chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Erythema, Heart rate increased, Hypertension, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced numbness in the right arm immediately following the vax. The pt also experienced discoloration of the arm and swelling of the right hand, and flushed face. By 10:30 am, the face became pale and a red rash appeared. BP 163/103 and a rapid pulse of 103-105. Diagnosis of anaphylactic reaction treated with Benadryl.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pallor, Rash, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced numbness in the right arm immediately following the vax. The pt also experienced discoloration of the arm and swelling of the right hand, and flushed face. By 10:30 am, the face became pale and a red rash appeared. BP 163/103 and a rapid pulse of 103-105. Diagnosis of anaphylactic reaction treated with Benadryl.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Flushing, Heart rate increased, Hypertension, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced numbness in the right arm immediately following the vax. The pt also experienced discoloration of the arm and swelling of the right hand, and flushed face. By 10:30 am, the face became pale and a red rash appeared. BP 163/103 and a rapid pulse of 103-105. Diagnosis of anaphylactic reaction treated with Benadryl.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Oedema peripheral, Rash, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced numbness in the right arm immediately following the vax. The pt also experienced discoloration of the arm and swelling of the right hand, and flushed face. By 10:30 am, the face became pale and a red rash appeared. BP 163/103 and a rapid pulse of 103-105. Diagnosis of anaphylactic reaction treated with Benadryl.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced neurological symptoms which included numbness and tingling in legs and hands. The pt was diagnosed with Type I multiple sclerosis on 4/30/00. Was in remission at the time of vaccination.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced red arm inflammation which was red and sore. The arm was difficult to mobilize and was painful. The area was from the deltoid to the elbow. It was hot to the touch. The pt was treated with Tylenol and Benadryl.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt developed localized redness, warmth, swelling and itching. The pt also experienced fever of 99.6 and dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed localized redness, warmth, swelling and itching. The pt also experienced fever of 99.6 and dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 1/10/01, the pt developed localized redness, warmth, swelling, itchiness, fever of 99.6 and dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 1/10/01, the pt developed localized redness, warmth, swelling, itchiness, fever of 99.6 and dizziness.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hemiparesis, Hypoaesthesia, Pain
Clinical narrative: On 12/2/00 the pt complained of left arm weakness, pain in left upper arm, numbness in fingers on left hand and an aching in left arm. Constant ache continued until 12/6/00. She tool OTC Advil for pain relief on 12/2/00 and 12/3/00. She reported these symptoms to her MD.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: The pt complained of discomfort to the arm pit, inner aspect, LUE when raising arm up. The pt had palpable lymph nodes X 3 in left arm pit. No neuro deficit. Neurological checks equal bilateral adequate ROM.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt's left arm began to swell shortly after receiving the vaccines. The pt saw an internist on 12/20/00. The pt was treated with Benadryl and Allegra. The arm continues to itch and the swelling is decreasing.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 2 days after receiving vaccine, the patient developed a sore throat, low grade fever, and muscle aches. All symptoms resolved on their own;within another 72 hours.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: This child is positive for varicella, he has 20 or more vesicles.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Pruritus, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: This child is positive for varicella, he has 20 or more vesicles.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: This patient had a 10cm circular red induration around the site of injection. No secondary infection. Resolved with rest, oral Benadryl.
