chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Immune system disorder, Joint stiffness, Myalgia, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: After Anthrax vaccinations developed stiffness and pain in hands.  Problems have continued from August 2004 till present (Nov 8, 2006).  Now have pain and numbness in hands and arms.  Also have numbness below the neck.  Have nerve damage due in part to the vaccine, and in part due to a fall on an obstacle course following the vaccine and an explosion.  Vaccine sensitized and damaged the service member's nerve system.  Service member now has chronic pain and chronic numbness issues.  Symptoms are still present and continuing after two years. 12/20/06-records received and reviewed. DX: neck and back pain chronic pain syndrome (myalgias unknown etiology. C/O stiffness of hands around August 2004, fell on obstacle course in August 2004 and upon getting up from ground he experienced numbness from neck down. He relates symptoms to an Anthrax vaccine received in 7/2004 and or a fall he sustained on 8/128/2004. Since that time has had problem with headaches, stiffness and pain in hands, feet and knees, numbness in hands and arms as well as subjective complaints of short term memory deficits and sluggishness in thinking. Seen once with neck and back pain after being hit by an IED. Experienced headaches and some hearing loss after blast. MRIs negative. Information received from the annual follow up indicates patient has not recovered. Chronic headaches, chronic fatigue, chronic pain throughout the body (nerves, muscles, joints, bones), chronic numbness below the neck, my entire nervous system seems impaired and my immune system alos seems weaker. I also have chronic low levels of vitamin D, despite high levels of it that I take. Please lobby to remove chemical adjuvants (such as squalene) from vaccines. Immunizations should be optional for military personnel. Per 60 day follow up: Chronic headaches, neck, back, and joint pain. Chronic numbness below the neck. Chronic fatigue. Entire nervous system seems damaged, diminished immune system, low vitamin D levels. Please lobby to remove chemical adjuvants (such as squalene) from vaccines. Immunizations should be optional for military personnel.
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Nerve injury, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: After Anthrax vaccinations developed stiffness and pain in hands.  Problems have continued from August 2004 till present (Nov 8, 2006).  Now have pain and numbness in hands and arms.  Also have numbness below the neck.  Have nerve damage due in part to the vaccine, and in part due to a fall on an obstacle course following the vaccine and an explosion.  Vaccine sensitized and damaged the service member's nerve system.  Service member now has chronic pain and chronic numbness issues.  Symptoms are still present and continuing after two years. 12/20/06-records received and reviewed. DX: neck and back pain chronic pain syndrome (myalgias unknown etiology. C/O stiffness of hands around August 2004, fell on obstacle course in August 2004 and upon getting up from ground he experienced numbness from neck down. He relates symptoms to an Anthrax vaccine received in 7/2004 and or a fall he sustained on 8/128/2004. Since that time has had problem with headaches, stiffness and pain in hands, feet and knees, numbness in hands and arms as well as subjective complaints of short term memory deficits and sluggishness in thinking. Seen once with neck and back pain after being hit by an IED. Experienced headaches and some hearing loss after blast. MRIs negative. Information received from the annual follow up indicates patient has not recovered. Chronic headaches, chronic fatigue, chronic pain throughout the body (nerves, muscles, joints, bones), chronic numbness below the neck, my entire nervous system seems impaired and my immune system alos seems weaker. I also have chronic low levels of vitamin D, despite high levels of it that I take. Please lobby to remove chemical adjuvants (such as squalene) from vaccines. Immunizations should be optional for military personnel. Per 60 day follow up: Chronic headaches, neck, back, and joint pain. Chronic numbness below the neck. Chronic fatigue. Entire nervous system seems damaged, diminished immune system, low vitamin D levels. Please lobby to remove chemical adjuvants (such as squalene) from vaccines. Immunizations should be optional for military personnel.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site discolouration, Injection site erythema, Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Erythematous area on Right thigh surrounding innoculation site measuring approx 15x15cm, indurated and ecchymotic area approx 5x5cm surrounding innoculation site. Local R inguinal lymphadenopathy 1x1cm. Blanching erythema with minimal tenderness to palpation.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dyspnoea, Eye movement disorder, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nasal congestion
