chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.24
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Aggression, Akathisia, Aphasia, Autism
Clinical narrative: Within 3 1/2 weeks of receiving his MMR, the pt lost all speech, no longer looked at his family and frequently, threw screaming tantrums whenever we would try to interact with him. He began to exhibit odd behavior, such as walking on tiptoe, flapping his hands and endlessly spinning the wheels on toy cars. He no longer enjoyed being read to, bouncing balls or playing with his once favorite toys. We spent August to December with allergy tests, hearing tests, developmental screenings, trying to get a handle on what was going on. By January, 2000, he was dx'd with Autism and enrolled in speech, occupational and physical therapy and a Early Intervention program. It took until late spring to get the appointments with a Neurology dept to rule out any physical pathology for our son's change in condition. We were able to get patient evaluated by a doctor in May and June and he had both an EEG and an MRI in that dept before referred to the psychologist for a confirmation of his pediatrician's January dx. He continues to receive physical, occupational, speech, tactile, dietary and behavioral therapies each and every day. An annual report received 6/27/2003 adds: Pt has still not gained expressive speech. His muscle tone/control is some better requiring less physical therapy than before. His immune system has improved to the point of only one round of antibiotics and a couple viral infections in the past year. He has many safety issues related to his delays/speech which will prohibit his ability to enter regular Kindergarten this year. He must still continue on his numerous supplements and special diet, although it becomes increasingly difficult with his return to "our world" and cravings for foods he once loved. I guess what I need to describe is all the research, discussions with doctors, pharmacists, and therapists we've done in order to assist him through this. I've learned about Metallothionum protein. Its function and the fact that males tend to be weaker in this department. So the Thimerosal ("mercury") via vaccines paired with additional cross-over from my dental amalgams, basically rendered his systems (GI, neuro, immune, etc) unable to handle the MMR. "The straw that broke the camel's back." Finally, after phone calls, consultations, labs, etc. we came to try a process called Clathration (similar to Chelation but without binding to already low levels of calcium and zinc or yeast overgrowth). In the 7 months we've been in the process, he's made continuous improvements - noticed by all in contact with him. We still have a lot of ground to retrieve. I am aware the MMR is a "live" vaccine without thimerosal, so perhaps I should also be completing VAERS forms on the numerous injections he received prior as well.
Age: 1.24
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Staring
Clinical narrative: Within 3 1/2 weeks of receiving his MMR, the pt lost all speech, no longer looked at his family and frequently, threw screaming tantrums whenever we would try to interact with him. He began to exhibit odd behavior, such as walking on tiptoe, flapping his hands and endlessly spinning the wheels on toy cars. He no longer enjoyed being read to, bouncing balls or playing with his once favorite toys. We spent August to December with allergy tests, hearing tests, developmental screenings, trying to get a handle on what was going on. By January, 2000, he was dx'd with Autism and enrolled in speech, occupational and physical therapy and a Early Intervention program. It took until late spring to get the appointments with a Neurology dept to rule out any physical pathology for our son's change in condition. We were able to get patient evaluated by a doctor in May and June and he had both an EEG and an MRI in that dept before referred to the psychologist for a confirmation of his pediatrician's January dx. He continues to receive physical, occupational, speech, tactile, dietary and behavioral therapies each and every day. An annual report received 6/27/2003 adds: Pt has still not gained expressive speech. His muscle tone/control is some better requiring less physical therapy than before. His immune system has improved to the point of only one round of antibiotics and a couple viral infections in the past year. He has many safety issues related to his delays/speech which will prohibit his ability to enter regular Kindergarten this year. He must still continue on his numerous supplements and special diet, although it becomes increasingly difficult with his return to "our world" and cravings for foods he once loved. I guess what I need to describe is all the research, discussions with doctors, pharmacists, and therapists we've done in order to assist him through this. I've learned about Metallothionum protein. Its function and the fact that males tend to be weaker in this department. So the Thimerosal ("mercury") via vaccines paired with additional cross-over from my dental amalgams, basically rendered his systems (GI, neuro, immune, etc) unable to handle the MMR. "The straw that broke the camel's back." Finally, after phone calls, consultations, labs, etc. we came to try a process called Clathration (similar to Chelation but without binding to already low levels of calcium and zinc or yeast overgrowth). In the 7 months we've been in the process, he's made continuous improvements - noticed by all in contact with him. We still have a lot of ground to retrieve. I am aware the MMR is a "live" vaccine without thimerosal, so perhaps I should also be completing VAERS forms on the numerous injections he received prior as well.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Conjunctivitis, Dehydration, Febrile convulsion, Nasal congestion, Otitis media
