chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Following DTaP #5, MMR #2, IPV #4, L deltoid area became swollen, indurated, purplish by 24 hrs. 2 wks after shot, L ankle became raised,indurated, purplish & itchy. Then 2 wks after that R ankle became raised, indurated, purplish & itchy. Area around deltoid area - symptoms decreased, but discoloration still present ankles remain swollen, raised, itchy and indurated. Benadryl cream being used - but not working well, according to mom.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Neck pain, Pyrexia, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Pt developed pain at approximately 4 PM that started at left deltoid injection site and travelled into left shoulder and into left side of neck to just below left ear. On 10/23/01, pt developed fever and chills. She took one dose of Tylenol. She experienced chills for 2 days. On 10/29/01, the pain in shoulder began to subside but is a little more noticeable again on 10/30/01.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: early varicella break thru. benadryl po, symptomatic.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, warmth, given Keflex and Medrol dose pack
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Flushing, Pyrexia, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: 4 hours, post vax, pt began with facial swelling and flushed, fever and generalized.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis on 11/14/01. Right leg became red, swollen and warm to the touch.
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt with varicella after vaccine.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash
Clinical narrative: Child awake in the am on 09/15/01 with am intense red rash on abdominal, face, arm and legs. No other symptoms of illness. Just rash, Mom stated child has had heat rash before but this is different from what she has seen. Mom was required  to take child to doctor or 09/17/01. 11/20/01 mom reached, said rash went away 1 day later. Doctor agreed it was vaccine related.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Child awake in the am on 09/15/01 with am intense red rash on abdominal, face, arm and legs. No other symptoms of illness. Just rash, Mom stated child has had heat rash before but this is different from what she has seen. Mom was required  to take child to doctor or 09/17/01. 11/20/01 mom reached, said rash went away 1 day later. Doctor agreed it was vaccine related.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash
Clinical narrative: Child awoke in the AM on 9/15/01 with an intense red rash on abd, face, arm, and legs. No other symptoms  other than rash. Mom stated child has had redness before but this is different from what she has seen. Mom was referred to take child to Dr oj 9/17/01. On 11/20/01 Mom reached-said rash went away 1 day later. Dr agreed it was vaccinated related.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Child awoke in the AM on 9/15/01 with an intense red rash on abd, face, arm, and legs. No other symptoms  other than rash. Mom stated child has had redness before but this is different from what she has seen. Mom was referred to take child to Dr oj 9/17/01. On 11/20/01 Mom reached-said rash went away 1 day later. Dr agreed it was vaccinated related.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: given pneumo shot R deltoid. Given 11/6/01. started hurting that evening, Red and swollen on 11/7/01.
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella after receiving Varivax
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site warmth, Swelling
Clinical narrative: 11/8 entire upper arm from shoulder to elbow became red and hot, swollen. Lasted greater than 12 hrs.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Local erythema to L upper arm mostly inner arm onset upon awakening AM after rec'd Pneumovax L deltoid. R ankle tender to Bilateral malleoli and R achilles. Treatment Ibuprofen, tylenol PRN & recheck in 24 Hrs.
Age: 79.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pain, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Twelve hours after administered arm became swollen, red and painful. Lasted one week severe the progressively improved over another week.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pain, Pruritus, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Swelling from hip to above knee, 2 times size of normal leg; red and tough; painful and itchy; hot to touch.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Discomfort, Injection site hypersensitivity, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: On 07/05/2001 pt presents with about 10 cm area of redness and warmth around site of Pneumovax injection received 07/03/2001. pt reports symptoms started within 24 hours of injection. She reports applying ice packs to the site and taking ibuprofen for discomfort.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: On 07/09/2001 DTaP, IPV, MMR and 2nd Hep B given. At noon 07/09/2001 client developed low grade fever followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Fever subsided after 1 dose of Tylenol. On 07/11/2001, mother called with the above information. Instructed to go to urgent care.