Clinical narrative: Was given a flu mist on 10/10/06.  This was her very first flu shot.  Two days later, she travelled with her parents.  She started blowing her nose on the plane and upon arrival, her cold got really bad that her nose was constantly running and sneezing.  Mother gave her 5 mg of Singulair thinking she had allergy but it got worse.  Before she slept that night, mother gave her a dose of cold meds at around 8+ pm.  Around 2+ AM, woke up to go to the bathroom.  When she got back to her bed, she started shaking violently facing down on the bed with limbs going up and down.  Her eyes were rolled up and mother could hear her chest congestion and she was having a hard time breathing or seemed to be not breathing.  This lasted about 2 mins.  EMS was called and she was brought to the ER.  She was monitored and sent home after 5 hours.  A Cat Scan was done and result was normal.  6 days later, she and her parents flew back home.  That night, she woke up at 10+ and started walking around.  Mother took her back to her bed.  As she was going down to her bed, she suddenly had a fright and was all stiffen up and shaking and her eyes rolled back again.  This episode also lasted for 2 mins.  EMS was called and she was brought to the ER to be monitored.  A contrast Cat Scan was done and was normal.  All other tests done appeared normal.  She was sent home after 7 hours.  The following week, an EEG was done and was reported normal.  On both occasions of travelling, she did not have much sleep prior to the flight and during the flight.  She has travelled numerous times a year since an infant, and has never had seizures in her life before now.  The seizure happened after she was given a flu shot.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea, Sneezing, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Was given a flu mist on 10/10/06.  This was her very first flu shot.  Two days later, she travelled with her parents.  She started blowing her nose on the plane and upon arrival, her cold got really bad that her nose was constantly running and sneezing.  Mother gave her 5 mg of Singulair thinking she had allergy but it got worse.  Before she slept that night, mother gave her a dose of cold meds at around 8+ pm.  Around 2+ AM, woke up to go to the bathroom.  When she got back to her bed, she started shaking violently facing down on the bed with limbs going up and down.  Her eyes were rolled up and mother could hear her chest congestion and she was having a hard time breathing or seemed to be not breathing.  This lasted about 2 mins.  EMS was called and she was brought to the ER.  She was monitored and sent home after 5 hours.  A Cat Scan was done and result was normal.  6 days later, she and her parents flew back home.  That night, she woke up at 10+ and started walking around.  Mother took her back to her bed.  As she was going down to her bed, she suddenly had a fright and was all stiffen up and shaking and her eyes rolled back again.  This episode also lasted for 2 mins.  EMS was called and she was brought to the ER to be monitored.  A contrast Cat Scan was done and was normal.  All other tests done appeared normal.  She was sent home after 7 hours.  The following week, an EEG was done and was reported normal.  On both occasions of travelling, she did not have much sleep prior to the flight and during the flight.  She has travelled numerous times a year since an infant, and has never had seizures in her life before now.  The seizure happened after she was given a flu shot.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccine on 11/7/06 at 1:45 pm. Patient awoke on 11/8/06 with aches, diaherra, and dizziness.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a physician and described the occurrence of Guillain Barre Syndrome in a 62 year old male subject who was vaccinated with Fluarix for prophylaxis. The subjects medical history, concurrent conditions and concurrent medications were not reported. On 10/24/06 the subject received 1st dose of Fluarix. The lot number and expiration date were not provided. An unspecified amount of time later, but on the same day as Fluarix administration, the subject experienced Guillian Barre syndrome. the subject was hospitalised on 10/29/06. The subject was treated with plasma exchange (Plasmapheresis), but did not respond. At the time of reporting the outcome of the event was unspecified.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Very sore arm with redness down to bicep.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Left arm/shoulder redness, swelling and fever.  No treatment given.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Circulatory collapse, Hyperhidrosis, Loss of consciousness, Syncope, Syncope vasovagal
Clinical narrative: Administered Fluvirin vaccine, patient collapsed and passed out. He came to and was sweating blood pressure 70/40, pulse 58, blood pressure 109/68, pulse 68, blood pressure 110/71, pulse 71.  Sat down and drank H20.  Felt better after 15 minutes.  Refused to emergency room.  Vasovagal, syncope.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Syringe injected into deltoid nurse thought needle broke.  Patient complained of pain at site.  Site red, ambulance called and patient taken to emergency room. Health notified.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Had vaccines on 10/25. Broke at in hives on Tuesday 10/31 treated myself with with cortisone and Benadryl. Had steroid injection at doctors office on 11/3. Nurse said I was second pt in there for hives that day. Will need to go back on 11/6 for another injection because I am still breaking out badly.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt given Fluzone vaccine at 11:45, came back to office by 3pm with rash, warmth, hives on side of face. No rash redness at injection site.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Localize reaction left arm 24 hours post vaccination. Warm, red, itchy, no treatment needed.