Received Feb 24, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTAP | DTAP (NO BRAND NAME) | UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | UNK | — | OT |
systemic itching; Initial information received on 13-Feb-2025 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a consumer/non-healthcare professional. This case involves an unknown age male patient who experienced systemic itching after receiving Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine. The patient's past vaccination(s) included TDAP. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s) and family history were not provided. At the time of the event, the patient had ongoing Seasonal allergy. Concomitant medications included Cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec); and Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl). On an unknown date, the patient received an unknown dose of suspect Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine produced by unknown manufacturer (formulation, strength, expiry date, lot number not reported) via unknown route in unknown administration site for immunization.Information regarding batch number corresponding to the one at time of event occurrence is requested. On an unknown date the patient developed systemic itching (pruritus) (unknown latency). Action taken was not applicable. Reportedly, They said that their husband takes Zyrtec every night as well and that the itching might have been worse if not for the Zyrtec. They said that they supplement Zyrtec with Benadryl just so their husband could sleep.Caregiver said that their husband has had Tdap in the past without any reactions It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment for the event (systemic itching). At time of reporting, the outcome was Not Recovered / Not Resolved for the event systemic itching.
Grass allergy
Zyrtec; Benadryl