Age: 1.25
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: This infant had vaccination, 4 days later developed urticaria that started at the head then spread to the face and trunk over 2-3 days. Resolved spontaneously after 2 weeks. No other symptoms.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Breast pain, Erythema, Fatigue, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: This patient had a fever, fatigue, clouded thinking, swelling, pain and redness of left arm and left breast. She required time off from work; symptoms improved after 48 hours.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Thinking abnormal
Clinical narrative: This patient had a fever, fatigue, clouded thinking, swelling, pain and redness of left arm and left breast. She required time off from work; symptoms improved after 48 hours.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Irritability
Clinical narrative: This patient had a 4 inch diameter, red, swollen area at the site of injection, warm to touch. The patient still irritable , no fever.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MEN, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site abscess
Clinical narrative: This child had an abscess at the vaccine site, left arm.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Pain
Clinical narrative: This patient complains of painful right arm from neck to fingers with difficulty lifting arm due to the pain. The patient has not yet sought treatment. She was advised to have her physician evaluate.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Oedema peripheral, Pruritus, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: This patient's entire left upper arm is swollen with a blotchy itchy rash.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: This patient had an injection; the site (left deltoid) became painful the afternoon of the injection with redness 4-5 inches in circumference. Occuring approximately 24 hours after the injection and has not worsened since then. She states it is slightly less red. We saw the patient (11 y/o) came in with her guardian for immunizations 2 days ago and the guardian was unaware of the patient's history of 1-2 years ago when she received TD following a dog bite and injection site became red, swollen, and oozing. The patient referred to private MD for evaluation today.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site inflammation, Insomnia, Pain
Clinical narrative: A week after this patient's shot, on 07/10/00, in the left arm, her left arm was very painful. The patient started to get stabbing pains in the arm; she could not move her arm. The patient had 9 weeks of physical therapy. Nothing helps. She can't sleep at night due to the pain. The patient also had a Cortizone shot, it did not help.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyskinesia, Eye movement disorder, Hyperhidrosis, Hypertension
Clinical narrative: This child had 1.0 ml of Hep B vaccine immediately; stiffening of all limbs, rolling of eyeballs, jerking of lower extremities, felt dizzy, and became sweaty. The initial BP increased then stabilized.;
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: This child had 1.0 ml of Hep B vaccine immediately; stiffening of all limbs, rolling of eyeballs, jerking of lower extremities, felt dizzy, and became sweaty. The initial BP increased then stabilized.;
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: This child has a rash, pruritis of both arms, hands, and face; one hour after vaccination. No history of allergies. No respiratory distress, temperature of 99. Home with dad.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Erythema, Nasal congestion, Rash maculo-papular, Tonsillitis
Clinical narrative: This patient had a sore throat 2 days before he got his vaccine on 01/08/01. On 01/10/01, he had a maculopapular red rash on his body and head, exudate on tonsils, nasal congestion. Took 2 Penicillin (Amoxicillin) on 01/09/01.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This infant had immunization on 12/29/2000. On 12/30/00, at 3 AM, he had a temperature of 104.7; given Tylenol. On 12/30/00, at 8 AM, he had a temperature of 103.1. On 1230/00, at 1 PM last temperature was 101. The infant was irritable, decreased appetite (nursing for shorter periods).
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Eye disorder, Irritability, Movement disorder, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: This patient had immunizations given on 12/29/00. On 12/30/00, episodes of increased irritability alternating with, "staring off like he was some where else", no blinking of eyes, no movements for 1-2 minutes, increased temperature, and a rash for 3 days.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Staring
Clinical narrative: This patient had immunizations given on 12/29/00. On 12/30/00, episodes of increased irritability alternating with, "staring off like he was some where else", no blinking of eyes, no movements for 1-2 minutes, increased temperature, and a rash for 3 days.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: This infant had erythema around the injection site on the left thigh.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a vaccine associated varicella rash.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Aggression, Diarrhoea, Headache, Hyperaesthesia, Injury
Clinical narrative: Approximately 2 hours after receiving his injection the child became combative, irritable, sensitive to touch, hyperactive, banged head on wall, also experienced headache, Temperature 100, diarrhea 4 times. The side effects lasted from 12/8/00 - 12/10/00. The mother stated the child started behaving normally about 7 PM on 12/10/00. He had no problems with his sleep.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Irritability, Psychomotor hyperactivity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 2 hours after receiving his injection the child became combative, irritable, sensitive to touch, hyperactive, banged head on wall, also experienced headache, Temperature 100, diarrhea 4 times. The side effects lasted from 12/8/00 - 12/10/00. The mother stated the child started behaving normally about 7 PM on 12/10/00. He had no problems with his sleep.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pain, Parotitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This child had severe parotitis ,along with facial pain, low grade temp; exactly 1 week post vaccination. The mother consulted the pediatrician by phone. The parotitis resolved completely after 3 days without treatment.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Face oedema, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: This patient had a rash, and papular patches develop on her arms, exterior surfaces,  spread to her shoulders, legs, and also facial edema; on Saturday. Medrol IM given in the office and Allegra.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: This infant had a rash all over. Reported by the mother. Not seen by health care provider.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: This patient had vaccination, he walked approximately 20 and passed out. He became alert almost immediately. The mother said he had not eaten, the patient was given sprite and told to lye down 5-10 minutes. The patient appeared fine and left health unit.