chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 6 hours after injection started to feel, chills, fever, nausea, intermittent headaches. Arm became red, swollen, painful at site of injection. These symptoms continued until 12/4/2018 she became dizzy when walking. Continued to have fatigue, weakness, headaches. Was diagnosed with cellulitis and started on cephalexin 500 mg BID. Continued to have these symptoms through 12/6/2018 and was given IV fluids for dehydration. Arm redness and swelling improved on 12/06/2018. Started to feel better but continued with some fatigue and intermittent headaches but improving as of 12/12/2018.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Incorrect route of product administration
Clinical narrative: VACCINE GIVEN SUBCUTANEOUS INSTEAD OF INTRAMUSCULAR.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MENB, PPV
Symptoms: Breast swelling, Fatigue, Injection site rash, Nausea, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Pain 1 hr after injections on left side L-arm swelling that night severe pain swelling in armpit and radiating to breast. Some fatigue and nausea, rash on left delt. Pt is scheduled to follow up w/provider tomorrow 12/14/18 to see how she is doing.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MENB, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain 1 hr after injections on left side L-arm swelling that night severe pain swelling in armpit and radiating to breast. Some fatigue and nausea, rash on left delt. Pt is scheduled to follow up w/provider tomorrow 12/14/18 to see how she is doing.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Mobility decreased, Nausea, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient experienced pain, redness and swelling that radiated to forearm. Unable to lift arm above head yesterday (12/11/18). Right arm was warm to touch and significantly swollen compared to other arm. Pt C/O nausea late at night as well.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient experienced pain, redness and swelling that radiated to forearm. Unable to lift arm above head yesterday (12/11/18). Right arm was warm to touch and significantly swollen compared to other arm. Pt C/O nausea late at night as well.
Age: 83.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache
Clinical narrative: Headache and chills.
Age: 0.42
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, PNC13
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None stated.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Deafness unilateral, Hypoaesthesia, Neuralgia
Clinical narrative: Complete hearing loss in right ear with pain and numbness in facial and trigeminal nerves.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Pain, Swelling, Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: When pt received 2 st she developed cellulitis and treated w KEFLEX. She informed and still wanted to get 2nd dose. Explained the possible side effects with this vaccine which are severe redness/pain/swelling at the injection site. The next day she noticed the swelling/pain and told us that the symptoms are exactly same as what happened w 1st dose. She went to urgent care on 12/12 and is treating with KEFLEX. Dr. told her that it is cellulitis. The swelling got bigger from 12/11 to 12/12 but once she started antibiotic the symptoms are getting better.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Aplastic anaemia, Biopsy bone marrow, Immunoglobulin therapy, Petechiae, Viral test
Clinical narrative: Pt with petechiae rash x 10 days. NO fever only rash. Same day I sent him for labs STAT and critical results and was sent again to ER for admission that night. Later during hospitalization patient had diagnosis Idiopathic severe Aplastic Anemia by Dr and sent to Hospital for consultation and evaluation of a possible allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT).
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Incorrect route of product administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: NO ADVERSE EVENT NOTED. VACCINE ADMINISTERED IN WRONG LOCATION. DONE SUBCUTANEOUS AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INTRAMUSCULAR. THE VACCINE DOSE IS STILL VALID AND DOES NOT HAVE TO BE REDONE.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Rash, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccinations on 12/10 and when she woke up on 12/13 she had a blotchy/splotchy rash on both arms. The rash was up and down both arms but was not itchy or painful.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPVX
Symptoms: Amnesia, Anxiety, Apathy, Arthralgia, Depression
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received via social media from an association representative, referring to a female patient of an unknown age. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, concomitant medications, drug reactions and allergies were not reported. On an unspecified date, the patient was vaccinated with GARDASIL (dose, lot number, expiration date were not reported), or GARDASIL 9 (dose, lot number and expiration date were not reported). On an unspecified date, the patient experienced seizure, convulsions, epilepsy, hand tremors, excessive sweating, memory loss, lack of motivation and concentration, anxiety, joint pain, hospitalization (adverse event), food allergies, depression, aches/pains, sore, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and nausea. Upon internal review, the events of seizure, convulsions and epilepsy were considered to be medically significant. The causality assessment between the patient's events and therapy with GARDASIL, or GARDASIL 9, was not provided.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPVX
Symptoms: Disturbance in attention, Epilepsy, Food allergy, Headache, Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received via social media from an association representative, referring to a female patient of an unknown age. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, concomitant medications, drug reactions and allergies were not reported. On an unspecified date, the patient was vaccinated with GARDASIL (dose, lot number, expiration date were not reported), or GARDASIL 9 (dose, lot number and expiration date were not reported). On an unspecified date, the patient experienced seizure, convulsions, epilepsy, hand tremors, excessive sweating, memory loss, lack of motivation and concentration, anxiety, joint pain, hospitalization (adverse event), food allergies, depression, aches/pains, sore, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and nausea. Upon internal review, the events of seizure, convulsions and epilepsy were considered to be medically significant. The causality assessment between the patient's events and therapy with GARDASIL, or GARDASIL 9, was not provided.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPVX
Symptoms: Myalgia, Nausea, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain, Seizure
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received via social media from an association representative, referring to a female patient of an unknown age. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, concomitant medications, drug reactions and allergies were not reported. On an unspecified date, the patient was vaccinated with GARDASIL (dose, lot number, expiration date were not reported), or GARDASIL 9 (dose, lot number and expiration date were not reported). On an unspecified date, the patient experienced seizure, convulsions, epilepsy, hand tremors, excessive sweating, memory loss, lack of motivation and concentration, anxiety, joint pain, hospitalization (adverse event), food allergies, depression, aches/pains, sore, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and nausea. Upon internal review, the events of seizure, convulsions and epilepsy were considered to be medically significant. The causality assessment between the patient's events and therapy with GARDASIL, or GARDASIL 9, was not provided.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPVX
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received via social media from an association representative, referring to a female patient of an unknown age. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, concomitant medications, drug reactions and allergies were not reported. On an unspecified date, the patient was vaccinated with GARDASIL (dose, lot number, expiration date were not reported), or GARDASIL 9 (dose, lot number and expiration date were not reported). On an unspecified date, the patient experienced seizure, convulsions, epilepsy, hand tremors, excessive sweating, memory loss, lack of motivation and concentration, anxiety, joint pain, hospitalization (adverse event), food allergies, depression, aches/pains, sore, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and nausea. Upon internal review, the events of seizure, convulsions and epilepsy were considered to be medically significant. The causality assessment between the patient's events and therapy with GARDASIL, or GARDASIL 9, was not provided.
Sex: M
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Rotavirus test positive, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a physician referring to an 8 and a half weeks male patient. The patient's pertinent medical history, drug reactions/allergies, concurrent conditions and concomitant medications were not reported. On 20-NOV-2018, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of ROTATEQ per oral, lot # R002515 with expiration date 13-SEP-2019, for prophylaxis (strength was not provided).  On 05-DEC- 2018, the patient experienced three episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, was taken to the emergency room and received a dose of acetaminophen (TYLENOL). On 05-DEC-2018, a stool culture for rotavirus was performed an it was positive (rotavirus test positive). On the same date, the patient was sent home from the emergency room. On an unspecified date in December 2018, the patient went to the physician's office and he was fine (recovered). The causality assessment between the events and ROTATEQ was not provided.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test, Vesicoureteral reflux surgery, Vesicoureteric reflux
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a licensed practical nurse and refers to an 11-year-old female patient. The patient's medical history included Kawasaki disease. The patient had an allergy to unspecified penicillin. On 31-JUL-2012, the patient was vaccinated with a first and only dose of VARIVAX (dose, route of administration, lot# and expiration date were not reported). The vaccine was reconstituted with sterile diluent. On an unknown date (when the patient was 12 years old), the patient experienced vesicoureteric reflux. She was hospitalized and received a DEFLUX implant as a treatment. She had unspecified lab studies completed in hospital. The patient recovered from the event on an unknown date. At the time of reporting, she was doing fine. The relatedness between the event and VARIVAX and sterile diluent was not reported. On 12-DEC-2018, the patient was seen in the office for an additional dose of VARIVAX. Upon internal review, the event of vesicoureteric reflux was considered to be medically significant, as the patient underwent vesicoureteral reflux surgery.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None stated.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Extremely tired.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Sustained and severe muscle/joint pain involving entire body.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Lower respiratory tract congestion, Pain, Rash, Tympanic membrane disorder
Clinical narrative: I was given the shot on Monday, I had many of the described symptoms, but, the Dr. found that my ears were bulging and I had some bronchial congestion. I was given a steroid shot in the left hip one week from the day I got the shingles shot. The next day I had some pain, the next day more in the same area, on the third day after the steroid shot I broke out in the night. I have shingles from my tailbone across my cheek and down my thigh to below my knee. I don't know, but it is possible that the steroid shot triggered this breakout. If this is a possibility, it would be good to warn medical personnel not to give a steroid shot soon after a shingles shot.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient states that approximately 12 to 24 hours following vaccine administration, she experienced generalized weakness, chills, body aches, and felt feverish however could not confirm a true fever via thermometer. Pt did not indicate that she sought treatment or took any medication to treat these symptoms. Unable to provide outcome as at the time patient notified us she only had the symptoms less than 24 hours.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Blister, Contusion
Clinical narrative: Patient came in today (12/13/18) showing us a bruise and an area where a blister formed right next to injection site. He went to his SUBOXONE dr the next day for an appt showed them and he said it looks like a reaction.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Malaise, Pain