Age: 0.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Injection site mass, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The baby had a change in behavior, crying a lot for 1 week following vaccination. A hard lump developed at injection site and still exists 2 weeks later. Fever of 102 for 2 days after shot.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt received Varicella vaccine 04/20/2001, then 07/2001 had Varicella and spread to uncle.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: On 09/25/2001 shot given. No feelings of being "not well". Two days following vaccine noticed 3-4 cm lump beneath left ear; glandular area. Non-tender to touch. No fever noted. Remains swollen at this time. to check in with Clinic for evaluation.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Pneumovax 23 given in left deltoid on 11/13/2001. Left arm, chest, and back extremely swollen, red, hot to touch, exquisitely painful. Fever of 104.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: On 11/20/01 varicella lesions in varying crops >30, L 50 11 P-O ?  in office.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Confusional state, Dyspnoea, Incoherent, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: On the evening after shot (given around 17:00) pt developed fever and was happier than usual. The next day she was lethargic, confused, decreased strength, incoherent, breathing heavier, had body aches, sore throat and slept all day. Then she was ok.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pain, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On the evening after shot (given around 17:00) pt developed fever and was happier than usual. The next day she was lethargic, confused, decreased strength, incoherent, breathing heavier, had body aches, sore throat and slept all day. Then she was ok.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Client reported to have received Varivax on 10/26/1995. Became ill on 10/24/01 with 30-35 pox. Other children around her had chicken pox disease.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: Mom states had a rash 3 days after vaccinations on 9/18/01. Today, per Mom, same rash on abdomen, tiny red dots. Gave dose of Benadryl with no change-child appeared fine. No fever at present time-97.9.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Hypotonia, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt became limp and extremely pale after vaccination administration within 2-3 minutes. Slight cyanosis around mouth.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis left deltoid within hours after pneumovax injection. Cleared with ?
Age: 2.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt had erythematous, hot hard, area on right thigh measuring 15 X 181/2 cm. Circumference of right thigh 30cm, left thigh 27 cm.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Cough, Dizziness, Dysphonia, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt dizzy, weak, pale, white lips, and nausea the next day. Site up to much of shoulder blade painful. Pt has cough, hoarseness. Advised  Mom to take her to Dr on 11/09/01.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt dizzy, weak, pale, white lips, and nausea the next day. Site up to much of shoulder blade painful. Pt has cough, hoarseness. Advised  Mom to take her to Dr on 11/09/01.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Parent reports 24 hours after vaccination area erythematous, indurated, warm, unable to ambulate on 11/16. Did not call physician. Called physician on 11/17 at 8 PM, leg swollen involving knee and 18 X 14 cm indurated, warm, erythematous. Negative cellulitis.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt had leg swelling 24 hours after Hib shot.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Pt had uncontrollable screaming about 12 hours straight, fever, lump where shot was given.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation
Clinical narrative: Mom states child had nonstop crying for 45 min around 8 PM on 9/15/01. She couldn't do anything that would stop her from crying. Child arched her back and acted as if in severe pain. Took child to ER in DeSmet. Child seen by Radish, PA. No fever, or other symptoms or signs. Mom states child relaxed and settled down down as they approached DeSmet City limits.
Age: 1.43
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTPHIB, MMR
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Infection, Leukocytosis, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: On 12/16/97, 9 months after immunizations were given, mother reported that child would not walk after last injection for 2 weeks and he saw Dr 3 times. She thought the clinic had contacted me. I had not had any communication with the Dr. or clinic. I called Dr and spoke to his nurse. She read me pt's progress notes. they said nothing about inability to walk. Child was seen by Dr on 3/21/97 and 2 more times. Progress notes stated child had elevated WBC, ear infection and cold. Received Rocephin injections for treatment. Nurse said Dr did consider a possible reaction to  MMR also, but notes are more suggestive of infection as cause. Nurse advised a consult with family physician prior to giving 2nd MMR when it was due. I cannot find a record that I ever filled out a VAER report at that time. Patient was now ready to start kindergarten and Mom brought him in for boosters. She did not mention the previous reaction. I read my notes on child's immune record. I contacted Dr for review of pt's record. He called me back and said he had reviewed the record and consulted with Dr, pediatrician. He said to give pt a 2nd MMR  due to his illness back in 1997. I went ahead and administered the pt's other pre-school boosters, but did not give 2nd MMR. We had noted Dr's orders for no 2nd MMR in his record on SDIIS.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Pt's right thigh and leg indurated with height of 12 mm X 14mm to the side.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Loss of consciousness, Nervousness, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt Pt had already received the first 3 shots. Asked pt if he was ok and he stated yes. Pt was nervous. After the hepatitis shot pt's face was pale, he lowered his head and passed out. Ammonia inhalant started and pt's body started to seizure X 30 seconds. Care given and pt come out of it without any problem. Went home without any problem.
