chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Oropharyngeal pain, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Patient returned to the clinic site approximately 30 minutes after receiving her flu vaccine. She reported left ear congestion/ numbness. She also reported pain of the left neck and throat. She described the sensation as "numb" and "feeling like Novocain." Lungs clear. Left jaw and ear appear swollen. Vitals were taken Pulse=68, RR=18, BP= 118/84, T=97.9. Patient reports unchanged status for next 20 minutes. Refused emergency medical assistance. Since mobile clinic, spoke with ordering MD (off-site), instructed to administer Benadryl. Benadryl administered L anterior thigh. Vitals re-checked. P=68 BP=108/82. Patient states sorness in throat in neck is a "little less." Per Dr., observe patient for 15 minutes. Cleared pt to return to class/ no need for emergency medical care. Pt reported feeling well after 15 minutes and returned to class. Was asked to return if symptoms re-appeared. Pt did not return.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Large (3"x6") red swollen patch beneath injection site with extreme sensitivity to touch and pain diminishing gradually over 5 days; general malaise with headache and upset stomach lasting now 6 days although diminishing somewhat each day.  Injection site and upper left arm still feels some trauma after 6 days.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Malaise
Clinical narrative: Large (3"x6") red swollen patch beneath injection site with extreme sensitivity to touch and pain diminishing gradually over 5 days; general malaise with headache and upset stomach lasting now 6 days although diminishing somewhat each day.  Injection site and upper left arm still feels some trauma after 6 days.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: PATIENT SAYS SHE BECAME ITCHY 3 DAYS LATER AND CONTINUES TO FEEL ITCHY. SHE HAS TAKEN BENADRYL TO HELP CONTROL. FACE AFFECTED AS WELL.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chills, Cognitive disorder, Dizziness, Hypersomnia
Clinical narrative: 10am, started getting dizzy when moving head quickly. By 4pm, was having a hard time understanding what people were saying, as well as feeling very dizzy and had chills. See a Doctor who gave her Prednisone to counteract the effects.  Advised her to not return to work the following day.  She went home and slept that whole evening as well as most of the following day.  Was feeling mostly back to herself by around 4ish the following day, Oct 11.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Feeling abnormal, Hyperhidrosis, Impaired work ability, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: About five hours after injection, started sweating with chills. About ten hours after injection, when tried to go to sleep, felt like someone shot me with adreneline, and couldn't sleep the night.   Severe muscle aches,  Eighteen hours after injection, I was able to get a restful sleep (had to miss work for the morning). I still feel achy 24 hours after the injection, but the adrenelin feeling has passed.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: About five hours after injection, started sweating with chills. About ten hours after injection, when tried to go to sleep, felt like someone shot me with adreneline, and couldn't sleep the night.   Severe muscle aches,  Eighteen hours after injection, I was able to get a restful sleep (had to miss work for the morning). I still feel achy 24 hours after the injection, but the adrenelin feeling has passed.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Gait disturbance, Pain in extremity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Same night as injection- joint pain and could hardly walk, then terrible itching all night and arm so sore could not lay on left side Next day- sore arm, redness, fever of 99.9 even with tylenol, continued joint pain 3rd day- fever continued, arm less sore by evening, joint pain less 4th day - fever gone, joint pain less, arm less sore
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Same night as injection- joint pain and could hardly walk, then terrible itching all night and arm so sore could not lay on left side Next day- sore arm, redness, fever of 99.9 even with tylenol, continued joint pain 3rd day- fever continued, arm less sore by evening, joint pain less 4th day - fever gone, joint pain less, arm less sore
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Wrong product administered
Clinical narrative: Patient with a possible egg allergy given flublok instead of flulaval
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Infantile spitting up, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: He got fever a couple hours after the injections, had diarrhea, and spit up abnormally
Age: 0.33
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Wrong product administered
Clinical narrative: Pentacel and Menveo vaccines were right next to each other when Medical Assistant Grabbed Menveo instead of Pentacel which Pentacel is is needed when patient are getting  four month shots instead of Menveo.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Confusional state, Discomfort, Ear discomfort, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Severe headache, mental confusion, nausea and stomach pain, temperature changes, tired/sore, ear/neck pressure. Pt went to ER @ hospital 10/21/19 and was given Fioricet tablet as outpatient prescription.  Was given Zofran in hospital for nausea and an unknown med for headache.  Was discharged after about 8 hours.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Feeling of body temperature change, Headache, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe headache, mental confusion, nausea and stomach pain, temperature changes, tired/sore, ear/neck pressure. Pt went to ER @ hospital 10/21/19 and was given Fioricet tablet as outpatient prescription.  Was given Zofran in hospital for nausea and an unknown med for headache.  Was discharged after about 8 hours.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vomiting for approx 8 hours
Age: 80.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: developed severe shingles 3 months after first RZV dose given with no prior history of any prior shingles. Therefore should second dose be given under there circumstances?
