chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Next day post vax, the pt woke up with a severe headache; went to school and got chills. Her temperature was normal, but later at 3:00 pm it was rechecked and it was 101. She took Advil and three hours later took Tylenol and three hour after that took Advil again. She woke up the next day feeling fine.
Age: 0.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Woke up the day after vax was given with a temperature that lasted for 2 days. Screaming started shortly after and lasted for 5 days non-stop. Called physician two times after hours and had one visit to the physician during those 5 days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Large knot in right deltoid which still has not resolved.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Malaise, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Given MMR 02/21/2000 - Developed trunk rash, malaise, low grade fever. Joint pain on 03/07 - seen by physician and given Benadryl, Motrin, and Tagomet.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a rash of 10 to 15 lesions.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the pt complained of swelling, redness, and pain in right shoulder.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Coma, Convulsion, Hyperhidrosis, Muscle rigidity, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Mother states child had seizure in car on the way home from receiving vaccines. She says the child became rigid, pale, diaphoretic, and unresponsive for approximately 15-20 seconds. Child was taken to ER and physician stated that this was an atypical reaction to these vaccines.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of increased swelling, redness and pain in shoulder and left arm.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Large hard lump
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Flushing, Paraesthesia, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Hep-B vaccine give at 09:05 and at 09:15 pt had generalized flushing with mild tightness to chest. At 09:20, she had tingling of lips and puffy feeling of lower lip. She was given 50mg Benadryl, IM. Lungs were clear and BP and pulse was stable throughout. On 10:30, symptoms resolved and pt was transported home.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt developed hives and itching. Treated with Zyrtec.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site pain, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Area around injection site was red, warm to touch, and painful.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Several lesions noted by parent with new crops of lesions erupting over next few days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Contusion, Urticaria, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Red whelp 5 " in diameter occurred the evening of the vax. The area was hot to the touch; lasting for 7 days. Administered Motrin every 8 hours along with ice packs. Pt still has bruise on leg where shot was given.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine in left deltoid. A raised area localized reaction occurred. Approximately the size of 10 cm x 9 cm x 2 cm (ht). Pt denied SOB, or difficulty swallowing. Pt advised to take Benadryl if itching persists. Call clinic if any problems develop.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Right thigh, at site of vax administration, 80mm X 60mm erythema area, raised 10mm above skin line at DTaP site per father. Looks totally normal 03/21/2000.
Age: 77.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a large erythemic area with edema, tenderness and warmth. Pt prescribed prednisone, periactin and cool soaks.
Age: 83.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Arm was swollen, tender, warm, and pruritic. He had marked edema, erythema, and he had a fever. Treated with prednisone and cool soaks.
Age: 83.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Arm was swollen, tender, warm, and pruritic. He had marked edema, erythema, and he had a fever. Treated with prednisone and cool soaks.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pruritus, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Arm pain, red, warm, swollen. Upper arm had a lot of erythema; lesion was pruritic. Treated with prednisone, Periactin, and cool soaks.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Arm pain, red, warm, swollen. Upper arm had a lot of erythema; lesion was pruritic. Treated with prednisone, Periactin, and cool soaks.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Right leg swollen two times its size. Positive erythema and warmth all over leg.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Itchy rash on abdomen, back, and buttocks. Afebrile.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Generalized urticarial rash. Treated with Atarax.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Anaemia, Hyperlipidaemia, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Three days post vax, the pt's skin erupted in rash over most of the body with extreme itching. Treated with prednisone; which took the rash away but it returned within a few weeks.  Information received from medical records state anemia, hyperlipedemia.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Malaise, Nausea, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, pt developed fever of 102 for 4 days. He also had a sore arm, malaise, nausea, and weakness for 4 weeks. Treated with APAP and fluids.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, pt developed fever of 102 for 4 days. He also had a sore arm, malaise, nausea, and weakness for 4 weeks. Treated with APAP and fluids.
Age: 1.9
Sex: F
Vaccine: OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt developed chicken pox.
