chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: RED, RAISED, TENDER, SWOLLEN, WARM AREA APPROXIMATELY 2" ACROSS AT INJECTION SITE.  REDDENED, WARM AREA EXTENDS BEYOND SWOLLEN AREA-ENTIRE UPPER ARM IS RED, SWOLLEN.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Asthenia, Diarrhoea, Difficulty in walking, Fatigue, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: When she left for travel overseas on 8/2/04, caught a cold, which progressed over the next few days and weeks to high fever, weakness, leg cramps. Fatigue was so severe that she "felt like I was going to die." Also had some non-bloody diarrhea on the trip and altitude sickness. Extreme fatigue, leg cramps, difficulty walking lasted about 2 months or more. Treated with Zoloft and conditions improved.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Pharyngitis, Pyrexia, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: When she left for travel overseas on 8/2/04, caught a cold, which progressed over the next few days and weeks to high fever, weakness, leg cramps. Fatigue was so severe that she "felt like I was going to die." Also had some non-bloody diarrhea on the trip and altitude sickness. Extreme fatigue, leg cramps, difficulty walking lasted about 2 months or more. Treated with Zoloft and conditions improved.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Pain
Clinical narrative: Deep, aching pain in upper arm began with the tetanus vaccine on 10/05/04 and never stopped. Mid-Dec 2004: Doctor gave me a steroid injection. Referred to another doctor (orthopedic specialist); X-ray was taken and was given another steroid injection on 1/31/05.  Referred to physical therapist.  Received one treatment on 2/23/05.  Surgery is the next step if pain doesn't stop.
Age: 1.03
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: PRESENTED IN OFFICE >50 LESIONS VARICELLA SIBLING HAD SHINGLES X 2 WEEKS PRIOR CHILDREN BATHED TOGETHER X 2 WEEKS AGO.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Headache, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: I had the tetanus booster shot on Friday Feb 25 around 10am. Friday night my arm ws sore and I has light fever.  Saturday morning, I had fever, body ache and sore arm. Saturday evening I had chills, 102 degree fever, severe headache and body ache. All day Sunday, I had chills, headache, body ache and high fever (103). Its Wednesday today and I am still having light hadache and my arm still hurts.  I was told that I was being given a shot for tetanus booster. I do not know the name of medicine or the manfc.  I just picked and item fom the list in box 13 in order to complete this form.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Approximately a 12 cm area of erythema noted at injection site.  site warm to touch, induration noted. This ocurred 3 days post immuniztions.  p.o. Benadryl given per Mom, Rx Omnicef given per M.D.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Eyelid oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Skin erythema, welts and lower eyelid swelling.
Age: 0.86
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Aphasia, Hypokalaemia
Clinical narrative: According to the parents a 10 month old child who was walking and talking, stopped walking and started crawling for 2 months and stopped talking, then started talking after 1 month. Since, the child was only 10 months walking and talking was not considered a symptom so they did not repot.
Age: 0.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Slept 22.5 hours of the 24 after immunization.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: At 6 PM yesterday,02/22/05, mom noticed redness, child had lots of itching and  high fever. Left arm was measured it was 4.5" across and 5" down arm.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis of right leg at site of Prevnar injection - started on 02/23/2005 - seen in office on 02/24/2005.  Treated with Augmentin.
Age: 0.39
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: 40 minutes after vaccine:  Mom called office, she stated baby shaking all over, over the course of 2 minutes, no eye rolling but seemed "out of it".  The next day had fever, then developed URI.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: 4 x 6 cm localized rash on left thigh with induration warmth, occurred less than 24 hours after vaccination.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Swelling, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pneumococcal 23 vaccine given 02/18/2005, patient left in good health.  On Tuesday 02/22 nurse spoke to Mom who informed that patient has redness and swelling all the way down arm, vomiting, and fever since 02/18.  Patient sent to ER for evaluation.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pneumococcal 23 vaccine given 02/18/2005, patient left in good health.  On Tuesday 02/22 nurse spoke to Mom who informed that patient has redness and swelling all the way down arm, vomiting, and fever since 02/18.  Patient sent to ER for evaluation.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Oedema, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pneumococcal 23 vaccine given 02/18/2005, patient left in good health.  On Tuesday 02/22 nurse spoke to Mom who informed that patient has redness and swelling all the way down arm, vomiting, and fever since 02/18.  Patient sent to ER for evaluation.
