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Report #2853820

Received Aug 12, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
12 yrs
State
CA
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Aug 11, 2025
Onset
Aug 11, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
TDAPTDAP (BOOSTRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1PD324IM / LA

Symptoms (6)

DizzinessFatigueHead injuryHyperhidrosisPulse abnormalSyncope

Symptom narrative

A 12yo boy experienced a fainting episode approximately 5 minutes after receiving the Boostrix vaccine. While standing next to his grandmother in the vaccination room, waiting for completion of the school-required vaccine paperwork, he suddenly collapsed , landing on the carpet and lightly striking his head against a chair. The patient reported feeling tired, dizzy and sweaty but remained conscious throughout his time in the clinic. He denied head pain or injury. Blood pressure could not be obtained during initial assessment. His pulse was initially weak but improved with rest. Emergency services were offered twice, however, his grandmother declined, stating she believed he would be fine. The patient lay down for approximately 25 minutes, during which he was provided water, Gatorade, a lollipop and chocolate. He was then able to sit in a chair and rest for and additional 20 minutes. Before discharge, his grandmother stated that he was feeling better and that she would take him to a doctor if his symptoms worsened. He was able to go to school the next day with no problem per his grandma.

Current illness

none

Medical history

No history of medical issue per grandmother

Other medications

none

Allergies

NKA

Lab data

none