chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: On Monday Sept. 19 I had my annual flu shot, and the "mild problems" - aches, headache, fever, and a dry wheezing cough - that "usually" last two days continued beyond that point. By the fourth day the aches and headaches were gone but the fever and cough continued. The cough is best described as a dry wheezing asthmatic cough that came in uncontrollable bursts. I have never had asthma. I have had bronchitis and pneumonia but never a dry wheezing cough like this unaccompanied by any congestion in my chest. The coughing left my ribs sore and with a feeling that my brain had been rattling against my skull. The fever was in the 101 to 103 degree range and like the cough persisted without abatement for 10 days. I managed the fever with ADVIL. On th 11th day I went to the doctor who confirmed that I did not have bronchitis or pneumonia but was unable to identify the cause of the persistent cough and fever. I was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics and a cough suppressant. By the fourth day the fever ended. The cough has gradually gotten better, but as of today, October 13, still persists in a mild form.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Asthma, Cough, Feeling abnormal, Headache, Musculoskeletal chest pain
Clinical narrative: On Monday Sept. 19 I had my annual flu shot, and the "mild problems"---aches, headache, fever, and a dry wheezing cough---that "usually" last two days continued beyond that point. By the fourth day the aches and headache were gone but the fever and cough continued. The cough is best described as a dry wheezing asthmatic cough that came in uncontrollable bursts. I have never had asthma. I have had bronchitis and pneumonia but never a dry wheezing cough like this unaccompanied by any congestion in my chest. The coughing left my ribs sore and with a feeling that my brain had been rattling against my skull. The fever was in the 101 to 103 degree range and like the cough persisted without abatement for 10 days. I managed the fever with ADVIL. On the 11th day I went to the doctor who confirmed that I did not have bronchitis or pneumonia but was unable to identify the cause of the persistent cough and fever. I was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics and a cough suppressant. By the fourth day the fever ended. The cough had gradually gotten better, but as of today, October 13, still persists in a mild form.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: On Monday Sept. 19 I had my annual flu shot, and the "mild problems"---aches, headache, fever, and a dry wheezing cough---that "usually" last two days continued beyond that point. By the fourth day the aches and headache were gone but the fever and cough continued. The cough is best described as a dry wheezing asthmatic cough that came in uncontrollable bursts. I have never had asthma. I have had bronchitis and pneumonia but never a dry wheezing cough like this unaccompanied by any congestion in my chest. The coughing left my ribs sore and with a feeling that my brain had been rattling against my skull. The fever was in the 101 to 103 degree range and like the cough persisted without abatement for 10 days. I managed the fever with ADVIL. On the 11th day I went to the doctor who confirmed that I did not have bronchitis or pneumonia but was unable to identify the cause of the persistent cough and fever. I was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics and a cough suppressant. By the fourth day the fever ended. The cough had gradually gotten better, but as of today, October 13, still persists in a mild form.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Head discomfort, Headache, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: On Monday Sept. 19 I had my annual flu shot, and the "mild problems"---aches, headache, fever, and a dry wheezing cough---that "usually" last two days continued beyond that point. By the fourth day the aches and headache were gone but the fever and cough continued. The cough is best described as a dry wheezing asthmatic cough that came in uncontrollable bursts. I have never had asthma. I have had bronchitis and pneumonia but never a dry wheezing cough like this unaccompanied by any congestion in my chest. The coughing left my ribs sore and with a feeling that my brain had been rattling against my skull. The fever was in the 101 to 103 degree range and like the cough persisted without abatement for 10 days. I managed the fever with ADVIL. On the 11th day I went to the doctor who confirmed that I did not have bronchitis or pneumonia but was unable to identify the cause of the persistent cough and fever. I was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics and a cough suppressant. By the fourth day the fever ended. The cough had gradually gotten better, but as of today, October 13, still persists in a mild form.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: On Monday Sept. 19 I had my annual flu shot, and the "mild problems"---aches, headache, fever, and a dry wheezing cough---that "usually" last two days continued beyond that point. By the fourth day the aches and headache were gone but the fever and cough continued. The cough is best described as a dry wheezing asthmatic cough that came in uncontrollable bursts. I have never had asthma. I have had bronchitis and pneumonia but never a dry wheezing cough like this unaccompanied by any congestion in my chest. The coughing left my ribs sore and with a feeling that my brain had been rattling against my skull. The fever was in the 101 to 103 degree range and like the cough persisted without abatement for 10 days. I managed the fever with ADVIL. On the 11th day I went to the doctor who confirmed that I did not have bronchitis or pneumonia but was unable to identify the cause of the persistent cough and fever. I was prescribed a 5-day course of antibiotics and a cough suppressant. By the fourth day the fever ended. The cough had gradually gotten better, but as of today, October 13, still persists in a mild form.