chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Otitis media, Pyrexia, Rash morbilliform, Rhinorrhoea, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Received vaxs on 03/30 at which time he also had right otitis media which was treated with Amoxicillin.  On 04/07, eight days post vax, child experienced temperature of 105.9 (R), morbiliform rash systemic, rhinorrhea. Had same symtoms along with mild tonsillar exudate. Tests performed. In addition to Amox, received ceftriaxone injection.  Follow up in office 04/08, and again 04/12 - resolving otitis media and vaccine reaction.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site reaction, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Three inch area below site of vax. Warm to touch. Complained of discomfort at site. Area was measured and mom was instructed to call back tomorrow to inform us if symptoms worsen. Advised Benadryl tonight. Call back tomorrow if onset of fever.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Pyrexia, Rash, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Presented to clinic on 04/20 with intermittent temperature for which he was given Tylenol. Isolated papular rash over torso, no vesicles, 3 mm papules on exam. Twin bother with similar symptoms. Dx post exam: Viral exanthem vs varicella reaction.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Hypoaesthesia, Influenza like illness, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: One day post vax, pt complained of soreness and swelling below injection site with some numbness of left fingers. At the ER, physician noted some erythema/edema of left deltoid. No loss of motion. Neurovasc exam of injection incurred in military service: local allergic reaction. Also experienced flu-like achiness and sensitive skin. .
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: One day post vax, pt complained of soreness and swelling below injection site with some numbness of left fingers. At the ER, physician noted some erythema/edema of left deltoid. No loss of motion. Neurovasc exam of injection incurred in military service: local allergic reaction. Also experienced flu-like achiness and sensitive skin. .
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Hypokinesia, Muscular weakness, Myalgia, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Partial Paralysis in neck and back region on left side with recurrent muscle fatigue. Major symptom subsided on the 24th, but continued muscular weakness and pain took several months to dissipate. Fatigue and lack of mobility persist to date. Dx: pinched nerve. Receiving physical therapy.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Hyperventilation, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Abrupt temperature spike to 38 C ten minutes post Rubella vax. No rash on body. No swelling or difficulty breathing. No tachycardia, or hypotension was noted.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Pyrexia, Rash, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Mom called clinic today with complaints of rash on left arm. She stated child had fever of 101 at home. Here in clinic at 1:30 PM appointment, are on left arm was red and warm to touch and also firm. Temperature was 99.4 tympanic.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt was given two doses of Hib vax (Comvax and Act-Hib) at the same clinic visit. Mother reported fussiness and temperature of 99 that evening. She stated that there was no redness or swelling on legs 04/10 or 04/11. No fussiness on 04/11.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: After 2 days the client noted redness, swelling, "hives" at the site of injection. She complained of soreness and feeling stiff at site. When examined one week later the redness had subsided except for small area under site. Client feels symptoms are improving.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Agitation, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever 101-102 began 7 days post vax on 04/10 with crankiness and irritability. No cough or URI.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Erythema, Pallor, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Twenty minutes post vax, pt developed pallor, dizziness, red ears, tingling in ears and fever. She went home. Call to her was placed on 04/18, following day, to ask about tetanus shot, and she explained the reaction. She took Novasin. Pt states that she has history of fever with prior IZs. Always self-limited.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given on 04/10/2000, Varicella reported 04/12/2000.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Purpura
Clinical narrative: Pt called post vax stating that she noticed a pruritic rash on torso, neck, and arms approximately 24 hours post vax. She stated that it lasted 22-3 hours only, disappeared on its own with no treatment.
