chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Cough, Heart rate increased, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Weakness, pain in legs, hips and neck, heart racing. There was no improvement Sunday. Today pt coughing, had fever, still weak. Pt currently away from since he is a truck driver. Reporter stated pt has not had problems with Flu vaccine before.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Weakness, pain in legs, hips and neck, heart racing. There was no improvement Sunday. Today pt coughing, had fever, still weak. Pt currently away from since he is a truck driver. Reporter stated pt has not had problems with Flu vaccine before.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEP, HPV4
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pain in right upper arm from time of administration of vaccine and continuing 8 days.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Fall, Loss of consciousness, Myalgia, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Pt was in bathroom and felt dizzy and nauseated and fell to floor and hit head. Unsure if she lost consciousness. Daughter transported her to ER. She felt well shortly after incident. Pt describes feeling very achy in legs and general muscle aches evening of vaccine administration and slight dizziness.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt was in bathroom and felt dizzy and nauseated and fell to floor and hit head. Unsure if she lost consciousness. Daughter transported her to ER. She felt well shortly after incident. Pt describes feeling very achy in legs and general muscle aches evening of vaccine administration and slight dizziness.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Extreme red, hard, swelling of upper arm from elbow to shoulder continuing and including circumference of arm. Very painful, fever 98.9-100.6 2 1/2 days, intense pain, chills, welts on arm, Tues and all night. Advil Benadryl Ice.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Extreme red, hard, swelling of upper arm from elbow to shoulder continuing and including circumference of arm. Very painful, fever 98.9-100.6 2 1/2 days, intense pain, chills, welts on arm, Tues and all night. Advil Benadryl Ice.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Eye irritation, Medication error, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 41 year old female registered nurse who on 9/5/06 was sprayed in the eyes with varicella zoster virus vaccine live (lot 0495F). She reported that the syringe and the needle separated after the Diluent had been added to the vaccine and the vaccine sprayed out the needle and got in her eyes. Her eyes were washed out. The nurse reported that her eyes were red and irritated and she had an appointment to see an ophthalmologist. No lab studies were performed. There was no product quality complaint involved.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pruritus, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a 53 year old female with allergies to erythromycin, tetracycline. Cephalexin (Keflex) and preservatives in eye ointments and a history of acoustic neuromomas of the brain with blindness in the right eye and deafness in the right ear who on 8/30/06 was vaccinated SC with a 0.65 ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live (lot 652965/0622F). Concomitant therapy included estrogens, conjugated (Premarin). ON 9/2/06 the pt developed shingles on her arm and itching. No pain was noted. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the pt was treated with Valtrex. No lesions were remaining for VZV analysis. The pt had no history of shingles in the past, but a history of chickenpox as a child. Subsequently, the pt recovered from shingles. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female pt who was vaccinated SC with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently a few days after vaccination, the pt developed a linear blister at injection site. It was reported that the pt improved on an unspecified therapy and the pt recovered within a day. Medical attention was not sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. This is in follow-up to report (s) previously submitted on 10/10/2006.  Information has been received from a physician concerning a female patient who was vaccinated SC with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Merck).  Subsequently a few days after vaccination, the patient developed a linear blister at injection site.  It was reported that the patient improved on an unspecified therapy and the patient recovered within a day.  Medical attention was not sought.  There was no product quality complaint involved.  Additional information has been received from the physician's office which indicated that the patient had a light rash at the injection site for 24 hours.  There were no other problems and no work up.  No further information is expected.