chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: The pt developed approximately 4 inch round area 24 hours after DTaP administration. There were small light red raised areas in this area. It was present for five days with no problems otherwise.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling, redness, 10 cm red and indurated not area. Was given steroid for the treatment.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dizziness, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: The pt developed dizziness and blurred vision.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: On 01/28/2002 reported to clinic sore, painful between shoulder and elbow area when used. No redness, no edema, no temperature. On 02/06/2002 continued to report achiness in upper arm.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, IPV, RAB
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Generalized urticaria @ 24 hours persistent  w/dermographophim > 3 wks.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Local reaction to immunization, ?? cellulitis
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: The pt developed erythema multiforme rash began on 05/06/2002 after vaccines on 05/01/2002.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Fatigue, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fatigue and hives for two days.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt received immunization without incident. The next evening mother noticed the leg was swollen "twice its size." Child did not complain of pain but it was hot and red. On Thursday mom took child to the doctor. The doctor gave the child Benadryl prescription but mother states she didn't give it to the pt. Mother states by Friday-Saturday, leg was back to normal. Mother gave Motrin during this time.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever of 101.5 deg. F., headache, lethargic, vomiting on 05/08/2002. By 05/10/2002, the pt had swollen, warm, welt on right deltoid. Saw doctor on 05/08/2002, ruled out all other medical problems.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Urticaria, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever of 101.5 deg. F., headache, lethargic, vomiting on 05/08/2002. By 05/10/2002, the pt had swollen, warm, welt on right deltoid. Saw doctor on 05/08/2002, ruled out all other medical problems.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPH, IPV
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Almost immediate swelling entire upper leg, and fever and forty-eight later. Persistent vomiting.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swollen, red lump on the injection site.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The pt was diagnosed with varicella on 04/08/2002.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Mom reports that later on that day shot was given on her left arm, deltoid area, where DTaP was given got pink, hard swollen to almost baseball size, pt didn't develop  fever or streaking from site. I checked the  site on 05/02/02 pink from almost baseball size doing good within Tylenol and ice packs on site per mom.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Received DTaP  4/25/02-no fever, no redness until 5/1/02. At this time, site became red, had small blisters in area. called 7 am -no problems. Today 5/3/02. area is clear of blisters-No redness.
Age: 0.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: On the day of the shot the leg around the area of the DTaP became red and swollen. No fever or any other symptoms noted. The next day the leg looked the same and the second day the are around the site had a red rash half moon shape. The center where the injection occurred was normal in color and size. After 24 Hours, everything went away and  the leg looked normal, according to mother. She states she did not take the child to the doctor's  but Iexplained she should discuss having the DT's for #4 in the series of DTaP
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Headache
Clinical narrative: T/C from the pt's mother.  States daughter developed a severe headache involving the top of her head. she gave her Motrin, but it took awhile before the severity of headache was decreased. Mom states hx of migraines in the family but the child never exhibited any symptoms so far Advised the mother, can have mild fever HA irritability as the result of the Hepatitis vaccine. Advised that if her daughter headaches continued to have evaluated by family physician. 4/26/02 T/C to mom states HA subsided post Motrin (no recurrence.  doctor think the pt has tendency for migraines since family history.)
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Headache, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Joint pain approximately, 48 post vaccination developed fever 72 hours post vaccination. maintained fever ranging from 100 degrees f to 102.5 degrees f while receiving Motrin and tylenol. Joint pain, muscle pain & cephalagia continued. Developed tremors starting after 96 hours.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Pallor, Petechiae, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Flushing, followed by scant ant clear mucoid emesis, followed by pallor. Child then presented with petechiae locaed bilateral temporal region extending down cheeks and chin. Noted scattered petechiae R axilla region. BP 90/42. No SOB/dyspnea, no diaphoresis, no LOC, no loss of muscle tone or strength.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Pallor, Petechiae, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Flushing, followed by scant ant clear mucoid emesis, followed by pallor. Child then presented with petechiae locaed bilateral temporal region extending down cheeks and chin. Noted scattered petechiae R axilla region. BP 90/42. No SOB/dyspnea, no diaphoresis, no LOC, no loss of muscle tone or strength.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: Flushing, followed by scant ant clear mucoid emesis, followed by pallor. Child then presented with petechiae locaed bilateral temporal region extending down cheeks and chin. Noted scattered petechiae R axilla region. BP 90/42. No SOB/dyspnea, no diaphoresis, no LOC, no loss of muscle tone or strength.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: 12/28/01 diff. swallowing and diff. breathing and fatigue and cont. diff breathing. F/U went to Dr. did CXR and using albuterol inhaler. Stated has never had diphtheria shot before and never recall to tetnus?