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt received the flu shot and her arm became red, itching within minutes. History of asthma, also hives treated with 25 mg Benadryl.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Dry eye, Dysphagia, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: After injection has sore arm. 5 hours later was unable to swallow felt like someone was sitting on chest. Eyes were dry like the eyelids were glued. Lips were tingling. Since could only breath about 30% was scared to fall asleep. On 11/3 was able to swallow and breath better. Chest still hurts probably from being tight for so long.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Insomnia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: After injection has sore arm. 5 hours later was unable to swallow felt like someone was sitting on chest. Eyes were dry like the eyelids were glued. Lips were tingling. Since could only breath about 30% was scared to fall asleep. On 11/3 was able to swallow and breath better. Chest still hurts probably from being tight for so long.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Muscle spasms, Myalgia, Sleep disorder, Tendon disorder
Clinical narrative: Muscle and tendon aching after AVA 4. With subsequent AVA immunization developed cramping during exercise. Discomfort interferes with sleep 2-3x week. Symptoms continue to present Muscle spasm, Muscle pain.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Dysphonia, Periorbital oedema, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Hoarseness to voice, bilateral periorbital edema, tightness in neck/throat, chest pain and pressure, exercise intolerance.
Age: 0.15
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, RV5
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: None wrong vaccine given.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Neck pain, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Received influenza vaccine at 7:30, pain in arm began at 12pm. Severe pain in shoulder, arm and radiating into neck area continued for 5 days. Swelling on day 1-3. No redness at injection site.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Cough, Diarrhoea, Otitis media, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mild GI symptoms prior to receiving vaccine. By evening N/O diarrhea Friday am T 101F with Tylenol symptoms until Sat. Sun am went to med center. DX bilateral otitis media neg for influenza ATB and cough medicine. Mon better.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Tremor, Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: Five hrs after receiving flu vaccine I began to tremor extensively (entire body) and could not control my hands to use telephone. Tremors lasted approx two hours, then subsided. the identical adverse event occurred with last years vaccine.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Generalized soreness, blotchy red, non raised areas on inner upper left arm. Mild LAD noted. No signs of infection or cellulitis.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 2PM received vaccine, developed 2:30pm hives face, 4:00 pm pt took Benadryl 25 mg PO Of her own. Pt also has multiple hives on torso and legs.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Headache, Hypertension
Clinical narrative: 11/2 2:30 got up, dizziness, weakness. Rested for a couple hours. Had HA when got up took Tylenol and HA gone after 1/2 hour. Slight HA today. Normally dose not have HA.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Tremors, chills, with fever occurred about 2am vaccines need about 12 hours earlier. No unconsciousness. Fatigue, diffuse myalgia but no WKNS and nl neurologic exam,
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Onset dizziness 24 hours no vomiting.  No findings on physical.  No ataxic gait.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Site of injection red, swollen warm to touch, starting day after injection neck stiff starting Friday after injection, still uncomfortable.  Received Fluzone 10/25/06.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Rash
Clinical narrative: Tired flu symptoms then the rash started-just a few each day and only on one side of the body, went to doctors, said it was shingles.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Eye oedema
Clinical narrative: 15-20 minutes after receiving FluMist, Varivax, and Tdap. Mother called clinic. Pt had on eye swollen and other eye starting to swell. Told to call 911 and take to ER.  MR received from PCP revealing a healthy 12 yr. old who received Varivax, Boostrix, and Flumist on 10/30/2006 and within 15-20 minutes developed swelling of the eyes.  He was taken to the ER where he was treated with Benadryl, and was doing well per MD report. Hospital MR received documenting visit for c/o itching, facial swelling, mouth swelling, and trouble breathing. PE: WNL with peri-orbital erythema. Patient had Benadryl and symptoms were resolving. DX: Allergic reaction.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Developed a rash around 2 hours after administered. Rash started at inside crease of elbow and spread down to hand. Prickly rash. Benadryl applied and Zyrtec given PO. Rash persisted through morning.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling, redness, tightness right arm shoulder down to elbow.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Throbbing pain at injection site radiation to arm pit area, inj site deltoid, began 8-9 hours after immunization, difficulty lifting arm, driving gradually got better over 48-72 hrs.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Rash, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Pt given Fluarix 10/11/06 pm of 10/11/06 noticed rash on inner thighs 10/12/06 came to work, hands and feet swollen and red edematous itching rash. Dr ER physician saw her, Gave Medrol dose pack and Atarax RX.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, UNK
