chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 87.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan normal, X-ray
Clinical narrative: I had soreness and redness at injection site, around the first of March I started having left foot pain, the doctors think it's gout or maybe something else they're looking for, but I've never had anything like this before. I had horrible pain in my left foot that didn't have before. Still in pain, wearing a boot and the leg is swollen from the knee down the whole foot.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Discomfort, Fatigue, Gait disturbance, Headache, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: First day tired and slight headache 2 day arm hurt badly and headache more intense very tired 3 day arm hurts more headache bad and very very tired 4 day woke up at 3:45 am and I couldn?t walk straight and my left side of body was very heavy and my speech was off and my head hurt really really bad and seemed to be on my left side of my head and my neck hurt extremely bad I went to hospital
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: First day tired and slight headache 2 day arm hurt badly and headache more intense very tired 3 day arm hurts more headache bad and very very tired 4 day woke up at 3:45 am and I couldn?t walk straight and my left side of body was very heavy and my speech was off and my head hurt really really bad and seemed to be on my left side of my head and my neck hurt extremely bad I went to hospital
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Acute urticaria. Symptoms include itching and raised red wheals. Urticaria are located on the arms (upper back and abdomen) and trunk. Onset was sudden 2 day(s) ago. Onset followed none (except she did receive the Moderna vaccine #1 on 4/16/2021). Onset was associated with exposure to medication.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 test positive
Clinical narrative: COVID-19 symptoms present, Coronavirus SARS-CoV2 Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal Swab positive on 4/24/2021.  Pfizer representative told me to report positive COVID-19 result to VAERS.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 test, Vaccination failure
Clinical narrative: COVID-19 symptoms present, Coronavirus SARS-CoV2 Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal Swab positive on 4/24/2021.  Pfizer representative told me to report positive COVID-19 result to VAERS.
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Extraocular muscle paresis, Vision blurred, Visual impairment
Clinical narrative: 4/13/21 evening; c/o eyes feeling weak since receiving vaccine and vision blurry she did call PCP to make an appt prior to calling Covid line to report reaction; awaiting callback from PCP Caller does have hx of TIA, but states she did not experience visual disturbances with TIA; denies dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle weakness. Will await call back from PCP to make appt to have vision eval. 4/21-will be making in an appointment to see pcp & optomologist. states she is doing "fine"
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: 4/13/21 evening; c/o eyes feeling weak since receiving vaccine and vision blurry she did call PCP to make an appt prior to calling Covid line to report reaction; awaiting callback from PCP Caller does have hx of TIA, but states she did not experience visual disturbances with TIA; denies dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle weakness. Will await call back from PCP to make appt to have vision eval. 4/21-will be making in an appointment to see pcp & optomologist. states she is doing "fine"
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dry skin, Eczema, Pallor, Papule, Poor quality sleep
Clinical narrative: Skin became severely dry and itchy. Rash and nonspecific skin eruption. Blanching erythematous papules and excoriation on arms and upper back.  No rash in groin. Well developed, well nourished, male in no acute distress, oriented and without outward signs of anxiety or depression. Complete examination of the scalp and hair, head, face, ears, nose, lips, eyelids and conjunctiva, neck, chest, breasts and axillae, back, abdomen, right and left arms, digits/nails,  right and left legs was normal except for the following significant findings: - Erythematous papules coalescing in areas into nummular plaques with scattered excoriations on the back, flanks, lower legs.  Eczematous dermatitis  - Start Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% ointment BID over affected area, no more than 2 weeks per month.  - Reviewed side effects of prolonged steroid use including skin atrophy, telangiectasia, hypopigmentation, and striae. - Recommended bathing with lukewarm water, using minimal fragrance-free soap only in intertriginous areas. Options include Cetaphil and Dove.   - We discussed the importance of regular moisturizing (2-3x per day) with an emollient (Hydrolatum or Aquaphor) or thick cream (Cetaphil, CeraVe, Vanicream, Eucerin etc) even when eczema seems to be doing well.  - For itch and poor sleep, start hydroxyzine 25 mg PRN at bedtime. Reviewed potential SE including sedation.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash, Rash erythematous, Skin abrasion
