chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: PT was administered 1st anthrax dose. PT developed vasovagal response. Placed in supine position and given smalling salts. Reviewed immediately w/out sequellar.
Age: 0.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Crying, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Apprx. 10 minutes after varicella immunization was given in left thigh, pt began crying loudly and a red, edematous area began formatting around site of varicella injection. Pt was given 12.5mg Benadryl IM and cool compresses applied to site.
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Local redness/itching
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Discomfort, Feeling hot, Gait disturbance, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 24 hours following the DTaP injection, pt was noted to have increased edema and slight warmth surrounding the injection site. Over the last 24 hours edema and erythema has proceeded to include the entire thigh extending from the front to ? thigh. Pt occasionally shows signs of discomfort, but his playing and walking with limp. No fever. Injection site is mildly erythematous. No drainage or induration.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 90 x 150mm erythema/swelling. On 03/01/2003 localized pain,swelling,warmth,burning left upper arm. Temp 103 degrees from 03/01/2003 to 03/03/2003. On 03/07/2003 sl redness remains, swelling decreased, skin warm, not hot to touch. Denies pain.
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling left thigh
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: On 02/21/2003 1pm, developed fever 102 degrees F. Given Motrin and Tylenol by mother on 02/22/2003 1am. Had vomiting and fever 103 degrees F with convulsions. Went to ER. Fever was 102 degrees F with Tylenol 94 degrees and Motrin 96 degrees.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, TYP
Symptoms: Anorexia, Chills, Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Sneezing
Clinical narrative: Took #1 oral typhoid on 02/12/2002 and sx began. Fever and chills at NOC no appetite, bad diarrhea, sneezing (no cough or sore throat) sweating at NOC and chills. Now 02/25 slept well last night but still exhausted.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Got hives over body 1 1/2 after DTaP and IPV.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Received telephone call from client. Reports pain in left shoulder srea which radiates to neck area. Reports pain began after Td injection and continues x 4wks. Reports no redness or swelling. Plans to see private MD
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Imm. given 02/27/2003. On 02/28/2003 at 6pm child developed a rash around DTaP site in left arm with whittish center, rash spread to under arm back and 1/2 child's neck. Mother called local ER, Benadryl advised and was given by mother. 03/02/2003 child developed hives over his body. To ER per father, injection given. Mother called HD 03/03/2003 to report incident. Rash was gone at this time.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt was brought to the hlth dept by mother on 9/27/02, L arm swollen, red and warm, onset 9/29/02. Mother gave child tylenol and motrin, advised to continue cold compresses this day. Benadryl is being given tsp 1 1/2 with swelling gradually reducing.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Red swollen arm at site of DTaP injection, no fever, site not particularly tender, not itchy - physical exam.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Chest pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Localized redness, warmth, swelling 4 days duration. treated with Benadryl. Onset of symptoms next AM swelling from shoulder to elbow. Child also C/O chest pain without SOB.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: One day after the shots, pt developed localized redness, swelling and some pain in her L upper arm where she got the shots. It worsened over the following day and hence brought to the clinic. Dx: Angioedema. Rx: IM decadron p/o benadryl resolved without sequale,
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema multiforme, Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: Erythema Multiforme with joint pain and swelling. Treated with Benadryl and Prelone.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Mother phoned 2/26 - Tues pm 2/25 - child noted to have L arm - shoulder to elbow - swollen red arm was warm to touch. No fever - playing without problems. Mother phoned Dr instructed to use Advil or motrin, benadryl and cold packs as needed. Phone call to Mother 3/3 - arm without redness or edema.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling, heat, pain at infection site 48 hrs after DTaP & hepatitis A.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Somnolence, Staring, Strabismus
