chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 2.83
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of product administration
Clinical narrative: the patient received by mistake the 2nd part of the flu shot 2 weeks earlier than the 4 weeks period after the first dose. Sanofi scientific department was consulted, no known history of serious complications. Mom was notified, no adverse reaction happened, the patient is doing good, mom was advised to monitor patient and return to the clinic or the ER if any new symptoms. staff recieved training to avoid that in the future.
Age: 75.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Discomfort, Erythema, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: redness, heat, soreness
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Paraesthesia oral, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient had a rash on arm and across chest - felt tongue tingle and went to Emergency Room
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Feeling cold
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms next morning, which subsided gradually over the next week:  Felt very cold, sore muscles & joints, headache, weak and very tired. Also had diarrhea a day or so later. I felt "unwell" for a week or more.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Influenza like illness, Malaise, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms next morning, which subsided gradually over the next week:  Felt very cold, sore muscles & joints, headache, weak and very tired. Also had diarrhea a day or so later. I felt "unwell" for a week or more.
Age: 78.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Cystitis, Decreased appetite, Insomnia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: pt called to say after receiving vaccinations he had a fever of 102 degrees. no appetite, couldn't sleep for 5 days and had a bladder infection a few days later requiring Bactrim/Macrobid treatment
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Developed Red Swollen area around injection site that is approximately 4 inches x 6 inches. Did not start until following morning. Saw doctor was given Prednisone and Hydrocortisone topical.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Expired product administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Client given expired MMR. Physical there were no untoward veffects except having to repeat doses
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, UNK, VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Back pain, Chills, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: About 4pm, started getting chills, felt achy.  Patient took regular medicine earlier in the day and no other medicine.   Symptoms got worse overnight.  Patient spent in bed all day yesterday with a splitting headache and aching all over.  Patient did not contact doctor or take any extra medicine.   Today, patient reports chills resolved but have lower back pains and feels weak. Recovery is at 40%   Symptoms similar to problems after Shingrix dose #1 except for lower back pain; last time symptoms resolved within a couple of day.   Patient reports no problems with Flu or pneumonia in the past.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Insomnia, Mass, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: I received the vaccine on Tuesday 09/17. Later in the night I started running a fever, and nausea. The next couple of days that followed I was fighting the fever with ibuprofen and Tylenol. My arm started swelling and a lump the size of a baseball formed from fluid build-up and was very painful. I continued to treat this at home up until Saturday when I noticed a small rash on my right arm.  The following Sunday morning the rash had spread and was raised, and scattered. However, the swelling had gone down. The rash was very warm to the touch and holding heat. Later in the day, the rash spread even more. I could not sleep due to the pain in my arm and the rash was hot. I sought treatment at the ER/Urgent care and was diagnosed with Cellulitis.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Pyrexia, Rash, Skin warm, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: I received the vaccine on Tuesday 09/17. Later in the night I started running a fever, and nausea. The next couple of days that followed I was fighting the fever with ibuprofen and Tylenol. My arm started swelling and a lump the size of a baseball formed from fluid build-up and was very painful. I continued to treat this at home up until Saturday when I noticed a small rash on my right arm.  The following Sunday morning the rash had spread and was raised, and scattered. However, the swelling had gone down. The rash was very warm to the touch and holding heat. Later in the day, the rash spread even more. I could not sleep due to the pain in my arm and the rash was hot. I sought treatment at the ER/Urgent care and was diagnosed with Cellulitis.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: extreme chills, nausea, body aches--bedridden for the entire next day
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine 8/22/19.  I am experiencing muscle pain in the left deltoid (site of the vaccine) since then with decreased ROM and function due to burning, aching, throbbing pain if I move it in certain ways or lift heavy objects.  I cannot lay on the arm to sleep, I cannot move my arm behind me.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Limb discomfort, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Pain
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine 8/22/19.  I am experiencing muscle pain in the left deltoid (site of the vaccine) since then with decreased ROM and function due to burning, aching, throbbing pain if I move it in certain ways or lift heavy objects.  I cannot lay on the arm to sleep, I cannot move my arm behind me.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient called and said she had swelling and a rash on the area where the shot was give.  She reported no fevers, swelling in other areas, vomiting or diarrhea.   I instructed her to apply a compress as well as NSAID for swelling.  I also told her to keep an eye on the rash, use benadryl but call her provider if it doesn't start to fade in a few days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, MMRV, PNC13
Symptoms: Parotid gland enlargement
Clinical narrative: Swelling of right parotid gland
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Rash
Clinical narrative: 3 days after vaccine, developed bumps and rash on left side of neck. By 6 days had turned to blisters and rash, and was confirmed by dermatologist on 9/19 that I had developed shingles. Started Valtrax that night. On 9/26 noticed another line of red bumps on the other side of neck, almost exact same area as left side rash, and seem to be getting worse.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Herpes zoster, Injection site discomfort, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: 3 days after vaccine, developed bumps and rash on left side of neck. By 6 days had turned to blisters and rash, and was confirmed by dermatologist on 9/19 that I had developed shingles. Started Valtrax that night. On 9/26 noticed another line of red bumps on the other side of neck, almost exact same area as left side rash, and seem to be getting worse.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site bruising, Injection site induration, Injection site nodule, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: UPON ADMINISTERING VACCINE, ARM IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SWELL AROUND INJECTION SITE. A HARD KNOT APPEARED BENEATH THE SKIN. PATIENT'S ARM BRUISED WITHIN 30 MINUTES AND WAS SORE FOR A FEW DAYS. PATIENT SAT FOR 30 MINUTES TO ENSURE REACTION WAS LOCAL, ADVISED TO USE ICE PACK FOR SORENESS.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Local reaction
