chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Arrhythmia, Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Irritability
Clinical narrative: 09/18/02 3:45pm hep A and B vaccines administered. 3:50pm client stated, "My stomach feels fuzzy." Assisted to lie down on exam table with legs elevated. Client stated "I haven't eaten since breakfast." Mom said, "That was about 11 o'clock this morning." Gave client sugar water with 1 tsp. sugar in approximately 2 oz. H2O. Client drank it. Offered lemon pound cake. Client took a couple bites. BP 102/62. 4:10pm client's father brought her a candy bar and a cola. Client ate a couple bites of the candy bar and drank a couple sips of cola. 4:15pm "I want to go to bathroom." Mother and I assisted client to ambulate into hallway. Client stated, "My vision is getting hazy." Assisted to lie down with legs elevated. 4:20pm, "My legs are going to sleep and the sides of my stomach hurt. I'm tired. " Noted  client drifting into sleep, closing eyes, staring into space. Client able to move legs, oriented to time, place and person, able to follow simple commands. BP 98/62 resp 12. Oxygen started via blow-by method at 6 liters per minute. 4:25pm called 911, activated EMS "I'm tired, I want to sleep. My legs are asleep." Continued oxygen and instructing client to breathe in through nose, out through mouth. 4:30pm "It feels like I can't breathe." Respirations 10. 4:35pm administered epinephrine 1/1000 0.3cc right deltoid IM. BP 160/110 immediately afterwards. Pulse 60, repirations 16. "My chest hurts." Noted rapid breathing with full chest expansion, heart rate strong, pounding with sinus arrhythmia per ausculation. Still lying down and able to follow commands, oriented to time, place, person. Oxygen continued at 6 liters per minute per blow-by. 4:40pm EMS arrived. BP 150/80, pulse 100. 4:45pm temp 97.4 degrees F orally. EMT switched pt from blow-by oxygen to oxygen via nasal cannula. 4:50pm completed report to EMS. 4:55pm transported to medical center via ambulance.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Palpitations, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: 09/18/02 3:45pm hep A and B vaccines administered. 3:50pm client stated, "My stomach feels fuzzy." Assisted to lie down on exam table with legs elevated. Client stated "I haven't eaten since breakfast." Mom said, "That was about 11 o'clock this morning." Gave client sugar water with 1 tsp. sugar in approximately 2 oz. H2O. Client drank it. Offered lemon pound cake. Client took a couple bites. BP 102/62. 4:10pm client's father brought her a candy bar and a cola. Client ate a couple bites of the candy bar and drank a couple sips of cola. 4:15pm "I want to go to bathroom." Mother and I assisted client to ambulate into hallway. Client stated, "My vision is getting hazy." Assisted to lie down with legs elevated. 4:20pm, "My legs are going to sleep and the sides of my stomach hurt. I'm tired. " Noted  client drifting into sleep, closing eyes, staring into space. Client able to move legs, oriented to time, place and person, able to follow simple commands. BP 98/62 resp 12. Oxygen started via blow-by method at 6 liters per minute. 4:25pm called 911, activated EMS "I'm tired, I want to sleep. My legs are asleep." Continued oxygen and instructing client to breathe in through nose, out through mouth. 4:30pm "It feels like I can't breathe." Respirations 10. 4:35pm administered epinephrine 1/1000 0.3cc right deltoid IM. BP 160/110 immediately afterwards. Pulse 60, repirations 16. "My chest hurts." Noted rapid breathing with full chest expansion, heart rate strong, pounding with sinus arrhythmia per ausculation. Still lying down and able to follow commands, oriented to time, place, person. Oxygen continued at 6 liters per minute per blow-by. 4:40pm EMS arrived. BP 150/80, pulse 100. 4:45pm temp 97.4 degrees F orally. EMT switched pt from blow-by oxygen to oxygen via nasal cannula. 4:50pm completed report to EMS. 4:55pm transported to medical center via ambulance.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Right anterior thigh-whole leg swollen (diffusely) treated with Keflex.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left thigh swelling 5" x 4" redness and swelling. Treated with Keflex.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Convulsion, Fatigue, Pallor, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Seizure lasting from injec to hosp/5min. pale dazed. C/O stomach pain, extreme tiredness before losing consciousness.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mother called me today to report they took child to hosp on 10/25/02 at 11pm due to fever and seizure.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Crying, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine, large red area bigger than 50 cent piece, painful. Next day, 24 hrs later was swollen to knee, hot to touch and cried continually. Lasted about one week.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Chills, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain, Paraesthesia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Arm paresthesias (burning pain) with chills 1-2 hrs after shot. Progressed over 24 hrs to include arm, bronchial plexus and neck with decreased ROM began to improve after 48 hrs. Exam today shows mottled macular rash over arm and shoulders stop and at elbow with full RAS. Neck and arm but painful. Given rx of Allegra 180 Keflex 500 tid x 7 days. cont. Motrin.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Blister, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Pt noted swelling of lips next morning. Following day lips "blistered".
