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VEARS-SIDS reporting for 1990

76 Reported deaths after inoculation

Vaccines involved:

Vaccines Doses
DTP 55
DT 1
TD 1
HIBV 10
OPV 50
FLU 8
MMR 8
RAB 1
MU 1
HEP 3
   

Hypotonic, Hyporesponsive episode, Infant died: Reyes
 text Syndrome.  Vaccine given for routine immunizations.

 

child found dead in bed 14Jan90.  Had full check up
12Jan90 with immunizations DPT/HIB/Oral Polio

 

Pt admitted with H-Flu meningitis on 24Jun90. Pt
expired on 25Jun90. Pt received HIB vaccine at 18 months of age.

 

71 yr old male w/presenile dementia, diabetes mellitus, &
renal failure received Hepatitis B vaccine, recombinant, 40 mcg, IM.  Dialysis shunt became infected Dx w/sepsis therapy initiated w/flucloxacillin, however pt died that day.

 

Pt given Imovax rabies on 9-JUN-90 c/o sore arm.
17-JUN-90 pt. had fever & abd tenderness.  Family member states worsened.  While traveling w/husband pt. began to vomit blood. Taken to ER & admittedto intensive care. Pt had a cardiac arrest

 

Pt had low grade fever & fussiness within 12 hrs /p
vaccination, slept well that evenig.  Following moring infant was fine; taken to babysitter and was placed in crib for nap.  Infant was found dead ar 1:00 pm.  Autospy report list SIDS

 

4 1/2 yr old child 25Jun90/w positive blood culture for h.
Influenzae type B. Child received immunization on 9Dec87

 

normal 4 moth old infant received DTP/OPV in office at
on 28Mar90, put to bed at 10:00pm; found dead at 10:30 pm.

 

4 month old infant received first DTP/OPV immun. &
had no immediate problems, was apparently well & healthy. 9-10 days later, developed repiratory symptoms & diarrhea, then found dead the following day.

 

Pt found in crib unresponsive at 09:00 6-27-90; DTP &
OPV given on 06-25-90 at 15:00.  Pt to ER via ambo, no spontaneous heartbeat, pulse or resp. CPR and defib attempted, could not convert v-fib to NSR.  Pupils fixed & unresp.  See WORM.

 

MD reported pt initially vac. w/ MMR live at 15 mo's was
vac. w/ booster MMR on 10-20-89 along w/ DTP.  Pt died 10-25-89.  Autopsy = overwhelming strep. sepsis.  MD and autopsy pathologist felt pt death not related to vaccination.

 

Pt vacc. /w Mumpsvax 1st dose in response to local
mumps epidemic, 2 wks later he developed chest pain & abnormal ECG. Admitt to hospital & died 2 days later /p admission /w DX of myocarditis.MD could not establish a causal relationship.

 

Pt given a series of 3 MSD Hep-B vaccines, & 2
Engerix-B vaccines due to being non responder. Pt developed encephalitis & died. Herpes varicella recovered form brain

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV found dead 4 days after
receiving vac.  Infant apnea syndrome on monitor.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV (1st set) 6 hrs ltr 20 mins
and a feeding found dead. Autopsy report SIDS

 

On 28JUL90 (48 hrs aftr DTP/OPV immunization), the
infant experienced a fever of 104, the following day, infant was fed 8 oz of formula and 2 hrs later expired.  Taken to ER was pronounced dead on arrival.

 

Haemophilus influenzae, type B meningitis & sepsis. 
Complications; seizures, cerebral edema, intracerebral bleed, DIC & ARDS.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV became irritable, body
temp 100.f. No vomiting or other symptoms; Fell asleep at 6AM when parents went to wake him for feeding noted to be unresponsive.  Paramedics were called brought to ER.

 

elevated temperature of 103+, projectile vomitting,
continued high pitched crying.  Medical examination by treating physician & released.

