chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 4.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash pustular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 7 yea rold male with a history of eczema, asthma and no known allergies who on 09/21/1998 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right arm. On 06/22/2001, the pt was diagnosed with a clinical case of chicken pox. It was reported that the pt's mother called the physician's office stating that there were red pustules covering the pt's abdomen, arms, legs, and face. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was further reported that the pt recovered on 06/27/2001. No further info is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an employee who about one year ago, in approximately June 2000, was vaccinated with two doses of varicella vaccine. On approximately 06/22/2001, the pt had a negative serum varicella zoster virus antibody titer. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Upon follow-up, it was reported that "there has been some misunderstanding." The health care providers had a general question "about pts that do not convert and produce antibodies once they have been vaccinated." It was further reported, on 07/16/2001, that they "have not experienced any adverse reactions to this date." Further follow-up info received on 08/07/2001 indicated that the employee was not vaccinated at that facility. No further info is available.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 34 year old female with no known drug allergies who on 10/28/1997 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a first dose of varicella vaccine. On 12/08/1997 the pt was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a second dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medications or illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 06/22/2001, the pt had a serum varicella zoster virus antibody titer drawn which was reported as: negatvie, no antibody detected. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No adverse symptoms were noted. No further info is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 3.5 year old female child with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus and a history of human immunodeficiency virus encephalitis and developmental delays who on 06/05/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included anti-retrovirals. On 06/24/2001, the pt presented to the hospital with 12-18 vesicular lesions. It was noted that the pt was afebrile. Follow-up info was received and indicated that the physician felt that "she will send the child home with the plan to have the mother contact her if the rash should become more severe." Additionally, it was indicated that the child has been very stable with a CD4 count of 28%. It was noted that the physician would not obtain a specimen at this time for VZV analysis. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 4 year old male who in 1998 at 1 year old was vaccinate with varicella vaccine. In June 2001 the pt developed chicken pox. It was reported that according to the nurse, treatment was not necessary. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old child with no known allergies who in November 1996 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 06/16/2001, the child presented to the physician's office with a chicken pox/rash breakthrough characterized by an itchy rash on back, and 60-100 lesions. It was reported that the child's classmates have chickenpox. It was noted that the child was afebrile, but that his mother had given him Tylenol. Follow-up info has been received and indicated that the registered nurse does not have any additional info. No further info is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 4 year old female pt with no known allergies who in 1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 06/16/2001, the pt broke out with a rash. On 06/18/2001, the pt presented to the physician's office with 15-25 lesions and a low-grade temp. This experience was referred to as chicken pox/rash breakthrough. Follow-up info received indicated that the registered nurse did not have any additional info. No further info is available.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash, Rash papular, Rash pruritic, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 9 year old male who on 23 APR 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot #621071/1552D) subcutaneously in the left arm. On 21 JUN 2001, the patient presented with a vesicular rash with distribution all over her body. No other symptoms were noted. The registered nurse also reported on another patient who had an experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES#01062327). In follow up the registered nurse reported that the patient presented on 21 JUN 2001 with a rash for 4 days, erythematous, papulopustular vesicular exanthem in groin area, trunk, back, back of legs, 1/2 cm in size, numerous lesions, pruritic, afebrile. In followup, the registered nurse reported that the patient recovered 26 JUN 2001. No further information is available.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 9 year old male who on 23 APR 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot #621071/1552D) subcutaneously in the left arm. On 21 JUN 2001, the patient presented with a vesicular rash with distribution all over her body. No other symptoms were noted. The registered nurse also reported on another patient who had an experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES#01062327). In follow up the registered nurse reported that the patient presented on 21 JUN 2001 with a rash for 4 days, erythematous, papulopustular vesicular exanthem in groin area, trunk, back, back of legs, 1/2 cm in size, numerous lesions, pruritic, afebrile. In followup, the registered nurse reported that the patient recovered 26 JUN 2001. No further information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash, Rash pruritic, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 5 year old Caucasian female with no known drug allergies with a food allergy (unspecified), milk allergy, eczema and asthma who on 02 APR 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot #621071/1552D) subcutaneously in the left thigh. At the time of vaccination, the patient had otitis media that was treated with amoxicillin. On 21 JUN 2001, the patient presented with a vesicular rash with distribution all over her body with small number of lesions. No other symptoms were noted. In follow up, the registered nurse reported that on 21 JUN 2001, the patient presented with a small amount of lesions, complained of erythematous papulopustular, vesicular, pruritic, exanthem on groin area, bilateral trunk, on abdomen, scattered patter, afebrile. In follow up, the registered nurse reported that the patient recovered on 26 JUN 2001. The registered nurse also reported on anther patient who had an experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES #01062324). No further information is available.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and health professional concerning a 5 year old male with no known drug allergies and history of bronchospasm, who on 05/05/1997 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in his left. At the time of the vaccination, the pt had bilateral cloudy effusion of his ears. he had no fever or other complaints. He was placed on therapy Bactrim. On 06/26/2001, the pt was evaluated at the physician's office and diagnosed with chicken pox. The pt had varicella lesions on his face, arms, trunk and back. Greater than 100 lesions were noted. Subsequently, the pt recovered. No additional info is expected.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pyrexia, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a liscensed practical nurse (LPN) concerning a 28 year old female with no past medical history who on 06/12/01 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (dosages, dose series and lot number not provided). There was no concomitant medications. On 06/26/01, the pt developed red spots w/blisters present and a fever of 99.5 degrees F. At that time, she sought medical attention. Not treatment or medication was prescribed. Additional information has been requested
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 34 year old female with no known allergies and a history of tonsillitis who on 04/18/2001 was vaccinated IM in the deltoid with a first dose of varicella vaccine. There were no concomitant medications or current illnesses. On 04/18/2001, sometime in the PM, the pt experienced local aching and pruritus which resolved in a few days. On 04/27/2001, the pruritus returned with a 2cm round area with redness, firmness and tenderness at the injection site. Approximately two weeks after the injection, the pt experienced a sore arm, fever, headache, four large welts on her body, lethargy, neck ache and was itchy all over. The pt presented to the physician's office on 05/01/2001. It was reported that these effects lasted 5 to 6 weeks and that the pt recovered in May 2001. No further info is available.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Lethargy, Neck pain, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 34 year old female with no known allergies and a history of tonsillitis who on 04/18/2001 was vaccinated IM in the deltoid with a first dose of varicella vaccine. There were no concomitant medications or current illnesses. On 04/18/2001, sometime in the PM, the pt experienced local aching and pruritus which resolved in a few days. On 04/27/2001, the pruritus returned with a 2cm round area with redness, firmness and tenderness at the injection site. Approximately two weeks after the injection, the pt experienced a sore arm, fever, headache, four large welts on her body, lethargy, neck ache and was itchy all over. The pt presented to the physician's office on 05/01/2001. It was reported that these effects lasted 5 to 6 weeks and that the pt recovered in May 2001. No further info is available.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 46 month old male with no past medical history or illness at the time of vaccination and no known allergies who on 10/30/1997 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine administered IM in the right thigh. It was reported that on 03/09/2001, the child experienced a "full-blown" case of chicken pox, according to the pt's mother. He was seen in the clinic. It was reported that on 03/15/2001, he recovered. Upon follow-up, it was reported, on 08/07/2001, that the correct lot number was not available. No further info is available.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a male child who on 06/06/01 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. About 7 days later or approximately 06/13/01, the pt developed vesicles around the injection site. The pt sought medical attention (no details provided) Additional information has been requested.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 32 year old female with allergies to PPD, floxin and minocin. On 06/19/2001 the pt was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Therre were no concomitant medications. Nine days after vaccination on 06/28/2001 the pt developed a "chicken pox-like rash," on "trunk and neck which looked like they were just getting ready to erupt." The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.2
