Source: VAERS.HHS.GOV
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This is a spontaneous report downloaded from a contactable physician. This physician reported 2 reports for different patients. This is the 1st of 2 reports. An 80-year-old female patient received the 1st dose of vaccine via an unspecified route of administration, in Jan2021, at single dose, for COVID-19 immunisation. Medical history included neuropsychiatric symptoms and COVID-19 in 2020 (COVID-19 PCR virus: positive on 22Oct2020). Concomitant medications were not reported. The patient experienced consciousness decreased on 08Jan2021 with outcome of not recovered, febricula on 09Jan2021 with outcome of recovered on 09Jan2021, convulsion on 08Jan2021 with outcome of recovered on 08Jan2021. The patient was hospitalized due to the events (Jan2021) and was currently hospitalized. Case summary and reporter comment: reasons for vaccination of the patient: Over 65 years old, neuropsychiatric disorders. Has she passed COVID-19?: Yes, PCR positive 22Oct2020, she did not require emergency care or hospitalization. 1 dose administered. Additional information on ADRs: Hospitalization required due to persistence of low level of consciousness. Currently hospitalized (this record will be reviewed and modified when the episode is resolved). The seizure episode was witnessed by medical personnel. Another patient from the same residence also had seizures after vaccination. No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained. Reporter's Comments: Reasons for vaccination of the patient: Over 65 years old, neuropsychiatric disorders. Has she passed COVID-19?: Yes, PCR positive 22Oct2020, she did not require emergency care or hospitalization. 1 dose administered. Additional information on ADRs: Hospitalization required due to persistence of low level of consciousness. Currently hospitalized The seizure episode was witnessed by medical personnel. Another patient from the same residence also had seizures after vaccination. Sender's Comments: Linked Report(s) : ES-PFIZER INC-2021069677 Same reporter/event/drug, different patient.
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