chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Sex: F
Vaccine: MU
Symptoms: Autism
Clinical narrative: Autism. Information received concerning a female who was vaccinated with one dose of the mumps virus vax live 'while she was pregnant.' The reporting pharmacist did not know at what point in the pregnancy she received the vax. It was noted that the pt's child is 3-years-old and was recently diagnosed with autism. The child sought unspecified medical treatment. Upon medical review, the child's condition was considered as "other medical event." Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.03
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Pt received 1st Hep-B vaccine with Thimerosol, 5 days before recall. Developed seizures with no focus of other source of event.60 day follow-up dated 7/10/00 provided additional text. Discharge summary dx: neonatal seizures tx w/phenobarb and Ativan x 2 with relief.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Mouth ulceration, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Developed fever of 104-106, arthralgia, 30 hours post vax. On follow-up visit 48 hours later, above was resolved. Vesicles present in mouth.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: Convulsion, Gastroenteritis, Nausea, Otitis media, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Nausea, vomiting and seizures started post vax, after finishing speech therapy at home. Parents brought her to ER. Parents had permission for her to receive both vaccines prior to today's administration by DR. Pt was seen in ER and dx'd with probable viral gastroenteritis, right otitis media. She was kept in hospital overnight to control her vomiting and watch for potential aspiration and re-evalualte her in the AM.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, HEP
Symptoms: White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Nausea, vomiting and seizures started post vax, after finishing speech therapy at home. Parents brought her to ER. Parents had permission for her to receive both vaccines prior to today's administration by DR. Pt was seen in ER and dx'd with probable viral gastroenteritis, right otitis media. She was kept in hospital overnight to control her vomiting and watch for potential aspiration and re-evalualte her in the AM.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Contusion, Platelet disorder, Thrombocytopenic purpura
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced bruising, diagnosis of ITP, pt received IV.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 03/21/2000 Client felt itchy on chest near neckline - no rash. No medication taken nor any unusual foods and slept normally last night. 03/22  She woke up with severe pain in left arm, numbness in fingers and tingling sensation that traveled from upper arms to fingers. Called health department and was told to put cold compress and call personal doctor as needed if symptoms continued or worsened. Client had already taken 1600 mg Motrin at 8 AM - advised to discuss with doctor. Same day 3:00 PM - notified that she did go to doctor, received injection that seemed to help. Was advised that she had had an allergic reaction.  03/27/2000 she is completely recovered.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Asthma, Convulsion, Eye movement disorder, Otitis media, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Post vax, child was admitted to hospital after history of 3 episodes of eyes rolling back, followed by arm then leg shaking. Observed by parents. NO episodes during admission. Dismissed 02/28/2000. Final dx was possible seizure, bilateral otitis media, possible asthma. MD recommended no pertussis vax in the future.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Anorexia, Chills, Hot flush, Nasal congestion, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: The evening post vax, began having hot flashes. During the days following complained of chills, fever, loss of appetite, congestion, sore throat and runny nose. This resulted in loss of duty for 48 hours.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: The evening post vax, began having hot flashes. During the days following complained of chills, fever, loss of appetite, congestion, sore throat and runny nose. This resulted in loss of duty for 48 hours.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Amnesia, Back pain, Chest pain, Chills, Cough
Clinical narrative: After 1st Lymerix, pt did not feel well. Pt was informed that this was normal and to go ahead with 2nd shot. After the 2nd Lymerix, pt was bedridden-could not function. She had memory loss, shooting pains, chills, cough, myoclonic jerks, headache, stiffness, lack of concentration, rib pain, burning in head and spinal column.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Disturbance in attention, Headache, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myoclonus, Pain
Clinical narrative: After 1st Lymerix, pt did not feel well. Pt was informed that this was normal and to go ahead with 2nd shot. After the 2nd Lymerix, pt was bedridden-could not function. She had memory loss, shooting pains, chills, cough, myoclonic jerks, headache, stiffness, lack of concentration, rib pain, burning in head and spinal column.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Movement disorder, Tachycardia, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: At 22:00, pt had fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath. At 22:30, felt throat close off, unable to move and heart rate was tachycardic (180).
