chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Drug hypersensitivity, Headache, Oropharyngeal pain, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Pt called to report yesterday received the FLUZONE vaccine at 3:30PM. She states at 7PM yesterday she felt throat closing up, was coughing and had some wheezing. States took Benadryl 50mg by mouth at 7:30PM and Albuterol Inhaler 2 puffs at 7:45PM. -No other medication taken. Next day (today) has a little sore throat and HA. She did not seek medical.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Pt called to report yesterday received the FLUZONE vaccine at 3:30PM. She states at 7PM yesterday she felt throat closing up, was coughing and had some wheezing. States took Benadryl 50mg by mouth at 7:30PM and Albuterol Inhaler 2 puffs at 7:45PM. -No other medication taken. Next day (today) has a little sore throat and HA. She did not seek medical.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised, Rash generalised, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: AFLURIA given 11/10/2008 slight itching that night next AM rash generalizes itching took Benadryl 50mg 11/12/2008 AM had severe itching hives all over welts. MD Rx Epi 13 at Decadron 1.5ml.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Blister, Erythema, Rash papular, Scab, Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: Patient seen 11/11 and 11/12/2008. Discharged 11/12/2008 with VARIVAX. Scattered red papules of varying sizes with some central small [[name]] vesicles, mostly on trunk. Some on left arm; some on buttocks with out [[name]] center crusted; scaly. Decreased infection. decrease of left ear lobe.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dehydration, Furuncle, Pyrexia, Rash, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Shots given 10/22/08, 10/31/08 t 101.2 pt on Amox for an Rash began 11/2/08 saw Dr. 11/3/08 suspect secondary to MMR, 11/4/08 saw Dr., wheezing; - dehydrated,  Febrile illness with URI CXR done 11/6/08 labial furuncle started pt on Bactrim.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Shots given 10/22/08, 10/31/08 t 101.2 pt on Amox for an Rash began 11/2/08 saw Dr. 11/3/08 suspect secondary to MMR, 11/4/08 saw Dr., wheezing; - dehydrated,  Febrile illness with URI CXR done 11/6/08 labial furuncle started pt on Bactrim.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: No adverse event. GSKAFLLA173AA State Supplied Adult. FLULAVAL labeled for adult use only administered in error to a 12 year old.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt become pale color drained from lips placed him on bed- within 1 min Pt got color back.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Patient seen 7NOV08 for asthma visit but also complaint of 1 week h/o raised erythematous rash that began 1 day after vaccinations, 6x4 in. notable papular rash over trunk and extremities, reassurance given, no medical treatment required.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Induration, Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Red swollen; fever;  and hard caked area. Stated Tuesday 11/4/2008, went to Clinic for treatment. Was given PREDNISONE and CLARITIN. Also advised to use the ice packs 20 min 4 times a day. Measured hard caked area at 6 cm by 5 cm.
Age: 0.57
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Observe site, return to clinic 11/14/08.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to clinic with reddened, swollen, warm to touch (L) deltoid extending 1/2 way down biceps.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: JEV
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Headache, Myalgia, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Headache Vomiting & Nausea Dizziness Muscle Pain Difficulty Breathing no wheeze. Given EPI PEN x1, IV ATIVE & MORPHINE for symptomatic treatment
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: JEV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Headache Vomiting & Nausea Dizziness Muscle Pain Difficulty Breathing no wheeze. Given EPI PEN x1, IV ATIVE & MORPHINE for symptomatic treatment
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Overdose
Clinical narrative: Patient rec'd #3 HAV vaccines.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Local swelling, Parotid gland enlargement
Clinical narrative: Pt. developed some swelling in area of (L) neck/Parotid. In no distress. On 11/6 pt. had some redness at injection site (R) deltiod
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Headache, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Rt arm red circular rash 6" x8" inches. Hives systemically -no itch- fever up to 101 degrees little relief with Tylenol- swollen- painful into under arm and breast area. Monday still 6" x 8" circular, headache too, rash painful- fever decreased to 99 degrees. Cellulitis and put on Antibiotics, Not able to take Antitictamines, ocepinphrine, lcartisma.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Rt arm red circular rash 6" x8" inches. Hives systemically -no itch- fever up to 101 degrees little relief with Tylenol- swollen- painful into under arm and breast area. Monday still 6" x 8" circular, headache too, rash painful- fever decreased to 99 degrees. Cellulitis and put on Antibiotics, Not able to take Antitictamines, ocepinphrine, lcartisma.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Inflammation, Injected limb mobility decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient said I wanted to let you know that I'm having an experience similar to someone I know though my mobility limitations aren't quiet as severe. My shoulder has been sore and painful since the FLUZONE vaccine on 10/24/2008. I saw my primary care physician yesterday and she said it's either an inflammation from the shot or that the shot hit a tendon. She prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug and if that doesn't help then I'll need to see an orthopedist.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient informed me last week that he was still experiencing pain in his arm and felt that I should know.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Injected limb mobility decreased, Wrong technique in drug usage process
