chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TTOX, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Muscular weakness, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: A few hours after receiving the vaccines I had burning in the back of my left arm just above the elbow. A few days later I developed deep aching pain and weakness in my left elbow and left forearm. This pain and weakness is still present to the extent it hurts to hold a cup of coffee. I am unable to do normal lifting activities with my left arm. Weakness & pain in left arm lasted over 4 months, but is now gone.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Abasia, Asthenia, Oral intake reduced, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 24 HOURS AFTER TD VACCINATION SHE DEVELOPED A FEVER OF 105.1 AND IT STAYED AT 104.3 FOR 4 DAYS. VOMITING FOR 2 DAYS WEAK AND UNABLE TO WALK OR BARELY STAND. SLEPT CONSTANTLY. EVEN WITH MOTRIN AND TYLENOL FEVER ONLY REDUCED TO 103.8 . THIS LASTED 7 DAYS THEN FEVER DOWN TO 102.9 AND STILL THERE. SHE WILL NOT EAT AND CANNOT EVEN GET HER TO EAT CANDY. SHE IS STILL SLEEPING ALMOST 20 HOURS OUT OF THE DAY BUT SOME IMPROVEMENT IS NOTICED AFTER 10 DAYS. (VERY SMALL) MD SAID IT WILL TAKE TIME TO RECOVER. SHE IS VERY THIN EVEN BEFORE INCIDENT ONLY WEIGHED 45 LBS NOW SITUATION IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE SHE WILL NOT EAT.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: 3 superficial red papules at site immunization.
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Swelling right arm. Developed 12 later. Given Benadryl.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint stiffness, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Swollen hands. Knees and ankles. Stiff joints in hands, knees, ankles, and neck.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Rash, Rash erythematous, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient itching badly, raised bumps, like big mosquito bites, primarily on arms, shoulders, and back. Left arm was hurting during the night. Mother has not called doctor yet but applied hydrocortisone and gave child Benadryl and has decreased scratching.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Rash, Skin discolouration, Urticaria, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Initial onset of generalized itching then within 1 hour developed large purplish whelps on neck and arms. Rash/ whelps occurred behind knees, around ankles, and along belt line, periodically blurred vision occurs with whelps. Pt continous to have these symptoms every 1-2 days and symptoms diminishing after taking Benadryl and Prednisone were mildly effective on rash.
Age: 1.06
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria in central region thigh. Not seen however.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: JEV
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Medication error, Unintended pregnancy, Vaginal haemorrhage
Clinical narrative: PT WAS GIVEN TWO SHOTS OF JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE (10 & 17 DEC 2004) PRIOR TO KNOWING SHE WAS PREGNANT.  UPON DETECTION OF PREGNANCY, PT DID NOT COMPLETE RECOMMENDED THREE DOSE SERIES OF JEV VACCINATION. ON 25 JAN 2005, PT PRESENTED TO CIVILIAN ER WITH OB RELATED BLEEDING.  QUANT HCG SHOWED EVIDENCE OF A PREGNANCY AT 4 TO 6 WEEKS.  ULTRASOUND SUGGESTED A BLIGHTED OVUM.  D&C EFFECTED WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS.  ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE NOTED.  ASSOCIATION BETWEEN JEV VACCINATION AND MISCARRIAGE UNCLEAR BUT PT DESIRES SUBMISSION OF VAERS.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Dizziness, Ear disorder, Nausea, Nonspecific reaction
Clinical narrative: 03/21/2005- c/o dizziness during aerobics class, nausea. Continued to c/o vertigo with any movement. Denies fever, aches, vomiting or diarrhea. 03/22/2005- Appt with PMD, diagnosis: viral inflammation in ears, or reaction to vaccine. 03/23/2005 calls to report continued veritgo, better if she lies still in bed. Must steady herself on somehting when walking.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Vertigo, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: 03/21/2005- c/o dizziness during aerobics class, nausea. Continued to c/o vertigo with any movement. Denies fever, aches, vomiting or diarrhea. 03/22/2005- Appt with PMD, diagnosis: viral inflammation in ears, or reaction to vaccine. 03/23/2005 calls to report continued veritgo, better if she lies still in bed. Must steady herself on somehting when walking.
Age: 0.36
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pneumonia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient received DTaP, IPV, HIB and Prevnar (second doses) 3/25/05. 22 hours later he had seizures and fever and was admitted to pediatric ICU where he is still hospitalized. Follow up report received from 05/16/2005:  Pneumonia Per follow up report received on 06/14/2005:  Patient had 4 more seizures, and is now on Phenobarbital. Per follow up report- He continues to be followed by neurologist for myoclonic seizures and Right or Left local seizures.