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Herpes zoster, Injection site rash, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 66 year old female with no known medical history or allergies who on 9/11/06 was vaccinated SC with a 0.5ml dose of varicella zoster virus live (lot 652965/0622F. It was reported that the pt was vaccinated because she had a strong family history of shingles. There was no concomitant medication. On 9/13/06 the pt developed a rash at the injection site and on other body areas. She went to the ER to be treated and was place on Valtrex. Additional information from the registered nurse indicated that the pt told the ER that she had shingles and that her shingles might get worse. She was given a prescription, but the pt didn't know if she was going to take it. She thought she would try BeBaum for the rash instead. The pt cancelled her appointment for follow up. The nurse reported that the pt had a minor case and was walking and talking fine. At the time of the report, the pt was recovering. Additional information has been requested. It was reported that the patient had a chickenpox as a child. There was no recent exposure to chickenpox or herpes zoster noted.  Additional information indicated on 09/14/06 (also reported as 09/13/06) in the evening the patient developed a rash, went to the ER and was diagnosed with shingles treated with  valacyclovir hydrochloride (VALTREX). The nurse reported the patient had a follow-up appointment and was a "no-show". Multiple phone attempts were made and the nurse was unable to reach the patient, therefore no resolution was obtained. No further information is expected.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a medical assistant concerning a 64 year old female who on an unspecified date was vaccinated SC with a 0.5 ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the pt experienced an injection site rash measuring 7x3.5 cm and injection site swelling. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Subsequently, the pt recovered a week after vaccination. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 63 year old female who was vaccinated with a 0.5ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently fourteen days after vaccination, the pt developed a possible breakthrough case of shingles. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No lab studies were preformed. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Body temperature normal, No reaction on previous exposure to drug, Pruritus, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female pt who was vaccinated SC with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt experienced a varicella like rash on both arms. Unspecified medical attention was sought. At the time of the report the pt was recovering. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. Additional information from the registered nurse indicatedthat on 9/16/06 the patient developed a bilateral lower extremity rash. No cough, SOB, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, fever or pain was noted. Upon examination on 9/18/06 one vesicle was noted, others were macules/papules on the lower extremities. the patient also complained of itching. No adverse reactions were noted at the injection site. The deltoid was without redness or swelling. Recommendations included calamine lotion and avoid contact with others. The patient was instructed to go to the emergency room if SOB or temperature occurred. On 9/20/06 the patient was seen for follow-up, the rash was fading/drying on the lower extremities. No new lesions noted and temperature maximum 97.9. No other laboratory tests were performed. Subsequently the patient recovered in approximately 10 days. It was reported that the patient had a history of chickenpox at 7 years of age. There was no recent exposure to chickenpox or herpes zoster. The patient has had no adverse reactions with prior vaccinations. No further information is expected.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash papular, Rash vesicular, Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female pt who was vaccinated SC with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt experienced a varicella like rash on both arms. Unspecified medical attention was sought. At the time of the report the pt was recovering. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. Additional information from the registered nurse indicatedthat on 9/16/06 the patient developed a bilateral lower extremity rash. No cough, SOB, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, fever or pain was noted. Upon examination on 9/18/06 one vesicle was noted, others were macules/papules on the lower extremities. the patient also complained of itching. No adverse reactions were noted at the injection site. The deltoid was without redness or swelling. Recommendations included calamine lotion and avoid contact with others. The patient was instructed to go to the emergency room if SOB or temperature occurred. On 9/20/06 the patient was seen for follow-up, the rash was fading/drying on the lower extremities. No new lesions noted and temperature maximum 97.9. No other laboratory tests were performed. Subsequently the patient recovered in approximately 10 days. It was reported that the patient had a history of chickenpox at 7 years of age. There was no recent exposure to chickenpox or herpes zoster. The patient has had no adverse reactions with prior vaccinations. No further information is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a male who on 8/21/06 was vaccinated with a 0.65 ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. On 9/21/06 the pt developed chickenpox virus. Unspecified medical attention was sought and no lab or diagnostic test were performed. At the time of this report the pt had not recovered. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 80 year old female consumer with a history of insomnia from Ambien who on 9/7/06 was vaccinated IM with a 0.65 ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Concomitant therapy included alendronate sodium, Simvastatin and levothyroxine (Synthroid). A week and a half after vaccination, the pt developed a rash on her inner thigh which was bright red with 4bumpy things that are not pimples. She reported that the rash was not at the injection site. The consumer reported that she had shingles in the past and this rash was not the same as the rash she had with shingles. At the time of the report she was recovering. Medical attention was not sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. 6/17/10 Additional information from the ocnsumer indicated that she was vaccinated on 06-SEP-2006 (previously reported as 07-SEP-2006). She thinks she developed shingles on her left breast. She can't remember when the shingles developed but she was "sure it happened after the vaccine was given". At the time of the report, she had not recovered. No further information is expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a female consumer who on 9/12/06 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine. Subsequently the pt developed a large red pancake shaped thickened painful mass at the injection site which itches and burns and actually hurts. No additional information was provided. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood cholesterol increased, Erythema, Fibromyalgia, Hyperglycaemia, Hypertension
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 62 year old female, who is a physician, with high blood pressure, hyperglycaemia, high cholesterol and fibromyalgia who on 8/29/06 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Concomitant therapy included Atenolol (manufacturer unk) or telmisartan (Micardis) or Metroprolol Succinate (Toprol XL Tab), Maxide, imipramine HCL, rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor), Rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia) and niacin (Niaspan). Between 9/23/2006 and 9/25/2006 she had lesions appear  on her neck which were swollen red and raised. No itching was noted. At the time of the report, the pt had not recovered and was getting worse. No medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. Additional information indicated the physician developed two areas of papulopustular rash which lasted a few days and was not painful. Follow up information was received which indicated the patient developed erythema, oedema, rash erythematous, and skin ulcer on 23-SEP-2006. The patient did not recover. No further information is expected.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Local swelling, Rash papular, Rash pustular, Skin lesion
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 62 year old female, who is a physician, with high blood pressure, hyperglycaemia, high cholesterol and fibromyalgia who on 8/29/06 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Concomitant therapy included Atenolol (manufacturer unk) or telmisartan (Micardis) or Metroprolol Succinate (Toprol XL Tab), Maxide, imipramine HCL, rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor), Rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia) and niacin (Niaspan). Between 9/23/2006 and 9/25/2006 she had lesions appear  on her neck which were swollen red and raised. No itching was noted. At the time of the report, the pt had not recovered and was getting worse. No medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. Additional information indicated the physician developed two areas of papulopustular rash which lasted a few days and was not painful. Follow up information was received which indicated the patient developed erythema, oedema, rash erythematous, and skin ulcer on 23-SEP-2006. The patient did not recover. No further information is expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a female friend who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. In Sept 2006, she experienced shingles. No further information was provided. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Hypersensitivity, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 62 year old female with drug reactions allergies to penicillin, aspirin, ibuprofen, Cephalexin, Doxycycline, Naproxyn, Voltaren, and indocin, herpes simplex virus, hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, and hear murmur and a history of genital herpes and rheumatic fev who on 9/22/06 at 12:00 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 0.5 ml first dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live, (lot 652965/0622F). There was no illness at time of vaccination.  Subsequently on 9/22/06 the pt experienced 3 vesicular lesions distal to the injection site which were red and itching. the diagnosis was herpes zoster vs allergic reaction. The pt was placed on Benadryl Acyclovir. At the time of the report, the pt was recovering. There was no product quality complaint involved. At the time of the report the patient was recoveringdditional information has been requested.  