chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HPV4, FLUX, HPV4
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Electrocardiogram, Head injury, Hypotension, Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous consumer report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 17 year-old female patient who had a penicillin allergy. She had received three dose series of GARDASIL (batch number not provided) on 07-Jul-2011 and 09-Apr-2014. On 01-Dec-2014, during a physician visit for a routine sports physical examination, the patient received a Influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer and batch number not provided) and the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccine, (batch number not provided) in error. Both vaccines were given in the opposite arms. On 02-Dec-2014, following the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccination, the patient fainted, hit her head, and was unconscious for about one minute near the front desk. The HCP (health care professional) called the paramedics and the patient was immediately rushed to the Emergency Room for further testing and observation. The patient showed sighs of low blood pressure and vomited. Electrocardiogram, labwork and CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan were performed. Treatment included fluids. The outcome was not reported. Reporter's comments: The reporter stated that the fourth dose of GARDASIL was given at the infirmary in error.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HPV4, FLUX, HPV4
Symptoms: Laboratory test, Loss of consciousness, Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous consumer report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 17 year-old female patient who had a penicillin allergy. She had received three dose series of GARDASIL (batch number not provided) on 07-Jul-2011 and 09-Apr-2014. On 01-Dec-2014, during a physician visit for a routine sports physical examination, the patient received a Influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer and batch number not provided) and the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccine, (batch number not provided) in error. Both vaccines were given in the opposite arms. On 02-Dec-2014, following the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccination, the patient fainted, hit her head, and was unconscious for about one minute near the front desk. The HCP (health care professional) called the paramedics and the patient was immediately rushed to the Emergency Room for further testing and observation. The patient showed sighs of low blood pressure and vomited. Electrocardiogram, labwork and CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan were performed. Treatment included fluids. The outcome was not reported. Reporter's comments: The reporter stated that the fourth dose of GARDASIL was given at the infirmary in error.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HPV4, FLUX, HPV4
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Electrocardiogram, Head injury, Hypotension, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous consumer report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 17 year-old female patient who had a penicillin allergy. She had received three dose series of GARDASIL (batch number not provided) on 07-Jul-2011 and 09-Apr-2014. On 01-Dec-2014, during a physician visit for a routine sports physical examination, the patient received a Influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer and batch number not provided) and the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccine, (batch number not provided) in error. Both vaccines were given in the opposite arms. On 02-Dec-2014, following the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccination, the patient fainted, hit her head, and was unconscious for about one minute near the front desk. The HCP (health care professional) called the paramedics and the patient was immediately rushed to the Emergency Room for further testing and observation. The patient showed sighs of low blood pressure and vomited. Electrocardiogram, labwork and CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan were performed. Treatment included fluids. The outcome was not reported. Reporter's comments: The reporter stated that the fourth dose of GARDASIL was given at the infirmary in error.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HPV4, FLUX, HPV4
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous consumer report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 17 year-old female patient who had a penicillin allergy. She had received three dose series of GARDASIL (batch number not provided) on 07-Jul-2011 and 09-Apr-2014. On 01-Dec-2014, during a physician visit for a routine sports physical examination, the patient received a Influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer and batch number not provided) and the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccine, (batch number not provided) in error. Both vaccines were given in the opposite arms. On 02-Dec-2014, following the fourth dose of GARDASIL vaccination, the patient fainted, hit her head, and was unconscious for about one minute near the front desk. The HCP (health care professional) called the paramedics and the patient was immediately rushed to the Emergency Room for further testing and observation. The patient showed sighs of low blood pressure and vomited. Electrocardiogram, labwork and CAT (computerized axial tomography) scan were performed. Treatment included fluids. The outcome was not reported. Reporter's comments: The reporter stated that the fourth dose of GARDASIL was given at the infirmary in error.
Age: 79.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, FLU3
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Injection site erythema, Injection site infection, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: This medically confirmed report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 79 year old male patient who had a medical history of weight loss in 2013 which was related to low testosterone that had been corrected since. Concomitant medications included fluoxetine, fentanyl, zolpidem, methimazole and metoprolol (extended release). On the 14-Oct-2014, the patient received AFLURIA (batch number not reported). On the 11-Nov-2014, the patient received ZOSTAVAX (batch number K012921) 0.65mL via the subcutaneous route. The patient did undergo screening for ZOSTAVAX administration and never had a serious reaction to the vaccines. The primary care physician advised vaccination for the patient. On the 13-Nov-2014, the patient received a cortisone injection for an unspecified reason. On the 04-Dec-2014, the patient went to the pharmacy to show the pharmacist his arm where the injection was administered - the arm was swollen, red, sore and it hurt. It looked like an infection like shingles but there were no blisters or pustules.
