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Report #2901307

Received Jun 24, 2026

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Overview

Sex
Female
Age
65 yrs
State
MA
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Jun 19, 2026
Onset
Jun 20, 2026
Days to onset
1
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
VARZOSZOSTER (SHINGRIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS1—IM / LA

Symptoms (5)

RashRash erythematousRash pruriticSwollen tongueUrticaria

Symptom narrative

The Shingrix vaccine was administered on June 19th. On June 20th about 11:00 am, my tongue swelled slightly such that I bit my tongue. A red rash appeared on my neck on the right side. then on my back is 4-5 places on June 21st. I started a 10 mg dose on June 19th of diphedrimine 1 pill every 4-6 hours.

Current illness

none

Medical history

Focal seizures

Other medications

lamotrigine, 300 mg 2x's per day, taken since 2007

Allergies

mild products, oranges, rose hips

Lab data

I was evaluated by my PCP and was diagnosed as having urticaria as a result of the Shingrix vaccine. As of today, June 24th, my rash is still red and itchy and is appearing in more places. My PCP prescribed prednisone pack for 5 days, and an epi-pen.