Clinical narrative: Patient said I got a flu shot here on 11/24 and since then, have lost mobility of my left arm. It turns out the shot was given in my tendon (a few inches too low). I have to go to an orthopedic doctor now to work on getting mobility back. I can barely drive. I need to report this to the clinic that came here too. You might want to think twice about this clinic coming back next year. Do you have their contact info? I need to reach out to them A.S.A.P.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Thank you. I can't even say it's discomfort. I'm at the point of excruciating pain depending on how I move it, lay on it, or even what I do. I planned on going to my doctor but unfortunately I' in the middle of a two day radioactive thing for my thyroid and my time is limited and I'm not allowed to take certain medicines or have tests done until this is finished. Ugh! Anything you can find out would be greatly appreciated. I would add for me that I started to have some slight improvement but then ever since Saturday things have been the worst the have been for me ever since I got the shot. So much so that certain movements bring such intense pain that I feel as if my shoulder may be broken and the pain can bring me to both screams and tears. I actually have an appt. with my doctor later today and I am going to take __________ as well who is still having discomfort but not always to the same degree as mine. I too greatly appreciate this investigation because something is just not right. I have gotten this shot every year I have been there and never had a problem. After this reaction, I will never get another flu shot.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Just wanted to let you know that I still have a lot of pain in my left arm from the flu shot.  There are some days when I have trouble lifting things.  Hurts when I lift my arm up high.  I've been taking Motrin as needed but it's been 2 weeks since the shot.  I'll go see my doctor in a few days if needed.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nasopharyngitis
Clinical narrative: Probably not related, but I did come down with a cold about 2-3 days after the shot; just thought I'd let you know.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: A couple of days after, my arm was extremely sore and hot and I couldn't lift my arm above the height of my shoulder.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Myalgia, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Glad to know I'm not the only one and that they're taking a look into the matter. The injection site was sore for three days or so but then the discomfort went into the upper part of my arm. Today which is two weeks after the shot my arm remains achy and I'm unable to lift and twist it a certain way. It's the tri-cep and bi-cep muscles that hurt, not the injection site itself. Within the last four days I noticed that the arms was swollen and appeared bruised. Advil helped with the discomfort but when it wore off the discomfort was/is still there. Last night I applied a moist heat heating pad to it on and off. I was at the doctor's yesterday for another issue and he did look at my arm for me. I asked if it could have been a reaction to the shot - he said he wasn't sure. I am on an antibiotic for the other issue- he thought that might help with swelling.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Glad to know I'm not the only one and that they're taking a look into the matter. The injection site was sore for three days or so but then the discomfort went into the upper part of my arm. Today which is two weeks after the shot my arm remains achy and I'm unable to lift and twist it a certain way. It's the tri-cep and bi-cep muscles that hurt, not the injection site itself. Within the last four days I noticed that the arms was swollen and appeared bruised. Advil helped with the discomfort but when it wore off the discomfort was/is still there. Last night I applied a moist heat heating pad to it on and off. I was at the doctor's yesterday for another issue and he did look at my arm for me. I asked if it could have been a reaction to the shot - he said he wasn't sure. I am on an antibiotic for the other issue- he thought that might help with swelling.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling of body temperature change, Injected limb mobility decreased, Myalgia, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: My entire upper arm has ached continually since I had the shot and I have sharp pains in the muscles in much of my upper arm when I move it. I can barely lift the arm on its own. The pain keeps me awake at night and makes it difficult to even change positions in bed due to the sharp pains the movement causes. I spoke to my doctor's office last week and they instructed me to take Advil every 4 hours and use moist heat on a regular basis. I've been doing that since but it has not helped. They were referring to the injection site, so I am not sure they understood how bad the symptoms are. I was going to give it until the end of this week and make an appointment to get checked if still not improved by then. Just a follow-up to my e-mail of yesterday. Today is really bad. I now have swelling in my upper arm along with the pain (I'm talking shoulder to elbow upper arm) and feeling a strange sensation. King of a tingling with cold or hot, I can't figure out which. One thing that seems to be a common denominator from those I've compared notes-Where she gave the shot and where she put the band-aid were not the same. The shot was higher than the band-aid. I'm beginning to wonder if she simply missed where she was supposed to inject and that is why we are having problems.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: My entire upper arm has ached continually since I had the shot and I have sharp pains in the muscles in much of my upper arm when I move it. I can barely lift the arm on its own. The pain keeps me awake at night and makes it difficult to even change positions in bed due to the sharp pains the movement causes. I spoke to my doctor's office last week and they instructed me to take Advil every 4 hours and use moist heat on a regular basis. I've been doing that since but it has not helped. They were referring to the injection site, so I am not sure they understood how bad the symptoms are. I was going to give it until the end of this week and make an appointment to get checked if still not improved by then. Just a follow-up to my e-mail of yesterday. Today is really bad. I now have swelling in my upper arm along with the pain (I'm talking shoulder to elbow upper arm) and feeling a strange sensation. King of a tingling with cold or hot, I can't figure out which. One thing that seems to be a common denominator from those I've compared notes-Where she gave the shot and where she put the band-aid were not the same. The shot was higher than the band-aid. I'm beginning to wonder if she simply missed where she was supposed to inject and that is why we are having problems.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Lymphadenopathy, Nasal congestion, Pain, Productive cough
