chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Sex: M
Vaccine: PER
Symptoms: Pertussis
Clinical narrative: This case was obtained from a non-scientific publication (lay press article) on 05 December 2011 (via a company representative). A high school student (patient demographics not provided) had received a dose of Pertussis vaccine (trade name, manufacturer name, lot number, route and site not reported) on an unspecified date and was subsequently confirmed as contracting Pertussis. The patient was reportedly contagious from 07-25 November 2011. Recovery status was not reported. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Waxing and waning rash on upper torso and arms that started the morning after she received the flu shot. She had a flu shot last yr which was he same formulation as this yr. She reports having a sensitivity to all medications.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt presents with red raised, warm to touch area to left deltoid area. Pt received the pneumonia vaccine to this arm on Nov. 3. Pt states it has been sore ever since. Pt states the weekend after receiving both the pneumonia and flu vaccine at her visit on Nov. 3rd - she was ill over following weekend with chills/fever, but it resolved. However, the right arm has been sore since injection.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt presents with red raised, warm to touch area to left deltoid area. Pt received the pneumonia vaccine to this arm on Nov. 3. Pt states it has been sore ever since. Pt states the weekend after receiving both the pneumonia and flu vaccine at her visit on Nov. 3rd - she was ill over following weekend with chills/fever, but it resolved. However, the right arm has been sore since injection.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Maternal exposure during pregnancy, No adverse event, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Gardasil vaccine given to a pregnant patient by mistake.  Rhogam was to be given.  Physician saw patient immediately and informed patient and husband.  No adverse reaction.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Sx began with itchy spot on right back/ flank area.  Was also feeling painful at times.  He came in to urgent care 09/21/11 and was diagnosed with shingles.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: 4x6 inch, redness, swelling, sore arm. Pt went to ER on 10/15/2011. Dr put her on antibiotics. Said she had cellulitis.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Health Center vaccine used Tdap Lot # C3898BA Manuf SP Administered IM dose 0.5 cc single dose vial to RL. Dtap ordered on 19 month old. When balancing MCIR we discovered a Dtap written with a Tdap lot number. We can believe the MA took a Tdap instead of the Dtap due to the lot number she recorded. Attached are the orders for the patient and the MA's documentation on the shot record sheet. We circled it and put a * at each end to show you. MA will have a discipline for this human error and be re-educated and given the inserts for Dtap and Tdap recommendations and age group. She has been with us for over a year now and I believe this to be human error issue since she does know the difference in the vaccines. We contacted RN BS from Immunization Field Rep, Dept of Comm Health. He stated this was considered a valid dose for this child since it was her fourth shot in the series. The patient's parents will be notified. One or more files were uploaded with this submission.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Chills, Cough, Dizziness, Eye pain
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a healthcare professional and described the occurrence of sneezing in a female subject in her 30's who was vaccinated with FLUARIX (GlaxoSmithKline). On 11 October 2011 at 13:30 the subject received a dose of FLUARIX. On 12 October 2011, 1 day after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject experienced sneezing. On 22 October 2011, 11 days after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject developed chills, a sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain. At the time of reporting, sneezing and body pain were improved and chills and sore throat were resolved. According to the reporter, all four of these events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX. The outcome and FLUARIX attribution of cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain were not known, although a note was made that these symptoms lasted several days. It was indicated that a coworker who did not receive the FLUARIX vaccination, but had been exposed to the subject had not gotten sick; therefore, the reporter believes the subject's symptoms were not a contagious illness, but rather a reaction to the vaccine. Two additional subjects experienced events following vaccination with FLUARIX. Linked cases are A0951445A and A0951453A. Follow-up information from the healthcare professional was received on 6 December 2011. On 11 October 2011, immediately after the subject received FLUARIX, she experienced mild runny nose and sneezing. On 27 October 2011 she experienced chills, sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, eye pain, blurry vision, stomach upset and lack of sleep. On 28 October 2011, she additionally experienced "sweaty", dizziness and fatigue. On 29 October 2011, she continued to