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Report #2867182

Received Oct 20, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
62 yrs
State
MI
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Oct 14, 2025
Onset
Oct 16, 2025
Days to onset
2
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
PNC21PNEUMO (CAPVAXIVE)MERCK & CO. INC.2Z007870IM / RA

Symptoms (8)

ArthralgiaChillsHeadacheHyperhidrosisInjection site erythemaInjection site painInjection site swellingInjection site warmth

Symptom narrative

Systemic and local reaction to vaccine She experienced a systemic and local reaction to a recently administered vaccine, characterized by soreness at the injection site, significant swelling, redness, warmth, joint pain, chills, sweats, and a low-grade headache. The reaction is more severe than typical vaccine reactions. Differential diagnosis includes cellulitis, but suspicion is low due to lack of spreading redness and systemic infection signs. The reaction is expected to resolve within 72 hours, with the worst symptoms in the past 24 hours. - Mark the area of swelling with a skin marker to monitor for changes in size. - Use acetaminophen for pain management. - Apply cool packs to reduce swelling. - Take ibuprofen to help with inflammation and swelling. - Monitor the marked area for any increase in size or spreading redness. - Contact the office if symptoms worsen or if there is an increase in redness, swelling, or pain. - Encourage rest and avoidance of strenuous activities until symptoms improve.

Current illness

no

Medical history

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Anxiety Migraine Essential hypertension Sessile colonic polyp 2016-repeat scope in 3 years Dense breasts; fibroglandular density. Elevated liver enzymes Fatty liver History of colonic polyps PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia) Aortic insufficiency Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Other medications

esomeprazole 40mg, Metoprolol succinate 100mg, olmsartan 40mg, topiramate 25mg, diazepam 2mg prn, scopolamine 1mg/3days, econazole nitrate cream 1%, trimcinolone acetonide 0.1 adn 0.025% cream

Allergies

Clindamycin, Nabumetone, sulfa antibiotics, tetracycline, minocycline

Lab data

none