Report #2890757

Received Mar 25, 2026

ER / ED visitOffice visit

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Overview

Sex: Male
Age: 59 yrs
State: CA
Recovered: Not recovered
Vaccinated: Mar 10, 2026
Onset: Mar 13, 2026
Days to onset: 3
Hospital days: —

Vaccines (1)

Type	Name	Manufacturer	Dose	Lot	Route / Site
HEPA	HEP A (VAQTA)	MERCK & CO. INC.	1	2012608	IM / LA

Symptoms (10)

AbscessAbscess drainageAntimicrobial susceptibility testFatigueNauseaPainSkin irritationSkin massSkin ulcerSleep disorder

Symptom narrative

3/10- vaccine administered. on 3/13 he noticed a lump and then an ulceration. Irritation, and size grew progressively to the point on 3/20 and 3/21 he was unable to sleep due to pain. He felt systemic symptoms of fatigue and nausea at this time as well and went to Urgent care on 3/22/26. At this visit, an abscess was drained and he was started on doxycycline and Prednisone. Pt followed up at PCP office on 3/25/26, at which time we are submitting this report. Abscess is not currently resolved.

Current illness

none

Medical history

hypertension, asthma, hyperlipidemia, gout

Other medications

albuterol, anastrozole, multivitamin, ondansetron, tadalafil, flomax, testosterone cypionate

Allergies

shellfish, seasonal allergies/pollen

Lab data

culture and sensitivity of abscess drainage.