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Lethargy, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Well child visit on 03/24/2005 @ 9:30 shots included Pediarix, HIB, and Prevnar. Pediarix in left thigh, Hib and Prevnar in right thigh. At home, cried for 4 hours and decreased feeding, then noticed lethargy for 12 hours.
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Electroencephalogram abnormal, Staring
Clinical narrative: Seizures diagnosed by EEg. 03/24/2005- she started not focusing on people. 03/14/2005- no tonic clonic movements. She sleeps well, but her EEG showed "almost continous" nightime seizures. How long has that been going on? I have no idea, so I photocopied all of her shots for her.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: thigh red, hot and swollen and itchy (20x14cm area) given Benadryl 25mg IM, Zyrtec 5mg and ice pack in office.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: No adverse event reported.
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Hypotonia, Skin discolouration, Stupor
Clinical narrative: 10 minute hypotonic, hyporesponsive episode, Infants vital signs okay, color pale but stable, gradually returned to normal.
Age: 0.34
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, OPV
Symptoms: Hypertonia, Infantile spasms, Muscle twitching
Clinical narrative: Gradually Child Began to have different sort of twiches.  Blinking of the eyes more often with muscle retraction until in a period of a month a whole body retraction with the drop of the head and extremities was reported to the Doctor.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Pain in Left Upper Arm. Swelling noted in Anterior Left Elbow. Anterior Upper Left Arm where Smallpox vaccine was given is without abnormal findings.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: redness, swelling and warm at site of injection (right deltoid)
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, TYP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Headache, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pt vaccinated on 3/28/2005 in am and then that evening developed joint pain, muscle pain, stiff neck, and headache. No relief with Tylenol.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Anxiety, Epistaxis, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Td given right arm IM.  Patient was anxious about receiving injection, appeared to tolerate well after injection given.  When patient stood up to leave he stepped into hallway and apparently fainted.  Patient was lying prone on the floor bleeding from the nose.  Patient was unconscious for approx. 15-20 seconds.  Once patient was awake, assisted to chair and applied pressure to nose x 10 minutes.  V/S stable.  Patient transported to local ER by private car.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site pain, Muscle spasms, Nausea
Clinical narrative: 3/19/05 Cramps in calves of legs, feet, and arm. 3/20/05 Generally didn't feel good (nauseated) 3/21/05 Left arm swelled, big red mark, ached to bone then within an hour red half way around arm - fever in arm - swelling and painful.  Medication: Prednisone, ibuprofen, and ice pack.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: 3/19/05 Cramps in calves of legs, feet, and arm. 3/20/05 Generally didn't feel good (nauseated) 3/21/05 Left arm swelled, big red mark, ached to bone then within an hour red half way around arm - fever in arm - swelling and painful.  Medication: Prednisone, ibuprofen, and ice pack.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: NO ADVERSE EVENTS NOTED
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Baby broke out with hives after 5 minutes following vaccinations, resolved after 20 minutes. (hives, head to toe)
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Bone disorder, Cardiac disorder, Chest pain, Dyspnoea, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 47 year old male who reported no problems, other than slight arm soreness, with his first anthrax vaccine (AVA) administered 25 Jun 03. On 1 Aug 03 he received AVA # 2. Within a couple of hrs he reported to the medic with complaints of muscle spasms along the left side of his neck. He stated that they got so bad that later that same evening he reported to the emergency room. He denied any history of spasms and denied any past injury. Spasms were initially along the left side of his neck only and required muscle relaxants to relieve. He reported that any movement would make the spasms worse and would ease with meds and laying flat on his back.  He reported that over time the spasms would increase in severity and began to radiate down to left shoulder and arm area later that fall. He denied any other spasms or complaints until Apr 04 when he began to experience chest pain. He has a prior history of four vessels CABG in 1997. He reported that he was doing well until the pain returned in Apr 04. He stated that he was able to walk 2.5 miles in 26 min before Apr. He stated that in Jun 04 he underwent a heart cath in which required two stents. He reports that chest pain persists and he requires the use of nitro. He now reports shortness of breath with activity.  He reported that after his cath in Jun was when he noticed that he had swelling of his lymph nodes on the left side of his upper chest. He does not recall swelling before cath but reports that he was not looking for swelling. He also reports that since June he has swelling that involves the left side of his neck, shoulder and especially the top part of the left side of his chest. This swelling increases with activity but that the neck swelling is usually persistent.  He also noticed that he now has intermittent numbness of his left had and has pain in his left arm. He states that it is difficult to raise his left arm due to the pain. He stated he had an MRI three weeks ago and told that he had a protruding disc that may require surgery. He stated that his nerve conduction study was normal.