Clinical narrative: Skin became severely dry and itchy. Rash and nonspecific skin eruption. Blanching erythematous papules and excoriation on arms and upper back.  No rash in groin. Well developed, well nourished, male in no acute distress, oriented and without outward signs of anxiety or depression. Complete examination of the scalp and hair, head, face, ears, nose, lips, eyelids and conjunctiva, neck, chest, breasts and axillae, back, abdomen, right and left arms, digits/nails,  right and left legs was normal except for the following significant findings: - Erythematous papules coalescing in areas into nummular plaques with scattered excoriations on the back, flanks, lower legs.  Eczematous dermatitis  - Start Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% ointment BID over affected area, no more than 2 weeks per month.  - Reviewed side effects of prolonged steroid use including skin atrophy, telangiectasia, hypopigmentation, and striae. - Recommended bathing with lukewarm water, using minimal fragrance-free soap only in intertriginous areas. Options include Cetaphil and Dove.   - We discussed the importance of regular moisturizing (2-3x per day) with an emollient (Hydrolatum or Aquaphor) or thick cream (Cetaphil, CeraVe, Vanicream, Eucerin etc) even when eczema seems to be doing well.  - For itch and poor sleep, start hydroxyzine 25 mg PRN at bedtime. Reviewed potential SE including sedation.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Differential white blood cell count normal, Epistaxis, Full blood count normal
Clinical narrative: Nosebleeds began March 25, 2021. Most were in the morning and from left nostril. Dates of nosebleeds: March 25, March 27, March 30, April 3, April 5 (3 nosebleeds that day), April 6, April 7, April 10 and April 26. April 26 involved both sides and the left side bleeding lasted more than 60 min. At home treatment, pinching nostrils, applying cold packs. Saw Dr.  April 21 who ordered blood tests and checked lungs/heart.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of itching at injection site. Injection site also swollen. Vital signs stable. Patient given 50 mg of Benadryl. After 30 minutes, patient left with no itching and swelling went down. VS normal.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site pain, Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Tenderness and swelling of the lymph node in left armpit. Same arm the vaccine was injected into.  There is also soreness at the injection site. Fatigue similar to when I had Covid in January 2021
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Product administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: Client was 17 years old at time of Moderna vaccination.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Menstruation delayed, Menstruation irregular
Clinical narrative: Late period in February, abnormal period in march, no period in April
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: COVID-19, Chills, SARS-CoV-2 test positive
Clinical narrative: positive COVID nasal swab on  2/17/2021 after 2 vaccine doses.  61-year-old woman with past medical history significant for GERD, borderline diabetes, hyperlipidemia who presents to the emergency department on 2/17/21 with several days of chills.  She denies any cough, fever.  She denies any nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain.  She denies any shortness of breath.  She is a household member who has a laboratory proven case of COVID-19.She is hemodynamically normal and her only symptom is chills.  I believe there would be low utility to either imaging or to further laboratory evaluation at this time.  The patient has been provided with a home pulse oximeter, anticipatory guidance, isolation precautions, return to the emergency department precautions.  She lives here in City and has access to a telephone and vehicle.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Swelling face
Clinical narrative: right cheek swelling
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Bowel movement irregularity, Dyschezia, Flank pain, Influenza like illness, Magnetic resonance imaging normal
Clinical narrative: After the first vaccine she experienced pain in arm and pain between the eyes. She also had flu like symptoms for approximately 3 days, and unusual bowel movements not diarrhea, not constipated, but not normal and painful.  After second dose had similar reaction bowel issues are still bad and very painful (to the point of vomiting during bowel movements  due to pain). She saw her primary care doctor and was Rx'd a cream.  This has caused her to decrease her eating.  This did not help and she was having loss of visual acuity and started not being able to speak properly so went to the ED  for concern over Strokes.     had 2 MRIs, and determined not to be having a stroke so was released to home.  Sxs seemed to resolve ( like a spell) .   Was still having bowel issues and she also developed a rash from the neck to the groin. So she went to a specialist.   The Rash cleared after about 3 days.   Specialist advised that the sxs were all due to the COVID Vaccine.  Flank pain under the right ribs has also been present, this is not improving,  it is a dull pain that seems to be worsening  ( the bowel seems to be about back to normal now) She is planning on speaking with her PCP about the right flank pain.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Rash, Speech disorder, Visual acuity reduced, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: After the first vaccine she experienced pain in arm and pain between the eyes. She also had flu like symptoms for approximately 3 days, and unusual bowel movements not diarrhea, not constipated, but not normal and painful.  After second dose had similar reaction bowel issues are still bad and very painful (to the point of vomiting during bowel movements  due to pain). She saw her primary care doctor and was Rx'd a cream.  This has caused her to decrease her eating.  This did not help and she was having loss of visual acuity and started not being able to speak properly so went to the ED  for concern over Strokes.     had 2 MRIs, and determined not to be having a stroke so was released to home.  Sxs seemed to resolve ( like a spell) .   Was still having bowel issues and she also developed a rash from the neck to the groin. So she went to a specialist.   The Rash cleared after about 3 days.   Specialist advised that the sxs were all due to the COVID Vaccine.  Flank pain under the right ribs has also been present, this is not improving,  it is a dull pain that seems to be worsening  ( the bowel seems to be about back to normal now) She is planning on speaking with her PCP about the right flank pain.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Neck pain, Pain, Paraesthesia, Pyrexia, Red blood cell abnormality