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site inflammation, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: This infant had an injection, about 25 hours after the parent noted that the left upper arm was hot and swollen, no fever, appetite good, normal activity. They returned to the clinic the examiner noted that the left deltoid area was inflammed and indurated. At the clinic given children's Advil. On 12/31, the mother reported the arm was completely normal.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: This patient was given a tetanus shot on 11/21/00. The patient called 2 weeks later stating her right arm where the injection was given was swollen, red, and blisters around the swollen area. She consulted with a doctor and the doctor suggested ice to the arm. If not better within 24 hours to see private MD.  12/11/00, the patient states she is completely recovered.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: This patient's left tricep is "burning" in the first three weeks after her shot. On Dec 8, 2000, after the patient returned from her Africa trip, she notes one axillary node enlarged, but neck trapezoid area felt sore; possibly from flight. The patient continues to have soreness / ache in deep area left upper arm and neck.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pain
Clinical narrative: This patient had an injection, within 10 - 20 seconds after the injection, she had a large reddened area 3 inches round in size develop. The patient stated this injection was very painful, no swelling noted, only redness. The patient was observed before leaving unit. The nurse was notified. On 11/14/00 the patient called and reported she did not see the MD as was recommended.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: This patient was given an MMR vaccination to the left arm. As soon as he got the injection the patient had a red rash covering injection site and 1/2 the arm, plus red spots started to break out on his back. Went to get the doctor to look at the patient right away. The patient was given Benadryl, it helped control the rash and it started disappearing in some areas before the patient left. The mother was told to continue Benadryl.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Hypokinesia, Irritability, Mental impairment
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 12 month old male who on 6/14/00 was vaccinated. On 6/15/00, the pt experienced a mental status change. Subsequently, the pt has fully recovered. Upon internal review, the pt's experience was considered to be an "Important Medical Event". Additional information has been requested. Additional information received states that pt developed irritability, decreased activity and poor oral intake the evening and next morning after the vaccination. It was report pt was hospitalized for 48 hrs. Received ceftriaxone for a duration of 48 hrs. Pt's activity and mental status returned over 36 hours and pt subsequently recovered. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Diabetes mellitus, Ketoacidosis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 13 month old male pt who on 7/5/00 was vaccinated. On 9/9/00, the pt "presented in DKA with symptoms of diabetes". The pt was dx'd with insulin-dependent diabetes. It was reported that there was no family history of diabetes. "Hospitalization was presumed but not documented". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt complained of feeling jittery, lightheaded and had an itchy red rash on both wrists and slightly up both arms. Not to the elbows yet.  BP 118/76
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Facial palsy, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Tingling, numbness on same side of body as flu shot for 3 weeks. Large, red, hot, lump at injection site for 5 days. Tingling and numbness progressed to bilateral full body. At 3 weeks, became Bell's Palsy, right-sided and still being treated with steroids and symptoms are persisting.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, TD, FLU3, PPV, TD
Symptoms: Cardiac failure congestive
Clinical narrative: The pt called the assistant director and informed her that the pt was hospitalized after receiving the vaccines for congestive heart failure.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, TD, FLU3, PPV, TD
Symptoms: Cardiac failure congestive, Condition aggravated
Clinical narrative: The pt called the assistant director and informed her that the pt was hospitalized after receiving the vaccines for congestive heart failure.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Erythema, Heart rate increased, Hypertension, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Immediately after vaccine, patient developed numbness in her right arm, discoloration of the arm and swelling in the right hand. Her face was flushed. By 10:30AM, a red rash had appeared on her face, ears and neck. Her blood pressure was 163/103 and she had a rapid pulse at 103-105. Her clinical diagnosis was anaphylactic reaction to flu vaccine. She was treated with Benadryl, 25mg po.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pallor, Rash, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Immediately after vaccine, patient developed numbness in her right arm, discoloration of the arm and swelling in the right hand. Her face was flushed. By 10:30AM, a red rash had appeared on her face, ears and neck. Her blood pressure was 163/103 and she had a rapid pulse at 103-105. Her clinical diagnosis was anaphylactic reaction to flu vaccine. She was treated with Benadryl, 25mg po.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Flushing, Heart rate increased, Hypertension, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Immediately after vaccine, patient developed numbness in her right arm, discoloration of the arm and swelling in the right hand. Her face was flushed. By 10:30AM, a red rash had appeared on her face, ears and neck. Her blood pressure was 163/103 and she had a rapid pulse at 103-105. Her clinical diagnosis was anaphylactic reaction to flu vaccine. She was treated with Benadryl, 25mg po.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Oedema peripheral, Rash, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Immediately after vaccine, patient developed numbness in her right arm, discoloration of the arm and swelling in the right hand. Her face was flushed. By 10:30AM, a red rash had appeared on her face, ears and neck. Her blood pressure was 163/103 and she had a rapid pulse at 103-105. Her clinical diagnosis was anaphylactic reaction to flu vaccine. She was treated with Benadryl, 25mg po.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Foetal disorder, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 39 year old female with past varicella exposure who on 3/22/00 tested negative for varicella antibodies. Subsequently, on 3/27/00, the pt was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 4/3/00, the pt learned that she was pregnant. Approx. LMP: 2/27/00, and estimated delivery date: 12/3/00. The pt miscarried on 5/1/00, at 9 1/2 weeks gestation. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced seizures x 3 approximately 5 hours post vax. The infant was treated with Phenobarbital and was transferred to a tertiary care facility. No neurological abnormalities identified. The pt was discharged to the home with parents.
