chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dizziness, Immediate post-injection reaction, Syncope
Clinical narrative: fainting episode which lasted for approximately 10 seconds after administering menactra vaccine.child claimed she felt dizzy after the last injection. was observed for 30 minutes, left with parents in stable condition.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Nausea
Clinical narrative: mild nausea immediately following Gardasil #1 injection.  Sxs resolved spontaneously over course of next 30 minutes while being seen in clinic.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Immediate post-injection reaction, Nausea, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Fainted shortly after administration of Gardisil.  Out for 3-4 seconds. Observed for 45 minutes before going home.  At home and still reports nausea and dizziness.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Mom calling office c/o site where varicella given had a hard knot, warm to touch, whole back of arm swollen, painful to the point that it kept patient up at night. Told mom to do cold compresses and motrin call if symptoms worsen.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DPP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Headache, Pain in extremity, Pelvic pain
Clinical narrative: Within 24 hours of receiving vaccine - developed severe lower back pain, diffuse H/A, Shoulder joint pain and upon rising from suppine position I would have a 2-3 second cascade of pain starting in the pelvic area and radiating down my thighs.  This has been consistent since 2/14/09 and over the past 24 hours has just begin to resolve - todays date is 2/25/09. Tx with rest and advil.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MEA, MUR, TTOX
Symptoms: Allergy test, Blood test, Dyspnoea, Full blood count, Lip swelling
Clinical narrative: Tellow Fewver, Polio and oraL 7/14/08 tYPOID ORAL -7/17/08eYHE AND LEG RASH AFTER TRAVEL 5 WEEKS LATER AND SWELLING OF THE TONUE AND LIP HAS OCCURRED 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS. dOCTOROS- INTERNIST,GI,ENT ALLEGERY, TRAVEL DOCTOR, AND URGET CARE. Also got TDAP vaccine on 7/20 and sore arm and swollen tongue troube breathing within one hr. Emergery medical fire dept came and administred beneadryl. Took advil as well. Raytheon nurse adminstrted the TDAP. Zertec and benedryl seem to relive the problem whiich is intermittent and hard to detect. It is thought that the vaccine might be the cause of the problem. Verry healthy and never had this proble. Traveled to China, Finlnad, UK, Australia, Ireland and Norway
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MEA, MUR, TTOX
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Rash, Skin test, Swollen tongue, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Tellow Fewver, Polio and oraL 7/14/08 tYPOID ORAL -7/17/08eYHE AND LEG RASH AFTER TRAVEL 5 WEEKS LATER AND SWELLING OF THE TONUE AND LIP HAS OCCURRED 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS. dOCTOROS- INTERNIST,GI,ENT ALLEGERY, TRAVEL DOCTOR, AND URGET CARE. Also got TDAP vaccine on 7/20 and sore arm and swollen tongue troube breathing within one hr. Emergery medical fire dept came and administred beneadryl. Took advil as well. Raytheon nurse adminstrted the TDAP. Zertec and benedryl seem to relive the problem whiich is intermittent and hard to detect. It is thought that the vaccine might be the cause of the problem. Verry healthy and never had this proble. Traveled to China, Finlnad, UK, Australia, Ireland and Norway
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, Chest X-ray abnormal, Computerised tomogram normal, Condition aggravated, Convulsion
Clinical narrative: On 10/17/09 patient was taken to hospital for seizure activity. At hospital she was intubated for respiratory failure. Mother reported low grade fevers at home. She was given fosphenytoin and started on maintenance IV fluids. Head CT was done and noted as stable. Blood cultures and urine cultures were negative 3/6/09-records received for DOS 10/17-10/20/08-DC DX:Status epilepticus. Respiratory distress. Positive Influenza B. Urinary retention. Presented to ED with C/O seizure activity, followed by lip smacking and left leg jerking. Became apneic with desaturations to the 60s, intubated for respiratory failure. Low grade fever at home.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Culture urine negative, Endotracheal intubation, Influenza, Influenza serology positive, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 10/17/09 patient was taken to hospital for seizure activity. At hospital she was intubated for respiratory failure. Mother reported low grade fevers at home. She was given fosphenytoin and started on maintenance IV fluids. Head CT was done and noted as stable. Blood cultures and urine cultures were negative 3/6/09-records received for DOS 10/17-10/20/08-DC DX:Status epilepticus. Respiratory distress. Positive Influenza B. Urinary retention. Presented to ED with C/O seizure activity, followed by lip smacking and left leg jerking. Became apneic with desaturations to the 60s, intubated for respiratory failure. Low grade fever at home.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Respiratory failure, Scan brain, Streptococcal identification test