Clinical narrative: Pain in my arm muscle was the only side effect that I didn't have.  Almost exactly one hour after receiving the flu shot my glands started to fell swollen, I became achy all over, and I felt a little feverish although I did not register a fever.  This lasted for about a day and a half, and then chest congestion set in.  I had a loose cough, and then it moved north to my nose and sinus congestion.  I'm still feeling minor lingering effects, but the symptoms are just about gone.  I've been taking the flu shot for five years and have never had a reaction before, although I do know that each year contains different strains.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Respiratory tract congestion, Sinus congestion
Clinical narrative: Pain in my arm muscle was the only side effect that I didn't have.  Almost exactly one hour after receiving the flu shot my glands started to fell swollen, I became achy all over, and I felt a little feverish although I did not register a fever.  This lasted for about a day and a half, and then chest congestion set in.  I had a loose cough, and then it moved north to my nose and sinus congestion.  I'm still feeling minor lingering effects, but the symptoms are just about gone.  I've been taking the flu shot for five years and have never had a reaction before, although I do know that each year contains different strains.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm pain
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm pain
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm pain.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Arm pain.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Pain in extremity, Productive cough
Clinical narrative: Patient has never had FLUZONE before. Several days after immunization she began to experience increased pain. The pain is constant and is sore to even move her arm to do simple ADLs. She denies redness swelling; warmth; or fever. Patient said she began to have symptoms or a Upper Respiratory infection several days after the injection, but it has since become a productive cough with annoying coughing spasms. I advised her to contact her primary care physician, and to call us with the outcome.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Injected limb mobility decreased, Insomnia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient said she had a FLUZONE on October 14th.  Patient said she had normal achiness for the first day or two following the injection. She has had many years of flu shots and has never experienced a problem with them. After initial achiness of this past dose on 10/14, she began experiencing increasing pain. She has difficulty sleeping; putting clothing on the site; and moving her arm. She denies redness; swelling; warmth; and fever. I advised her to contact her primary care physician and to call us with the outcome.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling abnormal, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain in extremity, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: I'm, still experiencing very strong pain that limits the movement of my arm while I'm at work and that wakes me up repeatedly at night. The hot compresses help very temporarily and the pain returns minutes later. ADVIL doesn't seem to mute the pain either. The pain is an intense, sharp ache that travels down my upper arm but not past my elbow. The pain is always there and is aggravated by movement of my arm. Changing positions at night causes intense pain if I have been, in any degree, sleeping on the affected arm. If I haven't been sleeping on it changing positions still causes enough pain to wake up and delay my returning to sleep. At work I leave my left arm ( the affected arm) resting on my desk and mostly use my right to do anything that might require me to lift my left. I will use the left in some cases ( because I can't spend my day using one arm solely) but with sharp, aching pain as being the price paid. My pain has been consistent and extreme and it began within 12 hours of FLUZONE. Monday, while at work, I felt dizzy and disconnected(similar to how you might feel after taking strong pain medication). It went away and it may or may not be connected to the FLUZONE but I thought I'd mention it anyway. I have considered going to the doctor but have hesitated because I don't have the available finances to be paying the doctor to tell me what you already have suggested. I've been trying the suggestions previously given, without success. I hope something comes of this investigation because I'm beyond ready to have this be over. At least if I stay healthy this winter it may be worth it but at this point, as the pain radiates from my shoulder, that's highly debatable.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Arthralgia, Hypokinesia, Myalgia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: I still have a large amount of pain when I move that arm in a certain directions and I have been using mostly my right arm since the shot. It is difficult to put on a coat or a shirt. I have to bend totally over to take one off or put one on. Driving is ok. I cannot lift anything with that arm either. There has not been any swelling, bruising or redness in the area of the shot. It feels like it is the joint or the muscle itself. It even aches and has sharp pain occasionally when I am not using it. I have an appt. with a Dr. on another matter on Thursday and intend to ask him what is wrong. I have been applying warm packs and letting the shower run on it to no avail. I cannot take any aspirin, Tylenol or Advil for the pain.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm pain