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Laboratory test abnormal, Lymphadenopathy, Muscle spasms, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 47 year old male who reported no problems, other than slight arm soreness, with his first anthrax vaccine (AVA) administered 25 Jun 03. On 1 Aug 03 he received AVA # 2. Within a couple of hrs he reported to the medic with complaints of muscle spasms along the left side of his neck. He stated that they got so bad that later that same evening he reported to the emergency room. He denied any history of spasms and denied any past injury. Spasms were initially along the left side of his neck only and required muscle relaxants to relieve. He reported that any movement would make the spasms worse and would ease with meds and laying flat on his back.  He reported that over time the spasms would increase in severity and began to radiate down to left shoulder and arm area later that fall. He denied any other spasms or complaints until Apr 04 when he began to experience chest pain. He has a prior history of four vessels CABG in 1997. He reported that he was doing well until the pain returned in Apr 04. He stated that he was able to walk 2.5 miles in 26 min before Apr. He stated that in Jun 04 he underwent a heart cath in which required two stents. He reports that chest pain persists and he requires the use of nitro. He now reports shortness of breath with activity.  He reported that after his cath in Jun was when he noticed that he had swelling of his lymph nodes on the left side of his upper chest. He does not recall swelling before cath but reports that he was not looking for swelling. He also reports that since June he has swelling that involves the left side of his neck, shoulder and especially the top part of the left side of his chest. This swelling increases with activity but that the neck swelling is usually persistent.  He also noticed that he now has intermittent numbness of his left had and has pain in his left arm. He states that it is difficult to raise his left arm due to the pain. He stated he had an MRI three weeks ago and told that he had a protruding disc that may require surgery. He stated that his nerve conduction study was normal.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pain, Similar reaction on previous exposure to drug
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 47 year old male who reported no problems, other than slight arm soreness, with his first anthrax vaccine (AVA) administered 25 Jun 03. On 1 Aug 03 he received AVA # 2. Within a couple of hrs he reported to the medic with complaints of muscle spasms along the left side of his neck. He stated that they got so bad that later that same evening he reported to the emergency room. He denied any history of spasms and denied any past injury. Spasms were initially along the left side of his neck only and required muscle relaxants to relieve. He reported that any movement would make the spasms worse and would ease with meds and laying flat on his back.  He reported that over time the spasms would increase in severity and began to radiate down to left shoulder and arm area later that fall. He denied any other spasms or complaints until Apr 04 when he began to experience chest pain. He has a prior history of four vessels CABG in 1997. He reported that he was doing well until the pain returned in Apr 04. He stated that he was able to walk 2.5 miles in 26 min before Apr. He stated that in Jun 04 he underwent a heart cath in which required two stents. He reports that chest pain persists and he requires the use of nitro. He now reports shortness of breath with activity.  He reported that after his cath in Jun was when he noticed that he had swelling of his lymph nodes on the left side of his upper chest. He does not recall swelling before cath but reports that he was not looking for swelling. He also reports that since June he has swelling that involves the left side of his neck, shoulder and especially the top part of the left side of his chest. This swelling increases with activity but that the neck swelling is usually persistent.  He also noticed that he now has intermittent numbness of his left had and has pain in his left arm. He states that it is difficult to raise his left arm due to the pain. He stated he had an MRI three weeks ago and told that he had a protruding disc that may require surgery. He stated that his nerve conduction study was normal.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Approximately 11 days after vaccination pt developed non-pruritic red spots on her chest and back.  An Infectious Disease physician was consulted and the patient was determined to have an erythema multiforme reaction to the vaccine.  She returned to clinic the next day and the rash had essentially resolved.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, about 5-6 lesions to trunk of body
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEP
Symptoms: Asthma, Cough, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Series of 3 Hep B shots on:  June 1999, October 1999 and January 2000.  A couple of weeks after the 2nd shot  had cough and wheezing and on January 1, 2000 diagnosed with Asthma and doctor prescribed inhalers.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Autism, Depressed level of consciousness, Laboratory test abnormal, Neurodevelopmental disorder