Additional information indicated that in the evening on 09/22/06 the patient developed reddened, vesicular lesions x 3 areas on the left arm posterior to the injection site. The patient had a prescription of acyclovir (ZOVIRAX) 400 mg and began taking. On 09/23/06 the patient was seen by the health care provider who continued treatment with acyclovir (ZOVIRAX) 800 mg TID for 5 days. It was reported that the patient had not recovered. It was reported that on 08/29/06 at 15:00 the patient was vaccinated with a first dose of measles virus vaccine live (Enders-Edmonston) (+) mumps virus vaccine live (Jeryl Lynn) (+) rubella virus vaccine live (Wistar RA 27/3) (MSD) (lot # 653335/0215F) given SC in the right arm and a frist dose of hepatitis A virus vaccine inactivated (+) hepatitis B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (TWINRIX) (lot #AHABB028AA) given IM in the left deltoid.   The patient experienced herpes zoster, hypersensitivity, injection site erythema, injection site reation, pruritis, rash vesicular, and skin ulcer on 22-SEP-2006.  The patient did not recover. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 62 year old female with drug reactions allergies to penicillin, aspirin, ibuprofen, Cephalexin, Doxycycline, Naproxyn, Voltaren, and indocin, herpes simplex virus, hypercholesterolemia, hypothyroidism, and hear murmur and a history of genital herpes and rheumatic fev who on 9/22/06 at 12:00 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 0.5 ml first dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live, (lot 652965/0622F). There was no illness at time of vaccination.  Subsequently on 9/22/06 the pt experienced 3 vesicular lesions distal to the injection site which were red and itching. the diagnosis was herpes zoster vs allergic reaction. The pt was placed on Benadryl Acyclovir. At the time of the report, the pt was recovering. There was no product quality complaint involved. At the time of the report the patient was recoveringdditional information has been requested.  Additional information indicated that in the evening on 09/22/06 the patient developed reddened, vesicular lesions x 3 areas on the left arm posterior to the injection site. The patient had a prescription of acyclovir (ZOVIRAX) 400 mg and began taking. On 09/23/06 the patient was seen by the health care provider who continued treatment with acyclovir (ZOVIRAX) 800 mg TID for 5 days. It was reported that the patient had not recovered. It was reported that on 08/29/06 at 15:00 the patient was vaccinated with a first dose of measles virus vaccine live (Enders-Edmonston) (+) mumps virus vaccine live (Jeryl Lynn) (+) rubella virus vaccine live (Wistar RA 27/3) (MSD) (lot # 653335/0215F) given SC in the right arm and a frist dose of hepatitis A virus vaccine inactivated (+) hepatitis B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (TWINRIX) (lot #AHABB028AA) given IM in the left deltoid.   The patient experienced herpes zoster, hypersensitivity, injection site erythema, injection site reation, pruritis, rash vesicular, and skin ulcer on 22-SEP-2006.  The patient did not recover. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist and  physician concerning a female who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt experienced swelling and soreness at the injection site. Medical attention was not sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash pustular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 62-65 year old female with a history of breast cancer four to five years ago with local resection, radiation and chemotherapy and no known drug reactions or allergies who on 09/19/2006 was vaccinated SC with 0.65 ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live (lot 652965/0622F). Concomitant therapy included Tamoxifen citrate. On 9/27/06 the pt developed lesions and painful pustules on one side of her abdomen and back, diagnosis was possible shingles. The pt was scheduled to be seen dermatologist on 9/28/06 for diagnosis and possible treatment. At the time of the report, pt had not recovered. No lab studies were performed. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female pt who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt experienced a varicella like rash at the injection site. The phsyciain did not want to make a report because he felt it was part of the normal AE's. No further information was available.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 64 year old female with no allergies and an unremarkable medical history who on 9/27/06 was vaccinated IM with a 0.65 ml dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live (lot 652925/0621F). There was no concomitant medication. On 9/27/06, one hour after vaccination, the pt experienced itching all over her body. The pt stated that she did not experience itching at the injection site. No medical attention was sought and no diagnostic lab tests were performed. At the time of the report, the pt was recovering. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner regarding her husband who is over 60 years old who on 8/30/06 was vaccinated SC in the arm with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live (lot 652965/0622F). Within a week after vaccination, in approx 9/06, pt developed about a 3cm circular area injection site rash on his arm that was red and sore for about a week after vaccination. Subsequently, the pt recovered. No medical attention was sought. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional information has been requested. This is follow-up to report(s) previously submitted on 10/10/2006.  Information has been received from a nurse practitioner regarding her husband who is "over 60 years old" and a physician who on 30-AUG-2006 was vaccinated SC (also reported as IM) in the deltoid with one dose of ZOSTAVAX (Merck) (Lot # 652965/0622F).  Within a week after vaccination, in approximately September 2006, the patient developed about a 3 cm circular area injection site rash on his arm that was red and sore for about a week after vaccination.  Subsequently, the patient recovered.  No medical attention was sought.  A product quality complaint was not involved.  Additional information indicated that on 10-AUG-2006 the patient's injection site was red.  This lasted for one week and resolved on its own.  No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female pt who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster virus vaccine live. Subsequently the pt developed a rash of one pock on the opposite are she was injected in. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint involved. Additional information has been requested. This is in follow-up to report(s) previously submitted on 10/10/2006. Information has been received from a physician concerning a female patient who was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Oka/Merck). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Follow-up information indicated that the patient developed a mild case of shingles. There was no post-herpetic lesions as of yet and mild pain. The patient later stated that "maybe I didn't have chickenpox". Although she said first that she did not have them. The patient recovered on an unspecified date. The patient had no adverse events following prior vaccination. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Intentional overdose, Suicide attempt
Clinical narrative: Date of 10/15/06 was taken to hospital unresponsive and foaming at the mouth. Had received 5 rabies vaccinations between 8/03/06 and 8/31/06 to be collected as hyperimmune Plasma. 01/23/07-records received and reviewed for DOS 10/15-10/20/06 DX: Coma after possible prolonged seizure versus anoxic injury versus infectious process.  Arrived in ER unresponsive. PMH:lives in group home drug rehabilitation house. Found unresponsive foaming at the mouth. EMS arrived Narcan given. Previous drinking a few days prior. History of drug abuse. Question of him taking medications belonging to another resident. 01/23/07-records received and reviewed for DOS 10/15-10/20/06 DX: Coma after possible prolonged seizure versus anoxic injury versus infectious process.  Arrived in ER unresponsive. PMH:lives in group home drug rehabilitation house. Found unresponsive foaming at the mouth. EMS arrived Narcan given. Previous drinking a few days prior. History of drug abuse. Question of him taking medications belonging to another resident.  01/25/07-spoke with RN vaccine provider, date of adverse event was 10/15/06, correction made in VAERS. Reason for administration of rabies vaccine is to hyperimmunize plasma donors. This plasma is used in speciality products. Per 60 day follow up: We were later informed that the recipeint was hospitalized because he tried to commit suicide, method was not disclosed to us.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left deltoid muscle became red, hot and a lump formed within 5 minutes of receiving flu vaccine IM injection.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Two days after flu shot, pt noticed redness/inflammation/scabbing on corners of right shoulder and on forearm. Still present.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea, Pallor, Peripheral coldness
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced paleness, sweating, cold hands, nausea, dizziness and lightheadedness.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine on 10/11/06. Had reaction on Friday, 10/13/06, 2 AM. Swells at site of injection and pain. Pt was advised to see physician. 16:00 on 10/13/06. No swell as per her LPN. But still pain. Advised again to see physician. As of 10/14/06, 11:00 AM, feeling better, little pain, less swelling and no redness.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Feeling cold, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: As soon as vaccine was given, on right arm, site was hurting, had chills at night, uncontrollable cold. 10/12/06, arm was swollen, red all the way around, itched a lot, was really heavy, couldn't move it. 10/15, felt better.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: As soon as vaccine was given, on right arm, site was hurting, had chills at night, uncontrollable cold. 10/12/06, arm was swollen, red all the way around, itched a lot, was really heavy, couldn't move it. 10/15, felt better.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Injection site pain, Miosis, Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: Right away, had tenderness at injection site, in face right jaw joint was tender and lasted for a couple of days. Monday 10/9, felt really fatigued, Tuesday 10/10, had severe headache, fever, not able to retain fluids, slept all day, coughing. 10/11 was vomiting, slept a lot, called doctor and was told to keep hydrated. 