chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.41
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Varicella zoster virus serology positive, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 yr old female with no known medical history or allergies who on 30Aug99 was vaccinated in the left thigh with a 0.5mL dose varicella virus vaccine live (lot631167/0709J). There was no concurrent medication. The pt developed herpes zoster 25Jan06. On 25Jan06 the pt had a temp of 104F. The pt was seen a day or two ago, on 28Jan06 or 29Jan06, with severe shingles. She was admitted to the hospital. The pt's herpes zoster was described as left S1-S2 distribution, plus scattered discrete vesicles (<20) on the trunk and face. The pt's pain was described as an 8, requiring morphine for 24 hrs, then acetaminophen (+) codeine phosphate (Tylenol with codeine). A specimen was taken for one of the pt's lesions, on 25Jan06 results were not reported. Subsequently, the pt recovered. The pt had no history of chickenpox. It was noted that the pt was exposed to primary varicella zoster virus from her siblings (2) when she was 3 wk of age. There was no known illness during the month following exposure. A rash did not occur at the site of injection or elsewhere within 42 days of the vaccine. There was no recent exposure to varicella or shingles. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information is not expected. Follow up information has been received that indicated the specimen was wild type VZV.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning a 37 year old female with a history of natural varicella as a child and no other medical history, allergies or medication use whose son was vaccinated on 1/26/06 with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. When the child was vaccinated, his arm got scratched and the mother, who was 12 weeks pregnant, was exposed to the vaccine. Although the child did not break out in a rash, the mother broke out  in "herpes zoster", shingles" on 1/28/06. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No diagnostic lab tests were performed. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.05
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 34 month old female with no pertinent medical history and with an allergy to cephalosporins who on 19 March 2004, at 11:00 AM was vaccinated subcutaneously with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. There was no concomitant medication. On 29 January 2006, the patient was seen in the physician's office for a rash involving itchy bumps on her hand. It was noted that the rash had just started on 28 January 2006, and that she was coming out with more bumps. New vesicular bumps on her neck and leg that were very itchy developed on 29 January 2006. About 8 pox in all were noted. The physician thought it may be chickenpox. On 30 January 2006, the patient was noted to have a fever. The patient was sent home with recommendation for symptomatic treatment and isolation for the duration of the vesicles. The outcome was reported as recovered on 07 February 2006. No further information was available. No lab diagnostic studies were performed. There was no product quality complaint. There were no adverse events following prior vaccinations. No additional information is expected.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a NP concerning a 9 year old female with no known allergies or drug reactions and a history of a positive tuberculin test who on 1/17/06 was vaccinated SC, with a 0.5 mL dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 647538/0784R). Suspect vaccination administered that included a dose of MMRII. On 1/20/06, the pt presented to a walk-in clinic with lesions in her mouth and on her chest, public area and face. She received symptomatic treatment only. On 1/30/06, the pt recovered. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a woman in  a physician's office concerning a 9 year old white male with milk, peanut, fish, dust mites and egg allergies who on 6/16/97 was vaccinated in the right arm with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 622625/0085E). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 1/25/06, the pt had new bumps on his face, back and arms with blisters appearing in crops. There was no exposure at school and no fever. The child was comfortable and advised to take two teaspoons of Benadryl every 6 hours for itching. It was unknown if the pt recovered. He had no adverse events following prior vaccinations. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.02
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Nasal congestion, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son, a 26 month old male, who on approximately 21 November 2004 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). On 29 January 2006, the patient developed nasal congestion. On 31 January 2006, the patient developed a fever of 101 degrees F, irritability, and a raised rash. One lesion was the size of a quarter. The physicians office was contacted, and based on the consumers description, the staff at the physician's office felt that the child had developed chickenpox. The patient had not been seen in the physicians office, but he was treated with Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) (1.5 tsp twice and q6h through 01 February 2006) and acetaminophen (Jr Tylenol Meltaways). He was awake and restless overnight through the early morning hours of 01 February 2006. On 01 February 2006, there was still no blistering or pimple like bumps, but the rash was from head to toe and extremely itchy. He was treated with pramoxine hydrochloride (+) zinc acetate (Caladryl Clear). He was examined by the physician on 01 February 2006 and it was determined that he had some type of viral exanthem. The fever was gone by the evening of 01 February 2006. The rash was completely gone by Saturday, 04 February 2006. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.02
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Restlessness