 

Pt received DPT vacc. @ 11 a.m. 24Jan90, 25Jan90
child discovered not breathing & CPR was administered.  MEDEVACed to Stormont-Vail Medical Ctr, Tokepa, pronounced dead, only symptom noted periods of "blank staring" exhibited by the child.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV no acute rx reported by
mother 48 hrs post immunization

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV developed
cardiorespiratory arrest less than 24 hrs after vax. Pt noted to have abd distension and fussiness along with some respiratory distress prior to arrest. Pt was premature infant w/several med problems.

 

Casey was given DPT/MMR/OPV while still on
anitbiotic Pedizole and tassii organdin for otitis & bronchitis. He appeared happy & well until he died in his sleep. Shots were given on 5DEC89.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV found to have funny breathing early AM later mother found her not breathing.
Child immunized with DTP/OPV vaccines on 11SEP90.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

 

Pt vaccinated with FLUOGEN who has severe bronchial
asthma seen in MD ofc well VS stable & chest clear, death & respiratory arrest.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP 5SEP90 developed SIDS.
Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV child presented for well
child exam 20Aug90. Only concerns noted were precipitous weight gain & intermittant regurgitation of Prosobee.

 

Pt vaccinated /w DTP/OPV & died same evening. Prior
to death, infant was alone & had been drinking from a bottle of milk, found non-responsive. Taken to ER- pronounced dead on arrival. There was some possible aspiration.

 

Pt vaccinated with MMR/HIB developed puffy eyes
seen in office dx allergy given Benadryl; Seen 8AUG some vomiting, 9AUG admitted  more puffiness & edematous See WORM for more details.

 

Pt vacc. /w DTP 24 hrs later child died. Child had URI, /p
shot fever, she fed normally 8 hrs before death. In AM mother went to dress child, child blinked, gasped & then arrested. F/U DR called 30Oct90 lab data not consistant /w moms hx

 

Pt w\diabetes mellitus vaccinated w/Recombivax HB
entered a study comparing safey & efficacy of hepatitis B (Pre S2+S) vaccine Reocmb & Hepatitis B Vac Recomb in dialysis pt. Was hospitalized because pulmonary edema then sepsis & liver fail

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV had loss of head control, screaming & vomiting, sleep loss; limbs tense also developed seizures. Hospitalized multiple times between 9-12/89. Received
DT, condiiton worsened; died 18ARP90.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP then death occurred 3/90.
Cause of death listed as reaction to DTP vaccination.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV found shortly after being
put down for nap unresponsibe, apnea, blue & resuscitation unsuccessful. Verbal autopsey Dr SIDS.

 

CDC Reports that 3 mo old infant received 1st DTP/OPV on 1DEC89 & died 3DEC89.
CDC Reports that 3 mo infant received DTP/OPV
on 23AUG89 and died 25AUG89.

 

CDC Reports: 2 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
27FEB90 and died 3MAR90.

 

CDC Reports: 5 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
19MAR90 and died 20AMR90. Patient was given Tylenol for a low grade fever 3 hrs before death.

 

CDC Reports: 2 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
12OCT89 and died 8NOV89.

 

CDC Reports: 2 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
11DEC89 and died 15DEC89.

 

CDC Reports: 2 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
8NOV89 and 21NOV89.

 

CDC reports: 3 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
11OCT89 and died 13OCT89.

 

CDC reports: 5 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
25JAN90 and died 3FEB90.

 

CDC reports 4 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
8NOV89 and died 4 hrs later.

 

CDC Reports: 3 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
31OCT89 and died 7NOV89.

 

CDC Reports: 2mo infant received DTP/OPV on
27SEP89 and died 29SEP89.

 

CDC Reports: 5 mo infant receivd DTP/OPV on
23JAN90 and died 24JAN90.

 

CDC Reports: 2 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
14NOV89 and died 17NOV89.

 

CDC Reports: 3 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
12DEC89 and died same day. Infant was put down for a nap approx 1PM. Mother checked on infant approx 4PM no response dead on arrival at hospital.

 

CDC Reports: 2 mo infant received DTP/OPV on
14DEC89 and died 1JAN90.

 

Pt vaccinated with Influenza Trivalent A&B at 11:00AM
on 9OCT90 fever noted at 8:00AM 11OCT90 Pt died 2:30AM 12OCT90.

