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Hydrophobia; Aerophobia; numbness of left hand; Cat scratch; This regulatory authority case was reported by an other health care professional and describes the occurrence of HYDROPHOBIA (Hydrophobia), AEROPHOBIA (Aerophobia), ANIMAL SCRATCH (Cat scratch) and HYPOAESTHESIA (numbness of left hand) in a 45-year-old male patient who received mRNA-1273 (COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna) (batch no. ACC1392) for COVID-19 vaccination. The patient's past medical history included Animal bite. On 25-Mar-2022, the patient received dose of mRNA-1273 (COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna) (Intramuscular) 1 dosage form. In 2020, the patient experienced ANIMAL SCRATCH (Cat scratch) (seriousness criteria death and hospitalization prolonged). On 02-May-2022, the patient experienced HYDROPHOBIA (Hydrophobia) (seriousness criteria death and hospitalization prolonged), AEROPHOBIA (Aerophobia) (seriousness criteria death and hospitalization prolonged) and HYPOAESTHESIA (numbness of left hand) (seriousness criteria death and hospitalization prolonged). The reported cause of death was Hydrophobia, Aerophobia, Animal scratch and Hypoaesthesia. It is unknown if an autopsy was performed. For mRNA-1273 (COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna) (Intramuscular), the reporter did not provide any causality assessments. Concomitant medication was not given. 2 days ptc - hydrophobia, unable to tolerate liquids, numbness of left hand, persistence left hand, 2 years ptc. Patient claimed being scratched by strays cats, no pep given on both occasion, 22 yrs ptc-Patient claimed being bitten at the left hand by the stray dog. Worldwide UID reported as PH-PHFDA-300145869. Treatment information was not provided. Company comment-This regulatory authority case concerns a 45-year-old male patient with no relevant medical history reported, who experienced the Fatal unexpected serious (Hospitalization) events of Hydrophobia, Aerophobia, Animal scratch and Hypoaesthesia (reported as numbness of left hand) in association with a dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine. The events Hydrophobia, Aerophobia and Hypoaesthesia occurred 1 month 7 days after vaccine and Animal scratch' occurred on an unknown date in 2020. Two days prior to consultation patient had hydrophobia, unable to tolerate liquids, numbness of left hand. No clinical course or treatment details were reported. Patient died on an unknown date. The reported cause of death was unknown. It is unknown if an autopsy was performed. The benefit-risk relationship of mRNA-1273 is not affected by this report. Events seriousness was assessed as per Regulatory Authority's report.; Sender's Comments: This regulatory authority case concerns a 45-year-old male patient with no relevant medical history reported, who experienced the Fatal unexpected serious (Hospitalization) events of Hydrophobia, Aerophobia, Animal scratch and Hypoaesthesia (reported as numbness of left hand) in association with a dose of mRNA-1273 vaccine. The events Hydrophobia, Aerophobia and Hypoaesthesia occurred 1 month 7 days after vaccine and Animal scratch' occurred on an unknown date in 2020. Two days prior to consultation patient had hydrophobia, unable to tolerate liquids, numbness of left hand. No clinical course or treatment details were reported. Patient died on an unknown date. The reported cause of death was unknown. It is unknown if an autopsy was performed. The benefit-risk relationship of mRNA-1273 is not affected by this report. Events seriousness was assessed as per Regulatory Authority's report.; Reported Cause(s) of Death: Hydrophobia; Aerophobia; Animal scratch; Hypoaesthesia
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| Name | Dose # | Type | Manufacturer | Lot | Route | Site |
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| COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA)) | 0 | COVID19 | MODERNA | ACC1392 | OT |
| RECVDATE: | 05-17-2022 | RPT_DATE: |
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| DIED: | Y |
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| L_THREAT: | U |
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| HOSPITAL: | U |
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| X_STAY: | Y |
| DISABLE: | U |
| RECOVD: | N |
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| HISTORY: | Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Animal bite |
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| SPLTTYPE: | PHMODERNATX, INC.MOD20225 |
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| TODAYS_DATE: | 05-16-2022 |
| BIRTH_DEFECT: | U |
| OFC_VISIT: | U |
| ER_ED_VISIT: | U |
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