chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site joint pain, Injection site joint swelling
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a healthcare professional and described the occurrence of injection site joint swelling in a 42-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with FLULAVAL (GlaxoSmithKline). Concurrent medications included SYNTHROID and Losartan. On 9 October 2012 at 10:00 the subject received unspecified dose of FLULAVAL (.5 ml, unknown, right arm). On 10 October 2012, 1 day after vaccination with FLULAVAL, the subject experienced injection site joint swelling and injection site joint pain. The subject received the same vaccine last year and was fine. She received the vaccine on 09 October 2012 and reported local joint swelling and joint pain. The subject was treated with TYLENOL, two tablets on 10 October 2012. The healthcare professional considered the events were clinically significant (or requiring intervention). At the time of reporting the injection site joint swelling and injection site joint pain were unresolved.
Age: 83.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Disorientation
Clinical narrative: Pt had active shingles outbreak & pt was immunized. Pt believes it caused him to get disoriented & weak & was taken to ER & spent 4 days in the hospital.
Age: 77.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cardiac arrest, Respiratory depression, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Resp. Depression, Tachycardia and Cardiac Arrest. Epinephrine 1 MG Other, Dopamine 10 MCG Other.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Erythema, Eye pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Sxs: Shortness of breath, itching eyes, redness, dysphagia, rash, tachycardia. Tx: Depo-Medrol 80mg IM, 0.2mg Epinephrine IM. Monitored x 1.5 hrs. Sxs resolved.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Sxs: Shortness of breath, itching eyes, redness, dysphagia, rash, tachycardia. Tx: Depo-Medrol 80mg IM, 0.2mg Epinephrine IM. Monitored x 1.5 hrs. Sxs resolved.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Oedema peripheral, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Swollen eyes, legs & face. No difficulty breathing. Following up w/ PCP.
Age: 62.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Oropharyngeal discomfort, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient reported "shooting pain" from where she got the KENALOG shot 2 month ago to her fingers. She started getting the symptoms 2 hrs after the flu shot. Also felt "funny on her throat".
Age: 60.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site anaesthesia, Injection site reaction, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Reports general malaise 101 degree F. temp & numbness and tingling from inj site to jaw. On left side.
Age: 60.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Reports general malaise 101 degree F. temp & numbness and tingling from inj site to jaw. On left side.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Nausea, Pyrexia, Retching, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Following day after vaccine pt felt feverish, body shakes, nausea dry heaves and weakness.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given to left deltoid on 10/5, 10/6 - left upper arm was found to be red, swollen, hard, hot to touch and painful. S/S lasted through until today - still have swelling, firmness & soreness about the size of a quarter.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient received shot on 10/11/12. Called Monday, 10/15/12, stating his arm was still sore & that it started to tingle "like when I got the shingles shot." Told pt if persist or gets worse call doctor.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain of skin
Clinical narrative: Pain to skin like sunburn but no actual rash. Involving Lt arm (got injection Lt arm).
Age: 65.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Arm swelled to baseball size. (Patient states) - told her to go to emergency room to have checked - side flu vaccine given on.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of pain and limited range of motion of the left arm ever since the flu shot was administered on 09/15/2012.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient has ongoing pain in his arm since receiving the FLUZONE immunization on 8/27/12.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Evening 10/31/12 felt "getting flu", upper arm sore/bothersome. Body achiness/arm throbbing. 10/15/12 upper arm still sore. Felt run down past week; joints ache more than usual.
Age: 51.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Oedema mouth, Rash generalised, Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: 24+ hours after receiving vaccine; S&S: burning rash all over the body, swelling of lips, tongue, mouth. Pt went to urgent care clinic & was given: steroid shot; MEDROL dose pack & KEFLEX. Recommended OTC diphenhydramine. Shot given: afternoon 10/8/12 reaction: evening 10/9/12 spoke w/ pt 10/12/12. Swelling gone decreased rash.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site haematoma
Clinical narrative: Bruise for 10 days after flu shot. Left upper arm.
