chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: Initial case received from a health care professional on 07 January 2011. A 68-year-old female patient received an intramuscular right deltoid injection of FLUZONE (lot number U3737AA) on 06 January 2011. Approximately 2 hours post-vaccination, the patient presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath, increased heart rate ("to the 150's"), increased blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, and diaphoresis. She was hospitalized for unspecified treatment, and remained in the hospital at the time of the report on 07 January 2011. The patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, and medical history included an allergy to penicillin. In addition, she was taking metformin, hydrochlorothiazide, amitriptyline, "clonidin", metoprolol, pravastatin, ranitidine, and gemfibrozil concomitantly; indications were not reported. Per the reporter, the patient had previously received several INFLUENZA vaccinations. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Abscess, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site vesicles, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received 12 January 2011 from a health care professional. A 53-year-old male patient had received a left deltoid injection of ADACEL, lot number C3486AA and a right arm injection of PNEUMOVAX (manufacturer and lot number not reported) on 25 August 2010 and on the day of vaccination, he developed a hard area at the left arm injection site. He had no swelling, redness or soreness at that time. "Now", the patient reported that the left arm injection site was sore and hot to touch. He was evaluated by his health care provider (date not reported) who reported that the left arm injection site had a 2 x 2.5 cm blister that was peeling; there was no reported weakness, no fever and no discoloration. He received corrective treatment for an abscess which consisted of Cephalexin 500 mg four times daily for 10 days, then two times daily for 10 days. He was also to be scheduled to follow-up with a dermatologist in one month for possible drainage of the abscess. The patient had a past history of diabetes, elevated blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diverticulosis and a vitamin D deficiency and he had been taking Amlodipine, PRINZIDE, Metformin, ACTOS, Simvastatin, ASA 81mg and Vitamin D3 concomitantly. He had no reported illness at the time of vaccination. The event outcome was entered as unknown; however, per the narrative description, the event was not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received 12 January 2011 from a health care professional. A 53-year-old male patient had received a left deltoid injection of ADACEL, lot number C3486AA and a right arm injection of PNEUMOVAX (manufacturer and lot number not reported) on 25 August 2010 and on the day of vaccination, he developed a hard area at the left arm injection site. He had no swelling, redness or soreness at that time. "Now", the patient reported that the left arm injection site was sore and hot to touch. He was evaluated by his health care provider (date not reported) who reported that the left arm injection site had a 2 x 2.5 cm blister that was peeling; there was no reported weakness, no fever and no discoloration. He received corrective treatment for an abscess which consisted of Cephalexin 500 mg four times daily for 10 days, then two times daily for 10 days. He was also to be scheduled to follow-up with a dermatologist in one month for possible drainage of the abscess. The patient had a past history of diabetes, elevated blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, diverticulosis and a vitamin D deficiency and he had been taking Amlodipine, PRINZIDE, Metformin, ACTOS, Simvastatin, ASA 81mg and Vitamin D3 concomitantly. He had no reported illness at the time of vaccination. The event outcome was entered as unknown; however, per the narrative description, the event was not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, TYP
Symptoms: Brain neoplasm, Brain tumour operation, Impaired work ability, Memory impairment
Clinical narrative: Initial case received on 13 January 2011 from a health care professional, who is also the patient. A 55-year-old female patient received an intramuscular right deltoid injection of IPOL (lot number A0491-4) and an intramuscular right deltoid injection of TYPHIM VI (lot number A0823, not a valid sanofi pasteur lot number) on 22 August 2008. In September 2009 (patient unable to provide exact dates due to memory problems) she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and underwent brain surgery. Per the patient, she continues to have memory problems and has not returned to work.