chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: I contracted guillian barre syndrome from a flu shot administered at work. I spent a month in the hospital being treated and rehabing. I then die 6 months of outpatient renhab and I am now receiving disability.  11/6/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced progressive numbness & weakness of all extremities x 4 days beginning 3 days s/p vaccine. Progressed to where patient could not even stand or walk.  Admitted to ER 11/15/2006 & transferred to higher level of care same day.  Exam revealed reduced reflexes.  Neuro consult obtained & LP done.  Records requested from transfer hospital. ER Dx: Guillain Barre syndrome. 12/7/07 Reviewed hospital medical records from transfer hospital which reveal patient experienced diarrhea, progressive weakness, aching & tingling, unsteady gait & trouble w/motor control of hands since 11/12/2006.  Admitted 11/16-11/21/2006.  Pulmonary consult done.  Tx w/IVIG x 5 doses.  Improved & transferred to rehab facility. FINAL DX: Guillian Barre syndrome. Per 60 day follow up: My hands have diminished strength and I must wear braces & crutches in order to walk now. I could not return to work and I new receive social security disability benefits & long term term disability from work. I have not had any health insurance since June 1, 2007 and will not be qualified for Medicare until June of 2009. This makes it very difficult to get any continuing health care. 1/13/2010 I still have weakness in my hands and need braces in order to walk.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Back pain, Injected limb mobility decreased, Medication error, Musculoskeletal pain, Neuralgia
Clinical narrative: I was given the Flu vaccine on 10/15/07. Since that time I have this horrible pain in my shoulder, back and down my arm. I've never had this kind of pain before with the flu vaccine. The nurse at this practice gave the injection very high up on the shoulder area. My arm hurts and I can't lift it above my head. It hurts a lot at night. I can't pull up the blankets on my bed at night. I think it is tendonitis. Is it common to give it so high up?? I believe this is an administraion error. When will this go away?? It may involve the nerves as well because I feel a sharp pain down my arm to the elbow area. The pain started as soon as I got the vaccinaton and got worse over a few days. It still hurts. My shoulder, upper back, arm are still hurting from this flu shot. You can contact the doctor for specifics like the lot number, etc.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Tendonitis
Clinical narrative: I was given the Flu vaccine on 10/15/07. Since that time I have this horrible pain in my shoulder, back and down my arm. I've never had this kind of pain before with the flu vaccine. The nurse at this practice gave the injection very high up on the shoulder area. My arm hurts and I can't lift it above my head. It hurts a lot at night. I can't pull up the blankets on my bed at night. I think it is tendonitis. Is it common to give it so high up?? I believe this is an administraion error. When will this go away?? It may involve the nerves as well because I feel a sharp pain down my arm to the elbow area. The pain started as soon as I got the vaccinaton and got worse over a few days. It still hurts. My shoulder, upper back, arm are still hurting from this flu shot. You can contact the doctor for specifics like the lot number, etc.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, pain, swelling and hot to touch at site of pneumo injection. Reaction began within hour of injection. Swelling and redness spread later that night and the next day. Patient used ice to help with symptoms. Spoke with patient today, pain is gone but still has redness and swelling in the area.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, pain, swelling and hot to touch at site of pneumo injection. Reaction began within hour of injection. Swelling and redness spread later that night and the next day. Patient used ice to help with symptoms. Spoke with patient today, pain is gone but still has redness and swelling in the area.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC, RV5, UNK
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Intussusception, Surgery
Clinical narrative: Intussusception (x2) - required surgeries (2).
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC, RV5, UNK
Symptoms: Intussusception, Surgery
Clinical narrative: Intussusception (x2) - required surgeries (2).
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a consumer and described the occurrence of injection site soreness in a 42-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with Fluarix (GlaxoSmithKline) for prophylaxis. A physician or other healthcare professional has not verified this report. Concurrent medications included Ibuprofen. On 8 October 2007 at 09:30 the subject received unspecified dose of Fluarix (.5 ml, unknown, left arm) On 8 October 2007, less than one day after vaccination with Fluarix, the subject experienced injection site soreness. She also reported that she was not able to raise her arm over her head. The consumer reported that she consulted a healthcare professional regarding the event. Medical attention was not required. The reporter noted that the events went away for a few days but returned. The reporter also questioned if there were other reports involving this lot number. The consumer considered that the events were disabling. At the time of reporting the event was unresolved.