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Gait disturbance, Hypoaesthesia, Movement disorder, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: After leaving the office, the pt experienced dizziness, seeing dark, muscle pains starting on the way home. Numbness of arms and legs, couldn't lift legs, started dragging legs. Pt was then hunched over and unable to walk. Pt was feeling better and came to school. On 3/27/00 he was sent home from school as he was hunched over and unable to walk.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: After leaving the office, the pt experienced dizziness, seeing dark, muscle pains starting on the way home. Numbness of arms and legs, couldn't lift legs, started dragging legs. Pt was then hunched over and unable to walk. Pt was feeling better and came to school. On 3/27/00 he was sent home from school as he was hunched over and unable to walk.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: On April 5, I noticed a persistent rumbling sound in my right ear. The sound sometimes, transitions to a high pitched hissing/ringing noise. In May, I went to the Doctor's office and was told I had Tinnitus.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Joint stiffness, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Symptoms including extreme fatigue began after second Anthrax approximately Oct 25. On Nov 10th, noted joint aching, stiffness both elbows and neck. In January noted aching stiffness and difficulty grasping objects decreased strength right hand with pain isolated in the metacarpophalangeal joint right hand.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Headache, Oedema peripheral, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Left arm swollen post injection with fever. Left arm 12" in diameter. Right arm unaffected - 11" in diameter. Headache on left side of her head, directly above her eye.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Headache, Hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pruritus, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Swollen, hot, red and itchy arm, 33cm x 36cm, from shoulder to mid-forearm. 24 hours lost duty time. Mild headache.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: 02/17 received vax. 02/19 medical care sought for increased tenderness, redness at injection site. 02/20 care sought again for progression of symptoms locally with paresthesia. Diameter - 300 cm induration, redness. 03/02 only painful nodule remains. Plan to pre-treat before next dose.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: Swelling/erythema and induration of arm 2nd day post vax - from mid tricep to mid forearm.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Left arm swelling, erythema  2nd day post vax. Erythema/swelling from mid tricep to wrist.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Severe local reaction around injection site.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a severe local reaction at injection site.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced blurred vision, severe headache, and entire left side of his body was numb for 2 1/2 hours. Right side was tingly also.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injection site nodule, Migraine, Skin exfoliation, Sluggishness
Clinical narrative: Several hours post vax, pt experienced headaches (migraine), feeling of weakness and sluggishness. Pt has a nodule with discoloration-2 inches in left arm and 1 inch in right arm. Area above nodule starts to peel after approximately 3 days.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced left arm swelling and redness. Pt also experienced tenderness and warmth to touch following the 5th dose of the Anthrax vaccine.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Joint swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Rash, swollen elbow and forearm, slight fever, headache, numbness in hand, treated with Augmentin, swelling reduced 4/2/00.  Positive for cellulitis.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Rash, swollen elbow and forearm, slight fever, headache, numbness in hand, treated with Augmentin, swelling reduced 4/2/00.  Positive for cellulitis.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Left arm swollen 14 1/2 " in diameter after the injection. Arm also hot and feverish and sore. Right unaffected arm 13 1/2" in diameter.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Apnoea, Bradycardia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced increased episodes of apnea and bradycardia. Episodes ended at 2:00 am on 3/20/00.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Eczema
Clinical narrative: Chronic eczema on scalp 4 months post vax (DTP 1). Also: projectile vomiting, "gags, regurgitates food" in chart at 9 months after DTP 1/2/3. Seborrhea/eczema on scalp and face. 10/28/92 MMR 1/Hib 4 above mentioned in chart 11/17/1992. Bloody diarrhea  for 7 days after DTP 4, administered 1/27/1993 (18 months old) .
Age: 4.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Anorexia, Congenital musculoskeletal anomaly, Cough, Fatigue, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Sore arm, intermittent fevers 100-101, facial rash, swollen lymph nodes in neck, groin and 3 at rear base of skull, loss of appetite and weight loss, fatigue, hyperactive with mood swings, night sweats and exacerbation of pectus excavatum. 11/99, nighttime chronic cough w/"whoop", muscous congestion and drainage for 2 weeks.
Age: 4.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Lymphoedema, Mood altered, Night sweats, Psychomotor hyperactivity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sore arm, intermittent fevers 100-101, facial rash, swollen lymph nodes in neck, groin and 3 at rear base of skull, loss of appetite and weight loss, fatigue, hyperactive with mood swings, night sweats and exacerbation of pectus excavatum. 11/99, nighttime chronic cough w/"whoop", muscous congestion and drainage for 2 weeks.