Age: 1.9
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Positive redness and swelling within 1-2 minutes after injection. Redness, swelling, erythema, increased warmth, and induration lasted for 3 days.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: 2 years post vax, the pt developed herpes zoster covering the right arm.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Left deltoid of arm with induration, redness, and warmth. No neurological problems.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt developed chicken pox.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: One week post vax, the child developed a fever of 104 for 2 days. Parents notified physician and was instructed to administer Motrin and Tylenol which did not relieve the fever. The child was bathed in tepid water every 2 hours until the fever subsided.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Cough, Dizziness, Lymphadenopathy, Malaise, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Two days post vax, the pt experienced malaise, sore throat, dizziness, cough, nausea, lymphadenopathy. Four days post vax, the pt developed hives.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Two days post vax, the pt experienced malaise, sore throat, dizziness, cough, nausea, lymphadenopathy. Four days post vax, the pt developed hives.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a fever of 105.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt was given vaccine in left upper arm. On 3/21/00 the pt experienced a local reaction 2 3/4 inches x 3 1/4 inches round that was red and painful to touch until 3/23/00. It was advised to ice the area and take Advil for pain and Benadryl. Pt is on Allegra during the day. Pt also on allergy injections (left arm) for grass allergy. Pt didn't receive injection this week.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a palm sized indurated area with erythema over injection site. Warm to touch.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: 8 days post vax the pt developed a fever of 102.9 with a macular papular rash on trunk and then progressing to extremities.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced left arm swelling. Injection given on 2/17/00.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt received pneumovax IM in the left deltoid on 3/28/00. Pt experienced swelling, redness, warmth the evening of 3/28/00.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt received pneumovax IM in the left deltoid on 3/28/00. Pt experienced swelling, redness, warmth the evening of 3/28/00.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This report was called to VAERS on 3/27/00 at 12:30 PM. Pt received pneumovax IM in left deltoid at approximately 2:00 PM on 3/22/00. Pt experienced left arm swelling. Pt was checked by medical director and advised to take Motrin and apply warm compresses. Follow up call states that pt is improving. It is also reported that pt had a fever of 102.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site hypersensitivity, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This report was called to VAERS on 3/27/00 at 12:30 PM. Pt received pneumovax IM in left deltoid at approximately 2:00 PM on 3/22/00. Pt experienced left arm swelling. Pt was checked by medical director and advised to take Motrin and apply warm compresses. Follow up call states that pt is improving. It is also reported that pt had a fever of 102.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Feeling cold, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced local erythema and edema that was 9-10cm wide and long. Pt experienced a fever of 102 and myalgias, ears, feet, nose freezing cold. Symptoms began 24 hours post vax.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a swollen, red, hot deltoid area after vaccine.
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Pt received varicella on 1/6/00. Pt was presented to medical facility with 6 lesions appearing on neck and trunk (papular vesicular).
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: On 3/13/00 the pt received vaccine. On 3/14/00 at 13:00, pt experienced hand numbness and tingling on left hand. Unable to make fist. Tightness in left hand and pain in wrist. Trouble grasping items. By 3/16/00 PM, symptoms had resolved. A follow up report received 8/9/2000 adds: Pt developed the same symptoms one month after the onset of the initial symptoms. The symptoms involved both upper extremities. Her physician evaluated her and it was his opinion that she suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome. She is receiving treatment for this.
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a 7cm area with redness around injection site immediately after administration. Benadryl given. The home was called and the rash was going within hours.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: A 7 cm area of redness at injection site immediately after receiving vaccination. Benadryl given. Called home and rash was gone on 3/18/00. Child active, no complaints.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Heart rate increased, Lethargy, Pallor, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Approximately 5 minutes post vax, baby inconsolable, went from being red, head to foot, to white, head to foot. Some mottling, blotchy pink, then dusky in color. HR regular but increasing. Approximately 10 minutes later, pt sent to ER - crying and lethargic. Observed in ER 2.5 hours.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced an 8 x 6 inch area of erythema and swelling with tenderness at injection site on right thigh. Treated with Keflex, cool compresses and Tylenol.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Palpitations, Pharyngeal oedema, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: pt experienced heart pounding, throat hurt (felt swollen) temples throbbing (lasted 20 min),  dizziness (lasting week) and nausea.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Back pain, Headache, Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a severe headache, spinal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever over 6 hours. Treated with Demerol, IV-Reglan
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Pt states she developed entire arm swelling within a few hours post vax.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a reaction at site of injection on right thigh with blotches, and also on face. No other symptoms. Treated with Benadryl and cool compresses within minutes.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: 8 days post vax, mom noted a fever (up to 104) and raised bumps continuing for 2 days until visit with MD who advised Tylenol for fever and Benadryl at night. Also a baking soda bath.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Convulsion, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced soreness in left arm for 10 days at injections site, numbness in arm and hand, mild seizures in body 4 times (like vibrations).
