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Report #2839919

Received May 7, 2025

Office visit
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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
17 yrs
State
WI
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Apr 15, 2025
Onset
Apr 15, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
MENBMENINGOCOCCAL B (TRUMENBA)PFIZER\WYETH1HP9987IM / RA

Symptoms (9)

DizzinessDyskinesiaEye movement disorderHypoacusisHypotoniaNauseaPallorParaesthesiaVision blurred

Symptom narrative

Patient received meningococcal group B vaccine and within a couple minutes, patient turned pale and slumped to the left side sitting in the chair. Patient began making abnormal movements with arms and trunk of body along with head. Mouth was open and eyes were rolling back. Mother stated patient's name and patient was able to respond. This lasted 15 to 30 seconds. Provider notified immediately and came into the room to examine patient. Patient became nauseous but did not vomit. Patient reported tingling in their hands, blurry vision and muffled hearing. Patient also complained of being tired and dizzy. Patient declined any chest pain or headache. Patient's symptoms improved within 5 to 10 minutes. Blood pressures were taken in 5 minute increments while patient was being monitored from incident. Patient was then able to tolerate drinking sips of apple juice and was able to eat a graham cracker. Patient was able to stand up without feeling dizzy or having any pain. Provider re-examined patient and discharged patient from the clinic. All questions and concerns from Mother were answered by provider. Mother instructed to contact provider if any other questions or concerns come up.

Current illness

None reported at the time of visit.

Medical history

Migraines, recurrent HSV.

Other medications

Unsure of the last time of medication administration but patient does take ibuprofen as needed, a multivitamin (semi-daily), and ondansetron/sumatriptan for migraine treatment.

Allergies

No known allergies

Lab data

None.

Prior vaccinations

Fainting episode according to Mom. Unsure of what vaccine and date.