Clinical narrative: My arm was instantly hot and felt a strong pinching stinging feeling - within hours a red spot occurred about the size of quarter - by 10pm I had a 4" area that was swollen about 1" high this increased to 1 1/2" high by Thursday and the red hot spot was growing to about 3".  I couldn't lift my arm, my fingers were tingly and the soreness was traveling up to my neck.  I had a fever until late Saturday.  The swelling was iced frequently and still continued to increase just the same - I also took Ibuprofen. Was pretty much better by late Saturday but still exhausted until Monday.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: My arm was instantly hot and felt a strong pinching stinging feeling - within hours a red spot occurred about the size of quarter - by 10pm I had a 4" area that was swollen about 1" high this increased to 1 1/2" high by Thursday and the red hot spot was growing to about 3".  I couldn't lift my arm, my fingers were tingly and the soreness was traveling up to my neck.  I had a fever until late Saturday.  The swelling was iced frequently and still continued to increase just the same - I also took Ibuprofen. Was pretty much better by late Saturday but still exhausted until Monday.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Anxiety, Dizziness, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Patient stated she felt like fainting, wanted oxygen, claims she was having an anxiety attack and "throat closing". Given 0.3mg EpiPen, 911 called, patient taken to ED.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Blood test, Computerised tomogram, Decreased appetite, Dizziness, Magnetic resonance imaging
Clinical narrative: Tinnitus in left ear, nausea, anorexia, dizzy
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Nausea, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Tinnitus in left ear, nausea, anorexia, dizzy
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Clinical narrative: Patient describes being pain free prior to administration of vaccine. Pain began after injection and has continued daily since the injection date. She describes days when pain is worse than others. Pain is in the deltoid muscle.  She states she cannot lift with Right Arm. She struggles to get herself out of bed and struggles with other activities of daily living. She says this deltoid pain has made her disabled. She has used Lidocaine topical ointment without success. She has not been evaluated by a physician or prescribed any medication for this complaint. She states she will see her PCP soon as she is out of some of her routine medications and will consult with PCP regarding her right arm.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Injection site pain, Myalgia, X-ray normal
Clinical narrative: Immediately after injection, burning pain throughout shoulder and arm. Typical muscle soreness expected with vaccine continued through day 3, then a pressure/deep pain persisted through day 6. This pressure and deep pain was accompanied by numbness/tingling in the elbow and arm.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Cerebral venous thrombosis, Magnetic resonance imaging head abnormal, Thrombotic cerebral infarction
Clinical narrative: New small left frontal venous infarct with evidence for cortical vein thrombus
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Clinical narrative: New small left frontal venous infarct with evidence for cortical vein thrombus
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Dizziness, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: 30 seconds after injection felt clammy, lightheaded and had tingling fingers.  Still symptomatic at 15 minutes post injection but symptoms improving.  Light headedness resolved after 10 minutes.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Feeling abnormal, Headache, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: I had 103 fever; flu-like symptoms: aches, chills, fatigue, headache. I was wiped out and felt overall malaise. The fever ran that high for a day. For a whole day, I felt really bad. And then it was low grade for 2 days and then I felt still like I had a flu but fever was 100. I took Tylenol and took plenty of fluids and rested. It was three days before it was better - each day was getting progressively better. By fourth day, I was fine.  I had almost no arm soreness at injection site with this vaccine. The first full day, it was a bit sore but then it went away. (The first Pfizer dose of vaccine, I had arm soreness - intense- for two weeks.)
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Malaise, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: I had 103 fever; flu-like symptoms: aches, chills, fatigue, headache. I was wiped out and felt overall malaise. The fever ran that high for a day. For a whole day, I felt really bad. And then it was low grade for 2 days and then I felt still like I had a flu but fever was 100. I took Tylenol and took plenty of fluids and rested. It was three days before it was better - each day was getting progressively better. By fourth day, I was fine.  I had almost no arm soreness at injection site with this vaccine. The first full day, it was a bit sore but then it went away. (The first Pfizer dose of vaccine, I had arm soreness - intense- for two weeks.)