 

Pt vacc. /w DTP/OPV developed fever to maximum 100,
mild irritability x3d. Pt then found dead in crib on day 3.

 

Pt vaccinated with 1st DTP/OPV on 27Jul89, developed
loss of head control, screaming & vomiting, had sleep loss, limbs tense and developed seizures. Hospitalized many times between Sep-Dec89, received DT, condition worsened; Died 18APR90.

 

Pt dev flu-like resp sxs more than a wk /p being admin
Flu vax. Pt expired, cause unknown, 16OCT90.  F/U 05NOV90:  PT WAS TERMINALLY ILL W/ MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMOR, DEV RESP COMPLICATIONS, SHALLOW BREATHING, T 101.8 & CONGESTION 12 D P/ VAX

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV/HIB/MMR found apneic
in crib on 06OCT90.

 

Pt vaccinated with PROHIBIT DOA to  Hosp.
Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV no adverse effects
according to father; Pt was fine the day after immunization. Pt discovered not breathing at 2AM 31OCT.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV found in bed about 10AM
after put down for morning nap on 29OCT90. took to Hosp ER & unable to revive. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

 

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.

 

Pt vaccinated with PROHIBIT mild cold at time of
injection. Seen again 11NOV for subjective fever, worsening cold tugging at ears. Dx w/Otitis. Prescribed Augmentin, Codeine & Tylenol. Child found dead 6 hrs later in bed. Normal child

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV then died 13OCT90 from
respiratory arrest secondary to severe central nervous system disease which antedated immunization. Immunizations not felt to be related to death.

 

Pt vaccinated with Fluogen 10-2-90 & on 10-7-90 had
nausea. On 10-8-90, had dyspnea & "a lump in his chest"  seen in ER; Dx as having RLL infiltrate & R/O AMI. Had respiratory failure & cardiac arrest & died on 10-9-90.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV mother put to bed at
10PM for the night. Found pt. at 5AM cold & stiff on 21OCT90.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV SIDS presumed as of this
date pending coronor's report.

 

Pt vaccinated with Influenza developed funny feeling in
both lower extremities, clumsy with both legs which feel numb and tingly. BP 180/100. Rest of exam  negative. Lungs are clear. Reflexes diminished. IMP: possible GBS.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV child died. Autopsy
showed baby had one kidney with chronic type changes, damage, hydronephrosis.

 

Pt vax with DTP/OPV was doing well on 25JAN90 taken
 to sitter. Found dead in crib in afternoon.

 

Pt vaccinated with TD c/o numbness of hand & feet
24-48 hrs after vaccination, decreased sensation in both feet  (to pinprick), developed polyneuropathy & required mechanical ventilation, developed respiratory distress, suffered CR arrest.

 

Pt vaccinated with TOPV/HIB It is not known if pt's
illness was in any way related to previous vaccinations. Death cert states: bronchiolitis w/focal early bronchial pneumonia.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV child in bed w/parents -
not breathing - taken to ER Indiana.  Autopsy done - Dx SIDS

 

Pt vax /w Flushot, B/P was 124/76, that evening @ 6:00
felt nauseated, @ 11:00 pm body ached all over, next day felt fine. Tues eve/Wed morn - he died

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV/HIB; SIDS death 1 day
post injection.

 

Pt vaccinated w/FLUZONE developed cold next day -
upper respir then cough. Seen by MD; normal WBC & HGB, but had cough w/ yellow mucous. Chest x-ray negative. Treated for bacterial bronchitis; improved for 2 days.  Found dead 2 days later.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV/HIB expired 7 hrs later. Dx
SIDS.

 

Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV/HIB died approx 24 hrs
later. preliminary dx SIDS.

