chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 13 month old female patient with no past medical history, no concurrent conditions, no illness at the time of vaccination, no concomitant medication and no known drug allergies who on 03 APR 2001 was vaccinated in the left thigh SQ with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot # 635661/1155K). On 17 APR 2001, the patient developed 24 vesicle lesions on the back, face, ears, and forehead that crusted over within 24 hours. The patient had no fever but was acting cranky. The mother declined an appointment in the office. it was noted that the patient recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Back pain, Influenza like illness, Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 33 year old male patient with no known allergies and no medical history who on 28 MAR 2001 was vaccinated with his first dose of varicella virus vaccine live, (Lot # 532044/0947K) in the PM subcutaneously in the left arm. There was no concomitant medication or illness at the time of vaccination. On 18 APR 2001 (also reported as 16 APR 2001) the patient developed a rash throughout the body with vesicles. The patient also had flu-like symptoms plys aches, especially in the back. The patient sought medical intervention. It was reported that the patient recovered on 20 May 2001.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old male with no known allergies who on 16 AUG 1996 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live subcutaneously in his right arm (616867/0243D). There was no concomitant medication. On 13 APR 2001, the patient was seen again with erythematous vesicles/papules; 50 to 100 vesicular lesions all over and a mild fever. Subsequently the patient recovered from the erythematous vesicles/papules. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 24 month old Asian Indian female with no known allergies and no pertinent medical history who on 4/19/00 was vaccinated SC with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 632616/1688J). Concomitant medication on that day included a 3rd dose SC of Hep-B vaccine recombinant (yeast) (lot 634991/0154K), a 1st dose SC of MMRII (lot 634036/1711J) and a 3rd dose SC of IPOL (lot R0506). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 4/7/01, the pt developed a varicella rash on her bilateral thighs, right foot, left shoulder and back. The rash was also described as erythematous papules with vesicles, approx. 20-30 lesions. The pt was afebrile and the rash was not pruritic. It was reported that the pt was seen in the office on 4/9/01 and no lab tests were done. After a few days, the pt recovered.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Dry mouth, Irritability, Pneumonitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a Caucasian 14-months-old male pt who was not immunosuppressed and was a normal host.  The child had a history of OM, however at the time of vaccination his ears were clear. He had an allergy to cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) which caused vomiting. On the morning  of 04/13/01, he was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live in the right lower leg, MMRII in the left lower leg. Prevnar in the right upper leg and IPOL  in the left upper leg. On 04/19/2001, the child had a fever, cough and was fussy. On 04/20/01, the pt was seen in the physician's office. He was diagnosed with interstitial pneumonitis. by CXR. He was given albuterol syrup and had an oxygen saturation of 96%. There were no sputum samples available . The registered nurse stated that the onset of the viral pneumonia after the vaccinations was "quick" and she felt that the time frame "was relatively quick to implicate any of the vaccines. He was seen in the office on 04/23/2001. He had a fever, cough, dry mouth and was wheezing. He also had a slightly depressed fontanelle. The child was seen in the office on 04/25/2001 with a continuing fever and was treated with Amoxicillin. According to the registered nurse, the physician did not think that the child had bacterial pneumonia since his CBC was WNL. The child was treated w/ Amoxicillin for the fever. The child was seen in the doctor's office again on 04/27/2001 and was improving w/regard to the pneumonitis He was dehydrated and lost two pounds. He also had a small "dime-sized" pox with redness at the varicella virus vaccine live injection site. The outcome of the skin lesion was unknown. No additional information is expected
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Vomiting, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a Caucasian 14-months-old male pt who was not immunosuppressed and was a normal host.  The child had a history of OM, however at the time of vaccination his ears were clear. He had an allergy to cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) which caused vomiting. On the morning  of 04/13/01, he was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live in the right lower leg, MMRII in the left lower leg. Prevnar in the right upper leg and IPOL  in the left upper leg. On 04/19/2001, the child had a fever, cough and was fussy. On 04/20/01, the pt was seen in the physician's office. He was diagnosed with interstitial pneumonitis. by CXR. He was given albuterol syrup and had an oxygen saturation of 96%. There were no sputum samples available . The registered nurse stated that the onset of the viral pneumonia after the vaccinations was "quick" and she felt that the time frame "was relatively quick to implicate any of the vaccines. He was seen in the office on 04/23/2001. He had a fever, cough, dry mouth and was wheezing. He also had a slightly depressed fontanelle. The child was seen in the office on 04/25/2001 with a continuing fever and was treated with Amoxicillin. According to the registered nurse, the physician did not think that the child had bacterial pneumonia since his CBC was WNL. The child was treated w/ Amoxicillin for the fever. The child was seen in the doctor's office again on 04/27/2001 and was improving w/regard to the pneumonitis He was dehydrated and lost two pounds. He also had a small "dime-sized" pox with redness at the varicella virus vaccine live injection site. The outcome of the skin lesion was unknown. No additional information is expected