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: I developed shingles within 72 hours.    I never had it before, and had chicken pox 55 years earlier.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Hypoaesthesia, Rash, Rash pruritic, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Moderna vaccination  ON 3/13/2021, however BEFORE 4 HOURS  after the vaccination, she started with shortness of breath, numbness in left leg, blurred vision, skin rash with itchy that disappears 2 days after.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Blood pressure decreased, Syncope
Clinical narrative: 03/23/21 at approximately 2:00 pm.  After recieving vaccine client had a vasalvagal/syncopy espisode.  Drop in blood pressure recorded. Return to normal limits within a minute. Client stated they were a self-proclaimed fainter
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Approx. 2?W x 3?L bright red spot that was warm to the touch appeared distal to the vaccine site 9 days post vaccine. The bruise from the vaccine was still visible, and the redness only appeared where my deltoid was sore for several days after the injection.   By the next morning, it got approx. 1? larger in both directions (still distal to vaccine site), was still red towards the edges but the center looked greenish, like a bruise.  As of this morning, day 14 post-vaccine, it appears to have cleared up. It was never painful or itchy, just... there. No treatment sought nor performed at home.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Ringing in ears started about 10 minutes after the shot was given.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dry mouth, Impaired work ability, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Client had concerns of dizziness, throat tightness, lightheadedness, dry mouth. Onsite EMTs called to the patient. Vitals and blood sugar obtained. Client was given water and allowed to lie on back to rest. Client reported a decrease in throat tightness, still felt dizzy. Client denies any history of anxiety and panic attacks. EMTs performed orthostatics. Client's wife was called to pick the client up. Client states he did not drink water today. Denies SOB or chest tightness. Client states feeling better. Client's wife took the client home and a handwritten note was given to the client excusing him from work. Client left the space.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Report tingling feels like it has been asleep and is waking up. No edema, redness, increased warmth. States tingling goes down arm from deltoid to last two fingers.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Shingles outbreak 15-21 April 2021 and again 26 April 2021.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Rash, Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Immediately noticed small, red itchy bumps, a few days after it was all over her body. Loose stool lasted for about 3-4 hours then went away. Presently, she has itchiness all over and her upper part of her legs are small red bumps.  She has a Dr appt on 04/16 and Dr told her to get saline and did not prescribe her anything.  RN recommends bathing in ivory soap or soap void of any dye or harsh perfumes, same with lotion... benedryl and cortizone or the itchiness.  was agreeable. She has an appt with the dermatologist Friday 04/23.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Feeling hot, Limb discomfort, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Immediately noticed small, red itchy bumps, a few days after it was all over her body. Loose stool lasted for about 3-4 hours then went away. Presently, she has itchiness all over and her upper part of her legs are small red bumps.  She has a Dr appt on 04/16 and Dr told her to get saline and did not prescribe her anything.  RN recommends bathing in ivory soap or soap void of any dye or harsh perfumes, same with lotion... benedryl and cortizone or the itchiness.  was agreeable. She has an appt with the dermatologist Friday 04/23.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Joint swelling, Limb discomfort, Mobility decreased, Muscular weakness, Neurological examination
Clinical narrative: On Monday, 4/12/21 around 7 am I noticed my left ankle was extremely swollen.  After my workday was over (3:30 pm) I went home and elevated/iced the ankle the rest of the day.  Swelling moved up a bit to my lower calf - continued to elevate/ice over night & swelling went down significantly.  That Friday,4/16/21 I noticed that same foot felt weak/heavy.  Didn't think much about it until the next day when it was still heavy and weak feeling and I noticed that I had decreased mobility in toes on left foot and my left foot.  Went to urgent care where I was x-rayed - no bone issues discovered.  I was told to go to ER for an ultrasound to check for blood clots.  The ultrasound was negative.  Told to follow up w/ primary
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Ultrasound scan normal, X-ray normal
Clinical narrative: On Monday, 4/12/21 around 7 am I noticed my left ankle was extremely swollen.  After my workday was over (3:30 pm) I went home and elevated/iced the ankle the rest of the day.  Swelling moved up a bit to my lower calf - continued to elevate/ice over night & swelling went down significantly.  That Friday,4/16/21 I noticed that same foot felt weak/heavy.  Didn't think much about it until the next day when it was still heavy and weak feeling and I noticed that I had decreased mobility in toes on left foot and my left foot.  Went to urgent care where I was x-rayed - no bone issues discovered.  I was told to go to ER for an ultrasound to check for blood clots.  The ultrasound was negative.  Told to follow up w/ primary
Age: 48.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Cough, Injection site erythema, Injection site rash, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Got vaccinated on 04/18/2021 on Sunday. After one week got rash/redness on the vaccinated arm, thickness and swelling a bit. Arm also feels ichy. Having also a cough since Sunday ( 04/25/2021)
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dyspepsia, Tearfulness
Clinical narrative: really severe heartburn, to the point of tears. I never have heartburn but google told me to eat tums & drink baking soda in water so I did that. At time of writing I've had the really bad heartburn for nearly 7 hours
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Ear pain, External ear pain, Facial pain
