Guest guest Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 The horror. > > > banging > > SYMPTOM_TEXT > > MMR/HIB given - went to sleep, awoke screaming & crying, welts on back, > face & stomach as reported by mom. Head banging irritable w/ violent > outbursts. MD phoned recommended cool bath & tylenol & Benadryl. > > cried for 3 days, fever 24 hrs, eye spasms, blink-trying to focus, > grimacing faces pattern of behavior (bang head on stuff); > > pt recv vax & devel fever, signs showed would bang head against pillow > during noc & day;lost weight; dropped from 28lbs to 18lbs slowly; loss > appetite; would only drink not eat; lost most of hair; stopped walking & > regressed to crawling;sz > > w/in a few hrs of vax pt had a terrible tantrum, banged head, screamed a > very long time;later had a staring spell, arched back & was > non-responsive then seemed all right;next day had a fever of 104 > > morning p/vax pt devel scratchy throat;hr later pt stated afraid & > wanted to hurt self;was combative, looked psychotic & had a contusion > from banging head against the wall;pt hosp;stated afraid might hurt > other & she was Queen of scott > > autism like behavior, lack of speech;no socialization, hyperactive, > picky eater, ritual acts, banging head on floor & self injury acts;tx > discreet trial therapy; tantrums; > > screaming episodes, throw self on floor, stiffen entire body-unable to > console or pick-up-banging head on floor, screaming, autism, loss of > motor skills,catatonic;fever;dx lt ear infect > > pt recv vax 14SEP92 & 16SEP92 pt exp fatigue & became lethargic;pt > stopped talking gradually & w/in a month began banging head;pt had fever > off & on;immunological work-up indicated pt immune system fell apart; > > pt was irritable 4PM for screaming, hyperventilating, shaking, sz, lt > side twitching;taken to ER;hyperactive, has a temper w/high pitched > screaming fits & lately has been banging head against wall;pt > intubated;rt side weak; > > Pt lost eye contact, he appeared to have lost his hearing. He began to > walk in circles bucking his head up and down making strange noises. He > discontinued his " babbling " and he started hitting himself in the head, > banging his head on the floor or wall and flapping his hands.60 day > follow-up dated 11/01/00 provided no additional data. > > Within one minute post vax, the pt turned pale and fell forward. She > then passed out completely with dilated pupils and stiffening of limbs > as though going into a seizure. This lasted no more than 20-30 seconds. > She then regained consciousness, remained pale and nauseous. When the pt > fell forward she banged her head on the edge of the table; now swollen > area between her eyes. > > Approximately 2 days post vax, this pt cried hysterically for > approximately 2 days. He was seen by doctors who said he " was fine. " The > reporter stated that he " was not fine because he was losing his balance > a lot and banging his head on the floor. They examined him and said he > was fine. As the weeks continued all these behaviors continued. " The > reporter stated that she took him to a neurologist who dxed him as > PDD/Autism. The neurologist suggested that the pt be put in a program > for these types of conditions. The reporter stated " my son was fine > before he took this vax. " She also reported that the pt was seen by an > allergist who did a blood test and the " MMR came out with a positive > reaction. " The reporter stated, " My son is allergic to the vax " and the > allergist confirmed that he is allergic to MMR. " The reporter also > stated that the doctor gave her a letter stating that her son should not > received the vax again. " He is improving with the program. He still > loses his balance but it was worse before, his speech is okay and his > hearing is fine. " The reporter consulted another physician and told that > the child would always have PPD/Autism. The reporter wanted " people to > know that the vax could cause this. " She also stated that her son cried > hysterically for 4-6 months and could not stop. Upon medical review this > is considered to be an " other medical event. " FU indicates diagnosis to > be autism. > > Two and a half to three weeks post vax, this pt began head banging with > screaming especially when tired. Parent saw marked personality change. > This lasted for about 3 weeks and stopped. No medical treatment sought > during this time. > > Post vax, the child developed a fever, he was crying hysterically on the > floor as if he was in pain. The MD was phoned and the MD said " not to > worry that he would be fine. " The pt's condition did not change but has > become worse. He experienced a loss of balance, he would cry and bang > his head on the floor as if he was in pain. He was taken to the MD and > the parent was told the child was fine, but he continued to get worse by > loosing his speech and crying continuously and behaving irritable. > Follow up information received on 11/15/2000: " Information has been > received from a consumer concerning her 12 month old Caucasian son with > an erythromycin allergy (vomits) who on 04/22/1998 was vaccinated with > the first dose of MMRII in the right deltoid (Lot # 624920/1317E). > Concomitant therapy included one dose of tuberculin (Mantoux) in the > right forearm. About two days post-vaccination, the patient cried > hyspterically for about two days. He was seen by doctorrs and they said > he " was fine " . The reporter stated that he was " not fine because he was > losing his balance a lot and banging his head on the floor. " " They > examined him and said he was fine. " " As the weeks continued all these > behaviors continued. " The reporter stated that she took him to a > neurologist who diagnosed him as PDD/Autism. The neurologist suggested > that the patient be put in a program for these types of conditions. The > reporter stated " my son was fine before he took this vaccine. " She also > reported that the patient was seen by an allergist who did a blood test > and the " MMR came out with a positive reaction " . The reporter stated " MY > son is alergic to the vaccine " and the allergist confirmed that he is > allergic to MMR. " The reporter also stated that the doctor gave her a > letter stating that her son should not receive the vaccination again. > " He is improving witht he program " . " He still loses his balance but it > was worse before, his speech is okay and his hearing is fine. " The > reporter saw another physician and was told that the patient will alwa > > The pt experienced 3 weeks of sleep disturbance, loose BM's, head > banging, tossing and turning and restlessness following vaccination. > > Mother is very concerned that child has developed autism since the last > vaccinations, given on 9/12/2000. She said that on 9/22/00 her husband > thought the child was in a world of her own. She started crawling > backwards and also starting to rub her head against people. On 9/18/00, > I had already noticed she was very mopey. Not interested in playing, she > seemed to be running a slight fever, has stopped talking and chattering. > She doesn't want to eat. I asked her to say " up " when she put her arms > up and she looked confused and walked away. On 9/19, still drinking her > morning bottle, waking up cranky instead of happy. She zones out but I > can say her name and touch her face and get nothing but a blank stare. > On 9/20/00, I called the MD to see if they thought her behavior could be > related to her shots. She points and says " kick " to everything. She > wants to pet the black and white stuffed dog, doesn't dance to music or > spin in circles and won't engage in game with her sister as she used to > do. She won't take her chewable vitamins which she used to come running > for and she also has puffiness under her eyes. Instead of talking, she > points and says " uh uh " frustratedly. She still has a fever, very > attached to her blanket. She wanted on my lap then off, then on, etc., > still crying. This is very unusual behavior for her. After her doctors > visit on 9/22/00, I gave her 1st dose of CLO-1 teaspoon. She doesn't run > like she used to and still unsteady and she is not as fast. I noticed > that around 17:00 or 18:00 she is more herself. I noticed a rash on her > back, at the waistline and then making a triangular shape on her > buttock. I called her MD and described it and she said it sounded like > yeast. Rash, red, definite edges, raised and swollen area and feverish. > Took to the doctor on 9/21/00 and told to give Motrin. Nose was > congested, dark circles her eyes and several teeth coming in and felt > the glands in her neck and said her eyes looked fine. She rubs her head > and sometimes bangs her forehead on our coffee table or doors or walls. > > Information has been received from a lawyer concerning an approx. 