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Student presented with swollen red arms day after vaccination was given. Student states his sister hit him in arm after vaccine given. Swelling and redness decreased on 10/29/202.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Mom called to clinic with c/o rash. Seen in clinic with more than or equal to 15 lesions that progressed while in clinic to more than 30 lesions.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Red area on leg around vaccine site 10/09/2002
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Redness-pain and swelling LT.
Age: 4.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Aggression, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Child was combative and required several adults to control her. The DTAP was given in left thigh, but child was resistant and may have caused vaccine needle to not go in site well.  Child developed a mass within 5-6 hours, Then impressive redness, hot to touch by next am. Redness, heat decreased by day 3 after vaccine. child was given Keflex 2 id X 5 d for possible early cellulitis.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Rash, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Grandmother fell in parking lot while carrying child from immunize clinic, reportedly falling on this 2 mos old infant. Grandmother and infant seen in ER. Mother of child states child had a "splotchy red rash on her chest" within 5-10 mins after immun. We did not know about rash until mom brought child in for 2nd set of immunizations and told us that infant "had a reaction to her first shots given at health dept."
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Reaction to DTaP adm. at L thigh 10/16/02. L thigh warm, edematous to L knee on 10/17/02. Office visit 10/17/02. Advised Motrin/observe monitor for red streaks extending upward on L thigh. Swelling con't and came in for office visit 10/19/02. 10/19/02 no warmth, induration or tenderness. Reassured, rec. Tetanus q 10 years.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Eye inflammation, Lacrimation increased, Nasal congestion, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: 2:15pm pt returned to clinic 10 mins after vac c/o stuffy, runny nose, itchy red watery eyes, had slight cough. 2:25pm 1 1/2 tsp Benadryl and 2ta Orepred given. 2:45pm better. Rx Orapred 15mg/5ml-2tab po bid x 2 days.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Onset of erythematous papules on face, trunk with in hours of vaccination. No fever, but mom given Tylenol. Or exam today: hives on face, trunk at swelling of hands and warmth.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Mother states pt developed diffused pain July 5 was taken to ED of possible leg strain 2 fall, July 10 got bone scan was normal, done for persistent pan in Le leg pain resolved shortly thereafter.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Tongue oedema
Clinical narrative: Swollen tongue within a "few" minutes after administration.
Age: 3.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Had chicken pos 10/28/02.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Hypersensitivity, Laryngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt felt "feverish," and felt "swelling in his throat." Friend phoned 911, and pt was transported to ER. Pt states he was given epinephrine, Benadryl, and a steroid injection. Was diagnosed by ER physician with an allergic reaction to the menigitis vaccine. Was monitored in ER and discharged on prednisone PO.