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: red blotches on lower left arm
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash right arm
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMR, UNK
Symptoms: Expired product administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: No adverse effects reported; patient was vaccinated with expired MMRII; This spontaneous report was received from a nurse and refers to an unspecified patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, drug reactions or allergies and concomitant medications were not reported.  On 10-OCT-2019, the patient was vaccinated with properly stored but expired measles, mumps, and rubella (wistar ra 27-3) virus vaccine, live (recombinant human albumin (rHA)) (M-M-R II) injection, lot number N025897, expiration date 19-SEP-2019 (exact dose, route and site of administration were not reported) for prophylaxis. The vaccine was reconstituted with sterile diluent (STERILE WATER) (dose, frequency, route, site of administration, lot number and expiration date were not reported) which was not expired.  No adverse effects were reported.
Sex: U
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: No adverse event, Product storage error
Clinical narrative: administered dose of ROTATEQ underwent a temperature excursion prior to be administered; No known adverse effect; This spontaneous report was received from a physician and refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. No information regarding the patient's concurrent conditions, medical history or concomitant medications was provided.  On an unknown date, the patient was vaccinated with an improperly stored dose of rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent (ROTATEQ) orally, lot # S004251 with expiration date: 22-SEP-2020 (exact dose and frequency were not reported) for prophylaxis. No adverse effects were reported. The vaccine was stored in 8.9 Celsius degrees for 30 minutes. There was no previous temperature excursion. The storage was recorded by digital data logger.
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Accidental exposure to product, Exposure via eye contact, Exposure via skin contact, Eye irritation, Eye pruritus
Clinical narrative: she is now experiencing eye irritation such as itching; Pharmacist reported she "tapped the syringe" in order to "remove air bubbles in the syringe" before administering; She inadvertently "flicked the vial off the syringe and droplets" went onto her face and into her eyes; She inadvertently "flicked the vial off the syringe and droplets" went onto her face and into her eyes; Pharmacist reported she "tapped the syringe" in order to "remove air bubbles in the syringe" before administering; This spontaneous report was received from a female pharmacist, regarding herself. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, historical drugs, allergies and concomitant medication were not reported.   On 23-OCT-2019, the pharmacist "tapped the syringe" in order to remove the air bubbles in the syringe before administering a dose of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Wistar RA 27-3) Virus Vaccine, Live (M-M-R II) injection (strength, dose, frequency, lot number and expiration date were not reported). She inadvertently "flicked the vial off the syringe and droplets" went onto her face and into her eyes (occupational exposure to product, accidental exposure to product, exposure via eye contact and exposure via skin contact); she washed her eyes out with water; however, she was now experiencing eye irritation such as itching (eye pruritus).  At the time of the report, the pharmacist had not recovered from eye pruritus.  The causal relationship between eye pruritus and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Wistar RA 27-3) Virus Vaccine, Live (M-M-R II) was not provided.