Age: 1.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Leg redness/swelling around vax site one day post IZ.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 4/4/00, mother reports infant had IZ in early AM and by 13:00 had a temp of 102; at 20:00 it was 103. On 04/6/00, temp was 102 during the day and 105 at 16:00. Seen by MD and he thought vaccines were responsible. Used lukewarm baths and Tylenol. On 4/8/00, temp was 103 in early AM and treated with 2 doses of ibuprofen. No redness at the site of the injections.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Aching, headache, chills, swelling left upper arm and itching, post vax. Examined and treated with ice packs, Benadryl, and prednisone. Prescription for decreasing doses of prednisone called into the pharmacy.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Aching, headache, chills, swelling left upper arm and itching, post vax. Examined and treated with ice packs, Benadryl, and prednisone. Prescription for decreasing doses of prednisone called into the pharmacy.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Injection site abscess, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: This pt needed IZ for college entrance. On 4/12/00, pt given updated IZ and to follow-up in 1 month, for Hep-B. On 4/24/00, pt had gotten erythema in the area, but then developed 2 lumps which now are draining. Dx: obvious abscess formation. She had open/drainage at injection site. She was treated with Keflex, heat to area and recheck if further problems. This is probably the result of her IZ to either DT or Hep-B, which were the 2 that were marked on that arm.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Decreased activity, Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt came in on 5/4/00 to have PPD read and mom concerned about left thigh being red and inflammed, more today than yesterday. Pt not being very active today but says "it's sore". Doctor in office today, took a look at it and prescribed Benadryl with follow-up appointment in 1 week unless needed to be seen earlier. Area is also warm to touch.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: No information entered.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Rash macular, Vestibular disorder
Clinical narrative: On 4/16/00 had inner ear dizziness all day and took antihistamine. On 4/17/00 and 4/18/00, had red blotch around injection site and used cold compresses.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt developed some SOB and rash over body within 45 minutes of injection. Pt needed asthma inhaler and SOB resolved. Rash had disappeared by mother's arrival (45 minutes later). Child taken to MD and started on Zyrtec and prednisone.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Exposed to sibbling with varicella at end of March and 1st week of April. Vaccine given on 4/15/00. Developed clinical varicella on 4/17/2000.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Chicken pox
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Some vomiting and diarrhea.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: Transient jaw pain, resolved in 24 hours.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: Transient jaw pain/inability to open mouth, resolved in 48-72 hours.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, YF
Symptoms: Headache, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Headache began Friday, continued Saturday, relieved with Tylenol, gone by Saturday PM. Hives started on Sunday, 4/30/00, on arms from mid bicep to wrists; relieved with Benadryl PO, decreased by Monday, 5/12/00. Hives on outer aspect of both legs from mid thigh to ankles began Monday 5/1/00 at 08:00 and descreased use of Benadryl. No respiratory problems.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Rash
Clinical narrative: Light red spots on chest and back for 24 hours, loose bowel movements for 4 days. Both symptoms started on 4/5/2000.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Seen on 4/28/2000 with redness at site of injection, measuring 5" in length and 2" in width and warm to touch. Treatment with Tylenol and warm compresses.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Oral pain, Rash morbilliform, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 4/30/00, mother noted a single, red lesion behind right ear. Few others were noted during the evening. By 5/1/00, pt's face, scalp and trunk were covered in a red, nonpustular "measles type" rash. Exam, on 5/1/00 at 12:00, had faint and sparse lesions on extremities. Pt with mouth pain, no noted lesions and coryza.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site inflammation
Clinical narrative: One week, post vax, a baseball-sized raised area appeared around site of administration. This was not observed, only reported.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Pain, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Complaining of soreness X 2-3 days, post vax, noticed a rash that looks like red dots under the skin and approximately 1/4" below the injection site. Rash is approximately 1 1/2" long and was first noticed on Sunday morning. Rash is itchy and confined to just the one area. Denies rash at injection site or any other areas. Denies edema to arm, neck or face. Denies difficulty breathing or swelling or any wheezing or welts. No other complications.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella with treatment as directed.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Mom reports she first noticed left leg and thigh area redness and swelling the size of a quarter on 4/25/2000, for 3 days, then this redness resolved. On 5/1/00, she noticed raised red rash measuring 5cm X 3cm on 5/2/00.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Eye movement disorder, Hypotonia, Loss of consciousness, Posturing