Age: 4.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Dizziness, Pallor, Rhinorrhoea, Sneezing, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: 4 1/2 year old male-healthy at office after p.e. pt was given the shots MMR-IPV and DTaP. pt started with sneezing-rhinorrhea-tachycardia-dizziness-palenes-wheezing. Pt was given albuterol antihistamine, steroids and monitor with pulse orymetry
Age: 4.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: 4 1/2 year old male-healthy at office after p.e. pt was given the shots MMR-IPV and DTaP. pt started with sneezing-rhinorrhea-tachycardia-dizziness-palenes-wheezing. Pt was given albuterol antihistamine, steroids and monitor with pulse orymetry
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Mom to clinic 11/1/02 reports child on antibiotics 2 days several facial rash-close to eyes to MD at advised no more MMR mom reports rash onset Sunday worsening through Wednesday 10/28/02 to clinic 10/31/02-note on chart to MD's note no more MMR.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Blood glucose decreased, Dyskinesia, Eye movement disorder, Localised oedema
Clinical narrative: Child was given Td to Rt arm-Hep B to L arm. Was fine till walking across nurse rom wher ehe staggered and fell. Caught by RN. Noted to seizure x 2-eyes to back of head. Neck flexed back, arms jerking x 10 sec and then x 20-30 sec with seizure longest one duskiness noted to lips. Squad arrive within 15 mins. Bld sugar by then in low 70's. BP 90/50 and 110/60. Pulse 80. Apple juice given. Ambulance.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt's mother called and reported that pt had a golf size red raised area on the back this on 8/23 at approxiamtely 11:15am. Mother reported on 8/25/02 the area of redness was approx. baseball size. Mother was encouraged to take pt to her doctor for follow up.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temperature 102 degrees, tightness in chest, headache, tiredness, dizziness. Onset 8/21/02 about 9pm mother gave Tylenol.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temperature 103 degrees, headache, tiredness, dizzy, tightness in chest. Onset 8/21/02 about 9pm mother gave Tylenol.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis treated with Keflex unsuccessfully area of redness reached 12.5 x7.5cm resolved with Augmentin ES.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 9/26/02 8:10am phone call from mother states pt has red swollen area left htigh size of soft ball in diameter upon arising this am. Has fever today and yesterday. Low grade fever day of injection. C/O leg hurting. States she gave Tylenol  and sent to school.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Crying, Decreased appetite, Irritability, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Screamed for more than 3 hours. Tylenol at 11am "baby unconsolable" according to parent. Call doctor at 4:30pm told to take to ED. Mother had no car so did not. Baby calmed but remained fussy and not eating well. Okay  now.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Coma, Eye movement disorder, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Torticollis, Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: Pt eyes rolled back in head, head fell back on dad's lap, body became stiff and had urine incontinence. Did not response verbally for approx. 1-2 mins, breathing normal throughout episode. Episode lasted 1-2 mins. Paramedics called and transferred to ER.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Generalized edema and light redness over thigh-mild increase in temp. No other rashes. No respiratory distress-using leg without problems.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Local erythema. Rx with Levaquin + 1 bup.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Rash, Rhinorrhoea, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, runny nose, rash on her back. Tx: Benadryl 50mg po.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On 10/29/02 had five pink bumps on stomach, 3 on back, one on head, one on arm, one on face. Did not see physician. School nurse sent her home.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt diagnosed 10/28/02 by MD saw as having chicken pox. Mom reports "very-light case." Being treated with Zovirax.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: 10/28/02 Child broke out with "chicken pox." Seen by MD on 10/30/02. 15 spots, 4 on face, 3 on torso, rest on buttocks and legs. Mom treated with "anti-itch" cream.
Age: 5.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/28/02 child broke out with "2 spots on face." Was seen 10/29/02 by MD saw and diagnosed with chicken pox. Mom reports most of trunk and face covered with spots and blisters. Tx with Zovirax and Aveeno baths.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister
Clinical narrative: Began breaking out 10/30/02. Some are just pink bumps and some are blisters. Using Zovirax and Aveeno baths. Did not see physician. No fever reported.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Arthritis, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Client states fatigue symptoms post 2nd hep B vaccination then arthritic symptoms post few months. Feels as if she is slowly getting better, never sought medical attention for this.
Age: 4.2
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swelling thigh (diffuse) fever 100.7, vomited X1.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Abscess, Injection site abscess
Clinical narrative: Sterile abscess on L thigh. Four months immunizations given on 10/23/02. Most likely from DTaP or Comvax. Puriulent drainage noted around injection site. Evaluated by MD no further treatment.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt acquired the chicken pox.