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Individual reports hives starting at elbows and traveling to wrists, bilaterally. Concerned about a co-wokers reaction to smallpox, his supervisor advised him to seek care so he went to Hosp. ED and was dx with urticaria and given Rx for Prednisone and ZYRTEC which he did not fill, allowing to resolve on its own. Improved as of 3 Jan 11, but not completely resolved.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Rash, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of a rash 2 days after receiving ZOSTAVAX. Pt came in and the rash was similar to a shingles rash - wrapping around the middle. I referred her to her PCP. He prescribed valacyclovir 1 gm TID after her phone call. The rash was blistering & burning.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: Inconsolable crying soon after 4 month vaccines were given. Crying all night. Advise TYLENOL 0.8 ml - helped for 1 hour.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Haematoma, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Developed a large hematoma, redness, swelling, warmth and tenderness to the posterior upper arm. It is beginning to subside but still present.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug exposure during pregnancy, Pregnancy test positive
Clinical narrative: Pregnant client received live virus vaccine, Varivax.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised, Rash generalised, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Reported generalized rash, itching and hives within two hours of vaccine administration. Treated in Emergency around 7pm Room with Benadryl and Steroids. No respiratory symptoms reported.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: SWELLING IN ELBOW PROGRESSING TO BRUISING OF FOREARM---NO REACTION AT INJECTION SITE
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood test, Electrocardiogram, Vertigo positional, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Benign Positional Vertigo
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Chills, Diarrhoea, Glossitis, Headache, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Started with fever, headache and chills, 1/15/2011 fever, chills, diarrhea, paleness, tongue while frothy coating, hives appeared that evening.  Sunday- slight fever, hives, chills, paleness, tongue felt prickly, while frothy coating on tongue- took Benadryl on 11/15/11 evening, and was started on Prednisone 11/16/11.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tongue coated, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Started with fever, headache and chills, 1/15/2011 fever, chills, diarrhea, paleness, tongue while frothy coating, hives appeared that evening.  Sunday- slight fever, hives, chills, paleness, tongue felt prickly, while frothy coating on tongue- took Benadryl on 11/15/11 evening, and was started on Prednisone 11/16/11.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Crying, Diarrhoea, Pain
Clinical narrative: For about 5 hours patient would cry out like he was in pain, continue crying for a few minutes, then calm down and acted happy. Then he would cry out in pain again, cry for a few min, and this continued for 4 hours on January 14th and 15th from about 5:00-10:00 pm. Diarrhea also began on January 16th.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TDAP
Symptoms: Blood creatine phosphokinase, Diarrhoea, Electrocardiogram, Injection site pain, Metabolic function test
Clinical narrative: (L) upper arm pains after immunization. Fever x 2 days followed by N/V/D x 1 month still having soreness / pain in (L) deltoid area seen 11/10/10 at hospital for sxs returned here 11/17/10 for 2nd Hep B vaccination.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TDAP
Symptoms: Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: (L) upper arm pains after immunization. Fever x 2 days followed by N/V/D x 1 month still having soreness / pain in (L) deltoid area seen 11/10/10 at hospital for sxs returned here 11/17/10 for 2nd Hep B vaccination.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Induration, Mass, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness swelling hard bump. We are seeing many more reactions recently to ADACEL.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Alanine aminotransferase increased, Anion gap normal, Antinuclear antibody negative, Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Blood albumin normal
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Blood alkaline phosphatase normal, Blood bilirubin normal, Blood calcium normal, Blood chloride normal, Blood creatinine normal
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Blood glucose normal, Blood potassium normal, Blood sodium normal, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone, Blood urea normal
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Carbon dioxide normal, Double stranded DNA antibody, Glomerular filtration rate normal, Haematocrit normal, Haemoglobin normal
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Laboratory test normal, Mean cell haemoglobin, Mean cell haemoglobin concentration, Mean cell volume increased, Mean platelet volume normal