Clinical narrative: Immediately, post vax, child's head dropped, eyes rolled back as though she had fainted. Then she started posturing with jaw clenched and neck hyperextended, lasting 1 minute. Child regained consciousness fully. No treatment necessary.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Asthenia, Decreased appetite, Difficulty in walking, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Post vax, child complaining of swelling in left arm, afebrile. Wednesday afternoon complaining of "weakness" (mother states he couldn't walk), fever to 100F, left arm very swollen and "hard" and "tight" all the way to the elbow. Mother called MD's office and was told to wrap arm with alcohol rugs and give Tylenol. He had "stomach ache" but no N/V. He had a poor appetite and on Thursday, 4/13/00, fever increased to 103F. Absent from school 4/13/00 and 4/14/00. On 4/13/00, arm only swollen to mid-arm, not as tight. Thursday night, fever decreased to 100F and Friday was down to 99F. By Sunday there was no fever.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, child complaining of swelling in left arm, afebrile. Wednesday afternoon complaining of "weakness" (mother states he couldn't walk), fever to 100F, left arm very swollen and "hard" and "tight" all the way to the elbow. Mother called MD's office and was told to wrap arm with alcohol rugs and give Tylenol. He had "stomach ache" but no N/V. He had a poor appetite and on Thursday, 4/13/00, fever increased to 103F. Absent from school 4/13/00 and 4/14/00. On 4/13/00, arm only swollen to mid-arm, not as tight. Thursday night, fever decreased to 100F and Friday was down to 99F. By Sunday there was no fever.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Crying, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: 15-20 minute episode of body stiffening, screaming and terrified look in eyes, onset approximately 1-2 hours, post vax, and was followed by another episode of approximately same duration and signs/symtoms at approximately 21:00 or 22:00. Has not reported to MD. Encouraged to call and advise us of MD's response. No continuous uncontrollable crying lasting 3 hours or more.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Left arm was red, swollen, warm to touch, itching and had a lump in the left upper arm where these 2 injections were given. Called on 4/24/00 and child's mother told her that the child is doing better after DR advised to give Tylenol.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Asthenia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Generalized weakness including angioedema since about 7-10 days, post vax, persistent to the present. Refractory to multiple medicines. Evenually fairly well controlled, but not resolved. Treated as idiopathic urticaria, but pt believes it is secondary to Fluzone.
Age: 2.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Drooling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Developed tonic seizure activity (small ones) and duration not known with frothing in mouth, 9 hours, post vax. Also, he had a fever. Was taken to hospital.
Age: 2.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Feeling hot, Grand mal convulsion, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Developed tonic seizure activity (small ones) and duration not known with frothing in mouth, 9 hours, post vax. Also, he had a fever. Was taken to hospital.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Developed 10-12 lesions on abdomen, thighs, buttocks and cheeks. All lesions are papules only (<2mm in size), non-vesicular.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt developed hives, 4 hours post vax. Hives continued x 48 hours.
Age: 3.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling of left thigh. Started within hours, post vax. Mild erythema, also. Entire thigh swollen to circumference of 3cm > than on opposite thight, when seen on 3rd day.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Mild case, <20 varicella lesions.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Mild case, <20 varicella lesions.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Mild case, <3 varicella lesions.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: "Chickenpox" rash on face, hand and back, lasting 1 week, accompanied by headache and mild URI.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Chills, Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Post vax, pt began having pain, erythema increasing until 5/10/00 and then began to decrease. Saw pt on 5/11/00. Still had erythema and angioedema from shoulder to elbow with a bruise measuring 2cm X 2cm where IZ given. No fever but did have some chills. Treated with Motrin. The follow up states, "we do not have the requested info as the vaccine was not administered by us. The organization who administered the vaccine is documented on the original form."