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt was vaccinated on 12/26/2001. At the DTaP injection site within 6 hours, the pt developed marked redness and swelling; not painful. Seen 24 hrs after injection area with approximately 12 cm diameter. No drainage. On 12/28/2001, the pt reported slight itching.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: The pt developed hard "lump" at injection site.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: The pt developed itching with diffuse rash which lasted for a week.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling of the anterior left thigh with redness and warmth. On 01/26/2002 pt came to walk-in clinic and was given Augmentin. The symptoms improved on 01/29/2002.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Coma, Malaise, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Immediately following immunization, the pt didn't feel well and his body stiffened up. He was placed on the exam table where he relaxed but was unresponsive for approximately 1 minute. His mouth was open, some tremors but no clonic movements. Also states that the pt had incontinent of urine, circumoral pallor, and complained of nausea. After 20 mins, he sat up for four minutes then became nauseated and slumped over against mom.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: Immediately following immunization, the pt didn't feel well and his body stiffened up. He was placed on the exam table where he relaxed but was unresponsive for approximately 1 minute. His mouth was open, some tremors but no clonic movements. Also states that the pt had incontinent of urine, circumoral pallor, and complained of nausea. After 20 mins, he sat up for four minutes then became nauseated and slumped over against mom.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Pt was in clinic for well exam and immunizations. He was anxious about injection. Nurse gave a PPD then MMR. Pt told nurse he felt he was going to faint-which he did. He then had 2 (10-15 second) seizures, with a 2-3 minute postictal phase. No medications given. IV steroids was given, 2 liters 0.9  N/S over 2 hrs. Also record of oxygen, Stat labwork obtained- within normal range. Pt recovered w/out incident and left with wife after two hours.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: The pt reported that some time during the month following his 07/05/2001 immunization, he developed painful left shoulder. He was seen by physician and was told that it was a frozen shoulder unrelated to the vaccines. Unable to reach for follow-up.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Dizziness, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed dizziness, numbness of face and increase in blood pressure.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: The pt received MMR SQ on left arm at approximately 11am. Approximately five mins later the pt experienced pain axillary area adjacent to injection site. Pain scale from a-10 was five with constant area of pain under the arm. Applied ice.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Red, hot area, 4 in in diameter. Not swollen. Left arm. No pain or tenderness now. Fever up to 102 on day 1 and 2 following shot.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: The pt received varicella vaccine on 11/19/2001. On 11/26/2001 mother called to report development of tiny pin-point rash on chest and back with tiny whale papules on the lesions) described as mildly itchy. No fever and no other sign of illness. Mother complained of pruritic rash at the office visit prior to immunization. Lesion continued for 7 days.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt began feeling faint and developed itching sensation with shortness of breath after vaccination. He received albuterol, benadryl and prednisone course.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pruritus, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt received MMR today. Within  1/2 hour, post began feeling faint, w/ itchy sensation.  Has hx history w/eggs in past but no hx itching or respiratory symptoms. Pt has been ill w/cough & diarhea, last four days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness, hardness, swelling, itching, tender to touch area size of a baseball in the upper right arm. Treated with Benadryl and ice.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness, hardness, swelling, itching, tender to touch area size of a baseball in the upper right arm. Treated with Benadryl and ice.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, warm to touch, swollen, itching, tender to touch area size of a baseball on the right arm.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, warm to touch, swollen, itching, tender to touch area size of a baseball on the right arm.
