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Report #2837201

Received Apr 21, 2025

ER / ED visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
54 yrs
State
NC
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Apr 15, 2025
Onset
Apr 16, 2025
Days to onset
1
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
TDAPTDAP (BOOSTRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSUNKPG3RPLA

Symptoms (5)

PyrexiaRashSwellingType III immune complex mediated reactionUrticaria

Symptom narrative

Arthus Reaction including Fever. Treatment in Urgent Care with OTC medication for Fever. Decadron injection for rash/hives/swelling with the following recommendations: You were seen today for a probable reaction to the Tdap vaccine you received last week. You were given a steroid injection in the clinic and prescribed an oral steroid to take daily. Take the medication exactly as directed and be sure to finish the full course, even if your symptoms start to improve. You should also take Benadryl around the clock for the next two days. After that, you may take over-the-counter Benadryl as needed. To help your skin heal, place cool, wet cloths on the affected areas. Avoid scratching, as this can worsen the irritation or cause an infection. Try not to rub or put pressure on the rash. Stay away from soaps, perfumes, dyes, or any products with added fragrances, as these can further irritate the skin. Use lukewarm water when bathing, as hot water can dry out your skin and make the rash worse. We will report this reaction to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) on your behalf. Keep your scheduled appointment with your primary care provider tomorrow. You should also follow up again after you complete the steroid treatment to make sure all of your symptoms have resolved.

Current illness

None known

Medical history

MVT (Mesenteric vein thrombosis), Allergy, Eczema.

Other medications

Xarelto (but last dose was 04-13-2025)

Allergies

NKA/NKDA

Lab data

None