Age: 3.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Dystonia, Feeling hot, Hemiparesis, Hypotonia
Clinical narrative: The pt felt warm to the touch on the evening of 1/11/01. Woke at 6:50 a.m. with wheezing / problems breathing. The pt vomited 1 time and became limp. ? seizure. Seen in the doctors office. The follow-up states that she has an obvious left hemiparesis, and she has some dystonic posturing of her left hand. She walks well with a minimal limp. She has a migrational disorder. This gives her the motor handicap. Decided to start her on Tegretol.  Follow up on 11/06/2003: "Vaccine recipient did recover from the adverse event."
Age: 3.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Movement disorder, Vomiting, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: The pt felt warm to the touch on the evening of 1/11/01. Woke at 6:50 a.m. with wheezing / problems breathing. The pt vomited 1 time and became limp. ? seizure. Seen in the doctors office. The follow-up states that she has an obvious left hemiparesis, and she has some dystonic posturing of her left hand. She walks well with a minimal limp. She has a migrational disorder. This gives her the motor handicap. Decided to start her on Tegretol.  Follow up on 11/06/2003: "Vaccine recipient did recover from the adverse event."
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Anorexia, Bacterial infection, Jaundice, Meningitis
Clinical narrative: On 10/27/00 the pt was rushed to the doctor with colic like symptoms, jaundice, not eating, running a fever of 101.1. A lumbar puncture was performed and meningitis was found. The pt was admitted to the hospital and stayed for 14 days. The pt is still recovering from minor side effects.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 10/27/00 the pt was rushed to the doctor with colic like symptoms, jaundice, not eating, running a fever of 101.1. A lumbar puncture was performed and meningitis was found. The pt was admitted to the hospital and stayed for 14 days. The pt is still recovering from minor side effects.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Blindness, Fatigue, Insomnia, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Constant pain in entire body, severe joint pain in ankle, wrist, knee and shoulder; needle-like pains in right arm, deterioration of vision, shooting pains in arms and legs, traveling pains in upper back, sleeplessness, fatigue, stiff neck and myalgia. 60 day follow-up states the pt us unable to function without medication.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Constant pain in entire body, severe joint pain in ankle, wrist, knee and shoulder; needle-like pains in right arm, deterioration of vision, shooting pains in arms and legs, traveling pains in upper back, sleeplessness, fatigue, stiff neck and myalgia. 60 day follow-up states the pt us unable to function without medication.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Apnoea, Cyanosis, Hypertonia, Pallor, Stupor
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced an apparent apneic episode after feeding, some pallor, perioral cyanosis, hypotonia, hypo-responsive noted. The pt experienced a spontaneous full return to normal color, tone, mental status within 5-10 minutes. Was transferred to the hospital for tests and observation.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Dyspnoea, Rash, Throat tightness, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: The employee was given the flu vaccine at approximately 10:45 and within 15 minutes experienced a rash, tightening of the throat, wheezing and difficulty breathing. The pt was treated with epinephrine and Benadryl. Called 911 for transport to the hospital. After receiving medications, breathing improved. The type of reportable event was anaphylactic reaction.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Dyspnoea, Rash, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: The employee was given the flu vaccine at approximately 10:45 and within 15 minutes experienced a rash, tightening of the throat, wheezing and difficulty breathing. The pt was treated with epinephrine and Benadryl. Called 911 for transport to the hospital. After receiving medications, breathing improved. The type of reportable event was anaphylactic reaction.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Congenital anomaly, Convulsion, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: On 6/1/00, the pt was hospitalized for seizures and otitis media. An EEG was performed and the results were not provided. The pt was hospitalized again on 6/4/00 and was diagnosed with epilepsy. He was treated with Phenobarbital and had partially recovered. It was reported that the investigator and medical monitor agreed that the "epilepsy, otitis media and congenital abnormality were not reasonably related to Prevnar administration", however the relationship to varicella virus vaccine, MMR was unknown. Upon medical review, seizures were considered to be an "other important medical event". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: On 5/27/00, the pt was seen in a clinic and was diagnosed with seizure and upper respiratory infection. The child partially recovered. On 6/2/00, the pt was placed on therapy with Carbamazepine. Both the investigator and the medical monitor agree that the epilepsy and the URI are not reasonable related to the Prevnar administration. The relationship of the seizure, epilepsy and URI to the MMR and Varicella is unknown. Epilepsy and seizure were considered to be an "other important medical event". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Foetal disorder, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: On 2/18/00, the pt received her 1st injection with Engerix-B. On 3/6/00, she had a pregnancy test which was positive. The pt's last menstrual period was 2/6/00 and the estimated date of delivery was 11/13/00. She had been pregnant for 6 weeks on 3/15/00. The information received on 1/12/01, reported the pt had a miscarriage. No further details were provided. This report was assessed as medically serious. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Malaise, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a low grade fever on 1/3/01, up to 99 on 1/4/01, up to 101 - 102 on 1/5/01. The pt still had a temp of 102 and looked ill on 1/6/01 and mom took the pt to the ER and was admitted to the hospital.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Patient developed joint aches (especially elbows) and chronic fatigue approximately 30 days after vaccine.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient developed rash on abdomen, as noted by mother, on the morning of 1/12/01. She also noted a fever of 103 degrees and gave Advil which reduced the temperature to 99 degrees. No other symptoms reported by mother. Rash on abdomen noted by mother in AM of 01/12/2001. Also noted fever of 103 degrees and gave Advil which reduced temperature to 99 degrees. No other symptoms reported by mother.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient developed febrile seizure and vomiting. He was taken to the ER and given IV fluids. A UA and CT of head were performed. He was started on antibiotics.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HEPA, PNC
Symptoms: Petechiae
Clinical narrative: Patient developed red dots surrounding eyes after clinic visit  on 11/3/00 and returned to clinic that day with mother. Fine petechiae were noted to left periorbital region, to skin immediately below eyebrow and to external lateral side and bottom of left eye. No edema, pruritus, or respiratory problems were observed. The patient was happy, alert, smiling and in no acute distress. Per mother, the dots had faded by the morning of 11/4/00.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying
Clinical narrative: Patient received DTAP, Prevnar, HIB and IPV on 1/04/2001. Mother called office on 1/06/2001 at 10:45AM to report that patient had been inconsolable and crying from 6PM to 6AM the previous night.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient developed a high fever to 105 degrees with temperature staying 102 degrees for 12 to 24 hours. Note: Patient had similar febrile response to first set of immunizations on 11/09/2000. Temperature went up to 103 degrees and lasted 24 hours.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Decreased appetite, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient developed inconsolable crying for 3 to 5 hours at a time with brief, 1/2 to 3/4 hour, periods of rest in spite of Tylenol and Motrin and other comfort measures. Patient had slow improvement over 7 to 8 days. Patient had a fever and was given Tylenol every 4 hours and Motrin every 6 hours. Patient developed a rash and had a decreased appetite. ER report indicated patient was "fussy" but episode was beyond being fussy.
Age: 0.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: The DTAP vaccine was given to the patient for the first time in the left thigh. Immediately following the injection, the leg became reddened down to the knee, and a rash appeared on the patient's stomach. Ice was applied to the leg for 15 minutes. After 40 minutes, the leg became normal and the rash on the stomach disappeared.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient developed a 10 cm red, indurated, warm area over the left thigh where he received the DTAP/Hib combination.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Listless, Oedema peripheral, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Within 5 minutes of receiving vaccination, the patient became pale, listless, and legs looked slightly swollen. Symptoms resolved in 15-30 minutes. No further problems were noted.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site pain, Myalgia, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Approximately 2 weeks after receiving Lymerix #2, the patient developed an ache in her arm at the injection site.  The pain worsened and spread up her left arm to her shoulder and neck. The pain increased, and now the patient has pain in all her joints and muscles. This problem has not been helped by treatment with Prednisone, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory medications.