Age: 79.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: This medically confirmed report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 79 year old male patient who had a medical history of weight loss in 2013 which was related to low testosterone that had been corrected since. Concomitant medications included fluoxetine, fentanyl, zolpidem, methimazole and metoprolol (extended release). On the 14-Oct-2014, the patient received AFLURIA (batch number not reported). On the 11-Nov-2014, the patient received ZOSTAVAX (batch number K012921) 0.65mL via the subcutaneous route. The patient did undergo screening for ZOSTAVAX administration and never had a serious reaction to the vaccines. The primary care physician advised vaccination for the patient. On the 13-Nov-2014, the patient received a cortisone injection for an unspecified reason. On the 04-Dec-2014, the patient went to the pharmacy to show the pharmacist his arm where the injection was administered - the arm was swollen, red, sore and it hurt. It looked like an infection like shingles but there were no blisters or pustules.
Age: 79.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site infection, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This medically confirmed report (initial receipt 12-Dec-2014) concerns a 79 year old male patient who had a medical history of weight loss in 2013 which was related to low testosterone that had been corrected since. Concomitant medications included fluoxetine, fentanyl, zolpidem, methimazole and metoprolol (extended release). On the 14-Oct-2014, the patient received AFLURIA (batch number not reported). On the 11-Nov-2014, the patient received ZOSTAVAX (batch number K012921) 0.65mL via the subcutaneous route. The patient did undergo screening for ZOSTAVAX administration and never had a serious reaction to the vaccines. The primary care physician advised vaccination for the patient. On the 13-Nov-2014, the patient received a cortisone injection for an unspecified reason. On the 04-Dec-2014, the patient went to the pharmacy to show the pharmacist his arm where the injection was administered - the arm was swollen, red, sore and it hurt. It looked like an infection like shingles but there were no blisters or pustules.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Abnormal dreams, Blood test, Chest X-ray, Cough
Clinical narrative: She started feeling sick at night. Next day vomiting, fever, stomach pain, dizziness. On Saturday morning high fever 103C, vomiting, stomach pain. Took her to her pediatrician. They did blood test and strep test. Doctor said it could be a virus. Rest of the day with fever, she went to sleep in the afternoon and woke up crying, had allucinations or bad dreams and the same at night. Sunday morning temperature was 100, continued coughing a lot and in the afternoon she started feeling sick again, temperature increased to 101.5, headache a lot of dry cough most of the night. Monday morning I took her to Emergency. They did a urine test and a chest X-ray. Doctor said it's a virus, continue giving her Tylenol or Motrin as needed. Fever went to 101.7 and she was given Motrin at the hospital. Rest of the day still with fever. At 6:00 pm we gave her Tylenol. Not eating much, drinking Gatorade as all this days. Went to sleep very tired. At 12:00 am temperature of 102.3, we gave her Motrin again as recommended. At this time she is sleeping and we are waiting to see how she feels tomorrow.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Crying, Dizziness, Fatigue, Hallucination, Headache
Clinical narrative: She started feeling sick at night. Next day vomiting, fever, stomach pain, dizziness. On Saturday morning high fever 103C, vomiting, stomach pain. Took her to her pediatrician. They did blood test and strep test. Doctor said it could be a virus. Rest of the day with fever, she went to sleep in the afternoon and woke up crying, had allucinations or bad dreams and the same at night. Sunday morning temperature was 100, continued coughing a lot and in the afternoon she started feeling sick again, temperature increased to 101.5, headache a lot of dry cough most of the night. Monday morning I took her to Emergency. They did a urine test and a chest X-ray. Doctor said it's a virus, continue giving her Tylenol or Motrin as needed. Fever went to 101.7 and she was given Motrin at the hospital. Rest of the day still with fever. At 6:00 pm we gave her Tylenol. Not eating much, drinking Gatorade as all this days. Went to sleep very tired. At 12:00 am temperature of 102.3, we gave her Motrin again as recommended. At this time she is sleeping and we are waiting to see how she feels tomorrow.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Malaise, Pyrexia, Streptococcus test, Urine analysis, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: She started feeling sick at night. Next day vomiting, fever, stomach pain, dizziness. On Saturday morning high fever 103C, vomiting, stomach pain. Took her to her pediatrician. They did blood test and strep test. Doctor said it could be a virus. Rest of the day with fever, she went to sleep in the afternoon and woke up crying, had allucinations or bad dreams and the same at night. Sunday morning temperature was 100, continued coughing a lot and in the afternoon she started feeling sick again, temperature increased to 101.5, headache a lot of dry cough most of the night. Monday morning I took her to Emergency. They did a urine test and a chest X-ray. Doctor said it's a virus, continue giving her Tylenol or Motrin as needed. Fever went to 101.7 and she was given Motrin at the hospital. Rest of the day still with fever. At 6:00 pm we gave her Tylenol. Not eating much, drinking Gatorade as all this days. Went to sleep very tired. At 12:00 am temperature of 102.3, we gave her Motrin again as recommended. At this time she is sleeping and we are waiting to see how she feels tomorrow.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: She started feeling sick at night. Next day vomiting, fever, stomach pain, dizziness. On Saturday morning high fever 103C, vomiting, stomach pain. Took her to her pediatrician. They did blood test and strep test. Doctor said it could be a virus. Rest of the day with fever, she went to sleep in the afternoon and woke up crying, had allucinations or bad dreams and the same at night. Sunday morning temperature was 100, continued coughing a lot and in the afternoon she started feeling sick again, temperature increased to 101.5, headache a lot of dry cough most of the night. Monday morning I took her to Emergency. They did a urine test and a chest X-ray. Doctor said it's a virus, continue giving her Tylenol or Motrin as needed. Fever went to 101.7 and she was given Motrin at the hospital. Rest of the day still with fever. At 6:00 pm we gave her Tylenol. Not eating much, drinking Gatorade as all this days. Went to sleep very tired. At 12:00 am temperature of 102.3, we gave her Motrin again as recommended. At this time she is sleeping and we are waiting to see how she feels tomorrow.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Swollen lymph node left collar bone (same side as injection).
