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Report #2858563

Received Sep 13, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
72 yrs
State
KY
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Sep 13, 2025
Onset
Sep 13, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE)SANOFI PASTEUR1u88598aIM / LA

Symptoms (1)

Dyspnoea

Symptom narrative

Pt received flu shot, approximately 3 minutes after receiving immunization she reported difficulty breathing. Pt sat in chair, quickly assessed, 911 activated, and administered one dose of epinephrine via EpiPen into the left thigh. Within a couple minutes, pt endorsed breathing improved, but was noticeably shaking and cold. BP was assessed following administration of epinephrine and found to be 158/79 with pulse in the 80's. EMS arrived on scene and took over care and transported for further treatment/evaluation.

Current illness

none known

Medical history

Patient endorsed cardiac issues.

Other medications

Unknown, endorsed multiple medications currently taken. Blood thinners mentioned

Allergies

sulfa drugs

Lab data

unknown