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Erythema, Eye irritation, Headache, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: (1) Sudden onset of severe headache that lasted 72 hrs. (2) Eye irritation (burning and redness). (3) Hives and red streaks on legs. (4) Nausea. (5) Weakness/paleness.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pallor, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: (1) Sudden onset of severe headache that lasted 72 hrs. (2) Eye irritation (burning and redness). (3) Hives and red streaks on legs. (4) Nausea. (5) Weakness/paleness.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: On Sept. 19, 2011 I received pneumococcal vaccine booster. The shot was extremely painful and my shoulder and arm were extremely sore that day and through the night. The next day, I had an appointment with dermatologist and she pointed out a reaction on my arm - she described it as hives - red welts running toward my lymph node under my arm which she said was enlarged - finally on this the 4th day after day after the shot, the hives are disappearing around the site of the shot, but there is still some soreness around my shoulder area and under my arm near the lymph node. I have begun to have some mild itching in these areas which I did not have previously - lots of heat on shoulder - feverish. This whole experience was very painful and frightening. I have been doing research on-line at reputable sites and can find very little on my strange reaction. I did find one site that mentioned that boosters can sometime cause a reaction. I find it sad, the so little research has been done on vaccine reactions for boosters. There need to be more clarification on booster shots for folks over 65 who have had shots five years earlier - did I indeed need this shot. Doctors should have more specific guidelines. As far as I know the first vaccine I received did not cause a reaction, so why did I have one on the second. Another recommendation - I was not given an info sheet on this vaccination, nor was I told about the possible side effects. I called my doctor when I had the reaction, and did inform him that I would help out by sending in this form for them - I downloaded it off the internet.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity, Pruritus, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: On Sept. 19, 2011 I received pneumococcal vaccine booster. The shot was extremely painful and my shoulder and arm were extremely sore that day and through the night. The next day, I had an appointment with dermatologist and she pointed out a reaction on my arm - she described it as hives - red welts running toward my lymph node under my arm which she said was enlarged - finally on this the 4th day after day after the shot, the hives are disappearing around the site of the shot, but there is still some soreness around my shoulder area and under my arm near the lymph node. I have begun to have some mild itching in these areas which I did not have previously - lots of heat on shoulder - feverish. This whole experience was very painful and frightening. I have been doing research on-line at reputable sites and can find very little on my strange reaction. I did find one site that mentioned that boosters can sometime cause a reaction. I find it sad, the so little research has been done on vaccine reactions for boosters. There need to be more clarification on booster shots for folks over 65 who have had shots five years earlier - did I indeed need this shot. Doctors should have more specific guidelines. As far as I know the first vaccine I received did not cause a reaction, so why did I have one on the second. Another recommendation - I was not given an info sheet on this vaccination, nor was I told about the possible side effects. I called my doctor when I had the reaction, and did inform him that I would help out by sending in this form for them - I downloaded it off the internet.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On Sept. 19, 2011 I received pneumococcal vaccine booster. The shot was extremely painful and my shoulder and arm were extremely sore that day and through the night. The next day, I had an appointment with dermatologist and she pointed out a reaction on my arm - she described it as hives - red welts running toward my lymph node under my arm which she said was enlarged - finally on this the 4th day after day after the shot, the hives are disappearing around the site of the shot, but there is still some soreness around my shoulder area and under my arm near the lymph node. I have begun to have some mild itching in these areas which I did not have previously - lots of heat on shoulder - feverish. This whole experience was very painful and frightening. I have been doing research on-line at reputable sites and can find very little on my strange reaction. I did find one site that mentioned that boosters can sometime cause a reaction. I find it sad, the so little research has been done on vaccine reactions for boosters. There need to be more clarification on booster shots for folks over 65 who have had shots five years earlier - did I indeed need this shot. Doctors should have more specific guidelines. As far as I know the first vaccine I received did not cause a reaction, so why did I have one on the second. Another recommendation - I was not given an info sheet on this vaccination, nor was I told about the possible side effects. I called my doctor when I had the reaction, and did inform him that I would help out by sending in this form for them - I downloaded it off the internet.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Muscular weakness, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Severe itching in arm. Then fatigue, headache and progessive weakness in all extremities. Continues to worsen after 3 days.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Biopsy skin abnormal, Leukocytoclastic vasculitis, Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: Hives, Joint pain, swelling, painful rashes.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, Joint pain, swelling, painful rashes.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Angioedema, Respiratory distress, Tracheostomy
