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Report #2844901

Received Jun 13, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
19 yrs
State
NY
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
May 24, 2025
Onset
May 24, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPHEP B (RECOMBIVAX HB)MERCK & CO. INC.UNK——

Symptoms (2)

Incorrect dose administeredNo adverse event

Symptom narrative

No adverse effects were reported; a 19yr old patient was inadvertently administered the adult dose instead of the pediatric dose of RECOMBIVAX HB. Lot; This spontaneous report was received from a nurse and refers to a 19-year-old female patient. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions or concomitant therapies were not reported. On 24-MAY-2025, the patient was accidentally vaccinated with the adult dose of hepatitis b vaccine (recombinant) (RECOMBIVAX HB) suspension for injection at a dose of 0.5 mL (route of administration, anatomical location, lot # and expiration date were not reported) for prophylaxis, instead of the pediatric dose (Accidental overdose). No additional adverse events were reported (No adverse event). Lot# is being requested and will be submitted if received.