J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1978 Dec;21(12):1154-1158.

2 Cases of Fatal Neurological Complications Following D.P.T. Vaccination

• Kim CH
• Yoo KH
• Shin MH
• Lee JY

Abstract

2 cases of fatal neurological complications following D.P.T. vaccination were presented with a brief review of literature. One case was a 6 mo. Old baby who developed symptoms 5 hrs. after his. 3rd D.P.T. inoculation and expired about 29 hrs. after vaccination. The other case was 5 mo. Old male who developed symptom 3 2/1 days after his 2nd D.P.T. incoulation and expired about 4 2/1 days after vaccination. The interesting findings in these 2 cases were hyperglycemia, severe acidosis, and hyperkalemia.

MeSH Terms

Acidosis
Humans
Hyperglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Male
Vaccination*