Age: 0.33
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Barium enema, Enema administration, Haematochezia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 2 month old female with a history of jaundice at birth (birth weight 8 lbs, 3.2oz) who on 09-OCT-2007 in the morning was vaccinated PO with her first and second (lot# 657660/0972U) doses of Rotateq. The illness at the time of vaccination was nasal congestion. On approximately 10-AUG-2007 the patient experienced vomiting for 4 days. On 11-OCT-2007 the patient experienced vomiting and blood in three stools. The last stools was all blood. On that same day the doctor sent the patient to the ER where the patient was admitted to a hospital. A rebound air enema was performed to prevent surgical intervention. On 12-OCT-2007 the patient was discharged. Additional information has been requested.  10/03/07 Reviewed pcp medical records & vax records which provide RO dose & lot #.  Date of vax corrected to 10/09/2007.  VAERS database updated.  Records faxed to CDC. 11/27/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced bloody stools & vomiting x 1 day.  Admitted 10/11-10/12/2007 for observation s/p BE reduction of IS.  Progressed well & d/c to home. FINAL DX: Intussusception, enema reduced. Records faxed to CDC.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Electrolyte imbalance, Laboratory test, Laboratory test abnormal, Laryngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female with no pertinent medical history or drug allergies who on approximately 01-AUG-2007 was vaccinated with a dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) in the deltoid. Concomitant drug therapy included cetrizine hydrochloride (ZYRTEC), ranitidine HCl (ZANTAC) and epinephrine (EPI-PEN). On approximately 30-SEP-2007 the patient experienced anaphylaxis characterized by chronic hives primarily on the extremities and swelling of the laryngeal area. The physician was consulted and the patient and was subsequently hospitalized for 4-5 days. Epinephrine was administered to treat the reaction. The patient was also treated with steroids for awhile. Lab diagnostic studies performed included full biochemistry labs at the hospital, electrolyte test revealing abnormalities, and a 63-64 value for lymphocyte count. The patient was noted to functional but not recovered. There was no product quality complaint. The physician considered hives and laryngeal swelling to be immediately life-threatening, disabling and an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Lymphocyte count increased, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female with no pertinent medical history or drug allergies who on approximately 01-AUG-2007 was vaccinated with a dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) in the deltoid. Concomitant drug therapy included cetrizine hydrochloride (ZYRTEC), ranitidine HCl (ZANTAC) and epinephrine (EPI-PEN). On approximately 30-SEP-2007 the patient experienced anaphylaxis characterized by chronic hives primarily on the extremities and swelling of the laryngeal area. The physician was consulted and the patient and was subsequently hospitalized for 4-5 days. Epinephrine was administered to treat the reaction. The patient was also treated with steroids for awhile. Lab diagnostic studies performed included full biochemistry labs at the hospital, electrolyte test revealing abnormalities, and a 63-64 value for lymphocyte count. The patient was noted to functional but not recovered. There was no product quality complaint. The physician considered hives and laryngeal swelling to be immediately life-threatening, disabling and an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Encephalitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 67 year old female who on 11-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a dose of Zostavax (Oka/Merck) (lot# 658207/0883U). In October 2007, the patient developed encephalitis. On 16-OCT-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. The patient was treated with steroids and acyclovir. The patient's encephalitis persisted. There was no product quality complaint. The physician considered encephalitis to be immediately life-threatening and an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.  10/30/07 Follow up initiated at request of CDC.  11/16/07 Reviewed hospital & pcp medical records which also included vax info.  VAERS database updated w/same.  Records reveal patient experienced trouble talking, body aches, weakness, balance difficulty, SOB, malaise & fever x 2-3 days.  Admitted 10/16-10/30/2007 & then to swing bed from 10/30-11/1/07.  LP done.  Had seen her pcp 10/11 w/complaints of LLQ abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea & back/left leg pain.  Started on oral antibiotics at that time for diverticulitis & received zoster & pneumo vax that day.  On 10/15 left arm very red & swollen w/red streaking by phone & instructed to apply ice.Apparently had word retrieval difficulty beginning 2 days s/p vax. Neuro consult.  Tx w/IV antibiotics & antiviral.  Tx w/steroids & antiseizure meds & transferred to ICU.  PICC & feeding tube inserted.   FINAL DX: Encephalopathy; UTI.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Blood human chorionic gonadotropin positive, Drug exposure during pregnancy, Smear cervix abnormal, Ultrasound scan abnormal