Clinical narrative: UPON ADMINISTERING VACCINE, ARM IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SWELL AROUND INJECTION SITE. A HARD KNOT APPEARED BENEATH THE SKIN. PATIENT'S ARM BRUISED WITHIN 30 MINUTES AND WAS SORE FOR A FEW DAYS. PATIENT SAT FOR 30 MINUTES TO ENSURE REACTION WAS LOCAL, ADVISED TO USE ICE PACK FOR SORENESS.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, PPV
Symptoms: Back pain, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Dizziness, Redness in face, Intense pain in back muscles, Shortness of breath with immediate onset.  Patient requested to lay on floor, Epi-pen was administered with patients approval. 911 was called.  Epi-pen worked well and patient was complaining of less back pain and shortness of breath.  Patient was released to go home.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Limb discomfort
Clinical narrative: Extreme arm pain, from shoulder to elbow.  Couldn?t move arm.  Pain was so bad at times, it brought me to tears.  Became nauseous with pain.  Lasted for approximately 24 hours.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: She broke out in a mild ?non contagious? version of varicella. Began on leg in morning, then two on face by 5pm on 9/26, morning 9/27 woke with one on trunk under right breast, one mid neck in scalp, on way to school one popped up behind patient's ear, and in the time it took me to get to her two hours later, she had another behind her ear and three going down her back on the right side that itch. We were not around anyone with chicken pox, no one in our family has it.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Paraesthesia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Small red gives on underside of Left forearm. Tingling sensation.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Erythema, Pain, Pruritus, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: PAtient noticed on the day of it was red, next day it was swollen, red was spreading and continuing to spread as of now, burning, itchy, warm, painful (pain scale 2)
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: PAtient noticed on the day of it was red, next day it was swollen, red was spreading and continuing to spread as of now, burning, itchy, warm, painful (pain scale 2)
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Joint range of motion decreased, Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Pt walked in day after vaccine to show local reaction: 5x7 area of firm redness, not overly tender or warm, do not suspect infection.  Arm is very sore but not with reduced range of motion use. Unknown how quickly the redness developed as patient did not see it until the Band-Aid was removed today.  Upon review of administrating provider's note, the pt was informed of all possible reactions and advised to wait in clinic area for 15 min for observation.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Bed rest, Decreased appetite, Headache, Injection site erythema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Overall body achiness, fever (max was 101 F.), depressed appetite, headache  Bed rest and aleve  Started feeling somewhat better around 6am Saturday, Sep 28  This was the second shingles shot. The first shingles shot (2018) caused similar reactions.  Additionally the 1st shot caused a very hard red reaction at the site of the shot.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Limb discomfort, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient received her 1st dose of the Shingrix series in the Left deltoid on 9/21/19, she said the next day her arm swelled up and became red and warm to touch. This then went away after about 24-36 hours but has come back on morning of 9/28/19. She came in to pharmacy to ask about reaction, her arm was red and warm to touch. I instructed her to take some NSAIDS (Ibuprofen) and an antihistamine and referred her to contact PCP to be examined for possible cellulitis infection.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Cardiac murmur, Hyperhidrosis, Intensive care, Jaundice neonatal, Respiratory distress
Clinical narrative: Excessive sweating, respiratory distress, heart murmur, jaundice  Was in NICU for two weeks
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Hepatic enzyme increased, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: once I received the vaccination I didn't notice any adverse effects until about June, even then I didn't even think it had anything to do with the flu vaccination.  Symptoms, I had difficulty breathing, MAJOR muscle aches and constant fever and elevated liver enzymes.  I had my second flu inj.  a year late I got so bad liver functions elevated double. I went to see a cardiologist, I thought the shortness of breath was due to my heart also went to see a rheumatologist since my joints ached so bad. finally went to see (Dr. who is now retired) who documented my symptoms.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Patient received a flu shot at around 11:15 AM and called pharmacy at 12:00 PM stating that he was having an itchy feeling all over and swelling of face. I advised him to take Benadryl as soon as possible and get to urgent care to be evaluated. No difficulty breathing or mouth swelling at the time of speaking to him
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, FLUA3, PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: The patient is complaining about a sore in the are of injection site (from the upper right arm to her elbow) starting one day after her injection. She does not have any fever, but complained about occasional headaches. She has taken ibuprofen to relieve from her pain. She still complains about her sore as of today (09/28/2019). She visited a walk-in clinic on 09/28/2019 and was prescribed doxycycline and medrol tablets.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Patient states that 2 days after vaccination, she experienced severe muscle and joint pain to the extent that she was unable to function or do her rehab therapy that she is doing post knee replacement.  She also experienced marked redness on the injected arm, on the forearm area.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Major body aches,, chills and nausea. Missed 2 days of work.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Eye pain, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: Major body aches, chills, massive headache, eyeballs hurt for the next 6 days!! Missed 4 days of work. I have a massive headache today...not sure when I'm going to feel better! I will not be getting the second shot!
