Received May 19, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLU3 | INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUAD) | SEQIRUS, INC. | UNK | No batch number | IM / LA |
Within about an hour after shot area around arm began to feel hot, prickly on fire; This spontaneous case, initially received on 09-Apr-2025, was reported by a non health professional and concerns an elderly female patient. Past medical history included Latex allergy. Historical vaccine include: Comirnaty((2023-2024), syringe, 0.3 ml, right arm) Concomitant medication: refer to appropriate report section. Administration of company suspect drug: On 23-Jul-2024, the patient received Fluad (TIV) for Indication flu vaccine, Dose regimen: 0.5 ml, Route of administration: Intramuscular, Anatomical location: Left arm, Lot number: No batch number available, and would be requested on follow-up. No additional suspect drugs. Adverse reactions/events and outcomes: On 23-Jul-2024, the patient experienced Within about an hour after shot area around arm began to feel hot, prickly on fire (outcome: Recovered / Resolved). It was reported that flu shot was given in left arm and Covid shot, Comirnaty was injected in right arm. Within 2 days right arm had a similar reaction but much less than the flu shot. Patient had never had a reaction to either the flu or covid shots in the past and these were very much like latex reactions and therefore it started my search for ingredients. The pharmacy swore that they did not use latex in gloves, bandages and the only place a latex could have been found would have been something that would cause a latex-like reaction, but it couldn't be proved as many people have a latex allergy. Fluad (TIV) action taken: Not Applicable Treatment medication: Triamcinolone Reporter's assessment: The reporter did not provide a seriousness or causality assessment.; Reporter's Comments: The causality of events was assessed related to the administration of Fluad (TIV)
Medical History/Concurrent Conditions: Latex allergy