 

Pt vac w/ DTP/OPV had norm 4 mo well baby exam;
Next day found limp & cyanotic. Brought to ER by paramedics, no signs of life after usual resuscitation measures. Possible SIDS.  06FEB91:  AUTOPSY REPORT RECEIVED FROM SHC; DX = SIDS

VEARS-SIDS Report for 1991

161 Reported deaths after inoculation

Vaccines involved:

Vaccine Doses
DTP 118
DT 2
HIBV 99
OPV 107
MMR 8
HEP 4
HBPV 1
MEA 1
PPV 1
FLU 19
Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV sudden infant death.
Died after developing Hib meningitis. MD sending samples to CDC for analysis. Reported that the child had some form of immune deficiency. Father told MD he also had a form of immune deficiency.
Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV/HIB Titer found blue in crib.
Dx sudden infant death syndrome died 29Nov90
1 wk following DTP/OPV #2 developed explosive diarrhea & temp 106.1, pale, unresponsive, kidney failure. Dx severe blood infection/diarrhea & dehydration was on peritoneal dialysis. Also dx w/ Wernig Hoffman Disease.
Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV/HIB phone call from ER 9JAN91 at 1210PM requesting info re: child's status on visit 8JAN91. Informed ER child well-given 2nd DTP, OPV & 1st HBCV - ER stated child "SIDS" found by mother - brought to ER via rescue.
Received PRP-OMP & BPIG (IND drug) after being evaluated & found afeb. & in good health.  Infant was found apneic in his bed the next AM.
Pt given HIB titer 21DEC90 aprox 1230PM pt died 22DEC90 738 HRS.F/U 19Apr91 Autopsy rept-Acute respiratory failure,SIDS.Petechial hemorrhages of pleurae,epicardium & thymus.Pulmonary/cerebral edema &congestion.Congestion of abdo viscera.
On 31DEC90 experienced shock, renal failure, fever, convuls & pneumonia. Hospitalized & lab testing revealed a positive assay for toxic shock synd, septic shock, & disseminated intravascular coagulation. MD stated pt's sxs not d/t vaccinatn
Hospitalized 7NOV90 w/dx of CHF. In & out hosp over next few wks. Released again on 7DEC90 but readmitted 9DEC90 & died CHF. Not able to provide any other symptoms.
Child rec 1st DTP shot OPV & HIBtiter vax on 18JAN91, child expired on 25JAN91 cause of death unknown at this point autopsy done - no results at this time 30JAN91
Crib Death; Felt to be sids.
SIDS.
Baby found dead in crib early in tha AM on 22DEC90; Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Pt died; Meningococcal meningitis; Culture proven Neissera;
Died 5 days p/1st DTP vax; Noticed spitting-up increased p/vax.
sids death 16-24 hrs /p administration of imm.
Mom noted listlessness & dark circles around eyes in am 2Jan, pt taken Hosp arrived @ 11am, found to have T 103, T escalating, pt died @ 1130 am, cause of death - dehydration, No fever noted @ time of Immun. to arrival @ hosp, no neuro S+S
Pt found dead in crib am 31Jan91, pt asymptomatic prior to death.
pulmonary congestion & edema,bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Child not acting right all day, as per family, stopped breathing in front of mom, found in cardiac arrest by EMT who began CPR,pt found /w distended abdomen, decompressed manually
Swelling on leg, fever, excessive sleeping, high pitched crying episodes lasting over 2 hrs @ a time reluctant feeding.
SIDS- 16DEC90.
Expired p/having sz. Occurred 5 hrs post vax.
Began URI w/fever 24NOV90, treated w/ Robitussin. Coughing, fever & depression  continued 26NOV90 rx Amoxicillin. Better & up walking 28NOV but @ 5PM was pale, dizzy, sweaty & had SOB.
SIDS.
9FEB91 @ 8P parents remembered that Pt. was fussy & felt hot. Continued to feel hot & wake up every hr through the night.
2 mo infant rec'd DTP/OPV/HIB TITER on 28JAN91. Pt died (DATE & TIME UNKNOWN).
