Received Sep 30, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD | TD ADSORBED (TENIVAC) | SANOFI PASTEUR | UNK | U7183AA | OT |
experience pain on their neck, on the side where the shot was given; received a Tenivac shot, and has been battling a fungus ever since, which is possibly ringworm infection, fungus was right above their neck; it was a non-preservative vaccine, color of vaccine was a maple color transparent; Initial information received on 25-Sep-2025 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a consumer/non-hcp (non-healthcare professional). This case involves a 72 years old male patient who received a tenivac shot, and has been battling a fungus ever since, which is possibly ringworm infection, fungus was right above their neck, experience pain on their neck, on the side where the shot was given and it was a non-preservative vaccine, color of vaccine was a maple color transparent after receiving Diphtheria-2/Tetanus-5 Adsorbed Toxoids No Preservative Adult [Tenivac]. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided. On 14-Jul-2022, the patient received an unknown dose of suspect Diphtheria-2/Tetanus-5 Adsorbed Toxoids No Preservative Adult, Suspension for injection (lot U7183AA, expiry date 24-Sep-2023, strength standard) via unknown route in the left shoulder for Immunisation and it was a non-preservative vaccine, color of vaccine was a maple color transparent (poor quality product administered) (latency same day). On 16-Jul-2022, the patient received a tenivac shot, and has been battling a fungus ever since, which is possibly ringworm infection, fungus was right above their neck (tinea infection) (latency 2 days) following the administration of Diphtheria-2/Tetanus-5 Adsorbed Toxoids No Preservative Adult. On an unknown date, the patient experienced pain on their neck, on the side where the shot was given (neck pain) (latency unknown) following the administration of Diphtheria-2/Tetanus-5 Adsorbed Toxoids No Preservative Adult. Reportedly, the first two years he applied triple ointment cream, Calamine lotion, peroxide, alcohol, and finally apple cider vinegar and that cleared it up. It is now back, and he would like to know what he could do. Action taken was not applicable. It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment for both the events (Tinea infection, Neck pain). At time of reporting, the outcome was Unknown for both the events (Tinea infection, Neck pain). This suspected adverse reaction report is submitted and classified as a medication error solely and exclusively to ensure the marketing authorization holder's compliance with the requirements set out in the Directive 2001/83/EC and Module VI of the Good Pharmacovigilance Practices. The classification as a medical error is in no way intended, nor should it be interpreted or construed as an allegation or claim made by the marketing authorization holder that any third party has contributed to or is to be held liable for the occurrence of this medication error.