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102.5 that came down with ibuprofen. Pain. Malaise. Area of 7 cm x 5.5 cm of erythema, induration and tenderness at injection site extending below site. Initiated cephalexin today.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102.5 that came down with ibuprofen. Pain. Malaise. Area of 7 cm x 5.5 cm of erythema, induration and tenderness at injection site extending below site. Initiated cephalexin today.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Body temperature abnormal, Complex regional pain syndrome, Hyperaesthesia, Muscle twitching, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 57 year old female with complaint of arm and shoulder pain. She does have pain out of proportion to the inciting injury. Her symptoms include hyperesthesia and report of temperature asymmetry and motor weakness and twitching. She does not have objective signs yet such as color changes. Diagnoses of CRPS and brachial neuritis were considered. She does not appear to have a rotator cuff pathology.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity, Radiculitis brachial
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 57 year old female with complaint of arm and shoulder pain. She does have pain out of proportion to the inciting injury. Her symptoms include hyperesthesia and report of temperature asymmetry and motor weakness and twitching. She does not have objective signs yet such as color changes. Diagnoses of CRPS and brachial neuritis were considered. She does not appear to have a rotator cuff pathology.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cheilitis, Dermatitis, Lip erythema, Lip swelling, Oral discomfort
Clinical narrative: Presented to EHS c/o lip swelling and rash/redness around lips a week after TDap was administered on 11/01/2018. Reports same reaction with Influenza vaccine in 2015. Denies fever, SOB, Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, and diarrhea. Intermittent pricking/burning pain around lips 5/10 pain scale. No open wound/cuts around mouth, no drooling and swallowing problem. Pt has been applying Neosporin and lip balm since 11/7/2018. History of same symptoms and reactions from Influenza vaccine in 2015 and 2016 but no adverse reactions from Influenza vaccine in 2010 to 1014. Prescribed with Neosporin, carmex lip balm in 2015 and anti-fungal (unknown name) in 2016. Symptoms in 2016 resolved and healed in 1 month after prescribed with Azithromycin. Stated unable to tolerate Influenza and Tdap since Right kidney excision in Jan 2014.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Presented to EHS c/o lip swelling and rash/redness around lips a week after TDap was administered on 11/01/2018. Reports same reaction with Influenza vaccine in 2015. Denies fever, SOB, Chest pain, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, and diarrhea. Intermittent pricking/burning pain around lips 5/10 pain scale. No open wound/cuts around mouth, no drooling and swallowing problem. Pt has been applying Neosporin and lip balm since 11/7/2018. History of same symptoms and reactions from Influenza vaccine in 2015 and 2016 but no adverse reactions from Influenza vaccine in 2010 to 1014. Prescribed with Neosporin, carmex lip balm in 2015 and anti-fungal (unknown name) in 2016. Symptoms in 2016 resolved and healed in 1 month after prescribed with Azithromycin. Stated unable to tolerate Influenza and Tdap since Right kidney excision in Jan 2014.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: The night of the Pneumonia injection, his right arm got very sore, red, hot to the touch, he said that the redness lasted for a couple days, patient showed up in our office on 12/10/18 to report the reaction to us. The redness had gone down and our provider did look at his arm, no antibiotic was needed at that time. We advised the patient to call the office if the symptoms started to worsen.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain, Pain in jaw, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Fever, pain and aching in jaw muscles. Some runny nasal discharge. Treated with rest, fluids, herbs, bone broth, vitamin C. Jaw pain lasted only one day. More minor symptoms lasted 2 to 3 days.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Dizziness, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Dizziness and palpitations approximately 27 hours after receiving the vaccine. Resolved after approximately one hour.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Feeding disorder, Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient stated she experienced extreme sharp pains in her stomach that started at 4am after the shot and lasted for 12 hours. She was unable to eat or drink due to the extreme pain. After about 12 hours she could only tolerate small sips of water for the rest of the day. Patient also reports severe headache and mild fever of 100.2 degrees F.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Transient ischaemic attack
Clinical narrative: Ended up having a TIA.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Wrong product administered
Clinical narrative: Patient was supposed to be given her first dose of the HPV series, and by mistake a PNEUMOVAX-23 was pulled out of the refrigerator and given by accident.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: No adverse event, Wrong product administered
Clinical narrative: Patient was supposed to be given her first dose of the HPV series, and by mistake a PNEUMOVAX-23 was pulled out of the refrigerator and given by accident.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient states today that arm is still sore and pain is traveling down arm that received vaccine.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Central nervous system lesion, Computerised tomogram abnormal, Computerised tomogram spine, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging spinal abnormal
Clinical narrative: Provider asked me to fill out report. Unsure if this was cause for condition of ADEM to occur. Presented to clinic w/sudden loss of vision 1 month post injection. Was sent to local ER then to hospital and was admitted for testing and treatment.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Sudden visual loss
Clinical narrative: Provider asked me to fill out report. Unsure if this was cause for condition of ADEM to occur. Presented to clinic w/sudden loss of vision 1 month post injection. Was sent to local ER then to hospital and was admitted for testing and treatment.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient stated arm was sore, made no mention of seeking treatment was doing fine. Patient had been advised that there could be soreness and while picking up another medication she stated that we were right and she did have some soreness.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Upon wakening the next day he experienced muscle weakness in the lower extremities and overall tiredness "flu like fatigue".
