EMB ERJ 170/175 ER/LR
Flight Attendant Current
Physiological - Other; Situational Awareness
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Returned To Gate; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
While deadheading ZZZ- ZZZ1 the cabin of the aircraft started having a weird odor of dirty wet socks. The pilots returned to gate. I started getting a headache and queasiness. I went to talk to the Supervisor about going and getting checked out due to my sudden headache and queasiness. I then called Scheduling and informed them of the situation and that I was going and getting checked out to be safe. They told me I was getting a[medical absence]. I went and got checked out at [hospital]. Doctor stated I was fine; and my headache should go away in a few days but have to do a follow up appointment.
EMB-175 deadheading Flight Attendant reported fume event which resulted in experiencing health issues. After ground return to gate; Flight Attendant was administered a medical evaluation.