Age: 4.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, swollen, warm to touch, sore area approximately size of a baseball on the right arm. Treated with Benadryl and ice.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: The pt noticed little red bumps on legs. Took some Benadryl but it did not help the rash over entire body followed. The pt states that she is still getting more including genital area. None on face, palms and between fingers.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt broke out in rash on trunk 04/18/2002 7:30 am to legs and back by 6pm.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Had Hepatitis b vaccine, dose #2 at 9:30 am. By one pm, arm began hurting. With anthralgia in elbow. Went to ER and primary healthcare provider. Nurse feel that the shot may have hit a nerve when it was being given.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MEN
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed small raised dots all over the body and larger red inflammed areas inside the raised red doted area. No respiratory problems, no wheezing or any other symptoms but itches severely.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed localized redness, swelling, warm to the touch, hardness a size of a golf ball on the right deltoid.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site vesicles, Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: The pt developed blisters at injection site; drainage bloody pus and skin peeled off.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed low grade fever of 99.6 deg. F. day after vaccine administration. Also presented with a hot swollen arm with an area of erythema approx. 3 inches in diameter to upper lateral left arm.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a child received DTaP in March 2001. The physician reported that pt developed an ongoing seizure disorder and died in December 2001. **Follow-up report on 10/10/02: From telephone contact to reporting MD on 7/30/02, add'l info received on this PT, MD provided onset of AE, DOB, name of PT and pediatrician w/address. Also he reported that this infant had a twin sister who also had seizures <24 hrs after receiving immunizations. The twin also died w/in the first year of life. MD faxed to manufacturer the autopsy report of the PT. Pathologic findings: seizure disorder, Cause of Death: Undetermined, Manner of Death: Undetermined. Also called pediatrician's office where PT received immunizations, spoke with a health prof'l who reported 2nd dose of Tripedia given on 7/10/01 along with Hep B, IPOL, Hib, PREVNAR. Reported that infant started w/seizure a few hrs after injections, was followed by an MD at another medical center, who is a pediatric neurologist. Infant died on 12/28/01, her first b-day. The health prof'l also confirmed that PT had an identical twin. She was not sure if a VAERS report was filed for twin. She also provided contact info. for the pathologist who performed autopsy of PT's twin. From faxed correspondence received on 8/1/02, add'l info. were provided. Add'l info. received on 8/6/02 from telephone call to an MD's office, it was reported by the nurse that the 2nd twin, died on 4/15/02. She states that the report was sent to VAERS on both twins in Julyl 2001.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Brain oedema, Capillary disorder, Convulsion, Encephalopathy, Gastrointestinal disorder
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a child received DTaP in March 2001. The physician reported that pt developed an ongoing seizure disorder and died in December 2001. **Follow-up report on 10/10/02: From telephone contact to reporting MD on 7/30/02, add'l info received on this PT, MD provided onset of AE, DOB, name of PT and pediatrician w/address. Also he reported that this infant had a twin sister who also had seizures <24 hrs after receiving immunizations. The twin also died w/in the first year of life. MD faxed to manufacturer the autopsy report of the PT. Pathologic findings: seizure disorder, Cause of Death: Undetermined, Manner of Death: Undetermined. Also called pediatrician's office where PT received immunizations, spoke with a health prof'l who reported 2nd dose of Tripedia given on 7/10/01 along with Hep B, IPOL, Hib, PREVNAR. Reported that infant started w/seizure a few hrs after injections, was followed by an MD at another medical center, who is a pediatric neurologist. Infant died on 12/28/01, her first b-day. The health prof'l also confirmed that PT had an identical twin. She was not sure if a VAERS report was filed for twin. She also provided contact info. for the pathologist who performed autopsy of PT's twin. From faxed correspondence received on 8/1/02, add'l info. were provided. Add'l info. received on 8/6/02 from telephone call to an MD's office, it was reported by the nurse that the 2nd twin, died on 4/15/02. She states that the report was sent to VAERS on both twins in Julyl 2001.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Nerve injury, Pneumonia, Respiratory disorder, Spleen disorder
