Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode

A hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode (HHE) is defined as sudden onset of poor muscle tone, reduced consciousness, and pale or bluish skin occurring within 48 hours after vaccination, most commonly pertussis vaccination.[2] An HHE is estimated to occur after 1 in 4,762 to 1 in 1,408 doses of whole cell pertussis vaccine, and after 1 in 14,286 to 1 in 2,778 doses of acellular pertussis vaccine.[3]

Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode (HHE)
SymptomsHypotonia, hyporesponsiveness, pallor, cyanosis.[1][2]
Usual onset1 minute to 48 hours post-vaccination.[1]
Duration1 minute to 14 days (median 10 hours).[1]
CausesVaccination, most commonly pertussis vaccine.[1]
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms.[1][3]
Differential diagnosisVasovagal syncope, seizure
PreventionThose who experience an HHE after pertussis vaccination may avoid further pertussis vaccines.[1][4]
TreatmentUsually resolves on its own, management involves checking the airway, breathing, and circulation, and hospitalization for observation and to rule out other conditions.[5][1][6]
DeathsNone reported

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