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site vesicles, Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Red spot at injection site; turned to chicken pox blisters.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Apparent death
Clinical narrative: On an unspecified date, the patient received an unspecified influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer and batch number not provided). On an unspecified date, the patient stated that she almost died after getting the flu vaccine. Outcome was not reported.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Asthenia, CSF protein increased, Fatigue, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Immunoglobulin therapy
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, weakness, Guillain-Barre syndrome. Hospitalized for 9 days - IVIG x 5 days. PT/OT/PM and R f/u continues.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging spinal
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, weakness, Guillain-Barre syndrome. Hospitalized for 9 days - IVIG x 5 days. PT/OT/PM and R f/u continues.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: This consumer report (initial receipt 11 Dec 2014) concerns an unknown demographics patient who had an egg allergy. On an unspecified date, the patient received influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer and batch number not provided). On an unspecified date, following the influenza A vaccine, the patient experienced an unspecified allergic reaction. Reporter comments: The reporter (patient's daughter) could not confirm if the patient received AFLURIA.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Alanine aminotransferase increased, Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Blood bilirubin normal, Blood creatinine normal, Blood glucose normal
Clinical narrative: Patient presented with acute rhabdomyolysis. Had received influenza vaccine 1 day earlier. Patient had worked out, but not unusually, however he admitted to lifting at the gym. Also, patient had taken anabolic steroids for some time (months). The acute relation of the flu vaccine, however, raises possible questions.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: C-reactive protein increased, Glomerular filtration rate, Haematocrit decreased, Laboratory test normal, Rhabdomyolysis
Clinical narrative: Patient presented with acute rhabdomyolysis. Had received influenza vaccine 1 day earlier. Patient had worked out, but not unusually, however he admitted to lifting at the gym. Also, patient had taken anabolic steroids for some time (months). The acute relation of the flu vaccine, however, raises possible questions.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Urine ketone body present, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Patient presented with acute rhabdomyolysis. Had received influenza vaccine 1 day earlier. Patient had worked out, but not unusually, however he admitted to lifting at the gym. Also, patient had taken anabolic steroids for some time (months). The acute relation of the flu vaccine, however, raises possible questions.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on arms, abdomen, top of feet; very itchy; took Benadryl, then Doctor suggested Cetirizine, so am taking them. Would like to not take any more, but the longest I can go without is one day.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site reaction, Periarthritis
Clinical narrative: Soreness at injection site followed by frozen shoulder which persists two months later.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy, Pregnancy test positive
Clinical narrative: Patient informed immunization clinic staff that she was unaware of pregnancy at time of vaccination on 12/11. She is having labwork done today to determine if she is indeed pregnant.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bursitis, Injection site discomfort, Limb discomfort
Clinical narrative: Patient states her right arm/shoulder has been bothering her since the vaccine was given. She went to her Dr who diagnosed her with bursitis and prescribed an anti-inflammatory. Dr will follow up with pt.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Mass, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness, bruising, soreness, fever x 2 days, still lump redness spread and receded. Still present on 12/21/14. Tried ice packs and BENADRYL.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Chest pain, Dyspnoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Pt proceeded through immunization line to receive required vaccinations and Bicillin injection. Approximately 5 minutes after receiving immunizations and Bicillin injection, Pt stated she was having chest pain, and shortness of breath. Pt immediately taken to clinic provider, audible wheezing noted, vs stable. Provider called for EMS and gave pt 0.5ml epi subq with improvement of wheezing and chest pain. EMS arrived, IV started and EMS gave pt 50mg IV Benadryl. Pt trasnferred to ER for follow on treatment.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Back pain, Bone scan, Convulsion, Eye pruritus, Headache
Clinical narrative: Throat started to swell - convulsed - rib and back pain, headache, vomiting, dry heaves, blurred vision, lips numb, eyes bloodshot - itching, tongue numb.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia oral, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Ocular hyperaemia, Ophthalmological examination abnormal, Pharyngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Throat started to swell - convulsed - rib and back pain, headache, vomiting, dry heaves, blurred vision, lips numb, eyes bloodshot - itching, tongue numb.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Retching, Vision blurred, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Throat started to swell - convulsed - rib and back pain, headache, vomiting, dry heaves, blurred vision, lips numb, eyes bloodshot - itching, tongue numb.