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a localized urticarial eruption at injection site of (left and right thigh), starting 1 day post injection. Treated with cool compresses and topical steroid cream.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Mom changed diaper on 1/2/00 AM at 9:00 and noticed some testicular swelling. Child had 100.2 fever. Child was taken to ER and admitted. He is on IV antibiotics.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced erythema and whelps, started at injection site, now on shoulders, arms, "slapped cheeks".
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a local reaction in right arm with erythema and localized heat on upper arm surrounding vaccine site.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine on 3/8/00. Pt experienced soreness near the injection site of right arm and on 3/13/00 redness, warmth, induration at the site and itching was experienced. There was a 7" circle at the site that has spread to inner part of arm.  Pt saw a family MD and was given antibiotics and Benadryl. By 3/18/00, redness is fading and the itching is currently where the last spreading occurred.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccines on 3/17/00, Mom called on 3/20/00 stating he had been screaming since 3/17/00 with fever of 101. She was advised to take the child to an urgent care facility since it was after office hours.
Age: 0.55
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site rash, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Pt developed an injection site reaction characterized by redness and swelling. Pt then developed a red macula measuring 6 X 6 cm at the injection site. The macula was visible as of 4 months post vax.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Meningitis, Nausea, Pain, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on left arm 02/25 evening. Total body rash the following day with fever of 103.  He was also lethargic, fussy, minimal oral intake and urinary output, occasional vomiting when drinking. Was seen in the ER twice that day and was febrile on both visits. Was attributed to receiving 5 vaxs at same time.  At the second visit labs were drawn. No body aches. Treated with Rocephin. Dxed with Meningococcal Disease.  Tests revealed Neisseria meningiditis. On the 28th he was examined and at this time, pt had become quite active, playful and happy. No longer has fevers, is taking oral fluids well. Vitals were good. Additional dose of Rocephin given 500 mg IM and another to be given 02/29. Placed on oral antibiotics, Augmentin,  for longer term convalescence. He does had left otitis media.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Rash on left arm 02/25 evening. Total body rash the following day with fever of 103.  He was also lethargic, fussy, minimal oral intake and urinary output, occasional vomiting when drinking. Was seen in the ER twice that day and was febrile on both visits. Was attributed to receiving 5 vaxs at same time.  At the second visit labs were drawn. No body aches. Treated with Rocephin. Dxed with Meningococcal Disease.  Tests revealed Neisseria meningiditis. On the 28th he was examined and at this time, pt had become quite active, playful and happy. No longer has fevers, is taking oral fluids well. Vitals were good. Additional dose of Rocephin given 500 mg IM and another to be given 02/29. Placed on oral antibiotics, Augmentin,  for longer term convalescence. He does had left otitis media.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Anorexia, Irritability, Lethargy, Meningitis, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: Rash on left arm 02/25 evening. Total body rash the following day with fever of 103.  He was also lethargic, fussy, minimal oral intake and urinary output, occasional vomiting when drinking. Was seen in the ER twice that day and was febrile on both visits. Was attributed to receiving 5 vaxs at same time.  At the second visit labs were drawn. No body aches. Treated with Rocephin. Dxed with Meningococcal Disease.  Tests revealed Neisseria meningiditis. On the 28th he was examined and at this time, pt had become quite active, playful and happy. No longer has fevers, is taking oral fluids well. Vitals were good. Additional dose of Rocephin given 500 mg IM and another to be given 02/29. Placed on oral antibiotics, Augmentin,  for longer term convalescence. He does had left otitis media.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Rash on left arm 02/25 evening. Total body rash the following day with fever of 103.  He was also lethargic, fussy, minimal oral intake and urinary output, occasional vomiting when drinking. Was seen in the ER twice that day and was febrile on both visits. Was attributed to receiving 5 vaxs at same time.  At the second visit labs were drawn. No body aches. Treated with Rocephin. Dxed with Meningococcal Disease.  Tests revealed Neisseria meningiditis. On the 28th he was examined and at this time, pt had become quite active, playful and happy. No longer has fevers, is taking oral fluids well. Vitals were good. Additional dose of Rocephin given 500 mg IM and another to be given 02/29. Placed on oral antibiotics, Augmentin,  for longer term convalescence. He does had left otitis media.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, RV, DTP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, RV