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Pt seen in ED because of an irregular light reddish area at site of injection. Reports receiving yellow fever vaccine about 1 week prior. No information in medical record about who administered it or where.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: On 5/9/00, pt reported he felt he has a rash due to the Hep-B vaccine. Pt states that rash started 2 days, post vax. It is an intermittent rash that becomes very itchy when playing basketball or showering. Pt states rash is all over body. He was referred to Occupational Medicine, who determined his rash was related to the vaccine.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Presented today with complaint of redness and swelling at injection site. Induration was 2.9cm and erythema was 4cm. Treated with warm, moist compresses and Tylenol.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 24 hours, post vax, a small erythematous papular eruption occurred on the legs and back, evolving over the next 24 hours into 4 bullae with 5mm diameter on the back of the lower legs bilaterally. Accompanied with fever but no other symptoms.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Mom reported 2 days, post vax, pt complained of swelling from above shoulder to elbow with redness and pain. Started at approximately 21:00 on 4/14/00. Instructed to use cool, moist compresses, Tylenol and Benadryl and follow-up with PMD, if not resolved.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Joint swelling, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Complaining of generalized itching and rash to back of both upper arms that began about 4/27/00. Most recent symptoms that developed are swelling to joints in fingers, ankles and both feet.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Severe varicella eruption total body, approximately 3 weeks, post vax. Afebrile. Treated with Zovirax, etc.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Multiple red papules over entire body with itching.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Headache, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Severe headache, difficulty swallowing, hives on arms and legs. Took her to clinic.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Headache, Hypotension, Malaise, Panic reaction, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Pt in for college IZ and post vax, she fell into mom's arms and laid on the floor. The RN was at pt's side. BP 120/68. EMS was called and when they arrived, pt stated she felt better. EMS sent away. Pt states complaints of tingling over body, headache, and "feeling sick". EMS recalled by PMD. BP 80/48, lying down and 90/50 sitting up per RN. EMS arrived, pt transported to ER. Doctor feels pt had a panic attack and not a reaction from shots per RN.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt in for college IZ and post vax, she fell into mom's arms and laid on the floor. The RN was at pt's side. BP 120/68. EMS was called and when they arrived, pt stated she felt better. EMS sent away. Pt states complaints of tingling over body, headache, and "feeling sick". EMS recalled by PMD. BP 80/48, lying down and 90/50 sitting up per RN. EMS arrived, pt transported to ER. Doctor feels pt had a panic attack and not a reaction from shots per RN.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: 2 hours, post vax, pneumococcal vaccine, pt experienced pain, swelling and itching of left shoulder, upper arm, forearm and wrist. Treated self with Claritin (which pt also uses for rhinitis). Symptoms slowing abating. Treatment today with Benadryl in clinic and is improving, "recovering at present".
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: About 1 minute, post vax, the pt experienced hives on lower chest, lower back and legs. No hives noted on neck, face or head. Pt was given Benadryl and hives disappeared within 30 minutes. Pt remained at office for 90 minutes.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Injection site reaction, Pruritus, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: On 4/15/00, face broke out in chicken pox, on 4/16/00, G Measles broke out on stomach and back, on 4/19/00, took her to MD and he said it was a reaction from shots and prescribed Zyrtec for itching. He was also, concerned with yellowing skin. Also, bathed her in Aveeno for 12 days.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pallor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Within 15-30 minutes, post vax, pt vomited several times and then had dry heaves. Pt became very lethargic and pale. Pt would open eyes with stimulation but otherwise, would not respond. Lethargy improved after 2-2 1/2 hours.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Left thigh with 10 1/2cm X 7 1/2cm induration and 11cm redness surrounding injection site with induration.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On 4/19/2000, developed rash all over body.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Complaining of leg swollen, red and pain. Entire thigh inner/outer, groin to knee is red, swollen and warm. No difficulty with ambulation.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Induration and erythema, within 24 hours, post vax. Still present 5 days later but subsiding.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Hives all over with mild wheezing. Treated with 25mg po Benadryl.