Age: 1.52
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Eye movement disorder, Hyperphagia, Irritability, Pain, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Note: Pt was mistakenly given HPV instead of Hep A vaccine. Now with polyphagia and eye blinking when fatigued injecting site soreness and fussiness/irritability resolved. Still with blinking when tired only. * Exam 10/15/12 normal.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red, hot, swollen, hard at injection site. As of 10/15/12, getting better per patient.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Nausea, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 10-12-12 low grade fever, HA, nausea 10-13-12 redness and swelling, itching has improved a lot.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: 10-12-12 low grade fever, HA, nausea 10-13-12 redness and swelling, itching has improved a lot.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Polymyalgia rheumatica, Red blood cell sedimentation rate
Clinical narrative: Development of polymyalgia rheumatica.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine 9/27/12. (Thursday) Developed warm, red, large lump on arm at injection site within 24 hours. Left arm developed worsening arm, shoulder and neck pan on side where injection given Fri/Sat. Left side had headache Sat/Sun developed hives chest Saturday.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Neck pain, Pain in extremity, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine 9/27/12. (Thursday) Developed warm, red, large lump on arm at injection site within 24 hours. Left arm developed worsening arm, shoulder and neck pan on side where injection given Fri/Sat. Left side had headache Sat/Sun developed hives chest Saturday.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Back pain, Chills, Cough, Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: I had several different side effects, such as back pain, chills, shivering, cough, diarrhea, general body discomfort, headaches, mild fever, muscle aches, sore throat, stuffy nose, loss of appetite, tingling, vision changes, unusual hoarseness, itching, muscle weakness, decreased movement or sensation in the arm or shoulder, difficulty breathing. The name of the product is called, FLUZONE multidose vial (influenza virus vaccine).
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Dysphonia, Dyspnoea, Headache, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: I had several different side effects, such as back pain, chills, shivering, cough, diarrhea, general body discomfort, headaches, mild fever, muscle aches, sore throat, stuffy nose, loss of appetite, tingling, vision changes, unusual hoarseness, itching, muscle weakness, decreased movement or sensation in the arm or shoulder, difficulty breathing. The name of the product is called, FLUZONE multidose vial (influenza virus vaccine).
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Myalgia, Nasal congestion, Oropharyngeal pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: I had several different side effects, such as back pain, chills, shivering, cough, diarrhea, general body discomfort, headaches, mild fever, muscle aches, sore throat, stuffy nose, loss of appetite, tingling, vision changes, unusual hoarseness, itching, muscle weakness, decreased movement or sensation in the arm or shoulder, difficulty breathing. The name of the product is called, FLUZONE multidose vial (influenza virus vaccine).
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Sensory disturbance, Visual impairment
Clinical narrative: I had several different side effects, such as back pain, chills, shivering, cough, diarrhea, general body discomfort, headaches, mild fever, muscle aches, sore throat, stuffy nose, loss of appetite, tingling, vision changes, unusual hoarseness, itching, muscle weakness, decreased movement or sensation in the arm or shoulder, difficulty breathing. The name of the product is called, FLUZONE multidose vial (influenza virus vaccine).
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Patient described original "tenderness" after shot then that went away. Approx. 2 to 3 weeks later pt felt that the arm where the shot was given became lame and had some restriction of mobility but experienced NO tenderness. Since fully resolved over the next 2 days. NO tenderness, redness, rash, or trouble breathing reported.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Alanine aminotransferase increased, Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Blood bilirubin increased, Culture urine, Full blood count
Clinical narrative: Vaginal ulcerations, mild scleral icterus, mono, strep pharyngitis; AST/ALT elevated and bili elevated. Time course - 9/5/12 - 9/21/12.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Infectious mononucleosis, Laboratory test normal, Mononucleosis heterophile test, Ocular icterus, Pharyngitis streptococcal
Clinical narrative: Vaginal ulcerations, mild scleral icterus, mono, strep pharyngitis; AST/ALT elevated and bili elevated. Time course - 9/5/12 - 9/21/12.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Streptococcus test, Urine analysis, Vaginal ulceration
Clinical narrative: Vaginal ulcerations, mild scleral icterus, mono, strep pharyngitis; AST/ALT elevated and bili elevated. Time course - 9/5/12 - 9/21/12.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site reaction, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Patient described original "tenderness" after shot, then went away. Approx. 2-3 weeks later pt felt that arm where shot was given was lame and had decreased mobility but without tenderness. Resolved all symptoms over the next 2 days. No tenderness, redness, rash or trouble breathing reported.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Right deltoid red, slightly swollen & hot to the touch. Apply cool compresses.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swollen injection site, warm and reddened to elbow. She could not sleep on Rt side. She felt feverish (temp not taken) x 3 days.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Hypersensitivity, Pain in extremity, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Vaccines administered 10-2-12; patient states arm was extremely sore; on morning of 10-4-12 she noticed a red swollen area on arm, warm to the touch located 12 inches below the injection sites; no irritation at injection sites, but continued pain treating w/Ibuprofen.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Red swollen area at location of vaccine - noticed 1-2d post vaccination. Mildly tender, central clear approximately 2 in x 2 in diameter.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 10/9 full body hives that noc. Given BENADRYL by father. Hives back in morn. - given more BENADRYL. School nurse phoned father & stated hives coming back - seemed worse on (R) side (flu shot given) 10/10 hive still on face & neck.
