Report #2891123

Received Mar 30, 2026

Office visit

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Overview

Sex: Male
Age: 39 yrs
State: MA
Recovered: Unknown
Vaccinated: Mar 21, 2026
Onset: Mar 21, 2026
Days to onset: 0
Hospital days: —

Vaccines (1)

Type	Name	Manufacturer	Dose	Lot	Route / Site
VARZOS	ZOSTER (SHINGRIX)	GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS	2	Y357R	IM / RA

Symptoms (9)

ChillsInjected limb mobility decreasedInjection site cellulitisInjection site erythemaInjection site warmthMusculoskeletal stiffnessPainPyrexiaSensitive skin

Symptom narrative

Cellulitis of right upper arm: Within 4 hours, developed severe reaction: redness, heat, stiffness, and inability to fully lift arm at injection site - Redness spreading from injection site, today measured approximately 15 by 13.5 cm - Experienced chills, body aches, and sharp, shooting pains radiating for 20-30 seconds, recurring every 4 minutes, mostly on left side - Fever ranging from 100.8 to 101.6°F, resolved temporarily but returned on March 24, 2026 (yesterday) at 101°F - Overall body sensitivity, unable to tolerate lotion or tight clothing Orders: ? doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 MG capsule; Take 1 capsule (100 mg) by mouth 2 times daily for 7 days. Take with at least 8 ounces (large glass) of water, do not lie down for 30 minutes after

Current illness

Asthma Flare up

Medical history

History of Asthma

Other medications

Albuterol Inhaler, Beclomethasone Diprop HFA Inhaler, Doxycycline, tenofovir alafenamide fumarate, Cabotegravir & Rilpivirine ER

Allergies

Latex