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son, a 26 month old male, who on approximately 21 November 2004 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). On 29 January 2006, the patient developed nasal congestion. On 31 January 2006, the patient developed a fever of 101 degrees F, irritability, and a raised rash. One lesion was the size of a quarter. The physicians office was contacted, and based on the consumers description, the staff at the physician's office felt that the child had developed chickenpox. The patient had not been seen in the physicians office, but he was treated with Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) (1.5 tsp twice and q6h through 01 February 2006) and acetaminophen (Jr Tylenol Meltaways). He was awake and restless overnight through the early morning hours of 01 February 2006. On 01 February 2006, there was still no blistering or pimple like bumps, but the rash was from head to toe and extremely itchy. He was treated with pramoxine hydrochloride (+) zinc acetate (Caladryl Clear). He was examined by the physician on 01 February 2006 and it was determined that he had some type of viral exanthem. The fever was gone by the evening of 01 February 2006. The rash was completely gone by Saturday, 04 February 2006. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.48
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Infection transmission via personal contact
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning a 7 year old female with no known medical history or allergies who on 10/8/99 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 1/25/06, the pt presented to the office with a very mild case of chickenpox. No treatment was noted, the pt was recovering. It was reported that several other children at the pt's school also had chickenpox outbreak post vaccination. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.07
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning a 4 year old female with no known drug allergies or pertinent medical history who on 3/2/02 was vaccinated, SC in the left thigh, with an 0.5 mL dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 640073/1146L). Concomitant therapy on the same day included a dose of MMRII and a dose of tuberculin purified protein derivative. On 1/30/06, the pt presented to the office with a mild case of chickenpox breakthrough. The onset date of the chickenpox was noted to be 1/28/06. No treatment was required and the pt was recovering. The child would be out of school for seven days. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning an 8 year old male with no medical history or allergies who on 1/25/99 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 627876/1241H). The physician reported that on 1/28/06, the pt developed 40-50 pinpoint lesions that came in crops and became vesicular. The pt was also reported to have had a runny nose. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the pt was prescribed Benadryl. No lab/diagnostic tests were performed. At the time of this report, the pt was recovering. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Infection transmission via personal contact
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning a 6 year old male, who was exposed to his grandfather with shingles, who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. "Last week", on approximately, 1/25/06, the pt developed a mild case. No hospitalization or treatment was reported. The pt's brother had a similar reaction following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Infection transmission via personal contact
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning a 5 year old white male, with no known drug allergies, who was exposed to his grandfather with shingles, who on 11/7/00, was vaccinated with a 1st dose in the left arm of varicella virus vaccine live, (lot 636571/0928K). Concomitant vaccine administered on the same day included a 3rd dose in the left thigh of Hep-B vaccine, recombinant (lot 637175/1266K). "Last week", on 1/27/05, the pt developed a mild case. There were no lab or diagnostic tests performed. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt's brother had a similar reaction following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a health professional concerning a 4 year old white female, with no known drug allergies, who, on 9/13/02, was vaccinated with a 1st dose, in the left leg of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 643117/0502M). Concomitant vaccine administered on the same day included a 3rd dose in the right leg of Hep-B vaccine recombinant (Recombivax HB) (lot 643387/0533M). It was noted that there were no other concomitant medications. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Subsequently, the pt developed full blown chickenpox. It was noted that the pt was not hospitalized and was not seen by the doctor. A nurse saw the pt. There were no lab or diagnostic tests performed. Follow-up info has been receive from a physician that indicated that on 12/9/05, the pt experienced a chickenpox rash, with several pox all over her body. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.56
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman in the physician's office concerning a 7 yr old female with no medical history, who on 19May00 was vaccinated SC in the right leg with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot reported as 18705). There was no concomitant medication. On 23Jan06 the pt was diagnosed with varicella. It was noted that the skin over her face, forehead, arms, legs, chest, back and head had vesicular eruptions with blisters. At the time of this report there was no outcome noted. It was also reported that the pt's sibling experienced an adverse event following vaccination (WAES0602USA00521). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.28
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from an RN concerning a 2 year old white female with no pre-existing allergies, birth defects or medical conditions who on 6/2/04 was vaccinated SC, with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 645169/0348N). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Subsequently, the pt experienced chickenpox. There were no relevant diagnostic tests of lab data. It was also noted that the pt's brother experienced an adverse event. Additional info has been received indicating that no further info is available.
