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Report #2840616

Received May 12, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
29 yrs
State
CA
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
May 12, 2025
Onset
May 12, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
MNQMENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE (MENQUADFI)SANOFI PASTEUR1U8558AAIM / LA

Symptoms (5)

DizzinessEye movement disorderHyperhidrosisLoss of consciousnessSyncope

Symptom narrative

Patient was getting 2 vaccines at the pharmacy. Patient got the first vaccine (flu shot) on the right arm and the patient fainted during the 2nd shot (meningitis vaccine) on the left arm. Patient was seated in a chair with arm rests. During the vaccine administration, he said that he felt dizzy. Immediately after, he fainted. His head tilted back and his eyes rolled back. Father and Pharmacist restrained the patient to keep him from falling. Patient was passed out for about 30 seconds and woke up. He was also sweating. Initial blood pressure was 108/53 with a pulse of 58. We called 911 and paramedics came. Paramedics examined. Vitals were all good. On the consent form, he stated that he had never fainted or felt dizzy after receiving an immunization. After the incident, the father and patient then mentioned that he fainted about 3 months ago during a blood draw. Patient had meal(s) during the day and was hydrated.

Current illness

NONE

Medical history

NONE

Other medications

Citalopram

Allergies

None

Lab data

Initial BP after fainting was 108/53 with a pulse of 58. When paramedics arrived BP and pulse went back up to 116/63. Blood glucose was 128.