chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Throat tightness, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt broke out in hives and his throat constricted w/in 7 hrs of vaccine. Dr recommended Benadryl - helpful several hrs, then symptoms returned. Hives on torso, arms, legs. Symptoms persisted about 6 days.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Pt presented with severe motor weakness all 4 extremities. Pt diagnosed with Gilliam Barre Syndrome and hospitalized at medical center for 6 days. Pt in process of recovering.
Age: 79.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram normal, Deafness unilateral, Nausea, Scan brain, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Pt awoke 4 days after his vaccination with complete loss of hearing in the left ear, vertigo and nausea. CT scan of the head is negative. MRI/MRA pending. 12/26/07-records received consult 11/16/07-sudden loss of hearing left ear and vertigo with nausea and vomiting. Ataxic. CT Admitted for stroke evaluation.Incision of eardrum procedure. Balance improving as of 12/4/07 however hearing loss remains. Follow up in 1 year. Per 60 day follow up: Permanent deafness in left ear. Have there been any other reports of sudden sensorineural hearing loss/deafness after flu vaccine? 1/15/2010 Complete unilateral deafness.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Band neutrophil count increased, Blood culture negative, Body temperature increased, Chest X-ray abnormal, Cough
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Culture throat negative, Dehydration, Erythema, Erythema multiforme, Haematocrit normal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Lymphocyte count decreased, Metabolic function test normal, Mycoplasma serology, Oral intake reduced, Oral pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Platelet count normal, Pyrexia, Rash, Rash macular, Sinus tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Streptococcal identification test negative, Urine analysis normal, Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Cough, Culture throat negative, Headache, Lobar pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Skin lesion, Varicella, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 11 year old male with no drug reactions/allergies, who on 27-MAY-1997 and 09-OCT-2007 was vaccinated with a first and second doses of Varivax (Oka/Merck) and on 09-OCT-2007 the patient was vaccinated SC with a second 0.5 mL dose of Varivax (lot number: 0118U). On 15-OCT-2007 the patient developed a headache, stomach ache, sore throat and cough. On 02-NOV-2007 the patient was seen at follow-up visit and his symptoms had not improved. A throat culture was taken and the results were negative. The patient was then started on a zithromax z-pack. On 07-NOV-2007 the patient developed chicken pox like lesions and a right lower lobe pneumonia that was confirmed by x-ray. On 08-NOV-2007 the patient was admitted to the hospital. No other information was available. Unspecified medical attention was sought. There was no product quality complaint. The adverse events were thought to be other medical event by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Facial pain, Facial palsy, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Got a flu shot on Oct. 11 and had very strong reaction and personal injury. I had a little fever for two days. On Oct. 28, I felt uncomfortable on my left face. Two days later, the situation became worse. I could not close my left eye and mouth. My left side facial nerve and muscle were totally out of control. So I went to Hospital ER to check what was wrong. Doctor diagnosed finally I got Bell's Palsy because of virus infection. However during that time period, I did not have any virus touched or infected except the flu shot virus that was injected into my left arm. My primary doctor confirmed last Friday that it was highly possible that my face paralysis was related to the flu shot. 12/4/07-records received for DOS 10/30/07-DX: Bell's Palsy CN VII neuropathy. C/O left sided facial numbness. History of 3 days with facial paralysis unable to closee left eyelid. Able to wrinkle forehead.  Per 60 day follow up: I want to investigate the side-effect of the vaccine Influenza that the manufacturer did not tell patients or did not realize.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Facial palsy, Hypoaesthesia facial, Scan brain
Clinical narrative: Got a flu shot on Oct. 11 and had very strong reaction and personal injury. I had a little fever for two days. On Oct. 28, I felt uncomfortable on my left face. Two days later, the situation became worse. I could not close my left eye and mouth. My left side facial nerve and muscle were totally out of control. So I went to Hospital ER to check what was wrong. Doctor diagnosed finally I got Bell's Palsy because of virus infection. However during that time period, I did not have any virus touched or infected except the flu shot virus that was injected into my left arm. My primary doctor confirmed last Friday that it was highly possible that my face paralysis was related to the flu shot. 12/4/07-records received for DOS 10/30/07-DX: Bell's Palsy CN VII neuropathy. C/O left sided facial numbness. History of 3 days with facial paralysis unable to closee left eyelid. Able to wrinkle forehead.  