2 year > old male who on 5/5/92 was vaccinated with MMRII and subsequently, > experienced autism, autistic spectrum disorder, severe communication > disorder, hyperactivity, sleep disturbance, grand mal convulsion, severe > speech deterioration and lack of sense of danger. He presented with > delayed speech at the age of 3 years and 3 months. The pt's > developmental milestones were slightly delayed. He said his first words > at 7 months but did not say any more words until he was 2 1/2 years old. > He had 1 hospitalization for a possible convulsion. On exam, he was a > healthy male with very poor eye contact, cardiovascular, respiratory and > abdominal exams were all normal, both testes were palpable in the > scrotum but small. Central nervous system exam revealed generalized > hypotonia but reflexes were all present and plantars were flexor. On > 12/18/98 he was examined by a pediatrician who said he had major > problems with going to sleep and staying asleep. He had to sleep in his > mother's bed. He had problems staying in his seat when his mother was > taking him in the car and he had some temper tantrums at school. He > continued to have problems with receptive language. The diagnoses were > autistic spectrum disorder and developmental delay. The autism, aphasia, > cognitive disturbance, developmental delay, grand mal convulsion, and > speech disorder were considered " significant medical events " . At the > time of the report, the pt had not recovered from autism and possible > autistic spectrum disorder and primary language disorder. Follow-up > information indicated that on the day of vaccination 05/05/1992, the pt > developed a temperature and during the month of May 1992 he had a loss > of awareness, was distant and " stopped responding. " In June 1992, the pt > developed " sticky eyes " and conjunctivitis and in July 1992, he > developed head banging and " spots with capillary flare on his right > wrist, left forearm and on the face. In October 1992, the pt had a cold > which lasted for 3 weeks. In No > > Approximately 2 hours after receiving his injection the child became > combative, irritable, sensitive to touch, hyperactive, banged head on > wall, also experienced headache, Temperature 100, diarrhea 4 times. The > side effects lasted from 12/8/00 - 12/10/00. The mother stated the child > started behaving normally about 7 PM on 12/10/00. He had no problems > with his sleep. > > Information has been received from a foreign law firm concerning a 13 > month old female patient, born on 07/13/89, who on 08/21/90 was > vaccinated with a dose of MMR. It was reported that the patient suffers > from autism. It was further reported that immediately following the > vaccination with a dose of MMR, the patient started to cry and an indent > appeared in her leg straight away at the injection site. It was also > noted that within approximately 7 days, the patient allegedly developed > a high temp until approximately 2 weeks after vaccination with a dose of > MMR, when the temp came down. It was reported that after this period of > illness the patient had become extremely withdrawn and quiet. It was > noted that the patient's behavior deteriorated, her eye contact > disappeared and she would engage in strange behavior, for example hand > flapping. The patient allegedly started having temper tantrums and > banging her head and her bowel movements deteriorated as she would find > it difficult to go to the toilet. It was also reported that the > patient's communication skills are significantly delayed. The mother of > the patient reported that she had no problems with the pregnancy and the > patient was a full, normal delivery. The patient was born in a hospital > after after a long labor and was delivered by vacuum suction. The > patient was well immediately after birth. It was noted that the patient > never liked crowds and cried for no reason. The patient was breast fed > until 10 months. There were no feeding problems and sitting up, > crawling, walking were all within normal limits. It was reported the > patient began babbling at eight months and said a few words. It was > noted at thirteen months she became very silent and began to play on her > own with her toys. It was reported that at eighteen months, the mother > was concerned as she did not start talking and was seen by the therapist > who felt that the child was probably autistic, due to her mannerisms. > Assessment of the patient's hearing seemed to indicate normal levels and > a profound hearing lo > > It is reported by the pt's mother stating that she noticed mild > neurological change during the course of his immunization schedule from > 1992 to 1997. After each course of vaccines he reacted with swollen shot > sight fever screaming and 10 to 15 days later high fever hives malice. > In 1994, he was placed in special pre-ed at 3-, 1/2 yrs for speech and > motor skill delays. She noticed a decline in health speech motor skills > after every immunization visit. It wasn't until his big 5 year old > prekindergarten mega dose DPT, Pollomeyelitis, and MMR that she > connected his decline with vaccinations. After the last round of > vaccines he was never the same. The day of the vaccination on 05/28/1997 > within six hours red hot swollen shot site: Given both in left and right > arm, glassed look, fever, arms to sore to lift six days of fever, > malice, glass look lethargic. The mother reported these symptoms to his > pediatrician and talked about her concerns but he was vaccinated anyway. > She states that, " he vomited every time I washed his hair, he heard > noises that pained him severely, he had to be wrapped in sleeping bags > to control him at school, he suffered from severe abdominal pain, his > hands could not hold onto a swing, he banged himself into the wall, he > conforted himself by total absorption in lining up his plastic animals, > he slept restlessly, he was insistent on routine and structure, his > health declined:strep infection fever severe diarrhea and constipation, > he varied from extreme hyper activity to extreme muscle fatigue, no > social skills, delayed toilet training not able to sit down to have > bowel movement, biting growling violent angry. " > > In June 1993, pt walked through objects. In September 1993, he > experienced problems with his ears. In Oct 1993, his behavior was > discussed. In Jan 1994, pt experienced screaming and restlessness at > night. He refused to play with other children. In Feb 1994, pt > experienced difficult behavior. He was behind in development and had > poor concentration. In March 1994, he lacked spatial awareness and > demonstrated toe walking. He experienced frustration, behavioral > problems, limited concentration span, development not progressing in > some areas, significant speech and language delay, immature play skills, > self-directed behavior and restricted cooperation. In April 1994, pt > experienced toddler diarrhea and severe delay. In Oct 1994, he > experienced diarrhea again. In Nov 1994 he reacted badly to change, was > aggressive with other children, was frequently tired and lethargic, was > banging his head with his hands and lost color. In Dec 1994, he > experienced episodes of paleness, was miserable and was crying and > holding his head. Asperger's syndrome was considered a significant > medical event. No further info is available. F/U states it is noted that > Asperger's syndrome was dx'd by a educational psychologist on 1/16/98. > During an exam on 3/2/98, the parents reported that the pt was unable to > get through to. During the exam on 4/8/98, these episodes were also > described as " staring into space " . It was noted that on 1/10/97, the > child received a 2nd dose of MMRII (batch HB55510; lot 617788/1255B). > Diarrhea, recurrent upper respiratory infections, paleness, tiredness, > clumsy, slight hearing loss on the right, recurrent bouts of acute > otitis media and excessive eating and drinking were considered to be > incidental findings. Upon internal review, Asperger's Syndrome and > possible seizures were considered " Other Important Medical Events " . > > Eight hours after Fluzone, was having a disagreement with husband, out > of the ordinary, throwing things, banging hands on table, driving away > without shoes, some events she did not remember doing. > > Follow-up information has been received from a foreign legal firm > concerning a 14 month old male who on 1/5/94, was vaccinated with MMRII > (batch 815000). It is alleged that the pt suffers from Myoclonic > Epilepsy. On 1/13/94, the pt started experiencing " starring attacks " . > These attacks would last for 2 to 3 minutes. The pt's head would fall > forward and his arms would jerk. Afterwards, he would sleep for around 3 > hours. On 1/16/94, 3 days after the initial seizure, the pt was > experiencing up to 8 seizures per day. Also noted on 1/16/94, the pt > began to lose any speech he had developed prior to the vaccination. > Within about 2 months, post vax, approx. 