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Occupational exposure to product
Clinical narrative: she is now experiencing eye irritation such as itching; Pharmacist reported she "tapped the syringe" in order to "remove air bubbles in the syringe" before administering; She inadvertently "flicked the vial off the syringe and droplets" went onto her face and into her eyes; She inadvertently "flicked the vial off the syringe and droplets" went onto her face and into her eyes; Pharmacist reported she "tapped the syringe" in order to "remove air bubbles in the syringe" before administering; This spontaneous report was received from a female pharmacist, regarding herself. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions, historical drugs, allergies and concomitant medication were not reported.   On 23-OCT-2019, the pharmacist "tapped the syringe" in order to remove the air bubbles in the syringe before administering a dose of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Wistar RA 27-3) Virus Vaccine, Live (M-M-R II) injection (strength, dose, frequency, lot number and expiration date were not reported). She inadvertently "flicked the vial off the syringe and droplets" went onto her face and into her eyes (occupational exposure to product, accidental exposure to product, exposure via eye contact and exposure via skin contact); she washed her eyes out with water; however, she was now experiencing eye irritation such as itching (eye pruritus).  At the time of the report, the pharmacist had not recovered from eye pruritus.  The causal relationship between eye pruritus and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Wistar RA 27-3) Virus Vaccine, Live (M-M-R II) was not provided.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnoea, Herpes zoster, Pneumonia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: herpes zoster; severe cough, wheezing and shortness of breath/ diagnosed with pneumonia; This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a 60 year old female patient. Information on the patient's concurrent conditions, medical history or concomitant therapy was not reported.     On or about 10-OCT-2016, the patient was vaccinated with zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) (dose, route of administration, lot# and expiration date were not reported) for the long-term prevention of shingles and zoster-related conditions. Patient suffered the following injuries and was diagnosed on the following dates as a result of zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX): severe cough, wheezing and shortness of breath and was diagnosed with pneumonia on 22-JAN-2017. Additionally, patient has suffered with recurrent episodes of herpes zoster, which was initially diagnosed on 25-NOV-2017. The outcome of the events was unknown.  Upon internal review, pneumonia was considered to be medically significant.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: shoulder pain still happening but has been slowly improving
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Scratch, Skin haemorrhage, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: PAIN AT INJECTION SITE THAT EVENING AND THE NEXT DAY.  HIVES/WHELPS APPEARED AROUND 3 PM THE DAY FOLLOWING IMMUNIZATION.   MOTHER REPORTS THAT SHE GAVE CHILD AN AVEENO BATH AND PUT BENADRYL CREAM ON THE HIVES.  CHILD REPORTED FEELING BETTER, BUT SOMETIME IN THE NIGHT WHEN SHE WAS SLEEPING, THE CHILD SCRATCHED SO MUCH THAT THE NEXT MORNING HAD BLEEDING SORES.  THAT FOLLOWING AFTERNOON AT SCHOOL, THE CHILD CAME IN FROM RECESS AND THE HIVES HAD RETURNED WITH WHELPS. THEY WERE ALL OVER TORSO, ARMS, LEGS, AND FACE.   MOTHER TOOK CHILD TO PCP ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND WAS GIVEN MEDICATION TO HELP WITH THE HIVES.  MOTHER REPORTS CHILD IS COMPLETELY HEALED WITH NO SIGNS OF HIVES.  MOTHER REPORTS THAT THEY ARE NOT 100% POSITIVE THAT REACTION IS FROM FLU VACCINE, AS THE CHILD HAS HAD YEARLY FLU VACCINES SINCE INFANCY AND HAS NEVER HAD A REACTION.  THEY JUST CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING THAT IS DIFFERENT OTHER THAN RECEIVING THE INFLUENZA VACCINE.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Asthenia, Blood glucose normal, Pallor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient became pale and stated that her stomach hurt and vomited, was very weak.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site rash, Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: Aches and chills for 3 days, intense rash at injection site and arm, and thorax, neck.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site urticaria, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Mother phoned in and stated that within an hour of the flu shot, child started to have redness and warmth of the area where shot was given.  Mother stated she did put cool pack to the area.  Mother also reported that child had welts at the site.  Mother gave child some Benadryl and some prednisone that she had.   Stated that child has had prior reactions to the flu shots, but not every time.  Mother had marked "no" on the consent form to the question if child had had a severe reaction to a flu shot before.  Mother states the prednisone did relieve child's symptoms.  Mother also stated she talked to the child's PCP on the phone, and they decided they would treat child prior to the shot and that child would go to the PCP's office for the flu shot from now on.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Eye irritation, Injection site reaction, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient reports four days following her second dose of Shingrix given on 10/17/2019, she developed dime size welts on her trunk and thighs which would last a few hours and then move to another area.  