Clinical narrative: Pt rec'd shots 2/27/03; approximately 24 hrs later noted to be staring, eyes deviating to right side for 3 min. then very drowsy, hard to arouse for approximately 30 min. No fever.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Headache, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt rec'd vaccine, 1st dose, afternoon, Friday next after noon, noted nausea, no vomiting, chills, headache, fever (not recorded), and generalized weakness on 2/1. Pt was better by the next day 2/2 though symptoms were on and off. By 2/2, was at work, able to function, without sequela.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 2 1/2 x 2in red, raised area LA decreased. Warm to touch area noted on evening of 02/25- Observed over the next day.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Itchy, redness and swelling noticed on 02/18/2003 at 8pm, with fever (felt and looked hot). Tylenol given. Fever and pain decreased.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Pneumonia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Developed a fever 104. Had febrile seizure 02/25/202. Seen at hospital 02/25/2003. Diagnosed with pneumonia and released. Started Augmentin po
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: On 02/12 at 4:30pm, child complained of his left shoulder feeling sore. Mother looked at his arm and found it to be red, edematous and firm from shoulder to just below the elbow. Mother noted that previous to this there was no redness or swelling, afebrile, totally resolved on 02/15/2003.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Chest pain, Chills, Laboratory test abnormal, Malaise, Pericarditis
Clinical narrative: Pericarditis (fever, chills, malaise, atypical chest pain and EKG changes) (Global J pint elevation & ST segment Changes). These symptoms developed 17 days post vaccination. Admitted to Hosp. NSAIA's and Prednisone.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pericarditis (fever, chills, malaise, atypical chest pain and EKG changes) (Global J pint elevation & ST segment Changes). These symptoms developed 17 days post vaccination. Admitted to Hosp. NSAIA's and Prednisone.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: C/O itchiness generalized, read areas noted without induration, induration on R wrist area only. Areas of redness are abdomen, L hip, R axilla, L lower buttocks.  PVN - 1000301302.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site pain, Injection site rash, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Arm at immunization site was sore and tender. He woke up 2 days after immunization with a rash that is warm to the touch at immunization site. Rash is still warm and red even 2 days after in initialy showed up.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Lymphadenopathy, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt reports that on 9/11 he had a large tender area of swelling with erythema around the vaccine side. There was lymphadenopathy and itching that began 2/18/03 resolving 2/20/03. Pt at time reported this to employee hlth.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of upper respiratory signs and symptoms on 3/6/03. Developed 100F fever and red lesions on 3/8/03. Red lesions on R neck,chest, hand, leg and one lesion on tongue. Pt was sent to ER on 3/8/03 for evaluation. Pt was instructed to take benadryl and released from ER. As of 3/10/03, pt reports no new lesions, no fever and only headache and myalgia. She also reports lesions are becoming smaller and less inflamed. Pt to follow up with MD
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of upper respiratory signs and symptoms on 3/6/03. Developed 100F fever and red lesions on 3/8/03. Red lesions on R neck,chest, hand, leg and one lesion on tongue. Pt was sent to ER on 3/8/03 for evaluation. Pt was instructed to take benadryl and released from ER. As of 3/10/03, pt reports no new lesions, no fever and only headache and myalgia. She also reports lesions are becoming smaller and less inflamed. Pt to follow up with MD
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Myalgia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Anterior cervical LA tenderness, nausea, head swimming, back and L side pain, fatigue, B sub-mandibular LA ?? palpitation. Motrin with tylenol; quarters X 48 hrs.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Back pain, Chills, Dyspnoea, Hot flush, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Pt has back and arm pain spreading diffusely over body. without documented fever or nausea/vomiting, no shortness of breath. Pt complains of chills dyspnea "hot feeling". Physical exam unremarkable with possible LA post mandibular LN. Vaccine site pustule scab 0.5cm, possible satellite lesions with erythema 3X4cm. Motrin alternate with tylenol, ATC.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site pustule, Injection site reaction, Lymphadenopathy, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt has back and arm pain spreading diffusely over body. without documented fever or nausea/vomiting, no shortness of breath. Pt complains of chills dyspnea "hot feeling". Physical exam unremarkable with possible LA post mandibular LN. Vaccine site pustule scab 0.5cm, possible satellite lesions with erythema 3X4cm. Motrin alternate with tylenol, ATC.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt has back and arm pain spreading diffusely over body. without documented fever or nausea/vomiting, no shortness of breath. Pt complains of chills dyspnea "hot feeling". Physical exam unremarkable with possible LA post mandibular LN. Vaccine site pustule scab 0.5cm, possible satellite lesions with erythema 3X4cm. Motrin alternate with tylenol, ATC.