Age: 0.43
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea haemorrhagic, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Had vomiting, bloody diarrhea. Went to hospital was taken to another hospital treated and discharged next day. Due to ROTATEQ.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Alanine aminotransferase increased, Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Blood alkaline phosphatase increased, Chest pain
Clinical narrative: Abdominal pain and chest pain. Seen in ED and found to have elevated LFT with AST 162, ALT 84, Alk Phos 114 which peaked at AST 695, ALT 809 and Alk Phos of 191 the following day and have started coming down since then.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Liver function test abnormal, Ultrasound abdomen normal
Clinical narrative: Abdominal pain and chest pain. Seen in ED and found to have elevated LFT with AST 162, ALT 84, Alk Phos 114 which peaked at AST 695, ALT 809 and Alk Phos of 191 the following day and have started coming down since then.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site pain, Middle insomnia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Dull pain around injection site which still lingers and now affects whole arm. Can't sleep on that side - pain wakens me. For about a week, orange bruise in area of injection.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt. had syncopal reaction immediately after receiving GARDASIL vaccine. She recovered within 2-3 minutes, no head trauma, returned to baseline.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Received vaccination 12/15/14 10:56 am right deltoid. On doctors rounds 12/16 pt c/o pain at injection site. Was red. MOTRIN started for pain. Vital signs 12/16/14 8 am 124/80-96.8-71-18. Remained afebrile. 12/19/14 resolved per charge nurse.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Rash
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling at injection site shortly following office visit for vaccination; rash is growing and covers approximately a 7 in x 3 in area of (L) arm. No tenderness or burning. Suggested treatment: cold compresses, ibuprofen, BENADRYL.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Dysphagia, Electromyogram, Injected limb mobility decreased, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: On November 9, 2014 I received a dog bite that barely grazed the skin. The dog in under current veterinary care (she is partially blind and I spooked her) and there is no concern. Yet and still, it seemed wise to get a tetanus shot. On Nov 10th, in my pursuit of the Td, I got the flu shot in the same arm as the dog bite (right). On Nov. 11th I got the Td shot in my left arm from my local Health Dept. Within a week my left arm cramped in a bent position and I was unable to raise my arm to adjust my purse strap on my shoulder or pull my long hair back. I reported to my primary care physician. By week two my arm was no better and my neck was aching. By week three I was in neck spasms that were making swallowing quite difficult and my posture was pulled to the left, however, I was unable to turn my head left of center. During the night I was up every hour with spasms that were inhibiting my ability to move my head without first bracing my neck with a pillow and then pulling the pillow into the position I needed my head to be. This went on for two days. During week three Dr. and her Physician's Assistant, had both seen me and ordered muscle relaxers, hydrocodone, and referred me to a neurologist. Dr. ordered an MRI and EMG. Week four was the MRI (12/10/2014-findgins were clear) and the EMG was 12/15 (beginning of week five). Dr. gave me samples of gabapentin 300 mg and has ordered some physical therapy yet to begin. He said he ruled out everything else and was calling it tetanus, backing up other Dr. But here is the good news! Dr. also suggested that I might find relief from a chiropractor. During week three I chose to be a new patient with a chiropractor. She uses the Activator Method which I am told is gentle enough for babies and the fragile elderly. Dr. was able to not just bring relief, but she completely arrested the spasms in my neck that were inhibiting swallowing. After two visits, I was able to drop the muscle relaxers and hydrocodone, and sleep through the night! I have found nothing previously documenting the use of chiropractic care in the treatment of tetanus. But with my results it should be! Particularly since there is a gentle chiropractic treatment that will help those in the over 65 category who are so very high risk! In sharing with you the value of this treatment, I am in hopes that someone else will also benefit by being able, as I was, to turn the tide of this painful and life threatening disease.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Muscle spasms, Neck pain, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Posture abnormal
Clinical narrative: On November 9, 2014 I received a dog bite that barely grazed the skin. The dog in under current veterinary care (she is partially blind and I spooked her) and there is no concern. Yet and still, it seemed wise to get a tetanus shot. On Nov 10th, in my pursuit of the Td, I got the flu shot in the same arm as the dog bite (right). On Nov. 11th I got the Td shot in my left arm from my local Health Dept. Within a week my left arm cramped in a bent position and I was unable to raise my arm to adjust my purse strap on my shoulder or pull my long hair back. I reported to my primary care physician. By week two my arm was no better and my neck was aching. By week three I was in neck spasms that were making swallowing quite difficult and my posture was pulled to the left, however, I was unable to turn my head left of center. During the night I was up every hour with spasms that were inhibiting my ability to move my head without first bracing my neck with a pillow and then pulling the pillow into the position I needed my head to be. This went on for two days. During week three Dr. and her Physician's Assistant, had both seen me and ordered muscle