Age: 4.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Rash, Rhinorrhoea, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: Sore arm, intermittent fevers 100-101, facial rash, swollen lymph nodes in neck, groin and 3 at rear base of skull, loss of appetite and weight loss, fatigue, hyperactive with mood swings, night sweats and exacerbation of pectus excavatum. 11/99, nighttime chronic cough w/"whoop", muscous congestion and drainage for 2 weeks.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Haematochezia, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Left side of head swelled post DTaP (1) asymmetrical, intermittent streaks of blood in stool for 4-6 weeks.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTPHIB, MMR
Symptoms: Alopecia
Clinical narrative: Alopecia 10 days post vax.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Hypotonia, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Respiratory arrest. A physician reported that within 18 hours post vax, the infant experienced a seizure, went limp and experienced respiratory arrest. The pt was hospitalized. This report was received from Aventis Pasteur (Ref No. U2000-001940).
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Eye movement disorder, Hypotonia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Respiratory arrest. A physician reported that within 18 hours post vax, the infant experienced a seizure, went limp and experienced respiratory arrest. The pt was hospitalized. This report was received from Aventis Pasteur (Ref No. U2000-001940).
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Pt was well and went to sleep at approximately 10:30 pm. Found at 6:00 am not breathing. Pt had been put to sleep on her side but was found on stomach.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Aplastic anaemia, Epistaxis, Haematuria, Hepatic failure, White blood cell count decreased
Clinical narrative: One month, post vax, of his 3rd injection, the pt reportedly experienced liver failure. He was hospitalized for 2 weeks in January, 2000 and discharged. Then, sometime later (nos), he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia (the pt had been having "nose bleeds" and "blood in his urine"). He was hospitalized again for 2 weeks at the end of February, 2000, for the aplastic anemia. According to the reporter, the pt's current status is as follows: pt is out of the hospital but no permitted to go to school due to a decreased white blood cell count. He is not permitted to do any physical activity because of the risk of bleeding. He goes to the hospital about 3 times per week for a blood transfusion "when he bleeds". The mother stated that his "life has been yanked out from underneath him". He is currently on "many medicines" (nos) for treatment of the adverse events, one of which is prednisone. Additional information has been requested. The most recent information received on 4/23/2000, reports the outcome of the adverse events as unknown.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Blindness, Clumsiness, Convulsion, Demyelination
Clinical narrative: Pt began experiencing symptoms on 12/10/95. She was clumsy were developed into more severe walking difficulty. She had drop in left foot and numbness in left leg to thigh. This developed into urinary urgency and numbness in arm and face. By 1/2/97, pt had tremors, facial paralysis, leg spasms, left hand immobile, extreme weakness, and shortness of breath. She also developed vision loss and intense seizures. She experienced diplopia and blurred vision on the right side.  Treated with plasmapheresis. Finally dx with dystonia, CIDP, and autoimmune disorder. Follow up states that a primary diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy was made on 10/04/96.60 day follow-up dated 7/21/00 provided a change in age.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Diplopia, Dyspnoea, Dystonia, Electroencephalogram abnormal
Clinical narrative: Pt began experiencing symptoms on 12/10/95. She was clumsy were developed into more severe walking difficulty. She had drop in left foot and numbness in left leg to thigh. This developed into urinary urgency and numbness in arm and face. By 1/2/97, pt had tremors, facial paralysis, leg spasms, left hand immobile, extreme weakness, and shortness of breath. She also developed vision loss and intense seizures. She experienced diplopia and blurred vision on the right side.  Treated with plasmapheresis. Finally dx with dystonia, CIDP, and autoimmune disorder. Follow up states that a primary diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy was made on 10/04/96.60 day follow-up dated 7/21/00 provided a change in age.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Facial palsy, Hypoaesthesia, Hypokinesia, Immune system disorder, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Pt began experiencing symptoms on 12/10/95. She was clumsy were developed into more severe walking difficulty. She had drop in left foot and numbness in left leg to thigh. This developed into urinary urgency and numbness in arm and face. By 1/2/97, pt had tremors, facial paralysis, leg spasms, left hand immobile, extreme weakness, and shortness of breath. She also developed vision loss and intense seizures. She experienced diplopia and blurred vision on the right side.  Treated with plasmapheresis. Finally dx with dystonia, CIDP, and autoimmune disorder. Follow up states that a primary diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy was made on 10/04/96.60 day follow-up dated 7/21/00 provided a change in age.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Micturition urgency, Muscle spasms, Peroneal nerve palsy, Polyneuropathy, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Pt began experiencing symptoms on 12/10/95. She was clumsy were developed into more severe walking difficulty. She had drop in left foot and numbness in left leg to thigh. This developed into urinary urgency and numbness in arm and face. By 1/2/97, pt had tremors, facial paralysis, leg spasms, left hand immobile, extreme weakness, and shortness of breath. She also developed vision loss and intense seizures. She experienced diplopia and blurred vision on the right side.  