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Headache, Pain, Pyrexia, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Aches all over L side to R. L upper extremity aches, headache, feels like skin is hot, decreased appetite. Central scab, erythema 1.5cm, Temp 99F. Given quarters X 48 hrs, Motrin 800mg TID alternate with Tylenol, Vioxx if symptoms persist.  P 98- BP 130/58.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Asthenia, Bacterial infection, Cough, Erythema, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Pt reported temp 100.3, some L side anterior cervical LN redness, went home and slept unusual called in MN 0000 Sat and had fatigue, sore throat, nausea and vomiting,sweats, fever, chills. Placed on quarters Sat rx'd with motrin, tylenol helped with headache. Presented to ED on Sun. strep test positive. Begun on Amoxil 500mg TID on Sun. continue with Motrin and Tylenol. Placed on quarters on Sun. Today symptoms are improving, felt decreased energy persisting. Today feels ?, but not normal. Today temp is up and he was wondering if his cough may be something in his chest. Pt has dysphoresis.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Lymphadenopathy, Nausea, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Pt reported temp 100.3, some L side anterior cervical LN redness, went home and slept unusual called in MN 0000 Sat and had fatigue, sore throat, nausea and vomiting,sweats, fever, chills. Placed on quarters Sat rx'd with motrin, tylenol helped with headache. Presented to ED on Sun. strep test positive. Begun on Amoxil 500mg TID on Sun. continue with Motrin and Tylenol. Placed on quarters on Sun. Today symptoms are improving, felt decreased energy persisting. Today feels ?, but not normal. Today temp is up and he was wondering if his cough may be something in his chest. Pt has dysphoresis.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt reported temp 100.3, some L side anterior cervical LN redness, went home and slept unusual called in MN 0000 Sat and had fatigue, sore throat, nausea and vomiting,sweats, fever, chills. Placed on quarters Sat rx'd with motrin, tylenol helped with headache. Presented to ED on Sun. strep test positive. Begun on Amoxil 500mg TID on Sun. continue with Motrin and Tylenol. Placed on quarters on Sun. Today symptoms are improving, felt decreased energy persisting. Today feels ?, but not normal. Today temp is up and he was wondering if his cough may be something in his chest. Pt has dysphoresis.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site pustule, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of limited R arm pain; fatigue, knees achy, poor sleep, feels body aches especially around joints back and neck. Vaccination site 0.5cm pustule with ? erythema.  Vioxx 50mg QD; tylenol; quarters X 48hrs.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of limited R arm pain; fatigue, knees achy, poor sleep, feels body aches especially around joints back and neck. Vaccination site 0.5cm pustule with ? erythema.  Vioxx 50mg QD; tylenol; quarters X 48hrs.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN, YF
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pain, Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: Severe aching in left jaw, joint 11 hrs post vax. Persisted for about 12 hrs. Required a trip to ER in middle of night for pain.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Lymphadenopathy, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt noticed red swelling spreading outward around site 3"x3", and red anterior deltoid swelling, PM red streaking down to axilla. This was on 3/1/03. On 3/2/03 pt woke up with entire deltoid erythema burning and itching, couldn't move shoulder lymph node the size of a golf ball under skin, rash and pain continued to spread, went to ER on 3/5/03 shoulder slightly pink, itches, painful but improving.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: Pt noticed red swelling spreading outward around site 3"x3", and red anterior deltoid swelling, PM red streaking down to axilla. This was on 3/1/03. On 3/2/03 pt woke up with entire deltoid erythema burning and itching, couldn't move shoulder lymph node the size of a golf ball under skin, rash and pain continued to spread, went to ER on 3/5/03 shoulder slightly pink, itches, painful but improving.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Pain, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sore throat, fever and achiness starting 3/1/2003 with productive cough. Chills 3/2 and 3/3/2003 lasting for 1/2 hour. Temp 3/4/03 PM 101.7 F. Temp today 99.5 F.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Patient presents with 6 raised, round lesions adjacent to smallpox vaccination site. Lesions have no pustules. Patient complains of severe itching.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Pruritic rashes all over the body about 7 hours prior to consultation ( today is 3/3/2003 ). Presence of rash on the extremities (upper and lower) and trunk. Smallpox vaccine given on 2/22/2003. Treated by Dr. with Sarna Topical Lotion to be applied as needed. Oral antihistamine given at the ER this AM.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Malaise, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, malaise, nausea (started day 3). Highest Temp 101.6 F. No treatment. Symptoms gone on day 6.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, SMALL