Per 60 day follow up: I want to investigate the side-effect of the vaccine Influenza that the manufacturer did not tell patients or did not realize.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MNQ, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site irritation, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt. was administered three immunizations, Menactra, Hep B, and Varicella, after administering varicella pt. had immediate itching, burning, and redness at the site.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Skin nodule, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient c/o knot on arm unable to move - knot was not red but hot to touch.  Area approximately silver dollar size and raised about 1/2".  Given information on warm compresses and anti-inflammatories.  Also told to call office is symptoms worsen or do not begin to lessen in a few days.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: 11/19/07: 6pm.- states "began feeling dull/throbbing pain in L arm. L arm began swelling. 10:00pm continued to swell and get red. 11/19/07 Took Tylenol at 8pm. 11/20/07 Took Tylenol 2 am  and 8 am. Swelling has continued to worsen." Arm and redness measured upon report- 11/20/07 R Arm circumference 10", L Arm  circumference 10 3/4". Redness 4 1/2" length and 5 1/2" width L arm.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was administered on 11/1/07 @ 0700 hr.  At 1300 hr after eating lunch she developed some tightness in her throat.  No new foods eaten.  She was given Benadryl 25 mgs p.o. and symptoms were relieved and did not reappear.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Pt was vaccinated for smallpox on his left arm on 11/1/07, pt had no reaction after 8 days, and was therefore revaccinated on his right arm on 11/8/07. On 11/9/07, one pox developed on his left arm at the original vaccination site. Over the course of the following week, he developed 3 additional pox on the left arm at the site of the original vaccination, and the single pox at the second vaccination site on his right arm. Otherwise, the patient has experienced no other complications.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Nausea, Pruritus, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Developed itching around 2-3 p.m. then rash appeared and covered entire body.  5 p.m. having problems with nausea.  Had tried to call family Dr. after closed.  T/C to health department advised of need to go to ER.  6 p.m. chills/fever took ASA and Crotison plus 10 applied to rash.  Awake during the night with itching and feeling bad.  Denied breathing problem.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Erythema, Induration
Clinical narrative: Left Arm induration, reddness, chest tightness 11/21/07-records received for DOS 11/13-11/14/07-DC DX: Acute allergic reaction/atypical reaction to Pneumovax. Atypical chest pain, noncardiac, non-pulmonary emboli. Status post hysterectomy. Tubal ligation. History of carpal tunnel. Diabetes type 2. Hypertension, diet controlled at this time. On 11/12/07-received 2nd pneumonia vaccine accidentally. Had one previous in last 5 years. C/O sore swollen and erythematous arm, awoke next day with generalized myalgia and retrosternal discomfort with assoicated left arm discomfort.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HPVX
Symptoms: Blood pressure decreased, Dizziness, Dysarthria, Hypoaesthesia, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: Minutes after receiving the HPV, patient beacme pale and dizzy. She then felt like her head was on fire, vision went black,couldn't hold up her head, couldn't move her body, speech slurred, felt like fainting, head kept dropping, left arm "asleep" and fingers cold, nauseus, blood pressure drop.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, HPVX
Symptoms: Nausea, Pallor, Peripheral coldness, Posture abnormal, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: Minutes after receiving the HPV, patient beacme pale and dizzy. She then felt like her head was on fire, vision went black,couldn't hold up her head, couldn't move her body, speech slurred, felt like fainting, head kept dropping, left arm "asleep" and fingers cold, nauseus, blood pressure drop.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Similar reaction on previous exposure to drug
Clinical narrative: 11-19-07 Pt. came to office for HPV dose #2.  After dose administered, pt. went to couch to sit down and she requested a drink.  While I was in the kitchen, pt's mother said that pt's head dropped down with her eyes closed and her upper body jerked "like she was having a seizure."  Pt stated feeling like she "fell asleep and then woke up."  Pepsi given to pt to drink and remained seated on the couch for at least 10-15 minutes afterward.  Pt felt better and left ambulatory with mother. Pt had a similar episode with the first dose of HPV vaccine back on 8-10-07.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Contrast media allergy, Full blood count normal, Joint swelling, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Moderate to severe generalized joint pain, pitting edema in lower legs, slight edema to joints at base of great toes, index fingers and thumbs, and slight edema of knees. This started on 10/31/07 is is still present today. Examined by Dr. 11/16/07.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pitting oedema
