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Report #2898346

Received May 29, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
33 yrs
State
NJ
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
May 14, 2026
Onset
May 16, 2026
Days to onset
2
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
HPV9HPV (GARDASIL 9)MERCK & CO. INC.1—IM / LA

Symptoms (2)

Injection site swellingProduct administered at inappropriate site

Symptom narrative

Vaccine was given too high on shoulder near acromion. Patient has localized swelling and pain near injection site.

Current illness

None

Medical history

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Other medications

Bupropion SR 150 mg po BID; Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine ER 10 mg po qAM

Allergies

Guafenesin; Tea Tree Oil