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On 06/25/21 at approximately 1500 patient received MMR and Menactra vaccines. Immediately after receiving the vaccines, patient became very anxious and stated her left arm hurt at the site of the Menactra vaccine. This nurse advised Mom and patient that it was normal to have some pain at the injection site. Patient waited 15 minutes in the exam room and was going to be in the clinic for another 15 minutes getting her form and checking out, While at the front desk waiting on the form, patient laid her head down onto the counter and said she felt faint. Skin was pale and clammy. Attempted to take BP x 2 with automatic VS machine and an error message was displayed both times. RN retrieved a manual BP cuff and stethoscope. RN checked patient's BP, which was WNL, as well as her pulse. Complained of numbness and tingling of left arm down to her fingertips. A cold pack was placed on patient's left arm and damp paper towels were provided for her face/neck. Transferred back to clinic room via wheelchair and assisted onto exam table with feet elevated. BP and pulse continued to be normal (averaging 115/60 and 80). After approximately 30 minutes of monitoring VS and elevating lower extremities, patient's skin was pink, warm and dry. She was also smiling and laughing with Mom and this nurse. Denied any numbness or tingling to her left arm, just soreness at the Menactra injection site. Pt was offered transport to the vehicle via wheelchair - she declined. Patient ambulated with Mom to her car in the parking lot without difficulty. The patient never lost consciousness and was awake, alert and oriented during the entire episode.