3/94, the pt's mother noted > that he began to injure himself and started head banging behavior. He > would hit his head repeatedly on the wall, hit the right-handed side of > his head with his hand and bite his arms. In 9/94, the pt was noted to > have lost his coordination and he developed an extreme dislike of being > touched and an extreme sensitivity to noise. Also, at this time, his > play became solitary, he lost his social skills and developed a fear of > strangers. He also developed aggressive and spiteful behavior and lost > his ability to concentrate and to maintain eye contact. His mother also > noted that he became hyperactive. In approx. 6/94, (5 to 6 months, post > vax) the pt began to suffer from constipation with occasional bloody > stools. He would scream from the abdominal pain experienced while > passing the bloody stools. The pt continues to suffer from constipation, > however, the bloody stools have resolved. In 7/95, the pt was dx'd as > having myoclonic epilepsy. Upon internal review, Myoclonic Epilepsy was > considered an " Other Important Medical Event " . No further information is > available. Follow up information was received in the form of a > consulation note dated 9/20/94. At the time of the visist, 9/8/94, the > patient was 21 months old. His mother and maternal grandmother attended > the session with him. A birth history was given by the mother who > reported that ethe patient > > The pt developed regression, high pitch screaming, eye rolling, head > banging 3 months after MMR vaccination. Diagnosed with autism. > > We noticed him spinning around, pacing back and forth and banging his > head. There was no treatment given. It was recommended that he continue > to receive vaccines (that contain thimerosal); (He now has autism). He > is dx'd with mercury poisoning. Annual follow up states pt has not > recovered. he still has autism and high mercury levels in his system. > > Initially, extreme sleepiness with high fever, then high-pitched screams > and later abnormal behavior such as head banging, hand flapping, not > responding to his name, loss of speech and playing in closets. PDD dx'd > by developmental pediatrician at 2 1/2 years old (5/30/00). Heavy metal > urine analysis reports indicate severe mercury poisoning, 1st report on > 3/23/01. > > Fever after vaccinations; up screaming all night. Stopped talking and > became mute was speaking at least 20 words and lost all of them. He > started biting his hands and banging his head, spinning and wanting to > be by himself. Autism was also dx'd with pervasive developmental > disorder. > > Information has been received from a mother concerning her 17 month old > male son with breathing problems, an allergy to cefadroxil (DURICEF) and > a history of pneumonia respiratory syncytial viral at birth and inguinal > hernia repair (01 FEB 2002) who on 12/16/98 was vaccinated with a dose > of MMR vaccine live. In approximately December 1998, the patient > experienced symptoms of banging head on floor, hitting his face and was > diagnosed with autism. The mother reported that 2 other siblings > received MMRII (exact dates unknow) without adverse symptoms. Upon > internal review, autism was considered an other medical event. > *Follow-up report on 7/29/02: Follow-up info. has been received from an > MD's assistant (PA). The PA reported that on 12/16/98, the same day as > the vax, the PT was referred to a developmental center due to behavioral > concerns of increased temper tantrums. At the developmental center, the > PT was diagnosed with developmental delay and a speech delay. The PT > attended a regular school and has attended kindergarten. The PA reported > that the PT was doing well and the only extra services that he has > received was occupational therapy. Upon internal review, the PT's > developmental delay was considered an other important medical event.* > Additional information has been requested. The mother also reported that > her other son also developed autism at 3 years old after vaccination > with MMR. > > Autism/encephalopathy. Starting only since vaccine. Severe rash. Dx > given by MD. Follow up states pt did not recover. Encephalopathy, > autism. Large gross delays in language, auditory processing, social > interaction, immunological development, G I absorption. Also very > strange behaviors that are involuntary (such as banging head) occur > virtually constantly. Pt may not have been a good candidate for 3 > vaccines to be given at one time because he might've had a poorly > developed immune system and may have been fighting an earlier infection. > > Two days after immunizations, child started with staring spells followed > by screaming, hair pulling and head banging. The episode was daily at > first and quite severe. The episode don't occur every day now. But they > can happen any time on any day. The severe episodes usually end with > crying spell that last for about an hour. > > Information has been received from a licensed visiting nurse concerning > a 16 month old female with no significant past medical historyn and no > known allergies who on 09/10/98 was vaccinated with a first dose of MMR > II *in the left arm SC*. There was no concomitant medication. *The PT's > mother reported that her daughter progressed typically w/out any prob's, > " achieving all her milestones, sitting, crawling, walking, etc, early, " > The PT was breast fed until approx 13 mts of age, and was reportedly > always of good health and weight. The mother described photos that " show > her getting ready for her one yr b-day party, wearing a ballerina tutu > w/lots of netting and rollers in her hair... in the photos she is > smiling and twirling for us. She did not have sensory issues at all at > that point. " The info received on 12/9/02 reported that " of course now, > she will not allow anything to be placed in her hair or anything but > very soft cotton to touch her skin. " The mother reported that she can > not say when her daughter began to regress as it was a slow but steady > process. From photos, the mother reportedly saw a " difference in eye > contact and in her presence in Christmas Eve pic of 98. " The PT had a > very bad cold then and reportedly did not seem to be herself. She was > described as " withdrawn and not playful or excited for X-mas. " The PT's > mother assumed that it was due to her sickness. In pictures from Spring > 99, the mother described her daughter covering her ears. The PT's mother > also noticed a mispronunciation of words. The PT's mother also reported > SXs of w/drawal and lack of eye contact, difficulty sleeping, and self > injurious behaviors, " (head banging, throwing herself down in tantrums > if her blocks would not balance, etc) grew from there " .* It was reported > that at the age of 32 months, the child's speech has regressed, and the > child was not doing well in social situations. In 09/2000, the patient > was sent to a specialist and was diagnosed with autism. On 1/7/02, it > was recorded that the child " is in school and is continuin > > Mother called 11/06 states that child had fever. 