experience sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. The healthcare professional provided an end date of 30 October 2011 for sneezing, chills, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, eye pain and blurry vision. An end date of 31 October 2011 was provided for events sweaty and lack of sleep. And an end date of 01 November 2011 was provided for sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. On unspecified dates runny nose resolved. The healthcare professional indicated that the events may have been associated with suspected transmission of an infectious agent via a medicinal product (flu shot). The healthcare professional indicated that the events were serious but did not provide criteria for seriousness. The events "caused loss of work". No others who came in contact with the subject became ill. The healthcare professional considered the events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Immediate post-injection reaction, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a healthcare professional and described the occurrence of sneezing in a female subject in her 30's who was vaccinated with FLUARIX (GlaxoSmithKline). On 11 October 2011 at 13:30 the subject received a dose of FLUARIX. On 12 October 2011, 1 day after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject experienced sneezing. On 22 October 2011, 11 days after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject developed chills, a sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain. At the time of reporting, sneezing and body pain were improved and chills and sore throat were resolved. According to the reporter, all four of these events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX. The outcome and FLUARIX attribution of cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain were not known, although a note was made that these symptoms lasted several days. It was indicated that a coworker who did not receive the FLUARIX vaccination, but had been exposed to the subject had not gotten sick; therefore, the reporter believes the subject's symptoms were not a contagious illness, but rather a reaction to the vaccine. Two additional subjects experienced events following vaccination with FLUARIX. Linked cases are A0951445A and A0951453A. Follow-up information from the healthcare professional was received on 6 December 2011. On 11 October 2011, immediately after the subject received FLUARIX, she experienced mild runny nose and sneezing. On 27 October 2011 she experienced chills, sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, eye pain, blurry vision, stomach upset and lack of sleep. On 28 October 2011, she additionally experienced "sweaty", dizziness and fatigue. On 29 October 2011, she continued to experience sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. The healthcare professional provided an end date of 30 October 2011 for sneezing, chills, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, eye pain and blurry vision. An end date of 31 October 2011 was provided for events sweaty and lack of sleep. And an end date of 01 November 2011 was provided for sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. On unspecified dates runny nose resolved. The healthcare professional indicated that the events may have been associated with suspected transmission of an infectious agent via a medicinal product (flu shot). The healthcare professional indicated that the events were serious but did not provide criteria for seriousness. The events "caused loss of work". No others who came in contact with the subject became ill. The healthcare professional considered the events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Loss of employment, Nausea, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a healthcare professional and described the occurrence of sneezing in a female subject in her 30's who was vaccinated with FLUARIX (GlaxoSmithKline). On 11 October 2011 at 13:30 the subject received a dose of FLUARIX. On 12 October 2011, 1 day after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject experienced sneezing. On 22 October 2011, 11 days after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject developed chills, a sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain. At the time of reporting, sneezing and body pain were improved and chills and sore throat were resolved. According to the reporter, all four of these events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX. The outcome and FLUARIX attribution of cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain were not known, although a note was made that these symptoms lasted several days. It was indicated that a coworker who did not receive the FLUARIX vaccination, but had been exposed to the subject had not gotten sick; therefore, the reporter believes the subject's symptoms were not a contagious illness, but rather a reaction to the vaccine. Two additional subjects experienced events following vaccination with FLUARIX. Linked cases are A0951445A and A0951453A. Follow-up information from the healthcare professional was received on 6 December 2011. On 11 October 2011, immediately after the subject received FLUARIX, she experienced mild runny nose and sneezing. On 27 October 2011 she experienced chills, sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, eye pain, blurry