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Report #2888257

Received Mar 9, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
11 yrs
State
NC
Recovered
Recovered
Vaccinated
Mar 3, 2026
Onset
Mar 3, 2026
Days to onset
0
Hospital days

Vaccines (3)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HPV9HPV (GARDASIL 9)MERCK & CO. INC.1Y020588IM / LA
MNQMENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE (MENQUADFI)SANOFI PASTEUR1U8599AAIM / RA
TDAPTDAP (ADACEL)SANOFI PASTEUR1U8638AAIM / RA

Symptoms (8)

Injection site cellulitisInjection site oedemaInjection site reactionInjection site warmthPeripheral swellingRashRash papularSkin tightness

Symptom narrative

ot vaccines 3 days ago, RA is swollen. he got Tdap and MENQUADFI. LA has a rash, he got HPV. Location: Bilateral; Onset: 3 -7 days; Duration: Acute; Severity: Mild; Quality: Unchanged 11 yo male presenting with mom for concerns of R arm swelling and L arm rash s/p vaccines 3 days ago. Pt received HPV in L arm and Tdap & Menquadfi in R arm. Mom reports she has given APAP and applied peroxide to the injection sites with no relief. Denies fever, dyspnea, N/V/D, exudate or oozing from injection sites. Skin: ABNORMAL inspection: R deltoid skin is taught, edematous, and warm to touch; L deltoid with papular rash. Assessment R upper arm cellulitis L deltoid with papular rash Medications reviewed and discussed with patient/parent. DX 1: L03.113 Cellulitis of right upper limb Plan SKIN INFECTION- cellulitis May take benadryl prn pruritis Cool compress to RA swelling Discussed with pt/family superficial wound infections/skin infections Rx as prescribed: Cephalexin

Current illness

atopic dermatitis, night terrors, gastroesophageal reflux, headaches; head injuries sustained during football

Medical history

Atopic Dermatitis, night terrors, gastroesophageal reflux, night terrors x 6 years

Other medications

triamcinolone ointment 0.1% otherwise none reported

Allergies

none reported; cow milk protein sensitivity

Lab data

NONE

Prior vaccinations

12 months of age presented with rash dx atopic dermatitis