chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: 05/07/2001 Shots given, 05/15/2001 Fever, 05/24/2001 Cough shots given, 05/29/2001 Fever 101.7 cough and wheezing, 5/30/2001 Sore throat, wheezing, fever, 06/01/2001 Fever, sore throat, neck and weazing 103, 06/04/2001 Skin rash. On 6/5/01, dx'd with a viral syndrome and exanthem. Had diarrhea and shoddy lymphadema.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: About 10:30PM 8/22/01 the mother noted swelling at the injection sites in left deltoid. the pt complained of itching. Mother took him to ER immediately where he was Rx'd with 12.5 mg of Benadryl Elixir po and given 10 cc to take 1 tsp every 4-6 hrs as needed.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles, Swelling
Clinical narrative: On 09/20/01 HD MD -Left upper arm swollen almost to 2 X normal size from elbow to shoulder with some swelling above shoulder. In the area of the injection there is  increased erythema and multiple tiny vesicles. Instructed to go to PCP today. Mother states they went to ER and 3 different doctors looked at child without knowing the problem. Chest x-ray and CBC done. Pt prescribed oral antibiotics and topical ointment for arm.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Mother states Kolbie's arm (site) swelled to the size of the palm of a hand. MD looked at child's arm in ER while brother being seen. Mother says MD stated it was swelled larger than usual but ok. No meds prescribed.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Rash, hives head, to toe, seen ER and given Benadryl shot and additional and over counter 50 mg to be used.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Fever 102 prolonged crying for 24 hours. Physicians recommended only DT for follow up doses.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: RVA given pneumonia on 10/02/2001, localized irritation noted right arm, warm to touch, swollen and tender, hard chills on 10/01/2001. To see PMD 10/02/2001.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: RVA given pneumonia on 10/02/2001, localized irritation noted right arm, warm to touch, swollen and tender, hard chills on 10/01/2001. To see PMD 10/02/2001.
Age: 3.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt developed erythema and swollen area around vaccine site.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever (102) beginning 6 hours after vaccination and continuing for 2 days. Also some lethargy. I know it was a result of the vaccine, because the vaccination was given during a well-child check-up. There were no other symptoms.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: DTAP in left arm muscle, had swelling of entire left arm extending to anterior left chest within 24 hours of shot. Treated with Augmentin for possible cellulitis. Resolved within 5 days.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 10/04/2001 and 10/05/2001, headache, fever. I took her to Dr. He thought it was a reaction to the shot. He will send information to you. He said she would need to take medication for 3 days before the next shot.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTPIPV, HBHEPB
Symptoms: Blister, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mom called HD 09/27/2001, stated child has blister like formation over both legs and abdomen which appear to be chickenpox, phone call to Mom 09/28/01, states started having fever 103 at 1700 hours, same day of son's X's 4 days took to PMD 09/13/2001 causes to states better today places are dried.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Injection site erythema, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Rash on back, 10 to 15 small erythematous papules on back most crusted, a few vesicles, 10/11/2001. Medication: Benadryl  by mouth as occasion requires return to clinic if rash increases.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, DTPIPV, MMR
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: MMR #2, given 10/05/2001 s/q arm.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: On 10/05/2001, Pt received MMR #2. On 10/06/2001 pt went to OHER. Left arm swollen, red and warm from shoulder to elbow. Child put on antibiotic, ER doctor ask pt mom to call us. Mom was called 10/10/2001. better. Arm decreased in size.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: On 10/07/01, pt died. Possibly SIDS. COD as per autopsy report -- SIDS
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dyspnoea, Epistaxis, Hypoxia, Respiratory failure
Clinical narrative: On the day after immunizations, 7/20/01, the child was acting normal until early afternoon, when he developed nosebleed and then difficulty breathing which he then progressed to respiratory failure requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation X 2 days. Seizure was suspected by some MD's but not confirmed. Had a similar previous episode on 4/23/01 not associated with vaccine. The full extent of developmental recovery is unknown.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Grand mal convulsion, Postictal state