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient had baseball-softball size (in diameter) and smaller hive like welts all over torso and back of knees. Over two days, spread to feet, neck, and face but was heaviest around waist and on back. She had a fever, above 102 F a few days prior to this that lasted maybe 12 hours and seemed pale and a bit labored with breathing. On Nov 1, 2006 rash disappeared except on feet and back and was completely gone by Nov 2, 2006. Benadryl. She remained out of school from 10/27-11/02/06.  Chronology of Visits report received which revealed well child with  PMH of urticaria and lactose intolerance who was seen 1 week after Varivax and Flumist for occurance of urticaria. DX: Urticaria
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives arms and legs.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Lymphangitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills, erythema/tenderness at site of injection at deltoid with lymphangitis extending into left axilla.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Erythema, Pneumonia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Low grade fever, redness/mild erythema without induration on upper anterior and external rotation on right arm. Developed pneumonia; put on Levaquin.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 4 cm x 7 cm redness, warmth. Put on Avelox & Zyrtec
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Infection, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Employee describes swelling and tenderness at injection site after influenza vaccination. Warm to touch and pain across left shoulder and down arm. Seen by PMD who diagnosed possible muscle infection. Rx with Levaquin for 10 days.
Age: 93.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Feeling abnormal, Hypoaesthesia oral, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccines. Within 5 minutes, patient was lightheaded, complaining of shortness of breath, felt very strange, and said her tongue felt numb. After getting information her symptoms progressed to wheezing, so an Epi-Pen was administered and 911 was called.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Malaise, Pain
Clinical narrative: Achy joints (elbows, knees, lower back, shoulders). Start Mon- Thurs. Tired (exhausted) general malaise unable to work for 3 days.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injury, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient given flu shot; 5 minutes later, patient fainted, unconscious for 5 seconds. Patient hit head; EMT called, assessed and cleared.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site inflammation
Clinical narrative: Patient awoke 11/1/06 with reddened area 3 1/4" & 2 1/2" on L arm, laterally. Reports tenderness in area. Area of inflammation is 3-4" distal to deltoid. Denies fever. States was tired and had rhinitis but not other symptoms. Took Tylenol 10/30/06. No axillary node involvement.
Age: 1.86
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HEPA, MMRV
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash (per mother - parent made phone call) over trunk and arms. Fine rash.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Fatigue, Myalgia, Pain, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Myalgias, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, left shoulder pain, left arm pain.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, MER, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: None stated. Per office RN: AE was "Chicken Pox after Varivax".   MR received revealing office visit of 11/01/2006 with diagnosis of Chicken Pox S/P Varivax on 12/02/1999.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, MER, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: None stated. Per office RN: AE was "Chicken Pox after Varivax".   MR received revealing office visit of 11/01/2006 with diagnosis of Chicken Pox S/P Varivax on 12/02/1999.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patches of raised bumps appearing sporadically - began 4.5 hours after vaccine.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bronchospasm, Conjunctivitis, Hypotension, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 2.5 hours after vaccine given, developed bronchospasm, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, sore throat. 7 hours later, developed fever, tachycardia (130), hypotension, myalgia - treated in ED with saline fluid bolus and Benadryl.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rhinitis, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: 2.5 hours after vaccine given, developed bronchospasm, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, sore throat. 7 hours later, developed fever, tachycardia (130), hypotension, myalgia - treated in ED with saline fluid bolus and Benadryl.
Sex: U
Vaccine: RV5, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vomited 5 to 6 times after receiving Rostateq.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Erythema, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Irritable; area slightly pink in color down right. Motrin given.
