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Report #2896784

Received May 15, 2026

ER / ED visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
65 yrs
State
AR
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
May 7, 2026
Onset
May 8, 2026
Days to onset
1
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1TL74YIM / LA

Symptoms (4)

Injection site cellulitisInjection site erythemaInjection site pruritusInjection site swelling

Symptom narrative

A few days after date of vaccination patient reported itching, redness and swelling around the injection site. Symptoms did not improve, the redness continued to grow in size on her arm. Patient reported on 5/13 that she saw a telehealth doctor whom informed her to outline the area and if it continued to grow to report to the ER. The area was warm to the touch. Patient presented at the ER on 5/15, in which they diagnosed her with cellulitis. They administered IV fluids and antibiotics and released her with by mouth doxycycline, clindamycin, benadryl, and famotidine. Patient stated that the area had improved in color and warmth since the emergency visit and was consistent with my visual observation of the area as well.

Current illness

n/a

Medical history

Asthma

Other medications

N/A

Allergies

ASA, Codeine, Sulfa, Penicillins

Lab data

Emergency room visit.