vision, stomach upset and lack of sleep. On 28 October 2011, she additionally experienced "sweaty", dizziness and fatigue. On 29 October 2011, she continued to experience sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. The healthcare professional provided an end date of 30 October 2011 for sneezing, chills, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, eye pain and blurry vision. An end date of 31 October 2011 was provided for events sweaty and lack of sleep. And an end date of 01 November 2011 was provided for sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. On unspecified dates runny nose resolved. The healthcare professional indicated that the events may have been associated with suspected transmission of an infectious agent via a medicinal product (flu shot). The healthcare professional indicated that the events were serious but did not provide criteria for seriousness. The events "caused loss of work". No others who came in contact with the subject became ill. The healthcare professional considered the events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Sneezing, Transmission of an infectious agent via a medicinal product, Vision blurred, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a healthcare professional and described the occurrence of sneezing in a female subject in her 30's who was vaccinated with FLUARIX (GlaxoSmithKline). On 11 October 2011 at 13:30 the subject received a dose of FLUARIX. On 12 October 2011, 1 day after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject experienced sneezing. On 22 October 2011, 11 days after vaccination with FLUARIX, the subject developed chills, a sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain. At the time of reporting, sneezing and body pain were improved and chills and sore throat were resolved. According to the reporter, all four of these events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX. The outcome and FLUARIX attribution of cough, nausea, vomiting, headache and eye pain were not known, although a note was made that these symptoms lasted several days. It was indicated that a coworker who did not receive the FLUARIX vaccination, but had been exposed to the subject had not gotten sick; therefore, the reporter believes the subject's symptoms were not a contagious illness, but rather a reaction to the vaccine. Two additional subjects experienced events following vaccination with FLUARIX. Linked cases are A0951445A and A0951453A. Follow-up information from the healthcare professional was received on 6 December 2011. On 11 October 2011, immediately after the subject received FLUARIX, she experienced mild runny nose and sneezing. On 27 October 2011 she experienced chills, sore throat, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, eye pain, blurry vision, stomach upset and lack of sleep. On 28 October 2011, she additionally experienced "sweaty", dizziness and fatigue. On 29 October 2011, she continued to experience sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. The healthcare professional provided an end date of 30 October 2011 for sneezing, chills, body pain, cough, nausea, vomiting, eye pain and blurry vision. An end date of 31 October 2011 was provided for events sweaty and lack of sleep. And an end date of 01 November 2011 was provided for sore throat, headache, dizziness, upset stomach and fatigue. On unspecified dates runny nose resolved. The healthcare professional indicated that the events may have been associated with suspected transmission of an infectious agent via a medicinal product (flu shot). The healthcare professional indicated that the events were serious but did not provide criteria for seriousness. The events "caused loss of work". No others who came in contact with the subject became ill. The healthcare professional considered the events were probably related to vaccination with FLUARIX.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Chest discomfort, Pain in extremity, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Symptoms: 1. Urticaria Pruritus, 2. chest and abdominal tightness, fever, fingers hurt within 12 hours.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Symptoms: 1. Urticaria Pruritus, 2. chest and abdominal tightness, fever, fingers hurt within 12 hours.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB, TDAP
Symptoms: Maternal exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: A 30 year old female was reported she was raped 2 days ago came to clinic to get checked. Client last period was X/X/11, client stated having history of regular menses. tdap and hep A/B vaccine given. Client then sent to lab for HIV/RPR test. Referral by clinician was made to another clinic after STD visit for plan B where they did a preg test which tested positive 4 wks pregnant. I then called CDC concerning giving the pt TDAP and TWINRIX. CDC reported TDAP was ok to pregnant women as of June 2011, hep B ok to give no risk factors and hep A vaccine risk to fetus very low. Spoke with CDC. Client was informed about the vaccines and its low risk via phone call and she voiced understanding. The vaccines given was TDAP .55 CC IM (LD) # C3837 by ADACEL and TWINRIX 1.0cc IM (RD) # AHABB204BA GlaxoSmithKline. There was no knowledge of client being pregnant at the time of vaccination. Client's last period was on such a date and next menses (month later).