Clinical narrative: On 3/15/21, nine days after my first Moderna Covid shot, I started having severe, sharp stabbing pains in my left inner ear, left outer ear and left jaw. They lasted only a second or two but were enough to stop me in my tracks. I also felt a "tickle" on the right side of my throat, which caused me to cough occasionally (Dry).  It happened 2-3 times on 3/15/21. The sharp searing, stabbing pains continued for about 24 more days. I saw my PCP on 3/18, who did 2 Covid tests, step test, RSV, and Flu tests, all of which were negative. At no time did I have a fever or body aches. She diagnosed a possible Sinus infection, but didn't really see anything alarming in my ear or throat. I took 4 days of Azithromycin with no improvement. I saw my PCP again on 3/22/21, again had negative Covid test, so she changed me to Doxycycline and Ciprodex ear drops. I took the full course of these, but had the sharp pains in  my ear and in addition the entire right side of my face and jaw and ear hurt constantly. Still no fever.  My PCP referred me to an ENT. I received my second Covid shot on 4/5/21. Fifteen hours after I had a fever to 102, and chills and nausea that lasted about 24 hours.  I felt fine by 4/7/21, and  never had any pain in my ear after my second shot.  On 4/12/21 I saw the ENT who sent me for blood work which showed that I had Shingles. Never did I have any visible lesions on my skin.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Influenza virus test negative, Nausea, Pain in jaw, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 3/15/21, nine days after my first Moderna Covid shot, I started having severe, sharp stabbing pains in my left inner ear, left outer ear and left jaw. They lasted only a second or two but were enough to stop me in my tracks. I also felt a "tickle" on the right side of my throat, which caused me to cough occasionally (Dry).  It happened 2-3 times on 3/15/21. The sharp searing, stabbing pains continued for about 24 more days. I saw my PCP on 3/18, who did 2 Covid tests, step test, RSV, and Flu tests, all of which were negative. At no time did I have a fever or body aches. She diagnosed a possible Sinus infection, but didn't really see anything alarming in my ear or throat. I took 4 days of Azithromycin with no improvement. I saw my PCP again on 3/22/21, again had negative Covid test, so she changed me to Doxycycline and Ciprodex ear drops. I took the full course of these, but had the sharp pains in  my ear and in addition the entire right side of my face and jaw and ear hurt constantly. Still no fever.  My PCP referred me to an ENT. I received my second Covid shot on 4/5/21. Fifteen hours after I had a fever to 102, and chills and nausea that lasted about 24 hours.  I felt fine by 4/7/21, and  never had any pain in my ear after my second shot.  On 4/12/21 I saw the ENT who sent me for blood work which showed that I had Shingles. Never did I have any visible lesions on my skin.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Respiratory syncytial virus test negative, SARS-CoV-2 test negative, Streptococcus test negative, Throat irritation, Varicella virus test positive
Clinical narrative: On 3/15/21, nine days after my first Moderna Covid shot, I started having severe, sharp stabbing pains in my left inner ear, left outer ear and left jaw. They lasted only a second or two but were enough to stop me in my tracks. I also felt a "tickle" on the right side of my throat, which caused me to cough occasionally (Dry).  It happened 2-3 times on 3/15/21. The sharp searing, stabbing pains continued for about 24 more days. I saw my PCP on 3/18, who did 2 Covid tests, step test, RSV, and Flu tests, all of which were negative. At no time did I have a fever or body aches. She diagnosed a possible Sinus infection, but didn't really see anything alarming in my ear or throat. I took 4 days of Azithromycin with no improvement. I saw my PCP again on 3/22/21, again had negative Covid test, so she changed me to Doxycycline and Ciprodex ear drops. I took the full course of these, but had the sharp pains in  my ear and in addition the entire right side of my face and jaw and ear hurt constantly. Still no fever.  My PCP referred me to an ENT. I received my second Covid shot on 4/5/21. Fifteen hours after I had a fever to 102, and chills and nausea that lasted about 24 hours.  I felt fine by 4/7/21, and  never had any pain in my ear after my second shot.  On 4/12/21 I saw the ENT who sent me for blood work which showed that I had Shingles. Never did I have any visible lesions on my skin.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Rash, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Swlling of right arm, Left and right legs and feet, face Body rash
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Back pain, Chest pain, Incorrect route of product administration
Clinical narrative: patient received a COVID vaccine on 4/24/21. the injection was given high on the arm, possibly in the inarticular space. Patient complains of pain across the chest and back.   Injection was given by a nursing student:
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Product leakage
Clinical narrative: injection had some vaccine leak, no re dose required
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Crying, Dizziness, Headache, Palpitations, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: 11:30 called for patient c/o  palpitation which had improved and now having dizziness with  spinning  patient had fluid, and juice - had breakfast this morning at 9:30 am  BP- 104/77/ HR- 88 SAT 97  Patient not improving  12:15 pm - c/o headache on the right fontal and crying  patient called spouse to come pick her up - patient symptoms worsening and patient wants to go to the  ER 911 called  patient left for ER  doctors community hospital - spoke with Dr. who accepted patient  Call made to spouse multiple times went to the voice mail  Repeat was at 12:13 pm  bp 125/93, hr 85, sao 99
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site warmth, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Over a week later- Round 3x3inch redness, itching, warm to touch at the site of the shot. Little, tiny red spots on arm away from the site, but on the upper arm that received shot.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Patient had light headedness. Stable, released from vaccination site.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Angiogram pulmonary abnormal, Bilevel positive airway pressure, Dyspnoea, Pulmonary embolism
Clinical narrative: Patient developed life threatening thromboembolism ( PEs)  which potentially could have been caused by the Janssen vaccine
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: 1ml dose administered instead of 0.5 ml
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Arthropod bite, Condition aggravated, Pruritus, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: I had received mosquito bites on my leg a week before I received the first dose of the COVID vaccine. These bug bites were not itching and almost gone when I received the vaccine, however, the night after my vaccine they became very itchy. The next morning, the bites had swelled up, were very hot, itchy and unbearable to manage. They were treated with at home-remedies and over the counter itch medicine. They are almost gone again as of the 27th of April. I took various pictures when they swelled up. My partner received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine and also said his bug bites became itchy for the first time since he got the bite.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Limb mass, Pain in extremity, Paraesthesia oral
