chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Initially began with pain in the upper left arm and at site of injection. After three hours, urticaria rash spread to ears, legs, stomach, back, both hands, both feet, both arms, neck, and face. Sought medical attention on 11/8/2018 from work place clinic, on 11/9/2018 from medical facility, and on 11/11/2018 reported to the emergency room. I was prescribed Benadryl, Allegra, and Zyrtec-D on 11/8/2018 and 11/9/2018. On 11/11/2018, the ER clinical staff prescribed me Prednisone and Ranitidine. After taking two doses of Prednisone and Ranitidine, the urticaria symptoms were reduced.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: No adverse event, Syringe issue
Clinical narrative: Patient came in for flu vaccine. While administering vaccine patients arm was relaxed and was still unable to administer vaccine due to faulty syringe. Needle was removed from patients arm and new flu vaccine was given in opposite arm with no problems. No signs or symptoms.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Mobility decreased, Product administered at inappropriate site
Clinical narrative: Patient states the vaccine was given high on arm and injection site has been extremely sore/painful. Patient also reports loss of mobility. No other symptoms (such as swelling, redness) were reported.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient has been experiencing pain in his left shoulder and deltoid muscle when he lifts his arm above the shoulder. He says that he has no pain when his arm is placed below the shoulder. He has had no redness or swelling. The pain got progressively worse starting the day after receiving the flu shot on 10/22, but has since gotten better. He states he still has mild pain now, but it is manageable.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Patient stated a couple hours after receiving immunization, his upper arm around the immunization area started to swell and hurt. He said it progressively got worse over the next couple days and lasted for 5 days. He described the swollen area to be the size of a tennis ball, was red, tender, throbbing at times. He described the muscle pain/soreness to be similar to getting hit in the arm with a baseball. He said he did not lose feeling in the arm and retained normal motor function although was sore to lift arm. He does not remember if it was warm to touch. He did not seek medical attention or advice and remedied the issue by wrapping an ice pack around his arm. He only reported this when we reminded him it was time for his 2nd dose. He has opted not to get the 2nd dose.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Mobility decreased, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Not able to lift my right arm. Nausea, high fever, headache, chills.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Patient developed a red circular area around the part of the arm that she had received a small pox vaccine in as a child.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU4, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient began vomiting October 25, 2018 and was seen at a doctor's office.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal disorder, Headache, Injection site ulcer
Clinical narrative: Pain, redness, swelling of left arm, also OPEN SORE NO SKIN at site of reaction QUARTER OF AN INCH WIDE on 11/17/18. After shot, she had myalgia, fatigue, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain, redness, swelling of left arm, also OPEN SORE NO SKIN at site of reaction QUARTER OF AN INCH WIDE on 11/17/18. After shot, she had myalgia, fatigue, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Injection site was hot, red and inflamed for 2 weeks, redness continued for 4 weeks. As of 11/16/18 the injection site still looks bruised but no pain.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, VARCEL
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Chills, Confusional state, Headache, Immediate post-injection reaction
Clinical narrative: Headache and sore arm immediately after injections. At 2:30 AM following morning my daughter woke up confused distraught, complaining her hands and head felt like they were on fire and she was shuddering with chills. She had a fever of 104.9. I gave her 500 mg ibuprofen. She awoke at 7:00 feverish and chills had temperature of 103. I gave her 500 mg of ibuprofen. At noon she had no fever and no additional medication was given.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, VARCEL
Symptoms: Middle insomnia, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Headache and sore arm immediately after injections. At 2:30 AM following morning my daughter woke up confused distraught, complaining her hands and head felt like they were on fire and she was shuddering with chills. She had a fever of 104.9. I gave her 500 mg ibuprofen. She awoke at 7:00 feverish and chills had temperature of 103. I gave her 500 mg of ibuprofen. At noon she had no fever and no additional medication was given.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Myalgia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt stated that the night that she received the shot she was woken up by intense pain her legs. The following morning she also has no energy where she is usually very active. Pt believes it is intense muscle pain. I advised the patient to take an Ibuprofen that I provided her at the time of the shot to see if that helps or not.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Influenza like illness, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Several hours after injection developed bad headache. Had chills through the night and had flu-like symptoms including extra tiredness throughout the day. Headache continued into this morning ( 2 days after injection) Arm is much sorer than the first dose with rash extending down the arm about 6 inches past the injection site. Painful to touch the rash.