10/12, gradually starting eating, drinking tea, felt weak. 10/13, went to work, still felt sick, lips were ashen, pupils consricted/sensitivity to light. During the weekend, got more sleep. Today, 10/16, feels better but comments that was not able to do much for 1 week.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pallor, Pyrexia, Sleep disorder, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Right away, had tenderness at injection site, in face right jaw joint was tender and lasted for a couple of days. Monday 10/9, felt really fatigued, Tuesday 10/10, had severe headache, fever, not able to retain fluids, slept all day, coughing. 10/11 was vomiting, slept a lot, called doctor and was told to keep hydrated. 10/12, gradually starting eating, drinking tea, felt weak. 10/13, went to work, still felt sick, lips were ashen, pupils consricted/sensitivity to light. During the weekend, got more sleep. Today, 10/16, feels better but comments that was not able to do much for 1 week.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Induration extended into interior chest wall, arm swollen and warm to touch.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Hyperaemia, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Arm swollen, warm to touch, hyperemia and induration from elbow to shoulder.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt reported persistent (L) arm soreness on 9/24/06 with minor pain during day and more severe pain at night. Pt is tender mainly medial to lateral head of (L) triceps, well away from deltoid area. Improving.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Rash on site, warm to touch, irritated, swollen, rash about 6" in diameter, face had few patches. Hydroxide given on 11/13/06.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Papulovesicular rash consistent with varicella.
Age: 1.03
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, RUB
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Papulovesicular rash consistent with varicella.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Fever to 105 with 2 short febrile seizures.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Generalized t/c symptoms.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TD, PPV, TD
Symptoms: Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Inflammation, Muscle tightness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Lower facial tingling and numb, tightening, suggestive of mild tetanus onset 1 day after DT booster. Recovering spontaneously. 08-JAN-2010: Deep aching pains around jaw area, upper neck, back of head. Continuous contraction of pains chin, jaw bone area. Inflammation in jaw thru skull, strange headaches - possible TMJ
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TD, PPV, TD
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Tetanus
Clinical narrative: Lower facial tingling and numb, tightening, suggestive of mild tetanus onset 1 day after DT booster. Recovering spontaneously. 08-JAN-2010: Deep aching pains around jaw area, upper neck, back of head. Continuous contraction of pains chin, jaw bone area. Inflammation in jaw thru skull, strange headaches - possible TMJ
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TD, PPV, TD
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Pain, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Lower facial tingling and numb, tightening, suggestive of mild tetanus onset 1 day after DT booster. Recovering spontaneously. 08-JAN-2010: Deep aching pains around jaw area, upper neck, back of head. Continuous contraction of pains chin, jaw bone area. Inflammation in jaw thru skull, strange headaches - possible TMJ
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, MMR, TDAP
Symptoms: Eye movement disorder, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Patient was given vaccines and after administration, she began to tremble and her eyes rolled back. Pt conscious 2 seconds after. 911 was called and she was transferred to ER.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Generalized weakness, fever of 101, right arm swelling and pain.
Age: 0.43
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Mother of child called stated child was running a fever of 101.4, 102F in the afternoon of shot day. Child was crying all night and had swollen thighs. Advised mother to give Tylenol and bathe the baby and bring to the Dr if get worse. Advised mother to observe the childs temp and recheck.
Age: 0.32
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Bilateral shots led to bilateral cellulitis with central erythema and induration. Red area about 1 1/2 cm indurated area about 4cm.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Pt had 4 vaccines on 9/27/06 IPV, MMR II LA, Varicella, Dtap RA, returned to clinic 9/29/06 with left arm redness.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, heat, swelling, and pain at injection site. Pt RX Benadryl, Tylenol, and Hydrocortisone cream.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Right upper arm with redness, swelling and warmth no fever.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis reaction on right upper arm.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: PT rec'd TD and Pneumococcal vaccine 9/7/06 returned to clinic 9/8 with right arm pain and swelling, early cellulitis. Started on Ancef.
