chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/24/2000 the patient developed an unknown number of pox. It was noted that it was a mild case and the patient was afebrile. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the patient was diagnosed with atypical varicella. Follow up information from the RN indicated that the patient had multiple lesions and broke out for 10 days. Subsequently on 10/04/2000, the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes simplex, Laboratory test abnormal, Pain, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated 09/07/1995. It was noted that the patient has a history of recent varicella exposure from his sister 10 days prior. On 09/12/2000 the patient complained of a sore on the right buttock which was the size of a nickel and looked like a popped blister. It was reported the patient developed a few more blisters looking more like zoster in the local area over the next few days. All the lesions were localized to the buttock and were sore to the touch. Unspecified medical attention was sought and the patient received 10-14 days total treatment.  The patient's sister experienced a reaction following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additionally, it was noted that the physician felt that the results were "interesting" since the two siblings had broken out within 2 weeks of each other. He stated that he "guessed it could have been a herpes simplex". Follow up information from a physician indicated that there was 1 6 x 4 inch area of papules and vesicles which was located on the right gluteal region. The patient's pain was noted to be 1 on a 1-10 scale. There were no other systemic symptoms and the patient was afebrile. Additionally, it was noted that a rash did not occur at the site of the injection or elsewhere within 42 days of the vaccination. The patient was treated acyclovir and recovered 09/20/2000. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pyrexia, Rash, Rash maculo-papular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/13/2000 the patient experienced a fever of 102F. On 09/13/2000 the patient experienced chicken pox with red vesicles on the abdomen and right leg. On 09/15/2000 the patient was diagnosed with chicken pox. On 09/18/2000 the patient developed a macular papular rash on her trunk and uniformly over her entire body. It was accompanied by fevers of up to 104F. The patient was diagnosed with viral exanthema. Medical attention was sought. The patient recovered as of 09/27/2000. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/20/2000 the patient developed varicella. It was noted that she was febrile and had pox on her left leg, trunk and right arm. Prescription drug treatment was not required for the patient's experience. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female who in 1995 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient experienced a lack of response. No further information is available.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On approximately 09/27/2000, the patient developed a "light case of chickenpox with no fever". Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning an adult patient who was vaccinated with 2 doses of varicella virus vaccine live. The patient sought medical attention and failed to seroconvert. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On approximately 09/28/2000, the patient developed a varicella like rash and a low grade fever. It was reported by the patient's father that she had more than 100 lesions. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information received from the physician's office indicated that this is not one of their patients. No further information is available.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 09/10/2000 the patient developed a papular rash which became vesicles, the crusts. It was noted that the patient had approximately 50 lesions in total on the trunk and extremities. It was also reported that the patient developed impetigo and was treated with Keflex. On 09/25/2000 the patient recovered. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash
Clinical narrative: One day post vax, the patient experienced a rash at the site of the injection. He also experienced a rash on the abdomen. Medical attention was sought. No further information could be obtained from the health professional because a patient name was not supplied.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In 1998 the patient was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. In the year 2000, the patient experienced chickenpox. The patient was covered with chickenpox. The patient's brother had a similar experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Eczema, Pruritus, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: In 1986 the patient was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that "over 2 weeks there was a gradual onset beginning of an eczematous rash with a few blisters that broke easily and dried quickly. The patient was seen by a physician and treated with acyclovir after 10 days and resolved fairly rapidly over the week. The patient also developed a blister on her other cheek. Additionally, a burning feeling and occasional itching were noted. The patient's brother experienced a reaction following exposure to varicella vaccine live. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/31/2000 the patient experienced chicken pox with less than 30 lesions and no fever or other symptoms of illness. The mother is unaware if the patient was exposed to wild type virus. Medical attention was sought. The patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 08/26/2000 the patient experienced fever and irritability. On 08/28/2000 the patient developed about 50 chicken pox lesions. Medical attention was sought. In follow up information received from the nurse, the patient was seen on 09/06/2000 for WIC clinic. The reported noted that the lesions were crusting and the patient's experience had resolved.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Laboratory test abnormal, Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 10/01/2000 the patient developed 10-15 herpes zoster vesicles on her right hand. On 10/02/2000 the patient was seen in the physician's office. The vesicles were located on the patient's right side. There were 7 to 8 grouped vesicles over an erythematous base. The patient's maximum temperature was 97.9F. Pain was noted to be 4 on a 1-10 scale with itching. Additionally it was noted that the rash did not occur at the site of injection or elsewhere within 42 days of vaccination. A specimen was obtained for PCR analysis on 10/02/2000 and the results are pending. The patient's herpes zoster persisted. Follow up information indicated that the preliminary PCR was VZV positive. Final results are pending. Follow up information indicated that the final PCR result was positive for wild-type VZV. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/06/1995 the patient was vaccinated with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient developed "typical chickenpox". Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: On 07/26/2000 and on 08/16/2000 the patient was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live, respectively. It was reported that the patient was tested in the physician's office and was found to have a negative varicella antibody prior to and after the second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/03/2000, it was reported the patient "presented with no fever and 15 chickenpox lesions". Initially it had been reported that the patient sought medical attention, however follow up information indicated that the patient's experience did not require a doctor visit. The outcome of the patient's experience was not reported. No additional information is expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated at 18 months of age. Subsequently, at 7 years of age, the patient developed varicella with more than 100 lesions. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Also reported were other patients who were vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 19 month old female patient with a runny nose and congestion at the time of vaccination who on 4/19/99 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live SC in the right arm. Concomitant vaccinations that same day included a first dosae of MMR virus vaccine live SC in the left arm and tuberculin
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live in 1998. In approximately September 2000, the patient experienced chickenpox. He was covered with chickenpox. The patient's brother had a similar experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Lymphadenopathy, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 09/30/2000, the patient developed a "swollen gland on the side of her neck, followed 2 days later with a single eruption and itching of her forearm. In the next 2 to 3 days, 7 additional eruptions appeared on her upper body. The patient was seen by a nurse on 10/04/2000. The lesions are dry with scab formation and erythema of areas. There were less than 10 lesions total. It was noted that on 09/06/2000 the patient was administered a Tb booster with a negative result. No further information is expected.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated in approximately 1995. Subsequently in approximately October 2000, the patient experienced a mild rash. It was reported the rash was on his back, chest, abdomen, and genitalia. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was reported that the patient's sister had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: On 10/02/2000 the patient presented with an outbreak of 34 pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information from a RN indicated that she did not consider the patient's experience an adverse experience.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash erythematous, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/02/2000 the patient experienced chickenpox. The patient had only a few red lesions on her chest and stomach. The patient had no fever. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information indicated the patient recovered. No further details were provided.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LVN concerning 8 children from different families who on unspecified dates were vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the children developed varicella with a large number of lesions of 100 or more for each child. The children sought unspecified medical attention. Also reported were other patients who were vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received form a LVN concerning "other patients" who on unspecified dates were vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patients developed breakthrough varicella years after vaccination. The patients sought unspecified medical attention. Also reported were other patients who experienced similar events. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated on an unspecified date. "Years" post vax, the patient experienced a low titer. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Also reported were patients who were vaccinated and experienced similar events. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On approximately 10/01/2000 the patient experienced "breakthrough lesions on his trunk, neck and arms". He was seen in a physician's office on 10/07/2000. Follow up information reported that the patient was diagnosed with "probable Varivax reaction, candical diaper dermatitis". It was noted the patient had a few pink papules on his trunk and 2 fluid filled. Additionally the injections site was red and tender. The patient was seen again on 10/12/2000. It was reported that the "spots faded" and the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a male patient whose 12 month old sone was vaccinated on 09/25/2000 with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that the time of his son's vaccination, the patient was being treated with Medrol dose pack for an unknown problem. The patient subsequently experienced secondary transmission. About 5 days after his son's vaccination on approximately 10/01/2000, the patient developed a fever of 102F. On 10/04/2000 the patient developed a varicella like rash over his entire body and went to the ER. The ER physician confirmed that it was chicken pox and treated the patient with acyclovir and he was released the same day. It was noted that his son attends daycare and no one there has chickenpox. The patient did not have chickenpox as a child. The nurse reported that the child has not had a rash. The plan as of 10/12/2000 was to send a specimen for PCR analysis. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Three weeks post vaccination, the patient developed chickenpox with a fever which lasted one day. It was reported that the lesions covered her body. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In August 2000 (previously reported as the beginning of September 2000) the patient developed a full blown classic case of chickenpox with greater than 50 pox and "all the symptoms that go with chickenpox". It was noted that the patient was covered with varicella spots. The nurse noted it was the same course as if the patient had not received the vaccine, greater than 50 spots, one week to break out, and two weeks to scab up and recover. The patient recovered approximately August, 2000. The patient was seen in the doctor's office on 09/22/2000 and was noted to have scabbing and scarring of pox. No further information is available.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: On 10/08/2000 the patient developed lesions on her trunk, face and a couple on her arm. It was noted that there was a total of approximately 15 lesions. The patient was seen by a physician who reported that the patient presents clinically with chickenpox. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient experienced a local site reaction on the arm. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: On approximately 10/10/2000 the patient experienced apparent chickenpox with approximately 50 lesions on her trunk. Medical attention was sought. Follow up information provided by a physician indicated that he had never seen the patient. He heard about the case from the patient's father, who contacted him by e-mail. The patient was over 1000 miles away from the physician. The patient's father described about 50 chickenpox lesions a few days after the patient received the vaccine in approximately September 2000. The physician noted that he did some research out of interest. On 12/06/2000, the physician reported that the patient's father told him the patient was "better". She never got sick and the case resolved. No further information is available.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Fatigue, Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient who on approximately 07/26/2000 was exposed to an individual who had developed chickenpox through secondary transmission after having been exposed on 07/10/2000 to a child, who had developed typical chicken pox spots following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Approximately in late July 2000, the patient became fatigued and he experienced stinging in the lumbar region of the back. After approximately 4 days, blisters appeared at the site. On 09/19/2000, the patient was seen in the reporting physician's office. A physical exam revealed a macupapular vesicular rash around L2/L3 distribution on the right side. No weeping lesions or secondary infection were noted. Herpes Zoster was diagnosed and the patient was seen in the physician's office for a follow up visit and the herpetic lesions were well healed. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient who on approximately 07/26/2000 was exposed to an individual who had developed chickenpox through secondary transmission after having been exposed on 07/10/2000 to a child, who had developed typical chicken pox spots following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Approximately in late July 2000, the patient became fatigued and he experienced stinging in the lumbar region of the back. After approximately 4 days, blisters appeared at the site. On 09/19/2000, the patient was seen in the reporting physician's office. A physical exam revealed a macupapular vesicular rash around L2/L3 distribution on the right side. No weeping lesions or secondary infection were noted. Herpes Zoster was diagnosed and the patient was seen in the physician's office for a follow up visit and the herpetic lesions were well healed. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/06/2000 the patient developed chickenpox disease. Subsequently, the patient recovered. Two additional patients has a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. No further information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/14/2000 the patient developed varicella. Subsequently, the patient recovered. Two additional patients had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. No further information is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/31/2000 the patient developed varicella with greater than 50 lesions. Subsequently, the patient recovered. Two additional patients had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. No further information is available.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: On 10/11/2000, the patient developed 3-4 varicella like lesions on her wrist and was seen in a physician's office. No other symptoms were reported. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Rash maculo-papular, Rash pruritic, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/09/2000 the health professional stated the patient "has varicella" with 12 lesions, 5 macular, papular and 6 crusted. Follow up information stated "pruritic fluid filled, red based lesions erupted on her face, back and groin. The patient has recovered.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on a patient who in the fall of 1997 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. In approximately October 2000, recent titers indicated that the patient had not seroconverted. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 10/11/2000 the patient experienced red, itchy, and blistery vesicles on her arms, legs, trunk, and face, too many to count. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a patient who in 1998 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient sought unspecified medical attention and it was noted that she "failed to seroconvert". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated on 09/23/1999, one day after exposure to varicella. On day three post vax, the patient developed lesions and a fever. A small number of lesions were experienced during the next few days. On 10/04/1999 the patient was diagnosed with chicken pox lesions on his back, chest and arms. The patient required and ER visit for his symptoms. On 10/19/1999 the patient  recovered from his symptoms. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient who in 1999 was vaccinated with 2 doses of varicella virus vaccine live. The reporter said she thinks the recommended interval was observed. The patient failed to seroconvert on her titer test given 09/27/2000. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the same RN indicated the titer was drawn on the patient, a qualitative test was done instead of a quantitative test. Hence, the most accurate results were not obtained. The nurse did not feel that an adverse event had occurred. No further details were provided.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 10/12/2000 the patient's injection site turned into a welt and was warm to the touch. It was noted that she was afebrile and that "her doctor felt this was not uncommon. On 10/14/2000 the patient broke out in hives on either side of her chest just under her arms. It was noted that additional round hives appeared on her legs, stomach and neck. She is not covered with them. The patient sought unspecified medical attention and her physician indicated that "it was not the chickenpox". It was reported that the hives almost disappeared during the night and then reappear. During the day, new ones come and go. The patient is being treated with Benadryl. The reported noted that the hives do not appear to itch and that she remains afebrile. Additional information has been requested. F/U info was received from the physician's office on 6/17/02 which indicated that they did not know what pt was involved in this case. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Agitation, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient's mother reported that the patient was "more irritable after the shot". The mother reported that the child "keeps on crying". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: On 10/12/2000 the patient presented to the physician's office with a "classic varicella rash". She had approximately 20-30 lesions, no crusting and no fever. It was noted that the patient had just finished a course of antibiotics for strep throat. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injury, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient went to a physician and was told she had "bites". It was reported that the "bug bites" kept reappearing. The bites are itchy. The patient is being treated with Aveeno to alleviate the itching. It was noted that the paitent has no fever, is acting fine, happy and acting herself. It was also noted that the patient had 4 lesions at the time, no blisters and they are not broken. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. FOLLOW-UP information received from a physician indicated that on approximatley 10/16/00, approximately 6 to 8 weeks after receiving Varivax SC on 08/18/00, the patient developed scattered, pruritic papules primarily on her extrmities. The patient recovered from her symptoms at the end of 10, 2000. An office evaluation concluded that the symptoms were likely secondary to insect bites. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/10/2000 the patient was diagnosed with a "mild case of varicella in the office. The number of lesions was not documented. the patient's temperature was 99.1 orally. In follow up, the physician reported that the patient was seen on 09/30/2000 with "mild varicella". The physician reported that the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: It was reported at the time of the vaccination that the patient had no adverse effects, however on 10/01/2000 the patient broke out with a rash. On 10/03/2000 he was seen by a physician who reported that the rash looked like varicella. Follow up information from a physician reported that on 10/07/2000 the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/18/2000 the patient presented with a full blown case of chickenpox all over the body. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Immediately upon injection, the patient experienced "immediate sensitivity to vaccination at the site of the injection". The patient experienced a large welt, swelling and redness.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Rash papular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The physician reported that on 10/22/2000 the patient presented with chickenpox. The patient had 200 papular lesions, 5 vesicular lesions, and fever of 103F for 24 hours. Unspecified medical attetion was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information was received from a physician concerning 3 kindergarten aged children who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the children developed chickenpox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. One other patient had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 10/21/2000, the patient's mother noticed a rash on her left buttocks and took her to an urgent care facility. The patient was treated with steroids. The patient was seen on 10/23/2000 and was diagnosed with greater than 60 clusters of lesions in the left S1 dermatome. The steroids were discontinued and the patient was then treated with acyclovir and atarax. The reporter believed that the patient's symptoms were worsened with the treatment of steroids. The PA also reported another patient's symptoms.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that the patient was totally covered by a vesicular rash 2 weeks post vaccination. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On 10/07/2000 the patient was seen in the physician's office "with lesions on abdomen/belly and back that were increasing in number (spreading)." The approximate number was unknown. It was reported that the patient's condition subsequently resolved. Follow up information indicated that the patient was not seen in the physician's office. The patient's experiences were reported by the patient's mom per phone. No further information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the physician reported that on 05/10/1996, the patient developed chickenpox after being exposed to his mother with shingles. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 10/19/2000, the patient developed a temperature and tiny bumps. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 10/10/2000 the patient developed a papular rash on her face, arms and neck. It was noted that the patient has no history of wild type varicella. Follow up information from a physician indicated that approximately one week later the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/20/2000 the patient experienced chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. In 2000 the patient developed herpes zoster on the right leg. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Chest X-ray abnormal, Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed chickenpox. The lesions are crusted over. The patient was taken to the ER. The patient received and albuterol treatment and was also treated with acyclovir. The physician indicated that the patient had approximately 200 lesions all over her body. It was reported that the patient subsequently recovered and was back at school. In follow up, on 10/30/2000 the physician indicated that the child had recovered.