This prompted her to seek medical treatment on 10/21/2019.  Her provider advised her that she was experiencing a possible allergic reaction to the Shringrix vaccine and was prescribed a Medrol dose pack and advised to take an over-the-counter antihistamine until her symptoms resolve.  During this time she states she also experienced a 3-inch welt at the injection site, itching on her scalp, stomach and eye irritation, physical weakness, and lightheadedness.  Today (10/29/2019), She reports that she is still taking an antihistamine but plans to stop this medication in the next few days.  She reports she is still experiencing some physical weakness and lightheadedness.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient reports four days following her second dose of Shingrix given on 10/17/2019, she developed dime size welts on her trunk and thighs which would last a few hours and then move to another area.  This prompted her to seek medical treatment on 10/21/2019.  Her provider advised her that she was experiencing a possible allergic reaction to the Shringrix vaccine and was prescribed a Medrol dose pack and advised to take an over-the-counter antihistamine until her symptoms resolve.  During this time she states she also experienced a 3-inch welt at the injection site, itching on her scalp, stomach and eye irritation, physical weakness, and lightheadedness.  Today (10/29/2019), She reports that she is still taking an antihistamine but plans to stop this medication in the next few days.  She reports she is still experiencing some physical weakness and lightheadedness.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Feeling cold, Headache, Nasopharyngitis
Clinical narrative: First dose was given on  4/25/19 with similar, but not as severe a reaction as the  does given on 10/22/19.  The reactions from the dose given on 10/22/19 included sever chills and shakes from about 8 pm until around 5 am when the shakes started to  reduce.  I felt very cold, but never felt as if I had a fever.  I   continued to sleep until around noon on 10/23 when I woke up with a bad headache & no energy.  I felt as if I was getting better for the next 3-4 hours.  At around 4 pm the chills and shaking came back, but not as sever.  I went to bed after these started and ended up getting sleep easier than the previous night.  I woke in the early morning with my shirt wet , changed clothes and went back to bed.  On 10/24 I felt good enough to visit my doctors office to review my reaction symptoms.  I continued to improve, but was weak and felt like I had a cold for the next few days.  On Monday 10/28 I felt normal again.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Somnolence, Tremor
Clinical narrative: First dose was given on  4/25/19 with similar, but not as severe a reaction as the  does given on 10/22/19.  The reactions from the dose given on 10/22/19 included sever chills and shakes from about 8 pm until around 5 am when the shakes started to  reduce.  I felt very cold, but never felt as if I had a fever.  I   continued to sleep until around noon on 10/23 when I woke up with a bad headache & no energy.  I felt as if I was getting better for the next 3-4 hours.  At around 4 pm the chills and shaking came back, but not as sever.  I went to bed after these started and ended up getting sleep easier than the previous night.  I woke in the early morning with my shirt wet , changed clothes and went back to bed.  On 10/24 I felt good enough to visit my doctors office to review my reaction symptoms.  I continued to improve, but was weak and felt like I had a cold for the next few days.  On Monday 10/28 I felt normal again.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Back pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Within 2.5 hours of these two high dosage injections, which were given too close to each other in left arm (One small round bandaide covered them), patient started experiencing severe joint pains, weakness, nausea, and body aches.  These continued for 3 days. We alternated Ibuprofen & acetaminophen to try to get him comfortable. Two days after the injections he developed a large red swollen whelp on his upper left arm. We alternated cold & hot packs to try to get whelp to reduce. Finally added benadryl two nights and whelp has started reducing. On dat 5 since injections he has  back pain from these adverse reactions that has not resolved yet. This has affected him badly for 4 days and is going on still. The joints and other body aches have diminished greatly now. He has never had adverse reactions to prior flu or pneumonia vaccines. He should not have had two high dosage injections in the same arm nor so terribly close in proximity to each other!
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Nausea, Pain, Product administered at inappropriate site, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Within 2.5 hours of these two high dosage injections, which were given too close to each other in left arm (One small round bandaide covered them), patient started experiencing severe joint pains, weakness, nausea, and body aches.  These continued for 3 days. We alternated Ibuprofen & acetaminophen to try to get him comfortable. Two days after the injections he developed a large red swollen whelp on his upper left arm. We alternated cold & hot packs to try to get whelp to reduce. Finally added benadryl two nights and whelp has started reducing. On dat 5 since injections he has  back pain from these adverse reactions that has not resolved yet. This has affected him badly for 4 days and is going on still. The joints and other body aches have diminished greatly now. He has never had adverse reactions to prior flu or pneumonia vaccines. He should not have had two high dosage injections in the same arm nor so terribly close in proximity to each other!