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Severe chills and fatigue headache
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Feeling cold
Clinical narrative: Severe chills and fatigue headache
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Patient vaccinated the morning of 09/27/19. The night of 09/27/19 patient experienced fatigue and severe chills. He reported feeling freezing and put on 3 sweaters. He did not take any medication to treat symtpoms. At 1:30pm, the afternoon of 09/28/19, patient reported adverse events to pharmacist, he reported feeling better that morning. He was advised to monitor symptoms if they get worse or do not change to contact physician.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Feeling cold
Clinical narrative: Patient vaccinated the morning of 09/27/19. The night of 09/27/19 patient experienced fatigue and severe chills. He reported feeling freezing and put on 3 sweaters. He did not take any medication to treat symtpoms. At 1:30pm, the afternoon of 09/28/19, patient reported adverse events to pharmacist, he reported feeling better that morning. He was advised to monitor symptoms if they get worse or do not change to contact physician.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Influenza like illness, Injection site pain, Malaise, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Extreme soreness at injection site, flu-like symptoms: fatigue, significant body aches/pains, nausea, mild headache, overall malaise. Lasted evening of day 1 through day 3.  800mg ibuprofen gave nearly complete symptom relief.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe shoulder pain; complete inability to move the shoulder or any muscle in the left arm without EXTREME pain starting around 8pm (5-6 hours post injection.) Occasional numbness in pinky and ring finger. By mid morning the next day (14 hours post injection) I could move the arm but still with a good deal of pain and very limited range of motion. It is now 36 hours post injection and I cannot lift the arm to the side above 30 degrees without severe pain and I cannot reach behind me at all. I believe the nurse administered the shot into my shoulder joint, not the deltoid muscle. It was placed very high on the shoulder. I took a picture of the administration site for records at the request of medical clinic. They urged me to go to Urgent care, but I didn't want to incur the expense so I declined.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Polymerase chain reaction positive, Rash, Varicella virus test positive, Varicella zoster virus infection
Clinical narrative: varicella-zoster virus infection, abdomen; treatment = valacyclovir 1000 mg q 8 hr x 7 days began on 09/26/2019
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Decreased appetite, Fatigue, Feeling abnormal, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: about 8 hrs. after the shot I contracted a fever, vomited, bowel movement, runny nose, at same time, felt as though i had the flu vert tired, and weak. could not eat or drink afterwords, went to bed, slept ok. got up this morning feeling like a "a train ran over me" now eating and recovering like I had the flu.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: about 8 hrs. after the shot I contracted a fever, vomited, bowel movement, runny nose, at same time, felt as though i had the flu vert tired, and weak. could not eat or drink afterwords, went to bed, slept ok. got up this morning feeling like a "a train ran over me" now eating and recovering like I had the flu.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Crying, Culture urine, Flushing, Fontanelle bulging, Full blood count
Clinical narrative: Sept 20- Received 4 month vaccines  had a rectal temp of 99.9  Sept 21- Went to the ER  for fussiness,  Bulging fontanelle, facial flushing, poor feeding.  temperature of 102 Sept 22- Continued fussiness, poor feeding fever all day high of 101 Sep 23- Fever over 100.5 continued fussiness poor feeding Sept  24, went to pediatrician for follow up advised to do sponge baths and tylenol. Sept 24-  fever over 101 sept 25 - return to pediatrician for fever over 100.5  for more than 2 days sept 26- went to ER for fever of 103  ER provided tylenol and fluids. babye has been fussy and crying for 3 hours straight each day
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Irritability, Lumbar puncture, Poor feeding infant, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sept 20- Received 4 month vaccines  had a rectal temp of 99.9  Sept 21- Went to the ER  for fussiness,  Bulging fontanelle, facial flushing, poor feeding.  temperature of 102 Sept 22- Continued fussiness, poor feeding fever all day high of 101 Sep 23- Fever over 100.5 continued fussiness poor feeding Sept  24, went to pediatrician for follow up advised to do sponge baths and tylenol. Sept 24-  fever over 101 sept 25 - return to pediatrician for fever over 100.5  for more than 2 days sept 26- went to ER for fever of 103  ER provided tylenol and fluids. babye has been fussy and crying for 3 hours straight each day
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Headache, Nausea
Clinical narrative: 4 hours after taking shot developed temperature of 106, severe headache and nausea. after taking generic Tylenol after 2 hours temperature went back to normal and headache and nausea went away.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site discolouration, Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site pain, Muscle tightness
