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Report #2859399

Received Sep 17, 2025

Office visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
70 yrs
State
—
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Sep 10, 2025
Onset
Sep 13, 2025
Days to onset
3
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
PNC20PNEUMO (PREVNAR20)PFIZER\WYETH1LX4486IM / LA

Symptoms (4)

ErythemaPain in extremityPeripheral swellingPyrexia

Symptom narrative

1. Post-vaccination arm pain: - The symptoms suggest a possible case of cellulitis or skin infection. - The patient reports initial pain, followed by feverish feelings, redness, and swelling. The condition improved slightly with hydrocortisone cream but worsened again. Physical examination shows warmth and erythema to the right arm. - The patient was counseled on the importance of monitoring the size of the redness and was advised to seek immediate medical attention if it enlarges rapidly. She was also instructed to return for a follow-up visit if there is no improvement with the antibiotics or if she develops a high fever. - A prescription for cephalexin 500 mg, to be taken twice daily for 7 days, has been provided