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Report #2837897

Received Apr 24, 2025

Office visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
51 yrs
State
—
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Apr 21, 2025
Onset
Apr 21, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (3)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HEPHEP B (ENGERIX-B)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS24BX39IM / RA
MMRMEASLES + MUMPS + RUBELLA (MMR II)MERCK & CO. INC.1Y008592IM / RA
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS17ZM55IM / LA

Symptoms (2)

HypersensitivityInfluenza like illness

Symptom narrative

Patient reported "allergic reaction" to vaccine administration on Monday 4/21. States starting Monday night, discomfort in arm began. When removing band aid following shower, site of injection swollen, red, reports pain at site, reports "flu like" symptoms. Confirmed with patient and vaccine administration record, arm affected Left side, Shingrix vaccine Advised OTC pain relief, Tylenol and or Ibuprofen, advised antihistamine such as Benadryl for swelling. Cold compress to injection site on/off 15 minute intervals with paper towel between to avoid direct skin contact, avoid lotions/perfumes to site. Offered same day visit with provider for follow up d/t sx not improving in 2-3 days, scheduled for same day of reporting for evening appointment. Advised calling office back for worsening symptoms and or Urgent care. Disclosed to patient vaers report to be filed.

Medical history

Class 2 Obesity, Sickle Cell Trait

Other medications

N/A

Allergies

Sulfa Antibiotics