Clinical narrative: After injection, site bled. Cotton ball was used to apply pressure on site, then bandage was applied over site. Patient experienced injection site soreness afterwards, later on the date it developed to a bruise. 3 days post injection, soreness bothered so took a Tylenol at night to be able to sleep. Bruise has gotten darkened, purplish in color with edge yellowish, size of bruise ~1.5 inch in diameter. Full range of shoulder motion. No fever or other systemic symptoms other than the pain associated with bruise and neck sore/tightness. Suggested patient to apply cold compress, Tylenol as needed for pain and monitor symptoms and bruise. Recommended urgent care if symptoms worsen or new symptom(s) appear. Pharmacist will call patient's PCP to consult as well.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Neck pain
Clinical narrative: After injection, site bled. Cotton ball was used to apply pressure on site, then bandage was applied over site. Patient experienced injection site soreness afterwards, later on the date it developed to a bruise. 3 days post injection, soreness bothered so took a Tylenol at night to be able to sleep. Bruise has gotten darkened, purplish in color with edge yellowish, size of bruise ~1.5 inch in diameter. Full range of shoulder motion. No fever or other systemic symptoms other than the pain associated with bruise and neck sore/tightness. Suggested patient to apply cold compress, Tylenol as needed for pain and monitor symptoms and bruise. Recommended urgent care if symptoms worsen or new symptom(s) appear. Pharmacist will call patient's PCP to consult as well.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, VARZOS
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Patient received 3 immunizations at 7:15 pm on September, 27, 2019. He woke up at 1:15 am on September 28 ,2019 and went to the bathroom. When he returned to bed he had trouble breathing . It continued to get worse. He tried to sleep on his side and continued to get worse. He sat up in bed. At 1 :30 am he went downstairs and sat at his table and continued to get worse, shortness of breath , could not catch his breath and felt like he was being smothered. He called his wife and told he her that he  needed to go the the ER. He arrived at the ER AT 1:50 am and was immediately given an IV of Benadryl, solu-medrol and an albuterol breathing treatment.  His pulse ox was 86 and he was tachycardic. He brought 3 prescription to me at 9 am on September, 28. Prednisone 20 mg 1 bid #10, benadryl 25 mg 1 q 6 h #20, zyrtec 10mg  1 qd #5
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: patient says she could not get out of bed and feels a heavy weight on her chest
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Head injury, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient received flu shot. He has had flu shots in the past and has never fainted before. However, this time he had the flu shot and while his mom was checking out, he fainted in the aisle of store and hit his head on the shelf.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Decreased appetite, Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Had chills upon awakening early Sunday AM after receiving the vaccine Saturday AM.  I took my temperature upon arising in AM at approx. 7AM --it was 100 orally.  I had overwhelming fatigue and malaise-- Went back to bed and slept for periods during the day.  Had no appetite --ate very little. Temperature came down as day proceeded..  The left arm was reddened and very sensitive to touch.  The week after the injection, the arm became less reddened and painful but this took many days
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Malaise
Clinical narrative: Had chills upon awakening early Sunday AM after receiving the vaccine Saturday AM.  I took my temperature upon arising in AM at approx. 7AM --it was 100 orally.  I had overwhelming fatigue and malaise-- Went back to bed and slept for periods during the day.  Had no appetite --ate very little. Temperature came down as day proceeded..  The left arm was reddened and very sensitive to touch.  The week after the injection, the arm became less reddened and painful but this took many days
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient described a red and swollen area around the injection site roughly 4x6 inches. The affected area is also warm to the touch.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: My son was taken to get a standard flu shot on September  26, 2019 around 5 pm. Later that night I noticed swelling and redness around the injection site around an inch in diameter. The next morning his injection site had a huge red, swollen welt about the size of a baseball or 3.2 inches in diameter. I added a cold compress to try and relieve his swollen arm but nothing happened. By day three, today, we took him back to office and they told us he had an allergic reaction to the injection and to apply a cold compress again and they prescribed him benadryl. Words cannot fathom what my son is going through right now. He is starting to blister where the injection site is. He is never to get another flu shot again.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: My son was taken to get a standard flu shot on September  26, 2019 around 5 pm. Later that night I noticed swelling and redness around the injection site around an inch in diameter. The next morning his injection site had a huge red, swollen welt about the size of a baseball or 3.2 inches in diameter. I added a cold compress to try and relieve his swollen arm but nothing happened. By day three, today, we took him back to office and they told us he had an allergic reaction to the injection and to apply a cold compress again and they prescribed him benadryl. Words cannot fathom what my son is going through right now. He is starting to blister where the injection site is. He is never to get another flu shot again.