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Report #2883076

Received Jan 24, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
76 yrs
State
TX
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Dec 17, 2025
Onset
Jan 22, 2026
Days to onset
36
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPHEP B (ENGERIX-B)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS147XP4IM / LA

Symptoms (2)

UnderdoseWrong product administered

Symptom narrative

Pediatric hepatitis B (Engerix-B birth through 19 years of age) was given to 76 years old by mistake. Technician grabbed and entered wrong Engerix-B shot , system failed to notify wrong age and pharmacist overlooked. Patient was given correct adult Engerix-B on 1/22/2026. He did have any complaint any signs/symptoms of adverse effect of children Engerix-B.

Current illness

none

Medical history

high blood pressure

Other medications

ferrous sulfate 325mg

Allergies

penicillins

Lab data

None