chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from the mother of a 17 month old male who on approximately 07/17/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 11/21/2001, the pt's mother thought her son had a "zit" on his back. It was red, dark and crusted. then a dot appeared behind the pt's right arm. Within 24 hrs, the pt had 8-10 vesicular cluster like groupings on his right arm. The pediatrician indicated that the vesicular groupings could be impetigo but it looked like herpes zoster. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's assistant concerning a 12 month old pt who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. The reporter noted that he did not "have information on whether the child received Varivax or not". Subsequently, the pt developed lesions on the thigh that "somewhat follows the dermatome". The reporter did not know whether it was "truly herpes zoster". VZV ID via PCR was offered, but declined. The pt sought medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning her 13 month old son with no past medical history and no allergies who on 10/23/2001 in the AM was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC. There was no concomitant medication or illness at the time of vaccination. On 11/22/2001, the pt's mother noticed a rash that looked like chicken pox on the child. The rash was described as a "flat red rash on cheek; over the next day or two, some filled with fulid," and progressed down the legs and out the arms, and was also located on the chest and back. The mother estimated the child had about 100 lesions. On 11/26/2001, it was reported that "some of the areas have crusted over." It was reported that the rash resolved in about 1 week. Follow-up info reported that the pt was exposed to shingles. It was also  noted that a varicella titer was done and was negative. No further info is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 44 month old Caucasian teething male with an URI and no other past medical history and NKDA who on 03/25/99 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live site unknown). Concomitant medication included the 3rd dose of polio virus vaccine (oral and vitamins. It was noted that the pt was afebrile at the time of vaccination. On 11/25/01, the pt developed a fever (103 deg F) and five to eight chicken pox lesions, described as "classic" The pt was seen in the doctor's office on 11/26/01, where "comfort measures" were ordered. It was reported that the pt recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Depression, Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 17 year old male who on 10/10/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella. Concomitant vaccination that same day included the first dose of hep B vaccine. At the time of vaccination, the pt had an upper respiratory infection. The pt was not on any chronic medicaitons. On 11/10/2001, the pt reported to the ER with right facial paralysis. He was diagnosed with Bell's palsy and was started on oral steroids and eye drops and was sent home. The pt was seen the next day by a primary care physician and later by a neurologist. No cause for the Bell's Palsy was found. It was noted that the mother of the pt alerted the physician that the package insert for lists Bell's Palsy as an adverse experience to varicella vaccine. It was reported that the pt was physically doing better but he was not back to his baseline status. The physician stated that the pt was not doing well emotionally because of the Bell's Palsy. The pt was seen again on 11/23/201 and he seemed to be slowly improving; however, he was at a very difficult age and was depressed over his physical appearance. The pt was scheduled to follow-up with a neurologist on 12/11/2001. On 11/28/2001, the physician reported that the pt should have completed the steroids at this time and he was using the eye drops as much, "as much as a 16 year old could be expected to use them." Upon internal review, the pt's Bell's Palsy was considered to be an other important medical event. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 5 year old female pt with no past medical history and no known drug allergies who on 08/07/1998 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 11/25/2001, the pt was seen in the doctor's office with 50-100 lesions, afebrile, and was diagnosed with varicella. The ptw as treated with Aveeno and Benadryl prn. It was noted that the pt's sister had a similar experience. No further info is available.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 11/27/2001 from a doctor of audiology concerning his 29 year old wife with no known drug allergies who 'about five months ago" was vaccinated with a series of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 11/27/2001, it was reported that a recent titer did not show seroconversion. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and a medical assistant concerning a 17 month old Hispanic female who on 11/05/2001 at 10:30 am was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live in the right anterior thigh. Concomitant vaccinations that same day and time included the first dose of MMRII. other concomitant therapy included acetaminophen (Tylenol). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 11/13/01, (also reported as nine days post-vaccination), the pt was seen with a fever of approximately 102.9 (also reported as a temp of 103.2) 2 loose bowel movements and rash on her face, scalp and torso. The pt received treatment with acetaminophen (Tylenol). It was noted that the pt did not require prescripotion drug treatment. The pt was seen in two days later and the rash was noted to be resolving. There were no vesicular lesions seen and the fever was down. It was noted that the pt recovered. The pt was reported to be a previously healthy female with no known immune deficiencies. No further information is available.