Treated with plasmapheresis. Finally dx with dystonia, CIDP, and autoimmune disorder. Follow up states that a primary diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy was made on 10/04/96.60 day follow-up dated 7/21/00 provided a change in age.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cough, Crying, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Non-stop screaming, approximately 36 hours. Hospitalization 02/27/2000 to 3/01/2000. Nasal Discharge, mild cough, low grade fever. Started on empiric antibiotics of cefotaxime. On IV antibiotics and fluids while in hosp. Discharge summary states: sepsis ruled out.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Diarrhoea, Heart rate increased, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Immediate reaction-pale, rapid heart rate. No treatment. Apparently recovered but transported to hospital for observation overnight. Admitted for 24 hrs. Some crying and agitation through the night. Mild diarrhea and crankiness after discharge. Essentially recovered.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, OPV
Symptoms: Aphasia, Apraxia, Balance disorder, Drooling, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Post vax, noticed autistic behaviors, irritable, fever, loss of balance and loss of speech. Most resolved but left with neuro and severe oral apraxia, also excessive drooling.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, OPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, noticed autistic behaviors, irritable, fever, loss of balance and loss of speech. Most resolved but left with neuro and severe oral apraxia, also excessive drooling.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Headache, Nausea, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: Approximately 9 hours post vax, the pt experienced a fever of 101, diarrhea, body aches, swelling of digits 3 and 4 on right hand. Pt also complained of nausea for more than 24 hours accompanied by a headache.
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 9 hours post vax, the pt experienced a fever of 101, diarrhea, body aches, swelling of digits 3 and 4 on right hand. Pt also complained of nausea for more than 24 hours accompanied by a headache.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Encephalitis, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Haemorrhage
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced severe flu-like Guillain Barre Syndrome, hemorrhagic episode and now has chronic fatigue, immune deficiency syndrome, fibromyalgia, encephalomyelitis and more to imagine...etc. Gulf War Syndrome/Illness.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Immune system disorder, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced severe flu-like Guillain Barre Syndrome, hemorrhagic episode and now has chronic fatigue, immune deficiency syndrome, fibromyalgia, encephalomyelitis and more to imagine...etc. Gulf War Syndrome/Illness.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle and joint ache/pain and dizziness.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Influenza like illness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, each Anthrax, has flu-like symptoms for up to 1 week. Constantly tired, aching joints, muscle pain in lower extremities.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPA, ANTH, HEPA
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Amnesia, Skin nodule, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes, post vax, pt experienced stomachache for 2 to 3 days. Since the shot, pt has experienced continuous memory loss. Pt also stated, she developed knots on her thighs, arm and the side of her face. Pt stated she also experienced some drowsiness.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPA, ANTH, HEPA
Symptoms: Hypothyroidism
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes, post vax, pt experienced stomachache for 2 to 3 days. Since the shot, pt has experienced continuous memory loss. Pt also stated, she developed knots on her thighs, arm and the side of her face. Pt stated she also experienced some drowsiness.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Injection site pain, Oedema peripheral, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Allergy reaction, redness, swelling from shoulder to elbow, pain and hot along tricep.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Inflammation, Rash, Skin burning sensation, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: On 1/22/00, pt experienced burning sensation. Arm became inflamed for about 10 days.  On 2/5/00, the pt has a knot with a rash.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Localized redness and swelling.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe abdominal pain with intermittent periods of nausea. Severe headache with periods of diaphoresis.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: A follow up report received 8/14/2000 adds: Large local reaction 8.5 x 5cm after 2nd shot. Physician considered local reaction. Case closed.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Oedema, Pruritus, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Swelling 8 1/2 x 8 1/2cm, red, itchy, not painful; onset 3/5/2000, early AM. Will use hydrocortisone (OTC) and Benadryl if needed to relieve itching.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEP
Symptoms: Back pain, Diarrhoea, Hypokinesia, Influenza like illness, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms; pain at injection site and radiating to hand and upper back; limited range of motion; redness, swelling, approximately 5"; nausea and diarrhea.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEP
Symptoms: Nausea, Oedema, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms; pain at injection site and radiating to hand and upper back; limited range of motion; redness, swelling, approximately 5"; nausea and diarrhea.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Within first week, post vax, had minor itching all over my body with no rash. As of 2/15/2000, rash appeared all over body with severe itching, including injection site.  Follow up on 05/17/2000: "Patient recovered from adverse event."
