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.
Journal of Rheumatology 20(8): 1429-1431
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 8230034 Document Number: 422152
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.