Age: 0.9
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Community Health Office 11-month-old child was in for the second DTaP, IPV, HIB. The combination vaccine, PENTACEL, should have been used. KINRIX was given instead.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: Eight patients were dispensed Hepatitis A vaccine for adult use. The patient ranged in age from 8yrs old to 15 years old. I had ordered a box with 10 doses of Hepatitis A adult from the state immunization program and only used 2 doses. I had received orders for patient under 18 years of age and when I checked the dose of Hepatitis A for children and for adults and found that the dose was half of the adult dose I decided to use the adult dose and had the prescriber write for a dose of 0.5ml. I had used this strategy to avoid having the vials of Hepatitis A expired not realizing the implications of excipients.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 12 year old was given Intradermal flu vaccine on XX/XX/11. Lot number of UT4163AA, Sanofi Past, given in left deltoid area. Fifty cent piece swollen, red, warm area at injection site 15 hrs after injection.. this occurred at local health dept. This was the 3rd person that we had given this presentation to and did not confirm the age limit. This young man is very afraid of injections and was thrilled with this possibility. We are both aware of the recom age limits now.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Patient had MENVEO shot and after 10 minutes he was dizzy. After sitting upright and drinking he was fine and left. I called after a few hours & he was doing good.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Underdose
Clinical narrative: XXXXXXX (patient's) mother was holding him while I administered a flu shot. When I pierced his skin with the needle he and his mother moved away from me and the needle came out before all of the vaccine had been injected. This happened at a flu clinic at a school. I spoke with his mother several days later and her son was doing fine. I attempted to notify XXXXXXX (patient's) physician but he was out of the office until tomorrow. Medication administered to or used by the client: Yes. Outcome: I spoke with his mother several days later and her son was doing fine. I attempted to notify XXXXXXX (patient's) physician but he was out of the office until tomorrow. Patient counseling provided: Unknown. Relevant materials provided: None.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration
Clinical narrative: Hep A was given a 1 1/2 month early. Was not due until later date. Private practice office/clinic HAVRIX Lot # AHAVB481BB exp. 5/10/13 manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. 720 EL U/0.5 mL single dose vial.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: 15 yr old patient was given a dose of the intradermal influenza vaccine which is licensed for 18yr and older. Medication administered to or used by the patient: Yes. Patient counseling provided: Unknown. Patient's Age: Adolescent (13-17 years). Patient's Gender: Unknown. Relevant materials provided: None.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: Medical Assistant gave a pediatric patient age 7 months a 0.5ml dose of influenza TIV made by sanofi pasteur. Medical Assistant will pay attention to the instructions of the order. Medical Assistant to double check the age of the patient and re-read the instruction. Medical assistant will use provided information and charts that are posted in the medical room for appropriate administration of the influenza for different ages. If the medical assistant have any additional questions she will direct time to the appropriate persons identified. Medication administered to or used by the patient: No. Patient counseling provided: Unknown. Relevant materials provided: None.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: The medical assistant gave a pediatric patient a hepatitis A vaccine instead of of the HPV 0.5 ml vaccine that the provider ordered. The medical assistant will triple check the order to make sure he is giving the correct vaccine and comparing the vaccine bottle in hand with the order to assure he have the correct vaccine that was order.
Age: 7.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Pt was already 7yrs. old. Tdap should have been used instead of KINRIX. Hib was given and was not needed after 4th birthday.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: Facility type is Health Center. Medical Assistant entered the wrong date in XCIR for pediatric patient that received Hepatitis A which cause the patient to receive a second dose of Hepatitis A. The initial dose was considered invalid by XCIR and showed the patient was due for Hepatitis A. To prevent this error from recurring it was discuss that the medical assistant make sure to be careful when enter vaccines in XCIR, take extra time and verify all the information that is entered into MCIR is correct before submitting it.
Age: 0.35
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Convulsion, Cyanosis, Depressed level of consciousness, Hypotonia
Clinical narrative: Unarousable. Pale, limp, lips blue. Seizure 5 minutes in length. Temperature 101.2 (R).
Age: 0.35
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Pallor
Clinical narrative: Unarousable. Pale, limp, lips blue. Seizure 5 minutes in length. Temperature 101.2 (R).
Sex: U
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Incorrect drug dosage form administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Medical assistant reported he mix ACTHIB 0.5 ml with saline dilutant instead of the dilutant that goes with ACTHIB and immunized the pediatric patient. No adverse reaction reported. Can slow down and verify you have the right dilutant that goes with the right vaccine to prevent this error from occurring again. Outcome: No adverse reaction reported.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: 52 y/o patient was administered FLUMIST flu vaccine, which was not indicated for her age group. The vaccine was administered as ordered by practitioner by the medical assistant. Medication administered to or used by the patient: Yes. Type of staff made Initial error: Medical Assistant. Patient counseling provided: Unknown. Patient's Age: Adult (18-64 years). Patient's Gender: Unknown. Relevant materials provided: None.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Red 2 inch x 2 inch area, warm to touch, pain when touching area.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Pt. said her arm has been paralyzed since she received the flu shot on 11/23/11.