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Cough, Nasal congestion
Clinical narrative: Persistent congestion and coughing after 1 week.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Blood gonadotrophin decreased, Hypomenorrhoea, Infertility female
Clinical narrative: Periods went from lasting 5 days to just one day each month since starting Anthrax series of vaccines. Unable to conceive over past 5 months.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Right elbow and forearm pain.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site rash, Oral mucosal blistering, Pain
Clinical narrative: Blisters in mouth area, red rash down left side old site. 1st shot site swelled up after 2nd shot. Shoulder sore.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Back pain, Headache
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced back ache for approximately 3 days, pt also had a headache. These symptoms were experienced with both doses.
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Mouth ulceration, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced rash on arm (first day), Hives (2-3 days later), Mouth sores (2-3 days later). Rash and hives lasted 1-2 days. 1 sore remains.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pleurisy
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced left brachial pleuritis (2 episodes with doses 4 and 5. 1st episode resolved over a 4 month period, 2nd episode currently improving.)
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Injection site mass, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced local induration with erythema, nausea, vomiting and arthralgia.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPA, ANTH, HEPA
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Amnesia, Skin nodule, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Follow up to previous VAERS ID submitted on 4/1/00. Pt states that doctor advised her to also add hypothyroidism.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPA, ANTH, HEPA
Symptoms: Hypothyroidism
Clinical narrative: Follow up to previous VAERS ID submitted on 4/1/00. Pt states that doctor advised her to also add hypothyroidism.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Hyperventilation, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Approximately 5 minutes post vax, pt developed wheals on forehead and rubbing eyes. She was given Benadryl and epinephrine.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: 3 seizures on 3/5/00 requiring visit to the hospital. Now at home.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Apnoea, Bronchitis, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Otitis media, Pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Grandmother called stating that she thinks that child had reaction to shot given on 02/24. Child ran temperature and was given Tylenol all weekend. On Monday 02/28 child, still had temperature and began to vomit, had rash on back and face. Child then went stiff and was not breathing.  Ambulance was called. At the ER, doctor was advised of the shots he she received. Grandmother stated that they told her they did not believe it was a reaction from the IZ. They admitted the child with a dx of bronchitis. She was released the following day. After speaking with the nurse, it was noted that the doctor had stated no correlation between and illness and vaccines received. Confirmed hospitalization for pneumonia, ear infection, and bronchitis.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Grandmother called stating that she thinks that child had reaction to shot given on 02/24. Child ran temperature and was given Tylenol all weekend. On Monday 02/28 child, still had temperature and began to vomit, had rash on back and face. Child then went stiff and was not breathing.  Ambulance was called. At the ER, doctor was advised of the shots he she received. Grandmother stated that they told her they did not believe it was a reaction from the IZ. They admitted the child with a dx of bronchitis. She was released the following day. After speaking with the nurse, it was noted that the doctor had stated no correlation between and illness and vaccines received. Confirmed hospitalization for pneumonia, ear infection, and bronchitis.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Hypoacusis
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced left sided hearing loss, moderately severe.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a fever of 102.2 within 72 hours of vaccination given on 3/9/00. Pt was hospitalized on 3/12/00 because of fever rising from 100 - 103 over a period of 48 hours with a decrease of appetite. Symptoms resolved.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dehydration, Headache, Papilloedema, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced severe headache, fever, chills for 7 days. Pt also experienced papilledema and dehydration and vomiting for 2-3 days.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt received vax on 8/17/99. On 2/12/00, pt was taken to ER with increasing rash on forehead. She was admitted for 4 days with dx of herpes zoster.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Hand swelling episodes began within 2 weeks of 1st Anthrax shot. The swelling lasted from days to weeks. No worsening of symptoms with 2nd or 3rd shots, although episodes continue.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPA, TYP
Symptoms: Hypotension, Leukopenia, Malaise, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 9/15/99, pt developed neutropenia, fever 101, hypotension, general malaise, myalgia & was hospitalized. Tx: not specified. As of 1/31/00, pt recovered. Pt also, got another vax of Havrix & Typhoid w/o further problems.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: p/3/1/99 lt middle finger joints extremely swollen & disfigured; all fingers on both hands extremely swollen (outer joints) & disfigure x/ring fingers; also rt shoulder & ankle pain; lt ankle pain;
Age: 36.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash maculo-papular, Swelling, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a severe local reaction in right arm and left arm swelling with erythema. Symptoms started one day post vax. Pt was admitted to the hospital 2 days post vax and was treated with antibiotics.  The pt also experienced numbness / paresthesia in left arm, left sided facial droop. Per follow-up information, the pt is still suffering from side effects of pain, numbness, inability to balance when walking. He has been admitted to 2 hospitals and now is at home with orders to see physician on 4/24/00.