Clinical narrative: Varicella given on Tuesday, 4/23/02. Temperature on Thursday, 4/25/02, was 105F and also on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. ER visit on 4/26/02 with a febrile seizure. Admitted to the hospital on 4/30/02. No medication would break the fever and had a seizure. Medical Records received on 9/09/2002 states nasal congestion and throat inflamed.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngitis
Clinical narrative: Varicella given on Tuesday, 4/23/02. Temperature on Thursday, 4/25/02, was 105F and also on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. ER visit on 4/26/02 with a febrile seizure. Admitted to the hospital on 4/30/02. No medication would break the fever and had a seizure. Medical Records received on 9/09/2002 states nasal congestion and throat inflamed.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Autism, Fatigue, Irritability, Mental retardation severity unspecified, Neurodevelopmental disorder
Clinical narrative: On 11/16/00, ran a fever of 100.5F, cranky and tired. Gave Tylenol. On 11/17/00, ran a fever of 100F, cranky, tired and gave Tylenol. On 11/18/00, started developing a rash (red spots). On 11/19/00, was totally covered with the rash. On 11/20/00, went back to the doctor and he said red rash (maculopapular lesions) were present, basically he had the measles. I was told he was contagious and not to be around my pregnant sister-in-law for Thanksgiving. He had his MMR on the 9th of November. The rash continued for approx. 1 week longer but no fever was present. The doctor prescribed a stronger form of Benadryl for itching and oatmeal baths. He said he may be light sensitive. The pt was developing normally until these immunizations were administered. Since then he has slowly lost the 10-15 words that he had in his vocabulary. At the age of 2, he no longer had any words. He was dx'd with developmental language disorder on 7/24/01 and with developmental delay on 10/2/01. His pediatrician is concerned that he has PDD. Following these concerns, we received a dx of autism.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: On 11/16/00, ran a fever of 100.5F, cranky and tired. Gave Tylenol. On 11/17/00, ran a fever of 100F, cranky, tired and gave Tylenol. On 11/18/00, started developing a rash (red spots). On 11/19/00, was totally covered with the rash. On 11/20/00, went back to the doctor and he said red rash (maculopapular lesions) were present, basically he had the measles. I was told he was contagious and not to be around my pregnant sister-in-law for Thanksgiving. He had his MMR on the 9th of November. The rash continued for approx. 1 week longer but no fever was present. The doctor prescribed a stronger form of Benadryl for itching and oatmeal baths. He said he may be light sensitive. The pt was developing normally until these immunizations were administered. Since then he has slowly lost the 10-15 words that he had in his vocabulary. At the age of 2, he no longer had any words. He was dx'd with developmental language disorder on 7/24/01 and with developmental delay on 10/2/01. His pediatrician is concerned that he has PDD. Following these concerns, we received a dx of autism.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Angioneurotic oedema, Cough, Oedema peripheral, Stridor
Clinical narrative: Diffuse hives with about 30-45 minutes of DTAP/HIB. Went to ER and resolved with Benadryl, a few hours later. Hives, facial and extremity swelling and angioedema of ears/lips as well as wheezing and stridor. BP stable. SC epi, IV Benadryl and IV Solu-Medrol and pt was admitted to the hospital. Impressive rash/hives/cough recurred for 1st about 12 hours. Slight rash/hives on left palm and toe. No targets.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Swelling face, Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Diffuse hives with about 30-45 minutes of DTAP/HIB. Went to ER and resolved with Benadryl, a few hours later. Hives, facial and extremity swelling and angioedema of ears/lips as well as wheezing and stridor. BP stable. SC epi, IV Benadryl and IV Solu-Medrol and pt was admitted to the hospital. Impressive rash/hives/cough recurred for 1st about 12 hours. Slight rash/hives on left palm and toe. No targets.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Electroencephalogram abnormal
Clinical narrative: Seizures occurred 3 days after receiving DTAP/IPV/Comvax.  Referral to seizure specialist.