Age: 0.53
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Patient had 6-10 loose stools per day with increase in fussiness and gas that lasted 6 days. Symptoms began the night of 10/20/06.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Complaints of pain in right arm initially after 1st Gardasil injection. States right arm hurt for 1 month after shot was given.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Very obese patient with large 6 in red, swollen, warm to touch, circular in appearance, tender and painful to touch. Spoke with Dr. patient to use cold compressed 10-15 min @ least 3-5 times a day and prescribed-Benadryl every 6-8 hr. After 24-36 hr call if no improvement or worsening of symptoms. Reaction is to Varicella
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Blister, Pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Body pain, back, joints, arms and ankles. Skin itching in all body. When I sweat, some blisters appear at both arms skin.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site pain, Neck pain, Pain, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Severe pain from injection site left deltoid to left shoulder then down left arm and across the neck to the right shoulder. Continues to have severe pain with abduction of either shoulder. No fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. No other symptoms.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: 6-7cm redness and edema over left deltoid. 2-3cm erythematous macules on left tricep.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL, TYP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth, Pain
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given 10/16/06. Today she awakened at 3 AM with a painful red streak extending up her shoulder onto her torso (from her smallpox vaccine site). The streak is red, hot, indurated and painful. Treated with oral antibiotics.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Lymphadenopathy, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Fever > 101, painful joints, rash to face, trunk, arms, legs - swollen lymph nodes (cervical).
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Screaming
Clinical narrative: High pitched cry and inconsolable for 4 hours post vaccination fever 101.9.
Age: 0.57
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Patient given dose of PEDIARIX and dose of IPV on same day
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Varicella rash post vaccine on 9/14/06 seen in office visit.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis, Dizziness, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: 10/27/06 noticed Left forearm/hand dermatitis, intermittent lightheadedness/vertigo symptoms
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 3.5x3 area of redness at injection site; no pain, but itches.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Injection site vesicles, Malaise, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swelling, large fluid filled vesicle formation, followed by fever, chills, malaise, weight loss, cough. Now (11/8) arm normal, sub fever/malaise persists.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Swelling, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: Swelling, large fluid filled vesicle formation, followed by fever, chills, malaise, weight loss, cough. Now (11/8) arm normal, sub fever/malaise persists.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Palpitations, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 10/11-redness swelling itch @infection site of 7 days 10/12-seen at health center redness. 70x50 with indurated area at site of infection. Temp normal. Ibuprofen, ice, Lombadine 10/13-seen at health center less redness but induration remains and itching 10/16-itch, redness but 25x15mm induration remains 11/6 20x10mm nodule palpated slight tender with deep palpation
Age: 82.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Hypersensitivity, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: One-two days after receiving pneumoncoccol vaccine developed severe redness down L arm to elbow and forearm. Seen to local clinic and treated for possible cellulitis with course of Levofloxacin. Seen by PCP for followup 1 week after injection, diagnosed allergic/hypersensitity.  Reaction to vaccine.  This was a booster injection, the 1st given in 1997.  Patient high risk for pneumonia.
Age: 1.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Angioedema-orbital swelling both and lip swelling ~1 day after receiving Hep A vaccine-seen by emergency doctor and given Benadryl with marked improvement.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Injection site induration, Swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, induration, tender and warm to touch. Measures 4.5x4.8cm. Patient a febrile. Patient is 28 year old pregnant woman at 24.5 weeks gestation.
Age: 0.37
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Red knot on right arm (erythematous area 1cmx1.8cm over indurated area 1.8cmx2.3cm). Tender to touch.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Started with lesions 10/28/06-still breaking out 10/30/06.
Age: 1.58
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Swelling, Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Child was given Dtap, IPV injection. Within 10 minutes, developed hive, facial swelling, eye swelling, lip swelling.