Clinical narrative: Moderate to severe generalized joint pain, pitting edema in lower legs, slight edema to joints at base of great toes, index fingers and thumbs, and slight edema of knees. This started on 10/31/07 is is still present today. Examined by Dr. 11/16/07.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Dizziness, Erythema, Influenza like illness, Pain
Clinical narrative: L arm red and itching 2 days after flu shot received. c/o some dizziness, cough, flu body aches. Has not been in clinic before today because of flu like symptoms. Dr. suggested benadryl cream and warm soaks. Advised to go to PMD if conditon worsens.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: L arm red and itching 2 days after flu shot received. c/o some dizziness, cough, flu body aches. Has not been in clinic before today because of flu like symptoms. Dr. suggested benadryl cream and warm soaks. Advised to go to PMD if conditon worsens.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Induration, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient presented to free clinic with Right deltoid pain, swelling, reddness,induration, and itching. Patient treated with Benadryl,Hydrocortisone and Motrin
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Urine analysis
Clinical narrative: Patient presented to free clinic with Right deltoid pain, swelling, reddness,induration, and itching. Patient treated with Benadryl,Hydrocortisone and Motrin
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Intensive care, Mechanical ventilation, Respiratory failure
Clinical narrative: Was notified by Hospital Epidemiologist that patient was admitted on November 3, 2007 with progressive weakness progressing to respiratory failure.  Presumptive diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome(GBS). At present under medical treatment on mechanical ventilation in  ICU. Follow-up: On 11/14/2007 patient was diagnosed with GUILLAIN-BARRE Syndrome by the neurologist.  01/17/2008 MR received for DOS 11/03/2007-1/13/2008 with DX:  Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Respiratory Failure, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, UTI, Bedridden.  Pt initially presented with c/o intractable abdominal pain with gastritis confirmed per endoscopy (also GERD and esophagitis). Pt developed lower extremity weakness and decreased sensation noted 11/6/07.  Neuro consult with differential dx of atypical early Guillain-Barre. (+) neuropathic pain. Ataxia noted 11/6/07. DTR loss noted 11/12/07 as well as respiratory failure. Pt intubated, placed on mechanical ventilation and transfered to ICU. By 12/7/07 Neurophysiology consult reports Axonal Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy with evidence of a loss of axons of approx 80%. Evidence of demyelination in all 4 extremities. Prognosis poor. 1/15/2010 Patient was discharged home January 13, 2008 on mecbonic ventitlator, bedridden.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, CSF glucose increased, CSF protein increased, Cytomegalovirus antibody, Epstein-Barr virus antibody
Clinical narrative: Was notified by Hospital Epidemiologist that patient was admitted on November 3, 2007 with progressive weakness progressing to respiratory failure.  Presumptive diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome(GBS). At present under medical treatment on mechanical ventilation in  ICU. Follow-up: On 11/14/2007 patient was diagnosed with GUILLAIN-BARRE Syndrome by the neurologist.  01/17/2008 MR received for DOS 11/03/2007-1/13/2008 with DX:  Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Respiratory Failure, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, UTI, Bedridden.  Pt initially presented with c/o intractable abdominal pain with gastritis confirmed per endoscopy (also GERD and esophagitis). Pt developed lower extremity weakness and decreased sensation noted 11/6/07.  Neuro consult with differential dx of atypical early Guillain-Barre. (+) neuropathic pain. Ataxia noted 11/6/07. DTR loss noted 11/12/07 as well as respiratory failure. Pt intubated, placed on mechanical ventilation and transfered to ICU. By 12/7/07 Neurophysiology consult reports Axonal Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy with evidence of a loss of axons of approx 80%. Evidence of demyelination in all 4 extremities. Prognosis poor. 1/15/2010 Patient was discharged home January 13, 2008 on mecbonic ventitlator, bedridden.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Gram stain negative, Intensive care, Intubation, Lethargy, Movement disorder
Clinical narrative: Was notified by Hospital Epidemiologist that patient was admitted on November 3, 2007 with progressive weakness progressing to respiratory failure.  Presumptive diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome(GBS). At present under medical treatment on mechanical ventilation in  ICU. Follow-up: On 11/14/2007 patient was diagnosed with GUILLAIN-BARRE Syndrome by the neurologist.  01/17/2008 MR received for DOS 11/03/2007-1/13/2008 with DX:  Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Respiratory Failure, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, UTI, Bedridden.  Pt initially presented with c/o intractable abdominal pain with gastritis confirmed per endoscopy (also GERD and esophagitis). Pt developed lower extremity weakness and decreased sensation noted 11/6/07.  Neuro consult with differential dx of atypical early Guillain-Barre. (+) neuropathic pain. Ataxia noted 11/6/07. DTR loss noted 11/12/07 as well as respiratory failure. Pt intubated, placed on mechanical ventilation and transfered to ICU. By 12/7/07 Neurophysiology consult reports Axonal Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy with evidence of a loss of axons of approx 80%. Evidence of demyelination in all 4 extremities. Prognosis poor. 1/15/2010 Patient was discharged home January 13, 2008 on mecbonic ventitlator, bedridden.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Respiratory distress