Age: 36.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Facial palsy, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site reaction, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a severe local reaction in right arm and left arm swelling with erythema. Symptoms started one day post vax. Pt was admitted to the hospital 2 days post vax and was treated with antibiotics.  The pt also experienced numbness / paresthesia in left arm, left sided facial droop. Per follow-up information, the pt is still suffering from side effects of pain, numbness, inability to balance when walking. He has been admitted to 2 hospitals and now is at home with orders to see physician on 4/24/00.
Age: 36.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a severe local reaction in right arm and left arm swelling with erythema. Symptoms started one day post vax. Pt was admitted to the hospital 2 days post vax and was treated with antibiotics.  The pt also experienced numbness / paresthesia in left arm, left sided facial droop. Per follow-up information, the pt is still suffering from side effects of pain, numbness, inability to balance when walking. He has been admitted to 2 hospitals and now is at home with orders to see physician on 4/24/00.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Infection, Nasal congestion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Varicella, fever, nasal secretion. This pt was IZ with first dose. Pt's sister was also IZ, same date, with first dose of vax developed chickenpox. As a result of the varicella exposure and the nurse practitioner's experience was that children from Honduras develop severe chickenpox, the physician decided to revaccinate the pt in the left arm SC with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live on 01/25/2000. ON 02/05/2000, the pt had prodromal consisting of a runny nose, fever (100), and a rash. The rash was noted to be a severe case of chickenpox consisting of lesions in his ear which were treated with antibiotics. the reporter felt that the pt's experience was an
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Encephalopathy, Hypoxia, Pulmonary haemorrhage, Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Suspected SIDS. Autopsy also shows hypoxic encephalopathy, subpleural pulmonary hemorrhages
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Eye oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Swelling of eyes and rash on face and neck. Started about 15 minutes post vax. Epinephrine given STAT. Left in good condition, eye swelling going down.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Diarrhoea, Influenza, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced hives on face and neck at 5:00 PM on 3/13/2000, diarrhea at 5:30 PM, vomiting 5:30 PM and high pitched screaming when laid down with behavior change at 6:00 PM. Diagnosed with stomach flu.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced hives on face and neck at 5:00 PM on 3/13/2000, diarrhea at 5:30 PM, vomiting 5:30 PM and high pitched screaming when laid down with behavior change at 6:00 PM. Diagnosed with stomach flu.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea, Irritability, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Progressive exanthem (10 out of 10 in intensity) started at thighs and then spread to rest of body from head to toe. Other symptoms included fever, diarrhea, irritability, decreased appetite, legs and scrotal edema. This started 9 days post vax. Discharge dx: gastroenteritis, allergic exanthem - both resolved on discharge.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Progressive exanthem (10 out of 10 in intensity) started at thighs and then spread to rest of body from head to toe. Other symptoms included fever, diarrhea, irritability, decreased appetite, legs and scrotal edema. This started 9 days post vax. Discharge dx: gastroenteritis, allergic exanthem - both resolved on discharge.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis left thigh treated with nafcillin 400mg IV in hospital. Rx'd dicloxacillin susp. 62.5mg for 10 days.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Lacrimal disorder, Pruritus, Rash, Respiratory distress, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Lacrimation, respiratory distress (wheezing, decreased air entry), itching and facial rash. Given Benadryl. Solu-Medrol, and epinephrine.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Pharyngeal oedema, Sneezing, Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Five minutes post vax, pt began to sneeze and developed abdominal pain. His throat began to swell then his lips. He also developed hives. Dx with severe histamine reaction.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, TYP
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Four days post vax, pt developed acute onset of
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Left knee soreness and swelling.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Approximately 5 cm area, left upper lateral arm, redness and swelling, pain, induration, warmth 2 days post vax (5th shot in series).