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine on 10-6-11.  Presented to hospital at 06:30 am 10-7-11 in respiratory distress with angioedema of tongue and mouth.  Emergency tracheostomy done.  Patient had also just started taking linsinopril.  Physician stated that the linsinopril could have caused the reaction.  Patient has received the influenza vaccine in past with no reaction.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site haematoma, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Large amount of bruising to left deltoid and upper arm. Denies pain at this time. Arm slightly sore on injection day, but not extreme soreness.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Blood test, Computerised tomogram, Convulsion, Electroencephalogram
Clinical narrative: Seizure
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Mild, constant, and persistent tinnitus in left ear upon waking.  Approximately 2kHz tone without interruption or changes.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Redness, warmth, swelling of arm around vaccine administration site.  Fever 104F, myalgias.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Cough, Pharyngeal disorder
Clinical narrative: Returned to clinic at 4:00 pm and reported raspy throat, cough and chest tightness since 3pm.  Breathing not labored, no audible wheeze, skin pink and no diaphoresis.  Notified Medical Director - covering physician ordered Benadryl 50mg po now.  If worsens to go to ER.  Benadryl administered as ordered.  Called patient at 7:00 PM.  Reports chest tightness resolved.  Patient also contacted primary MD as directed.  Ordered to repeat Benadryl at HS and to take Benadryl or Zyrtec in AM.  8:30 AM on 10/13/11 returned to office.  Reports symptoms much improved and feels "fine" at present.  Denied allergy to eggs and unsure about latex but no problem with bananas or kiwi.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Myalgia, Oropharyngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: acute sore throat myalgia fever to 102.2
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Sore Throat 4:30 PM. Touble breathing shortly thereafter.  Patient then went to the ER and received treatment.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Headache, Nausea, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Person experienced nausea, aching joints, shaking chills, and headache. Reaction resolved Thursday (10/13) at noontime.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Asthenia, Chills, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: All over body aches, chills, weakness, headache, stomach upset.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cardiac monitoring, Cough, Dizziness, Nausea, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: At about 1800 had sudden onset of coughing felt scratchy throat and itchy chest. Proceed to go to get a drink of water and saw hives on my lips. Notified my charge nurse and doctor then started feeling lightheaded, dizziness, palpitations, itchy and had nausea with one bout of emesis.  They started IV, was on cardiac monitor, was tachycardic prior to meds and received epi, Benadryl, Solumedrol, and lorazepam IV.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Throat irritation, Urticaria, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: At about 1800 had sudden onset of coughing felt scratchy throat and itchy chest. Proceed to go to get a drink of water and saw hives on my lips. Notified my charge nurse and doctor then started feeling lightheaded, dizziness, palpitations, itchy and had nausea with one bout of emesis.  They started IV, was on cardiac monitor, was tachycardic prior to meds and received epi, Benadryl, Solumedrol, and lorazepam IV.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4
Symptoms: Erythema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt came in for 2nd HPV on 10/3/11. Mentioned to nurse she broke out with hives 1-2hr later on arm with first HPV. Dr. spoke with mother on 10/11/11 who stated that within 1hr of geting HPV developed raised red welts on arm with HPV only. (HepA in alternate arm). Gave 50mg Benadryl. Hives resolved by next morning. No ongoing changes in arm. Dr. advised not to get 2nd HPV and discussed with CHP ID.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Convulsion, Foaming at mouth, Muscle rigidity
