chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 7 year old son who on 10/24/00 was vaccinated with the 2nd dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. Within 6 hours, post vax, the child's injection site arm swelled from his elbow to his shoulder to 3 times it's normal size. He also developed a fever of 103F. The fever "went down" as of 20:00 on 10/25/00. The child was seen by a physician who put him on a steroid and an antihistamine. It was noted as of 10/26/00, the child still has pain and swelling in his arm. Upon medical review, the pt's experiences were considered to be "Other Medical Events". No further information is available.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LPN concerning a pt. No additional information.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an LPN concerning a pt. No additional information.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, OPV
Symptoms: Lethargy, Listless, Pyrexia, Speech disorder, Staring
Clinical narrative: Fever, staring spells, listless. 9/16/93, adverse reaction began within 1 hour of injection. Pt did not speak for 10 days and was lethargic. Required a visit to his pediatrician and pediatric neurologist. Permanent disability.
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Laboratory test abnormal, Muscle atrophy, Parkinson's disease, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Not reported to doctor until last immunization; arthralgia, muscle atrophy, tremor, Parkinson's. Slow to onset, 2 days, post injection of opposite sides arthralgia and declined progress to neuro specialist. Sees rheumotologist and neurologist.
Age: 4.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Sneezing, Swelling face, Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Approx. 15:00 on 7/26/01, pt developed swelling of eyes, lips, nose and sneezing. Within 15 minutes, hives appeared on face, arms, feet and wheezing by auscultation. Symptoms occurred within 10 minutes of receiving injections. At 15:20, pt was treated with Benadryl 25mg and Decadron 10mg, IM. The follow-up states "back to normal" on 07/27/2001 by mom. No hives, no swelling, appetite good so may stop Benadryl.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Convulsion, Meningitis, Otitis media, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Low-grade fever on 5/25/01. Subsequently, hospitalized. On 5/29/01, dx'd with strep pneumoniae Meningitis and bilateral otitis media. Rx'd with cefotaxime 500mg; Vancomycin 100mg. Transferred to another hospital on 5/29/01, due to seizures. Continues to be hospitalized. On 6/20/01, now discharged from hospital.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, PPV
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: On 07/13/2001 in the AM the patient developed small dots on her stomach, which worsened in the PM. On 07/14/2001 the rash spread to her face with swelling. The patient was seen in the ER and was given a shot to stop the swelling. The patient was then treated with Cortisone and Benadryl. The rash was raised like hives. The patient improved after treatment at the ER.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Retching, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The patient developed vomiting and gagging several hours after vaccination.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Retching, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The patient developed vomiting approximately 2 hours after vaccination and intermittently the next 6-8 hours, then intermittent gagging. The patient had no fever and was instructed to keep fluids down. There was a similar reaction with all triplets.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Retching, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced vomiting and gagging several hours after vaccination. The patient was gagging intermittently for approximately 24 hours. All triplets had the same reaction.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient developed urticaria approximately 18 hours after vaccination. The patient developed large raised hives around the neck, on the chest, abdomen and in the perineal upper thigh diaper area. The patient was seen in the ER and given an injection of Phenergan. 24 hours later the hives were less and had moved to the arms and legs. The patient was in no distress.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Rash morbilliform
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a morbilliform rash.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Muscle spasms, Staring
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced a 3 minute episode of muscular tonic clonic movement, cyanosis and starring the morning after vaccination. The patient was referred to a pediatric neurologist.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MEA, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia, Rash erythematous, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a fever of 104F, irritability and a small red papular rash on his face a few hours after the vaccines were given.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed 57 x 50 mm erythema around the site and a 20 x 26 mm induration 48 hours after the injection.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Irritability, Pyrexia, Rash macular, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient developed a fever of 102.4F. The patient was treated with Tylenol and the fever dropped to 101F. The patient was fussy, sleeping more, and not eating well. A macular rash on the back and neck were noticed on 05/17/2001. The fever lasted until the evening of 05/17/2001.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a lesion the first day post vax. The patient developed several more on ensuing days. The most severe lesions were on his toes and were vesicular in nature with oozing of serous fluid. The patient was seen by his primary care physician on 07/30/2001.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Arthritis, Joint stiffness, Joint swelling
Clinical narrative: The patient developed right upper extremity joint pain approximately 5 months after the 1st injection. Pain has progressed to most body joints with stiffness and swelling. The patient has been advised by a physician that the symptoms are arthritic and most likely a complication on the vaccine. The patient is receiving anti-arthritic medication as prescribed by the doctor.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced LLR after the 2nd anthrax dose. This occurred 4-5 days later and lasted 10 days.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HEPA, TD, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Asthenia, Back pain, Chills, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient developed severe back pain, weakness and was tired. These symptoms progressed as the day went on accompanied by chills and a headache. The patient was advised to seek medical attention.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBPV, HEP, IPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Hypotonia, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: The patient became very limp on 05/30/2000 hours after receiving the two vaccines. The patient stopped rolling over and lifting his head, which he had been doing. He now has hypotonia and delays in fine motor, gross motor and speech.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a small rash on her back within 24 hours of vaccination. This was not reported for 1 month.