Age: 1.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Decreased appetite, Gastroenteritis, Rash pustular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: 5/13/02- seen in our office for pustules lesions on chest, arms and legs  X 1 day. Afebrile. cough and runny nose X 2 days. Decreased appetite X 1 day. Diagnosed with varicella and right OM.
Age: 1.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rhinitis, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: 5/13/02- seen in our office for pustules lesions on chest, arms and legs  X 1 day. Afebrile. cough and runny nose X 2 days. Decreased appetite X 1 day. Diagnosed with varicella and right OM.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a fever of 103 deg F, 12-20 hrs after immunization . Fever lasted for 3 days.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Bradycardia, Crying, Hypotonia, Stupor
Clinical narrative: The pt developed severe crying immediately after vaccination, followed by period of hypotonia and hyporesponsiveness with bradycadia.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling, Nausea, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 26 BF had Anthrax #2 on Thursday, 08/12/99 about 12:00 hrs. She had a little nausea on Thursday, 08/12/99. The pt developed swelling and itching of her LUE on Friday, 08/13/99. She denies fever. On Saturday, 08/14/99, she had a decreased appetite and nausea. She slept all Sunday 08/15/99. She had a 5 cm reaction to to Anthrax #1.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a temp of 99.4, sleepy but arousalbe. No treatment was given except for Tylenol.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed swelling on the right leg Prevnar and Hib injection site within 24 hrs. Thickening of SC tisse has remained for two months.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever - 103 deg F, night of day on which the immunization was given. Local reaction-redness, swelling -BIL.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Crying, Pyrexia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Pt had 2nd dose of DTAP, IPV, HIB and Prevnar on 5/23/02. Sleepy on 5/24/02 for a few hours around noon time and then woke up crying X a few minutes and then had seizures X 7-10 minutes, mainly on left side. Temperature 100.8F in the office. Non-focal exam in the office.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: Prolonged, inconsolable crying. Afebrile and drinking ok. Mom tried Tylenol and bathing and it didn't help.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Erythema on left thigh, induration and a temperature of 100.5F (also teething).
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Egg-sized lump
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 4cm X 5cm area of redness and induration with increased warmth at the site of injection. Unable to contact pt for confirmation of recovery after treatment.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a fever of 104 deg F and rash (fine red on body). Seen physician and temp lasted for three days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a 6 x 9cm are of erythema and induration around the area of DTaP administration.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPH, HEP
Symptoms: Hypotonia, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Mother described hypotonic "collapse" episode with child limp head dropping and less responsive then usual for "several minutes", associated with 101 fever.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Anorexia, Chills
Clinical narrative: The pt developed chills, loss of appetite, "did not feel like himself." Contacted office on 05/28/2002 at 8:40am and the pt stated that he's feeling better and eating well.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: The pt developed greater than 50 vesicles (varicella). No treatment was received.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Area above right elbow to  below shoulder red and swollen.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: The pt developed cellulitis, diagnosed by provider (redness, swelling and warmth), and 1 inch area of induration.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: The wife of the pt reported that "he felt knot in arm at injection site and that arm, between elbow and shoulder, became sore and painful on evening of same day and has continued to very gradually get worse. Arm is also getting weaker and he is now unable to raise elbow over shoulder height because of pain and weakness."
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness and swelling of right upper leg all the way to knee.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Chest pain, Dyspnoea, Myocardial ischaemia
Clinical narrative: Hepatitis A given 05/02/02.  On 05/03 c/o chest pain with difficulty breathing. Went to ER. Dx normal x-ray and EKG. Dx as possible reaction to Hep A with probable Ischemia. Referred to cardiologist.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Very hot extremely large swollen thigh each day for 4 days-bigger - then discolored-about 14 long by 12 wide.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Crying, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The mother states," he cried a lot that night, three days later and took him to the doctor." Red and purple, and warm to touch at injection site. Mother gave the pt Motrin and applied ice. The doctor provided no treatment.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness and warmth at the injection site and surrounding area.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed fever (105.5 deg F) 18 hrs after receiving DTaP and hib vaccinations.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt developed redness, swelling and hot to touch area on and around the injection site (left upper thigh).
