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Report #2855935

Received Aug 28, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
Age unknown
State
—
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Apr 28, 2021
Onset
May 19, 2021
Days to onset
21
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA))MODERNA2—IM

Symptoms (4)

Blood immunoglobulin EBurning sensationHistamine levelPruritus

Symptom narrative

developed severe itching; developed burning sensations on my forearms; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of PRURITUS (developed severe itching) and BURNING SENSATION (developed burning sensations on my forearms) in a male patient of an unknown age who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) for COVID-19 prophylaxis. No Medical History information was reported. On 28-Apr-2021, the patient received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular use) 1 dosage form. On 19-May-2021, the patient experienced PRURITUS (developed severe itching) and BURNING SENSATION (developed burning sensations on my forearms). At the time of the report, PRURITUS (developed severe itching) and BURNING SENSATION (developed burning sensations on my forearms) had not resolved. DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (normal ranges are provided in parenthesis if available): On an unknown date, Blood immunoglobulin E: elevated. On an unknown date, Histamine level: elevated. Concomitant medication was not reported. It was reported that patient had concern about a health issue which he experienced following his COVID-19 vaccination. Despite seeing numerous healthcare professionals, the cause of these symptoms was unclear. The symptoms had been persistent, and he had undergone various tests, which had revealed elevated IgE and histamine levels. However, a definitive diagnosis or cause had not been identified. It was unknown if the patient experienced any additional symptoms/events. Treatment medication was not reported.

Lab data

Test Name: IGE; Result Unstructured Data: elevated; Test Name: histamine levels; Result Unstructured Data: elevated