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Injection site pain

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 336482
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 12/29/2008. Male patient, 66.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injected limb mobility decreased, injection site pain, pain in extremity, pain in extremity, "On 12-22-08 Patient received PNEUMOVAX around 230. At midnight woke up left arm sore at injection site at 2am woke up pain at injection site radiating down arm to hand , fingers unable to lift arm. Patient took 2 MOTRIN at 2am by 8am pain gone, showed no problems since.". NoneNone . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.


INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 336724
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 12/03/2008. Female patient, 40.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain, , , , "Initial information was received on 02 December 2008 from a health care professional. A 40 year old female patient with a nut allergy received an intramuscular right deltoid injection of FLUZONE No preservative 2008-2009 (lot number UT2758AA) on 20 November 2008. On 24 November 2008 the patient called her physician to report she had pain at the injection site. She took IBUPROFEN without relief. On 26 November 2008 she was seen by her physician. The physician stated that "nothing appeared to be at the site". The patient was prescribed VOLTAREN. The patient continued to have pain at the time of the report. No other symptoms were reported. The recovery status was not provided. List of Documents held by Sender: None.". NoneThe patient had a nut allergy.None reported. . During the same period patient was treated with Multivitamin. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 336847
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 01/07/2009. Female patient, 74.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site pain, , , Pain & redness - Left deltoid - pt. did not use ice or take analgesic. She decided not to wait for Dr. - he was seeing in-pts @ hospital. Advised to use ice on arm & return if still red & painful.. . Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 336865
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 01/05/2009. Female patient, child 2.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain, , , , Prolonged soreness/pain complaints from site of injection diminishing over time but lasting 5 weeks. Complaints finally subsided 12/31/09.. NoneNone . Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 337681
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 01/19/2009. Male patient, child 0.9 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site mass, injection site pain, irritability, pyrexia"Localized redness, lump, tenderness at right thigh. Fever 99-102.6. Vomiting x 1 on 1/14/09. Irritable and cranky. Treated with TYLENOL-MOTRIN. Symptoms started 1/14/09.". NoneNoneNone . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 337682
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 01/19/2009. Female patient, 80.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injected limb mobility decreased, injection site pain, myalgia, pain in extremity, sleep disorder"Pt complained of pain in muscle around site of injection within days of receiving vaccine. The pain has radiated up and down arm, has affected sleep and range of motion. Has been under physician care for this problem.". None listedUnknown; Penicillin; Sulfa; Allergic to bees . Patient recovered.


INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 337972
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 01/22/2009. Female patient, 46.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoaesthesia, injected limb mobility decreased, injection site pain, injection site pruritus, pain in extremityI have had pain in my Deltoid area the entire muscle since 11/05/09. I have had itching in that area as well as in the back of the shoulder.I have pain all the way down the arm precisley over knuckle of the index finger of the left hand. The hand is sometimes numb and tingling in the palm. Movement is slightly limited in the hand and arm. I am just now reporting because I had believed the soreness was just the regular reaction but I still have the imprint of the Bandaid on my arm from placement on 11/05/08 and the injection site just healed as well. I tried to explain that to the RNP that examined me but she was adamant that the flu shot could not cause the kind of reaction so she refused to listen. I think the virus was very strong and may be still culminating. My arm is aching right now as I type and the left index finger is where the sharpest pain is felt.. "No Illness at time of Vaccination no illness prior to Vaccination. No preivious injury to neck,shoulder,arm or hand prior to vac"NONE . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 338715
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 01/30/2009. Female patient, 67.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, fatigue, injection site pain, pyrexia, "Patient experienced soreness at the site where the Pneumovax was given (left deltoid). Client reports chills, fatigue, and fever of 103 degrees for about 6 hours immediately after immunization was given. Soreness remains at the site (left arm) over 3 months later. Client describes it as a "dull" sensation. Client reports soreness increases when affected arm is used (gardening, chores, etc). The soreness subsides but never has been completely alleviated since the vaccine was given". None"Allergy to Codeine (reaction: rash), Hypertension, Type II DM, Hypercholesterolemia."None . During the same period patient was treated with "Diovan 320 mg 1 PO daily; Zetia 10 mg 1 PO daily, Simvastatin 20 mg PO daily, Metformin 500 mg PO 2 tablets 2 x daily, glyburide 5 mg 1/2 tablet in morning and 1 tablet in evening, ASA 81 mg 1 PO daily, Multivitamin 1 PO daily, Fish oil 100". Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 338808
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 02/02/2009. Male patient, child 11.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site haemorrhage, injection site pain, injection site swelling, "1/30/09 - seen in office with redness, swelling 8 x 10cm with soreness to injection site. 2 x 2 cm ecchymotic right arm about inj. site. Encouraged rest and ice.". No"Asthma, (mild persist.)" . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 338814
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 02/02/2009. Female patient, 37.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, injection site erythema, injection site pain, injection site swelling, injection site warmth"Pain upon injection, in 24 hours, hot, red, swelling. These symptoms dissipated, then pain into arm to wrist and under arm. TX: arm sling, cortisone P.O.". NoneNoneNone . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 339441
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 02/10/2009. Female patient, child 8.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site pain, injection site warmth, , "Patient noticed a 4 in by 3 in area of redness, warmth and tenderness on site where vaccine was administered, 24 hrs after administration. Unchanged the following morning (2/5/9). No improvement on 2/6, KEFLEX given for 10 days. Per mom on 2/6/9.". NoAsthma; Allergic; Rhinitis . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 340298
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 02/13/2009. Male patient, child 8.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, induration, injection site pain, injection site vesicles, skin warm"Child presents with pain in upper right arm. Outer aspect of upper arm is noted to be red, raised, increased temp hard & 35 mm x 25 mm blistered weaping area noted in center of site.". Mom reports - mild dry coughNoneUnknown - Pt sent for M.D. evaluation on 2-13-09. . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 341156
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 02/27/2009. Male patient, 28.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site oedema, injection site pain, injection site streaking, "PNEUMOVAX given IM Left deltoid on 2/18/09. On 2/19/09, pt returned to ofc with edema, pain and erythematous streaking from injection site down beneath axilla-streaking completely 1/2 way around his arm.". nonenonenone . During the same period patient was treated with none. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 342654
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 03/25/2009. Male patient, child 5.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain, musculoskeletal stiffness, screaming, , Mother states client woke up from a nap around 4pm the same day of vaccination and his legs were stiff and he was screaming in pain. Mom states she took him to the ER and the dr stated it was related to the pain of the injection. His pain was more in his right leg than his left. The ER dr told mom to continue motrin or tylenol for pain as needed.. history of flu type A 2-3 weeks prior to vaccinationAutism . Patient recovered.


INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 342868
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 03/28/2009. Male patient, child 4.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, full blood count normal, gait disturbance, haemoglobin normal, injection site pain"Received Flu vaccine on 3/12/09. Had R leg pain starting on 3/18 and fever on 3/17. Seen in the office on 3/19 and noted to be walking slowly on toes, mainly wanting to be carried every where. On exam he had pain in hip with internal and external rotation, but no tenderness. CBC and ESR normal. I suspect he has transient synovitis. I called home today - a couple days after I saw him he was fine to 2 days. since that time he has intermittently c/o hip pain. Never as severe as on 3/19.". noneAsthma"see above - ESR 7, WBC 7.0 with 2 Bands, 36 SEGS and 43 lymph and 14 MONO. Hgb 12.9" . During the same period patient was treated with pulmicort and or albuterol. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 343929
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 12/07/2007. Male patient, 36.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain, pain, , , "Intermittent shooting pains in right arm, soreness at injection site, no redness or swelling at site". . Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 344129
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 04/14/2009. Male patient, 63.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain, nausea, skin discolouration, vomiting, Developed nausea and vomiting after leaving clinic. Resolved day following injection. Reported soreness at injection site. Red skin discoloration 4 x 4 inch in size with multiple interrruptions in distribution.. "Benadryl- insomnia, hypertension, GERD" . During the same period patient was treated with "Nexium, toprol XL, benicar HCT, combivent inhaler.". Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 344265
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 04/16/2009. Male patient, child 1.6 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, ear infection, injection site erythema, injection site mass, injection site painLARGE RED LUMP WITH BLISTER L POSTERIOR UPPER ARM QUARTER SIZE DIAMETER. PAINFUL TO TOUCH. 3 SMALL BLISTERS AT L ELBOW. DEVELOPED 4/15/09. PT HAD STUFFY RUNNY NOSE WITH SLIGHT COUGH FOR 4 DAYS PRIOR TO DATE OF VACCINATION 4/2/09. TEMP 98.6 LUNGS CLEAR HEENT WNL..GETTING BETTER.4/7/09 PT DEVELOPED 103 FEVER WENT TO PMD DR 4/10 DX OTITIS PLACED ON AMOXICILLIN. 4/16/09 PT STILL HAS BLISTER TYPE RASH.. STUFFY NOSE FOR 4 DAYS WITH SLIGHT COUGH . Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 344282
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 04/16/2009. Female patient, 48.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site pain, injection site pruritus, injection site swelling, local reaction"LOCALIZED REACTION ON (R)UPPER DELTOID AREA PATIENT DENIES ANY DEVER, NO MALAISE; REPORTS SORE ITCHING THAN PAIN. REDNESS MEASURES APPRX. 4.5 INCHES, CIRCUMFERENCE PATIETN REPORTS INCREASE IN REDNESS AND SWELLING (1WK)". NONENONENONE . During the same period patient was treated with NONE. Patient recovered.


INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 344498
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 04/15/2009. Female patient, 15.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain, injection site pain, joint swelling, oedema peripheral, pruritus"Per mother of Pt; Pt arms became tender + painful (@ injection site) approx 6-7 hrs after injections, the hands became swollen itching next day Pt reported to mother. A rash between her fingers - mother noticed swelling on her wrists Pt mother reported s/s resolved @ the time.". None reportedNone . During the same period patient was treated with None. Patient recovered.

INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) Side Effects Report # 345343
INFLUENZA (FLUZONE) side effect was reported on 04/24/2009. Male patient, child 4.0 years of age, was vaccinated with INFLUENZA (FLUZONE). After vaccination, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site erythema, injection site pain, injection site warmth, , "Right arm immunization site reaction 4cm X 6cm erythematous area on upper right arm. Warm, clearly demarcated area, tender to touch, no streaking. Similar 1X1 cm area on upper left arm. Augmentin X 7 days.". ProteinuriaObesity . Patient recovered.


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