Systemic vasculitis following influenza vaccination--report of 3 cases and literature review.

Mader, R; Narendran, A; Lewtas, J; Bykerk, V; Goodman, R C; Dickson, J R; Keystone, E C · J Rheumatol · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Influenza vaccination is a widely accepted practice particularly among the elderly and high risk individuals. Minor and transitory side effects following the vaccination are common while systemic complications are infrequently reported. We describe 3 patients who developed systemic vasculitis following influenza vaccination. With increasing use of influenza vaccination, attention should be drawn to the possible expression of systemic adverse effects such as vasculitis.

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