Progress Notes (Nurse Practitioner)     Pt called for follow up s/p covid-19 vaccine done on 02/24/21. She reports doing well and better today. She still has a sore arm where the injection site is. No redness or swelling nor fever.  She also states that her cotton mouth sensation is gone. She is overall well. Pt is appreciative for the phone call. Denies any other concerns.        Progress Notes (Nurse Practitioner)  Attempt to reach patient for follow up. No answer.   Progress Notes (Nurse Practitioner) Cosign Needed Expand AllCollapse All       Date:  2/24/2021                                                                                          Subjective Pt is a 52 y.o. female who was seen at COVID Vaccine Clinic today for her first  dose of the COVID 19 vaccination.    She was given the Pfizer vaccination in the right deltoid muscle.   During her 30 minute waiting period after the injection, the patient began to experience chills/shaking "as if my internals are trying to come out.". She also reports of R arm pain "as if someone socked me in the arm" at injection site.  She denied rash, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, wheezing, throat tightness, hoarseness, stridor, itching, lightheadedness, dizziness, facial swelling, lip swelling and tongue swelling.   This provider was notified of patient reaction and she was then assessed in the emergency room area.   Monitored patient for severe reaction symptoms, including but not limited to blood pressure abnormality , chest pain, collapse, hypotension, rapid progression of symptoms, respiratory distress, skin changes, tongue swelling and vomiting.   PMH: depression/PTSD, recovered alcoholic and pill user x 8 years come this April.  Currently on Zoloft, Abilify, Wellbutrin.      ALLERGY REVIEW OF SYSTEMS:  Patient complains of chills, muscle aches (R arm pain where injection site was) and headaches (she developed a headache later while she was in the bay about 15 minutes into her visit.  Rates pain at 8/10)   Patient denies fever, malaise/fatigue, facial swelling, ear pain, itching in ears, sore throat, frequent throat clearing, eyes watering, eyes itching, puffy eyes, eye redness, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, rash, hives, eczema, itching of skin and abdominal pain    She reported about 15 minutes into her visit with me of "Sudden onset of dry mouth.":     Previous Reactions: when she was younger, she had an adverse reaction, unable to recall what, to the chicken pox vaccine. She's only been able to get one shot. She's tolerated other vaccines w/o issues.     Objective    Vitals Vitals:   02/24/21 0907 02/24/21 0926 02/24/21 0943 02/24/21 1000 BP: 135/84 128/71 120/73 101/71 BP Location: Left arm   Left arm   Patient Position: Sitting   Sitting   Pulse: 93   82 68 SpO2:     97% 100%            Physical Exam Constitutional:      General: She is not in acute distress.    Appearance: Normal appearance. She is well-developed. She is obese. She is not diaphoretic.     Comments: intially appeared fatigued, not as alert. After drinking water, eating a granola bar. She started to come around  HENT:     Mouth/Throat:     Mouth: Mucous membranes are moist.  Eyes:     Extraocular Movements: Extraocular movements intact.     Conjunctiva/sclera: Conjunctivae normal.     Pupils: Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light.  Neck:     Thyroid: No thyromegaly.  Cardiovascular:     Rate and Rhythm: Normal rate and regular rhythm.     Heart sounds: Normal heart sounds.  Pulmonary:     Effort: Pulmonary effort is normal. No respiratory distress.     Breath sounds: Normal breath sounds. No wheezing.  Musculoskeletal:     Cervical back: Neck supple.  Skin:    General: Skin is warm and dry.     Comments: R arm inspected. Warm, no erythema, swelling nor rash.  Neurological:     General: No focal deficit present.     Mental Status: She is alert and oriented to person, place, and time.  Psychiatric:        Mood and Affect: Mood is anxious. Affect is flat.     Comments: initially flat/anxious. Pt was able to have normal mood by end of visit.          Assessment/Plan  Treatment included: water, snacks and ibuprofen for headache Follow up response to treatment: excellent. Patient discharge: Stable to go home and follow up with PCP.  Differential Diagnosis: Vaccine-Related Anxiety (include misc mental health), Local reaction (arm pain, bleeding/bruising, mechanical irritation, localized rash) and Red flag symptoms (CP, SOB, NVD, Visual/Neuro concerns)   Doing well after observation. She has a ride. She was able to ambulate out to the front with co-worker. She is aware of precautions to watch for. Advised to place warm compress or ice to R arm. F/up with pcp as needed. Electronically Signed 2/24/2021 12:50 PM