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 1.2 year old pt who on 06/25/2001 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed chicken pox lesions. On 06/27/2001, the pt presented to the physician's office with about 40 lesions. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been initially received from a physician concerning a female who on 07/31/1998 and 09/11/1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt was titered and the result showed that she did not seroconvert. Additional info had been requested. In follow-up, the reporting physician indicated that "the pt never did have any adverse effect." No further info is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received initially from a licensed practical nurse and follow-up by a physician concerning a 6 year old female pt with no past medical history and no known allergies who on 05/14/1996 was vaccinated SC in her left arm with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy on 05/14/1996 included the first dose of PPD. There were no other concomitant medications. On 06/22/2001, the pt's mother noticed that her child had developed chicken pox with greater than 250 papules. At that time, she contacted the child's physician. On 06/27/2001, the pt's mother reported to the child's physician that the child had chicken pox with greater than 260 papules and had developed intermittent fever of 101-102 deg. F. At that time the child was treated with Benadryl and Aveeno baths. On 06/27/2001, the physician placed the child on therapy with Zovirax for five days. The licensed practical nurse also discussed the experience of two other children after vaccination with varicella vaccine. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse and female consumer with no known allergies or medical history who on 10/07/99 and 11/16/99 was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Concomitant therapy included prenatal vitamins (unspecified). On 06/29/01, the pt reported that her 2 year old child may have contacted the chicken pox "now" which resulted in the pt having a serum varicella zoster virus antibody test performed which showed no immunity to varicella varicella zoster virus. On 07/13/99,  the registered nurse reported that the pt called and reported that she was in the "early stages" of pregnancy and a titer shows that she has no immunity to VZV. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Addittional information has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and the pt's mother concerning a 5 year old male with no known allergies and no illness at the time of administration and no medical history who on 09/09/1996 was vaccinated with first dose of varicella vaccine in his left arm and second dose of MMR vaccine in his right arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 06/16/2001, the pt had an exposure to varicella. On 22 and 06/23/2001, he had sun exposure at a lake. On 06/28/2001, the child developed severe varicella and on 06/29/2001, medical attention was sought. The child had chicken pox and a fever of 102 deg. F. His varicella was worse on sun exposed areas. Subsequently, the child recovered.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 31 month old male child with no past medical history, no known drug allergies, and no illness at the time of vaccination, who on 01/19/2000 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right leg. There were no concomitant medications. On 06/29/2001, the child developed 25-50 vesicles on the abdome, chest and extremities and a temp of 99.7 deg. F. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was noted that the child was treated with Benadryl and calamine lotion. Tylenol and oatmeal baths were given as the occasion required. It was reported that the pt recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning 13 months old female with no past medical history and no known drug allergies who on 06/28/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine and a dose of MMR vaccine in the same leg, two inches apart. Concomitant therapy included a dose of Comvax, a dose of diphtheria toxoid/pertussis vaccine/tetanus, a dose of poliovirus vaccine and a dose of Prevnar and the pt was given Tylenol two hours prior to being vaccinated. There were no other concurrent medications. On 06/28/2001, within five minutes of being vaccinated, the pt developed a 10-15 mm hive at both the varicella and MMR vaccine injection sites. The pt was immediately treated with Benadryl, IM and the condition was resolved within one hour. The reporter questioned whether it may have been a gelatin or allergic reaction. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 month old male with no known drug allergies who on 06/13/2001 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. There were no concomitant medications. On 06/22/2001, the pt developed a vesicular rash and a fever of 103 deg F. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Upon follow-up, the physician reported that the pt had a "normal side effect of vesicular like rash, two week after receiving the vaccine." Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 24 month old male with no known drug allergies and a history of varicella zoster who on 09 JAN 1996 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot #609296/0441B) in the left thigh. On 30 JAN 1996, the patient developed a vesicular rash on the right cheek of buttocks, also reported was a facial lesion. Since that time the patient developed multiple occurrences of the same symptoms. On 09 JAN 2001 it was reported that the child is a healthy 8year old, who continues to experience a facial cheek lesion, first 21 days after vaccination, then on 21 JUL 1997, 14 APR 2001, and on 04 JUN 2001. Treatment was given and the symptoms subsided. The patient was treated in April 2001 with acyclovir (Zovirax). On 29 JUN 2001, the patient was treated with cefadroxil (Duricef). There were no isolates present, however the attending doctor intended to have an isolate analysis performed. It was noted that the physician believes that the patient has recurrent herpes zoster related to her vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. On 08 JAN 2002 the patient was seen by the physician with another facial cheek lesion. On that day, a specimen was collected with 3 capillary tubes as well as a swab with part of the blister on it. On 15 JAN 2002, it was reported that the swab specimen collected was inadequate to process for PCR. However, the capillary tube sent from the right cheek vesicular rash was negative for VZV through PCR analysis. On 08 JAN 2002, it was reported that the patient did not have a recent exposure to chicken pox. The patient's outcome was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Oedema, Pyrexia, Skin discolouration, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: possible allergic reaction.  no known link to anything, no known allergies to anything.  previously exposed to many common allergens with no effects.  wanted to register this reaction that occurred so close to recieving vaccinations. 5/20 - 7am noticed body & leg hives        9am fever of 101 registered at Dr. office        5:30pm fever of 102 registered under arm        8pm hives spread to face and arms 5/21 - fever continues throughout day (100-101 under arm)        hives come and go throughout day        6pm notice swelling of hands and feet        8pm hands and feet take on purple tinge give Benedryl on advice from nurse line and swelling reduces slightly.  5/22 - 2am temp of 100 registered(under arm)         7am hives have abated, temp is normal        11am continued clear with residual hives
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 7 year old male patient w/ NKDA who on 05/23/96 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/15/01, the patient developed one spot on his leg which spread overnight. The patient was seen in the physician's office on 05/17/01 with multiple lesions on his back, stomach and legs. There were also lesions in his groin and mouth. There was no fever, no cold symptoms and no exposure to insects. Follow up information received from the physician reported that the child did recover from the episode of chicken pox within 4-5 days of the outbreak. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an 18 month old female with a possible sulfa allergy, growth < fifth percentile, a cough which responds to albuterol, and no known illness at the time of vaccination, who on 07/19/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine administered in the right vastus lateralis. Concomitant therapy, that day included the fourth dose of ActHib administered in the left vastus lateralis, fourth dose of Tripedia administered in the left vastus lateralis and the first dose of Prevnar administered in the right vastus lateralis. There were no other concomitant medications. It was reported that one hour and forty-five minutes post-vaccination the pt subsequently broke out in hives all over her body. This is also described as a urticarial rash on the face, trunk, and extremities. It was noted that the pt was not short of breath. She sought medical attention and was given Benadryl PO in the physician's office. Subsequently, the pt recovered. It was asked that the lot number be checked. The records of testing prior to release of this lot have been checked by Biological Quality Assurance and found to be satisfactory. The lot complies with the standards of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and was released. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash macular, Rash papular, Rash pruritic, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Initial and follow-up information has been received from a licensed visiting nurse concerning a 5 year old male pt w/ no past medical history and NKDA who 06/16/97 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live SC. There was no concomitant medication. The pt has 2 siblings and neither the pt or his siblings had prior reactions to previous vaccinations. On 06/12/01, the pt presented to a physician w/ varicella  with diffuse maculopapular lesions and central umbiculation some at different stages w/out vesicles. Some of the lesions appeared to be atrophic at the centers. He was treated w/ hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Atarax) (10 mg/5 ml, 1 to 2 teaspoons twice a day as needed for itching Subsequently, on an unknown date, the pt recovered.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a healthy 7 year old female with no past medical history and no known drug allergies who on 08/04/1995 was vaccinated in the right deltoid with a first dose of varicella vaccine. On 07/02/2001, the pt presented to the physician's office with a fever and a "full-blown" case of chicken pox. It was reported that the pt had at least 150 lesions all over her trunk and extremities. There were no concomitant medications. It was reported that the pt recovered from the experience. No further info is available.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old male who in approximately 1996 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 07/05/2001 it was reported that the pt developed a rash after being exposed to the chicken pox. It was reported that the rash did not look like a "typical" varicella rash and it was noted that the child did not develop any other symptoms such as fever. The pt had not yet been seen by a doctor. Follow-up info stated that the reporter was concerned about a 'breakthrough rash years after the vaccine, when a child is exposed, and not a vaccine reaction." No further info is expected.
Age: 3.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 07/05/2001 from a physician concerning a 41 month old female pt with no known allergies and no significant medical history, including no immunosupression or known exposure to natural varicella, who had not been vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There wee no medications. She had been in contact with ehr 10 year old aunt, playing at each others' homes, who had been vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine approximately two-three weeks ago and subsequently developed greater than 100 lesions over her entire body, post-vaccination. Subsequently, on 07/05/2001, five days after exposure, the pt presented to the physician's office with greater than 30 vesicular lesions on her neck, back, buttock, and abdomen. There was no treatment or medication ordered. The pt did not have a fever or other systemic signs or symptoms. It was reported that the attending physician planned to have a specimen collected for PCR analysis. It was also noted that to the physician's knowledge there was not a current outbreak of varicella in the community. Follow-up info noted that the child developed 50+ lesions, but was otherwise asymptomatic and even playful. A capillary tube and a swab specimen taken from several vesicular lesions were both obtained on 07/05/2001. On 07/12/2001, preliminary PCR analysis results indicated that the specimen for this case was positive for vericella. Follow-up info on 07/25/2001 reported that the lab result for the specimen was VZV and the presence of wild-type virus was identified on 08/23/2001, indicated that the pt "recovered uneventfully from her wild-type varicella." No further info is available.