chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who 06/30/00 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. The pt also had MMRII. Within 24 hours post vaccination the pt developed a full blown rash. Her arm was red and hot and she had a bumpy rash on her stomach, back and between her breast. It was noted that it did not look like a typical chickenpox. On 07/02/00 the area around the injection site became worse, it looked like an orange peel. The pt went to ER and was told by a physician that it was a vaccine reaction. The arm she had the MMRII in was normal. She was given NSAIDS, Vistaril shot and a Medrol dose pak. the pt stated that within 2 hours of the cortisone injection in the ER she noted a marked improvement. The pt recovered on on 07/05/2000
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning her daughter who on 07/03/00 was vaccinated intramuscularly with one dose of varicella vaccine. This does not comply with the recommended route of administration. In July 2000 the pt developed a headache, a low grade fever of 100.5 and vomiting. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning her 12 month old son who in June of 2000 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently the pt developed a case of varicella. The pt's mother indicated that her son had 10 lesions on his body at the following sites: face, arm and legs. It was noted that medical attention was sought.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. One week post vaccination the pt developed a chickenpox like rash over whole body. Unspecified medical attention was sought.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a pt who on 05/31/00 with varicella vaccine. On 06/13/00 the pt developed a varicella like rash on her upper back and neck and it was noted that 14 days post-vaccination, the pt was covered from head to toe. The pt's parents do not know if exposure to wild type virus occurred. the reporter indicated that a vesicular fluid specimen and a swab will be sent for analysis. the pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information received from the RN indicated that the PCR analysis was negative for varicella zoster virus. It was reported that the pt has recovered.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a adult female pt who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently the pt's laboratory results indicated a varicella antibody titer of 0.2. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Infection, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who on 03/26/99 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine. On 07/07/00 the pt developed a mild case of chicken pox. the pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow information received indicated that the pt was exposed to varicella on 07/02/00, broke out with 4 -5 vesicles on the clavicular area bilaterally and small papules on the right thumb were noted. It was reported the pt recovered.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from the mother of a pt who in November and December 99 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt did not develop antibodies. Additionally, the pt's mother noted that her daughter has recently been diagnosed with juvenile rheumatic arthritis. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning his 33 year old pregnant wife. (LMP 01/24/00) who had chickenpox as a child, and whose son was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt's son  developed shingles, and approximately 3.5 weeks afterwards in 07/2000 the pregnant wife developed shingles as well. The wife's shingles were noted to be on the right side of her nose.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning his son who was vaccinated with with varicella vaccine first dose. In May or June 2000 his son experienced a mild case of shingles with vesicular patch on his left buttock. The rash appeared vesicular with a dermatomal distribution of L5/S1. There were dozens of lesions. He noted that the child was afebrile and had no other systemic symptoms. it was indicated that the pt did not have any recent exposure to natural chickenpox or shingles and that a rash did not occur at the site of injection or elsewhere within 42 days of the vaccination. Additionally, it was reported that the lesions have healed. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Injection site reaction, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine and Prevnar on 06/30/00. On 07/08/00 the pt developed an apparent varicella rash, low grade fever, and small reaction at the injection site. The pt's mother noted pox all over his body, but the reporter noted less than 50. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated on 09/13/99 with his first dose of varicella vaccine. On 07/03/00 the pt's mother notified the physician's office to report that her son had 18 pox.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated on 07/22/98 with varicella vaccine. On 07/03/00 the pt broke out with chickenpox.  It was noted that the pt had 9-10 scabbed lesions and was afebrile. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information from an RN reported that on 07/18/00 the pt recovered.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who in approximately January of 1999 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed chickenpox four different times. With each outbreak she had been exposed to wild type virus and the lesions did not scab. the lesions did come to a head and resolved within a couple of days. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who on 04/11/00 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 07/13/00, the pt experienced over 100 lesions, mostly on his trunk, a few on scalp, face and neck and a fever of 103 F. The pt was taken to the ER. It was noted that all but a single lesion are scabbed over. One lesion on a toe was vesicular, but appeared not clear but more pustular. There was nothing associated with the lesions. A sample was taken and it was positive for wild type varicella zoster virus. Follow up information from a NP indicated that the pt was fully recovered and was fine 3 weeks after breakthrough varicella.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. It was reported to the pharmacist from a RN that the vaccine bubbled around the needle at injection site and 10 percent of the vaccine was lost. This does not comply with the recommended dosage schedule. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. the pt has since been lost to follow up.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated 07/96 with varicella vaccine. On 07/11/2000 the pt was seen in the physician's office with greater than 25 lesions and was diagnosed with chickenpox. It was noted that the pt only complained of itching and was afebrile. He was treated with Atarax and acyclovir. On 07/26/2000 the pt recovered.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who in approximately 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient experienced breakthrough chickenpox.  It was also reported that 4 children at the patient's daycare had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested. Follow up information from the RN indicated the adverse experience occurred in the daycare nearby the office, and she had no additional information on this adverse experience. The physician's office did not administer any of the vaccines. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Post vax, on 06/05/2000 the patient developed a rash of vesicular lesions. On 06/06/2000 the patient was seen by a physician. The physician felt that the patient "must have been exposed to natural varicella to have developed a rash so quickly." The patient's mother denies exposure to natural varicella. At the time of reporting the patient continued to develop 3-4 pox every day. Additionally it was noted that the patient's mother and father also developed similar experiences. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who in approximately 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the patient experienced breakthrough chicken pox. It was also reported that 4 children at the patient's daycare had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information from the registered nurse indicated that the adverse experience occurred at a local daycare who indicated that there have been several cases of breakthrough varicella in the past weeks or couple of months. At least 4 children have had active lesions and all have retrieved varicella virus vaccine live in the past. It was reported that the physician's office did not administer any of the vaccines. No further information is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the patient experienced breakthrough chicken pox. It was also reported that 4 children at the patient's daycare had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who on 02/19/1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the patient experienced breakthrough chicken pox. It was also reported that 4 children at the patient's daycare had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who on 05/01/2000 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the patient experienced breakthrough chicken pox. It was also reported that 4 children at the patient's daycare had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information from the registered nurse indicated that  this was a breakthrough case of chickenpox. It was reported that the physician's office did not administer any of the vaccines. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Drug ineffective, Infection, Respiratory syncytial virus infection
Clinical narrative: On 06/23/2000 the patient experienced a "full blown case of varicella. The lesions were too numerous to count, concentrated in the hair and groin, but also over the abdomen, chest, back, arms, and legs." It was reported that the patient recovered. Per F/U 6/17/02: On 10/13/99 was vaccinated SC, in the right arm, with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine (lot 631475/1003J). The NP reported that although the pt has an extensive cardiac history and is "fragile", he has been "growing beautifully" and has no known immunocompromise. It was reported that the pt  started wheezing on 10/25/99 and was dx'd with a right lower lobe pneumonia. The pt subsequently recovered from the pneumonia. From 11/19/98 until 5/99, the pt was enrolled in the Synagisis RSV vaccine cardiac safety trial, which was a multicenter placebo-controlled blinded study. It was unknown if the pt received Synagis or placebo, however on 12/18/99, the pt developed respiratory syncytial virus and recovered completely from his RSV. On 6/23/00, the pt experienced a "full blown case of varicella. The varicella lesions were too numerous to count, concentrated in the hair and groin, but also over the abdomen, chest, back, arms and legs". It was reported that the pt recovered. F/U info from the NP indicated that on 6/23/00, the pt had a full blown case of chicken pox. As of 6/28/00, it was reported that the lesions were clearing and subsequently, the pt recovered. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister
Clinical narrative: In July 2000 the patient experienced blisters "on the forehead and tummy". Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/14/2000, the patient developed chickenpox that consisted of less than 30 lesions over her entire body and the patient was afebrile. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from a physician indicated that the patient's symptoms included "scattered, small, vesicular lesions on a red base on the patient's trunk and face." The patient was diagnosed with "possible varicella versus other viral exanthema." Subsequently, the patient recovered.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/15/2000, the patient developed a "generalized vesicular rash that consisted of more than 100 lesions. The physician noted that this was the worse case of breakthrough, or even wild type, that she has seen. The patient was afebrile and had no exposure to wild type virus" Follow up information  from a physician reported that the patient was seen in the office on 07/17/2000 and it was noted that some of the lesions had crusted. On 08/01/2000 the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care professional concering a patient who was exposed to her 1-year-old son who was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On approximately, 06/12/2000 the mother developed a rash with greater than 50 lesions. Additionally, it was noted that the father also developed a similar reaction. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care professional concerning a patient who in approximately December, 1999 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. In June, 2000 the patient developed a rash after exposure to his son. Additionally it was noted that the patient's wife experienced a similar reaction. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 04/03/2000 the patient experienced chickenpox with 10 lesions. Subsequently, the patient recovered from chickenpox. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: On 06/21/2000 the patient developed 4 chickenpox lesions and a muculopapular "base" rash on his trunk. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed visiting nurse concerning a patient who in January 1997 was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 07/06/2000 the patient developed itchy lesions on her torso and mostly over the face. It was noted that the patient was afebrile. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient that tested nonimmune to varicella and who on 06/28/2000 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On 07/16/2000 the patient experienced a chickenpox like rash. The patient is very concerned about this  in that at least one other family member, a brother received the vaccine and developed chickenpox and quickly thereafter shingles. The patient stated that he does not have any known immunodeficiency and is very worried since he works with the public. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has bee requested.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Twenty-two days post vaccination, the patient developed a chicken pox-like rash with less than 50 pox. The rash resolved spontaneously. The rash was associated with a low grade fever and myalgia. The patient was also resolving a case of onychomycosis.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed what "appears" to be chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/20/2000 the patient experienced "attenuated breakthrough chickenpox" on her face, back and arms. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated in approximately 1999. It was reported that in approximately July of 2000, the patient "presented with a chickenpox-like rash and shingles after his brother was vaccinated. The patient's brother had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/16/2000 the patient developed chickenpox without complications. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was reported that the patient subsequently recovered.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: On 07/22/2000, the patient developed half dollar size redness, tenderness, swelling, induration and heat at the injection site. It was reported that the patient was afebrile. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested. Follow up information from the NP indicated that the rash developed on 07/21/2000. The patient was seen by the physician on 07/25/2000. Subsequently on 08/01/2000, it was reported that the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 04/07/1998 the patient developed a fever and rash. The patient received treatment with therapy of Atarax and recovered. In July, 2000 the patient developed breakthrough chickenpox with approximately 15 lesions. She was afebrile at that time. It was unknown if the child was exposed to wild type virus. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. The child has since recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Herpes zoster, Infection transmission via personal contact, Laboratory test abnormal, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated 07/19/2000. Subsequently, the patient learned that she was pregnant. It was noted that the patient's husband developed shingles and that the patient was tested for varicella antibodies on 06/29/2000 and the result was negative. On 08/01/2000, it was reported that the patient has developed "3 pock marks that she thinks might have been chickenpox". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested. This report is part of the pregnancy registry. F/U 6/17/02: received from an MA reported that on 7/31/01, the pt delivered a healthy, full term male, 8lbs 1oz (39 weeks from LMP) via normal delivery. The pt had no complications during labor/delivery. The infant did not have any feature of congenital varicella zoster syndrome. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been requested from a physician concerning an adult patient who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient tested negative for antibodies to varicella virus vaccine live. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme
Clinical narrative: Post vax, in July 2000 the patient developed erythema multiforme. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Four to five days post vax, the patient developed erythema multiforme. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the patient's experience was thought to be an allergy and treated at the time of the occurrence. The patient had a similar experience following exposure to MMR vaccine. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care facility concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live on 01/19/2000 and 03/13/2000, respectively. Concomitant vaccinations included a 4th dose of hepatitis B vaccine on 01/05/2000. TB skin tests performed on 01/05/2000 and 03/28/2000 were negative. On 04/28/2000 the patient's diagnostic lab tests indicated that the varicella zoster IgC and rubella titer were negative. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: On 07/27/2000 the patient developed redness and 3 pustules at the injection site. The physician had not been contacted at the time of the report. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care facility concerning an unidentified patient who in approximately July 2000, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, in July of 2000, the patient developed a questionable varicella like rash. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that 2 other children and in the same health care facility experienced a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. A lot check query was requested by the health care facility. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Decreased appetite, Eye discharge, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/20/2000 the patient was exposed to a child who had developed typical chickenpox spots following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. On 07/26/2000 the patient had a secondary transmission and developed chickenpox which was described as a rash and 10-12 little pox spots on his head, forehead, face, neck, ears and trunk in different stages and had a low grade fever, 99.8F. The patient ran a fever for a week. On 08/02/2000 the patient was seen in the physician's office and it was noted the rash was resolved but the fever returned with irritability and poor intake. On 08/02/2000 the patient was noted to be teething. On 08/05/2000 the patient developed some drainage from the eyes, a low grade fever and an upper respiratory infection. The patient was treated with a topical decongestant. On 08/17/2000 the patient's temperature was 101.7F. On 08/18/2001 the patient had a cold, cough, nasal congestion, profuse purulent nasal discharge, a poor appetite and a fever of 99.2F. The physician diagnosed a fairly severe upper respiratory infection with a history of otitis media. The patient was treated with Amoxil, Tylenol and fluids. It was noted that during the time the patient had his spots he was around an adult white male who was diagnosed the second week of September, 2000 with shingles. No further information is available. Per F/U 6/17/02; on 8/2/00, the pt was vaccinated with a 2nd dose of Hib (lot 601063A) in the right thigh, a 2nd dose of Triedia (lot U00566A) in the left thigh, the 2nd dose of Engerix-B (lot 3300B2) in the right thigh and the 2nd dose of IPOL (lot P1232) in the left thigh. On 8/28/00, the pt had nasal congestion. The physician's impression was that the pt had bilateral otitis media, upper respiratory infection and reflux. The pt received treatment with Augmentin, Rondec drops, Tylenol as needed and saline nose drops. The pt stopped taking Rondec drops and started taking Otrivin pediatric nose drops, Zantac and Reglan. It was noted that in 8/00, the pt recovered. On 9/7/00, the pt's resipratory illness was much improved but continued to spit up after feeding. On 9/8/00, the pt was noted to have congestion, spitting up, not drinking well, refusing to drink his bottle and low-grade fever. It was noted that his congestion was doing much better. The physician's impression was that the pt had GERD and resolved otitis. The pt continued on Reglan and Zantac with a pediatric Gastroenterology referral considered if symptoms do not improve. No further info is available.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Nasal congestion, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 07/20/2000 the patient was exposed to a child who had developed typical chickenpox spots following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. On 07/26/2000 the patient had a secondary transmission and developed chickenpox which was described as a rash and 10-12 little pox spots on his head, forehead, face, neck, ears and trunk in different stages and had a low grade fever, 99.8F. The patient ran a fever for a week. On 08/02/2000 the patient was seen in the physician's office and it was noted the rash was resolved but the fever returned with irritability and poor intake. On 08/02/2000 the patient was noted to be teething. On 08/05/2000 the patient developed some drainage from the eyes, a low grade fever and an upper respiratory