Age: 1.07
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Lymphadenopathy and subsequent vesicular rash.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, SMALL
Symptoms: Maternal exposure during pregnancy, Pregnancy test positive
Clinical narrative: Patient received Smallpox on 08/23/2011 and 2 doses of anthrax vaccine one on 08/23/2011 and the other on 09/20/2011. Deployed and returned because she had a positive pregnancy test on 11/24/2011. Patient's first pregnancy.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102 or higher (not checked, but assumed by patient). Chills, aches, site of injection redness, swelling, blotchiness. Itching at injection site for 3 days post reaction.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102 or higher (not checked, but assumed by patient). Chills, aches, site of injection redness, swelling, blotchiness. Itching at injection site for 3 days post reaction.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Contusion, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient presented to nursing clinic to pick up lab results and complained to nurse about ongoing pain/soreness/bruising in left arm following vaccine administration. Patient had a Tdap administered to left deltoid during routine physical exam 2 weeks ago. Patient made no mention to the vaccinating nurse of past history of neuropathy in left arm secondary to gangrenous infection in Left foot at age 30. Patient made no mention in medical history of any reason why the left arm should not be used for vaccine administration.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Has no/limited range of motion in arm 6 weeks after shot administered.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Severe soreness on right side of body, incurred from waist up and down through right arm.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood test, Computerised tomogram normal, Electromyogram, Hypoaesthesia, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: The left side of my face was numb.  My tongue was also tingly.  The numbness felt like I had gone to the dentist and had a shot of novocaine that didn't go away.  It was a Sunday when I noticed this.  I waited for an hour or two, and then I went to the ER.  The ER doctor had a CT done.  It didn't show anything.  He told me to take ibuprofen.  If it didn't get better, I was to go see my family doctor.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Lumbar puncture, Nerve conduction studies, Paraesthesia oral
Clinical narrative: The left side of my face was numb.  My tongue was also tingly.  The numbness felt like I had gone to the dentist and had a shot of novocaine that didn't go away.  It was a Sunday when I noticed this.  I waited for an hour or two, and then I went to the ER.  The ER doctor had a CT done.  It didn't show anything.  He told me to take ibuprofen.  If it didn't get better, I was to go see my family doctor.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Child's arm is swollen, the skin is bright red and itches.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Extreme itching Throughout the body. Treated with Vistaril 25Mg PO, Solumedrol Pack at 4:25PM.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 12/12/11, the Health Department received a telephone call from the Health Center, who works at the Health Center, called to let the Health Department know that on 12/9/11 at approximate 1:00pm, the patient was seen at the Health Center by Dr. with complaints of fever, body aches & swollen lips during the evening of 12/8/11 after receiving the flu vaccine. On 12/9/11, the patient's T = 98.1 degrees F, the patient's lips were a 'little puffy' but not swollen shut & the patient did not have any difficulty breathing and did not require further care. The patient was provided BENADRYL tablets by the Health Center, but that the patient was fine & they just wanted to let the Health Department know that the patient was seen there on 12/9/11.
Age: 0.36
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, RV1
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Seizures.
Age: 0.54
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Next day pt developed hives, parents brought to ER, ER provider advised parents hives were caused by flu vaccine. PCP not notified of reaction/incident until 12/7/11 at WCC.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4, TDAP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Administered Hepatitis A, HPV and Tdap vaccines. Client broke out in hives 4 hours after vaccine - arms covered bilateral in hives and legs bilateral had a few hives. Mother gave child 2 BENADRYL 25 mg each. Child was fine this morning.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Angina pectoris, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: About 1 hour after injection had heart pain that lasted for about 1 hour. Had a fever (102 degrees) that started 1 hour after injection that lasted less than 12 hours.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Chills, Diarrhoea, Nausea
Clinical narrative: PC from patient 12/15/11 with report of nausea, diarrhea & chills.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Dizziness, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Time course 3.5 weeks and counting severe dizziness, right side of body numb and.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest pain, Chills, Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, nausea, muscle aches, chills, intermittent chest pain, SOB, denies rash, no vomiting. Advise f/u with PCP.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, nausea, muscle aches, chills, intermittent chest pain, SOB, denies rash, no vomiting. Advise f/u with PCP.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site joint pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination pain in shoulder of arm shot was given in. Next week he felt same pain in other shoulder. Pain has moved into other joints & is painful over whole body now.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pain
Clinical narrative: Swelling & redness at Lt. deltoid injection site - measures 8 x 6 cm. C/O achy feeling, applied ice, advised to take Ibuprofen.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, PPV, TDAP, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Chills, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: PC from patient 12/15/11 with report of nausea, diarrhea & chills & vomiting.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Rash, Rash pruritic, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: 10/11/11 rash on chest, abdomen, back & under breasts rash was reported as warm, mildly pruritic reports chills, temp. 100.7, rash on back of neck advised to take antihistamine & f/u with PCP.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Patient reports going to ER, diagnosed with cellulitis. Given prednisone, cephalexin, BACTRIM DS, BENADRYL.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis (R) upper extremity 12/8/11, antibiotics started.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site nerve damage, Orthosis user
Clinical narrative: Patient states "hit ulnar nerve" with needle after administering flu shot. Now using brace.