Age: 4.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Nasal congestion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 11/28/2001 from a physician concerning a 5 year old male who approximately one year ago, November 2000, was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 11/14/2001, the pt developed varicella with about 30 lesions with mild fever and congestion. The pt did not require prescription drug treatment. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 5.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Asthma, Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning an 11 year old female with asthma who on 06/15/1995 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left thigh. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 11/07/2001, the pt developed a fever and an itchy rash. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow-up info reported that the pt had chicken pox and recovered on 11/12/2001. No further info is expected.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 16 year old female with asthma and seizures who on 11/10/1995 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left deltoid. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 11/21/2001, the pt developed chicken pox all over her body with fever. The pt's mother reported to the nurse that there were more than 40 lesions. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. On 11/28/2001, it was reported that "all symptoms have resolved." No further info is expected.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 11/28/01 from a registered nurse concerning a 22 month old female with no past medical historu and NKDA who "sometime after turning 1 year old" was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown) "in Switzerland". There was no known illness at the time of vaccination. Subsequently, the pt developed a rash on 11/25/01. On 11/28/01, the pt was seen in the doctor's office with "a rash over body". The pt's parents also reported to the nurse that the pt had also been "very fussy". The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 7 year old female who on 11/05/96 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live SC in the left thigh. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 10/23/01, the pt was presented with a mild case of chicken pox. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. The nurse reported that "all symptoms were resolved". No further information is expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year old male who on 09/13/96 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On 11/23/01, the pt developed a few lesions of chicken pox on the trunk and scalp. It was reported that the pt had no fever and "no problems". The pt was seen in the dr's office on 11/28/01. The pt reportedly had no problems and the lesions were in the drying stage and almost gone. The pt sought unspecified medical attentions. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 10 year old female with no past medical history and NKDA who on 08/07/98 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). There was no concomitant medications. On 11/25/01, the pt was seen in the dr's office with 50 to 100 lesions, afebrile and was diagnosed with varicella. The pt was treated with colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno) and diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl), PRN. It was noted that the pt's sister had a similar experience (WAES01114225). No further information is expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed Practical Nurse concerning a 6 year old male who on 10/08/99 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On 11/28/2001, the pt presented to his physician's office with full-blown chickenpox. It was reported that the child had 50 to 60 pox all over his body including his scalp. Treatment included only observation and palliative treatment. No further details were provided and at the time of this report, the outcome of the event was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 26 year old female who on 11/06/01 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 11/22/01, the pt noticed six pox marks on her body which were dispersed in different areas and were described as being consistent with chickenpox. The pt also stated that her arm was sore and red at the injection site and reported that she experienced burning at the injection site . At the time of this report, the chickenpox type rash had resolved, however , the injection site pain was still bothering her. The outcome of the injection site erythema and burning was unknown. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Lethargy, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 6 year old twin female who on 04/02/1997 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant vaccinations on 04/02/1997 included the fourth dose of diphtheria toxoid pertussis vaccine tetanus toxoid IM and the fourth dose of oral poliovirus vaccine. There was no noted adverse events following prior vaccinations. On 11/24/2001, the pt experienced a fever times one day, felt lethargic and had a cough. On 11/29/2001, the pt presented to her doctor's office with approximately 8-12 lesions that were varicella like in appearance. At the time of this report, the outcome of the events were unknown. No further info is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Ocular hyperaemia, Pyrexia, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 month old female with no allergies and no past medical history who on 04/23/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Concomitnat therapy included MMR. It was noted that there were no other "routine medications." On 05/02/2001, the pt developed an elevated temp for one day, a mild rash with multiple papules all over the body, and red eyes. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a male child who in approximately October 2001, was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. In November 2001, the pt had a breakthrough case of varicella. The pt was seen with 30 or less lesions that were all at the same stage with crusting visible. The pt was afebrile. The physician implied that the vaccine was administered at a much earlier date, at least more than 6 weeks prior to the pt developing varicella. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old male with a past medical history of "congenital posterior urethral valves" and no allergies who on 0/27/1996 was vaccinated with a dose of varicela vaccine. On 11/27/2001, the pt "broke out in chicken pox." The child was presented to the doctor's office on 11/28/2001 with "four vesicule like lesions, at right upper extremity." Follow-up info reported that the four vesicles were fluid filled and itchy. It was noted that the pt was afebrile. There were no other symptoms reported. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that the pt recovered on 12/03/2001. No further info is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 11/30/2001 from a woman concerning her nephew who "five years ago" in approximately 1996 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. On 11/28/2001, the pt "broke out in mild case of chicken pox." The pt did not seek medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Hypokinesia, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and a consumer concerning her 31 month old son with milk intolerance and autism who on 02/14/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included vitamins. Within 12 hrs post vaccination, the pt was very lethargic and would not move for the next two days, his ears were bright red and he ha a fever. It was noted that the pt never had a fever until the varicella vaccine and the mother thought something was wrong. The physician reported that he did not know that the child had developed a fever, lethargy, bright red ears and a lack of movement for two days. He reported that the mother of the tp did not call the office to report this event, nor did the pt come into the office for a visit. The pt was not seen again in the office until June 2001. It was noted that the pt was vaccinated with a dose of MMR vaccine on 07/21/1999 and was diagnosed with autism. About three months after that, in approximately January 2000, the pt was vaccinated with a dose of hib conjugate vaccine and a dose of diphtheria toxoid pertussis vaccine teta. The physician who noted that the pt's mother had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a male who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed lesions 7-14 days post vaccination at the injection site and on his back. The pt's son also developed skin lesions after his father was  vaccinated with varicella vaccine. No further info is available.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an office manager at a physician's office concerning a 31 year old male with no known allergies and a non-remarkable past medical history who on 11/12/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There were no concomitant medications. Subsequently, the pt developed a rash over his entire body and experienced great deal of itching. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has ben received from a physician concerning a 29 year old female with no past medical history and no known drug allergies who on 11/19/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicela SC. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Concomitant therapy included Zoloft. It was reported that on 12/01/2001, the pt developed a varicella like rash at the injection site with approximately 20 vesicular lesions. The physician reported that the rash "looks like atypical chicken pox." It was reported that the pt recovered on 12/10/2001. No further info is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Infection, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 12/05/2001 from a mother concerning her 8 year old son with no past medical history and no allergies who "five years ago," in approximately 1996, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication or illness at the time of vaccination. On approximately 12/03/2001 at 8pm, the pt developed a slight fever and tiredness for one day and had about twelve chicken pox bumps on his body over the next three days. It was reported that the bumps itched. The mother reported that there was "no other lethargy or fever after the first night that we knew of." The bumps were originally thought to be bug bites, then they remembered that the pt had played with a child with chicken pox. It was reported that the pt recovered. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 5 year old female with no known drug allergies who on 03/11/1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. In November 2001, the pt developed chicken pox. The exact number of lesions was not known when the pt was in the office for a routine check-up, the nurse noticed two crusted over lesions. The nurse reported that the pt's unvaccinated older sister developed shingles at the time. No additional info is expected.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Lymphadenopathy, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer and a physician concerning a 15 month old male with no known allergies and  no past medical history who on 11/16/2001 at 12:15pm was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right thigh and MMR. The child had no illness at the time of vaccination. Concomitant therapy included POLY VI FLOR Drops. On 11/23/2001, the child was noted to have developed swelling of lymph nodes on the right side of the groin On 12/03/2001, the child underwent blood work. Abnormal results include: lymphocyte count 65%, neutrophil count 20%, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration 35.1g/dL. After inspection of the area on 12/06/2001, the swollen areas looked larger than before. At the time of this report, the swollen lymph nodes were still present. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother concerning her 12 month old daughter with no known allergies who on 12/03/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included Advil. On 12/04/2001 the pt developed a fever and irritability. On 12/06/2001 the pt had loose bowels. It also was noted that the pt developed a fever with an unspecified previous immunization. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old female pt with no known drug allergies and no past medical history who on 06/05/1996 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 11/22/2001, the pt developed mild to moderate chicken pox. It was reported that the rash was found on the pt's back, chest, face and upper shoulders. Some of the lesions were noted to be crusty, however, the rash was not itchy. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt subsequently recovered from the event. Additional info has been requested. The nurse also reported that the 11 year old sister of this pt had a similar experience following vaccination with varicella vaccine. (WAES01120807).
