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INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 336555
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 12/31/2008. Female patient, 64.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, blister, dyspnoea, hypoaesthesia, pain"Approximately 1 wk following injection: large hives 4" to 6" (blister like) on both legs from knee to hip for about 1 week- shooting pains in hands-followed by numbness in fingers- now in finger tips and pain in Achilles tendons (still hurts but not so acute) still injured and shortness of breath.". NonePenicillin . Patient recovered.


INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 336789
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 01/05/2009. Male patient, 38.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, insomnia, oropharyngeal pain, pain, postnasal drip"10/22/08 - 8pm- Body aches, fever/chills, post nasal drip, sore throat. Evening of 10/23/08, had increased sinus congestion, body aches, fever/chills and unable to sleep. 10/24 AM, saw Dr. for viral infection and sinus infection. Given Zithromax. Relieved of fever & chills.". NoneAllergic to cats and dustNone . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 336877
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 01/02/2009. Female patient, 50.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, local reaction, oedema, pain, "Patient had right deltoid IM injection of PNEUMOVAX and since then had local reaction, large, of pain, edema, a erythema slowly improving.". NoGERD; allergies; central serous retinopathyNone . During the same period patient was treated with BUSPAR; ASMAVET; PATENOL. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 337502
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 01/15/2009. Female patient, 35.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site swelling, injection site warmth, pain, pruritus"Within 2 hours of vaccination Pt experienced generalized ache ness that lasted 3 days. Itching was significant enough to require antihistamines. No respiratory involvement, angioedema or other S/ Sx. Pt also reported area of redness, swelling and warmth at site of yellow fever injection, lasting 3 days". None"Asthma, Anxiety, Depression, OCD" . During the same period patient was treated with "Oral contraceptives, Celexa xanax, Ambien, Singular, Pulmicort, Zephanal". Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 340138
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 02/17/2009. Male patient, 17.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: herpes zoster, pain, pain, pruritus, rash"Rash on abdomen and spread to back with itching, stinging and pain. Pain constant treated with VALTREX 1g tid x 7 days and NEUROTIN 500mg bid. Herpes Zoster.". Healthy . Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 340370
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported . Female patient, 65.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, electromyogram abnormal, eye pain, eye pain, headache"Acute onset of excruciating right shoulder and upper arm pain following flu virus immunization. Pain intensity very high (9+/10) and maximal at onset. Pain is sharp and throbbing and constant since injection. Deep aching and muscle weakness and atrophy in upper right arm. Also, sharp/shooting pain affecting eyes and head. Numbness and muscle weakness continuing chronic right upper arm and shoulder pain, significant muscle weakness continuing with physicians for diagnostic work up. 4/3/09-records received-office visit 1/21/09-C/O 3 months of right upper arm lateral aspect being painful with decreased strength. 4/16/09 neurology consult received for DOS 12/16/08-C/O headaches with black spots in front of eyes. Anxiety worsenes tension type headaches. Impression: chronic daily headaches both migraine and tension type and analgesic rebound headache. Daytime somnolence snoring and gasping respiration and weight gain. Lancinating headaches. 2/2/09-C/O right upper arm pain since receiving flu shot.". No illness"Arrhythmia, migraines, hypothyroidism, hypertension, degenerative dise disease. 4/3/09-records received-PMH:HTN, arrhythmia with PVCs, hypothyroidism, HRT, GERD, chronic low back pain with sciatica, osteoarthritis. 4/16/09-records received-PMH migraine headaches and daily headaches for 20 years.""Neuropathy, abnormal EMG and nerve conduction study 2/09/2009. Physical therapy, blood labs, (CBC), (ANA) ordered. 4/3/09-records received-EMG and nerve conduction study abnormal evidence of minimal right sided median neuropathy loss of se" . During the same period patient was treated with "NORVASC, NEXIUM, TOPROL, SYNTHROID, BENICAR, ALDACTONE, PREMARIN". Patient recovered.


INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 345059
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 04/28/2009. Female patient, 60.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: pain, pruritus, urticaria, , "Client received the influenza, pneumococcal (PPV23), Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and shingles Vaccine at 10:10 a.m. at clinic. Client then went to another clinic to get the influenza Vaccine at 2:15p.m. She was consequently also administered the Varicella Vaccine at 2:15 p.m. Client noticed that she began having wheals (hives) on the left side of abdomen on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Client had itching (4 on a scale from 0-10). Pain level report at 2-3 on scale 0-10. The lesions were in a area four inches in diameter. On April 28, 2009 the hives spread to over 12 inches in diameter, somewhat confluent fashion. The lesions appear mainly on the left side of abdomen. There are no lesions on the back or any other area of the body except the abdomen area. Client used body lotion on the lesions and it helped with the itching. Client also took warm baths and it appeared to stop the itching. Client referred to medical provider for consultation.". N/A"1991 client had an allergic reaction to codeine; gave client massive headache. 1988, Cortisol shot gave client reaction; client suffered pain all over body." . During the same period patient was treated with N/A. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 345173
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 04/29/2009. Male patient, 34.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: areflexia, areflexia, balance disorder, blood calcium increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased"The first signs begin with a pain in my right arm three-four days after my vaccine. I was not able to raise it above my head. The pain moved to my shoulder and across to my other arm. I went to an ER a week after my vaccine and they did blood and a mono test but all came back normal and prescribed ibuprofen. Within the next week I began having difficulty walking and going up stairs. I notice pins and needs along with numbness in my toes. I went to another ER exactly a week following the first visit. They did additional blood test (CBC) and it came back normal. My blood pressure was high when I came in but it went back down to normal. They recommended a brain MRI to rule out MS. However, they stated it would have to be done by my PCP. I went the following week to my primary care physician and he wanted to do additional blood work prior to a brain MRI. He noticed I did not have any reflexes. He did tests for lupus, Lyme disease, metal, HIV. After a week waiting, all tests came back negative. At this point numbness, weakness and pins and negatives moved to my fingers and my legs. I went to a third ER a week after the PCP visit. They did some additional tests and were led to believe it was Guillain Barre. They admitted me that night. They following day I had a Brain MRI, Spinal tap and EMG. The Brain MRI came back negative. The Spinal tap showed high protein but ruled out meningitis. The EMG showed a decrease in the number of motor units. I was diagnosed with GBS. They began treating me with IV/IG over the course of 5 days. Physical and Occupational therapy began and I have been doing that ever since. I still have pain and swelling in feet. Have abnormal gait along with balance issues and struggle climbing stairs. I am taking Gabapentin and Hydrocodone for the pain and neuropathy. Records received - 05/04/2009, hosp admission 11/24/2008 to 11/30/2008. Patient previously seen and discharged by two other ED's. Admitted for evaluation of progressive weakness and paresthesias post influenza vaccinat". None"Asthma from 5-13 years of age. Allergic to penicillin, solumendrol and decadron.""Mono Test negative; Completed all blood tests, Lyme Disease Negative; Heavy Metal Negative, HIV Negative, Brain MRI was normal; Spinal Tap showed high count of protein >100. EMG showed a decrease in the number of motor units. Labs: He" . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient was hospitalized Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) Side Effects Report # 345423
INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN) side effect was reported on 05/02/2009. Male patient, 33.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUVIRIN). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: ascites, blood glucose increased, blood test, csf oligoclonal band present, cognitive disorder"Received vaccination 10/30/07; returned to doctor with pain in left shoulder (same as vaccinated arm) within two months; began experiencing pain, numbness, cognitive changes 5 months later w/no previous history; admitted to hospital after symptoms worsened; diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 04/2008; no history of any autoimmune disorders in family. 5/14/09 Hospital records received DOS 4/3/08 to 4/4/08. FINAL DIAGNOSIS: C2-C3 demyelinating lesion, single white matter lesion in the subcortical U fibers of the left frontal lobe Post vaccination ascending numbness feet, torso, hands. ICD-9 Codes: 341.9 Demyelinating diseases of central nervous system unspecified. 3488.8 Condition of brain. 477.9 Allergic rhinitis cause unspecified.". Heel PainSeasonal allergies"MRI, Blood Work, CT Scans, Lumbar Puncture, Neurological examinations. 5/14/09 Hospital records received DOS 4/3/08 to 4/4/08. LABS and DIAGNOSTICS: MRI Cervical Spine - flattening of cord at C5-C6, signal intensity C2-C3. MRI Thoracic" . Patient was hospitalized Patient recovered.