Five days p/MMR vax was administered, pt experienced recurring headaches which continued until her death.
SIDS 7 days after receiving 1st DTP immun.
Bilat paramedian vocal cord paralysis reported in pt receiving Fluogen. Had flu vax in Nov90 & became hoarse late Dec90. Seen mid Jan & found to have bilat paramedian vocal cord paralysis. As of 18Feb91, pt better. Dx=myasthenia gravis?
Admitted to hosp on 26OCT90 died on 26OCT90; MI w/cardiac arrest.
3 mo infant rec'd DTP/HIBTITER/ORIMUNE 1MAR91; had no sx; Next morning 2MAR91 infant was found dead in crib by mom; autopsy is being performed;
SIDS Death;
Crib Death- SIDS;
10MAR91 child found by aunt cyanotic & "still" in crib rushed to ER Cardiac arrest-intubated & resuscitated-transferred to Hosp.
Three days p/flu shot was given, pt came down w/what was consistent w/Herpes encephalitis; Autopsy also consistent with Herpes; Does not think encephalitis was related to "flu shot";
Fever to 104 27FEB91 & 105 28FEB91; To ER 28FEB91; No apparent infect; Had red blotching on face 1MAR91 p/taking Augmentin  was discontinued due to poss allergy; continues to have low grade fever & has clear nasal discharge.
Found dead in bed;
Pt vax w/ 3 doses hepta B; did not respond. Outcome no sequelae.
Sudden arrest /p feeding @ baby sitters. DOA 6 days /p vaxs. Baby was fine before, mother went to work. With baby sitter. Autopsy prelim DX-SIDS death, no abnormalities found
P/immun given client started to cry & then became apneic; PR noted 126; Apnea lasted only 15-20sec- raised lt arm & client responded imm; color ashen; DX w/hyperplastic heart: prognosis poor;
Child mild fever & pain @ inject site; woke up crying; Limp & pale mom not certain if baby was breathing resuscitated poss SIDS;
SIDS
Cardiac Arrest noted 26MAR @ approx 7PM; Brought to ER-Resuscitation efforts did not help;
infant death-pending autopsy
Neuropathy peripheral; pt developed flu-like sx w/in 24 hrs of receiving vax; third day, low grade fever developed which has persisted to date; Also aches, pain & weakness in her rt arm, & peripheral neuritis-dx branchial plexus neuropathy;
2 mo infant rec'd DTP/OPV/HIBTITER on 6MAR91; Died 8MAR91; Reported as SIDS; Autopsy is being performed;pt found to have generalized viremia & viral myocarditis.Reporter states that death was not in any way related to immun.
SIDS
Morning p/immun, infant was found dead in her crib by babysitter, infant was blue, pulseless & apneic; transported by Ambulance to ER & pronounced dead; Cause-SIDS no sx to immun as fever or irritability, appeared healthy;
Pt fine for 3 day; on 22MAR91 sleeping - sitter checked her & found her w/vomitus around her mouth & blue; Mom says she has runny nose the night prior to event; CPR was given there & in ambulance & ER but w/o result;
Acute myocardial infarction assoc /w ischemic heart disease. Cardiogenic shock&congestive heart failure due to acute MI.Viral pneumonia assoc /w recent Inflenza vax complicated by 2ndary bacterial pneumonia leading to resp failure..see WORM
TC fr mom infant has swollen eyes; Starts to suck from bottle & quits, "acts like he is worn out"; Referred for eval; no fever;
Seen on 7MAR91 as mom requested to have TM's checked; child active & normal 9MAR91 developed sl. fever & rhinorrhea was well except for fever @ 0222 10MAR91 parents heard him in crib 0730 10MAR91; Found dead @ 11AM 10MAR91;
2mos pt recvd DTP/OPV/Hibtiter on 28Jan91. Found in crib on 30Jan91-unable to resuscitate.No intervening illness.Preliminary autopsy report, no pathology, probable SIDS
Reported crib death;
Reported - SIDS
Child was found non responsive & with apnea 13FEB91 was taken the ER w/o successful resuscitation;