11/05 in late afternoon > of 102.5(ear)- alternated Tylenol/Motrin. this am at 7 heard " banging " - > child having seizure- " like one in 3/02 " last 2-3 minutes. Then emesis- > taken by ambulance to hospital. Temp 101 (ear), 100.7 (ear) at ER. home > at 10:30 playing active. > > Parent report that about 1week after receiving Varivax & DTaP, the child > had a very abrupt behavioral change, which reverted just as abruptly > about 1 week later. Has not reoccured, Spells of inconsolable screaming, > head banging, not making eye contact, poor sleep, intense irritablity, > Not reported until this date- has been apparently fine for the past > 2weeks. > > Severe autism with a C.A.R.S. rating of 39. Headbanging, tantrums, > speech disorder. Son received a total of 75 micrograms of mercury from 3 > DTAP vaccines within first 6 months. > > With days of the shots PT was crying all the time, banging his head > w/his fists and bled from the nose. This went on for approx 2 weeks. > > WIth days of the shots pt was crying all the time, banging hip, head > with his fists, and bled from the nose. This went on for approx 2 weeks. > Another DPT was given. On 5/21/02 by MD office. His reaction was the > same as the first. > > Very cranky and inconsolable crying for 2 hrs with banging his head on > floor. > > Autism. Severe depressive and receptive language delay. Does not > understand new words each week. Does not recognize names of body parts. > Difficult to manage; kicking and screaming. Does not interact with > teacher or classmates. Inability to follow commands; unable to play with > toys presented. Becoming increasingly frustrated and crying. Bangs head > and hits himself. > > Day 1: Fussiness " Not herself " . Day 3: Vomiting and Diarrhea. Day 5: > Fever 101.3 - Cold symptoms. Day 7-14 Full blown cold - very fussy- > started " banging head " , definately not herself. Hives day 1 and day 2. > > Information has been received from a consumer, who is also a medical > student, concerning her healthy 12 month old son who on 2/23/01 was > vaccinated with a dose of MMR (lot # not reported). The mother reported > that immediately after vaccination the patient became very lethargic and > slept extreme amounts of time for two days. He regressed > developmentally. He stopped talking, eating, and withdrew from reality. > He started to do strange things. He avoided eye contact and assumed > mannerisms with his hands and looked out the sides of his eyes. He did > not want to be touched. He started banging his head against things until > he was bruised. The mother reported that for four months his doctor said > he was having tantrums. The mother reported that pediatric neurologists > diagnosed him as having autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental > delay. The mother reported that the patient that the patient has come a > long way, but still has some component of the reported diagnosis. The > patient has received early intervention of thirty hours per week. Upon > internal review, autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental delay > were determined to be other important medical evens (OMIC). Additional > information has been requested. > > Previously health baby. After shots - began constant screaming, all over > body hives, eczema, severe reflux and aspiration, spit up bile, > constipation, stopped sleeping, stopped eating, dropped weight from 95th > % to 5%. Excess yeast worsened. Leaky gut syndrome, hypotonia, constant > weeping eye. Eventually autistic symptoms: headbanging, spinning, > stimming, speech and developmental delays. Severe food allergies, > mercury toxicity. Treated with diet, antifungals, homeopathy. Nurse > follow up on 09/01/04 states: " No new information. " > > Fever immediately. Rash 6 days later. Speech delay, head banging, > mobility clumsyness, stomach problems, loose stool, butt rash, vomiting, > chronic colds, ear aches. All, but the head banging which is in the past > 6 months have taken place after the shot. Follow up: selective hearing, > phonating, walking okay. > > after a hour and a half of receiving my daughters third set of shots she > began to cry constantly, bang her head against her crib and the wall, > she would not sleep. this went on for several days and each day i > reported to the doctor who said he did not believe it was from the > vaccine. but she was fine until she received those immunizations. today > she is 28 months and has never been right since the shots. i am going to > be having her evaluated at 30 months to see if the vaccines could have > caused her some neurological problems. > > Patient was given 1 DTap, 1 IPV, 1 Hepatitis B, and 1 MMR at about 5:15 > PM. Father had denied any illness in the last 24 - 48 hours, or any > reaction to previous vaccination. His English was broken and > understanding minimal. Family had just arrived in this country on > 12/01/04. Patient tolerated the vaccination well, did not cry or resist, > was quiet. After the shots, she sat on her dad's lap back in the waiting > area. The sponsor came over to me to tell me that she was nauseated. I > brough the safety bag and smelling slats with me to the child. Patient > was pale and vomited a small amount of phlegm. RN came over to assist, > and we decided to have her carried over to the corner to lie down on the > floor. BP 64/40, P 44. She fainted. I called 911 at~5:26 pm while > smelling salts were used. She aroused ar ~5:27 pm. P was 60. At 5:30 pm > BP 94/60, pulse 60. Bangs ambulance arrived at ~5:33 pm. Child > evaluated, given 02 by Bangs. Responsive. Meanwhile an interpreter > arrived and we determined that the child was in no pain but was scared. > Child had not eaten since 1 pm. She sat up on her dad's lap and drank > one whole glass of orange juice, didn't vomit or get nauseated from it. > Dad states that she has been extra sleepy in the last few days. Bangs > crew thought that child did not need transport to ED, but Dad concerned, > so Bangs took her to the hospital ED with dad and interpreter. She was > seen at ED for syncopal episode and released. > > INJECTION SIGHT ON RIGHT LEG RED AND SWOLLEN, PT FUSSY ON THE 6TH. 10TH > FEVER OF 102.2 STILL RED AND SWOLLEN PT IN PAIN AND FUSSY CONTINUED. > 13TH DR VISIT FOR URI AND CONTINUED FEVER, SPIKES AT NIGHT, VERY FUSSY > AT NIGHT CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE PERSCRIBED, VOMITING. 14 EMERGENCY ROOM > 102 WHEEZING SEAL LIKE COUGH, RSV, DIAPER RASH, MILD BREATHING PROBLEMS, > RED LUMP STILL IN LEG. TOUNGE CLIPPED BACK AGO AND EAR TUBES PLACED AND > STILL NOT TALKING, LOSS OF LANG AFTER MMR.....XED WITH BRONCHITIS. DAY > AFTER ER VISIT DECREASED APPETITE, AND ACTIVITY DXED WITH CROUP, > QUESTION OF ASTHMA DETERIORATED. AFTER NOT GETTING BETTER AND HEARING > CONTINUING TO NOT IMPROVE AND LANG COMPLETELY GONE, MOTER SKILLS > DETERIORATING. REFERED TO FIRST STEPS EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION > PROGRAM FOR THERAPY HELPS. EAR INFECTION NOT GOING AWAY OR IMPROVING > AFTER MONTHS OF ANTIBOTICS, BRINGING ON HEAD BANGING LANDING HIM IN THE > ER FOR SCAN AND UNCONTROLABLE WEEPING, CONTINUING FRUSTRATION IN > COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES. > > Developed normally up to age one. Received MMR shot and over the next > two weeks he stopped saying words, became withdrawn, started to bang his > head. > > My son has been diagnosed by Developmental Pediatrician with PDD NOS. > Per follow up report-Onset 12/02 is when we noticed a change in child's > behavior and decreased language he has not recovered from this, although > he is in a preschool where is using sign language and has stopped > banging his head, because he is less frustrated, as he uses some words > and signs. Parents planning on having a mercury testing done. At this > time they believe he has a vaccine injury, also their 2yr old son > showing the same symptoms. > > High fever for 3 days; deep sleep immediately after shot; high pitched > cry in night; fast heartbeat; paleness; jerking movement; weakness; > severe allergies; diarrhea; head banging; hand flopping; anemia; loss of > eye contact; change in eating habits; gave Tylenol; washed down with > cool washcloth; nursed; bowel problems; encephalitis; hyperactive ADHD; > autism; language delay; speech delay. > > Within a few of days of vaccine administration, the child became almost > unmanageable. He lost the little speech he had acquired. He proceeded to > head bang and would scream incosolably. He, also, seemed unaware of his > surroundings. He started to have an aversion to loud noises and did not > like clothes to touch his skin. The child has since had social > difficulties. No official dx at this time but per a Psychiatrist, he > " fits " the criteria for ADHD, Mood disorder and Asperger's syndrome. > Medical Records received which stated anger and depression. Dis Sum > rec'd 10/21/2005, box 7 complete. > > My son was born on 1/27/02. While in delivery, doctor said I needed > penicillin for Strep medicine was given 2 hours before delivery. After > he was born 24 hours later, he was put in NICU unit for infection which > he never had given medication Gentamycin/Ampicillin. Shortly after his > stay at hospital, he was vaccinated at private physician for his routine > Hep B; was given on 2/8/02 and according to my notes, might have > received another dose at hospital. Shortly after this vaccine was given, > we had taken him to health clinic because our insurance did not pay for > visit and had his other vaccine given at clinic which at every visit and > was told his head was to big, but not told that he might have another > condition. My son kept having reaction of being to hot; put on fever > next 7 months; was not tolerating formula, diarrhea, was sick. 18 months > ear infection, eyes rolled behind his head after vaccination Hep B #3 > 12/4/02.3/2/06 Discharge summary received which revealed Dx: Sepsis > w/elevated WBC & + blood cultures. 