Report #2852515

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 (1)

Rash

Symptom narrative

Reported Symptoms: 10037844:RASH; Narrative: Patient received first dose of Shingrix series. He had an apparent allergic reaction of the left forearm within 2 days that precipitated an ER visit for workup. Patient stated that he was 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 stated that he was treated with Benadryl oral which eventually resolved the rash but only after 2 weeks. Currently he is without the 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: