chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site rash, Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a pharmacist refers to a 38 year old female patient with no pertinent medical history. The patient was allergy to penicillin and sulfa. On 08-SEP-2014 the patient was vaccinated with a dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 (strength not reported), lot # K009107, expiration date: 21-JAN-2016, 0.5 ml, intramuscular in the right arm. Other suspect therapies included FLUVIRIN, vaccinated on 08-SEP-2014 in her right arm about 1 inch apart with PNEUMOVAX 23. There was no concomitant therapy. Since 08-SEP-2014, the patient experienced excruciating arm pain, lack of ability to move her arm and a few red spots on her arm at the site of PNEUMOVAX 23 administration. On 10-SEP-2014, the patient sought medical attention from pharmacist over the phone. The patient reported to pharmacist that she had treated her symptoms with BENADRYL and ice. Lab tests were not performed. Patient stated to pharmacist on 10-SEP-2014 that red spots were improving and she still had pain in her right arm and lack of ability to move her right arm on 10-SEP-2014. The pharmacist requested a lot check of PNEUMOVAX 23 with a lot number K009107 and expiration date: 21-JAN-2016. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Full blood count, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Metabolic function test
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a 67 year old female consumer with allergy to sulphur and no pertinent medical history reporting on herself. On 10-SEP-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 (lot # J013345 exp 11-JAN-2015) (dose and route not reported). The consumer reported that on 11-SEP-2014, 12 hours after receiving PNEUMOVAX 23, she developed cellulitis in her left arm, experienced fever, was shaking, had body aches and severe chills. On 12-SEP-2014, the patient was admitted to hospital and received unspecified treatment. There were unspecified lab diagnosis and studies performed at hospital (results not provided). On 15-SEP-2014, the patient was discharge from hospital. The patient was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. The outcome of cellulitis in her left arm was reported as recovering/resolving. The patient considered cellulitis to be disabling, because was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. Additional information is not expected. There is no contact information.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a 67 year old female consumer with allergy to sulphur and no pertinent medical history reporting on herself. On 10-SEP-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 (lot # J013345 exp 11-JAN-2015) (dose and route not reported). The consumer reported that on 11-SEP-2014, 12 hours after receiving PNEUMOVAX 23, she developed cellulitis in her left arm, experienced fever, was shaking, had body aches and severe chills. On 12-SEP-2014, the patient was admitted to hospital and received unspecified treatment. There were unspecified lab diagnosis and studies performed at hospital (results not provided). On 15-SEP-2014, the patient was discharge from hospital. The patient was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. The outcome of cellulitis in her left arm was reported as recovering/resolving. The patient considered cellulitis to be disabling, because was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. Additional information is not expected. There is no contact information.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Chills, Impaired work ability, Laboratory test, Pain
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a 67 year old female consumer with allergy to sulphur and no pertinent medical history reporting on herself. On 10-SEP-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 (lot # J013345 exp 11-JAN-2015) (dose and route not reported). The consumer reported that on 11-SEP-2014, 12 hours after receiving PNEUMOVAX 23, she developed cellulitis in her left arm, experienced fever, was shaking, had body aches and severe chills. On 12-SEP-2014, the patient was admitted to hospital and received unspecified treatment. There were unspecified lab diagnosis and studies performed at hospital (results not provided). On 15-SEP-2014, the patient was discharge from hospital. The patient was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. The outcome of cellulitis in her left arm was reported as recovering/resolving. The patient considered cellulitis to be disabling, because was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. Additional information is not expected. There is no contact information.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a 67 year old female consumer with allergy to sulphur and no pertinent medical history reporting on herself. On 10-SEP-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 (lot # J013345 exp 11-JAN-2015) (dose and route not reported). The consumer reported that on 11-SEP-2014, 12 hours after receiving PNEUMOVAX 23, she developed cellulitis in her left arm, experienced fever, was shaking, had body aches and severe chills. On 12-SEP-2014, the patient was admitted to hospital and received unspecified treatment. There were unspecified lab diagnosis and studies performed at hospital (results not provided). On 15-SEP-2014, the patient was discharge from hospital. The patient was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. The outcome of cellulitis in her left arm was reported as recovering/resolving. The patient considered cellulitis to be disabling, because was unable to work for ten days and at the time of the report was out of work again. Additional information is not expected. There is no contact information.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3, FLUX
Symptoms: Acoustic stimulation tests abnormal, Deafness unilateral, Ear discomfort, Nausea, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Vertigo, nausea, ear fullness, clogged sensation, neck stiffness, ringing /moderate hearing loss bilaterally.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3, FLUX
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vertigo, nausea, ear fullness, clogged sensation, neck stiffness, ringing /moderate hearing loss bilaterally.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3, FLUX
Symptoms: Acoustic stimulation tests, Deafness bilateral, Ear congestion, Ear discomfort, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Vertigo, nausea, ear fullness, clogged sensation, neck stiffness, ringing /moderate hearing loss bilaterally.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3, FLUX
Symptoms: Nausea, Tinnitus, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Vertigo, nausea, ear fullness, clogged sensation, neck stiffness, ringing /moderate hearing loss bilaterally.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HEP, FLUX, HEP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Hepatic enzyme
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a pharmacist and described the occurrence of severe abdominal pain in a more than 65-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with ENGERIX B adult (GlaxoSmithKline) and an unspecified influenza vaccine. Concurrent medical conditions included high blood pressure treated with unspecified blood pressure medication. Concurrent medications also included LASIX and RESTORIL. The reporter administered the 1st and 2nd doses of ENGERIX B adult to the subject in the past and no adverse event occurred. Historical vaccinations included FLUARIX or FLULAVAL vaccinations (unspecified) and the subject did not experience any adverse event. On 17 September 2014, the subject received 3rd dose of ENGERIX B adult (unknown route and injection site, batch number not provided) and an unspecified dose of influenza vaccine unspecified (unknown route and injection site). On 19 September 2014, 2 days after vaccination with ENGERIX B adult and influenza vaccine unspecified, the subject experienced severe abdominal pain. On 20 September 2014, the subject was hospitalised. The hospital suspected that her liver enzymes would be high, but the results had not come back yet when the reporter spoke with the subject. At the time of reporting, the outcome of the event was unspecified.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a other health professional and described the occurrence of inappropriate age at vaccine administration in a 17-month-old male patient who received KINRIX (batch number DR294, expiry date 23rd September 2016). On an unknown date, the patient received KINRIX, .5 ml. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving KINRIX, the patient experienced inappropriate age at vaccine administration. On an unknown date, the outcome of the inappropriate age at vaccine administration was unknown. It was not reported if the reporter considered the inappropriate age at vaccine administration to be related to KINRIX.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, FLUX
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Pharmacy student gave the shot too high in the arm/shoulder and said "Oops, I hit the bone".  The next day I started experiencing left shoulder pain which increased daily to where the pain radiated from the shoulder even when the shoulder wasn't moving.  On 9/25/14 I went to clinic and was put on pain medicine and ordered blood work to be performed.  On 10/6/14 after going to an orthopedic walk-in clinic I was put on anti-inflammatory medicines and pain pills.  I was prescribed 6 weeks of physical therapy and have a follow up appointment with an orthopedic specialist on November 6, 2014.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, FLUX
Symptoms: Blood test, Injection site pain, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Pharmacy student gave the shot too high in the arm/shoulder and said "Oops, I hit the bone".  The next day I started experiencing left shoulder pain which increased daily to where the pain radiated from the shoulder even when the shoulder wasn't moving.  On 9/25/14 I went to clinic and was put on pain medicine and ordered blood work to be performed.  On 10/6/14 after going to an orthopedic walk-in clinic I was put on anti-inflammatory medicines and pain pills.  I was prescribed 6 weeks of physical therapy and have a follow up appointment with an orthopedic specialist on November 6, 2014.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a registered pharmacist refers to a 61 year old male patient. On 15-MAR-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Lot # J002693 exp 07-JUN-2014) (route not reported). The pharmacist reported that on an unspecified date in 2014, the patient developed an unspecified rash at injection site and on his left abdomen. The patient was seen by an unspecified healthcare provider on an unspecified date. The healthcare provider stated that it was good that the patient developed a rash. No treatment was given. The patient was fully recovered as of 27-SEP-2014 when the patient visited the pharmacy and mentioned this adverse event to the pharmacist. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Pruritus, Raynaud's phenomenon
Clinical narrative: Deep itching of fingers in left hand (shot given in left arm) followed by significant exacerbation of Raynaud's symptoms which have persisted to date.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Headache
Clinical narrative: 7:30pm -- patient complained of headache and temperature was 100.0F (tympanic); patient went to sleep; 10:00pm -- patient woke up with temperature of 104F (tympanic), Tylenol given; 10:30pm -- temperature decreased to 102.8F (tympanic); patient awoke the next morning with no complaints and did not develop any other signs of illness; fever went away the following day (9/29).
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain, swelling, and redness at the site of injection of Left arm.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Hives and wheezing.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Pain
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, aching, diarrhea, headache, sweats.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness at site of injection on left arm and 4 inches below site; itchiness, minor swelling.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Injection site erythema, Insomnia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Very sore arm; redness; headache; unable to sleep that evening; three days later symptoms still present, including red band around arm at injection site.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Blood test, Erythema, Malaise, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: A few hours after pt recieved PNA vacc she began experiencing pain in the arm she recieved the vaccination in with associated erythema and some malaise, pt states had a fever of 99 at home.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: A few hours after pt recieved PNA vacc she began experiencing pain in the arm she recieved the vaccination in with associated erythema and some malaise, pt states had a fever of 99 at home.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Flushing, Muscle tightness, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Soreness tightness in arm, shoulder, neck, hands and chest, fever, flushed skin.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Soreness tightness in arm, shoulder, neck, hands and chest, fever, flushed skin.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Reported tingling at injection site after vaccination administered. Resolved within 20 minutes, no other findings.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Local swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Had vaccine on 10/02/2014 went to ER with SOB, whelps. Also, went to a urgent care clinic for hand swelling on 10/5/2014.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Musculoskeletal pain, Vaccination site pain, Vaccination site swelling, Vaccination site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling, redness, heat, pain at vaccine site.  Treatment ice and motrin.  On 10/05/2015 symptoms increased and pain extending into right shoulder.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Productive cough, Pyrexia, Throat tightness, Tremor
Clinical narrative: 3 hours after shot given, patient developed wet cough, throat felt like closing, low grade fever (100.2 F), chills, limbs shaking, teeth chattering, continued through night; went to MD on Fri 10/03/14, was told to take Benadryl and afterwards, no symptoms
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Nausea, Vasculitic rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Nausea and vomiting followed by vasculitic rash over lower extremities to low back.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Food allergy, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Total body hives. Suspected egg allergy. MMR at 11:45 on 10/3/14. Ate eggs at 9AM on 10/4/14. Hives at 12:30pm on 10/4/14.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, Electromyogram abnormal, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: Within a few days of flu shot, I had extreme nerve pain in my hands and running up to my elbows like being electrocuted. It progressed into my feet running up my legs to my knees. I was tested for MS but diagnosed with Guillain Barre and then, as it continued for months, CIDP. I am on prednisone, gabapentin and nortriptyline. I have nerve pain in my arms and legs that limits my daily life.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nerve conduction studies, Neuralgia, Neurological examination, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Within a few days of flu shot, I had extreme nerve pain in my hands and running up to my elbows like being electrocuted. It progressed into my feet running up my legs to my knees. I was tested for MS but diagnosed with Guillain Barre and then, as it continued for months, CIDP. I am on prednisone, gabapentin and nortriptyline. I have nerve pain in my arms and legs that limits my daily life.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a pharmacist refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. Medical history and drug reactions and allergies were not specified. On 26-SEP-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a first dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 0.5 ml, intramuscularly (lot number and anatomical site were not reported). On an unknown date in 2014, the patient was hospitalized for unspecified reason and duration. On 02-OCT-2014, the patient was vaccinated with a second dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 0.5 ml, intramuscularly (lot number and anatomical site were not reported) while being hospitalized. The patient did not seek medical attention. The outcome of hospitalization was unknown. The relatedness between the hospitalization and PNEUMOVAX 23 was not reported. Additional information is not expected because consent for follow up was not obtained.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion that has persisted since the shot.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site joint movement impairment, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling at injection site, progressing to induration, pain, fever, diminished left shoulder ROM due to pain. Seen at ED 09/20, DX'd with cellulitis at injection  site, prescribed Keflex.  SX's resolved over next 7-10 days.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling at injection site, progressing to induration, pain, fever, diminished left shoulder ROM due to pain. Seen at ED 09/20, DX'd with cellulitis at injection  site, prescribed Keflex.  SX's resolved over next 7-10 days.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Decreased appetite, Dizziness, Ear pain, Migraine
Clinical narrative: Migraine for 6 days, body aches, chills, sore throat, earache, anorexia, dizzy.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Oropharyngeal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Migraine for 6 days, body aches, chills, sore throat, earache, anorexia, dizzy.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, TD
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: I GOT THE FLU SHOT ON SATURDAY ..WOKE UP WITH SHINGLES SUNDAY..I have never ever had shingles ..had to the doctor and thats what he diagnosed me with.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Heart rate increased, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Increased heart rate.  While asleep body cooled to 95 degrees and caused shivering.  Within 30 minutes temperature rose to 100.3.  Uncontrollable shivering continued for 2 hours.  Still have fever on and off 15 hours after given shot.
Age: 0.51
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Irritability, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Lerthargic, cranky/fussy/ febrile seizure.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: RIGHT UPPER THIGH WITH LOCALIZED REDNESS AND SWELLING & IMM SITE; WARM COMPRESSES, BENADRYL.
Age: 0.24
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, PPV
Symptoms: Crying, Emotional distress
Clinical narrative: Beginning on October 6, 2014 at 5:00 PM, patient began crying uncontrollably until she fell asleep around 6:45 PM. Patient slept until 6:15 AM and began crying uncontrollably again at 9:00 AM and continues to do so unless she's sleeping or breastfeeding. Patient is inconsolable when she is awake.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: LOCALIZED REDNESS & SWELLING AT RIGHT AND LEFT DELTOID. WARM COMPRESS AND BENADRYL.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Pain, Presyncope
Clinical narrative: 1st flu shot ever, never had flu before and got symptoms approx. 8 hrs after receiving flu shot included, high fever 103 degrees, near syncope, dizziness, nausea, body aches, headache.  Tylenol taken with onset of fever, decreased through the night to 101 degrees.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 1st flu shot ever, never had flu before and got symptoms approx. 8 hrs after receiving flu shot included, high fever 103 degrees, near syncope, dizziness, nausea, body aches, headache.  Tylenol taken with onset of fever, decreased through the night to 101 degrees.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 9/30- itching; 10/1- spotty rash on arms; 10/2- hives covering entire upper body.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Vaccination site swelling
Clinical narrative: Guest came in today 10/7/14 stating she had a localized, red swelling near vaccine site for 1 week duration.  Now resolved.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Asthma, Chest discomfort, Condition aggravated, Cough
Clinical narrative: Asthma exacerbation, with SOB, chest tightness, decreased PEFR. Sore throat, headache, malaise, cough. Saw PA at clinic 09/26/2014. Missed next week's work. Exacerbation worsened, saw NP at clinic on 09/26/2014. Received 6 day course of prednisone and also Bactrim for lung infection.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Headache, Lung infection, Malaise, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Asthma exacerbation, with SOB, chest tightness, decreased PEFR. Sore throat, headache, malaise, cough. Saw PA at clinic 09/26/2014. Missed next week's work. Exacerbation worsened, saw NP at clinic on 09/26/2014. Received 6 day course of prednisone and also Bactrim for lung infection.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Peak expiratory flow rate decreased
Clinical narrative: Asthma exacerbation, with SOB, chest tightness, decreased PEFR. Sore throat, headache, malaise, cough. Saw PA at clinic 09/26/2014. Missed next week's work. Exacerbation worsened, saw NP at clinic on 09/26/2014. Received 6 day course of prednisone and also Bactrim for lung infection.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Feeling hot, Heart rate increased, Hot flush
Clinical narrative: Swelling of the face and throat.  Difficulty swallowing, some difficulty breathing, got hot - like a hot flash, rash on the face,  Fast heartbeat.  Symptoms resolved after about 30 min to an hour.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pharyngeal oedema, Rash, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Swelling of the face and throat.  Difficulty swallowing, some difficulty breathing, got hot - like a hot flash, rash on the face,  Fast heartbeat.  Symptoms resolved after about 30 min to an hour.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AN ITCHY RED RASH ON THE ARM WHERE THE VACCINE WAS GIVEN.  THE RASH CONTINUED TO GROW LARGER AND SPREAD FROM HER SHOULDER TO ELBOW AND ON TO HER ABDOMEN.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Pain initially just at administration site. Vaccine inserted into left shoulder. Shoulder still is hurting with severe pain, taking NSAIDs to help, cannot lift anything heavy, and I have short range of motion without serious pain.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Influenza
Clinical narrative: Initial report received from a consumer on 30 September 2014. A male patient with a history of multiple sclerosis received Influenza vaccine (manufacturer and lot number not reported) on an unspecified date and subsequently "got the flu". Previous multiple sclerosis treatment included GILENYA, AVONEX, BETASERON, and TYSABRI. The patient was taking AUBAGIO from 13 December 2012. It was not reported which, if any, of these treatments was ongoing at the time of influenza vaccination. Outcome was not reported. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Intensive care, Muscular weakness, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Presented to ED 1 month after flu shot administered. Admitted to 3AM, then ICU, then to 3BM. Transferred to another facility for inpatient neurology then back to this medical center (2 week admission). Guillain-Barre Syndrome was not ruled out. His sxs are resolved according to last outpt neurology f/u note. Neurology recommended that pt not have another flu shot again. pt had the flu shot at this facility 4 other times without any problem. Leg weakness; paralysis.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Developed a rash on 6/30. Rash would go away a few hrs later. Rash would show up again daily in different areas on her body and go away a few hrs later. This lasted for a total of 5 days.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Convulsion, Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Seizure, fever, vomiting, diarrhea.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest pain, Muscular weakness, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Felt nauseated, vomited and then had  sharp chest pain after vomiting. Chest pain lasted about 2 minutes. Temp. was 99.0. Both legs feel weak.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3
Symptoms: Activated partial thromboplastin time, Blood creatinine, Blood electrolytes, Blood glucose, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone
Clinical narrative: SOB, tachycardia, palpitations. Treated with IV fluids, Solumedrol 125 mg, Benadryl IV 50 mg, Pepcid 20 mg IV.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3
Symptoms: Blood urea, Chest X-ray, Dyspnoea, Electrocardiogram, Fibrin D dimer
Clinical narrative: SOB, tachycardia, palpitations. Treated with IV fluids, Solumedrol 125 mg, Benadryl IV 50 mg, Pepcid 20 mg IV.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3
Symptoms: Full blood count, International normalised ratio, Palpitations, Prothrombin time, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: SOB, tachycardia, palpitations. Treated with IV fluids, Solumedrol 125 mg, Benadryl IV 50 mg, Pepcid 20 mg IV.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3
Symptoms: Troponin T
Clinical narrative: SOB, tachycardia, palpitations. Treated with IV fluids, Solumedrol 125 mg, Benadryl IV 50 mg, Pepcid 20 mg IV.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye pruritus, Ocular hyperaemia, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received flu shot on 9/18/2014, first reported red itchy eyes on 9/22/2014, pharmacist recommened cool compresses and Claritin. Saw eye doctor on 9/26/2014. Was seen in PCP office on 9/29/2014, when she reported hives on her forearms. Advised use of hydrocortisone cream and oral Benadryl for symptoms of itching. No additional treatment needed. 10/3/2014 offered Medrol dose pack for continued hives on the arms.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Back pain, Chest pain, Chills, Choking, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: CHILLS, AWAKE FROM SLEEP CHOKING ON VOMIT. THEN HEADACHE, NAUSEA, SLIGHT DIZZINESS AND PAIN IN INNER CHEST THROUGH MID BACK THROUGHOUT THE DAY 10/07/14.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: CHILLS, AWAKE FROM SLEEP CHOKING ON VOMIT. THEN HEADACHE, NAUSEA, SLIGHT DIZZINESS AND PAIN IN INNER CHEST THROUGH MID BACK THROUGHOUT THE DAY 10/07/14.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Unusual muscle pain spreading to wrist and fingers and swelling lips.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Decreased appetite, Dizziness, Eye irritation
Clinical narrative: I started getting dizzy, chilled and shaky around 1:PM, that continued for several hours then came the headache and stiff limbs, loss of appetite, sour eyes and weakness, I took Tylenol two that evening and two more around 5:AM the next day.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Headache, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: I started getting dizzy, chilled and shaky around 1:PM, that continued for several hours then came the headache and stiff limbs, loss of appetite, sour eyes and weakness, I took Tylenol two that evening and two more around 5:AM the next day.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: One hour after the flu shot injection, my left upper arm (deltoid area) started to swell, felt warm to touch and achy. Today, the injection site is red, hot, and swollen. I think it is a reaction to the flu shot
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Patient was inadvertiently re-vaccinated against shingles (first given 08/09/2012 and second dose 08/25/2014). Within 48 hours, patient developed outbreak of shingles.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: At 0400 in the morning the day after the flu shot injection, I woke up feeling that the left upper arm (deltoid area) started to ache, and I noticed swelling and, felt warm to touch. I think it is a reaction to the flu shot.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Hypersomnia, Oral mucosal blistering, Oral pain
Clinical narrative: Client states around 10pm he began to have chills.  He thought he had a fever, however, did not use a thermometer. Vomited 1x.  Slept all day Saturday and Sunday. Had no energy.  Sunday evening he developed blisters in his mouth and by Monday morning blisters around the outside of his mouth. He states eating and drinking is very difficult. Advised client to call MD to report condition and to have lesions in the mouth evaluated.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Client states around 10pm he began to have chills.  He thought he had a fever, however, did not use a thermometer. Vomited 1x.  Slept all day Saturday and Sunday. Had no energy.  Sunday evening he developed blisters in his mouth and by Monday morning blisters around the outside of his mouth. He states eating and drinking is very difficult. Advised client to call MD to report condition and to have lesions in the mouth evaluated.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Rash size of half dollar at injection site. Warm to touch the site.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Large red swollen lump at injection site folowed by small little blisters on upper arm. Painful swelling for 6 days then began to recede.  After 10 day there is still a small red spot at injection site.
Age: 1.65
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Ultrasound scan abnormal, Vaccination site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient seen at ED with redness and swelling at vaccination site. Ultrasound done at ED showing cellulitis. Patient was prescribed Clindamycin for cellulitis and lactobacillus to prevent diarrhea.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Erythema, Headache, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: shaking chills, fever, temp 103.3, body aches in shoulders, neck, head and backs of legs, pain in arm where shot was administered, elevated redness in arm the size of a baseball. Dr. suggested ice pack on arm and take antihistamine orally.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Neck pain, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: shaking chills, fever, temp 103.3, body aches in shoulders, neck, head and backs of legs, pain in arm where shot was administered, elevated redness in arm the size of a baseball. Dr. suggested ice pack on arm and take antihistamine orally.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The shot stung a lot when given.  In about 30 min. it was still hurting to the touch.  Within 24 hours it was hot to the touch and hurt only if I pushed on it.  Today (10/07/2014) it was hot and red.  I went to the pharmacy to show the pharmacist and she told me to report it.  She said to go to my doctor if it wasn't better by tomorrow.  I marked a black line to show me the size today and so that I can see if it gets bigger.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site urticaria, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Extreme swelling in upper arm (where injections were given).  Significant muscular pain and stiffness in the arm, neck, back, and chest--significantly more than any other previous vaccinations (lasting 4 days); Large itchy blister like hives on BOTH upper arms.  For the pain, ibuprofen taken during the day and Bayer PM or Tylenol PM taken at bedtime.  For the hives, hydrocortisone cream was applied and oral Benadryl was taken.  Hives were gone by the next day.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Dizziness, Dysphagia, Hyperhidrosis, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Dizziness, sweating, profound extremity weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, difficulty swallowing.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Dizziness, sweating, profound extremity weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, difficulty swallowing.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site anaesthesia, Injection site discolouration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Inability to move vaccinated arm without using other arm to do so, "numb" pain, swelling, discoloration at injection site.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Complete numbness in lower right leg; massaged and moved leg until numbness decreased; during next few days experienced moderate numbness in both arms.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Butterfly rash, Exfoliative rash, Pruritus, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Erythematous Malar rash. Desquamating rash on face, chest, extremities. Pruritic
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3
Symptoms: Blood test, Cold sweat, Dyspnoea, Feeling hot, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: After pt was administered the vaccine pt. Returned to work area upon returning the pt proceeded to eat breakfast it was at that time the pt began to feel clammy and hot and very short of breath and tightness in the airway.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Patient reports small rash that is boot shaped around injection site which is sore and itchy. Reported that when she ate imitation crab and tomato soup the site swelled and reddened more. She felt "wiped out" and called in sick to work. She did take Benadryl to help with itching which may contribute to her drowsiness. Reported feeling better today (10/07/2014) but still has a rash.