Clinical narrative: Initial and follow-up information has been received from a health professional concerning a 19 year old female with no known allergies and a history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and loop electrosurgical excision procedures in May 2005, April 2006, and April 2007, who on 03-APR-2007 was vaccinated with the second dose of Gardasil (Lot #0212U). On  06-AUG-2007, the patient was vaccinated with the third dose of Gardasil (Lot #0212U). Concomitant therapy included ethinyl estradiol (+) etonogestrel (NUVARING). Prior to the third vaccination, the patient's method of birth control, ethinyl estradiol (+) etonogestrel had been discontinued and the patient was going to change to drospirenone (+) ethinyl estradiol (YAZ). The patient was instructed to take precautionary measures until that was started. On 04-SEP-2007, the patient was seen in the clinic and tested positive for pregnancy. An internal exam was performed and a urine pregnancy test was positive. An ultrasound showed that that fetus was less than five weeks. On 10-SEP-2007, a serum HCG was 4379. The patient's estimated was approximately 14-JUL-2007 (previously reported as 23-JUL-2007); estimated EDC 28-APR-2008. Follow-up information indicated that the patient had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) on 13-OCT-2007. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Urine human chorionic gonadotropin positive
Clinical narrative: Initial and follow-up information has been received from a health professional concerning a 19 year old female with no known allergies and a history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and loop electrosurgical excision procedures in May 2005, April 2006, and April 2007, who on 03-APR-2007 was vaccinated with the second dose of Gardasil (Lot #0212U). On  06-AUG-2007, the patient was vaccinated with the third dose of Gardasil (Lot #0212U). Concomitant therapy included ethinyl estradiol (+) etonogestrel (NUVARING). Prior to the third vaccination, the patient's method of birth control, ethinyl estradiol (+) etonogestrel had been discontinued and the patient was going to change to drospirenone (+) ethinyl estradiol (YAZ). The patient was instructed to take precautionary measures until that was started. On 04-SEP-2007, the patient was seen in the clinic and tested positive for pregnancy. An internal exam was performed and a urine pregnancy test was positive. An ultrasound showed that that fetus was less than five weeks. On 10-SEP-2007, a serum HCG was 4379. The patient's estimated was approximately 14-JUL-2007 (previously reported as 23-JUL-2007); estimated EDC 28-APR-2008. Follow-up information indicated that the patient had a spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) on 13-OCT-2007. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Endoscopy normal, Fatigue, Grip strength decreased, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 year old female with no known allergies and no pertinent medical history who on 15-DEC-2006 was vaccinated intramuscularly with a first 0.5 mL dose of Gardasil. On 12-FEB-2007 the patient was vaccinated intramuscularly with a second 0.5 mL dose of Gardasil. There was no concomitant medication. Since March 2007, the patient experienced debilitating fatigue. The patient was unable to attend school and could barely get out of bed. The patient also experienced weakened hand grip, abdominal pain and nausea. A gastrointestinal work-up, including endoscopy was negative. On 14-JUN-2007 the patient was vaccinated intramuscularly with a third 0.5 mL dose of Gardasil. The physician reported that the patient's symptoms worsened after the third dose of Gardasil. As of 22-OCT-2007 the patient's debilitating fatigue, weakened hand grip, abdominal pain and nausea persisted. Debilitating fatigue, weakened hand grip, abdominal pain and nausea were considered to be disabling by the reporting physician. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Autism, Breath odour, Chelation therapy, Emotional disorder, Metal poisoning
Clinical narrative: Boy born healthy. Pediatrician kept saying "beautiful, big, fat healthy baby boy". Ate everything, playful, attended Nursery, swimming and other activities. Out of dozens of candidate to enrollment at a school, he was admitted having passed examinations and meeting with teachers and psychologists. Received various vaccinations. First flu, he reacted bad, We never knew. Government kept advertising Flu Campaign. He received the second Flu shot. He was like having received a "short circuit". After 4 days, he was a different person. Lost eye-contact, ability to speak, stomach was ruined, he was lost, even body odor, breath, skin color, hair changed. After a nightmare of inquiries everywhere, he was found with High Level of Mercury poisoning. He started with Chelation and we are financially ruined but hope he will make it and defeat mercury poisoning a.k.a. Autism.  11/15/2007 MR received from PCP including multiple consultations.  Initial visit for 3 yr old check on 10/3/2004.  Noted were: delayed speech, not yet toilet trained. 4 yr WCC noting that speech is improving slowly and now toilet trained. Other evals report child reaching developmental milestones until age 2, when he lost some speech and no longer maintained eye contact.  Speech-Language eval for limited receptive-expressive language.  DXd with PDD in 11/2004. Neuro consult 9/2005 in agreement with above noting greater expressive language disorder than receptive.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Skin discolouration, Skin odour abnormal, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: Boy born healthy. Pediatrician kept saying "beautiful, big, fat healthy baby boy". Ate everything, playful, attended Nursery, swimming and other activities. Out of dozens of candidate to enrollment at a school, he was admitted having passed examinations and meeting with teachers and psychologists. Received various vaccinations. First flu, he reacted bad, We never knew. Government kept advertising Flu Campaign. He received the second Flu shot. He was like having received a "short circuit". After 4 days, he was a different person. Lost eye-contact, ability to speak, stomach was ruined, he was lost, even body odor, breath, skin color, hair changed. After a nightmare of inquiries everywhere, he was found with High Level of Mercury poisoning. He started with Chelation and we are financially ruined but hope he will make it and defeat mercury poisoning a.k.a. Autism.  