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Immediate post-injection reaction, Impaired driving ability, Impaired work ability, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patients states it felt like an inflating balloon and hurt when it was injected. She experienced pain immediately and pain has continued and gotten worse. She can't sleep on the arm, has a hard time dressing and driving. She also needs to type for her job and has a hard time doing that.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Insomnia, Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Clinical narrative: Patients states it felt like an inflating balloon and hurt when it was injected. She experienced pain immediately and pain has continued and gotten worse. She can't sleep on the arm, has a hard time dressing and driving. She also needs to type for her job and has a hard time doing that.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain in extremity, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Later in the evening (Nov 15, 2018) after receiving FLUZONE HD she had pain around the injection site and localized swelling. She states today (Dec. 13, 2018) that she still has pain in the arm (mid muscle and down the arm) and cannot lie on the arm.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient stated pain in the arm of the injection site that was relieved with Ibuprofen day after vaccine administered. Patient then experienced swelling of the lips on 12-11-18 that was relieved with BENADRYL.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Neck pain, Pain, Pain in extremity, Ultrasound scan normal
Clinical narrative: Pt started having pain in his right arm, shooting pain that would travel to his neck, has had it since 11/4, not going away.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Chills, Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pain in Right Arm, Shivering, Fever, Muscle Pain, Stomach pain, Flu-Like symptoms (Stuffy Nose), very tired.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Nasal congestion, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pain in Right Arm, Shivering, Fever, Muscle Pain, Stomach pain, Flu-Like symptoms (Stuffy Nose), very tired.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Affect lability, Injection site swelling, Insomnia, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: THE RIGHT DELTOID STARTED TO SWELL ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INJECTION. IT CONTINUED TO SWELL AND SPREAD DOWN THE ARM TO 4 INCHES BELOW THE ELBOW AND INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER CHEST. SHE REPORTS SHE EXPERIENCED NAUSEA, ACHES AND PAINS, EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY, AND LOSS OF SLEEP.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Swelling
Clinical narrative: THE RIGHT DELTOID STARTED TO SWELL ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INJECTION. IT CONTINUED TO SWELL AND SPREAD DOWN THE ARM TO 4 INCHES BELOW THE ELBOW AND INTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER CHEST. SHE REPORTS SHE EXPERIENCED NAUSEA, ACHES AND PAINS, EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY, AND LOSS OF SLEEP.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, IPV
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Mydriasis, Pallor, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: At 0843 vaccinator administered first shot in the five shot series of anthrax to PT. At 0843 Pt began to complain of symptoms of feeling lightheaded after vaccinator administered the second vaccine IPOL in the opposite arm. Within several seconds the PT became unresponsive to verbal prompts or painful stimuli and also showed symptoms of Mydriasis, perspiration and paleness. The second vaccinator went to collect the help of two providers and a vital monitoring machine. At 0845 Pt regained a full state of consciousness and was given water to drink while being examined by the providers. At 0847 1st set of vitals was taken and a second and third were taken at 0852 and 0857. At 0858 the providers determined the Pt had made a full recovery and was able to use the restroom upon request.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Pain in extremity, Pruritus, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Pt said her arm hurt a bit after immunization (9:23 AM). She said it itched a little. She went to bed that day but woke up around 3 AM the next day and part of her right lower jaw and lower lip were a bit swollen. She states that she didn't do or eat anything differently from her usual routine/food. She believes that the swelling is caused by the shot. She came to the pharmacy just before noon the day after shot was given. Pt stating the arm feels the same (not worse), just FYI - pt had flu shot in 2016 and 2017 (different brands), had no reaction. Pt advised to get antihistamine. Pharmacy contacted PCP, no further instructions given. Pt told to report back to pharmacy if the issue worsens.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Influenza like illness, Malaise, Pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Severe head and body aches, no fever, allergic welts on left temple. Got relief a couple hours after taking hydrocodone for severe pain in the night and was able to return to sleep. Upon waking, the flu-like symptoms appeared. Sodium naproxen provided some relief. It has been 30 hours since the vaccine and am still very ill.