chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 28 year old Caucassina male hospital phlebotomist who on 12/19/01 at 15:36 was vaccinated with a first dose of Varivax. On 01/02/02, the patient experienced a rash on his head, scalp and torso. The patient was seen by an occupational health physician who confirmed a classic case of chickenpox. There were 2 lesions on his abdomen and one lesion had a red center and was raised. The other lesions was pink and raised. There were additional lesions behind his right ear and on his scalp and back. Laboratory results revealed VZ IgG 0/14 on 12/11/2002. The patient indicated that he had not been exposed to anyone with chickenpox that he was aware of. He had no fever but felt flushed, fatigued and had a fluish neck pain but "not really sick feelings". The patient was asked if he had pus-like, fluid-leaking rash on his hands, arm or face and he reported that they were all dry and that they "itched a little bit". The varicella resolved on 01/11/02. No further information is available.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 year old Caucasin male who on 08/23/95 at 9;30 was vaccinated SC in the left lower thigh with a first dose of Varivax. On 012/02/02, at 13:30, the patient experienced a rash. The child presented to the physician's office on 01/03/02 with "several hundreds lesions, classic varicella lesions" on entire body. The patient was afebrile and no treatment was administered. FOLLOW UP information indicated that the patient subsequently recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 36 year old white male who on 12/17/01 at 9:45 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a dose Of Varivax. It was reported that the patient was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a dose of MMRII on 12/05/01. Fourteen days post-vaccination with Varivax on 12/31/01, the patient developed a varicella rash with ten lesions and also experienced diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow-Up information received from the physician indicated that 16 days post vaccination, on 01/02/02, the patient developed multiple lesions on his trunk, arms, right shoulder, back and thigh. There were a total of 20 lesions varicella titers IgM and Ig G were checked on 01/14/02 and were negative. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old female patient who on 04/19/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax. On 01/08/02, the patient developed a mild case of papular lesions resembling varicella. It was reported that there were approximately a dozen lesions She was afebrile and no other symptoms were noted. The patient sought unspecified medical attention, but was not seen in the office. Additional information has been request.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot
Clinical narrative: Seen in office on 06-06-2002 with a 11 cm by 9 cm area of warmth and erythema on right deltoid where DTaP was given.  Treatment - cool compresses and Motrin. Re-check if worsens.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old white male who on 3/21/97 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot # 617313/0769D). On 1/7/02, the patient developed rash. It was reported that it was a generalized rash consisting of less than 50 lesions. There were approximately 15 pox in all. The rash was not localized at the injection site, there was no fever and no cough. It was noted that there was no known contact with another case of varicella. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old white male who on 3/21/97 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot # 617313/0769D). On 1/7/02, the patient developed rash. It was reported that it was a generalized rash consisting of less than 50 lesions. There were approximately 15 pox in all. The rash was not localized at the injection site, there was no fever and no cough. It was noted that there was no known contact with another case of varicella. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Blood disorder, Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Pt received immunizations on 05/17/2002. Was well. No reacting. Put to bed on 05/31/2002. Found cold and dead on 06/01/2002 AM. Medical examiner "SIDS."