Age: 5.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Warm to touch, pain and swelling at injection site of right upper thigh. Treated with Ice and Tylenol.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Broke out with Chicken pox after varicella vaccine.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Within 1 week of vaccine, pt started developing small, red spots (not quite vesicles; more papules) on day 2 and complaining of itching and getting new ones. No known new exposures.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Headache, Laryngitis, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt started with a sore throat on 4/21/00 which progressed to laryngitis, low grade fever, headache, stomach distress. A rash appeared on 4/24/00. Strep test was negative. No treatment was given.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt started with a sore throat on 4/21/00 which progressed to laryngitis, low grade fever, headache, stomach distress. A rash appeared on 4/24/00. Strep test was negative. No treatment was given.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Mom began to notice in the afternoon of 4/25/00 red "blister like" bumps appearing behind ears, on neck and on trunk. More continued to appear generalized on body. Pt saw an MD on 4/26/00.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: On 5/9/00, the pt's mother brought him in for the nurse to look at his arm. The nurse noted on the left deltoid at the injection site a 2 inch round rash. The rash is slightly raised, pink in color. The pt denies pain or itching. No other concerns were voiced and no treatment was given.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP
Symptoms: Delirium, Psychomotor hyperactivity, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The evening of the vax, the pt experienced a low fever, talked incessantly, acted hyperactive , had hives, seemed delirious.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Face oedema, Pain, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: The pt received MMR on 4/27/00. On 5/2/00 the pt woke from a nap with left parotid area swelling, tenderness and induration. No evidence of insect bite, no oral lesions, cavities or gum swelling. No fever.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Malaise, Rash
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red, spotted rash, ill after being exposed to varicella at school. Rash began about 3 days prior to office visit.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Anorexia, Erythema, Lethargy, Nasal congestion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: One week post vax, the infant experienced a fever of 104. Mom gave the child Motrin and called the pediatrician. The childs face, neck, upper back, both arms and both legs were red. He was congested with some sneezing and very lethargic. The pt also had hives on both upper thighs, and experienced a loss of appetite. He was also given Benadryl. No other treatment noted. Pt's symptoms have resolved
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Skin discolouration, Sneezing, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: One week post vax, the infant experienced a fever of 104. Mom gave the child Motrin and called the pediatrician. The childs face, neck, upper back, both arms and both legs were red. He was congested with some sneezing and very lethargic. The pt also had hives on both upper thighs, and experienced a loss of appetite. He was also given Benadryl. No other treatment noted. Pt's symptoms have resolved
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Irritability, Screaming
Clinical narrative: The pt became irritable and cried for 4 straight hours and was unconsolable.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme
Clinical narrative: The pt developed erythema multiforme which was treated with hydroxine.
Age: 1.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt's left thigh has 3 raised indurations at injection site, redness and somewhat warm to the touch. The pt experienced itchiness. Symptoms noticed approximately 2 weeks post vax.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: On 3/29/00 at 11:00 AM the pt received a TD vaccine. The pt returned to the ER on 4/2/00 with cellulitis - 3.5 inches on the lateral upper arm. Pt was afebrile. Keflex and Darvocet were prescribed.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: The pt developed 30 varicella lesions. No fever.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The area of erythema measuring 13 cm long and 11 cm wide over the right deltoid with accompanying warmth and mild induration. Benadryl recommended with close follow up for progression.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema, Pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The left deltoid became edematous, erythemic, pruitic, warm to the touch over entire upper arm, inferior to injection site. Body ache.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Injection site abscess, Oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced swelling to the right arm and shoulder area, redness and hot. The injection site was oozing. The pt went to the clinic for treatment. They referred her to ER for treatment. Treatment was Cephalexin. The pt returned for follow-up and is much better.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced swelling around injection site.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced erythema, warm to touch approximately 6" x 4" area. The pt also experienced redness, pain and swelling which lasted about 1 week.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced an erythemic papular rash on back, face and trunk.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Convulsion, Erythema, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 11/10/1949, the pt experienced a swollen leg, on 11/11/1999, the leg was still swollen, red to orange, at 2:30, the pt experienced a fever of 103 at 6:30 PM. Tylenol was given. On 11/12/99 the pt experienced a seizure at 7:45 AM. Taken to the ER at 8:00am discharged at 11:00am. Family hx of seizures.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt complained of the leg where injection was given, very swollen and red. Entire thigh inner to outer, groin to knee, red, swollen, warm. No difficulty with ambulation.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Rash, Rash macular, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: The pt broke out in a rash on the face that traveled to the arms and chest (looked like blotches). The pt checked with the pharmacist and was told to take 3 Benadryl and check with MD. MD did not see pt, but told the pt to continue Benadryl every 6 hours until rash gone. The rash was gone the next day. The pt said it felt like skin was burning with rash present.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt developed hives on 4/23/00 and was seen in the MD's office on 4/28/00. The pt was given Benadryl and then instructed to make appointment to return if not improving.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a fever of 104, had seizure and was seen in the ER. Diagnosed with febrile seizure. (per Mothers report).
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Nausea, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Beginning 14 hours after injection, fever of 102.5, shaking, chills, GI pain, minimal nausea, resolved with Tylenol after several hours. The following day fever to 100.4 through the following night. The next day it had resolved.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash macular, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The child received the vaccines on 4/13/00 at a clinic. On 4/21/00 the child developed a fever of 103 - 104. The child was given Tylenol and Motrin. The fever broke on 4/23/00. Rash on trunk and arms developed on 4/24/00. Blotchy rash with papules (not chicken pox).