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Patient reports small rash that is boot shaped around injection site which is sore and itchy. Reported that when she ate imitation crab and tomato soup the site swelled and reddened more. She felt "wiped out" and called in sick to work. She did take Benadryl to help with itching which may contribute to her drowsiness. Reported feeling better today (10/07/2014) but still has a rash.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Clonus, Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Seizure with clonus, lasting 5 seconds x2, one 15min after vaccine, another 45 min after vaccine. Patient sent to the emergency room for evaluation.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Cough, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever approx 103.6, persistent cough.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Presented in office on 10/07/2014 with redness and swelling at the site of the injection and complained of joint pain, reports nausea, vomiting and weakness beginning 09/30/2014. Took Benadryl (OTC).
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Presented in office on 10/07/2014 with redness and swelling at the site of the injection and complained of joint pain, reports nausea, vomiting and weakness beginning 09/30/2014. Took Benadryl (OTC).
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash developed on arms and upper chest accompanied by itching.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drooling, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives spreading from right ear to the face and extremities and body. Pt with extreme itch such that she broke the skin with the digging into the skin. She was drooling but her throat was clear and airway patent without uvula swelling. There was no wheezing.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Weakness, nausea and vomiting, chills.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Cough, Dyspnoea, Eye discharge, Headache
Clinical narrative: lethargy difficulty breathing coughing headache increased heart rate blood shot eyes  milky white discharge from eyes tingling in mouth and lips increased temperature (100 degrees f)
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Heart rate increased, Lethargy, Ocular hyperaemia, Paraesthesia oral
Clinical narrative: lethargy difficulty breathing coughing headache increased heart rate blood shot eyes  milky white discharge from eyes tingling in mouth and lips increased temperature (100 degrees f)
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Back pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe back pain. Sharp stabbing pain.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Local swelling, Pain in extremity, Skin irritation
Clinical narrative: PATIENTS ARM BECOME SWOLLEN, RED AND SEVERLEY IRRITATED.  SHOWED ARM TO ME THE FOLLOWING DAY (10/07/2014) AND LOOK VERY SWOLLEN AND PAINFUL.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site joint movement impairment, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Severe pain in left shoulder. Unable to rotate shoulder or lift arm due to severe pain. Shoulder cramping with limited range of motion. Pain is currently persisting x 2 weeks. I am scheduled to see a doctor.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: exactly 12 hours after the fluzone hd she experienced bone- chattering chill, severe headache and could not go to sleep. The symptoms went on for 3 hours. She said she is doing fine now, she also has unusual swelling and pain on the site of injection.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Back pain, Feeling cold, Headache, Impaired driving ability, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Headache after vaccine.  Called in evening, said fever, cold and shaking, arm sore, lower back sore and cannot drive.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Headache after vaccine.  Called in evening, said fever, cold and shaking, arm sore, lower back sore and cannot drive.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: DIARRHEA, ITCHING ON LEGS/HANDS.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills
Clinical narrative: Withing 5 hours of receiving vaccine developed chills, rigors, followed by oral temperature of 102.1 lasting through next morning (10:45 AM).  Temperature decreased with acetaminophen administration.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Eructation, Nausea, Pyrexia, Sneezing
Clinical narrative: Pt describes onset of nausea and vomiting, with cough, sneezing, belching and fever. Worse x2 days and progressively better since yesterday 10/6/14.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt describes onset of nausea and vomiting, with cough, sneezing, belching and fever. Worse x2 days and progressively better since yesterday 10/6/14.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Influenza A virus test negative, Influenza B virus test positive, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt developed fever, chills, headache and body aches hours after receiving vaccines.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Respiratory syncytial virus test negative
