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Report #2831215

Received Mar 13, 2025

Office visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
55 yrs
State
WV
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Mar 5, 2025
Onset
Mar 5, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
PNC21PNEUMO (CAPVAXIVE)MERCK & CO. INC.1A5T73IM / LA

Symptoms (4)

ErythemaPain in extremityPruritusSkin warm

Symptom narrative

her whole upper arm became red and hot to the touch. Somewhat painful and intermittently itchy. Offered patient topical steroid creams or oral medications to help with the pruritus, patient declines at this time and states she can use OTC medications - discussed use of supportive care, such as cold compresses, OTC analgesics like tylenol/ibuprofen, antihistamines or topical creams for itchiness - discussed red flag symptoms to look for concerning for severe anaphylaxis that would require immediate attention, patient understanding -Follow up as needed.