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Report #2826403

Received Feb 15, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
65 yrs
State
TX
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Oct 3, 2024
Onset
Oct 4, 2024
Days to onset
1
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUCELVAX)SEQIRUS, INC.1391428SC / LA

Symptoms (7)

Acoustic stimulation tests abnormalEar inflammationEar injuryHypoacusisSinus congestionSleep disorderTinnitus

Symptom narrative

After receiving seasonal flu vaccine, approximately 13 hours later, awoke in the night with ringing in left ear and sinus congestion. Treated with OTC decongestant medication, allertec nose spray. No change to ringing in ear, after weeks of otc treatment. Sought medical advice/treatment .

Current illness

No illnesses

Medical history

Hay fever during spring months.

Other medications

None

Allergies

None

Lab data

12/6 PCP referred to ENT. 12/11ENT prescribed prednisone, continue w nasal spray and performed exam and hearing test. Left ear had some diminished hearing. 1/7 Dr (DDS) rules out TMJ. 1/23 ENT follow up appt. Hearing test shows some improvement although tinnitus has not resolved and is most likely permanent due to damage to cilia from inflammation from flu vaccine.