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a child received DTaP in March 2001. The physician reported that pt developed an ongoing seizure disorder and died in December 2001. **Follow-up report on 10/10/02: From telephone contact to reporting MD on 7/30/02, add'l info received on this PT, MD provided onset of AE, DOB, name of PT and pediatrician w/address. Also he reported that this infant had a twin sister who also had seizures <24 hrs after receiving immunizations. The twin also died w/in the first year of life. MD faxed to manufacturer the autopsy report of the PT. Pathologic findings: seizure disorder, Cause of Death: Undetermined, Manner of Death: Undetermined. Also called pediatrician's office where PT received immunizations, spoke with a health prof'l who reported 2nd dose of Tripedia given on 7/10/01 along with Hep B, IPOL, Hib, PREVNAR. Reported that infant started w/seizure a few hrs after injections, was followed by an MD at another medical center, who is a pediatric neurologist. Infant died on 12/28/01, her first b-day. The health prof'l also confirmed that PT had an identical twin. She was not sure if a VAERS report was filed for twin. She also provided contact info. for the pathologist who performed autopsy of PT's twin. From faxed correspondence received on 8/1/02, add'l info. were provided. Add'l info. received on 8/6/02 from telephone call to an MD's office, it was reported by the nurse that the 2nd twin, died on 4/15/02. She states that the report was sent to VAERS on both twins in Julyl 2001.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Facial palsy, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Muscle contractions involuntary
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 40 year old HIV (+) male "new pt to the physician's practice" with no known drug allergies who on 4/19/02 was vaccinated with his 1st dose of Hep-A, in the left deltoid (lot 639844/0924L). The health professional indicated that she did not believe the pt was on any concomitant therapy. On 4/23/02, the pt returned to the physician's office with left-sided facial paralysis and numbness which had developed on 4/21/02. The pt was treated with ibuprofen, methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) and valacyclovir hydrochloride (Valtrex). On 4/30/02, the pt returned to the physician's office with continued facial pain and a drawn mouth. Follow-up information from the health professional indicated that on 5/7/02, she "worked the pt up" prior to him being seen by the physician. The pt reported to her that his left-sided facial paralysis was a "little better" and that he could move his mouth. The pt did not report on the facial pain or numbness. The pt's numbness, facial pain and drawn mouth have continued. The health professional indicated that the physician felt that the left sided facial paralysis, numbness, drawn mouth and facial pain were related to therapy with Hep-A virus vaccine inactivated. Additional information has been requested. The physician reported that as of 5/7/02, the patient was improving and as of 5/22/02 the patient had not recovered. Upon internal reveiw, the patient's Bell's Palsy/left sided facial paralysis was considered an other medical event. No addtional information is expected.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an NP concerning a 15 year old pregnant female who in early 4/02, was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live and concomitant suspect therapy MMRII. The NP reported that approx. 1 week after the vaccinations, the pt had a miscarriage. The NP also reported that the pt estimated the date of her last menstrual period to be 1/28/02. Additional information has been requested. Conflicting info has been received from a public health nurse. The nurse reported that the pt did not receive the varicella virus vaccine live, but, on 4/17/02, the pt did receive the first dose of MMR II (639518/0698L). The public health nurse also reported that the pt did receive the varicella virus vaccine live, the public health nurse did not give it and she had no further info. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: Aphasia, Autism, Injury
Clinical narrative: A mother reported that her son received tetanus vaccine at 13 months of age, following a cut on his finger. Since that time, she noticed that her son's language skills decreased significantly. A dx of autism was made. Autism was considered "Medically Important". This child experienced petit mal convulsions following receipt of Hib-Titer and Acel-Imune vaccines at 2 months of age. The reporter inquired about the thimerosal content of the vaccines. See related HQ2269010MAY2002. The follow up states the pediatrician indicated that the child was admitted to the hospital for seizure activity. He was seen by a neurologist. Neurological exam and EEG were normal, but it was recommended that the child not receive pertussis in the future. On 5/9/02, a mother reported that her son received tetanus vaccine (manuf unk) at 13 months of age following a cut on his finger. Since that time, she noticed that her son's language skills decreased significantly. A diagnosis of autism was made. Autism was considered medically important (OMIC). The reporter inquired about the thimerosal content of the vaccine.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Aphasia, Autism, Injury, Petit mal epilepsy