11/15/2007 MR received from PCP including multiple consultations.  Initial visit for 3 yr old check on 10/3/2004.  Noted were: delayed speech, not yet toilet trained. 4 yr WCC noting that speech is improving slowly and now toilet trained. Other evals report child reaching developmental milestones until age 2, when he lost some speech and no longer maintained eye contact.  Speech-Language eval for limited receptive-expressive language.  DXd with PDD in 11/2004. Neuro consult 9/2005 in agreement with above noting greater expressive language disorder than receptive.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Throbbing arm, tingling finger advised to take Ibuprofen and ice arm and to call back if no better in 1-2 hours. Patient called next day because pain increased.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Dry skin, Heart rate increased, Rash macular, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Approximately 5 minutes after vaccines, patient began to feel head and face get warm and "just didn't feel right denied dyspnea, dizziness, nausea. Face and chest blotchy BP elevated; pulse 130 patient given 50mg PO Benadryl. Symptoms began to resolve. BP down and pulse decrease 90's. Skin warm and dry.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient received Pneumovax 10/25/07 - presented to clinic 10/26/07 with large area of erythema from mid right deltoid circling medially to mid posterior upper arm warmth, and edematous - started on Cephalexin 500mg PO BID x 7 to cover per MD. VS 97 - 82 - 18 140/80
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nausea, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Head ache, nausea, extreme pain in arm and shoulder, redness on arm and shoulder, hear from arm sore to touch next day (10-7-07) stiffness in arm pain to move seen doctor - on 10/17/2007 meds. Prednisone and Hydrocodone/Apap
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Head ache, nausea, extreme pain in arm and shoulder, redness on arm and shoulder, hear from arm sore to touch next day (10-7-07) stiffness in arm pain to move seen doctor - on 10/17/2007 meds. Prednisone and Hydrocodone/Apap
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient presented into office on 10/24/07 with fever and rash
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient went to ER on Oct 14/07. Injection site she had turned red, swelled, painful. Doctor assessed as cellulitis, gave Bactrim DS and Percocet. Patient did followup with family doctor symptoms slowly getting better.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Pain
Clinical narrative: - Joint (elbows, knee, thigh, shoulders) pain - fever up to 101.5 - headache - chills - sweating - body aches
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: - Joint (elbows, knee, thigh, shoulders) pain - fever up to 101.5 - headache - chills - sweating - body aches
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Lymph node swelling 24 hour after injection affecting right maxillary node, right suprarcuilar node - seen on 10/26 - sxs resolving also c/o neck stiffness that has resolved
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HBHEPB, RV5, VARCEL
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Patient received inappropriate shots mistakenly 1. Varicella 0.5 ml 2. 0.5 ml - Fluvirin
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abnormal faeces, Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Flulaval admin 1630 hours (l) deltoid on 10/23/07 10/24/07 00:30 awoke with (l) arm - upper moderate pain muscle twitching left leg to toes, restless got out of bed to get Excedrin - walked 25 feet to get back in - blacked out. Awoke on floor estimate LOC 5- 10 minutes. Then frequent stool, chills, blurry vision x 10 minutes. Then back to bed - this AM feel fine.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscle twitching, Pain, Restlessness, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Flulaval admin 1630 hours (l) deltoid on 10/23/07 10/24/07 00:30 awoke with (l) arm - upper moderate pain muscle twitching left leg to toes, restless got out of bed to get Excedrin - walked 25 feet to get back in - blacked out. Awoke on floor estimate LOC 5- 10 minutes. Then frequent stool, chills, blurry vision x 10 minutes. Then back to bed - this AM feel fine.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine 10/24/07. Red swollen area started 10/25/07. To see MD 10/26/07-area approx 3" x 3" on left arm, red, swollen, warm. To use Benadryl as needed. Keflex if not improved in next 2-3 days
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TDAP
Symptoms: Chills, Dizziness, Hypokinesia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Two hours after vaccination, pt experienced dizziness, lightheadedness, and chills. Fever 100 deg F. Pt took allergy sinus med. Laid down and slep all afternoon. Woke up 5pm, neck very stiff, could not move, very noticeable on right side of neck
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain, swelling, erythema heat. Rx for anti-inflammation and antibiotics.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye irritation, Haemorrhage, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pain/burning when needle went in 15 min. post injection less pain/still stinging very, very little bleeding
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: pt felt dizzy
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Electrocardiogram normal, Heart rate increased
Clinical narrative: Patient described rapid heart beat within 24 hrs. of vaccine. Pt. seen at urgent care. EKG normal Pt. referred to cardiology
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, pain, bruising to site redness