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Deafness
Clinical narrative: The pt developed deafness. Per doc 214093, unsure of adverse event onset date,but definitely present 0n 03/05/2002.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Deafness, Hearing impaired
Clinical narrative: The pt developed deafness. Per doc 214093, unsure of adverse event onset date,but definitely present 0n 03/05/2002.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Deafness, Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular, Speech disorder, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed deafness. Per doc 214093, unsure of adverse event onset date,but definitely present 0n 03/05/2002.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Grand mal convulsion, Hypoxia, Influenza, Pleural effusion, Postictal state
Clinical narrative: Awoke with 101.5F fever at 07:00 on 5/2/02. Tylenol given. By 08:00, was in post-ictal state then responsive. Eyes fixed to upper left corner. 911 called. When EMS arrived about 10-15 minutes later, breathing was erratic in ambulance. She began a Grand Mal seizure off and on for 20 minutes and gave breathing treatment and bagged her with O2. 20 minutes to hospital. She stayed overnight at the hospital for observation. Went home on 2/9/02. (Developed a rash in ER that covered chest and back but lasted only 6-8 hours).
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Strabismus
Clinical narrative: Awoke with 101.5F fever at 07:00 on 5/2/02. Tylenol given. By 08:00, was in post-ictal state then responsive. Eyes fixed to upper left corner. 911 called. When EMS arrived about 10-15 minutes later, breathing was erratic in ambulance. She began a Grand Mal seizure off and on for 20 minutes and gave breathing treatment and bagged her with O2. 20 minutes to hospital. She stayed overnight at the hospital for observation. Went home on 2/9/02. (Developed a rash in ER that covered chest and back but lasted only 6-8 hours).
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Drug ineffective, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis
Clinical narrative: The pt developed osteomyelitis and septic right ankle. Child immunized with three doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on 1/01/2001, 04/03/2001 and 06/05/2001.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Cyst
Clinical narrative: 3 seizures - is on phenobarbital for 2 years
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, TYP
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Myalgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt states he had onset of severe headache four days after completing last dose of Typhoid vaccine. Went to ER within 24 hrs of onset with extreme fatigue, muscle soreness, and general aching. Spontaneously resolved while in ER. Returned to ER following day with same symptoms-kept overnight for observation. Resolved again spontaneously and was released from hospital. No definite diagnosis but the doctor asked about the Typhoid vaccine. Sent home on antibiotics.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Alopecia
Clinical narrative: The pt develped moderate to severe hair loss one week after Prevanr on two different occasions (07/24/2001 and 04/30/2002).
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: The pt developed cellulitis on left deltoid with streaking ant and post axilla. Treated with levaqum 500 mg and the symptoms resolved.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: The pt developed febrile seizure on 05/14/2002 at 8:30am. Mother reported that he had a fever at 7am, and she gave him Tylenol. He has a history of a febrile seizure at 1 year old.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Approximately 15-20 mins after vaccination, the pt developed "welts" that started on feet and move up to torso. welts stopped at torso. No difficulty breathing or any other symptoms. Follow-up phone call two hours later states that welts were fading. Pt took Benadryl and Alegra at onset of welts. Pt has history of hives before where he was hospitalized. Had allergy test with negative results. No hives x 3 weeks before Hep A/B shots.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches and a large welt (2 1/2 inches) at the injection site.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Lethargy, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever of 104.5 deg. F., lethargic, and red rash coving trunk of body. Pt taken to ER on 04/14/2002 at 17:22.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed intermittent urticaria. Treated with Benadryl 50 mg prn.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: The pt developed pain/swelling at injection site for 4 days.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt came to clinic for PPD test. Mom remarked that the pt's upper arm got swollen and painful after the vaccination.
