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Report #2854395

Received Aug 17, 2025

ER / ED visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
23 yrs
State
CO
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Aug 15, 2025
Onset
Aug 15, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUBLOK)SANOFI PASTEUR1U8790AAIM / LA

Symptoms (5)

FallHead injuryJoint injuryLoss of consciousnessSyncope

Symptom narrative

Flu vaccine administered. Pt then experienced syncopal event approximately 30 seconds after vaccine administered while provider was turned towards the cabinets to complete documentation on the vaccine consent, pt fell from a seated position on the exam table onto the floor hitting her head and knee. Pt regained consciousness within 10 seconds, appeared pale and stated she was okay. EMS was called by the PCT, pt was slowly transitioned to a seated position, bp taken. Pt remained alert and oriented until EMS arrived approximately 5 minutes later and took over evaluation of the pt. Vital signs were stable, pt was advised by EMS that she could be taken by ambulance to the ER for further evaluation but it was not required, pt declined and called her boyfriend to come pick her up and take her to the ER. Pt stated she is in nursing school and notified a friend currently working at ER that she would be driving there with her boyfriend to be evaluated and was told the charge nurse was informed of this. Approximately 10 minutes later, pts boyfriend arrived in the clinic and pt ambulated independently out of the clinic accompanied by her boyfriend.

Prior vaccinations

Pt reported after receiving the vaccine that she has fainted in the past after receiving vaccinations, unsure of dates/times