Age: 7.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Two other patients had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 10/20/2000, within a few hours following vaccination, evidence of pruritus was observed. On 10/21/2000, the patient developed dime-sized lesions on her inner thighs, which spread to her arms and chest and were worse in the morning. Subsequently, there were more than 50 lesions throughout the patient's body; one area broke out and resolved and then the lesions were found in another area. The patient was seen twice since the vaccination and 2 physicians did not feel that this was varicella, but was another virus. The patient's lesions and head cold persisted. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a male patient was on 06/16/1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live and was vaccinated a second time on 06/21/1997 (product misuse) with varicella virus vaccine live. A booster shot of varicella virus vaccine live was administered in January, 1999. On 10/26/2000, the patient had another titer drawn which still showed no seroconversion. The patient was "just exposed to a hospitalized patient who had open, draining shingles". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Erythema, Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/27/2000 or 10/25/2000 the patient presented with chickenpox. The nurse reported that the patient had a rash for 2 days consisting of 5-10 red itchy pustules/vesicular lesions with erythema at the base on his neck, back, face, and chest. It was reported that the physician expected more. The rash increased in number over 12-24 hours prior to the visit. Subsequently, the patient recovered from his experience. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, HBHEPB, MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/26/2000, the patient's mother was concerned that the patient might have chicken pox. On 10/27/2000 the child was diagnosed with chicken pox. The child was seen by the physician who indicated that the child "most likely" had chicken pox with well over 100 lesions. It was reported that the patient subsequently recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient "experienced a severe reaction to the vaccine. He has over 50 pox, some the size of a dime". It was reported that the mother was told "that this could continue for the next 3-4 weeks". The mother indicated that she was told that "there would only be a mild reaction", and she stated that "this is not a mild case of the chicken pox". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Asthma, Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In October 2000, the patient developed asthma and it was noted that he was "forced to use steroids". On 10/27/2000 or 10/28/2000 the patient developed an outbreak of varicella. On 10/28/2000 the patient presented to the physician's office and it was reported that there were close to 50 lesions spread over his trunk, legs and arms. The patient was afebrile. There were no complication. The patient was treated with acyclovir. It was reported that at the time of the outbreak, the patient's steroids were being tapered. On an unspecified date, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On approximately 10/23/2000 the patient experienced 12 lesions on her body. As of 10/28/2000 there were 72 lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. On follow up, it was reported that on an unspecified date the patient recovered without any difficulty.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Cough, Drug ineffective, Laboratory test abnormal, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Initially it was reported by one nurse that the patient was seen by the doctor on 10/24/2000 with a cough and mild varicella-like rash over his trunk. In follow-up, another nurse reported that the patient developed varicella with mild to moderate amount of vesicles from 10/22/2000 lasting until 10/27/2000. The patient recovered 10/27/2000. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a family member concerning a male who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (manufacturer unspecified). Subsequently, after taking an unknown chicken pox vaccine several years ago he developed the chicken pox. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/31/2000, the patient developed 20+ lesions on her chest, back and arms showing dermatomal distribution and was subsequently diagnosed with herpes zoster. The health professional noted that no other symptoms were noted. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/24/2000, the patient broke out with chickenpox which gradually spread to 60-70 lesions distributed on both arms and legs and torso. The patient was afebrile and displayed normal activity. On 10/27/2000, the patient was seen by her physician, and treated for chicken pox. On 11/02/2000, the patient recovered. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site induration, Injection site vesicles, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/12/2000 the patient developed a 2 cm indurated, four 6 mm warm clear vesicles at the injection site. The patient developed six 4mm red vesicles at the edge of the patient's lip. Subsequently, the patient was diagnosed with cellulitis secondary to the varicella virus vaccine live. The NP reported that on 10/19/2000, the patient recovered from the cellulitis. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/24/2000, in the morning, the patient developed modified varicella disease < 50 lesions. She had an eruption of blisters with some scabbing < 50. Medical attention was sought. Prescription drug therapy was not required. On 10/30/2000, she recovered. No further information was provided.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On approximately 11/01/2000, the patient developed chickenpox. It was reported that the patient was "peppered with lesions". The child also had cold symptoms before the varicella occurred. The patient's sister had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information from a NP reported that the patient had greater than 100 lesions and that in November 2000 the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In October 2000, the patient began experiencing chicken pox. Many lesions are noted, over 50, "peppered with lesions". The patient's sister had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information from the NP indicated that the patient developed varicella greater than 100 lesions, "peppered" in October 2000. The patient subsequently recovered in November 2000. No further information is available.