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Platelet count decreased, Protein total normal, Pruritus, Rash, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Red blood cell count normal, Red blood cell sedimentation rate normal, Skin discolouration, Skin exfoliation, Skin hyperpigmentation
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Skin lesion, Skin plaque, White blood cell count normal
Clinical narrative: On August 4, received Hep A, polio and Tdap vaccines. During the first week of Sept 2010, patient noticed the first lesion on his right forearm. Since then, his lesions have spread. On October 15 he had the flu shot and then on October 19 received MMR. On November 5, he saw derm and had KENALOG Injections into some of his more problematic lesions. On November 15 he had an HBV vaccine. Within the next 4-6 weeks, he noted further exacerbations, specifically on his forearms. Notes from clinical visit on 20 OCT 2010: ...noticed 'rashes' on his extremities and low back areas. Starts as a small papule and gets larger... Lesions are occ pruritic. Not painful. Saw a civilian dermatologist sev wks ago and told it was 'lichen...'. And given a steroid cream and Ivermectin (took 6 tabs twice a week apart) - last dose 2 days ago. Physical exam: Skin: several slightly raised hyperpigmented (some almost purple in color) 3 mm to 5 mm in size over his arms, anterior tibias, lower lumbar area, under right axilla and right neck area. Notes from Derm Eval on 5 Nov 2010: 2 months of pruritic lesions on the forearms, shins, dorsal feet and lumbar back. Previous diagnosis of LP, treating with Betamethasone. Physical exam: Lesions on the upper extremities. Lesions on the back. Lesions on the lower extremities. Normal except as noted multiple 3-6 mm purple polygonal flat topped papules and small plaques on the flexural forearms, wrists, shins, dorsal feet and ankles and lumbar back. Plaques on shins and lower back on lichenified and scaly. Assessment/Plan: Lichen Planus: Lesions classic for lichen planus. Continuing treating with Betamethasone daily during the week. Recommend taking weekends off. Explained risks of chronic steroid use to include striae and atrophy. Several particularly bothersome plaques injected today w/ILK.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Ten days after I received my vaccine, I went to care for my daughter who had had an accident. She cut her face and broke her hand which required surgery. I was there one week. Two days later she was diagnosed with shingles. She is 41.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Burning sensation, Erythema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I got the vaccine on July 23rd in my left arm. On July 24th my left leg started burning, 3 days later I broke out with red welts on my back, chest, arms & legs. I have been to 7 specialist - 4 out of the 7 said it was a reaction to the vaccine. The next week after I got the vaccine, I went back to pharmacy to show the person "who gave me the vaccine" the welts on my back. He told me he didn't want to see the welts, and my reaction is not from the vaccine. I am still suffering from what I believe is a reaction from the shingles vaccine. I have been to 22 doctor appointments in the past 5 mos. If you can help me with any advice, I would appreciate it! Thank  you.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Biopsy, Blood test, Burning sensation, Immunisation reaction, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: I got the vaccine on July 23rd in my left arm. On July 24th my left leg started burning, 3 days later I broke out with red welts on my back, chest, arms & legs. I have been to 7 specialist - 4 out of the 7 said it was a reaction to the vaccine. The next week after I got the vaccine, I went back to pharmacy to show the person "who gave me the vaccine" the welts on my back. He told me he didn't want to see the welts, and my reaction is not from the vaccine. I am still suffering from what I believe is a reaction from the shingles vaccine. I have been to 22 doctor appointments in the past 5 mos. If you can help me with any advice, I would appreciate it! Thank  you.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I got the vaccine on July 23rd in my left arm. On July 24th my left leg started burning, 3 days later I broke out with red welts on my back, chest, arms & legs. I have been to 7 specialist - 4 out of the 7 said it was a reaction to the vaccine. The next week after I got the vaccine, I went back to pharmacy to show the person "who gave me the vaccine" the welts on my back. He told me he didn't want to see the welts, and my reaction is not from the vaccine. I am still suffering from what I believe is a reaction from the shingles vaccine. I have been to 22 doctor appointments in the past 5 mos. If you can help me with any advice, I would appreciate it! Thank  you.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site reaction, Muscle twitching