Clinical narrative: Pfizer vaccine. Reactions started the following day. Began with tingling in lips, then tip of tongue. Spread to full tongue and then roof of mouth. Lasted 2 days - took Benadryl. Pain under arm started 5 days after vaccine. Large, painful lump under left armpit. Has lasted 2 days - going to primary care doctor next week for care.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Asthenia, Back pain, Cardiomegaly, Chest X-ray, Chest discomfort
Clinical narrative: ON 4/21/21, SHE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, CONGESTION, SEVERE BACK ACHE, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,  FEVER, CHILLS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. I TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO VACCINE AND SHE WAS SENT HOME WITHOUT MEDS. SHE BECAME WORSE AND WORSE AND DEVELOPED HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS: CHEST PAIN, WHEEZING, TIGHTNESS AND HEAVINESS IN CHEST, INTENSE BACK PAIN. WE RETURNED TO THE ER AND SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PERICARDITIS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT HER HEART WAS SLIGHTLY ENLARGED.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Chest pain, Chills, Cough, Diarrhoea, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: ON 4/21/21, SHE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, CONGESTION, SEVERE BACK ACHE, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,  FEVER, CHILLS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. I TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO VACCINE AND SHE WAS SENT HOME WITHOUT MEDS. SHE BECAME WORSE AND WORSE AND DEVELOPED HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS: CHEST PAIN, WHEEZING, TIGHTNESS AND HEAVINESS IN CHEST, INTENSE BACK PAIN. WE RETURNED TO THE ER AND SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PERICARDITIS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT HER HEART WAS SLIGHTLY ENLARGED.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Electrocardiogram, Fatigue, Laboratory test, Nasal congestion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: ON 4/21/21, SHE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, CONGESTION, SEVERE BACK ACHE, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,  FEVER, CHILLS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. I TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO VACCINE AND SHE WAS SENT HOME WITHOUT MEDS. SHE BECAME WORSE AND WORSE AND DEVELOPED HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS: CHEST PAIN, WHEEZING, TIGHTNESS AND HEAVINESS IN CHEST, INTENSE BACK PAIN. WE RETURNED TO THE ER AND SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PERICARDITIS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT HER HEART WAS SLIGHTLY ENLARGED.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Ultrasound chest, Vomiting, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: ON 4/21/21, SHE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGHING, CONGESTION, SEVERE BACK ACHE, WEAKNESS, FATIGUE,  FEVER, CHILLS, VOMITING, DIARRHEA. I TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS DUE TO VACCINE AND SHE WAS SENT HOME WITHOUT MEDS. SHE BECAME WORSE AND WORSE AND DEVELOPED HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS: CHEST PAIN, WHEEZING, TIGHTNESS AND HEAVINESS IN CHEST, INTENSE BACK PAIN. WE RETURNED TO THE ER AND SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PERICARDITIS. WE WERE ALSO TOLD THAT HER HEART WAS SLIGHTLY ENLARGED.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Anxiety, Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea, Headache, Muscle tightness
Clinical narrative: Patient administered 1st dose of Moderna vaccine by certified immunizing pharmacy tech. Patient exhibiting signs of anxiety. She reported symptoms of chest tightness, feeling tingling and possible hives (not visual) down arms, headache, tightness behind neck, and some difficulty breathing within 5 minutes after administration.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient administered 1st dose of Moderna vaccine by certified immunizing pharmacy tech. Patient exhibiting signs of anxiety. She reported symptoms of chest tightness, feeling tingling and possible hives (not visual) down arms, headache, tightness behind neck, and some difficulty breathing within 5 minutes after administration.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling hot, Hypertension
Clinical narrative: Dizzy after recieving the injection.  Back of neck to spine felt warm. Walked to the car and still felt dizzy.  Was advised to have EMT access the situation. B/P was 197/128. Taken by ambulance to ER
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Developed a small rash a few hours after the vaccine at the injection site with significant swelling. Area was also very hot to the touch.  Over the next 3 weeks, the rash grew in size. At its largest, it was about 5 inches in diameter. The swelling went down after about 2 weeks. 4 weeks later- the swelling is gone, the rash is mostly faded (looks like a very light bruise now), and the area is still slightly warm to the touch.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Soreness at injection site, headache, fatigue.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Bell's palsy
Clinical narrative: Developed Bell's Palsy on L face on 4/23/21. Presented to me for evaluation on 4/27/21 since symptoms had not improved.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of product administration
Clinical narrative: The  individual received her 2nd dose vaccine early, less than 21 days. - 6 days early. The nurse checked the date wrong.  Individual received 1st dose on 4/12/2021. Received her 2nd dose today, 4/27/2021.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Menstruation irregular
Clinical narrative: Irregular menstrual cycle- Cycle is currently on day 39. Cycles are tracked monthly and are typically between 26-28 days in length.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of product administration
Clinical narrative: 20 y/o female with NO PMH recieved second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on 4/27/21. Pt had first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on 4/13/21. Pt arrived 8 days early for her appointment and recieved her second dose, she was scheduled for her second dose appointment on 5/4/21. Pt believed that her appointment was today and is not experiencing any symptoms. Pt was counseled on the unknown efficacy and potential lowered efficacy, she was advised to contact her PCP/911 if she begins to experience any symptoms due to the unknown effect of receiving the vaccine early. and clinical leads discussed with patient and
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Anxiety, Chest pain, Feeling abnormal, Headache, Memory impairment
Clinical narrative: headaches, brain fog, forgetfulness, chest pain, anxiety ...
