chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 2.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt presents with a large area 11x7.5cms of erythema and edema. No fever; local pain. It overlies L shoulder and upper arm. No LOM; no compromise of circulation or sensation to the extremity. Playful, eating well, being his usual self. Started him on Cephalexin and Ibuprofen. F/U 8/23/02. and 8/26/02 by phone: much improved.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Dizziness, Headache, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Increase BP, lightheadedness, possible hives, severe headache.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen, hot to touch.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: L arm swollen and red more than the size of a half dollar with fever. Rx Aug 500 BID.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Adult Td. was admisistered on 8-27-02.  on 8-29-02 patient developed a swollen lower lip and urticaria on his right forearm, which shortly disappeared.  On 8-30-02, he developed the same symptoms.  He saw his personal physician and was treated with diphenhydramine and an antihistamine. It is unknown whether his allergic reaction was caused by the Td. injection.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, MEN
Symptoms: Drug administration error
Clinical narrative: Packaging of vaccine concealed vaccine powder nurse gave only sterile distilled H2O by injection. Office manager discovered vaccine powder bottle in trash and error was discovered. Pt revaccinated without further problems.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTPHIB, FLU3
Symptoms: Antisocial behaviour, Anxiety, Cognitive disorder, Depression, Drug toxicity
Clinical narrative: An attorney reported that a male pt received injections of Tetramune (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine adsorbed and haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (diphtheria crm197 protein conjugate)), Flu Shield (1999-2000 formula), and Flu Shield (2000-2001 formula) vaccines as part of his childhood immunizations. It is alleged that, as a result of the toxicity from the thimerosal and the mercury and/or other heavy metal in the vaccines, he had the following symptoms: severe learning disabilities, impairments in social relatedness, language and communication difficulties, abnormal movements, sensory dysfunction, depressions, anxiety, hearing loss, severe bowel dysfunction, and other severe health disorders. The reporter also stated that the pt was exposed to heavy metals from emissions from a chemical plant. These events were considered medically important. No further info was available as of the date this was reported.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTPHIB, FLU3
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disorder, Hearing impaired, Movement disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Sensory disturbance
Clinical narrative: An attorney reported that a male pt received injections of Tetramune (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine adsorbed and haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (diphtheria crm197 protein conjugate)), Flu Shield (1999-2000 formula), and Flu Shield (2000-2001 formula) vaccines as part of his childhood immunizations. It is alleged that, as a result of the toxicity from the thimerosal and the mercury and/or other heavy metal in the vaccines, he had the following symptoms: severe learning disabilities, impairments in social relatedness, language and communication difficulties, abnormal movements, sensory dysfunction, depressions, anxiety, hearing loss, severe bowel dysfunction, and other severe health disorders. The reporter also stated that the pt was exposed to heavy metals from emissions from a chemical plant. These events were considered medically important. No further info was available as of the date this was reported.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Crying, Dehydration, Pharyngitis, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Inconsolable crying, fever to 103.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Inconsolable crying, fever to 103.
Age: 14.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Headache, Hypersensitivity, Paraesthesia, Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt had two syncopal episodes in parking lot with tingling of lips and arms seen by parents. Then progressive severe HA, vomiting. Admitted and given IV Benadryl. Sent home next day. Per review of the hospital discharge summary the discharge diagnosis was "reaction to hepatitis B immunization".