Clinical narrative: Approximately 20 minutes after receiving FluMist, child had a seizure. Was walking next to father, leaving office, and child grabbed/punched father to let him know something was happening, then grabbed father's hand really hard. Father states he looked down at child who was having a seizure. Father held child during seizure, stating it lasted about 2 minutes and 20 seconds. Child's eyes were open, a little bit of frothy saliva on his lips toward end of seizure. Father states child was a bit rigid, but seemed to fight the seizure. Afterward he slept for about 30 minutes.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Infection, Pain in extremity, Urticaria, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Given vaccine 10-12-11 at noon. Within 1 hr, 3-4 hrs. redness 6" diameter. And another welt at top of arm, pain. Saw Dr 10-16-11 & treated for infection "Dr. thinks vaccine." Per pt.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea, Paraesthesia, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Mild chest tightness & mild SOB, tingling in hands, & generalized itch. Symptoms improved with BENADRYL 25 mg 2 tabs PO at 9 am & CLARITIN 10 mg at 9:40 on 10/17/11.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient's arm is sore/very limited motion over 1 month after injection.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Aches, exhaustion, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Vaccine site Left deltoid itchy and painful with redness.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Muscle aches, with mild fever, headache, & chills lasting 2 days.  Developed rash over belly, chest, and arms after 1 day, which lasted for 2 days.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Redness & itching to left upper extremity; treated with bacitracin & diphenhydramine.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Itchcy throat, chills, weakness.  Took Benadryl at 6 PM and 10 PM on 10/16/11.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTPIHI, HEP, OPV
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Vaccination complication, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Diarrhea and vomiting going on still for the last 4 days. Took to doctor he said it was a bad reaction to the Rotavirus vaccine. Giving fluids, and trying to keep him well hydrated. Advised to go to ER if continues through end of week, or gets worse.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site reaction, Pyrexia, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: FEVER, CHILLS, RIGORS, RED RASH AT SITE OF INJECTION
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Conjunctivitis, Eye discharge, Eye irritation, Lethargy, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: Throat and soft palate swelling beginning approx. 2 and 1/2 hrs. after receiving vaccine. Tingling of tongue and conjunctivitis in both eyes (redness, irritation, small amount of yellow drainage) beginning approx. 45 min. later. No fever, hives, or wheezing. Benadryl 75 mg. taken approx. 3 and 1/2 hrs. post-injection, and Benadryl 25 mg. taken again approx. 12 hrs. post-injection.  All sx had improved by 12 hrs. post-injection, but slight eye irritation continued until 24-36 hrs. post-injection. Lethargy and mild body aches continued until approx. 48 hrs. post-injection.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Palatal oedema, Paraesthesia oral, Pharyngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Throat and soft palate swelling beginning approx. 2 and 1/2 hrs. after receiving vaccine. Tingling of tongue and conjunctivitis in both eyes (redness, irritation, small amount of yellow drainage) beginning approx. 45 min. later. No fever, hives, or wheezing. Benadryl 75 mg. taken approx. 3 and 1/2 hrs. post-injection, and Benadryl 25 mg. taken again approx. 12 hrs. post-injection.  All sx had improved by 12 hrs. post-injection, but slight eye irritation continued until 24-36 hrs. post-injection. Lethargy and mild body aches continued until approx. 48 hrs. post-injection.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: No adverse event
Clinical narrative: no symptoms of reaction seen child here for 10min after injection
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Back pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Pt stated that she could not move her neck and shoulder and had back pain.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site joint pain, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: PT STATES FLU SHOT HURT WHEN HE REC'D IT (10/12) AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TODAY (10/17) HE STATES HIS LEFT SHOULDER JOINT HURTS AND CAN'T LIFT HIS ARM. FLU WAS GIVEN UPPER L DELTOID AND TDAP JUST BELOW THE FLU VAX. APPT SCHEDULED WITH THE DR FOR TOMORROW (10/18) FOR EVAL.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Agitation, Chills, Cough, Decreased appetite
Clinical narrative: Patient first complained of a headache within 10 minutes of the vaccine.  He then became very agitated and then lethargic.  Within 4 hours of the vaccine, he felt his throat was closing, like a "frog stuck in his throat" and was moderately coughing.  Within 6 hours of the vaccine, he had a very high fever, chills, sweating, swollen red eyes, his face, neck and body were red and hot to the touch.  He felt he had a tightness in his lower back.  He complained his mouth itched and his whole body ached. His hands and feet were freezing, but his core and head were red and very hot.  He felt nauseous and felt like he had to vomit, but didn't.  He had no appetite.  His fever broke approx 12 hours after the vaccine.  His color, appetite and sleep returned back to normal, but still had an upset stomach into the following day.  Water, bland foods and Advil were the only administered items.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Generalised erythema, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Patient first complained of a headache within 10 minutes of the vaccine.  He then became very agitated and then lethargic.  Within 4 hours of the vaccine, he felt his throat was closing, like a "frog stuck in his throat" and was moderately coughing.  Within 6 hours of the vaccine, he had a very high fever, chills, sweating, swollen red eyes, his face, neck and body were red and hot to the touch.  He felt he had a tightness in his lower back.  He complained his mouth itched and his whole body ached. His hands and feet were freezing, but his core and head were red and very hot.  He felt nauseous and felt like he had to vomit, but didn't.  