Received Oct 18, 2025
| Type | Name | Manufacturer | Dose | Lot | Route / Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARZOS | ZOSTER (SHINGRIX) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS | 1 | — | SYR / RA |
The 1st day after shingles vaccine-slight rash of small red dots on right arm; arm and shoulder soreness. The 2nd day, rash spread about 3 inches across and 4-5 inches long as one solid pink hive in appearance, significant right arm and shoulder pain. I called my doctor and was prescribed a prednisone pill, but was permitted to try Benadryl by mouth first. I also consulted a pharmacist who said the prednisone will make the vaccine less effective, so I passed on the prednisone. By the 4th day after the vaccine, the rash seemed to lessen, although the itchiness and discomfort seemed to come and go throughout the day. On the morning of the 7th day after the vaccine, the rash/hives returned. I called my doctor again and asked for an appointment, although they said they couldn't see me until 5 days later (12th day after vaccine). I consulted another pharmacist who apologized for the reaction, informed me that 1/16 people have this reaction, and that the rash tends to come and go. Today is the 10th day after the vaccine and the arm appears not to be red, although where the rash was seems darker, discolored, and it is still itchy. The arm and shoulder soreness are still present.
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Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D with Calcium
Allergic to codeine, adhesive in bandages, bleach, ammonia, detergents such as Tide and other soaps, perfume, pineapple