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blood glucose decreased, Convulsion, Depressed level of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Seizures. Did not want to wake from nap. Low blood sugar - 40 - per school nurse.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, PPV
Symptoms: Anaemia, Atelectasis, Cough, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hyponatraemia
Clinical narrative: As of 8/25/02 pt in ICU. Dx: Guillain Barr syndrome. The 60 day follow up states pt is in ICU last I knew 11/19/02. A follow up report received 9/5/2002 adds: As of 8/25/2002, pt is in ICU. Dx Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The discharge summary received on 1/28/04 states bowel impaction, acute respiratory insufficiency, hypoxemia, change in mental status, atelectasis,  and cough.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, PPV
Symptoms: Hypoxia, Intestinal obstruction, Respiratory failure, Thinking abnormal
Clinical narrative: As of 8/25/02 pt in ICU. Dx: Guillain Barr syndrome. The 60 day follow up states pt is in ICU last I knew 11/19/02. A follow up report received 9/5/2002 adds: As of 8/25/2002, pt is in ICU. Dx Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The discharge summary received on 1/28/04 states bowel impaction, acute respiratory insufficiency, hypoxemia, change in mental status, atelectasis,  and cough.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Rash
Clinical narrative: R leg rash, swollen, red and warm to touch. Prevnar caused problem no Rx.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Leukopenia, Lymphopenia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102 A follow up report received 9/9/2002 adds: No site reaction. No Rx.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPH, MMR, PNC, RAB
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash follicular, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Maculo papular erythemic rash on trunk. Low grade temperature approx 11 days after vaccine given pt given Zyrtec 1 tsp q HS A follow up report received 9/12/2002 adds: No site reaction. Dr thinks related to MMR.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis of primary reaction site from initial vaccinia vaccination with lymphangitis and four lymphadenopathy R axilla plus drainage; rx'd with five days Braxid x L 500mg (2/d)
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever (high of 103.7 deg F) starting 8/17 thru 8/18/02. Few chicken pox "bumps" on various body parts starting 8/17 thru 8/22/02. Treated with Acetaminophen (children's). Dx: chicken pox/viral syndrome per MD>
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Swelling where vaccine was injected. Extreme soreness.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt developed redness with swelling, pain.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Neck pain and muscle spasm onset 2-3 days after Td, MMR administered (8/5/02). Became worse and returned to clinic 8/9/02 for evaluation. Muscle relaxants and pain meds given with refill. Also had pain with chewing.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis 2 MMR reaction right thigh.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever 103 deg x 3-4 day starting on the evening vaccines given. Not responsive to Tylenol. Fussy but consolable. Prevnar was not given at 2mo check up and no problems then.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: slight swelling with redness and heat but no pain
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: slight swelling with redness and heat but no pain
Age: 5.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Injection site reaction, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Received DTAP #5 left arm (deltoid). Approximately 26 hours later, mom noted left upper arm red, swollen, warm to touch, painful. Seen in office 8/29/02. Dx severe local reaction. Area measures 2.5" across by 2" down. Advised ice, Motrin. Patient afebrile.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: 100mm x 100mm induration, area very warm and erythematous; cellulitis
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pain
Clinical narrative: Increased pain at site: warmth, erythema, inflammation at injection site-erythema 9cm x 8cm; inflammation is 6cm diameter. Body aches; temp 99 degrees. Td given 8/20/02. Seen 8/23/02.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Increased pain at site: warmth, erythema, inflammation at injection site-erythema 9cm x 8cm; inflammation is 6cm diameter. Body aches; temp 99 degrees. Td given 8/20/02. Seen 8/23/02.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Large local reaction, Left upper arm, Red, warm, tender, 7 X 10 cm
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: One inch circular erythema at Varivax inj site LT.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 2x3 cm circular erythema, was slightly raised at site of varivax given LT.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Painful 5.5 cm erythematous, circular local reaction, warm to touch; significant induration left deltoid area. Tx: Zyrtec syrup 10 mg qD times 5 days; Kelfex 250 mg TID for 10 days; cold compress.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling and pain Rt buttock injection site noted of onset several hours after immunization given at that night.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Day after immunization, developed red, swollen, tender site right deltoid. Seen at UC. started on Augmentin. Seen 08/30/2002-still red, doubt infection. Stop Augmentin.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, IPV, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Noticed soreness, swelling after 24 hours. No other complaints. 8/28/02 swelling local area, redness, tenderness. T: 98.7 degrees.
Age: 4.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen R thigh over injection site to present (4 days so far) no itching, no pain. Gave 1/2 tsp. Benadryl + 1 1/2 tsp. Advil q 4-6 hrs.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left upper arm swelling and redness warm to touch; no fever. Treated with Augmentin.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, TD
