chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Swelling, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Received injection PNEUMOVAX 10/3/2017 at Pharmacy. The next day and 48 hours temp 103. Went to ER1 10/4...left too sick to wait. Went to MD 10/5 temp; WBC = 27,500. Started generic LEVAQUIN 10 days ending 10/15. Recheck at MD showed WBC normal at 10,500. Adverse discomfort began the day after the shot; fever lasted 48 hours. Everywhere, every bodily joint hurt, but excruciating pain in right arm and elbow (the arm that got the shot). I need to add that I received a flu shot in the left arm (opposite) the same day.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Angio edema 3 hours post injection of IM high dose quadrivalent FLUZONE. I have received standard dose dose annually for at least 30 years with no problems.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, secondary cellulitis IV. KEFLEX 500 mg TID x 10 days. 10/27/17.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Insomnia, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: On advice from my physician at my annual physical in September 2017 I went for my Shingles shot since I turned 60 in August. Started out the day great, had both the flu shot (also suggested I get) in one arm and the Shingles shot in the other. Awoke next day, arm was three times its normal size and painful. Area was red and continued to grow red then to pink on the outer edges until it reached my elbows. Two day later I began having headaches (and I don't get headaches like this) and couldn't sleep at night! Used ice compressed and took TYLENOL but the symptoms did not dissipate until just today (one week and one day after initial shot). Received the shot at the Pharmacy.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Pain in extremity, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Itchy rash to the left arm where she got the flu shot. Complaining also of pain on the arm. No induration on needle stick site. Rash started 10/10/17.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPA, HPV9
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Brief syncopal episode after HPV vaccine.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Insomnia, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain, X-ray limb normal
Clinical narrative: Achy pain at injection site started "a couple hours" after vaccination. Approximately 3 days later she noticed increased pain - described as sharp pain with movement, and decreased range of motion. No redness/swelling/warmth/drainage noted at injection site. Went to family physician, he recommended ibuprofen which was not effective. Returned to physician and had xray of shoulder done - xray was normal with no abscess or joint problems noted. Started on naproxen 550 after xray which "seems to dull it" - referring to pain. She was advised by physician to see him again if no improvement, states it has been "getting worse again" in last 2-3 days. Reports difficulty sleeping at night due to pain with movement of R arm. She states she also tried wrapping her arm and using a sling but this did not help, and had her sister who is a massage therapist "work on it" but this did not help.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Bone pain, Headache, Lymph node pain, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Body/bone aches, sore throat, tender glands, headache, fever (highest was 101.8). On 10/25 I went to immediate care center. They were not sure if reaction to vaccine or virus. Strep screen was done with negative results. Today, 10/26, I have no fever and feeling much better.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Streptococcus test negative
Clinical narrative: Body/bone aches, sore throat, tender glands, headache, fever (highest was 101.8). On 10/25 I went to immediate care center. They were not sure if reaction to vaccine or virus. Strep screen was done with negative results. Today, 10/26, I have no fever and feeling much better.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pain in left shoulder within 30 minutes of receiving the Flu vaccine. Pain with raising arm. Lasted 2 weeks Vaccination was given high in the Deltoid.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Drug administered at inappropriate site, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain in left arm after receiving flu shot. Shot was given high on the left arm, Pain with ROM.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Soreness in deltoid muscle began approx. 24 hours post vaccination, also had difficulty lifting arm. Symptoms worse at night, continued for approx. 1 month. No redness/warmth/swelling or drainage at injection site.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MNQ
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Dizziness, Gait inability, Hypoaesthesia, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
Clinical narrative: NO FEELING FROM THE WAIST DOWN, SHAKES, DIZZY, LIGHT HEADED, CANT WALK, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MNQ
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: NO FEELING FROM THE WAIST DOWN, SHAKES, DIZZY, LIGHT HEADED, CANT WALK, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Drug administered at inappropriate site, Full blood count normal, Injection site pain, Laboratory test normal, Pain
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given high in the left deltoid and pain has continued in left shoulder for 2 weeks. Pain with ROM.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pain in extremity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 8 year old had FLUZONE on left deltoid yesterday at 3:30 pm. The area around the site of injection became red yesterday night. Mom drew a line around the redness. It measured 8 x 6 cm. After hockey his arm was hurting more. He complained of pain at bed time but pain did not wake him up from sleep. Today the area of redness has increased passed the line. He is complaining of itching and arm pain. Mom was called to the school today due to symptoms. Patient denies any cough, shortness of breath, vomiting or diarrhea. No fever.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Diarrhoea, Nausea
Clinical narrative: GI upset- nausea, diarrhea - started approx. 24 post immunization, continued x 48 hours. No treatment.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling at site of injection. Arm felt hard at injection site with redness surrounding upper arm radiating in circle from injection site. Upper arm not past elbow or shoulder. Localized. No other reaction reported (no syncope or anaphylaxis).