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Haematochezia, Intussusception, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: A mother reported that her 2-month old son received Rotashield, DTP, Hib, IPV vaccines on 7/12/99. He developed stringy and slimy stools. On 9/6/99, he developed vomiting and diarrhea. He was taken to the ER where a spinal tap, rotavirus test and barium enema were performed. A dx of intussesception was made and surgery was performed. He was hospitalized and spent one week in the ICU. He recovered. He recently developed vomiting, diarrhea and blood and mucous in his stool and was taken to the ER. The indicated that the child's formula was recently changed to Isomil. A copy of this report has been forwarded to PMC, (manufacturer of IPV vaccine.) This report of a serious labeled event is being submitted in a 15-day time frame.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Liver function test abnormal, Malaise, Pain, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 2/16/00 an MMR was given to this new employee. The pt felt ill that evening, he developed body aches, fever, and was seen in the ER. 2/17/00 was seen by MD. On 3/8/00 he developed a rash, fever and experienced an elevated LFT. The pt was admitted to the hospital 3/12/00, was dismissed on 3/18/00 and again admitted on 3/30/00.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HEPA
Symptoms: Dizziness, Epistaxis, Headache, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced neurogenic syncope. Pt also experienced epistaxis lasting 15-20 mins but may last as long as one hour. Dizziness and syncope 3-4 times per week, pain on right lateral head preceding syncope occurring 5 time in 2 weeks.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HEPA
Symptoms: Dehydration, Dizziness, Epistaxis, Headache, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced neurogenic syncope. Pt also experienced epistaxis lasting 15-20 mins but may last as long as one hour. Dizziness and syncope 3-4 times per week, pain on right lateral head preceding syncope occurring 5 time in 2 weeks.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HEPA
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced neurogenic syncope. Pt also experienced epistaxis lasting 15-20 mins but may last as long as one hour. Dizziness and syncope 3-4 times per week, pain on right lateral head preceding syncope occurring 5 time in 2 weeks.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: Pt developed left sided Bell's palsy within 24 hours of injections. No treatment required.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Metabolic acidosis, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Eight days post vax, she had 3 seizures not associated with fever, requiring ER visit and hospitalization. She had only had a day of vomiting with 6-8 episodes of watery diarrhea, 2 days prior to admission. On the morning of 3/4/00, she was sitting on the floor with her dad, when she developed a blank stare, her eyes deviated to the right, and she slumped back and to the right onto a floor pillow. He went to pick her up to go call 911 and she was very stiff, lasting about 2 minutes and she was sleepy afterward. In ER, after her LP, she had another seizure witnessed by the MD which was described as tonic-clonic and lasting about 2 minutes. She was post, so not very cooperative. She was started on maintenance IV fluids. She was started on Dilantin and her acidosis improved with IV and oral rehydration. Was seen by neurology and will follow up in 1 month.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Somnolence, Staring, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Eight days post vax, she had 3 seizures not associated with fever, requiring ER visit and hospitalization. She had only had a day of vomiting with 6-8 episodes of watery diarrhea, 2 days prior to admission. On the morning of 3/4/00, she was sitting on the floor with her dad, when she developed a blank stare, her eyes deviated to the right, and she slumped back and to the right onto a floor pillow. He went to pick her up to go call 911 and she was very stiff, lasting about 2 minutes and she was sleepy afterward. In ER, after her LP, she had another seizure witnessed by the MD which was described as tonic-clonic and lasting about 2 minutes. She was post, so not very cooperative. She was started on maintenance IV fluids. She was started on Dilantin and her acidosis improved with IV and oral rehydration. Was seen by neurology and will follow up in 1 month.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthritis
Clinical narrative: Pt developed exacerbation of arthritis for a few months.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced fever, chills, nausea, body aches (like flu), lasting 3 days. Swelling at injection site, soreness at injection site and knot where injection was given, these symptoms lasted until 1 day before form was submitted.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced fever, chills, nausea, body aches (like flu), lasting 3 days. Swelling at injection site, soreness at injection site and knot where injection was given, these symptoms lasted until 1 day before form was submitted.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Cyst
Clinical narrative: Cysts on chest and genitals - reoccurring.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps lasting for 3 hours.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous
Clinical narrative: Had healthy daughter 02/01/1997. Started Anthrax series 11/20/1998. Wife has had 2 miscarriages 03/14/99 and 03/14/2000 at 12 and 8 week gestation. Father has had 4  doses of vax.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Left tricep area 10cm by 5cm area erythema and localized reaction. Pt to follow-up with me over the weekend. Given Benadryl, 25mg, apply warm compress.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Anorexia, Dissociation, Hypokinesia, Pain
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported that a 45 year old female, post vax in 1968, developed a "severe" anaphylactic reaction described as "generalized pain all over, couldn't move, couldn't eat and feeling of doom". She was seen in an emergency room.   Follow-up dated 6/22/00 from a dermatologist at a life care facility indicated that the pt was seen on 3/28/00 where a laceration was sustained on 3/19/00, on her left knee was noted. There the pt informed the reporter that she experienced joint stiffness following receipt of a booster in 1960. The pt was sent to a local ER for evaluation and tetanus IZ.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Demyelination
Clinical narrative: Demyelinating disorder. Subsequent to vax, pt experienced changes on an MRI that may have been consistent with demyelinating disease. This was consider an important medical event.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Apathy, CSF test abnormal, Coma, Confusional state, Crying
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the pt presented with progressive confusion, crying spells, and social withdrawal. Three months after symptom onset, he developed intermittent dystonic posturing of the left arm and leg. Initial neurological exam was significant for dysarthria and myoclonus of the left arm and leg. During the fourth month of illness, the pt developed hyperreflexia, and extensor plantar responses. By the fifth month, the myoclonus ceased. He became unresponsive, mute, and displayed intermittent hyperreflexia and tachycardia suggesting autonomic dysfunction. He expired six months after the onset of symptoms. An autopsy was refused. The cause of death was subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Information about this case is described in an unpublished manuscript entitled "Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in US born adult".
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Dysarthria, Dystonia, Electroencephalogram abnormal, Encephalitis, Hyperreflexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the pt presented with progressive confusion, crying spells, and social withdrawal. Three months after symptom onset, he developed intermittent dystonic posturing of the left arm and leg. Initial neurological exam was significant for dysarthria and myoclonus of the left arm and leg. During the fourth month of illness, the pt developed hyperreflexia, and extensor plantar responses. By the fifth month, the myoclonus ceased. He became unresponsive, mute, and displayed intermittent hyperreflexia and tachycardia suggesting autonomic dysfunction. He expired six months after the onset of symptoms. An autopsy was refused. The cause of death was subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Information about this case is described in an unpublished manuscript entitled "Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in US born adult".
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Myoclonus, Speech disorder, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the pt presented with progressive confusion, crying spells, and social withdrawal. Three months after symptom onset, he developed intermittent dystonic posturing of the left arm and leg. Initial neurological exam was significant for dysarthria and myoclonus of the left arm and leg. During the fourth month of illness, the pt developed hyperreflexia, and extensor plantar responses. By the fifth month, the myoclonus ceased. He became unresponsive, mute, and displayed intermittent hyperreflexia and tachycardia suggesting autonomic dysfunction. He expired six months after the onset of symptoms. An autopsy was refused. The cause of death was subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Information about this case is described in an unpublished manuscript entitled "Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in US born adult".