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: I think that the work you do to bring the flu shot to the office is a great benefit and I do appreciate it as much as I do the heart test. I have to tell you though that I couldn't possibly risk another 2 weeks of pain like I received from this last shot. Youch! It's very surprising to me and I have to believe that it's more a case of misplaced shot than a new mix of vaccine. I'm just guessing really, but my shot was near the top of my shoulder and my pain is sort of in the shoulder itself-not the muscle. Please don't interpret this as a complain in any way 9 I do complain about it as I explain to her why she's raking the leaves and splitting the wood (not really)). I continue to appreciate the effort and concern that you and the company put forth regarding out health. I just wanted to share my experience with you in the even that you continue your dialog with the nurse.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: This is the 6th year I received the flu shot and I have never had a experience like the one I had this year. Within hour of the shot I had radiating pain throughout my upper arm. The pain was very deep and was felt in my armpit and down my side. Every time I moved my left arm it was painful. I thought it was unusual, but I expected it to go away within 24 hours. That was not the case. The pain continued for almost a week. The injection site was also sore to touch for a week also.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Inflammation, Pain, Wrong technique in drug usage process
Clinical narrative: I went to my doctor today. He told me she hit either a nerve, ligament or bursa when she gave me the injection. He thinks most likely a ligament or bursa since the pain when she gave me the injection did not travel down my arm. He gave me a prescription for steroids to reduce the inflammation and wants me to ICE it regularly. Once the inflammation goes down I will need to do exercises to get the range of motion back. I have a follow-up appointment on Monday so he can check if any improvement from steroids.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Late afternoon after receiving FLUZONE in my left arm on 10/22/2008, my upper arm started to ache and get stiff but I had no bruising or tenderness in the actual shot area. By that evening, I could not raise my elbow away from my body w/o pain shooting into my biceps, nor could I lift anything up with my left hand- it hurt my arm. It was tough to get dressed, shower and pick up things or carry my children who are 1 & 3 yrs old. I took Tylenol a couple times over the next 3 or 4 days & it eventually went away. On early Sunday morning on 11/01/08, I woke up from a movement that hurt my left arm & took me by surprise. Now my arm hurts all over again two weeks later. It was the same pain & stiffness & I cannot lift my arm outward from my body w/o the shooting pain. I have not seen my family doctor as yet and as of 11/05/05, I am still having the same problem with my arm
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Insomnia, Myalgia, No reaction on previous exposure to drug
Clinical narrative: I am still having difficulty using my left arm.  The muscle is very sore whenever I lift my arm for any reason.  I have showered with hot water and taken ADVIL but it seems to be only a temporary fix.  I have had the flu shot before but never this reaction.  I also have difficulty sleeping at night on that side.  I have not seen a doctor for this yet.  I keep hoping that the discomfort is only temporary and will go away.  Please let me know if you hear anyhing from the nurse again.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: I have been in a lot of pain since my shot. I can't lift my arm past a certain point without aching. It is tough for me to change my shirt or even wash my hair. I called my doctor but only spoke with the secretary and have not gone in to see her. I a relieved to see it is not just me though.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: I still feel soreness in my upper arm-it was bad the first week-not as bad now.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Feeling abnormal, Hypersensitivity, Palpitations, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient states she became short of breath, "felt funny" pre patient several 2-3 hours after receiving FLUZONE. No known allergies reported . Hypertension for which she takes DIVETIC and cerebrovascular accident in September 2001. cerebrovascular accident occurred during pregnancy, treated at Kingston City Hospital ER with BENADRYL and steroids. 3 times for "racing heart" per patient report. She vomited in the ER, "phlegm" per patient. Was sent home after several hours with diagnosis of "allergic reaction". But ER doctor did not state a cause or discharge instructions, per patient. Patient stated she did speak to her physician after being seen and made her aware of ER visit and reaction. Will follow up with MD re: any further problems or distress. May contact vaccine compensation to inquire about monetary compensation if eligible.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Antinuclear antibody positive, Fatigue, Headache, Migraine, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: I received the RECOMBAVAX HB 1st dose on 9/11/2008 from an Urgent Care Center. Within a couple of days after the vaccine, I started to develop a headache with vertigo and blurred vision, as well as an acute onset of fatigue with a sense of muscle weakness. The intensity fluctuated over the course of the following month, and I received the second dose on 10/18/2008. Since then, I have suffered with severe, debilitating migraine type headaches, blurred vision, vertigo and a positive ANA homogenous pattern - previously negative-, and fatigue with mild tingling in hands. I went to see a Neurologist today and he believes that these symptoms are a adverse autoimmune reaction to the vaccine and has advised that I forego the last dose which was scheduled for March 2009 even though I am in the medical field. He advised that it would take months before the headache starts to clear up and is recommending Botox to see if it helps alleviate the nerve pain. The first vaccine was RECOMBAVAX Lot # 0398X/Expiration date of 11/2010. The second was RECOMBAVAX lot # 0866X/Expiration date of 04/04/2011.