Clinical narrative: On 10/17/09 patient was taken to hospital for seizure activity. At hospital she was intubated for respiratory failure. Mother reported low grade fevers at home. She was given fosphenytoin and started on maintenance IV fluids. Head CT was done and noted as stable. Blood cultures and urine cultures were negative 3/6/09-records received for DOS 10/17-10/20/08-DC DX:Status epilepticus. Respiratory distress. Positive Influenza B. Urinary retention. Presented to ED with C/O seizure activity, followed by lip smacking and left leg jerking. Became apneic with desaturations to the 60s, intubated for respiratory failure. Low grade fever at home.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: fever,myalgia. pt received rabies vaccine ist dose on 01/27/09 and second dose on 02/03/09, and was scheduled for third dose 02/23/09. When pt presented for third dose, complained of fever and myalgia from 2nd dose.  3rd dose was not administered. It is undertermined when/if pt will receive 3rd dose
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Chills, Malaise, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Very ill with fever, chills, severe myaligias and GI upset within 24 hours.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: In January patient reported pain on entire arm lasting for more than 3 weeks
Age: 1.92
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, PPV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Pyrexia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: redness and tenderness where shot given (pneumococcal conjugate); fever of 100.4 (pneumococcal conjugate); drowsy and loss of appetite (pneumococcal conjugate); redness and tenderness where shot given (DTap); fever of 100.4 (DTap)
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient was administered the Merck HPV vaccine - third dose, patient reported left hand tingling. Physician evaluated - patient returned home.  Physician called patient at home at 3:00pm - patient reported that tingling is resolved
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RVX
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Pneumonia pneumococcal
Clinical narrative: On 1/30/09 Pt presented with a temperature of 104.2(f) with no other signs.  Drew blood cultures positive for Invasive Streptococcus Pneumoniae. Treated with Cefpriaxone at office visit and return in 24 hours for another injection became rapidly better.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Mother called office today and reported patient had experienced redness and itching after YF immunization. Patient showed her the site on Monday morning (2/23/2009) before going to school. Lesion is resolving and pruitus gone today.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Injec. site became red and indurated. Patents' mother describes purulent blisters approx. 1wk after administration
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Hypoaesthesia, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal
Clinical narrative: PT RECEIVED ZOSTAVAX ON 2/23/09.  ON 2/24/09, PT REPORTED NUMBNESS AND "A WEIRD FEELING" ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE AND NECK.  HIS PHYSICIAN ADVISED HIM TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.  PER PT, MRI AT ER "DIDN'T SHOW ANYTHING, BUT MY DOCTOR SAYS I HAD A MINI-STROKE."  PER PT, PHYSICIAN DOES NOT BELIEVE EVENT IS RELATED TO VACCINATION, BUT "I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW."  PT REPORTED NO RESIDUAL EFFECTS ON 2/24 AFTER VISITING ER.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram normal, Condition aggravated, Convulsion, Electroencephalogram normal, No reaction on previous exposure to drug