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Ecchymosis, Injection site oedema, Pain, Petechiae
Clinical narrative: The pt received the vaccines on 4/13/00 in the left deltoid. The pt states both deltoids sore that PM and next day. Noticed swelling of right injection site on 4/14/00. Then noticed bruising below injection site on 4/17/00. Area approximately 2 x 4 inches on right bicep area that appears as dense petechiae. The pt did seek family physician for evaluation.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Oedema, Skin nodule, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced hives 6 hours after injection over trunk, face, and extremities. 20 hours later with left thigh swelling with multiple hard 3 cm painful nodules over both legs. Left thigh girth 2cm greater than right thigh. Treated with Benadryl.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Difficulty in walking, Oedema, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: The pt was satisfying a job requirement. Received MMR on 4/23/00, she started with pain in feet and ankle area and states she could not walk. She did not go to work, was taking Advil. She was feeling better the following day. Her feet were better but now her knees are bothering her. She could not bend her knees (hard to bend). The hands and wrists were painful with left index finger very swollen. The MD gave her a prescription for Vioxx and Tylenol.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a large reddened area around the injection site, which was approximately 1 inch long and 1 1/2 inch wide, warm to the touch, no complaint of fever, no complaint of pain at site on arm.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Pt's mom states pt had elevated temperature and shaking episode. Pt's mom denies seizures. Pt's mom states given Motrin and sent home. Pt's mom was told increase temperature was reaction to vax. Pt's mom reports temperature was 105F.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Joint effusion
Clinical narrative: Arthritis, fatigue, fluid retention, pain, swelling, migration of pain and stiffness from joint to joint.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Arthritis, Fluid retention, Joint stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Arthritis, fatigue, fluid retention, pain, swelling, migration of pain and stiffness from joint to joint.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced prolonged pain in left arm that is now in left shoulder radiating to left side of neck. Fingers are stiff. Symptoms persist.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint stiffness, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced prolonged pain in left arm that is now in left shoulder radiating to left side of neck. Fingers are stiff. Symptoms persist.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced 30 lesions which were red and itchy.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Asthenia, Syncope
Clinical narrative: The pt felt weak and fainted for 2-3 seconds. This happened 1-2 minutes after immunization. The pt took 1-2 sips of Coke and recovered.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 cm red, raised warm area on right thigh with itching. Noted on 4/7/00 at 8:00 PM.  The pt also experienced a fever.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Anaemia, Anorexia, Bronchospasm, Cough, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104-105 for 10 days. She also had bronchospasms, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hallucinations and cough, all lasting for 2 weeks.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Hallucination, Laboratory test abnormal, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104-105 for 10 days. She also had bronchospasms, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hallucinations and cough, all lasting for 2 weeks.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104-105 for 10 days. She also had bronchospasms, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, hallucinations and cough, all lasting for 2 weeks.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Anaemia, Anorexia, Asthenia, Asthma, Chest pain
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104-105 for 10 days. Had weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, chest pains, asthma, loss of appetite, sore throat and fatigue. Lasted for about 3 weeks.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104-105 for 10 days. Had weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, chest pains, asthma, loss of appetite, sore throat and fatigue. Lasted for about 3 weeks.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104-105 for 10 days. Had weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, chest pains, asthma, loss of appetite, sore throat and fatigue. Lasted for about 3 weeks.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Skin nodule, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Post vax, had swelling on right side of face with 2 lumps. This is a reoccurrance of a childhood problem that began in school immunizations at age 5.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 9/9/1999, pt presents to clinic after calling re: painful, red and swollen left upper arm. Received pneumococcal vaccine at 12:30 and began experiencing symptoms around 16:00. Pt has large area of redness over left upper arm and spreading of redness towards left arm pit. Referred to PMD. On 9/10/99, called pt and MD ordered ice packs and antibiotics. Still recovering.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pruritus, Rash morbilliform, Rhinitis