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Discomfort, Hypoaesthesia, Limb discomfort, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: PT WOKE UP WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH THROBBING IN ARM AND TINGLING WITH SEVERE PRESSURE FEELING LIKE A BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF WAS ON HER ARM SQUEEZING IT TIGHT...MAKING IT GO NUMB...IT IS MORE OF A PRESSURE AND DISCOMFORT THAN PAIN...TOLD PT TO APPLY ICE PACK IF SWOLLEN OR PAIN, TAKE APAP OR MOTRIN (ANALGESIC), AND TO GO TO MD TO BE CHECKED OUT...I NEVER SAW THE ARM JUST SPOKE WITH PT OVER THE PHONE...PT STATED IF CONDITION WORSENS SHE WILL GO IN AND SHE WILL DEFINITELY TAKE AN ANALGESIC.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: PT WOKE UP WEDNESDAY MORNING WITH THROBBING IN ARM AND TINGLING WITH SEVERE PRESSURE FEELING LIKE A BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF WAS ON HER ARM SQUEEZING IT TIGHT...MAKING IT GO NUMB...IT IS MORE OF A PRESSURE AND DISCOMFORT THAN PAIN...TOLD PT TO APPLY ICE PACK IF SWOLLEN OR PAIN, TAKE APAP OR MOTRIN (ANALGESIC), AND TO GO TO MD TO BE CHECKED OUT...I NEVER SAW THE ARM JUST SPOKE WITH PT OVER THE PHONE...PT STATED IF CONDITION WORSENS SHE WILL GO IN AND SHE WILL DEFINITELY TAKE AN ANALGESIC.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Rash pruritic, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient developed an itchy rash/urticaria (allergic reaction) after last dose of Hep B, so will document allergy but can you please report to VAERS.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest pain, Computerised tomogram, Hyperhidrosis, Laboratory test, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Patient states she started to experience diaphoresis, vertigo, nausea and vomiting and chest pain. Was seen in ER and admitted on 9/14/2018 to 9/18/2018.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vertigo, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient states she started to experience diaphoresis, vertigo, nausea and vomiting and chest pain. Was seen in ER and admitted on 9/14/2018 to 9/18/2018.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Confusional state, Feeling drunk, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt states that she felt drunk and confused yesterday after the shot. Now having pain, redness and swelling at injection site. No systemic symptoms currently.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient developed swelling, heat and pain at the injection site in the evening. On the third day, she vistited her doctor, who prescribed her oral steroids, but no antibiotic.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HPV9
Symptoms: Blood glucose normal, Dizziness, Pharyngitis streptococcal, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccines approximately 1625, got up to go to the bathroom, while waiting outside the bathroom door, she felt dizzy and apparently had a syncopal episode with shaking of arms and legs lasting less than 15 seconds. There was no post ictal phase. She did not have orthostasis, her D stick was 97. She was noted to have strep pharyngitis. The patient remained active, alert, talkative with no post ictal phase. She drank water and was discharged at 1730.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Hyperhidrosis, Malaise, Skin discolouration, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Patient returned to pharmacy saying that he didn't feel well after he just got 2nd SHINGRIX shot in about 5 minutes ago. He  was a bit shaky, sweating and his face was reddish and greenish. We had him sitting in immunization booth to rest. Meanwhile his wife gave him him some Gatorade to drink. Meanwhile I asked him some questions and he responded well. After resting about 15 minutes, he said he felt much better. Later he and his wife walked in the store. I told them to come back if he doesn't feel well. They left the store. I followed up on him in late evening and on second day as well. He told me he was  fine now.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injection site pain, Muscle atrophy, Neck pain, Neuralgia
Clinical narrative: Neck pain, shoulder pain at injection site, nerve pain, muscle atrophy, lost strength in left triceps, pectoral muscle pain in nerves from left side of neck scapula to left arm and fingers. Intense pain.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Body rash and swollen arm for 3 weeks.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Arthropathy, Blood test, C-reactive protein, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Patient received the vaccine on 11/10/18 and reports that sometime late the next evening and into the next day (11/11/18-11/12/18) she began to experience a tingling paralysis that started in her toes then moved up to her shoulders and neck and then down to her leg (started on her left side). She reports being unable to move, not even to lift the sheets from her bed, and could not call 911 or anyone for help. She did regain functionality and was able to see her internist and rheumatologist several days later and was put on Prednisone (she has been taking for 3 weeks now). She still reports feeling tired and some joint stiffness/pain but is 90% back to normal. She states her physicians conclude she had a reaction to the vaccine in which the proteins accumulated in her joints. Patient reports she had never had a reaction to the flu vaccine in the last 20 years.