Report #2873357

Received Nov 18, 2025

ER / ED visit

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Overview

Sex: Male
Age: 0.1 yrs
State: MD
Recovered: Recovered
Vaccinated: Nov 14, 2025
Onset: Nov 14, 2025
Days to onset: 0
Hospital days: —

Vaccines (1)

Type	Name	Manufacturer	Dose	Lot	Route / Site
HEP	HEP B (RECOMBIVAX HB)	MERCK & CO. INC.	2	Y018844	IM / RL

Symptoms (3)

ErythemaHypersensitivityPeripheral swelling

Symptom narrative

In the evening after the 2pm injection, 2nd dose of Hep B given at 1 month routine well baby event, developed red eruptions on the chin, and then later on the face, extremities. Progressed overnight to include swelling of hands and feet with red areas there. Seen in the Emergency Room and was felt to be a likely allergic reaction vs serum sickness response. Hep B was the only injection given, and no medications had been administered. Benadryl given, reaction settled within 12-24 hours thereafter. No hospitalization. No fever.

Current illness

none

Medical history

none

Other medications

none

Allergies

none