relaxers, hydrocodone, and referred me to a neurologist. Dr. ordered an MRI and EMG. Week four was the MRI (12/10/2014-findgins were clear) and the EMG was 12/15 (beginning of week five). Dr. gave me samples of gabapentin 300 mg and has ordered some physical therapy yet to begin. He said he ruled out everything else and was calling it tetanus, backing up other Dr. But here is the good news! Dr. also suggested that I might find relief from a chiropractor. During week three I chose to be a new patient with a chiropractor. She uses the Activator Method which I am told is gentle enough for babies and the fragile elderly. Dr. was able to not just bring relief, but she completely arrested the spasms in my neck that were inhibiting swallowing. After two visits, I was able to drop the muscle relaxers and hydrocodone, and sleep through the night! I have found nothing previously documenting the use of chiropractic care in the treatment of tetanus. But with my results it should be! Particularly since there is a gentle chiropractic treatment that will help those in the over 65 category who are so very high risk! In sharing with you the value of this treatment, I am in hopes that someone else will also benefit by being able, as I was, to turn the tide of this painful and life threatening disease.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Tetanus
Clinical narrative: On November 9, 2014 I received a dog bite that barely grazed the skin. The dog in under current veterinary care (she is partially blind and I spooked her) and there is no concern. Yet and still, it seemed wise to get a tetanus shot. On Nov 10th, in my pursuit of the Td, I got the flu shot in the same arm as the dog bite (right). On Nov. 11th I got the Td shot in my left arm from my local Health Dept. Within a week my left arm cramped in a bent position and I was unable to raise my arm to adjust my purse strap on my shoulder or pull my long hair back. I reported to my primary care physician. By week two my arm was no better and my neck was aching. By week three I was in neck spasms that were making swallowing quite difficult and my posture was pulled to the left, however, I was unable to turn my head left of center. During the night I was up every hour with spasms that were inhibiting my ability to move my head without first bracing my neck with a pillow and then pulling the pillow into the position I needed my head to be. This went on for two days. During week three Dr. and her Physician's Assistant, had both seen me and ordered muscle relaxers, hydrocodone, and referred me to a neurologist. Dr. ordered an MRI and EMG. Week four was the MRI (12/10/2014-findgins were clear) and the EMG was 12/15 (beginning of week five). Dr. gave me samples of gabapentin 300 mg and has ordered some physical therapy yet to begin. He said he ruled out everything else and was calling it tetanus, backing up other Dr. But here is the good news! Dr. also suggested that I might find relief from a chiropractor. During week three I chose to be a new patient with a chiropractor. She uses the Activator Method which I am told is gentle enough for babies and the fragile elderly. Dr. was able to not just bring relief, but she completely arrested the spasms in my neck that were inhibiting swallowing. After two visits, I was able to drop the muscle relaxers and hydrocodone, and sleep through the night! I have found nothing previously documenting the use of chiropractic care in the treatment of tetanus. But with my results it should be! Particularly since there is a gentle chiropractic treatment that will help those in the over 65 category who are so very high risk! In sharing with you the value of this treatment, I am in hopes that someone else will also benefit by being able, as I was, to turn the tide of this painful and life threatening disease.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pain, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: About 15 minutes after injection c/o bump and slight itching. Slight reddness around injection site (L) deltoid. Observed x 20 min B/P 128/83 at 845A and 120/82 at 905A. Applied ice x 10 min. States itching relieved. 12/19/14 reports feels better, arm only a little sore.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PPV, RVX
Symptoms: Somnolence, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: 11/5/14- Pt was given 3 shots two in the (R) leg and 1 in the left. He was given an oral vaccine as well. He fell asleep right after the vaccines and would not woke up or respond. It was if he was in a coma. Took ten minutes to wake him up.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN4, MNQ
Symptoms: Confusional state, Electrocardiogram normal, Laboratory test normal, Mental status changes, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Episode of altered mental status, confusion, and tremor like movements arms/legs. Started about 3hrs after MENVEO, lasted about 2 hrs, resovled. Seen in E.D.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient rec'd vaccine in A.M. - by evening shoulder very painful and reduced range of motion. She waited approx. 4 wks with no improvement. Saw PCP who prescribed 3 days oral steroids and PT referral. Has had improvement and ongoing PT approximately x 6 wks.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN4, MNQ
Symptoms: Expired product administered
Clinical narrative: Vaccine (MENACTRA) expired Oct 15, 2014. This report is only to report that expired vaccine was given.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Myalgia, Syringe issue
Clinical narrative: Sore muscle off and on since administration. Had a problem with plunger of syringe.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest pain, Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain.  Left arm pinpoint at what appears to be the injection site. Radiates up and down arm, across shoulders and sometimes into right arm.  Sometimes into left upper chest.  Pain in not constant ranges from 0 to 7-8. Heating pad and NSAIDS help do not alleviate. Saw chiropractor for neck adjustment. Did not help.