Clinical narrative: My son received his first DTaP injection on the morning of 1/18/00 at 2 months of age.  He also received his first IPV and Hib on the same visit.  He has a mild upper respiratory infection when he received this vaccination.  I called my doctor that afternoon approximately five to six hours later because my son was sleeping through his feedings and I could not wake him up.  Doctor said the excessive sleepiness was probably due to the tylenol he received and not a cause for alarm.  I told him that I was calling because it was very unusual behavior for my son and that I read that hypersomnolence was a reportable adverse event for DTaP.   At three months of age we noticed he developed some unusual posturing.  He would arch his back severely, especially when he was drifting off to sleep. (My husband named the pose the "torti" pose short for torticollis)    At 9 months of age began to have frequent viral infections and ear infections.  He also had a chronic red facial rash.  His motor development appeared to slow.  He started pulling up a bit but didn't walk until 141/2 months of age.  At 15-18 months his language development plateaued and he regressed socially.    He was diagnosed with autism and a motor coordination disorder at 28 months of age.  He has since been treated with a combination of therapies including floortime, behavioral (ABA), occupational, physical and speech therapies and biomedical interventions.  Most recently he was re-evaluated and diagnosed with static encephalopathy on 1/3/05.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Opisthotonus, Otitis media, Posturing, Somnolence, Torticollis
Clinical narrative: My son received his first DTaP injection on the morning of 1/18/00 at 2 months of age.  He also received his first IPV and Hib on the same visit.  He has a mild upper respiratory infection when he received this vaccination.  I called my doctor that afternoon approximately five to six hours later because my son was sleeping through his feedings and I could not wake him up.  Doctor said the excessive sleepiness was probably due to the tylenol he received and not a cause for alarm.  I told him that I was calling because it was very unusual behavior for my son and that I read that hypersomnolence was a reportable adverse event for DTaP.   At three months of age we noticed he developed some unusual posturing.  He would arch his back severely, especially when he was drifting off to sleep. (My husband named the pose the "torti" pose short for torticollis)    At 9 months of age began to have frequent viral infections and ear infections.  He also had a chronic red facial rash.  His motor development appeared to slow.  He started pulling up a bit but didn't walk until 141/2 months of age.  At 15-18 months his language development plateaued and he regressed socially.    He was diagnosed with autism and a motor coordination disorder at 28 months of age.  He has since been treated with a combination of therapies including floortime, behavioral (ABA), occupational, physical and speech therapies and biomedical interventions.  Most recently he was re-evaluated and diagnosed with static encephalopathy on 1/3/05.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: My son received his first DTaP injection on the morning of 1/18/00 at 2 months of age.  He also received his first IPV and Hib on the same visit.  He has a mild upper respiratory infection when he received this vaccination.  I called my doctor that afternoon approximately five to six hours later because my son was sleeping through his feedings and I could not wake him up.  Doctor said the excessive sleepiness was probably due to the tylenol he received and not a cause for alarm.  I told him that I was calling because it was very unusual behavior for my son and that I read that hypersomnolence was a reportable adverse event for DTaP.   At three months of age we noticed he developed some unusual posturing.  He would arch his back severely, especially when he was drifting off to sleep. (My husband named the pose the "torti" pose short for torticollis)    At 9 months of age began to have frequent viral infections and ear infections.  He also had a chronic red facial rash.  His motor development appeared to slow.  He started pulling up a bit but didn't walk until 141/2 months of age.  At 15-18 months his language development plateaued and he regressed socially.    He was diagnosed with autism and a motor coordination disorder at 28 months of age.  He has since been treated with a combination of therapies including floortime, behavioral (ABA), occupational, physical and speech therapies and biomedical interventions.  Most recently he was re-evaluated and diagnosed with static encephalopathy on 1/3/05.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Hypokinesia, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Lower extremity weakness, difficulty walking, difficulty lifting leg or self from sitting upright position. Per follow up report recieved on 06/23/2005:  Patient's recovery status is unknown.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Right thigh developed 3 1/2cm bruised area 8x8cm red, warm area around injection site by 03/27 and 03/28. Put on Omnicef.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Noticed 11:30 a.m. when grasped child's left arm that it felt tight and warm, Child stated "ouch" but had not c/o pain. Now 4:00PM and presents with mom. Left arm from top of shoulder to 1" above elbow, reddened, warm to touch, swollen left more than right, feels hard- distal. Strong GI sounds and pulses. Denies pain except to touch. Temp 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Recommended supportive care- hot or cold packs, Tylenol or Motrin, Benadryl. May get worse x1D. Return if worse in 2D PRN.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Skin reaction, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Noticed 11:30 a.m. when grasped child's left arm that it felt tight and warm, Child stated "ouch" but had not c/o pain. Now 4:00PM and presents with mom. Left arm from top of shoulder to 1" above elbow, reddened, warm to touch, swollen left more than right, feels hard- distal. Strong GI sounds and pulses. Denies pain except to touch. Temp 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Recommended supportive care- hot or cold packs, Tylenol or Motrin, Benadryl. May get worse x1D. Return if worse in 2D PRN.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: No adverse event reported.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Acute "asthma like" attack day after receiving Hep A#1, MMR#2 No adverse reaction day of vaccines, no fever or rash or other reaction.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Right arm redness and edema. Ice and Tylenol.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Pneumococcal 0.5cc given SC @ RA per MD order and patient consent. Presented with warm, reddened, and swollen area. Slightly below the injection site down to the elbow . Instructed 03/30/2005 to elevate, ice packs, and Tylenol/Motrin for sx of arm and recheck arm on 03/31/2005 @ office.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness right thigh, slight bruising and hot to the touch.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Baseball size area of redness-left thigh. Swelling, area hot to touch.  Treatment  Prednisone 10mg 2 tabs PO x 3D. keflex 125/5 1 tsp QID x 10 days/