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Within 1-11/2 hours of receiving flu vaccine right upper lip became swollen and roof of mouth felt slightly like itching sensation-see progress notes-physician not sure if from vaccine or possibly R/t BP med (lisinopril)
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Malaise, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Had vaccine 10/23/07 @ 10:30 a.m Started feeling poorly during night. Believed had fever. Body ache-"throbbing H/A". Ran fever up to 102 deg F Spoke to on 10/26-Feeling much better
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Swelling, heat + site, then over 24 hours, increased bilat ankle edema and heat, increased redness noted thigh. No urticaria, no signs of anaphylaxis.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Skin warm, Swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis, tenderness, swelling, increased warmth, erythema within 24 hours, Clindamycin given.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: C/O redness, warmth and swelling of (R) arm - 6cm x 4cm - posterior aspect of (R) arm. Dx - cellulitis vs. immunization rxn of (R) arm, Keflex 250mg/5ml tsp po BID x 10 days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Irritability, Rash generalised, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was administered on 10/23/07 and within 24 hrs patient experienced an urticaria type rash over entire body and became very irritable. No fever, and no other symptoms other than the above. Pt. was prescribed Benadryl for 5 days.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Eye pruritus, Pain in extremity, Skin warm, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Pt reports sore arm, welt, redness after injection. Day after woke up with face and neck red - feels hot, throat and eyes itching. To use Benadryl for symptoms per doctor.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt reports sore arm, welt, redness after injection. Day after woke up with face and neck red - feels hot, throat and eyes itching. To use Benadryl for symptoms per doctor.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, sl tenderness (L) leg
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received flu vaccine Monday about 1 PM. Hives came Tuesday eve. about 6:30 - itchy around neck and then whole body covered. Called PMB. He ordered Allegra 1 qd 180 mg and famotidine with no results.
Age: 52.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: REDNESS, WARMTH, ERYTHEMA DISTAL TO THE INJECTION SITE PUT PROXIMAL TO THE ELBOW
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Gait disturbance, Heart rate increased, Heart rate irregular, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Dizziness began the day following the flu vacination and irregular and fast heart beats.  Just did not feel good.  Was dizzy sitting chair but tolerable.  Was much worse standing up and walking making me unsteady and bumping into walls and furniture.  Gathered all my medications into a paper bag in case I passed out or something and my husband might have to take me to the emergency room.  In evening before bed finally took a Dramamine to see if that would help the dizziness and help me sleep.  The next day I was still dizzy.  This is two days after the flu shot and I am still dizzy, but my heart has calmed down.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Aortic aneurysm, Asthenia, Back pain, Blindness, Blood product transfusion
Clinical narrative: The day after receiving the Flu vaccine, patient had numbness in right hand. Numbness progressed to both hands, arms and legs with weakness. On 10/8/2007, patient was admitted through the ER with Guillain Barre Syndrome.  GBS confirmed by Spinal Tap.  Patient treated with gamma globulin for 5 day, but continues to experience worsening numbness and weakness.  11/27/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced tingling & numbness of both hands & bilateral LEs, ataxia, weakness & difficulty ambulation which progressed since 10/1.  Admitted 10/8-10/30/2007.  Neuro & vascular surgery consults done.  Areflexic Tx w/IVIG x 5 days w/improvement in pain but remained weak & deconditioned.  D/C to rehab s/p discharge. FINAL DX: Guillain Barre syndrome. Per 60 day follow up: Aortic Aneurysm surgery 12/26/2007. Left leg vascular surgery 12/28/2007. Vision loss 01/05/2008. Pt. hospitalized for 5 wks fwith GBS & discharged to home. Aortic aneurysm aggravated by pt. use of arms to lift & move self. Pt re-admitted to hospital with severe back pain later determined to be aortic aneurysm. 1/19/2010 Still has drop foot.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Lumbar puncture, Lumbar puncture
Clinical narrative: The day after receiving the Flu vaccine, patient had numbness in right hand. Numbness progressed to both hands, arms and legs with weakness. On 10/8/2007, patient was admitted through the ER with Guillain Barre Syndrome.  GBS confirmed by Spinal Tap.  Patient treated with gamma globulin for 5 day, but continues to experience worsening numbness and weakness.  11/27/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced tingling & numbness of both hands & bilateral LEs, ataxia, weakness & difficulty ambulation which progressed since 10/1.  Admitted 10/8-10/30/2007.  Neuro & vascular surgery consults done.  Areflexic Tx w/IVIG x 5 days w/improvement in pain but remained weak & deconditioned.  D/C to rehab s/p discharge. FINAL DX: Guillain Barre syndrome. Per 60 day follow up: Aortic Aneurysm surgery 12/26/2007. Left leg vascular surgery 12/28/2007. Vision loss 01/05/2008. Pt. hospitalized for 5 wks fwith GBS & discharged to home. Aortic aneurysm aggravated by pt. use of arms to lift & move self. Pt re-admitted to hospital with severe back pain later determined to be aortic aneurysm. 1/19/2010 Still has drop foot.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Pain, Vascular operation