Age: 4.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Nausea, Pallor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Mother called at approximately 4 PM and stated that child started vomiting this morning. Child had vomited 4 times and mother states that chile appears pale and c/o of anorexia, nausea and abdominal pain.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Nasopharyngitis, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Twenty four hours post vax, pt ran a temperature of 103 and was taken to the ER. Pt had runny nose and cold, and mother was told that fever was probably from shots.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Pharyngitis, Pyrexia, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: Twenty four hours post vax, pt ran a temperature of 103 and was taken to the ER. Pt had runny nose and cold, and mother was told that fever was probably from shots.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt called MD office after receiving Hepatitis B vax at school and reported rash at injection site. School secretary called MD later saying rash had spread to leg. She was advised to call parents for authorization for medical attention. Public health nurse called parent the following day. Pt's rash had become generalized, and she received treatment with Claritin which cleared up the rash.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt reported redness with itching 3 days post vax. She had redness with some swelling noted on front of arm beneath area of injection. She used cold compresses on area. She had two small superficial areas noted on left arm/shoulder on day of injection.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: On 11/15/01, pt developed swelling.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Pt developed light red erythematous splotches around injection site. These splotches were slightly indurated and very tender. Pt had a very tender chain of lymphadenopathy in left axilla.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt developed severe muscle pain in right deltoid at injection site within 12 hours. Within 24 hours, he developed redness, swelling, heat and hardness to touch on medial upper extremity and into elbow.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed severe muscle pain in right deltoid at injection site within 12 hours. Within 24 hours, he developed redness, swelling, heat and hardness to touch on medial upper extremity and into elbow.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Convulsion, Irritability, Laboratory test abnormal, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temp started 10/03/2001 101-102 on 10/04/2001 temp elevated 103 then 10/05/2001 very fussy. Treatment: Tylenol at 8:45 PM had seizure, at ER temp was 104 admitted for 24 hour observation.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Agitation, Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temp started 10/03/2001 101-102 on 10/04/2001 temp elevated 103 then 10/05/2001 very fussy. Treatment: Tylenol at 8:45 PM had seizure, at ER temp was 104 admitted for 24 hour observation.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cough, Fatigue, Injection site swelling, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pulmonary congestion
Clinical narrative: Arm became swelled at 6 pm, 9pm pt had fever 105 degree, chest congestion, cough, sore throat(severe). 10/24/01, called her physician. Pt reported reaction to GCHD. Stated swelling out of arm on 10/24/01. Continues to have chest congestion and feels tired, chest congestion and fatigue. No fever or sore throat. Has 3 more days of antibiotics.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Arm became swelled at 6 pm, 9pm pt had fever 105 degree, chest congestion, cough, sore throat(severe). 10/24/01, called her physician. Pt reported reaction to GCHD. Stated swelling out of arm on 10/24/01. Continues to have chest congestion and feels tired, chest congestion and fatigue. No fever or sore throat. Has 3 more days of antibiotics.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cough, Fatigue, Injection site swelling, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Arm became swelled at 6 pm, 9pm pt had fever 105 degree, chest congestion, cough, sore throat(severe). 10/24/01, called her physician. Pt reported reaction to GCHD. Stated swelling out of arm on 10/24/01. Continues to have chest congestion and feels tired, chest congestion and fatigue. No fever or sore throat. Has 3 more days of antibiotics.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Rhinitis, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Arm became swelled at 6 pm, 9pm pt had fever 105 degree, chest congestion, cough, sore throat(severe). 10/24/01, called her physician. Pt reported reaction to GCHD. Stated swelling out of arm on 10/24/01. Continues to have chest congestion and feels tired, chest congestion and fatigue. No fever or sore throat. Has 3 more days of antibiotics.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Adrenal haemorrhage, Atrial septal defect, Bacterial infection, Gastritis, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