Age: 1.02
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Irritability, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash beginning on torso 02/22/2005 after bath in AM, spreading to extremities by afternoon.  Appears similar to varicella but has not erupted to pustules.  Afebrile, but fussy baby.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Erythema, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient stated after pneumonia vaccine he had a fever of 101 - 102.  Arm sore, redness, chills.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Rash started Monday 02/21/2005 on abdomin.  20-30 papulovesicular lesions on trunk.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: 30 mintes post tetamus immunization donor had mild nausea for 2 minutes, no treatment, no problem after.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Arm swelling, redness, started 24 hours after vaccine.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient's right arm became swollen and reddened day after shot.  Felt hot to touch, swollen shoulder to elbow as reported per Mom.  Talked with grandmother 2 days after shot - swelling going down - redness till very evident and hot to touch.  Child apparently afebrile.  Cool compress used.
Age: 18.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: Received 1st MMR on 01/24/2005. Reports mother, (today 02/21/2005) states she experienced swelling in L. elbow within the hour followed by swollen glands that night. The following day she experienced pain in her ankles and wrists. No fever. Seen by private medical doctor who states she should not have another MMR. Adverse event not reported to ASU until today. Encouraged to have blood titer.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Potential ring around injection site noted 5 days after injection with erythematous patch 10cm x 5 cm and mild pruritus.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site oedema, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Was given 3 shots on the right arm and developed swelling and erythematous rash front and back of the upper right arm- treated like Cellulitis.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt has a 3x4 1/2 area of redness, warmth, and induration of Left upper arm spreading out from injection site. Diagnosis: Cellulitis. Start on Augmentin 250 mg PO Q 8hrs x 10 days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Beginning 36 hours after injection. noted red, swollen from DtaP site and more distally. Total area 4x4 inches with mild swelling and tenderness.
Age: 1.1
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Pt. developed approximately 20 pox on trunk, back, face, and legs. 02/15/2002-02/16/2005 approximately 50-100 pox noted. 0 fever-reported  by Monday 02/16/2002
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Pain
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after vaccine has very red, indurated area on arm 4x5 inches. Achy, not painful, no systemic signs.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Child received Dtap (r arm) 11 A.M. by 6 p.m. right arm red and swollen in deltoid area. Child seen today 02/26/2005 @ 2:30 p.m.- red, swollen area at dtap site - reaction to dtap confirmed. (no tenderness to site) child given Benadryl.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Patient had 3 seizures in the 2 hours after vaccine. He does have a known seizure disorder and he required no other medication to stop the 1 to 3 minute seizures. His office visit was prolonged by 2 hours.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: 02/8/2005- Rash and Fever. 02/11/2005- Fever, then infebrile seizure lasting 1 minute. Seen in office with lesions on neck behing ears, scalp, trunk, and arms.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Erythema, Headache, Palpitations, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient has erythema, fever, chills, palpitations and headache.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Alopecia
Clinical narrative: Hair loss next AM with bald spot on left side of head.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on face, neck and body. Treated with Beandryl.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TYP, YF
Symptoms: Hypotension, Pallor, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient received typhoid and yellow fever vaccination for traveling to Kenya. Patient became pale and fainted. 911 was called BP 80/60, he was taken to the ER. Father stated this has happened before with injections.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Apnoea, Asthma, Convulsion, Cyanosis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an approximately 1 month old white male infant with mild jaundice (no phototherapy) who at birth on approx 10Aug04, was vaccinated with a first dose of hep B virus vaccine rHBsAg vaccinated with a first dose of hep B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (manf unk). In Sept 04, the pt experienced rotavirus and febrile illness and the pt was hospitalized. The reporter indicated that it looks like the pt was just hospitalized overnight. Subsequently, the pt recovered. The was subsequently experienced mild reactive airway disease, apnea, cyanotic episode and seizure after vaccination with Hib conj vaccine (WAES0501USA03436). No further information is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an approximately 1 month old white male infant with mild jaundice (no phototherapy) who at birth on approx 10Aug04, was vaccinated with a first dose of hep B virus vaccine rHBsAg vaccinated with a first dose of hep B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (manf unk). In Sept 04, the pt experienced rotavirus and febrile illness and the pt was hospitalized. The reporter indicated that it looks like the pt was just hospitalized overnight. Subsequently, the pt recovered. The was subsequently experienced mild reactive airway disease, apnea, cyanotic episode and seizure after vaccination with Hib conj vaccine (WAES0501USA03436). No further information is expected.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Bronchitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 59 year old female with allergies to amoxicillin, naproxen (Aleve), shrimp, onion, rice, and dark chocolate who was vaccinated SC with a 0.5ml first and second dose of pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine in 1995 and 2000, respectively. Concomitant therapy included digoxin (Lanoxin), captopril, flecainide acetate (Tambocor), aspirin, simvastatin and water pills. Subsequently, after receiving two vaccines of pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide, the pt developed bronchitis. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No lab diagnostic studies were performed. At the time of the report the pt had recovered. There was no product quality complaint involved.  The pt's bronchitis was considered to be disabling. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 6 year old female noted to be obese for her age (weighing close to 100 pounds) who on 8/26/99 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot # 628525/1658H). On 2/15/05, the patient presented to the physician's office with at least 100 chicken pox all over her body with some occurring in the patient's mouth and other in the vaginal area. The patient was also found to have an IgG subclass 4 deficiency. The patient's symptoms were being treated with acyclovir. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. A product quality complaint was not involved. Chicken pox and IgG subclass 4 deficiency were determined to be other important medical events by the physician (OMIC). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: On 02/16/05 at 8:00 PM, patient complained of painful right arm, hand and shoulder. She also had neck pain and fever during night. On 02/17/05, she experienced severe swelling to the right upper arm with redness and warmth to the touch. Referred to private physician .