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a male pt who received several vaccination, the same day of the vaccination the pt experienced seizures, presented to a MD and was hospitalized for 4 - 5 days. Per the pt's mother on 11/8/99,the pt had a normal EEg and MRI and was "doing fine." Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Eye disorder, Herpes zoster, Infection, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health care professional concerning a 41 month old male pt who on 8/14/97 was vaccinated with the varicella vaccine in the left arm. On 1/12/00 the pt developed herpes zoster on the left arm and on his radial nerve distribution. The pt had a somewhat vesicular rash over the fingers, the thumb, index and little finger and on the dorsum of the hand. The pt also had a couple of patches on the arm that are in the same nerve distribution. Additionally it was noted that the pt developed a left eye infection. The pt sought unspecified medical treatment and was admitted to a hospital. On an unspecified date the pt recovered.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: Bell's Palsy on left side.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Rash, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Anaphylactic reaction, 24 hours post vax. Given cortisone, antihistamines and symptoms resolved, shortly thereafter. Perioral swelling, rash.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Dermatitis, Injection site hypersensitivity, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Right arm edema, erythema and pain from shoulder to elbow with marked dermatitis at inoculation site. Very warm to touch, resembling cellulitis.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: Mom states that she had a severe reaction to varicella. Pt had shingles in throat and was in the hospital and almost died.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cough, Crying, Drooling, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pallor
Clinical narrative: High pitched screaming for 8 hours, staring spells, rash on trunk, more than normal drooling and coughing, post vax. Also, vomiting and stiff in all extremities. Pale. Was admitted 2 times to the hospital. Treated with injected antibiotic.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Rash, Screaming, Staring, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: High pitched screaming for 8 hours, staring spells, rash on trunk, more than normal drooling and coughing, post vax. Also, vomiting and stiff in all extremities. Pale. Was admitted 2 times to the hospital. Treated with injected antibiotic.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Crying, Irritability, Pallor, Staring
Clinical narrative: High pitched screaming for 8 hours, staring spells, rash on trunk, more than normal drooling and coughing, post vax. Also, vomiting and stiff in all extremities. Pale. Was admitted 2 times to the hospital. Treated with injected antibiotic.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Stomach discomfort, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: High pitched screaming for 8 hours, staring spells, rash on trunk, more than normal drooling and coughing, post vax. Also, vomiting and stiff in all extremities. Pale. Was admitted 2 times to the hospital. Treated with injected antibiotic.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Bruxism, Convulsion, Euphoric mood, Muscle rigidity, Muscle twitching
Clinical narrative: Two weeks, post vax, child developed atypical seizure like episode involving an unusual giggling, lasting 10 seconds, and clenched fists and teeth and dazed look and twitching eyebrows. No family history of seizures. Mom brought child on 3/8/2000.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Staring
Clinical narrative: Two weeks, post vax, child developed atypical seizure like episode involving an unusual giggling, lasting 10 seconds, and clenched fists and teeth and dazed look and twitching eyebrows. No family history of seizures. Mom brought child on 3/8/2000.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Clinical narrative: Dx with polymyalgia rheumatica
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Leukocytosis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Discharge dx: fever secondary to IZ. Discharge meds: tylenol prn. Approx 3-4 hours after receiving vaccines developed fever and brought to the ER with some irritability. Given a shot of IM Rocephin because of concern over possible sepsis.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Injection site pain, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Pt called approximately 30 minutes post vaccine, complaining of dizziness, nausea, labored breathing, burning at injection site. It was recommended she seek medical care - ER or urgent care.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Coordination abnormal, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: At visit had bilateral otitis media persistent but not fever or acute illness and was prescribed Vantin. That evening acute onset of ataxia. Following day, still ataxic but improving otherwise.  Well appearing except for bilateral otitis media. No fever or vomiting. Improving at present.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Back pain, Blood pressure increased, Chest pain, Disturbance in attention, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: I went to the doctor more than 20 times between March 1999 and December, 1999. My symptoms included: neck pain,
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Fibromyalgia, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Heart rate increased, Hypothyroidism, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: I went to the doctor more than 20 times between March 1999 and December, 1999. My symptoms included: neck pain,