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Received Anthrax vaccination (#4 shot) on 2/25/2003 and on 2/27/2003 noted area of redness, approx size of orange around injection site. Skin temp at site hot to touch.   Evaluated by 139th physician on 2/27/2003 and referred to VA Hosp for further follow-up. On 2/28/2003 evaluated by physician. See copy of medical record consultation sheet attached. Needs anti-inflammatory RX Motrin 400 three times a day  X 5 days and an antibiotic Keflex 500 mg three times a day X 7 - 10 days.                Localized inflammatory reaction rt deltoid after Anthrax vaccination, with possible early cellulitis.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Patient presetned 9 days post smallpox vaccine with c/o skin papules an pustules approximately 3mm-5mm in size on trunk of bosy.  Extremeities: Approximate 1.2 cm necrotic papule with central ulceration and 7cmx7cm area of erythema at innoculation site. No evidence of cellulitus or lymphongenic streaking.  Patient discharges without treatement.  Follow up is sx'x increase.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Dyspnoea, Pleural effusion, Pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Illnexx may be unrelated to smallpox vaccine. Pt. reported to ER on 2/27/03 with SOB, productive cough, fever and chills x 2-3 days. Dx with pneumonia w/ pleural effusion. Patient admitted and subsequently transfered to military Hospital on 3/5/03--patient unimproved.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Illnexx may be unrelated to smallpox vaccine. Pt. reported to ER on 2/27/03 with SOB, productive cough, fever and chills x 2-3 days. Dx with pneumonia w/ pleural effusion. Patient admitted and subsequently transfered to military Hospital on 3/5/03--patient unimproved.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: PT DEVELOPED SWELLING AND REDNESS IN RIGHT ELBOW WHICH SPREAD TO FOREARM
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: PT BROKE OUT IN A RASH ON THE EVENING OF 3/9/03, ALL OVER BODY, BUT MAINLY ON ARMS AND CHEST.  PT  STATED HE WENT TO MILITARY HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.  NO SPECIFIC CAUSE FOR RASH WAS EVER DETERMINED.  PT WAS GIVEN A BENADRYL SHOT AT THE HOSPITAL.  HE ASLO WAS GIVEN BENADRYL PILLS FOR FURTHER OUTBREAKS.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Headache, Nausea, Night sweats
Clinical narrative: oN DAY 10 C/O 2 DAYS OF NIGHT SWEATS, INTERMITTENT BITEMPORAL HA, GENERALIZED PINK SUN-BURN-LIKE RASH ON ARMS/FACE/NECK AND MACULAR RASH ON ABDOMEN, NOW ALSO W/ PUSTULE ON CHEST AND L INGUINAL; ALSO NAUSEA AND ABDOMINAL PAIN/VOMIT/DIARRHEA
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Rash, Rash macular, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: oN DAY 10 C/O 2 DAYS OF NIGHT SWEATS, INTERMITTENT BITEMPORAL HA, GENERALIZED PINK SUN-BURN-LIKE RASH ON ARMS/FACE/NECK AND MACULAR RASH ON ABDOMEN, NOW ALSO W/ PUSTULE ON CHEST AND L INGUINAL; ALSO NAUSEA AND ABDOMINAL PAIN/VOMIT/DIARRHEA
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Revaccinee developed a very pruritic papular rash limited to chest, neck, and upper back. Also, complained of generalized pruritis to entire body. Approximately 30 (3mm) papules to chest. No fever, nor complaints of malaise, muscle aches, etc.. Started on Benadryl 50mg Q4hrs. Rash and pruritis resolving as of 03-10-2003.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Pyrexia, Rash, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Patient was vaccinated on 1-9-03.  Mother states that he cried for 36 hours, starting that day, most of which was unconsolable.  Stated had a fever which began that nite. The next day mother had bundled him up to take him for a drive to console him.  Upon returning home and removing his clothing, noted a rash, mostly on his chest.  Had then taken him to the emergency room to be evaluated.  ER physician recommends DT for remainder of vaccines.  Mom did then follow up with the baby's physician on 1-13-03.  He also concurs.  Patient has since received a dose of DT on 3-6-03.  NO report from mother on any further problems.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Otitis media, Rash
Clinical narrative: Mother reports child developed knot on left thigh in upper. this started 2-12-03 on 2-18-03 developed rash spreading all over body. Relates rash started on legs and knot. On 2-18-03 mother contacted health department and was instructed to have child seen by HCP. Seen by HCP who dx'd ear infection.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Headache, Myalgia, Post vaccination autoinoculation, Pyrexia, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Nine days after vaccination, presented to coast guard clinic with 2 days of worsening fever, headache and myalgia.  Also had evidence of autoinoculation - back, rt cheek, and chest. Sent to Hospital. Eye exam normal, observed with improvement in system symptoms and no progression of skin lesion. Ongoing improvement. He required such a prolonged hospital stay due to non compliance with core and transmission risk to his family with 2 small children. He has fully recovered.
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Red area around site.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Ocular hyperaemia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Redness and itching of lt eye.  Seen in ER.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: 29yo healthy female Vaccinated on 2.19.03 with a equivocal Revaccinated on 3.05.03 3.10.03 seen by Emergency Department Physician. on day two felt isolated lymph node Left axilla now has supraclavicular lymph node involvelent and day five presents with a Left central facial droop bell's Palsy type.  No other health issues at this time
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site induration, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient experienced subjective fevers 1 day s/p tetanus booster given.  Also with progressive area of surrounding erythema and induration.  At maximum, approximately 12 cm diameter erythema and 8 cm diameter induration surrounding site of injection.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a pt received vaccinations and the next day developed a slight fever and the parent was instructed to use cold compresses and benadryl, and elevate arm. On 8/23/02, the pt was seen during office visit with swelling, erythema, and diagnosed with possible abscess. She was prescribed Augmentin 300mg po every 12 hrs for 10 days and reportedly recovered.  Follow up on 12/03/2003: "From additional information received on 04/10/03, from the reporter, it was reported that the pt weight five lbs and 11 ounces at the time of birth and has one sibling.  No further information is anticipated, this case is considered closed." Follow up on 01/21/04: "It was reported that the pt weighed five pounds and 31 ounces at the time of birth and has one sibling.  No further information is anticipated. This case is considered closed."
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a pt after receiving vaccinations, the next day developed a swollen arm and slight fever. Treatment included benadryl, tylenol and cool compress, and arm elevation. Reportedly the pt recovered.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a pt with history of asthma, was vaccinated with several vaccines. At an unspecified time and date following vaccination, the injection site became very red, swollen and hot to touch,The pt was placed on benadryl and Keflex for a duration of 10 days. The Pt recovered.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a pt  vaccinations on 9/16/02. Pt was seen in doctor's office for reaction that started 9/17/02 of redness and hot to touch at the injection site. Pt was given benadryl and Oraphen to take for 5 days. Pt recovered. The case is closed.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: It was reported that on 9/24/02 pt rec'd vaccinations, the next day pt developed redness, swelling and tenderness at the site of injection. He was given tylenol for pain and rec'd ice packs/cold compresses to area. At the time of the report the pt's condition had not yet resolved. Follow up on 01/21/04: "It was reported that the pt has recovered from this event and "the child is doing fine, now." No further information is anticipated, this case is closed."
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Palpitations, Rash, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: 12 h after injection c/o dizziness, facial swelling, blotchy rash bilat arms. Rash fading after 12 h. All s/s resolved after 24 h. past hx dizziness.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Rash
Clinical narrative: 12 h after injection c/o dizziness, facial swelling, blotchy rash bilat arms. Rash fading after 12 h. All s/s resolved after 24 h. past hx dizziness.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Patient developed generalized tonic/clonic seizures; 4 witnessed episodes about 3 minutes long occurred the following morning about 15 hours after vaccination for 24 hours.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Anaemia, Asthenia, Dizziness, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
Clinical narrative: Petechiae and purpura first noted on arms and legs. Felt tired, weak, lightheaded. Throbbing in head. Hospitalized X2. Is currently in hospital receiving 2nd round of IVIG. Also treated with prednisone and WinRho anti-D. ITP - per pt's private physician.  Follow up 05/22/2003: "Update 05/21/2003:  Patient remains hospitalized.  He has undergone splenectomy and continues to receive platelet and infusions.  Due to resulting neuropathy he has limitatives in use of right hand and both legs and will require rehabilitation."  The 60 day follow up states pt hospitalized 2/15-2/18/03. Hospitalized 3/8/03-present. Pt has chronic ITP because of vaccine. Pt's hospitalization includes splenotomy. Pt not expected to recover. Discharge summary states anemia, hematuria GI bleed, tachycardia.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Haematuria, Headache, Laboratory test abnormal, Petechiae, Platelet count decreased
Clinical narrative: Petechiae and purpura first noted on arms and legs. Felt tired, weak, lightheaded. Throbbing in head. Hospitalized X2. Is currently in hospital receiving 2nd round of IVIG. Also treated with prednisone and WinRho anti-D. ITP - per pt's private physician.  Follow up 05/22/2003: "Update 05/21/2003:  Patient remains hospitalized.  He has undergone splenectomy and continues to receive platelet and infusions.  Due to resulting neuropathy he has limitatives in use of right hand and both legs and will require rehabilitation."  The 60 day follow up states pt hospitalized 2/15-2/18/03. Hospitalized 3/8/03-present. Pt has chronic ITP because of vaccine. Pt's hospitalization includes splenotomy. Pt not expected to recover. Discharge summary states anemia, hematuria GI bleed, tachycardia.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Purpura, Tachycardia, Thrombocytopenic purpura