Age: 4.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: R thigh swelling, redness and serious fluid discharge from injection site (Bio-Jet). Black circles also present.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever 102-104 degrees x 1 day.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling at DTaP site-L deltoid.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site mass, Irritability
Clinical narrative: 10/22/02 had DTaP #$ and Hib #4. 10/23/02 mom noted red, firm, bump near imm. injection and fussy. 10/25/02 we saw her.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness and warmth 7x10cm tender.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Increased redness and warmth approx. 10x20cm.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Increased redness and warmth approx. 12x20cm.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, pain, warmth 10x20cm.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Headache, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Temp 100-101, sore throat, decreased appetite, headache, multiple lesions.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: 8-10 chicken pox on back, 3-4 on face and 2 on legs.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Dermatitis bullous, Herpes zoster, Infection, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: 10/29/02 Pt presented w/ herpes zoster (multiple clustered vesicular lesions) on L arm to L hand. Had been "out of sorts," fussy x 2 wks seen 10/23 for "fussiness" with URI sx. No fever, decreased sleep, decreased apet.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability
Clinical narrative: 10/29/02 Pt presented w/ herpes zoster (multiple clustered vesicular lesions) on L arm to L hand. Had been "out of sorts," fussy x 2 wks seen 10/23 for "fussiness" with URI sx. No fever, decreased sleep, decreased apet.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Redness and tenderness to injection site.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Rash
Clinical narrative: Skin rash legs and swelling.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pain, swelling, redness at site. Given Benadryl 50mg-some help. 10/26/02 Axd 150mg bid x 7 days. Allegra 180mg x 7 days. 10/26/02 site indurated tender warm.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Rash
Clinical narrative: Blister, pustules scattered thru entire body. Rash on abd.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: RA red, swollen, feverish. Localized Rt upper arm deltoid-cellulitis/local allergic rxn treated with 6 days of Zyrtec, warm soaks and mobic-resolved.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Memory impairment, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Swelling of foot, chest tightness and pain, stiff neck. Forgetfulness, other joint pain.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Swelling of foot, chest tightness and pain, stiff neck. Forgetfulness, other joint pain.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pharyngeal oedema, Pruritus, Rash, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Itching,Wheezing, blotchy rash on face and neck,Swelling in throat  Started one hour after injection.  Took 25 mg Benadryl PO  when no relief repeated the Benadryl. 1:00 went to ED where she had Decadron, Breathing treatment with Albuterol and Atrovent. Prednisone 60 mg Po X4 days.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Gastroenteritis, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Received injection 10/24/2002 without incident.  Became ill on 10/25/2002 with severe diarrhea - denied fever, body aches or other symptoms.  Because is diabetic and has hx of CHF, was admitted to the hospital for hydration and monitoring of glucose and electrolytes.  D/C on 10/27/2002, but remains on bland diet as diarrhea returns otherwise.  Stool cultures completed did not isolate other bacteria or causative agents.  Pt saw PMD 10/30/2002 who, according to the patient, advised him to avoid flu shots in the future. Nurse follow up on 06/28/04 states: "ADD: Nausea, Dehydration, Gastroenteritis."
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: Injection given Left Deltoid without incident or complaint.  Pt. left health department and traveled to Walmart where she received a flu shot in her Right Deltoid (this vaccine information is not available).  Approximately 30 to 60 minutes later, the pt's left arm began to hurt and became red at the injection site.  The symptoms progressed to swelling, then the area became hard and warm to touch.  Patient states she had difficulty sleeping that night because of the pain.  Pt. also states the area had a "welt" like appearance at the injection site; denied respiratory difficulties. States that after two sleepless night, due to the arm discomfort, symptoms diminished.  States by the third day, she has full functioning and mobility of the arm, denies any residual numbness or pain.  This was the patient's second shot, previous one was seven years prior, so it is not necessary for the injection to be repeated in the future.  Patient did not see her physician for these complications.
Age: 77.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen left upper arm, especially on its medial surface just above the elbow.  Tender to pressure.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Student nurse, administered vaccination as supervised by her clinical instructor, RN MSN.  Instructor reports technique was excellent and that the vaccine was administered according to appropriate practice.  The patient had no complaints at the time of the vaccination which was administered at approximately 10 AM.  At 3:30 pm that afternoon, the patient's mother phoned and informed the staff that the patient began to notice a feeling of numbness in her arm at around noon.  Spoke with the mother about use of pain medication for the symptoms and was advised to contact her physician if the problem persists.  After multiple attempts to reach the patient by phone, the reporter made contact with the family only to learn that the patient has "lost all use" of the arm and that she continues to have numbness.  The patient has seen her PCP on three occassions and was given exercises to do daily.  Nothing has improved the patient's condition.  Will return to the doctor the week of 11/04/2002 for further evaluation.
Age: 0.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction at injection site on left arm extending 3 to 4 inches from site.  The reaction began that night and continued into the next day.  It was treated with benadryl and the symptoms resolved.