Age: 1.03
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMRV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Fluctuant 1.5 cm reddened abscess at right lower deltoid. Moist compress
Age: 1.29
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash papular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Lt thigh local reaction first papule below skin, about 14 days central crusted lesion surrounded by papules and erythema, Keflex, Bactroban, day 17 scattered Varicella Pox lesions, chest, legs behind ears, slight increase of central crust and ring of papules.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt given pneumovax on 7/13/06 for routine preventive care. She returned next day for upper arm swelling, pain, redness, seen by me, diagnosed cellulitis, resolved promptly with Keflex.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red 3" area at site of injection warm to touch.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Fluid retention, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Left arm upper site of administration, swollen with erythema spreading from shoulder down to elbow joint warm to touch, blistering with crustiness and clear fluid oozing. Hx of eczema itching site and c/o pain.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Left arm upper site of administration, swollen with erythema spreading from shoulder down to elbow joint warm to touch, blistering with crustiness and clear fluid oozing. Hx of eczema itching site and c/o pain.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, local induration left thigh 11cm x 12 cm.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MER
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pruritus, Tongue paralysis
Clinical narrative: Mom presents to office stating that on the evening of 10/6/06 pts left arm became very swollen 9/5 c/o heavy tongue and itching all over, pt was taken to ER given Benadryl and other EX?. Now pt much better, no c/c at this time. Pt was not admitted to hospital was discharged same night.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Huge welt approx 5 in wide and 5 in long warm on site and itchy, it has gotten bigger since Sat 10/14/06.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, warmth, induration at injection site right arm.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Seizure activity and fever to 105.5 requiring ER visit and treatment with one dose of ativan.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Mom called 10/02/06 reporting child had soreness and pain with stinging sensation in his left deltoid that started about 10 minutes after the Hep A injection given on 9/5/06 (2nd Dose). No redness or swelling and denies numbness, decreased sensation or limits in movement. Requested VAERS be done in case others have had the same problems.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Dizziness, Heart rate increased, Nausea
Clinical narrative: C/O dizziness, nausea, stomach ache, increased heart rate 120'S.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: The day after receiving the vaccines at night, dad noticed redness, swelling of leg, looks like allergic reaction.  Patient went emergency room. No fever.
Age: 0.34
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Cough, Irritability, Nasal congestion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever 102.3 into next day, fussy, stuffy nose and cough 9/30/06.
Age: 0.24
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability
Clinical narrative: Fussy
Age: 0.34
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Cranky all evening after shots, temperature 101 wants to be held.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Arthralgia
Clinical narrative: Within 5 minutes of receiving vaccine, states she felt like the "fluid was being drawn out of my knees".  Client had both knees replaced 1 year ago-states the knee pain persisted for 2 weeks.
Age: 0.38
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: Approximately 3 hours after shots-baby screaming, difficult to console lasted approximately 5 hours.
Age: 0.38
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Evening of shots-baby very fussy, temperature 102.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability
Clinical narrative: Very fussy.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Fatigue, Hypersensitivity, Infection, Laboratory test abnormal, Pain
Clinical narrative: Extreme swelling and pain from elbow to upper arm within 4 hours.  Acute for 3 days, then arthritic symptoms all joints, muscles 3 months.  Diagnosis in emergency room as bacterial then revised as allergic reaction, viral.  Extreme fatigue, then constant low fever, ear and throat infections.* NB: below not until October 2006.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Extreme swelling and pain from elbow to upper arm within 4 hours.  Acute for 3 days, then arthritic symptoms all joints, muscles 3 months.  Diagnosis in emergency room as bacterial then revised as allergic reaction, viral.  Extreme fatigue, then constant low fever, ear and throat infections.* NB: below not until October 2006.
Age: 1.09
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Vesicles on red spots scattered over trunk.  8 month old sibling also has the disease.  No treatment except comfort.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Chicken pox-No treatment necessary
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 2 x 1 3/4" area of redness and induration at Prevnar shot site-non tender, non fluctuant, no fever or toxicity.