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Insomnia, Muscle twitching, Muscular weakness, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: An attorney alleges that a female received Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Absorbed, Purogenated and influenza virus vaccines on 13 DEC 2000. Immediately following immunization, the patient experienced excruciating ("beyond description") pain, severe burning and a throbbing/pulsating sensation, that was so "bad", she was unable to sleep the entire night. The pain in her arm radiated into her neck and shoulder. She notified her physician who indicated that "it" was normal and would subside. The patient continued experiencing right arm and hand pain with 2 fingers on her right hand "drawing". As time moved forward, she experienced weakness and twitching in both her arms. Between May and June 2002, the patient's condition began to deteriorate; she was unable to use either arm for anything. She also experienced difficulty breathing. In August 2001, she was hospitalized for respiratory failure and placed into intensive care unit. She was released in September 2001 and had lost the use of both her arms. Her neck muscles had deteriorated to the point that she need assistance to maintain head elevation. Her weakness and deterioration affected her lungs and throat. The patient could barely breathe and had difficulty swallowing. According to the attorney, her problems were so severe, she was intubated and a feeding tube was inserted. As of the date of this report, the patient required 24 hour care due to her "injuries". As of the date of this report, no further information was available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3
Symptoms: Paralysis, Respiratory failure
Clinical narrative: An attorney alleges that a female received Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Absorbed, Purogenated and influenza virus vaccines on 13 DEC 2000. Immediately following immunization, the patient experienced excruciating ("beyond description") pain, severe burning and a throbbing/pulsating sensation, that was so "bad", she was unable to sleep the entire night. The pain in her arm radiated into her neck and shoulder. She notified her physician who indicated that "it" was normal and would subside. The patient continued experiencing right arm and hand pain with 2 fingers on her right hand "drawing". As time moved forward, she experienced weakness and twitching in both her arms. Between May and June 2002, the patient's condition began to deteriorate; she was unable to use either arm for anything. She also experienced difficulty breathing. In August 2001, she was hospitalized for respiratory failure and placed into intensive care unit. She was released in September 2001 and had lost the use of both her arms. Her neck muscles had deteriorated to the point that she need assistance to maintain head elevation. Her weakness and deterioration affected her lungs and throat. The patient could barely breathe and had difficulty swallowing. According to the attorney, her problems were so severe, she was intubated and a feeding tube was inserted. As of the date of this report, the patient required 24 hour care due to her "injuries". As of the date of this report, no further information was available.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Joint swelling, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Lyme disease - symptoms started during first week after vaccine. Diagnosed 01/02. Flu-like symptoms, joint pain/swelling, fatigue were initial immediate symptoms.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Affect lability, Arthralgia, Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Depression, Difficulty in walking
Clinical narrative: Debilitating myalgia and spasm. The pt experienced adverse clinical symptoms after each anthrax vaccine dose, then reproducible muscular pain, spasm and weakness began after the 3rd shot. He previously had received the anthrax vaccine during the Gulf war, but there is lack of documentation as to know how many doses and at what intervals. He had been experiencing symptoms of Gulf war illness which included joint pain and short term memory loss at the time he received the repeated series of anthrax doses. On 06/08/1999, 3-4 days after shot, the pt experienced painful cramping in legs and had difficulty walking. Had bilateral burning in the calves, as well as tightness and twitching in the back, neck and chest muscles. Went on sck call 10-15 days in the 6 month period between shot 3 and 4. Was diagnosed with muscle strain and given NSAIDS. Was unable to sleep, experienced fasciculations and muscular pain at night. Symptoms lessened but did not resolve. Muscle spasm, intermittent twitching, occasional muscle jerking in back, arms, hands, neck and legs. Insomnia, depression, hypercholesterolemia, exertional dyspnea, elevated CPK levels. An annual follow up report received 6/26/2003 adds: Continued to have continuous myalgias, paresthesias, arthralgias and muscle spasm. Walks with a cane. Is being medically discharged from the military. Muscle biopsy negative, EMG "bland myopathic process". The follow up received on 12/31/03 states pt continues to have debilitating myalgia, polyarthralgias and peripheral neuropathy. Ambulates with cane. Cannot perform duties within the military setting and is in the process of being medically separated from the service.  12/14/05 3-page correspondence from patient described muscle stiffness of calves. 6-page medical record described crying spells, weight gain, and hypertension.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Dyspnoea, Hypercholesterolaemia, Hypertension, Hypertonia
