Annaliese's Hib reaction reported to VAERS

[Lollicup]

Double post

[Lollicup]

Here is the reporting I made back in April to VAERS. Although it still hurts to think about it, and now read this, I am glad to know that this is now in their records for others to see.



http://www.medalerts.org/vaersdb/fin...ATH_YEAR_HIGH=

VAERS ID:343819 Vaccination Date:2009-03-09
Age:1.3 Onset Date:2009-03-12 Days later: 3
Gender:Female Submitted:2009-04-09
State:California Entered:2009-04-09
Life Threatening Illness? No
Died? No
Disability? No
Recovered? Yes
ER or Doctor Visit? Yes
Hospitalized? Yes, 2 days
Extended hospital stay? No
Current Illness: None.

Diagnostic Lab Data: Blood and CSF culture NEGATIVE. HSV 1/2 DNA CSF <80 copies/ml NEGATIVE; wbc 9.0 (45 gran, 36 lymph) .7 (44 gran, 41 lymph; panel 9 within normal limits, glucose 102; UA: NEGATIVE for glucose, protein, LE, nitrates; CSF diff: 18 rbc, 90 w
Previous Vaccinations:
Other Medications: None.
Preexisting Conditions: Exceptionally healthy, no illnesses. Currently breast feeding. No daycare. Healthy pregnancy and birth.

CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination
Manufacturer
Lot
Dose
Route
Site
HIBVSANOFI PASTEURUF620AB2
Administered by: Unknown Purchased by: Unknown

Symptoms: Blood culture negative, Blood glucose increased, CSF culture negative, CSF glucose normal, CSF lymphocyte count abnormal, CSF lymphocyte count normal, CSF monocyte count decreased, CSF neutrophil count increased, CSF protein normal, CSF white blood cell count increased, Decreased activity, Decreased appetite, Glucose urine absent, Herpes simplex serology negative, Insomnia, Lethargy, Lumbar puncture, Lymphocyte count normal, Meningitis aseptic, Meningitis viral, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Otitis media, Protein urine absent, Pyrexia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, Red blood cells CSF positive, Urine analysis normal, Viral infection, White blood cell count normal
Write-up: 16 month old female presents with fever starting 4 days after vaccination. Patient continued to fever for 6 days with 102-104.7t with no other symptoms, later developed lethargy and stiff neck and back. Full septic work up was done including blood, urine and CSF. CSF was positive for meningitis and she was placed on IV Ceftriaxone while the cultures were pending. During inpatient stay she remained afebrile and tolerated good PO. She was discharged afebrile after her blood and CSF cultures were negative for 48 hours. 5/4/09 Received hospital medical records of 3/16-3/18/2009. FINAL DX: no d/c summary available. Admitted w/probable viral meningitis; left otitis media. Records reveal patient experienced fever x 4 days, decreased appetite, Exam WNL in ER x 2 & d/c to home w/dx viral syndrome. Had persistent fever, sleepiness, decreased activity. Seen by PCP who sent to another ER where dx w/viral syndrome & d/c to home. Symptoms persisted & admitted. LP done. Tx w/steroids, antibiotics & antivirals. ID consult done.

[Minarai]

It's good that you reported it.
Hopefully, others will follow suit and Big Pharma may be forced to change their ways.
It's despicable that they let innocent kids suffer like this.

[newmum35]

Can you report a reaction to Vaers online or does it have to be by phone?

Another thing, I briefly visited the site http://www.medalerts.org/index.html and found where you can also report a reaction to NVIC

So these are 2 separate sites right? And one should report a reaction to both? (or is the info reported at one, automatically sent to the other?)

It says NVIC since 1982 and Vaers since 1990 so one is a lot older but I hear people talk about vaers all the time, and nobody ever mentions NVIC. (but it would seem that one having 8 additional years of info is more reliable, UNLESS after 1990 people started reporting to vaers INSTEad of NVIC... know what I mean?)

[Lollicup]

You can easily report to VAERS using their website form.

[newmum35]

Originally Posted by Lollicup

You can easily report to VAERS using their website form.

I found it. I'm glad they now allow online reporting! That makes it more convenient.

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by newmum35

Can you report a reaction to Vaers online or does it have to be by phone?

Another thing, I briefly visited the site http://www.medalerts.org/index.html and found where you can also report a reaction to NVIC

So these are 2 separate sites right? And one should report a reaction to both? (or is the info reported at one, automatically sent to the other?)

It says NVIC since 1982 and Vaers since 1990 so one is a lot older but I hear people talk about vaers all the time, and nobody ever mentions NVIC. (but it would seem that one having 8 additional years of info is more reliable, UNLESS after 1990 people started reporting to vaers INSTEad of NVIC... know what I mean?)

NVIC is the "National Vaccine Information Center" www.nvic.org. This was founded by Barbara Loe Fisher. The VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System) if the passive reports that the governemnt is required to keep. NVIC, while full of great info (BLF is awesone) is not the "official" database. You can report reactions to NVIC and they will help report to VAERS.