He had no appetite.  His fever broke approx 12 hours after the vaccine.  His color, appetite and sleep returned back to normal, but still had an upset stomach into the following day.  Water, bland foods and Advil were the only administered items.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscle tightness, Nausea, Ocular hyperaemia, Oral pruritus, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient first complained of a headache within 10 minutes of the vaccine.  He then became very agitated and then lethargic.  Within 4 hours of the vaccine, he felt his throat was closing, like a "frog stuck in his throat" and was moderately coughing.  Within 6 hours of the vaccine, he had a very high fever, chills, sweating, swollen red eyes, his face, neck and body were red and hot to the touch.  He felt he had a tightness in his lower back.  He complained his mouth itched and his whole body ached. His hands and feet were freezing, but his core and head were red and very hot.  He felt nauseous and felt like he had to vomit, but didn't.  He had no appetite.  His fever broke approx 12 hours after the vaccine.  His color, appetite and sleep returned back to normal, but still had an upset stomach into the following day.  Water, bland foods and Advil were the only administered items.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Peripheral coldness, Pyrexia, Sensation of foreign body, Skin discolouration, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient first complained of a headache within 10 minutes of the vaccine.  He then became very agitated and then lethargic.  Within 4 hours of the vaccine, he felt his throat was closing, like a "frog stuck in his throat" and was moderately coughing.  Within 6 hours of the vaccine, he had a very high fever, chills, sweating, swollen red eyes, his face, neck and body were red and hot to the touch.  He felt he had a tightness in his lower back.  He complained his mouth itched and his whole body ached. His hands and feet were freezing, but his core and head were red and very hot.  He felt nauseous and felt like he had to vomit, but didn't.  He had no appetite.  His fever broke approx 12 hours after the vaccine.  His color, appetite and sleep returned back to normal, but still had an upset stomach into the following day.  Water, bland foods and Advil were the only administered items.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Sleep disorder, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Patient first complained of a headache within 10 minutes of the vaccine.  He then became very agitated and then lethargic.  Within 4 hours of the vaccine, he felt his throat was closing, like a "frog stuck in his throat" and was moderately coughing.  Within 6 hours of the vaccine, he had a very high fever, chills, sweating, swollen red eyes, his face, neck and body were red and hot to the touch.  He felt he had a tightness in his lower back.  He complained his mouth itched and his whole body ached. His hands and feet were freezing, but his core and head were red and very hot.  He felt nauseous and felt like he had to vomit, but didn't.  He had no appetite.  His fever broke approx 12 hours after the vaccine.  His color, appetite and sleep returned back to normal, but still had an upset stomach into the following day.  Water, bland foods and Advil were the only administered items.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: LD RED AND PAINFUL TEMPURATURE 98.6 NO PAIN ONLY SORENESS.  WAS INSTRUCTED TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF GOT WORSE.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye irritation, Fatigue, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Sore throat, burning eyes, fatigue. Symptoms persisted for one day, returned on the third day (10/14/2011, stopped on 10/16/2011. This vaccine was the high dose recommended for seniors.  It is the first time I have had a problem with flu shots.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: No noted adverse reaction.  Vaccine booster given before Manufacturer recommendation.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dysstasia, Gait disturbance, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site anaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Gradual numbness at injection site (right arm) about 1 ½ hours after injection, numbness spread to shoulder, then down right arm to upper legs.  Tingling in right hand, but full feeling in left hand and both feet. Difficulty standing and walking. Total spread lasting 3 hours, and another 2 ½ to dissipate.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain in extremity, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Upper right arm at injection site became sore.  This progressed down the arm an into the shoulder until there was little range of motion. By morning the pain was such that any activity with the arm caused light-headedness and ringing in the ears.  Treament was Tylenol and ice pack.  This slowly subsided over the course of two days.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Hi temperature 102, chills
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Biopsy skin abnormal, Blood test normal, Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Severe rash that worsened over the following week.  Spread all over body.  Biopsy one week after - PLEVA (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta).
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Biopsy site unspecified abnormal, Blood test, Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta, Rash erythematous, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Severe rash that worsened over the following week.  Spread all over body.  Biopsy one week after - PLEVA (Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta).