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 02/16/05 at 8:00 PM, patient complained of painful right arm, hand and shoulder. She also had neck pain and fever during night. On 02/17/05, she experienced severe swelling to the right upper arm with redness and warmth to the touch. Referred to private physician .
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: 02/13/05-fever, 02/15/05-diarrhea, 02/17/05-rash, 02/18/05- symptoms resolving per mother.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Patient has what appears to be an auto-inoculation site on her right ear approximately 5 cm with whitish blister and scab formation in center.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Right arm red, cellulitis.
Age: 0.16
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: Inconsolable crying for 36 hours.
Age: 0.34
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: As per mother's history, patient had 102.1 temperature at home on 12/20/2004, not relieved by Tylenol.  Seen at the ER with temperature of 103.4, was diagnosed as viral infection not related to vaccines.  Fever decreased with Motrin.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient states got a tetanus shot at health services 4 days ago.  Now has elevated temperature, swollen left arm since that time.  Diagnosis:  Erythema to reaction.  No temperature.  Treated with cream, cold compress, and Motrin.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Red Papules, started 02/14/2005 evening.  02/16/2005 seen in clinic.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient received Hepatitis A vaccine on 02/21/2005, right deltoid intramuscular.  Patient called to report possible adverse event and was told to come in to health department.  Patient came in on 02/23/2005 and reported experiencing hives on arms and trunk of body.  Patient had taken Benadryl to relieve symptoms.  On examination, few small, pink, circular areas less than 5mm diameter on arms.  Injection site - no redness, no induration, no swelling, no pain.  Patient experienced hives 4 hours after injection.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Pain
Clinical narrative: Painful red, warm to touch, swollen area on left deltoid, measuring 12cm x 13cm.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Migraine, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Donor completed donation without incident.  Donor then received Tetanus injection and waited at center for 15 minutes, stated felt fine.  Donor reported feeling dizzy while driving home, pulled over and recovered in 30 minutes.  Donor complained of soreness and muscle aching to left arm from shoulder to elbow for 24 hours.  Donor also experienced "migraine" headache lasting for 48 hours.  Donor stated recovered without incident 02/12/2005.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: 10/27/2004:  Swelling below elbow, pink, firm below elbow, above elbow tender - ice, continued Tylenol, Benadryl.  10/29/2004 Upper arm edema and edema 5 inches below elbow, warm, tender to touch, pink, inner forearm assessed by doctor.  11/02/2004 Anterior forearm clear, edema posterior forearm, erythema almost gone - clear less tender, finishing 2-pac.  Return to doctor as needed.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: States 10/25/2004 PM, right arm became ver swollen, red, hot to touch and painful. Patient was in California was instructed to seek medical care. 10/28/04, called from California and states they are seeing also seeing adverse reactions and they were going to als report this incident.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth, Pain
Clinical narrative: Received flue and pnemovax in the right arm on 10/26/04. The arm became very painful, even lifting arm to mouth. Noticed a knot, above elbow is warm to the touch. The next on his follow up visit, right arm had increased warmth, redness, 3 inch are above the elbow, pain has improved. Instructed to use ice then heat and take over the counter analgesics. Call clinic for increased pain, temperature or redness is not improving.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pneumovax injection day before at her pulmonary doctor's office. Called doctor 1 hour later to report severe 10/10 arm pain. Felt injection was given ver high in right arm. Had difficulty moving the arm for a few days, pain with any movement of upper arm. Initially called physician on call told to use warm compresses to upper arm. Appointment made for 11/03/04.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash began 2 days ago. Rash on left axilla, right shoulder and neck.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: 3cm area of erythema s significant induration at site at DTaP #4 (outer thigh)
Age: 0.11