Clinical narrative: 16 hours, post vax, pt had a 20 minute seizure followed by about 15 minutes of post- ictal state and then a 30 second seizure. Both tonic/clonic grand mal. Afebrile both tactile and highest ER temperature was 99.7F. Had received DTAP, IPV, HIB-Hep-B, Prevnar on 8/2/01 without incident.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Platelet disorder, Purpura
Clinical narrative: On 8/9/01, pt complained of throat hurting. Temperature was 103F on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rx'd with Tylenol and on Sunday had more rash and fever. Treated with Tylenol and Benadryl. Feet had been hurting X 2 days. Rash on abdomen and developed edema of feet. Went to ER. States rash, by this time, looked like blood blisters. Rash to waist and hands. IV antibiotics and steroids given. In 24 hours, no edema. Pt was discharged on 8/11/01 and to follow-up with MD. Doctor dx'd "purpura". On 10/4/01, pt's mother called to inquire as to time of DTAP #5 for school. Mentioned a "problem" after IPV + MMR as noted above. This was 1st knowledge of any adverse reaction we had.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Thrombocytopenia
Clinical narrative: On 8/9/01, pt complained of throat hurting. Temperature was 103F on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rx'd with Tylenol and on Sunday had more rash and fever. Treated with Tylenol and Benadryl. Feet had been hurting X 2 days. Rash on abdomen and developed edema of feet. Went to ER. States rash, by this time, looked like blood blisters. Rash to waist and hands. IV antibiotics and steroids given. In 24 hours, no edema. Pt was discharged on 8/11/01 and to follow-up with MD. Doctor dx'd "purpura". On 10/4/01, pt's mother called to inquire as to time of DTAP #5 for school. Mentioned a "problem" after IPV + MMR as noted above. This was 1st knowledge of any adverse reaction we had.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Autism
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 2 year old son who was vaccinated with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd dose of Hep-B vaccine recombinant (yeast) on 10/30/98, 11/30/98 and 8/3/99, respectively. In approx. 3/01, the pt began exhibiting strange play behaviors as compared to other children. On 9/26/01, he was dx'd with "PPD". Upon internal medical review, the pt's PPD was considered to be an "Other Important Medical Event". Additional information has been requested. Follow-up info from the physician indicated that she "did not think that there was any relationship to the hepatitis B vaccine recombinant vaccine and the pt's diagnosis." Additional info has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Irritability
Clinical narrative: The child received immunizations on 8/28/01 PM and did fine. Mother noticed that child was irritable on 8/29/01 and later in the day, about 19:00, pt went outside to play X 15-20 minutes and mother noticed area was red. Mother brought child to clinic on 8/30/01 for comfort measures. Reviewed with instructions to see LMD if problems persisted or worsened.  Diagnosed with cellulitis.
Age: 0.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Apathy, Asthenia, Listless
Clinical narrative: The day after the 2nd Hep-B, the pt was very listless; decreased interaction; decreased strength and tone. No fever. NOTE: See twin brother below.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, PNC
Symptoms: Cough, Respiratory rate increased, Rhinorrhoea, Sneezing, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: The patient's mother reports the patient developed a runny nose, sneezing and a cough the morning after the vaccine. The patient was seen at the ER with a complaint of rapid breathing and wheezing. The patient was given respiratory inhalation treatments and admitted for 24 hours.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, PNC
Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnoea, Hypertension, Pyrexia, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: The patient's mother reports the patient developed a runny nose, sneezing and a cough the morning after the vaccine. The patient was seen at the ER with a complaint of rapid breathing and wheezing. The patient was given respiratory inhalation treatments and admitted for 24 hours.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, PNC
Symptoms: Vomiting, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: The patient's mother reports the patient developed a runny nose, sneezing and a cough the morning after the vaccine. The patient was seen at the ER with a complaint of rapid breathing and wheezing. The patient was given respiratory inhalation treatments and admitted for 24 hours.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed a 4" x 2 1/2" mild erythema around the injection site with slight swelling.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient was given Tylenol before receiving vaccines and then 4 hours later the temperature began to rise and went up to 104F. The patient was taken to the ER and was told the reason for her fever was due to five shots being given at once.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient developed a 3cm x 3cm warm tender erythema lesion at the injection site on the left thigh.