Age: 1.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: In the afternoon and evening of 1/2, the patient developed redness, swelling and pain at the injection site on the left anterior thigh. On 1/3, the pain decreased but the swelling continued to increase through 1/4. Upon examination on 1/4, the left anterior lateral and posterior thigh were red, warm and swollen but not painful. At 11cm above the patella, the right thigh was 29cm and the left thigh was 31.5cm.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint swelling, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical narrative: Patient developed pain and swelling of fingers, wrists, knee, right ankle and toes in mid-March of 2000 just before time to take the last lyme shot.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation
Clinical narrative: Patient developed inconsolable crying for 2-3 hours and could not be put down despite Tylenol.
Age: 0.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: Patient developed constant crying.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Abnormal faeces, Bacterial infection, Balance disorder, CSF test abnormal, Chills
Clinical narrative: 6/5/00 Patient noted to have multiple hive-like eruptions on her back which were red, slightly raised and diffuse but not itchy. Prior to this eruption, patient had been outdoors weeding and noticed a few insect bites on knees and back of neck. 6/11/00 Patient felt shaky with abnormal stool. She was seen in the ER and treated with IV fluids for dehydration. 6/13/00 Patient was seen by family physician still shaky and unsteady with frequent stools. Patient had probable intestinal virus and was improved by 6/24/00. 6/26/00 Patient became lightheaded, tired, woozy and had difficulty focusing. She had a 3 to 4 week period of transient lightheadedness, depth perception difficulty, chills and fatigue. 8/10/00 Patient continued with fatigue and lightheadedness. 8/31/00 Patient had episode of horizontal wavy lines in vision. She was seen by an infectious disease physician with probable Lyme. She was given an RX for doxycycline, 100mg daily x 21. 9/18/00 Patient experienced wavy lines in vision and tumbling sensation. 9/19/00 Patient seen by infectious disease physician and referred to neurology, possible Meniere's Disease, possible vestibular problem. Patient given second series of doxycycline. 10/00 Patient seen by neurology and ENT. Infectious disease physician states possible mono. 11/6/00 Patient sought second opinion. 12/3/00 Patient received oral antibiotics with some improvement.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal disorder, Injury
Clinical narrative: 6/5/00 Patient noted to have multiple hive-like eruptions on her back which were red, slightly raised and diffuse but not itchy. Prior to this eruption, patient had been outdoors weeding and noticed a few insect bites on knees and back of neck. 6/11/00 Patient felt shaky with abnormal stool. She was seen in the ER and treated with IV fluids for dehydration. 6/13/00 Patient was seen by family physician still shaky and unsteady with frequent stools. Patient had probable intestinal virus and was improved by 6/24/00. 6/26/00 Patient became lightheaded, tired, woozy and had difficulty focusing. She had a 3 to 4 week period of transient lightheadedness, depth perception difficulty, chills and fatigue. 8/10/00 Patient continued with fatigue and lightheadedness. 8/31/00 Patient had episode of horizontal wavy lines in vision. She was seen by an infectious disease physician with probable Lyme. She was given an RX for doxycycline, 100mg daily x 21. 9/18/00 Patient experienced wavy lines in vision and tumbling sensation. 9/19/00 Patient seen by infectious disease physician and referred to neurology, possible Meniere's Disease, possible vestibular problem. Patient given second series of doxycycline. 10/00 Patient seen by neurology and ENT. Infectious disease physician states possible mono. 11/6/00 Patient sought second opinion. 12/3/00 Patient received oral antibiotics with some improvement.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Meniere's disease, Nervous system disorder, Rash erythematous, Tremor