Clinical narrative: Petechiae and purpura first noted on arms and legs. Felt tired, weak, lightheaded. Throbbing in head. Hospitalized X2. Is currently in hospital receiving 2nd round of IVIG. Also treated with prednisone and WinRho anti-D. ITP - per pt's private physician.  Follow up 05/22/2003: "Update 05/21/2003:  Patient remains hospitalized.  He has undergone splenectomy and continues to receive platelet and infusions.  Due to resulting neuropathy he has limitatives in use of right hand and both legs and will require rehabilitation."  The 60 day follow up states pt hospitalized 2/15-2/18/03. Hospitalized 3/8/03-present. Pt has chronic ITP because of vaccine. Pt's hospitalization includes splenotomy. Pt not expected to recover. Discharge summary states anemia, hematuria GI bleed, tachycardia.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Thrombocytopenic purpura
Clinical narrative: Petechiae and purpura first noted on arms and legs. Felt tired, weak, lightheaded. Throbbing in head. Hospitalized X2. Is currently in hospital receiving 2nd round of IVIG. Also treated with prednisone and WinRho anti-D. ITP - per pt's private physician.  Follow up 05/22/2003: "Update 05/21/2003:  Patient remains hospitalized.  He has undergone splenectomy and continues to receive platelet and infusions.  Due to resulting neuropathy he has limitatives in use of right hand and both legs and will require rehabilitation."  The 60 day follow up states pt hospitalized 2/15-2/18/03. Hospitalized 3/8/03-present. Pt has chronic ITP because of vaccine. Pt's hospitalization includes splenotomy. Pt not expected to recover. Discharge summary states anemia, hematuria GI bleed, tachycardia.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Diplopia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Malaise, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: 2/28/03 Tuesday 2/25 contacted the reporting that he had been to see the ER physician for numbness/tingling in feet-hands and back along with muscle weakness. The ER physician did some blood work and could not find any cause of that time. But informed pt to contact to report his symptoms. He had informed the ER physician that he had an anthrax vaccination with the ND AEE. Chronological events. 2/8/03 pt received an anthrax vaccination in the L arm. No reaction at that time. 2/15/03 he stated to develop parethesia to both feet. He describes at the bottom of both feet. And over the course of the next five days he developed more numbness/tingling to feet, hands and his back (between the shoulder blades). He also started to notice some muscle weakness developing some general malaise and myalgias. 2/18/03 pt went to seek medical help. He saw a physician assistant who did some basic strength testing and sensory testing. He was told that they weren't sure what was going on. But if his symptoms did not improve over the next two weeks to return. His symptoms did not improve. 2/25/03 pt presented to ER and saw a MD. His symptoms had progressed-now had some questionable more muscular weakness. He states he went to work out. He normal can do approx 50 push-ups but on the day he worked out he could only do 10 push-ups. In the ER they did draw some blood-which apparently was normal. He was instructed to notify us of his symptoms which he did. Pt did talk to me and gave me the above info. I informed his that I need to report this VAERS. I did report this to VAERS and started filling out the VAERS form. I also contacted hospital and informed the of this possible adverse event. They informed me that pt should have a neurology consult. I did contact MD about this matter. And also contacted pt and informed him that he should get a neurology consult. He informed me that he had an upcoming appointment to see his family physician. Later that evening I called to check on pt to see if his conditions had changes. I informed him gain as I.  Annual follow up on 04/21/04: "Pt has recovered from adverse event."
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Myalgia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: 2/28/03 Tuesday 2/25 contacted the reporting that he had been to see the ER physician for numbness/tingling in feet-hands and back along with muscle weakness. The ER physician did some blood work and could not find any cause of that time. But informed pt to contact to report his symptoms. He had informed the ER physician that he had an anthrax vaccination with the ND AEE. Chronological events. 2/8/03 pt received an anthrax vaccination in the L arm. No reaction at that time. 2/15/03 he stated to develop parethesia to both feet. He describes at the bottom of both feet. And over the course of the next five days he developed more numbness/tingling to feet, hands and his back (between the shoulder blades). He also started to notice some muscle weakness developing some general malaise and myalgias. 2/18/03 pt went to seek medical help. He saw a physician assistant who did some basic strength testing and sensory testing. He was told that they weren't sure what was going on. But if his symptoms did not improve over the next two weeks to return. His symptoms did not improve. 2/25/03 pt presented to ER and saw a MD. His symptoms had progressed-now had some questionable more muscular weakness. He states he went to work out. He normal can do approx 50 push-ups but on the day he worked out he could only do 10 push-ups. In the ER they did draw some blood-which apparently was normal. He was instructed to notify us of his symptoms which he did. Pt did talk to me and gave me the above info. I informed his that I need to report this VAERS. I did report this to VAERS and started filling out the VAERS form. I also contacted hospital and informed the of this possible adverse event. They informed me that pt should have a neurology consult. I did contact MD about this matter. And also contacted pt and informed him that he should get a neurology consult. He informed me that he had an upcoming appointment to see his family physician. Later that evening I called to check on pt to see if his conditions had changes. I informed him gain as I.  Annual follow up on 04/21/04: "Pt has recovered from adverse event."
