LYMErix Severe Side Effects Reported

FDA Investigates LYMErix

LYMErix is a vaccine intended to protect against Lyme Disease. The FDA has received reports of severe reactions from a number of people who have received the vaccine. Some of the reported side effects were: arthralgia, myalgia, pain, asthenia, headache, fever, flu syndrome and rashes. Many of the reports list symptoms of severe arthritis and even of Lyme Disease.

The vaccine was made by SmithKline Beecham Biologicals, a subsidiary of SmithKline Beecham, a giant British pharmaceutical firm. The company voluntarily discontinued distribution of the vaccine in 2001 due to safety concerns.

Over 400,000 Americans have received the LYMErix vaccine since it's introduction in 1998.

Possible LYMErix vaccine Lawsuit

If you or a family member have received the LYMErix vaccine and have suffered arthralgia, myalgia, pain, asthenia, headache, fever, flu syndrome or rashes, you may be entitled to compensation.

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Published on Nov-23-04

READER COMMENTS

Posted by
S Henry
on July 30, 2022

I received the 1st dose of Limerix in 1998 in Mansfield, CT ( a hotspot for Lyme Disease at the time). I was 34 years old and in good physical health; I refused the remaining doses. In 2002 without n e previous difficulty or family history, I felt as though I had frozen shoulder, couldn’t lift my arm to put a shirt on or wash my hair. I had an MRI done, and later was given cortisone which helped minimally. About 2 mos later disappeared as quickly as it came and had no problems until 2013 when I had a complete repeat. I felt as though my shoulder was again broken! I am anticipating a repeat and cannot attribute it to n e thing but the vaccine. I haven’t had a vaccine since!

Posted by
Ronald B Hegeman
on February 24, 2020

I was vaccinated with two in the series of three and it was pulled.

Posted by
charles mente
on May 30, 2016

arthritis in both knees doctor said need replacementsand had right hip replacement 4 years ago because of hole in bone

Posted by
Maryland
on October 18, 2009

I was vaccinated in 2000 with the Lymerix vaccine. Since then, I have been in and out of doctor's offices with symptoms such as fatigue, achiness, dizziness, etc.

LYMErix Severe Side Effects Reported

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