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Several hours after injection developed bad headache. Had chills through the night and had flu-like symptoms including extra tiredness throughout the day. Headache continued into this morning ( 2 days after injection) Arm is much sorer than the first dose with rash extending down the arm about 6 inches past the injection site. Painful to touch the rash.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Extra dose administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Customer received PREVNAR 13 on 2/1/2017 at doctors office. He then received again on 9/25/18 at Pharmacy. Customer thought he had never received one.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Patient reported to me on Friday, 11/16/18 that he had experienced swelling of the face and lips most severely on the second and third night following his shot. (Tues, Wednesday nights). He states his face is still a bit "puffy", but receding. The sides of his lips got so bad that he had to take liquid BENADRYL on those nights, which seemed to help. I asked how much he took, and he said he used "the cup" so I estimate 2 teaspoons per dose. He did NOT experience swelling down his throat or trouble breathing. He DID report that this was his first seasonal flu shot ever.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Staphylococcal skin infection
Clinical narrative: Patient went to clinic and was diagnosed with a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site vesicles, Rash, Rash erythematous, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: 4 y.o female bib father presents to the clinic  c/o a rash on upper L back x 10 days and L upper arm x 1 days. Father describes the the rashes are tiny, red, crusty vesicles. Thought that they may have been a vaccine reaction. However, a new crop of vesicles appeared on L mid bicep yesterday so he decided to bring her in for further medical evaluation. Pt denies of fever, pain, and itch. Patient received 2nd dose of varicella 12 days ago per pt's chart. Pt is otherwise well. Denies f/c/ns, n/v, cough, extremity swelling, SOB, CP. No other concerns.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Scab
Clinical narrative: 4 y.o female bib father presents to the clinic  c/o a rash on upper L back x 10 days and L upper arm x 1 days. Father describes the the rashes are tiny, red, crusty vesicles. Thought that they may have been a vaccine reaction. However, a new crop of vesicles appeared on L mid bicep yesterday so he decided to bring her in for further medical evaluation. Pt denies of fever, pain, and itch. Patient received 2nd dose of varicella 12 days ago per pt's chart. Pt is otherwise well. Denies f/c/ns, n/v, cough, extremity swelling, SOB, CP. No other concerns.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Patient developed cellulitis.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Injection site pain, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Injection site pain. Overall fatigue. Muscle pain. Shivering.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, pain.
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Mobility decreased, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Severe pain in arm upon movement. Could not pick up arm. Severe full body weakness. Could not carry out daily activities  of life such as taking self off the toilet, wiping bottom, getting out of bed or a chair unassisted for 5 days. Systems have slowly diminished as week has progressed. Parkinson Symptoms seem to be more severe. Had to hire outside help to stay with Dad during the night to ensure he was safe using the bathroom.
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Parkinson's disease
Clinical narrative: Severe pain in arm upon movement. Could not pick up arm. Severe full body weakness. Could not carry out daily activities  of life such as taking self off the toilet, wiping bottom, getting out of bed or a chair unassisted for 5 days. Systems have slowly diminished as week has progressed. Parkinson Symptoms seem to be more severe. Had to hire outside help to stay with Dad during the night to ensure he was safe using the bathroom.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Cardiac monitoring normal, Chest X-ray normal, Chills, Decreased appetite
Clinical narrative: It was a dramatic reaction to the flu vaccine (I've never a reaction to one before). I got the flu shot at 4:30 PM and then developed a worse headache and lethargy. Later that evening (about (9:30 PM) I became partially paralyzed, felt that I couldn't breath and then after breaking into chills and a full sweat, passed out. My husband took me to the ER where we were for about 5 hours. In the ER, they did various blood tests, a heart/lung x-ray, EKG, blood pressure, heart monitor and oxygenation levels, and couldn't find anything wrong with me at that point. I felt poorly on Friday (the following day), found it difficult to concentrate, had blurred vision, felt lethargic and slightly nauseous/no appetite.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Disturbance in attention, Dyspnoea, Electrocardiogram normal, Feeling abnormal, Headache
Clinical narrative: It was a dramatic reaction to the flu vaccine (I've never a reaction to one before). I got the flu shot at 4:30 PM and then developed a worse headache and lethargy. Later that evening (about (9:30 PM) I became partially paralyzed, felt that I couldn't breath and then after breaking into chills and a full sweat, passed out. My husband took me to the ER where we were for about 5 hours. In the ER, they did various blood tests, a heart/lung x-ray, EKG, blood pressure, heart monitor and oxygenation levels, and couldn't find anything wrong with me at that point. I felt poorly on Friday (the following day), found it difficult to concentrate, had blurred vision, felt lethargic and slightly nauseous/no appetite.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Lethargy, Loss of consciousness, Myocardial necrosis marker normal, Nausea
