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Report #2865816

Received Oct 14, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Unknown
Age
Age unknown
State
PA
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Oct 9, 2025
Onset
Oct 9, 2025
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
COVID19COVID19 (COVID19 (MODERNA MNEXSPIKE))MODERNAUNK—IM

Symptoms (3)

MyalgiaPainPain in extremity

Symptom narrative

my arm felt as though I had pulled a muscle. It was a very mild but noticeable pain; body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu; body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of PAIN IN EXTREMITY (my arm felt as though I had pulled a muscle. It was a very mild but noticeable pain), PAIN (body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu) and MYALGIA (body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu) in a patient of an unknown age and gender who received mRNA-1273.251 (Spikevax LP.8.1 PFS) for COVID-19 prophylaxis. No Medical History information was reported. On 09-Oct-2025, the patient received dose of mRNA-1273.251 (Spikevax LP.8.1 PFS) (Intramuscular use) 1 dosage form. On 09-Oct-2025, the patient experienced PAIN IN EXTREMITY (my arm felt as though I had pulled a muscle. It was a very mild but noticeable pain), PAIN (body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu) and MYALGIA (body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu). At the time of the report, PAIN IN EXTREMITY (my arm felt as though I had pulled a muscle. It was a very mild but noticeable pain), PAIN (body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu) and MYALGIA (body aches and pains that were similar to having the flu) outcome was unknown. Concomitant medication was not provided. It was reported that the patient had received the Moderna Spikevax booster on 09-Oct-2025. According to the patient, within 2 to 3 hours of receiving the shot, the patient experienced mild arm pain that felt similar to a pulled muscle. Approximately 8 hours after the vaccination, the patient began to feel body aches and pains resembling flu symptoms, which were more pronounced. It was emphasized that the patient did not regret getting the booster and mentioned having received every Moderna COVID vaccine available and also noted prior participation in a CDC program for reporting symptoms, although that program was no longer active. It was unknown if the patient experienced any additional symptoms or events. It was reported that the patient took OTC pain reliever as a treatment medication. This case was linked to MOD-2025-790127 (Patient Link).