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Irritability, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Varicella vaccine given 03/19/2001. Developed vesicular rash on pt lower extremity 10/04/2001. Pt very fussy with it and was scratch in it. Seen at urgent care 10/07/2001 and diagnosed varicella and given Acyclovir and Benadryl. On 10/09/2001 has excoriated vesicular rash confined to pt thigh, primarily anterior knee and one spot on pt lower back near spine.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Mom reports about 2 pm 10/01/2001 child started vomiting and running fever, 101 (R), legs swollen on injection sites. States gave Tylenol and used cold compresses on legs. Called Dr. brought on by Hib Vaccine causing reaction. She called ER. On 10/05/2001 vomiting, fever.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 24 hours post vax, the pt developed erythema, pain and swelling of upper left arm which persists to date 10/5/01.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Heart rate increased, Hypoaesthesia, Nervousness
Clinical narrative: Pt describes that she felt symptoms after vaccination. She felt "light-headed", "shaky", "racy heart". Today she awoke this morning feeling numbness in the left leg. Advised her to consult her PMP. Conformation that 25 year old female had reported recovery by 10/12/01. Best information available indicates that pt has had no previous doses of flu vaccine and that she has no history of adverse events related to vaccines.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Feeling abnormal, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The day after vaccine was given, the pt had a fever, weakness, joint aches (states she could barely move) and "felt funny". She did miss 2 1/2 days from work but did not see a doctor and did not call a doctor's office. A follow up report received 11/1/2001 adds: Reporter states that pt did have labs drawn but didn't see her physician. She has subsequently recovered. She had no other vaccine at this visit and no other in the previous 4 weeks. She did report "achy" 2 years ago with flu shot then but no severe effects.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anorexia, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Flushing, Nausea
Clinical narrative: On 10/5/01 at 19:30, the pt hand chills, fever, flushing and shaky and at 22:30 had nausea. On 10/6/01 at 07:00, the pt had chills, fever and loss of appetite. Treated with aspirin and increased fluids. On 10/7/01 at 07:00, the pt had aching joints and weakness. Treated with aspirin and increased fluids. On 10/8/01 at 07:00, the pt had weakness and felt "wrung out". On 10/9/01 at 03:00, the pt had weakness and "no energy." A follow up report received 10/19/2001 adds: Nurse confirmed pt's hx of illness. Confirmed that he also has hypertension. Reporter shared that there had been a great amount of cold and flu/cough etc in area at the same time of this man's problems.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: On 10/5/01 at 19:30, the pt hand chills, fever, flushing and shaky and at 22:30 had nausea. On 10/6/01 at 07:00, the pt had chills, fever and loss of appetite. Treated with aspirin and increased fluids. On 10/7/01 at 07:00, the pt had aching joints and weakness. Treated with aspirin and increased fluids. On 10/8/01 at 07:00, the pt had weakness and felt "wrung out". On 10/9/01 at 03:00, the pt had weakness and "no energy." A follow up report received 10/19/2001 adds: Nurse confirmed pt's hx of illness. Confirmed that he also has hypertension. Reporter shared that there had been a great amount of cold and flu/cough etc in area at the same time of this man's problems.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a localized left deltoid edema and macula erythema. A follow up report received 10/26/2001 adds: Pt received Pneumovax vaccine to left arm and Fluvirin vaccine to right arm on 9/26/01. Reaction occurred approx 3 hours after vaccination-with swelling and redness of left arm. Pt was seen in MD's office on 9/27/01. No treatment was required. Pt fully recovered.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a temperature of 103F, swelling and redness of arm and painful to move. Treated with aspirin, Tylenol and ibuprofen. Was test for Staph and was negative at time of vaccine.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Check out large 3 x4 red knot on arm, hot to touch, pain decreased arm.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt c/o 3 X3 red, rash area, very warm to touch, whole upper arm aches. Advised oral Benadryl-topical hydrocortisone.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt's symptoms were lightheadedness, pale, sweaty palms, nausea and weakness. Cool cloth to face and back of neck while seated. Took deep breathes. Pt has no apparent fear of needles. Had Wilm's tumor removed at 2 yr's old followed by 2 yrs of chemo. After 5-10 minutes Mother felt child was fine to leave. Color had returned to cheeks and no nausea. Stood up w/o dizziness. Mother intentd to keep pt from school today. At 06:00 pm Mother reports child is feeling fine with no furthur incident s occurring.
Age: 5.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a reddened area on the left arm the size of a 1/2 dollar approximately 2 to 3 hours after the injection. On 09/04/2001 the patient experienced vomiting. On 09/05/2001 the patient's temperature was 104F. The patient was treated with Tylenol and Benadryl.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Rash
Clinical narrative: Came in Clinic due to rash, sores all over body times days. No fever, with central vesicle appears cloud.l
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Chest pain, Dizziness, Heart rate decreased, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Immediately after administrated Immunization,pt check out dizziness, noticed very pale. Ammonia inhaler place nostrils, elevated legs,epic nephrite, 3 cc administered Pulse was weak, chest pain.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt brought into clinic by Mother. Pt broke out in hives same day as receiving IZ's. No other possible potential cause for hives identified. No new foods, soaps or other medications, etc.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Mother c/o bumps coming out on body around 09:45, 15 min afternoon immunizations, epinephrine 1:000 1cc SQ given and Benadryl 0.4cc IM left thigh was given. Vital signs taken and Temperature was98.1, pulse 118, respirations20. NP notified around 0945, Dr notified.
Age: 0.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: The day following the vaccination noticed rash on the face which gradually became bigger and redder. In clinic today noticed maculopapular rash over forehead, nose neck and sparingly on trunk. Possibly viral exanthema or allergic reaction. Benadryl prescribed.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Mother stated pt broke out in hives and has swollen glands. She had been taken Benadryl for itching. PA-C put on Claritin.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Went to get up immediately after receiving immunizations, slumped forward and had a seizure for approximately 30 seconds. No prior hx of seizures: healthy that day.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Cough, Fatigue, Hypersensitivity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt called Health Ctr to report that after receiving menomune injection on 10/04/01 she developed fever of 99-402.0. She was tired with dry cough . On 10/08/01 fever was down. She had a non productive cough then fever back up to 101. When saw Dr at the Family Practice who provided RX and told her it was an allergic reaction to Menomune injection.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swollen, hot , red lump on arm. Ran to office and felt breathless. Was told to take Benadryl for 4-6 hrs and felt better in 24 hrs.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling in left arm after pneumovax.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Twenty minutes after injection left arm became very heavy, sharp tingling sensation and increased pain. Drove home, started dinner. Took Advil 2 tabs for pain. At 4:30 ate macaroni & cheese. Lay down and fell asleep for 1/2 hr. Became nauseated, abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasted until 6 pm. Arms, legs, and feet cold and tingly. Then began to feel a little bit better. Next day no arm pain felt back to normal self.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Peripheral coldness, Sensation of heaviness
Clinical narrative: Twenty minutes after injection left arm became very heavy, sharp tingling sensation and increased pain. Drove home, started dinner. Took Advil 2 tabs for pain. At 4:30 ate macaroni & cheese. Lay down and fell asleep for 1/2 hr. Became nauseated, abdominal cramps and diarrhea lasted until 6 pm. Arms, legs, and feet cold and tingly. Then began to feel a little bit better. Next day no arm pain felt back to normal self.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Onset of muscle weakness, increased CPK approximately 1 week after administration of MMR, DTAP, and IPV.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Generalized hives
Age: 4.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Severe swelling, redness, tenderness of deltoid around 24 hours after vaccine was given.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPH, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Fever for 48 hrs and worsening thick nasal discharge. Seen at Dr on 10/8 and Dx with viral URI and bilateral acute otitis media. Treated with Amoxicilln.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Received varicella vaccine on 9/17/97 and diagnosed with varicella on 10/5/01. 3 stages of lesions to scalp, trunk and proximal extremities.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Staring
Clinical narrative: Had a one minute spell of starring into space on the day after getting vaccines. Was immediately well. Has history of myoclonic activity prior to 1 yr of age.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest pain, Dizziness, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 2 hours after IZ client developed severe dizziness, intermittent chest pain, fever, joint and muscle pain. Advised to go to ER. Pt called next day, did not go to ER but will see private MD today.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis ABX  x10 days.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable, high pitched cry times 5 hours within 24 hours of vaccine in association with fever 102.2 (ax).