Clinical narrative: It was a dramatic reaction to the flu vaccine (I've never a reaction to one before). I got the flu shot at 4:30 PM and then developed a worse headache and lethargy. Later that evening (about (9:30 PM) I became partially paralyzed, felt that I couldn't breath and then after breaking into chills and a full sweat, passed out. My husband took me to the ER where we were for about 5 hours. In the ER, they did various blood tests, a heart/lung x-ray, EKG, blood pressure, heart monitor and oxygenation levels, and couldn't find anything wrong with me at that point. I felt poorly on Friday (the following day), found it difficult to concentrate, had blurred vision, felt lethargic and slightly nauseous/no appetite.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Paralysis, Reflex test normal, Vaccination complication, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: It was a dramatic reaction to the flu vaccine (I've never a reaction to one before). I got the flu shot at 4:30 PM and then developed a worse headache and lethargy. Later that evening (about (9:30 PM) I became partially paralyzed, felt that I couldn't breath and then after breaking into chills and a full sweat, passed out. My husband took me to the ER where we were for about 5 hours. In the ER, they did various blood tests, a heart/lung x-ray, EKG, blood pressure, heart monitor and oxygenation levels, and couldn't find anything wrong with me at that point. I felt poorly on Friday (the following day), found it difficult to concentrate, had blurred vision, felt lethargic and slightly nauseous/no appetite.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt had a flat, edematous rash in both of her legs and on her trunk within 24 hours of receiving the vaccine.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Pain in extremity, Product administered at inappropriate site
Clinical narrative: Patient called 1 day after receiving her PNEUMOVAX 23 injection stating she was having immense arm and shoulder pain in the arm the vaccine had been placed (right arm). She stated she could not move her arm to do simple tasks like empty the garbage can or put her coat on. She also stated that she had not slept the previous night. She tried to treat the pain with hydrocodone/APAP that she had left over at her home, but states that she received no relief from that. I advised her that injection site reactions can happen after any vaccine and the best course of action was to apply ice and possibly take an anti-inflammatory (such as ibuprofen). I did advise her to contact her primary care provider if any signs of infection appeared such as redness around the injection site, itching, warm sensation, or weeping from the injection site. I did not hear from the patient until 11/16/18 when she came into our pharmacy again. She stated she had seen her primary care provider. This encounter is described below. The patient states that as of 11/16/18, the pain is getting better, but is still present.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: Mildly sore arm at injection site. Flu-like symptoms: fever, chills, body aches, headache, malaise, fatigue, weakness x 24hours.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Malaise, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mildly sore arm at injection site. Flu-like symptoms: fever, chills, body aches, headache, malaise, fatigue, weakness x 24hours.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Chills, Erythema, Eye irritation, Headache
Clinical narrative: First night (11/15/18) had chills, pounding heart on the left side of my rib cage, and my face seemed swollen. Next day (11/16/18) had chills on scalp and upper body. Then midday, I had stomach pain, had a swollen red face, leg weakness, body aches, nausea, headache, and neck hurt. Then that night my eyes started burning, my heartbeat was fast, and while I slept I sweat profusely. On 11/7/18, I still had a headache and neck pain, but the other symptoms were gone. Now the night of 11/17/18 and I no longer have symptoms.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Heart rate increased, Hyperhidrosis, Muscular weakness, Nausea, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: First night (11/15/18) had chills, pounding heart on the left side of my rib cage, and my face seemed swollen. Next day (11/16/18) had chills on scalp and upper body. Then midday, I had stomach pain, had a swollen red face, leg weakness, body aches, nausea, headache, and neck hurt. Then that night my eyes started burning, my heartbeat was fast, and while I slept I sweat profusely. On 11/7/18, I still had a headache and neck pain, but the other symptoms were gone. Now the night of 11/17/18 and I no longer have symptoms.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Palpitations, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: First night (11/15/18) had chills, pounding heart on the left side of my rib cage, and my face seemed swollen. Next day (11/16/18) had chills on scalp and upper body. Then midday, I had stomach pain, had a swollen red face, leg weakness, body aches, nausea, headache, and neck hurt. Then that night my eyes started burning, my heartbeat was fast, and while I slept I sweat profusely. On 11/7/18, I still had a headache and neck pain, but the other symptoms were gone. Now the night of 11/17/18 and I no longer have symptoms.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt came into the pharmacy today (11/17/18) stating that after receiving his flu shot on 11/13, he noticed hives on his chest. These were first noticed by the pt on 11/14/18, and spread from the chest around to his upper back. Pt reported no changes in breathing, blood pressure, or pulse rate. I instructed the pt to inform his doctor about the rxn and take Benadryl capsules to reduce the allergic response.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: The patient received the vaccine on 11/15/2018. On 11/17/2018, he returned to the pharmacy to report that he had been seen at Urgent Care for redness in his right arm that started at the injection and extended all the way down his arm. Urgent Care diagnosed him with cellulitis and gave him antibiotics (pt did not know what antibiotic he was given).