Clinical narrative: On 2/14/00, he developed some lethargy and a morbilliform rash over most of his body and some pruritus. He also, has slight rhinitis. Dx: probable reaction to MMR #1, discussed with mother and warned about distress. May use Benadryl for itching. Follow-up as needed. Mother to have Pediatric consultation prior to continuing immunizations.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen and warm leg at injection site.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, had fever of 100.1 and nausea (both abated on 3/19/00) and a "huge red blotch" on left arm, tender to touch and "felt awful". Seen in ER on 3/18/00. Prescribed ibuprofen 600mg and heat to site but by 3/19/00, arm was worse. Seen in ER again. Redness "down arm" was outlined in pen in order to observe future progress. Told to apply cold compresses. Later, that evening, decreased ibuprofen to 300mg, due to upset stomach. Pt called on 3/21/00 to report that redness in arm has not enlarged since yesterday. She saw her PCP and he consulted another doctor and the decision was made to treat with prednisone 20mg 2 tablets x 3 days and continue ibuprofen. On 4/13/00, skin had "bluish tint and broken vein appearance" while healing but had a complete recovery. Physician told her she had an "allergic reaction" possibly to egg or horse serum and should never receive this vaccine again.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Stomach discomfort
Clinical narrative: Post vax, had fever of 100.1 and nausea (both abated on 3/19/00) and a "huge red blotch" on left arm, tender to touch and "felt awful". Seen in ER on 3/18/00. Prescribed ibuprofen 600mg and heat to site but by 3/19/00, arm was worse. Seen in ER again. Redness "down arm" was outlined in pen in order to observe future progress. Told to apply cold compresses. Later, that evening, decreased ibuprofen to 300mg, due to upset stomach. Pt called on 3/21/00 to report that redness in arm has not enlarged since yesterday. She saw her PCP and he consulted another doctor and the decision was made to treat with prednisone 20mg 2 tablets x 3 days and continue ibuprofen. On 4/13/00, skin had "bluish tint and broken vein appearance" while healing but had a complete recovery. Physician told her she had an "allergic reaction" possibly to egg or horse serum and should never receive this vaccine again.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Mom called and stated that child had redness and slight swelling but no fever. Noted site of injection is not sore when depressed. Mom reports no other problem.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: On 2/25/00, Mom took child to clinic. The child had developed pustules on 2/24/00 in the area where the immunizations were given. Currently there are two red circles within the smaller one, no pustules.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site mass, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a hard reddened warm area that was grapefruit sized. On 3/2/00 when came into the clinic, the area was the size of a grapefruit with bruising and a knot the size of a quarter in the center. Mother using cool compresses.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a 3 x 2 cm area of erythema noted at injection site. No pain was experienced.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced an orange sized red spot to the right thigh area. The area was very warm to the touch with a hard place underneath. Was to take the child to the MD, but the area was gone on  3/9/00, so they did not go to the MD.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dry throat, Face oedema, Tongue oedema
Clinical narrative: 2 hours post vax, the pt complained of dizziness, after lying down for several hours, the pt woke up with a complaint of swollen face, tongue, cotton throat, was taken to ER by sister. Treated with Benadryl, Prednisone. The pt was advised to see PMD the following day. Unable to contact pt for follow up.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash, Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: The vaccine was given on 3/7/00. The child developed a fever of 101 that night. Three days following immunization, he developed a skin rash. The skin "shedded" on buttocks, hands, feet, trunk, and legs. The face was red and rash on trunk was "sand paper like".
