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Report #2888772

Received Mar 13, 2026

ER / ED visit
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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
11 yrs
State
FL
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Mar 9, 2026
Onset
Mar 9, 2026
Days to onset
0
Hospital days

Vaccines (2)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
MNQMENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE (MENVEO)NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS1(V)T7P7YIM / LA
TDAPTDAP (BOOSTRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1(V)E9X9AIM / LA

Symptoms (7)

Injection site cellulitisInjection site erythemaInjection site infectionInjection site inflammationInjection site painInjection site swellingInjection site warmth

Symptom narrative

My son received the Tdap vaccine (BOOSTRIX) and Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MENVEO) on March 9, 2026, at (withheld name) Health in (withheld city, state). Both vaccines were administered intramuscularly in the left deltoid at approximately 3:45 PM. After the vaccination, my son developed swelling, redness, warmth, firmness, and pain at the injection site on his left arm. The exact time of onset is unknown, but the reaction was observed sometime after the 3:45 PM vaccination. Photo documentation of the reaction was taken and is available if requested. Due to the severity of the vaccine-related swelling and pain, I brought my son to pediatrician Dr. office at approximately 8:00 AM on March 10, 2026, for evaluation. Both Dr. and ER physician Dr. discussed his condition, but no treatment, guidance, or follow-up care was provided, and the reaction was not documented in his medical record as vaccine-related. On March 11, 2026, my son?s vaccine-related reaction worsened, and I brought him to the emergency department for further evaluation. Dr. documented the arm as ?cellulitis? but did not acknowledge that the swelling and inflammation were caused by the vaccines. The arm remained swollen, firm, red, warm, and painful at the injection site. Type of reaction: localized injection-site reaction (allergic vs. Arthus-type reaction undetermined). No follow-up care has been provided as of the time of this report. Vaccine Details: Vaccine 1: Name: Tdap (BOOSTRIX) Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Lot #: E9X9A NDC: 58160-842-43 Dose: 0.5 mL Route: Intramuscular Site: Left deltoid Date: 3/9/26 Vaccine 2: Name: Meningococcal ACWY (MENVEO) Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline Lot #: T7P7Y NDC: 58160-827-03 Dose: 0.5 mL Route: Intramuscular Site: Left deltoid Date: 3/9/26 Notes for reviewers: The swelling, redness, warmth, and pain were caused by the vaccines and observed by the parent with photos. Dr. and Dr. did not provide treatment, guidance, or follow-up care. The vaccine reaction was not recorded in the medical record. Dr. documented ?cellulitis? without acknowledging the vaccines as the likely cause. This report is submitted to ensure accurate documentation and proper review by VAERS and (withheld) administration.

Current illness

None

Medical history

Pancreatitis

Other medications

OLOPATADINE HCL 0.1% EYE DROP

Allergies

Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Cefdinir (Omnicef)

Lab data

NONE