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Scab
Clinical narrative: 2 weeks after the vaccine was given, the left arm is still sore and knotted up. It also had a scab.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram head, Dysgeusia, Eyelid function disorder, Facial paralysis, Immunology test
Clinical narrative: Patient had a tick bite earlier in the summer. Symptoms began on 10/24/2017. The first symptom was tingling of the right face. Patient went to the ED with right face drooping and was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Patient had difficulty closing his eye, no hearing sensitivities, some taste issues on Monday 10/23/2017. He was seen by his PCP on 10/26/2017 as an ED follow up and with enlarged lymph nodes. Patient was treated with Doxycycline Hyclate and Prednisone in the ED.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Laboratory test, Lymphadenopathy, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient had a tick bite earlier in the summer. Symptoms began on 10/24/2017. The first symptom was tingling of the right face. Patient went to the ED with right face drooping and was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Patient had difficulty closing his eye, no hearing sensitivities, some taste issues on Monday 10/23/2017. He was seen by his PCP on 10/26/2017 as an ED follow up and with enlarged lymph nodes. Patient was treated with Doxycycline Hyclate and Prednisone in the ED.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Bursitis, Cellulitis, Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient has swollen elbow does not radiate up arm or past elbow  not swollen or red at injection site    Dr thinks bursitis or cellulitis.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain shoulder to elbow & erythema 48 hours. Pt requested an appointment to be evaluated and is being seen in her PCP office today.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Rash, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: 10/22/17: Rash to arm, neck, back of both legs and Dx as vaccination reaction. Returned 10/24/17 and started AUGMENTIN/ZOVIRAX.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Continued pain at injection site for 23 days at this time - no swelling, redness seen or reported; some limitation of movement reported due to pain; states it is resolving very slowly and is worse upon awakening in the morning.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEP, PNC13
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Body temperature, Chills, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Flu symptoms: extreme headache, body soreness, temperature, upset stomach, cold chills, fatigue.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEP, PNC13
Symptoms: Influenza, Pain
Clinical narrative: Flu symptoms: extreme headache, body soreness, temperature, upset stomach, cold chills, fatigue.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient reports pain at injection site, feeling like she got bit by a tick. She has aches and pain all over her body described as in intense dull throb.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: No adverse effect happened.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MENB
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Woke day after with swollen lips, swollen lymph nodes in underarm. Took BENADRYL. Also took ibuprofen with injection and before bedtime.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, rash, swollen lips.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: ARM SORE REDNESS BELOW SITE DOWN TO ELBOW.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Localized edema and erythema at injection site as well as itching hours post vaccination with FLUZONE vaccination and lasting for approximately 4 days. Reported to clinic 4 days post vaccination to report symptoms. Treatment: BENADRYL 50 mg PO at bedtime.
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Expired product administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from an office manager, refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions and concomitant therapy were not provided. On 27-SEP-2017, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of PROQUAD lot # M007965 expiration date 15-AUG-2017 (dose and route were not provided) for prophylaxis. No adverse effects were reported. This was one of two reports received from the same source. Sender's Comments: US-009507513-1710USA012261.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a physician and refers to a female patient in her 20's. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant therapies were not reported. On an unknown date, reported as "within the last year", the patient was vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX 23 for prophylaxis (strength, dose, route, frequency, lot/batch # and expiration date were not reported). On an unknown date, within approximately one day after receiving the PNEUMOVAX 23, the patient experienced injection site reaction, injection site reaction of severe swelling, pain and inflammation. It was reported that the patient had recovered. The causality between injection site reaction, injection site swelling, injection site pain and injection site inflammation was not reported. This one of two reports from the same reporter. Sender's Comments: US-009507513-11710USA013810.