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Oedema peripheral, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a localized rash (about 10cm) around site of injection. Rash was red, warm with slight swelling. Two days later pt developed swelling around the upper arm that extends 2 cm above the injection down to 5 cm below elbow.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Headache
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced throbbing headache after the Anthrax and typhoid vaccination. The pt was given toradol with improvement of headache within 30 minutes.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia
Clinical narrative: Developed arthralgia, sore knees 2 weeks post 4th vax, pain persists for 3 weeks.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Depressed level of consciousness, Dyskinesia, Mydriasis, Tremor
Clinical narrative: 6-8 hours post vax, found in crib, moving head back and forth, pupils dilated, fine tremors of extremities, lasted several hours. Less interactive during episode. No fever. Recovered in 12 hours.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Eye movement disorder, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fussy, afternoon, post vax. The next day, had 3 episodes (25 seconds) of eyes rolling up, no loss of consciousness, no tonic-clonic activity. Resolved spontaneously. Temp max to 101.5, rectally.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Hemiparesis, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Within 8 hours post vax, pt had a seizure which resulted in left sided hemiparesis which resolved over 24-48 hours. Pt also had swelling an redness at site of DTaP injection.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Convulsion, Depersonalisation, Hemiplegia, Injection site hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Within 8 hours post vax, pt had a seizure which resulted in left sided hemiparesis which resolved over 24-48 hours. Pt also had swelling an redness at site of DTaP injection.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pallor, Paralysis, Pyrexia, Staring
Clinical narrative: Within 8 hours post vax, pt had a seizure which resulted in left sided hemiparesis which resolved over 24-48 hours. Pt also had swelling an redness at site of DTaP injection.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Tremor, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Within 8 hours post vax, pt had a seizure which resulted in left sided hemiparesis which resolved over 24-48 hours. Pt also had swelling an redness at site of DTaP injection.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Hypotonia, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 2 month old male who on 3/30/00 was vaccinated with Hep B vaccine recombinant in the right thigh. (#634424/1806J. Concomitant vaccinations on 03/30/2000, included poliovirus vaccine (IPOl ) (Lot # P0474) administered in the left arm, Hib conjugate vaccine (Hibtiter) (lot 560903A) administered in the right thigh, and diptheria-tetanus toxoids-pertussis vaccine (tripedia) (lot # U004)CA) adminstered in the left thigh. Eighteen hours post vaccination, the pt experienced apparent seizure, became limp, and experienced respiratory arrest and was hospitalized. At the time of this report, the outcome of the event was unknown. No further information is available. this case is closed. Other business partner include U2000-00194 (0), and F2000-00860. On 063/13/2000 the child received the second dose of hep b vaccine in the right thigh (lot 634424/1806J) and on 01/26/2001 received the third dose of haemophilus B conjugate/hep b vaccine in the right thigh (lot 636995/1034K) no adverse event was reported. The reporting physician felt that the respiratory arrest was an other medical event. No further info is available. This case is closed. This is an amended report. The event of hypotonia was coded as an adverse event to further clarify the statement "and became limp" within the narrative.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Eye movement disorder, Hypotonia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 2 month old male who on 3/30/00 was vaccinated with Hep B vaccine recombinant in the right thigh. (#634424/1806J. Concomitant vaccinations on 03/30/2000, included poliovirus vaccine (IPOl ) (Lot # P0474) administered in the left arm, Hib conjugate vaccine (Hibtiter) (lot 560903A) administered in the right thigh, and diptheria-tetanus toxoids-pertussis vaccine (tripedia) (lot # U004)CA) adminstered in the left thigh. Eighteen hours post vaccination, the pt experienced apparent seizure, became limp, and experienced respiratory arrest and was hospitalized. At the time of this report, the outcome of the event was unknown. No further information is available. this case is closed. Other business partner include U2000-00194 (0), and F2000-00860. On 063/13/2000 the child received the second dose of hep b vaccine in the right thigh (lot 634424/1806J) and on 01/26/2001 received the third dose of haemophilus B conjugate/hep b vaccine in the right thigh (lot 636995/1034K) no adverse event was reported. The reporting physician felt that the respiratory arrest was an other medical event. No further info is available. This case is closed. This is an amended report. The event of hypotonia was coded as an adverse event to further clarify the statement "and became limp" within the narrative.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Aphasia, Asthenia, Cerebrovascular accident, Difficulty in walking, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 54 year old female. Post vax, subsequently, the pt experienced weakness in the left hand. The pt called a healthcare professional and was advised to continue to monitor the situation. Progressive symptomatology was noted with a spread of weakness of the right arm and then the left leg. In October 1999, she experienced aphasia. A dx of lateral sclerosis was made.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Neurological symptom