Age: 54.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Flu vac 10-4-12 at hospital out pt surgery. Seen in ED 10-6-12 with 6cm red warm swollen area, around inj site. Treatment with antibiotics.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Excessive eye blinking, Fall, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient fainted within a few minutes of the shot being administered. She began to slide off the exam table but the doctor & I caught her. When we brought patient to the floor, her right eye started blinking rapidly and she grabbed my hands. She appeared to be awake, but she shouted something to her brother who was not in the room. The doctor and
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Photopsia
Clinical narrative: Patient reported seeing flashes of light in their peripheral vision the next day.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Received Tdap vaccine 9/30/12 - ED visit 10/03/12 for dizziness (systemic reaction). (R) arm swollen, red, tender at site of injection. Antibiotics at ED.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient developed soreness, swelling, and itching at site of injection. Also had headache every day for 10 days.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Muscle pain in right arm has continued since date of shot.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Lip swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: About 3 hours after injection patient reported experiencing high fever, shivers & swollen lips. By the next morning all symptoms were gone.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Hypoaesthesia, Nausea, Panic attack
Clinical narrative: Onset approx 2 min post vacc admin of pt stating "I don't feel right". Pt unable to describe how she feels. Denies difficulty breathing, nausea, and/or dizziness. VS BP 140/80 R 20 P 97 SpO2 99% on Rm air. Pt was observed for approx 1 1/2 hours and released. No Tx given. Pt told initial nurse she experienced numbness on Lt side after 1st dose of RABAVERT on 10/1/12 as well as some nausea lasting overnight. Pt did not report this until visit on 10/8/12. Provider talked with state health dept. & Novartis. All in agreement to cont. with pre. exp series. Provider Dx'ed 10/8/12 episode as panic attack.
Age: 1.51
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, HEP, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Crying, Social avoidant behaviour
Clinical narrative: Mom states child became "very whiny" and "cried a lot". Also states child became "very reclusive" not interacting with siblings approx 3 days after vaccines.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Immediate post-injection reaction, Infection, Pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Itching, blotches, redness and severe pain immediately after vaccination. Fever 102 degrees - told by dr arm was infected.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Itching, blotches, redness and severe pain immediately after vaccination. Fever 102 degrees - told by dr arm was infected.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Rash, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Child came to clinic with red rash on both inner arms, thigh (L) and abdominal area. Afebrile. No resp. distress noted lungs clear. 10cc of BENADRYL was given PO. Mom called: child has been of school for the past 3 days with an illness.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site urticaria, Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction at site of injection rash, hives, wheal (or welt) appeared.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient experienced hives on legs (bilateral) about 2 hours after receiving MENVEO vaccine. Pt contacted MD and was instructed to take BENADRYL.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Developed urticaria - received at school. Do not have lot #.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Face injury, Fall, Laceration
Clinical narrative: Very nervous prior to vaccine. After administration got up to talk to friend - fell to floor - hit chin, 1 inch laceration on chin, ice applied.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea, Pallor, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: 1835 Given flu shot ? first time. Asked to sit in wait room. 1840 In wait room sweaty - nauseous, dizzy, pale. Walked to exam room. BP 94/40. 1845 Pt w/ increased dizziness, nausea, hands tingling. Given 50mg BENADRYL, ice pack to back of neck. 1850 Pt feeling better BP 100/60. 1900 BP 124/70, HR 88.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Fever, pain, swelling, heat, redness of (L) shoulder & pain & swelling (L) axilla.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Fever, pain, swelling, heat, redness of (L) shoulder & pain & swelling (L) axilla.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Crying, Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm starting hurting several hours after shot. By night she was in tears and couldn't move arm. Next day still couldn't move arm and went to urgent care. On 10/1 area still sore and had limited mobility.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Body temperature decreased, Headache, Influenza, Malaise, Pain
