DPH Investigates Vaccination-Associated Infections In KY

The Department for Public Health (DPH) is investigating multiple infections associated with vaccinations given by Location Vaccination at various businesses in Kentucky since September 1, 2018. A release says the Mt. Sterling-based vaccine provider is owned and operated by Fairshinda Sabounchi McLaughlin under the medical license of Dr. Paul E. McLaughlin.
State health officials say individuals with vaccination-associated infections related to this provider have experienced redness, pain or tenderness, swelling, and the development of hard lumps, or nodules, at the injection site. Though Location Vaccination has stopped administering immunizations, officials add it is still possible individuals previously vaccinated by this provider could develop an infection. Symptoms may start from a few days to more than 12 weeks after vaccination. Medical care is advised since infections will likely not get better on their own.
If you received the vaccine from this provider, DPH Commissioner Dr. Jeff Howard says they strongly encourage you to consider getting another round to ensure you are immunized and not at risk for contracting illness. He went on to say they believe negative side effects associated with this investigation to be linked to improper storage and handling of the vaccine. He emphasizes that there is no evidence to suggest that there is an issue with the vaccine supply. He notes the provider has stopped vaccinating and there is no continuing risk to the public.
According to the release, the Department of Public Health has notified medical providers of this situation. Officials say the current evidence suggests that these infections were caused by contamination and that the vaccinations may be effective. Any businesses who believe Local Vaccination (or anyone representing this company) provided vaccination to their employees should notify their employees immediately and contact DPH at (502) 564-3418. Most of the vaccinations administered at businesses in central Kentucky but Location Vaccination provided services in other areas of the Commonwealth as well as locations in Indiana and Ohio.
DPH continues to strongly encourage vaccination to protect against hepatitis A, seasonal influenza and all vaccine-preventable diseases.
Additional information is available at http://chfs.ky.gov/.

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