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Popular raised rash on limbs, hives, eye swelling 2 hours post injection.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Right arm swollen, painful, red, warm from arm to elbow.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pruritus, Skin exfoliation
Clinical narrative: Check out itching at site and on back. Saturday and Sunday began day within shot. Red area with peeling skin noted at place of site. Left arm. Skin peeling from back area. Temperature 99 degree.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a headache, fever, wheezing and a swollen arm.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen left arm and elbow below injection. No fever and chills. Benadryl 50 Mg. by mouth every 6 hours PBN, ASA pie by mouth, by mouth every 6 hours PRN, warm compressions. Call if symptoms worsen.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Optic neuritis
Clinical narrative: Retrobulbar optic neuritis diagnosis 7/5, 6/28 Onset of symptoms, 7/3 MRI, 7/5 Diagnosis, 10/7 Still not 100% recovery.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, DTPIPV, HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt had redness, warmth and swelling at site of MMR on 09/18/2001. Child seen if office 09/19/2001. Redness, warmth, nontender area upper left thigh. Area 12 cm X 9.5 cm.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Developed rash in diaper area on Friday afternoon on 9/14/01. By Saturday 9/15/01 rash covered entire body and was running a fever that got up to 103. Reported to ER and physician instructed Mom to give Tylenol and Motrin. Report back to ER if symptoms and rash increase and follow up with PCP in 3-5 days if no improvement.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: 3 hours of within injection, child developed swollen eyes, lips and red blotches to entire torso. Mom gave child Benadryl, times 3 doses, mom didn't call until 09/21/2001, she called to schedule FLU appt, it was then that she told of reactions.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Within 10 minutes, post vax, pt developed an irregular border 50mm to 60mm circular, pale redness noted around the injection site on right and left arms. Redness continued to intensify. At 16:50, they were 50 cent-sized. Bright red area to definite border, 10-15mm wheal at both injection sites. At 16:55, gave 4.5ml Benadryl po and at 17:10 the redness and wheal had decreased slightly. At 17:40, only slight redness remained on each arm, wheal had disappeared. Discussed danger signs, swelling of lips or face, difficulty breathing and instructed to call 911 if occured. Benadryl sent home with mom. Instructed to observe arms closely, give 1/2 to 1 tsp if needed in 4-6 hours.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 9/12/01 evening red area and itching. 9/13/01 Red area on arm swelled to size of dime. 9/14/01 red area on arm swelled to size of a half dollar. Mother gave child Advil.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cardiac arrest
Clinical narrative: Child found dead in crib on 10/11/2001.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Child found dead in crib on 10/11/2001.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Atrioventricular block, Hypotension, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient was seen by his rheumatologist on 07/18/2001. At this time, his blood pressure was 158/80 mmHg; the heart rate was not noted. The rheumatologist prescribed celecoxib (Celebrex) as need for relief of an unspecified form of knee arthritis. The patient also received, per his request, the 1st injection of Lymerix. The patient was admitted to the hospital on 08/10/01, 23 days post-immunization, with hypotension, fever of 104 F, and 2nd degree atrioventricular block (NOS). An unspecified cardiac pacemaker was inserted. The patient was seen by the rheumatologist on 09/05/01. A Lyme disease ELISA antibody screen and Western Blot were performed. The second injection of Lymerix was administered. Subsequently, the Lyme Disease ELISA showed an index of 4.02; the Western Blot was "negative". On 09/22/01, 17 days following receipt of the 2nd injection of Lymerix, the patient suffered a witnessed sudden death at a service station. An autopsy was performed; results were not available as of 10/03/01. The most recent info received on 01/14/2002 provided the lot number of vaccine administered on 09/05/2001.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain in knees began in 1995 with a steady increase in pain and swelling, intermittently, primarily climbing stairs. Unresponsive to NSAIDS and steroids. Became disabled 2/27/01. Left knee replaced on 7/10/01.
Age: 0.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Oral intake reduced, Stridor, Vocal cord paralysis
Clinical narrative: The day after 2nd Hep B shot (07/11) our daughter got real lethargic and stopped eating  well and stridor started. Stridor was very bad and she was not gaining any weight and had to work very hard to breathe. Daughter ended up being diagnosed with bilateral vocal cord paralysis. Received a laryngoscopy and MRI.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Child was taken to ER via EMS with a history of a seizure at home. Mom stated that it started that AM.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Headache
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of severe headache for 2 days. Seen by MD and was hospitalized.