Age: 6.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 11 year old female with no known drug allergies and no past medical history who on 07/02/1996 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 12/04/2001, the pt developed a low grade fever and a mild case of chicken pox. It was reported that the pox were located on her back, face and chest. The exact number of lesions was unknown. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The child subsequently recovered from the chicken pox. The nurse also reported that the 6 year old sister of this pt also developed chicken pox following vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES01120804). Additional info has been requested.
Age: 3.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and a consumer concerning a 9 year old female with very mild CP and a former premie who on 09/12/1995 was vaccinated in the right arm with the first dose of varicella vaccine. There were no illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 10/19/2001, the pt developed chicken pox. Subsequently, the pt recovered on 10/29/2001. The physician also reported that the pt's siblings, 2 females and 2 males, developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES0112USA01252,011USA0125, 0112USA01254, and 01100739). The consumer reported that 14 patients at her children's school developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES01110652). No further info is available.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer and a physician concerning a 9 year old white female with CP, "hemi-hypertrophy syndrome", anxiety , GI feeds and chronic otitis media and a history of 28 wk premie who on 09/12/95 was vaccinated in the right arm with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. In 11/01, the pt developed chicken pox. subsequently, the pt recovered Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is available. the physician also reported that the pt's sibling, 2 females and 2 males, developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. (see WAES0112USA01251, 0112USA01253, and0112USA01254 and 01100739). The consumer reported that 14 pts at her child's school developed chicken pox after vaccinations with varicella virus vaccine live.
Age: 3.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer and a physician concerning a 9 year old female with CP, GI feeds, constipation, incontinence and a history of being a premie who on 09/12/1995 was vaccinated in the right arm with the first dose of varicella vaccine. In November 2001, the pt developed chicken pox. Subsequently, the pt recovered. No further info is available. The physician also reported that the pt's siblings, 2 females and 2 males, developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES0112USA01251, 0112USA01252, 0112USA01254 and 01100739)/ The consumer reported that 14 patients at her children's school developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES01110652).
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer and a physician concerning a 5 year old male who on 07/12/1997 was vaccinated SC with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant vaccination the same day included the third dose of hep B vaccine IM. On 11/14/2001, the pt developed chicken pox. Subsequently on 11/24/2001, the pt recovered. Additional info has been requested. The physician also reported that the pt's siblings, 3 females and 1 male, developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES0112USA01251, 0112USA01252, 0112USA01253 and 01100739). The consumer reported that 14 patients at her children's school developed chicken pox after vaccination with varicella vaccine (WAES01110652).