Clinical narrative: Pt developed fever, chills, headache and body aches hours after receiving vaccines.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Dizziness, Feeling abnormal, Fibromyalgia
Clinical narrative: One hour after I had been administered the flu shot I experience severe pain on my left side from head to the lower leg, thigh, and hips, I could hardly move out of my car. I felt miserable and achy. Afterwards the pain was also on my right hip. I have fibromyalgia which was activated. I hardly ever feel its effects anymore and I did not understand what was happening. I felt dizzy, weak at 2:30 I took 2 Advils 400 ml.I could hardly walk, it affected my sciatica nerve.  I could not stand the pain anymore and went to get a massage, but did not help much. the pain continued for several days, until today I started feeling better.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Headache, Mobility decreased, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: One hour after I had been administered the flu shot I experience severe pain on my left side from head to the lower leg, thigh, and hips, I could hardly move out of my car. I felt miserable and achy. Afterwards the pain was also on my right hip. I have fibromyalgia which was activated. I hardly ever feel its effects anymore and I did not understand what was happening. I felt dizzy, weak at 2:30 I took 2 Advils 400 ml.I could hardly walk, it affected my sciatica nerve.  I could not stand the pain anymore and went to get a massage, but did not help much. the pain continued for several days, until today I started feeling better.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Sciatica
Clinical narrative: One hour after I had been administered the flu shot I experience severe pain on my left side from head to the lower leg, thigh, and hips, I could hardly move out of my car. I felt miserable and achy. Afterwards the pain was also on my right hip. I have fibromyalgia which was activated. I hardly ever feel its effects anymore and I did not understand what was happening. I felt dizzy, weak at 2:30 I took 2 Advils 400 ml.I could hardly walk, it affected my sciatica nerve.  I could not stand the pain anymore and went to get a massage, but did not help much. the pain continued for several days, until today I started feeling better.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site pain, Malaise, Pharyngeal oedema, Respiratory tract congestion
Clinical narrative: 10/02/2014 to 10/03: soreness at injection site (arm). 10/04: gradual throat swelling; viscous saliva developing, malaise, no fever. 10/05: moderate congestion; runny nose; severe malaise. 10/06: symptoms resolved but then evening severe chills with shivering 12 hours.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea, Saliva altered
Clinical narrative: 10/02/2014 to 10/03: soreness at injection site (arm). 10/04: gradual throat swelling; viscous saliva developing, malaise, no fever. 10/05: moderate congestion; runny nose; severe malaise. 10/06: symptoms resolved but then evening severe chills with shivering 12 hours.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Aggression, Body temperature increased, Disturbance in attention, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: Low grade temperature, above 99/below 100 which lasted for more than a week, became more hyper/restless, it became harder to get her to sleep at night, she began asking for things to be repeated, which she hadn't done before, she had a hard time adjusting to her new school (this was a little unusual for her, she is very social, and had easy times adjusting to schools/classes (3) before, it seems like she's had a hard time containing herself, began throwing tantrums at home, hitting.  Her focus has been off.  I know she's five, but she seems to have taken a giant step back.  Whereas she'd had sensory issues before, she seemed to have been growing out of them but after her last vaccination, it really became a problem.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Psychomotor hyperactivity, Restlessness, Sensory disturbance
Clinical narrative: Low grade temperature, above 99/below 100 which lasted for more than a week, became more hyper/restless, it became harder to get her to sleep at night, she began asking for things to be repeated, which she hadn't done before, she had a hard time adjusting to her new school (this was a little unusual for her, she is very social, and had easy times adjusting to schools/classes (3) before, it seems like she's had a hard time containing herself, began throwing tantrums at home, hitting.  Her focus has been off.  I know she's five, but she seems to have taken a giant step back.  Whereas she'd had sensory issues before, she seemed to have been growing out of them but after her last vaccination, it really became a problem.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Headache, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Severe headache and tremors, high fever of 103.2, weakness to point of not being able to stand alone.