3/20/06 Received medical records from > Dr. Goyal which revealed: maternal infection at birth, 2 wks preemie. > Delayed speech & walking, tongue thrusting, poor oral & feeding skills, > failure to thrive, PDD, hypotonia, genu varum, pes planus, ASD, oral > motor apraxia, echolalia, hand flapping, head banging, auditory > stimulation. Paternal uncle w/depression & paternal great aunt w/mental > retardation. 4/10/06 Medical records received from child development > specialist. No new terms added. > > By the end of aprox. 2 weeks after the shots, my son had stopped all > communication, social skills, physical skills & developed abusive, > personally harmful behavioral problems. All he did was cry as if getting > sick & squeal to show the need for things or excitement. He started toe > walking, head banging, biting, uncontrollable compulsive behavior & > sensory problems, (too many to list). He was later diagnosed with > AUTISM. 2/27/06Records received from Dr. Shapiro, dev delay ped, which > revealed recurrent ear infections, maternal medication, bleeding & > injury during pregnancy which resulted in preterm labor. Patient's > behavior included very ltd speech, tantrums, head banging, rare eye > contact, difficulty following simple directions. DX: static progression > of speech & neurobehavior w/significant regression during school breaks > consistent w/autism. Slowly progressed. 2/28/06 Received med records > from Dr. Berger, wholistic ped. Hx included: nasal allergies w/freq > antibiotic use (30-40 rounds prior to 5yo), frequent constipation, night > sweats, eczema, giardia. Patients Mother w/ADD, mild depression & > asthma, maternal family w/5 cases of Lupus. 3/16/06 Received med records > from Dr. Corey, PCP which revealed also a dx of TCP in 12/02. Allergy > testing + for 4 of 8 most common foods. Child does live in older home > w/lead pipes. 5/1/06 Received medical records from ped neurologist which > reveal dx/speech delay, ADHD. & mild autism. Tx w/Adderall & had > favorable response but remains w/severe speech delay & autism. > > 5 days after vaccine, his belly became distended and he couldn't bend > over. He began to have chronic diarrhea, rhinitis, sleep problems, > chewing problems, moodiness, and wanted to be carried non-stop. 10 days > after the vaccine, he slept for 40 out of 48 hours. After that, he > started to lose speech, the desire to eat, the ability to sleep. He > stopped reacting to his name and couldn't play with toys. He began to > toe walk, hand flap, and head bang. 6 weeks after the vaccine he > received antibiotics which left him in a severely autistic state. We put > him on a gluten free, casein free diet which helped. We treated his > candida overgrowth and began supplementing with nutrients. We are > currently chelating him to remove heavy metals. 5/4/06 Received medical > records from provider which reveal patient experienced normal > development as of day of vax. However, he was referred on that visit for > OT & echocardiogram for 2/6 murmur (WNL). Patient with frequent otitis > media, runny nose & diarrhea. Labs pointed to diet high in protein. > Parents refused further vaccination. 6/19/06 Received medical records > from diagnosing/treating physician which revealed patient experienced > excessive thirst & hunger, speech delay, eczema, allergic shiners. Rx'd > with chelation therapy & progressed well with improved speech, less > diarrhea & improved sleep. Multiple lab reports with records revealed > multiple malabsorption & metabolic disturbances./ss > > Experieced fever and episodes of global shaking, tightening, and > clenching 2 days after his 15 months vaccinations- DTaP, IPV, and MMR. > Staring spells; obsessive, non-purposeful play such as spinning; > flapping; tip-toe walking; never developed language; lost fine and gross > motor skills; inconsolable tantrums and head-banging; lost eye contact > and socialization; sensory integration dysfunction; hypotonic; and > decreased DTR's. Diagnosed with Autism otherwise known as Mercury > Poisoning. Had 22 vaccinations by 15 months. Requires 40 hours/week of > intensive therapy at my expense due to his permanent neurological damage > from the vaccinations. 05/25/06-received 2 pages of medical information > from The Pediatric Group-includes vaccine administration record and > office visit of 9/23/04, day of vaccine. Documentation includes > expressive language delay and referral to language delay program. Spoke > with e at Pediatric Group and she will fax additional > office notes for visits prior to vaccine administered on 9/23/04, this > is the vaccination date that the reporter/mother associates with her > child's autistic symptoms. 07/03/06-records from Pediatric Group for DOS > 9/23/04-document expressive language delay. no additional records > forthcoming. > > Information has been received from a health professional concerning her > 12 month old son, with no medical history and no allergies, who on > 3/15/2005 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live > (lot 647536/0825P). Concomitant vaccine administered on the same day > included a dose of measles mumps rubella vaccine (lot 648606/0558P). The > next day, on 3/16/2005 the patient experienced a fever. One week later, > on approximately 3/22/2005, the patient developed diarrhea, his speech > decreased, he became sensitive to foods, did not respond to people, and > began banging his head and arching his back. The patient had been > treated by a nutritionist and many other medical specialists > (unspecified). He had been treated with pancreatic enzymes, bacteria for > his gut, and holistic vitamins. Diagnostic studies were performed (no > results provided). An endoscopy and colonoscopy were planned. It was > reported that the patient had been to the emergency room several times. > At the time of the report the patient had not recovered. No product > quality complaint was involved. The patients reaction was considered to > be immediately life threatening, disabling, and an other important > medical event by the reporter (OMIC). Additional information has been > requested. A lot check has been requested. The records of testing prior > to release of this lot have been checked and found to be satisfactory. > The lot complies with the standards and was released. > > Seizure like activity for 3 weeks off and on following immunizations. > Eyes rolled back a to side banged head not cooperative. Had from 1-9 > times ad day during this period. > > This case was considered medically important for the event of aluminum > toxicity (OMIC). Information regarding Prevnar (pneumococcal 7 valent > conjugate vaccine (diphtheria crm197 protein) injection) was received > from a consumer regarding a 15 month old male pt whose speech stopped > completely for 2 1/2 weeks, had fever for 5 days, became limp, screamed > for hrs and would cry when trying to sleep, reduced his eye contact and > became unresponsive when answering to name, was a delayed walker, > dragging one leg and reverted to crawling in circles, banging into > things. He developed balance problems and dizziness. Additionally, the > pt received treatment for aluminum toxicity. At 15 months of age, the pt > received the fourth dose on 15Dec05. The pt also received the fourth > dose of diphtheria and tetanus toxoids (manf unk) and MMR on 15Dec05. > The pt has a past history of five ear infections that occurred before > the age of 18 months and a mild virus that developed on an unspecified > date just prior to his receiving the last dose of Prevnar. The pt > previously experienced pyrexia, fontanel swelling and irritability after > receiving his first and second doses Prevnar on 02Nov04 and 04Apr05 > respectively. Indication for Prevnar was immunization. Product was > administered on 08Dec05, Dose regimen was 1 dose 1 time per day (IM). > Additional suspect vaccines included MMR, diphtheria and tetanus > toxoids, poliomyelitis vaccine inactivated, poliomyelitis vaccine > inactivated, hep B vaccine, hep B vaccine, Hib