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Fatigue, Inflammation, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: I had a red and inflamed area 4 inches long x 2.5 wide and the area was raised/swollen approx.  1/8".  The area was warm to touch and the described symptoms last for over a week.   I have been fatigued since the injection.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Full blood count normal, Pyrexia, Seizure
Clinical narrative: Fever of 100.5,  4 hrs after vaccines given.  Then seizure at 10pm , 11 hrs after vaccines were given. Taken to the hospital.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 10/15/19:Within 6 hours of receiving the vaccination he didn't want to put any pressure on that leg, walk, etc. By the next morning, the right thigh was swollen 2-3x normal size/left thigh. Still not wanting to walk or put pressure on it. Injection site was red and hot to the touch as well as very sore.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Headache, Impaired work ability, Oropharyngeal pain, Rash, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Rash all over my neck.  Severe sore throat, runny nose, headache.  I was out of work for two days.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MENB
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site pain, Meningitis viral, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pain at injection site, dizziness, nausea, vomiting occurred the following day.  Office was notified at approximately 1:30 pm the following day (Friday, 10/25/2019).  Family was notified to take patient to emergency room immediately.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Decreased appetite, Fatigue, Inflammation, Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Clinical narrative: For the last two and a half weeks, since receiving the high-dose flu vaccine, I have had many confusing symptoms.   Feeling extremely exhausted, very sleepy, very weak all over. Unable to do even simple things around the house.    (This is very unlike me - I am an extremely active woman, used to exercising and having boundless energy.)   Inflamed Achilles Tendon for several days, very painful bump under my chin, for several days.  Low appetite.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Somnolence, Swelling
Clinical narrative: For the last two and a half weeks, since receiving the high-dose flu vaccine, I have had many confusing symptoms.   Feeling extremely exhausted, very sleepy, very weak all over. Unable to do even simple things around the house.    (This is very unlike me - I am an extremely active woman, used to exercising and having boundless energy.)   Inflamed Achilles Tendon for several days, very painful bump under my chin, for several days.  Low appetite.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Erythema, Fatigue, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: Red arm from shoulder to elbow; 103 fever; pain  could not touch arm; ongoing headache; tired and weak.  Some symptoms lasted up to 2 weeks. Severe symptoms 4 days. Tiredness and arm itching now. Color of arm now lt pink.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Red arm from shoulder to elbow; 103 fever; pain  could not touch arm; ongoing headache; tired and weak.  Some symptoms lasted up to 2 weeks. Severe symptoms 4 days. Tiredness and arm itching now. Color of arm now lt pink.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site nodule, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Left upper arm is sore 6/10 has muscle knot in area where shot was given.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Limb mass, Mobility decreased, Pain, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: arm swollen and red, very irritated able to feel lump in the arm; lump has gotten smaller but still able to feel it upon touch; patient having trouble lifting arm and performing normal duties with arm; still hurts ; went to dr and was told to come back to the pharmacy
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Skin irritation
Clinical narrative: arm swollen and red, very irritated able to feel lump in the arm; lump has gotten smaller but still able to feel it upon touch; patient having trouble lifting arm and performing normal duties with arm; still hurts ; went to dr and was told to come back to the pharmacy
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pustule, Rash, Rash pruritic, Scab
Clinical narrative: Full body rash  with intense itching. Covered in poxes (very similar to chicken pox)  Treatment included large does of Benadryl, Zyrtex, hydroxyzine, Steroid cream and mmoatmeal baths to control the itching.  Reaction lasted 9 days  I am now covered in scabs including scalp  note age atvaccination was 65 the form only takes one digit as input
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: PATIENT DEVELOPED HIVES ON TRUNK (WAIST LINE AND NECK LINE) APPROXIMATELY 2 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THE VACCINATION. PATIENT REPORTS THAT THEY ARE RED AND "VERY ITCHY." PATIENT REPORTS TAKING BENADRYL, BY MOUTH WHICH TEMPORARILY RELIEVES ITCHING AND CAUSES THE HIVES TO CLEAR UP. THEY REAPPEAR WHEN BENADRYL WEARS OFF.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain in arm. Pain when moving arm. It has been 7 days and arm still hurts.  No swelling or redness is reported.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: Patient called on 10/29/2019 at 4pm to report of an adverse event. Patient went to the emergency room on 10/27/2019 at nighttime. Patient reported of severe erythema. Patient also reported that she is fine now.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Erythema, Lip swelling, Microscopy, Oropharyngeal discomfort, Paraesthesia oral
Clinical narrative: Person was awaken from sleep by husband and person noticed welts, rash over entire body mostly on truck from face to legs and even under breast and on back.  Face was swollen and beet red, throat felt strange( slightly tight) , lips were tingling and swollen. Went to Emergency Department
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling face, Throat tightness, Urine analysis, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Person was awaken from sleep by husband and person noticed welts, rash over entire body mostly on truck from face to legs and even under breast and on back.  Face was swollen and beet red, throat felt strange( slightly tight) , lips were tingling and swollen. Went to Emergency Department
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt called to report that about 1 hour after receiving the vaccine her shoulder became sore, described as a dull constant ache.  Pt also reported that moving her arm, such as reaching for something in front or above her, causes sharp pain.  Pt reports that there is NO redness or inflammation at the injection site.   Pt reported taking ibuprofen for the pain.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site discolouration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient came in and has black, warm to touch, spot around the injection site and down arm to elbow.  It is darkened in color and warm to the touch.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Palpitations, Paraesthesia, Pyrexia, Sensation of foreign body
Clinical narrative: patient came and spoke to pharmacist on duty and said that she had a reaction for the fluzone hd. She said that she felt like she had a lump in the throat. head was tingling that night when she was going to bed. felt heart was racing and felt like she had fever but she did not have fever. got chills. She was fine the next morning
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Hiccups
Clinical narrative: Last year I received a high-dose of the flu vaccine (age over 65). After the vaccination, I had constant hiccups for four days. However, this year after receiving high-dose flu vaccine (on October 7, 2019), I had an extreme case of non-stop hiccups so much so that on the 7th day I had difficulty breathing and had to get treatment in an emergency setting.