Sex: U
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Erythema, pain to deltoid. Site monitored.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anxiety, Dysphonia, Generalised erythema, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Presented to ER with C/O itching starting at her hands & progressing all over body. Generalized redness over face, chest & arms. Slight anxiety & changes in voice. Rx with IV BENADRYL & SOLUMEDROL. Rx given for MEDROL DOSEPAK, PEPCID & ATARAX & EPIPEN.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Within 3 hr of vaccine pt began to develop hives & itching. Hives worsen & spread to trunk & all extremities with intense itch.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Diarrhoea, Erythema, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Arthalgia, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting and Chills, erythema.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Arthalgia, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting and Chills, erythema.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient was given a zoster vaccine on 11/21/11. He presented to his primary care physician on 11/30 with a shingles outbreak on his right lower extremity, which started two days after receiving the zoster vaccine. Patient also developed rash one day prior to his appointment. He was prescribed acyclovir and prednisone. Symptoms: Rash and shingles outbreak. Treatment: ACYCLOVIR 800 MG Other, PREDNISONE 5 MG Other.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Waxing and waning rash on upper torso and arms that started the morning after she received the flu shot. She had a flu shot last yr which was the same formulation as this yr. She reports having a sensitivity to all medications.
Age: 68.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Symptoms: Nausea Vomiting.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Angioedema, Lip swelling, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: 1 1/2-2 hrs after getting the FLUZONE influenza IM injection he had lip swelling lower> upper. Taken to the ER. Etiology of the reaction to influenza vaccine vs angiodedema from lisinopril. No previous ADRs to either agent. Treatment: Diphenhydramine 50 mg once, Ranitidine 150 mg once.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Insomnia, Pain of skin, Skin ulcer, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a consumer (patient), via Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and described the occurrence of paralysis in a currently 59-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with FLULAVAL (GlaxoSmithKline). A physician or other health care professional has not verified this report. On an unspecified date the subject received a dose of FLULAVAL (unknown details). At an unspecified time after vaccination with FLULAVAL, the subject experienced paralysis, injection site rash, swelling injection site, injection site redness, hotness at injection site, injection site pain ("achy"), tingling in leg, leg muscle twitching, could hardly walk and bedridden. This case was assessed as medically serious by GSK. At the time of reporting the outcome of the events was unspecified.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Bedridden, Gait disturbance, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a consumer (patient), via Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and described the occurrence of paralysis in a currently 59-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with FLULAVAL (GlaxoSmithKline). A physician or other health care professional has not verified this report. On an unspecified date the subject received a dose of FLULAVAL (unknown details). At an unspecified time after vaccination with FLULAVAL, the subject experienced paralysis, injection site rash, swelling injection site, injection site redness, hotness at injection site, injection site pain ("achy"), tingling in leg, leg muscle twitching, could hardly walk and bedridden. This case was assessed as medically serious by GSK. At the time of reporting the outcome of the events was unspecified.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Muscle twitching, Paraesthesia, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a consumer (patient), via Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and described the occurrence of paralysis in a currently 59-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with FLULAVAL (GlaxoSmithKline). A physician or other health care professional has not verified this report. On an unspecified date the subject received a dose of FLULAVAL (unknown details). At an unspecified time after vaccination with FLULAVAL, the subject experienced paralysis, injection site rash, swelling injection site, injection site redness, hotness at injection site, injection site pain ("achy"), tingling in leg, leg muscle twitching, could hardly walk and bedridden. This case was assessed as medically serious by GSK. At the time of reporting the outcome of the events was unspecified.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Upper left arm opposite shot site erupted in rash. Then noticed rash on forearms on both arms, worse on left arm. Few days later rash on side of left knee, then right hip, then left ankle.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling in area of injection.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, PNC13
Symptoms: Blood count, Convulsion, Electroencephalogram, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