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Paraesthesia, Vertigo, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: I received the RECOMBAVAX HB 1st dose on 9/11/2008 from an Urgent Care Center. Within a couple of days after the vaccine, I started to develop a headache with vertigo and blurred vision, as well as an acute onset of fatigue with a sense of muscle weakness. The intensity fluctuated over the course of the following month, and I received the second dose on 10/18/2008. Since then, I have suffered with severe, debilitating migraine type headaches, blurred vision, vertigo and a positive ANA homogenous pattern - previously negative-, and fatigue with mild tingling in hands. I went to see a Neurologist today and he believes that these symptoms are a adverse autoimmune reaction to the vaccine and has advised that I forego the last dose which was scheduled for March 2009 even though I am in the medical field. He advised that it would take months before the headache starts to clear up and is recommending Botox to see if it helps alleviate the nerve pain. The first vaccine was RECOMBAVAX Lot # 0398X/Expiration date of 11/2010. The second was RECOMBAVAX lot # 0866X/Expiration date of 04/04/2011.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Full blood count, Injury, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Received PNEUMOVAX as above afc 10/30/08. ER vs 11/1/08.Cont resolving Redness today on OV. Chief complaint UPPER EXTREMITY PAIN. This started yesterday and is still present. The quality is noted to be sharp. Severity is described as being severe. No radiation. Modifying factors (movement of shoulder makes worse.) Symptoms located in the area of left shoulder. She has had redness and swelling . No chest pain, difficulty breathing, sensory loss,motor loss or repetitive hand use at work. Patient notes an injury. Mechanism of injury (Had Pneumonia shot 2 days ago at doctors office. Patient has not had similar symptoms previously. The patient was seen recently in the office.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: White blood cell count
Clinical narrative: Received PNEUMOVAX as above afc 10/30/08. ER vs 11/1/08.Cont resolving Redness today on OV. Chief complaint UPPER EXTREMITY PAIN. This started yesterday and is still present. The quality is noted to be sharp. Severity is described as being severe. No radiation. Modifying factors (movement of shoulder makes worse.) Symptoms located in the area of left shoulder. She has had redness and swelling . No chest pain, difficulty breathing, sensory loss,motor loss or repetitive hand use at work. Patient notes an injury. Mechanism of injury (Had Pneumonia shot 2 days ago at doctors office. Patient has not had similar symptoms previously. The patient was seen recently in the office.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm very red swollen, painful. Tx heat pack, Benadryl and Darvocet, resolved over weekend.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, CSF test normal, Computerised tomogram normal, Headache, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: 24-48 hrs later developed vomit, headache, neck stiffness/fever to 103 degree, axillary lymphadenopathy. Was seen for possible meningitis with negative LA, culture, CBC. Treated with ATAX and narcotic pain meds. Resolved over __ of 1 week
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: 24-48 hrs later developed vomit, headache, neck stiffness/fever to 103 degree, axillary lymphadenopathy. Was seen for possible meningitis with negative LA, culture, CBC. Treated with ATAX and narcotic pain meds. Resolved over __ of 1 week
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, CSF culture negative, CSF white blood cell count negative, Headache, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: 24-48 hrs later developed vomit, headache, neck stiffness/fever to 103 degree, axillary lymphadenopathy. Was seen for possible meningitis with negative LA, culture, CBC. Treated with ATAX and narcotic pain meds. Resolved over __ of 1 week
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia, Red blood cells CSF positive
Clinical narrative: 24-48 hrs later developed vomit, headache, neck stiffness/fever to 103 degree, axillary lymphadenopathy. Was seen for possible meningitis with negative LA, culture, CBC. Treated with ATAX and narcotic pain meds. Resolved over __ of 1 week
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPAB, TYP
Symptoms: Arthritis reactive, Disorientation, Encephalopathy, Headache, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: This case was received via a search of the VAERS database on 17 January 2007, under reference number 168915. A 44-year-old female patient received TYPHIM VI, FLUZONE, and TWINRIX (GlaxoSmithKline); lot numbers, route, site and dates of administration were not provided. On an unreported date, the patient experienced encephalopathy, reactive arthritis, disorientation, memory impairment, headache, insomnia, and otitis media. It was noted that these events required intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage, and resulted in disability.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPAB, TYP
Symptoms: Memory impairment, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: This case was received via a search of the VAERS database on 17 January 2007, under reference number 168915. A 44-year-old female patient received TYPHIM VI, FLUZONE, and TWINRIX (GlaxoSmithKline); lot numbers, route, site and dates of administration were not provided. On an unreported date, the patient experienced encephalopathy, reactive arthritis, disorientation, memory impairment, headache, insomnia, and otitis media. It was noted that these events required intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage, and resulted in disability.
