Report #2852471

Received Aug 4, 2025

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Overview

Sex: Male
Age: 73 yrs
State: AZ
Recovered: Unknown
Vaccinated: Oct 28, 2024
Onset: Oct 28, 2024
Days to onset: 0
Hospital days: —

Vaccines (1)

Type	Name	Manufacturer	Dose	Lot	Route / Site
VARZOS	ZOSTER (SHINGRIX)	GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS	1	425CR	IM / LA

Symptoms (5)

Dry skinFormicationPain of skinPeripheral swellingRash

Symptom narrative

Reported Symptoms: 10037844:RASH; Narrative: Patient received first dose of Shingrix series. He had an apparent allergic reaction/rash of the left forearm within 2 days that precipitated an ER visit for workup. Patient stated that he treated with Benadryl oral which eventually resolved the rash but only after 2 weeks. Other Relevant HX: Left arm and lateral abdomen rash location. Noted Patient has prior history of shingles and requested vaccination. Presented to ER on 11/4/24 due to swelling in arm after vaccination. 11/18/24The patient states that he was treated with Benadryl oral which eventually resolved the rash but only after 2 weeks. Currently he is without rash but does have residually "rough skin"where the rash was. The patient states that he has left upper quadrant abdominal sensation of "something crawling around with a stinging sensation under my skin." The symptoms are alleviated by application of ice or cold water and is improving steadily over the last 2 weeks. Other: