chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a large red circle (5" diameter), hard and hot at the site of injection. The pt was put on Cehalexin antibiotic.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 24hrs after vaccination, the pt developed redness, warm to touch and edema below injection site to top of knee and halfway around diameter of leg. Pt started on Keflex. Cellulitis on left thigh.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: The pt developed more than 300 chicken pox lesions on 02/02.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Blister, Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt developed generalized red rash on trunk of body with small blisters. Pt has had rash for 6 days at the time of report. Treated with prednisone, Zantac, and Clarivex.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: The pt developed joint pain (hands, hop, shoulder) and fatigue.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Mother called on 5/17/02 stating son has large reddened area approx. 5" on left upper arm. No reaction previously. Instructed to apply ice X 20 minutes 4 to 5 X a day. To go to ER if area becomes larger. Mother verbalized understanding.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 6 days, post vax, the pt developed large area of redness and edema at the injection site. Very warm to touch. Pt was treated with Augmentin for 10 days.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, White blood cell count decreased
Clinical narrative: Received TD for burn prophylaxis and by the weekend (4 days) noted tenderness and swelling on left deltoid. Evaluated by MD who noted erythema increasing by day 7. Treated with Keflex 500mg and referred to specialist).
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Groin pain, Pruritus, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: MMR given on 2/22/02. Two weeks later, broke out in a rash. Developed bilateral hip pain and macular rash on anterior lower abdomen. Complained of bilateral hip, anterior groin and upper thigh discomfort. Full ROM. (-) Patrick test bilaterally. Treated with Advil and Benadryl at night for itching. Symptoms resolved after approx. 9 weeks.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Arthritis, Bursitis, Neuralgia, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: After 12/8/99 Lymerix vaccination, that year, had knee pain. Told MD prior to 12/27/00 Lymerix vaccination, who felt it was not related but after about 6 weeks later, shin splints, neuralgia (general), knee pain, ankle pain, hands, arms. Subsequent hip bursitis. Still taking Vioxx. Knees fell better. Pain on mild exercise. Had 1st Lymerix on 9/15/99, 2nd on 10/18/99 and 3rd on 12/8/99. 7/23/02 Review of medical records indicates additional symptom of palpitations. Annual follow up report received 6/10/2003 adds: I am currently going for PT for ongoing hip bursitis. I can tolerate mild exercise only. I have been taken off Vioxx due to stomach problems.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Rash, fever. Clinical dx of varicella.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Bradycardia, Hypotension
Clinical narrative: Bradycardia and hypotension; hypotensive for 2-3 hours; responded to 1 liter of normal saline. BP syst 80-90; pulse 45; 3 hours to recovery to go home.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TTOX
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Received DT and Havrix and developed fever of 102F on 5/15/02, diffuse erythematous rash on 5/19/02 and arthralgias on 5/20/02. Fever resolved on 5/19/02 and rash is resolving but arthralgias still present. Treated with Tylenol and Benadryl. Last DT was 10 years ago with no reaction.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year old male with no known drug allergies who on 08/07/2001 was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Within an hour of being vaccinated, the pt developed a fever that rose to 103 deg F and resolved within 24 hrs. It was noted that the first dose was given about two years ago, approximately 1999. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning now a 14 month old female who on 06/11/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of a varicella vaccine. On 08/08/2001, it was reported that the pt "now has chicken pox." The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Infection, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 39 year old female with a pcn alergy who on 07/23/2001 was vaccinated IM with a first dose of varicella vaccine. There were no illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 08/03/2001, the pt experienced a headache which persisted and on 08/05/2001 the pt developed a "classic varicella rash." Other symptoms included coryza. The pt did not develop a fever. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow-u info from a physician indicated that the pt experienced a "chicken pox breakout" two weeks after vaccination given. The rash was located over the entire body. On an unspecified date, the pt recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Headache, Herpes zoster, Influenza like illness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 08/09/2001 from a company representative concerning his 8 year old son, with no known allergies and no past medical history, who approximately two years ago, in approximately August 1999, was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. It was reported that on 08/02/2001, one day after playing with his cousin who had chicken pox, the pt developed herpes zoster. The zoster was reportedly distrubuted on the pt's abdomen and back, on the right side and did not cross the midline. The pt also had a fever of 101 deg. F, experienced "a lot of pain," and woke up crying. It was reported that he "is getting better now, but he is still in pain." It was also noted that the pt had several days of vomiting, headache, diarrhea and flu-like symptoms, just prior to the onset of herpes zoster. The reporter inquired whether or not that could have played a role in the development of herpes zoster. He was to discuss the possibility of collecting and submitting a spcimen for VZV identification with the child's pediatrician. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 08/09/2001 from a company representative concerning his 8 year old son, with no known allergies and no past medical history, who approximately two years ago, in approximately August 1999, was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. It was reported that on 08/02/2001, one day after playing with his cousin who had chicken pox, the pt developed herpes zoster. The zoster was reportedly distrubuted on the pt's abdomen and back, on the right side and did not cross the midline. The pt also had a fever of 101 deg. F, experienced "a lot of pain," and woke up crying. It was reported that he "is getting better now, but he is still in pain." It was also noted that the pt had several days of vomiting, headache, diarrhea and flu-like symptoms, just prior to the onset of herpes zoster. The reporter inquired whether or not that could have played a role in the development of herpes zoster. He was to discuss the possibility of collecting and submitting a spcimen for VZV identification with the child's pediatrician. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 08/09/2001 from a consumer concerning his 8 year old son with no significant past medical history and no known allergies who two years ago in approximately August 1999 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 08/09/2001, it was reported that the pt developed a "severe case of shingles" after his cousin exposed him to chicken pox about a week ago. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been reqeusted.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning now a 12 year old male who on 10/04/2000 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On approximately 08/02/2001, the pt developed a vesicular rash with some water filled lesions on the right side of the trunk and right arm. He was diagnosed with varicella. There was no evidence of shingles. He was prescribed topical treatment. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 3 year old son with no known allergies and no past medical history who in November 2000 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 08/03/2001, the pt went to bed with a headache. On 08/04/2001, the child woke up with a red spot on his arm, which subsequently spread down the length of his arm. The child was taken to a physician, who diagnosed shingles. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a male who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. "While on vacation" the pt was exposed to chicken pox and subsequently developed an outbreak of the disease. It was also noted htat the pt's sister was also vaccinated  and experienced similar events. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a 12 month old male with no known allergies who 2 weeks ago, on approximately 08/01/2001 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 08/12/2001 the pt developed fever of 103 deg F that had persisted at the time of report. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Malaise
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 7 year old male with attention deficit disorder, no other medical history and no known allergies who on 08/14/2001 at 2pm was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left arm. There was no specified illness at the time of vaccination. Concomitant therapy inlcuded ritalin and an unspecified antibiotic. On 08/15/2001, the pt's mother phoned the doctor's office and reported that the "child is not feeling well." It was reported that the pt recovered. It was noted that the pt did not experience any adverse events following previous vaccinations. No further info is expected.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 32 year old male who is a resident doctor, with no known medical history or drug allergies who on 07/27/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella. Concomitant therapy included Accutane. On 08/10/2001, the pt experienced a generalized rash and Valtrex was ordered. The pt was seen on 08/13/2001 and it was reported that his symptoms were subsiding. On 08/14/2001, the pt was seen again and it was reported that the areas were crusted over. No further symptoms were noted. Follow-up info received from the physician reported that the pt had complete resolution of his symptoms and no further work-up was done. No further info is available.
Age: 12.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 month old child who "earlier this week" on approximately 08/13/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt developed hives at the injection site. The child was treated with Benadryl and the hives resolved. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No other info was available. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse on 08/15/2001 concerning a female with no known drug allergies who "about four years ago" was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. It was reported on 08/15/2001 that recent titers did not show seroconversion. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative. She was told by a consumer that hsi son was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. It was noted that the child was exposed to chicken pox and subsequently developed a "serious" case of shingles. The child was seen by his physician. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female with no known allergies and a medical history of hypothyroidism, lactose intolerance and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome who on 05/05/1995 was vaccinated with first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right arm. Concomitant therapy included Levoxyl. The pt was reported to have "Varivax failure." On 08/11/2001, the pt developed fluid-filled lesions starting behind the ears. On 08/13/2001, the pt was seen and the fluid-filled lesions were on the trunk, extremities and face. Follow-up info reported the pt had multiple varicella lesions on 08/13/2001. The pt was placed on clamine and Benadryl. The pt was reported to have recovered. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 29 year old female client who in June 2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. In June 2001, the pt experienced soreness and "some" pox at the injection site. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 28 year old female with no known drug allergies and no past medical history who in February 2000 was vaccinate with a first dose of varicella vaccine. In July 2000, the pt was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella vaccine. There were no concomitant medications or current illnesses. In August 2001, the pt was titered for serum varicella zoster antibody and test was negative. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No additional details were provided. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 35 year old female who on 08/06/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. On 08/10/2001 the pt developed "itchy bumps on feet and spots all over her body, mumps had vesicule centers and she had slight sore throat." The reporter stated that the pt had recently been to the dentist and that "may be the reason for sore throat." The pt had a temperature of 98.9 deg. F. The pt did not seek medical attention. There was no other info provided. Additional info has been reqeusted.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a male physician who in 1997 and 1998 was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella vaccine. After the immunications, the physician had a positive titer. It was reported on 08/17/2001 that "now" he has no detectable titer. The physician did not seek medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 17 year old female who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included hep A vaccine. Subsequently, the pt expereinced numbness in the limbs. No other adverse experiences were reported from this pt and it was reported that she has since recovered. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 24 year old female who on approximately 08/16/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. In August 2001, over the last five days since the vaccination, the pt developed a generalized rash. No description of the rash was available. No other symptoms were reported. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning an adult pt/medical center employee who on approximately 08/21/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On approx. 08/21/2001, within 24 hrs of vaccination, the pt experienced three lesions. It was noted that the lesions were not the typical varicella, but that the lesions were vesicular. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 36 year old female consumer with no known drug allergies who at the end of 2000 was vaccinated with the two dose series of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Subsequently, the pt had a recent titer done and it did not show that she seroconverted. No other symptoms were reported. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning now a 4 year old male with a history of recent exposure to a family viral infection who on 06/10/1998 was vaccinated in the right arm with varicella vaccine. The pt developed rash 42 days post vaccination. On 08/09/2001 the child developed lesions on his right shoulder. On 08/10/2001, he had a fever, vomiting, and lesions extending down the right arm to the wrist. He was seen by the local doctor and prescribed Acyclovir. On 08/11/2001 the child's temperature was 102.5 deg F and he was lethargic. By 08/12/2001 the child's activity had increased and by Monday the 08/13/2001 the child was well. On the 08/13/2001, the pt was seen by another physician who collected the specimens for PCR analysis. The herpes zoster specimen was adequate and it isolated VZV. The vaccine strain was identified by PCR analysis. The reporter felt that fever, vomiting, and lethargy were attributable to another viral illness that the family members were experiencing. It was noted that the pt's sibling was vaccinated with varicella vaccine and has not experienced any adverse reactions. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Initial and follow-up info has been received from a physician concerning a male with no known drug allergies and no significant past medical history who on 05/24/2001 at 15:00 was vaccinated in the left leg with the first dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy on 05/24/2001, sometime in the afternoon, included the first dose in the right leg of Prevnar. It was reported that the pt was recovering from rhinosinusitis at the time of vaccination. The pt also received the first dose in the right arm of MMR vaccine on 04/30/2001 and was receiving Zithromax, Tussi-12, and Fer-in-sol. On 08/21/2001 the child presented to the physician's office with vomiting, fever (102.9 deg. F), and a vesicular rash starting below his left shoulder and ending on his left chest. The rash extended to the child's back, followed a skin dermatome and didn't pass the midline. The physician reported that the child develoed herpes zoster on 08/17/2001. The child was treated with Motrin and calamine lotion. It was noted that the child did not have a post vaccination rash within 42 days of vaccination and that there was no known exposure to wild type virus or shingles. A specimen from a vesicular lesion was submitted on 08/24/2001 for PCR analysis. Follow-up info received indicated that the specimen was inadequate to process. Subsequently, the pt recovered from his experience. No further info is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from two registered nurses concerning a male with no past medical history and no known allergies who on 07/20/2001 at 10:30 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the lower right thigh given more intradermally then subcutaneously. Concomitant vaccination the same day at 10:30 included the third dose IM in the right upper thigh of hep B vaccine. There were no other concomitant medications. On 07/20/2001, within minutes of being vaccinated, the pt developed a raised, red blanched area, local redness, swelling and pain. The one nurse reported that there was leakage of the vaccine onto the skin at the time of injection . The pt did not seek medical attention. Subsequently, approximately 2 weeks after the injection, the pt recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son who in 1996 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. On 08/23/2001, it was reported that the pt had several "bug bite-like rashes" and he had a fever of 103 deg. F last week. The pt's mother believes he may have chicken pox. The pt did not seek medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a female with no past medical history and no known allergies who on 03/05/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of variella vaccine. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. There was no concomitant medication. On 08/22/2001, the pt developed a rash with a cluster of blisters on the left thigh that spread down her left leg. The pt was afebrile. It was noted that on a scale of 1-10, the pt's pain was 1. There were no other systemic symptoms. On 08/24/2001, the pt was seen by a physician who examined the child and visually diagnosed herpes zoster. The pt was also seen on 08/29/2001. A culture was not taken and there was no direct fluorescent antibody done. The pt was on therapy with Zovirax. The pt did not have a history of chicken pox and had no known exposure to chicken pox. The pt did not developed a rash at the site of injection or elsewhere within 42 days of the vaccination. The pt recovered. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a female who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. "While on vacation" the pt was exposed to chicken pox and subsequently developed an outbreak of the disease. It was also noted that the pt's brother was also vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a male with no significant past medical history who on 08/08/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 08/27/2001 it was reported that "a week ago" the pt developed blotches of dermatitis. The areas were sporadically located under the breast, outer aspect of thigh and chest, some itched and some did not. Each day upon arising the pt noticed more areas. The pt had six areas similar to rosacea dermatitis in appearance. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Headache, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a medical assistant concerning a female with no past medical history and no known drug allergies who on 05/19/1998 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 08/04/2001, the pt was presented to the physician's office and was found to have chicken pox. There were many vesicular lesions, however less than 50. The lesions were described as "some large 1cm in diameter," mostly on the trunk, and a few located on her face, scalp, limbs and palms. It was also noted that the pt also had two lesions on the soft palate. The pt was given Benadryl for relief of itch as well as Zyrtec. It was also reported that the pt had mild headaches but no fever. The pt was seen again in the office on 08/10/2001 and the rash was nearly gone except for the lesions on her palm which was still blistering. Follow-up reported that the blisters healed and dried within one week. No further info is expected.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a male consumer with no past medical history and no allergies who on 08/10/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 0/25/2001, the pt began "breaking out with chicken pox all over." It was confirmed by the pt's physician on 08/27/2001 that the pt had chicken pox. The physician told the pt to take Tylenol and Advil. The pt was also prescribed Valtrex. It was noted that the pt was afraid to take Valtrex while he had the chicken pox. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female who on 05/01/2000 was vaccinated with another physician's office with a dose of varicella vaccine. On 08/28/2001, the pt developed a herpetic eruption in linear clusters of clear fluid filed blisters on her right hsoulder'ls linear line. She also had four lesions on her chest. It was noted that the eruption appeared as shingles but had a non-dermatomal distrubution, thus the reporter felt that the experience was not shingles. It was reported that the pt recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further info is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female infant "a few months old" who  in approximately July 2001, developed a "few lesions" after her mother was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella vaccine on 07/20/2001. No other symptoms were reported. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Anxiety, Irritability, Myalgia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a female with no past medical history and no allergies who on 08/13/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine and a dose of MMR vaccine. There were no other concomitant medications. The pt complained of muscle pains and itching. It was reported that the pt had become very irritable and anxious. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 08/29/2001 from a physician concerning a male with no known drug allergies who "about one year ago" in approximately 2000 wsa vaccinated with the first and second dose of varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included albuterol and Flovent. On 08/17/2001 a titer was taken that did not show seroconversion. There were no symptoms noted. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 3.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning his daughter with no known drug allergies and no past medical history who on 08/15/2001 was vaccinated in the left arm with a first dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Two or three days later, the pt developed hives. It was reported that the child has no history of hives. The hives were very itchy and covered several parts of her body. They appeared on one part of the body, went away, then appeared on another part of the body. It was noted that there were no other complications. The child's father reported that "he can not think of any other reason for the hives other than the Varivax." The pt's pediatrician suggested that she see an allergist. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow-up info from a physician indicated that the child had a "fleeting rash" that started 4-5 days after the vaccination and lasted about 3 weeks. She reported that she did not see the pt in her office. The pt's father reported it. It was reported that the pt recovered one month later. No further info is available at this time.
Age: 2.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Furuncle, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 6-year-old female pt who on 10/21/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live The physician indicated that the patient now hemorrhagic chicken pox. The pt was hospitalized on 08/26/2001. The physician stated that the initial symptoms were high fever, rash, and vesicales hemorrhagic at bases. DSA (direct flurescent antibody test) was negative, however an ink smear (Tzanck +) was consistent with chickenpox and a culture Serum for an "acute titer" was drawn. The rash has progressed to a large sterile boil. The pt is being treated w/ Acyclovir and an antibiotic. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a school nurse concerning a child who on approximately 08/29/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. On approximately 08/31/2001, the pt developed chicken pox. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a pt's mother in her 29th to 30th week of pregnancy who developed chicken pox 4 days after her approximately 36 month old daughter was vaccinated with varicella vaccine on 08/22/2001. The child did not have a post-vaccination rash. The nurse practitioner reported that the mother's OB/GYN thought that she was probably exposed to wild type chicken pox since her daughter did not develop a rash and the time frame of 4 days for transmission was too soon. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt's mother subsequently recovered from her chicken pox. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning his 3 year old female daughter who on approximatley 08/15/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Two to three days after the vaccination, on approximately 08/17/2001, the child developed hives which "continuously come and go." Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 1 year old healthy male with  no know allergies and no past medical history who on 08/20/2001 was vaccinated SC with the first dose of MMR vaccine. Concomitant therapy on 08/20/2001 included the first dose SC of varicella vaccine. There were no other concomitant therapies or illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 08/29/2001, the child developed red bumps with moist surfaces scattered from head to toe. On 08/30/2001, the child presented to the physician's office with scattered red bumps about 0.5 to 1 centimeter in size all over the body. There were no lesions on his hands or feet. It was noted that the lesions were not vesicular and that they blanched on pressure. The child also had a low grade fever. Over the follwoing 24 hrs, the rash became progressive, the lesions became larger and more confluent, and it was reported that they "ran together." The lesions were reddish on the outside an dpurplish on the inside suggesting an erythema multiforme pattern. It was noted that the child had no lesions in his mouth or on his hands or feet. The following day, the child developed several spots on his hands, scalp and in the diaper area. It was noted that the child" looked relatively well and was not ill-appearing" throughout his experience. He was administered Atarax through 09/04/2001. It was reported that the child recovered from his experiences on 09/02/2001. No further info is available.
Age: 13.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 13 year old who on 08/15/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 08/29/2001 , the child broke out with 20-30 lesions. No other information was provided. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman's in a dr's office concerning a pt (demographics unspecified) who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine (site unknown). Subsequently, the pt did not seroconvert. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 5 year old patient with no know allergies who on 08/14/2001 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Concomitant therapy included levothyroxine NA (LEVOTHROID). On 08/27/2001, the pt developed a large localized welt at the injection site and a mild fever which was treated with acetaminophen (TYLENOL). On 09/01/2001, the pt developed a generalized diffuse rash with itching began on the trunk and spread to other parts of the patient's body. No vesicles were noted. On 09/04/2001, the pt was seen in a physician's office and treated with diphenhydramine hydrochloride (BENADRYL), as needed. As of 09/06/2001, the pt has not recovered from the papular rash and itching. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health department official concerning a child who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On 10/06/2001, it was reported that the child had lesions. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. FOLLOW UP information received from the health departmental official indicated that the child's was treated (unspecified) and no hospitalization was required. No further is available.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Dermatomyositis, Herpes zoster, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 6 year old female with seasonal allergies and no past medical history  who on 03/07/1996 was vaccinated with a first dose of VARIVAX (0.5 ml) (site unknown). Concomitant vaccination the same day included a first dose of MMRII and the fourth dose of ACTHIB. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 08/28/2001, the pt developed an itchy rash on her left thorax, dermatome just below the nipple with linear distribution. The pt was seen by the physician on 08/30/2001 and diagnosed with herpes zoster with bacterial super infection also described as shingles of right T4 dermatome with secondary cellulitis. The pt was treated with amoxicillin (Augmentin) 400 mg BID, which started on 08/30/2001. There was no collection of a specimen, it was reported that the vesicles were "probably dried".  It was noted that there was no rash at the site of of injection. The pt was afebrile, however other systemic symptoms reported were otorrhea and impertigo. The patient's pain was reported to be  8 on a scale of 0-10. It was also noted that the pt did not have a history of chicken pox or recent exposure to chicken pox of herpes zoster. The pt did not any adverse reactions following previous vaccinations It was reported that the pt recovered on 10/05/2001.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 20 year old  male with no past medical history and NKDA who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. (site unknown). There was no concomitant medication subsequently, the pt had a negative titer. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning his 29 year old wife who in approximately January/Febraury/2001 was vaccinated with the second dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). The pt had a titer drawn within one month of receiving the second vaccine and it showed protection. On 09/07/01, it was reported that the pt had her titer drawn "this summer", and it was negative for protection against varicella. It was also reported on 09/07/01, that the pt had a follow-up titer about three week ago and it was again negative for protection. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. FOLLOW-Up information, received on 10/10/01, indicated that an unspecified date, the pt received the third dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown), administered IM, instead of SC. This does not comply with the recommended dose administration. The pt's husband, a registered nurse, reported that this was the first dose in the second series of varicella virus vaccine live, due to the fact that his wife failed to seroconvert after previous vaccinations. In addition, he indicated that he could not be sure that the vaccine was stored at the proper temperature. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Agitation, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 4 year old female relative who on 08/29/01 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On 08/29/01, the pt vomited "all the way home". The child was reportedly "upset the rest of the day". On 08/31/01, the pt had spots and ran a temperature of 101.6 deg F. The following day the child had more spots on the face and neck. On 09/02/01, the pt had impertigo on her hand for which she was being treated with oral and topical antibiotics. The physician saw the pt on 09/03/01 and agreed that she agreed that she thought that the child had chicken pox. The pt had a total of about 10 spots on the back of both shoulders. The pt was still breaking out on 09/07/01. It was reported on 09/07/01 that the physician reported w/in the last few days that " the number of lesions are 12 now". On 09/07/01, the physician stated that the pt was asymptomatic.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Unintended pregnancy
Clinical narrative: Information has been received through a pregnancy registry from a 26 year old Caucasian female consumer with no past medical history and NKDA. On 07/12/01 and 08/15/01, the pt was vaccinated with the first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown) (0.5 ml). Concomitant medications included albuterol (17 g) sporadically. On 08/15/01, the pt had inflammation, redness and soreness at injection site for 24-36 hrs. On 09/04/01, the pt found out that she was pregnant (LMP) 08/15/01). The pt began treatment with amoxicillin trihydrate (Trimox) (500 mg) (21 doses) from 08/27/01 to09/03/01. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and a registered nurse concerning her four year old female, family member, with an allergy to sulfa, no illness at the time of vaccination and reported to be in "otherwise good health" who, at one year of age  on approximately 06/27/1997 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, on approximately 05/17/2001, the pt developed a "ver severe case of chicken pox with approximately 50 lesions on the left leg" around a DTP and polio vaccine injection site given on 05/09/2001. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. The pt also developed cellulitis following vaccination with DTP, MMR and poliovaccine given concomitantly with tuberculin purified protein derivative. Follow-up info received from the physician indicated that the 50 pox lesions around the left thigh lasted 5-6 days, crusted over and resolved. The pt recovered on 05/24/2001. No further info is available.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 36 year old male consumer with no past medical history who on 07/31/2001 at 9am was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine in the left arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. It was reported that on 08/13/2001 the pt had a "break through case" of chicken pox. There were only a few lesions. The pt was tested and he had shown to seroconvert and the physician did not recommend a booster dose. Follow-up info reported that the pt had a mild case of chicken pox, 20-25 pox marks on the torso, head, back, legs and the marks disappeared after three to four days. It was reported that the pt recovered on 08/17/2001. There was  no blistering or fever. It was also noted that the pt did not experience an adverse event following previous vaccinations. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. No further info is expected.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 5 year old white male who on 08/06/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live subcutaneouly in the left leg. On 09/01/01, the child had 3 varicella like lesions. the next day the child had around 70 varicella lesions all over the body The pt was very itchy and had no fever. It was noted that the pt was not seen in physician's office although the child's mother telephoned the physician's office. Subsequently, the child recovered. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received froma registered nurse concerning a 27 month old female with no medical history and NKDSA who on 05/25/00 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live SC. There was no concomitant medication. On 09/07/01, the pt was seen by a physician with a 100.1 F temperature (rectal) and a rash, scabbed with vesicle lesions on her face and trunk which had started three days before on 09/04/2001. The pt was diagnosed w/ varicella. The pt was treated with colloidal oatmeal (Aveno Bath). Subsequently on 09/08/01, the pt recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.01
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning now a 5 year old male with no past medical history and no allergies who on 01/28/1997 at 10am was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the thigh. There was no concomitant medication or illness at the time of vaccinations. On 09/05/2001 at 3pm, the pt had an outbreak of chicken pox. The pt had 65-70 raise fluid-filled vesicles mainly on his back and legs, and a few on his neck. There were no systemic symptoms. Subsequently, on 09/10/2001, the pt recovered from the chicken pox. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 13 month old female with no past medical history who on 09/17/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left thigh. there was no illness at the time of vaccination. Concomitant therapy that day included the first dose of MMR, the fourth dose of Haemophilus B, and the third dose of polio, and the fourth dose of diphtheria toxoid/pertussis/tetanus toxoid vaccines. Subsequently, the pt developed a fever of 104 deg F on 09/17/2001. On 09/22/2001, the pt was given Tylenol and the temp went down to 102 deg F. On 09/28/2001, the fever was 99 deg F and the pt had developed two fluid filled vesicles on her neck and one on her shoulder. On 10/01/2001, the pt stated that as of 10/01/2000, there was "no further outbreak." It was also noted that the pt did not have an adverse event following prior vaccinations. No further info is expected.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pruritus, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: The pt began having soreness in left upper arm approximately 2 hrs after receiving Pneumovax. By 6pm, pain got worse, noted swelling and felt hot to touch. Now experiencing itching that started at noon today.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt began having soreness in left upper arm approximately 2 hrs after receiving Pneumovax. By 6pm, pain got worse, noted swelling and felt hot to touch. Now experiencing itching that started at noon today.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Pt was given 2nd set of immunizations on 05/01/2002. No adverse reactions at time. None reported later. Pt died on 05/08/2002. Death certificate states "SIDS." Per F/U 5/29/02, death certificate states date of death as 5/7/02 at 5:10 PM
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Petechiae, Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Preliminary medical examiners report is SIDS (early AM). Per F/U 7/8/02; Thymic and pleural petechial hemorrhages; Lung culture-mixed bacterial flora
Age: 0.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Difficulty in walking, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vomiting, losing her ability to walk and talk.  Won't eat.