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling (firm) developed immediately after administration of PCV, vaccine in Right leg. Cold compress applied. 2/10/05 mother reports fever last PM amount unk, temp this AM 97.9 Ax with decreased redness.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Influenza like illness, Injection site oedema, Otitis media, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt ended up with fever 100 for five days also combined with flu-like symptoms and ear infection. That was 1 wk later. 2 days after shot his arm swelled up and was very hot to touch from shoulder to elbow. Went to doc, took Benadryl.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Eye oedema, Fatigue, Gait disturbance, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: By 6PM that evening I had a rash (small red bumps w/ white center) from face to waist, including arms. I had a severe sore throat and slept 16 hours straight barely  able to use the bathroom when I awoke, was extremely nauseous and eyes were swollen. I could not go to work, I was bed ridden for 3 days. My eyes remained swollen during this time. On Tues, I called the doc because the rash went away except now I had a larger spot on the sole of my foot that looked like smaller ones. She explained it as a bug bit and nothing more. I explained the intense reaction to the shot and she said that's strange and told me to call if it continued. Over the next 2 weeks, I was having severe joint pain in my hips, knees and ankles. It progressed to the point that I could not stand. Doing dishes, folding wash, bagging groceries, caused excruciating pain. I returned to the doc on 1/19/05. No explanation was given for my health problems since the shot. Over the next 2 weeks, pain continued and onset of nausea when lying down began. A subtle sore throat persisted. By 2/8/04 I could not stand the pain, nor nausea, I returned to the doc. I explained that I was also noticing low grade fevers and an aversion to sunlight. I begged for tests to be performed because I was losing sleep, not working and feeling terrible since the MMR shot. I was given medications for the pain (Naproxen) and nausea. I was sleeping 16-18 hours a day by this point. When I did walk. I had to slide my  legs as if on skis. The doc called on 2/10/05 to tell me that chronic fatigue syndrome was suspected as being triggered by the MMR shot. I have no idea if this is true or accurate information. What I do know is my symptoms continue. When I take my medications. I walk easier but it is still painful, it is now 2/19/05 and I am not sleeping 16 hours each day, but close to it. I get exhausted easily and my hip pain is the worst it has ever been. I am upset for several reasons: I was healthy until I received this vaccine. My doc mentioned nothing about a reporting system, I found this out on my own by doing research about vaccines. I was never counseled on the possible adverse reactions. Thank you for your time.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Nausea, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Photosensitivity reaction, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: By 6PM that evening I had a rash (small red bumps w/ white center) from face to waist, including arms. I had a severe sore throat and slept 16 hours straight barely  able to use the bathroom when I awoke, was extremely nauseous and eyes were swollen. I could not go to work, I was bed ridden for 3 days. My eyes remained swollen during this time. On Tues, I called the doc because the rash went away except now I had a larger spot on the sole of my foot that looked like smaller ones. She explained it as a bug bit and nothing more. I explained the intense reaction to the shot and she said that's strange and told me to call if it continued. Over the next 2 weeks, I was having severe joint pain in my hips, knees and ankles. It progressed to the point that I could not stand. Doing dishes, folding wash, bagging groceries, caused excruciating pain. I returned to the doc on 1/19/05. No explanation was given for my health problems since the shot. Over the next 2 weeks, pain continued and onset of nausea when lying down began. A subtle sore throat persisted. By 2/8/04 I could not stand the pain, nor nausea, I returned to the doc. I explained that I was also noticing low grade fevers and an aversion to sunlight. I begged for tests to be performed because I was losing sleep, not working and feeling terrible since the MMR shot. I was given medications for the pain (Naproxen) and nausea. I was sleeping 16-18 hours a day by this point. When I did walk. I had to slide my  legs as if on skis. The doc called on 2/10/05 to tell me that chronic fatigue syndrome was suspected as being triggered by the MMR shot. I have no idea if this is true or accurate information. What I do know is my symptoms continue. When I take my medications. I walk easier but it is still painful, it is now 2/19/05 and I am not sleeping 16 hours each day, but close to it. I get exhausted easily and my hip pain is the worst it has ever been. I am upset for several reasons: I was healthy until I received this vaccine. My doc mentioned nothing about a reporting system, I found this out on my own by doing research about vaccines. I was never counseled on the possible adverse reactions. Thank you for your time.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Somnolence