Clinical narrative: Baby died at home early AM on 11/16/01. Autopsy results received state cause of death as pneumonia. There is an umbilical hernia; occasional posterior epicardial petechiae and pleural surfaces also have scattered petechiae on the visceral pleura and the parenchyma exudes slight to moderate amounts of blood and frothy fluid. The lungs show congestion, patchy interstitial and peribronchial acute and chronic inflammation with areas of edema bilaterally. The lungs had focal areas of pneumonia which demonstrated clusters of gram-positive cocci. Immunohistochemical staining of lung was positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae. There are scattered petechiae on the superior surface of the diaphragm. The liver and spleen are congested as are the kidneys. The brain has diffuse congestion, rare eosinophilic degeneration of neurons in the hippocampus and an infantile architecture. The adrenal has congestion and focal hemorrhage. Esophagus and stomach with mild chronic inflammation and scattered eosinophils. The thyroid has congestion.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Nervous system disorder, Oesophagitis, Petechiae, Pleural effusion, Pulmonary oedema
Clinical narrative: Baby died at home early AM on 11/16/01. Autopsy results received state cause of death as pneumonia. There is an umbilical hernia; occasional posterior epicardial petechiae and pleural surfaces also have scattered petechiae on the visceral pleura and the parenchyma exudes slight to moderate amounts of blood and frothy fluid. The lungs show congestion, patchy interstitial and peribronchial acute and chronic inflammation with areas of edema bilaterally. The lungs had focal areas of pneumonia which demonstrated clusters of gram-positive cocci. Immunohistochemical staining of lung was positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae. There are scattered petechiae on the superior surface of the diaphragm. The liver and spleen are congested as are the kidneys. The brain has diffuse congestion, rare eosinophilic degeneration of neurons in the hippocampus and an infantile architecture. The adrenal has congestion and focal hemorrhage. Esophagus and stomach with mild chronic inflammation and scattered eosinophils. The thyroid has congestion.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Malaise, Pain, Renal failure acute, Rhabdomyolysis
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a 72 year old female rec'd an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 formula) in 10/01. Immediately following immunization, the pt felt tired, run down, feeling bad all over and achy. On 11/8/01, she was hospitalized with acute renal failure. The pt was also diagnosed with rhabdomylysis and placed on dialysis. On 11/19/01 the pt was discharged to a nsg home where she remains on dialysis.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported that a female pt received an injection of Pnu-Imune 23 on 11/14/01 and developed seizures the same day. The seizures persisted and the pt was hospitalized on 11/15/01. The reporter noted that the pt had been seizure-free for 3 years prior to the onset of the event. No further information was available at the date of this report.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Autism, Ear disorder, Infection, Insomnia, Psychomotor hyperactivity
Clinical narrative: A mother reported that her son rec'd his fourth doses of Hib-Titer and DTaP (manufacturer unknown) vaccines on 10/7/99 at 15 months of age. Within 1 month post vaccination, the child developed an ear infection and a urinary tract infection. Soon after, the child was not sleeping, became hyperactive and began talking incessantly. Subsequently, the child's behavior regressed significantly, and he was diagnosed with regressive autism in may 2001 at 34 months of age. The mother reported that vitamin therapy and a diet "free of milk and wheat products has improved her son's behavior. Autism is considered to be medically important. Follow up information received from the physician on 12/12/01 identified Infanrix as the DTaP vaccine administered on 10/7/99. The physician noted that the child was last seen on 1/8/00; the child's medical records were subsequently transferred. A copy of this report has been forwarded to manufacturer of Infanrix vaccine. A legal complaint was received from an attorney on 5/24/02. The legal complaint indicated that the child received injections containing toxic mercury in the form of thimerosal in approximately 15 doses administered by his pediatricians between birth and the age of 2. According to the legal complaint, before completing the schedule of Thimerosal injections, the child developed normally for his age. At approximately 15 months of age, the child allegedly began to display the symptoms of neurological injury associated with exposure to toxic mercury included, the loss of language, a decline in cognitive skills, repetitive and sterotypical behaviors, loss of effect, regression of social interpersonal skills, and persistent severe gastrointestinal problems. According to the legal complaint, the neurological injuries suffered by plaintiffs caused severe emotional and behavior problems. The child has allegedly been diagnosed as suffering from disintegrative Autism. The legal complaint noted that certain children, including plaintiffs, are for various reasons especially vulnerable to suffering neurological damage upon exposure to toxic organic mercury as contained in Thimerosal.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Urinary tract infection