Clinical narrative: About 5 hours after influenza shot, temp dropped and then developed a fever about 102 degrees F, body trembling for 2 hours, body ache, headache, "extreme flu symptoms". Still sick next day, but following day, ok, just a headache. No Dr visit.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: About 5 hours after influenza shot, temp dropped and then developed a fever about 102 degrees F, body trembling for 2 hours, body ache, headache, "extreme flu symptoms". Still sick next day, but following day, ok, just a headache. No Dr visit.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Her arm is very sore and cannot raise it above her shoulder without help from her other arm.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Muscular weakness, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Her arm is very sore and cannot raise it above her shoulder without help from her other arm.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling to LA.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: 6 month old received a dose for a 4-6 yr. old. None.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Feeling abnormal, Herpes zoster, Influenza like illness, Rash
Clinical narrative: Around the 26th or 28th, got flu-like symptoms. Felt crummy. Got "bumps" on face. Can't really see but could feel them. No energy. Left side of face near eye, up to hairline. Went to dr's on 10/3 and diagnosed with shingles.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Gait disturbance, Hyperhidrosis, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt got shot at 11:25AM. At 11:30AM came to me stumbling, lightheaded, sweating, pale. Stumbled into wall. Called 911. They came and check BP, was 95/70. Pt refused care. Sat and drank juice and started to feel better so left. Applied ice pack to neck.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Erythema on left thigh around injection site. No induration or tenderness. Warm to touch with itching.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: 2-3 inch long whelps at site of inject.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction
Clinical narrative: Patient given 1 dose each of FLUVIRIN and PNEUMOVAX 23. Patient developed immediate anaphylaxis reaction. Treated with EPIPEN and promptly recovered.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: One hour after injection on Sat., patient developed 4 x 6 in. area of redness, swelling, and tenderness at injection site. Later in day had neck stiffness, rash on back of neck, nausea, and diarrhea. Went to doctor on Monday who described reaction as "extreme end of normal." Symptoms tool 2 wks to resolve.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Nausea, Rash
Clinical narrative: One hour after injection on Sat., patient developed 4 x 6 in. area of redness, swelling, and tenderness at injection site. Later in day had neck stiffness, rash on back of neck, nausea, and diarrhea. Went to doctor on Monday who described reaction as "extreme end of normal." Symptoms tool 2 wks to resolve.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on arms and face.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives - jaw and neck 2 1/2 hours after given no other symptoms noted. Given 50 mg BENADRYL.
Age: 1.31
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever and seizure 2 hours post immunizations. Seen in ED.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB, IPV, MNQ, TDAP, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Discomfort, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Noticed achy lt shoulder about 2 weeks after first TWINRIX shot. Persisting up to this date. Not sure when pain started but associates with shot. No pain med taken. Does not seem to change intensity, moderate discomfort. Does not change with movement.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Full blood count, Metabolic function test, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: 3 days after receiving flu vaccine, started to experience severe incapacitating myalgia and weakness - CPK > 1,000 Dx with Rhabdomyolysis - No Rx at this time - monitoring blood work.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rhabdomyolysis
Clinical narrative: 3 days after receiving flu vaccine, started to experience severe incapacitating myalgia and weakness - CPK > 1,000 Dx with Rhabdomyolysis - No Rx at this time - monitoring blood work.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Hyperhidrosis, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Itchiness all over, sweating, redness around hands and chest.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLUN3, HEP, HEPA, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness, edema and warmth noted (Lt) thigh day after imm. in office. Low-grade fever on eve. of imm -> resolved. "Knot" also noted by mom (Lt) thigh x 2 days after imm. on exam 10/15/12, (+) mild redness at site with no induration, warmth or tenderness.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Discomfort, Fluid retention, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Localize red, hot circle at injection site, 4" at 24 hours, 6" at 48 hours. Holding fluid at inner arm large, puffed in moon shaped area about 1/4" high, slight fever approximately 108. Arm at 48 hr. dropped to normal. NSAID helps with discomfort.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Dyspnoea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Onset 3-4 after vaccine administration: developed fever and chills (after shower). Pt began having trouble breathing (slight heavier breathing than normal) for about 1 hour, pt possibly anxious. Fine next morning.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: In office for immunizations only. Received flu vaccine and GARDASIL. Within 30 minutes hives broke out on the arm and wrist in which flu vaccine was given. No rash on other arm. No hx of egg allergy or any previous problem with flu vaccine. Discussed with PCP. Recommended BENADRYL. To call back if worsens.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Allergic reaction 5-6 days after getting Flu vaccine. Rash to neck and arms. Urticaria, DECADRON and BENADRYL given in ER.