Clinical narrative: 6/5/00 Patient noted to have multiple hive-like eruptions on her back which were red, slightly raised and diffuse but not itchy. Prior to this eruption, patient had been outdoors weeding and noticed a few insect bites on knees and back of neck. 6/11/00 Patient felt shaky with abnormal stool. She was seen in the ER and treated with IV fluids for dehydration. 6/13/00 Patient was seen by family physician still shaky and unsteady with frequent stools. Patient had probable intestinal virus and was improved by 6/24/00. 6/26/00 Patient became lightheaded, tired, woozy and had difficulty focusing. She had a 3 to 4 week period of transient lightheadedness, depth perception difficulty, chills and fatigue. 8/10/00 Patient continued with fatigue and lightheadedness. 8/31/00 Patient had episode of horizontal wavy lines in vision. She was seen by an infectious disease physician with probable Lyme. She was given an RX for doxycycline, 100mg daily x 21. 9/18/00 Patient experienced wavy lines in vision and tumbling sensation. 9/19/00 Patient seen by infectious disease physician and referred to neurology, possible Meniere's Disease, possible vestibular problem. Patient given second series of doxycycline. 10/00 Patient seen by neurology and ENT. Infectious disease physician states possible mono. 11/6/00 Patient sought second opinion. 12/3/00 Patient received oral antibiotics with some improvement.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Urticaria, Viral infection, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: 6/5/00 Patient noted to have multiple hive-like eruptions on her back which were red, slightly raised and diffuse but not itchy. Prior to this eruption, patient had been outdoors weeding and noticed a few insect bites on knees and back of neck. 6/11/00 Patient felt shaky with abnormal stool. She was seen in the ER and treated with IV fluids for dehydration. 6/13/00 Patient was seen by family physician still shaky and unsteady with frequent stools. Patient had probable intestinal virus and was improved by 6/24/00. 6/26/00 Patient became lightheaded, tired, woozy and had difficulty focusing. She had a 3 to 4 week period of transient lightheadedness, depth perception difficulty, chills and fatigue. 8/10/00 Patient continued with fatigue and lightheadedness. 8/31/00 Patient had episode of horizontal wavy lines in vision. She was seen by an infectious disease physician with probable Lyme. She was given an RX for doxycycline, 100mg daily x 21. 9/18/00 Patient experienced wavy lines in vision and tumbling sensation. 9/19/00 Patient seen by infectious disease physician and referred to neurology, possible Meniere's Disease, possible vestibular problem. Patient given second series of doxycycline. 10/00 Patient seen by neurology and ENT. Infectious disease physician states possible mono. 11/6/00 Patient sought second opinion. 12/3/00 Patient received oral antibiotics with some improvement.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: In the PM of 01/11/01, patient's left deltoid area became reddened and swollen with a burning sensation. This increased overnight, and by 9AM on 01/12/01, the area involved was red and about 4cm oval. Patient took 2 ibuprofen (400mg) once on 01/12/01 and did not receive any other treatment. On 01/15/01, there was no redness, swelling, or burning sensation.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Patient developed erythematous, generalized, somewhat itchy rash 72 hours after flu vaccine. Follow-up on day 5 showed a generalized, papular macular erythematous rash that was mildly raised.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest pain, Heart rate irregular, Hyperventilation, Ocular hyperaemia, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Patient noted heaviness in chest and had to take deep breaths to feel she was getting any oxygen. She had an erratic heartbeat and could feel it jumping. She was pale with red eyes. Chest heaviness and erratic heartbeat were relieved by the morning of 01/06/01. Patient reported no wheezing or sore throat.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient developed arm discomfort at site of injection for one month post administration. No medical treatment was sought. Patient took anti-inflammatory medication and used heat.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient developed arm discomfort at site of injection one month post administration. No medical treatment was sought. Patient took over-the-counter pain relievers. There was no disability or inability to use the arm.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal
Clinical narrative: One day post vaccine, the patient felt spaced out, like in a different reality. Patient noted that he takes about 15 vitamin pills.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Patient noted to have rash on both arms and chest that became itchy.