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Insomnia, Liver function test abnormal, Muscle spasms, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: I went to the doctor more than 20 times between March 1999 and December, 1999. My symptoms included: neck pain,
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Neck pain, Odynophagia, Oedema peripheral, Paraesthesia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: I went to the doctor more than 20 times between March 1999 and December, 1999. My symptoms included: neck pain,
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Skin burning sensation, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: I went to the doctor more than 20 times between March 1999 and December, 1999. My symptoms included: neck pain,
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash maculo-papular, Swelling, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling from shoulder to wrist, spotting, feverish arm. Treated at hospital.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Facial palsy, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site reaction, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling from shoulder to wrist, spotting, feverish arm. Treated at hospital.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling from shoulder to wrist, spotting, feverish arm. Treated at hospital.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced joint pain (lower body, wrist), and fatigue.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Disturbance in attention, Fatigue, Hypoacusis, Memory impairment
Clinical narrative: Post vax, pt began to experience slight, intermittent ringing in both ears; intermittent periods of hearing loss (alternates between ears), reduced ability to concentrate, memory problems, visual disturbances (characterized by blurred vision and scintillation's). Pt also experiencing fatigue and joint pains (shoulders, arms,  and neck). Symptoms have improved, but currently are not completely resolved. Pt had 5th shot and symptoms worsened.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Tinnitus, Vision blurred, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: Post vax, pt began to experience slight, intermittent ringing in both ears; intermittent periods of hearing loss (alternates between ears), reduced ability to concentrate, memory problems, visual disturbances (characterized by blurred vision and scintillation's). Pt also experiencing fatigue and joint pains (shoulders, arms,  and neck). Symptoms have improved, but currently are not completely resolved. Pt had 5th shot and symptoms worsened.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on left arm near injection site. Rash has gone down left arm. Flu-like symptoms since 03/21/2000, date of 6th shot.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Face oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Three day history of uper lip swelling and redness, angle redness, and entire inner lip swelling plus itching.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Lump in right arm 2 months after receiving vax #5. Tingling in right thumb, and in right toe.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt developed tenderness and redness around injection site.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash maculo-papular, Sensory disturbance
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced macropapular rash extending proximally from injection site on right arm to involve neck and back. Associated with persistent retro auricular pressure sensation. Rash resolved over 48 hours, although pressure sensation still present at 72 hours.
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Eczema nummular
Clinical narrative: Pt diagnosed with nunnular eczema post 2nd or 3rd anthrax shot (3 weeks post). Eczema not responsive to conventional treatment.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Chest pain, Erythema, Headache, Injection site mass, Joint stiffness
Clinical narrative: Pt did not have a reaction until 7 days post vax, then developed a 5 inch swollen red rash that itched and burned. Pt still has one inch lump at injection site. #2 shot - pt developed an instant 4 inch red rash by the evening it spread from the arm pit to the elbow at least 12 inches. Pt also had unbearable headache, stiff arm and neck for 1 full week. Most recent symptoms are chest pain, and arm spasms, pt still has a 2 inch lump.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt did not have a reaction until 7 days post vax, then developed a 5 inch swollen red rash that itched and burned. Pt still has one inch lump at injection site. #2 shot - pt developed an instant 4 inch red rash by the evening it spread from the arm pit to the elbow at least 12 inches. Pt also had unbearable headache, stiff arm and neck for 1 full week. Most recent symptoms are chest pain, and arm spasms, pt still has a 2 inch lump.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME, LYME
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash, Serum sickness
Clinical narrative: p/vax pt exp a total of two episodes of arthus phenomenon;tics were on for a a short period of time (1-4 hours) producing the phenomenon;pt exp long lasting local rxn of up to more than 1month & also exp erythema migrans;pt outcome unk;
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HEP
Symptoms: Aplastic anaemia, Hepatic failure