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, MEN, PPV, TD, TYP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Headache, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Dehydrated, vomiting, diarrhea. Nurse follow up on 06/08/04 states: Fever, joint pain, headache, site edema.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, MEN, PPV, TD, TYP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Dehydrated, vomiting, diarrhea. Nurse follow up on 06/08/04 states: Fever, joint pain, headache, site edema.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Hypersensitivity, Skin striae, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Within 2 days of MMR/DTaP at right arm, the right arm ?, proximal 1/3 of right forearm became 4 times swollen, tender, red, hot with streaks. Patient admitted; given IV Rocephin, steroids, antihistamines and released 2 days later doing well. The discharge summary states allergic reaction.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Within 2 days of MMR/DTaP at right arm, the right arm ?, proximal 1/3 of right forearm became 4 times swollen, tender, red, hot with streaks. Patient admitted; given IV Rocephin, steroids, antihistamines and released 2 days later doing well. The discharge summary states allergic reaction.
Age: 48.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Erythematous, itchy rash over deltoid and spread to distal arm.  Improved overnight with Benadryl and Triamcinolone.                                                                        Anthrax
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Received Anthrax #2  3 days ago. Positive rash to rt upper arm. Area of induration 33cm X 23. Crosses elbow. Does not extend into shoulder.  No streaking, headache, fever, SOB or fatigue.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Had an instanteous redness develop about the size of a "flat tennis ball" with a hard area appearing 7 hrs after the shot since the hardness came have a pulsation feeling in left arm, still! Took two Ibuprofen Sat evening and two on Sunday evening.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site inflammation, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 3/1/03 pt noticed inflammation and itching extending to elbow on L arm pt used Benadryl (topical).
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red area surrounding vaccination site x 3; pt describes as "warm and hard" surrounding vaccine site. Seen at ER.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pain; knot under skin at vaccination site.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Area of redness around vaccination site; itching at vaccination site.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: High fatigue/?/localized swelling/redness to Lt arm with axillary node.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthropathy, Joint swelling, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: 1/14/02 discoloration to the hands/RZL/purplish. Swelling of MCPs, PIPs, DIP joints. Improved on prednisone began on 2/4/03. Rheumatology consult 2/5/03-reactive arthopathy.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Swelling and edema below elbow of R arm c/o itchiness.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Headache, Hypersensitivity, Myalgia, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: 3/6/03 started with rash on face spread to chest onto arms/legs, myalgias, arthralgias, H/A (fever 102 po x 1 day 3/9/03) sore throat. 3/9/03 Ed ? allergic reaction to MMR vaccine/viral syndrome.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: 3/6/03 started with rash on face spread to chest onto arms/legs, myalgias, arthralgias, H/A (fever 102 po x 1 day 3/9/03) sore throat. 3/9/03 Ed ? allergic reaction to MMR vaccine/viral syndrome.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: On day six after shots were given pt was seen in our office with a reaction (red bright raised area, bruise like dark area). Did have any pain in area. There wasn't any treatment given-they were just to watch for any changes and report.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Mother calls child's L arm was red and a little swollen. Told her to put cold compresses on it and give Tylenol for pain. Gave my name and ? if not better in call ?
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Complained of 2" diameter to Lf deltoid. Swollen. Painful to touch, hot. Cellulitic. Given Ibuprofen. *F/UP on 4/1/03: Hot, red, erythematous*
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Complained of 2" diameter to Lf deltoid. Swollen. Painful to touch, hot. Cellulitic. Given Ibuprofen. *F/UP on 4/1/03: Hot, red, erythematous*
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever and fussiness same day called back on 3/6/03 fever and fussy remains.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Oedema, Pain, Pruritus, Tongue oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling and pain in toes and tongue and itching all over. Symptoms began approximately one week after receiving vaccines and "comes and goes."
