Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Autism, Cognitive disorder, Erythema, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her approx, 12 month old son who on 7/21/99 was vaccinated with 1 dose of MMRII. For 3 months, post vax, the mother thought that something was wrong with her son. She reported that she thought he had developed autism. About 3 months after that, in approx. 1/00, the pt was vaccinated with a dose of Hib conjugate vaccine and a dose of diphtheria toxoid/pertussis vaccine/tetanus. Then, 6 months after that, in approx. 7/00, the pt was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Within 12 hours, post vax, the pt was very lethargic and would not move for the next 2 days, his ears were bright red and he had a fever. It was noted that the pt never had a fever until the varicella virus vaccine live and the mother thought something was wrong. It was also reported by the mother, that for some time she did not think her son had autism. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow-up information was received on 11/28/01, from a physician who noted that the patient's mother had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. The patient had no significant past medical history and no allergies (previously reported aas having milk intolerance). The patient's mother reported to the physician that the child was "well" up until the MMR vacine. It was reported that "After the MMR, the mother noticed the child stopped talking, and had behavioral changes. In the charrt that was transferred to this physician, another physician, who gave the patient the vaccine, had documented that the child was walking at 9 months, was imitiating ana had a vocabulary of 1-3 meaningful words. This reporting physician noted that he had first seen the patient in June 2000 adn he had already had the diagnosis of Autism. The physician could not report when the diagnosis was made. On this visit, the physician noted that the child had behavioral problems, speech and comprehension deficits. The patient was referred to a speech and language therapist adn a neurologist. It was noted that these visits did not take place until April 2001. On February 14, 2001, the physician saw the patient adn he also received teh first does of varicella virus vaccine. The physician reported that he did not know that the child had developed a fever, lethary, bright red ears and a lack of movement for 3 days. He reported that the mother of the patient did not call the office to report this event nor did the patient come into the office for a visit. The patient was not seen again in the office until June 2001. The physician noted that the mother of the child was convinced that her child's Autism was associated with the MMR vaccination. The physician reported that the child was showing some improvement and that he was beign treated with alternative therapies of diet and vitamins, and it seemd to be working "it is making him better". The physician noted that the patient was three years old now, and he was getting better at "toliet training" also. Follow-up information from a physician noted that the patient was first seen at this office at 12 months of age and the last office visit was at 17 months of age. The physicain noted that there were no significant illnesses or concerns. The patient transferred to another physician who was not known to this office.  Upon internal review, the pt's autism was considered to be an "Other Important Medical Event". (OMIC) Follow up info has beenreceived stating that this case was in litigation. The pt had received a total of fifteen doses/injections that contained toxic mercury and were administered by his pediatrician during hte time from between his birth and the age of two. Before completing the schedule of thimerosal injections, the pt had been developing normally and demonstrated social, language, cognitive, behavioral and physical skills appropriate for his age. It was reported that in additiona to "disintegrtive," 'regressive," "late onset," "degenerative" autism, the pt displayed symptoms of neurological damage consistent with mercury poisoning, including losing his language skills, engaging in repetitive and stereotypical behaviors, suffering from diminished cognitive ability and becoming socially withdrawn. The pt is presently receiivng medical treatment for the damage he sustained by mercury poisoning. Upon internal review, the pt's autism, neurological damage and mercury poisoning were considered to be other important medical events (OMIC). No further info is available.