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Possible break through chickenpox. Papular rash with scattered lesions on trunk.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Mouth ulceration, Petechiae
Clinical narrative: Morning after second injection, presented with oral vesicles and palatal petechial rash. No systemic symptoms or other rash. Will follow. No tests required yet.
Age: 5.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Within 24 hours, large swelling, redness and tender at site of DTAP. Some fever that subsided in 2-3 days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Erythema and induration of deltoid area (4" X 5"), 2 days after injection. Only vaccine on this side was DTAP.
Age: 0.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Itchy rash on trunk, extremities and head. 2 doses of Benadryl was needed within 24 hours after onset of rash.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling and erythema and warmth over left deltoid with onset more than 24 hours after immunizations (less than 36 hours), covering area about 10cm X 4cm, oval. No nidus or fluctuance. Non-tender, non-pruritic, FROM of arm, no pain, no fever and no other symptoms. Rx'd Benadryl and ibuprofen and cool compresses. Return to ER prn any worsening or pain.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Serious rash, swelling and fever.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling/redness in circular area around site of shot in right thigh. First noted on 6/4/02; shots administered on 6/3/02. No fever. Placed on Benadryl/steroid cream to site on 6/4/02.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt received DTaP and IPV in the left deltoid. Pt also received MMR in the right deltoid on 05/20/2002. Pt was seen that evening because of swelling and warmth. It was felt that he had a cellulitis and the pt was started on Augmentin. He was seen the following day in the ER and started on zyrtec for presumed allergic reaction. I saw pt on 5/23/2002. He had significant warmth and redness on the left deltoid. It was previously measured 13cm x 10cm. It had decreased to 9 x 9cm when I saw him. My impression was local reaction and the Augmentin was stopped.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: 4/4/02 Mother brought child to health department with baseball sized swelling and redness in left deltoid.  Afebrile, no other symptoms. Discussed treating symptoms with Tylenol and cold packs intermittently.  Will F/U later with mother. 4/16/02 F/U with mother on telephone who states symptoms rexolved the very next day.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: 3/7/2002- Telephone call from Dr. office who states child's parent brought for office visit on 3/1/02 (3 days after shots given by our office) with swollen left arem and redness from deltoid and downward.  Dr. requests VAERS report to be filed.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Per TC to HD on 6/3/02, the care-giver stated that child developed redness (L) thigh. 1 week later, developed 2 red swollen areas. 1 week after that, was referred by MD to another facility who had child in hospital 2 days and drained a cyst (abscess) on (L) thigh. MD felt the immunization caused the abscess.  Diagnosed with cellulitis at Medical Center. Annual follow up states unable to contact parent at present house that she lived in has been torn down to make way for the new school. However, the child ant parent were seen leaving store not long ago and parent has made no further contact re incident.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest pain, Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: Joint pain/swelling-current-Motrin, Celebrex (MRI), flu-like symptoms after each shot. Fatigue-low energy-easily tired regardless of sleep amount. Rashes-on hands, elbows, groin, face-steroid creams, unexp chest pain-went to ER-MRI, stress test. Numbness/tingling in feet, arms, hands and back-current.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Joint pain/swelling-current-Motrin, Celebrex (MRI), flu-like symptoms after each shot. Fatigue-low energy-easily tired regardless of sleep amount. Rashes-on hands, elbows, groin, face-steroid creams, unexp chest pain-went to ER-MRI, stress test. Numbness/tingling in feet, arms, hands and back-current.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Screaming
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after the following immunizations, DPAT, HIB, Prevnar, the baby had 2-3 hours of inconsolable crying. For the next days, he was more irritable than usual, wouldn't play and needed to be held when awake. His physical exam was normal 6 days after the immunizations.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temp over 104F.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Local reaction and cellulitis right thigh over 48 hours. Treated with Keflex with resolution of symptoms.