Clinical narrative: The day after receiving the Flu vaccine, patient had numbness in right hand. Numbness progressed to both hands, arms and legs with weakness. On 10/8/2007, patient was admitted through the ER with Guillain Barre Syndrome.  GBS confirmed by Spinal Tap.  Patient treated with gamma globulin for 5 day, but continues to experience worsening numbness and weakness.  11/27/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced tingling & numbness of both hands & bilateral LEs, ataxia, weakness & difficulty ambulation which progressed since 10/1.  Admitted 10/8-10/30/2007.  Neuro & vascular surgery consults done.  Areflexic Tx w/IVIG x 5 days w/improvement in pain but remained weak & deconditioned.  D/C to rehab s/p discharge. FINAL DX: Guillain Barre syndrome. Per 60 day follow up: Aortic Aneurysm surgery 12/26/2007. Left leg vascular surgery 12/28/2007. Vision loss 01/05/2008. Pt. hospitalized for 5 wks fwith GBS & discharged to home. Aortic aneurysm aggravated by pt. use of arms to lift & move self. Pt re-admitted to hospital with severe back pain later determined to be aortic aneurysm. 1/19/2010 Still has drop foot.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Local swelling
Clinical narrative: significant swelling on right side of neck - from gland up to ear.  Have not yet seeked trt.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Injection site pain, Injection site rash, Neck pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain began at injection site (left arm) on Oct 22, 2004 (4 days after injection on Oct 18).  Pain worsened and spread to upper arm and left side of neck in next several days.  Patient saw physician on Oct. 25 who misdiagnosed the problem as a pinched nerve.  Pain became intolerable the evening of Oct 25, and patient went to emergency room where she was given valium and percoset.  On Oct 26, patient noticed a rash at the injection site and visited her physician who diagnosed shingles.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: 6VAX-F, PPV, RV5
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram normal, Convulsion, Electrocardiogram normal, Electroencephalogram normal, Lumbar puncture
Clinical narrative: 4 seizures within 24 hours of the shots.  11/05/2007 MR received for DOS 10/19-21/2007 for DX: Seizure- like event.  Child awoke the morning following vax with irritability and fever, then became stiff and his eyes rolled back in his head.  EMS summoned and child had several more similar episodes in the ER. Pt desaturated into the 80's during one event. PE WNL except pt is sleepy but arousable. Admitted for w/u, IVF and antibiotics. D/C in stable condition.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Neck pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: She received the vaccine around 10:00am and had a fever of 100.1 around 8:00PM.  She woke up early the next morning around 4am and had a fever of 102.5.  The fever lasted for two days and with Tylenol and Motrin the fever stayed between 101 and 103 degrees.  It was pretty constant at 102 degrees.  She complained of neck pain and her stomach hurt.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None stated
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, FLU3, HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 10-16-07 patient received Pediarix to right thigh along with flu shot. Same evening started with some redness and swelling, worse today. Presented to clinic with large red area 9 x 9cm with one area 9 x 12cm, warm not hot to touch. Evaluated by doctor and treated with Benadryl and Ibuprofen. Patient walking fine, no noted tenderness f/u 10-19-07 area still firm, but redness gone, only very light pink, non tender
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient received Tdap vaccine at approximately 11:50am without complications. Mother called office at 1:30pm stating child had rash on bilateral ankles/feet and in groin area. C/O itching. No difficulty with breathing. Rec take Benadryl and contact primary care MD for f/u ---> next day patient pc to patient ---> "did not go to PCP, rash gone"
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Chills, Myalgia, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills/ myalgia, redness right deltoid/ bicep, pain in right arm with movement. Pain radiates to axilla right. Treated with oral steroids
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Dizziness, Erythema, Headache, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: Received Influenza and Pneumonia vaccine 10-18-07. Stated she had chills, 102 F fever, headache and could not raise arm the night of 10-18-07. 10-19-07 she had low grade fever, pain at site, dizzy. Headache and arm blotchy red and swollen. 10-22-07 States she feels better. Arm slightly swollen.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pyrexia, Rash macular, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Received Influenza and Pneumonia vaccine 10-18-07. Stated she had chills, 102 F fever, headache and could not raise arm the night of 10-18-07. 10-19-07 she had low grade fever, pain at site, dizzy. Headache and arm blotchy red and swollen. 10-22-07 States she feels better. Arm slightly swollen.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Aphthous stomatitis, Computerised tomogram, Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: Bell's Palsy dx 10/23/07 Tx aphtheus stomatitis 10/14/07.  10/29/2007 ER record received for DOS 10/23/07 for DX:  L Seventh Nerve Palsy.  Bells Palsy suspected.  Lyme Disease manifestation not excluded.  Pt presented with L sided facial droop, numbness and inability to close L eye. Recently seen for infection/apthous stomatitis.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Localized redness and swelling at injection site that occurred almost immediately. Treated with ice and Benadryl observed for 30 minutes without respiratory compromise or increase in rash size 10-26-07 rechecked patient and doing fine.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus, Paraesthesia, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Itchiness at site immediately 10/23/07 3am- itchiness entire body; tingling of face 10/24/07 and chin 1pm 10/24/07 - took Benadryl 25mg - 3pm called BOH advised to seek medical treatment; called PCP. Treated by phone; prescribed Hydrazaline QID