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Influenza, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Respiratory symptom
Clinical narrative: Reports he got flu a few hours after receiving vaccine, fever, muscle aches, upper respiratory symptoms. No documentation of positive flu test.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site papule, Injection site reaction, Muscle swelling, Muscular weakness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Flu vaccine; do not know which of the many from the pull-down list. Administered IM left deltoid. Resulting muscular swelling 6x10 cm surrounding injection site with concomitant ache and weakness. 2mm papule at injection site.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Muscle soreness.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Grip strength decreased, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Patient reported limited movement in opposite arm (right arm) stating he could not lift his arm above his head and had trouble using his hand (such as grasping glass). He stated he would be going to the doctor tomorrow to get it looked at.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Patient reported feeling nauseated and had a headache the day after the vaccination (Tuesday, 11/13/18) but is not sure if that was associated with the vaccination or not. On Thursday AM (11/15/18), pt reports a rash developed on her neck, moving up toward her face, and around her axilla. It is red, but not itchy. She spoke to her primary care MD, on the phone who advised she use BENADRYL. She reported the event to us on that same day. Spoke to the pt Saturday 11/17/18 to follow-up. She reports the rash is improving but has not fully resolved yet. She will contact us back if it does not resolved in the next few days.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Malaise, Pyrexia, Rash, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Fever, runny nose, malaise, rash down side of the arm of the injection site. Muscle pain at injection site.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Mobility decreased, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Severe right shoulder pain-entire body pain/soreness/low grade fever could not move shoulder (right). He said could not move.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Erythema, Pallor, Syncope
Clinical narrative: After pt sat down, she explained that she missed her vaccine, where she goes to school. After giving vaccine, pt slumped [while seated], I caught her with my arm/hand. Called for back up. 911 was called. Pt immediately turned red...woke up and then became very pale. Paramedics arrived and took pt to hosp.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Electromyogram, Hypoaesthesia, Muscle spasms, Muscular weakness, Nerve conduction studies
Clinical narrative: After second shot in series of two began to have weakness in left hand after about week and a half. By July 11th left forearm started cramping. Lost most of strength in fingers. left forearm continually twitches.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Nerve injury, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
Clinical narrative: After second shot in series of two began to have weakness in left hand after about week and a half. By July 11th left forearm started cramping. Lost most of strength in fingers. left forearm continually twitches.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Electromyogram abnormal, Grip strength decreased, Injection site inflammation, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: After second shot in series of two began to have weakness in left hand after about week and a half. By July 11th left forearm started cramping. Lost most of strength in fingers. left forearm continually twitches.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Muscle twitching, Muscular weakness, Neuritis, Neuropathy peripheral, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal
Clinical narrative: After second shot in series of two began to have weakness in left hand after about week and a half. By July 11th left forearm started cramping. Lost most of strength in fingers. left forearm continually twitches.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: After second shot in series of two began to have weakness in left hand after about week and a half. By July 11th left forearm started cramping. Lost most of strength in fingers. left forearm continually twitches.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site inflammation, Muscle spasms, Muscle twitching, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: After second shot in series of two began to have weakness in left hand after about week and a half. By July 11th left forearm started cramping. Lost most of strength in fingers. left forearm continually twitches.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Numbness in left arm and limited mobility movement towards side and back.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Headache, muscle ache, fatigue, nausea, redness and swelling at injection site.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Headache, muscle ache, fatigue, nausea, redness and swelling at injection site.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site pain, Pain, Pain in extremity, Weight bearing difficulty