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Full blood count, Joint stiffness, Mobility decreased, Paraesthesia, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Patient received the vaccine on 11/10/18 and reports that sometime late the next evening and into the next day (11/11/18-11/12/18) she began to experience a tingling paralysis that started in her toes then moved up to her shoulders and neck and then down to her leg (started on her left side). She reports being unable to move, not even to lift the sheets from her bed, and could not call 911 or anyone for help. She did regain functionality and was able to see her internist and rheumatologist several days later and was put on Prednisone (she has been taking for 3 weeks now). She still reports feeling tired and some joint stiffness/pain but is 90% back to normal. She states her physicians conclude she had a reaction to the vaccine in which the proteins accumulated in her joints. Patient reports she had never had a reaction to the flu vaccine in the last 20 years.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Patient received the vaccine on 11/10/18 and reports that sometime late the next evening and into the next day (11/11/18-11/12/18) she began to experience a tingling paralysis that started in her toes then moved up to her shoulders and neck and then down to her leg (started on her left side). She reports being unable to move, not even to lift the sheets from her bed, and could not call 911 or anyone for help. She did regain functionality and was able to see her internist and rheumatologist several days later and was put on Prednisone (she has been taking for 3 weeks now). She still reports feeling tired and some joint stiffness/pain but is 90% back to normal. She states her physicians conclude she had a reaction to the vaccine in which the proteins accumulated in her joints. Patient reports she had never had a reaction to the flu vaccine in the last 20 years.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9, MENB
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Hypotension, Immediate post-injection reaction, Pallor, Presyncope
Clinical narrative: Jerky movements-seizure like for about 30 seconds to a minute IMMEDIATELY with the administration of the HPV vaccine (pt already had gotten the Meningitis B vaccine about 5 minutes prior (this was pt's 2nd Meningitis B vaccine dose and he had NO problem with the first dose of it six months prior vasovagal reaction (pale, low blood pressure)--recovered with monitoring rest and oral fluids within one hour.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9, MENB
Symptoms: Seizure like phenomena
Clinical narrative: Jerky movements-seizure like for about 30 seconds to a minute IMMEDIATELY with the administration of the HPV vaccine (pt already had gotten the Meningitis B vaccine about 5 minutes prior (this was pt's 2nd Meningitis B vaccine dose and he had NO problem with the first dose of it six months prior vasovagal reaction (pale, low blood pressure)--recovered with monitoring rest and oral fluids within one hour.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Aches, flu like symptoms.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Severe pain in arm at time of injection thru now.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Discomfort, Erythema, Middle insomnia, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 12/10/18 I had a large area of redness on both arms and both feet. These areas were very itchy. On 12/11/18 I had hives on a large part of each leg. On 12/12/18 I again had hives on both legs. On both of these nights the hives occurred after I had fallen asleep and the discomfort from the hives woke me up both nights. I had to take BENADRYL all 3 days.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient reported vomiting and passing out at home after receiving the SHINGRIX vaccine but states that she was fine the next day.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Red area with swelling, approx. 3 t o 4 inches wide - patient stated warm to the touch. Patient has not seen her doctor, but I recommended she follow up with doctor.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Pityriasis rosea, Rash, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Received flu shot for the first time (not quite sure which flu shot it was as I threw away my slip). Two days after broke out into rashes all over my abdomen, back, chest, and neck. Rashes vary in size and shape and are extremely itchy. Seem to flare up through out the day.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Mobility decreased, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Patient received PNEUMOVAX 23 and 8 days later still cannot lift arm. MD diagnosed paralysis. patient is slightly improving but still debilitated.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Allergy test negative, Culture negative, Insomnia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Terrible stomach cramp from taking VIVOTIF, unable to sleep the pain is so intense, comes in waves and seems to be linked to what I eat, any dairy and the pain is intense. I've been avoiding dairy but I'm having an attack now that I can't explain.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Papilloma viral infection, Smear cervix
Clinical narrative: I received the three shots of the product GARDASIL when I was 13 by my primary care doctor. I was a virgin and didn't have any sexual contact with anyone. At age of 23 I was diagnosed with HPV and supposedly I had received the correct dosage with all the proper steps. Now I am scared for my life and what could happen.