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 or 19 year old female with a history of seizure "in the past during an IV administration on an unknown date" who was vaccinated IM with a 0.5 ml third dose of GARDASIL (date of administration and lot # were not known). Subsequently the patient experienced a seizure following the third vaccination. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Lab tests were performed, all of following were normal: MRI, CT scan and EEG. The patient did not experience postictal symptoms. The patient recovered from seizure on an unknown date. The seizure was considered to be an other important medical event. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 or 19 year old female with a history of seizure "in the past during an IV administration on an unknown date" who was vaccinated IM with a 0.5 ml third dose of GARDASIL (date of administration and lot # were not known). Subsequently the patient experienced a seizure following the third vaccination. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Lab tests were performed, all of following were normal: MRI, CT scan and EEG. The patient did not experience postictal symptoms. The patient recovered from seizure on an unknown date. The seizure was considered to be an other important medical event. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Convulsion, Hypotonia, Subdural haematoma, Tremor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Two days after the shot was administered, patient showed limpness in his left arm, lasting a little less than a minute. About 2hours later more limpness in left arm noticed, along with whole body shaking. The vomiting occurred about 2-3 times. We took patient to family doctor and she thought it was a reaction to vaccine and suggested feeding less and more often to prevent vomiting. When didn't work, patient taken to ER and found a subdural hematoma and he was having seizures. 3/5/09-records received for DOS 1/22-12/9/08- DC DX:Traumatic brain injury secondary to nonaccidental trauma. Left temporal bone fracture. Left subdural hematoma, frontoparietal region. Seizure disorder. Rib fractures. Multiple rib fracture bilaterally. Feeding dysfunction. Extremity weakness. Visual field deficit. Presented with 2 day history of vomiting and possible seizure activity.Intubated and subsequently extubated. Weaker on right upper extremity. Child protective services contacted.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP
Symptoms: Blood pressure abnormal, Dyspnoea, Headache, Loss of consciousness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: About 1 wk after 1st GARDASIL, my daughter began having headaches, nausea and began passing out. Began having trouble breathing. Pediatrician referred her to cardiologist. Tilt table test were done. BP problems were noted. She has been on medications since. 3/3/09-records received presented with C/O fainting spells 2-3 times per day no LOC. Assessment:chronic fainting spells, chronic dizziness. 7/16/08 C/O abdominal pain watery diarrhea. Positive ill contact. 8/22/08-C/O SOB. History of episodic SOB at school day of visit. C/O body aches. Bronchial asthma. 10/17/08 chest pain with tenderness center or chest. Assessment costochondritis. 1/22/09-persistent headache. 3/9/09-consultant records received for DOS 5/14/08-seen for C/O dizziness and fainting for one month. All occur with position changes. C/O fatigue. Heart rate mildy accelerated prior to fainting and feels dizzy and wobbly.  Impression:mostly likely secondary to neurocardigenic syndrome. Office visit 6/4/08-Continues to faint on daily basis and having difficulty breathing when running. Impression strong vasodilatory component. Neurocardiogenic syncope. Recommend volume loading and salt in diet. Office visit 8/27/08-continues to have dyspnea mostly during PE at school, feels like she cannot breathe, loses breath,loses balance and nearly faints. C/O shortness of breath rather than syncope.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Hyperhidrosis, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt had an episode of syncope, sweating and clammy
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Bed rest, Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 2/24/09 At 9am Donor started having; headache (pounding), fever, chills, fatigue.  Swollen lymphnodes under L arm.  The L arm deltoid area where injection was given warm to touch.  Donor came to center at 5:20pm.  Vitals taken @ 5:25 BP 120/80, Pulse 112, Temp 101.1 and Resp. 20.  Dr called advised donor to take TYLENOL 2000mg and bed rest.  If donor feels worse to go to HCP/ER.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 2/24/09 At 9am Donor started having; headache (pounding), fever, chills, fatigue.  Swollen lymphnodes under L arm.  The L arm deltoid area where injection was given warm to touch.  Donor came to center at 5:20pm.  Vitals taken @ 5:25 BP 120/80, Pulse 112, Temp 101.1 and Resp. 20.  Dr called advised donor to take TYLENOL 2000mg and bed rest.  If donor feels worse to go to HCP/ER.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on back & face.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: - Large firm (3 inch wide) round tender induration at VARIVAX injection site - developed ~ 24 hrs after the injection.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Hyperaemia, Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Large Erythema, hyperemia and pruritus measuring 12x8 cm