Clinical narrative: A mother reported that her 2 month old son received his 1st doses of Hib-Titer and Acel-Imune vaccines on 1/10/00 and inquired about the thimerosal content of said vaccines. The next day, he experienced many petit mal seizures and was hospitalized for 48 hours. Exams, including spinal were within normal limits. The mother decided that her child would not receive further immunizations. At 13 months of age, he cut his finger and required a tetanus vaccine. After this vaccine, she noticed that her son's language skills decreased significantly. A dx of autism was made. See related HQ2288713MAY2002. Additional information received from the pediatrician on 01 Jul 2002 provided concomitant vaccine and follow up to the seizure episode. A mother reported on 09May2002 that her 2 month old son received his first doses of Hib-Titer and Acel- Immune vaccines on 10 Jan 2000 and inquired about the thimerosal content of said vaccines. The pediatrician indicated that the child was admitted to the hospital for seizure activity on 11 Jan 2000, and was discharged the following day. He was seen by neurologist on 17 Feb 2000. Neurological exam and EEg were normal, but it was recommened that the child not receive pertussis in the future.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abasia, Headache, Influenza like illness, Leukaemia, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Headache and flu-like symptoms in mid-April, 2001. Went to ER on 4/22/01 and was unable to stand on her own. On 4/24/01, went to ICU on vent. Transferred to another hospital with a dx of Leukemia (AML). Life expectancy unknown. The annual follow up received on 5/29/03 states pt died summer 2002.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Aspiration, Asthma, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorder, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Mother reports that approx. 1 hour, post vax, the pt began wheezing, breathing funny and coughing. Mother called PCP at approx. 21:45, that night and immediately referred to the closest ER. Infant dx'd with aspiration and treated with nebulizers and oral steroids. Mom also reports that she experienced an adverse reaction to her 5 year old booster of DTAP. Hospital discharge diagnosis was; gastroesophogealreflux with mocroaspiration and a bronchospasm episode.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Mother reports that approx. 1 hour, post vax, the pt began wheezing, breathing funny and coughing. Mother called PCP at approx. 21:45, that night and immediately referred to the closest ER. Infant dx'd with aspiration and treated with nebulizers and oral steroids. Mom also reports that she experienced an adverse reaction to her 5 year old booster of DTAP. Hospital discharge diagnosis was; gastroesophogealreflux with mocroaspiration and a bronchospasm episode.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Aggression, Aphasia, Autism, Emotional disorder
Clinical narrative: Fever after vaccinations; up screaming all night. Stopped talking and became mute was speaking at least 20 words and lost all of them. He started biting his hands and banging his head, spinning and wanting to be by himself. Autism was also dx'd with pervasive developmental disorder.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Neurodevelopmental disorder, Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Fever after vaccinations; up screaming all night. Stopped talking and became mute was speaking at least 20 words and lost all of them. He started biting his hands and banging his head, spinning and wanting to be by himself. Autism was also dx'd with pervasive developmental disorder.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Eye swelling, Febrile convulsion, Injection site induration, Respiratory distress
Clinical narrative: The child developed severe reaction with elevated temp, febrile seizure. He was admitted to the hospital and treated with epinephrine. Child also developed eye and lip swelling, respiratory difficulty, and injuration in the left thigh injection site.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Swelling face
Clinical narrative: The child developed severe reaction with elevated temp, febrile seizure. He was admitted to the hospital and treated with epinephrine. Child also developed eye and lip swelling, respiratory difficulty, and injuration in the left thigh injection site.