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Patient was admitted to the hospital within 6 weeks of receiving COVID vaccination.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Flushing, Pruritus, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Patient was in waiting  area after vaccine. A little past 15 minutes she stated she started to feel itchy. Her skin was flushed and blotchy. She was given 50mg of Benadryl. She did not have any trouble breathing. She was watched for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. She said that she felt fine and left the pharmacy.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Acute myocardial infarction, Arteriogram carotid abnormal, Coronary artery dissection, Fibromuscular dysplasia, Troponin increased
Clinical narrative: Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction felt to be due to spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the setting of previously undiagnosed fibromuscular dysplasia.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Fatigue, Oral herpes, Pain
Clinical narrative: I got really tired around 12:00 pm and slept a lot both Thursday and Friday. My entire body ached for both Thursday and Friday. On Thursday around 5 pm I noticed the start of a cold sore on the corner of the right side of my lip. I haven't had cold sores since I was a teenager and used to have oral herpes outbreaks a lot as a child. But for about 10 years I've had zero problems. By Sunday that little cold sore infected both upper and lower lips all over, and my chin. On Monday it got even worse and inflamed with the use of Abreva. My face was on fire and I had to go to my doctor.  My doctor then put me on Valacyclovir.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19, COVID19
Symptoms: Angioedema, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received her vaccine second COVID19 vaccine on 4/14/21. She developed a rash approximately 24 hours after the vaccine. She was evaluated at the  Hospital ER on 4/21/21 and discharged home after receiving  PO Benadryl 50 mg, PO Pepcid 20 mg, and PO Prednisone 60 mg. She returned to the ER on 4/22/21 with worsening hives and development of angioedema to the lips. She was treated inpatient with IV steroids (methylprednisolone), IV Benadryl, IV Pepcid, and Atrax.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Blood test, Bursitis, Chest X-ray abnormal, Chills, Computerised tomogram thorax abnormal
Clinical narrative: Immediately after shot had fever and chills with flu symptoms for about 4-5 days after vaccination. On 3/22 went to urgent care for left elbow swelling which had never occured before in this joint visit deteremined was olecranon bursitis. The very next day began complaining about leg pain around 3/23 and by 3/26/2021 pain was unbearable in the leg and went to ER where patient was then admitted for DVT and pulmonary embolisms.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Deep vein thrombosis, Immediate post-injection reaction, Influenza, Joint swelling, Magnetic resonance imaging abnormal
Clinical narrative: Immediately after shot had fever and chills with flu symptoms for about 4-5 days after vaccination. On 3/22 went to urgent care for left elbow swelling which had never occured before in this joint visit deteremined was olecranon bursitis. The very next day began complaining about leg pain around 3/23 and by 3/26/2021 pain was unbearable in the leg and went to ER where patient was then admitted for DVT and pulmonary embolisms.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pulmonary embolism, Pyrexia, Ultrasound Doppler abnormal
Clinical narrative: Immediately after shot had fever and chills with flu symptoms for about 4-5 days after vaccination. On 3/22 went to urgent care for left elbow swelling which had never occured before in this joint visit deteremined was olecranon bursitis. The very next day began complaining about leg pain around 3/23 and by 3/26/2021 pain was unbearable in the leg and went to ER where patient was then admitted for DVT and pulmonary embolisms.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Antibody test, Bell's palsy, Dry eye, Herpes simplex test, Herpes virus test
Clinical narrative: Dr., reports that pt experience Bells Palsy 12 days post-vaccination. Dr., reported that pt went to Hospital on 4/17/2021 and released same day; pt was prescribed Medrol dose Pak and Acyclovir. Pt was seen by Dr., (general practitioner & ophthalmologist), Dr., discontinued the Medrol dose Pak and Acyclovir and prescribed Prednisone 60/40 to be taken for a week and Valtrex 1 mg to be taken TID x7 days; Dr., also ordered protein spikes for IgM and IgG Herpes Zoster & Herpes Simplex, basic blood test. Pt have follow up appt today with Dr., since pt is starting to develop dry eyes and he cannot close his eyes, pt is prescribed artificial tears drop for use during the day and CELLUVISC eye ointment to used during the night. Dr., recommends that pt refrained from getting the 2nd dose until more is known based on pt.'s condition; from his professional experience Bell's Palsy can dissipate in 4-6 months and not uncommon after post flu vaccination. Advised Dr. per CDC Bell's palsy is not a contraindication to getting 2nd dose of the vaccine. Advised we agreed with his recommendations that pt should postpone his second dose to see if his symptoms dissipate first. 4/21-Spoke to Dr. and he had concerns of patient receiving second vaccination shot. I advised currently per CDC there are no contraindications with vaccine and Bell's Palsy. Recommended for him to contact CDC hotline for further advice and transferred his call to CDC Covid hotline. Dx with Bell's Palsy; feeling more movement on the face today. Working with Dr. in regards to treatment and second dose of Pfizer vaccine. Will contact next week to follow up.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Lagophthalmos