Clinical narrative: 3 generalized seizures at 9pm, 10:30pm and again the following day (12/15/2011) at 4pm.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, warm, red, x 1 day per pt on 12-15-11. Pt doing better redness going down, able to move elbow.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Body aches, joint aches, weakness x 3 days.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives & itching in evening after vaccine.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Seen here 12/12/11 with 17x17cm (L) thigh redness and swelling and itching which had worsened over the last 24 hours. Vaccine given 2 days ago. He is started on ZYRTEC 5-7.5mg daily.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt. contacted pharmacy on 11/21/11 stating her arm was still sore from vaccination given on 10/30/11. No redness, swelling, or fever. Her arm is getting progressively more sore when she moves a particular way. It isn't always sore - just when she moves it a particular way. Advised patient to call MD. Never heard back from patient.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Influenza like illness, Joint stiffness, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Flu like symptoms, fever, chills, stiffness in multiple joints.  Stayed in bed for two and a half days before feeling strong enough to get up.  OTC meds.  Did not relate the event to the H1N1 vaccine at the time.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Parent reports by phone on 12/12/11 that on 12/09/11 the patient's left arm had and area of redness and swelling that extended 12 inches down the arm. She states she took him to a doctor who told her it was a reaction to the Tdap.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Pain
Clinical narrative: Body aches all over, stomach pain. Symptoms started in October then had stopped and started back up three days ago.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood calcium normal, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone normal, Full blood count normal, Lymphadenopathy, Metabolic function test normal
Clinical narrative: Sudden onset of (L) sided supraclavicular LAD that was TTP - obvious from across the room.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Sudden onset of (L) sided supraclavicular LAD that was TTP - obvious from across the room.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS, FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Contusion, Mass, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: This medically confirmed spontaneous report (initial receipt 07-Dec-2011) concerns a 71-year old female patient, who had a medical history of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and allergy to 'Vilox'. Concomitant medication included steroids for COPD. On 21-Oct-2011 the patient received flu vaccine. On the same day she also received ZOSTAVAX 1 time subcutaneously to prevent shingles. On '17-Oct-2011' (as reported) the patient had bruising around waistline and her naval turned purple on right hand side of body. She also had lump on right hand side of body. The patient sought medical attention. The adverse event improved and she was on therapy. She was treated with hydrocodone; paracetamol combination. The event outcome was not recovered. The reporter considered events to be serious as the events caused hospitalisation / prolonged hospitalisation.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS, FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Contusion, Laboratory test, Mass, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: This medically confirmed spontaneous report (initial receipt 07-Dec-2011) concerns a 71-year old female patient, who had a medical history of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and allergy to 'Vilox'. Concomitant medication included steroids for COPD. On 21-Oct-2011 the patient received flu vaccine. On the same day she also received ZOSTAVAX 1 time subcutaneously to prevent shingles. On '17-Oct-2011' (as reported) the patient had bruising around waistline and her naval turned purple on right hand side of body. She also had lump on right hand side of body. The patient sought medical attention. The adverse event improved and she was on therapy. She was treated with hydrocodone; paracetamol combination. The event outcome was not recovered. The reporter considered events to be serious as the events caused hospitalisation / prolonged hospitalisation.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS, FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Contusion, Mass, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 70 year old female consumer with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and drug reactions/allergies to "Vilox" who on 17-OCT-2011 was vaccinated subcutaneously with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Merck) (Dose and lot number not reported) and a dose of flu vaccine (manufacturer unknown) (Route, dose and lot number not reported) respectively. Concomitant therapy included steroids. On 17-OCT-2011 the patient had bruising around waistline and naval turned purple on right hand side of body. Lump was also on right hand side of body. The patient had sought medical attention. She was hospitalized three times (duration unknown). "Vicatin.5" was given for the treatment. Unspecified lab diagnostics studies were performed. At the time of the report, the patient was recovering but not fully recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS, FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Contusion, Laboratory test, Mass, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 70 year old female consumer with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and drug reactions/allergies to "Vilox" who on 17-OCT-2011 was vaccinated subcutaneously with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (Merck) (Dose