Age: 68.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Very painful  Arm,m
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, International normalised ratio
Clinical narrative: Patient returned to Pharmacy 10/26/19 3 days after vaccine administered with bruise from shoulder to elbow. Patient stated contacted cardiologist about size of bruise and patient says office didn't seemed concerned and she checks her INR at home for Warfarin. Patient doesn't get medication from pharmacy, unaware at time pt was on warfarin. Staff Pharmacist referred pt to walk into MD site and have them visually see the size of bruise to re-verify if they should act.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Syncope
Clinical narrative: After receiving the shot the pt got light headed and almost fainted called 911, and the paramedics came and took pt to hospital. The pt blood pressure was 77/44. The pt had fasted for a blood test earlier in the morning , and stated to the paramedics that he had felt light headed before the shot. but the pt had not mentioned it before the shot
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe headache , chills, body aches, nausea.  Lasted approximately 36 hours.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Dizziness, Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Immediately following injection, site started to bleed (on blood thinner). Site started swelling (quarter size in about 1 minute). Patient stated she felt a tingling feeling throughout body and was a little dizzy. I offered her some water. She moved to a chair with arms while calling her pcp. She did not feel safe to drive and wanted 911 to be called. She left the pharmacy in an ambulance. 3 to 4 hours later she called back to update us, she had increase in blood pressure (211 over something she could not remember). Patient was given IV fluids and monitored until bp went down. She was released and told not to take the second dose.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Immediately following injection, site started to bleed (on blood thinner). Site started swelling (quarter size in about 1 minute). Patient stated she felt a tingling feeling throughout body and was a little dizzy. I offered her some water. She moved to a chair with arms while calling her pcp. She did not feel safe to drive and wanted 911 to be called. She left the pharmacy in an ambulance. 3 to 4 hours later she called back to update us, she had increase in blood pressure (211 over something she could not remember). Patient was given IV fluids and monitored until bp went down. She was released and told not to take the second dose.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient reported immediate numbness and tingling to fingers of right hand and up into neck.  Has continued to develop pain and induration at injection site to this date, when she was referred to Occupational Medicine for follow-up.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bronchitis, Contusion, Malaise, Pain
Clinical narrative: States that she was sore the next day and then diagnosed with acute bronchitis 3 days later. Started bruising about a week after shot.  Reported it to us on the 29 and has severe bruising and is still sick
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: PATIENT CALLED REPORTING THAT SHE HAD DEVELOPED A FEVER OF 102 DEGREES AND BODY ACHES IN THE EVENING.  SHE STATES THAT SHE HAD TO USE HER RESCUE INHALER AND HER CHEST TIGHTNESS IMPROVED AS IF SHE WERE HAVING A REACTION TO HAYFEVER (WHICH SHE IS BEING SEASONALLY TREATED FOR), SHE ALSO TOOK HER EVENING SINGULAIR DOSE AND TIGHTNESS EASED.  RPH INFORMED HER IT SOUNDED LIKE A TYPICAL VACCINE REACTION COMBINED WITH A TYPICAL RESPONSE TO SEASONAL ALLERGY, HOWEVER PATIENT INSISTED IT BE REPORTED TO VAERS
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Inj site turned red and itchy. When I got ready for bed same day, I noticed redness  (shoulder to middle arm.)Also had some pockets of swelling (looked like water pouches) with tremendous itching. muscle hurt, and my movements were restricted .  Next day woke up with same redness and swelling and itching. I did call pharmacy (where I got the inj) and they said to keep and eye on it.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site pain, Nasal congestion, Paranasal sinus discomfort
Clinical narrative: Sinus pressure/ fatigue / nasal congestion and pain at the injection site on the left shoulder where he received his seasonal flu shot (unknown manufacturer)
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Contusion, Diarrhoea, Erythema, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Pt reported upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea that developed 10/16/19 after vaccine administration. Starting 10/17/19, patient developed swelling/redness that "looked like bruises" extending from her shoulder to elbow. On 10/28, patient reported a new rash developing on her chest area.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt reported upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea that developed 10/16/19 after vaccine administration. Starting 10/17/19, patient developed swelling/redness that "looked like bruises" extending from her shoulder to elbow. On 10/28, patient reported a new rash developing on her chest area.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Clinical narrative: Patient reports left arm/shoulder pain that prevents her from moving her arm above her head and limiting daily activities. Patient is still experiencing this pain 6 weeks after vaccination. Patient also received Shingrix in right arm on the same visit and denies any pain in right arm. Pharmacist advised patient to contact and make appointment with PCP to get seen and rule out any other cause of the pain.
