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Report #2840573

Received May 12, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Unknown
Age
Age unknown
State
IN
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
May 7, 2025
Onset
May 7, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPAHEP A (HAVRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSUNK——

Symptoms (1)

Expired product administered

Symptom narrative

accidentally administered an expired hepatitis A pediatric vaccine (Havarix); This non-serious case was reported by a physician via call center representative and described the occurrence of expired vaccine used in a patient who received HAV (Havrix pediatric) (expiry date MAY-2025) for prophylaxis. On 07-MAY-2025, the patient received Havrix pediatric. On 07-MAY-2025, an unknown time after receiving Havrix pediatric, the patient experienced expired vaccine used (Verbatim: accidentally administered an expired hepatitis A pediatric vaccine (Havarix)). The outcome of the expired vaccine used was not applicable. Additional Information: GSK Receipt Date: 08-MAY-2025 Reporter stated that their clinic accidentally administered an expired hepatitis A pediatric vaccine (Havrix) to a patient, it was expired by 2 days, which led to expired vaccine used. Also wanted to know if any known risks/concerns of receiving an expired vaccine and if this vaccine is still valid (like if it is still ok up to a few days).