Clinical narrative: Debilitating myalgia and spasm. The pt experienced adverse clinical symptoms after each anthrax vaccine dose, then reproducible muscular pain, spasm and weakness began after the 3rd shot. He previously had received the anthrax vaccine during the Gulf war, but there is lack of documentation as to know how many doses and at what intervals. He had been experiencing symptoms of Gulf war illness which included joint pain and short term memory loss at the time he received the repeated series of anthrax doses. On 06/08/1999, 3-4 days after shot, the pt experienced painful cramping in legs and had difficulty walking. Had bilateral burning in the calves, as well as tightness and twitching in the back, neck and chest muscles. Went on sck call 10-15 days in the 6 month period between shot 3 and 4. Was diagnosed with muscle strain and given NSAIDS. Was unable to sleep, experienced fasciculations and muscular pain at night. Symptoms lessened but did not resolve. Muscle spasm, intermittent twitching, occasional muscle jerking in back, arms, hands, neck and legs. Insomnia, depression, hypercholesterolemia, exertional dyspnea, elevated CPK levels. An annual follow up report received 6/26/2003 adds: Continued to have continuous myalgias, paresthesias, arthralgias and muscle spasm. Walks with a cane. Is being medically discharged from the military. Muscle biopsy negative, EMG "bland myopathic process". The follow up received on 12/31/03 states pt continues to have debilitating myalgia, polyarthralgias and peripheral neuropathy. Ambulates with cane. Cannot perform duties within the military setting and is in the process of being medically separated from the service.  12/14/05 3-page correspondence from patient described muscle stiffness of calves. 6-page medical record described crying spells, weight gain, and hypertension.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Insomnia, Muscle spasms, Muscle twitching, Myalgia, Weight increased
Clinical narrative: Debilitating myalgia and spasm. The pt experienced adverse clinical symptoms after each anthrax vaccine dose, then reproducible muscular pain, spasm and weakness began after the 3rd shot. He previously had received the anthrax vaccine during the Gulf war, but there is lack of documentation as to know how many doses and at what intervals. He had been experiencing symptoms of Gulf war illness which included joint pain and short term memory loss at the time he received the repeated series of anthrax doses. On 06/08/1999, 3-4 days after shot, the pt experienced painful cramping in legs and had difficulty walking. Had bilateral burning in the calves, as well as tightness and twitching in the back, neck and chest muscles. Went on sck call 10-15 days in the 6 month period between shot 3 and 4. Was diagnosed with muscle strain and given NSAIDS. Was unable to sleep, experienced fasciculations and muscular pain at night. Symptoms lessened but did not resolve. Muscle spasm, intermittent twitching, occasional muscle jerking in back, arms, hands, neck and legs. Insomnia, depression, hypercholesterolemia, exertional dyspnea, elevated CPK levels. An annual follow up report received 6/26/2003 adds: Continued to have continuous myalgias, paresthesias, arthralgias and muscle spasm. Walks with a cane. Is being medically discharged from the military. Muscle biopsy negative, EMG "bland myopathic process". The follow up received on 12/31/03 states pt continues to have debilitating myalgia, polyarthralgias and peripheral neuropathy. Ambulates with cane. Cannot perform duties within the military setting and is in the process of being medically separated from the service.  12/14/05 3-page correspondence from patient described muscle stiffness of calves. 6-page medical record described crying spells, weight gain, and hypertension.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Blood urine, Haematuria, Nausea, Protein total decreased
Clinical narrative: On 02/02/2002, given tetanus in ER. About two hours later, developed slightly pruritic examtham (2-5mm) on lower extremities. On 02/03/2002, nausea. On 02/04/2002, in ER for abdominal pain. Noted to have blood in urine. Per follow up: Pt did not recover. Still has proteinuria. Pt still has hematuria. 60-day follow up on 11/21/2003: "Vaccine recipient did recover from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  Child has recovered." Annual follow up on 11/21/2003: "Vaccine recipient recovered from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  Child has recovered."
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Proteinuria, Pruritus, Rash, Urine analysis abnormal
Clinical narrative: On 02/02/2002, given tetanus in ER. About two hours later, developed slightly pruritic examtham (2-5mm) on lower extremities. On 02/03/2002, nausea. On 02/04/2002, in ER for abdominal pain. Noted to have blood in urine. Per follow up: Pt did not recover. Still has proteinuria. Pt still has hematuria. 60-day follow up on 11/21/2003: "Vaccine recipient did recover from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  Child has recovered." Annual follow up on 11/21/2003: "Vaccine recipient recovered from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  Child has recovered."
Age: 0.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: Patient developed redness of Rt thigh 5 days (04/27/2002) after receiving immunizations on 4/22/02. Admitted to hospital 4/28/02 - 5/3/02 for antibiotic treatment of cellulitis of right lower extremity and acute otitis media.