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Aspiration, Cyanosis, Death, Pulse absent, Resuscitation
Clinical narrative: Patient Fainted when he got to his cart. Pharmacist rushed to his side. He was already blue, and pharmacist could not feel a pulse. Patient was moved quickly to start CPR. CPR was started and patient was aspirating. Mouth and nose were cleared out. CPR was continued. Patient was aspirating and breaths could not me administered. CPR was continued until EMT arrived. EMT continued CPR. Patient was not responsive. EMT called time of death.
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Syncope, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Patient Fainted when he got to his cart. Pharmacist rushed to his side. He was already blue, and pharmacist could not feel a pulse. Patient was moved quickly to start CPR. CPR was started and patient was aspirating. Mouth and nose were cleared out. CPR was continued. Patient was aspirating and breaths could not me administered. CPR was continued until EMT arrived. EMT continued CPR. Patient was not responsive. EMT called time of death.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: REDNESS BELOW THE SHOT AREA
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: No adverse event, Product administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: Patient received a high dose fluzone by accident.  He was suppose to receive his Boostrix vaccination and he already received his flu vaccine in August.  He is 58 years old and received the high dose vaccine that was filled for his father in law that was with him at the time.  I spoke with patient today and he has had no emotional issues or physical issues due to this incident.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dehydration, Erythema, Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: arm turned very red, hot to touch and extreme painful, the next day Oct 20th  she developed a fever  with flu like aches and pains all day.    she was all day in bed due to nausea. entire arm has red rash, warm to touch but less painful. Wednesday and Thursday she felt exhausted and dehydrated which kept her in bed. Friday she felt well. I called her today and she said she is all well.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Rash, Rash erythematous, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: arm turned very red, hot to touch and extreme painful, the next day Oct 20th  she developed a fever  with flu like aches and pains all day.    she was all day in bed due to nausea. entire arm has red rash, warm to touch but less painful. Wednesday and Thursday she felt exhausted and dehydrated which kept her in bed. Friday she felt well. I called her today and she said she is all well.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Extra dose administered
Clinical narrative: Patient received a flu shot at the pharmacy,  but had already received a flu shot one month earlier at the doctor's office.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUA3, PPV
Symptoms: Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea, Flatulence, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: THE evening after vaccination was given pt developed diarrhea/gas/bloating/vomiting
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Red, hot, swollen area around 3 inches across at injection site appeared the morning after the injection. Chills, low grade fever, nausea, headache, fatigue, body aches developed later the same day. The day after the injection was the most severe for side effects. Some remained on the following day.  By day 3, most symptoms had resolved except for some redness and itching at injection site. I notified the clinic of my reaction.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Nausea, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Red, hot, swollen area around 3 inches across at injection site appeared the morning after the injection. Chills, low grade fever, nausea, headache, fatigue, body aches developed later the same day. The day after the injection was the most severe for side effects. Some remained on the following day.  By day 3, most symptoms had resolved except for some redness and itching at injection site. I notified the clinic of my reaction.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient described that after a couple hours of receiving both vaccines he fainted and had vomiting episodes. Patient was unfortunately at a restaurant at the time of this adverse effect. Explained to patient he likely experienced syncope but I told him I would report this as a adverse effect.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: rash down arm
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: swelling at injection site, droplets of blood at injection site . Placed ice pack on injection site for 20 minutes, pt waited in office 20 mins after the injection was given. Pt had no other reactions at this time. Pt left office at 12:10pm.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Pt stated that after she left the pharmacy she soon felt paralyzed all over. She said it was an awful feeling she felt for days.  She did not go to the emergency room and said she will never go to a hospital. She is feeling better but still feels bad