Clinical narrative: Was notified by Hospital Epidemiologist that patient was admitted on November 3, 2007 with progressive weakness progressing to respiratory failure.  Presumptive diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome(GBS). At present under medical treatment on mechanical ventilation in  ICU. Follow-up: On 11/14/2007 patient was diagnosed with GUILLAIN-BARRE Syndrome by the neurologist.  01/17/2008 MR received for DOS 11/03/2007-1/13/2008 with DX:  Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Respiratory Failure, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, UTI, Bedridden.  Pt initially presented with c/o intractable abdominal pain with gastritis confirmed per endoscopy (also GERD and esophagitis). Pt developed lower extremity weakness and decreased sensation noted 11/6/07.  Neuro consult with differential dx of atypical early Guillain-Barre. (+) neuropathic pain. Ataxia noted 11/6/07. DTR loss noted 11/12/07 as well as respiratory failure. Pt intubated, placed on mechanical ventilation and transfered to ICU. By 12/7/07 Neurophysiology consult reports Axonal Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy with evidence of a loss of axons of approx 80%. Evidence of demyelination in all 4 extremities. Prognosis poor. 1/15/2010 Patient was discharged home January 13, 2008 on mecbonic ventitlator, bedridden.
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Flu Mist given 15 days after smallpox vaccination.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Received first dose RotaTeq on 09-17-2007.  Very early morning 09-21 Child started getting sick, vomitted and by morning mom noted fever, which eventually got as high as 101.  Diarrhea, fever and vomitting (a total of 4 times thru the entire course of the illness) were noted thru 09-23, gone by 09-24.  Symptoms never progressed to where mom couldnt handle them at home.  There are 3 other children at home, none of them became ill.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Herpes zoster, Insomnia, Nausea, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal
Clinical narrative: 50 days after receiving Zoster vaccine, patient developed right L5 radicular pain.  She spent 8 hours in ER, including MRI with contrast, and was discharged on Ultram and Valium for a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.  She was severely nauseated on the Ultram, just as she is with all codeine and hydrocodone meds.    Three days later she developed a papular rash on the right lateral calf and was diagnosed as shingles by the family physician (whose office administered the vaccine.)  She was prescribed 100-200 mg of GABA-pentin/day.       She had no relief and began to develop a right foot slap type limp, so was accepted by the neurosurgeon for consultation.  Dr.  said there was no problem with the spine, confirmed shingles and prescribed 300 mg Lyrica TID in addition to the ibuprofen she was taking.  There has been some relief but she is groggy and has pain every night that keeps her awake a couple of hours.   **Neither the doctor's office nor the pharmacy were willing to file a report of ineffective vaccine.  Telephone call to Merck was received graciously by RN; but the info received in response was only PDR and premarketing survey.  I do not know whether they are monitoring the reports or reporting them to you!
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Osteoarthritis, Radicular pain, Rash papular, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: 50 days after receiving Zoster vaccine, patient developed right L5 radicular pain.  She spent 8 hours in ER, including MRI with contrast, and was discharged on Ultram and Valium for a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.  She was severely nauseated on the Ultram, just as she is with all codeine and hydrocodone meds.    Three days later she developed a papular rash on the right lateral calf and was diagnosed as shingles by the family physician (whose office administered the vaccine.)  She was prescribed 100-200 mg of GABA-pentin/day.       She had no relief and began to develop a right foot slap type limp, so was accepted by the neurosurgeon for consultation.  Dr.  said there was no problem with the spine, confirmed shingles and prescribed 300 mg Lyrica TID in addition to the ibuprofen she was taking.  There has been some relief but she is groggy and has pain every night that keeps her awake a couple of hours.   **Neither the doctor's office nor the pharmacy were willing to file a report of ineffective vaccine.  Telephone call to Merck was received graciously by RN; but the info received in response was only PDR and premarketing survey.  I do not know whether they are monitoring the reports or reporting them to you!