Clinical narrative: By 6PM that evening I had a rash (small red bumps w/ white center) from face to waist, including arms. I had a severe sore throat and slept 16 hours straight barely  able to use the bathroom when I awoke, was extremely nauseous and eyes were swollen. I could not go to work, I was bed ridden for 3 days. My eyes remained swollen during this time. On Tues, I called the doc because the rash went away except now I had a larger spot on the sole of my foot that looked like smaller ones. She explained it as a bug bit and nothing more. I explained the intense reaction to the shot and she said that's strange and told me to call if it continued. Over the next 2 weeks, I was having severe joint pain in my hips, knees and ankles. It progressed to the point that I could not stand. Doing dishes, folding wash, bagging groceries, caused excruciating pain. I returned to the doc on 1/19/05. No explanation was given for my health problems since the shot. Over the next 2 weeks, pain continued and onset of nausea when lying down began. A subtle sore throat persisted. By 2/8/04 I could not stand the pain, nor nausea, I returned to the doc. I explained that I was also noticing low grade fevers and an aversion to sunlight. I begged for tests to be performed because I was losing sleep, not working and feeling terrible since the MMR shot. I was given medications for the pain (Naproxen) and nausea. I was sleeping 16-18 hours a day by this point. When I did walk. I had to slide my  legs as if on skis. The doc called on 2/10/05 to tell me that chronic fatigue syndrome was suspected as being triggered by the MMR shot. I have no idea if this is true or accurate information. What I do know is my symptoms continue. When I take my medications. I walk easier but it is still painful, it is now 2/19/05 and I am not sleeping 16 hours each day, but close to it. I get exhausted easily and my hip pain is the worst it has ever been. I am upset for several reasons: I was healthy until I received this vaccine. My doc mentioned nothing about a reporting system, I found this out on my own by doing research about vaccines. I was never counseled on the possible adverse reactions. Thank you for your time.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling, redness left deltoid treatment not needed per MD.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Child received DTaP LA 2/22/05 at 10AM. By 6PM child's LA was red and swollen in the deltoid area. Child treated with Tylenol and Benadryl. Seen by this office 2/25/05 Dx. Dtap reaction confirmed. Rx: Atarax.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: PCV 7 influenza left arm 2/25/05, HIB right arm 2/25/05. 3/2/05 woke up with red, sore arm, 9x10 cm redness, non tender, no fever.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Balance disorder, Dizziness, Ear disorder, Fatigue, Gait disturbance
Clinical narrative: A few mins after receiving Anthrax vaccine, passed out cold. (no history of passing out or aversion to needles). Six to ten months after receipt of vaccine began experiencing sensations of dysequilibrium, fatigue, tiredness, and general malaise. During episodes often experience dizziness. These feelings are on and off for weeks at at time. Currently working with doc to resolve issues. Tested neg for benign positional vertigo. Brain MRI results indicate no problems. Currently scheduled to receive ENG. Follow up: On 5/2 pt had a doctor visit and found out that his left inner ear was damaged after the concussion he suffered from falling after his anthrax vaccine. The vax has been affecting his equilibrium.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Malaise, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: A few mins after receiving Anthrax vaccine, passed out cold. (no history of passing out or aversion to needles). Six to ten months after receipt of vaccine began experiencing sensations of dysequilibrium, fatigue, tiredness, and general malaise. During episodes often experience dizziness. These feelings are on and off for weeks at at time. Currently working with doc to resolve issues. Tested neg for benign positional vertigo. Brain MRI results indicate no problems. Currently scheduled to receive ENG. Follow up: On 5/2 pt had a doctor visit and found out that his left inner ear was damaged after the concussion he suffered from falling after his anthrax vaccine. The vax has been affecting his equilibrium.