Age: 0.48
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV
Symptoms: Agitation, Constipation, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a high fever, body aches, and inconsolable crying the next day after vaccination. A few days later the patient developed constipation. All symptoms ended in approximately 1 week except for the constipation, which continues.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient was playing but complained that her arm was sore. She also had a temperature of 101F.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MEN
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient experienced urticaria and angioedema of the hand and thumb.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The patient developed one large hive at the injection site in her upper left thigh. The hive developed to the size of a grapefruit. This began the same day as the vaccination and continued through 06/19/2001. No treatment was given.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: The patient complained of pain in his left arm. The mother saw swelling and redness. The arm is painful to touch and hard. One half of the left upper arm is involved. The patient was treated with Motrin and started to improve.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced immediate localized swelling, heat and pain to the forearm. There was the appearance of greater than 10mm + PPD.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 04/28/2001 the patient developed a fever of up to 103.5F. The patient was treated with Tylenol or Motrin. The temperature would drop to 99.5-100F and then return back to 103F within 4-6 hours. On 04/29/2001 the mother notes a few spots and on 04/30/2001 had a generalized rash over the trunk and face. On 04/30/2001 the patient presented to a doctor for evaluation. The fever persisted through 04/30/2001. The rash resolved after a couple of days.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Sinusitis
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a rash at the injection site which spread over several days to her neck, throat, chest and back. Two to three days later, the patient felt cold and her BP was lower than usual, 101/50. The patient developed a sinus infection 4-5 days after the injection. The patient was treated with an antibiotic.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Post vax the patient developed localized erythema and central induration.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Irritability, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: On 06/19/2001 the patient experienced a slightly swollen leg with a red bump, approximately dime size, at the injection site. The patient's mother stated his leg had been more swollen and was very warm the first 3-4 days after the shot. The patient would fuss and pull his leg away when anyone tried to touch it.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: On 07/13/2001 the patient experienced joint pain in right knee. Joint pain increased along with redness and swelling and extended to left knee, wrist and hands and the patient could hardly walk. The patient was treated with ibuprofen, ice, heat and rest. At the time of acute symptoms the patient reported her hand grip was about 20%. Feels much better today, 07/18/2001 and reports her hand grip at 90%. The patient is recovering.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Rash
Clinical narrative: Seizure 9 days after immunizations. No fever or other illness at time. On 10th day child peppered with rash over entire body with was gone the following day.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Sleep terror
Clinical narrative: On 07/11/2001 the patient experienced a runny nose, fever of 101-102F. Night terrors started on 07/10/2001. The patients joints, arms, sometimes legs and hands were tingling. The patient doesn't want anyone to touch him.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The patient began itching all over especially his chest, back and hands. There was no rash or swelling noted by the mother. There was no redness or swelling at the injection site. The patient denies headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. The patient had Lidocaine with an ingrown toenail removed on 07/23/2001.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 07/23/2001 the patient's eye was swelling and the patient was treated with Benadryl. The patient had hives all over as of 07/29/2001. Some of the hive looked like papules.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient experienced dizziness that lasted 3 weeks. The patient was diagnosed with vertigo, no fever. Possible contributing factors are the patient was in a soccer game on 06/19/2001 or 06/21/2001 and was hit at the ear area and had a "bump". Also, 9-10 days before the vaccine, the patient swam in the ocean with a high bacteria level.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Staring
Clinical narrative: The day after vaccines, while swinging, the family noticed the patient had a fixed gaze and seemed to be not focusing on objects for more than 10 minutes. He has had none since.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: The patient developed redness and warmth in a 5cm area at the injection site six days after the vaccine was given.