and lot number not reported) and a dose of flu vaccine (manufacturer unknown) (Route, dose and lot number not reported) respectively. Concomitant therapy included steroids. On 17-OCT-2011 the patient had bruising around waistline and naval turned purple on right hand side of body. Lump was also on right hand side of body. The patient had sought medical attention. She was hospitalized three times (duration unknown). "Vicatin.5" was given for the treatment. Unspecified lab diagnostics studies were performed. At the time of the report, the patient was recovering but not fully recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Back pain, Dizziness, Ear pain, Fatigue, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: Nov. 1, 2011 client became fatigued and dizzy after 1st shot Hepatitis B vaccine. Within the week after the shot given her lip (upper) became swollen. She had a rash on (L) side , heart palpitation, flu like symptoms, and neck, shoulder and back pains. She also had an earache and ear ring in (L) ear.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Musculoskeletal pain, Neck pain, Palpitations, Rash
Clinical narrative: Nov. 1, 2011 client became fatigued and dizzy after 1st shot Hepatitis B vaccine. Within the week after the shot given her lip (upper) became swollen. She had a rash on (L) side , heart palpitation, flu like symptoms, and neck, shoulder and back pains. She also had an earache and ear ring in (L) ear.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Nov. 1, 2011 client became fatigued and dizzy after 1st shot Hepatitis B vaccine. Within the week after the shot given her lip (upper) became swollen. She had a rash on (L) side , heart palpitation, flu like symptoms, and neck, shoulder and back pains. She also had an earache and ear ring in (L) ear.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: DIZZY, NAUSEATED, PALE HEAD BETWEEN KNEES, FLUIDS
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: 12/14/11- Patient was seen this am for immunization review. No record of hep B and patient wished to recieve it so administered first dose in series. Patient stated had an asthma attack after receiving pneumococcal vaccine in past. No contraindications noted on questionnaire. Had patient wait in waiting room after immunization due to history of asthma attack induced by prior vaccination. Minutes after vaccination patient stated that breathing was becoming more difficult. Lungs noted to have expiratory wheeze. Had patient take two puffs of inhaler and escorted to ER. Evaluated and treated with no lasting adverse effects per MD note. VAERS completed.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pruritus, Rash erythematous, Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Injection sight red but did not itch.  Started to itch on chest and realized I am breaking out in little red bumps OB chest and two on face.   No where else so far.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness in arm about 6" by 8" patch. Not raised but hard & hot. Began 11/18/11. Area was over PNEUMOVAX but hot over FLUZONE inj. site. Pt. took Ibuprofen and BENADRYL and symptoms gone by 11/22/11.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Sinusitis
Clinical narrative: Because I was not informed of all the ingredients in FLUARIX in advance, I didn't realize it contained gentamycin. I had a reaction that included a sinus infection, and swollen lips. I cannot tolerate antibiotics in the gentamycin family. I developed hearing loss after using Vancomycin for MRSA in 2008.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Feeling hot, Headache, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Body aches, nausea (extreme), chills, felt hot - 1st 3 1/2 days, sore throat - Day 4; stuffed sinus and headache - Days 5-9; bad cough Days 5-Now. Still sniffling and coughing as of today, 12/11.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Oropharyngeal pain, Pain, Rhinorrhoea, Sinus congestion
Clinical narrative: Body aches, nausea (extreme), chills, felt hot - 1st 3 1/2 days, sore throat - Day 4; stuffed sinus and headache - Days 5-9; bad cough Days 5-Now. Still sniffling and coughing as of today, 12/11.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, HEP, PNC13
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: 12/15/2011 Moderate crying for 3+ hrs, <48 hr. Dr. reported issue to this writer, he advised parent to give TYLENOL and use cool packs.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site urticaria, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Local induration, 4 cm dia hive at site of injection. Mild generalized itching x 24hrs. Poss focal papule (L) cheek - poss early varicella-like reaction this did not develop a blister. All resolved in 48hrs.
Age: 7.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: A - pain, swelling, erythema, and itchiness at injection site. P - BENADRYL given, cool compress and monitor.
Age: 87.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: About two hours post vaccination pt. experienced severe pain in (L) arm. Went to ER via emergency squad. Was treated with analgesics and released to home with p.o. analgesia. By Monday 12-12-11 arm was still a "little sore" but diminishing.
Age: 0.56
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13
Symptoms: Induration, Skin mass
Clinical narrative: 3 weeks after received PEDIARIX developed a firm nodule at surface of skin. Now 4 1/2 months later it is still firm & hard. Feels more granulomatous/collagenous than lipomatous. We will follow this clinically. But may need surgical intervention in future.
Age: 0.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Child received hep A injection instead of hep B.