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Sudden Fainting as Vaccine Side Effect (Vasovagal Syncope)
Sudden loss of consciousness is a known vaccine side effect
Everything you need to know about fainting and related injuries fas a vaccine side effect
What is vasovagal syncope?
Sudden Fainting (vasovagal syncope)​​
Vasovagal syncope is fainting when one's body overreacts to a trigger. These triggers could be sight of blood, emotional distress, or injection of a vaccine. It is a known vaccine side effect.
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These triggers can cause changes in heart rate or blood pressure, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain, causing loss of consciousness.
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Vasovagal syncope is not typically dangerous itself, but individuals sometimes suffer injuries when they fall during an episode.
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Individuals typically recover from vasovagal syncope after a few minutes. But it is recommended not to stand for fifteen to thirty minutes following an episode, when risk for another episode is still high.
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Although vasovagal syncope is generally harmless, fainting can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as a heart or brain disorder, so you should consult your doctor if you have never fainted before.
Some common vasovagal syncope symptoms​
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pale skin
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lightheadedness​
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tunnel vision
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nausea
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feeling warm
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a cold, clammy sweat
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blurred vision
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jerky, abnormal movements
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a slow, weak pulse
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dilated pupils
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uncontrollable yawning
What vaccines cause sudden fainting?
Any vaccine has the potential to cause an vasovagal syncope as a side effect.
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Anaphylaxis is known to be arise following vaccinations including: flu shots, tetanus (tetanus toxoid), whooping cough (pertussis), pneumococcal conjugate, measles mumps and rubella, chicken pox (varicella), meningococcal, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, HPV, haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB), and polio inactivated virus vaccines.​​
Vasovagal Syncope
FAQs
How often do people suffer injuries from sudden fainting?
Fainting itself is rarely dangerous, but sometimes individuals suffer injuries in a fall after fainting.
Head injuries are the biggest concern in a fainting spell. For individuals reporting injuries after vaccination, seven percent of individuals suffering fainting report serious injuries and twelve percent reported head injuries. These reports include traumatic brain injury, concussion, or even worse.
Can I get compensation for fainting after a vaccination ?
Yes, depending on the circumstances. It depends on the injury, the symptoms, and the kind of flu shot or vaccination. But there are time limitations to file a claim.
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Book a free legal consultation to discuss on your options by clicking here.​
What does a vaccine injury claim involve?
The United States government offers a no-fault program to compensate individuals injured by a vaccine administration. This program awards compensation from a federal fund. It does not involve suing your doctor, pharmacy, or the vaccine manufacturer.
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The claims process involves collecting and reviewing your medical records and submitting sworn statements from you and other witnesses telling your story. If you meet the compensation requirements, the court will award compensation.
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Should I hire a vaccine injury lawyer?
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program does accept claims by individuals without an attorney, but it is not recommended to proceed without a lawyer. Successfully navigating the program requires both legal understanding and medical specialization.
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Most attorneys representing clients in the program do so for free. They are compensated from the fund after they successfully help their client through the process.
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The attorneys at Shoulder Injury Lawyers, Inc. are vaccine injury specialists. Our attorneys and collogues with whom we partner represent hundreds of vaccine injured clients. We treat every case as a unique story to tell and are highly available to keep you updated and involved throughout the process. And our results speak for themselves.
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To book a free consultation to evaluate your case, click here.
Additional Facts about Sudden Fainting after Vaccinations
Syncope after a vaccine injection is often a reaction to anxiety around injections. Some people have fear of shots or needles, which can trigger a fainting episode. There can be other causes as well.
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The majority of reports of fainting come from children aged eleven to eighteen, at around sixty-two percent.
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The CDC recognizes that almost every vaccine has the capacity to cause fainting.
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If you suspect you may faint after a vaccination, you have a short time to react. It is best to sit down or move away from furniture or objects you may strike your head against.
If you do faint, give yourself a few minutes to recover. You may be at risk off fainting again for the next fifteen to thirty minutes.
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