Source: VAERS.HHS.GOV
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3 days after dose 1, which was given on 05/28/21, PT reported feeling not herself. She was experiencing brain fog and not able to focus on her school work. She was worried about not being able to finish up the school year. We figured it was just "burnout", but knew this was strange behavior for PT who is usually very focused and has no problem getting good grades. We let her get the 2nd vaccine on June 18th. About 10 days later, PT reported feeling like her mind was racing and she could not sleep for 5 nights. She was very anxious and having panic attacks. On July 4th, PT came to us and told us, "the only way to stop the thoughts is to hurt myself." We immediately took PT to the Hospital ER. We have NEVER seen PT like this and she has NEVER had thoughts like this. She was talking to herself, making strange body movements and this frightening behavior came out of nowhere. They kept her overnight and sent her home with referrals to other doctors. She is still having suicidal thoughts and cannot function. We have had to cancel all trips, summer camps and check her out of soccer for the next month. There is no way she is going to be able to go to anything.
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| Name | Dose # | Type | Manufacturer | Lot | Route | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH)) | 2 | COVID19 | PFIZER\BIONTECH | EW01818/21 | SYR | LA |
| RECVDATE: | 07-10-2021 | RPT_DATE: |
| CAGE_YR: | 14 |
| CAGE_MO: | |
| DIED: | U |
| DATEDIED: | |
| L_THREAT: | U |
| ER_VISIT: | |
| HOSPITAL: | Y |
| HOSPDAYS: | 1 |
| X_STAY: | U |
| DISABLE: | U |
| RECOVD: | N |
| LAB_DATA: | On July 4th, Hospital gave her COVID antibody test. They reported it came back negative. What happened? Is it all attacking her brain? |
| V_ADMINBY: | PHM |
| OTHER_MEDS: | Teen girl vitamins - 1 a day |
| CUR_ILL: | |
| HISTORY: | |
| PRIOR_VAX: | |
| SPLTTYPE: | |
| FORM_VERS: | |
| TODAYS_DATE: | 07-10-2021 |
| BIRTH_DEFECT: | U |
| OFC_VISIT: | Y |
| ER_ED_VISIT: | Y |
| ALLERGIES: | |
| V_FUNDBY: |
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