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Herpes zoster, Mobility decreased, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Pain
Clinical narrative: 50 days after receiving Zoster vaccine, patient developed right L5 radicular pain.  She spent 8 hours in ER, including MRI with contrast, and was discharged on Ultram and Valium for a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.  She was severely nauseated on the Ultram, just as she is with all codeine and hydrocodone meds.    Three days later she developed a papular rash on the right lateral calf and was diagnosed as shingles by the family physician (whose office administered the vaccine.)  She was prescribed 100-200 mg of GABA-pentin/day.       She had no relief and began to develop a right foot slap type limp, so was accepted by the neurosurgeon for consultation.  Dr.  said there was no problem with the spine, confirmed shingles and prescribed 300 mg Lyrica TID in addition to the ibuprofen she was taking.  There has been some relief but she is groggy and has pain every night that keeps her awake a couple of hours.   **Neither the doctor's office nor the pharmacy were willing to file a report of ineffective vaccine.  Telephone call to Merck was received graciously by RN; but the info received in response was only PDR and premarketing survey.  I do not know whether they are monitoring the reports or reporting them to you!
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: 50 days after receiving Zoster vaccine, patient developed right L5 radicular pain.  She spent 8 hours in ER, including MRI with contrast, and was discharged on Ultram and Valium for a diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.  She was severely nauseated on the Ultram, just as she is with all codeine and hydrocodone meds.    Three days later she developed a papular rash on the right lateral calf and was diagnosed as shingles by the family physician (whose office administered the vaccine.)  She was prescribed 100-200 mg of GABA-pentin/day.       She had no relief and began to develop a right foot slap type limp, so was accepted by the neurosurgeon for consultation.  Dr.  said there was no problem with the spine, confirmed shingles and prescribed 300 mg Lyrica TID in addition to the ibuprofen she was taking.  There has been some relief but she is groggy and has pain every night that keeps her awake a couple of hours.   **Neither the doctor's office nor the pharmacy were willing to file a report of ineffective vaccine.  Telephone call to Merck was received graciously by RN; but the info received in response was only PDR and premarketing survey.  I do not know whether they are monitoring the reports or reporting them to you!
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration
Clinical narrative: CLient given Tdap per school requirement (10th grade requirement).  Review imms record brought by dad.  DIscussed with dad and client past possible Td imms given, like if associated with stitches, etc.  None known by family.  Given Tdap.  Discovered after vaccine from PCP that Client had received Tdap 9/28/2006.  Told client and dad that he might have significant boosting affect and advised to take Ibuprofen q 6-8hrs. do decrease inflamation response.  RN also contacted CDC and same information was reinforced.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Headache, Streptococcal identification test negative, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 1 hour after receipt of nalsal Flu Mist vaccine Temp orally to 102 F, hives, "migraine" headache
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Anxiety, Fatigue, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, Anxiety, and numbness/tingling of lower extremities. Patient transfered to Hospital. Epiniphrine and Benadryl given pror to transport.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Speech disorder, Thinking abnormal
Clinical narrative: Patient reports experiencing accelartated speech and thinking 15-20" after receipt of vaccine lasting several hours. Hyperverbal behavior was noted by fellow staff.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Cough, Lobar pneumonia, Pneumonitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after patient received Flumist, he developed a cough.  The next day he developed fever, which persisted for 4 days.  He was seen in the ER on 19 November, 5 days after the immunization, and diagnosed with pneumonitis and RLL pneumonia.  Treated with albuterol, Zithromax and prednisolone.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Chest X-ray abnormal, Cough, Pneumonia, Pneumonitis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after patient received Flumist, he developed a cough.  The next day he developed fever, which persisted for 4 days.  He was seen in the ER on 19 November, 5 days after the immunization, and diagnosed with pneumonitis and RLL pneumonia.  Treated with albuterol, Zithromax and prednisolone.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after patient received Flumist, he developed a cough.  The next day he developed fever, which persisted for 4 days.  He was seen in the ER on 19 November, 5 days after the immunization, and diagnosed with pneumonitis and RLL pneumonia.  Treated with albuterol, Zithromax and prednisolone.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnoea, Lacrimation increased, Lip swelling
Clinical narrative: patient called the office one day after vaccine reporting watery eyes, cough, lip swelling, mild dyspnea and no arm pain or swelling at the inj. site.  Patient took benadryl and medrol dose pack and reported much improvement.