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Baseball size area of redness- left thigh. Swelling, area hot to touch. Treatment: Prednisone 10mg x3 days, Keflex 125/5 1 tap QID x 10
Age: 1.22
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, OPV
Symptoms: Stupor, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt became violently ill less than 24 hours after receiving the OPV #3 and DPT #4 vaccines on 3/7/1996. Pt was unconscious and unresponsive, and was transferred to hospital where various test were administered with negative results for unknown illnesses.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Affect lability, Amnesia, Asthenia, Migraine
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I received the anthrax vaccine in 1998-99 in the military. After my fourth injection, symptoms ranged from chronic fatigue, chronic migraines, abdominal cramping, memory loss, problems concentrating, gray outs, mood disturbances, numbness down my left side, muscle weakness, and joints that would crack at the bend. I was 26 years old with a prior excellent health record until the anthrax vaccinations. Due to the severity of my reactions, and problems still occurring when the fifth shot came due, I refused further shots, and was subsequently kicked out of service after 9 years. To date, I still suffer memory loss, problems concentrating with other above symptoms coming and going sporadically.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Myasthenic syndrome, Paraesthesia, Thinking abnormal
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I received the anthrax vaccine in 1998-99 in the military. After my fourth injection, symptoms ranged from chronic fatigue, chronic migraines, abdominal cramping, memory loss, problems concentrating, gray outs, mood disturbances, numbness down my left side, muscle weakness, and joints that would crack at the bend. I was 26 years old with a prior excellent health record until the anthrax vaccinations. Due to the severity of my reactions, and problems still occurring when the fifth shot came due, I refused further shots, and was subsequently kicked out of service after 9 years. To date, I still suffer memory loss, problems concentrating with other above symptoms coming and going sporadically.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Epiglottitis, Oedema, Pharyngeal oedema, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: From initial information received on 3/29/05 from the patient regarding an adverse event occurring in the USA, it was reported that the 65 year old female received an annual dose of FLUZONE, lot number U1579AA, on 1/6/05. The route and site of administration were not reported. Two days later, on 1/8/05, the patient woke up feeling as though something was stuck in her throat. She was seen in an emergency room and was hospitalized. She was initially diagnosed with epiglottitis, but that diagnosis was later ruled out. She was treated with antibiotics and saline. The patient reported that she has had a ten pounds weight loss and still feels tired. She also stated that her blood work is not right, such as her thyroid. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered from these events.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Fatigue, Pharyngitis, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: From initial information received on 3/29/05 from the patient regarding an adverse event occurring in the USA, it was reported that the 65 year old female received an annual dose of FLUZONE, lot number U1579AA, on 1/6/05. The route and site of administration were not reported. Two days later, on 1/8/05, the patient woke up feeling as though something was stuck in her throat. She was seen in an emergency room and was hospitalized. She was initially diagnosed with epiglottitis, but that diagnosis was later ruled out. She was treated with antibiotics and saline. The patient reported that she has had a ten pounds weight loss and still feels tired. She also stated that her blood work is not right, such as her thyroid. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered from these events.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Throat tightness, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: From initial information received on 3/29/05 from the patient regarding an adverse event occurring in the USA, it was reported that the 65 year old female received an annual dose of FLUZONE, lot number U1579AA, on 1/6/05. The route and site of administration were not reported. Two days later, on 1/8/05, the patient woke up feeling as though something was stuck in her throat. She was seen in an emergency room and was hospitalized. She was initially diagnosed with epiglottitis, but that diagnosis was later ruled out. She was treated with antibiotics and saline. The patient reported that she has had a ten pounds weight loss and still feels tired. She also stated that her blood work is not right, such as her thyroid. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered from these events.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Muscular weakness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I am a deployed soldier. I have several concerns about the anthrax vaccination. I have been forced to take four shots since 2001 as a reservist. Each time, I have pain for about two weeks per shot. I am a 29 year old male with no prior major injuries. Now, I have weakness in my hands and tend to sprain my ankle often since I have been taking the anthrax vaccination. I was due  for my fifth vaccination, until the judge ruled against the DOD in forcing the shots to service members. I feel like a guinea pig. Now, I will have joint problems the rest of my life. Please stop these unnecessary vaccinations.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Meningism, Similar reaction on previous exposure to drug