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Rash
Clinical narrative: Mom states patient had diarrhea and rash on back.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Mom called on call RN consult services 3d post injection described left arm swollen approximately 2" x 2", red warm where shot given - able to use arm, tender, itch, no streak no fever
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site discomfort, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling and discomfort at injection site - 3 x 3 in diameter - raised, hot - patient noticed swelling on 10/25/07 in pm - progressively increased
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient, age 7, received Hep A and Varicella in her left arm. The next morning her mother noticed that the deltoid area was swollen, red, and hard. Mom states it feels like a "knot" 2 1/2 inches in diameter but is not warm to the touch. Child has no fever and states it only hurts if it is pushed on. On 9/17/07 mother stated child had marked improvement and was feeling better.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 8 hours after vaccine patient developed body aches, fever 99.6 and cellulitis. Keflex given for cellulitis
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Vaccination failure, Varicella
Clinical narrative: - Vaccine Failure - patient with chicken pox, 50 - 100 lesions
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine administered on 10-22-07 in left deltoid area at 11:00. At 1406, emp return to clinic c/o itchy feeling all over redness noted to skin in chest area and above left deltoid vaccine site. Doctor administered 0.3 ml of 1:1000 Epinephrine subcutaneous via left upper arm. Emp sent home via her grandmother at 1503 after full recovery.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pruritus, Rash macular, Tremor, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Sore throat (hard to swallow), vomiting, and red splotches all over body, hives, itching, shaking all over.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Sore throat (hard to swallow), vomiting, and red splotches all over body, hives, itching, shaking all over.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Right thigh, red, swollen, hard, not to touch.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Anorexia, Chills, Hypokinesia, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: - Severe local pain, swelling, local rash, and not able to walk - fever (102.4), chills, no appetite
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling
Clinical narrative: - Severe local pain, swelling, local rash, and not able to walk - fever (102.4), chills, no appetite
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Incorrect route of drug administration, Wrong technique in drug usage process
Clinical narrative: I witnessed the nurse give the Varicella vaccine with a 1" needle at a 90 angle into the muscle of the patients (L) thigh. Should have been SQ ("5/8" needle at 45 degree angle. Nurse states she gave it with 5/8" needle at 45 degree angle.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3, TYP
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Arthralgia, Blood test abnormal, Cognitive disorder, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Headaches, Blurry Vision, Dizziness, Excessive Tiredness, Cloudy Head, Stiff and Painfull left shoulder and left elbow joint (All started on 12 Oct and are still present at present).  I went to see 3 different flight doctors, all 3 saying different things.  I was put on DNIF (Duties not including flying, essentially, put on bed rest) for 48 hours.  Symptoms became a little less apparent, but still very present, but was still returned to work.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3, TYP
Symptoms: Electrolyte imbalance, Fatigue, Headache, Joint stiffness, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Headaches, Blurry Vision, Dizziness, Excessive Tiredness, Cloudy Head, Stiff and Painfull left shoulder and left elbow joint (All started on 12 Oct and are still present at present).  I went to see 3 different flight doctors, all 3 saying different things.  I was put on DNIF (Duties not including flying, essentially, put on bed rest) for 48 hours.  Symptoms became a little less apparent, but still very present, but was still returned to work.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3, TYP
Symptoms: Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Headaches, Blurry Vision, Dizziness, Excessive Tiredness, Cloudy Head, Stiff and Painfull left shoulder and left elbow joint (All started on 12 Oct and are still present at present).  I went to see 3 different flight doctors, all 3 saying different things.  I was put on DNIF (Duties not including flying, essentially, put on bed rest) for 48 hours.  Symptoms became a little less apparent, but still very present, but was still returned to work.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Diarrhoea, Headache