Clinical narrative: Dr., reports that pt experience Bells Palsy 12 days post-vaccination. Dr., reported that pt went to Hospital on 4/17/2021 and released same day; pt was prescribed Medrol dose Pak and Acyclovir. Pt was seen by Dr., (general practitioner & ophthalmologist), Dr., discontinued the Medrol dose Pak and Acyclovir and prescribed Prednisone 60/40 to be taken for a week and Valtrex 1 mg to be taken TID x7 days; Dr., also ordered protein spikes for IgM and IgG Herpes Zoster & Herpes Simplex, basic blood test. Pt have follow up appt today with Dr., since pt is starting to develop dry eyes and he cannot close his eyes, pt is prescribed artificial tears drop for use during the day and CELLUVISC eye ointment to used during the night. Dr., recommends that pt refrained from getting the 2nd dose until more is known based on pt.'s condition; from his professional experience Bell's Palsy can dissipate in 4-6 months and not uncommon after post flu vaccination. Advised Dr. per CDC Bell's palsy is not a contraindication to getting 2nd dose of the vaccine. Advised we agreed with his recommendations that pt should postpone his second dose to see if his symptoms dissipate first. 4/21-Spoke to Dr. and he had concerns of patient receiving second vaccination shot. I advised currently per CDC there are no contraindications with vaccine and Bell's Palsy. Recommended for him to contact CDC hotline for further advice and transferred his call to CDC Covid hotline. Dx with Bell's Palsy; feeling more movement on the face today. Working with Dr. in regards to treatment and second dose of Pfizer vaccine. Will contact next week to follow up.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Blue toe syndrome, Contusion
Clinical narrative: Dark purple discoloration and bruising on toes and top of left foot.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Feeling cold
Clinical narrative: Patient said she experienced a cooling sensation that  started a few minutes after her vaccination and it goes across the roof of her mouth and stays for about a week. She said it is not painful, just noticeable.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Interchange of vaccine products
Clinical narrative: Patient was given Moderna instead of Pfizer for her 2nd Covid-19 vaccine dose.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Thrombosis
Clinical narrative: patient had a blood clot 2 days after receiving the J & J vaccine; she was hospitalized and released.  We just learned of this when the patient was in to pick up a Rx--we are unsure if this was already recorded by the hospital that treated her--we were advised by our market manager to submit just in case they didn't submit at the hospital.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of product administration
Clinical narrative: Patient received the Jannsen vaccine on 3/11/21 and then scheduled the Moderna vaccine on 4/9. Pt was adimate that she had received the Moderna for her first vaccine which is what was reflected on her paperwork. Therefore, patient was vaccinated with one Jannsen vaccine and one Moderna vaccine. Pt denied any adverse reactions from either vaccine.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Flushing, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Patient had flushing/sweating,  ringing in ears, nausea. Stable, released from vaccination site.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Cough, Dysphagia, Sensation of foreign body, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Pt started having a lump in her throat and stated it was hard to swallow. Pt states that she also a tickle/scratch that would make her cough. VSS. Zyrtec given to help symptoms. Pt stated that this happened with her first vaccine of Moderna as well.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Malaise, Pyrexia, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: STAFF CALLED PATIENT TO FIND OUT WHY SHE DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR HER APPOINTMENT AND SHE STATED THAT SHE HAD A REACTION THAT NIGHT. SHE STARTED WITH FEVER AND GENERAL MALAISE IN THE EVENING AND FAMILY TOOK HER TO THE HOSPITAL. SHE WAS RELEASED WITH DOXYCYCLINE FOR POTENTIAL INFECTION, BUT WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING WITH A SWOLLEN FACE. FAMILY TOOK HER TO HER CANCER SPECIALIST AT MEDICAL CENTER ON 3/20/21 AND SHE WAS ADMITTED FOR 4 DAYS AND GIVEN STEROIDS. SHE STATES SHE IS FINE NOW. SPECIALIST ADVISED HER NOT TO GET THE 2ND DOSE.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: COVID19
Symptoms: Dizziness, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Patient ended up feeling lightheaded and passed out for about 5 seconds and then came to and was given water.  Patient remained on site for 10 more minutes afterwards.  Patient stated they have felt this way before and get nervous around blood and needles and queasy.