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Report #2863009

Received Oct 3, 2025

HospitalizedOffice visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
69 yrs
State
KS
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Sep 22, 2025
Onset
Sep 24, 2025
Days to onset
2
Hospital days
4

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS2E754FIM / LA

Symptoms (8)

Anaphylactic reactionAnaphylaxis treatmentDysphagiaPruritusPustuleRashSwelling faceTrismus

Symptom narrative

On 9/30/25, Patient reported an anaphylaxis reaction to the 2nd dose of Shingrix she received from us on 9/22. Two days after receiving the vaccine, she woke up and could not open her mouth, with a rash and facial swelling. She also reports weeping pus pockets in ears, nose, hairline, neck, both arms, and entire belly. She also had a hard time swallowing. This resulted in her receiving and epinephrine injection and a hospitalization duration of four days. When reported to our pharmacy, she stated she is feeling better but still incredibly itchy. Her primary care physician has been made aware of the reaction.