Age: 67.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Malaise
Clinical narrative: PNEUMOVAX vaccine became very ill, loss of appetite, chills ability to care for self. Severe diarrhea these symptoms continued through Thanksgiving.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Headache, Muscle spasms, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Got a Pneumonia shot on the 17th 2018 and the 18th my arm broke out with a big purple rash kept spreading and my neck got stiff couldn't move it for days like a stroke. Got a Pneumonia shot on 10-17-18 on the 18th my arm were swollen and had big purple circle on it that itched bad and I couldn't hardly move my neck on the right side of my shoulder hurt like I was having muscle spasm back of my head hurt really bad for days couldn't even hold mu head up straight went on for a wk went to ER thought I was having a stroke had to follow up with my doctor and now my body still not right.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Posture abnormal, Pruritus, Rash, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Got a Pneumonia shot on the 17th 2018 and the 18th my arm broke out with a big purple rash kept spreading and my neck got stiff couldn't move it for days like a stroke. Got a Pneumonia shot on 10-17-18 on the 18th my arm were swollen and had big purple circle on it that itched bad and I couldn't hardly move my neck on the right side of my shoulder hurt like I was having muscle spasm back of my head hurt really bad for days couldn't even hold mu head up straight went on for a wk went to ER thought I was having a stroke had to follow up with my doctor and now my body still not right.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Electrocardiogram, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: After the two days I noticed, first pain under left shoulder blade then went to arm muscle then elbow then called store then I spoke to employee, then another employee said use heating pad. Then on 11-5-18 it travelled middle lower back. Pain from flu shot the first time ever. I am not one for pain so you see it sucked. On 9-20-18 I received a back up call and talked to employee about a flu shot on 9-12-18. Today 9-24-18 10:31 AM I realized my pain could be from force of pain from a injection in the muscle. First pain under shoulder blade left side back, left arm first. Call store tomorrow talk to who gave me my shot on 9-12-18 and then Monday call other employee ask or have him let me know what's up with a shot in left arm muscle under and above arm.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urine analysis
Clinical narrative: After the two days I noticed, first pain under left shoulder blade then went to arm muscle then elbow then called store then I spoke to employee, then another employee said use heating pad. Then on 11-5-18 it travelled middle lower back. Pain from flu shot the first time ever. I am not one for pain so you see it sucked. On 9-20-18 I received a back up call and talked to employee about a flu shot on 9-12-18. Today 9-24-18 10:31 AM I realized my pain could be from force of pain from a injection in the muscle. First pain under shoulder blade left side back, left arm first. Call store tomorrow talk to who gave me my shot on 9-12-18 and then Monday call other employee ask or have him let me know what's up with a shot in left arm muscle under and above arm.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site nodule, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Injection site reaction with 1 cm nodule with 20 cm surrounding induration and redness, duration 14+ days. Topical triamcinolone cream.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Deafness bilateral, Sudden hearing loss, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: On third day after flu shot, sudden onset of deafness - nearly complete L. ear, partial R. ear. 8 hours later sudden and severe vertigo. Vertigo gradually diminishing over following weeks. 60 mg prednisone during week 5, no noticeable effect. Deafness and mild vertigo today 12/11.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Headache, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt described sore arm, headache and (L) leg pain, and a fever of 100.8.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Blood test normal, Chest pain, Chills, Electrocardiogram normal
Clinical narrative: Approx 12 hours after injection, pt began having chills, shakes, headache, and nausea, followed by chest pain, increased heart rate and blood pressure. Advice nurse told pt at 9am on 12/11/8 to proceed to ER, which pt did and spent 7-8 hrs there. Nothing obviously wrong was diagnosed there (pt states bloodwork and EKGs were normal). Pt has follow-up appointment with her regular doctor regarding this ER visit upcoming on 12/17/18.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Heart rate increased, Nausea, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Approx 12 hours after injection, pt began having chills, shakes, headache, and nausea, followed by chest pain, increased heart rate and blood pressure. Advice nurse told pt at 9am on 12/11/8 to proceed to ER, which pt did and spent 7-8 hrs there. Nothing obviously wrong was diagnosed there (pt states bloodwork and EKGs were normal). Pt has follow-up appointment with her regular doctor regarding this ER visit upcoming on 12/17/18.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Vaccination site erythema, Vaccination site swelling, Vaccination site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Swelling, erythema and urticarial lesions on the thigh all around the vaccination site - swelling encompassed the entire thigh. Recommended BENADRYL.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Had hives at site of vaccination, bilateral legs and on buttocks, under chin, bilateral upper extremities.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Local reaction, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction to influenza vaccine, left arm with swelling and pain. Seen 3 days after the shot. Pain and swelling of left arm is decreasing. One dose of Prednisolone given in office with follow up with 3 days.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HPV9, MNQ