Symptoms: Anorexia, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Td administered 8/21/02. Pt called 8/23/02 stating on 8/23/02 2pm "felt difficult". ppm neck felt tight and painful HA began pressure around behind eyes. Loss of appetite by dinner time and ate only cereal post nl lunch. 10pm temp 101.9 F. 8/23/02 temp 9:30pm 97.9 degrees still ill. Seen for FU 8/23/02. Injection site ~10.-1.5cm edema/erythema punction site from needles. Off work 8/22/02 until reevaluation 8/26/02. 8/26/02 improved, not resolved. RTW 8/27/02.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, TD
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Td administered 8/21/02. Pt called 8/23/02 stating on 8/23/02 2pm "felt difficult". ppm neck felt tight and painful HA began pressure around behind eyes. Loss of appetite by dinner time and ate only cereal post nl lunch. 10pm temp 101.9 F. 8/23/02 temp 9:30pm 97.9 degrees still ill. Seen for FU 8/23/02. Injection site ~10.-1.5cm edema/erythema punction site from needles. Off work 8/22/02 until reevaluation 8/26/02. 8/26/02 improved, not resolved. RTW 8/27/02.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, TD
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Headache, Injection site erythema, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Td administered 8/21/02. Pt called 8/23/02 stating on 8/23/02 2pm "felt difficult". ppm neck felt tight and painful HA began pressure around behind eyes. Loss of appetite by dinner time and ate only cereal post nl lunch. 10pm temp 101.9 F. 8/23/02 temp 9:30pm 97.9 degrees still ill. Seen for FU 8/23/02. Injection site ~10.-1.5cm edema/erythema punction site from needles. Off work 8/22/02 until reevaluation 8/26/02. 8/26/02 improved, not resolved. RTW 8/27/02.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, TD
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Sensation of pressure
Clinical narrative: Td administered 8/21/02. Pt called 8/23/02 stating on 8/23/02 2pm "felt difficult". ppm neck felt tight and painful HA began pressure around behind eyes. Loss of appetite by dinner time and ate only cereal post nl lunch. 10pm temp 101.9 F. 8/23/02 temp 9:30pm 97.9 degrees still ill. Seen for FU 8/23/02. Injection site ~10.-1.5cm edema/erythema punction site from needles. Off work 8/22/02 until reevaluation 8/26/02. 8/26/02 improved, not resolved. RTW 8/27/02.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Had seizure 24 hours after shots received seen at local hospital, transferred to another hospital. Had two more seizures on next consecutive days, non since.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling redness of entire left upper arm, warm to touch (-) Fluctance (+) ROM occurred within 24 hours of vaccination. Tx: compresses + Advil. Seen in office 8/23. F/U arranged for 8/26.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: One hour after vaccination experienced generalized urticorial rash. Improved with Benadryl.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash maculo-papular, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Erythematous maculo popular itchy rash initially started around L arm injection site and spread down to whole L/F upper extremities and trunk. No SOB. (Hep A).
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Pt had received adult Td, MMR and Hep B approx. 5' later pt became slightly dizzy, no reports of nausea or blurred vision and had pt lie down. BP 98/64, P 66, R 18. Had very little to eat this am at vaccines. After 5' pt feeling "much better." No further problems noted.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Both arms at injection site were red, swollen and hot to the touch.
Age: 4.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Pt had redness, erythema on rt arm 6 inches long 3 inches wide.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Fever to 103 erythema of upper arm L mild generalized rash day 14 post immunization.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swollen left deltoid.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: He broke out in a rash mostly on the arms rash clear in a few days. Used cream for rash to clear.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD, TD
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: 8/12/02 seen for puncture wound R index finger with retained metal FB. Td given Rx Keflex 500mg po qid #20. Pt referred to hand specialist for FB removal performed 8/13/02 with nerve block. At 8/20/02 FU appt pt c/o side effect to Td which became very stiff, sore, unable to move arm through weekend and stayed home from work 8/19/02. Sx (-) N/T. Finger resolved. Td injection site (-) erythema/edema. Still resolving 8/23/02.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD, TD
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Joint stiffness, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Swelling
Clinical narrative: 8/12/02 seen for puncture wound R index finger with retained metal FB. Td given Rx Keflex 500mg po qid #20. Pt referred to hand specialist for FB removal performed 8/13/02 with nerve block. At 8/20/02 FU appt pt c/o side effect to Td which became very stiff, sore, unable to move arm through weekend and stayed home from work 8/19/02. Sx (-) N/T. Finger resolved. Td injection site (-) erythema/edema. Still resolving 8/23/02.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 3cm area of erythema and induration at injection site L anterior thigh.
Age: 4.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction to DTaP. Red, warm to touch no cellulitis. Tylenol or Motrin, Benadryl.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site discolouration, Oedema
Clinical narrative: 4 mo. 10 minutes post IPV to R leg, DTaP to R leg, and HIB to L leg developed erythematous (blanching) thigh to foot and mildly swollen feet. No wheezing, no SOB, no Swollen face or pharynx. Rxd with Benadryl to resolution.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dermatitis, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt with dermatitis (wheals) after 2 week Hep B # 3 immunization. Treated with Benadryl then Zyrtec.