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Amenorrhoea, Pityriasis rosea, Pregnancy test negative, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Red bumps on torso.  Doctor says they are Pityriasis Rosea.  The bumps are spreading over my arms and front and back of torso.  Also I missed my period, but my pregnancy test is negative.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cough, Dysgeusia, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced mild tightness of the throat, a metallic taste, and acute onset coughing (he said this was the same rxn he had had to previous doses of iodine and heparin). Coughing continued for about 20 minutes, at first wanted me to use the Epipen, but when I told him I would have to contact 911 once I used it, he declined injection. Waited in the immunization area for 15 minutes, then left the store with his wife once he felt he was ok. I called him at 7:48 pm and he now feels fine.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4
Symptoms: Erythema, Papule, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt vaccinated with GARDASIL on 10/11/11, on 10/14/11 twelve red pruritic papules appeared on face on 10/17/11 - Today papules are flat & legs pruritic.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to pharmacy 2 days following administration of Influenza vaccine. Pt has a solid red rash around site of administration that she reports hurts to the touch.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Pain in shoulder & continued range of motion problems.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient developed rash within 2 hours after receiving vaccination, self treated with diphenhydramine 50 mg Q6 hours for 24 hours. Not responsive - doctors visit resulted in prescription for prednisone.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Convulsion, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Patient had seizure and was unresponsive for several minutes. Blood pressure monitored and EPI PEN given, then became responsive. EMTS arrived & transported to hospital.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Skin discolouration, Tremor
Clinical narrative: He started running a fever of 104 quickly. When TYLENOL didn't bring fever down took him to the ER. He was all red turning purple and shaking (slightly). Gave him an antibiotic shot in ER.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: She said right upper arm is painful & swollen. She has a red rash with chills & shakes to the PNEUMOVAX vaccine.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: She said right upper arm is painful & swollen. She has a red rash with chills & shakes to the PNEUMOVAX vaccine.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Swelling of lymph nodes and extreme dizziness.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Electrocardiogram, Pallor, Staring, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Patient found unresponsive to verbal stimulus in chair at her desk with blank stare. Color pale. Lowered to floor. Patient breathing, eyes opened & gradually became alert & oriented. Seen at ER. No further intervention received.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on face, neck and in ear; started on Wednesday after vaccine administered on Tuesday per patient. No previous problems with flu shot per patient 10-17-11.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Tendonitis
Clinical narrative: Patient reported a sore arm after receiving a FLUZONE injection 1 month ago. Dr has diagnosed tendonitis.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Drug administered at inappropriate site, Injection site discolouration, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient was given flu shot on 10-10-11. Patient called pharmacy on 10-17-11 to complain of redness, soreness, black, blue and yellowing of injection site. Patient stated that she was concerned so she went to physician office. Patient thought injection site was infected PA stated that injection was not infected per patient but that the injection was given incorrectly and hit a vein.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Venous injury
Clinical narrative: Patient was given flu shot on 10-10-11. Patient called pharmacy on 10-17-11 to complain of redness, soreness, black, blue and yellowing of injection site. Patient stated that she was concerned so she went to physician office. Patient thought injection site was infected PA stated that injection was not infected per patient but that the injection was given incorrectly and hit a vein.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Mobility decreased, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Muscle vaccine was administered, has been sore for 12 days. Patient has problem lifting her arm up.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLUX
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Muscle vaccine was administered, has been sore for 12 days. Patient has problem lifting her arm up.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia, Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Chills & fever the 1st 2 days following injection; relieved by TYLENOL. Then 3-5 days later developed rash on arms & hands - small red spots that itched - gave BENADRYL.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Rash