Clinical narrative: Pain occurred at the time of the injection. Although there were no signs of redness or swelling, pain in my arm continues now 13 days after injection. It is painful to lift my left arm and I am unable to bear weight. Even pulling my shirt off over my head is painful and almost not possible. Over the counter pain medication helps but pain returns as medication wears off. I am active and continue to move my arm to keep the muscles healthy but I am not able to bear weight on it.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Body temperature increased, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: 102.5 temp for 2 days so far, body convolutions, abdominal pains, headaches, body aches.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Pain, Rash erythematous, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: More pain than the first time which is not as much of a concern as the rash. She has noticed a red splotchy rash developing below the injection site and moving down.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Headache, Lethargy, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Extreme arm pain. Can't lift arm. Hives on left arm. Body aches in low back, hips. Headache. Lethargic.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Extreme arm pain. Can't lift arm. Hives on left arm. Body aches in low back, hips. Headache. Lethargic.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, PNC13
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Red blotches on face and chest. Patient contacted dermatologist via phone and was prescribed ELOCON Crm to apply twice daily for one week
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient called pharmacist to let her know that her arm was sore and red from the shots received 3 days prior and that it didn't start until the night before. When asked if she might have done anything to make her arm feel sore she said that she shoveled snow that day but that she noticed the redness on her arm before that a little. She also stated that she got held over at work and worked longer than normal. Pharmacist instructed the patient to watch the site and to come in so the pharmacist could check out the patient but she said that she would just send a picture to her physician over email. Pharmacist called patient the next day to see how she was doing and patient said doctor said it was a normal reaction and that she can put a warm compress on it if it is still sore.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives all over body. Lasted 2 hours. OTC BENADRYL was taken as treatment.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Asthenia, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Severe headache, weakness, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, shaky.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: Severe headache, weakness, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, shaky.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dry skin, Pain, Pruritus, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Raised welt, that is tender and warm to touch. Swollen with raised rough dots. Complains of pain/itching. Treatment included ibuprofen.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Tenderness, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Raised welt, that is tender and warm to touch. Swollen with raised rough dots. Complains of pain/itching. Treatment included ibuprofen.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Within 24 patient had pronounced redness, redness and swelling.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Product administered at inappropriate site, Wrong technique in product usage process
Clinical narrative: The pharmacist injected the SHINGRIX vaccine into my left deltoid tendon (insertion), not into the deltoid muscle. This was evident by both the area of pain and tenderness and the placement of the band aid. There was a large air bubble in the syringe, and I do not know whether or not she tapped it out prior to the injection. Since the injection, I've had pain and tenderness in the left deltoid tendon. On day 2, the pain and tenderness spread to the left brachialis and triceps muscles, and I still (on day 4) am not able to lie on the left side because of the pain. On day 3, the pain spread into the left teres major and minor muscles. All the areas of pain have persisted. There was mild induration of the brachialis, but no obvious erythema nor swelling in the arm. I have had NO pain in the deltoid muscle itself.