Age: 1.85
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Clumsiness, Diarrhoea, Diet refusal, Fall, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Clumsy falling on face then fever two days diarrhea and vomiting for 10 days I gave a fruit and veggies smoothie cleanse.
Age: 1.85
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Clumsy falling on face then fever two days diarrhea and vomiting for 10 days I gave a fruit and veggies smoothie cleanse.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: This is a prospective pregnancy case. This 27-year-old female subject was enrolled in a study. The subject received FLUARIX (injection) on 6th October 2014. The subject's estimated date of delivery was 3rd March 2015. The subject received FLUARIX at week 19 of the pregnancy and during the second trimester of pregnancy. On 6th October 2014, an unknown time after receiving FLUARIX the subject developed vaccine exposure during pregnancy (Non-serious). The outcome of vaccine exposure during pregnancy was unknown. The pregnancy was ongoing.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: This prospective pregnancy case. This 35-year-old female subject was enrolled in a study. The subject received FLUARIX on 20th October 2014. The subject's estimated date of delivery was 12th November 2014. The subject received FLUARIX at week 35 of the pregnancy and during the third trimester of pregnancy. On 20th October 2014, an unknown time after receiving FLUARIX the subject developed vaccine exposure during pregnancy (Non-serious). The outcome of vaccine exposure during pregnancy was unknown. The pregnancy was ongoing.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: This is a prospective pregnancy case. This female subject was enrolled in an study. The subject received Flu Seasonal QIV .5 ml on an unknown date. The subject received Flu Seasonal QIV at week 23 of the pregnancy and during the second trimester of pregnancy. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Flu Seasonal QIV the subject developed vaccine exposure during pregnancy (Non-serious). The outcome of vaccine exposure during pregnancy was unknown. The pregnancy was ongoing. The relationship of the vaccine exposure during pregnancy, vaccine exposure during pregnancy, vaccine exposure during pregnancy and vaccine exposure during pregnancy to treatment with Flu Seasonal QIV was not reported. Additional details provided: The estimated due date and date of last menstrual period are unknown.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Deafness unilateral, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: Case number PHEH2014US025175 is an initial spontaneous report received from a consumer on 12 Dec 2014. This report refers to a 57 years old male patient. His medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. He was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1412401) intramuscularly on 31 Oct 2014. On the same day, 2 hours after vaccination, he lost all of his hearing in his left ear and it did not return. He had tests and an Ear Nose Throat (ENT) specialist prescribed him oral prednisone along with 3 prednisone shots in his ear. The final outcome of the event was unknown. The seriousness of the event was not reported, but the event was upgraded as medically significant based on the information available in the NVS-IME list. The causality of the event was not reported.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This is a prospective pregnancy case. This 35-year-old female subject was enrolled in a study. The subject received Flu Seasonal QIV on an unknown date. the subject received Flu Seasonal QIV at week 5 of the pregnancy and during the first trimester of pregnancy. On an unknown date, an unknown time after receiving Flu Seasonal QIV the subject developed vaccine exposure during pregnancy (Non-serious). The outcome of vaccine exposure during pregnancy was unknown. The pregnancy was ongoing. The relationship of the vaccine exposure during pregnancy to treatment with Flu Seasonal QIV was not reported. Additional details provided: The due date is April 2015. No other AEs were reported, the caller did not know the patient's date of birth.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abscess drainage, Culture wound positive, Injection site abscess, Injection site reaction, Staphylococcal infection
Clinical narrative: I developed an abscess at injection site which has been drained 4 times and was cultured and it was determined to be a staph infection.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Staphylococcus test positive, Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: I developed an abscess at injection site which has been drained 4 times and was cultured and it was determined to be a staph infection.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This is a prospective pregnancy report. This 34-year-old female subject was enrolled in a study. The subject received Flu Seasonal QIV .5 ml on 20th October 2014. The subject received Flu Seasonal QIV at week 20 of the pregnancy and during the second trimester of pregnancy. On 20th October 2014, an unknown time after receiving Flu Seasonal QIV the subject developed vaccine exposure during pregnancy (Non-serious). The outcome of vaccine exposure during pregnancy was unknown. The pregnancy was ongoing. Additional details provided: The estimated delivery date was unknown. No adverse events occurred as a result.