Age: 0.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash starting on Friday. 05/24/2002 apprx. 9 hrs after dose. Rash continued to worsen and was at its worst covering most of body and face on Sunday. 05/26/2002 rash mostly gone and only on arms and knees on 05/30/2002. Also had fever 101.9 treated with Motrin and Tylenol.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Drug toxicity, Nervous system disorder
Clinical narrative: This report describes the occurrence of mercury poisoning in a male child currently 11 years old, who received hep B vaccine recombinant (Engerix B). This report was received as a result of litigation proceedings and has not been confirmed by a physician or other healthcare professional. The subject's past medical history, concurrent conditions, and concurrent medications were not reported. On 7/20/95, 9/29/95, and 6/8/96, the subject received injections of Engerix B. He also received diphtheria and tetanus toxoid and pertussis vaccine (8/12/91, 10/25/91, 12/13/91 and 7/16/96; and Tri-Immunol, 12/9/92); haemophilus influenza type B conjugate vaccine (8/12/91, 10/25/91, 12/13/91, and 8/10/92); MMR II (8/10/92, 7/20/95); and varicella virus vaccine (6/14/96). The attorney alleged that "As a result of the mercury in the thimerosal-containing vaccinations received during these developmental years, the subject now suffers and in the future will continue to suffer from the toxic neurological effects of mercury poisoning." This report of "mercury poisoning" is considered medically serious (OMIC).
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTPHIB, HEP
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Coma, Mental retardation severity unspecified, Social avoidant behaviour, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: Report A0384624A describes the occurrence of mercury poisoning in 24 month old male who received hepatitis B vaccine recombinant (Engerix B). This report was received as a result of litigation proceedings and has not been confirmed by a physician or other healthcare professional. The subject was born a perfectly normal, healthy boy whose Apgar scores at birth were well within normal range. Developmentally, neurologically and socially, the subject achieved every developmental milestone anticipated of all normally developing children until the age of 24 months. The subject received injections of Engerix B on 2/12/98 (lot ENG2513A2), 3/9/98 (lot ENG2588A2), and 7/7/98 (lot ENG2587A2). The subject also received diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis and pertussis vaccine and combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine absorbed/haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine. The attorney alleged that at approximately 24 months of age, the subject was neurologically devastated by the accumulation of Mercury in his body, having been exposed via IM vaccinations, and suddnely regressed developmentally, losing milestones of neurological development previous achieved, specifically including but not limited to becoming withdrawn, unable to speak, unresponsive to his environment, engaging in repetitive behavior and the loss of language skills, motor skills, and affect. Information received on 10/22/02 did not specify the outcome of these events. This report of mercury poisoning and developmental regression is considered medically serious.
Sex: U
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Encephalopathy, Neuropathy
Clinical narrative: A physician reported the occurrence of encephalopathy and neuropathy in a subject of unspecified age and gender who was vaccinated with Lyme disease vaccine recombinant OspA (LYMErix) for prophylaxis. This report was presented as a poster session at the 127th annual meeting of the Neurological Association. The subject's past medical history, concurrent conditions, and concurrent medications were not reported. On an unspecified date, the subject received an injection of LYMErix; it was not known if the subject had received previous injections of LYMErix. At an unspecified time post-immunization, the subject developed "neuropathy adn encephalopathy complaints." The reporting physician stated, "We are not certain the pt developed these conditions from the vaccine or possibly from Borrolia burgdorferi infection." As of 10/17/02, the outcomes of the events were unknown. Encephalopathy is considered medically serious (OMIC).
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her husband who in 1970 was vaccinated with MMR vaccine. Subsequently the pt experienced an unspecified adverse event and was hospitalized. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a 28 month old female received a dose of Prevnar on 10/22/02 in her right leg. On 10/23/02 at 6am, the mother found that her child's leg was red and inflamed. The physician recommended Benadryl and Motrin. The child's leg "got worse" on 10/23/02, and the child was taken to the ER. The child's mother was told that the problem was not due to Prevnar, but to an infection caused by the injection. The ER physician prescribed amoxicillin and continuation of Benadryl and Motrin. The child recovered. This case was serious since this event was considered medically important (OMIC).
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Drug toxicity, Nervous system disorder
Clinical narrative: A legal complaint was received from an attorney alleging that a 4 month old male received his second dose of Acel-Imune vaccine on 11/29/99. Subsequently, the child reportedly suffers from the effects of poisoning "by the cumulative doses of mercury in thimerosal." According to the legal complaint, those effects include unspecified "toxic neurological effects, injuries, illnesses, and disabilities." It is alleged that due to these effects, the child has been "injured permanently."