Age: 1.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPH, FLU3, MMRV, PNC, DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, MMRV, PNC
Symptoms: Familial risk factor, Skin lesion, Varicella
Clinical narrative: Initial information received on 02 October 2007 from another manufacturer, report number WAES0708USA03829. The initial reporter to this manufacturer had been a health care professional. Verbatim from the report: "Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning six patients who were vaccinated with VARIVAX (Merck). Subsequently, the patients experienced breakthrough chicken pox. A product quality complaint was not involved." "Follow-up received 20-SEP-2007: Follow-up information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 21-month-old female with no pertinent medical history or allergies who on 20-JAN-2007 was vaccinated in her left thigh with her first dose of PROQUAD (lot # 656165/1387F). It was unknown if there were any illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 20-JAN-2007 concomitant vaccines included fourth dose of TRIHIBIT (Sanofi Pasteur) (Lot # V1465AA & VE959AA), a fourth dose of PREVNAR (Wyeth) (Lot # B08684A) and first 0.25 mg dose of FLUZONE (Sanofi Pasteur) (Lot # UT2176JA). On 18-AUG-2007 the patient developed numerous lesions on her face. The patient was prescribed with ZOVIRAX 200 mg-5 mL three times a day for 5 days. The patient recovered from the adverse event at an unspecified date. The event was considered to be an other important medical event by the reporter. It was noted that the patient's sibling (WAES # 0709USA03345) experienced an adverse event. This is one of several reports from the same source. Additional information has been requested." TRIPEDIA lot numbers reported as V1465AA and VE959AA are not valid sanofi pasteur lot numbers.
Age: 1.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPH, FLU3, MMRV, PNC, DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, MMRV, PNC
Symptoms: Skin lesion, Varicella, Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Initial information received on 02 October 2007 from another manufacturer, report number WAES0708USA03829. The initial reporter to this manufacturer had been a health care professional. Verbatim from the report: "Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning six patients who were vaccinated with VARIVAX (Merck). Subsequently, the patients experienced breakthrough chicken pox. A product quality complaint was not involved." "Follow-up received 20-SEP-2007: Follow-up information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 21-month-old female with no pertinent medical history or allergies who on 20-JAN-2007 was vaccinated in her left thigh with her first dose of PROQUAD (lot # 656165/1387F). It was unknown if there were any illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 20-JAN-2007 concomitant vaccines included fourth dose of TRIHIBIT (Sanofi Pasteur) (Lot # V1465AA & VE959AA), a fourth dose of PREVNAR (Wyeth) (Lot # B08684A) and first 0.25 mg dose of FLUZONE (Sanofi Pasteur) (Lot # UT2176JA). On 18-AUG-2007 the patient developed numerous lesions on her face. The patient was prescribed with ZOVIRAX 200 mg-5 mL three times a day for 5 days. The patient recovered from the adverse event at an unspecified date. The event was considered to be an other important medical event by the reporter. It was noted that the patient's sibling (WAES # 0709USA03345) experienced an adverse event. This is one of several reports from the same source. Additional information has been requested." TRIPEDIA lot numbers reported as V1465AA and VE959AA are not valid sanofi pasteur lot numbers.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Night sweats
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on GS November 2007 from a health care professional. A 76-year-old female patient, with no illness at the time of vaccination, had received a first dose, left deltoid, intramuscular injection of FLUZONE SV 2007-2008, lot number U2442AA  on 01 November 2007. The following day, the patient experienced sweating and thought she may have run a fever (temperature not taken). She also developed a large walnut sited lump under her left jaw and a smaller one under her right jaw. The lumps were not sore, and the patient did not have a sore throat. The event required a doctor visit. Per the reporter, the lumps had almost resolved. Follow-up information was received from the health professional on 07 January 2008. The patient still reported occasional swelling of lymph nodes in her neck, and occasional night sweats. Treatment included one aspirin daily. At the time of the report, she had not yet been seen by her physician.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Device leakage, Injection site pain, Muscular weakness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 06 December 2007 from a health care professional.  A 63 year-old female patient, with no concurrent illnesses, but who had past medical history of high cholesterol, and hyperthyroidism, had received a 17th, intramuscular, right deltoid full dose of FLUZONE SV 2007-2008 (lot number U2523AA) on 02 November 2007.  On 02 November 2007 the patient was receiving the FLUZONE vaccination in the left deltoid, and just after the needle was injected and the syringe was being pushed, FLUZONE squirted out of the syringe all over the patient and the vaccine administrator.  The needle and syringe were withdrawn, and another syringe was used to administer FLUZONE in the right deltoid.  