Age: 1.02
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning an 11 yr old white female who on 15Jun95 was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot number and route unk). There was no concomitant medication. On 25Jan06 the pt developed 2-5 lesions on her arms, trunk and forehead. Unspecified medical attention was sought and treatment was given for symptoms. Subsequently, the pt recovered. Follow up information received on 16Feb06 indicated that no additional information is available.
Age: 1.05
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning a 7 year old female, with no pertinent medical history and no allergies, who on 12/1/99 was vaccinated with an 0.5 ml dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 629263/0308J). There was no concomitant medication. On 2/1/06, the pt experienced breakthrough chickenpox with 12 lesions. At the time of the report the pt had not recovered. There were no lab or diagnostic tests performed. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 4 yr old female who was vaccinated at 12 months of age with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. In Nov 2005, the pt developed a case of breakthrough varicella. It was unk how many lesions the pt had or if fever was present. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt subsequently recovered. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional information has been requested. The physician also reported a case of varicella in the pt's 2 month old female sibling (WAES0601USA01414).
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a physician concerning an approximately 3 year old female with no medical history or allergies who a 12 months of age was vaccinated SC with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. In approximately 9/05 ("4-5 months ago"), the pt experienced breakthrough characterized by less than 50 vesicles on the extremities and trunk. Unspecified medical attention was sought and no lab or diagnostic tests were performed. Subsequently, the pt fully recovered. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.74
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Herpes zoster, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 yr old female who on 22Aug95 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot608677/0426B). There was no concomitant medication. On 31Jan06 the pt presented with shingles characterized by painful left upper arm and itchy red bumps. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt was treated with a five day course of acyclovir. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a 7 yr old female with no medical history or allergies who on 25Feb99 was vaccinated with a 0.5mL dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. On 25Dec05 the pt presented with breakthrough chickenpox with 30 lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No lab diagnostic tests were performed. Subsequently, the pt recovered. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning her daughter a 2 yr old female with no known medical history or allergies who on 08Feb05 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. On 23Jan06 the pt developed what was diagnosed as herpes zoster on left side of face, V1 distribution. She was sent immediately from the pediatrician's office to an opthamologist to rule out eye involvement, which was negative. She was taking acyclovir suspension and had a slight fever to 100 degrees for one day but was afebrile at the time of the report. The lesions on her face were cultured by the dermatologist. The child was presently recovering and had only a few crusted lesions on her face, most of the lesions were gone. It was noted that she does not want isolates collected. There was no product quality complaint involved. The pt's herpes zoster was considered to be an other important medical event (OMIC). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a 10 yr old female with no known medical history or allergies who on 26Feb96 was vaccinated with a 0.5mL dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. On 10Jan06 the pt was seen with breakthrough chickenpox with 40 lesions. Subsequently, the pt recovered. No lab diagnostic tests were performed. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a white female who on 04Mar99 was vaccinated in the right leg with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot628694/1663H). On 01Feb06 the pt presented to the office with chickenpox. The outcome was reported as recovering. There was no product quality complaint. Follow up information indicated that the pt recovered. There were no diagnostic lab tests. There were no adverse events following prior vaccinations. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a 9 yr old male who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt experienced a mild case of breakthrough chickenpox. It was reported that there had been an outbreak of chickenpox in the child's school. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash pruritic, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an 8 yr old white male with no known history or allergies who on 25Mar99 was vaccinated SC with a 0.5ml dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 628522/1843H). On 03Feb06 the pt was seen by the physician with an itchy rash on his back, bottom and feet which started within the last week. The physician diagnosed the pt with a breakthrough case of chickenpox. It was reported that the pt was still breaking out in lesions. There was no product quality complaint involved. Follow up information indicated that the pt subsequently recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman in a physician's office concerning a pt who on 16Aug96 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On approx 19Jan06, two weeks ago, the pt developed chickenpox. No outcome was reported. The reporter also noted that the pt's sister experienced an adverse experience following vaccination (WAES0602USA00380). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.04