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Balance disorder, Dizziness, Nausea, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: A report was received from a female vaccinee in the USA on 2/11/05. No details were provided regarding the vaccinee's medical history or concomitant medications. The vaccinee has stated she has no allergies to eggs. In December 2001, the vaccinee received an influenza vaccination. Within 10 days after vaccination, the vaccinee experienced many symptoms including dizziness, ringing of the ears and total imbalance. The vaccinee was referred to a neurologist who diagnosed her symptoms as a severe reaction to the flu vaccination. The vaccinee underwent physical therapy and it was explained that the symptoms might never completely disappear. The symptoms reoccur when the vaccinee is tired. Follow up information will be sought. A follow up report was received from a female vaccinee in the US on 2/23/05. On an unspecified date in December 2001, the vaccinee received Fluvirin (batch # E10801LA). The vaccinee was treated for what was thought to be an inner ear infection because of extreme dizziness, nausea, ringing of the ears and other symptoms. The vaccinee was seen by a neurologist who diagnosed a severe reaction to the flu shot. The vaccinee was extremely limited in her every day activities. The vaccinee's symptoms have not diminished and often re-occur when she is extremely fatigued. Further information is expected.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: The patient was asked to wait 30 minutes after receiving post-exposure rabies treatment on 3/1/05.  15 minutes after receiving 10 mL of HRIG (Human Rabies Immune Globulin) and 1 mL of Rab-Avert Rabies vaccine, she c/o itching on her right index finger.  The HRIG was administered to the right index finger and face where the bites were located and the rest was administered in the right and left buttock.  I observed a rash starting on both arms and spreading upward.  She was taken back into the exam room and administered 50 mg of Benadryl po.  The doctor evaluated her and then ordered .5 mL of epinephrine SQ.  Her vital signs were evaluated every 10-15 minutes; no further s/s of distress occurred.  The doctor gave intructions to the grandmother on what to do if she experienced any further s/s of an allergic reaction and was sent home after her vital signs continued to be within the normal range.  A follow up phone call to the grandmother was made on Wed., March 2nd and she reported that the child was fine, somewhat sore from the injections.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Antisocial behaviour, Hypoacusis, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Within days after the MMR vaccination we noticed a change in our son's behavior. He was very quiet and irritable. There was an unwillingness on his part to socialize with friends and relatives. This same behavior continued during a long vacation, through the summer and into the fall of 2003. In October 2003 his hearing was tested and he was diagnosed to have bi-lateral sensorineural hearing loss. Our son was fitted with hearing aids in January 2004 and to date (3/2005) has not lost any more of his hearing. He is no longer exhibiting the same behaviors described above. Per Follow up report received 05/09/2005:  Nearly two years after the vacination patient still has bilateral hearing loss (30-40% in both ears).  This amount of hearing loss has, so far, remained consistant. Per follow up report- patient has moderate to severe sensorincural hearingloss in both ears. The degree of loss is the same as was originally reported.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Hypoacusis
Clinical narrative: Within days after the MMR vaccination we noticed a change in our son's behavior. He was very quiet and irritable. There was an unwillingness on his part to socialize with friends and relatives. This same behavior continued during a long vacation, through the summer and into the fall of 2003. In October 2003 his hearing was tested and he was diagnosed to have bi-lateral sensorineural hearing loss. Our son was fitted with hearing aids in January 2004 and to date (3/2005) has not lost any more of his hearing. He is no longer exhibiting the same behaviors described above. Per Follow up report received 05/09/2005:  Nearly two years after the vacination patient still has bilateral hearing loss (30-40% in both ears).  This amount of hearing loss has, so far, remained consistant. Per follow up report- patient has moderate to severe sensorincural hearingloss in both ears. The degree of loss is the same as was originally reported.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Dry skin, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Left eye swelling, mild redness to arm at injection site, dry skin.
