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Report #2883227

Received Jan 26, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
38 yrs
State
CA
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Jan 23, 2026
Onset
Jan 23, 2026
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPHEP B (HEPLISAV-B)DYNAVAX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONUNK947932IM / LA

Symptoms (2)

Hepatitis B antibody positiveWrong product administered

Symptom narrative

Patient was given Hep B vaccine instead of HPV vaccine. The ordered vaccine was Hep B vaccine but HPV was supposed to be given per verbal agreement with patient and provider. The incorrect vaccine was ordered prior to administration. Dr called patient via phone at 4:20pm on 1/23/2026 and spoke to patient for about 4.5 minutes. Informed patient that she received the Hepatitis B vaccine and not the HPV vaccine. Informed patient of the following: She was given the hepatitis B vaccine instead of the HPV vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccine is to prevent hepatitis B, which is a virus that can cause liver inflammation. Her receiving this vaccine would not cause harm even if she has had hepatitis B infection before. It also wouldn't cause harm if she already had the hepatitis B vaccine. It just would not help her if she already has immunity from either a previous vaccine or a previous hepatitis B infection. Her labs on Monday will actually say if she is immune to Hepatitis B and if she would benefit from completing the series. I explained that this vaccine is routinely given to healthcare workers, pediatric patients and school volunteers upon patient requests.

Current illness

N/A

Medical history

Acquired hypothyroidism - E03.9 , Excessive bleeding in the premenopausal period - N92.4

Other medications

Sucralfate 1 GM Tablet 1 tablet on an empty stomach Orally four times daily as needed Levothyroxine Sodium 175 MCG Tablet ON AN EMPTY STOMACH FOR 30 DAYS Orally Once a day Pantoprazole Sodium 40 mg Tablet Delayed Release 1 tablet for GERD O

Allergies

Ibuprofen: ulcer - Side Effects - Criticality High

Lab data

Hep B Virus Lab Ordered to check immunity status 01/23/2026. Results dated 01/24/2026 show pt is non-immune and per Dr, pt would benefit from competing the vaccine series.