Age: 4.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a celullitis of left arm. Pt is currently being Rx'd with po antibiotics.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Infection
Clinical narrative: Child brought into clinic with several vesicles located throughout his face, trunk and extremities. Mom suspected varicella brought into office for varification. Daignosed confirmed in our office.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Headache
Clinical narrative: Headache, head pain, had to have a different rabies vaccine.  Pt had the final rabies series at 1500 on 08/30/2002. Following each rabies vaccine she had a headache x 3 days in the back of her head. The rabies vaccine she had before that was 08/16/2002 that pain in the head lasted 5 days. Rabarvert rabies vaccine given left arm. lot # 305011 exp 07/05
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: 9 days after receiving Varivax, broke out in fever and rash all over trunk and abdominal area-little red bumps. Also got MMR #1 at that time.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient given Varicella vaccine on 9/20/2000.  Patient's sibling received varicella vaccine on 8/27/02 and varicella rash appeared on patient on 9/5/2002.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV, FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Cardiac arrest, Cardiac failure, Cardiomyopathy, Malaise, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: I had shots on Friday eve. right before Drs. office closed. I went home not feeling well. I thought it would leave. I awoke at 4am not feeling well. I cancelled 9am church meeting. I must have felt a little better and went and delivered B. Day cake. As we were coming home I had major heart attack and heart permanently damaged. Long medical history since shot mainly vaccine. My husband drove me to the fire station as we were close by. Diffibulators were new and fortunate for me the fireman was trained to use one. They called a rescue squad in, and I was taken to hospital. I had two more heart attacks that day, and have been told that I legally died three times. They put me into a coma as I badly needed to rest. After studying my heart, they decided to put an experimental pacemaker-diffibulator in me to save my life. I seemed to get along for about a year and meds were making me sick and I became semi invalid. The only places I went to was to drs. and hospitals. It is my understand that one MD was to report the problem that I had with that vaccination. I understand that he did not do this. They claim to have no record of the name of the Co. or any other information. MD was notified as soon as possible about my reaction to the shot and the problems I was having. It is strange that he knowing what had happened did not make any effort to preserve the records. Needless to say my life has been ruined and that of my husband's, since he has to be with me constantly. I have proof that my heart was of normal size and taken a year earlier was normal. I know of several other people who had the same type of vaccination at that time and suffered heart damage, also. I plan on taking this up with the attorney general, as  no attorney will help me so far. There is a much more detailed story but I would like to know the ingredients in that vaccine to protect my sons and grandsons. When I phoned the gvmt. concerning this matter I was sent this paper to fill out so I hope some one can help me. I have since heard that an allergy pt should not be given the two shots together.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV, FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Malaise, Myocardial infarction
Clinical narrative: I had shots on Friday eve. right before Drs. office closed. I went home not feeling well. I thought it would leave. I awoke at 4am not feeling well. I cancelled 9am church meeting. I must have felt a little better and went and delivered B. Day cake. As we were coming home I had major heart attack and heart permanently damaged. Long medical history since shot mainly vaccine. My husband drove me to the fire station as we were close by. Diffibulators were new and fortunate for me the fireman was trained to use one. They called a rescue squad in, and I was taken to hospital. I had two more heart attacks that day, and have been told that I legally died three times. They put me into a coma as I badly needed to rest. After studying my heart, they decided to put an experimental pacemaker-diffibulator in me to save my life. I seemed to get along for about a year and meds were making me sick and I became semi invalid. The only places I went to was to drs. and hospitals. It is my understand that one MD was to report the problem that I had with that vaccination. I understand that he did not do this. They claim to have no record of the name of the Co. or any other information. MD was notified as soon as possible about my reaction to the shot and the problems I was having. It is strange that he knowing what had happened did not make any effort to preserve the records. Needless to say my life has been ruined and that of my husband's, since he has to be with me constantly. I have proof that my heart was of normal size and taken a year earlier was normal. I know of several other people who had the same type of vaccination at that time and suffered heart damage, also. I plan on taking this up with the attorney general, as  no attorney will help me so far. There is a much more detailed story but I would like to know the ingredients in that vaccine to protect my sons and grandsons. When I phoned the gvmt. concerning this matter I was sent this paper to fill out so I hope some one can help me. I have since heard that an allergy pt should not be given the two shots together.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Antisocial behaviour, Anxiety, Cognitive disorder, Depression, Drug toxicity