Age: 1.9
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, HBPV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The RN reported that on 08/27/2000, the patient had a fever of 103.2F. On approximately 08/28/2000, the patient experienced a varicella like rash with 100+ lesions. The patient was seen by a physician on 08/28/2000. The RN reported that on 08/28/2000, the patient had "multiple papule/pustules, red bases > 100, pox in throat. On an unspecified date the patient recovered from her experiences. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/31/2000, the patient experienced clinical varicella with multiple lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information from the registered nurse indicated that the varicella was not related to the varicella virus vaccine live. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a female who in approximately 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. In approximately 1997 post vaccination, the patient experienced a "huge hive" at the injection site. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Pyrexia, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 11/01/2000 the patient developed 5 or 6 papules. On approximately 11/03/2000 the patient was seen at the physician's office and had approximately two dozen lesions, slighty vesicular and some had already scabbed over. The patient had a fever and headache one day. The nurse also reported that the child's lesions were "resolving quite nicely". On 11/07/2000 the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination, the patient developed a rash. Follow up information from the physician indicated that on 10/18/2000 the patient was vaccinated with the second dose of varicella virus vaccine live, subcutaneously in the left deltoid. On 10/20/2000 the patient developed a fever of 100.2F, which lasted for 3 days. On 10/22/2000, the patient developed a maculopapular rash which lasted approximately 1 week. The rash resolved and subsequently returned for one week. On approximately 11/17/2000, the patient recovered from the rash.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: The physician reported that the patient was vaccinated on 10/19/2000 and presented on approximately 11/01/2000 with erythema multiforme, ten red lesions and a low grade fever. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 10/25/2000, the patient developed 50 vesicles and complained of itching. Other signs and symptoms were denied. On 10/27/2000, it was reported that the patient was recovering. The patient's mother stated that all the lesions were scabbing over and looked to be drying. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Lethargy, Rash erythematous, Rash papular, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: On 10/26/2000, the patient developed a "red papular rash on her face, trunk and extremities. The patient was fussy, vomiting and had a decrease in activity and diet". On 10/29/2000, the patient recovered.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The physician reported that on 11/07/2000 the patient presented in her office with herpes zoster following C6 and C7 dermatome from upper arm to the hand. The patient was treated with acyclovir and prednisone. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pharyngitis, Pyrexia, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: On 11/02/2000, the patient presented with numerous large lesions and pustules on his body, number unknown, that were 7 to 9 cm, without papules with decentral vesiculation. He was diagnosed with early varicella. He also had positive cold symptoms. No tests were performed. He was treated with oral acyclovir for 5 days. The outcome was not provided. No further information is available. Per F/U 6/17/02: he was also treated with acyclovir (600mg po 4 times a day for 5 days). It was reported that the pt recovered on 11/8/00. No further info is available.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Arthralgia, Back pain, Blister, Headache
Clinical narrative: On 10/16/2000 the patient experienced abdominal pain, joint pain, low back pain, headache, and blisters erupting. A rash started to appear sporadically, "a little bit all over" and there was burning at the injection site. The eruptions "scabbed over in 2 weeks" but the patient still had some pain and a headache. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: On 10/20/00, previously reported as 10/16/00, the pt experienced his symptoms as above. There were no lab tests done. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Outcome status was no reported. F/U info indicated that the pt also had left arm pain starting on 10/20/00. The pt recovered on 11/28/00. No further info is expected.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 10/16/2000 the patient experienced abdominal pain, joint pain, low back pain, headache, and blisters erupting. A rash started to appear sporadically, "a little bit all over" and there was burning at the injection site. The eruptions "scabbed over in 2 weeks" but the patient still had some pain and a headache. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: On 10/20/00, previously reported as 10/16/00, the pt experienced his symptoms as above. There were no lab tests done. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Outcome status was no reported. F/U info indicated that the pt also had left arm pain starting on 10/20/00. The pt recovered on 11/28/00. No further info is expected.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Discomfort, Rash
Clinical narrative: On approximately 10/27/2000, the patient "broke out" with a rash all over her body. The rash was described as "not necessarily itchy but uncomfortable". The patient's husband did not think it was chickenpox. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: On 08/22/2000 the patient developed a varicella like rash with less than 100 lesions on her chest, abdomen and buttocks. No other symptoms were noted.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Rash
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed a hard area at the injection site and "some penny size" bumps. The bumps were not chicken pox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 11/09/2000, the patient developed chickenpox with 20-30 lesions on the body. Follow up was received from a physician. This episode was not considered related to varicella virus vaccine live "as the vaccine was given on 09/04/1998". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Rash, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 11/08/2000, the patient developed 50-100 lesions, rhinorrhea and a slight temperature. On 11/09/2000, the patient was seen for one day history of rash and fever and other signs and symptoms (unspecified) of illness. Diagnosis was chicken pox with approximately 50-100 lesions over his body, vesicles and papules. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information was available.