Clinical narrative: Swelling in injection site, rash on top of hand, a little of rash above lip - sx started day after immunization by day 3 rash, somewhat better and so is swelling.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Home Health nurse called office stating pt received vaccine x2 days ago and now site is swollen, hot, tender to touch, spreading from injection site. Pt afebrile. Pt advised to go to Urgent Care.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: DTaP & polio admin into (R) deltoid (DTaP) upper arm (IPV) on 10/14/11. 10/15/11 child had rash from shoulder to elbow, shoulder swollen to 2x size, hot to touch. Child brought to ER, prescribed 5 days prednisone.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Dyspnoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: 2 hours after flu shot: hoarseness, shortness of breath, wheezing, changed in voice. Pt transferred to hospital after call 911.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes after Hep A #2 area around both eyes got puffy & deep red. Hives on face from eye down to mouth.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt. arm where injection was administered is red, swollen and sore.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, pain at injection site and down arm.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis - symptoms redness of skin since 10/14/11, local temp, elevated. No fever. No difficulty walking since 10/16. Signs - indurated and erythematous involvement of large portion of left thigh. Rx BACTRIM.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Bone pain, Chest pain, Musculoskeletal chest pain
Clinical narrative: Brief chest pain (minutes), chest wall pain, clavicular pain, shoulder joint pain.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: None. On 10/7/2011 I was notified that two pediatric patients, ages 8yr and 9yr were given influenza vaccine that was meant for "adult only" administration. I had previously signed off on the orders for these children to be immunized as one child had chronic asthma and the other was for sibling of the first. To date there hasn't been any reported adverse reactions to the vaccination of these children. Apparently, there was vaccine available approved for children 4yrs and up but it had expired 4/2011. I discussed the incident with Dr. and he believes the probability of harm having been done to the children is little to none, due to their age and BMI. He suggested I also call the CDC for their expertise on this. CDC referred me back to another agency. The other agency feels there is no concern for harm related to this event but suggested a "Vaccination Adverse Event" form be filled out and filed for future reference. Corrective action to prevent similar events: 1) Clearly labeling boxes/vials as "Adult Only" or "For Pediatric Pts" and nursing staff to be aware of separate preparations. 2) Establish a written policy of checking medications for expiration dates in a timely manner ie: the first week of each month, check expiration dates, flag those that will expire at the end of the month and order replacement medications at that time. 3) Defer immunizations if appropriate product not available, referring pts to Public Health's immunization clinic. Notified of 3rd incident 10/17/11 - see above for corrective plan.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient developed a site reaction. The place where the vaccine was administered was red, bright swollen & hot. The affected area was 4cm/5cm. Pt is being treated with doxycycline 100mg 1 cap twice a day for 10 days for cellulitis prophylaxis.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Rash
Clinical narrative: The morning of 10/15/11, pt noticed redness, pain, swelling at injection site. Took TYLENOL. Pain worsened & pt went to ER the afternoon of 10/15/11. They diagnosed her with cellulitis & gave prescription for KEFLEX 500 mg PO BID. 10/17/11 rash was spreading to axillary area. She went to her PCP who suggested she go back to ER.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rah on lower right arm with redness and intense itching from elbow to wrist. Told her to try BENADRYL for 1-2 days and see MD if doesn't resolve.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Oedema peripheral, Vaccination site erythema, Vaccination site pain
Clinical narrative: 6 yo male developed temp to 104. 2; arm swelling, erythematous tenderness at vaccine site within 24 hours of injection. Temp persisted x 72 hours. Treated for possible cellulitis with BACTRIM. Also received ibuprofen, TYLENOL, BENADRYL.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Erythema, Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site discharge, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Temp 99.8. Itching immediately after injection; within 24 hrs arm was swollen, hot, reddened area 10cm x 7cm, with small amt clear drainage out of injection site. Called Dr and was given KEFLEX 500mg PO TID, and told to use warm compresses for pain relief.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Temp 99.8. Itching immediately after injection; within 24 hrs arm was swollen, hot, reddened area 10cm x 7cm, with small amt clear drainage out of injection site. Called Dr and was given KEFLEX 500mg PO TID, and told to use warm compresses for pain relief.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Atrial fibrillation, Confusional state, Death, Dehydration