Age: 3.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 3 year old pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. The pt's date of vaccination was not reported. Subsequently, the pt developed chicken pox post vaccination. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further info is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 25 year old female who in approximately 1995 or 1996 was vaccinated with two doses of varicella vaccine given 1 month agart. A registered nurse reported that a recent titer, in approximately December 2001, failed to prove seroconversion. Follow-up info indicated that on 05/19/2001, the pt's VZV AB IGG EIA was <0.91. No further info is available.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site vesicles, Injection site warmth, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 32 year old female who on 11/15/2001 was vaccinated IM in the left arm with a first dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, on 11/29/2001, the pt presented to the physician's office with a non-tender vesicular rash at the injection site (left arm) which was diagnosed as a varicella vaccine reaction. It was reported that the pt's L posterior arm had raised 5cm erythema with 6 small raised nodules with vesicles and was hot, warm, itchy and non-tender. The pt received no treatment and subsequently recovered. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Initial and follow-up info has been received from a registered nurse and a physician concerning a 5 year old female with no past medical history and no known allergies who on 03/13/1997 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Current therapy included amoxicillin for the treatment of sinusitis. On 12/12/2001, the child developed a mild vesicular rash and was see by a physician. The physician felt that the rash was probably a mild case of varicella. No treatment was ordered. At the time  of this report the outcome of the varicella was unknown. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and the mother of a 27 month old female with no known medical history who on 08/27/2000 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left thigh. The pt was concomitantly vaccinated with a first dose of MMR vaccine SC in the right thigh and a first dose of Prevnar IM in the left thigh. There was no other concomitant medication and no illness at the time of vaccination. The pt's mother reported that the pt recently developed a fever for 12 days. The pt then developed chicken pox with about 40 lesions with none on the trunk. The pt's mother reported that 19 days from developing the rash, the pt had 6 open sores. The next day, the pt developed full blown chicken poxwith 100's of lesions spread over her entire body. Additional info received from the physician indicated that on 11/25/2001, the pt developed a generalized rash of varicella with 30 vesicles. On 11/27/2001, the pt was seen in the office and was diagnosed with a mild case of chicken pox. No diagnostic tests were performed. The pt's rash clinically appeared to be chicken pox. The pt had no fever or other systemic sign of illness. On 12/05/2001, the pt recovered. It was reported that the pt's mother (WAES0202USA00380) experienced secondary transmission after her daughter developed chicken pox post vaccination with varicella vaccine. No additional info is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning her approximately 42 months old son who in 1997 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. In approximately 1999 the child developed a mild case of chicken pox. The registered nurse also reported that her other son developed mood disorder, blisters and insomnia after being vaccinated with varicella vaccine (WAES 0112USA01518). Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning her 1 year old daughter who on 11/01/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. It was noted that she has developed a rash described as one lesion on her forearm and one lesion on her neck. The reporter was unsure if they were varicella lesions. A doctor's appointment was scheduled for 12/17/2001. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who in 1990 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine through a "study for VARIVAX." She reported that she was seropositive several times over the past 10 years, but this year's titer came back negative. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Drug ineffective, Infection, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 4 year old female who on 01/21/1998 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right thigh. Concomitant therapy that same day included the first dose of MMR vaccine SC in the left thigh. On 12/17/2001, it was reported that the pt "now" has chicken pox. According to the nurse, the pt had an appointment to be seen that day at the office, but it "certainly sounds like chicken pox" with over 200 lesions. Follow-up info from the health professional noted that on 12/15/2001, the pt's father called to report that the pt had pimple like spots all over her body especially legs, back and stomach. It was noted that there were blisters on her back that never broke open and leg pimples never blistered. There was very little itching. The pt was afebrile. It was noted that the pt had been exposed "a few weeks ago" to chicken pox and had an ear infection with fever one week prior to this event. The pt was not seen at this time by a doctor. Subsequently, the pt had an uneventful recovery. No further info is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 year old male who on 11/14/1995 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. On 12/15/2001, the pt was diagnosed with chicken pox. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an approximately 29 year old male with pcn allergy who in 1995 or 1996 was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella vaccine. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Post-vaccination, in approximately 1995, the pt had titers drawn and he was non-immune. The pt was re-tested in December 2001 and again, the titers showed he was not immune. No further info is available.