Age: 4.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: On 07/27/2001 the patient developed a local reaction at the injection site. The reaction lasted more than 48 hours. The patient complained of pain, tenderness, swelling and redness. The area of reaction was more than 3 inches.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Eye oedema, Face oedema
Clinical narrative: Per mother on 07/28/2001 the patient experienced facial swelling in front of and under his ears to his upper neck and going to his eyes. The patient was seen in the ER. The swelling lasted 1-2 days.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Face oedema
Clinical narrative: Per mother on 07/28/2001 the patient experienced facial swelling in front of and under his ears to his upper neck and going to his eyes. The patient was seen in the ER. The swelling lasted 1-2 days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Otitis media, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed on her left cheek, a macula papular zoster in a less than 1 inch patch. The patient was being treated for an ear infection at the same time.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt experienced swelling, redness and itching at the injection site and slightly systemically. the symptoms were relieved by Benadryl, but as of 07/12/00 were still present. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 3 days post vaccination, the pt experienced redness at the site and soreness. the pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Fluid retention, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 83 yr old mother, who on 1 day post vaccination, experienced a very large, swollen, bright red area extending from the site of injection down her arm past the elbow. It was noted that fluid is also building up in the under arm area. The pt was taken to the physician's office and told it would eventually get better. It was reported that it had spread with the amount of fluid increasing. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: One day post vaccination the pt developed an area of induration and erythema which measured approximately 8 X6 cm. There was some slight overlying warmness and no associated adenopathy. The pt sought medical attention. The reporting physician noted that he thought this represents a lical reaction. I do not thing there is anything here at this point to suggest cellulitis. i recommend some cool packs for 15-20 minutes at a time, for 2 or 3 times a day. On an unspecified date, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt developed cellulitis at the injection site. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Erythema, Headache, Hypersensitivity, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: It was reported from a male consumer that just hours post vaccination the pt became sick, developed a headache, fever, and extreme muscle pain at the injection site. Follow up information indicated that the patinet had an allergic reactio nto a dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent that made his arm red and swollen. The patient was later placed on therapy with rofecoxib and experienced a stiff neck, nausea, and chills. No further information is expected. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Nausea, Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: It was reported from a male consumer that just hours post vaccination the pt became sick, developed a headache, fever, and extreme muscle pain at the injection site. Follow up information indicated that the patinet had an allergic reactio nto a dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent that made his arm red and swollen. The patient was later placed on therapy with rofecoxib and experienced a stiff neck, nausea, and chills. No further information is expected. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site reaction, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: The night of vaccination, the pt experienced hives. The next day the reaction worsened and the pt developed a local deltoid reaction and arthralgias. The pt sought medical attention and was rx with Claritin and a 9 day taper of Prednisone was started. The pt did not require hospitalization. The pt's symptoms persisted. Additional information has been requested. This is a consolidation of two reports concerning the same pt.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Reported from a woman in a clinic that pt experienced pain at injection site and developed cellulitis. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Tooth discolouration
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a local reaction after vaccination. Additional information has been requested. pt was being treated with hydrochlorothiazide and other drugs and developed discoloration on her teeth.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthritis, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt had been vaccinated yrs ago with the pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. On 08/03/00, the pt presented to a physician complaining af arthritis and pain. It was noted that the pt insists that these symptoms occurred only after being vaccinated. The physician indicated that the pt was seen by several other specialists such as rheumatologists, radiologists, and other specialists who all concur that the test performed do not indicate rheumatoid arthritis. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 60.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Approximately 24 hours post vaccination, the pt experienced cellulitis at the injection site. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt developed injection site cellulitis. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Muscle spasms, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: One day post vaccination the pt was swollen, indurated, and her arm was painful to move. It was indicated that ice and Tylenol seemed to help somewhat. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information indicated that the pt had swelling, pain of the arm, cramps and myalgia. It was reported that the myalgia subsided somewhat on the first day. The pt recovered by 08/28/00 and no further information is expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered pharmacist concerning a pt  who was vaccinated in January 2000 and post vaccination she experienced an allergic reaction. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: The pt was vaccinated with an expired vaccine, dated 07/08/2000.  The day of vaccination was 08/22/2000. On the same day post vaccination, the pt experienced pain at the injection site and had marked erythema starting approximately 2 cm below the injection site extending to below the elbow by the next day. On 08/24/00 there was induration but no tenderness. The pt was seen by a physician and treated with soaks, Duricef and Benadryl. On 08/28/00 the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 08/21/00 a pt was vaccinated at 14:15 and post vaccination at 19:00 the pt experienced mild to moderate soreness/pain at the injection site. The swelling affected the pt's ability to move her right shoulder. On 08/22/00 the pt had fever and chills; (99.2 F) which resolved on 08/23/00. She still had soreness and swelling and it began to move down to towards the elbow. The right elbow became swollen. On 08/24/00 the swelling moved from the right elbow to the forearm, approximately 2 inches below the elbow. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt took Tylenol on 08/21/22/00 to alleviate discomfort at the injection site. The pt was asymptomatic and recovered by 08/28/00.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination at 5:00 PM the pt experienced redness (2/3 circumference of the arm). She also had swelling and tenderness from the shoulder to the elbow , some hand swelling, and pain through out the arm. It was also noted that the pt's underarm is very red. the pt was given antibiotics on 08/16/00  and the pt's arm has improved with the use of Keflex. The pt's swelling had extended below elbow  and remained red until she started the antibiotic.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt had a reaction from the injection site and down. the pt's arm was sore, red, and warm to the touch. Follow up information indicated that the patient also experienced edema. the symptoms occurred not just at the injection site but from the upper arm to the elbow. The pt was treated with a cold compress to the area and he was given Benadryl and Advil. Upon receipt of returned correspondence the pt is no longer symptomatic.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: One day post vaccination the pt's arm was sore, red, and arm to touch from the upper arm to the elbow. Edema was also noted. Unspecified medical attention was sought, however it was noted that the pt was not seen in the ER or by a physician. follow up information from an physicians assistant reported that the pt's experiences have resolved. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN with no past medical history or known allergies who on 8/19/00 was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. There was no concomitant medication. Subsequently, the nurse developed a pain, swelling and redness at the injection site. The pt sough unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been reported.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 65 year old female pt who in approx. 1992 was vaccinated with a 1st dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. The pt subsequently, received a booster dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. Subsequently, the pt developed a "local type of reaction". It was noted that the area was red and warm. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 80.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning an 80 year old male pt who on approx. 9/21/00 was vaccinated with a dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 629633/1693H). By approx. 9/27/00, the pt's injection site arm was swollen from his shoulder to fingers, tender and red and he had a fever of 101F. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that another pt (WAES 00100373) had a similar experience following exposure with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 629633/1693H). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 65 year old Caucasian female pt who on 8/31/00 was vaccinated, IM, in the right arm with a 2nd dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 633103/1216J). There were no illnesses at the time of vaccination. On approx. 9/1/00, the pt experienced pain of the arm and it was noted that the arm was warm to the touch. She was "unable to move/life arm". The pt applied heat to the area and relief was noted. Tylenol was used for pain. On 9/22/00, the pt was seen in the physician's office for re-check. It was reported that the pain was better, but not resolved. Additional pts (WAES 0091200 & 00091194) had a similar experience following exposure to this same vaccine. Follow-up information from a physician's assistant indicated that the pt is no longer symptomatic, as of 11/2/00. No further information is available.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site swelling, Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 61 year old female physician who on 9/30/00 was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 633102/1217J). Subsequently, the pt experienced injection site redness, inflammation, swelling and a rash. The rash has also spread since 9/30/00. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 61 year old female who was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 633102/1217J). Subsequently, the pt experienced injection site redness and blistering. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning a 46 year old male pt who on approx. 9/22/00 was vaccinated with a dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 629633/1693H). By approx. 9/27/00, the pt's injection site arm was swollen from his shoulder to finger, tender and red and he had a fever of 100F. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. It was reported that another pt (WAES 00092357) had a similar experience following exposure to the same vaccine and lot #. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning 3 pts who in approx. 9/00 were vaccinated with 1 dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (lot 635893/0690K). Subsequently, the pts experienced cellulitis and malaise. The reporter expressed a concern with the lot number. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Malaise, Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a pt who was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. Subsequently, the pt experienced malaise, fever, nausea and vomiting, post vax. Unspecified medical attention was sough. No further information is available.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a male pt who on 10/2/00 was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. Subsequently, the pt experienced injection site swelling in the arm and a "low grade" temperature for approx. 4-5 days. Steroids were administered. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria, Sinusitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 48 year old female who in 2/00 was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. In 2/00, the pt developed urticaria at the site of the injection (injection site wheal). It was noted at the time of the report in 10/00, that "for the past 8 months", the pt had experienced episodes of urticaria on her trunk and extremities which "comes and goes". The pt developed chronic sinusitis, was seen by ENT (otolaryngology) and was treated with Allegra and Flonase. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Addition information has been requested.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an RN concerning an 81 year old white female who on 10/2/00 was vaccinated with a 1st dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent, IM, the the right deltoid (lot 637094/0945K). On 10/4/00, the pt developed "red, warmth, edema 2.5" below injection site." On 10/5/00, the pt recovered. It was reported that the physician is concerned about using the remaining vaccine in the bottle. Two additional pts (WAES 0011721 and 0011722) had a similar experience following exposure to pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 10/9/00, two to three hours post vax the pt experienced a localized reaction of an "itchy, red rash, hot to the touch, but without pain" in her left arm. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a cellulitis reaction to the vaccine site. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. No further details were provided.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning pt with post hospital follow up on iron deficiency, anemia, and recent pneumonia at the time of vaccination. Pt was vaccinated on 10/03/00 and 1 day post vaccination she experienced injection site swelling, redness, and pain radiating to her elbow. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information indicated that the pt had huge swelling of the area at the site of injection. The pt  also complained of pain. The swelling/edema was noted on the posterior aspect of the elbow.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine on 10/18/2000 and later on the pt experienced discomfort in the arm of injection. The site of the injection was warm and swollen. The pt developed a temperature of 102 F, headache, and nausea. On 10/19/2000 the pt came to the Dr's office, still felt feverish, arm still swollen with some improvement, some induration, and erythema.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine on 10/18/2000 and later on the pt experienced discomfort in the arm of injection. The site of the injection was warm and swollen. The pt developed a temperature of 102 F, headache, and nausea. On 10/19/2000 the pt came to the Dr's office, still felt feverish, arm still swollen with some improvement, some induration, and erythema.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a pt who was vaccinated in 1999. Subsequently, unspecified medical attention was sought  and it was found that the pt had not seroconverted.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Asthma
Clinical narrative: The pt was inadvertently vaccinated and subsequently, the pt had a bad asthma attack. In follow up the pt went to the ER.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt developed a local injection site reaction which resulted in cellulitis. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Cellulitis, Dizziness postural, Injection site reaction, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning his wife who was receiving other concomitant medications which are unknown. The pt developed cellulitis of the right arm from the elbow to the shoulder, a stiff neck, nausea, anorexia and orthostasis. the pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning his wife who was receiving other concomitant medications which are unknown. The pt developed cellulitis of the right arm from the elbow to the shoulder, a stiff neck, nausea, anorexia and orthostasis. the pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Erythema, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: The pt was inadvertently vaccinated and subsequently turned red in color all over his body. He experienced tingling in his legs and feet and became clammy. The pt was observed in the physician's office.
