Vaccine Service Provider in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky May Have Caused Infections

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) issued a statement on February 1, 2019, saying they are investigating vaccinations given by a company named ‘Location Vaccination’.

Since Sept. 1, 2018, this Kentucky-based company delivered vaccinations at various businesses in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. 

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. 

WSAZ reported the Mt. Sterling, Kentucky vaccine provider Location Vaccination is owned and operated by Fairshinda Sabounchi McLaughlin, under the medical license of Dr. Paul E. McLaughlin. 

DPH has notified various medical providers of this situation. 

Though Location Vaccination has stopped administering immunizations, 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. 

Current evidence suggests that these infections were caused by contamination and that the vaccinations may not be effective. 

Most of the vaccinations were 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. 

“If you received a vaccine from this provider, we strongly encourage you to consider getting another round to ensure you are fully immunized and not at risk for contracting an illness,” said Dr. Jeff Howard, DPH commissioner. 

“We believe negative side effects associated with this investigation to be linked to improper storage and handling of the vaccine.” 

“We want to emphasize that there is no evidence to suggest that there is an issue with the vaccine supply. The provider has stopped vaccinating and there is no continuing risk to the public,” said Dr. Howard. 

“It is important that individuals vaccinated by this company seek appropriate medical evaluation and treatment,” added Dr. Howard. 

DPH continues to strongly encourage vaccination to protect against hepatitis A, seasonal influenza and all vaccine-preventable diseases. 

Any businesses who believe Location Vaccination (or anyone representing this company) provided vaccination to their employees should notify their employees immediately and contact DPH at (502) 564-3418. Additional information is available at Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.   

Vaccines, like any medicine, can have side effects. Vaccine patients are encouraged to report negative side effects of vaccines to the CDC.