Age: 1.41
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a temperature to 104 F the evening of 10/4/01 and then had a febrile seizure. She was taken to the ER where she was evaluated and monitored. She was discharged home later that evening.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PPV
Symptoms: Choking, Pyrexia, Swelling, Swelling face, Tongue oedema
Clinical narrative: Febrile most of the day after vaccines. At 2 AM on 10/9 made choking noises in bed. Felt very hot. Parents gave Tylenol. Soon after face, neck and tongue became puffy and swollen and started to choke. Turned pale, then eyes rolled back and became limp. Temperature was 103 when EMT arrived. Became more alert with resolution of swelling within 1 hour.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HEP, HIBV, PPV
Symptoms: Crying, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Fever, red spots on head (Hives) tired, crying. Bad reaction to either combination of shots or prevnar.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Fever of 100.3 on 9/26/01. Fever down to 96.9 on 9/57/01. Rash began on 9/26 on feet then moved to chest, axilla, ankles face.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Dyspnoea, Eye movement disorder, Loss of consciousness, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt began to run fever at midnight, temperature of 103. rolled eyes back, began to tremble, seizure lasted 1 minute. Child unconscious, very purple lips, and difficulty breathing. Mom breathed in his mouth. Called 911, taken to hospital, given Tylenol and released after 2 hours.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: Pt began to run fever at midnight, temperature of 103. rolled eyes back, began to tremble, seizure lasted 1 minute. Child unconscious, very purple lips, and difficulty breathing. Mom breathed in his mouth. Called 911, taken to hospital, given Tylenol and released after 2 hours.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: the morning after immunizations was administration (only vaccine given at that time). Child awoke with hives over entire body and fever of 102. Hives and fever for 24 hours and lethargy 2-3 days.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient developed urticaria 4 hours after the injections.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient's parent noted swelling the morning following the vaccine. The patient had some temperature but that resolved. By the 2nd day the patient had a 2 inch swollen area but no redness or tenderness.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills
Clinical narrative: Pt developed chills and shivering that started at 21:00 and continued all night.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills
Clinical narrative: Pt developed chills and uncontrollable shivering. A follow up report received 10/18/2001 adds: Reporter states pt had chills lasting several hours. Did not take temperature; went to bed and recovered with rest. No sequeale to this symptom.
Age: 93.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt developed diffuse rash and itching X 4 days. Treated with Benadryl and Atarax. A follow up report received 10/19/2001 adds: Physician states family reported "AE" but not able to recall what type distress pt had; Nurse Practitioner went ahead with immunization. Symptoms did subside with 4 days of treatment with Benadryl and Atarax. He's otherwise doing well and his mind is clear.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Sore, lump, red, and itching at the site. Symptoms started 24 hours after injection. Also "lumps" inner aspect of the upper arm. No treatment.  A follow up report received 10/18/2001 adds: Pt reports she has almost completely recovered from site reaction. Had no other vaccine at that date; has had no other vaccines in past month. Has had flu vaccines for the last 3 years and has never had an AE previously.
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Acute generalized urticaria. The patient was placed on Benadryl for urticaria which progressed as any other problems. He received no other vaccines on that day, he is on no regular meds has had 3 other recorded flu shots, but has never before had an adverse event to any vaccine.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye disorder, Eye swelling, Headache, Ocular hyperaemia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: This patient received a flu shot on 10/10/2001 and the following morning broke out in whelps on his back, ear, neck and chest. Saw the doctor 10/11/01. The doctor order Atarax and Patanol for eyes itching and redness. The child also complained of headache and eyes were swollen. Follow up 10/19/2001: "RN confirmed that child was improving when seen in the office morning of October 11; he was given the meds to decrease the time to fully recover from the urticaria and rash.  No other vaccines at this visit, no vaccines in previous 4 weeks, no history of adverse events for child. " Reporter confirmed that child was improving when seen in the office morning of Oct 11: he was given the meds to decrease the time to fully recover from the irticaria and rash. No other vaccines at this visit, no vaccines in previous 4 weeks, no Hx of AE for child.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: This patient received a flu shot on 10/10/2001 and the following morning broke out in whelps on his back, ear, neck and chest. Saw the doctor 10/11/01. The doctor order Atarax and Patanol for eyes itching and redness. The child also complained of headache and eyes were swollen. Follow up 10/19/2001: "RN confirmed that child was improving when seen in the office morning of October 11; he was given the meds to decrease the time to fully recover from the urticaria and rash.  No other vaccines at this visit, no vaccines in previous 4 weeks, no history of adverse events for child. " Reporter confirmed that child was improving when seen in the office morning of Oct 11: he was given the meds to decrease the time to fully recover from the irticaria and rash. No other vaccines at this visit, no vaccines in previous 4 weeks, no Hx of AE for child.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: No data entered A follow up report received 10/19/2001 adds: Became "sick", weak, dizzy, lightheaded and feverish (temp 100) evening of 10/4/01. Ached all over. Took Ibuprofen before going to bed-felt much better in AM. Arm black and blue for 2 weeks.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives at the vaccine site and even all over his body within 15 minutes. Benadryl with resolution in 10 minutes.  Follow up 10/19/2001: "MA who gave vaccination confirmed that child received flu shot only.  No other vaccines given in the previous 4 weeks; mother did elude to a possible egg sensitivity.  Report correct; child did clear within 10 min of receiving benadryl." MA who gave vaccination confirmed that child received flu shot only. No other vaccines given in the previous 4 weeks: mother did elude to a possible egg sensitivity. Report correct: child did clear within 10 mins of receiving benadryl.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of itching to left deltoid where vaccination given. Upon removing band aid, redness to site Treated with Benadryl.