Symptoms: Balance disorder, Eye movement disorder, Loss of consciousness, Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccines, per mom patient, stood up, then became very "wobbly" and began to "flip" eyes. Patient mom placed her on the floor. Patient passed out, urinated on herself, was unconscious for few seconds. Legs elevated, given juice cracker when she came back to consciousness.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Incorrect route of product administration
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given as Sub-Q instead of intramuscular injection.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Sensitivity of teeth, Toothache
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a pharmacist via call center representative and described the occurrence of toothache in a 66-year-old female patient who received SHINGRIX for prophylaxis. Co-suspect products included SHINGRIX for prophylaxis. On 3rd May 2018, the patient received the 1st dose of SHINGRIX (intramuscular). On an unknown date, the patient received the 2nd dose of SHINGRIX. On 3rd May 2018, less than a day after receiving SHINGRIX and not applicable after receiving SHINGRIX, the patient experienced toothache and sensitivity of teeth. On an unknown date, the patient experienced incomplete course of vaccination. On an unknown date, the outcome of the toothache and sensitivity of teeth were recovered/resolved and the outcome of the incomplete course of vaccination was unknown. It was unknown if the reporter considered the toothache and sensitivity of teeth to be related to SHINGRIX. Additional details were provided as follows: The age at vaccination was not applicable for the 2nd dose of SHINGRIX. Within a day after receiving SHINGRIX, the patient experienced pain in all her teeth and hypersensitivity of her teeth to heat and cold. There was no change in dental habits or lifestyle habits of the patient. There was follow-up with her physician for these symptoms, which took three months to completely resolve. Till the time of reporting, the patient did not receive 2nd dose of SHINGRIX, which led to incomplete course of vaccination. The reporter stated that the patient might be hesitant to receive the second dose due to her reaction after the first dose. The pharmacist did not have additional information. The pharmacist consented to follow up.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Incomplete course of vaccination, Sensitivity of teeth, Toothache
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a pharmacist via call center representative and described the occurrence of toothache in a 66-year-old female patient who received SHINGRIX for prophylaxis. Co-suspect products included SHINGRIX for prophylaxis. On 3rd May 2018, the patient received the 1st dose of SHINGRIX (intramuscular). On an unknown date, the patient received the 2nd dose of SHINGRIX. On 3rd May 2018, less than a day after receiving SHINGRIX and not applicable after receiving SHINGRIX, the patient experienced toothache and sensitivity of teeth. On an unknown date, the patient experienced incomplete course of vaccination. On an unknown date, the outcome of the toothache and sensitivity of teeth were recovered/resolved and the outcome of the incomplete course of vaccination was unknown. It was unknown if the reporter considered the toothache and sensitivity of teeth to be related to SHINGRIX. Additional details were provided as follows: The age at vaccination was not applicable for the 2nd dose of SHINGRIX. Within a day after receiving SHINGRIX, the patient experienced pain in all her teeth and hypersensitivity of her teeth to heat and cold. There was no change in dental habits or lifestyle habits of the patient. There was follow-up with her physician for these symptoms, which took three months to completely resolve. Till the time of reporting, the patient did not receive 2nd dose of SHINGRIX, which led to incomplete course of vaccination. The reporter stated that the patient might be hesitant to receive the second dose due to her reaction after the first dose. The pharmacist did not have additional information. The pharmacist consented to follow up.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Back pain, Bladder dysfunction, CSF protein increased, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: After receiving flu shot, started with numbness and tingling in fingers and toes, proceeded to bladder then back pain. Received 5 treatments of immune globulin. Still have no use of bladder. Being treated by urologist and neurologist.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Back pain, Bladder dysfunction, Bladder pain, Computerised tomogram kidney normal, Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: After receiving flu shot, started with numbness and tingling in fingers and toes, proceeded to bladder then back pain. Received 5 treatments of immune globulin. Still have no use of bladder. Being treated by urologist and neurologist.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Immunoglobulin therapy, Lumbar puncture abnormal, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: After receiving flu shot, started with numbness and tingling in fingers and toes, proceeded to bladder then back pain. Received 5 treatments of immune globulin. Still have no use of bladder. Being treated by urologist and neurologist.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HEPA, HEPA
Symptoms: Erythema, Inflammation, Nodule, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Pt received a Hepatitis A injection in her R deltoid on 10/3/18. She has had swelling, pain, and erythema at injection site for about 6 weeks.  I&D was performed 12/13/18.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HEPA, HEPA
Symptoms: Candida test, Culture, Fungal test, Gram stain, Incisional drainage
Clinical narrative: Pt received a Hepatitis A injection in her R deltoid on 10/3/18. She has had swelling, pain, and erythema at injection site for about 6 weeks.  I&D was performed 12/13/18.