Coroner's report consistent with SIDS baby was also fussy before put down for nap;
Autopsy performed, cause of death determined to be sudden infant death synd;
S&S of "runny nose", afternoon naps were longer than usual 5 days prior-5AM check by mom & was breathing, not breathing @ 815AM;
Death from Reyes synd on 24FEB91 & presented to ER in full arrest & was not resuscitative;
Expired; suspect SIDS-brought to Hosp p/being found unresponsive by babysitter; No fever, irritability prior;
Rec'd vax 17DEC90 p/well child screen; Infant died on 19DEC90 mom reports giving acetaminophen every 6 hrs & that infant's fretfullness was not unusual or different fr her other children following immun; Cause of death SIDS;
Found dead;
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome;
Healthy infant found dead in crib by parents
Appeared well when immun given; Was found by babysitter w/out respiration & pulse; Paramedics called - vomitus in nares & throat; Pronounced DOA @ Hosp Fr Death Certificate: cause of death-SIDS;
Mom indicated p/immun fussy & irritable running low grade fever, diminished appetite, to ER;PE in ER indicated inflamed posterior pharynx w/o exudate;14MAR91 experienced resp arrest mom called to ER in complete cardiac & Resp arrest;
4yo child died fr Haemophilus Meningitis 1991; Immunized 2 yrs ago in 1989;
2mo infant rec'd DTP/OPV/HIBTITER on 23APR91; Found dead at the babysitter's 24APR91;
Called by Med Exam on 8APR91 child found expired @ home; Likely "SIDS"-autopsy pending @ time;
Death dx - diabetic ketoacidosis;
Pt recvd immun on 3May91,@time of 4mo well baby checkup.Pt was seen in ER on 7May91 @ 630am in cardiac & respiratory arrest as an apparent SIDS death & pronounced dead /p CPR attempts.
Pt rec'd initial DPT/OPV/HIB developed fretful later the same day, rec'd APAP; Stools seemed loose; child voided more than usual; But looked OK next day, died unexpectedly in sleep;
Pt died on 14MAR91;
5mo child rec'd shot's 26MAR91; child died on 1APR91; Coroner's report was SIDS; child had tracheal malacia & had been sick so this was first DTP; Second OPV;
SIDS; Death 28JAN91;
Child was admitted to Hosp on 9MAR91 by MD for resp problems (apnea); D/C 13MAR91 & was fine;
Infant rec'd DTP/OPV on 22APR91 no adverse rxn noted; In next 48hrs-infant went to slep 11MAY91 & appeared well; found dead in bed p/nap;
Sudden infant death; Child seemed well at 4AM feeding 13DEC90 was found dead in crib 8AM 13DEC90; Child had Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia;
Infant given DTP/HIB/OPV; sl elv fever & irritability that PM, then infant died in sleep during nap the next day; (SIDS); 0 sz or other activity noted;
Child had sz five days p/immun following a brief viral gastroenteritis; tx w/mutiple anticonvulsants, barbiturate coma, brain biopsy, & eventually hemispherectomy; Went into fulminant liver failure & died; Autopsy dx: alper's synd;
Pt died of SIDS 3 days following administration of vax;
SIDS;
SIDS;
SIDS;
Pt @ 4 mo of age on 6Jun91 recvd DPT/OPV/HIBV.There were no reported fever, anaphylaxis, sz but pt died of SIDS on 7Jun91 evening.Found dead in basinet by mom
Recvd Hib titer vax 13Mar91. On 22Mar91 the pt was brought to ER. Dead on arrival
Pt vax w/HIBV/HEP/DTP/on 28FEB91. Vax w/ OPV 2MAR91. Pt hospitalized on 28MAR91 w/meningitis. Recovered w/o sequelae & D/C on 9APR91.
Cervical spine cord infarction & subsequent death;
Pt hospitalized on 1FEB91 for diarrhea, fever & breathing difficulties; Seen in ER; While hospitalized given vax & became irritable, temp 105, hypotensive, bradyarrhythmia, & poss pneumonia & died;
Pt was found dead @ aunt's home--in twin size bed, by foot of the bed--between rail on foot & mattress;