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pain, Rash papular, Rash pruritic, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 6 yr old white female child with no medical history or allergies who on 10Jul00 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 0.5ml dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot632611/1855J). Concomitant vaccinations given on the same day included: a third dose of hep B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (+) Hib conj vaccine (lot634054/0297K) given IM in the right leg and a second dose of pneumococcal 4 6B 9V 14 18C 19F 23F conj vaccine (CRM197) (Prevnar) (lot471209) given IM in the left leg. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 29Jan06 the pt developed vesicular and papular lesions on her right mid abdomen. Unspecified medical attention was sought, no lab or diagnostic tests were performed. It was reported that the lesions were painful and itchy. At the time of the report the pt's outcome was unk. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 11 yr old male who on 05Nov96 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 25Jan06 the pt broke out with red, vesicular lesions on his back, arms and buttocks. Unspecified medical attention was sought. He did not have a fever and he was treated with diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl). Subsequently, the pt recovered. The physician also noted that there was a wild varicella outbreak at his school. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.02
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's office manager concerning a 7 year old male who on 31 July 1999 was vaccinated with a 0.5 ml dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). The office manager reported that on 14 December 2005, the patient broke out with several vesicular lesions and developed a low grade fever. Unspecified medical attention was sought, but no treatment was given. It was noted that the patient missed one week of school. Subsequently, the patient's vesicular lesions and low grade fever resolved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a male who on 02Jun04 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt experienced chickenpox. It was also noted that the pt's sister experienced an adverse event (WAES0602USA00389). Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother concerning her son who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live, when he was supposed to be. It was reported that fatigue and an off and on low grade fever started on 02Feb06. One itchy spot was noted on 04Feb06. 3-4 spots were noted on 06Feb06. The pt's mother spoke with a physician on 06Feb06 who diagnosed chickenpox. The physician told the pt's mother to use diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) cream and/or oral diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) for itchiness and acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) for aches and/or fever. The symptoms were ongoing at the time of the report. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.98
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Feeling hot, Headache, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner (N.P.) concerning an 11 year old female student who on 21 March 1997 (at 23 months of age), was vaccinated subcutaneously in the left arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot# 617355/0567D). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Subsequently, the patient developed a mild case of breakthrough chickenpox characterized by itchy papular lesions on her face, torso, arms and legs; and very few vesicular lesions. It was also reported that she papule on her pharynx, sore throat, headache and was "war". Unspecified medical attention was sought and the patient was treated with calamine (+) camphor (+) pramoxine hydrochloride (Aveeno) oatmeal and calamine lotion. No laboratory or diagnostic tests were performed. The patient's outcome was unspecified by the reporter. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Body temperature, Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash generalised, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 yr old male who on 14Jan98 was vaccinated with a first SC dose in the left arm of varicella virus vaccine live (lot624649/1108E). Subsequently the pt experienced mild breakthrough chickenpox characterized by pink papular lesions on his face, trunk, and extremities. It was reported that he also experienced vesicular lesions behind his ears and on his thigh. The pt was being treated with oat (Aveeno bath) and calamine lotion. There were no lab or diagnostic tests performed. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Follow up information from a health professional indicated that on 18Jan06 the pt experienced a fever, pink papules on the face, trunk and extremities, vesicles behind the ear and on the thigh. The pt was diagnosed with varicella. Additional information is not expected.  This is in follow-up to report(s) previously submitted on 5/12/2006.  Follow-up information from a health professional indicated that the patient had a generalized rash and the event was documented/evaluated by a medical doctor.  Additional information is not expected.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Varicella, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 yr old male who on 14Jan98 was vaccinated with a first SC dose in the left arm of varicella virus vaccine live (lot624649/1108E). Subsequently the pt experienced mild breakthrough chickenpox characterized by pink papular lesions on his face, trunk, and extremities. It was reported that he also experienced vesicular lesions behind his ears and on his thigh. The pt was being treated with oat (Aveeno bath) and calamine lotion. There were no lab or diagnostic tests performed. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Follow up information from a health professional indicated that on 18Jan06 the pt experienced a fever, pink papules on the face, trunk and extremities, vesicles behind the ear and on the thigh. The pt was diagnosed with varicella. Additional information is not expected.  This is in follow-up to report(s) previously submitted on 5/12/2006.  Follow-up information from a health professional indicated that the patient had a generalized rash and the event was documented/evaluated by a medical doctor.  Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.34