On 04 December 2007, the patient reported she had "soreness in the area where she was vaccinated" for two days, then seven days later (approximately 09 November 2007), developed muscle weakness and muscle aches in both arms from the shoulder to the elbow (with no joint involvement).  The muscle weakness and aches lasted until 03 December 2007 when the patient was evaluated by her physician.  At that time, she was prescribed NAPROXEN as treatment of the symptoms.  No relevant diagnostic tests or laboratory data were performed.  At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered, but her symptoms were better.  A corrective version was created with the same latest received date as the previous version (06 December 2007) for the sole purpose of amending the initial received date from 04 December 2007 to 06 December 2007 in the narrative above as the initial receipt date of this case was 06 December 2007 not 04 December 2007.  No other medically significant information was received or added to this case.  Follow up information was received on 07 August 2008 from a health care professional.  No additional information was reported at this time.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Condition aggravated, Hypertension, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 13 December 2007 from a nurse. A 63 year-old male patient, with no concurrent illnesses, and a past medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and arthritis, had received a sixth, intramuscular left deltoid dose of FLUZONE  (lot number U2525AA) on 11 December 2007 at 17:00 p.m. Early the next morning on 12 December 2007, at around 01:00 a.m., approximately eight hours post vaccination, the patient experienced weakness, fever and chills, and his arms felt heavy. He sleepy for several hours, and his wife took his blood pressure and discovered his blood pressure was 150/132. The patient returned to the clinics where his blood pressure reading was 146/88, and at that time, he was feeling better. Treatments received and diagnostic test's performed were not provided. At the time of this report, the patient had recovered. Follow up information was received on 07 August 2008 from a nurse. The patient's final diagnosis was hypertension and possible vaccine reaction. Blood pressure were not checked prior to the vaccination. The patient has recovered from the events.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Sensation of heaviness
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 13 December 2007 from a nurse. A 63 year-old male patient, with no concurrent illnesses, and a past medical history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and arthritis, had received a sixth, intramuscular left deltoid dose of FLUZONE  (lot number U2525AA) on 11 December 2007 at 17:00 p.m. Early the next morning on 12 December 2007, at around 01:00 a.m., approximately eight hours post vaccination, the patient experienced weakness, fever and chills, and his arms felt heavy. He sleepy for several hours, and his wife took his blood pressure and discovered his blood pressure was 150/132. The patient returned to the clinics where his blood pressure reading was 146/88, and at that time, he was feeling better. Treatments received and diagnostic test's performed were not provided. At the time of this report, the patient had recovered. Follow up information was received on 07 August 2008 from a nurse. The patient's final diagnosis was hypertension and possible vaccine reaction. Blood pressure were not checked prior to the vaccination. The patient has recovered from the events.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Rotator cuff syndrome, Shoulder operation
Clinical narrative: This serious case was received from a health care professional on 25 July 2008. A 59-year-old female patient had received an injection (route/site and lot number not reported) of FLUZONE SV 2007-2008, and on the day of vaccination, she complained of pain in her shoulder that persisted for approximately four months. She was diagnosed approximately four months later with a torn rotator cuff which she had surgically corrected. Past medical history included osteoarthritis and menopausal symptoms. No further information was provided.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Rotator cuff syndrome, Surgery
Clinical narrative: This serious case was received from a health care professional on 25 July 2008. A 59-year-old female patient had received an injection (route/site and lot number not reported) of FLUZONE SV 2007-2008, and on the day of vaccination, she complained of pain in her shoulder that persisted for approximately four months. She was diagnosed approximately four months later with a torn rotator cuff which she had surgically corrected. Past medical history included osteoarthritis and menopausal symptoms. No further information was provided.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dizziness, Dysphonia, Eye swelling, Hypotension
Clinical narrative: Vac. given 10/30/08 @ 9:35 am.  At 11:30 am: gastric tightness (knot), persistent nausea; extremely swollen, red eyes; persistent feeling of fainting/passing out (hypotension), hoarseness, tightness in lungs and shallow, limited breathing; at 2-2:30 pm, transient pain over both kidney areas.  Saw MD at 4:45 pm in clinic.  Transferred to ER to R/O heart attack; BP continued @ 80's/40's for several more hours.  Discharged 10/31/08 at 1 am with no evidence of heart attack, with low-normal BP.  Swollen eyes resolved after several days.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoventilation, Loss of consciousness, Nausea, Ocular hyperaemia, Renal pain