Age: 80.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt developed swelling and redness from the elbow to shoulder. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: One day post vaccination the pt developed swelling and redness from the elbow to the shoulder. The pt sought unspecified medical attention.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site swelling, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt experienced swelling, redness, and blotchy knot at injection site. She applied ice to the site and took Benadryl and the sx began to subside.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: On the evening of 10/30/00 post vaccination the pt experienced 8 to 9 cm deltoid erythema with some induration, swelling and pain at the injection site. the physician reported the erythema was 2 cm away from injection site. The area appeared scalded. On 11/01/00 the pt was seen by her Dr and Claritin, ice and Benadryl were prescribed without any relief. The pt did recover.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who on 10/31/00 was vaccinated and post vaccination on 11/02/00 the pt complained of redness, swelling, and induration.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning pt that was vaccinated and subsequently experienced a sore arm and swollen lymph glands.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Eye disorder, Influenza like illness, Pain, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt with myasthenia gravis, arthritis and has used a wheelchair with a history of influenza symptoms and pneumonia on 01/012000 that resulted in hospitalization. On 11/02/00 the pt experienced soreness and her nose was runny. On11/03/00 the pt reported her eyes feel funny like she was getting a cold, and has a sore throat and a tight feeling in her chest.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt with myasthenia gravis, arthritis and has used a wheelchair with a history of influenza symptoms and pneumonia on 01/012000 that resulted in hospitalization. On 11/02/00 the pt experienced soreness and her nose was runny. On11/03/00 the pt reported her eyes feel funny like she was getting a cold, and has a sore throat and a tight feeling in her chest.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a Pharm. D concerning a female pt who on 10/31/00 was vaccinated. On approximately 11/02/00 the pt complained of redness, swelling and induration.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Bronchitis, Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman concerning her husband who on 11/05/00 was vaccinated and on 11/05/00 post vaccination he developed a temperature of 102 and bronchitis. She stated that on 11/06/00 her husband's temperature went to 104 and he was experiencing chills. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a wife concerning her husband who was vaccinated while having a cold and fever of 102 F. She stated, At this time the fever is over 102 F.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated on 10/17/00 and on 10/18/00 she developed cellulitis at the injection site, with redness, edema, and warmth. The pt was seen by a physician and treated with Zithromax and she recovered.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a pt who on 10/17/00 was vaccinated and one day post vaccination, the pt  developed injection site cellulitis described as redness and swelling at the injection site. The pt was seen by a physician and treated with Zithromax.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who was vaccinated and subsequently developed cellulitis. The pt was treated with antibiotics.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a pt who has been vaccinated from 1994 to 1999 with the pneumoccal vaccine 23 polyvalent on an annual basis. the physician reported that the pt no significant effects, only transient low grade fever, myalgias, and tenderness at injection site. the physician reported that the patient will not receive any further dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent until age 65.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning pt who was vaccinated on 11/01/00  and at 19:00,  the pt experienced pain, tenderness, and soreness along her right arm and underarm, especially around the lymph area. She reported swollen lymph glands and her arm was to sore and uncomfortable to move. On approximately 11/04/00 the pt recovered from her experiences.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: After being vaccinated that evening, the pt experienced swollen lymph glands and soreness under her left arm and arm pit. On 11/01/2000 the pt recovered.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Information has been provided that a pt had been given a pneumococcal vaccine and influenza vaccine in the same syringe. The pt experienced some cellulitis at the injection site but no other symptoms were noticed.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: One day post vaccination, the pt was seen by the Dr for redness, severe pain, warmth and swelling of the left deltoid. There was an appearance of a band around the area. She was placed on Keflex and responded well.