Clinical narrative: Pt had a legal complaint. An attorney reported that a male child received 3 doses of Hib-TITER vaccine and one dose of Acel-Imune vaccine (date of immunization not specified). It is alleged that as a result of the exposure to mercury in the vaccine the child developed mercury poisoning. The child developed the following symptoms: "severe" learning disabilities, impairments in social relatedness, language and communication difficulties, abnormal movements, sensory dysfunction, depression, anxiety, hearing loss, "severe" bowel dysfunction, and other "severe" health disorders (not identified). This case was considered serious since these events were medically important in this case. No additional info was available as of the date of this report.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disorder, Hearing impaired, Movement disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Sensory disturbance
Clinical narrative: Pt had a legal complaint. An attorney reported that a male child received 3 doses of Hib-TITER vaccine and one dose of Acel-Imune vaccine (date of immunization not specified). It is alleged that as a result of the exposure to mercury in the vaccine the child developed mercury poisoning. The child developed the following symptoms: "severe" learning disabilities, impairments in social relatedness, language and communication difficulties, abnormal movements, sensory dysfunction, depression, anxiety, hearing loss, "severe" bowel dysfunction, and other "severe" health disorders (not identified). This case was considered serious since these events were medically important in this case. No additional info was available as of the date of this report.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Cellulitis, Drug ineffective, Pneumonia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a 13 month old male received three doses of Prevnar vaccine (dates of immunization not specified). The child also received all the other "usual" immunizations (not identified). During the week of 8/12/02, the child was taken to the ER due to a fever. The pt first appeared to have periorbital cellulitis. X-ray was positive for sinus infection and WBC was 24,000. A bacterial antigen test was positive for pneumococcus. When a sub-culture was attempted, the organism died and identification of the pneumococcus serotype was not possible. The child was treated with amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) and ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin). He was febrile for 3-4 days and is improved. This case was considered serious since these events were considered medically important in this case. No further info was available at the time of this report. **Follow-up report on 9/18/02: Follow-up received from 9/4/02 from MD. The blood culture grew straptococcal pneumoniae and the child did well. An MD reported that a 13 mt old male received 3 doses of Prevnar (pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate) vaccine (dates of vax not specified). The child also received all the other "usual" immunization (not spec'd). During the week of 8/12/02, the child was taken to the ER due to a fever. The PT first appeared to have periorbital cellulitis. X-ray was positive for sinus infection and WBC was 24,000. A blood culture was positive for atreptococcal pneumoniae. When a sub-culture was attempted, the organism died and identification of pneumococcus serotype was not possible. The child was treated with amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) and ceftriaxome sodium (Rosephin). He was febrile for 3-4 days. This case was considered serious since these events were considered medically important in this case. No further info. was available at the time of this report.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Sinusitis, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a 13 month old male received three doses of Prevnar vaccine (dates of immunization not specified). The child also received all the other "usual" immunizations (not identified). During the week of 8/12/02, the child was taken to the ER due to a fever. The pt first appeared to have periorbital cellulitis. X-ray was positive for sinus infection and WBC was 24,000. A bacterial antigen test was positive for pneumococcus. When a sub-culture was attempted, the organism died and identification of the pneumococcus serotype was not possible. The child was treated with amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) and ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin). He was febrile for 3-4 days and is improved. This case was considered serious since these events were considered medically important in this case. No further info was available at the time of this report. **Follow-up report on 9/18/02: Follow-up received from 9/4/02 from MD. The blood culture grew straptococcal pneumoniae and the child did well. An MD reported that a 13 mt old male received 3 doses of Prevnar (pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate) vaccine (dates of vax not specified). The child also received all the other "usual" immunization (not spec'd). During the week of 8/12/02, the child was taken to the ER due to a fever. The PT first appeared to have periorbital cellulitis. X-ray was positive for sinus infection and WBC was 24,000. A blood culture was positive for atreptococcal pneumoniae. When a sub-culture was attempted, the organism died and identification of pneumococcus serotype was not possible. The child was treated with amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate (Augmentin) and ceftriaxome sodium (Rosephin). He was febrile for 3-4 days. This case was considered serious since these events were considered medically important in this case. No further info. was available at the time of this report.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pancytopenia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a male patient, with a complex medical history that included a partial gastrectomy, received Fluzone UNSP 1998-1999 sometime in November of 1998. Within 7 days of receiving the vaccine the patient experienced a pancytopenia and was hospitalized for 6 weeks. The patient's blood counts were described as recovering. Follow up 6/17/02:  during internal review of all files, it was deemed necessary to report as a 15 day alert report. Also added to pre-existing physician diagnosed allergies, birth defects, medical conditions (specify), complex medical history including partial gastrectomy.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Headache, Myalgia, Nausea, Syncope, Tremor