Age: 1.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Grand mal convulsion, Hypoventilation, Hypoxia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient came in for a well check up about 9Am at 13 months.  She looked great but had just started some URI symptoms the day before.  No fever.  She was given the following immunizations: IPV, Comvax, Prevnar, and Varivax.  Later that evening she had a grand mal seizure that lasted >20Min. and was taken to the ED where she was descibed as having eyes deviated to the left and tonic clonic movements of her extremities.  She received 2 dose of Ativan and it stopped.  Because of the benzodiazepines her breathing became shallow and she was eventually intubated and was in the PICU but extubated by morning.  Her head CT and LP were normal. Her rectal Temp. in the ED was 37.8.  She was discharged on 10/12/03 on  Phenytoin. The seizure occurred within 12 hours of being vaccinated.  She did well without further seizures and was weaned off of the medication.  She was given an MMR on 4/9/04 and I held off on the DTaP as the neurologist recommended.  On 1/18/05 she had another prolonged seizure, Status and was again intubated and admitted to the PICU.  She was discharged on 1/21/05.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TD
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Lymphadenopathy, Pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, pain in upper arm, gland under arm where Td administered swollen/hurts, shortness of breath. Took Liquid Benadryl.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Right thigh area noted with redness 7x11mm lesion, no nodules as per NP assessment.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling and induration at innoculation site appearing the evening following.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Drug toxicity
Clinical narrative: This case was considered medically important (OMIC). Information regarding Hib-Titer vaccine was received from a consumer regarding his now 5 year old son who experienced mercury poisoning. The patient received vaccine on unspecified dates. Relevant medical history was not provided. Indication for Hib-Titer Vaccine was immunization. Product was administered on an unspecified date. Dose regimen was not provided. Concomitant medications were not reported. The child's father believes that his son has developed mercury poisoning per the reporter. The child's father also stated that his child is not autistic. No additional information was available at the time of this report. The reporter indicated that his son received Hib-Titer vaccine, lot 570003A; however, this is not a valid lot number.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Erythmeatous swelling of immunization site to 5cm with some iduration.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Flushing, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 2.5 x 5cm induration and erythema with red dot (injection site) in center of left shoulder; also ill defined day pink skin skin of cheek and chin. Began 1 day after shot, no fever, redness gone, still has lump under skin where given injection 7 days ago.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, TD
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Adult Td was given instead of Flu vaccine. No reaction noted by Mom after 3 days.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, TD
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Adult Td was given instead of flu vaccine. No reaction noted by mom after 3 days.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site nodule
Clinical narrative: Has a firm tender nodule 3cm diameter at the Prevnar injection site.
Age: 0.16
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Blister, Hypotonia, Stupor
Clinical narrative: Infant became hypotonic and hyporesponsive immediately after vaccines administered. No seizure activity. Transported to ER via rescue and by arrival in ER, had returned to normal, but had developed a single clear fluid filled vesicle on one hand.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Extensive rash, reticular, over trunk and extremities.
Age: 0.15
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Feeling jittery, Screaming
Clinical narrative: High pitched screaming and AMS and Jittery.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Severe pain at injection site. Difficulty raising arm, pain felt for 10 hours, then pain resolved. No redness, no edema, no heat at injection site. Feet fine, otherwise last typhoid given O2.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Fatigue, Joint swelling, Muscle spasms, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Received Tetanus Diphtheria Booster on 02/11, on 02/13 developed Myalgia, Anthinalgia, muscle cramps, and fatigue.  Symptoms are generalized no rash, joint swelling. Still continues with myalgia/anthinalgia following Tetanus Diphtheria Booster 2/11/05.  No rash or joint swelling.  No neurologic changes.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Left deltoid, swollen and red.  Entire area affected.  Client reported "itching", no pain or difficulty breathing reported.  Informed to seek MD if worsens, and to apply cortisone cream and take one dose of Benadryl.
Age: 4.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient had syncopal episode within several minutes vaccine given.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Left thigh very swollen, very red, very hot to touch.  Swollen from knee to groin.  Nurse practitioner looked at leg.  Advised cold compresses and motrin, continue to monitor.  No shortness of breath.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Received immunizations 02/22/2005, DTAP in left deltoid.  In late afternoon of 02/23/2005 the left arm in deltoid area of upper arm began to redden, swell, and feel hot and painful to child.  Warm to touch.  Mother brought child back to hospital on 02/24/2005 - Observed arm and referal to care at clinic in same building by physician.
Age: 1.04
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: PARENTS REPORTED TO MD THAT PT HAS FEVER X 2 DAYS. HAD SEIZURE ON 3/2/05 X2 PT RECEIVED SHOTS 3/1/05 SEEN IN ER FOR FEVER ON 3/2/05 SEEN IN OFFICE AFTER SEIZURES ON 3/3/05 HAVING EEG AND NEUROLOGY APPT ON 3/4/05.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Face oedema, Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Within 10 hours of vaccine administration, area of DTaP injection with large amount erythema noted.  Today, on 3/4/2004, 24 hours after injection, there is 11x12 cm of erythema, swelling, erythema, subcutaneous edema, with single blister noted. Arm circumference at axilla right 19cm, left 24.5 cm. Midhumeral circumference 16.5 cm on the right, 21 cm on the left. Arm is painful and child resists touching or moving the left shoulder. Mom felt that his face was puffy when he woke up this morning. There was no swelling or redness or induration at the sites of the IPV or MMR vaccines.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Within 10 hours of vaccine administration, area of DTaP injection with large amount erythema noted.  Today, on 3/4/2004, 24 hours after injection, there is 11x12 cm of erythema, swelling, erythema, subcutaneous edema, with single blister noted. Arm circumference at axilla right 19cm, left 24.5 cm. Midhumeral circumference 16.5 cm on the right, 21 cm on the left. Arm is painful and child resists touching or moving the left shoulder. Mom felt that his face was puffy when he woke up this morning. There was no swelling or redness or induration at the sites of the IPV or MMR vaccines.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Lymphadenopathy, Mouth ulceration, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Dry cough, chills, fever, then developed lesions (blister like) in mouth and then on head, then lymph node enlargement in armpit. Has spoken via telephone to MD and he prescribed medications but client did not take. Awaiting appointment with primary physician
Age: 0.19
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Pt has developed intractable partial complex sz's 5 days after vaccine which persist to present (4Mar05). Mother's sister developed "sz" after vaccination at 4 months of age (1962).