Age: 0.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: urticarial rash on body 6 days after vaccine
Age: 0.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Screaming
Clinical narrative: The pt cried unconsolably for two days after Prevnar vaccination. No other symptoms mentioned.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Fatigue, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever (103.7 deg. F.)at 2am on 05/08/2002. To rule out otitis media, ears were checked at 5:45am and found to be normal. Child fussing and tired-looking, otherwise alert. Tylenol was given at 2am on 05/08/2002 and 4hours thereafter. On 05/09 temp 99 deg. F and the child feels better.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Skin rash The pt also had an IPV/Aventis/U04522/RL/2.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Muscle spasms, Myalgia, Pain, Polyneuropathy
Clinical narrative: Severe shooting pain in upper extremity, muscle pain/spasms. EMG's demonstrated bilateral plexopathies. Questionable Guillain-Barre.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: DTAP may have inadvertently been administered intravenously. Needle inserted, drew back, no blood, injected part of dose, went in too easily, drew back again, flash, aborted administration.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Infantile spasms, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain abnormal
Clinical narrative: The pt had a seizure at approx. 20:45. It involved the right side of his body but was not unconscious during the seizure, though it lasted approx. 2 minutes. ER visit proved nothing. One month later, his 2nd seizure occurred. He was put on Tegretol to control but a week and a half later, he developed infantile spasms. He is on Predinose now to try to control.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Eye movement disorder
Clinical narrative: Pt received DTAP, IPV, HIB, Prevnar and Hep-B on 4/29/02. On 5/1/02, was noted to have jerky movement of body and eyes rolled up.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Brief (less than 5 minutes) generalized tonic/clonic seizure. Resolved spontaneously. No treatment given.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Erythema, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: 2 hours, post vax, while pt was home, mom had just fed the baby, burped and then laid her down and a few minutes after, the baby turned red and was not breathing, lasting 30 seconds. Mom picked baby up and baby started crying. Baby was seen back at the office again and was fine. She was alert and active and was discharged home on Apnea Monitor.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: The pt complained of pain and edema to arm following vaccination. Seen on 04/09/2002  and diagnosed with cellulitis. Antibiotics prescribed. Pt returned for follow-up on 04/12/2002 with improvement.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Dizziness, Dry mouth
Clinical narrative: 1:30 Pt called after driving back to school. Pt reports dizziness, dry mouth, cool clammy    2:30 Pt called back reports she is without above s/s and BP is fine and is no longer having problems.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed approximately 20 pox on head, trunk, and arms.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, swollen, warm and sore area on right deltoid.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, swollen, burning (itching) area on left thigh. Treated with cool compresses and Benadryl.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed induration, erythema, swelling, warmth at injection site. Treated with Benadryl.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The pt developed herpes zoster.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTPHIB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection transmission via personal contact, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella disease post exposure to sibling with shingles.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection transmission via personal contact, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella disease after exposure to sibling with shingles.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Varicella disease with exposure to three siblings who had varicella vaccine and much later developed shingles and varicella disease.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Blister, Headache, Rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The pt developed vomiting, headache, flu-like symptoms, skin rash with blisters on hands and arms.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, swollen of 11.5 x 8cm area on deltoid.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed hives three hours post-vaccination with sore throat. Applied hydrocortisone cream and reports she's fine. Denied further symptoms.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, warm to touch, swollen, painful to move left arm for 48 hrs. Treated with Tylenol alternating with Motrinl and Benadryl.
Age: 0.31
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Dry skin, Rash erythematous, Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: The pt developed dry and flaky rash, erythematous on torso.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia, Rash papular, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: The pt developed rash and low grade fever for three days. Also the child was fussy and drowsy. The papular rash spread to all over the body; non-pruritic.
Age: 4.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness, swelling and induration on left arm.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever, sore area on left arm and cranky and clingy for about 24 hrs post-vaccination.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Listless, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Two weeks post vaccination, pt's mother stated that the pt was listless and had a "high fever for several days." No other symptoms noted. Child recovered from further problems.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed erythema multiforme and three days of low grade fever. Treated with Ibuprofen.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: The pt developed enlarged lymph nodes.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Agitation, Asthenia, Chills
Clinical narrative: The pt became weak (legs, arms shaking and feel like falling down), agitated, chills all over body after the vaccination which lasted for about 30 mins.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Forty minutes after administering Hepatitis B. Pt returned to clinic c/o pain in shoulder, radiating down left arm and into left elbow. Pt appeared frightened, hyperventilating. BP taken 130/80, site checked. Pt resting at clinic. BP improved. Breathing calmer, still c/o pain in left elbow. Pt left. Advised to call back if no improvement
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Flushing, Pruritus, Urticaria, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Five mins after receiving vaccines, pt started vomiting clear fluid mixed with mucous then started complaining of severe abdominal pain. He then became flushed and developed hives with severe pruritis. Given Benadryl and Prednisone then the symptoms resolved approximately 20 mins after.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed bumps on 04/14/2002 approximately 10 1/2 cm raised macules on hairline, back, and chest. No blisters noted.