Age: 0.15
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Cried for 3 hours without consoling. Mother went to emergency room. Was given Ibuprofen. Continued to be fussy for the next 4 days.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Left upper arm diameter 8 3/4 inches vs 8 inches on Right upper arm. 6.5 inches diameter of erythema, warm to touch, firm. Prescribed Orapred 15/5 and Keflex 250/5.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Lymph node pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: When patient presented for Rabies #3 she reported that several hours after vaccine for Rabies #2 on 8-29-06 her arm started swelling at the site of injection. She reported the swelling continued down her arm to the elbow, lymph node pain under her arm was extreme so painful it hurt to touch it. She reported feeling feverish but could not quantify it. She stated symptoms peaked 24 hours after the injection and then started to resolve. 48 hours post injection she was fine.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot
Clinical narrative: Left leg redness, hot to touch 13cmx10.5cm, tender. A doctor prescribed Keflex 250/5  3.4 tsp twice a day for 10 days and cool compresses.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Anorexia, Back pain, Muscular weakness, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Progressively thru the night patient was feeling more achy all over body, no appetite/nausea, headache, runny nose (slight) backache. Patient was not sleeping well at 3 AM and got up to take Tylenol. Patient was so weak. Patient fell over and fainted. Had severe sweating then chills thru the night.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Progressively thru the night patient was feeling more achy all over body, no appetite/nausea, headache, runny nose (slight) backache. Patient was not sleeping well at 3 AM and got up to take Tylenol. Patient was so weak. Patient fell over and fainted. Had severe sweating then chills thru the night.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Erythema 5x7cm with central indurated area 3x 1.5cm.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Recipient of vaccine complained of itching/hives from her nect to her feet about 8 hrs post immunization initially just itching, progressing to hives over several days was treated in ER 10/27/06 with "steroid shot". Patient recovered well.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Injection to proximal left post upper arm; developed puritis then erythema/swelling of most of left arm.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Red, itchy both left and right deltoids. Benadryl or Claritin prescribed. Right deltoid 80mm erythema, Left deltoid 60mm erythema.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Left arm cellulitis. Swollen, red, painful from injection site to inner elbow-warm soaks to area.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Feeling hot, Pain
Clinical narrative: Right arm cellulitis from injection site to inner elbow-red, painful, hot to touch. Prescribed Keflex 500 mg four times a day, warm soaks to area
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient was given "booster dose" pneumovax. Prior vaccination about 8 years ago; approx next day arm bruised size of quarter swelling (softball size)-induration, redness, heat and pain. Still lump, itchy six days later.  I have left messages to retrieve this info - never received response.  This was not given at this clinic, but at medical clinic.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient was given "booster dose" pneumovax. Prior vaccination about 8 years ago; approx next day arm bruised size of quarter swelling (softball size)-induration, redness, heat and pain. Still lump, itchy six days later.  I have left messages to retrieve this info - never received response.  This was not given at this clinic, but at medical clinic.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Developed painful red swelling lower R arm. Taken to Emergency Room and prescribed antibiotics for cellulitis.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arrhythmia, Arthralgia, Erythema, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: 24 hours post injection patient had 6x8 cm erythema L deltoid to elbow. 48 hours post injection patient had L shoulder, knee pain, fatigue, irregular heart beat.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Dysphonia, Fatigue, Feeling hot, Headache
Clinical narrative: Early evening of 10/31 began to feel very fatigued. Took nap at 20:00 before coming to work that night of 10/31. When woke up at 21:00 felt very hot and bedding patient was laying on was hot. Showered then came to work. Began chills. Started the hoarseness and scratchy throat at 24:00. Has had headache often. Has taken one dose of ALEVE. No site soreness, redness or swelling.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Early evening of 10/31 began to feel very fatigued. Took nap at 20:00 before coming to work that night of 10/31. When woke up at 21:00 felt very hot and bedding patient was laying on was hot. Showered then came to work. Began chills. Started the hoarseness and scratchy throat at 24:00. Has had headache often. Has taken one dose of ALEVE. No site soreness, redness or swelling.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Chills, Eye irritation, Glossitis, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient had shot at 11:25am by 3:30pm eyes stung a lot. By 6:00pm tongue (underneath) was swollen. Patient took a Benadryl. At night was achy and felt nauseous. The next AM throat was a bit sore then it felt swollen. Patient took Benadryl. Had flu symptoms until 4:30pm when they felt better. Also had chills maybe a fever but temp wasn't taken.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient had shot at 11:25am by 3:30pm eyes stung a lot. By 6:00pm tongue (underneath) was swollen. Patient took a Benadryl. At night was achy and felt nauseous. The next AM throat was a bit sore then it felt swollen. Patient took Benadryl. Had flu symptoms until 4:30pm when they felt better. Also had chills maybe a fever but temp wasn't taken.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Sensation of pressure
Clinical narrative: Felt extreme pressure in L deltoid when administered injection site sore for 1 week after injection given.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Rash, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient developed swelling, redness and itchiness 24 hours after vaccine which lasted for 5 days. She also noted an itchy rash on arm and thighs 3 days after. No treatment.