Age: 91.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cerebrovascular accident
Clinical narrative: Patient's daughter (who is a nurse) came in on 11/18/18 and reported that her mom had a stroke during the night right after she got her flu shot.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Patient received SHINGRIX 2nd dose on 11/11/2018 and on 11/15/18 started having severe itchy sensation on right side of back. When she went home and looked at her back, she noticed there were small red dots/bumps. She said that the itchiness and red bumps have steadily gone down since 11/15/18.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Disorientation, Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: Pt received the vaccination. While waiting for her sibling to get her vaccination, she stated she was feeling dizzy then slid to the floor. She did not lose conciousness but was disoriented and diaphoretic. We called 911, EMT's took 15 minutes to arrive on the scene. BP and heart rate while waiting were within normal limits. Upon EMT arrival, they took vitals and her parents decided she didn't need transport to the hospital. She was advised to seek help if any issues arise.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Paraesthesia, Peripheral swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hive w/ red border, from top of deltiod to elbow. Swelling over deltiod that day into the next day that extended 2 inches below elbow. Hive went down over 2-3 days. Arm was swollen to 2"below elbow for 7days. Pain, tingling in arm and hand. I notified the clinic that day and clinic also did a follow up call to check if I was ok. Took BENADRYL, TYLENOL, and placed ice packs on area.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Hyperhidrosis, Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Nausea, pain in upper arms and shoulders, body aches, fever, chills, sweats.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Nausea, pain in upper arms and shoulders, body aches, fever, chills, sweats.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Joint stiffness, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Patient received her flu shot and left the area. Her mother brought her back a few minutes later saying that the patient stated she was feeling sick to her stomach. The patient was pale. She was offered to lie down but refused and was seated. She said her jaw was feeling stiff on the right side and Her mother said her forehead was "clammy". An ice pack was offered and used. The patient's mother sat by her for another 10-15 minutes and said she was feeling good enough to leave. On a follow up phone call at 6:00pm the mother stated that she had recovered rather quickly after leaving the pharmacy.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: PATIENT STATES HER ARM HAS HURT FOR 1 MONTH SINCE THE VACCINE. IT WAS GIVEN IN THE RIGHT SPOT IN THE CENTER OF THE DELTOID MUSCLE.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Itchy rash over torso after flu vaccine.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Patient stated he had never had a flu vaccine, however had a history of fainting with vaccines. We reviewed the importance of the immunization, he felt strongly that the benefit outweighed the risks. After the vaccine, I stayed with him and spoke with him. After a few minutes, I told him to stay seated for awhile longer to make sure everything was ok. Shortly after, he put himself on the ground, and laid down. I immediately called for a rescue, and attending to him. He did not fall. He stated he felt the sensation of fainting coming on, and due to his past experiences, decided to lay down. The rescue came shortly after, and checked him out. He left on his own accord without any further treatment.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: 5 hours after injection I experienced chills, muscle aches, muscle weakness, swelling, warmth to injection site. Three to four days later experienced weakness in the arm and hand shaking and when trying to lift objects. Could not steady my left hand. Baseball size swelling and hardness at injection site.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Myalgia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: 5 hours after injection I experienced chills, muscle aches, muscle weakness, swelling, warmth to injection site. Three to four days later experienced weakness in the arm and hand shaking and when trying to lift objects. Could not steady my left hand. Baseball size swelling and hardness at injection site.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Fluid retention, Pain
Clinical narrative: PATIENT CAME IN COMPLAINING OF PAIN, AND HAD FLUID BUILD JUST ABOVE THE ELBOW.  PATIENT SAID PAIN STARTED LATER THAT AFTERNOON. HE HAD PAIN RUNNING DOWN HIS FINGERS AND THRU OUT HIS BODY. AFTER PUTTING ICE OVER THE AREA THE PAIN HAS COME DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY BUT NOT GONE AWAY. PAIN IN HIS BODY IS GONE AFTER 2 DAYS. BIG CONCERN WAS THE FLUID BUILD UP IN HIS ARM. SUGGESTED TO KEEP ICING, TAKE IBUPROFEN AND TAKE BENADRYL AT BEDTME.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache
Clinical narrative: Patient reported severe headache and dizziness lasting 48 hours after receiving the vaccination.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient reported fever of 102 and muscle aches from her "ears to ankles" lasting approximately 24 hours following vaccination.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site discomfort, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient had large red swelling (entire deltoid section of upper arm) around the injection site; reaction was swollen and warm to the touch. Patient complained that it was very uncomfortable.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Lymphadenopathy, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient reported arm pain, lymph node swelling and flu like symptoms lasting approximately 48 hours following vaccination.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient received the PNEUMOVAX vaccine 11/17/18. She returned to the pharmacy 11/18/18 with redness, swelling, and pain in throughout the left arm (injection site). The pain and swelling started the night of the injection and progressively got better over 24 hours. The patient was advised to apply a cold compress to the area and take OTC TYLENOL and ADVIL for treating the pain. The patient was also advised to see their physician if the arm was not better within 48 hours of the injection.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient received the PNEUMOVAX vaccine 11/17/18. She returned to the pharmacy 11/18/18 with redness, swelling, and pain in throughout the left arm (injection site). The pain and swelling started the night of the injection and progressively got better over 24 hours. The patient was advised to apply a cold compress to the area and take OTC TYLENOL and ADVIL for treating the pain. The patient was also advised to see their physician if the arm was not better within 48 hours of the injection.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Regular soreness for 2 days post injection. 3rd day started to be concerned of pain and aching in shoulder. Has been over 2.5 weeks and still sharp deep joint pain, limited range of motion and soreness.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Inflammation, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient complained for pain and inflammation and redness on 11/17. Patient went to clinic on 1/18 then proceeded to a urgent care. At urgent care she was diagnosed with cellulitis and prescribed Bactrim. Patient came in at 4:50 pm to report her complaints.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site irritation
Clinical narrative: Site of injection was red. Injection site irritation had a three inch wide diameter.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sudden chills, low grade fever, nausea, severe tiredness.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Adverse reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: We just received notification 11-15 that she had experienced an adverse reaction she stated her arm at injection site swelled and she has been going to physical therapy since.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Mobility decreased, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Severe pain in upper left arm. (On scale 1-20, it was a 20), lasting 48 hours. Extremely painful to the point of almost going to the emergency room at local hospital. After first 48 hours pain remained, however ranges from 0 to 10. During the initial 24 hours, it required immobilizing my arm. Ibuprofen was ineffective. In addition, following the first 24 hours, I was not able to raise my arm beyond shoulder height for the next 48 hours. Pain continues to be present intermittently, daytime or while sleeping it reaches a level to awaken me. Treatment includes Ibuprofen and topical application of CBD. Sought mendial attention from PCP, OD.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: ITCHING, SWELLING AND REDNESS IN A 6-8 INCH AREA BELOW INJECTION SITE. PATIENT TREATED IT WITH NSAIDS AND BENADRYL. NO FURTHER COMPLAINTS.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Fatigue, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Actually got vaccine on Wednesday, 11.14.18. Tinnitus worse after vaccine. Got tinnitus last May, was diagnosed by Dr. but we did not correlate the vaccine with the tinnitus at that time but it is much worse now, ringing in my ears is very loud and started on Thursday 11,15.18, evening. Reported it to my daughter on Friday morning but did not think that much about it until evening. Seems to be worse in the evening. Other side effects are typical, slight runny nose and feeling a little feverish and tired on Thursday and Friday but by Friday evening I felt better. I did have a flu shot on Monday and I called my pharmacist to see if it would be ok to have the shingles shot on Wednesday since the time frame between shots was exactly 6 months. Will call my primary 1st thing in the morning.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9, HPV9, HPV9
Symptoms: Extra dose administered
Clinical narrative: Patient did not have any side effects and back at school the next day. Nursing staff misinterpreted written order. MD ordered FLULAVAL, 2nd MENACTRA and BEXSERO. Nursing staff thought the blank behind 2nd meant for the child to receive a 2nd GARDASIL-9 eventhough the word "GARDASIL" was not on the written order. Nursing staff should have come to me to clarify the order before administration if misunderstood.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9, HPV9, HPV9
Symptoms: Extra dose administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Patient did not have any side effects and back at school the next day. Nursing staff misinterpreted written order. MD ordered FLULAVAL, 2nd MENACTRA and BEXSERO. Nursing staff thought the blank behind 2nd meant for the child to receive a 2nd GARDASIL-9 eventhough the word "GARDASIL" was not on the written order. Nursing staff should have come to me to clarify the order before administration if misunderstood.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Agitation, C-reactive protein increased, Cellulitis, Erythema, Haemoglobin normal