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient received both pneumovax 23 and fluzone hd on 9/26 in left arm, one inch for each other. patient came in on 9/28 stating that her left are was swollen and hot. When looking at her arm, most of her upper bicep was red. She stated that it did not hurt. She stated that she was taking an NSAIDs to help with swelling and had applied cold compress. I instructed her to contact pcp asap and then to let us know the result of the conversation and to go seek medical treatment if get worse.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Patient reports temporary loss of muscle function (he could not get out of bed); when he gained strength back and got up he felt very weak and dizzy. He has a follow-up appointment with his primary care doctor in a couple weeks.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: Patient reports he temporarily lost control of his muscles (patient couldn't get out of bed). When he was finally able to roll out of bed he was feeling very weak and dizzy.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Arthralgia, Dizziness, Fatigue, Heart rate decreased
Clinical narrative: Patient reported the day after injection: muscle soreness at injection site, fatigue, nausea, upset stomach, low pulse rate and dizziness that subsided after 1 day. After 3 days, patient reported developing severe joint swelling in right knee, right ankle, and pain hip. Patient also developed shingles type rash on back, buttock, and down right leg. Patient went to urgent care on Day 8 post injection and PA diagnosed rash as shingles.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Injection site pain, Joint swelling, Myalgia, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Patient reported the day after injection: muscle soreness at injection site, fatigue, nausea, upset stomach, low pulse rate and dizziness that subsided after 1 day. After 3 days, patient reported developing severe joint swelling in right knee, right ankle, and pain hip. Patient also developed shingles type rash on back, buttock, and down right leg. Patient went to urgent care on Day 8 post injection and PA diagnosed rash as shingles.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient reported the day after injection: muscle soreness at injection site, fatigue, nausea, upset stomach, low pulse rate and dizziness that subsided after 1 day. After 3 days, patient reported developing severe joint swelling in right knee, right ankle, and pain hip. Patient also developed shingles type rash on back, buttock, and down right leg. Patient went to urgent care on Day 8 post injection and PA diagnosed rash as shingles.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient began experiencing pain within a few hours after vaccination.  Treated with tyenol. Arm was very swollen and red by morning. Pt visited physician and measured arm for swelling. Arm was not swollen enough for emergency room but was very swollen and painful. Physician treated with rx for Septra DS and otc Zyrtec and Benadryl. The patient began improving over the course of the next few days but is still not returned to normal.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, TDAP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Incoherent, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Pt stood up after receiving second vaccine (Boostrix) and stated she felt a little light headed.  Pt sat back down then lost consciousness after about 15 seconds.  Pharmacy placed ice pack on the back of her neck, called her name, checked breathing, and called 911.  After 15 seconds, pt briefly regained consciousness but was incoherent, pt lost consciousness again for about 10 seconds.  Then pt regained consciousness and was given some water.  The EMTs arrived within 10 minutes and evaluated the patient.  Pt refused to go to hospital and left the pharmacy at about 10:30 am under her own power with her husband.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: patient's mom is saying the inject site is red and swollen and hot to the touch. she states there is a perfect red circle around where the needle was put in.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site haematoma, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Hematoma at injection site/ swelling. no pain minimal redness.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Inflammation, Injection site swelling, Lymph node pain, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Pt received varicella injection on 9/25. Father handed pt on to pt's mother then got him back on 9/28 at which time father noted 3"x2"  size swelling on left thigh where Varivax was given. Father unsure when symptoms started as mother did not communicate any concerns. No fevers noted at time of call on 9/28. Father also notes that lympth node in left groin is inflamed. Appears to be tender to touch.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Musculoskeletal pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: extremely red sore swollen painful shoulder
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: extreme chills, fever 101.8ºF, Advil 24 hour duration
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Limb mass, Myalgia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Itching in right arm, 101.6 degree fever, muscle aches, join paint, large red lump on right arm
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Itching in right arm, 101.6 degree fever, muscle aches, join paint, large red lump on right arm
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Headache, fever (as high as 102.2), shivers, extreme muscle aches, 36  hours,  Pharmacy recommended Tylenol.  Injection site developed hand-sized welt (still there Saturday night (80 hours later).
