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Report #2884197

Received Feb 4, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
47 yrs
State
NJ
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Oct 4, 2025
Onset
Dec 1, 2025
Days to onset
58
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
UNKVACCINE NOT SPECIFIED (NO BRAND NAME)UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERUNK—OT / LA

Symptoms (3)

ArthralgiaPain in extremityRotator cuff syndrome

Symptom narrative

left shoulder rotator cuff impingement syndrome; developed left shoulder/arm pain on the side where he received the flu injection.; developed left shoulder/arm pain on the side where he received the flu injection.; Initial information received on 27-Jan-2026 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a consumer/Non-Healthcare Professional. This case involves 47 years old male patient who had left shoulder rotator cuff impingement syndrome, developed left shoulder/arm pain on the side where he received the flu injection after receiving INFLUENZA TRIVALENT RECOMBINANT VACCINE [FLUBLOK TIV]. The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided. On 04-Oct-2025, the patient received INFLUENZA TRIVALENT RECOMBINANT VACCINE Solution for injection (strength, dose, batch and expiry date unknown) via unknown route in the left arm for prophylactic vaccination (Immunization). Information on batch number and expiry date corresponding to the one at time of event occurrence was requested On an unknown date in DEC-2025 the patient had left shoulder rotator cuff impingement syndrome (rotator cuff syndrome) and developed left shoulder/arm pain on the side where he received the flu injection. (pain in extremity) (arthralgia) (latency 2 months approximately). It was reported "The pain persisted for several weeks, prompting him to consult an orthopedic surgeon on 05-Jan-2026. Patient had not tried any OTC (over the counter) medication for his left arm." Formal physical and home physical therapy- No. No prior surgical history left shoulder. No fever, chills and sweat. Physical examination was done. No direct tenderness to palpation left. Strength and cuff test- supraspinatus: 4+/5 with pain, Infraspinatus minor (resusted external rotation): 5/5; Subscaplaris (resisted internal rotation): 5/5; Drop arm negative left; Impingement tests- neer positive left, Hawkin's sign positive left. Acromioclavicular joint- crossed arm negative left; Bicep and labral tests- Speed's (biceps) negative left Obrien's (SLAP) negative left Abduction/ external rotation with resisted flexion- negative left Radiology- down sloping acromion with small osteophyte, maintained joint space, no calcium deposits Action taken-not applicable. The patient was treated with Meloxicam and Diclofenac for Arthralgia and Pain in extremity and unknown corrective for rotator cuff syndrome. At time of reporting, the outcome was Not Recovered / Not Resolved for all the events