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 17 month old male who on 12/29/00 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). The mother of the pt reported on 6/20/01 that the child began to develop herpes zoster on the right back, L2-L4, which proceeded down the right hip and thigh to above the right knee. On 6/26/01, the pt had vesicles from his knees to hips on both legs and one lesion on the lower back above the buttocks. The lesions on the legs were 4 to 5 batches with 3 to 5 lesions in each. The family physician and a dermatologist both confirmed herpes zoster. On 7/3/01, 1 lesion was still present. An unknown ointment was used to treat the affected areas. On 7/16/01, it was reported that the pt was recovering and had only "red marks". It was also noted that a specimen for PCR analysis was not available from the pt. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old female who on 02/19/1999 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine administered SC in the right thigh. On 05/21/2001 the pt developed 20-25 red spots that turned to fluid filed blisters. The blisters dried after 3-4 days and cleared in 7-9 days. The pt recovered on 05/27/2001. No further info is expected.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Condition aggravated
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an 18 yea rold male with a serious mitochondrial genetic disorder and underlying condition of complete muscle spasms who on 07/05/2001 at 3pm was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. The pt did not experience any local injection site problems. On approx. 07/05/2001, the pt developed amplified complete muscle spasms. It was reported that "the family and the nurse are not sure if the vaccine is the cause, but nurse reported that there are some medications that have amplified his muscle spasms inthe past." The pt reportedly goes through cycles of muscle spasms, but these have been worse since receiving the vaccine. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female child who in approximately 2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. In approximately July 2001, the pt experienced a reaction that "might be related to gelatin." Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further info is available. Follow-up info has been received and indicated that the physician could not provide any further info. No additional info is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a pt who was vaccinated with the first and second dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, a titer was drawn several weeks after the second dose and the pt had not converted. The pt was vaccinated with another series of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, another titer was drawn a few weeks after the second series, and the pt was seronegative. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 10 year old female who in June 2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed greater than 100 lesions over the entire body. There was no further info about the pt provided. It was reported that the vaccinated pt was playing with her 3 year old niece, who was a normal "healthy" child at each others' homes and five days later the child developed 20-30 vesicular lesions through a possible secondary transmission. It was noted that to the physician's knowledge, there was not a current outbreak of varicella in the community. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 12 month old male with no significant medical history and no immunosupression who on 07/03/2001 was vaccianted with varicella vaccine. It was noted that the pt had no recent varicella exposure. On 07/06/2001 the pt began to break out in a rash and over the next few days he developed greater than 200 lesions. It was reported that the lesions were resolving and that the pt had only "slight red marks" left. It was also reported that a specimen will not be sent for VZV ID program because there are not any "blisters or scabs remaining." Additional info has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 7 year old male caucasian child with NKDA and no past medical history who on 10/27/96 was vaccinated SC with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There were no concomitant therapies or illness at the time of vaccination. On 07/07/2001, the child experienced a rash over his stomach, chest, back, arms, legs, feet, groin and face. He was afebrile and had more than 50 (but less than 100) lesions. He was seen in the office on 07/09/2001 and was treated with hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Atarax) as needed and aluminum acetate solution (domeboro solution) twice a day. Follow-up information received indicated that no additional events occurred. It was noted that the child recovered from the experiences. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional and the mother concerning her 1 year old daughter with no allergies or illness at the time of vaccination and no medical history who on 06/29/2001 was vaccinated with first dose of varicella vaccine SC, first dose of MMR vaccine SC, a fourth dose of Hib-TITER IM, and fourth dose of Prevnar IM. Subsequently, a couple of days later in July 2001, the mother reported that the child developed an outbreak of varicella. She had five to six lesions of varicella on her abdomen and face. On 07/16/2001, the physician's office was contacted by phone that the child had a few chicken pox like lesions on her trunk and arm. It was unknown if the child recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 1.