Age: 27.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Deep vein thrombosis, Fatigue, Oedema peripheral, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Sinusitis
Clinical narrative: History of present illness. Deep vein thrombophlebitis-pt states in he is still experiencing feeling of "fullness" and epriodic soreness and swelling in his left leg, especially when lying down. He occasionally takes Tylenol for pain but "tries to stay away from anything that will interfere with the Coumadin." Currently his INRs are between 2.6-2.8 on 12.5 mg f Coumadin/day. He takes no other medications. Pulmonary 6mm right upper lobe nodule and an 8mm pleural parenchymal scar. CT scan 04/12/01, 04/19/99-chest X-ray, PA and lateral-normal chest; chest PA 02/17/1998, WNL, no active disease. He is in the process of seeking follow-up care with a Pulmonologist for possible PEP scan. He has an appointment scheduled 04/24/2002. Chronic fatigue onset temporally associated with anthrax vaccination: he sleeps poorly, "I toss and turn all night-watching the clock" averaging 1-3 hrs of sleep after going to bed between 10-11pm. Feels tired all the time. Sleep studies conducted on 3/17 & 3/18/02 were positive for sleep apnea with severe daytime drowsiness. A CPAP mask was recommended with a 2nd study to assess results during napping in 4-6 weeks. Sinusitis: he has daily problems with congestion, PND and sore throat "almost every day I have a sore throat" says he has been told that he may need t have his tonsils and adenoids removed. CT scan of sinuses without IV contrast on 04/11/01 was negative.
Age: 27.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Sleep apnoea syndrome, Somnolence, Subcutaneous nodule
Clinical narrative: History of present illness. Deep vein thrombophlebitis-pt states in he is still experiencing feeling of "fullness" and epriodic soreness and swelling in his left leg, especially when lying down. He occasionally takes Tylenol for pain but "tries to stay away from anything that will interfere with the Coumadin." Currently his INRs are between 2.6-2.8 on 12.5 mg f Coumadin/day. He takes no other medications. Pulmonary 6mm right upper lobe nodule and an 8mm pleural parenchymal scar. CT scan 04/12/01, 04/19/99-chest X-ray, PA and lateral-normal chest; chest PA 02/17/1998, WNL, no active disease. He is in the process of seeking follow-up care with a Pulmonologist for possible PEP scan. He has an appointment scheduled 04/24/2002. Chronic fatigue onset temporally associated with anthrax vaccination: he sleeps poorly, "I toss and turn all night-watching the clock" averaging 1-3 hrs of sleep after going to bed between 10-11pm. Feels tired all the time. Sleep studies conducted on 3/17 & 3/18/02 were positive for sleep apnea with severe daytime drowsiness. A CPAP mask was recommended with a 2nd study to assess results during napping in 4-6 weeks. Sinusitis: he has daily problems with congestion, PND and sore throat "almost every day I have a sore throat" says he has been told that he may need t have his tonsils and adenoids removed. CT scan of sinuses without IV contrast on 04/11/01 was negative.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Received Varicella vaccine 3/12/02. Notified by mom of development of pox noc of 5/7/02. States they are spreading rapidly over entire body. Has been feverish but is also cutting teeth. Mom has been giving Tylenol prn. 5/13/02 Child improved. Mom sure it was chicken pox D/T scabs or white tops to raised ar4ea. No concerns verbalized states. Child is better. Total > 50 pox.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Decreased appetite, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: Non-stop crying, poor appetite, poor sleeping
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased
Clinical narrative: Four days after receiving flu shot, Ms Katz noticed that she was having difficulty raising her left arm. She reported this to me on 11/21/01. She had no visible signs of redness or swelling and ROM was WNL. Seen by dr on 11/27/01. No signs of infection. No treatment. On 01/29/01, arm was "much better".