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: The day after her second dose, the patient experienced a rash on her back, chest, and stomach. It resolved after 4 days.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: At 1350 patient complained of redness and itching at injection site.  No other complaints noted. No difficulty breathing or swelling.  Provided cool pack to injection site.  At 1400 patient stated she was having difficulty taking a deep breath and felt dizzy.  Injection arm was red, slightly swollen and warm to touch.  RN administered 50 mg Benadryl IM into right arm (adjacent to injection site).  EMS arrived.  Vital signs: 124/91, P-94.  Patient awake/alert.  Transported via ambulance to ER.  While in ambulance, patient became unconscious with difficulty breathing.  EMS administered Epi.  Hospital ER monitored and discharged patient with 5 day oral steroid pack.  Patient followed up with primary care provider.  Also to consult with allergist.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: At 1350 patient complained of redness and itching at injection site.  No other complaints noted. No difficulty breathing or swelling.  Provided cool pack to injection site.  At 1400 patient stated she was having difficulty taking a deep breath and felt dizzy.  Injection arm was red, slightly swollen and warm to touch.  RN administered 50 mg Benadryl IM into right arm (adjacent to injection site).  EMS arrived.  Vital signs: 124/91, P-94.  Patient awake/alert.  Transported via ambulance to ER.  While in ambulance, patient became unconscious with difficulty breathing.  EMS administered Epi.  Hospital ER monitored and discharged patient with 5 day oral steroid pack.  Patient followed up with primary care provider.  Also to consult with allergist.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Patient said she was unable to lift her arm for a month after getting the immunization.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Fall, Presyncope, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient fainted after receiving her flu shot. Her mother caught her as she fell forward out of the chair so she did not fall to the floor. Paramedics were called to the store. Pharmacist who administered the shot, monitored with EPI pen next to him, but no sign of allergic reactions was presented. Epi pen was not given. Paramedics arrived and concluded as a vasovagal reaction.  Patient did not receive any injuries as a result of the incident and the paramedics did not feel for further hospitalization
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain in extremity, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Patient claims her left arm is tender and painful and she cannot lift her arm up past her shoulder.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: pt describes deep soreness in this arm/shoulder; said they have been going on since vaccination
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Pulse abnormal, Seizure
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of dizziness then stopped verbalizing.  Vital signs: 130/90 P-88.  After 10 minutes pulse became thready and patient exhibited seizure symptoms.  Breathing was stable.  RN administered epi IM.  Patient transported to Hospital by ambulance.  Patient discharged from ER by 7:30 pm that evening.  No further issues disclosed by school administration.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Hyporesponsive to stimuli, Pulse abnormal, Seizure
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of dizziness then stopped verbalizing.  Vital signs: 130/90 P-88.  After 10 minutes pulse became thready and patient exhibited seizure symptoms.  Breathing was stable.  RN administered epi IM.  Patient transported to Hospital by ambulance.  Patient discharged from ER by 7:30 pm that evening.  No further issues disclosed by school administration.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pt states came in on Sun 10/27/19 for Flu and Pneumonia shot.  About 3 hours later, she stated she started to see swelling in the her arm, pain, and hot to the touch in her right arm only.  She said her left arm only felt sore, no other complaints.  She states she could not get out of bed until today 10/29/19 and came to the pharmacy to inquired about it.  She said the pain and swelling has reduced greatly but is still visible.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site urticaria, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: very red and hot inflammation like hives around the injection site size
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Blood glucose, Dizziness, Fall, Hypoaesthesia, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Within two minutes following the immunization, child became dizzy while looking at magazines. He kneeled down and then fell to the floor and had a seizure that lasted approximately 30 seconds. He has never had a seizure prior to this incident. He said the right side of his face and throat were cold and numb. He said he felt like he might vomit. Emergency services were contacted immediately and ambulance arrived to transport to local hospital. He was monitored and tested for causes. He was released within hours.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Neurological examination, Peripheral coldness, Pharyngeal hypoaesthesia, Seizure
Clinical narrative: Within two minutes following the immunization, child became dizzy while looking at magazines. He kneeled down and then fell to the floor and had a seizure that lasted approximately 30 seconds. He has never had a seizure prior to this incident. He said the right side of his face and throat were cold and numb. He said he felt like he might vomit. Emergency services were contacted immediately and ambulance arrived to transport to local hospital. He was monitored and tested for causes. He was released within hours.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Feeling cold, Hypoaesthesia, Pallor, Seizure, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Within two minutes following the immunization, child became dizzy while looking at magazines. He kneeled down and then fell to the floor and had a seizure that lasted approximately 30 seconds. He has never had a seizure prior to this incident. He said the right side of his face and throat were cold and numb. He said he felt like he might vomit. Emergency services were contacted immediately and ambulance arrived to transport to local hospital. He was monitored and tested for causes. He was released within hours.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Condition aggravated
Clinical narrative: triggered IBS diarrhea,stomach cramps
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt immediately had swelling (looked like a bubble formed at the site).  Treated with ice pack, pt was okay in 20 minutes.  No reaction several hours later.