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chills, Pruritus, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Generalize ditching, sense of doom, tightness in chest/neck (no dyspnea, no wheeze). Chills. Cold intolerance. Oral Beandryl, SQ epinephrine x 2 doses. Prednisone taper for 8 days.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Weak feeling. Referral to MD. Refused testing at ER visit 10/7/02. The follow up received on 11/18/03 states cont with burning sensation bil legs. pt also has decreased strength inboth arms and cont's with numbness and tingling when he walks.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 10/17/02 L upper arm pain and swelling. 10/20/02 Benadryl.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Difficulty in walking, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Headaches, vomiting, ?, weakness, falling. This 63 yr old female is here for (dem) dizzy, head pressure walked 5 k -"endorphin flow" yesterday felt good (had trouble walking to mailbox months ago). Yesterday-room tilting with walking. Pressure front to back head. Lists to left falls into walls. No spinning.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Lung disorder, Pneumonia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 2 days after injection, got high fever which led to pneumonia (hospitalized 2 days) and COPD.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling and redness at site of injection. After reviewing the chart, it was noted that the pneumo shot was in the arm that reacted. The influenza shot had been in the other arm. It was the right arm that reacted.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Laboratory test abnormal, Petechiae, Thrombocytopenic purpura
Clinical narrative: Patient developed idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura with 1st symptoms noted 10/28/02. Platelet count 9,000 10/29/02. Symptoms: bruising and petechiae. Treated 10/29/02 with Winnho IV. Per 60 day follow up: pt has recovered. His recovery was rapid but treatment was costly. An annual follow-up report received 11/24/2003 adds: (Pt recovered). I never received a follow-up from VAERS with an opinion as to whether this reaction was from the flu vaccine.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Convulsion, Deafness, Decreased appetite, Eye disorder
Clinical narrative: A 60-day follow up report received 8/4/2003 adds: Child had strep pneumonial meningitis, has seizure disorder and severe developmental delays. I do not feel that the vaccine caused the adverse event-the child contracted the meningitis, coincidentally, 2 days after her shots. Annual follow up on 11/21/2003: "Vaccine recipient did not recover from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  I have reported this previoiusly.  As stated, this child has seizures, developmental delays, neurological impairments as a consequence of strep pneumoniae meningitis which she suffered within 3 days of her vaccination.  All her deficiencies are a result of step pneumoniae meningitis which she developed within 3 days of her vaccines-vaccines are not believe to have caused the meningitis."  Nurse follow up on 06/29/04 states: "ADD: Streptococcus pneumoniae, meningitis, seizure disorder, hearing loss, right eye deviation, febrile illness."
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Lethargy, Pyrexia, Sepsis
Clinical narrative: A 60-day follow up report received 8/4/2003 adds: Child had strep pneumonial meningitis, has seizure disorder and severe developmental delays. I do not feel that the vaccine caused the adverse event-the child contracted the meningitis, coincidentally, 2 days after her shots. Annual follow up on 11/21/2003: "Vaccine recipient did not recover from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  I have reported this previoiusly.  As stated, this child has seizures, developmental delays, neurological impairments as a consequence of strep pneumoniae meningitis which she suffered within 3 days of her vaccination.  All her deficiencies are a result of step pneumoniae meningitis which she developed within 3 days of her vaccines-vaccines are not believe to have caused the meningitis."  Nurse follow up on 06/29/04 states: "ADD: Streptococcus pneumoniae, meningitis, seizure disorder, hearing loss, right eye deviation, febrile illness."
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever developed 102 degrees 10/18/02 evening. Seen in office 10/19/02 pm 6cm area of swelling with 4cm erythema L upper thigh. Admitted to hospital 10/20/02 for cellulitis-received IV mx, then po Keflex. F/U appt. 10/25/02 in office, resolving sx, afebrile.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Diabetes mellitus
Clinical narrative: 6/9/00 Diagnosed with diabetes; insulin dependent. Per 60 day follow up; for the missing vaccine information they say "Would the Dr. give this info without causing a problem?" The pt did not recover. Diabetes. There was another child diagnosed the week before about the same age who was a pt of Dr.  60-day follow up on 11/20/2003: "Vaccine recipient did not recover from the adverse events that were reported for this vaccination.  Diabetes Type I, insulin dependent the rest of his life.  Is there any other reports of diabetes from vaccines?"