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Expired product administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from an office manager, refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's medical history, concurrent conditions and concomitant therapy were not provided. On 27-SEP-2017, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of with PROQUAD lot # M007965 expiration date 15-AUG-2017 (dose and route were not provided) for prophylaxis. No adverse effects were reported. This was one of two reports received from the same source.; Sender's Comments:  US-009507513-1710USA001813:
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Decreased immune responsiveness, Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 23-OCT-2017 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a female patient of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. The patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration date not reported), subcutaneous on or about 17-SEP-2012 at a pharmacy, as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, but rather caused the patient to contract a persistent strain of herpes zoster. On or about 28-SEP-2014 the patient was treated at a medical clinic for the onset of a severe vesicular rash accompanied by weakened immune symptoms which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. The patient has been prescribed Acyclovir and Ketorolac for management of her painful symptoms. As a direct and proximate result of these malfunctions, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information was received on 24-OCT-2017 from a consumer regarding himself as a male patient of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medication are unknown. On an unknown date, reported as "about a year ago", the patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration are unknown), subcutaneous for the indication to prevent shingles. On an unknown date the patient developed shingles after receiving the ZOSTAVAX. The outcome of shingles is unknown. No further adverse event information was provided. The patient requested reimbursement for ZOSTAVAX because "now he has shingles and Merck guaranteed that the vaccine would work." When the patient heard the information that he was unable to receive reimbursement, he stated that he would get a lawyer and sue Merck. The patient disconnected shortly after stating that "Merck should give him 50 grand." Additional information is not expected because the patient did not provide consent to follow up.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Both vaccines given on (L) upper arm - 1 inch apart, per patient report. Short time thereafter, started developing erythema. Area of erythema and swelling enlarged over the next 2 days (area separate from where inj. administered). Also, patient reported headache.
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Headache, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Bad headache/like it's inflated whole head. Felt fuzzy-not right. Hives on both arms-terrible itching. These all lasted for 7 days.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Dizziness, Generalised erythema, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: First, she did feel faint after getting the injection, and also shock symptoms (pale, clammy, nausea). She sat/laid down for 20-30 minutes and seemed fine after that. When she received her 2016 flu vaccine, she had similar symptoms but actually did faint that time. She did have a small reaction to that 2016 flu vaccine (a few hives/itching/redness around injection site). Anyway, the first adverse symptom happened around 10:30 p.m. on 10/07/17, patient had some redness and itching on one of her thighs. Sometime in the night it spread to most of her body. She had been itchy through the night and didn't sleep very well because of it. She awoke around 7:00 AM on 10/08/17 and showed me what was wrong. Most of her body was covered in itchy, red, raised hives. I immediately gave her 1 tsp. BENADRYL, which helped relieve the itching a little, but the hives continued to spread and worsen throughout the day. Continued giving her 1 tsp. BENADRYL every 4 hours that day (and through the night). By mid-day the hives had spread to her face, scalp, lower legs, back of hands and tops of feet. Around 7:00 PM she reported it felt like her throat was swelling a little (like it does when she eats watermelon--which she had not by the way). We continued monitoring her to make sure she could breathe fine, which she could. We also noticed that evening (even took pictures) that there were many more hives on her left arm (injection arm) than her right arm. By the morning of 10/09/17 the hives were redder, itchier, more numerous, and had spread to the bottom of feet, palms of hands, ears....pretty much everywhere. She was seen by a pediatrician that afternoon around 4:00 PM and prednisolone was prescribed (2x day for 5 days). The hives were much better after the 5 days and haven't flared up again yet (which the Dr. said could happen up to 4 weeks after). She still has markings on her skin where the worst hives were, but they are slowly healing.