Age: 4.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Discomfort, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness, swelling, mild discomfort for 24 hrs on the left deltoid. Treated with Ibuprofen.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Flushing, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Approximately 30 hrs after immunizations, the pt had a 5-10 second episode where her face got red, arms extended behind her legs and torso stiffened and her eyes did not roll back-no jerking.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed hard injection site and his whole right leg swelled up larger than his left leg. It was red, hot to the touch, and itched. Applied Ceflex, Zyrtec, and cold compresses.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt developed hard injection site and his whole right leg swelled up larger than his left leg. It was red, hot to the touch, and itched. Applied Ceflex, Zyrtec, and cold compresses.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed localized vasicular lesion appeared in area of injection 12 days later.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Left Upper erythema/induration/tenderness 10cm. Keflex 500 mg BID X 5 days, Heat.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Grand mal convulsion
Clinical narrative: The vaccines were given on 04/22/02 and at about 10:30 pm the next day pt had first grief grand mal seizure. On 04/24/2002 at about 10:30 am had 2nd brief grand mal seizure and that eveng had his third grand mal seizure. The pt recovered fully-no treatment-no further seizures.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Anxiety, Chills, Myalgia, Photophobia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed myalgia (hips, arms, fingers, and elbows), palpatations, photophobia, chills and anxiety.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling and tenderness with pain on left arm.
Age: 0.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: Crying for 3 days, post vax. Crying for 7 days after the 2nd immunization. Above reported by mother on 5/8/02.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Fever for 5 days, starting 7 days, post vax. Had red blanching plaques and macules from hairline. Symptoms persist.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: 10cm induration at immunization site (DTAP) within 24 hours, post vax.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme
Clinical narrative: Erythema multiforme that started on 5/5/02.
Age: 4.9
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Marked local swelling and induration in right anterior thigh.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, RUB
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 4/1/02, developed fever of 102F, fine red rash on face, neck and trunk of body and swollen lymph nodes under jaw and back of neck. Her fever was off and on for 3 days. The rash was present X 8 days and was itchy. She was seen by a physician on 4/26/02 and was given Benadryl and Tylenol.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness/warmth/swelling at site of injection.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Eye pain, Heart rate increased, Malaise, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: MMR given on 4/17/02; on 4/20/02 upset stomach; on 4/21/02 increased temperature 102.2F; on 4/29/02 in to see MD with temperature of 101.6F, P-96, BP-146/92, "eyes feel sore", non-specific malaise. Denies sore throat or headache. Had scattered rash present on face, chest and extremities. On 4/30/02, in to see MD with temperature of 100.2F.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Rash, Red blood cell abnormality, Stomach discomfort, White blood cell count decreased
Clinical narrative: MMR given on 4/17/02; on 4/20/02 upset stomach; on 4/21/02 increased temperature 102.2F; on 4/29/02 in to see MD with temperature of 101.6F, P-96, BP-146/92, "eyes feel sore", non-specific malaise. Denies sore throat or headache. Had scattered rash present on face, chest and extremities. On 4/30/02, in to see MD with temperature of 100.2F.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Chest tightness and congestion within hours, post vax. Symptoms of URI.