Clinical narrative: Pt received AVA #1 in left upper arm on 9/29/10 (pt is right handed). Within a few seconds she felt like "she was stabbed with a hot poker". She described the pain as a 6-7/10 which lasted the remainder of the day. The next day her left upper arm was sore at the injection site (3-4/10). This pain resolved within 48-72 hours without treatment. She denied having erythema, swelling or induration in the left upper arm area. About one week after the vaccination she noted "muscle twitching" which she could see and feel at the injection site. The twitching lasted 3-5 minutes and recurred every 15 minutes to 2 hours. The pt denied pain, numbness, tingling, weakness or decreased ROM in her left arm, shoulder or hand. Additionally, she denied recent history of issues with balance, blurry vision, urgency incontinence, headache, or trauma. After about one month the episodes became less frequent. The pt had been symptom free for about one week and then had a brief episode on 1/9/11 with none since. The pt was evaluated by Neurology on 1/10/11. On PE the pt had no decreased deltoid muscle mass; no decreased left arm muscle strength; no abnormality at the injection site with inspection or palpation; normal and symmetric UE reflexes. The neurologist's assessment indicates that when components of a vaccination are approximated or injected into a nerve an isolated chemical neuritis could present as focal muscle fasciculations which would typically resolve spontaneously over months.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Aphagia, Dyspnoea, Gastrointestinal disorder, Laboratory test, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Thirty years ago, we were told to get the swine flu shot as there would be a pandemic. After I had it, my legs were paralyzed for 2 days. The person behind me who got it developed Guillain Barre syndrome was paralyzed for life. I figured I had a miracle as I was the mother of 4 teens. In 2010, I did not have an appt with my Dr, so I went to a pharmacy. I told the pharmacist I just wanted the regular flu shot & he agreed I should never ever get one for swine flu again. On this Oct. 4, 2010, I had an appt. My Dr. said it should not bother me and I must have a flu shot. Our gov't gave no warning it would be combined & it was too early to hear of any feedback from you or TV. In fact, there has been nothing in the media. Both another Dr. & insurance company suggested I report my symptoms. CDC said leave your # & will call you back. No one ever did. I called again in Dec. & got recordings. Hence, this form. For 10 days I got symptoms, could hardly get around, & had to hire a GNA. On the 3rd day I had bronchitis symptoms 2 nights, then I felt like my digestive tract was paralyzed & couldn't eat, just used liquids and lost 5 lbs. I went from 116 to 111 lbs. I still can't eat much at a time. After that, I had episodes of losing my breath. My lungs are clear, & have no congestive heart failure. In 3 months, I walk very slowly, use a walker & cane. Since I have experienced this, I have found out all my symptoms are the pattern Guillain-Barre takes, the diaphragm being last. I guess I can never get my regular flu shot again. I don't expect you to do anything but I thought, you should know. It has decreased the quality of my life. I had enough problems as it was. It's a full time job taking care of my diabetes. I live alone, & have some part-time help.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Quality of life decreased, Respiratory disorder, Walking aid user, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: Thirty years ago, we were told to get the swine flu shot as there would be a pandemic. After I had it, my legs were paralyzed for 2 days. The person behind me who got it developed Guillain Barre syndrome was paralyzed for life. I figured I had a miracle as I was the mother of 4 teens. In 2010, I did not have an appt with my Dr, so I went to a pharmacy. I told the pharmacist I just wanted the regular flu shot & he agreed I should never ever get one for swine flu again. On this Oct. 4, 2010, I had an appt. My Dr. said it should not bother me and I must have a flu shot. Our gov't gave no warning it would be combined & it was too early to hear of any feedback from you or TV. In fact, there has been nothing in the media. Both another Dr. & insurance company suggested I report my symptoms. CDC said leave your # & will call you back. No one ever did. I called again in Dec. & got recordings. Hence, this form. For 10 days I got symptoms, could hardly get around, & had to hire a GNA. On the 3rd day I had bronchitis symptoms 2 nights, then I felt like my digestive tract was paralyzed & couldn't eat, just used liquids and lost 5 lbs. I went from 116 to 111 lbs. I still can't eat much at a time. After that, I had episodes of losing my breath. My lungs are clear, & have no congestive heart failure. In 3 months, I walk very slowly, use a walker & cane. Since I have experienced this, I have found out all my symptoms are the pattern Guillain-Barre takes, the diaphragm being last. I guess I can never get my regular flu shot again. I don't expect you to do anything but I thought, you should know. It has decreased the quality of my life. I had enough problems as it was. It's a full time job taking care of my diabetes. I live alone, & have some part-time help.