Age: 5.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling and redness at deltoid for 3 days.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: The pt developed febrile seizure on 02/20/2002 after getting vaccinations.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed erythema and edema of upper arm with warm to touch.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt developed 3"x4" erythema with swelling and tenderness over the site of the DTaP on right deltoid. Pt able to take swimming lessons but swelling did spread to under arm but improved with ice and Advil.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Vesicular eruption at injection site on right thigh. Typical varicella lesions.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBPV, IPV
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Rash started 8 days after receiving MMR. Child presents with macular-papular rash  with various sizes on trunk and face. Temp.102, fussy, sleeping a lot.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash erythematous, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever up to 103 deg. F on 05/04/2002 for two days then erythemotous papule rash spreading to extremities.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed left brachia cellulitis, oedema and urticaria.
Age: 4.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling on left deltoid from shoulder to mid upper arm with intense redness (15cm length).
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red papular lesions on abdomen and chest 5-10 with whitish center, fever and pruritis.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Large localized reaction with secondary bacterial infection
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling and redness at injection site (5in. diameter). Treated with Benadryl and Tylenol with ice compresses at ER. Doc's office prescribed Atarax in place of Benadryl.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed large, hot, red circle around injection site on left arm.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB
Symptoms: Kidney infection, Laboratory test abnormal, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever of 101.8 deg. F.  and rose up to 105.8 deg. F. even on Tylenol. Went to ER and doctor stated it must have been a virus. Diagnosed with kidney infection. Bactrim ordered and given.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 10 Days post vaccine right arm injection site became itchy, warm to touch and swollen distal to site. Pt took Ibrupfen X2 and applied Benadryl cream to site. By 05/13/2002, symptoms were resolving. Dr. thought possibly cellulitis.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Apnoea, Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: The pt developed simple febrile seizure two days post immunizations also had brief apnea and taken by ambulance to ER. No treatment necessary/
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 2 days, post vax, on 5/6/02, the pt was in the clinic complaining of swelling, slight redness, induration and tenderness in right deltoid. There was a 9cm X 5cm area over the right deltoid.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: After eating supper on 4/29/02, redness and swelling began in left upper arm which worsened on 4/30/02. Came into clinic.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman in a physician's office concerning a 5 year old white male with no past medical history who on 11/14/96 was vaccinated SQ with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 619677/0834D). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 4/14/01, the pt broke out with chickenpox. He had 20+ lesions. It was reported that he acted ok, his diet was ok and he had a questionable fever. On an unknown date, the pt recovered.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LPN concerning a 12 month old male with no past medical history who on 4/3/01 was vaccinated SC with a 1st dose in the right arm of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 636363/1337K), a 1st dose SC in the left arm of MMRII (lot 635921/1181K) and a 2nd dose IM in the right arm of Prevnar (lot 472050). Subsequently, on 4/14/01, the pt developed spots and hives. The pt was treated with diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and subsequently recovered from the spots and hives. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a medical technologist concerning an approx. 40 year old female with no known drug allergies who "several months ago", in approx. 1/01, was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, in approx. 4/01, titers were drawn that showed the pt did not sero-convert. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a female who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the pt developed chickenpox. No further details were provided. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an NP concerning a 21 year old female who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with the 1st and 2nd dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). Subsequently, the pt failed to sero-convert. The pt did not seek medical attention. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 15 month old male with an amoxicillin allergy who on 04/11/2001 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine, SC in left deltoid. On 04/20/2001, the pt developed a temp of 102.3 F and a rash on the body, few dots on chest. On 04/21/2001, the pt developed red dots over the body. In follow-up, the licensed practical nurse stated that the pt "was covered with finish dots all over body." On 04/22/2001, the pt developed three chicken pox like vesicles. In follow-up, the licensed practical nurse stated that the pt had three chickenpox vesicles on the face. On 04/23/2001, the "dots were very faint in color." On 04/24/2001, the licensed practical nurse reported that the areas were fading in color and the child was feeling better. She reported that no treatment or medications were ordered. In follow-up, the licensed practical nurse reported that the pt recovered from his experiences. Unspecified medica attention was sought. No further info is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 4 year old male who on 09/04/1997 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine SC in the left thigh. On 04/20/2001, the pt experienced 20-25 itchy, vesicular lesions across his body. He had a few on his neck, arms and legs. Some of the lesions were small with a vesicular appearance. He had no fever, he was seen at the pediatrician's office on 04/24/2001. Subsequently, he recovered. Additional info is not expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently, a varicella virus antibody test revealed a positive titer. On 08/19/1998, the pt underwent a renal transplantation. Subsequently on approximately 04/24/2001 a varicella virus antibody test revealed that the titer that was not negative. The pt sought medical attention. In follow-up, the nurse reported that the loss of effect was not do t lack of serocenversion and was not regarding her. No further info is expected.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning an 11 year old male with down's syndrome, cardiac disorder, amoxicillin allergy, Suprax drug allergy and a Extendryl drug allergy. On 02/03/1997 the pt was vaccinated with varicella vaccine SC in the right arm. On 03/19/2001 the pt experienced chicken pox. Subsequently, the pt recovered from chicken pox. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 7 year old male with nasal disorder and penicillin allergy who on 06/28/1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine SC in the right thigh. On 02/09/2001 the pt developed chicken pox. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LPN concerning a 4 year old white male who on 12/9/97 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live SC in the right thigh (lot 623654/0806E). On 1/26/01, the pt experienced chickenpox. Subsequently, the pt recovered from chickenpox. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old female pt who on 7/31/97 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot 620626/1400D). Concomitant therapy included Tylenol. On 4/19/01, the pt developed 15-25 varicella lesions on the chest, back and left ear lobe. The pt also developed a fever, cough, on 4/17/01. On 4/20/01, the child presented to the office with 15-20 vesicular lesions. Subsequently, the pt recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LPN concerning a 4 year old female Caucasian pt with no known allergies and no relevant past medical history who on 6/4/97 was vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (0.5ml) (lot 622682/0181E), SC in the right thigh. There were no concomitant medications or illness at the time of vaccination. On 3/16/01, the pt was febrile and had developed a rash which was spreading. The pt was seen in a physician's office on 4/20/01 with approx. 50 lesions with new crops erupting. The child's mother reported on 4/21/01 that there were no further eruptions and the pt was beginning to recover. It was noted that there was no adverse reactions from modified varicella. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 10 year old Caucasian male who on 10/31/00 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On 4/16/01, the pt "developed a case of chickenpox". Unspecified medical attention was sought. In F/U, an RN reported that on 4/16/01, the pt developed a rash, itching to back, abdomen, lasting approx. 4 days. The RN reported that the pt recovered from his experience on 4/20/01. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LVN concerning a 12 month old white male with nutritional abnormality and hearing impairment who on 4/13/01 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot 637669/0088L), SC in the left thigh. Concomitant therapy included MMR (lot 637425/0025L), SC in the right thigh. On 4/21/01, the pt developed a rash and on 4/24/01, the pt developed a fever of 102F. The next day, the pt was seen at the physician's office and had developed red papular clusters on the thighs, arm and the tip of the penis. The nurse reported that the pt was dx'd with "chickenpox 2 degrees to vaccine". The pt was treated with Caladryl. Subsequently, on 5/8/01, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse concerning a 3 year old white female with no known medical history, who on 11/16/98, was vaccinated with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live, SC in the right thigh, (lot 627334/1253H). There was no illness at the time of the vaccination. Subsequently, in 3/01, the pt developed chickenpox after exposure to her brother. As of 5/1/01, the pt was noted to have recovered from her chickenpox. There was no relevant diagnostic tests and lab data. The reporting nurse previously reported that the pt's male sibling also developed chickenpox on 3/6/01 after varicella vaccine was administration on 9/11/96 (WAES01030770). Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 17 month old female, with no allergy of immunosupression and no known varicella exposure, who on 04/10/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine in her left thigh. On 04/25/2001 according to the pt's mother the pt developed papules at injectio nsite. The lesions are concentrated at the injection site; however, the pt has also developed lesions on the rest of her body. He had no other case info to report at this time. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year old male who on 10/30/1996 was vaccinated SC with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Recently, the pt was exposed to another child with chicken pox and developed chicken pox. On 04/26/2001 the pt developed the first signs of a rash and on 04/27/2001 the pt developed over 100 lesions. The pt did not have a fever. The nurse reported on follow-up that the pt developed multiple lesions over the face and trunk. He had greater than 100 lesions and was diagnosed with chicken pox. He subsequently recovered from the chicken pox. It was also reported that the pt's sister was vaccinated with varicella vaccine and experienced similar events. Additional info is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a pt who on 07/24/2000 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. The pt developed chicken pox the week of 04/23/2001. It was unknown if medical attention was sought. Also reported was an other pt who was vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 04/26/2001 from a female consumer with no past medical history and a sulfa allergy who five to six weeks ago in March 2001 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine. The pt developed pain in joints and back pain shortly after vaccination. The pt contacted her physician and sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 35 year old male physician with asthma, sulfa allergy, history of small pox as a child, and no known illness at the time of vaccination who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a third dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included allopurinol and an unspecified "asthma inhaler." The physician reported that he has failed to seroconvert. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further details were provided. Follow-up info received on 09/07/2001 revealed that on an unspecified date the pt received a fourth dose of varicella vaccine and still did not convert. "Negative response to varicella vaccine, no antibody titer yet" was reported. No further info is expecte.d
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pruritus, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 5 year old male with no known drug allergies, a recent shingles exposure and a history of having received first dose of MMR on 04/28/1997 and second dose on 01/31/2001 who on 01/29/1997 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine not reported. There was no concomitant medication. On 04/19/2001, the pt was seen at the physician's office. The pt had vesicles on his trunk, head, nose, chin and face, some open, some filled and itchy. The pt was noted to be afebrile. Treatment ordered was Benadryl and Aveeno Bath. The physician prescribed Zithromax 30 mg for 1 day and then 150 mg day 2 through 5 for an upper respiratory infection (bronchitis) which the pt also had. On approximately 04/27/2001, the pt recovered. No additional info is exptedte.d
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a doctor of pharmacy concerning a male in his 40's who in April 2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine. On 04/26/2001 the pt developed chicken pox. No further details were provided. Unspecified medical attention was sought, however, as of 04/27/2001 the doctor has not seen the pt yet. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year old female pt with a Cefzil allergy who on 05/01/1996 at 10:30am was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine in the left thigh. There was no illness at the time of vaccination and no concomitant medication. On 04/21/2001, the pt developed chicken pox with 20-30 vesicular lesions. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. The pt recovered on 04/27/2001. No further info is expected.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's office concerning an 8 year old male who on 07/02/1996 was vaccinated with first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the arm. On 04/06/2001, the pt's "doctor diagnosed chicken pox." Subsequently, the pt recovered from the chicken pox. No further info is expected.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's office concerning a 11 year old male who on 07/02/1996 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the arm. On 07/02/1996, the pt was also vaccinated with the third dose hep B vaccine recombinant IM in the arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 04/21/2001, the pt was diagnosed by his physician with chicken pox. In follow-up, the physician reported the pt had chicken pox on 04/25/2001. The physician reported that the pt had recovered without sequelae. No further info is available.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Agitation, Diarrhoea, Herpes simplex, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother concerning her 27 month old male son with a history of two episodes of "foot and mouth disease." On 08/23/2000 the pt was SC vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included Rexan acyclovir. It was noted that the "child became sick almost immediately and then was sick for 82 days." It was reported by the mother that the pt developed diarrhea, volitile personality "became very strong" and "pulled lamps off tables," cring all day, wheezing, fever and little dots then rash within one week. The mother reported that at two weeks the pt developed lesions on his legs and arm, vomited and was lethargic. He was treated with Benadryl and was seen by a pediatrician. Unspecified blood work was done. The mother reported that one physician suggested that the pt had "foot and mouth disease."  Another physician saw the pt and confirmed that the pt had chicken pox. The mother reported, "it had gone down the child's throat, he had diarrhea and his tongue looked like it was burned with acid." It was noted by the mother that "since then, the child has serious bouts with outbreaks of herpes in mouth and penis region, almost monthly along with the diarrhea, fever, tongue looking to be burned with acid." The mother also noted that her son's intellect was affected. Follow-up info from a physician noted that he had not seen this child consistently and that the mother of the child has not been complaint in having the child seen or healthy visits and vaccinations. It was noted that the pt was seen by an infectious disease physician. It was noted that this physician saw that child in 1999 and has seen the child in the past for various colds. He most recently saw the child on 04/16/2001 and the child was healthy and obviously recovered from all of the adverse events. He did state that the mother of the child has reported prior to and post-vaccination with varicella vaccine that the pt was very volitile in his personality. It was noted that the child was referred in 1999, prior to vaccination with varicella vaccine, to another physician for possible esophagitis. It was noted that the pt has had atypical blood work in the past but it was not known if an immune work up was done. The physician stated that he did not really believe that the child had all of the symptoms reported by the mother but was unable to comment further since he did not see the child regularly. It was noted that the mother, who has a past medical history of fibromyalgia, practices homeopathic medicaine. The physician did noted that on 04/16/2001, the pt was well. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Malaise, Oesophagitis, Pyrexia, Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother concerning her 27 month old male son with a history of two episodes of "foot and mouth disease." On 08/23/2000 the pt was SC vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included Rexan acyclovir. It was noted that the "child became sick almost immediately and then was sick for 82 days." It was reported by the mother that the pt developed diarrhea, volitile personality "became very strong" and "pulled lamps off tables," cring all day, wheezing, fever and little dots then rash within one week. The mother reported that at two weeks the pt developed lesions on his legs and arm, vomited and was lethargic. He was treated with Benadryl and was seen by a pediatrician. Unspecified blood work was done. The mother reported that one physician suggested that the pt had "foot and mouth disease."  Another physician saw the pt and confirmed that the pt had chicken pox. The mother reported, "it had gone down the child's throat, he had diarrhea and his tongue looked like it was burned with acid." It was noted by the mother that "since then, the child has serious bouts with outbreaks of herpes in mouth and penis region, almost monthly along with the diarrhea, fever, tongue looking to be burned with acid." The mother also noted that her son's intellect was affected. Follow-up info from a physician noted that he had not seen this child consistently and that the mother of the child has not been complaint in having the child seen or healthy visits and vaccinations. It was noted that the pt was seen by an infectious disease physician. It was noted that this physician saw that child in 1999 and has seen the child in the past for various colds. He most recently saw the child on 04/16/2001 and the child was healthy and obviously recovered from all of the adverse events. He did state that the mother of the child has reported prior to and post-vaccination with varicella vaccine that the pt was very volitile in his personality. It was noted that the child was referred in 1999, prior to vaccination with varicella vaccine, to another physician for possible esophagitis. It was noted that the pt has had atypical blood work in the past but it was not known if an immune work up was done. The physician stated that he did not really believe that the child had all of the symptoms reported by the mother but was unable to comment further since he did not see the child regularly. It was noted that the mother, who has a past medical history of fibromyalgia, practices homeopathic medicaine. The physician did noted that on 04/16/2001, the pt was well. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Vomiting, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother concerning her 27 month old male son with a history of two episodes of "foot and mouth disease." On 08/23/2000 the pt was SC vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included Rexan acyclovir. It was noted that the "child became sick almost immediately and then was sick for 82 days." It was reported by the mother that the pt developed diarrhea, volitile personality "became very strong" and "pulled lamps off tables," cring all day, wheezing, fever and little dots then rash within one week. The mother reported that at two weeks the pt developed lesions on his legs and arm, vomited and was lethargic. He was treated with Benadryl and was seen by a pediatrician. Unspecified blood work was done. The mother reported that one physician suggested that the pt had "foot and mouth disease."  Another physician saw the pt and confirmed that the pt had chicken pox. The mother reported, "it had gone down the child's throat, he had diarrhea and his tongue looked like it was burned with acid." It was noted by the mother that "since then, the child has serious bouts with outbreaks of herpes in mouth and penis region, almost monthly along with the diarrhea, fever, tongue looking to be burned with acid." The mother also noted that her son's intellect was affected. Follow-up info from a physician noted that he had not seen this child consistently and that the mother of the child has not been complaint in having the child seen or healthy visits and vaccinations. It was noted that the pt was seen by an infectious disease physician. It was noted that this physician saw that child in 1999 and has seen the child in the past for various colds. He most recently saw the child on 04/16/2001 and the child was healthy and obviously recovered from all of the adverse events. He did state that the mother of the child has reported prior to and post-vaccination with varicella vaccine that the pt was very volitile in his personality. It was noted that the child was referred in 1999, prior to vaccination with varicella vaccine, to another physician for possible esophagitis. It was noted that the pt has had atypical blood work in the past but it was not known if an immune work up was done. The physician stated that he did not really believe that the child had all of the symptoms reported by the mother but was unable to comment further since he did not see the child regularly. It was noted that the mother, who has a past medical history of fibromyalgia, practices homeopathic medicaine. The physician did noted that on 04/16/2001, the pt was well. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Rhinorrhoea, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 34 month old female, with  no known drug allergies or medical history who on 06/09/1999 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left thigh. There was no concomitant medication. On 04/17/201 the pt was seen in the doctor's office with "red rash papules, few with raised centers," which began on her abdomen. It was reported that there were also a few on her arms, back and legs. The registered nurse reported that a few days prior to this the pt had a runny nose, was afebrile and was exposed to chicken pox five days before the rash started. She stated, "probably varicella." The registered nurse reported that the pt received no treatment. Upon follow-up, it was reported that the pt recovered. No further info is expected.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Chills, Malaise, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning her 11 year old son who on 01/26/1996 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine in the right arm. Concomitant therapy on that day included the third dose of hep B vaccine in the left deltoid. On 04/15/2001, the pt was exposed to varicella. The physician reported that on 04/28/2001, her son developed a fever of 102 deg. F., malaise, and chills. On 04/29/2001, the pt developed 20-30 lesions characteristic of varicella. The pt subsequently recovered from the malaise, fever, chills, and varicella-like lesions. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning an 18 month old female with no known drug allergies who on 04/05/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medicaiton. On 04/25/2001, the pt returned to the office with a vesicular rash of 5-10 lesions on her trunk and face, for which medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 12 month old female with no known allergies who on 04/16/2001 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine. Concomitnat therapy included albuterol. On 04/25/2001, 5-10 lesions on her trunk and face. The pt's outcome was unknown. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt 'broke out in "chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the pt's outcome was unknown. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 28 year old female with a pcn allergy who was vaccinated IM in the left deltoid with a first and second dose on 07/19/2000 and 09/18/2000 respectively of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, on 04/19/2001, the pt had a VZV AV, EIZ of 0.58 which is negative. All other laboratory results were within normal limits. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a public health registered nurse concerning two children who on unspecified dates were vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medications reported. The public health nurse was informed by a school nurse in her area that after vaccination with varicella vaccine two children in the school had "a chicken pox rash." It was unknown if the children sought medical attention. No further details were available. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Headache, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year old female who has partial seizure activity and associated migraine headache. On 10/15/1996, she was vaccinated with varicella vaccine in the lower left thigh. The pt was seen in the dr's office on 05/02/2001 with a headache, low grade fever and greater than 50 vesicular lesions. She was diagnosed with chicken pox and recovered after seven days. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a certified medical assistant concerning an 8 year old female who on 03/09/1998 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. On 04/13/2001 the pt developed a moderate to severe case of chicken pox. The pt was given Zithromax and recovered. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 88 year old female who was vaccinated with first dose of  varicella vaccine on an unspecified date, and second dose as scheduled on an unspecified date. Subsequently, the pt had a varicella antibody titer test which was negative for seroconversion. The pt sought medical attention. Follow-up info has been received from the physician who reported that the pt did not experience an adverse reaction. She just did not develope a positive antibody titer after immunization. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 3 year  old male who on approximately 12/06/1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On approximately 04/26/2001 the pt was diagnosed with shingles. the pt was seen for follow-up on 05/03/2001 and all sores had cursted over and the pt was better. No further details were provided. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 30 month old pt who in approximately 11/99 (at 12 months of age) was vaccinated with Varicella virus vaccine live (site not reported) "Now" on 05/02/01, the pt was diagnosed  with chicken pox. No further details were provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a year old virus vaccine live subcutaneously. On 04/22/01, the pt started to develop a few spots and pruritus. it was noted that the pt was treated with diphenhydramine hydrochloride )Benadryl) and calamine (+) camphor (+) pramoxine hydrochloride (Aveeno) oatmeal bath. It was unknown if the pt was seen in the physician's office. subsequently in 2001, the pt recovered from her symptoms. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an employee at a physician's office concerning a 7 year old white male who 10/16/1995 was vaccinated with Varicella virus vaccine. On 04/27/01, the pt broke out with a rash of less than 100 lesions and a fever. Subsequently, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Blister, Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a women in a physician office concerning a 7 year old. caucasian male pt with no medical history and NKDA who on 10/02/96  was vaccinated SC with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 04/25/01, the pt developed a rash describred as red flat lesions with a few blistered. Subsequently, the pt recovered from the rash on an unknown date. It was not reported if the pt sought medical attention . No further details were provided.