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Violent itching, swelling of hand, buttock and legs.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Body temperature increased, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: My hands started to itch, became hot all of a sudden stomach started to hurt. These things happened in about an hour.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Oedema, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Terrible pain, fever, swelling, arm was really hard and red very very painful.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthritis, Chest pain, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Onset of chest pain armed 8pm eve of 11/2, around 1am 11/3 developed shortness of breath. Went to ER-cardio work up, observed for 12 hrs. Dx with possible arthritis rxn related to flu vaccine, cardiac workup negative, placed on antiinflammatory meds.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: One to two hours after receiving injection complained of generalized hives with sl difficulty breathing, took OTC Benadryl. No problems with breathing today 10/31/02 and only a few hives.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Injection site rash, Myalgia, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Fine red, raised rash, itching, muscle/joint pain, fatigue. Rash was not only at injection site but arms and knees.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Grand mal convulsion
Clinical narrative: A report was received from a consumer on 10/09/02 reporting a 67 year old female patient who experienced convulsions, loss of consciousness and headache requiring hospitalization after receiving Fluvirn vaccine in 10/05/02. At 5:00 am on 10/07/02,the patient experience a severe convulsion, with foaming at the mouth after receiving Fluvirin on 10/05/02. The patient became unconscious and was taken to hospital by ambulance. The patient was kept in the A & E department for tests before she could be discharged. All blood tests were reported as normal. The patient was given paracetamol. On the same day, the patient was discharge to treat the headache. which developed when the patient regained consciousness. On the same day, the patient was discharged from hospital. The patient has received flu vaccine previous without any problems and has had no history of convulsions in the past. The patient recovered on the same day. There was insufficient information to determine the reporter's causality's assessment. UPDATE: A follow-up received on 10/24/02 from the health professional which stated the batch number and confirmed that the patient was not taking other medication and had no past medical history. On 10/09/02, the patient experienced grand mal seizure requiring hospitalization. A  CT-scan of the brain was included. This report showed a mild degree of atrophy, which mainly affected the temporal lobes. No other focal intracranial abnormality was seen. there was no abnormal intracranial enhancement. A little basal ganglia calcification was noted, which is felt to probably be of no significance. The patient received previous flu vaccinations in 2000 and 2001. At the time of reporting, no cause has been found and the patient had recovered. The patient was discharged the same day, 10/09/02.there was insufficient information to determine the reporter's causality assessment.
Age: 68.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, TD
Symptoms: Asthenia, Cough, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 12 hours post injection, high temp 105 deg, cough, some weakness.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt called RN on 11/1/02 to report she experienced a rash on her legs approx. 3 hrs after receiving flu shot on 10/31/02. Denies other s/s. She took Benadryl and rash subsided. She reports she was wearing new slacks. Client reported that rash developed one hour post wearing slacks and looked like "measles." She states she felt as if her legs were on fire.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling et redness 10cm to L arm. Area warm to touch, x 2 days of administration. Treated with Medrol dose pack.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced itching and redness at the injection MD gave Allegra pt stayed 30 min at the office and left with no adverse effets.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 12cm area of redness, induration, warmth on the left deltoid area at site of influenza vaccine two days ago. No stridor. No axillary lymphadenopathy.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Local area red and swelling. Tylenol-antihistamines prn.
Age: 4.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Gait disturbance, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left leg swelling, limping, increased warmth. Tx supportive like compress/elevation/NS.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Dizziness, Feeling abnormal
Clinical narrative: Received flu vaccine in mass screening clinic. Walked back to office felt "funny" dizziness, felt throat discomfort, monitored. No SOB, stable vx. Benadryl 25mg po. stable. No rash, no SOB. Previous admits to feeling anxious prior to shot so took Xanox-because of anxiety about getting a vaccine. Known diabetic did not take blood sugar. Walked to ED in f/u for monitoring. Left after 15 mi didn't want to and not further problem Called 10/29/02 no further problems.