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Hypokinesia, Muscular weakness, Pain
Clinical narrative: On 04/05/01, states that arm "bothered him right away." C/O weakness in arm, discomfort when he puts on or lifts. Cant's lift hands over his head without pain. Talked to MD's nurse who told him to take Tylenol. On 05/22/02, better now but still feels discomfort occasionally.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Eye disorder, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Eye and head deviations, Jerking moments, Fever
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Lethargy, fever, local erythema approximately 8-10cm (L thigh). Started within 24 hrs of administration. Seen four days later, still temp. 100.6 deg. F, lethargy and local reaction.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Redness at injection site (RVL), red rash noted to head, abdomen and back.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 06/04/02 - Right thigh swollen with 4-5 cm redness, 1.5 times size of left thigh, 06/05/02 - Right thigh decreased swelling, 3 cm redness symptoms improving, playful
Age: 4.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Sweling from elbow to shoulder that spread past the shoulder on the second day. Fever. Cephalexim was prescribed by doctor, which resulted in decrease of swelling.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, TD, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever of 103 deg F, 24 hrs after injection. Body aches, redness, swelling, warm to touch, three days following injections.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Oral mucosal blistering, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Immunization given 04/25 8am, started fever that night pain at leg. On 04/26 AM eyes swollen shut. 04/26PM, rash all over body + "asthma" taken to Urgent Care. On 04/29 1pm, called PHD, child continuing fever face chapped, blisters in mouth, referred to CDA. Mom gave Benadryl. Saw a pediatrician and treated with Zyrtec. Complete recovery.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Anorexia, Malaise, Pyrexia, Rash morbilliform
Clinical narrative: Immunization given 4/15 w/out difficulty. Mom states pt developed flat red rash "measles like" over whole body and temperature 103.5, night of 4/19. Symptoms continued and saw MD 4/22. Tylenol/ Motrin and fluids. Also malaise and anorexia with above symptoms conditions and rash gone by 4/26-4/27
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 03/31/02 mom noticed few spots on neck. On 04/02/2002, mom noticed face very red and rash all over body. On 04/03/2002 mom took the pt to a physician. He diagnosed hives and prescribed Allegra. Rash gone within 24 hrs.
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Developed pain redness and swelling at injection site. Increased in size to about 8 inches circular, Warm to touch.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Febrile seizure
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: rash c/w varicella
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, TD
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Influenza like illness, Nausea, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of headache, chills, flu-like symptoms, nausea. Today worse. 05/29/2002 pt answered phone, much better felt like had a virus that happened about same time as shots.
Age: 4.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 3" x 2" area of erythema, induration left deltoid. Benadryl 1 tsp 4-6 hrs. Motrin 1 1/2-2 tsp 6hr.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 05/22/2002 1 day after immunized, developed fever of 100-101 deg F, took a nap and when awoke had a seizure. Mother contacted 911. Paramedics measured temp of 103 deg F. Taken to medical center ER, observed 4-5 hrs, then discharged home with follow-up the next day with pediatrician.
Age: 1.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Right  deltoid with swelling, redness and tenderness 34 hour post DTaP administered. Mortrin every 6 hrs, ice every 4 hours and return in 24 hours.
Age: 5.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 4" x 2.25" edematous, erythema area around DTaP injection site right deltoid.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Erythema 5cm in diameter around site of DPT injection, warm to touch. Early cellulitis. Keflex 250 mg BID x 5 days.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Received DTaP, IPV, Comvax on 05/16/2002 and started vomiting in evening, presented to ER. No treatment received.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Folliculitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis with lymphangiitis spread from site of left arm vacerniainnoculation scattered mild folliculitis also noted.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Contusion, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling and bruising which improved with the application of an ice pack.
Age: 4.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red, hot, large lump at injection site (L thigh). Cool compresses advised.
Age: 0.3
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Immunizations given 05/31/02. Infant seen 06/01/02 with urticarial rash. Infant cheerful, normal exam, no fever. Infant seen again 06/03/02 with continued urticaria.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: Pt reported "pink eye," shortness of breath "fluid in lung" to the physician on 05/03/2002. Physician prescribed 7 medications during the next two weeks. Pt states she felt improvement during the first week. A follow-up appointment with rheumatologist indicated the pt should never have vaccines again.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, hot, puffy, swollen arm.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Immediately after injection (per parents) started with redness, induration and swelling around site. Has not changed in two days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: DTaP and polio given 2/20/02, Site where DTaP given erythematous and swollen w/in hrs. By day 3, generalized rash concentrated in the groin area-bright red. Day 4 groin area began to peel like sunburn and remained red X 1 wk. During next 4-6 wks palms of hands and soles of feet peeled. Pt seen by pediatrician, dermatologist and allergist. No treatment given. No fever or mucosal involvement.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical narrative: Received Lymerix shots(3). 9/26/99, 10/27/99, 09/18/00. Developed rheumatoid arthristis. Am now being treated with Embrel.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cachexia, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Deep aching pain and muscle wasting in upper arm. It started about 1 wk after I was given the shot. I do warehouse work and I can't even work due to my arm. I was given pain pills.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: Crying for 24 hrs.