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Infection, Inflammation, Injection site bruising
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccine at workplace.    Symptoms started at night: area started getting knotted, turned red, turning like a bruise and stiffness on arm and neck.  Next morning, symptoms worsen; a 4 inch bruise started to spread from injection site--on back of arm and bottom of arm. Area was hot--like fever.    At work doctor thought it could be an infection.  Patient called PCP and also went to employee health.  They gave patient an steroid cream and use of ice packs.  The cream was helpful and inflammation decreased.   Today, there is a little bit of redness on vaccine injection; it doesn't hurt to touch anymore.   Stiffness in arm is almost gone. In terms of recovery, at 95%, symptoms almost resoved
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccine at workplace.    Symptoms started at night: area started getting knotted, turned red, turning like a bruise and stiffness on arm and neck.  Next morning, symptoms worsen; a 4 inch bruise started to spread from injection site--on back of arm and bottom of arm. Area was hot--like fever.    At work doctor thought it could be an infection.  Patient called PCP and also went to employee health.  They gave patient an steroid cream and use of ice packs.  The cream was helpful and inflammation decreased.   Today, there is a little bit of redness on vaccine injection; it doesn't hurt to touch anymore.   Stiffness in arm is almost gone. In terms of recovery, at 95%, symptoms almost resoved
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Insomnia, Loss of consciousness, Myalgia, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: PATIENT REPORTS ON DAY OF THE VACCINATION, SHE FELT NAUSEOUS, SORENESS, MUSCLE ACHES IN THE LEGS. PATIENT MENTIONED THAT SHE BLACKED OUT IN THE EVENING AFTER HER FLU SHOT AND WAS UNABLE TO SLEEP THAT NIGHT. THE NEXT DAY PATIENT STATES THAT SHE WAS STILL GETTING NAUSEOUS WHILE STANDING UP.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Rash
Clinical narrative: PT HAD DEVELOPED RASH UNTIL HER ELBOW ALL AROUND THE ARM AND WAS INF LAMMED FOR 3 TO 4 DAYS
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site pain, Pain, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Horrible pain at the site of injection, spreading to entire arm, neck, shoulder and back.  High fever 103+ shivers, body aches.  Still sick.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: syncope
Age: 67.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypersomnia, Pain in extremity, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient states the day of he just had soreness in the arm. The next day however he had a lot of swelling and he said he slept for about 30 hours. He went in to see his doctor for a stress test and the swelling had started coming down and the doctor just told him to monitor it but that it should go continue to go away.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Posture abnormal, Syncope, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: shortly after administration, patient became diaphoretic and dizzy.  patient, while sitting, lowered head but did not relieve.  She sat upright, became unresponsive to verbal direction.  911 was notified and then while patient's husband and I were moving patient to a prone position on the floor, patient fainted.   Patient regained consciousness within 15-20 seconds.  Patients vitals were checked afterwards and were within normal ranges.  Paramedics arrived, checked vitals and glucose - all within normal ranges.  Patient declined transportation to hospital but remained at pharmacy for another 15 minutes as she continued to feel better and regained strength.  Contacted patient about 6pm this evening and she felt fine at that time.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Flushing, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Approximately 8 hours after the flu shot, the patient developed a fine red rash on his chest and upper back, no itching, pain or discharge.  Pt had facial flushing and a "racoon" like red rash under eyes. Slight fever 99.1 F, slight swelling and itching at sight of injection.  All symptoms lasted approx 24 hours except the site reaction lasted about a week.  Pt's  primary care MD contacted 9/17/2019 who recommended tylenol 325 mg bid for 2 days...tol well.  Pt had this same vaccine for several years prior without any reaction.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Approximately 8 hours after the flu shot, the patient developed a fine red rash on his chest and upper back, no itching, pain or discharge.  Pt had facial flushing and a "racoon" like red rash under eyes. Slight fever 99.1 F, slight swelling and itching at sight of injection.  All symptoms lasted approx 24 hours except the site reaction lasted about a week.  Pt's  primary care MD contacted 9/17/2019 who recommended tylenol 325 mg bid for 2 days...tol well.  Pt had this same vaccine for several years prior without any reaction.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy, Rash, Varicella virus test negative
Clinical narrative: Inability to walk upstairs the night of the shots.  He had to be carried.  Intense pain in his thighs where the injection took place.  Horrible rash all over back and abdomen. Enlarged lymph nodes. Went to pediatrician and dermatologist and was given amoxicillin.  Awful rash continued for 2 weeks and then cleared.
