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Report #2853023

Received Aug 6, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
18 yrs
State
WI
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Jul 30, 2025
Onset
Jul 30, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPHEP B (ENGERIX-B)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS2LG749IM / LA

Symptoms (1)

Product administered to patient of inappropriate age

Symptom narrative

Patient presented to clinic for second dose of Hepatitis B vaccine series. Upon retrieving vaccine and confirming patient identity (name and DOB), RN identified discrepancy between patient's age (18 years) and vaccine order, which had been entered for patients aged 20 and older. RN promptly contacted ordering provider and requested correction of vaccine order to reflect appropriate dosing for 18-year-old. Correct vaccine and dose were obtained, verified, and administered; documentation was completed accurately. During post-vaccination documentation review, it was noted patient had previously received adult Hepatitis B dose (intended for patients 20 years and older) as first dose, rather than pediatric dose appropriate for age at that time. RN reported this to supervisor, and in absence of medical director, situation was escalated to clinic manager. Based on CDC guidelines, team determined to hold third scheduled dose and obtain Hepatitis B surface antibody titers. Agency was consulted for further guidance. As of today, response was received from agency advising patient should proceed with receiving third pediatric dose as originally scheduled. Patient has been notified accordingly.

Current illness

none

Medical history

none

Other medications

none

Allergies

none

Lab data

none