Received Sep 25, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID19 | COVID19 (COVID19 (PFIZER-BIONTECH)) | PFIZER\BIONTECH | 1 | — | — |
Had an alpha-gal allergy reaction; metallic taste in her mouth; shortness of breath; This is a spontaneous report received from a Consumer or other non HCP from medical information team. A female patient received BNT162b2 omicron (lp.8.1) (COMIRNATY (2025-2026 FORMULA)), on 17Sep2025 as dose 1, single (Batch/Lot number: unknown) for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's relevant medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. The following information was reported: FOOD ALLERGY (non-serious) with onset Sep2025, outcome "unknown", described as "Had an alpha-gal allergy reaction"; DYSGEUSIA (non-serious) with onset Sep2025, outcome "unknown", described as "metallic taste in her mouth"; DYSPNOEA (non-serious) with onset Sep2025, outcome "unknown", described as "shortness of breath". Additional information: Had an alpha-gal allergy reaction and the patient wanted to know if Comirnaty has any mammalian ingredients, namely, any bovine, casein, gelatin ingredients that are the ones that make the patient have a reaction. The patient did some research online before getting the vaccine and it seemed fine, but she had a reaction once she got the vaccine. She was trying to get an idea of what is in the vaccine, trying to narrow down if she had developed an new allergy that could be causing. She had side effects that were not unexpected. She had a metallic taste in her mouth and the more serious adverse effect was shortness of breath. She received the Pfizer covid 19 vaccine last week on Wednesday (17Sep2025) she thought. She did not have lot, ndc, or expiration date to provide. She wanted to ask since she had alpha gal allergy if there is any mammal preparation in the covid 19 vaccine or if the vaccine has any mammalian ingredients. The information on the batch/lot number for BNT162b2 omicron (lp.8.1) will be requested and submitted if and when received.