Report #2877470

Received Dec 11, 2025

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Overview

Sex: Male
Age: 44 yrs
State: ID
Recovered: Not recovered
Vaccinated: Nov 6, 2025
Onset: Nov 6, 2025
Days to onset: 0
Hospital days: —

Vaccines (1)

Type	Name	Manufacturer	Dose	Lot	Route / Site
TDAP	TDAP (ADACEL)	SANOFI PASTEUR	UNK	U8618AA	IM / LA

Symptoms (4)

Ear discomfortHypoacusisImmediate post-injection reactionTinnitus

Symptom narrative

Tinnitus Received TDap vaccine last week and experienced immediate tinnitus. Primarily c/o tinnitus in left ear with diminished hearing and discomfort. 44 y.o. male presenting to urgent care for tinnitus. Patient is overall looking well, nontoxic, vital signs within normal limits. Persistent bilateral tinnitus, more pronounced in the left ear, with onset following recent Tdap vaccination. Tympanic membranes and external canals appear unremarkable, no evidence of infection or fluid behind the drums. Recommended intranasal corticosteroid spray (Flonase) and over-the-counter decongestants (Sudafed) to alleviate possible Eustachian tube dysfunction. Prescribed an oral steroid taper. Also placed ENT referral. Patient was agreeable with this plan of care, had no further questions, and discharged in stable condition.

Current illness

Medical history

Male pattern baldness Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

Other medications

finasteride daily, ketoconazole shampoo, and over-the-counter minoxidil. omeprazole

Allergies

NKDA

Lab data

Referral to Ear Nose And Throat