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 54 year old female. Post vax, subsequently, the pt experienced weakness in the left hand. The pt called a healthcare professional and was advised to continue to monitor the situation. Progressive symptomatology was noted with a spread of weakness of the right arm and then the left leg. In October 1999, she experienced aphasia. A dx of lateral sclerosis was made.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported that a pt received Flu Shield (1999-2000 formula) and subsequently developed Guillain Barre Syndrome. this event is considered medically important. No further information was available at the date of this report.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Autism
Clinical narrative: Child became autistic. 60 day follow-up dated 9/22/00 provided no additional data.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Coma, Cyanosis, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Two hours after vax, pt was unresponsive and mildly cyanotic. Eventually he was able to be aroused but was irritable when he awoke. Normal the next day.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Two hours after vax, pt was unresponsive and mildly cyanotic. Eventually he was able to be aroused but was irritable when he awoke. Normal the next day.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Apnoea, Cyanosis, Feeling abnormal
Clinical narrative: Two hours after vax, pt was unresponsive and mildly cyanotic. Eventually he was able to be aroused but was irritable when he awoke. Normal the next day.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Apnoea, Convulsion, Cyanosis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Increased temperature, became cyanotic, and experienced apnea episodes. Taken to ER and is now on apnea monitor. This happened on 3/22/00 at noon. Questionable seizures, currently under the care of a pediatric neurologist.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced joint pain in both knees, left hip and right shoulder.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, MEN
Symptoms: Agitation, Depression, Disorientation, Feeling jittery
Clinical narrative: First episode of depression began after started Anthrax series. With 6th shot, depression relapsed, 2 days later, after having been well and off medications for 4 months. Although started Prozac again on 3/15/00, before 6th shot, which made me jittery and agitated and had depression symptoms again. Stopped Prozac and started on Serzone which made me have too much "brain fog" so stopped this, immediately. On 4/10/00, started on Zoloft and Ativan and is doing good, so far, on these medicines.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Vaccine is Radioisotope Electromagnetic.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, headache.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced angioedema involving entire right upper extremity following 3rd dose of Anthrax.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced local reaction with redness and pain at injection site at left upper extremity.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Libido decreased, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Malaise and decreased libido, began about 2 hours post vax, and lasted approximately 12 hours.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Joint stiffness, Tendonitis
Clinical narrative: Hard knot at vaccine site for 8 days with stiffness in shoulder, elbow and wrist persisting. Physician dx pt with tendonitis. He received two cortisone shots at the elbow and shoulder and placed on 10 days of light duty. Pt did not know if the Anthrax vaccine caused the joint pain or not. The onset of pain did run concurrent with his third dose of Anthrax.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Soreness in shoulders and lower neck. Feels almost like a strained muscle. All started after 3rd shot.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Cough, Dysphonia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever 1.5 days, horse throat 3 days, tenderness around thumb joints/finger. Have caught 2 colds this year - normally once a year more than normally. Coughing more than normally.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Nausea, Somnolence, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Excessive Sleepiness. Nausea/vomiting - 2-3 days duration. Occurred after 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th vax.  Follow up 05/17/2000: "Patient partially recovered from adverse event.  Sinus and inner ear inflammation.  Nausea and vomiting stopped after 3 days."
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Local swelling with extension of erythema to 20 cm distal to site. Development of clear vesicles above affected area.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: Knot, cherry-sized, swelling that lasted 3 months. Swelling in arm and bruise for 2 months after 2nd shot on 2/23/1999. Flu-like symptoms and headache, 2 weeks after 3rd shot, lasted 2 days and reportedly same 3 weeks later, shot given on 10/20/1999.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Erythema, Headache, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: Pt developed swelling from elbow to underarm on left arm, redness, inflamed, swollen; flu-like symptom throughout body, headache, chills, nausea, joint pain in upper extremities (fingers, elbow).
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Nausea, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt developed swelling from elbow to underarm on left arm, redness, inflamed, swollen; flu-like symptom throughout body, headache, chills, nausea, joint pain in upper extremities (fingers, elbow).