Clinical narrative: Mother reports that her son was a very healthy young man until the past 4 months, post vax. On 1/1/2000,the boy experienced liver failure and was hospitalized for 2-3 weeks. He was put on a liver transplant list during this time but recovered by the end of February. On a follow-up MD visit 2/28/2000, the boy was re-hospitalized due to occurence of aplastic anemia detected by CBC. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed dx of aplastic anemia. The pt was hospitalized for 2 weeks during which he received growth factor. He is currently taking cyclosporine. No further information about his condition is available. The mother states they are in a "wait and see mode", for the son may require a bone marrow transplant. The mother says her son was healthy as a horse until now. Her son's MD told her that he has seen other children experiencing the same reaction. She is just starting to put together that the vaccine may be the cause of her son's health problems. 60 day follow-up dated 7/10/00 states that the child is not responding to medications and will probably require a bone marrow transplant.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine on 3/27/00, on 3/28, pt developed 4cm x 4cm red indurated lesion on right upper arm and deltoid. Pt was also experienced a fever of 100.4. Pt returned on 3/29 with a 6in x 3in area of redness on distal deltoid to distal right arm. Pt experienced a 4cm x 4cm bruise in center of lesion where shot was initially given.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Apnoea, Hypotonia, Pallor, Upper respiratory tract infection, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Five hours post vax, pt was found limp, pale, and not breathing in bed. Taken by ambulance to ER. Dx of URI made. No apnea or respiratory distress.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Myelitis transverse, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms following injection 11/1/99. Worsened 11/13/99 through 11/15/99. Paralysis 11/16/99. Dx with Transverse Myelitis.
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Swelling, induration and erythema of right thigh with fever. Admitted to hospital and treated for possible cellulitis.
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swelling, induration and erythema of right thigh with fever. Admitted to hospital and treated for possible cellulitis.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Leukopenia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Unexplained dizziness, bilateral arm and hand numbness, blurred vision, visual changes, leukopenia, headaches. Symptoms started post anthrax vax. 07/26/2000 Signed consent form and Anthrax survey received. Consent form sent to AFB
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: Unexplained dizziness, bilateral arm and hand numbness, blurred vision, visual changes, leukopenia, headaches. Symptoms started post anthrax vax. 07/26/2000 Signed consent form and Anthrax survey received. Consent form sent to AFB
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Hypoaesthesia, Multiple sclerosis, Muscular weakness, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: Weakness in leg, joint pains, numbness in arms, chest and legs, vision disorder. MS type symptoms. Diagnosis of MS supported by MRI.60 day follow-up dated 7/10/00 provided additional text.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site pain, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Pain and redness at injection site, followed by shortness of breath, chest discomfort and mild nausea. Pt was seen at the ER and given Benadryl/steroid.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Within one week of 1st Anthrax shot, pt developed fairly intense pain and discomfort in upper back. This has lasted until now. Within two weeks of 3rd shot, pt developed joint pain in both elbows with occasional numbness in my right hand.  Follow up 05/17/2000: "Patient partially recovered from adverse event.  Pain and discomfort remain in joints (shouders and elbows) occasional numbness in right hand."
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of itching, erythema around injection area for 24 hours post 6th dose. No systemic symptoms.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Vax area became red and swollen, a 'bump' appeared in vax area (approximately size of golf-ball); itching, swelling lasted 1.5 weeks; however bump is still present.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Legs and arms itch as well as small red bumps, small red bumps covered facial rash. 4-5 days post vax, last 2 weeks.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Fatigue
Clinical narrative: 24 hours of fatigue after 5th Anthrax vaccine.
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Skin rashes over legs, arms and hips.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt developed an urticarial lesion 19x8.5cm with pruritus on posterior left upper arm. No systemic reaction. (Lesion is same arm as immunization given.) Given Lidex ointment topically for treatment.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt has had urticarial outbreak after each of the first 3 Anthrax vaccines given by the Navy. Treated with Zortec and Dexepan.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Arthralgia, Joint stiffness, Myalgia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate decreased
Clinical narrative: Pt had complaints of hip aching and right bicep pain with elbow flexing. Pt also experienced hip stiffness in the AM. Symptoms began in 12/99. Exam essentially normal. Also has occasional sharp epigastric pain relieved by bowel movement. Pt reported complaints 3/28/00.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of local reaction, golf ball sized know at injection site, redness and soreness up to right shoulder.