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Report #2847079

Received Jun 24, 2025

Office visit
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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
4 yrs
State
MD
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Jun 16, 2025
Onset
Jun 18, 2025
Days to onset
2
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (2)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
DTAPIPVDTAP + IPV (KINRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1YN2X2IM / LA
MMRVMEASLES + MUMPS + RUBELLA + VARICELLA (PROQUAD)MERCK & CO. INC.1Z003311IM / RA

Symptoms (4)

Injection site erythemaInjection site swellingPruritusUrticaria

Symptom narrative

Patient received his vaccination shots on Monday, June 16, 2025.His left arm, NOTED THE NIGHT OF 6/18/2025, where KINRIXt was administered, appeared very red and is suspected to be a reaction .The guardian first noticed the redness while giving him a bath. Later that day, after returning home, Patient was observed itching his neck and his back was covered in hives. A photograph of the reaction was taken before administration of Benadryl. Patient had a prior similar hive episode under his eyes a couple of weeks ago. Benadryl was given by the guardian with noted improvement of the hive appearance. Left arm at vaccine site with erythema raised, hive reaction about 1 1/2 inch in diameter, slightly warm to touch back with large erythematous area of hives central, no raised areas or warmth noted no other hives noted on exam. Continue Benadryl every six hours to manage the hives.Apply cool compresses and use oatmeal baths to relieve itching.Monitor for any worsening symptoms including increased swelling, joint swelling, or systemic involvement.Reassure that this reaction is not severe and does not contraindicate future tetanus vaccination when indicated.Instruct the guardian to report any new or worsening symptoms promptly

Current illness

Diagnosed with Right OM, Bacterial Conjunctivitis of right eye, insect bite of left eyelid and acute urticaria on 5/23/2025.

Medical history

N/A

Other medications

Fluticasone Propionate 50 MCG/ACT Suspension 1 spray in each nostril Nasally Once a day Cetirizine HCl 5 MG/5ML Solution 3.5 ML Orally bedtime

Allergies

Augmentin

Lab data

N/A