titer vaccine > (haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (diphtheria crm197 protein conjugate) > injection) and Hib titer vaccine (haemophilus b conjugate vaccine > (diphtheria crm197 protein conjugate) injection). Pt was not taking > concomitant therapy. A mother reported that in Dec 2005, after receiving > his fourth dose of Prevnar along with other childhood vaccines, her son > started screaming for 2-3 hrs (screaming) and would then cry when trying > to sleep for the next 3 months. The pt developed a fever between 100-101 > deg F. for 5 days. His speech stop > > This case was reported by a lawyer and described the occurrence of > neurological injury in a male subject who was vaccinated with hepatitis > B vaccine (Engerix and or unidentified hepatitis B vaccine for > prophylaxis. On an unspecified date the subject received unspecified > dose of hepatitis B vaccine. According to the legal complaint, at an > unspecified time after vaccination with hepatitis B vaccine, the subject > experienced serious and permanent neurological injuries which were > attributed to toxic mercury exposure. The following information was > received via medical records. The subject was vaccinated with diphtheria > and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine DTap manufacturer > unspecified on 6/19/90/, 8/7/90, 10/3/91, and 11/3/92. The subject > received hepatitis B vaccination manufacturer unk 4/11/98, 5/9/98. > 10/3/98. The subject had previously received Recombivax hepatitis B > vaccination 4/11/97 and 6/13/97. A progress note dated 10/3/91 indicated > that the subject was behind on immunizations and questioned the > possibility of a developmental delay. The subject began walking at > fourteen months of age. As of Feb 92, the subject was not speaking at > all, but screams a lot and dose not seem to be getting any smarter. An > evaluation in Aug 1992 was performed for behavioral problems including > hyperactivity, distractibility, impulsivity, temper tantrums, rocking, > head banging, and self injurious behavior. Evaluation also revealed > disorder receptive and expressive language. Prior to Sept 1992 the > subject was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, autism, > mental retardation accompanied by behavior problems and speech delay. Re > evaluation on 9/20/93 confirmed developmental delay with moderate to > severe mental retardation. on an unknown date, the subject was diagnosed > with ADHD. Treatment with Ritalin initially resulted in minor > improvements in behavior. However, Ritalin was subsequently discontinued > with no significant change in the pts behavioral problems. The pt was re > evaluated on a regular basis between 1 > > This case was reported by a lawyer and described the occurrence of > neurological damage in a male subject who was vaccinated with hepatitis > B (Engerix and or unidentified hepatitis B vaccine for prophylaxis. > On an unspecified date, the subject received unspecified dose of > hepatitis B vaccine. According to the legal complaint, at an unspecified > time after vaccination, the subject experienced " neurological damage " > which was attributed to " cumulative mercury toxicity " . The following > info was received via medical records: The subject was vaccinated with > DTAP on 3/29/91, 6/3/91, 9/11/91, 7/23/93 and 8/22/95. The subject was > also vaccinated with Hib vaccine, Polio vaccine, MMR for prophylaxis. > The pregnancy was notable for maternal toxemia requiring induction of 38 > weeks gestation. On an unknown date, the subject was dx'd with > developmental delay, possible seizures, behavioral problems, delayed > speech and autism. The subject was notable for chronic otitis media with > right sided hearing loss. The subject underwent a psychological > evaluation in 4/94 for violent and disruptive behaviors that escalated > in the preceding 6 months. He exhibited anger, screaming, crying, temper > tantrums, banging his head on the wall and difficulty calming down. He > was not toilet trained and was noted to hit, kick and scratch his > mother. Evaluation revealed that the subject as at the 2 1/2 year old > level in the area of personal and social skills, with gross motor skills > at the 3 year old level. Impressions included hyperactivity, > oppositional defiant behavior, separation anxiety and language delay. > During a well visit on 10/28/94, the subject's mother reported that his > speech was still not good and he exhibited worsening behavior at home. > Additional concerns included poor sleep treated with sertraline (Zoloft) > and melatonin. The subject attained functional language at 5 years of > age. The subject's mother reported that the first indication that > something was wrong occurred when he was in kindergarten and was unable > to color within the lines an > > This case was reported by a lawyer and described the occurrence of > neurological injury in a male subject who was vaccinated with hepatitis > B vaccine and or unidentified hepatitis B vaccine for prophylaxis. On an > unspecified date the subject received unspecified dose of hepatitis B > vaccine. According to the legal complaint, at an unspecified time after > vaccination with hepatitis B vaccine, the subject experienced serious > and permanent neurological injuries which were attributed to toxic > mercury exposure. The following information was received via medical > records: The subject received hepatitis B vaccinations on 5/20/95, > 6/20/95, and 3/22/96. On 8/6/96, the subject fell off a wagon and > presented to the emergency room the following day after his mother noted > that he was holding his head to the left side and would not turn his > head to the right side. She also noted that he was sleeping a lot. He > was diagnosed with cervical strain without fracture or dislocation. The > subject's initial development was normal. Approximately six months after > the third hepatitis B vaccination, in approximately 9/95 at 16 months of > age, the subject began to experience developmental regression. Beginning > at approximately two and a half years ago, the subject exhibited > behavioral problems included noncompliance with parental requests, > aggression, tantrums, body rocking, and head banging (to fall asleep or > when he gets upset). On an unknown date, the subject was diagnosed with > attention deficit hyperactivity disorder which was treated with a trial > of Ritalin. However, the subject's difficult behaviors were exacerbated, > and Ritalin was discontinued. In September 1998, the subject was > enrolled in preschool and exhibited significant difficulty with the > demands of a structured preschool setting. On 12/4/98, at the age of > three years seven months, the subject underwent a neuropsychological > evaluation for concerns including delays in speech and language > development, and difficulty in managing the subject's behavior including > irregular sleep pattern > > Immediate rash and slight fever. The next day he started banging his > head on the floor. My nanny called and took him in for a check of his > ears which we cannot currently find documentd in the medical records. > 10/13/06 Received medical records from PCP which revealed patient had > frequent OM & URI s/s & sinusitis. Speech delay noted 1/06 but no > mention of autism. 10/19/06 Received medical records from diagnosing > physician which indicates delayed speech, sleep disturbance, dazed > behavior, ADHD symptoms, echolalia, self stimulation activities & did > not interact well with others. Dx: speech impairment w/autistis traits, > regressive symptoms, staring spells w/impaired responsiveness./ss > > This case was reported by a lawyer and described the occurrence of > neurological injury in a male subject who was vaccinated with hepatitis > B vaccine (Engerix and or unidentified hepatitis B vaccine for > prophylaxis. On an unspecified date the subject received unspecified > dose of hepatitis B vaccine. According to the legal complaint, at an > unspecified time after vaccination with hepatitis B vaccine, the subject > experienced neurological damage which was attributed to cumulative > mercury toxicity. The following information was received via medical > records, the subject was vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine (unknown > manufacturer) on 9/8/95, and with Engerix B on 10/9/95 and 3/14/96. He > was also vaccinated with DTaP, OPV, MMR and HIB for prophylaxis. The > subject took his first steps before twelve months. At two years of age > the subject spoke his first understandable but poorly articulated words, > and began speaking in