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling, Rash macular, Swelling
Clinical narrative: His thigh, where injection site, and knee swelled to about twice it's normal size. The knee cap was not recognizable. There was a blotchy rash. Both lasted about 48 hours. The doctor was unconcerned.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: On 4/8/02, he had DTAP in left arm. On 4/9/02 PM, mom noticed left arm reaction that was hot to touch, area of reddish-purple raised, area 5" across arm almost going all the way around the arm. Vertically, 3" area of hardness "welt". No fever, no streaking. At 20:00 on 4/9/02, saw doctor and got Benadryl. On 8/16/01, had similar reaction but smaller.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Dx'd with chickenpox on 4/24/02. Symptoms started on 4/23/02. Rash to trunk, neck, scalp with fever for 1 day. Mild illness over all. No new lesions after 2 days.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Lymphadenopathy, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Rash, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: On 3/30/02, pt broke out in diffuse multiforme rash on upper trunk, especially on neck, face and into hair line. Lymph nodes were swollen behind ears and along neck. Had tightness and "swelling feeling" in face and throat. Also had sore throat. Temperature was 98.4F. Lung sounds were clear and sharp; no wheezing. Took Benadryl 25mg po tid with extra 25mg at bedtime if needed. On 4/3/02, no rash present and lymph node swelling decreased.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: On 3/30/02, pt broke out in diffuse multiforme rash on upper trunk, especially on neck, face and into hair line. Lymph nodes were swollen behind ears and along neck. Had tightness and "swelling feeling" in face and throat. Also had sore throat. Temperature was 98.4F. Lung sounds were clear and sharp; no wheezing. Took Benadryl 25mg po tid with extra 25mg at bedtime if needed. On 4/3/02, no rash present and lymph node swelling decreased.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 5cm red, swollen area surrounding injection site. Pt's temperature was 99.5F at time of re-check.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: About 1 week, post vax, left wrist/hand was swollen and had numbness. The next day, right hand/wrist started swelling. The next day ankles and feet were sore and swollen. This lasted 3 weeks. Dx' by personal MD
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Otitis media, Rash morbilliform, Screaming, Tympanic membrane perforation
Clinical narrative: Diffuse morbilliform rash over entire body including palms and soles. Antibiotic prescribed the same day. Antibiotic stopped on 4/25/02. Cried X 3 hours on 4/25/02 but dx'd with bilateral otitis and ruptured TM. Rash still faintly present on follow-up exam on 5/8/02.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Child developed varicella disease; not mild per telephone call. Had various lesions all over body.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Anorexia, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Asthma, Condition aggravated
Clinical narrative: On 4/28/02 had joint pain, "feverish" feeling, pale, anorexia, nausea, weakness, shaking, difficulty breathing (has asthma), which continued until 4/30/02. On 4/30/02, had itching on arms but no rash. On 5/3/02, client recovered, when event reported.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Feeling hot, Nausea, Pallor, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 4/28/02 had joint pain, "feverish" feeling, pale, anorexia, nausea, weakness, shaking, difficulty breathing (has asthma), which continued until 4/30/02. On 4/30/02, had itching on arms but no rash. On 5/3/02, client recovered, when event reported.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: On 4/28/02 had joint pain, "feverish" feeling, pale, anorexia, nausea, weakness, shaking, difficulty breathing (has asthma), which continued until 4/30/02. On 4/30/02, had itching on arms but no rash. On 5/3/02, client recovered, when event reported.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Normal temperature; very hot to touch; very sleepy for 1 1/2 days. Treated with children's Motrin.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 66 year old female pt. The pt's concurrent illness included osteoarthritis NOS, previously treated with Synvisc approximately ever 6 months. Past history included a knee arthroplasty 10-12 years ago. Therapy with Synvisc for osteoarthritis NOS included one 2mL injection every week for three weeks in the left knee in Jul-2000. Additional suspect medication included Flu Shield and Pnu Imune 23 vaccine. Therapy with Flu shield included one dose injection in the right arm on 10/14/2000. Therapy with Pnu Imune 23 vaccine included one dose injection in the left arm on 10/14/2000. The pt reported swellin gin bck of the knee (joint swelling) on 10/17/2000 and asked if there had been a Synvisc interaction with the flu or pneumonia vaccine. The left knee swelling is resolving. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 60.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a 60 year old female received an injection of Flu Shield on 11/26/2001 from a lot that had expired 06/2001. This report was received 1 day post-immunization; No adverse experience had occurred at the time. Follow-up information received from the physicians on 02/05/2002 indicated that 2-3 wks post-vaccination, the pt developed upper respiratory symptoms. The pt recovered w/out treatment.