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Hyperhidrosis, Influenza like illness, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: On the evening on Tuesday of his injections, he noticed warmth of his (L) upper arm, at site of PNEUMOVAX injection, redness progressed over next several days & involve axilla & lower arm. Felt "flu-like" with sweats and fever 2 days following injection, treated for cellulitis 3/days after injection.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On the evening on Tuesday of his injections, he noticed warmth of his (L) upper arm, at site of PNEUMOVAX injection, redness progressed over next several days & involve axilla & lower arm. Felt "flu-like" with sweats and fever 2 days following injection, treated for cellulitis 3/days after injection.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Eye pruritus, Feeling hot, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Given 1/10/11 by evening felt like on fire, T (101.6) shivering uncontrollably. Called the squad, itchy eyes & at site body aches. Vitals per squad OK. Refused ER, on ADVIL and ice 1/11/11 better, sore, slight nausea.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Swelling, slight pain in upper arm (between elbow & arm pit) redness of skin and warm to touch.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13
Symptoms: Allergy test, Injection site abscess, Injection site haematoma, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Site swelled - appeared abscessed 2 mos post-imm. muscle site hard, bruised, scarred.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site scar, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Site swelled - appeared abscessed 2 mos post-imm. muscle site hard, bruised, scarred.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPH, HEPA, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: On 1/10/11 had immunizations. (R) leg at immunization site became red, edematous, and firm.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Erythema, Induration, Pain in extremity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 1/12/11 AM - pain on medial aspect of left arm PM - pain, tenderness, redness on medial aspect of left arm feverish, goose bump - warm compress done by patient slight chest tightness brief in duration 1/13/11 redness started to fade but a little itchy. 1/14/11 slight pain & tenderness on medial aspect of left arm.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Skin warm
Clinical narrative: 1/12/11 AM - pain on medial aspect of left arm PM - pain, tenderness, redness on medial aspect of left arm feverish, goose bump - warm compress done by patient slight chest tightness brief in duration 1/13/11 redness started to fade but a little itchy. 1/14/11 slight pain & tenderness on medial aspect of left arm.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Back pain, Chills, Headache, Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: 2 days after injection (PNEUMOVAX) pt. complaining with chills, low back pain, headache achy all over and tenderness at injection site.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Red non-raised skin rash down (L) arm across (L) chest.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Patient called clinic c/o shaking uncontrollable, chills.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Malaise, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Mother reported today 1-11-11 @ clinic visit - that child became ill - within 24 hours after FLUMIST - states had vomiting, diarrhea, fever - 102.9 - lasting 3 days. Tx. TYLENOL & Ibuprofen - did not see MD.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Injection site erythema, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Fever 104.1 - relieved with TYLENOL but would return x 4 days. Vomiting also & diarrhea. This was reported at a later clinic - please note previous PC mother made & info provided 2 days after vacc. given. 11/11/2010 PC from Mo. to report client has 1/2 dollar size red area on (L) deltoid & has had fever on & off (highest 102 degrees). Was adv. to see HCP if increased fever or redness increased. Likely a side effect WNL.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Facial paresis, VIIth nerve paralysis
Clinical narrative: Patient presented to our office with left facial weakness noted with diminished left nasolabial fold and weak upper lid. I diagnosed her with Bell's palsy.