Age: 0.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP
Symptoms: Faeces discoloured, Hypersomnia, Mucous stools
Clinical narrative: Slept for 24hrs straight.  Green mucus fecal matter in diaper.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Dysphonia, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Oxygen saturation
Clinical narrative: .  Got flu shot at 4:30 yesterday, then about 1AM  felt SOB, and wheezing.  Almost became panickly b/c felt couldn't take a deep breath in.  Raspy voice today.  No hx of egg allergy.  Feel SOB today.  Some runny nose started today.  Some fever today.  ST initially this AM now resolved.  Decreased appetitie.  Nauseated from coughing last night, resolved now.  Has never had flu vaccine prior.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Panic reaction, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: .  Got flu shot at 4:30 yesterday, then about 1AM  felt SOB, and wheezing.  Almost became panickly b/c felt couldn't take a deep breath in.  Raspy voice today.  No hx of egg allergy.  Feel SOB today.  Some runny nose started today.  Some fever today.  ST initially this AM now resolved.  Decreased appetitie.  Nauseated from coughing last night, resolved now.  Has never had flu vaccine prior.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Chest X-ray normal, Chest pain, Dyspnoea, Electrocardiogram normal
Clinical narrative: Left arm pain from elbow to shoulder. Left sided chest pain that radiated to mid sternum. Shortness of Breath. Pain more localized on the left side of chest and into rib cage area. Pain level was severe. Went into the emergency room and received pain medication, Ekg, Blood work and Chest Xray.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Left arm pain from elbow to shoulder. Left sided chest pain that radiated to mid sternum. Shortness of Breath. Pain more localized on the left side of chest and into rib cage area. Pain level was severe. Went into the emergency room and received pain medication, Ekg, Blood work and Chest Xray.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Back pain, Gait disturbance, Immunisation reaction, Laboratory test, Nausea
Clinical narrative: within 2.5 to 3 hrs after shot patient had difficulty walking, severe pain in lower right back, pain down right leg, constant Nausua and all over itching. after doctor visit on 10/12/07 and 12 hour ER visit on 10/13/07. SEVERE PAIN and symptoms were unmanagable at home so doctor admitted haer to hospital on 10/15/07.1/17/08-records received for DOS 10/15-10/24/07-DC DX: Muscle spasm pain in right flank. Developed right flank pain four days prior to admission. Seen in ED twice.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: within 2.5 to 3 hrs after shot patient had difficulty walking, severe pain in lower right back, pain down right leg, constant Nausua and all over itching. after doctor visit on 10/12/07 and 12 hour ER visit on 10/13/07. SEVERE PAIN and symptoms were unmanagable at home so doctor admitted haer to hospital on 10/15/07.1/17/08-records received for DOS 10/15-10/24/07-DC DX: Muscle spasm pain in right flank. Developed right flank pain four days prior to admission. Seen in ED twice.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Vaccine error report: On 11/20/2007, this 22-year old client received pediatric formulations of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.  Per CDC Info, client was notified that she should repeat the correct doses for both Hep A and B at her earliest convenience.  Repeat doses of adult formulations scheduled for 11/21/2007.  No adverse events.
Age: 82.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Lumbar puncture normal, Mechanical ventilation, Movement disorder, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Patient developed symptoms of upper extremity weakness 3 days after the flu vaccine, progressing to lower extremity weakness within a few hours of upper extremity weakness onset.  Lower extremity weakness progressed to difficulty ambulating to nearly a plegic.  Patient was treated with a course of steroids.  Patient remains ventilator dependent and requires extensive physical therapy to regain function.  Recovery is pending.  At the time of form submission the patient was day #29 of hospital admission and being reviewed for transfer.  03/07/2008 MR received for DOS 10/28-11/26/2007 with D/C DX: Transverse Myelitis.  Urinary Tract Infection.  Pt presented to local hospital with bilateral upper extremity numbness and tingling which later extended to the lower extremities which began 3 days s/p flu shot.  Progressed to weakness and walking difficulty until pt was unable to walk-almost total plegia of the lower extremities. Initially improved on steroids but developed hypotension, tachypnea, tachycardia, and deteriorated atrial fibrillation and was transfered to higher level of care. Pt was febrile, BP upon arrival 60/20. Ultimately developed multi-system organ failure 2' to Gram (-) sepsis. Intubated and G-tube placed. Trached on 11/24/07. Discharged to rehab on 11/26/08.