Age: 4.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Blood amylase increased, Haemoglobin decreased, Neck pain, Parotitis
Clinical narrative: A 4 year 9 month old boy developed left parotitis, 6 weeks post vax. He has no other symptoms of illness besides sore neck and swelling of the left parotid gland.
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: On 09/27/2001 it was reported that on 09/18/2001 the patient experienced a severe headache, nausea and vomiting. On 09/19 the nausea and vomiting subsided but the headache remained. No medical care as symptoms slowly resolved over 72 hours.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laryngospasm, Rash pruritic, Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a pruritic rash over her entire body which began shortly after receiving the injection. The patient also complained of puffiness of her eyes a scratchy throat with the sensation of her throat swelling. A physical exam revealed a diffuse urticarial rash over her face, neck and eyelids. The patient was treated with Benadryl and SoluMedrol with resolution of the rash and itching. The patient was discharged with Prednisone.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Seizure new onset.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Nasal congestion, Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Vaccination given in the A.M. The patient woke up at 7 P.M. with full body hives. The mother states he has some swelling of the mouth and congestion.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Abscess, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Circular redness on right thigh, local reaction with sterile abscess.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Thrombocytopenia
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the patient developed thrombocytopenia, the platelet count decreased to 26,000. The patient had spontaneous recovery in 1 week.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Tenderness, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed a 3cm x 5cm welty redness with minimal tenderness.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Localized redness, warmth and tenderness. Started day after shots. Treated with ice and Benadryl. Fully resolved by 10/01/2001.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed swelling of the arm around the injection site.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Irritability, Pruritus, Rash macular, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Mother states post vax, patient woke up with a puffy face that was red and warm to touch. The mother treated this with Tylenol. Mother also states the patient's lower arms and lower legs are blotchy and warm to touch. Child is irritable and scratching face. Mother denies any new foods or previous reactions. Patient referred to Dr.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBPV, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mom was at clinic with sister. Stated child had seizures with last shots and didn't realize she needed to tell us. Had low grade temp the evening of the shots. At 48 hrs temp went to 103 and began having seizures. Ambulance took child to ER. Fever got to 104. Mom states she was giving Tylenol but it was not working. PMO stated the episode was related to IZ's.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: The patient was exposed to chicken pox at school. The patient now has a few scattered chicken pox lesions on her face, stomach, back, arms and legs.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Agitation, Irritability, Pyrexia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient had a fever of 103 for 48 hours, was irritable and unconsolable for 3 days, and then sleepy for 2 days. The patient was treated with Tylenol and observation.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Mom reports onset of rash 3 days post varicella vaccine. Lesion noted 1st on face and progressed to entire body. Pt had around 30 lesions. Lesions are mostly maculo-papular. Few lesion on extremities have vesicles. No puritis, temp, or irritability with lesions. Advised conservative measures as follow up.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unintended pregnancy
Clinical narrative: Subsequent to the vaccination, OB ultrasound on 10/05/2001 revealed approximately 3-4 weeks gestation at time of vaccine administration.
Age: 1.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Rash erythematous, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: Immediately after injection, the patient had a local reaction noted at the site. The injection site was red, with a raised rash above the injection site with one pustular area below the injection site. Treated with Benadryl.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt had swelling, redness, fever, tenderness. DX was cellulitis. Treatment was elevation, cool compresses, Ibuprofen, Keflex for 5 days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Nine days post vax the patient developed a case of varicella, greater than 100 lesions over her face and trunk.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt became fussy and screamed after shots and had slight temp-lasted over 24 hours. Gave Levsin drops and Tylenol with good results.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Coma, Dizziness, Loss of consciousness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Approximately 6 minutes after receiving vaccination, the patient fell backwards. He was out cold for a couple of minutes and would not respond to his name. After elevating his legs for about 5 minutes he regained consciousness. The patient then felt nauseated, dizzy and weak. The patient recovered in about 1 hour.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Rash pustular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: The patient's parents report the onset of a papular rash with vesicles/pustules on 10/04/2001.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left deltoid area red, swollen , warm, tender, oozing, central serosang oozing.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced diffuse redness, swelling and erythema of the right arm after vaccination.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Paraesthesia, Scrotal oedema
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient complained of paresthesia to the scotal area. Patient feels funny.