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: On 2/21/03 at 12 noon L uper arm shoulder region began itching on 2/22/03 at 8am, L deltoid regions was red, hot and swollen and could with bumps. Saw MD above at ER, prescribed Benadryl liquid and po antibiotics area is now only blotchy with few bumps. Cellulitis.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 2/21/03 at 12 noon L uper arm shoulder region began itching on 2/22/03 at 8am, L deltoid regions was red, hot and swollen and could with bumps. Saw MD above at ER, prescribed Benadryl liquid and po antibiotics area is now only blotchy with few bumps. Cellulitis.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Asthenia, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: DTaP #5 and IPV #4 given 2/5/03. Mother came to clinic 2/7/03, reporting fever onset 2/6/03 and red, swollen, hot L arm at injection site. Fever+105 deg F in clinic 2/7/03 with Motrin given 2 hr ago. No appetite, no fluid intake. Pt is weak, but alert.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: DTaP #5 and IPV #4 given 2/5/03. Mother came to clinic 2/7/03, reporting fever onset 2/6/03 and red, swollen, hot L arm at injection site. Fever+105 deg F in clinic 2/7/03 with Motrin given 2 hr ago. No appetite, no fluid intake. Pt is weak, but alert.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever up to 103 following immunization x 2 days. Swelling at site.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash
Clinical narrative: Mother called 2/20/03 to report that child had a confirmed case of varicella with up to 75 pox - S/s began on 2/11/03. Child had received a Varicella shot on 3/28/02.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Chills, Dizziness, Eye oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Ten hrs after 2nd Hep A, PT's eyes started itching and he developed sclera edema. Stated he was light headed, skin felt "funny", rather cold to touch. He took Benadryl and went to a friend's house to be observed. After he slept he felt fine.
Age: 4.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Knot coded like a wheel 48 h post shot-involve most of arm-L arm put on Keflex.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Joint range of motion decreased
Clinical narrative: Pt c/o pain upper R arm at time of injection. Increase two days later, also c/o redness and heat-lasted one week. States pain continued called 1/6/03 health dept. Was told to take Motrin, if no relief. To see physician called again 2/25/03 c/o of continuing pain outer aspect length of upper arm, difficulty raising arm. Has not seen physician even though advised to do so. Referred to clinic for medical attention.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: L arm red, swollen, warm to touch. Red area approx. 3 1/2" x 2" on outer aspect of arm. Reaction appeared late pm on 2/19/03. Using Tylenol/Benadryl and cool compresses.
Age: 0.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: 5:20pm reddened areas began to appear on back of neck, head, forehead. 5:30pm reddened areas beginning to improve. No other signs of distress noted. Private physician instructed mom to give Benadryl by mouth. No other treatment was given.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Mild reaction two hours post exposure. Scattered small areas of papules on lateral aspect of knee, R elbow, abdomen, small papular eruption on elbow injection site possible MMR.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Approx. 24 hrs at vaccine was administered. Redness tenderness, inflammation to R deltoid area, seen by MD prescribed?
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Had signs on the 7th day of adm, for HIB vaccine swelling, redness and abcess type of symptoms. I informed mother to place warm comp to pt. Pt complains of no pain.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Face oedema, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Swelling of face with urticaria about four hours after receiving Hep B #2. To local ER with Rx of Benadryl, Epi 1:1000, Zantac.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Vaccinated 2/24/03; 2/25 noted 4cm circular erythema; by evening of 2/25 it had increased and has stayed about the same. 2/28/03 15:30, 8cm diameter erythema, warm to touch, central raised 2cm area, itches. Afebrile. 3/3/03 has subsided. 2/28/03 she plans to use Ibuprofen, local anti-itch medication and will take child to the walk-in clinic tomorrow if not improved or if sx increase. Currently has been afebrile. Has agreed to call me and report outcome. 3/3/03 child improved. No MD visit. VAERS report sent.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 02/12/2003. Pt came in for annual woman's exam. Pt stated she would like TD booster shot this visit. Pt signed consent. TD booster injection vaccine given. Pt returned to clinic 02/20/2003 with red, puss filled abcess on left arm at injection site. Pt states it has been present since 2/14/03. Pt treated in clinic by incision and drainage o fabcess. Sterile dressing change and Keflex 800mg po qid x 7d in 5 days for follow up.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left arm deltoid injection site erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Left arm deltoid injection site erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left arm-deltoid injection site: erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Left arm-deltoid injection site: erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left arm-deltoid injection site-erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Left arm-deltoid injection site-erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Right arm-deltoid injection site: erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Right arm-deltoid injection site: erythema, warm to touch, induration, pruritis, c/o pain.