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 21 months white male with allergies to penicillin and Similac and no past medical history or known illness at the time of vaccination who on 10/20/00 was vaccinated w/ the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live administered SC (site unknown). There was no concomitant medication. It was reported that on 07/03/01, the physician's office received a phone call from the child's parent who indicated that he had been exposed to "break through chicken pox, 1 1/2 wks ago" and that "today" the pt had a pox-like rash covering his hands, feet, mouth, diaper area, legs and abdomen. It was reported that he developed more than 50 lesions. He was reported to have been "warm " and "fussy" on 07/02/01. It was reported that on 07/03/01, the child developed "breakthrough chicken pox disease after vaccination". He was seen on a home visit on 07/07/01, and it was reported that the lesions were "nearly cleared" and healing. He was treated w/Motrin and baths. The patient had no fever and his activity level was reported to be normal. Subsequently, it was reported that on 07/25/01, the patient recovered from chicken pox. Upon follow up, it was also reported that the patient has a 6 month old sister at home the mother was counseled regarding incubation periods, signs and symptoms and encouraged to call physician if that child 'gets chicken pox-like spots". the physician's office was in contact with the mother via phone. On 07/23/01 and it was reported that the 6 month old child was "fine (with) no chicken pox symptoms". It was further reported, upon follow-up, that as of 08/16/01, she "come down with chicken pox". It was also noted that neither the patient or sibling had any adverse event following prior vaccinations. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning three children who were vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine, on unspecified dates. The reporter indicated that the children had been vaccinated prior to being exposed to chicken pox at school. Following the exposure, the children broke out in mild cases of chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a 9 year old female with NKDA and a history of varicella exposure and lice exposure who on 09/10/1997 was vaccinated SQ in the right arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. On 07/10/01, 2 wks after being exposed to varicella at camp, the pt experienced chicken pox. The first lesions were noted on the abdomen and on 07/11/01, she was seen in the office with 100s of lesions, covered top to bottom. It was noted that just her face had 40 lesions and that all the lesions were itchy. Her fever on 07/11/01 was 102 degrees F. Follow up information has been received from a nurse practitioner who reports the child's vesicles scabbed in 3 days and started to fade. When the patient's mother called the office on 07/14/22, the vesicles had almost disappeared. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son with no known drug allergies and no past medical history and a recent varicella exposure who in approximately 1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 06/15/2001, two weeks after he was exposed, the pt became cranky and developed a low fever. He had a mild breakout of lesions on his back, groin and a few on his face. The major symptoms resolved in 2-3 days and the lesions formed scabs in that time period. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was noted that the pt's sister had a similar experience after vaccination with varicella vaccine and subsequent exposure to chicken pox. The pt's mother noted that varicella is "spreading wildly through their community." Follow-up info has been received from a physician indicating that the pt did not go to the office for evaluation. The physician also indicated that the vaccine was given in 1998 but not at that office. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 30 year old female who has never had chicken pox who was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine on an unspecified date. It was reported that the pt developed massive induration. The reporter stated "titers still not at protective levels." and inquired "should pt get dose #2?" Upon follow-up, it was reported that the injection was given at the local health dept on an unknown date and that the pt reported the "massive induration" around 01/17/2001. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Obesity, Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 34 year old male who had a splenectomy five years prior who on 06/18/2001 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On 07/10/01, the patient developed a rash. On 07/12/01, the patient was seen in the physician's office with 20 to 30 papular vesicles on trunk, extremities and face. It was reported that the patient was afebrile. It was also noted that the patient weighs approximately 400 lbs. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 11 year old male patient with NKDA and type I diabetes mellitus who on 07/06/01, at 4:00 pm was vaccinated SQ in the left arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. concomitant vaccine therapy that day at 4:00 pm included MMRII and  hepatitis be vaccine, recombinant. Other concomitant medication included insulin and mometasone furoate (Nasonex). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. It was noted that the patient had no recent exposure to chickenpox or shingles and there was no rash at the injection site post vaccination. It was also noted that there was no immunosuppression. On 07/11/01, the patient developed a rash of approximately 50 lesions on his head, trunk, upper arms and legs. the rash was described as discrete erythematous papules and a few pustules ("not clear fluid"). He was afebrile and had no other systematic symptoms. The rash was described by the patient's mother. It was noted that the child had not yet been seen by the doctor's office. Follow up information has been received from a health professional who reports a skin culture  was done of a pustule  and grew a gram negative rod that was not a soeudomonas. A vesicle and papule were sent  for VZV analysis. The specimen was adequete and there was no VZV identified. It was confirmed by Columbia University that the specimen was negative for VZV. It was noted by the reporter that he thought the patient "had a folliculitis and this rash was unrelated to the vaccine".  