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Meningitis aseptic
Clinical narrative: Admission for aseptic meningitis 8 days after vaccine administration. Admitted 03/03/2005.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Ecchymosis, Feeling hot, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient administered  TT to left deltoid intramuscular on 01/26/2005 due to oral abrasion patient returned for check up as scheduled on 01/29/2005.  Patient complained of left arm pain onset 01/27/2005.  Deformity edema, eccymosis increased warm and tenderness.  Patient will return for follow up on February 2nd and 3rd.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB, UNK
Symptoms: Chest pain, Palpitations, Pleurisy, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Client experienced tachycardia, palpitations and painful tightness in chest, throughout night of 03/01/2005.  Condition resolved, but now having similar symptoms when exerts.  Mild symptoms continue with exertion.  Client plans evaluation via cardiologist ASAP. Follow up03/09/05: Health department received called from patient who stated he had seen his cardiologist on 03/07/05. A diagnosis of pleurisy was made and that most likely it was caused by the vaccines administered on 02/28/05. A cardiac work up was not done in spite of patient's medical history. Indomethacin was prescribed and doctor feels that his condition has improved. The cardiologist does not consider a follow up appointment with him is indicated.
Age: 1.06
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Varivax administered on 02/14/2005, patient returned to office on 02/21/2005, per physician with "varicella like" rash 1 week after varivax.  Recommended to report to VAERS.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Round 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch rash, warm to touch, red on right upper thigh. Ice pack applied, Tylenol and Benadryl given PO.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, PNC
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: NONE
Age: 1.54
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: 3cm red swollen lump at injection site.
Age: 1.02
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 12/22/04 patient presented with rash on legs, back and stomach, that she had for 6 days. Diagnosed with chicken pox post vaccine.
Age: 1.02
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: On 12/22/04 patient presented with rash on legs, back and stomach, that she had for 6 days. Diagnosed with chicken pox post vaccine.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL, YF
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Lacrimation increased, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: At 09:15 I felt my eyes swelling and they were watering. I was sneezing and my sinuses were draining. At 09:45 I returned to the clinic.
Age: 0.35
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Autism
Clinical narrative: This case was considered medically important (OMIC). Information regarding Prevnar was received from a consumer, the mother of a 2 year old male patient who received a first dose of Prevnar on 10/25/01, at 4 months of age. On the same day the child received a second dose of diphtheria/tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis vaccine, IPOL. and haemophilus B conjugate. In May 2004, at 2 years of age, the child was diagnosed with autism. Relevant medical history was not provided. indication for Prevnar was immunization. Product was administered on 10/25/01. Dose regimen was 1 dose (IM). Additional suspect medication included hepatitis B vaccine, diphtheria/tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis, IPOL, haemophilus B conjugate vaccine, MMR, and Varivax. Concomitant medications were not reported. On 10/25/01, at 4 months of age, the patient received a dose of Prevnar. In May 2004, at 2 years of age, the child was diagnosed with autism. The reporter stated, he had the symptoms well before then. The reporter also indicated as of 2/23/05, the patient had not recovered. No additional information was available at the time of this report.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Autism, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a father concerning his 8 year old son with an excessive amount of aluminum in his blood who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. The patient's father reported that his son was diagnosed with autism as he went from talking to no talking for no specific reason. Unspecified medical attention was sought and at the time of this report the outcome was unknown. The father also reported that his 12 year old son was also diagnosed with autism after being vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (WAES0502USA02642). Upon internal review, autism was considered to be an other important medical event (OMIC). No further information is available.