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Pharyngeal oedema, Pruritus generalised, Shock symptom, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: First, she did feel faint after getting the injection, and also shock symptoms (pale, clammy, nausea). She sat/laid down for 20-30 minutes and seemed fine after that. When she received her 2016 flu vaccine, she had similar symptoms but actually did faint that time. She did have a small reaction to that 2016 flu vaccine (a few hives/itching/redness around injection site). Anyway, the first adverse symptom happened around 10:30 p.m. on 10/07/17, patient had some redness and itching on one of her thighs. Sometime in the night it spread to most of her body. She had been itchy through the night and didn't sleep very well because of it. She awoke around 7:00 AM on 10/08/17 and showed me what was wrong. Most of her body was covered in itchy, red, raised hives. I immediately gave her 1 tsp. BENADRYL, which helped relieve the itching a little, but the hives continued to spread and worsen throughout the day. Continued giving her 1 tsp. BENADRYL every 4 hours that day (and through the night). By mid-day the hives had spread to her face, scalp, lower legs, back of hands and tops of feet. Around 7:00 PM she reported it felt like her throat was swelling a little (like it does when she eats watermelon--which she had not by the way). We continued monitoring her to make sure she could breathe fine, which she could. We also noticed that evening (even took pictures) that there were many more hives on her left arm (injection arm) than her right arm. By the morning of 10/09/17 the hives were redder, itchier, more numerous, and had spread to the bottom of feet, palms of hands, ears....pretty much everywhere. She was seen by a pediatrician that afternoon around 4:00 PM and prednisolone was prescribed (2x day for 5 days). The hives were much better after the 5 days and haven't flared up again yet (which the Dr. said could happen up to 4 weeks after). She still has markings on her skin where the worst hives were, but they are slowly healing.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Red swollen and hot lower deltoid of right arm.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Erythema, Neuralgia, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient said that a day after administration for FLUZONE HD and PREVNAR 13, her left arm becomes red/swollen closer to her elbow. She went to see her PCP, who could not determine if the redness was due to vaccinations or possibly something else. Dr prescribed her Gabapentin and ZYRTEC for her nerve pain and redness.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Blister, Erythema, Pruritus, Secretion discharge
Clinical narrative: Patient developed itchy red spot, developed blister and spread to four-five bumps that was oozing, patient saw doctor and was prescribed an antibiotic.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, warmth, swelling, itching at injection site.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling hot, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: PATIENT WAS ASKED TO HAVE A SEAT IN THE WAITING AREA. MOM REPORTED THAT HE WAS NAUSEATED, HOT, PALE, AND FEELING FAINT. MOM LAID PATIENT ON THE FLOOR AND PROPPED FEET UP ON CHAIR. THE PATIENT REMAINED ON THE FLOOR UNITL EMS ARRIVED. PATIENT DID NOT LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS, BUT DID FEEL FAINT.
Age: 82.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Mobility decreased, Muscular weakness, Musculoskeletal pain, Neuropathy peripheral
Clinical narrative: Patient is MD 82 year old male who presents today for acute visit. He received a flu vaccine on 09/28/17 into the left deltoid. On 10/11/17 he developed pain around the right shoulder girdle. This progressed to weakness and inability to abduct the right arm. He was suspected to have acute brachial neuropathy. He was seen by Dr. (neurology) and was diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome and was started on a medrol dosepak. He no longer has paralysis but continues to have weakness. His pain is improved but not resolved. He notes that the pain is worse at night. He will having a follow up appointment with neurology on 10/31/17. Pain is currently a 2/10, described as a constant pressure/pain. For a short amount of time, maybe 2-3 hours, he had tingling/numbness of the 4th and 5th digits but this resolved and has not recurred.
Age: 82.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Patient is MD 82 year old male who presents today for acute visit. He received a flu vaccine on 09/28/17 into the left deltoid. On 10/11/17 he developed pain around the right shoulder girdle. This progressed to weakness and inability to abduct the right arm. He was suspected to have acute brachial neuropathy. He was seen by Dr. (neurology) and was diagnosed with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome and was started on a medrol dosepak. He no longer has paralysis but continues to have weakness. His pain is improved but not resolved. He notes that the pain is worse at night. He will having a follow up appointment with neurology on 10/31/17. Pain is currently a 2/10, described as a constant pressure/pain. For a short amount of time, maybe 2-3 hours, he had tingling/numbness of the 4th and 5th digits but this resolved and has not recurred.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Vaccination failure
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was ineffective. Given on 2/12/16; developed Shingles on 10/17/17.
Age: 1.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Chest X-ray, Electrocardiogram normal, Respiratory arrest, Seizure
Clinical narrative: 5 minute Seizure. Little/no breathing. Turned grey.
Age: 1.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin discolouration, Spinal X-ray, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: 5 minute Seizure. Little/no breathing. Turned grey.