Age: 82.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Myelitis transverse, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal
Clinical narrative: Patient developed symptoms of upper extremity weakness 3 days after the flu vaccine, progressing to lower extremity weakness within a few hours of upper extremity weakness onset.  Lower extremity weakness progressed to difficulty ambulating to nearly a plegic.  Patient was treated with a course of steroids.  Patient remains ventilator dependent and requires extensive physical therapy to regain function.  Recovery is pending.  At the time of form submission the patient was day #29 of hospital admission and being reviewed for transfer.  03/07/2008 MR received for DOS 10/28-11/26/2007 with D/C DX: Transverse Myelitis.  Urinary Tract Infection.  Pt presented to local hospital with bilateral upper extremity numbness and tingling which later extended to the lower extremities which began 3 days s/p flu shot.  Progressed to weakness and walking difficulty until pt was unable to walk-almost total plegia of the lower extremities. Initially improved on steroids but developed hypotension, tachypnea, tachycardia, and deteriorated atrial fibrillation and was transfered to higher level of care. Pt was febrile, BP upon arrival 60/20. Ultimately developed multi-system organ failure 2' to Gram (-) sepsis. Intubated and G-tube placed. Trached on 11/24/07. Discharged to rehab on 11/26/08.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: c/o of shortness of breath and itching
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnoea, Oxygen saturation decreased, Speech disorder, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Patient received the FluMist on 10/24/07.  She began having increased coughing shortly after the shot.  She took Claratin as recommended by her physician.  On the a.m. ofo 10/28/07, patient was experiencing mild wheezing but went out of town with her highschool band for a contest.  I was called at 3:00 p.m. and notified that patient was short of breath and wheezing to the point that she was "squeeking".  A physician onsite listened to her chest and said she was very restricted and wheezing and recommended using an inhaler.  Patient was then transported to a local clinic.  I was telephoned from the clinic by the physician treating patient who said her oxygen saturation was 92% and that she was very "tight" in her lungs with significant wheezing.  I spoke with patient and she was barely able to speak.  Patient was given a nebulizer breathing treatment and an injection of Rocephin and Solmedral.  It took over 1 hour for patient's oxygen saturation to raise to 95%.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood glucose decreased, Blood growth hormone, Computerised tomogram normal, Confusional state, Glucose tolerance test normal
Clinical narrative: Recieved influenza vaccine per IM injection at 10:00AM, 11-2-07. He remained in the building for a meeting.  At approximately 10:30-11:00AM he noted mental confusion but was able to walk to his car.  Upon entering his car, he was diaphoretic and pale but was able to drive out of the parking lot.  Was discovered ~11:20AM (several blocks from vaccine administration site) in his car sitting upright and awake but unable to respond.  Tranported to the ER via ambulance with a blood glucose of 22 upon admission.  Dextrose (Bristoject) administered IV push    X's 2.  Blood glucose after 30 minutes was ~180's.  Blood glucose dropped to ~30 at ~ 12:15PM and he was admitted for observation.  Blood glucose was monitored and remained in 70-160's range through the next day (11-3-07).  He was NPO and maintained on a continuous infusion of D5W.  Blood glucose dropped to 70 at ~noon on 11-3-07 but rose to 90 at ~1:00-2:00PM.  He was discharged from hospital to home mid-afternoon 11-3-07. 11/30/07-records received for DOS 11/02-11/3/07-DC DX: Hypoglycermia. While driving erratcially car stopped and found in car passed out.  No HX of diabetes. Did not eat night before. Day of admission, exercised and received flu shot. One hour later episode occurred.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Insulin C-peptide, Laboratory test, Pallor, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Recieved influenza vaccine per IM injection at 10:00AM, 11-2-07. He remained in the building for a meeting.  At approximately 10:30-11:00AM he noted mental confusion but was able to walk to his car.  Upon entering his car, he was diaphoretic and pale but was able to drive out of the parking lot.  Was discovered ~11:20AM (several blocks from vaccine administration site) in his car sitting upright and awake but unable to respond.  Tranported to the ER via ambulance with a blood glucose of 22 upon admission.  Dextrose (Bristoject) administered IV push    X's 2.  Blood glucose after 30 minutes was ~180's.  Blood glucose dropped to ~30 at ~ 12:15PM and he was admitted for observation.  Blood glucose was monitored and remained in 70-160's range through the next day (11-3-07).  He was NPO and maintained on a continuous infusion of D5W.  