Clinical narrative: Pt. had emesis that she vomited on the floor, she then tried getting up & fell. Resident was confused, weak, & had pale color. Sent to ER for evaluation. ER called at 1:22am & said she was admitted with A-fib, dehydration, rapid ventricular response, & mental status changes.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fall, Mental status changes, Pallor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt. had emesis that she vomited on the floor, she then tried getting up & fell. Resident was confused, weak, & had pale color. Sent to ER for evaluation. ER called at 1:22am & said she was admitted with A-fib, dehydration, rapid ventricular response, & mental status changes.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood glucose normal, Skin discolouration, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt. got FLUZONE shot, walked to front of store, turned green and fainted. We laid him down, elevated his feet. After 25 minutes, he felt fine and walked out.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: No hx of allergies - 10-15 min after shot, (L) arm began itching, now about 1 hr after shot - spreading down back, buttocks.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Febrile seizure 8 days after receiving MMR in conjunction with ear infection.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: During evening and next day pretty short of breath especially during activity. Shortness of breath lasted for a couple of days, used more oxygen.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt c/o arm pain so severe she could not take off her shirt. Arm is swollen and hard near injection site. Pt. afebrile. Pt taking OTC ibuprofen with minimal relief. Advised pt ibuprofen PRN pain, cool compress to affected area. Urgent care advised for exacerbation of sx's.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Chest X-ray, Convulsion, Dyskinesia, Endotracheal intubation, Hypertonia
Clinical narrative: ER then sent to another hospital for admission. The patient is a 6-month-old who had her routine six-month immunizations at Pediatric office today and was doing fine all day. She was given formula at approximately 1900 hour per the mother and laid in bassinet and at approximately 2155 hours mother found she felt warm and found her seizing. Infant was brought to the ER by the EMS to be in status epilepticus. IV was established and Lorazepam was given. After third dose of lorazepam, seizure activity did resolve. Infant was also given normal saline bolus, as well as IM injection of phenobarbital 100 mg. At that time I arrived and infant was having some increased tone and jerking and felt to be further seizure activity, and lorazepam was given. Anesthesia was called and she was successfully intubated with a 4-0 uncuffed tube at 13 cm at the lip. Propofol was given prior to this. ET tube was checked with auscultation and chest x-ray was obtained which did show in the right main stem bronchi and this was later pulled out 2 cm. Infant again had some seizure-like activity, more of posturing and was given 2 further doses of the lorazepam. This seemed to stopped the seizures. The infant also received 100mg/kg of ceftriaxone IV.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Posturing, Skin warm, Status epilepticus
Clinical narrative: ER then sent to another hospital for admission. The patient is a 6-month-old who had her routine six-month immunizations at Pediatric office today and was doing fine all day. She was given formula at approximately 1900 hour per the mother and laid in bassinet and at approximately 2155 hours mother found she felt warm and found her seizing. Infant was brought to the ER by the EMS to be in status epilepticus. IV was established and Lorazepam was given. After third dose of lorazepam, seizure activity did resolve. Infant was also given normal saline bolus, as well as IM injection of phenobarbital 100 mg. At that time I arrived and infant was having some increased tone and jerking and felt to be further seizure activity, and lorazepam was given. Anesthesia was called and she was successfully intubated with a 4-0 uncuffed tube at 13 cm at the lip. Propofol was given prior to this. ET tube was checked with auscultation and chest x-ray was obtained which did show in the right main stem bronchi and this was later pulled out 2 cm. Infant again had some seizure-like activity, more of posturing and was given 2 further doses of the lorazepam. This seemed to stopped the seizures. The infant also received 100mg/kg of ceftriaxone IV.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt came to pharmacy stating that her left arm was still sore when lifted up high. She received the FLUVIRIN (Give shot in the left arm on 9/20/11). Pt was advised to see MD.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt came to pharmacy stating that her left arm was still sore when lifted up high. She received the FLUVIRIN (Give shot in the left arm on 9/20/11). Pt was advised to see MD.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient right arm hurts badly. Pt. claims he cannot take and raise his arm straight up. He said it is so painful, that his nerve, tendon or ligament hurts.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Ligament pain, Mobility decreased, Neuralgia, Pain in extremity, Tendon pain
Clinical narrative: Patient right arm hurts badly. Pt. claims he cannot take and raise his arm straight up. He said it is so painful, that his nerve, tendon or ligament hurts.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Bone pain, Chills, Cough, Hypertension
Clinical narrative: Flu shot on 9/14/2010 HepB and TDAP 9/17 w/PPD. 9/17/2010 First became ill with chills, rash, body pain in bones. Then wheezing, coughing, congestion, swollen glands, coughing, throat felt tight. This was within about 48 hours. Developed peripheral nerve problems, high blood pressure events, sores on scalp, memory and personality change, Raynauds, loss of strength over 12 month period.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP
Symptoms: Laboratory test, Lymphadenopathy, Malaise, Memory impairment, Neuropathy peripheral
Clinical narrative: Flu shot on 9/14/2010 HepB and TDAP 9/17 w/PPD. 9/17/2010 First became ill with chills, rash, body pain in bones. Then wheezing, coughing, congestion, swollen glands, coughing, throat felt tight. This was within about 48 hours. Developed peripheral nerve problems, high blood pressure events, sores on scalp, memory and personality change, Raynauds, loss of strength over 12 month period.