phrases between tow and a half to three years of > age. On 8/5/99, the subject was evaluated for complaint so frequent > temper tantrums, mood instability, initial insomnia, possible > articulation speech deficits, periods of high energy and aggression, and > obsessive focus on particular subjects. He was diagnosed with > Multicomplex developmental disorder (Pervasive developmental disorder). > In Sept 1999, Ritalin therapy was initiated. On 12/14/99 the subject > underwent a psychiatric evaluation due to concerns with social > development. Problems included high strung and controlling behavior, > spinning his body, jumping up and down and windmill arm action, poor eye > contact, anxiety, use of repetitive phrases, aggression including biting > and head butting, self injury including head banging, occasional daytime > enuresis, and temper tantrum during transition periods. The subjects > sleep was good except for occasional terror attacks. He was noted to > have ADHD (hyper since birth), and oppositional defiant disorder. A > mental status examination estimated average to above average > intelligence. Diagnosis included anxiety disord > > FIRST DAY: TIRED, MUSCLES BECOMING WEAK, HEART BEATING FASTER, > HEADACHE,ON SECOND DAY: SAME AS FIRST DAY, BUT THEN I BECAME CONFUSED > AND BLACKED OUT, I DON'T REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING HAPPENING BUT, I SWUNG > AROUND AND HIT MY GIRLFRIEND IN THE ARM BANGED ON THE FRONT WINDOW WHICH > I BROKE, CUTTING MY ARM, I WAS AWAKE, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER MUCH OF IT. > THE NEXT DAY I WOKE UP IT JAIL AND STILL FELT LIKE I WAS IN A DREAM. > > Arm pain, gradually increasing from day the shot was given. One day > after shot, a lump formed under skin that gradually got larger as days > passed. Larget is was was 3/4 size of ping pong ball. Area was black, > blue, green and very sensitive to touch almost immediately. Also caused > flu like symptoms approximately 12 hours after shot was administered. > Infection grew worse over next few days and sought out medical treatment > 7 days after shot was given. Was given Diclocil antibiotics. By this > time the arm was very sore to move, hot to the touch and getting worse > by the hour. It also caused slow and increasing swelling of my entire > body from day one of the shot. At one point, The area was so bad, it > looked as if someone had taken a mellon ball scooper and scooped out all > the tissue around the sizeable lump right down to the bone. By this > time, the rest of my arm had begun to swell to the point of making my > fingers numb and I thought I was in danger of serious blood infection or > arm amputation. I sought medical attention 7 days after the shot was > given, I was overseas and had to go to hospital there. I was advised > that this was a very serious infection and I was not to leave the > Bangkok area for at least 12 days to make sure the infection was under > control. During the time after the shot was given, sweats and chills > were prominent, and fever up to 101.3 were detected, with other fevers > hovering at 100.00. The swelling of my whole body progressed with time. > After I started the antibiotics, the swelling subsided about 20% and the > lump gradually diminished to about 1/3 the largest size it had been. > After 7 days of anti-biotics, the infection came back rapidly, within 12 > hours of the last pill, and developed rapidly. Over the course of 3 > hours the arm had swollen significantly and the lump tripled in size and > the discoloration began to return. Two days after ending the first round > of antibiotics, I saw urgent care at home. I was advised to take > augmentin for 10 days and if it did not improve within the first > > My daughter received 2 vaccines Tdap and HPV. The Tdap was injected in > her right arm with no complaintsor event. Immediately after the Tdap > injection she was injected with HPV vaccine in her left arm. She stated > while the needle was still her arm that it hurt and she felt dizzy. As > soon as she said she felt dizzy she passed out with her eyes closed. The > nurse and I grap her to prevent her from falling off the exam table. > Suddenly, she jerked back at the same time she jerked backwards her > right arm jerked up over her head and her arm hit the window behind her > then she became stiff and her whole body began to jerk. This appeared to > me to look like she was having a seizure. The nusre also stated that she > was having a seizure The nurse and I kept on calling her name and trying > to stop her from banging into the window or to fall of the exam table. > She came to in amount 30 seconds startled and wided eyed with her face > pale and her lips white. The doctor came in after the entire event > examined her said she was okay she laid down for about 15 mins and she > was okay but still pale. Went home and my dauther slept for an hour. > > Patient had a fever and a small rash 3 days after vaccination. On the > sixth day she began to be very fussy. She would scream when the lights > were turned on, if any toy made noise or it I touched her very much. She > would bang her hang against things and was happiest in her room, by > herself, in the dark. It was a dramatic change to her normal behavior. > Someone mentioned it might be a Vitamin D deficiency. I gave her Cod > Liver oil. > > Patient is a fraternal twin of a 36.4 week gestation with a birth weight > of 6 lbs 8 oz. His development was normal, reaching all developmental > milestones as anticipated, all of which occurred within 1-2 weeks of his > twin. On 2/27/07 he was diagnosed with an ear infection and given a 10 > day course of amoxicillan. On 3/22/04 he had a well-visit with the > pediatrician. Before consenting, I asked the pediatrician about the > possible connection between MMR and autism. He dismissed my concern, > stating that there was no proof to support such a claim. MMR and HIB > vaccinations were given. He was screaming and crying inconsolably and > had a fever of 103F within an hour after the vaccinations. Within 14 > days, he lost eye contact, lost speech, became sullen and withdrawn, no > longer responded to his name, began arm flapping with mouth open and > rigid, became tactile defensive, and he began head banging and hitting > himself stopped trying new food textures. On 5/12/04 he had an > appointment with the pediatrician re: above symptoms. I asked if this > could be PDD. The doctor said " to give it more time " and that " teething > likely source of expressive language delay. " Pediatrician finally > consented to PDD testing on 10/5/04 and referrals made. Diagnosed with > autism spectrum disorder by pediatric psychologist on 11/2/04. > 04/10/2007 MR received from pediatric psychologist for initial > consultation on 11/2/2004 with F/Us 8/2, 8/10, & 8/24 2005 for c/o > developmental delays primarily in receptive and expressive language > skills and head banging. DX: Meets the DSM-IV criteria for autism. > 04/12/2007 MR received from PCP with OVs beginning 1/23/2003 through > 4/4/2007. 2 month check " doing well " , " dev good " , NL exam. Normal > development reported at 6, and 9 month check. On 3/22/2004 at 15 mon. > check reports child eats baby food due to disliking many textured foods. > Dev. reported to be slightly behind his twin sibling. NL exam. Vax > given. Next visit 5/12/2004 with reported head banging, hitting self > with frustration, and ear pulling. Repor > > This case was reported by a lawyer and described the occurrence of nerve > injury in a male subject of unspecified age who was vaccinated with > Engerix, DTaP, Polio, MMR, and Hib for prophylaxis. The subject was > vaccinated with Engerix-B on 13 April 1995, 18 May 1995, and 18 January > 1996. According to the legal complaint, at an unspecified time after > vaccination with hepatitis B vaccine, the subject experienced " serious > and permanent neurological injuries " which were " alleged to be caused by > Thimerosal. " Follow up information was received on 30 March 2007 via > medical records. It was noted that the subject's father was a " head > banger and had temper tantrums " as a child. Other family history was > significant for Down Syndrome. On 27 October 1996, the subject was > involved in a motor vehicle accident; it was noted that he was in the > " rear seat with a belt, rolled over five times " , but was uninjured. The > subject reportedly sat at 6 months, stood at 12 months, walked at 14 > months and was " bubbly and talkative " at 15 months. On 11 April 1997, > the subject was seen for a two year old " well visit " . At