Age: 83.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Rash, Rash erythematous, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 3 days later rash started from top of feet to waist on both legs.  There are pronounced rash is like if was shot with BB guns.  It tingles like crazy just like shingles. On 9/23 had pre-scheduled appointment with dermatologist for something else.   For the rash, the doctor prescribed (triamcinolone acetonide cream); hives improved but it  took away the itching and tingles.    Started using cream yesterday. At 75% recovery, rash has improved; has residual elevated red bumps like if bitten by several hundred mosquitoes.  Patient has follow-up appointment with dermatologist for a different condition.  Patient was part of shingle trial.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Feeling hot, Herpes zoster, Sensory disturbance
Clinical narrative: Patient received the first dose of Shingrix on 9/21/19. She started having sensation on the left side of upper back on 9/24/19. Patient stated that she had shingles break out on the front and the back of left side of upper torso years back. On 9/25/19, she felt pulsating sensation which intensified with hot and burning  feeling on the following day (9/26/19). She visited doctor's office and was diagnosed with shingles.
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eyelid ptosis, Facial paralysis, Lacrimation increased
Clinical narrative: Left facial paralysis the day after vaccine was administered. Droopy left eye, watery left eye, droopy left side of mouth.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Chills, Feeling abnormal, Gait inability
Clinical narrative: Arm was swollen and sore after vaccination.  Laid down to rest and fell sleep.  Next day felt terrible all day;  tried to sleep but couldn't.  Last night slept 13 hours straight.   Feels out of norms, has chills on and off.   Patient had problems sleeping because joints pain on ankles, left hip and back of calf, middle of back.  Took 1 Tylenol to help with symptoms.   On Tuesday couldn't even walk.   Started taking 2 Acetaminophen every 6 hours because in excruciating pain.    Today called the doctor and has appointment with orthopedic doctor tomorrow.   This year symptoms were worse than in past years.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypersomnia, Insomnia, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Arm was swollen and sore after vaccination.  Laid down to rest and fell sleep.  Next day felt terrible all day;  tried to sleep but couldn't.  Last night slept 13 hours straight.   Feels out of norms, has chills on and off.   Patient had problems sleeping because joints pain on ankles, left hip and back of calf, middle of back.  Took 1 Tylenol to help with symptoms.   On Tuesday couldn't even walk.   Started taking 2 Acetaminophen every 6 hours because in excruciating pain.    Today called the doctor and has appointment with orthopedic doctor tomorrow.   This year symptoms were worse than in past years.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Aggression, Blister, Decreased eye contact, Erythema
Clinical narrative: NOTE: DTaP #5 and IPV #4 was the first time this specific combination vaccine noted above was given to this patient.  Mom had wanted the 4 year vaccines for patient to be given with DTaP-IPV and MMR on 9/25/2019 AND the Varicella vaccine to be given 1 month later. However, when they came for the nurse visit with dad, he was given all three at one time by the MA who was not aware of mom's preferences, and there was no objection by dad to doing all three at one time.  ~1 hour afterwards, when mom saw patient, she felt he had a blank stare on his face and was not responding to mom.  She felt he did not look with it.    Last time he got the vaccine he had regression of his milestones and stopped making eye contact and stopped talking.  He just finally started getting better.  Mom is terrified that he is regressing again or WILL regress again.  Rash and redness of the anterolateral thigh developed on 9/26/2019. RASH DESCRIPTION: Red blotchy rash on left thigh - large Chickenpox like rash - looked like vessicles (fluid filled blisters) on a red base, some popped and started scabbing.  Initially on shins, arms and neck. On 9/27/2019, when patient was brought to clinic, more lesions had developed.  ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS/ROS (all started on 9/26/2019): Some aggression - pushing more than normal 3 accidents while previously potty trained. Pushing more buttons repeatedly, has not done this for a long time before this last set of vaccines.. More dazed than normal, seems more fatigued than normal. Per patient, he is feeling better on 9/27 than he was on 9/26. He continues making eye contact, responding to questions and remains alert.  Mom concerned he has a possible underlying inflammatory process/problem.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Fatigue, Feeling abnormal, Incontinence, Injection site erythema, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: NOTE: DTaP #5 and IPV #4 was the first time this specific combination vaccine noted above was given to this patient.  