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Feeling cold, Tremor
Clinical narrative: This patient experienced body shakes and chills. Patient is ok.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV
Symptoms: Drug administered at inappropriate site, Incorrect route of drug administration, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Patient came in for a TB test and the medical assistant grabbed the polio vaccine instead of the TB and gave the polio intradermally in patient's right forearm. The patient came back in the next day and now has a red area that is raised and is the size of a nickel.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Anal pruritus, Decreased appetite, Ear discomfort, Ear pruritus, Eyelid irritation
Clinical narrative: Within the hour of having left arm flu shot Monday Oct 23, 2017--had itching on skin within the hour--by the time she got home, had first eyelid burning and itching, then tongue and gums, inside the ears, and scalp had a burning itching sensation. Took a benadryl Monday evening and Tuesday morning. She woke up at 11 pm and behind the knees and the anal area were itchy. Took benadry every 6 hours, no appetite, no fever or rash. By Wednesday--no long itching, but tongue was sore and it still is. She stopped taking benadryl in the day, but took it at 10 pm, woke up at 2 am and felt fine. However today, in the morning, the tongue hurt again. No benadryl taken yet. Never affected the throat or swallowing. Pt has had flu shots yearly without a problem. Will need to fill out adverse reaction re: this shot.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Eyelids pruritus, Gingival discomfort, Gingival pruritus, Glossodynia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Within the hour of having left arm flu shot Monday Oct 23, 2017--had itching on skin within the hour--by the time she got home, had first eyelid burning and itching, then tongue and gums, inside the ears, and scalp had a burning itching sensation. Took a benadryl Monday evening and Tuesday morning. She woke up at 11 pm and behind the knees and the anal area were itchy. Took benadry every 6 hours, no appetite, no fever or rash. By Wednesday--no long itching, but tongue was sore and it still is. She stopped taking benadryl in the day, but took it at 10 pm, woke up at 2 am and felt fine. However today, in the morning, the tongue hurt again. No benadryl taken yet. Never affected the throat or swallowing. Pt has had flu shots yearly without a problem. Will need to fill out adverse reaction re: this shot.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Skin burning sensation, Tongue discomfort, Tongue pruritus
Clinical narrative: Within the hour of having left arm flu shot Monday Oct 23, 2017--had itching on skin within the hour--by the time she got home, had first eyelid burning and itching, then tongue and gums, inside the ears, and scalp had a burning itching sensation. Took a benadryl Monday evening and Tuesday morning. She woke up at 11 pm and behind the knees and the anal area were itchy. Took benadry every 6 hours, no appetite, no fever or rash. By Wednesday--no long itching, but tongue was sore and it still is. She stopped taking benadryl in the day, but took it at 10 pm, woke up at 2 am and felt fine. However today, in the morning, the tongue hurt again. No benadryl taken yet. Never affected the throat or swallowing. Pt has had flu shots yearly without a problem. Will need to fill out adverse reaction re: this shot.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient have nausea/dizziness. Patient also has loose stools and vomited twice. Patient has been feeling these symptom since 10/24/2017.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Nausea, vomiting, joint pain, diarrhea, exhaustion, stomach pain, itchy all over body, swollen chin.  Most symptoms resolved after 2 days except for itchiness which persisted for another couple of days.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised, Swelling face, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Nausea, vomiting, joint pain, diarrhea, exhaustion, stomach pain, itchy all over body, swollen chin.  Most symptoms resolved after 2 days except for itchiness which persisted for another couple of days.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Dad of patient called and said patient was vomiting severely and could not keep anything down. He was advised to bring patient to emergency room to be evaluated.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Erythema, Pain in extremity, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient was experiencing extreme chills along with prolonged and painful arm redness/swelling.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4, TDAP
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient received both BOOSTRIX and FLUCELVAX on Monday 10/23/17 in her left arm. On Wednesday morning 10/25/17 the patient called are reported her arm was red at the injection site and the surounding area, it was swollen and there was a rash. She also reported experiencing headaches. The patient states the symptoms have progressively gotten worse since the injection.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Joint swelling, Nausea, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Onset of generalized urticaria with severe puritus2 hours after injection. I have been getting them 40 years with no problems. Within 24 hours fever, joint swelling and nausea. I took benedryl and a Medrol dose pack I had for a neck injury in the past. Took the full 5 days and  the symptoms have resolved.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Immediate post-injection reaction, Injected limb mobility decreased, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Musculoskeletal disorder