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning an 8 yr old female with no allergies who on 17Feb99 was vaccinated SC with a 0.5mL dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot626960/0847H). On 03Feb06, the pt developed about 50 vesicular lesions and a low grade fever. No other symptoms were noted. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No diagnostic lab tests were performed. At the time of the report, the pt was recovering. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash macular, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Sunburn
Clinical narrative: Tonsillitis; Rash Macular; Varicella; Sunburn Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 12 month old white female with an allergy to ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) who "about two years ago" on 02-JUL-2004 at 2-3:00pm was vaccinated with a 0.5ml subcutaneous first dose in the right arm of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot #648086/0098P). Concomitant vaccine administered at the same time included a first subcutaneous dose in the right arm of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MSD) (Lot #647457/1034N), a fourth intramuscular dose in the left thigh of pneumococcal 4 6B 9V 14 18C 19F 23F conj vaccine (CRM197) (Prevnar) (lot #495 702) and a fourth intramuscular dose in the right thigh of Hib conj vaccine (tet toxoid) (Acthib) (Lot #UE202AA). There were no adverse events following prior vaccination and a one year physical examination was within normal limits at the time of vaccination. On 07-FEB-2006 the patient's mother  called the reported and indicated that her daughter was diagnosed with chickenpox by another physician. The patient's mother also told the reporter that her daughter had developed over 300 lesions. At the time of the report the patient was recovering. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Follow-up information from a health professional indicated that on 10-JUL-2004, the patient was administered ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) 500mg, intramuscular for exudative tonsillitis, a fever of 103.8, and had sunburn and a blotchy rash over more of her body after the injection. The patient was treated with a 1/2 teaspoon of diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl). It was also noted that her chest was clear. The reporter was notified by the patient's mother on 07-FEB-2006 that her daughter had over 300 chicken pox lesions and had been prescribed acyclovir (Zovirax), which has stopped the spread of any more lesions. She was also given oat (Aveeno Bath) and calamine lotion. The patient was severely covered on her arms and legs with minimal lesions on her trunk. It was noted that the diagnosis of chickenpox was confirmed within 18 hours of the first bumps appearing by a physician. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Tonsillitis
Clinical narrative: Tonsillitis; Rash Macular; Varicella; Sunburn Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 12 month old white female with an allergy to ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) who "about two years ago" on 02-JUL-2004 at 2-3:00pm was vaccinated with a 0.5ml subcutaneous first dose in the right arm of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot #648086/0098P). Concomitant vaccine administered at the same time included a first subcutaneous dose in the right arm of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MSD) (Lot #647457/1034N), a fourth intramuscular dose in the left thigh of pneumococcal 4 6B 9V 14 18C 19F 23F conj vaccine (CRM197) (Prevnar) (lot #495 702) and a fourth intramuscular dose in the right thigh of Hib conj vaccine (tet toxoid) (Acthib) (Lot #UE202AA). There were no adverse events following prior vaccination and a one year physical examination was within normal limits at the time of vaccination. On 07-FEB-2006 the patient's mother  called the reported and indicated that her daughter was diagnosed with chickenpox by another physician. The patient's mother also told the reporter that her daughter had developed over 300 lesions. At the time of the report the patient was recovering. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Follow-up information from a health professional indicated that on 10-JUL-2004, the patient was administered ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) 500mg, intramuscular for exudative tonsillitis, a fever of 103.8, and had sunburn and a blotchy rash over more of her body after the injection. The patient was treated with a 1/2 teaspoon of diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl). It was also noted that her chest was clear. The reporter was notified by the patient's mother on 07-FEB-2006 that her daughter had over 300 chicken pox lesions and had been prescribed acyclovir (Zovirax), which has stopped the spread of any more lesions. She was also given oat (Aveeno Bath) and calamine lotion. The patient was severely covered on her arms and legs with minimal lesions on her trunk. It was noted that the diagnosis of chickenpox was confirmed within 18 hours of the first bumps appearing by a physician. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.44