that time, the > subject experienced slightly delayed speech, with progress notes > indicating " five to six words, understands well " . An educational > evaluation on 24 April 1997 revealed " only a slight delay in expressive > language " , and speech/language therapy was not recommended at that time. > The subject had an expressive vocabulary of 15 to 20 words, and speech > sound development was assessed to be age-appropriate. As early as > September 1997, the subject's parents expressed concern about a > " probability of a diagnosis of autism " . On 12 September 1997, > recommendation was made for weekly speech and language therapy. A > pediatrician's progress note dated 23 October 1997 indicated delayed > speech with a question of regression at approximately 18 months of age. > At that time, the subject was reportedly interacting with other children > better, and exhibited occasional temper tantrums. On 06 February 1998, > the subject's problem list included rec > > Child did not sleep for 3 days, ran fever, injection sites were red and > inflamed. Site of Varicella had pass coming out for over a week. Child > had aggressive behavior and beat his head on the floor and with his > fists. His speech has been delayed. Child is now almost 3 and shows slow > learning and verbal formation. 04/24/2007 Brief MR received from Ped for > an ear re-check for OM on 04/14/2006. Vax received. MD reports speech > delays at this visit. Assessment: Otitis media. Speech delay. 05/14/2007 > MR from PCP received beginning 4/12/06 through 4/06/07. Exam 4/12/06 WNL > except bulging erythematous TMs. DX: Otitis Media. Next visit 5/08/06 > with c/o agressive behavior following visit with dad. Behavioral rxn > noted after 1st set of vax. (+) head banging. Vocab is " coming along > with good receptive skills " . Assessment: Well child 2 years. Visit > 6/30/06 with mom's concern re: speech, with request for audiology > consult. MD notes speech is normal for a boy that age. Multiple visits > for cold sx, OM, reported epistaxis,and cough. > > Information has been received from a physician concerning an > 18-month-old male twin with no pertinent medical history and no drug > reactions/allergies who on 08-FEB-2007 was vaccinated IM with the first > 656495/1209F). There was no concomitant medication. On 08-FEB-2007, > after the patient was released from care, he experienced 3 hours of > uncontrollable crying. His mom administered Motrin to him one hour prior > to returning to the office. he was additionally given Tylenol at the > office and Benadryl one hour after the Tylenol. The physician noted that > the child seemed sensitive to light and was banging his head. A > follow-up was made the next day, in which the parent stated that the > child was fine and playing. The outcome was recovered on 09-FEB- 2007. > The twin brother who was also vaccinated experienced no adverse effect. > There were no lab diagnostic studies performed. There was no product > quality complaint. Additional information has been requested. > > Diagnosed with childhood autism at age 3 (approx.). Began to get > seizures at about 16 (?). Had a few grand mal seizures soon after. > 07/16/2007 MR received for admission 10/4-7/1971. Much is difficult to > read due to copy quality from microfilm, however D/C Summary from > evaluation admission is intact and readable. Child admitted for > assessment of active problem list: Loss of Speech, Abnormal behavior: > head banging and rocking motions, and Hyperactivity. Child had a vocab > of 4 words at age 2 when he suddenly stopped uttering any audible > sounds. With loss of speech the child with drew socially and began > rockin and spinning motions as well as head banging. Difficult for > mother to control. PE: Significant for low set ears, epicanthal folds, > eye contact avoidance, no social smile, repetitive mannerisms, and > bilateral hyperreflexia. Final DX: Infantile Autism. Probable central > nervous system disease with autisitic behavior. > > Mom returned to office 6/7/07 for follow OM with covering PCP noted > petechiae with multi scalp/head hematoma OM unresolved. Referred to ER > was hospitalized x 3 days. Bruising of body and swelling right parietal > from banging of head on concrete 2 days PTA. Follow up hematologist at > facility after discharge. 7/6/07 Received office notes from pcp which > indicate patient seen 4/18/07 for cough & pulling at left ear. Tx for > otitis media. No office note of 5/21/07. 7/17/07 Received hospital > medical records which reveal patient experienced petechial rash when > seen on routine f/u exam for OM by PCP. Sent to hospital & admitted > 6/7-6/10/07. Heme consult done. Patient had fallen/bumped head x 2 in > week prior to admit. Tx w/IVIG. Responded well & d/c to home w/f/u by > heme & pcp. Returned to ER on 6/10 s/p vomiting & continued petechiae. > Plts at that time were 232,000. Final ER dx: vomiting as reaction likely > due to IVIG. D/C to home w/heme & pcp f/u. FINAL DX: Immune > Thrombocytopenic Purpura. > > Client came in for #1 hepatitis B vaccination. Given at 11:50 am. At > ~11:52 am c/o feeling dizzy and a feeling of numbness on outside of > throat, rising from lower neck on sides to around ears on both side and > some in from of neck. Numbness felt to be on " outside " of neck vs > " inside " of neck, able to swallow sithouit difficulty. Became anxious at > these feelings. Called supervisor who called 911. BP at ~11:52 144/78. > Ambulance arrived at ~ 11:55 am. Evaluated client. She stated she was > starting to feel a little better by 12:02 pm. BP at this time 128/70 and > Bangs staff decided she could sign off going to ED because she didn't > want to go. Stayed here until 12:30 pm. Sensations gone by about 12:15 > pm. > > approx. 23 hours after my son was given the DTaP, IPV, HBV, Hib1, and > Pneumonia vaccines he had a seizure. It lasted 2 minutes and 49 seconds. > He lost consciencness, began a pattern of tensing and relaxing his > muscles repeatedly for the whole time listed above. He was then > lethargic and completely nonresponsive for an hour and a half. When he > regained conscienceness, he cried for hours without stopping. I called > the doctor to report the side effects immediately after he regained > conscienceness. We were referred to a doctor Stein in Bangor in the > Pediatric neurology unit. We saw him a couple of times. And EEG was done > and found nothing abnormal at that time. Two months later on 11/4/03, my > son received another DTaP, IPV, Hib 2, and pneumonia vaccination again. > This time he had the exact same reaction 16 hours after the vaccinations > were administered. We were supposed to continue to see the pediatric > neurologist but the doctor was relocated to a hospital out of state. > There was no followup treatment provided. After those two incidents, > things seemed to progress normally until my son received his MMR shot at > approx 12 months of age (do not have the actual date with me right now). > At that visit, he had a fever when we got home. the fever was 102.0 and > I cannot recall how long that lasted. Within a week, he stopped speaking > at all. I began to discuss my concerns with my pediatrician (whom I have > had a good relationship with all of this time). We took the wait and see > approach. By the next month, my son had stopped making eye contact at > all. By the next month, he did not respond to his name. etc etc. In > September of 2006 right after he turned three years old, we were able to > have him evaluated by a psychologist. He was diagnosed with autism. > 8/17/07 Received PCP medical records & vax records which corrected vax > received 11/4/03 previously reported by parent. VAERS database updated > w/same. Records reveal patient experienced good health. Mother noted > apparent seizure activity 8/03. Referred to peds neuro & eval don > > Son started displaying signs of Autism around 15-16 months old. He was > hitting all milestones either before or right on target. He stopped > using the few words he had, wasn't pointing to objects he wanted, > tantrums started getting horrible, started headbanging, lack of eye > contact started. 18 months behavior changed for the worst, more > headbanging, running into patio door, stopped responding to name and > noise around him, didn't like things over his hands, started lining up > toys, didn't play appropriatly with toys, no eye contact, no speech, no > pointing, arm flapping started, easily upset to change, and eating > habits changed. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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