Clinical narrative: One hour after receiving Hep B, pt returned to school clinic complaining with headache and nausea. Pt has hx of HA). Nurse gave pt an extra strength Tylenol. Mother of pt called, pt and mother went to counselor's office. Pt began to shake. Mother took pt to clinic to see MD who admitted pt for one night. Pt back at school on 8/22/02.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Amnesia, Arthralgia, Balance disorder, Dehydration, Disturbance in attention
Clinical narrative: Lymerix booster given 06/25/02. On 06/26/02, the following symptoms begun; Fever, Headaches (several days), Sleepiness (few weeks), Dry mouth, constant sweating (couple of weeks), Dehydration (few weeks), Shakes (few weeks), total loss of balance (few times), dizziness while changing from a low position to a stand (four weeks), Muscle weakness (few weeks), Joint pain in elbows and hips begun about four weeks after (hips seem to be getting progressively worse), short term memory (lack of focus). Medical treatment begun 07/02/02 with the antibiotic Doxycycline.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dry mouth, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Lymerix booster given 06/25/02. On 06/26/02, the following symptoms begun; Fever, Headaches (several days), Sleepiness (few weeks), Dry mouth, constant sweating (couple of weeks), Dehydration (few weeks), Shakes (few weeks), total loss of balance (few times), dizziness while changing from a low position to a stand (four weeks), Muscle weakness (few weeks), Joint pain in elbows and hips begun about four weeks after (hips seem to be getting progressively worse), short term memory (lack of focus). Medical treatment begun 07/02/02 with the antibiotic Doxycycline.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Pyrexia, Somnolence, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Lymerix booster given 06/25/02. On 06/26/02, the following symptoms begun; Fever, Headaches (several days), Sleepiness (few weeks), Dry mouth, constant sweating (couple of weeks), Dehydration (few weeks), Shakes (few weeks), total loss of balance (few times), dizziness while changing from a low position to a stand (four weeks), Muscle weakness (few weeks), Joint pain in elbows and hips begun about four weeks after (hips seem to be getting progressively worse), short term memory (lack of focus). Medical treatment begun 07/02/02 with the antibiotic Doxycycline.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chest wall pain, Dyspnoea, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Tightness of chest and throat. Difficulty breathing. Started after 20 minutes of receiving the injection and lasted for two hours. Got better with antihistamines.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Received 0.5ml MMR vaccine diluted with vial (~0.7ml) sterile diluent. Approx. 5 minutes post receiving vac. pt c/o "tingling sensation shoulders to head." Given 25mg Benadryl po. After approx 15 minutes, c/o "tingling sensation" spreading from neck down body and c/o tightness at throat. Taken to ER at this time.
Age: 0.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Dyspnoea, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 1:30pm mother called states, broke out in hives eyes/mouth area, hoarse voice? difficulty breathing, advised to go to ER.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Right arm red and swollen and itchy, Pt came in to be seen. Benadryl BID X 2 days, Rx: Ice packs applied for swelling. Red papules @site, Possible bug bite.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt states left arm red swollen and sore. Advised to apply cold pack and take Benadryl if needed, If symptoms worsen, to go to ER.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling, Rash, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Approx 2-5 min. after receiving vaccinations, pt developed macular erythematous rash of various size lesions, 1-2.5 cm around all 3 vaccine sites, also on face and left side of neck, no wheezing, possible swelling on right upper arm as well (seen by nurse). Pt given X 1 start dose of Benadryl, 12.5 mg. Rash disappeared within 5 to 10 minutes. Pt observed for 30 minutes in office. Rash did not reappear and no other symptoms. Called mom on 8/30 to follow up no answer. Mom called back-no further sequela.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Approx 2-5 min. after receiving vaccinations, pt developed macular erythematous rash of various size lesions, 1-2.5 cm around all 3 vaccine sites, also on face and left side of neck, no wheezing, possible swelling on right upper arm as well (seen by nurse). Pt given X 1 start dose of Benadryl, 12.5 mg. Rash disappeared within 5 to 10 minutes. Pt observed for 30 minutes in office. Rash did not reappear and no other symptoms. Called mom on 8/30 to follow up no answer. Mom called back-no further sequela.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Oedema, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Received Hepatitis B vaccine Friday afternoon. When awoke Saturday am, had a raised flesh-colored rash over lower extremities. C/o itching rash now on shoulders, chest and neck. Some relief with Benadryl,