Clinical narrative: L arm cellulitis (swelling, erythema, warmth and tenderness), hospitalized 11/14 for signs of sepsis (fever, tachycardia, elevated inflammatory markers, agitation), treated with IV vancomycin + ceftriaxone followed by PO clindamycin + cefdinir. Required removal of Supprelin implant in L arm for concern of infection of this device.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Inflammatory marker increased, Neutrophil count increased, Oedema peripheral, Peripheral swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: L arm cellulitis (swelling, erythema, warmth and tenderness), hospitalized 11/14 for signs of sepsis (fever, tachycardia, elevated inflammatory markers, agitation), treated with IV vancomycin + ceftriaxone followed by PO clindamycin + cefdinir. Required removal of Supprelin implant in L arm for concern of infection of this device.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, Sepsis, Skin warm, Tachycardia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: L arm cellulitis (swelling, erythema, warmth and tenderness), hospitalized 11/14 for signs of sepsis (fever, tachycardia, elevated inflammatory markers, agitation), treated with IV vancomycin + ceftriaxone followed by PO clindamycin + cefdinir. Required removal of Supprelin implant in L arm for concern of infection of this device.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan abnormal, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: L arm cellulitis (swelling, erythema, warmth and tenderness), hospitalized 11/14 for signs of sepsis (fever, tachycardia, elevated inflammatory markers, agitation), treated with IV vancomycin + ceftriaxone followed by PO clindamycin + cefdinir. Required removal of Supprelin implant in L arm for concern of infection of this device.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Feeling abnormal, Headache, Influenza like illness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Not terrible but most severe reaction I've ever had to a vaccine. This was my second stage SHINGRIX vaccine given a few months after the first one. Both administered same grocery pharmacy. Got it late morning. By that night I felt like I had the flu. Chills achy headache. Just felt lousy. Lasted two days. The earlier SHINGRIX vaccine I took a couple months earlier made me feel slightly crappy. But the second dose made me feel like I had the flu for two days.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Injection site pain, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Soreness at site of injection and entire upper arm; fever, chills, muscle aches, headache. I took TYLENOL about 8:00pm for the muscle aches, but about 11:00pm chills began, along with fever; they lasted all night. I took ibuprofen, the next morning about 7:00 am, and by 2:00 pm, I was feeling better. Soreness at site of injection is still occurring at 8:00 pm the day after the injection.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Aches, fever, shivers, fatigue, cough, 4x3 inch red mark 3 inches from injection, all lasted until 06:00 18 November 2018.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Aches, fever, shivers, fatigue, cough, 4x3 inch red mark 3 inches from injection, all lasted until 06:00 18 November 2018.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: No adverse event, Product storage error
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous case, initially received from other health professional on 05-Nov-2018, concerns a 33-year-old, adult, male patient. The patient did not have any medical history. The patient did not receive any concomitant medications. On an unspecified date, the vaccine was left out at room temperature of 70 Fahrenheit for 48 hours (1st temperature excursion). On 05-Nov-2018, the patient was administered AFLURIA QUADRIVALENT (route of administration: intramuscular, anatomical location: left deltoid, dose: 0.5 ml, batch number: YF41608 and expiry date: 30-Jun-2019) which underwent temperature excursion. It was reported that, the patient was not hospitalized for the events. At the time of this report, no adverse events were reported. The reporter assessed the case as serious (medically significant).
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Concussion, Head injury, Hypoacusis, Skull fracture, Skull fractured base
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous case, initially received on 05-Nov-2018 reported by a pharmacist and concerns a 12-year-old, female adolescent patient. The patient had no medical history. The patient did not receive any concomitant medications. On 03-Nov-2018, the patient was administered FLUCELVAX QIVc [dose: 0.5 ml, route of administration: intramuscular, anatomical location: left deltoid, batch number: 252681 and expiry date: 30-Jun-2019]. On the same day, 5 minutes after vaccination, the patient fainted and had a skull injury. On the same day, the patient was taken to hospital and was diagnosed with cracked skull, concussion, impaired hearing on left ear and temporal bone fracture with 5 sutures (reported as stitches). The same day (03-Nov-2018), the patient had recovered from all the events. On 04-Nov-2018, at 08:00 PM, the patient had discharged from the hospital. The reporter assessed this case as serious (hospitalization).
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Suture insertion, Syncope
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous case, initially received on 05-Nov-2018 reported by a pharmacist and concerns a 12-year-old, female adolescent patient. The patient had no medical history. The patient did not receive any concomitant medications. On 03-Nov-2018, the patient was administered FLUCELVAX QIVc [dose: 0.5 ml, route of administration: intramuscular, anatomical location: left deltoid, batch number: 252681 and expiry date: 30-Jun-2019]. On the same day, 5 minutes after vaccination, the patient fainted and had a skull injury. On the same day, the patient was taken to hospital and was diagnosed with cracked skull, concussion, impaired hearing on left ear and temporal bone fracture with 5 sutures (reported as stitches). The same day (03-Nov-2018), the patient had recovered from all the events. On 04-Nov-2018, at 08:00 PM, the patient had discharged from the hospital. The reporter assessed this case as serious (hospitalization).
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Hypertonic bladder, Influenza like illness, Rash
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms - overactive bladder (night of) - neck rash (present 2 days after then 2 days).