Clinical narrative: A mother reported that her son rec'd his fourth doses of Hib-Titer and DTaP (manufacturer unknown) vaccines on 10/7/99 at 15 months of age. Within 1 month post vaccination, the child developed an ear infection and a urinary tract infection. Soon after, the child was not sleeping, became hyperactive and began talking incessantly. Subsequently, the child's behavior regressed significantly, and he was diagnosed with regressive autism in may 2001 at 34 months of age. The mother reported that vitamin therapy and a diet "free of milk and wheat products has improved her son's behavior. Autism is considered to be medically important. Follow up information received from the physician on 12/12/01 identified Infanrix as the DTaP vaccine administered on 10/7/99. The physician noted that the child was last seen on 1/8/00; the child's medical records were subsequently transferred. A copy of this report has been forwarded to manufacturer of Infanrix vaccine. A legal complaint was received from an attorney on 5/24/02. The legal complaint indicated that the child received injections containing toxic mercury in the form of thimerosal in approximately 15 doses administered by his pediatricians between birth and the age of 2. According to the legal complaint, before completing the schedule of Thimerosal injections, the child developed normally for his age. At approximately 15 months of age, the child allegedly began to display the symptoms of neurological injury associated with exposure to toxic mercury included, the loss of language, a decline in cognitive skills, repetitive and sterotypical behaviors, loss of effect, regression of social interpersonal skills, and persistent severe gastrointestinal problems. According to the legal complaint, the neurological injuries suffered by plaintiffs caused severe emotional and behavior problems. The child has allegedly been diagnosed as suffering from disintegrative Autism. The legal complaint noted that certain children, including plaintiffs, are for various reasons especially vulnerable to suffering neurological damage upon exposure to toxic organic mercury as contained in Thimerosal.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Nephrotic syndrome, Pharyngitis, Proteinuria, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: Cold symptoms and lymph adenopathy prior to menstrual cycle period (menses began). Admitted to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment 11/07-11/09. Saw nephrologist. Began Predinsone. Follow up report states "Continues with Nephrotic syndrome, S/P Renal Biopsy, Minimal change, Ongoing treatment required-Pediatric Nephologist."
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Weight increased
Clinical narrative: Cold symptoms and lymph adenopathy prior to menstrual cycle period (menses began). Admitted to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment 11/07-11/09. Saw nephrologist. Began Predinsone. Follow up report states "Continues with Nephrotic syndrome, S/P Renal Biopsy, Minimal change, Ongoing treatment required-Pediatric Nephologist."
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint swelling, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Polyarthritis
Clinical narrative: Knee pain, stiffness and swelling developed post vax. Dx'd with osteoarthritis due to booster. Medicines and treatment with Vioxx, Voltaren, Celebrex, steroid injection, arthroscopy, non-steroid medication and knee braces. Per 1 year follow up: Pt has not recovered. NOTE ATTACHED. 12/16/2002 As of today, I am still wearing braces on both knees when I walk. The pain never goes away. I take from 6 to 8 Extra Strength Tylenol every day. It helps some but not completely. As I have stated before I have never had any problems of any kind with my knees until I took the booster shot in April of 2000. About a month later I could hardly walk, and as they say the rest is history. i thank you for your interest. Signed, Pt
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: CSF test abnormal, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hyporeflexia
Clinical narrative: Flu shot. Guillian Barre Syndrome, onset diagnosis 11/22/2001. Now in hospital on treatment. Per 1 year follow up: It is unknown if pt has recovered. Last seen 01/08/2002. Residual symptoms presented at 01/08/2002. Hyporeflexia and mild distal sensation.  Follow up 12/13/2001: Phone # of comany who gave on original report."