Age: 1.01
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Irritability, Malaise, Pyrexia, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Received MMR & Varivax 10/20/06. 10/26/06 started with erythematous papular rash to face, fever, irritability, malaise. Rash then spread to  trunk, arms & legs.
Age: 1.82
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Rash for 1 day-scattered, rare (<20) vesicular lesion on red bases, in various stages on chest, belly, legs, arms and 2 on face.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Cellulitis, Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from the mother of a 36 month old male, with no allergies and Frey's syndrome (dermatological benign condition) who in the am of 8/21/06 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 0.5ml first dose of varicella virus vaccine liver (lot 650235/1110R). There was no concomitant therapy. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 8/27/06, the pt developed chicken pox under his armpits that did not heal. He developed sores all over his body that did not heal. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt was diagnosed with impetigo and cellulitis. The pt was being treated with Bactrim and was recovering. No diagnostic lab test were performed. A product quality complaint was not involved. Follow up information was received from the pts physician who reported that on 9/6/06, th pt developed a rash after vaccine which subsequently turned into bullous impetigo requiring several different antibiotics to treat. A wound culture was performed (results not provided). The pt subsequently recovered. The pts experiences were considered to be other important medical events by the physician (OMIC).
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Cellulitis, Dermatitis bullous, Rash, Skin disorder
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from the mother of a 36 month old male, with no allergies and Frey's syndrome (dermatological benign condition) who in the am of 8/21/06 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 0.5ml first dose of varicella virus vaccine liver (lot 650235/1110R). There was no concomitant therapy. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 8/27/06, the pt developed chicken pox under his armpits that did not heal. He developed sores all over his body that did not heal. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt was diagnosed with impetigo and cellulitis. The pt was being treated with Bactrim and was recovering. No diagnostic lab test were performed. A product quality complaint was not involved. Follow up information was received from the pts physician who reported that on 9/6/06, th pt developed a rash after vaccine which subsequently turned into bullous impetigo requiring several different antibiotics to treat. A wound culture was performed (results not provided). The pt subsequently recovered. The pts experiences were considered to be other important medical events by the physician (OMIC).
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from the mother of a 36 month old male, with no allergies and Frey's syndrome (dermatological benign condition) who in the am of 8/21/06 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 0.5ml first dose of varicella virus vaccine liver (lot 650235/1110R). There was no concomitant therapy. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 8/27/06, the pt developed chicken pox under his armpits that did not heal. He developed sores all over his body that did not heal. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt was diagnosed with impetigo and cellulitis. The pt was being treated with Bactrim and was recovering. No diagnostic lab test were performed. A product quality complaint was not involved. Follow up information was received from the pts physician who reported that on 9/6/06, th pt developed a rash after vaccine which subsequently turned into bullous impetigo requiring several different antibiotics to treat. A wound culture was performed (results not provided). The pt subsequently recovered. The pts experiences were considered to be other important medical events by the physician (OMIC).