Age: 0.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Breath holding
Clinical narrative: After IZ HBV injection child had breath holding episode that required mouth to mouth resuscitation.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient developed a red patch on his arm surrounding the injection site, then became faint and vomited. The redness went away after a couple of minutes.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, PNC, VARCEL, HEP, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash morbilliform
Clinical narrative: A 1 year old male received Prevnar on 8/2/01. Additional suspect vaccines included Engerix-B, MRII and Varivax. Ten days, post vax, on 8/12/01, the pt experienced fever and morbilliform rash on her face and upper arm. She was hospitalized and received Tylenol.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Depressed level of consciousness, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a 3 year old male received a 1st dose of Prevnar on 7/26/01. Within 4 hours, post vax, the child awoke with a temperature of 103.7F. He was treated with Tylenol and Motrin. Eight hours, post vax, he developed a generalized tonic/clonic seizure associated with alteration in his level of consciousness. The seizure lasted for 1-2 minutes. Following the seizure, the child went to sleep and awoke without fever. The following morning, he returned to "baseline". The reporter noted that the pt has abnormal neuro status at baseline defined as mainly abnormal behavior and development. The child is being referred to a neurologist. This case was considered serious since grand mal convulsion and depressed level of consciousness were considered "Medically Important" in this case. No additional information was available as of the date of this report.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, PNC
Symptoms: Depressed level of consciousness, Grand mal convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a 3 year old male received a 1st dose of Prevnar on 7/26/01. Within 4 hours, post vax, the child awoke with a temperature of 103.7F. He was treated with Tylenol and Motrin. Eight hours, post vax, he developed a generalized tonic/clonic seizure associated with alteration in his level of consciousness. The seizure lasted for 1-2 minutes. Following the seizure, the child went to sleep and awoke without fever. The following morning, he returned to "baseline". The reporter noted that the pt has abnormal neuro status at baseline defined as mainly abnormal behavior and development. The child is being referred to a neurologist. This case was considered serious since grand mal convulsion and depressed level of consciousness were considered "Medically Important" in this case. No additional information was available as of the date of this report.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a 24 month old male received his 1st dose of Prevnar in 7/01 and 2 or 3 hours, post vax, experienced hives. His hives improved; however, the pt continued to experience generalized body hives and angioedema of the face, lips and eyes. His hives persisted for 2 months. As of the date of this report, no further information was available. Angioneurotic edema is considered "Medically Important. Follow up info received 2/11/02 indicated that at the time of this event, the pt had a complete blood count with differential, ANA, ESR and immunoglobulin testing and all results were normal. The pt's symptoms subsided 2 months later.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking, Erythema, Orchitis, Pain, Scrotal oedema
Clinical narrative: On 8/7/00, the child received his 1st injection of Infanrix. On that date, he also received his 2nd injection of MMRII and his 1st injections of varicella and IPOL. On 8/10/00, the pt experienced left testicular swelling, mild erythema of the left scrotum with generalized tenderness and swelling. The pt walks with legs slightly abducted. The pt's dx was orchitis. The pt's mother stated that "we can only conclude that it was a reaction to the vaccine". He was seen by a pediatric urologist who reported "that there had not been a documented case of this type of reaction in a juvenile in over 17 years". The reporter considered the pt's experience to have resulted in a significant disability. Follow-up information from a nurse, stated "she vaguely recalled this child's experience and believed he had seen a pediatric urologist who was not the primary physician treating the pt for this experience". The nurse also stated "she thought it was the urologist who felt the child's orchitis was related to MMRII vaccination, though she was not certain of this". She also stated "that she believed the child walked with his legs abducted due to the testicular swelling and orchitis and this was not a separate experience but again she could not definitively state this without checking the pt's chart". Outcome of the orchitis was not provided.