Age: 1.32
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HEPA, HIBV, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash macular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Child received 7 vaccinations in arms. Broke out w/red splotches then hives on chest, back, arms & forehead. Vitals stable. No resp problems noted. BENADRYL 12.5 mg PO given. Hives were gone 30-45 minutes. Recovered - no complications.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TYP
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt. noted 3" welt and itching at site of IPV injection. Pt. aware of welt about 36 hrs after IPV injection. Similar to reaction after allergy shot in past. By 48 hrs. welt and itching decreasing.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Local swelling, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: Local arm erythema, swelling and pruritus, fever with secondary desquamation of overlying skin.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram head, Computerised tomogram normal, Dysphonia, Ear pain, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms, sore throat, hoarseness, body aches, congestion that lasted for several days. The only symptom that did not resolve was ear pain, mostly localized behind the ear but at time on the ear itself. After 11 days I went to urgent care 11/21 to rule out sinus or ear infection. Was prescribed Zithromax and to follow up with PMD.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Full blood count normal, Influenza like illness, Neuralgia, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms, sore throat, hoarseness, body aches, congestion that lasted for several days. The only symptom that did not resolve was ear pain, mostly localized behind the ear but at time on the ear itself. After 11 days I went to urgent care 11/21 to rule out sinus or ear infection. Was prescribed Zithromax and to follow up with PMD.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Red blood cell sedimentation rate normal, Respiratory tract congestion
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms, sore throat, hoarseness, body aches, congestion that lasted for several days. The only symptom that did not resolve was ear pain, mostly localized behind the ear but at time on the ear itself. After 11 days I went to urgent care 11/21 to rule out sinus or ear infection. Was prescribed Zithromax and to follow up with PMD.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Left arm had swelling, redness, heat and pain. This has lasted for two (2) weeks and 2 days. Visited the doctor 01/12/2011 and treatment was medication for pain, inflation and infection.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB, TDAP
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Broke out in hives on back of both thighs, back of both arms, and both hands.  Itchy...Took 2 doses of Benadryl at home with little relief.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Hypoaesthesia, Muscle tightness, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: 10/4 Fever of 101 - R arm hurting - 2 Tylenol and temp nl. 10/5 - stiffness, numbness, dime size red spot on R arm. 10/6 - hives on both arms - temp 103 - fever abated after large intake of fluids 10/7 Muscle tightness in both arms, no fever.  Tylenol taken with no relief of muscle 'pain'- instr to take to private physician by HD.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 10/4 Fever of 101 - R arm hurting - 2 Tylenol and temp nl. 10/5 - stiffness, numbness, dime size red spot on R arm. 10/6 - hives on both arms - temp 103 - fever abated after large intake of fluids 10/7 Muscle tightness in both arms, no fever.  Tylenol taken with no relief of muscle 'pain'- instr to take to private physician by HD.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Confusional state, Headache, Injection site erythema, Local reaction, Lumbar puncture normal
Clinical narrative: Patient was admitted from the Emergency Room for a reaction to a Pneumovax vaccine given on 11JAN2011. He had fever to 102 degrees, headache, confusion, and swelling and redness on the upper right arm at the site of the vaccination. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid taken during lumbar puncture in the Emergency Room was negative for signs of acute infection (meningitis). Patient received one prophylactic dose of ceftriaxone in the ER before the results of the lumbar puncture were available. Patient's temperature and headache improved with acetaminophen, naproxen, and intravenous fluids. His confusion also resolved rapidly as his fever was controlled. By the afternoon of the day of admission (13JAN2011), patient had improved significantly and was feeling well. His case was discussed with Dr of allergy/immunology who felt this was a vaccine large local reaction. He was discharged home with instructions to continue acetaminophen for fever, and naproxen and ice for pain.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vaccination site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient was admitted from the Emergency Room for a reaction to a Pneumovax vaccine given on 11JAN2011. He had fever to 102 degrees, headache, confusion, and swelling and redness on the upper right arm at the site of the vaccination. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid taken during lumbar puncture in the Emergency Room was negative for signs of acute infection (meningitis). Patient received one prophylactic dose of ceftriaxone in the ER before the results of the lumbar puncture were available. Patient's temperature and headache improved with acetaminophen, naproxen, and intravenous fluids. His confusion also resolved rapidly as his fever was controlled. By the afternoon of the day of admission (13JAN2011), patient had improved significantly and was feeling well. His case was discussed with Dr of allergy/immunology who felt this was a vaccine large local reaction. He was discharged home with instructions to continue acetaminophen for fever, and naproxen and ice for pain.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered to patient 10-13-2010. Patient was admitted to hospital 11-28-2010. Patient's wife stated he was paralyzed from face to toe and was diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome after 4 days of being in the hospital.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site streaking, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt had soreness and swelling at the site by that evening. She also noticed 3 horizontal lines that went down her arm underneath the injection site but they were not present when the patient was seen in the office. The site was still tender to touch & had some swelling.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Ringing, buzzing in ears. My husband had the shot the same day & had same effects.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Rash welts scattered locations. Treatment - Prednisone - Hydroxyzine.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None stated.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Sensory disturbance, Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: Started to feel engorgement sensation in (L) axilla area -> surrounding axilla area and upper (L) arm inner aspect became painful & remained swollen. This same reaction happened last October 2009 when patient received the flu vaccine for the first time. The reaction appeared about a week after the flu vaccine was given and she went to her private physician who was concerned due to the edema and closeness to the left breast. A full work up was done with negative results. Patient did not tell her physician at the time that she received the flu vaccine in her left deltoid because she did not feel it was related. It was only after she received the flu vaccine on 1/14/11 that she felt the same symptoms coming on & remembered that she just received the flu vaccine that day. The symptoms occurred quicker this time.
Age: 1.26
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site discolouration, Injection site erythema, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Initially red, "very purple" (L) thigh area recommended ice, ibuprofen seen today (1-14-11) -> lacy like purplish rash approximately 2 x 2 inches (L) thigh. No paresthesia no cellulitis.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Insomnia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt. states (L) arm became "stiff" approx 2 hours after receiving injection. Became painful to raise arm & had difficulty sleeping that night due to pain in arm. Cont to have pain the next day but gradually decreased & resolved by late afternoon. States had no swelling or redness. Did not consult doctor.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: On 12/9/2010, Redness area 5.5 x 4.5 inches in lest upper arm, with warm and firm to touch and pain. On 12/10/2010, redness area came down to anterial part of left upper arm, and pain moved up to left side of shoulder and neck.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Neck pain
Clinical narrative: On 12/9/2010, Redness area 5.5 x 4.5 inches in lest upper arm, with warm and firm to touch and pain. On 12/10/2010, redness area came down to anterial part of left upper arm, and pain moved up to left side of shoulder and neck.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP, HEPA, HPV4, TDAP, HEPAB, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Diplegia, Inflammation, Muscular weakness, Myelitis transverse, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging spinal cord abnormal
Clinical narrative: Onset of lower extremity weakness progressing to complete paralysis of both legs within one week of HPV vaccine. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis. Treated with steroids.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP, HEPA, HPV4, TDAP, HEPAB, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Dysstasia, Fall, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Onset of lower extremity weakness progressing to complete paralysis of both legs within one week of HPV vaccine. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis. Treated with steroids.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Confusional state, Encephalitis, Mental status changes, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 10/31/10: Patient was brought to ER presenting with fever of 103 and confusion.  11/1/10, 1PM: He was examined by a neurologist who noted he still had a fever, confusion and rigors. 11/10/10: discharged from hospital 11/15/10: re-admitted to hospital for Altered mental status pt dx with Meningoencephalitis, secondary to influenza vaccine