Age: 4.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Vaccines given 5/28/02 mid-afternoon. Seen 5/30/02 at approximately 10:30. Left arm with swelling of proximal 1/3 with erythema about 85% circumferential. Small bruise in center at injection site of DTAP. Not tender or red. Painful and tender evening after injections. Swelling noted next day. On 5/10/02, sister had similar reaction but not as bad at DTAP site; same lot number.
Age: 5.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: RA swollen at site of shot. Hot to touch. Pt states no pain. Duration Friday 5/31/02 to Monday 6/3/02 (still slightly swollen).
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling at vaccination site.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Dizziness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Within 5 minutes of administering, employee became nauseated, dizzy, skin cool clammy. Vital signs stable. Seen in ER. 50mg of IM Benadryl given.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Injection site reaction, Postictal state, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt developed seizure 5/26/02 about 8:30 PM with post-ictal state also fever 102F range that suddenly increased. First seizure. No known F Hx (pt is adopted). Labs all WNL. 6/3/02, pt seen in office with rash otherwise reaction to MMR and continuing fever 100F range.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt had taken 3rd dose of oral typhoid vaccine. Presented with acute urticaria. Required intervention and management. Product insert does not mention urticaria.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Laboratory test abnormal, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Onset of fever more than 100F, generalized varicella rash with 5-10 lesions, neck stiffness, chills and sweats began 14 days after injection.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Approximately 15 minutes after vaccination, child presented with welps and red splotches on face and trunk with lips and nose swelling. No wheezing noted. MD treated immediately with Celestone and Depo-Medrol IM. Symptoms resolved within 15 minutes of med administration.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Erythema, induration 3cm X 4cm diameter, tender to palpation, pruritic. Started Ceclor antibiotics for concern of reaction vs reaction.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash; vaccine given 5/21/02
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Developed 100F temperature. Allergic reaction. Local reaction with erythema and oedema. Could not rule out cellulitis. Treated her with Keflex.
Age: 2.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Vesicular rash-arm, trunk
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: LD with moderate redness and swollen near injection site of DTAP.
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Difficulty in walking, Monarthritis
Clinical narrative: The vaccinee reportedly had no pre-existing medical conditions. Reportedly, he "never had arthritis before and none in family history". He reported that he believed injections of Lymerix on 10/25/99 (lot LY130B9) and 12/6/99 (lot LY130A9). He stated that on 12/7/99, he received influenza virus vaccine (Fluzone; lot 40436AA). He stated that he first noticed "severe" pain in his right hip in 11/00. Reportedly, an X-ray was performed in 11/00 that showed arthritis. The vaccinee stated that he received his third injection of Lymerix (lot LY145A9) on 12/8/00. On that date, he also received an injection of influenza virus vaccine (Fluzone; lot 4036AA0). The vaccinee reported that he underwent MRI in 2/01; results were not provided. The vaccinee reported that an X-ray performed in 5/01 "showed arthritis is much worse". The vaccinee's attorney alleged that "as a result of (the vaccinee's) use of (Lymerix), he developed severe autoimmune arthritis in the right hip first dx'd in 11/00 and has been seen by an orthopedic surgeon and a rheumatologist and hip joint replacement is anticipated." The vaccinee reported that he "can only walk with crutches". On a VAERS form that he completed, the vaccinee indicated that the event resulted in permanent disability.  Follow up on 12/12/2003: "The following information was provided by the pt's medical records.  The pt was referred by his orthopaedic physician for physical therapy evaluation and therapy.  Treatment noted dates 12/05/2000, indicated that the pt had a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in his right hip.  The hip pain onset began in August 2000.  His physical therapy treatment included moist heat, cold packs, electric muscle stimulation, soft tissue mobilization, ultrasound, and exercises.  He was prescribed Celebrex and was subsequently switched to Vioxx with good results.  By 12/15/2000, the pt reported that his hip pain was improving.  The most recent information received on 11/26/03 did not provide the outcomes of the reported events."