Clinical narrative: Vac. given 10/30/08 @ 9:35 am.  At 11:30 am: gastric tightness (knot), persistent nausea; extremely swollen, red eyes; persistent feeling of fainting/passing out (hypotension), hoarseness, tightness in lungs and shallow, limited breathing; at 2-2:30 pm, transient pain over both kidney areas.  Saw MD at 4:45 pm in clinic.  Transferred to ER to R/O heart attack; BP continued @ 80's/40's for several more hours.  Discharged 10/31/08 at 1 am with no evidence of heart attack, with low-normal BP.  Swollen eyes resolved after several days.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Vac. given 10/30/08 @ 9:35 am.  At 11:30 am: gastric tightness (knot), persistent nausea; extremely swollen, red eyes; persistent feeling of fainting/passing out (hypotension), hoarseness, tightness in lungs and shallow, limited breathing; at 2-2:30 pm, transient pain over both kidney areas.  Saw MD at 4:45 pm in clinic.  Transferred to ER to R/O heart attack; BP continued @ 80's/40's for several more hours.  Discharged 10/31/08 at 1 am with no evidence of heart attack, with low-normal BP.  Swollen eyes resolved after several days.
Age: 0.33
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, RVX
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Heart rate increased, Pallor, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Difficulty breathing, Fast heart-beat, Fever, Paleness
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: I had a lot of soreness a few days after the shot; the soreness has never gone away and seems to be worse the last few days. It is painful when I raise my arm. I have not sought any medical attention yet.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: My arm still hurts; it varies from day to day whether I can even lift it up or not. I haven't gone to the doctor for it.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Sinusitis
Clinical narrative: On the Monday after the shot: Joints were sore, more than the normal; I had a doctor's appointment on Sat, sinus infection also.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Hypokinesia, Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: I am one of those who are still uncomfortable and hurting. I have not said anything because I thought that maybe this was normal but then I received an Email yesterday and said oh okay, everyone is experiencing this. My complaints are; I cannot raise my left arm without being in pain and when I wake up in the morning, I cannot move my arm at all for a little while. In fact, I take my other hand and raise my left arm with it to move it around. After a little while I can  move my arm but it still hurts. Even right now at my desk I tried to lift my arm and cannot lift it after a certain point, just wont go, it hurts a lot. I have not seen a doctor since. I really don't have time and especially money to pay for the co payment, and I hope it will go away. Keep me posted as to what to do next. It is really annoying. I have two small children and it is hard to carry them.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female patient who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with GARDASIL, 0.5ml (unspecified route).  The physician reported that the patient experienced syncope or seizures after receiving the GARDASIL vaccine and on the same day, the patient recovered.  The patient sought unspecified medical attention.  Upon internal review, seizures were determined to be an other important medical event.  Additional information is not expected.
Age: 0.21
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Ear infection, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 weeks old male patient who on 27-OCT-2008 was vaccinated with a dose of ROTATEQ (lot # 660682/0574X) 2cc orally. At the same visit 2 month old vaccines were administered (vaccines unspecified). The physician reported that on approximately 03-NOV-2008, the patient developed an ear infection. "Yesterday" on 05-NOV-2008 the patient started vomiting. The physician advised the parents to take the patient to the ER where he was admitted to the hospital. At the time of the report, the patient was in surgery for intussusception. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. The physician considered the intussusception and ear infection to be life threatening and other important medical events. A priority lot check has been requested. Additional information has been requested.  11/25/08 Reviewed hospital medical records of 11/5-11/8/2008. FINAL DX: Ilecolic intussusception, s/p exp lap reduction Records reveal patient experienced reduced oral intake, sleepy, vomiting.  Had recently been on antibiotics for croup.  Seen in ER, labs WNL & d/c to home.  At home had bloody stool & returned to ER.  IS confirmed & taken to OR when enema failed to reduce.  Progressed well & d/c to home on oral antibiotic.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a male patient who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a dose of PNEUMOVAX 23. The nurse reported that the patient developed swelling at the injection site, high fever, extreme pain and rash down his arm after getting PNEUMOVAX 23. The patient was hospitalized for 5 days. At the time of reporting the outcome was unknown. This is one of two reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.