Age: 48.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Confusional state, Dizziness, Flushing, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Feeling very lightheaded and flush. Skin feels warm. Some minor confusion.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Oropharyngeal pain, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Started 10-12-10 fever, chills, headache, sore throat, runny nose throwing up.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Started 10-12-10 fever, chills, headache, sore throat, runny nose throwing up.
Age: 1.42
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia, Rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Redness, edema, to (Rt) & (Lt) thighs; low-grade fever; rash; vomited x2. 1-2 days post immunizations.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Redness at injection site measuring 2 1.2" in diameter, hard hot to touch, painful.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Mild erythema approximately 6 cm in diameter little to no warmth to site. No treatment necessary.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Red spot at injection site.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Asthma, Condition aggravated, Cough, Injection site erythema, Pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Seen cough 10/10/12 dx asthma, PNA Rx Albuterol/Z-PAK. Vaccines - FLUZONE, HPV, MENACTRA given. 10/11 Redness 4x5 in (L) deltoid. Seen 10/12 possible cellulitis. Rx KEFLEX, but Mom did warm compress and resolved in few hours. No fevers.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Feeling hot, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site pain, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: Please see attached. Shoulder pain is ongoing and has not gotten better. # left arm pain s/p tdap vaccine. - tdap given in left deltoid 9/21/12. - Pt reports pain started 1 hour after injection, has continued. - Pain describing as deep aching, particularly at night, but not only at site of injection. She described pain all over from left shoulder distally. Notes that her elbow, wrist and hand joints feel achy. But also implied that soft tissue, muscle are sore all over, not only at deltoid. - Reports paresthesias, numbness at times. - Reported prior weakness at arm at hand, difficulty using hand - this is confirmed by prior notes. - Does report that she feels her left arm is warmer than right, and that sweating is increased on left. - Has tried ice, OTC pain killers, VICODIN previously prescribed - no significant relief. - No other arthralgias or muscle soreness elsewhere in body. - No swelling, bruising, nodularities. - Pt tearful at times, noting that pain is very troublesome, inhibiting sleep and quality of life. - Clearly states that pain was not present to vaccine. - No prior vaccine reactions.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Maternal exposure during pregnancy, Muscular weakness, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Please see attached. Shoulder pain is ongoing and has not gotten better. # left arm pain s/p tdap vaccine. - tdap given in left deltoid 9/21/12. - Pt reports pain started 1 hour after injection, has continued. - Pain describing as deep aching, particularly at night, but not only at site of injection. She described pain all over from left shoulder distally. Notes that her elbow, wrist and hand joints feel achy. But also implied that soft tissue, muscle are sore all over, not only at deltoid. - Reports paresthesias, numbness at times. - Reported prior weakness at arm at hand, difficulty using hand - this is confirmed by prior notes. - Does report that she feels her left arm is warmer than right, and that sweating is increased on left. - Has tried ice, OTC pain killers, VICODIN previously prescribed - no significant relief. - No other arthralgias or muscle soreness elsewhere in body. - No swelling, bruising, nodularities. - Pt tearful at times, noting that pain is very troublesome, inhibiting sleep and quality of life. - Clearly states that pain was not present to vaccine. - No prior vaccine reactions.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Quality of life decreased, Tearfulness
Clinical narrative: Please see attached. Shoulder pain is ongoing and has not gotten better. # left arm pain s/p tdap vaccine. - tdap given in left deltoid 9/21/12. - Pt reports pain started 1 hour after injection, has continued. - Pain describing as deep aching, particularly at night, but not only at site of injection. She described pain all over from left shoulder distally. Notes that her elbow, wrist and hand joints feel achy. But also implied that soft tissue, muscle are sore all over, not only at deltoid. - Reports paresthesias, numbness at times. - Reported prior weakness at arm at hand, difficulty using hand - this is confirmed by prior notes. - Does report that she feels her left arm is warmer than right, and that sweating is increased on left. - Has tried ice, OTC pain killers, VICODIN previously prescribed - no significant relief. - No other arthralgias or muscle soreness elsewhere in body. - No swelling, bruising, nodularities. - Pt tearful at times, noting that pain is very troublesome, inhibiting sleep and quality of life. - Clearly states that pain was not present to vaccine. - No prior vaccine reactions.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Chest pain, Electrocardiogram normal