Age: 50.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Injection administered 10-17-08, on 10-23-08 pt seen by PA-C for wide spread hives on palms and soles. Tenderness to area of injection, no swelling or signs of infection. Pt seen on 2-17-09 injection site still painful.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Within 5 minutes of injection into right arm, pt began to have erythema around both injection sites - going up arm to neck, chest & shoulder. C/o puritis. No urticaria - none of a "lacy" appeared. Reaction started to subside within 5-10 minutes. BENEDRYL given & was almost resolved within 20 minutes. No resp. concern, no tachycardia. Pt D/C'ed home
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness at injection site (L) thigh, hot, tender, approx 3" in diameter with fever.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Gaze palsy, Staring
Clinical narrative: Staring, rolled eyes back of head ? seizure.  Seen in office 2/25/2009 for this.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt seen on 2/23/09. Complaining of Hx of itching started after given her MENACTRA,/Tdap/Varicella vaccine about 315pm 2/19/09 and at home 715pm started hives on and off - No SOB- No wheezing x 3 days. Seen on 2/23/09 with 2 hives on back-No other symptoms. Pt was given BENADRYL tabs Q6 PRN
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, TD, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Vaccines administered on 2-17-09 - says "3 to 4" days after receiving vaccines, client experienced symptoms of fever (102-103), chills, nausea - client presents to Clinic today 2/25/09 for Hep B #2 accel. - says no fever today and symptoms subsiding - client taking accelerated booster series due to international trip schedule in early March 04.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, FLU3
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Within 30 minutes patient experienced moderate swelling and mild erythema of left thigh extending to superior portion of knee joint. The joint was not involved. No warmth noted. From of knee and hip. Reflexes and motor strength were normal and limping was observed. Treated with Motrin and Benadryl as needed.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102 degree at home the night of vaccine 2/24/09. Today in office 97.6 AX. Slightly swollen at site RVL, warm to touch, no redness. Hives on neck and back reported by mom, no hives/rash noted.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration
Clinical narrative: None stated.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Noticed 30 min after while on elevator. Once off elevator still had symp. Dizziness-noted while still. No nausea. Comes to a point when must slow down for symp to resolve. Symp improving. Resolved 2-20-09
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Left arm SQ swelling, local reaction with redness. Tender to touch. Treatment: cool compress and MOTRIN prn for soreness.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Activities of daily living impaired, Asthenia, Blindness, Bone pain
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Chest pain, Dizziness, Electrocardiogram normal, Fall, Flank pain
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Headache, Hyperaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia, Incoherent, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain, Pain in extremity, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Blindness, Blood test, Computerised tomogram, Drug screen, Dysarthria
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Electrocardiogram, Headache, Hypersomnia, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Blindness, Bone pain, Computerised tomogram normal, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Headache, Hypersomnia, Hypoaesthesia, Incoherent, Laboratory test normal
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TDAP, HPV4, TTOX
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Information received from patient's mother by phone. Per mother Pt. began having body pain at 2:00AM on 10-21-08, unresolved by TYLENOL. No fever. At 6:00 AM on 10-21-08 Pt. arrived at mother's house, fell on floor complaining of severe pain in flesh, bones and muscles. Also complained of headache, dizziness, "unable to move". Mother reports patient was sensitive to touch, was assisted to bed. Mother reports patient had pain, weakness X 6 days, was unable to attend school and stayed in bed and slept for 6 days taking TYLENOL every 6 hours while awake. (M) reports patient was able to ambulate to bathroom and kitchen to eat. Mother reports symptoms improved on 