Sudden infant death; Taken to hosp by ambulance; Assessment: critically ill child w/significant metabolic acidosis due to some unk event; Most likely aspiration which caused cardiopulmonary arest;
NONE KNOWN; Autopsy dx of SIDS;
Pt was irritable & cried & cried all day; Ambulance called but not taken to Hosp; Later seen in ER & died; MD states death had to do w/chambers of the heart & mixing of blood Death certificate states cardiac failure;
Parents fed infant @ 430AM, put back to bed; Went in between 5-6AM, found Pt face down, stiff- called 911 prononuced dead @ 851AM;
Apparent SIDS 8JUL91;
Pt appeared normal & hlthy. Put down for nap, found dead later. DX: SIDS by medical examiner
SIDS death 1APR91;
Pt recvd vax 6MAR91 next day put to bed around 10AM & returned to room to check on between 1130-12pm pt was not responsive; Taken to Hosp ER; pathologic dx SIDS;
SIDS;
Pt devel temp 1 day post vax persisted for 2 days; Admitted for Sepsis & expired the same day;
Pt recvd 3rd DTP on 16AUG90 later that day high temp & grand mal seizure, first seizure, since then recurrent grand mal seizures; nonfebrile & developmental arrest; work-up negative; Dx by MD as seizure disorder secondary to DTP;
Autopsy showed cause of death natural; found in crib;
Sudden infant death syndrome;
Mom fed pt approx 530AM; Returned to check on pt 11AM; Pt unresponsive; Called EMS; 24JUL91 DOA 1130-12PM; SIDS?
Pt immun 23JUL91 & had SIDS on 25JUL91;
Claimant's attorney reports that child is deceased; No other info is provided;
SIDS 1AUG91;
Pt found dead in bed-SIDS;
6 days p/vax, pt found in crib in AM unresponsive & ashen; To ER; complete arrest;
Probable SIDS; died 72 hrs post-vax;
On 20APR91, pt devel temp, rash on body in AM, by late evening became flaccid rushed to ER about 1250AM 21APR91 pronounced dead 124AM;
Mom called 19AUG91 reporting pt started w/diarrhea, fever? (no thermometer), sleeping a lot on 14AUG91; rash on 18AUG91 & was advised to seek med eval that day; Did not go for care until pt collapsed @ home p/MN; Taken to ER, where pt died;
No sx until 18APR91; pt became a little fussy, no fever; pt settled down by bedtime & mom thought pt was sleeping; Mom found pt dead AM of 19APR91;
Pt found dead during sleep 01AUG91; preliminary ME report SIDS:
Not known; SIDS
Pt recvd DTP/OPV/HIB evening 19APR91 & returned to office w/profound apnea & bradycardia requiring mechanical ventilation 20APR91 @ 930AM; Pt expired 14MAY91 of cardio-respiratory arrest p/transfer there on 20APR91;
Plaintiffs allege that as a result of vax on or p/20OCT88, pt died on 5FEB89; No addtl info is provided;
2mo recvd 1st DTP/OPV/HIB on 8AUG91; died 72 hrs p/vax on 10AUG91; probable SIDS; Pt had no illness @ time of vax;
Pt attended well peds clinic on 14AUG91; according to exam pt well that day & had no problems w/previous immun; DTP #2, OPV #2, HIB #2 given w/o difficulty; Mom given standard instr for fever control; Death occured 3 days later; dx SIDS;
Pt vaxed 23NOV90 & on 26NOV90 devel a cough which worsened during next wk; fever, myalgia, malaise, & weakness in lower extremities;Polymyalgia rheumatica & temporal arteritis were poss dx; 28JAN91 biopsy pos for arteritis; paresthesias;
Pt died-SIDS on death certificate; Pt died evening p/immun were given; MD requested vax adverse rxn report be filed; Mom states pt did not seem to have had any reactions to the immun;
spitting up day before death, no diarrhea, fever;
PT found dead in his crib;
27SEP91 recd call from friend of family informing Health Unit that PT died night of 26SEP91 @ hospital p/immunizations 26SEP91;
Death from apparent SIDS; sudden infant Death Syndrome;
W/in 24 hrs pt irritable, fever, lethargy; Seen 2nd day pt shocky & moribund; had pneumococcal meningitis by LP;