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a 32 month old female who on 04Nov04 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine (lot 0341N). On 05Feb06 the pt developed breakthrough varicella characterized by a generalized rash with less than 50 lesions and a fever of 1 day. Unspecified medical attention was sought. At the time of the report the pt had not yet recovered. There was no product quality complain involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Varicella Information has been received from a physician concerning a female who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). Subsequently the patient developed breakthrough varicella with 12 lesions. It was reported that the patient recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Additional information has been requested. This is in follow-up to report (s) submitted on 5/12/2005. Information has been received from a physician concerning an 8 year old female, with no medical history and no allergies, who on 11-NOV-1998 was vaccinated with a first subcutaneous dose of VARIVAX (Merck) (Lo#628027/1257H). There was no illness at the time of vacciantion. Subsequently the patient developed breakthrough varicella with 12 lesions. It was reported that the patient recovered. There were no laboratory or diagnostic test performed. Unspecified medical attentionwas sought. No produt quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Follow-up information from a health professional indicated that on 04-MAR-2006 the patient experienced varicella lesions. It was reported that the patient recovered on 12-MAR-2006. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 yr old white male, with no medical history and no allergies who at 1 yr of age, in approx Jan 2000, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Concomitant vaccine administered on 18Jan00 included a first SC dose in the left arm of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (lot628002/1007H). The pt had a classic rash and rhinitis at the time of vaccination. There were no adverse events following prior vaccination. It was reported that the pt presented to the office on 08Feb06 with a full blown case of chickenpox. The pt had 250-500 lesions covering his body. At the time of the report the pt had not recovered. There were no lab or diagnostic tests performed. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided.  Follow information from a health professional indicated that the pt developed clinical varicella disease on 07Feb06. The reporter felt that this represented vaccine failure. It was reported that the pt recovered. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site reaction, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Injection site erythema; Rash vesicular Information received from a health professional concerning a 26 year old female who on 24-JAN-2006 was vaccinated with a 0.5ml subcutaneous dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (Lot#652084/0944R). On 02-FEB-2006 the patient developed redness at the injection site and 2 vesicular lesions on her trunk. No other symptoms were noted. At the time of the report the patient was recovering. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.02
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash macular, Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Varicella Information received from a physician and a licensed practical nurse (LPN) concerning a 10 year old white male student with no medical history who on 05-SEP-1996 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (Lot#608666/0392B). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. It was reported that 07-FEB-2006 the patient developed chickenpox. On 08-FEB-2006, the patient presented to the physician's office with chickenpox characterized by approximately 20 lesions along with multiple papules and vesicles. At that time, some crusting of the vesicles was noted but the patient was also noted to be still breaking out with lesions. No laboratory/diagnostic tests were performed. Subsequently the patient's chickenpox resolved. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.33
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Rash pustular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 16 month old child who about one month ago, in approximately January 2006, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Within a month of vaccination, the child developed a severe case of infected pustules on the right side of their face which was diagnosed as chickenpox. The child had to be hospitalized and was placed on ceftriaxone sodium. At the time of the report, after hospitalization, it was noted that the child was recovering. There was no product quality complaint involved. The reporter also considered the patient's chicken pox to be an other important medical event (OMIC), hospitalization required. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning his 6 year old daughter who approximately February 2004, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). the physician reported that in February 2004, his daughter developed mild breakthrough chickenpox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. subsequently, the patient recovered from the mild breakthrough chickenpox. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse (RN) concerning a 6 year old male who on 15 July 2002, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot# 641985/0293M). There was no concomitant therapy. The RN reported that on 18 January 2006, the patient developed atypical chickenpox characterized by a rash formation like chickenpox which never developed a blister. The RN noted that the patient case of chickenpox was mild due only having less than 20 "blisters'. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the patient's symptoms were treated. At the time of this report, the outcome was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a register nurse concerning a 6 year old male who on 20 June 2002, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (Lot # 638498/1906K). On 31 January 2006, the patient developed a rash formulation like chickenpox, but he never developed a blister. The patient had a mild case of less than 20 lesions. Symptoms were treated. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No additional information was provided. There was no product quality complaint. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.49