Age: 1.1
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Hypotonia, Lethargy, Pallor
Clinical narrative: The father took infant to see Mom where she worked and RN observed there that the infant was limp, lethargic and pale. She referred them to the ER. Pt was observed for 2 1/2 hours and discharged home.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Mom here with child today with reaction in left leg (DTAP), not right leg (HIB) as mom had previously reported. Child saw MD today and placed on Keflex. She has swollen "bullseye" like area with red perimeter with white mid center. Child walking on leg without crying.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Local swelling deltoid, 1cm tender left axillary adenopathy.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD, HEP, TD
Symptoms: Back pain, Chills, Erythema, Feeling hot, Headache
Clinical narrative: Pt states that on 3/24/2000, left deltoid was red, hot and sore. She had blurred vision, headache, upper back pain, fever and chills. On 3/28/00, left deltoid red, firm and sore measuring 6.5cm X 4.5cm. On 3/31/00, seen at hospital and given prescription for Keflex. On 4/4/00, left deltoid was 5cm, firm, warm nodule. On 4/4/00, to get Keflex filled. On 4/28/00, arm ok, has scar. Was seen by RN "no soreness, swelling or discharge. Opts not to continue Hep-B series. Referred to PMD/ER.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD, HEP, TD
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Pt states that on 3/24/2000, left deltoid was red, hot and sore. She had blurred vision, headache, upper back pain, fever and chills. On 3/28/00, left deltoid red, firm and sore measuring 6.5cm X 4.5cm. On 3/31/00, seen at hospital and given prescription for Keflex. On 4/4/00, left deltoid was 5cm, firm, warm nodule. On 4/4/00, to get Keflex filled. On 4/28/00, arm ok, has scar. Was seen by RN "no soreness, swelling or discharge. Opts not to continue Hep-B series. Referred to PMD/ER.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD, HEP, TD
Symptoms: Back pain, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt states that on 3/24/2000, left deltoid was red, hot and sore. She had blurred vision, headache, upper back pain, fever and chills. On 3/28/00, left deltoid red, firm and sore measuring 6.5cm X 4.5cm. On 3/31/00, seen at hospital and given prescription for Keflex. On 4/4/00, left deltoid was 5cm, firm, warm nodule. On 4/4/00, to get Keflex filled. On 4/28/00, arm ok, has scar. Was seen by RN "no soreness, swelling or discharge. Opts not to continue Hep-B series. Referred to PMD/ER.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD, HEP, TD
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Pyrexia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Pt states that on 3/24/2000, left deltoid was red, hot and sore. She had blurred vision, headache, upper back pain, fever and chills. On 3/28/00, left deltoid red, firm and sore measuring 6.5cm X 4.5cm. On 3/31/00, seen at hospital and given prescription for Keflex. On 4/4/00, left deltoid was 5cm, firm, warm nodule. On 4/4/00, to get Keflex filled. On 4/28/00, arm ok, has scar. Was seen by RN "no soreness, swelling or discharge. Opts not to continue Hep-B series. Referred to PMD/ER.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness at injection site of >2". Temperature of 102F. Seen in ER and dx'd with infection at the site. Treated with cephalexin X 7 days.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: The pt was diagnosed with varicella post exposure. The pt had 200-300 vesicles mostly on back. Temp was 102.3 on 5/11/00 axillary. Temp on 5/12/00 was 99.9 axillary. Mother called from Texas with information.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced fluid filled blisters on left deltoid one inch from injection site, noticed two days post vax after removing bandaid.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed red blotchy macular rash on face, faded when settled down then increased in color when cried again.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Chest pain, Dyspnoea, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: About 1 hour, post vax, pt complained of difficult and painful respirations. Went in a office MD after shot. Seen doctor on 6/10/99 and dx'd as a reaction to vaccine. Just advised pr MD of this on 4/26/00.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, TYP
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt states she woke up the following day with hives covering chest and shortness of breath, beginning at 12:00. The pt is taking Benadryl this afternoon.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Mouth ulceration, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a fever of 103 to 105 the evening after receiving the vaccine. The pt also complained of severe headache. White lesions on inside of mouth. Temp and headache still severe as of 1:00 PM on 3/27/00. Mother reports no relief with Motrin.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The pt complained of hives on the same arm as injection on 4/13/00. It is very itchy. It was advised the pt call her PMD for meds recommendation.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Td given in left deltoid, the pt states had unusual discomfort upon administration. The pt developed discomfort to left arm , left shoulder, left scapular, area 5 hours post vax. Applies heat. Has been taking Tylenol and heat for the last week. Still experiencing pain, no redness increased heat has developed at injection site.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Serum sickness
Clinical narrative: Approximately 24 hours post vax, the pt developed localized swelling and redness in right arm. The pt experienced serum sickness like symptoms. Pt was treated in office on 3/31/00 with Allegra and Singulair.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Headache, Hepatomegaly, Nausea, Pain, Splenomegaly
Clinical narrative: The morning following the injection, the pt called home from school complaining her side was tender and swollen, nausea, vomiting and headache. The pt was takent to the MD and he placed her on an anti-inflammatory (Celebrex). Pt continues to have a tender and swollen spleen and liver.