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Anaphylactoid reaction, Back pain, Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Paralysis flaccid
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an 81 year old female with metastatic colon, cancer of liver, hypothyroidism, codeine and milk allergy who on 10/2/06 at 11:00 am was vaccinated with a second dose of Pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine (lot 655054/0749F), IM in the left deltoid. Concomitant therapy included levothyroxine NA and morphine SO4 (MS CONTIN). On 1/02/06 at 11:00 am the pt had an anaphylactic reaction. The pt had immediately complained of not being able to breath. The pt was given epinephrine and Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) (50mg). The pt was hospitalized for 24 hours. Dizziness, erythema, crackles left base, flaccid paralysis right upper extremity were also reported. The pt also had contusion on right hand. The pt recovered on 10/2/06. Additional information has been requested. A medical record is attached, as further documentation of the pts experiences.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Erythema, Injury
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an 81 year old female with metastatic colon, cancer of liver, hypothyroidism, codeine and milk allergy who on 10/2/06 at 11:00 am was vaccinated with a second dose of Pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine (lot 655054/0749F), IM in the left deltoid. Concomitant therapy included levothyroxine NA and morphine SO4 (MS CONTIN). On 1/02/06 at 11:00 am the pt had an anaphylactic reaction. The pt had immediately complained of not being able to breath. The pt was given epinephrine and Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) (50mg). The pt was hospitalized for 24 hours. Dizziness, erythema, crackles left base, flaccid paralysis right upper extremity were also reported. The pt also had contusion on right hand. The pt recovered on 10/2/06. Additional information has been requested. A medical record is attached, as further documentation of the pts experiences.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Paralysis flaccid
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an 81 year old female with metastatic colon, cancer of liver, hypothyroidism, codeine and milk allergy who on 10/2/06 at 11:00 am was vaccinated with a second dose of Pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine (lot 655054/0749F), IM in the left deltoid. Concomitant therapy included levothyroxine NA and morphine SO4 (MS CONTIN). On 1/02/06 at 11:00 am the pt had an anaphylactic reaction. The pt had immediately complained of not being able to breath. The pt was given epinephrine and Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) (50mg). The pt was hospitalized for 24 hours. Dizziness, erythema, crackles left base, flaccid paralysis right upper extremity were also reported. The pt also had contusion on right hand. The pt recovered on 10/2/06. Additional information has been requested. A medical record is attached, as further documentation of the pts experiences.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/17/06 was vaccinated with a 2ml oral dose of Rotavirus G1 G2 G3 G4 P1 reassortant vaccine live (human Bovine). Concomitant vaccine administered on the same day included a dose of Pediarix, a dose of ActHib and a dose of Prevnar. It was reported that the infant passed away on 10/22/06 and the parents brought the dead infant to the hospital. The physician reported that the pt evidently had experienced an extreme case of diarrhea and vomiting, but the parents did not seek medical attention. It was noted that the cause of death was dehydration. The physician reported that the parents were blaming the infants death on Rotavirus vaccine. It was reported that the police were involved in the investigation of the pts death. No other information was provided. The pts reactions were considered to be disabling and life threatening by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/17/06 was vaccinated with a 2ml oral dose of Rotavirus G1 G2 G3 G4 P1 reassortant vaccine live (human Bovine). Concomitant vaccine administered on the same day included a dose of Pediarix, a dose of ActHib and a dose of Prevnar. It was reported that the infant passed away on 10/22/06 and the parents brought the dead infant to the hospital. The physician reported that the pt evidently had experienced an extreme case of diarrhea and vomiting, but the parents did not seek medical attention. It was noted that the cause of death was dehydration. The physician reported that the parents were blaming the infants death on Rotavirus vaccine. It was reported that the police were involved in the investigation of the pts death. No other information was provided. The pts reactions were considered to be disabling and life threatening by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/17/06 was vaccinated with a 2ml oral dose of Rotavirus G1 G2 G3 G4 P1 reassortant vaccine live (human Bovine). Concomitant vaccine administered on the same day included a dose of Pediarix, a dose of ActHib and a dose of Prevnar. It was reported that the infant passed away on 10/22/06 and the parents brought the dead infant to the hospital. The physician reported that the pt evidently had experienced an extreme case of diarrhea and vomiting, but the parents did not seek medical attention. It was noted that the cause of death was dehydration. The physician reported that the parents were blaming the infants death on Rotavirus vaccine. It was reported that the police were involved in the investigation of the pts death. No other information was provided. The pts reactions were considered to be disabling and life threatening by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash developed and swelling around wrist of both hands.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Dyspnoea, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 31 year old female nurse practitioner with chronic asthma and latex allergy who on 10/24/06 was vaccinated with a dose of Pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine (lot 651318/1006P) (0.5ml), IM. Concomitant therapy that day included influenza virus vaccine (unspecified), at a different site. Subsequently, about two hours post vaccination, the pt developed local reactions at the injection site. The reactions included erythema, induration and cellulitis. She stated that she was also short of breath and required additional asthma medication. At the time of the report, the pt was recovering. The reporter considered her experience to be an other medical event (OMIC). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Medication error
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a 33 year old female with pertinent medical history and drum reactions allergies reported as none who on 10/26/06 was inadvertently vaccinated with Pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine, 0.1 ml, one time, intradermally. Concomitant medication was not reported. On 10/26/2006, the pt gave Pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine was inadvertently administered because of human error. The pt reported that her arm was swollen. The pt sought unspecified medical attention and was told to put ice on the swollen area which persisted. The events were considered to be other important medical events (OMIC). Additional information has been requested.