Age: 90.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Had puncture wound (deep) of left thumb. Asked for tetanus injection and received Tdap.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Rash from head to toe. It appeared 1-2 wk post vaccination. Likely to MMR.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered to possibly sick patient (no time onset for adverse reaction documented).
Age: 87.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Decreased appetite, Dyspnoea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Within a few hours after vaccination, complained of cough, trouble breathing for a few minutes, chills, aching, loss of appetite.  Lasted about 24 hours.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Pallor, Peripheral coldness, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Mom states that patient feels faint.  Pale, cool to the touch a few minutes after vaccination.  States her eyes were blurry.  Pulse=98.  Relief with rest, drink of water.  Pulse=88 at 4:55. Advised reporting to MD.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Intervertebral disc protrusion, Multiple sclerosis, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain abnormal, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging spinal abnormal
Clinical narrative: Developed paresthesias of the right foot, then the left foot, then to the upper extremities characterized by numbness. No motor deficits. Symptoms worsened over the week, then was admitted to hospital on 12/19/14. MRI done was suspcious for multiple sclerosis in the cervical region. Symptoms responded to high dose IV steroids over 3 days. No fevers. No rash.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Developed paresthesias of the right foot, then the left foot, then to the upper extremities characterized by numbness. No motor deficits. Symptoms worsened over the week, then was admitted to hospital on 12/19/14. MRI done was suspcious for multiple sclerosis in the cervical region. Symptoms responded to high dose IV steroids over 3 days. No fevers. No rash.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Patient broke out in rash on neck/ears, elbows, and cheeks. No swelling of throat, no fever. Patient was monitored for 15 mins. The rash (redness) went away, no side effects patient stated she felt good. No shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, vitals stable. skin color back to normal.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Asthenia, Cold sweat, Fatigue, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Participant reported to having symptoms of nausea and felt weak. His nurse requested to see & elevate the participant. 0855 participant entered the room awake, alert, and oriented x 3. Steady gait. Note injection was given at 0714 and tolerated well. Current c/o felt nauseated, weak, and tired. Note pulse 82, slightly tacky skin, no per-fused sweating or diaphoresis noted. Pt denies difficulty breathing. Resp 16, even and unlabored. No urticarias or rash noted. Pt appeared tired. Hydrated pt with 200 mL H20. Pt admits didn't sleep well last night and any drinking etch consumption. Advised to allow pt to do light duty or go home with no contact with machinery today. Safety office and HR agreed for safety office to drive pt home. No acute distress. Pt left facility @ 0915.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Poor quality sleep
Clinical narrative: Participant reported to having symptoms of nausea and felt weak. His nurse requested to see & elevate the participant. 0855 participant entered the room awake, alert, and oriented x 3. Steady gait. Note injection was given at 0714 and tolerated well. Current c/o felt nauseated, weak, and tired. Note pulse 82, slightly tacky skin, no per-fused sweating or diaphoresis noted. Pt denies difficulty breathing. Resp 16, even and unlabored. No urticarias or rash noted. Pt appeared tired. Hydrated pt with 200 mL H20. Pt admits didn't sleep well last night and any drinking etch consumption. Advised to allow pt to do light duty or go home with no contact with machinery today. Safety office and HR agreed for safety office to drive pt home. No acute distress. Pt left facility @ 0915.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Face injury, Feeling abnormal, Head injury, Lip haemorrhage, Lip injury
Clinical narrative: Patient reported being fine after vaccination. Patient was standing near me while I was giving other vaccination to family members, patient reported feeling strange to her brother, and then passed out. She hit her face and head on the ground. She awoke for a second, then blacked out for a second time. She came back to, and 911 was called. She busted her lip, and had a small amount of bleeding, but seemed ok otherwise. She was attended to by paramedics, and released without going to the emergency room.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Patient reported being fine after vaccination. Patient was standing near me while I was giving other vaccination to family members, patient reported feeling strange to her brother, and then passed out. She hit her face and head on the ground. She awoke for a second, then blacked out for a second time. She came back to, and 911 was called. She busted her lip, and had a small amount of bleeding, but seemed ok otherwise. She was attended to by paramedics, and released without going to the emergency room.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN4, HEP, HPV4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea, Pallor, Presyncope