Clinical narrative: The vaccine was administered very high (on top of shoulder). A burning sensation occurred immediately upon injection. Extreme arm and shoulder pain began immediately after the vaccine was administered. Shoulder pain persists seventeen days later as I write this report. I have very little range of motion with my left arm. I cannot perform everyday activities without extreme pain such as dressing/undressing, putting seat belt on, opening and closing car door, reaching, lifting, and anything that involves elevating or rotating my arm. I have used ibuprofen for the pain but it doesn't help. Some days are worse than others. I was unable to use my left arm at all yesterday.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: The vaccine was administered very high (on top of shoulder). A burning sensation occurred immediately upon injection. Extreme arm and shoulder pain began immediately after the vaccine was administered. Shoulder pain persists seventeen days later as I write this report. I have very little range of motion with my left arm. I cannot perform everyday activities without extreme pain such as dressing/undressing, putting seat belt on, opening and closing car door, reaching, lifting, and anything that involves elevating or rotating my arm. I have used ibuprofen for the pain but it doesn't help. Some days are worse than others. I was unable to use my left arm at all yesterday.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient received both vaccinations October 24, 2017. She reports that she developed redness and swelling at the site of the injection on the right deltoid. The redness and swelling continued to spread and became painful. Patient was evaluated at urgent care October 26, 2017 and started KEFLEX for treatment of cellulitis to the right arm.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient reported arm swelling, soreness and redness that spread down the arm. Affected area about 2in. wide and 4-5 in. long. Symptoms seem to slightly improve when ice is placed on affected area.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Vaccination site swelling
Clinical narrative: IMZ ADMINISTERED IM AND PATIENT COUNSELED WHAT ADVERSE EFFECTS TO WATCH FOR. PATIENT FORMED A SMALL BUMP, AND SOME REDNESS ON THE SITE WHERE THE VACCINE WAS ADMINISTERED.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Autism spectrum disorder, Disturbance in social behaviour, Learning disorder, Speech disorder developmental
Clinical narrative: Speech delay. Behavior, social and learning difficulties.
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: PATIENT WAS GIVEN THE VACCINE ON 10/25/2017 AND CAME BACK TO THE PHARMACY AROUND 6PM ACCOMPANIED BY HER DAUGHTER.  SHE INFORMED THAT EARLY IN THE MORNING SHE WAS HAVING MUSCLE SORENESS AND SWELLING AT THE SITE IN THE MORNING HOWEVER NOW THE WHOLE FRONT ARM FROM SHOULDER TO ELBOW IS SWOLLEN, RED, WARM TO THE TOUCH. DR INFORMED THAT THE DOCTOR INSTRUCTED THEM TO GET BENADRYL AND INFORM US ABOUT THE ADVERSE EVENT. PT WAS SOLD BENADRYL  ON HOW TO TAKE IT AND TO MONITOR THE AREA.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Nausea and dizziness.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient describes almost instant swelling at the site and the vaccine is in a pocket not being absorbed into the muscle. Typical soreness and soreness to touch. Patient was assessed on 10/26/2017 by the Director Of Nursing from the Health Department. Patient is concerned that the reaction to the vaccination will conflict with regularly scheduled infusions to the same arm. Patient reports receiving a Hep B vaccination from the Public Health Clinic within the last month.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pruritus, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Injected on Friday, arm a little sore on Saturday, strongly itching Sunday, warm to the touch, round 4 inch diameter she went to a walk in clinic and they told her to report to us and to take BENADRYL and use topical anti-itch.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient's entire upper arm from elbow to shoulder red and hot. Will follow up with pt.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: The physician assistant that saw the patient thought that the reaction looked like cellulitis.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site rash, Neck pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient broke out in a rash around the injection site and flu-like symptoms that lasted 3 days. She had severe pain in the arm that radiated into the neck.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: On 10/25/17, it was reported by caregiver/mother that patient developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome after receiving FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT in August.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Immediately after vaccine administered injection site became visibly swollen. Patient was in no distress and stated that it didn't hurt or itch, patient given two diphenhydramine 25 mg tablets by mouth. Pharmacist had patient to wait in store, viewed the site before patient left and it appeared to have decreased in size. Pharmacist followed up with patient at home hours later- patient was fine.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Blood test normal, Dehydration, Dizziness, Fall