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HIBV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Pt had a seizure on 10/22/01, the day of required vaccines. It lasted 20 minutes.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, OPV
Symptoms: Cerebral palsy, Convulsion, Epilepsy, Hemiparesis, Mental impairment
Clinical narrative: After second shot, congestion and wheezing (2-3 weeks after). After 4th shot uncontrolled screaming for hours, eyesight seemed off, legs would turn purple and puffy, development delay started, stopped using left hand. After 6th shot started infantile spasms and seizures. A follow up report received 11/30/2001 adds: After the 4-month vaccinations on 3/12/1996, the pt's mother first noted the developmental delays (poor eye focus, left arm weakness, loss of use of left hand). She states there is a note in her daughter's medical record that the doctor's office noted developmental delays between 3-4 months of age, but these delays are not specified. At the time of the 6-month vaccinations, the child was being treated with antibiotics for otitis media. After these vaccinations, the child began to exhibit almost constant "jerking" movements. These continued for about 2 months. They were later diagnosed as infantile spasms. By 1 year of age, the child began experiencing "grand mal" seizures for which she was hospitalized and medicated with Ativan. The seizure episodes were 2-4 hours in duration. Mother describes child as "turning blue" prior to these seizures. After the 18-month vaccinations, including DPT, the child's seizures again became very difficult to control and several different anti-epileptics were tried in various doses. At age 1 1/2, child had normal vocabulary, but by age 3, she stopped using speech to communicate. In Oct 2000, the child underwent right brain surgery. Portions of the brain were excised and a stimulator was placed in the brain. Pre-op EEG showed all lobes of brain demonstrated "focal seizures". Currently, seizures are generally well controlled, but the child has exacerbations whenever she is ill with an infection such as chronic sinusitis. Child continues to become cyanotic at onset of seizures. At one point sinus surgery was performed, but the effects were temporary. All allergy tests have been negative to date. Pt's eyesight is so poor that she is classified as legally blind.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, OPV
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Nasal congestion, Oedema peripheral, Screaming, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: After second shot, congestion and wheezing (2-3 weeks after). After 4th shot uncontrolled screaming for hours, eyesight seemed off, legs would turn purple and puffy, development delay started, stopped using left hand. After 6th shot started infantile spasms and seizures. A follow up report received 11/30/2001 adds: After the 4-month vaccinations on 3/12/1996, the pt's mother first noted the developmental delays (poor eye focus, left arm weakness, loss of use of left hand). She states there is a note in her daughter's medical record that the doctor's office noted developmental delays between 3-4 months of age, but these delays are not specified. At the time of the 6-month vaccinations, the child was being treated with antibiotics for otitis media. After these vaccinations, the child began to exhibit almost constant "jerking" movements. These continued for about 2 months. They were later diagnosed as infantile spasms. By 1 year of age, the child began experiencing "grand mal" seizures for which she was hospitalized and medicated with Ativan. The seizure episodes were 2-4 hours in duration. Mother describes child as "turning blue" prior to these seizures. After the 18-month vaccinations, including DPT, the child's seizures again became very difficult to control and several different anti-epileptics were tried in various doses. At age 1 1/2, child had normal vocabulary, but by age 3, she stopped using speech to communicate. In Oct 2000, the child underwent right brain surgery. Portions of the brain were excised and a stimulator was placed in the brain. Pre-op EEG showed all lobes of brain demonstrated "focal seizures". Currently, seizures are generally well controlled, but the child has exacerbations whenever she is ill with an infection such as chronic sinusitis. Child continues to become cyanotic at onset of seizures. At one point sinus surgery was performed, but the effects were temporary. All allergy tests have been negative to date. Pt's eyesight is so poor that she is classified as legally blind.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, OPV
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: After second shot, congestion and wheezing (2-3 weeks after). After 4th shot uncontrolled screaming for hours, eyesight seemed off, legs would turn purple and puffy, development delay started, stopped using left hand. After 6th shot started infantile spasms and seizures. A follow up report received 11/30/2001 adds: After the 4-month vaccinations on 3/12/1996, the pt's mother first noted the developmental delays (poor eye focus, left arm weakness, loss of use of left hand). She states there is a note in her daughter's medical record that the doctor's office noted developmental delays between 3-4 months of age, but these delays are not specified. At the time of the 6-month vaccinations, the child was being treated with antibiotics for otitis media. After these vaccinations, the child began to exhibit almost constant "jerking" movements. These continued for about 2 months. They were later diagnosed as infantile spasms. By 1 year of age, the child began experiencing "grand mal" seizures for which she was hospitalized and medicated with Ativan. The seizure episodes were 2-4 hours in duration. Mother describes child as "turning blue" prior to these seizures. After the 18-month vaccinations, including DPT, the child's seizures again became very difficult to control and several different anti-epileptics were tried in various doses. At age 1 1/2, child had normal vocabulary, but by age 3, she stopped using speech to communicate. In Oct 2000, the child underwent right brain surgery. Portions of the brain were excised and a stimulator was placed in the brain. Pre-op EEG showed all lobes of brain demonstrated "focal seizures". Currently, seizures are generally well controlled, but the child has exacerbations whenever she is ill with an infection such as chronic sinusitis. Child continues to become cyanotic at onset of seizures. At one point sinus surgery was performed, but the effects were temporary. All allergy tests have been negative to date. Pt's eyesight is so poor that she is classified as legally blind.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Dyskinesia