Blood glucose dropped to 70 at ~noon on 11-3-07 but rose to 90 at ~1:00-2:00PM.  He was discharged from hospital to home mid-afternoon 11-3-07. 11/30/07-records received for DOS 11/02-11/3/07-DC DX: Hypoglycermia. While driving erratcially car stopped and found in car passed out.  No HX of diabetes. Did not eat night before. Day of admission, exercised and received flu shot. One hour later episode occurred.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Dizziness, Eye pain, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: I received the pneumonia vaccination at about 2:35 p.m. on 13 Nov 07 at the Health Department.  I was asked to wait 10 minutes in the lobby after receiving the shot.  I started to feel a little light headed and nauseaous but did not think it was that serious.  There was no pain when the vaccine was administered.  By 14 Nov 07 at 8 a.m. the site where the injection was given was extremely sore and felt very hot.  The injection site was about the size of a quarter.  By the evening of 14 Nov 07 I could barely move my left arm and there was tingling going down into my fingers on my left hand.  I took 800 mg. of ibuprofen that evening.  Had a difficult time sleeping because my arm was so painful.  I also started itching from head to toe.  On the morning of 15 Nov 07 I contacted my doctor's office because my arm hurt so badly.  I was also suffering with a headache, eye pain and my knees were hurting.  The nurse at my doctor's office said I was having a localized reaction and did not need to be seen by the doctor.  By the late afternoon of 15 Nov 07 I was absolutely exhausted, was running a fever, had a headache and body aches.  I had a difficult time sleeping on the night of 15 Nov 07 because of the body aches, itching and severe pain in my arm.  The fever broke during the early hours of 16 Nov 07.  I contacted my doctor's office again because the injection site had more than tripled in size from the size of a quarter.  It was very red, very itchy and had an extremely hard and painful lump under the skin.  I saw my doctor on 16 Nov 07 and he examined the injection site.  The affected area had spread to 6 cm.  It did not appear to be infected so I was instructed to continue watching the area to make sure it did not grow larger.  In addition to taking 800 mg. of ibuprofen every 6 hours, I was also taking 25 mg. of benadryl every 4 hours to help control the itching.  The affected area grew larger than 6 cm. by 17 Nov 07 but I was not having any more fever or body aches.  It has stopped getting larger however, I continue to have an extremely hard and painful lump under the skin where the injection was given.  I will follow up with my doctor on 21 Nov 07 because I was advised I could get cellulitis.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site nodule, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: I received the pneumonia vaccination at about 2:35 p.m. on 13 Nov 07 at the Health Department.  I was asked to wait 10 minutes in the lobby after receiving the shot.  I started to feel a little light headed and nauseaous but did not think it was that serious.  There was no pain when the vaccine was administered.  By 14 Nov 07 at 8 a.m. the site where the injection was given was extremely sore and felt very hot.  The injection site was about the size of a quarter.  By the evening of 14 Nov 07 I could barely move my left arm and there was tingling going down into my fingers on my left hand.  I took 800 mg. of ibuprofen that evening.  Had a difficult time sleeping because my arm was so painful.  I also started itching from head to toe.  On the morning of 15 Nov 07 I contacted my doctor's office because my arm hurt so badly.  I was also suffering with a headache, eye pain and my knees were hurting.  The nurse at my doctor's office said I was having a localized reaction and did not need to be seen by the doctor.  By the late afternoon of 15 Nov 07 I was absolutely exhausted, was running a fever, had a headache and body aches.  I had a difficult time sleeping on the night of 15 Nov 07 because of the body aches, itching and severe pain in my arm.  The fever broke during the early hours of 16 Nov 07.  I contacted my doctor's office again because the injection site had more than tripled in size from the size of a quarter.  It was very red, very itchy and had an extremely hard and painful lump under the skin.  I saw my doctor on 16 Nov 07 and he examined the injection site.  The affected area had spread to 6 cm.  It did not appear to be infected so I was instructed to continue watching the area to make sure it did not grow larger.  In addition to taking 800 mg. of ibuprofen every 6 hours, I was also taking 25 mg. of benadryl every 4 hours to help control the itching.  The affected area grew larger than 6 cm. by 17 Nov 07 but I was not having any more fever or body aches.  It has stopped getting larger however, I continue to have an extremely hard and painful lump under the skin where the injection was given.  I will follow up with my doctor on 21 Nov 07 because I was advised I could get cellulitis.