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. My son had his second shot, although he had shown a reaction to the first shot which he received somewhere else. He had to be rushed to a civilian emergency room with symptoms similar to meningitis. He could have died. He is now deployed so he cannot testify for himself. He did say that many in his unit had reactions to the shots although no as severe as his.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Back pain, Bradycardia, Depression
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. As a former member of the military, I received my first injection of the Anthrax vaccine in December 2003 and the second injection in February 2004. Following both injections, I suffered from flu-like symptoms, low grade fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Four months after the second injection, I realized that my left, upper arm was completely numb and realized that my energy level never returned to normal. After numerous visits to the medical facilities available to me overseas, I was diagnosed with severe depression. I declined to take further injections but was ordered to do so regardless of medical opinion and was in the process of undergoing court martial  when it was ordered to stop the mandatory vaccines. I have since received an Honorable Discharge, but my health continues to suffer from what I believe is an adverse reaction to the vaccine. I was diagnosed with Bradycardia. My heart rate was discovered to be a low 48bpm with no explanation. The physician merely scratched his head and said he did not know or understand the cause of my low heart rate. I also suffer from light-headedness, dizziness, lower back pain, joint pain, occasional blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, and chronic fatigue. The military does not deny that I have these symptoms but claim these symptoms are a result of depression and not the vaccine. I disagree.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Disturbance in attention, Dizziness, Fatigue, Hypoaesthesia, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. As a former member of the military, I received my first injection of the Anthrax vaccine in December 2003 and the second injection in February 2004. Following both injections, I suffered from flu-like symptoms, low grade fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Four months after the second injection, I realized that my left, upper arm was completely numb and realized that my energy level never returned to normal. After numerous visits to the medical facilities available to me overseas, I was diagnosed with severe depression. I declined to take further injections but was ordered to do so regardless of medical opinion and was in the process of undergoing court martial  when it was ordered to stop the mandatory vaccines. I have since received an Honorable Discharge, but my health continues to suffer from what I believe is an adverse reaction to the vaccine. I was diagnosed with Bradycardia. My heart rate was discovered to be a low 48bpm with no explanation. The physician merely scratched his head and said he did not know or understand the cause of my low heart rate. I also suffer from light-headedness, dizziness, lower back pain, joint pain, occasional blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, and chronic fatigue. The military does not deny that I have these symptoms but claim these symptoms are a result of depression and not the vaccine. I disagree.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Insomnia, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. As a former member of the military, I received my first injection of the Anthrax vaccine in December 2003 and the second injection in February 2004. Following both injections, I suffered from flu-like symptoms, low grade fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Four months after the second injection, I realized that my left, upper arm was completely numb and realized that my energy level never returned to normal. After numerous visits to the medical facilities available to me overseas, I was diagnosed with severe depression. I declined to take further injections but was ordered to do so regardless of medical opinion and was in the process of undergoing court martial  when it was ordered to stop the mandatory vaccines. I have since received an Honorable Discharge, but my health continues to suffer from what I believe is an adverse reaction to the vaccine. I was diagnosed with Bradycardia. My heart rate was discovered to be a low 48bpm with no explanation. The physician merely scratched his head and said he did not know or understand the cause of my low heart rate. I also suffer from light-headedness, dizziness, lower back pain, joint pain, occasional blurred vision, difficulty concentrating, trouble sleeping, and chronic fatigue. The military does not deny that I have these symptoms but claim these symptoms are a result of depression and not the vaccine. I disagree.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Asthma, Cardiac disorder, Hemiplegia, Pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I am opposed to any mandatory anthrax vaccine being given. My husband is in the military brigade. Half of this brigade had one of the most common side effects of the anthrax, pneumonia, after being given this shot when they were in training last year. And this is only one of the milder side effects. I would also like to say that I have had several men I know become ill from this shot. One man in lost complete use of his arm after the shot, another man had two hospital trips and almost died from heart problems after the shot, another man developed severe asthma, and half of the brigade developed pneumonia after receiving the shot. This is not a shot that should be given to anyone. Antibiotics work, and are safe.