My Warning About Getting the RSV shot

lstaylor73

 I've c&p'd from the post below, but thought I should post my experiences getting the RSV shot for my boys again in case some of you have missed it.

 

Yes, we had the 1 in 100,000 rare reaction to the RSV shot for both my boys.  The first shot only one baby had an immediate site reaction where the legs both turned bright red/purple and splotchy and a little puffy.  The baby was inconsolable for about 40min and then everything was fine.  Three days later both babies came down with RSV like symptoms including wheezing and fevers and severe congestion.  We did confirm it was not actually RSV but it was scary for about 3 days. 

The second shot both boys had sight reactions again and again 3 days later they had the same exact RSV like symptoms. 

The third shot only one baby had the local site reaction but it was different this time in that it was red and white pin prick like spots on the bottoms of his feet, almost like a  case of Hand Foot & Mouth but not exactly.  And he was inconsolable for about 30min.  And again 3 days later another really bad RSV like cold that lasted another week. 

We had many RN's and a doctor look at it and no one did anything about it until I reported it to the CDC's website for reactions to vaccinations.  Then the pedi talked to their RSV drug rep who said to stop giving the shot immediately and not to give it to them again ever.  So for fair warning to all who are getting the RSV shot, most kids do fine but read the website for description of possible side effects.  You never know if you are the 1 in 100,000 (times two in my case) who are allergic.  We would have gotten the shots again this year had they not had this reaction.

Here's the link for your own reference:

https://www.synagis.com/

And here's the info you should know:

Important Safety Information

Synagis? (palivizumab) is indicated for the prevention of serious lung infections caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children at high risk of RSV disease. Synagis is given as a shot, usually in the thigh muscle, each month during the RSV season. The first dose of Synagis should be given before RSV season begins. Children who develop an RSV infection while receiving Synagis should continue the monthly dosing schedule throughout the season. Synagis has been used in more than one million children in the U.S. since its introduction in 1998.

Synagis should not be used in patients with a history of severe prior reaction to Synagis or its components. Cases of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and other types of hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with Synagis. These reactions may occur when any dose of Synagis is given, not just the first one. Another serious side effect, which may lead to unusual bruising and/or groups of pinpoint red spots found on the skin, has been reported.

Most common side effects with Synagis may include upper respiratory tract infection, ear infection, fever, and runny nose. In children born with heart problems, Synagis was associated with reports of low blood oxygen levels and abnormal heart rhythms. Side effects, such as, skin reactions around the area where the shot was given (like redness, swelling, warmth, or discomfort) have also been reported.

lemen99

Thanks for the awareness!