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 9.5cm X 8.5cm area, swollen/red. Possible cellulitis.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, Hyperbilirubinaemia, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical  nurse concerning a male who on 12/10/2001 was vaccinated with a dose of hep A vaccine. On 12/11/2001 the pt had bilirubin and LDH drawn, and bilirubin was 1.7 and the LDH was 707. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a father of a 15 year old female who in approximately March 2001 was vaccinated with hep A vaccine. Concomitant therapy included minocycline (dose, duration, and indication not reported). On approximately 01/23/2002, the pt had a severe allergic reaction. The pt developed hives and swelling around her wrists, elbows and feet. The pt was treated with unspecified steroids. The swelling around her wrists and elbows was reduced, but her feet were swollen making it difficult to walk. The pt's father stated that the consulting allergist suggested that the pt's allergic reaction was due to minocycline. He stated that the doctors said "this was a persisting condition." He also stated that his daughter's doctors do not believe his daughter's experience was related to therapy with hep A vaccine. No further info is available.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 32 year old male consumer with a pcn allergy who in August 2001 was vaccinated with a dose of hep A vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Subsequently, two weeks after being vaccinated, the pt developed a "hot burning sensation" all over his body and also had a fever. It was reported that six months later, in approximately February 2002, the pt received a booster dose and two weeks later, had the same symptoms. The pt did not seek medical attention. Additional info has been requested.  A 15-day follow up report received 6/3/2003 adds: Follow-up information from the doctor's office reported that they "are not aware of this adverse event, the pt did not notify the doctor." Additional follow-up info from the physician reported that there are "no reports of this pt having received hepatitis A virus vaccine inactivated or having a reaction to it." No further info is expected.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 69 year old female with reflux and no allergies who on 05/02/2001 and on 11/12/2001 was vaccinated with a first and second dose of hep A vaccine, both pediatric doses (0.5ml). This does not comply with the recommended dosage. Concomitant therapy included Prevacid. On 03/08/2002 it was reported that the pt "over the past three months" has had diarrhea. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was noted that the pt received both doses from a recalled lot. Additional info has been requested.  A 15-day follow up report received 6/3/2003 adds: Follow-up info received on 07/31/2002 from a registered nurse reported the lot# of the second dose of hepatitis A virus vaccine inactivated, given on 11/12/2003, as 639195/0523L (different from lot# reported by pt). The nurse further reported that the "pt was afraid the 'recalled' doses were 'harmful'." "The pt tested reactive for HAV, AB." And, "the complaint of diarrhea was four months after vaccinationwith Hep A," with onset in March 2002 (different than onset provided by pt). The pt reportedly recovered in March 2002. Further info is not expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a male pt who about three years ago, in approximately 1999, was vaccinated with a "complete series" of hep A vaccine. Subsequently the pt had a titer drawn and it was negative for protection against hep A. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The same pt experienced a negative hep B titer after vaccination with hep B vaccine recombinant (WAES0204USA01794). No other info was available. Additional info has been requested.  A 15-day follow up report received 6/3/2003 adds: Additional information is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received  from a patient who was vaccinated with Hepatitis A virus vaccine inactivated. Subsequently, the patient experienced pain and suffering. The reporter felt that pain and suffering was related to therapy with Hepatitis A virus vaccine inactivated. The patient indicated that "maybe we can settle this without a lawsuit". No additional information is available at this time.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Infection, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old with no known allergies who on 07/26/1996 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella vaccine. On 12/28/2001 at 8:30am the pt's mother called the doctor's office reporting that her son was exposed to chicken pox over the holiday, and "now mom said he's covered with pox this Am." The pox were described as small little water blisters (60-70) all over the body. The pt was afebrile; however, he did have itching. The pt was given Aveeno and Beandryl for itching. It was noted that the pt was prescribed hydrocortisone cream 1% on 12/18/2001. It was reported that the pt recovered on 01/04/2002. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPH, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old male with no past medical history or allergies who on 07/14/1997 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right leg. Concomitant therapy that same day included the fourth dose of Trihibit in the left thigh. Other concomitant therapy included Bactrim for sinusitis. On 12/17/2001 the pt developed 20 pox, some were scabbed over. The pt's mother received a telephone call from the school nurse and needed to pick up the child at school. The mother noted about 20 spots. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 3.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 43 month old male who on 07/29/99 was vaccinated with the first dose of Varivax SC in the right arm. On 12/10.01, the patient developed individual red lesions. On 12/11/01, the patient's mother telephoned the physician's office and noted that there was a white center developing on the lesions. It was also noted that the lesions were spreading with 5 more on the torso since the day before. A fever was also noted. It was reported that this information was received from the patient's  mother who reported "a very mild case" which was not verified by a doctor . No additional information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. (site unknown). One year post-vaccination, The patient developed breakthrough varicella with a small number of lesions. The patient recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning an 8 year old female patient who on 09/04/96 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax. On 12/27/01, the patient was diagnosed with a mild case of chickenpox (start date of event not reported). It was noted that a rash with less than 20 lesions was the only symptom reported. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a 5 year old female who on 01/07/97 was vaccinated in the left arm with a first dose of  Varivax. The patient was seen in the physician's office on 12/26/01. "A few days prior to the office visit" (also reported as 12/26/01) the child developed numerous head to toe varicella lesions. She had no fever. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information indicated that on 12/26/01, the patient had a vesicular rash with various stages from papular to vesicular to 'crusty". It was noted that it was over the entire body. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 13 year old Caucasian male who on 07/29/98 was vaccinated in the right tricep with a first dose of Varivax. On 12/19/01, the patient broke out in a chicken pox rash. It is reported that his temperature was 100 and the rash was all over his torso, in his mouth and down his throat. Subsequently, the patient recovered . Unspecified medical attention was sought. FOLLOW UP information from a nurse indicated that the patient's fever started on 12/18/01. On  12/19/01, there were a couple of vesicles by the evening. By 12/20/01, they covered his arms,legs, torso, in his mouth and in his hair. He was given valacyclovir hydrochloride (Valtrex) 500 mg prescription on 12/21/01 and he cleared up by 12/25/01. The patient was considered recovered.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 7 year old Caucasian male patient who on 09/22/95 was vaccinated with the first dose of Varivax in the right arm and the first dose of MMRII in the left arm. On 12/26//01, the patient began to break out with chicken pox lesions, and on 12/28/01 was seen in his pediatrician's office with approximately 25 to 30 lesions all over his body. The child had no other complications. The child subsequently recovered from the event. No further information is available. The licensed practical nurse also reported that an 8 year old female developed varicella  following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. (WAES0201USA00235)
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning an 8 year old female patient who on 01/27/97 was vaccinated with Varivax. On 12/27/01, the patient presented to her pediatrician's office with several varicella lesions It was reported that the child had some lesions on her legs, a few on her trunk, and one on her face. The child subsequently recovered. The nurse also reported that a 7 year old male developed varicella following vaccination with Varivax (WAEs0201USA00230). No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a child who developed chicken pox after being exposed to another child who, on an unspecified date, was vaccinated with Varivax. The nurse reported that the child who received the vaccination with Varivax did not develop a rash and the child who developed the chickenpox may have been exposed to other children with natural varicella infections. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning her 6 year old daughter who in 10/96 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax.  On 02/02/02, the pt developed chicken pox with about 40 lesions. There were no other symptoms. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. FOLLOW-UP information reported no other adverse events. It was noted there had been several cases of "questionable chicken pox," in the patient's class, and the reporter was interested in determining if this was actually varicella. No further informatioin is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 2 year old patient who on 06/19/00 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax. Subsequently, the patient developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/-2 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of 12/01. The first onset date was12/31/01 and the last was 01/03.2002. The number of lesions were reported to be unknown. It was also reported that 7 of the children were vaccinated with Varivax (WAES0201USA00755, 0201USA00756, 0201USA00757, 0201USA1038, 0201USA1039 and 0201USA01041). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngitis, Rash, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 32 year old male employee who on 12/19/01 was vaccinated with the first dose of Varivax. On 01/01/02, the patient developed cold symptoms, and on 01/02/02, developed a red itchy rash on head, back and face. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old female who on 02/03/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax. On 01/01/02, the patient was seen in the doctor's office with an ear infection. On 01/04/02 the patient developed breakthrough chicken pox lesions located on her back, stomach, arms and groin. It was not known whether the child had been exposed to WTV, however the child was in school. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. It was also reported that the patient's 5 year bother developed chicken pox via secondary transmission. (WAES0201USA02246). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and the mother of a 5 year old female who on 04/10/97 was vaccinated with a first dose of Varivax SC in the left thigh. The patient was concomitantly vaccinated with a second dose of Hepatitis b vaccine recombinant. There were no illnesses at the time of vaccination. The physician reported that on 01/07/02, the patient presented with a breakthrough varicella rash. The patient's mother reported that the patient subsequently recovered. No additional information is expected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 month old patient whose father was vaccinated with Varivax. Subsequently, the patient broke out with lesions 3 weeks after his father developed skin lesions (see WAES01120340). No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 3 year old patient who on 05/24/98 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax (site unknown). Subsequently, the patient developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/02 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of !2/01. The first onset date was 12/31/01 and the last was 01/03/02. the number of lesions were reported to be unknown. It was also reported tha t7 of the children were vaccinated with Varivax. (WAES0201USA00351, 0201USA00756, 0201USA00757, 0201USA01038, 0201USA01039 and 0201USA01041). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 4  year old patient who on 05/14/98 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax  (sitte Unknown) Subsequently, the patient developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was  a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/02 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of 12/01. The first onset date was 12/31/01 and the last was 01/03/02. The number of lesions were reported to be unknown. It was also reported that 7 of the children were vaccinated with Varicella virus vaccine live (WAES 0201USA--351, 0201USA999755, 0201USA00757, 0201USA01038, 0201USA01039, 0201USA01041). Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a child who on 10/17/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of Varivax. Subsequently, the patient developed chicken pox. The reporter indicated that there was a chicken pox breakout at a day care in her area. It was reported on 01/04/2002 that 15 children had developed chicken pox since the end of December 2001. The first onset date was 12/31/01 and the last was on 01/03/2002. The number of lesions were reported to be unknown. It was also reported that 7 of the children were vaccinated with Varivax (WAES0201USA00351, 0201USA--755, 0201USA00756, 0201USA01038, 0201USA01039, 0201USA01041). Additional information has been requested
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman in a physician's office concerning a 7 year old male  who on 06/05/96 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a first dose of Varivax. On 01/09/02, the patient developed chickenpox. The patient was examined by a physician ant it was reported that there were 50-60 pruritic varicella lesions all over. The patient's temperature was 99.4 F (tympanic) and he experienced vomiting. The patient's brother  (WAES 0201USA00781) also developed chicken pox following exposure to Varivax. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman in a physician's office  concerning a 4 year old male who on05/05/98 was vaccinated in the left arm with a first dose of Varivax. On 01/09/02, the patient developed chickenpox. It was reported that there were "14-20 of them'. The lesions were pruritic and scattered over the body. Unspecified medical attention was sought the patient's brother (WAES0201USA00773) also developed chickenpox following exposure to Varivax. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Fatigue, Flushing, Influenza like illness, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 28 year old Caucassina male hospital phlebotomist who on 12/19/01 at 15:36 was vaccinated with a first dose of Varivax. On 01/02/02, the patient experienced a rash on his head, scalp and torso. The patient was seen by an occupational health physician who confirmed a classic case of chickenpox. There were 2 lesions on his abdomen and one lesion had a red center and was raised. The other lesions was pink and raised. There were additional lesions behind his right ear and on his scalp and back. Laboratory results revealed VZ IgG 0/14 on 12/11/2002. The patient indicated that he had not been exposed to anyone with chickenpox that he was aware of. He had no fever but felt flushed, fatigued and had a fluish neck pain but "not really sick feelings". The patient was asked if he had pus-like, fluid-leaking rash on his hands, arm or face and he reported that they were all dry and that they "itched a little bit". The varicella resolved on 01/11/02. No further information is available.