Clinical narrative: Pt was given HPV #2 and experienced upper middle chest pain about 3-4 mins. after getting the shot. Pt denied any SOB, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea or other symptoms.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: On 10-9-12, patient called to say that he is still experiencing pain in arm when he moves it. He is going to Doctor on Friday 10/12/12 and will call us with what doctor says. MD put on anti-inflammatory and will recheck in 2 weeks. May need MRI. Patient states getting worse. Patient had tattoo on arm where shot administered.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Iritis
Clinical narrative: Patient had vaccine on Tues on Wed. AM had severe iritis - had a history before.
Age: 1.07
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Choking, Convulsion, Cyanosis, Eye movement disorder, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Started with a fever then parents noted his body shaking/choking, eyes rolled to side lasted 2-3 minutes. Face changed pale color with circumoral cyanosis. Vomited x1 during seizure.
Age: 1.07
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Started with a fever then parents noted his body shaking/choking, eyes rolled to side lasted 2-3 minutes. Face changed pale color with circumoral cyanosis. Vomited x1 during seizure.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia, Rhinitis, Tenderness, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Flu shot 2010 - (L) arm very painful to move for 5 mos., still has some residual tenderness. Flu shot 2011 - 2 days after shot pt had tingling (L) side of face, blurred vision (L) eye, constant rhinitis (L) nostril still has sx 1 yr. later. Saw opt and ophth. (L) vision had decreased from 20/20 to 20/60.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Visual acuity reduced
Clinical narrative: Flu shot 2010 - (L) arm very painful to move for 5 mos., still has some residual tenderness. Flu shot 2011 - 2 days after shot pt had tingling (L) side of face, blurred vision (L) eye, constant rhinitis (L) nostril still has sx 1 yr. later. Saw opt and ophth. (L) vision had decreased from 20/20 to 20/60.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEPA
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Patient came in for physical exam on 9/20/12 dr ordered vaccines for patient D-Tap. Hepatitis A & PPD. Nurse gave PENTACEL, Hep A & PPD.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: Patient came in for physical exam on 9/25/12 Dr ordered HPV #3 (GARDASIL) vaccine was given by Nurse. Vaccine records indicate child already received HPV #3.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt. came in for physical exam on 9/27/12. Dr ordered the Flu vaccine for patient. Nurse gave Flu vaccine. Patient was instructed to take TYLENOL Q4hr PRN. Mother of patient had another appt. for herself while waiting for her appt. patient developed a fever and had a seizure.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: Patient came for physical exam on 9/22/12. Dr order vaccines T-Dap & MANECTRA. Patient could not provide vaccine records at time of visit. Vaccines were given. The Nysis System indicates pt already had vaccine.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Monoplegia, Musculoskeletal pain, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Shot administered in left arm 9-28-12. Day after shot, patient reported arm become painful and sore and red at injection site. Pain extended down arm to finger tips and up to neck/shoulder area. Arm felt paralyzed. Recovered after 2-3 days.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Shot administered in left arm 9-28-12. Day after shot, patient reported arm become painful and sore and red at injection site. Pain extended down arm to finger tips and up to neck/shoulder area. Arm felt paralyzed. Recovered after 2-3 days.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site anaesthesia, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Pt. c/o (R) arm numbness 1 hour 15 minutes after receiving Flu vaccine in (R) deltoid. Weakness noted in (R) arm. Encouraged to see physician. Dr.'s office saw pt. Pt told to return if symptoms do not improve or worsen over the weekend. Pt states symptoms resolved.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Local site reaction: itchy, swollen. No other symptoms.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient broke out with a rash on her face after receiving vaccination.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dermatologic examination abnormal, Herpes zoster, Rash