Age: 1.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 6 year old female with an amoxicillin allergy who on 12/04/1996 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 12/10/2001, the pt developed chicken pox. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. On an unspecified date, the pt recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 5 year old with no allergies who on 09/14/1999 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. On 12/03/01, the pt experienced chicken pox. It was reported that the lot number is not available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an approximately 8 year old male pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine live (date not reported). The patient's siblings had also been vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On approximately 12/13/01, the pt developed herpes zoster. The pt was treated with acyclovir on 12/14/01 and did not have any further lesion development  as of 12/15/01. The physician reported that the herpes zoster was located at dermatome T2; however, he had counted 28 additional lesions outside the dermatome. A swab specimen was collected from a vesicular lesions. It was noted that there was no known recent exposure to wild-type virus (WTV) varicella zoster virus (VZV), and that the pt was doing well. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 5 year old son who on 4/9/97 was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On approximately 11/9/01, the pt developed chickenpox and was treated by a physician. The consumer noted, "I was under the impression that vaccines were given to prevent diseases, however, both my sons contracted the disease". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 36 month old caucasian male who on 12/6/99 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (dose not reported). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 12/13/01, the pt presented with a vesicular rash. The pt was seen by a physician on 12/15/01 with 50 lesions in his diaper area, 20 more on the rest of his body and he was afebrile. The pt was dx'd with chicken pox. The pt had another visit on 12/18/01. The pt had about 100 lesions and some areas were scabbed. The pt was treated with alamine (-) camphor (+) pramoxine hydrochloride (Aveeno). The pt subsequently recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LPN concerning a 7 year old white male with no known drug allergies who on 7/18/96 at 10:00 AM was vaccinated with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live in the right arm (lot 617072/1661B). On 12/18/01 at 3:00 PM, the pt presented with chicken pox. The pt had a low grade fever and approximately 33 lesions. The pt's lesions lasted approximately 4 days, then scabbed over. The pt subsequently recovered. At the time of this report, the pt was "fine". No additional information is expected.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 10 year old male with no known medical history or drug allergies who on 10/19/98 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. In 12/01, the pt developed chicken pox. He had greater than 100 lesions scattered all over his body. The pt was receiving diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for symptomatic treatment. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an MA concerning an 18 month old white male child with reactive airway disease and growth hormone deficiency, who on 12/19/01 in the PM was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (route of vaccination not provided). The child had no illness at time of vaccination. It war reported that immediately following the vaccination, the child developed a half-dollar sized reaction, which was described as being like a bubble. The area was reported to be red, however it was not hot to the touch. The child's mother was instructed to dose the child with diphenhydramine (Benadryl). When the child returned to the pediatrician's office there was no sign of any reaction. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning an 18 month old white male who at the age of 12 months was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that recently the child's mother noticed a small red bump on the child's left thigh which then spread down that one leg. According to the child's mother, the child had been in no distress or discomfort. The child's physician dx'd him with shingles and felt that it was possibly secondary to the varicella virus vaccine live. The child subsequently recovered from the event. No further information is expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a pt who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that following the vaccination, the pt experienced nausea. No further details were provided and as the time of this report, the outcome of the event was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 5 year old male who on 10/2/97 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. The child presented to his dermatologist on 12/19/01 with chickenpox. The child's mother reported to the school nurse that the child had "quite a few pox all over". At the time of this report, the outcome of the event was unknown. Additional information has been requested. The nurse also reported that a 6 year old female developed chickenpox following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live (see WAES0201USA02820).