Age: 4.9
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Large, red area approximately 2 inches in diameter, hot to touch.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever x 3days. (temp up to 104 deg F). Febrile seizure on 05/21 seen at hospital.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red, hot, large lump at injection site (L thigh) cool compresses advised.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Eye oedema, Oedema peripheral, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Edema of hands, feet, eyes with mild urticaria within 12 hrs of injection.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Two hours post injection, entire upper arm deltoid, inner arm, red and warm to touch.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: 05/29/02 PM-chills, body aches, redness and swelling of L upper arm. 05/31/02 seen by a physician, no treatment recommended.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Insomnia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Received pneumovax inj on 05/29/02. Noted chills, body aches, left arm red/swollen and warm 05/29/02 PM. Also reported porblem sleeping (more wakefulness). Pt reported symptoms to office nurse 05/31/02 AM. No treatments ordered by MD. Chart noted for local reaction to pneumovax.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 6 year old female who on 01/07/2002 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 01/08/02, the pt experienced varicella-like rash. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The child was afebrile and experienced no further symptoms. It was noted that the child had been exposed to chicken pox at school. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an approximately 46 year old female with no past medical history who on 09/25/2001 and 10/20/2001 was vaccinated SC with a first and second dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Subsequently the pt was tested and found to have a negative titer. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow-up info from a physician indicated that there were no adverse events. "Pt given two shots approximately 4 weeks apart. Pt sent for titer but apparently commercially available tests do not detect varicella titer s/p vaccination." No further info is available.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Haemorrhage, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received through the pregnancy registry from a 32 year old female with no past medical history or allergies who on 08/07/2001 and 10/02/2001 was vaccinated with the first and second doses of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Around mid December 2.5 months post-vaccination, the pt became pregnant. Subsequently post-vaccination, in approximately 2001, the pt did not develop antibodies. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow-up info from a physician and a woman in the physician's office noted that on 01/24/2002 and 01/28/2002, the pt had an ultrasound that showed a "subchorionic bleed" which was described as "very small in the ultrasound report." The pt was referred to a perinatologist due to the findings of the initial ultrasound and the vaccine exposure. It was reported that a notation from the perinatologist's office stated that the pt had a repeat ultrasound on 02/25/2002, which showed that the subchorionic hemorrhage had resolved, volume fluid was good, fetal heart rate was 162 and normal, and that the fetus was 11 weeks and 4 days gestation. There were no anomalies observed. It was noted that the pericatologist recommended a repeat level II ultrasound at 18 to 20 weeks. The pt's last office visit was  on 03/06/2002 and she was reported as "doing OK." It was noted that the pt had no previous pregnancies. It was unknown if the pt was tested for varicella antibodies prior to vaccination, had a local reaction at the vaccination site or developed varicella or herpes zoster symptoms. The woman in the physician's office noted that the outcome of pregnancy form was in the pt's chart for completion at delivery. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an adult female pt with a history of varicella exposure as a child who was vaccinated with 2 doses of varicella virus vaccine live as an adult. Subsequently the pt did not seorconvert. It was reported that when the pt was pregnant, she was exposed to someone who had chickenpox. She was tested for protection against chickenpox and the pt was found to have a negative titer. The reporter did not know what serology testing was performed. It was reported that the pt never developed chickenpox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care professional concerning a 5 year old pt who in approximately 1998 (at the age of 13 months) was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. In approximately January 2002, the pt developed herpes zoster. A specimen was collected and it was reported that the specimen was positive for VZV vaccine virus. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a child who on 02/11/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the pt developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/2002 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of December 2001. The first onset date was 12/31/2001 and the last was 01/03/2002. The number of lesions were reported to be unknown. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was also reported that 7 of the children were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES0201USA00351, 0201USA00755, 0201USA00756, 0201USA00757, 0201USA01039 and 0201USA01041). Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a pt who on 05/24/1999 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/02 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of December 2001. The first onset date was 12/31/2001 and the last was 01/03/2002. The number of lesions were reported to be unknown. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was also reported that 7 of the children were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES0201USA00351, 0201USA00755, 0201USA00756, 0201USA00757, 0201USA01038 and 0201USA01041). Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a child who on 06/23/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/02 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of December 2001. The first onset date was 12/31/2001 and the last date was 01/04/2002. The number of lesions were reported to be unknown. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was also reported that 7 of the children were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES0201USA00351, 0201USA00755, 0201USA00756, 0201USA00757, 0201USA01038 and 0201USA01039). Additional info has been requested.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother of a 9 year old female who in May 1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 01/13/2002, the child was diagnosed with chickenpox. The child's mother reported that the chickenpox was, in her opinion, a mild version. At the time of this report, no further info was provided, and the outcome of the event was unknown. No further info is available.