Clinical narrative: Pt had a vasovagal episode, felt dizzy, nauseous. Became very pale.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Pallor, Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: Patient got lightheaded and felt like her throat was closing up. Was lied down on the floor and lung sounds/pulse were checked. Patient stated that her coworkers stated that she looked pale. Patient's first vaccinated. 1:15 pm, Pt placed on back with pink color with complaints of difficulty breathing. AOCx3, no wheezes heard upon observation. Pulse was 110 BPM. 1:20, Pt continued to explain of difficulty breathing with now complaint of tongue feeling t0o big. When offered grape juice. Call placed to 911. Epi given R arm 1:1000, # 682492. 0.5 given by lead RN. 1:30pm, pt remained stable with complaints of heavy chest lessened. Paramedics arrived 1:35pm, pt walked with help to stretcher.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Patient got lightheaded and felt like her throat was closing up. Was lied down on the floor and lung sounds/pulse were checked. Patient stated that her coworkers stated that she looked pale. Patient's first vaccinated. 1:15 pm, Pt placed on back with pink color with complaints of difficulty breathing. AOCx3, no wheezes heard upon observation. Pulse was 110 BPM. 1:20, Pt continued to explain of difficulty breathing with now complaint of tongue feeling t0o big. When offered grape juice. Call placed to 911. Epi given R arm 1:1000, # 682492. 0.5 given by lead RN. 1:30pm, pt remained stable with complaints of heavy chest lessened. Paramedics arrived 1:35pm, pt walked with help to stretcher.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN4
Symptoms: Audiogram abnormal, Deafness unilateral, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Acute hearing loss and tinnitus L ear.  Seen 12/23/14.  Has 35dB loss at 500kHz with prior baseline of 5dB (2012).  No vertigo, dizziness.  No other symptoms.  Given Prednisone burst/taper.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Fatigue, Feeling of body temperature change, Increased upper airway secretion, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Per pt had not had previous vaccine. Pt instructed to wait 10-15 minutes for any possible reactions but went outside to smoke. Came back from smoking & c/o lightheadedness, feeling hot/cold, nausea. Pt lead to chair to sit with cold, wet paper towel to forehead. After 20 minutes, continued to have c/o with "severe" nausea- took up to wellness room and laid down for 30 min. Small amount phlegm emesis noted c/o fatigued & continued light headedness & nausea. To locker room and used phone to call husband- escorted pt to car- instructed husband to watch for swelling- shortness of breath/if these symptoms occur husband states will call for ambulance.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Per pt had not had previous vaccine. Pt instructed to wait 10-15 minutes for any possible reactions but went outside to smoke. Came back from smoking & c/o lightheadedness, feeling hot/cold, nausea. Pt lead to chair to sit with cold, wet paper towel to forehead. After 20 minutes, continued to have c/o with "severe" nausea- took up to wellness room and laid down for 30 min. Small amount phlegm emesis noted c/o fatigued & continued light headedness & nausea. To locker room and used phone to call husband- escorted pt to car- instructed husband to watch for swelling- shortness of breath/if these symptoms occur husband states will call for ambulance.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus, Injection site reaction, Local reaction, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Pt received flu vaccine. Has had it several times before. About 35 min after administration, returned to room where clinic was. c/o itching @ site. Has fine pink rash about 2" in diameter. A little fine pink rash vertically below on from lateral portion of arm about 1" to 3" area. No history of problems with vaccine. Contacted NOVARTIS, they do not make recommendations. Fits dx of localized response. Cold compress applied. No analysis needed. Standing order is Benadryl. Diphemhydrime hydro-chloride 25 mg available at employer. Pt decided to take some.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Drooling, Paraesthesia oral, Tunnel vision
Clinical narrative: Client/participant had flu vaccine administered at 9:02 AM. First time flu vaccine administered and stayed with RN for 15 min (until 9:20 AM). At 9:50 AM, she reported her tongue felt thick and she had some drool episodes. She got "tunnel vision" looking at computer monitor. She reports history of hypertension but has not taken her BP medication nor seen a physician since last 2012. No signs of respiratory distress, speech is clear, no signs of rash. Tongue is not edematous. Refused ambulance and father took her to ER. #1 @ 950: 176/118, Pulse 98. #2 @ 955: 156/102, pulse 90. #3 @ 1005: 126/90, pulse 96. #4 @ 1015: 132/92, pulse 88. Very anxious before vaccine administration due to fear of needles.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Rash on face. Progressed to swelling of face by 12/22. Benadryl given at home. Prescription for prednisone given in clinic on 12/23.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Culture stool, Haematochezia, Occult blood negative
Clinical narrative: Blood in stool.  Had another streak of blood in stool on 12/22/14.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Skin warm, Swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hive, swelling, pain, local temp.