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a woman concerning 4 pts who were vaccinated with the same vaccine and subsequently, the pts experienced cellulitis.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: This concerns a pt who was vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent and influenza vaccine on 11/14/2000 on the opposite arm. On 11/15/2000 the arm was very swollen with red half dollar size raised area directly at site of injection. The pt had difficulty raising her arm due to muscle soreness. The nurse informed the pt to apply cold and take Benadryl or Actifed and to call if there was any additional problems.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on a pt who was vaccinated on 11/13/00, post vaccination the pt experienced redness, warmth, baseball size area and difficulty raising arm.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination the pt experienced redness, warmth, baseball size area and generalized flu-like pain.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: The pt developed cellulitis post vaccination. The pt was seen by a physician and treated with antibiotics
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Information has been received about a pt who developed cellulitis post vaccination. the pt was seen by a physcian and treated with antibiotics.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Muscular weakness, Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt was vaccinated on 11/17/1997 and on 11/20/1997 she experienced rash around upper arm and a hard part on the under section of the arm. therapy with antibiotics wee started and the pt recovered. Subsequently, the pt's arm muscle had become weak and she has experienced arm pain. the pt has been attending physical therapy for this condition.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt was vaccinated and one day post vaccination, the pt developed redness, warmth, edema, and mild itching from left shoulder to elbow. Within 3 days of onset the pt recovered.
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received about a pt who on same day of vaccination developed edema right arm , wrist to shoulder for 4 days. On 10/08/00 the pt recovered.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a female who was recently vaccinated and subsequently, the pt complained of swelling, sore, and erythema at injection site. In follow up, the pt's experience was described as unknown. The pt recovered 7 days post vaccination. the pharmacist would like lot # checked for recall or irregularities. The records of testing prior to release of this lot have been checked by Biological Quality Assurance and found to be satisfactory. The lot complies with the standards of the Center for Biological Evaluation and Research and was released.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a nurse who post vaccination experienced a sore arm and fever of 104 F. The pt was treated at a medical center. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cognitive disorder, Disorientation, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Fever; body ache; cognitive disturbance; injection site pain; injection site swelling; injection site erythema; disorientation.  Information has been rec'd from a phys and a RN concerning a 56 yo pt who on 11/17/00 was vaccinated at 14:00 with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (635898/0820K),IM. The RN reported that on 11/18/00 the pt experienced pain, swelling and redness in injection site and left arm, body aches and fever greater than 102F. The phys reported on 11/18/00, the pt experienced a swollen, painful arm, fever to 103F times 3 days. The phys reported that the pt was disoriented and experienced a  loss of cognition and saw specialist. The pt's white blood cell count was 11.2 (10-3/ul) on blood drawn 11/18/00. The pt was treated with Amoxicillin trihydrate (Amoxil) 500mg 3 times daily. The RN reported that the pt was feeling a little better. The phys reported hat the pt recovered from the swollen, painful arm, fever, disorientation and loss of cognition on 11/25/00. No further information is available.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Leukocytosis, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever; body ache; cognitive disturbance; injection site pain; injection site swelling; injection site erythema; disorientation.  Information has been rec'd from a phys and a RN concerning a 56 yo pt who on 11/17/00 was vaccinated at 14:00 with pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent (635898/0820K),IM. The RN reported that on 11/18/00 the pt experienced pain, swelling and redness in injection site and left arm, body aches and fever greater than 102F. The phys reported on 11/18/00, the pt experienced a swollen, painful arm, fever to 103F times 3 days. The phys reported that the pt was disoriented and experienced a  loss of cognition and saw specialist. The pt's white blood cell count was 11.2 (10-3/ul) on blood drawn 11/18/00. The pt was treated with Amoxicillin trihydrate (Amoxil) 500mg 3 times daily. The RN reported that the pt was feeling a little better. The phys reported hat the pt recovered from the swollen, painful arm, fever, disorientation and loss of cognition on 11/25/00. No further information is available.