The patient has recovered.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 30-month old white female w/ NKDA  and no past medical history who on 01/05/01 was vaccinated with a first dose in the left tricep with varicella  virus vaccine live. Concomitant medications that day included a third dose of in the right tricep of poliovirus vaccine. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 07/04/01, the patient developed shingles of the left arm and hand spreading from the shoulder to the fingers. The zoster  was described as a shingle left arm dermatome herpes zoster with multiple vesicles. The patient was otherwise asymptomatic. She was treated with acyclovir. there was no post vaccination rash within 42 days of injection and the child has no history of chicken pox or herpes zoster exposure. The child does not attend day care a vesicular specimen was sent  for analysis. It was noted that a "varicella stain" came back positive and a "DFA' and culture" from the lab was positive as well. A specimen has been sent to a university for VZV analysis. Unspecified medical attention was sought.  Follow up information has been received from a health professional who reports the specimen was VZV (+) and the presence of VZV strain was identified. At the time of this report the patient still had active herpes zoster The vesicles resolved by 07/24/01, but the child was still experiencing pain. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 4 year old male with no known illness at the time of vaccination who on 05/26/93 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine vaccine live, administered SC, in the  right arm. On 07/11/01, the patient presented with chicken pox and was reported to have approximately 36 lesions on his head, trunk, and extremities. It was also reported that he developed a temperarure of 100.5 degrees F. Subsequently, on 07/20/01, the patient recovered. It was reported that the patient's sibling had a varicella infection 2 wks prior to the outbreak. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is expected.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Infection, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 10 year old white female child w/ NKDA who on 06/28/01 was vaccinated SQ in the right arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medications and it was denied that there were any current illness at the time of vaccination. On 06/98/01, the patient presented to the physician's office with a 4" X 6" reddened and swollen erythematous rash at the injection site w/2-3 varicella pox in the middle. It was reported that the parent felt "warm to the health care provider', but that she was afebrile. It was noted that the patient complained that the injection site hurt. Additionally, the child's grandmother noted that the child has had "similar reactions" to mosquito bites and that the child was "very sensitive'. No further information was provided. Follow up information has been received and indicated that the child recovered from her experience. No further information is availble.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 10 year old white female child w/ NKDA who on 06/28/01 was vaccinated SQ in the right arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medications and it was denied that there were any current illness at the time of vaccination. On 06/98/01, the patient presented to the physician's office with a 4" X 6" reddened and swollen erythematous rash at the injection site w/2-3 varicella pox in the middle. It was reported that the parent felt "warm to the health care provider', but that she was afebrile. It was noted that the patient complained that the injection site hurt. Additionally, the child's grandmother noted that the child has had "similar reactions" to mosquito bites and that the child was "very sensitive'. No further information was provided. Follow up information has been received and indicated that the child recovered from her experience. No further information is availble.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 4 year old male w/ NKDA and no past medical history who in 09/98 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). There was no concomitant medication. On approximately 07/13/01, the patient developed a rash all over his body which was consistent with the look of an initial varicella infection. The child had 30-40 lesions all over his body. The rash was described as "vesicles although some of them are papules". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. There was no additional information provided.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 4year old female patient who on 11/14/97 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. concomitant therapy that day included MMRII and poliovirus vaccine (manufacturer unknown). On approximately, 06/26/01, the patient experienced more than 50 lesions. The patient was seen in a physician's office. It was noted that the patient's three cousins (WAES01071705, WAES01071706, WAES01071707) had  similar experiences after receiving varicella vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 26 year old female consumer w/ NKDA and a history of miscarriage (12/05/year unspecified) and no other past medical history who on 07/02/01 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). There was no concomitant medication. On 07/13/01, the patient developed symptoms of itching and swelling at the injection site. On 07/31/01, the patient was vaccinated with the second dose of varicella virus vaccine live in the right arm. There was no concomitant mediations. On 07/31/01, the day of the vaccination, the patient developed a "puffy, red blotch" at the injection site. After two days the blotch went away. The patient sought unspeicified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.