10-26-08 but did not completely resolve. Mother reports approximately 11-2-08 patient had worsening pin for 1-2 days in (L) shoulder, left sided chest pain, pain in abdomen and legs. Pain improved but continues to "come and go". Mother reports that on 1-22-09 patient was sitting in class and suddenly lost eyesight and reported dizziness and being unable to move. Was reported by witnesses to be mumbling and incoherent and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mother reports patient had left sided pain, numbness and a "prickly sensation" all over but mostly in upper body. Patient had numerous tests including CAT Scan, EKG, blood tests and IV fluids/medication (potassium, ATIVAN). Mother reports all test came back "negative". Patient had appointment with MD on 1-23-09 and had more testing for "artery inflammation" and Lupus among others. Mother reports a.u tests "negative". Patient to have follow up with Neurologist.  3/3/09 Received vaccine records & ER medical records of 1/22/2009. FINAL DX: hyperventilation syndrome; panic attack; numbness. Records reveal patient experienced anxiety, syncope, hyperventilation while in class.  Tx w/IVF.  Improved & d/c to home.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Body temperature increased, Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Fever, nausea, vomiting; patient received shot of KETOROLAC 60 mg/2ml today, 2/25/09. Also, patient was prescribed PHENERGAN 25 mg tabs, 1 pill at bed time as needed. Temp 99.3, BP 118/76.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPAB, JEVX, SMALL
Symptoms: Eye pain, Headache, Lymph node pain, Mass, Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: This case was received on 15 December 2008 via a search of the VAERS database (reference number 325791). it was originally reported to VARES by another manufacturer. A 20 year old male patient received the following vaccination on 08 September 2008 ACAM2000, J-VAX, BIOTHRAX, and Hepatitis A and B TWINRIX. On 21 September 2008 the patient presented with a bump on his left forehead about an inch and a half in size above his eyebrow. The patient stated that he was experiencing a headache, pain behind his eyes, jaw pain and lymph node pain in his neck. An occlusive dressing was placed over the affected site. He was instructed to follow a strict hygiene regimen and to report to sick call daily for dressing change along with follow up to observe any changes in the lesion. Recovery status was not reported. List of documents held by sender : None
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Chest X-ray, Convulsion, Dyspnoea, Full blood count, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 05 November 2008 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (VAERS ID# 330623-1). An elderly patient (demographics not provided, and age reported 65+ years) who had no pre-existing illness, had received a dose of influenza vaccine (Trade name and manufacturer name unknown) on 29 October 2008. The date of vaccination, route and site of administration were not provided. The same day of vaccination (date and time not provided), the patient experienced nausea, wheezing, shortness of breath, throat swelling and eye redness. The patient was taken to the hospital, and en route experienced a small seizure. It was not reported whether the patient was admitted to the hospital or not. It was also not reported whether any relevant diagnostic testings were performed. The recovery status of the patient was not reported. 24 February 2009: During the review of FLUZONE VAERS reports extracted using Q-SCAN, it was identified that case 2009-00560 (VAERS ID 330623-1) is a duplicate of the case 2008-03486 (VAERS ID 330623). A new version was created for both cases; the information from case 2009-00560 was added to this case (which will be case of reference) and is recorded in the narrative below, along with additional information received from a search of the VAERS database. Case 2009-00560 will be nullified and subsequently logically deleted. The patient is a 69-year-old female who had received an intramuscular injection of FLUZONE SV 2008-2009 (Lot number U2811) on 29 October 2008. The site of administration was not provided. The patient required intervention to prevent permanent impairment/damage and was hospitalized. Diagnostic tests and laboratory data were performed that included a CBC, Chem 7 and PA/lateral chest x-ray; however results were not provided. The patient recovered (date not provided). Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea, Ocular hyperaemia, Pharyngeal oedema, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 05 November 2008 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (VAERS ID# 330623-1). An elderly patient (demographics not provided, and age reported 65+ years) who had no pre-existing illness, had received a dose of influenza vaccine (Trade name and manufacturer name unknown) on 29 October 2008. The date of vaccination, route and site of administration were not provided. The same day of vaccination (date and time not provided), the patient experienced nausea, wheezing, shortness of breath, throat swelling and eye redness. The patient was taken to the hospital, and en route experienced a small seizure. It was not reported whether the patient was admitted to the hospital or not. It was also not reported whether any relevant diagnostic testings were performed. The recovery status of the patient was not reported. 24 February 2009: During the review of FLUZONE VAERS reports extracted using Q-SCAN, it was identified that case 2009-00560 (VAERS ID 330623-1) is a duplicate of the case 2008-03486 (VAERS ID 330623). A new version was created for both cases; the information from case 2009-00560 was added to this case (which will be case of reference) and is recorded in the narrative below, along with additional information received from a search of the VAERS database. Case 2009-00560 will be nullified and subsequently logically deleted. The patient is a 69-year-old female who had received an intramuscular injection of FLUZONE SV 2008-2009 (Lot number U2811) on 29 October 2008. The site of administration was not provided. The patient required intervention to prevent permanent impairment/damage and was hospitalized. Diagnostic tests and laboratory data were performed that included a CBC, Chem 7 and PA/lateral chest x-ray; however results were not provided. The patient recovered (date not provided). Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4
Symptoms: Blood pressure decreased, Convulsion, Dizziness, Headache, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Black outs, migraines, unexplained body aches. Progression to seizures in FEB, 2009. Dates vaccine given: 1st unknown, 2nd 3/08 and 3rd 8/08
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4
Symptoms: Tremor, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: Black outs, migraines, unexplained body aches. Progression to seizures in FEB, 2009. Dates vaccine given: 1st unknown, 2nd 3/08 and 3rd 8/08
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4
Symptoms: Convulsion, Loss of consciousness, Migraine, Pain
Clinical narrative: Black outs, migraines, unexplained body aches. Progression to seizures in FEB, 2009. Dates vaccine given: 1st unknown, 2nd 3/08 and 3rd 8/08
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Dizziness, Malaise, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received Hepatitis B & MMR vaccinations.  I have latex allergy.  Nurse practitioner (2 of them) said disregard latex allergy pamphlet.  I broke out in bad hives & NP checked blood pressure after gave 2 shots it was 110/100.  I was light headed & sick & hives for many months.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling 6x6 cm.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling 5"X51/2"
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Received vaccines on 2-17-09 No bandaids applied & rash developed 3 days after. Mom stated that happened with 2 mo shots also.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Local swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient's mother informed clinic on 02/28/09 that daughter had received MCV4 vaccination prior to going to college and has been experiencing swelling (chicken egg size) with itching prior to and during swelling near injection site every 1 to 2 months.  No other symptoms presented per clients mother.  Swelling lasts only 1 to 2 hours, with itching prior to and after.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt fainted after receiving vaccines, approximately 15" after vaccines.  Pt did not hit head;  No seizure noted.  Pt. recovered with fluids (juice + water) and sat in a chair till stable.
Age: 93.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia
Clinical narrative: 2/9/09 Call from pt that she had acute joint pain during the night Jan 5, 09.  Her doctor told her it was due to the shingles shot.  Was on 1/2 mg PREDNISONE qod for arthritis on 11/6/08.
Age: 93.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: 2/9/09 Call from pt that she had acute joint pain during the night Jan 5, 09.  Her doctor told her it was due to the shingles shot.  Was on 1/2 mg PREDNISONE qod for arthritis on 11/6/08.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised, Rash
Clinical narrative: Mother called 2-13-09 reporting ash of left arm day after HAVRIX injection. By 2-13 rash with itching all over body. Mother did not get child to ER as recommended (At Follow up phone call) and she said rash resolved 2-13-09 completely.