Age: 10.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Myositis, Neck pain, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: 11/20/00 Patient developed stiff neck. He had no fever. Upon movement, his neck was supple, but he had pain in the muscles of his neck and had a hard time holding his neck up. His leg extension test was normal. There was no adenitis. The doctor's impression was muscle inflammation from viral infection, possibly related to his recent flu shot.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye discharge, Eye disorder, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Approximately 3 hours after vaccine, patient developed filmy, blurry eyes with a slight discharge from the inner corners. Patient noted blurring of vision in both eyes and eyes felt strange. Upon awakening, eyes were crusty and very bloodshot. The symptoms lasted all day and ended within 24 hours.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Coordination abnormal, Muscular weakness, Nervous system disorder, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Patient developed onset of right parascapular pain on 12/2/00. He had onset of right hand weakness and incoordination on 12/6/00. Specifically, he had weakness of the thumb and abduction of fingers with decreased pinch and grip strength. Tentative diagnosis is brachial plexitis.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Discomfort, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: Patient developed pain, discomfort and immobility in left arm and sought medical care. She was referred to a sports medicine clinic for evaluation and possible physical therapy. Patient's husband reported to County Health Dept on 1/2/01.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Syncope vasovagal
Clinical narrative: Patient noted to be feeling faint and weak. Patient had questionable diagnosis of vasovagal syncope.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient developed redness, itching, and swelling from elbow to top of upper arm. Patient still had symptoms 4 days after the vaccine but was improving.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient noted swelling in left arm twenty four hours after receiving vaccine. During 1/6/01 exam, right deltoid showed a non-tender, red, warm circle 8cm x 6.5cm. She was treated with Benadryl and cool compresses.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Shoulder pain
Clinical narrative: Patient developed left arm and shoulder pain.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dizziness, Hypersensitivity, Malaise, Syncope vasovagal
Clinical narrative: Patient started feeling dizzy and sick. While caretaker was trying to get him into the car, he had a seizure and wet himself. He recovered from the seizure. Patient was diagnosed with vaccine flu reaction, questionable seizure and vasovagal syncope.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: Patient started feeling dizzy and sick. While caretaker was trying to get him into the car, he had a seizure and wet himself. He recovered from the seizure. Patient was diagnosed with vaccine flu reaction, questionable seizure and vasovagal syncope.
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Pain
Clinical narrative: On the day after receiving vaccine, patient developed symptoms similar to those she had years ago when she had an allergic reaction to PNC. Her symptoms included bilateral lower leg pain and weakness. By the time she visited her doctor two days later, she was wheelchair bound and remained in this weakened state for about 1 week. Her legs are still a bit weak, but she exercises them daily and has no permanent problems.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Erythema, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Patient noted 20-30 flat, non-raised, red blotches on his chest, back, and legs approximately 24 hours after receiving vaccine. The spots were about 1/2 the size of a dime. Patient also reported periods of slight lightheadedness.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Nausea, Pruritus, Throat tightness, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient developed nausea and vomiting, weakness, tightness in throat, and itchy hives all over his body approximately 1.5 hours after receiving vaccine. He took 7-Up for his nausea. Patient called his doctor on 12/21/00 and was told if the hives persisted on 12/22/00 then he should call the doctor again. Patient stated the hives were gone as of 12/22/00.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient developed nausea and vomiting, weakness, tightness in throat, and itchy hives all over his body approximately 1.5 hours after receiving vaccine. He took 7-Up for his nausea. Patient called his doctor on 12/21/00 and was told if the hives persisted on 12/22/00 then he should call the doctor again. Patient stated the hives were gone as of 12/22/00.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: This patient had swelling and pain in her left deltoid.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: This patient had an indurated erythematous swelling on his left arm at the site of injection.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: This child had generalized papular rash over entire body (torso, arm, legs, face) occurred 5-7 days post injection. The child was taken to Med-Express. Treatment given was one dose of steroids, the mother stated decrease in symptoms. 2-3 days increased symptoms; the child was taken to ER and treated with steroids for a week.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: This infant had redness, and swelling approximately the size of a nickle. The doctor ordered Benadryl and the patient responded well to it. The swelling started to go down after 15 minutes.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Disturbance in attention, Fatigue, Headache, Immune system disorder
Clinical narrative: This patient had headaches, extreme fatigue, inability to concentrate, immune impairment (continuing ten weeks later).
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Autism, Candidiasis, Irritability, Leukopenia, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: This child had a fever of 103 on 07/07/98. A temperature of 105 - 106 rectal at home on 07/08/98. A temperature of 103 axillary in office  on 07/09/98, bilateral otitis media ; treated with Acetaminiphen, Ibuprofen, Trimethoprim / Sulfa antibiotic; Nystatin oral suspension for thrush. On 07/10 Cefirraxone IM. The patient had viral exanthem rash from 07/11 to 07/15 pink, macular, irritable. The patient is now irritable, delayed, and has autistic features.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: This child had a fever of 103 on 07/07/98. A temperature of 105 - 106 rectal at home on 07/08/98. A temperature of 103 axillary in office  on 07/09/98, bilateral otitis media ; treated with Acetaminiphen, Ibuprofen, Trimethoprim / Sulfa antibiotic; Nystatin oral suspension for thrush. On 07/10 Cefirraxone IM. The patient had viral exanthem rash from 07/11 to 07/15 pink, macular, irritable. The patient is now irritable, delayed, and has autistic features.