Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, DPP, FLUX, HEPAB, SMALL, TTOX, UNK, VARCEL, YF
Symptoms: Abdominal distension, Abdominal pain, Allergy test, Arthralgia, Balance disorder
Clinical narrative: This unsolicited case was received on 10-Feb-2016 via a third party query tool search on the VAERS database, under reference number 606315. This case involves a 18-years old female patient who received the following vaccinations on 01-Jun-2000: A dose of INFLUENZA VACCINE, a dose of TETANUS TOXOID (unknown site), a dose of Diphtheria Toxoid, Pertussis, IPV, a dose of VARICELLA VACCINE (LIVE), and a dose of YELLOW FEVER VACCINE  (manufacturer: unknown, dose and route of administration were not reported for all vaccines) in arm. Patient also received a dose of HEP A and HEP B, a dose of SMALLPOX VACCINE, and first dose of ANTHRAX VACCINE (Anthrax) (manufacturer: other and route of administration was not reported) in arm. "Although the smallpox vaccine manufacturer was reported as unknown in this case, ACAM2000 was not available for use at the time of the patient's vaccination."Patient had history of latex, ginger, and pollen allergies and exercise induced bronchospasm. It was reported that patient did not receive any concomitant medications but was given 16 vaccinations total in under 10 minutes. Patient had no current illness and prior vaccinations were not reported. On 01-Jun-2000, same day post vaccination, patient experienced an initial reaction of swelling, lightheaded and pain at injection site. Within 48 hours patient had felt burning throughout body and lost consciousness and had to be taken by ambulance. Within the next week she began to experience abdominal pain and swelling, fatigue and memory problems. Within the year began to experience tremors that come and go, short term memory, crippling fatigue, severe gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, bloating, alternating constipation and diarrhea, intestinal cramps and spasms, balance problems, increase in allergic reactions and items allergic to, depressed immune system, depression, joint pain, rashes, malabsorption, migraines and nerve pain. Exact date and time of vaccination cannot be recalled and service records with vaccination report cannot be located. But vaccination was given June of 2000. It was reported that patient experienced abdominal pain and swelling, condition aggravation and muscle spasms. Patient required an emergency visit. Laboratory investigations included GI scopes, x-rays, MRIs, allergy testing, autoimmune testing and blood work. All began in July 2000 and still testing. Corrective treatments were not reported. The outcome of the events was reported as not recovered. Case was considered as serious due to disability. List of documents held by sender: none. Sender's Comments: Multiple events have been reported in this case. However, this case is very poorly documented. Further information on the vaccination details, time to onset, patient's medical history, concomitant medications, lab data confirming the final diagnosis, etc. will be needed for complete assessment. However, as multiple vaccines were administered concomitantly, a role of each vaccine cannot be evaluated in particular.