Age: 3.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old healthy female child who on 11/17/1998 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On 01/04/2002 the child presented to her physician with a mild varicella rash. No treatment was ordered and the child received comfort measures only. At the time of this report, the outcome of the event was unknown. No further info is expected. The nurse also reported that a 5 year old male and a 7 yea old male developed varicella followng vaccination with varicela virus vaccine live (WAES0201USA02889 and 0201USA02891).
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Balanitis, Bruxism, Diarrhoea, Erectile dysfunction, Feeling cold
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a male who was "diagnosed with a mental condition when he was young" who on approximately 03/23/1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine live. The pt reported that he believed that on approximately 03/23/1995 he was possibly injected with the varicella vaccine by his live-in-partner who was testing "a chicken pox vaccine" at the time. The pt alleged that the woke up the next morning with no knowledge of what took place the previous night, but was in excruciating pain. He reported his "penis felt like it was on fire, and that he ended up having something like shingles on his back, lesions inside his penis and urethra, and neurological damage." Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt reported that a "vet" thought that he might had legionnaires. The pt also reported that he "exposed friends and animals to whatever it is that I have and they died" (WAES0201USA01919). Additional info has been received from the pt who reported that he would be speaking to his physician on 02/19/2002. The pt also stated that he was concerned that he had "infected his horses with the vaccine." Additional info has been requested.  Follow up information has been received from the pt who indicated that he was infected through his penis with varicella, combined with a wart virus. He said that nobody would test him to see there has been damage to the parts of his body that have been affected by the infection and to see just what he was infected with. He also reported that he is concerned because his mother told him that they might try to have him committed. Follow up information from the pt indicated that he had a positive PPD. He also indicated that he had a lot of phlegm in his chest. He mentioned that his penis had become impotent. He indicated taht the disease ruined his penis and teeth and has caused chronic pain, visual changes, severe gastric problems, and diarrhea that lasted for over three years. He indicated that he still is not right, that even the cold bothers him so bad that he can't go out during the winter. Follow up information indicated that since the vaccination the pt has had chronic swelling of the spine, uncontrollable grinding of his teeth, he has become impotent, his vision has worsened and he has lesion on his scalp. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Nasal congestion, Nervous system disorder, Pain, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a male who was "diagnosed with a mental condition when he was young" who on approximately 03/23/1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine live. The pt reported that he believed that on approximately 03/23/1995 he was possibly injected with the varicella vaccine by his live-in-partner who was testing "a chicken pox vaccine" at the time. The pt alleged that the woke up the next morning with no knowledge of what took place the previous night, but was in excruciating pain. He reported his "penis felt like it was on fire, and that he ended up having something like shingles on his back, lesions inside his penis and urethra, and neurological damage." Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt reported that a "vet" thought that he might had legionnaires. The pt also reported that he "exposed friends and animals to whatever it is that I have and they died" (WAES0201USA01919). Additional info has been received from the pt who reported that he would be speaking to his physician on 02/19/2002. The pt also stated that he was concerned that he had "infected his horses with the vaccine." Additional info has been requested.  Follow up information has been received from the pt who indicated that he was infected through his penis with varicella, combined with a wart virus. He said that nobody would test him to see there has been damage to the parts of his body that have been affected by the infection and to see just what he was infected with. He also reported that he is concerned because his mother told him that they might try to have him committed. Follow up information from the pt indicated that he had a positive PPD. He also indicated that he had a lot of phlegm in his chest. He mentioned that his penis had become impotent. He indicated taht the disease ruined his penis and teeth and has caused chronic pain, visual changes, severe gastric problems, and diarrhea that lasted for over three years. He indicated that he still is not right, that even the cold bothers him so bad that he can't go out during the winter. Follow up information indicated that since the vaccination the pt has had chronic swelling of the spine, uncontrollable grinding of his teeth, he has become impotent, his vision has worsened and he has lesion on his scalp. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Stomach discomfort, Visual acuity reduced