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Aphasia
Clinical narrative: Complete loss of speech language (had been cooing, babbling, talking- had been saying "ma & hi") Only grunted until 27 mos old and then started talking again with severe articulation problems
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient had a febrile seizure 5 days after receiving MMR, VZV, Comvax vaccines. Temp. was 103.8. Seizure lasted 2 minutes. No source of fever discovered.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthritis, Asthenia, Atrioventricular block, Cardiac valve disease, Carditis
Clinical narrative: After receiving LymeRix Vaccine, I first had flu like symptoms, then I was affected neurologically and hospitalized for a week.  Then arthritis set in with extreme fatigue and weakness.  Periodic swollen glands and always feeling ill, as though I never got over the flu. Then, my heart started to beat irregularly.  I was diagnosed with heart block and eventually had to have a permanent pace maker.   Every symptom I got was the same as though I had lymes disease, without having the disease it self.  I feel the Lymerix vaccine caused all these symptoms.  I still suffer with arthritis, especially in my knees, and the fact that my heart is now damaged has me very concerned. Per 60 day follow up: Pt has not recovered. Now have a permanent heart block, pace maker implant and has developed mytral vavle regurgatation. Pt may possibly need a vavle replacement in the future.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Delirium, Fatigue, Oedema, Thyroid disorder, Thyroiditis
Clinical narrative: After receiving LymeRix Vaccine, I first had flu like symptoms, then I was affected neurologically and hospitalized for a week.  Then arthritis set in with extreme fatigue and weakness.  Periodic swollen glands and always feeling ill, as though I never got over the flu. Then, my heart started to beat irregularly.  I was diagnosed with heart block and eventually had to have a permanent pace maker.   Every symptom I got was the same as though I had lymes disease, without having the disease it self.  I feel the Lymerix vaccine caused all these symptoms.  I still suffer with arthritis, especially in my knees, and the fact that my heart is now damaged has me very concerned. Per 60 day follow up: Pt has not recovered. Now have a permanent heart block, pace maker implant and has developed mytral vavle regurgatation. Pt may possibly need a vavle replacement in the future.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt got hoarse, to the point of squeaking when he cried. He also got hives. This happened almost right away. I noticed the hives when we got home throughout the next day his hoarsness got worse but it was the 4th of July the next day July 5th he went to clinic where he was given antihistimens. It took 2-3 weeks for the hoarseness to be tottaly gone. The doctor recomended a crash cart for future vaccines. Also for them to be done by a Dr (vs nurse) in an emergency room and to wait 2 hours before leaving.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt was injected with his MMR and Type b(HIB) shot on August 22. On August 28th he woke up very warm with a temperature of 102.  We called Dr and was advised to give tylenol and monitor closely.  Temperature went down for a while but on the evening of August 29th temperature reached 105.5 and called Dr and was told to go to emergency room.  Spent a few hours there and then was sent home on orders of tylenol every three hours and motrin but to switch each three hours between the two. At this time pt also had a rash developing.  On August 30th temperature was still high wavering between 102.5 and 104.5 and rash worsening.  On August 31st pt was covered on all parts of his body with red rash-like blotches and temperature was still averaging 102.  On Monday morning took pt to Dr again and was told that his complications were most likely from the MMR shot.  During the next few days his temperature normalized but even today the 7th of september he still has red blotches but not as bad as previously and appear to be going away. The 60 day follow up states that this was a very frightening experience.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Balance disorder, Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Hyperlipidaemia
Clinical narrative: At the time I was a member of a Health plan. I left the health plan in 2001 and had Lyme desease vacinine administered by the Health Plan in the two prior years (3 shots a month apart in first year a booster in the following year). By May of 2002 a series of misc aches and pains would come and go and I would get sudden extreme attacks of tiredness, and a deteriation in my balance. It took months to convince my new Doctor to test me for Lyme desease (positive) and he only reluctantly agreed to treat me after I requested a second opinion. I have been taking DOXYCYCLINE for 3 weeks. The pills resulted in a sudden lessening of the symptoms which has been followed by a slower improvement. At present pains are mostly restricted to joints (hands, knees and hips). I still get tired to a unusual amount compared to my pre innoculation life. Dr says she is unaware of the proper treatment program for people who have had the vacine and now test positive for Lyme desease and exhibit the sypmtoms of Lyme desease. Currently she has said to take the DOXYCYCLINE pills twice a day for a period of 60 days. Up to this catastrophy I have been extremely healthy all my life.  I am worried that the treatment may be stopped to soon and that I now may have permanent damage to my system. The 60 day follow up states extreme tiredness and random pains have disappeared. All joint ache which they did not do before. In particularly fingers, hips and elbow. Took two motnhs of Doxycycline starting 9/6/02 (100mg tablets twice a day).