Mom had wanted the 4 year vaccines for patient to be given with DTaP-IPV and MMR on 9/25/2019 AND the Varicella vaccine to be given 1 month later. However, when they came for the nurse visit with dad, he was given all three at one time by the MA who was not aware of mom's preferences, and there was no objection by dad to doing all three at one time.  ~1 hour afterwards, when mom saw patient, she felt he had a blank stare on his face and was not responding to mom.  She felt he did not look with it.    Last time he got the vaccine he had regression of his milestones and stopped making eye contact and stopped talking.  He just finally started getting better.  Mom is terrified that he is regressing again or WILL regress again.  Rash and redness of the anterolateral thigh developed on 9/26/2019. RASH DESCRIPTION: Red blotchy rash on left thigh - large Chickenpox like rash - looked like vessicles (fluid filled blisters) on a red base, some popped and started scabbing.  Initially on shins, arms and neck. On 9/27/2019, when patient was brought to clinic, more lesions had developed.  ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS/ROS (all started on 9/26/2019): Some aggression - pushing more than normal 3 accidents while previously potty trained. Pushing more buttons repeatedly, has not done this for a long time before this last set of vaccines.. More dazed than normal, seems more fatigued than normal. Per patient, he is feeling better on 9/27 than he was on 9/26. He continues making eye contact, responding to questions and remains alert.  Mom concerned he has a possible underlying inflammatory process/problem.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash macular, Rash vesicular, Regressive behaviour, Scab
Clinical narrative: NOTE: DTaP #5 and IPV #4 was the first time this specific combination vaccine noted above was given to this patient.  Mom had wanted the 4 year vaccines for patient to be given with DTaP-IPV and MMR on 9/25/2019 AND the Varicella vaccine to be given 1 month later. However, when they came for the nurse visit with dad, he was given all three at one time by the MA who was not aware of mom's preferences, and there was no objection by dad to doing all three at one time.  ~1 hour afterwards, when mom saw patient, she felt he had a blank stare on his face and was not responding to mom.  She felt he did not look with it.    Last time he got the vaccine he had regression of his milestones and stopped making eye contact and stopped talking.  He just finally started getting better.  Mom is terrified that he is regressing again or WILL regress again.  Rash and redness of the anterolateral thigh developed on 9/26/2019. RASH DESCRIPTION: Red blotchy rash on left thigh - large Chickenpox like rash - looked like vessicles (fluid filled blisters) on a red base, some popped and started scabbing.  Initially on shins, arms and neck. On 9/27/2019, when patient was brought to clinic, more lesions had developed.  ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS/ROS (all started on 9/26/2019): Some aggression - pushing more than normal 3 accidents while previously potty trained. Pushing more buttons repeatedly, has not done this for a long time before this last set of vaccines.. More dazed than normal, seems more fatigued than normal. Per patient, he is feeling better on 9/27 than he was on 9/26. He continues making eye contact, responding to questions and remains alert.  Mom concerned he has a possible underlying inflammatory process/problem.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin lesion, Speech disorder, Staring, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: NOTE: DTaP #5 and IPV #4 was the first time this specific combination vaccine noted above was given to this patient.  Mom had wanted the 4 year vaccines for patient to be given with DTaP-IPV and MMR on 9/25/2019 AND the Varicella vaccine to be given 1 month later. However, when they came for the nurse visit with dad, he was given all three at one time by the MA who was not aware of mom's preferences, and there was no objection by dad to doing all three at one time.  ~1 hour afterwards, when mom saw patient, she felt he had a blank stare on his face and was not responding to mom.  She felt he did not look with it.    Last time he got the vaccine he had regression of his milestones and stopped making eye contact and stopped talking.  He just finally started getting better.  Mom is terrified that he is regressing again or WILL regress again.  Rash and redness of the anterolateral thigh developed on 9/26/2019. RASH DESCRIPTION: Red blotchy rash on left thigh - large Chickenpox like rash - looked like vessicles (fluid filled blisters) on a red base, some popped and started scabbing.  Initially on shins, arms and neck. On 9/27/2019, when patient was brought to clinic, more lesions had developed.  ASSOCIATED SYMPTOMS/ROS (all started on 9/26/2019): Some aggression - pushing more than normal 3 accidents while previously potty trained. Pushing more buttons repeatedly, has not done this for a long time before this last set of vaccines.. More dazed than normal, seems more fatigued than normal. Per patient, he is feeling better on 9/27 than he was on 9/26. He continues making eye contact, responding to questions and remains alert.  Mom concerned he has a possible underlying inflammatory process/problem.