chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In January 2011, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In July 2016, the patient was treated for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 01-MAY-2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In July 2016, the patient was treated for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster, or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a female patient of unknown age. Medical history, concurrent conditions, and concomitant medications were not provided. On or about 06-NOV-2013, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX vaccine (Dose, route of administration, site of administration, Lot number and expiration date were not provided) at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 27-JUN-2016, the patient was treated by a physician (at a medical facility/office) for a persistent vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster, or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The reporter considered the events to be related to ZOSTAVAX. The outcome of the events was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a female patient of unknown age. Medical history, concurrent conditions, and concomitant medications were not provided. In January of 2010, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX vaccine (Dose, route of administration, site of administration, Lot number and expiration date were not provided) at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 27-JUN-2016, the patient was treated by a physician at a skin and cancer clinic for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster with complications. The patient has been prescribed acyclovir for management of her painful symptoms and chronic pain. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The reporter considered the events to be related to ZOSTAVAX. The outcome of the events was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a female patient of unknown age. Medical history, concurrent conditions, and concomitant medications were not provided. During June of 2012, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX vaccine (Dose, route of administration, site of administration, Lot number and expiration date were not provided) at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 15-JUN-2016, the patient was treated by a physician (at an unspecified medical facility/office) for the onset of a severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster, or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The reporter considered the events to be related to ZOSTAVAX. The outcome of the events was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Decreased immune responsiveness, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a female patient of unknown age. Medical history, concurrent conditions, and concomitant medications were not provided. In 2011, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX vaccine (Dose, route of administration, site of administration, Lot number and expiration date were not provided) at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. During 2016, the patient was treated (by an unspecified healthcare professional) at a medical center for a persistent vesicular outbreak accompanied by weakened immune symptoms, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster, or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages.  The reporter considered the events to be related to ZOSTAVAX. The outcome of the events was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 13-APR-2011, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a Health Department as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 30-OCT-2015, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 29-DEC-2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 04-JAN-2016, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster. The patient was prescribed gabapentin, promethazine, and ketorolac for management of her painful symptoms and chronic pain. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Neuropathy peripheral, Pain, Post herpetic neuralgia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 01-MAR-2014, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 08-SEP-2014, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as post-herpetic neuralgia, a chronic condition of pain and nerve damage secondary to herpes zoster infections. The patient was also diagnosed with thoracic neuropathy, secondary to shingles complications. The patient was prescribed gabapentin for management of her painful symptoms and chronic pain. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Upon internal review, thoracic neuropathy was determined to be medically significant. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 01-JUN-2014, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 05-MAR-2015, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as shingles. The patient has been prescribed valacyclovir for management of her painful symptoms and chronic pain. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a female patient of unknown age. No information was provided regarding concomitant medications, concurrent conditions or medical history. In 2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX at a medical clinic as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles (dose, route, and lot # not provided). The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. Later in 2015, the patient was treated at the same medical clinic for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome of the events was unknown.  Causality assessment was related. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a patient of unknown age and gender. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On an unknown date in 2012, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. On an unknown date in 2016, the patient was treated by a physician for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster, or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 01-APR-2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. On an unknown date later in 2016, the patient was treated at a hospital for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a male consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. In June 2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route by a physician at a primary care center as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. On or about 06-JUL-2016, the patient was treated by a physician at a primary care center for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as shingles. The patient has been prescribed valacyclovir and gabapentin for management of his painful symptoms and chronic pain. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a male consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. In January 2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. On or about 01-JUL-2016, the patient was treated by a physician for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as a herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a female consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. In September 2012, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route by a physician as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In July 2016, the patient was treated by a physician for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as a herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2010, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In July 2016, the patient was treated at an emergency room for blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a female patient of unknown age. Medical history, concurrent conditions, and concomitant medications were not provided. On or about 27-JAN-2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX vaccine (Dose, route of administration, site of administration, Lot number and expiration date were not provided) at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 12-AUG-2016, the patient was treated at an eye center facility for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. (It was not reported if the patient was treated by the ophthalmologist or another health care professional at the eye center facility.) As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The reporter considered the events to be related to ZOSTAVAX. The outcome of the events was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient (age unknown). The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions and concomitant medication use were not provided. In August 2007, the patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX, (lot# and route unknown) as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, but rather caused the patient to contract a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 15-JUN-2009, the patient was treated by a physician, for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damage's. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2013, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a drugstore as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not function as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a female consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. In January 2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did function as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. On or about 05-JUL-2016, the patient was treated at a medical clinic for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as a herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a male consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. On or about 01-JAN-2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route at a hospital and clinic as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not function as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In July 2016, the patient was treated at a hospital and clinic for a blistering vesicular outbreak, which was diagnosed as a herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2009, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 13-JAN-2012, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 30-JUL-2015, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster. The patient has been prescribed VALTREX and ketorolac for management of her painful symptoms and chronic pain. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been accepted.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In April 2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The zoster vaccine live ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. Later in 2016, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2016, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. Later in 2016, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. In 2006, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage and route of administration not provided), by a physician as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome is unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a female consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. In October 2015, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain condition of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated by a nurse practitioner for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as a herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Post herpetic neuralgia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 06-JUN-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a female consumer of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. In 2007, the patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route at a pharmacy as recommended for routine adult health maintenance for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In 2016, the patient was treated at a medical group for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster. The patient was prescribed intravenous acyclovir with antibiotics, ZONALON CREAM, clobetasol and prednisone for management of her painful symptoms and chronic pain. On or about 03-DEC-2016, the patient sought subsequent treatment at a medical group, for ongoing and worsening symptoms of zoster pain, which was diagnosed as post-herpetic neuralgia, a chronic condition of pain and nerve damage secondary to herpes zoster infections. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient has suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On an unknown date in 2013, the patient was inoculated with the ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage, and route of administration not provided), by a physician, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In July 2015, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On an unknown date in 2009, the patient was inoculated with the ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage, and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On an unknown date in 2010, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On an unknown date in 2013, the patient was inoculated with the ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage, and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On an unknown date in 2014, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On an unknown date in 2014, the patient was inoculated with the ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage, and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 02-JUL-2016, the patient was treated for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a female patient of unknown age. No information was received regarding the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 24-FEB-2015, the patient was inoculated with the ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage, and route of administration not provided), at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster. In December 2015, the patient was treated by a physician for a persistent and severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The patient was prescribed acyclovir for management of her painful symptoms. The outcome of the events is unknown. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, and/or despite receiving ZOSTAVAX for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.