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Alopecia, Arthralgia, Cognitive disorder, Depression, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I am responding to the request for input regarding the use of anthrax vaccine. I do not believe that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective. I currently work with a soldier who is being medically separated from service. After receiving her first anthrax vaccine, she developed leucocytosis, her hair fell out, was febrile, developed myalgias and polyarthralgias, fatigue, tachycardia, had an elevated sedimentation rate and had to be medically evacuated from theater due to her medical condition. Her condition worsened after receiving a second anthrax vaccine. Currently, she suffers from persistent and debilitating myalgias and polyarthralgias, migraine headaches, fatigue, tachycardia, leukocytosis, memory problems and other significant cognitive deficits and depression. She was in excellent health prior to her anthrax vaccine.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Leukocytosis, Memory impairment, Migraine, Myalgia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I am responding to the request for input regarding the use of anthrax vaccine. I do not believe that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective. I currently work with a soldier who is being medically separated from service. After receiving her first anthrax vaccine, she developed leucocytosis, her hair fell out, was febrile, developed myalgias and polyarthralgias, fatigue, tachycardia, had an elevated sedimentation rate and had to be medically evacuated from theater due to her medical condition. Her condition worsened after receiving a second anthrax vaccine. Currently, she suffers from persistent and debilitating myalgias and polyarthralgias, migraine headaches, fatigue, tachycardia, leukocytosis, memory problems and other significant cognitive deficits and depression. She was in excellent health prior to her anthrax vaccine.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I am responding to the request for input regarding the use of anthrax vaccine. I do not believe that the anthrax vaccine is safe and effective. I currently work with a soldier who is being medically separated from service. After receiving her first anthrax vaccine, she developed leucocytosis, her hair fell out, was febrile, developed myalgias and polyarthralgias, fatigue, tachycardia, had an elevated sedimentation rate and had to be medically evacuated from theater due to her medical condition. Her condition worsened after receiving a second anthrax vaccine. Currently, she suffers from persistent and debilitating myalgias and polyarthralgias, migraine headaches, fatigue, tachycardia, leukocytosis, memory problems and other significant cognitive deficits and depression. She was in excellent health prior to her anthrax vaccine.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Amnesia, Arthralgia, Hypokinesia, Injection site reaction, Rash
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I have had 5 shots and experienced severe localized reactions on shot number 3 and 4. on shot number three, I had joint pain in the right arm that lasted for 7 days and a grapefruit size welt on the bicep/deltoid. It was difficult to work or hold a pen. Since my fifth shot, I have had memory loss and joint pain. I also have a mild rash on both arms. I refuse to take any more shots. It is not worth the risk.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I have had 5 shots and experienced severe localized reactions on shot number 3 and 4. on shot number three, I had joint pain in the right arm that lasted for 7 days and a grapefruit size welt on the bicep/deltoid. It was difficult to work or hold a pen. Since my fifth shot, I have had memory loss and joint pain. I also have a mild rash on both arms. I refuse to take any more shots. It is not worth the risk.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Arthropathy, Hypertension, Pain in extremity, Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I was a member of the national guard and diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1996. I received 3 anthrax shots in 2000. Within a month after the third shot, I noticed increased pain in my feet and wrists. I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with degenerative joint disease in both wrists. I was medically disqualified from the military and forced to retire from civil service (medically) and from the guard. I feel that the advancement of my arthritic condition from rheumatoid to degenerative joint disease was a result of the anthrax shots as it happened directly after my third anthrax shot. I feel that some people who have a weakened immune system are susceptible to severe adverse reactions to the anthrax vaccine. I recall being told not to take the shot if you felt sick that day (i.e cold, fever). Since retiring I have had to have wrist fusion surgery performed on my left wrist and my right wrist needs it too. The surgeon said my left wrist and hand bones were a rubbery mess and he does not know how I stood the pain as long as I did. I have high blood pressure from constant pain and I am still only 41 years of age. I take Plaquinel and Lodene. The military hospital does not recognize me as I was in the guard and not on active duty. I was on active status the day I took the shots.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Fatigue, Muscle twitching
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I was forced to have 4 anthrax vaccinations without informed consent and even lied to by the med tech who gave them. He said there have been no deaths caused by this vaccine. There have been no illness caused by this vaccine, other than maybe a rash at injection area. I myself have fatigue and muscle twitches since being inoculated.