Clinical narrative: Jerking of head and right arm for 5-10 seconds at 3 separate time.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Muscle twitching, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Vaccine MMR given 10/10/2001. 10/17/2001 fever. 10/20/2001 rash, twitching, myozlmic jerks.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Pain, Pharyngitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 7 to 10 days after receiving the vaccine, the patient experienced a temperature of 104F, cough, cold, chills, and aches.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: Approximately 7 to 10 days after receiving the vaccine, the patient experienced a temperature of 104F, cough, cold, chills, and aches.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Neck pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced raised areas bilaterally. The patient complained of pain in her neck and lymphadenopathy.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Application site oedema, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient was seen with a 9cm x 7 cm area of erythema, swelling and warmth at the site of the flu shot.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced redness, swelling, warmth and muscle tremors at the site of the injection. The patient also had a fever and chills.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced redness, swelling, warmth and muscle tremors at the site of the injection. The patient also had a fever and chills.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEP
Symptoms: Oedema, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: About 2 hours after receiving Hepatitis B vaccine in the right arm, the patient experienced tingling fingers and edema.
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient had pain at the injection site, joint pain and hives. The patient was treated with Atarax, ice to the site and Tylenol.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: 2 1/2 hours post vaccine, the patient experienced a headache with blurred vision which lasted until the next day. 4 hours post vaccine, the patient's finger tips became numb and 5 minutes later the patient's tongue became numb. This lasted for about 15 minutes.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Fatigue, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Stomach discomfort
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced pain in the deltoid immediately after the injection. The patient was fatigued and light-headed three hours later. The patient had a fever of 99.8F six hours later. The patient's stomach was upset 12 - 48 hours and he could not work for 2 days.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The next morning, 14 hours later, the patient was very dizzy, cold sweat and vomited. One week later the patient was dizzy again in the morning.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Eyelid oedema, Headache, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced a terrible headache and facial swelling, especially upper and lower eyelids. The patient experienced extreme weakness the rest of the day and evening.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced severe hives all over her body beginning on 10/19/2001. The patient took various anti-histamines and was given a shot in the Dr's office. The patient is now taking Zyrtec, which so far reduces the hives.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The patient's right upper arm was swollen, firm and painful with increased heat in an area 10cm x 10cm.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced a 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" area of erythema and edema around and below the injection site with a tender node of the left axilla.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient developed hives within 15 minutes of receiving the vaccine. The patient was 1st treated wtih Benadryl cream or pills. After 2 weeks and they still kept appearing, the patient was treated with methylprednisolone tablets.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Nausea, Swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Post vaccine, the patient experienced redness, swelling, tenderness to the touch and nausea. The patient felt hot and sick after the injection. The patient was treated with Atarax and Zyrtec.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Myalgia
Clinical narrative: The patient continues to have muscle tenderness with movement of the left upper extremity. The patient denies tenderness to touch at the injection site.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Malaise, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced a fever of 103F and severe myalgia for 3 days with malaise. The patient woke with these symptoms the morning after receiving the vaccine. The patient took time off work and still feels weak.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 11/14/2001 at approximately 8:00 pm the patient experienced cold chills, nausea, aches and a temperature of 102F. On 11/15/2001 at 4:00 am, the patient had improved.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: The patient's arm is swollen, inflammed and quite warm. The patient was treated with Decadron, Depo Medrol and Levaquin.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Within 24 hours post vax arm injection site became swollen, hot and tender. Area of redness measured 3" X 2".
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced local redness and swelling at the area of the injection and a fever.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The following morning after receiving the vaccines, the patient's arm hurt and turned red for 3 days. The patient's temperature was 101F for 2 days and his whole body ached for 2 days. All symptoms were resolved after 3 days.