Clinical narrative: I started feeling weak and lightheaded in the evening of 10/18 after taking the flu shot at noon. Went to bed and woke up the next day around 7:00 AM and felt really weak and lightheaded and passed out cold. Wife called 911 and an ambulance took me to the hospital where I stayed all day Thursday (10/19) and during the night until noon Friday (10/20) for observations. Many tests were done and the doctor concluded that my body reacted adversely to the flu shot, which made me very dehydrated and weak. I scraped the cornea of my right eye during the fall and still have blurred vision.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injury corneal, Laboratory test, Loss of consciousness, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: I started feeling weak and lightheaded in the evening of 10/18 after taking the flu shot at noon. Went to bed and woke up the next day around 7:00 AM and felt really weak and lightheaded and passed out cold. Wife called 911 and an ambulance took me to the hospital where I stayed all day Thursday (10/19) and during the night until noon Friday (10/20) for observations. Many tests were done and the doctor concluded that my body reacted adversely to the flu shot, which made me very dehydrated and weak. I scraped the cornea of my right eye during the fall and still have blurred vision.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient notified us today that he has been experiencing pain in the arm since the administration, pain is mainly noted upon arm movement. Pain is a scale of 8 (on a 1-10 rating with 10 being the worst). Patient also claims some muscle weakness in the affected arm. No redness, swelling, or irritations was noticeable, patient has not had a fever.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: The shot was given at the top of the deltoid near the joint. Both my husband and I had the same pain in the muscle on the underside of the upper arm shortly after the shot but his went after 3 days. I still have the pain which makes it difficult to dress and anything that requires lifting the bent arm up. I went to see my doctor on October 13th and she sent me for physical therapy which I am still doing. As yet it doesn't feel a lot better but I have noticed that driving isn't as painful.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Vision blurred, Visual impairment
Clinical narrative: PATIENT REPORTED SEVERE BLURRED VISION COMING ON 4-5 HOURS AFTER RECEIVING VACCINE, EVENT LASTED ABOUT 15 MINUTES COMPLETELY LIMITING VISION, THEN RESOLVING FOR THE MOST PART. STILL FEELING LIKE FOCUSING TO READ IS MORE DIFFICULT.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: The patient's arm was very sore, swollen, red, and warm to the touch. Patient took some ADVIL to relieve the pain.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQHIB, TDAP
Symptoms: Fall, Head injury
Clinical narrative: Client came in for school shots at 12:13. Parent had given consent to bring child in for vaccination. She received Tdap and meningitis vaccine. Client sat for a few minutes after getting vaccines. Later left with guardian to go up front to pay for vaccine. Client was standing by guardian then all of a sudden fell to the floor and hit back of head hard. Client was given ammonia inhaler and then taken to exam room vital signs monitored 12:45 96/62, P 70, Temp 98.4, O2 sat. 99, 12:50 102/65, P 78, 12:55 110/66, P 78. Applied cold compress to back of neck, monitored for any neurological changes. Instructed guardian to notify parent of incident and take to hospital for further follow up. No neurological changes noted client stable left at 1:10.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site swelling, Lymphadenopathy, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Received PPS 23 and flu vaccine on 10/16/17. Patient called 10/19/17 and reported left arm swollen, including armpit, up to shoulders, down to elbow. She also states lymph nodes are swollen. Pain 5/10. Hot to the touch, red. Background: Patient is on long-term steroids, has RA. Assessment: Large extent of redness and swelling. Recommendation: Advised patient to go to ED for assessment. Patient went to  ED- diagnosed with cellulitis. Was prescribed AUGMENTIN and BACTRIM. Patient was called on 10/23/17 and said she felt much better.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Received PPS 23 and flu vaccine on 10/16/17. Patient called 10/19/17 and reported left arm swollen, including armpit, up to shoulders, down to elbow. She also states lymph nodes are swollen. Pain 5/10. Hot to the touch, red. Background: Patient is on long-term steroids, has RA. Assessment: Large extent of redness and swelling. Recommendation: Advised patient to go to ED for assessment. Patient went to  ED- diagnosed with cellulitis. Was prescribed AUGMENTIN and BACTRIM. Patient was called on 10/23/17 and said she felt much better.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 3 days after vaccination, red, swollen, sore muscle, bruised with yellow center at site of injection.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Yellow skin
Clinical narrative: 3 days after vaccination, red, swollen, sore muscle, bruised with yellow center at site of injection.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Patient stated 15 min after receiving vaccine she felt light headed, dizzy and heart was racing.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Injection site erythema, Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity, Vaccination site infection
Clinical narrative: On 10/16/17, patient reported that on the evening of her PNEUMOVAX vaccine, 10/14/17, her arm became really sore. She could not raise her arm. The site of vaccination was swollen, bright red, and hot. She reported soreness from her armpit and collarbone as well. She applied ice and took BENADRYL, which seemed to help. By Monday, 10/16/17 her symptoms were not better and went to see her doctor. She reported to us that she had an infection at the site of vaccination.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Vaccination site swelling, Vaccination site warmth