Age: 0.05
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Left upper arm with 3.6 cm X 4.5 cm indurate area and 2 cm X 2 cm erythematous area around injection site.  Mildly tender to touch.  Using arm without problem.  Mom noticed several hours after immunization no breathing problems.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Left arm 14/2 cm, Right 7 cm with 7 X 7.5 CM. Red warm itchy reaction.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, PPV
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling at injection site, hot, red and hives, stiffness all muscles, tired, light headache, swelling and pain in arm injected for 5 days.  Had to take TYLENOL to be able to work very tired.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, PPV
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Swelling at injection site, hot, red and hives, stiffness all muscles, tired, light headache, swelling and pain in arm injected for 5 days.  Had to take TYLENOL to be able to work very tired.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Chicken pox after 1 dose of varicella vaccine. Date of vaccine 10/4/99.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness and extreme swelling.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Bursitis, Cellulitis, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Marked swelling erythema left arm extending to forearm, left olecranon fluid collection, T 100.5. Impression: left olecranon bursitis and cellulitis versus atypical Pneumovax reaction. Hypertension, glaucoma.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Marked swelling erythema left arm extending to forearm, left olecranon fluid collection, T 100.5. Impression: left olecranon bursitis and cellulitis versus atypical Pneumovax reaction. Hypertension, glaucoma.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Prolonged crying >6 hours, fever to 102.6 and vomiting.
Age: 1.33
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Pediarix was given in error instead of DTAP only. There was no adverse event, the error was appreciated by the nurse who gave the shot, parents were notified and they were counseled appropriately. This
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: About 25-30 red papular bumps over trunk, arms and face. To give Benadryl and use Calamine lotion.
Age: 0.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: History of large red spots, not seen on ER exam. History of prolonged crying 5-6 hours.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: (L) deltoid site red, swollen and warm to touch.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Multiple pustular lesions.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash. No treatment.
Age: 0.38
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable crying, swelling.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella Vaccine breakthrough, diagnosed with atypical varicella on 10/02/06. Had 40-50 lesions. Coming out over 9 days.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: After receiving Hep A #2 and Varivax in left upper arm, pt developed erythema and edema 3/4 arm, and then few blisters on area next day per dad.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Follow up with Employee health presented with a reddened edematous site of injection.  Documented fever associated with no other clinical symptoms.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Crying, Dyskinesia, Hypotonia, Joint range of motion decreased
Clinical narrative: 1st set of shots given on 8-31-06.  No fever or fussiness after shots.  9-6-06 Runny stuffy nose - Rx. Infant Pediacare .4cc given 3 times a day.  9-10-06 Lt arm jerking, fist clenched arm against body Lasted 3 to 4 minutes. Then arm went limp.  Cried only when arm jerking.  Arm remained limp for about 1 hour. No hand grasp at that time.  After 2 hours hand grasp returned and appeared normal.  9-23-06  Lt arm jerking with fist clenched.  Lasted 2 minutes.  Then limpness.  Regained normal range of motion and hand grasp after about 35 minutes.  9-28-06  Had been napping for 20 minutes.  Cried out.  Eyes closed. Lt arm jerking with hand clenched.  Arm close to body.  Lasted 2 minutes and arm again went limp for about 35 minutes.  9-29-06  Seizure began 8:10am.  Began in Rt arm as a tremor then moved into both arms and legs and then her whole body was shaking.  Eyes deviated to the lt.  No vomiting. Discharged on Keppra 70 mg twice a day for 5 days then 100mg twice a day DC DX: Status epilepticus, resolved. Epilepsy vs seizure disorder. Serious infection ruled out. PMH: Three episodes of left elbow to hand jerking three times this month. Jerking lasts two minutes, the arm is really stiff, she cannnot open the fingers and then the arm would go limp. Arm stiffness began ten days afer her 2 month old shots which were approximately three weeks prior to this ER visit. Mother did not make an appointment with neurologists that was recommended on 10/10/06.