infection. The patient was treated with a topical decongestant. On 08/17/2000 the patient's temperature was 101.7F. On 08/18/2001 the patient had a cold, cough, nasal congestion, profuse purulent nasal discharge, a poor appetite and a fever of 99.2F. The physician diagnosed a fairly severe upper respiratory infection with a history of otitis media. The patient was treated with Amoxil, Tylenol and fluids. It was noted that during the time the patient had his spots he was around an adult white male who was diagnosed the second week of September, 2000 with shingles. No further information is available. Per F/U 6/17/02; on 8/2/00, the pt was vaccinated with a 2nd dose of Hib (lot 601063A) in the right thigh, a 2nd dose of Triedia (lot U00566A) in the left thigh, the 2nd dose of Engerix-B (lot 3300B2) in the right thigh and the 2nd dose of IPOL (lot P1232) in the left thigh. On 8/28/00, the pt had nasal congestion. The physician's impression was that the pt had bilateral otitis media, upper respiratory infection and reflux. The pt received treatment with Augmentin, Rondec drops, Tylenol as needed and saline nose drops. The pt stopped taking Rondec drops and started taking Otrivin pediatric nose drops, Zantac and Reglan. It was noted that in 8/00, the pt recovered. On 9/7/00, the pt's resipratory illness was much improved but continued to spit up after feeding. On 9/8/00, the pt was noted to have congestion, spitting up, not drinking well, refusing to drink his bottle and low-grade fever. It was noted that his congestion was doing much better. The physician's impression was that the pt had GERD and resolved otitis. The pt continued on Reglan and Zantac with a pediatric Gastroenterology referral considered if symptoms do not improve. No further info is available.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/20/2000 the patient was exposed to a child who had developed typical chickenpox spots following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. On 07/26/2000 the patient had a secondary transmission and developed chickenpox which was described as a rash and 10-12 little pox spots on his head, forehead, face, neck, ears and trunk in different stages and had a low grade fever, 99.8F. The patient ran a fever for a week. On 08/02/2000 the patient was seen in the physician's office and it was noted the rash was resolved but the fever returned with irritability and poor intake. On 08/02/2000 the patient was noted to be teething. On 08/05/2000 the patient developed some drainage from the eyes, a low grade fever and an upper respiratory infection. The patient was treated with a topical decongestant. On 08/17/2000 the patient's temperature was 101.7F. On 08/18/2001 the patient had a cold, cough, nasal congestion, profuse purulent nasal discharge, a poor appetite and a fever of 99.2F. The physician diagnosed a fairly severe upper respiratory infection with a history of otitis media. The patient was treated with Amoxil, Tylenol and fluids. It was noted that during the time the patient had his spots he was around an adult white male who was diagnosed the second week of September, 2000 with shingles. No further information is available. Per F/U 6/17/02; on 8/2/00, the pt was vaccinated with a 2nd dose of Hib (lot 601063A) in the right thigh, a 2nd dose of Triedia (lot U00566A) in the left thigh, the 2nd dose of Engerix-B (lot 3300B2) in the right thigh and the 2nd dose of IPOL (lot P1232) in the left thigh. On 8/28/00, the pt had nasal congestion. The physician's impression was that the pt had bilateral otitis media, upper respiratory infection and reflux. The pt received treatment with Augmentin, Rondec drops, Tylenol as needed and saline nose drops. The pt stopped taking Rondec drops and started taking Otrivin pediatric nose drops, Zantac and Reglan. It was noted that in 8/00, the pt recovered. On 9/7/00, the pt's resipratory illness was much improved but continued to spit up after feeding. On 9/8/00, the pt was noted to have congestion, spitting up, not drinking well, refusing to drink his bottle and low-grade fever. It was noted that his congestion was doing much better. The physician's impression was that the pt had GERD and resolved otitis. The pt continued on Reglan and Zantac with a pediatric Gastroenterology referral considered if symptoms do not improve. No further info is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: On 05/25/2000 the patient developed a red, macular and papular eruption over his face, chest, abdomen, upper and lower back and diaper area. There was no pruritus. The rash appeared immediately after the fever subsided. The patient was treated with Benadryl and the patient recovered. The patient had a similar experience following hepatitis b vaccine.
Age: 11.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Four months post-vaccination, the patient was diagnosed by a dermatologist with "symptoms of shingles".  A relative of the patient had a similar experience following exposure to the patient. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Viral infection, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: On 07/28/2000 the patient developed varicella vesicles over his entire body. The patient was also vomiting. On 07/31/2000, the patient was seen by a physician and diagnosed with chickenpox. On 08/10/2000 the patient recovered.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/01/2000 the patient developed a "mild case" of chickenpox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Also reported was a male patient who was vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care facility concerning and an unidentified patient who in approximately July 2000, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, in July of 2000, the patient developed a questionable varicella like rash. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that 2 other children in the same health care facility experienced a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. A lot check query was requested by the health care facility. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care facility concerning an unidentified patient who in approximately July 2000, was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, in July 2000, the patient developed a questionable varicella like rash. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that 2 other children in the same health care facility experienced a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. A lot check query was requested by the health care facility. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: On 04/25/2000 the patient experienced herpes zoster on the right thigh in a linear distribution. The patient was afebrile. Subsequently, the patient recovered. There had been no recent exposure to chickenpox or to shingles. PCR analysis indicated the vesicular specimen from the herpes zoster rash was adequate, however it was negative for VZV. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/31/2000 the patient experienced chickenpox, approximately 30 lesions. He also experienced a low grade fever. Medical attention was sought. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning an unidentified patient who was exposed to a younger relative who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that the relative "developed a condition that "might" or "could have" been contracted by the young child's symptoms of zoster. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient who in approximately 1999, at the age of 18 months, was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 08-01-2000, the patient developed "quite a few lesions and a fever". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Also reported was a female patient who was vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who was exposed to "natural varicella" 11 days prior to vaccination and was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live on 07/24/2000. Subsequently, the patient "started to develop some scattered chickenpox" accompanied by a 99.8F fever. The patient was formally diagnosed with chickenpox on 08/03/2000 and placed on Zovirax. The patient has recovered.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Crying, Drug ineffective, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 07/30/2000, the patient developed breakthrough chicken pox, and broke out with the rash and approximately 150 blisters. As of 08/07/2000 it was reported that she now only has a little over 100 scabs, the others seem to have disappeared without ever having reached a big blister-scabbing stage. Also, she endured quite a lot of pain for about 2 days to the point of screaming at the top of her lungs in agony. No itching was noted. It was reported that the patient recovered from pain. A lot check was done and no problems were found. Additional information has been requested. Follow up information from the physician indicated that on 07/31/2000 at 07:30 am, the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox. It was reported that there were greater than 100 spots, full blisters with no complications and the patient was febrile. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/30/2000, the patient developed breakthrough chicken pox, and broke out with the rash and approximately 150 blisters. As of 08/07/2000 it was reported that she now only has a little over 100 scabs, the others seem to have disappeared without ever having reached a big blister-scabbing stage. Also, she endured quite a lot of pain for about 2 days to the point of screaming at the top of her lungs in agony. No itching was noted. It was reported that the patient recovered from pain. A lot check was done and no problems were found. Additional information has been requested. Follow up information from the physician indicated that on 07/31/2000 at 07:30 am, the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox. It was reported that there were greater than 100 spots, full blisters with no complications and the patient was febrile. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Face oedema, Joint swelling, Oedema peripheral, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: Seven days post vax, the patient developed an ear infection and was treated with Amoxil. Within 48 hours, the patient developed a rash all over her body and a low grade temperature. The patient's treatment was changed from Amoxil to Benadryl. The patient developed swelling of her ears, hands, legs, arms and head with itching. The patient was also treated with Tylenol. The rash was described as clear in the center "ring worm like" and the patient also had swelling in her joints and at times did not walk. The rash lasted 7 days. The patient was not given any new foods during this time. The rash continues to come and go. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information received 08/29/2000 from a physician indicated that on 06/28/2000 the patient broke out with hives all over her body, experienced swelling which lasted 1 week and a low grade fever. On an unspecified date, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Seven days post vax, the patient developed an ear infection and was treated with Amoxil. Within 48 hours, the patient developed a rash all over her body and a low grade temperature. The patient's treatment was changed from Amoxil to Benadryl. The patient developed swelling of her ears, hands, legs, arms and head with itching. The patient was also treated with Tylenol. The rash was described as clear in the center "ring worm like" and the patient also had swelling in her joints and at times did not walk. The rash lasted 7 days. The patient was not given any new foods during this time. The rash continues to come and go. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information received 08/29/2000 from a physician indicated that on 06/28/2000 the patient broke out with hives all over her body, experienced swelling which lasted 1 week and a low grade fever. On an unspecified date, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a female nurse who was vaccinated with 2 doses of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient had a negative titer. The patient then received 2 more doses of varicella virus vaccine live and had a positive IgG 3 weeks after the second dose in the second series. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient experienced a "hypersensitivity reaction" described as "swelling and redness at the injection site which spread to his chest". The patient was treated with ibuprofen and Benadryl. It was also noted that the patient also broke out with "a few pox". Follow up information from a registered nurse indicated that there is no additional information.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 08/02/2000 the patient developed a blister with swelling at the injection site. On 08/04/2000 the patient experienced a fever of 102F. The patient took Tylenol and the fever resolved in 2 days. It was reported that the injection site blister persisted. Follow up information from a physician reported that on 08/04/2000 "conservative management" was suggested to the patient. The patient did not return for follow up since that time. No further information is expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received form a RN concerning a patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient experienced a vesicular rash. Medical attention was sought. The patient was restricted from work for one week. The patient received a second dose with no side effects noted. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient developed "vaccine virus". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additionally it was reported that the patient's aunt also developed a "full blown case". Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a vaccine specialist concerning an unidentified child patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. The serum varicella zoster virus antibody test was done and "the patient failed to seroconvert". Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information from the physician indicated that this is not an adverse experience because "she cannot be sure that that patient did not seroconvert because there is no commercially available test for varicella vaccine antibodies. The commercially available tests test for wild type antibodies." It was reported that a sibling in the patient's household has leukemia. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: On 08/06 or 08/07/2000 the patient was diagnosed with multiple open scratched varicella lesions, and no known fever. The patient had a rash on her legs with multiple open scratched areas. It was noted that the patient had vomited one day prior to vaccination and had rhinitis at the time of vaccination. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. On an unspecified date, the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient who at the age of 14, was vaccinated subcutaneously in the left arm with a first dose and in the right deltoid with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live on 05/01/1997 and 06/25/1997, respectively. On 12/16/1999, the serum varicella zoster virus antibody test was performed and the results were negative. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information received on 11/08/2000 indicated that the patient was vaccinated subcutaneously in the left arm with a third dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient did not trigger an immune response. The patient's titer was "zero". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In approximately June 2000 the patient was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On 08/09/2000 the patient broke out in a full blown case of chicken pox, more than 50 lesions. It was reported that another patient has a similar reaction after exposure to varicella virus vaccine line. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, in March 1999 the patient developed shingles. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was reported that another patient had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/09/2000 the patient experienced mild case of chicken pox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the RN indicated that on 08/09/2000, the patient's mom called the physician's office and reported "red bumps". The patient was seen by the physician and was questioning insect bites. It was reported that on 08/10/2000, the patient's father reported an increase in the number of bumps and he thinks that it is chickenpox. The father declined to have the patient come to the physician's office for a visit. The nurse reported that the patient subsequently recovered on an unspecified date. No further information is expected.