Age: 27.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Cardiovascular disorder
Clinical narrative: Submitted to Docket No. 1980N-0208; 69 FR 78281, December 29, 2004 - Bacterial Vaccines & Toxoids Efficacy Review Proposal. I would like to make a formal complaint about the shots I received while in the military. I received several shots including the anthrax vaccination without having a choice. This has lead to many health problems that I now suffer from and will until I die. I'm only 27 and have some major health problems such as heart disease.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt received Typhim vi, Yellow fever and Hepatitis A vaccines on 03/15/2005. On 03/19/2005, she erupted in hives and overall body rash, 1/2 hour after eating a salad and shrimp in int, She previously wasn't know ti have any food allergy. Hives and rash progressed through 03/22/2005 and she called her PCP who Rx [rodmospme.40 mgx b5 days. She will see her PCP on 03/24/2005.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP, YF
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient had fever of 101.9 and vomited on 03/25/05. On 03/28/05, had rash on chest and stomach. Went to ER, given tylenol for fever. By 03/29/05, rash was all over her body. She was treated with predinisone 20 mg daily for 1 week.
Age: 0.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Coordination abnormal, Hypokinesia, Medication error
Clinical narrative: This case was considered medically important for the event of developmental coordination disorder (OMIC). Information regarding Prevnar was received from a physician regarding a 12 month old male patient who exhibited a developmental coordination disorder on 2/18/05. At 9 months of age, the patient received his fourth dose on 11/16/04. Relevant medical history was not provided. Indication for Prevnar was immunization. Product was administered on 11/16/04. Dose regimen was 1 dose (IM). Concomitant therapy included Hepatitis B vaccine and influenza virus vaccine. A physician reported that on 11/16/04 during the patient's 9 month office visit, the patient inadvertently given what was thought to be a third dose of Prevnar. This dose was actually the patient's fourth dose, and was administered in accordance to an incorrect immunization data entry on the patient's chart. At this visit, the patient's Denver assessment and appearance were noted as fine. The only questionable note in the chart was that the patient was only sometimes pulling to stand. On 2/18/05, the patient received a fifth dose of Prevnar. The physician noted at this time that the patient was not standing or taking steps and subsequently classified the patient's gross motor skills as floppy. The child's fine motor skills were assessed as good. The patient was referred to the hospital where his gross motor skills were also assessed as floppy. An appointment has been scheduled with a neurologist in April. No additional information was available at the time of this report.
Age: 1.26
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Platelet count decreased, Platelet count increased, Rash
Clinical narrative: 3/16/05 Rash developed; had been febrile for 3 days before.
Age: 1.47
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV
Symptoms: Rash macular, Tremor
Clinical narrative: On clinic visit 03/22/05 for #2 Influenza; mother reported that with immunization on 01/25/05, child had a "reaction". The reaction occurred about 1/2 hour after arriving home, child was shaking and skin was red and blotchy. Seen by doctor and temperature was 102-103 degrees. Given antibiotic for possible ear infection, used tylenol/ibuprofen overnight and had no further temperature.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Influenza, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Developed flu after vaccine in spring. Patient received DTaP (IM), lot U0321AC/unknown manufacturer, IPV(SQ),  lot number X0711-2/unknown manufacturer and Merck MMR (SQ), lot number 0949N on 09/08/04.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: 02/18/2003- Anthrax (2), given in left arm: Local: Experienced local reaction similar to that following first anthrax vaccine ( minimal redness, swelling and tenderness surrounding vaccine site for  (approximately 2-3 days). Also, developed pruritic knot at vaccine site which did not resolve before the next anthrax vaccine was given in her left arm. Systemic: Does not recall experiencing chills, headaches, muscle aches, or joint pain following vaccine. Within the first week of vaccine receipt, experienced onset of mild fever, significant fatigue and swollen glands in her neck. The fatigue has persisted, and the mild fevers with lymphadenopathy have recurred intermittently.