Age: 76.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash erythematous, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Red, raised, erythematous areas (hives) to arms, torso, legs per pt family reported.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen, warm to touch left arm.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Client states ~ 9pm on 10/29/02 L arm sore, swollen, had a knot and redness at site of injections. Wed am noted redness and swelling of entire arm from shoulder to elbow. Wed evening developed abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Thursday am she states redness/swelling of arm decreasing. Few abdominal cramps. Advise to see physician if symptoms worsen.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Client states ~ 9pm on 10/29/02 L arm sore, swollen, had a knot and redness at site of injections. Wed am noted redness and swelling of entire arm from shoulder to elbow. Wed evening developed abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Thursday am she states redness/swelling of arm decreasing. Few abdominal cramps. Advise to see physician if symptoms worsen.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Evening of 10/29/02 client with fever, chills, body aches, neck ache. Also noted redness and some swelling below site of injections Wed am symptoms continued with increased swelling/redness from injection site to elbow. Thurs am noted redness/swelling spread. Red and swollen ~ 4" band circling arm below injection site and ~ 2" above elbow. Tricep area only area not involved. Advised to see physician. Client state latex allergy. 11/1/02 spoke with client who saw MD 10/31/02 started on Keflex and steroid on arm. Redness decreased intensity but swelling same.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Evening of 10/29/02 client with fever, chills, body aches, neck ache. Also noted redness and some swelling below site of injections Wed am symptoms continued with increased swelling/redness from injection site to elbow. Thurs am noted redness/swelling spread. Red and swollen ~ 4" band circling arm below injection site and ~ 2" above elbow. Tricep area only area not involved. Advised to see physician. Client state latex allergy. 11/1/02 spoke with client who saw MD 10/31/02 started on Keflex and steroid on arm. Redness decreased intensity but swelling same.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Red erythematous region, 3-4cm at site of injection. Local reaction.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Face oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: About 6 hrs after vaccines were administered child developed generalized rash and swelling of lips.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Crying, Eye movement disorder, Hypotonia, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Fever within hours of of DTaP/Hib #4, HBV #3, PCB #3. Very irritable with continuous crying, fell over x 3 with glazed look, eye rolling and ? fainted at 7:45 om 9/12/02 limp. ? sz. vs. hyporesponsive episode.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Pyrexia, Stupor, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Fever within hours of of DTaP/Hib #4, HBV #3, PCB #3. Very irritable with continuous crying, fell over x 3 with glazed look, eye rolling and ? fainted at 7:45 om 9/12/02 limp. ? sz. vs. hyporesponsive episode.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Felt "tingling" after injection. Began to swell and increase pain that same day. Unable to move arm L. Applied ice on/off for 15 min each time. Pain and swelling lasted 6-7 days.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Prolonged screaming, crying s/p immunizations (6-8 hours) duraiton.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Joint stiffness, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia, Sensation of heaviness
Clinical narrative: Pt got flu and pneumovax shot at 10:30am by 4:00 felt L arm heavy by 6pm felt hot L arm soreness, neck and shoulder were stiff, hurt in bed, got up at 1am and temp was 102 degrees. Took ASAT po helped after one hour ease sx's and at 5am went back to bed.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Approx. 8 hrs following vaccines administered developed flu-like symptoms, followed by pain, swelling and rash to upper arm around injection site. Given steroid ointment and po meds plus pain meds.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Screaming, crying for prolonged period post-immunization (6-8 hrs) duration.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temp 101.1 irritability with prolonged crying.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Irritability, Nasal congestion
Clinical narrative: Super fussy, crying much more than usual. Nasal congestion.
Age: 0.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: Prolonged screaming and crying after immunizations (8hrs) long.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Prolonged screaming and crying post immunizations (24 hrs) duration.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash erythematous, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: 8 hrs post Anthrax vaccination #6, pruritic discrete macular erythemic rash began on B volar forearms without resolution over 48 hours, treatment with typical triamcinalone and po Benadryl.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Arms red, swollen Rt Lt, crying 3-4 hrs. Treated with Benadryl, better next day.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt's husband called our office at 4:30pm on 10/16 and reported her R arm was swollen and quite painful. It resolved in a few days with ice and ibuprofen.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given at 2:50pm, employee noted itching, hives by 6:30pm same evening, took Benadryl when arrived home, took Benadryl again next am, came into work at 9pm with some itching, hives, by 5pm covered with hives, sent home, took Benadryl, seen by own MD next am (10/30) given Rx for Atarax and Prednisone.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Ear pain, Facial palsy, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: One day post receiving flu vaccine noticed ear ache/pressure bilateral that progressed to pain behind rt ear on 10/23/02. Started having numbness to rt side of face. Was dx with Bell's palsy.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anxiety, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Client vaccinated at call bank at flu clinic at 8:50am. Approx. 25 mins later fellow employee came up to where nurses were given shots and told us above was having trouble breathing-went down to clients office-had head down on desk, c/o dizziness, anxious, pale. Epi given 911 called-ambulance responded in 6 mins-taken to hosp for monitoring. Was discharged at 10:40am.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a large area of erythema/swelling/and tenderness around the injection site which spread into the forearm. There was no fever, and treatment with antibiotics for presumed cellulitis had no effect on it.