Vaccines anaphylactic shock

Antibacterial agents, vaccines and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may all lead to anaphylactic shock if the patient is allergic to these products. 

Inactivated polio (IPV) A. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock B. Any sequel (including death) of the above events C. Events described in the manufacturers package insert as contraindications to additional doses of the vaccine 7 days Not applicable See package insert... 

In another survey conducted by the clinical section of the British Pharmacological Society over a one-year period from 1986 to 1987, 8163 healthy volunteers received drugs for research purposes.Potentially life-threatening adverse effects were reported in 0-04% and moderately severe adverse effects in 0-55%, with no lasting sequelae. The three severe reactions were skin irritation and rash requiring hospitalisation, anaphylactic shock after an oral vaccine, and perforation of a duodenal ulcer after multiple-dose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug all made a complete recovery. The results were similar to those reported in the earlier ABPI survey and the authors concluded that the risk involved in these studies is very small... 

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