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Myalgia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning an 11 year old male with asthma and no drug reactions/allergies, who on 14 September 1995, was vaccinated subcutaneously with a 0.5 ml dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (Lot # 609283/0428B). There was not concomitant medication. On 08 February 2006, the patient experienced a headache and muscle aches. On 09 February 2006, the patient presented to the physician's office with 30 lesions generalized to the neck, arms, head and groin. He was treated with Aveeno bath, diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). There were no lab diagnostic studies performed. The outcome was reported as not recovered. No further information was available. There was no product quality complaint. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.05
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Rash vesicular, Varicella
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 5 year old female, who on 19 September 2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). On 13 February 2006, the nurse reported that the patient "now" has mild breakthrough chickenpox characterized by 13 lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. This is in follow-up to report (s) previously submitted on 5/12/2006. Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 5 year old female who on 19-SEP-2001 was vaccinated with a dose of VARIVAX (Merck). Concomitant vaccination included a first dose of HEP B (lot #638841/1764X) given in the right tigh, a first dose of MMR (lot # 539617/0739L) given SC in the right thigh, and a third dose of IPOL (lot# T1310) given IM in the right thigh and fourth dose of PREVNAR (lot # 481-545) given IM in the left thigh. On 13-FEB-2006 the nurse reported that the patient "now" has mild breakthrough chickenpox characterized by 13 lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Follow-up information from the nruse indicated that on 10-FEB-2006 the patient developed a few drops of early vesicles two behind the ear and couple on the chest, low back and legs. The patient was seen for a doctor visit and was treated with ZOVIRAX 8 cc QID for 5 days. Subsequently the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female patient who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). Subsequently, the patient developed breakthrough varicella. It was reported that the patient recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. No other information was provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.95
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pyrexia, Rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a certified medical assistant (CMA) concerning a 9 year old male with no medical history or allergies who on 09 December 1997, was vaccinated subcutaneously with a 0.5 ml does of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (Lot #622757/0348E). There was no concomitant therapy. The CMA reported that on 11 February 2006, the patient became ill with fever, vomiting, muscle aches and rash with greater than 50 lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the patient was treated with acetaminophen (Tylenol) which decreased his temperature to 97.4 F. At the time of this report, the patient remained ill as his vomiting, muscle aches and rash persisted. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 to 15 month old female who, in the "past month", January 2006, was vaccinated with a 0.5 ml subcutaneous dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (Lot# 650233/0912R). "Two weeks ago", " a few days" after vaccination, on approximately 01 February 2006, the patient experienced breakthrough lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved.  Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a patient at an elementary school who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine (Oka/Merck). subsequently, the patient developed a mild case of breakthrough varicella. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a patient at an elementary school who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). Subsequently, the patient developed a mild case of breakthrough varicella. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a patient at an elementary school who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient developed a mild case of breakthrough varicella. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a patient at an elementary school who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck). Subsequently, the patient developed a mild case of breakthrough varicella. There was no product complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.28
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 15 month old female who in approximately February 2006, "in the past month", was vaccinated subcutaneously with a 0.5ml dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot # 605233/0912R). "Two weeks ago", on approximately 01 February 2006, the patient experienced breakthrough lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No product quality complaint was involved. Follow up information indicated that the 15 month old female was vaccinated on 06 January, 10:00 AM, with a first dose in the left thigh of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck) (lot # 650233/0912R). On 18 January 2006, the patient had fever and a progressive rash. The rash turned vesicular and the patient visited the office on 20 January 2006. The diagnosis was varicella. The patient recovered on 24 January 2006. No additional information was provided. Additional information is not expected.