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an adult pt who was vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). The pt developed chicken pox 3 weeks later. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 13 month old male pt who on 12/13/01 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported (on 12/21/01) that the pt now had about 10 generalized lesions (chest, legs and face) characterized as "red bumps". It was unknown if there was any past medical history or concomitant therapies. Unspecified medical history was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a 2 year old male child who in approximately 2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Within 3 days of vaccination, the child developed a mild case of chickenpox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 8 year old white female with a dairy allergy who on 5/31/95 was vaccinated with the 2nd dose of varicella virus vaccine live, SC, (lot 608579/0407B). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. The pt's mother notified the physician's office that on 12/19/01, the pt developed 40-50 pox on body. It was reported that the pt "caught pox at school". Additional information from the physician noted that the pt had fully recovered and there were no further assessments done. The pt did not have any laboratory tests and did not require an office visit. No further information is available.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Immune system disorder, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning her 24 year old white daughter with thalassemia minor and sulfa allergy and a history of pituitary tumor surgery (1 1/2 years ago) who on 12/10/01 was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On approximately 12/10/01, the pt experienced slight pain at injection site. On 12/23/01, the pt developed arm pain and redness at site. On 12/24/01, the pt developed a low grade fever, general achiness, arm swollen, 5 sores at site and severe nausea. The pt received treatment with ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). The pt was seen on 12/26/01 by a physician and the dx was reported as, "infection vs shingles vs allergic reaction to vaccines". The pt has continued on the medications. It was noted that the pt's immunity was depleted secondary to the pituitary tumor. Follow-up information from a physician noted that the pt developed an erythematous reaction to the varicella vaccine at the injection site. It was noted that it was not clear if this was an infection or allergic reaction. The pt received treatment with cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 250 mg. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning her 24 year old white daughter with thalassemia minor and sulfa allergy and a history of pituitary tumor surgery (1 1/2 years ago) who on 12/10/01 was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On approximately 12/10/01, the pt experienced slight pain at injection site. On 12/23/01, the pt developed arm pain and redness at site. On 12/24/01, the pt developed a low grade fever, general achiness, arm swollen, 5 sores at site and severe nausea. The pt received treatment with ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) and acetaminophen (Tylenol). The pt was seen on 12/26/01 by a physician and the dx was reported as, "infection vs shingles vs allergic reaction to vaccines". The pt has continued on the medications. It was noted that the pt's immunity was depleted secondary to the pituitary tumor. Follow-up information from a physician noted that the pt developed an erythematous reaction to the varicella vaccine at the injection site. It was noted that it was not clear if this was an infection or allergic reaction. The pt received treatment with cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 250 mg. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a healthy female with no past medical history who on 8/3/95 was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown) (lot 608589/0416B). There was no concomitant medication. On 12/23/01, the pt developed varicella which was described as lesions on the whole body and mouth. The pt was afebrile. The pt was seen in the office on 12/24/01 and was noted to have 285 lesions. The pt was treated with Benadryl, avena (Aveeno Bath) and Tylenol as needed. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care professional concerning a 9 year old Indian male pt with no known drug allergies who on 7/2/96 was vaccinated, SC, with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 612216/1126B). There was no concomitant medication and no illness at the time of vaccination. On 12/27/01, the pt was seen in the physician's office with 20-25 vesicular lesions over his body. Follow-up information indicated that the pt developed several vesicles on his back, arm, trunk, neck and scalp. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 27 year old female through a pregnancy registry who on 7/18/01 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. The pt reported that she had "just" developed shingles (12/01). The pt reported that she believed she might be pregnant. She stated that the date of her last menstrual period was 11/22/01. At the time of this report, the pt did not have OB physician. Her estimated delivery date was determined to be 8/29/02. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a school aged male child who in approximately 1999 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On approximately 12/14/01, the child developed chickenpox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. At the time of this report, no further details were provided and the outcome of the event was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 36 year old female with a penicillin allergy who between 7/01 and 9/01, was vaccinated with the adult series of varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. In 12/01, a titer was done which did not show seroconversion. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 42 year old female who on 5/15/97 and 6/18/97 was vaccinated with the 1st and 2nd dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). A titer performed in 11/01 did not show seroconversion. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.