Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Bronchitis acute, Burning sensation, Chest pain
Clinical narrative: On 3/31/06, at Outpatient Clinic, I recieved a Pneumovax Injection. I had moderate pain in left knee and had not slept adequately in two months. (normal knee deterioration-no accident relation) That day; I told my assigned physician that I needed help with my knee pain. His primary concern was general health care and re-assignment of Rx to hospital protocal. As a typical 'new' patient; I was told (by Staff nurse) after Dr. consultation, that the Pneumonia vaccination was 'a good idea' and I was supposed to have the injection. Steroid sprays (oral and nasal) were prescribed by a NP. I had told Dr. that I had had back surgery and an incident had occured during the surgery. The noted problem was insertion of the tracheal tube too far and into one lung. The result was (one) lung collapse/damage, 104.5 degree 'temp' and scarring of same lung. Long term treatment with bronchial dialators, after the surgery, was essential. 3/31/06: Tired, 'run-down' and coughing some; I assumed that the Clinic staff were aware of what was appropriate care of a patient with my symptoms. (I now believe that I made a bad decision allowing the injection.) Dr. did not respond to any of my information. Dr. had to type my existing Rx 'info' into his PC since 'just finding out' that my  faxed 'prior medical records' were lost at another Outpatient Clinic. That night; I began to have fever/chills and extreme difficulty breathing. I called the TAP nurse referral line for  patients. TAP staff suggested that I go to nearest hospital ER. April 1, with a fever of 102 degrees F.; I drove to Medical Center. IV drip of powerful antibiotics and other special medical treatment helped me greatly. Other 'reactions' occurred after April 1. Acute swelling of back of my throat; caused painful shortness of breath and high risk of choking. Prednisone and other 'meds' given to me by a Dr. at ER of  Hospital at 2:00AM April 10/April 11; prevented severe pain and fatal choking. Extreme sensitivity to sunlight, swollen feet, blurred vision, severe diarrhea, extreme exhaustion/weakness/lack of normal strength, and severe joint pain in hands are not resolved. The expenses are enormous resulting from the noted vaccination. This should not have taken place. Please call me. DOS 4/1/06 day after receipt of Pneumovax with c/o SOB cough x2 days-temp 100-productive cough-BC neg growth-rapid influenza A neg-EKG demonstrates- acute cardiac ischemia 58%and CXR neg-received Avelox IV and Prednisoe-symptoms present prior to Pneumovax-DC DX bronchitis-acute-RX @DC Avelox, albuterol and prednisone.-current meds-glucotrol, Glucophage, Adderall, trazodone,Lopressor, doxyclycline, lisinopril, flunisolide. previously seen at Self Regional on 4/1/06 with DX bronchitis. 2 hrs prior to this ER visit c/o cough and throat pain, chest pain after cutting grass. 17 page medical record from Healthcare System-3/29-30/06 Right decompressive partial hemilaminectomy of L4-5 and L5-S1 for lumbar canal stenosis and nerve root decompression at each level. DC status without c/o f/u 4/5. 04/17/06 visit-ER rpt received from County Health Care System-DC DX-Edema, HTN, DM, discomfort in chest, seen for c/o cough, sore throat, physical exam revealed uvular edema, atypical chest pain- Current meds Albuterol, Adderall, Lisinopril 40 mg, Metoprolol 50 mg, Simvastatin 80 mg,  HX head injury 1994. DC with RX of prednisone and Zantac.  Follow-up: My body's overall negative physical reaction(s) to the above noted vaccination (03/31/2006) are not improved and have worsened. I am becoming more aware of new negative physical symptoms/conditions directly resulting from the vaccination. My current severe photo-sensitive reaction to sunlight (painful swelling, inflammation, 'redness' and extreme sensitivity to light 'touch' of exposed skin) is now worse. All 'blocking' sunscreens cause pain to me. A 'burning' sensation occurs after application. Yesterday, to deter mosquitoes, I applied Cutter's (a non-DEET repellant) and attempted to walk my dog. The results were severe. Late PM sunlight, (one hour before 'dusk') on my walk; caused: swelling, burning, and 'bumps' - all: painful. I tried showering with hypo-allergenic soaps. Shower water temperature had to be 'cool'. I could not tolerate 'warm' water. I have had no allergic reaction to: 'sunscreens', mosquito repellants, or late PM sunlight ever before this vaccination. My reaction to spider and mosquito bites is extreme: painful swelling, itching, 'burning', 'redness', and highly-sensitized skin. Prior to my vaccination, I was an 'outside' person. Now, my weight has increased due to less exercise resulting from reduced exposure to sunlight. My physical ability to perform simple tasks is reduced due to increased sensitivity to travel in bright daylight. The Clinic staff and my 'treating' physician on the date o fmy vaccination were negligent of their responsibilities to me as a 'patient'. I pray that what happened to me on 03/31/2006 at the Clinic never happens to another human being. I should never have been given that vaccination. Protocol and Procedure for "...patients at high risk..." (stated by Merck Pharmaceuticals) was not applied to my treatment. Other stated "Warnings:" and Precautions" that would have automatically defaulted the vaccination; were careless/hurriedly ignored. I should not have to file legal papers of any kind against the noted Clinic. Public embarrassment of a Federal Agency should be avoided. The Department of Justice should arbitrate this case with hope for Due Justice.