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Report #2871320

Received Nov 7, 2025

Life-threateningER / ED visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
44 yrs
State
WA
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Oct 9, 2025
Onset
Oct 9, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUARIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSN/A3F7A5IM / LA

Symptoms (12)

Anaphylactic reactionAnaphylaxis treatmentDizzinessEpiglottitisFlushingHyperaemiaHypersensitivityLaryngeal inflammationLaryngeal oedemaLaryngitisLaryngoscopy abnormalThroat tightness

Symptom narrative

Patient reports, "I had a severe allergic reaction that occurred within 10minutes of receiving the vaccine. I experienced flushing, throat tightness, dizziness, lightheaded ness. And had to administer an epi pen and be seen in the ER for severe allergic reaction. The reaction was confirmed by a ENT MD that scope my throat and saw the inflammation related to the reaction. I additionally had a rebound severe allergic reaction the next day about 30hrs after the first one and then a delayed reaction less than a week later. All 3 reactions required epinephrine and steroids." Per initial visit ER chart notes dated : 10/7/25: In summary patient was treated for suspected anaphylactic reaction to flu vaccine. "In summary patient was treated for suspected anaphylactic reaction to flu vaccine. She was given multiple doses of epinephrine and racemic epinephrine along with breathing treatments in the EC. ENT did evaluate her and saw some mild swelling and edema the cords and posterior glottis."

Lab data

Per ER chart note 10/9/25: "Patient was seen by ENT. He did see some hyperemia and pharynx which is consistent with allergic reaction. Patient is mildly symptomatic. He recommends continuing to observe her for another 6 hours overnight for full 12 hours after epinephrine "