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Hypertension, Pain, Prostatic disorder
Clinical narrative: At the time I was a member of a Health plan. I left the health plan in 2001 and had Lyme desease vacinine administered by the Health Plan in the two prior years (3 shots a month apart in first year a booster in the following year). By May of 2002 a series of misc aches and pains would come and go and I would get sudden extreme attacks of tiredness, and a deteriation in my balance. It took months to convince my new Doctor to test me for Lyme desease (positive) and he only reluctantly agreed to treat me after I requested a second opinion. I have been taking DOXYCYCLINE for 3 weeks. The pills resulted in a sudden lessening of the symptoms which has been followed by a slower improvement. At present pains are mostly restricted to joints (hands, knees and hips). I still get tired to a unusual amount compared to my pre innoculation life. Dr says she is unaware of the proper treatment program for people who have had the vacine and now test positive for Lyme desease and exhibit the sypmtoms of Lyme desease. Currently she has said to take the DOXYCYCLINE pills twice a day for a period of 60 days. Up to this catastrophy I have been extremely healthy all my life.  I am worried that the treatment may be stopped to soon and that I now may have permanent damage to my system. The 60 day follow up states extreme tiredness and random pains have disappeared. All joint ache which they did not do before. In particularly fingers, hips and elbow. Took two motnhs of Doxycycline starting 9/6/02 (100mg tablets twice a day).
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, DTAP, IPV, MMR, DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Eye oedema, Hypersensitivity, Hyperventilation, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old male who on 8/14/02 was vaccinated with a dose of MMR II (manuf unk). Concomitant suspect therapy, that same day, included a dose of IPOL (batch T1370) and a dose of Daptacel (batch C0725AA). Subsequently, 1/2 hour following vaccination, the pt developed swelling of his eyes, shortness of breath and slight wheezing. The following values were reported: oxygen 92%; BP 120/96; and heart rate 89. He was treated with Benadryl PO. Subsequently, the symptoms completely resolved. The pt's swelling of his eyes, shortness of breath, and slight wheezing were considered to be other important medical events. No further info is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, DTAP, IPV, MMR, DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Eye swelling, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old male who on 8/14/02 was vaccinated with a dose of MMR II (manuf unk). Concomitant suspect therapy, that same day, included a dose of IPOL (batch T1370) and a dose of Daptacel (batch C0725AA). Subsequently, 1/2 hour following vaccination, the pt developed swelling of his eyes, shortness of breath and slight wheezing. The following values were reported: oxygen 92%; BP 120/96; and heart rate 89. He was treated with Benadryl PO. Subsequently, the symptoms completely resolved. The pt's swelling of his eyes, shortness of breath, and slight wheezing were considered to be other important medical events. No further info is available.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered pharmacist and a licensed practical nurse (nurse manager) concerning an 81 year old white retired female in a long term care facility with allergies to penicillin and sulfa drugs, Parkinson's disease and osteoporosis and a history of an influenza vaccination (lot no. E04861KA), administered on 10/09/01, IM in the right deltoid and within 2-3 hours developed a red, warm area just below the site of injection. Concomitant therapy included Paxil, Prilosec, Altace, estrogens, Prempro, ferrous sulfate, Miacalcin, ibuprofen, Klor-Con, Viactiv, Tylenol, cyanocobalamin, acetaminophen (+) propoxyphene hydrochloride and "centravites." The pt developed significant swelling and discomfort. Subsequently, the pt was treated by her physician with antibiotics and dressings applied for comfort. On 10/13/01, the pt recovered. On 3/5/02, at 14:00 the pt was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 641027/1051L), IM in teh right deltoid. Concomitant therapy included Paxil, Prilosec, Altace, estrogens, Prempro, ferrous sulfate, Miacalcin, ibuprofen, Klor-Con, Viactiv, Tylenol, cyaocobalamin, acetaminophen (+) propoxyphene hydrochloride and "centravites." On 3/6/02 at 6:00, the pt awoke with complaints of redness, edema and a warm area at the injection site. The pt had developed a sore, very red arm at the site of the injection. The pharmacy and the physician were notified. The physician visited the pt and ordered Keflex, 500mg, three times a day for seven days. The pt was medicated for pain as necessary. The pt was treated with "dressings to prevent skin tears due to the pt's small smze, large bruising and edema." The licensed practical nurse reported that no long-term effects were noted and the pt healed within 7-10 days. The pt recovered on 3/15/02. The licensed practical nurse reported that the injection site redness, edema, warmth, soreness/pain and bruising were considered to be other medical events. The registered pharmacist and the licensed practical nurse reported that another pt was vaccinated with penumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 641027/1051L) from the same multidose vial and developed a sore, very red arm at the site of the injection (WAES0206USA02743). No additional info is expected.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Within 4 hours had redness, swelling greater than 5 inches in diameter on right thigh at site of immunizations. Baby very fussy/screaming. No fever, Taken to ER, Area iced every 3 hours x 20 minutes  & Tylenol.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Left lateral thigh approx 8 cm in diameter erythematous, Improved during observation, No swelling or resp. distress, Urticarial type reaction immediately after vaccine given.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Shingles left chest, Started 08/26/2002, Seen by MD 08/30/2002