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a male who was "diagnosed with a mental condition when he was young" who on approximately 03/23/1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine live. The pt reported that he believed that on approximately 03/23/1995 he was possibly injected with the varicella vaccine by his live-in-partner who was testing "a chicken pox vaccine" at the time. The pt alleged that the woke up the next morning with no knowledge of what took place the previous night, but was in excruciating pain. He reported his "penis felt like it was on fire, and that he ended up having something like shingles on his back, lesions inside his penis and urethra, and neurological damage." Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt reported that a "vet" thought that he might had legionnaires. The pt also reported that he "exposed friends and animals to whatever it is that I have and they died" (WAES0201USA01919). Additional info has been received from the pt who reported that he would be speaking to his physician on 02/19/2002. The pt also stated that he was concerned that he had "infected his horses with the vaccine." Additional info has been requested.  Follow up information has been received from the pt who indicated that he was infected through his penis with varicella, combined with a wart virus. He said that nobody would test him to see there has been damage to the parts of his body that have been affected by the infection and to see just what he was infected with. He also reported that he is concerned because his mother told him that they might try to have him committed. Follow up information from the pt indicated that he had a positive PPD. He also indicated that he had a lot of phlegm in his chest. He mentioned that his penis had become impotent. He indicated taht the disease ruined his penis and teeth and has caused chronic pain, visual changes, severe gastric problems, and diarrhea that lasted for over three years. He indicated that he still is not right, that even the cold bothers him so bad that he can't go out during the winter. Follow up information indicated that since the vaccination the pt has had chronic swelling of the spine, uncontrollable grinding of his teeth, he has become impotent, his vision has worsened and he has lesion on his scalp. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a male child with no past medical history, who on 07/17/1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. The child subsequently developed varicella. It was reported that the child's symptoms began on 12/20/2001. The symptoms were described as generalized rash, not severe, and required only comfort treatment. Per a letter from the child's school. It was reported that the child had been exposed to children with varicella at school and had close contact with some of them. Unspecified medical attention was sought. At the time of this report, the outcome of the varicella was unknown. Additional info has been requested. The nurse also reported that the sister of this pt also developed varicella following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES0203USA01717).
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information ahs been received from a woman in a doctor's office concerning a 45 month old female pt with no past medical history and no allergies who on 03/28/1999 was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live (0.5ml), in the right thigh. There was no concomitant medication. On 01/15/2002, in the AM, the pt came into the doctor's office with active chicken pox with 10 to 15 lesions scattered over her body. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that the pt recovered. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman in a physician's office concerning a 4 year old female pt who on 03/18/1998 was vaccinated in the left anterior thigh with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy on 03/18/1998 included the first dose in the right anterior thigh of MMR. On 12/19/2001 at 09:35 the pt presented to the physician's office with a two day history 12/17/2001 of a rash. At the office, it was noted that there were approximately 20-30 scattered vesicles all over the pt's upper torso. No crusting was noted. It was reported that the event was a "questionable modified varicella." Subsequently, a few days later, the pt recovered from the experience. No further info is available.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 4 year old female pt who on 01/28/1999 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Concomitant therapy on 01/28/1999 included a dose of MMR. On 12/14/2001 the pt developed a varicella illness and presented to the physician's office. It was noted that she had 30-50 lesions. Subsequently, "in a few days" the pt recovered. No further info is available.