Clinical narrative: My sister and I went to get the flu shot on Monday or Tuesday, October 22 or 23rd.  We both got symptoms on Friday, Oct. 25 of acheness all over joints and muscles, fevers of 99.7 and 100.7, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diareah, weekness, stomach pain.  It is now Sunday, Oct. 27 and we both have diareah very bad.  Peptobismal extra strenght did nothing to relieve the urgency or frequency.  I don't know if this is coincidental that we both got the severe flu symtoms at the same time or that it is due to the flu shot.  This will make me VERY leary of ever getting a flu shot again.  Has there been any other reports of people getting sick after taking the shot?  I had scheduled company fly in from out of state now feel guilty that I have exposed them and others to this miserable illness.  Please responde ASAP on what to do to feel better.  AND MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE LOOK INTO/RESEARCH THIS TO MAKE SURE OTHERS DO NOT GET SICK IF IT IS DUE TO THE VACCINE!  THANK YOU
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Influenza, Myalgia, Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: My sister and I went to get the flu shot on Monday or Tuesday, October 22 or 23rd.  We both got symptoms on Friday, Oct. 25 of acheness all over joints and muscles, fevers of 99.7 and 100.7, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diareah, weekness, stomach pain.  It is now Sunday, Oct. 27 and we both have diareah very bad.  Peptobismal extra strenght did nothing to relieve the urgency or frequency.  I don't know if this is coincidental that we both got the severe flu symtoms at the same time or that it is due to the flu shot.  This will make me VERY leary of ever getting a flu shot again.  Has there been any other reports of people getting sick after taking the shot?  I had scheduled company fly in from out of state now feel guilty that I have exposed them and others to this miserable illness.  Please responde ASAP on what to do to feel better.  AND MOST IMPORTANTLY PLEASE LOOK INTO/RESEARCH THIS TO MAKE SURE OTHERS DO NOT GET SICK IF IT IS DUE TO THE VACCINE!  THANK YOU
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Cough, Headache, Malaise
Clinical narrative: I felt like I was going into shock. Severe chills, feaver, bad body and head aching, nausea, weakness, coughing.The chills went away after the first night, but I'm still feeling aweful and will be calling out of work on Monday (the shot was administered on Sat.)
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea, Pain, Pyrexia, Shock
Clinical narrative: I felt like I was going into shock. Severe chills, feaver, bad body and head aching, nausea, weakness, coughing.The chills went away after the first night, but I'm still feeling aweful and will be calling out of work on Monday (the shot was administered on Sat.)
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood glucose normal, Blood pressure normal, Dizziness, Electrocardiogram normal
Clinical narrative: Patient felt like fainting. We called 911. The EMT crew members took the patient's vital signs. The patient stated he was okay so the EMT crew left without taking him the the hospital
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient had a flue shot at 9:00 A.M.sunday 10/28/07.   At 4:00 P.M.had strong shiver/chills fell like vomiting; she asked for cold water;at 6:00 P.M. had 100.4 fever. Given her one ALEVE pill; at7:30P.M.fever down to100.0. at 9:00P.M.fever down to 99.4   She never had a influenza vaccine before.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Crying, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Patient received Fluzone influenza vaccine on 10/24/07 at 4pm in left arm. On 10/25/07 injection site was warm to touch. On 10/26/07 at 8:45pm child woke up crying due to pain in left arm. Upon evaluation, arm had 4" x 4" patch of red skin at and below injection site. Arm was also considerably swollen and hot to touch. Arm circumference was measured and affected arm (left)was 1" larger (8.5") than right arm (note: childs predominant arm is the right arm). Child's on call physician contacted and they suggested a visit to after hours clinic for a diagnosis. Child taken to Hospital After Hours Pediatric Clinic and seen by Dr. Diagnosis at time of visit was cellulitis with prescription for Omnicef 200mg BID x 10 days initiated. Within 24 hours of antibiotic initiation the affected site had cooled and within 48 hours the redness and swelling had subsided. Antibiotic treatment to continue for 8 more days at the time this adverse event report was submitted.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient received Fluzone influenza vaccine on 10/24/07 at 4pm in left arm. On 10/25/07 injection site was warm to touch. On 10/26/07 at 8:45pm child woke up crying due to pain in left arm. Upon evaluation, arm had 4" x 4" patch of red skin at and below injection site. Arm was also considerably swollen and hot to touch. Arm circumference was measured and affected arm (left)was 1" larger (8.5") than right arm (note: childs predominant arm is the right arm). Child's on call physician contacted and they suggested a visit to after hours clinic for a diagnosis. Child taken to Hospital After Hours Pediatric Clinic and seen by Dr. Diagnosis at time of visit was cellulitis with prescription for Omnicef 200mg BID x 10 days initiated. Within 24 hours of antibiotic initiation the affected site had cooled and within 48 hours the redness and swelling had subsided. Antibiotic treatment to continue for 8 more days at the time this adverse event report was submitted.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TDAP, HEP, TDAP
Symptoms: Chest pain, Chills, Computerised tomogram, Headache, Lumbar puncture
Clinical narrative: FEVER, MALAISE, CHEST PAIN, SHORT OF BREATH.  12/7/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced HA, diffuse arthralgias, chest pain, SOB, shaking & fevers following dTaP.  Admitted 9/20-9/24/2007.  Neuro consult done.  HA & back pain resolved & d/c to home. FINAL DX: aseptic meningitis.