Clinical narrative: 9/18 administered, 9/28 body pain starts; 10/1 rash observed; 10/2 start FAMVIR 500 mg t.i.d. for 7 days; treatment for shingles is on going.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt. began with (R) upper arm swelling/redness and pain within 24 hrs of receiving vaccine, slightly itchy. (R) arm abscess (13cm x 13cm induration). Started on KEFLEX 500mg 4x/dy x10 days, TYLENOL/antihistamines.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: RC'D MMR 9-11-12 next day extreme joint muscle pain in (L) arm were given. Feels week. No OTC relive. Here today 10-12-12 still the same. No redness, swelling, rash, or fever just weakness and joint pain in the (L) arm were given.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Crying, Gait disturbance, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: The mother returned with the 5 year old male to Clinic. Mother of child complaining of swelling to the left thigh, the side where DTap vaccine was given on 9/18/12. Care taker/Baby sitter stated child crying of pain to the left thigh. Child is limping, warm to touch, no fever. He was referred to Emergency Room. IPV was given in the right thigh on 9/18/12.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Oxygen saturation decreased, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: (Lt) arm paresthesia. Oxygen desaturation 91% L (99% R). Elevated blood pressure.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site haematoma, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Pt presented 10/10/12 with 3cm bruise at inj. site and 6cm diamond shaped raised, warm, red area radiating down from inj. site. Spoke to her family Dr - said to have her apply BENADRYL topically and see him. Pt saw Dr 10/11/12 - Dr not overly concerned - "temporary local reaction - will go away with time".
Sex: U
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) refers to a patient of unknown age. In 2007 the patient was vaccinated with the first does of GARDASIL. In 2008 the patient was vaccinated with the second dose of GARDASIL. The patient received the first two doses of vaccine on time. on 08-OCT-2012 the patient was vaccinated with the third dose of GARDASIL in the office. No adverse effects reported. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Expired drug administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a registered nurse refers to a patient who was vaccinated with a expired dose of GARDASIL (lot # 666162/0565Z; Exp Date 15-SEP-2012) on 17-SEP-2012. No adverse effect was reported. It was unknown if the patient sought medical attention. At the time of report, the patient's status was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a female consumer. The pharmacist reported a patient received her first dose of GARDASIL about a year ago and mentioned the patient was in the office on 01-OCT-2012 to receive her second dose of GARDASIL. No adverse symptoms were reported. No further information provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a consumer refers to her 16 years old daughter with no pertinent medical history and allergy to tree nuts. The patient was vaccinated with dose 1 of GARDASIL (Lot # not reported) IM on 28-AUG-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included: birth control pill for regulating her menstrual period. The consumer reported that on 29-AUG-2012, "approximately 24 hours" after receiving her first dose of GARDASIL, the patient experienced extreme dizziness. The consumer explained that the dizziness lasted for approximately 24 hours. The consumer was unsure at this point whether the patient would be receiving her second and third dose. The patient did not receive treatment for the adverse event. There were no Lab diagnosis or studies performed. The patient did not seek medical attention. At the time of the report, the patient had recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to a 15 years old male patient. The patient was vaccinated with the first 0.5 ml dose of GARDASIL (Lot # H010428) IM in left arm in November 2011 and with the second 0.5 ml dose of GARDASIL (Lot # not reported) IM on 04-SEP-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. The physician reported that on 04-SEP-2012 the patient experienced pain and tenderness at the injection site. The physician stated that there was no redness or swelling at the site. The patient did not receive treatment for the adverse event. There were no Lab diagnosis or studies performed. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Hypersensitivity, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female patient with allergy to monosodium glutamate, who approximately in August 2012 ("about two months ago") was vaccinated with a dose of VARIVAX (merck) (dose, route and lot # not reported). It was reported that, in August 2012, the patient developed an allergic reaction. The nurse also reported that the patient became very sick (date not known) and was in bed for several days missing work, following the vaccination with VARIVAX (merck). The patient sought medical attention by contacting the office. At the time of the report, the patient's outcome was recovered (date unspecified). Patient's allergic reaction and becoming sick was considered disabling by the reporter (patient missed work). Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia, Neuropathy peripheral, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to a male patient of unknown age with no pertinent medical history and sulfa allergy. The patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Lot # H011047, expiration date 09-SEP-2013) on 02-OCT-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included RESTORIL and lisinopril (manufacturer unknown). The physician reported that on 02-OCT-2012, the patient developed low grade fever, general muscle aches, pain and swelling in his arm, joint pain, right shoulder pain and ulnar neopathy. The patient was treated with ibuprofen and acetaminophen, LORTAB. There were no lab diagnosis or studies performed. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to a male patient of unknown age with no pertinent medical history and sulfa allergy. The patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Lot # H011047, expiration date 09-SEP-2013) on 02-OCT-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included RESTORIL and lisinopril (manufacturer unknown). The physician reported that on 02-OCT-2012, the patient developed low grade fever, general muscle aches, pain and swelling in his arm, joint pain, right shoulder pain and ulnar neopathy. The patient was treated with ibuprofen and acetaminophen, LORTAB. There were no lab diagnosis or studies performed. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Aphonia, Epistaxis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a husband of a 64 year old female who received a dose of ZOSTAVAX (lot number not provided) on 23-AUG-2012. Concomitant medications included VICODIN, an unspecified high blood pressure medicine and an unspecified small dose of estrogen. On 23-AUG-2012, after receiving her dose of Zoster vaccine live the patient experienced pain and redness at the injection site and remained in this state for 2 weeks but the redness continued. On 01-OCT-2012 the patient broke out in a rash and is currently seeking treatment (not specified). The patient had been unsure of her chickenpox history and underwent a test to determine if she had ever had chickenpox before. The test indicated that she had not had chickenpox. Under her treating physicians recommendation, she received the Zoster Vaccine Live vaccine on 23-AUG-2012. Follow up information has been received from the patient who on 23-AUG-2012 had received a dose of Zoster Vaccine Live. The patient reported that she has a prior history of cancer related to HPV. The patient reported that in addition to the previously reported symptoms, she experienced a bloody nose twice since receiving the vaccine and has lost her voice. The patient stated that she did have a prior history of chickenpox that was confirmed through unspecified testing. This contradicts her husband's statement about his wife having no prior history of chicken pox. As of the time of reporting, the patient has not recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a 62 years old male consumer with "Donatell" allergy reporting on himself. The patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (dose, route and lot # not reported) on 28-SEP-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. On 04-OCT-2012, the patient experienced joint pain in his upper shoulders, knees and upper arms, and red raised rash 3/4 in length and half inch in width on the same arm, however it was the opposite side of the injection site. No treatment information was reported. The patient did not seek medical attention. No labs/diagnostic studies were performed. The outcome of the events was not reported. The consumer stated he did not associated his joint pain at first with taking the ZOSTAVAX, but now after reading the add, the consumer felt his joint pain was a side effect of the vaccine. The relationship between red raised rash 3/4 in length and half inch in width on the same arm and ZOSTAVAX was not reported. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to a pediatric patient of unknown age. On 03-OCT-2012, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (dose, route, lot number not reported) instead of VARIVAX (Merck) due to human error. No concomitant medications were reported. No adverse effect reported. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Swelling
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a licensed practical nurse refers to a 70 years old female patient. The patient was vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX23 (route and lot# unknown) single 0.5 mL dose on 05-OCT-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. On 08-OCT-2012 the patient in her left arm experienced significant swelling from the shot site to her elbow and over the collarbone. It was unknown that if the patient had sought medical attention. The outcome was reported as recovered on 09-OCT-2012. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 19 year old male with no reported medical history who on an unspecified date "was properly immunized" with a dose of VARIVAX (Merck). On two occasions the patient has been diagnosed with shingles. The young man had presented with the classic symptoms of shingles, although no laboratory tests have confirmed the shingles. He underwent a physical examination and received an unspecified treatment. At the time of the report, the physician did not have any additional information. Additional information has been requested.