Age: 48.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Lip ulceration
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a small ulceration under his bottom right lip approximately 1 week post vax. The patient also developed a superficial ulceration under his right nares when he got a shot from his personal physician.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain, Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Within 24 hours after the immunization the patient developed a headache, tenderness at the injection site and left sternoclavicular swelling. The patient's temperature increased. The patient denies redness over the swollen area. The patient's headache and swelling resolved completely within 24 hours of their onset.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced a large local reaction of the left arm with a 5cm x 7cm red, swelling area.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Three days post vax the patient complained of a sore throat and cough. The patient did not have a fever or chills. The patient saw the MD and was advised she has a viral infection associated with the flu shot.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Heart rate irregular, Injection site hypersensitivity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced redness at each injection site two days after the injection. The patient expereinced a fever 1 hour after the injection. The patient devleoped an irregular heartbeat, light headedness and shortness of breath.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: A few hours post vaccine, the patient developed a rash under her arms. The patient was treated with Azmacort MDI. The next morning the rash had spread to the patient's stomach and back. A baking soda bath was given and 24 hours later the rash was completely gone.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient complained of intermittent daily pain at the injection site.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Malaise, Myalgia, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: On 11/25/2001 the patient states she was ill with muscle aches, felt feverish, sneezing, sore throat and green nasal secretion. The patient states she was feeling better on 11/25/2001. On 11/26/2001 the patient made a follow up phone call and states she is at work and feels better.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Sneezing
Clinical narrative: On 11/25/2001 the patient states she was ill with muscle aches, felt feverish, sneezing, sore throat and green nasal secretion. The patient states she was feeling better on 11/25/2001. On 11/26/2001 the patient made a follow up phone call and states she is at work and feels better.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: On 11/19/2001 the patient called to report having numbness and loss of feeling to the left hand and arm on 11/17/2001. The physician instructed the patient to call Dr for further follow-up.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling hot
Clinical narrative: The patient states her left ear and left side of her face became hot within a few minutes post vax. The patient took Benadryl and was OK in about 15 minutes.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: At 4:00 pm the day of the vaccines, the child noted a rash. The rash was on his face, chest, back, arms and legs. The patient was treated with Benadryl.
Age: 0.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a seizure associated with a fever of 104.8F and crying.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation
Clinical narrative: Pt developed inconsolable crying and was treated with Motrin and Tylenol.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt developed redness and swelling to left thigh and uncontrollable crying. Treated with Motrin, cool compresses and hydrocortisone cream.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dyskinesia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed seizure activity, including twitching of face/head and arm jerking which occurred in "clusters" per mom of 5-10 minutes, lasting a total of 30 minutes with spontaneous resolution.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: At least 4 vesicles were noted on left arm at site of varicella vaccine. Varicella vaccine was given on 11/9/01 and the rash was noted 12 days later on 11/21/01.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Immunizations given about 13:30. Mom noticed a red area at the Prevnar site at about 18:00.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 1 day, post vax, the child had hives on her arms and legs. Also, she had a fever but had concurrent viral illness.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Pt developed cellulitis on right upper thigh around injection site, 2-3 days after injection. Pt was started on antibiotics.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: 6 hours, post vax, pt had an onset of profuse frequent diarrhea, continuing for 5 days, at time of visit on 11/21/01.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Right thigh had 5cm redness; central bluish discoloration 1cm;  had pain and tenderness with swelling. Had a fever X 2 days but none today. Right hip and knee FROM; pt walking well. Will follow-up over the next week.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability
Clinical narrative: Pt developed irritability about 8 to 12 hours, post vax. No fever. Brought to my attention on the 4th day, post vax. She was given Tylenol.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, LYME
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: 2 year old pt given Lymerix IM instead of Hep-B.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia
Clinical narrative: 1 week after 2nd Lyme shot, wrist, fingers, & ankle joints began to ache and still ache almost 18 mo later. * 1st shot was 4/25/00
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Bronchospasm, Cough, Headache, Petechiae, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: 11/6/01 started fever 102F range, severe HA, sore throat Sx all continued into 11/9/01. Lesions started 11/9/01, 11/9/01 3+ erythematous tonsils with petechia strep (-), bronchospasmatic cough with expiratory wheeze, fever resolved 11/10/-11/11/01. 11/9/01 started Acyclovir 600mg.