS ID 46245  1988-11-15  PARKE-DAVIS pt recvd flu vax & devel influenza leading to probable death; this pt & 1 other devel influenza following flu vax;

VAERS ID 46246   1988-11-15 PARKE-DAVIS pt recvd flu vax & devel influenza leading to probable death; this pt & 1 other devel influenza following flu vax & both were reported about to expire, but no f/u info was obtained;

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