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Report #2897384

Received May 21, 2026

Office visit
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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
68 yrs
State
—
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
May 11, 2026
Onset
May 11, 2026
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
PNC21PNEUMO (CAPVAXIVE)MERCK & CO. INC.1Z013320IM / LA

Symptoms (10)

FatigueGaze palsyHeadacheInjection site erythemaInjection site painInjection site swellingInjection site warmthMalaiseNauseaPain

Symptom narrative

Patient developed LUE redness, swelling, warmth, and pain after receiving the injection, symptoms started within a few hours of vaccination. She endorsed general malaise, body aches, headache, fatigue, and nausea. Injection site reaction (redness, swelling, warmth) worsened over the course of 3 days. She presented to PCP office on 5/14 (injection received 5/11) and was assessed for cellulitis. PCP prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) 500 mg QID for 7 days. Advised elevating LUE and apply cold compress to site.