Clinical narrative: On 10/16/17, patient reported that on the evening of her PNEUMOVAX vaccine, 10/14/17, her arm became really sore. She could not raise her arm. The site of vaccination was swollen, bright red, and hot. She reported soreness from her armpit and collarbone as well. She applied ice and took BENADRYL, which seemed to help. By Monday, 10/16/17 her symptoms were not better and went to see her doctor. She reported to us that she had an infection at the site of vaccination.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness at site of injection. Raised and hot. Itching at site
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness at site of injection. Raised and hot. Itching at site
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Eye movement disorder, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Patient was administered the GARDASIL 9 first dose in series vaccine at 7:39 PM in the left arm at the pharmacy after counseling. At 7:40 PM patient passed out, eyes rolled back into the head and lost consciousness. 911 was called and patient quickly regained consciousness and pharmacist walked through EMS guidance to triage patient until EMS arrived. They were on site within 5 mins. they took vitals and checked patient. Pharmacist continued to observe patient under direct supervision until his parents arrived on the scene.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPA
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Peripheral swelling, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Pt was given hep A and flu vaccines on 10/12/17 and then on 10/13 the next day, pt had eye swelling unchanged until 10/14 (two days after getting vaccines) pt then had facial swelling. Per mom, pt had forehead swelling what looked like two lumps per mom and then swelling to lower leg. Pt was taken to MC on 10/13. ER per mom not sure if vaccines caused swelling but advised not to have vaccines again in future.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Red, raised, patient describes as, "small welt noticed morning of 10/26 and got bigger as the day passed... arm pain".
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of warm and red on left side of arm where the injection site was given to her elbow.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient came to the pharmacy today and said that his arm was very sore from the two immunizations I gave him yesterday. Upon examination, there was slight swelling from the deltoid down onto the tricep. The upper arm was warm to the touch, but no redness was visible. He was showing no signs of an allergic reaction. I told him to ice it overnight and I would follow up with him on my next work day.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Administration site swelling, Administration site warmth, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 10/26/17, Patient reports to the pharmacy that on 9/23/17, after work and a nap she went to urgent care because her PNEUMOVAX administration site (right arm) was swollen, hot, itchy. She reports that she received a steroid injection at urgent care. On 10/26/17, patient reported to the pharmacy that she was seeking a MRI on her right arm because she can't lift her arm properly since her PNEUMOVAX immunization.
Age: 90.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Red swollen injection site.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Induration, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient complained that her arm was swollen red, hard and painful. she said she had to place ice at the area to relieve the pain. There was no noticeable swelling on arrival (3 days later). Recommended that Patient also see her Physician for further evaluation.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC13
Symptoms: Hypersomnia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Low grade fever, and slept for 36 hours without being able to wake up to eat.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Seizure
Clinical narrative: After administration the patient passed out and began to seize for under 30 seconds. Patient was unconscious for another minute and woke up before paramedics arrived.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red warm area at site of Flu and Hep A vaccine. No fever. No streaking.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPA, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain and swelling of R and L arms after vaccines. No redness or fever.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever after flu vaccine to 101.0 chills, body aches, headache.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient said he had reaction a day after receiving PPSV 23 and Flu shot. L arm swollen bright red down to elbow, very tired, can hardly drive back home after going to the gym. No breathing problem, no chest pain. He said he took ibuprofen which helps.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: 10 minutes after vaccine administration, patient complained of dizziness. Patient sat down for a few minutes, then felt fine and stated she hadn't eaten anything for quite a while.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Received Varicella vaccine-R.t. upper arm on 10/24/17 after 24hrs-mild redness at site, mild sore 10/26/17 large inflamed area 12cm x 7.5cm; with 6.5cm x 2cm firm area with rows of blisters. No fever.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU4, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given to patient at 2 years old both vaccine only need at 4 years old. Inform patients mother about immunizations given. Dept of Health advised us to inform VAERS about this. So we are sending this.