Began inc temp 20SEP91 to hosp 3AM; 21SEP91 w/t106.6 R & was DOA;
No sx in 1st 24 hrs p/immun; pt found dead in crib on morning of 19SEP91 approx 48hrs p/vax; SIDS dx p/exam in ER @ Hosp & autopsy;
Pt had 4mo vax & 4 days a/being brought in DOA w/probable SIDS; MD didn't feel this was a rxn to the vax but thought it should be reported;
2 mo well infant recd 1st DTP/HibTITER/OPV on 14OCT91; 14 hours p/vax, pt died 15OCT91; cause of death diagnosed as SIDS;
DTP/OPV/HIB #1 given 12SEP91-clinically well @ time; pt DOA @ Hosp 7OCT91; unresponsive to resuscitative efforts;
Arrested 1 1/2 hrs post inject; resuscitated & put on respirator; 24 hrs later MD discusssed w/parents about d/c life support because pt multiple problems & was non-responsive to current tx; Life support systems d/c pt allowed to die;
Mom reports pt had slight fever the evening p/the immun 22FEB91 but no other adverse signs;
Pt found the next morning asystolic full resuscitation attempted;
2 days p/vax pt was unresponsive;taken to ER 27OCT91 blood glucose level found to be 805;adm to hosp;CXR revealed peribronchial inflamm;throat cult positive for strep;dx diabetic ketoacidosis & cerebral edema;
Pt recvd 1st & 2nd dose of vax & later booster dose HIB vax; On 4JUL91 pt found not breathing; rescusitation was unsuccessful; during intubation, formula noted in trachea;
20OCT91 pt expired;
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;
Pt became ill 2 days following inject; admitted to hosp because of dehydration; died 28SEP91; death certificate-ventricular fibrillation, hypoxia, aspiration, gastric contents;
SIDS event 1 day following the DTP administration on 26MAR90;
Pt recvd vax 20NOV91 & had no sx until 22NOV91 when pt was placed for nap @ 12PM  checked 30 min & found to have no respirations or heart rate; CPR administered but was unsuccessful;
Pt recvd Influenza A&B vax on 8NOV91 & 12NOV91 aobut 4PM pt devel a droopy mouth on rt side; Pt consulted MD & was referred to neurologist who dx bells palsy;
Pt recvd 2nd dose of Hep B vax @ one month of age; subsequently, pt devel fulminant Hep B & was hospitalized for a liver transplant; In mid-November 91, pt died @ 5 months of age;
Pt recvd flu vax 27AUG91; 03SEP91 pt noted to have h/a, acting strangely & was taken to ER, where sz ensued; also lethargic, unrespoonsive, color became poor; BP dropped; bright red blood was noted from rectum; encephalitis;
Pt found face down & not breathing on 2NOV91 AM; an ambulance was called but the pt could not be revived;
Pt recvd flu vax on 18NOV91 between 11AM & 2PM; that night pt "arrested" @ home; EMS were summoned, but pt died; pt suffered an asthma attack; no autopsy was performed; Prior to vax survey form pt didn't indicate allergy to eggs;
Pt has onset of sz disorder w/fever AUG90 p/3rd DTP/OPV/HBOC; recurrent afebrile sz; on 12JUL91 had MMR died of respiratory/cardiac arrest 30JUL cause undetermined;
Died of SIDS 8 days p/immun;
3 wks post inject pt devel paralysis;
20NOV91 began vomiting @ 130AM x 2 refused to eat through the day; no audible bowel sounds @ 715PM & c/o abd tenderness & admitted to Hosp 20NOV; bowel resection completed due to volvolus of bowel;
Pt recvd vax 16NOV90 & approx 4 days later, 20NOV90 pt had cardiac arrest; Hospitalized & supported by ventilator died 21NOV90;
Expired 04DEC91; medical examiner called Health Dept - death not due to vax;
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;
SIDS; gross autopsy report consistent w/dx of SIDS; DTP, OPV, HIB given 25NOV91; no rxn for 44 hrs p/vax; mom noted irritability for 2 hrs then found pt dead p/being asleep for 2 hrs;

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