Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Autism, Drug toxicity, Emotional disorder, Emotional distress, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Information has been received regarding a case in litigation concerning a male minor child who during his first two years of life was subjected to very high doses of mercury contained through is infant injections. On 6/22/98 he was vaccinated with a first dose of hepatitis B virus vaccine. Subsequently, two months later on 8/4/98, a second dose of hepatitis B virus vaccine (lot # 625398/0112H) was administered IM in the right thigh, and on 3/24/99 a third dose (lot # 629354/1739H) was administered in the left leg. Other vaccines containing the mercury based preservative thimerosal that he received during the first two years of life included the following: diphtheria toxoid (+) pertussis acellular Biken vaccine (+) tetanus toxoid (TRIPEDIA), a first dose (lot # 0939790) in the left leg at age 8 weeks, on 8/28/98, a second dose (lot # 0962260) in the right leg at age 4 months on 11/9/98, a third dose in the right at age 7 months, on 1/28/99, and a 0.5cc fourth dose (lot # PUM56FA) in the right thigh at age 18 months, on 12/29/99; HIB conjugate vaccine (tet toxoid) (ACTHIB), a first dose (lot # 0960510) in the right leg at age 8 weeks on 8/28/98, a second dose ( lot # 0988200) in the left leg at age 4 months on 11/9/98, a third dose in the left thigh at age 7 months on 1/28/99, and a fourth dose of HIB conjugate vaccine (lot # 628809/1453H) in the right arm on 7/23/99; and in May 2000 at age 23 months he was administered 0.5cc of pneumococcal 4 6B 9V 14 18C 19F 23F conjugate vaccine (lot # 471208) in the left leg. The alleged result is that the minor child was poisoned by the cumulative doses of mercury in thimerosal, and now suffers, and in the future will continue to suffer from the neurological effects of mercury poisoning, including extreme physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, humiliation and deformity all as a result of the cumulative exposure to mercury in thimerosal adulterated infant injections that were administered to him during the first two years of his life. The patient's vaccination records also noted that the patient received the following vaccinations: a first dose of poliovirus vaccine inactivated SC in the left leg on 11/9/98, and a third dose poliovirus vaccine inactivated (lot # R0398 at 18 months, on 12/29/99; a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot # 630973/0444J) in the left arm on 7/23/99, and a dose of MMR (lot 632230/1074J) on 9/27/99. Upon internal review, poisoned by the cumulative doses of mercury in thimerosal, suffers from neurological effects of mercury poisoning, extreme physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, humiliation and deformity were considered to be other important medical events (OMIC). Additional information has been requested.  Follow up on 03/22/04 states: "Additional information has been received from medical records regarding a case in litigation concerning a minor male child. The medical record, an authorization and informed consent form for "Hepatitis B immunization", was signed by the minor male pt's family on 06/21/98.  The consent form confirms that the minor male received his first dose of hepatitis B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast)(manufacturer unknown)(Lot # ENG2559A2) on 06/22/98.  Additional follow up information indicated that he had not suffered a side effect of allergic reaction to any medication, other than the vaccines containing thimerosal. He has been diagnosed with several food sensitivities. His parents indicated that he became very irritable and lethargic and developed a fever after receiving several of the vaccinations. They cannot recall the specific vaccines that caused the reaction. He has been diagnosed with and treated for Pervasive Developmental  Disorder/ Autism Spectrum Disorder. His neurological conditions and impairments are associated with the administration of his vaccines in that the thimerosal containing vaccines were substantial factors in causing these injuries and conditions. He has undergone Autism related blood testing, urinalysis, and hair testing which has demonstrated the presence of heavy metals and blood products, or any other fluid (including but not limited to immunoglobulin or gammaglobulin (IgG) treatments). He lost the ability to use facial expressions and smile, maintain eye contact, and use words at approximately 16 months. At the time of the report, the pt could say hundreds of words to label items, repeat phrases of jargon, and get attention. However, he is still incapable of using language to have a conversation of reciprocal communication with an adult or peer. His parents recall that the first signs or symptoms of his neurodevelopmental delay occurred when he demonstrated uneven physical and verbal skills at about 13 months. At that time he preferred to be alone, demonstrating difficulty in expressing his needs and in interacting with others. As a result of the injuries, his family was required to completely change their family's life style to provide him with round the clock intensive behavior programming through the use of one on one assistants trained by certified behavior consultants. He has made steady and slow progress with these treatments, but still suffers from autism. It is possible that he was exposed to mercury or otehr substances (other than thimerosal) contaning mercury, but his parents are not aware of any specific date or extent of exposure. His mother did not breastfeed him. She was never exposed to any caustic or toxic substances, x rays, or communicable diseases from the date one year prior to his birth until the date of his birth. Nor was she involved in an accident of any kind, including falls, impacts with any objects or other types of bodily injury, from the date one year prior to his birth. She is unaware of having any dental fillings with mercury. Genetic tetsting or counseling chromosome analysis has not ever been recommended or conducted on the pt or any member of his family. Neither the pt or any member of his family has ever been diagnosed with any psychological disorder. Neither the pt or any member of his family has ever had any immune dysregulation. In or about 2001, a physician recommended chelation after the pt tested high in toxic metal. In the same time frame, another physician also recommended against vaccinations due to the high levels of toxic metals in the vaccines. Also in the same time frame, it was felt that the pt's autism was caused by high levels of toxic metals. Potential contributing factors include other exposure to mercury beyond that contained in the vaccines, exposure to aluminum in vaccines, exposure to antibiotics, and the childs genetic or other form of susceptibility to toxic insult. Upon internal review, poisoned by the cumulative doses of mercury in thimerosal, suffers from neurological effects of mercury poisoning, extreme physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, humiliation and deformity, Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Autism Spectrum, and neurodevelopmental delay were considered to be other important medical events (OMIC). Follow up 3/15/05: The patient has not recovered.