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Report #2888748

Received Mar 12, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
2 yrs
State
CA
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Feb 25, 2026
Onset
Feb 25, 2026
Days to onset
0
Hospital days

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPHEP B (ENGERIX-B)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSUNK47D3SIM / RL

Symptoms (2)

Expired product administeredNo adverse event

Symptom narrative

Hepatitis B vaccine administered IM on the right vastus lateralis. Correct dose verified prior to administration. VIS provided to parent. Patient tolerated procedure well. No immediate reaction noted at time of discharge. Mother declined to stay in office for the recommended 15 min post vaccination observation. Reported pt had received other Hep B doses without issues. Mother educated on s/s of adverse reaction and verbalized understanding. Post- administration, vaccine noted to be expired. Provider notified immediately; dose considered invalid. Provider recommends repeat Hep B vaccine in one month. No immediate adverse reaction observed. Parent informed via telephone encounter, verbalized understanding, expressed concern about pt needing vaccination record for school enrollment. Suggested she spoke to provider to inquire if Hep B dose could be given at an earlier time. Mother denied, and had no questions or concerns, agreed to return in one month for repeat dose.

Current illness

No

Medical history

No

Other medications

None

Allergies

No Known Allergies