chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Hypoacusis, Pain, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: The patient stated that she has had hearing deterioration in the past "couple of months" and states that her skin burns or hurts. She states that there in no rash or other skin abnormalities associated with the burning or pain. She has consulted her physician but states she is on no therapy. Physician d/c her Crestor but the symptoms still persist.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Hypoacusis, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: The patient stated that she has had hearing deterioration in the past "couple of months" and states that her skin burns or hurts. She states that there in no rash or other skin abnormalities associated with the burning or pain. She has consulted her physician but states she is on no therapy. Physician d/c her Crestor but the symptoms still persist.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient broke out in rash to back, chest, and lt shoulder (injection given in Lt thigh SQ).
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 9 cm raised erythematous area at site of vaccination which is left thigh.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: left arm where DTAP and IPV were given had some redness and swelling around shot area. no duration
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Body temperature decreased, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Generalized rash, sore throat, and fever of 102 at peak, but has been having low grade temp for about a week
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash pustular, Varicella
Clinical narrative: Varicella pustules on face, back and groin. Low grade fever. Tx with Valtrex per ER.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Client came in for #1 hepatitis B vaccination.  Given at 11:50 am. At ~11:52 am c/o feeling dizzy and a feeling of numbness on outside of throat, rising from lower neck on sides to around ears on both side and some in from of neck.  Numbness felt to be on "outside" of neck vs "inside" of neck, able to swallow sithouit difficulty. Became anxious at these feelings.  Called supervisor who called 911.  BP at ~11:52 144/78.  Ambulance arrived at ~ 11:55 am.  Evaluated client.  She stated she was starting to feel a little better by 12:02 pm.  BP at this time 128/70 and Bangs staff decided she could sign off going to ED because she didn't want to go.  Stayed here until 12:30 pm.  Sensations gone by about 12:15 pm.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: No adverse effect, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: No adverse signs or symptoms at this point 8/6/07. Given Zoatavax rather than Varicella by accident.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: When I removed the bandaid the day after the injectin (8/3/07) I noticed reddness, swelling and itching covering 1in above and to both sides of injection site and 3in below it. Blisters formed within a 1in radius of injection site. On 8/4/07 I started using 1% hydrocortisone cream to help with the itching. By 8/6/07 the swelling, reddness and itching have reduced to about a 1in radius around the injection site. The blisters still persist within a 1in radius of the injection site.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, IPV, PNC, TDAP
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: none
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Rash pruritic, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: complaints of sore arm on July 28 and July 29, 2007.  Hive like itchy rash behind ears, neck, lower trunk and under one arm on 8-1-07. denies fever, headache.  No known allergies.  Mother gave benadryl tabs and used calamine lotion.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 08/03/07: Client presented at clinic with increased redness, swelling, soreness, warm to touch on Right upper arm, below deltoid.  Advised to seek medical attention today.  Upon follow up contact on 08/05/07, client had been to an urgent care office and given prescriptions for Keflex and steroidal dose pack.  Steroids started, but Keflex delayed until consultation with his primary physician who had treated him for Stevens Johnson syndrome in January 2007. Symptoms were resolving by the time of this follow up contact.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: PT. INADVERTANTLY GIVEN A SECOND DOSE OF MCV4. SANOFI PASTEUR AND CDC INFO LINE CONTACTED RE: POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS, PT. GIVEN VIS AND MANUFACTURER INSERT WITH ADVERSE REACTIONS HIGHLIGHTED AND EXPLAINED TO BOTH PT. AND MOTHER. MOTHER ALSO GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS TO MONITOR FOR ANY ADVERSE REACTIONS AND UPDATED WITH INFO THAT TO DATE, ACCORDING TO THE CDC, THRE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS OR EVENTS RELATED TO RECEIPT OF A SECOND DOSE OF MCV4.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Emotional distress, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Fussy for 3 nights (started about 1 week after vaccine). Rash maculopapular diffusely over whole body started about 10 days after vaccine - nonpruritic
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Right arm red, swollen and warm to touch on presentation after having received 2 vaccinations to right arm 2 days prior to visit - dx with ? cellulitis - tx with Augmentin ES 600 BID
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever and nausea x 1 day. Resolved did not seek medical attention.
Age: 0.5
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Crying
Clinical narrative: Excessive crying and temp increase 103
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Anorexia, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Extremely tired for 3 days and loss of appetite. Started eating better 7 - 10 days later.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Throat closing, difficulty breathing Epinephrine 0.5mg 1:1000 SC Diphenhydramine 50mg IV, + 25mg PO qH + 2 days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria started 24 hours after 3 vaccines were given. It resolved within 2 days. Parents gave her Benadryl. She was not seen by a physician until today
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Eczema
Clinical narrative: Eczema rash is present over both proximal arms. Area on right arm is 12 x 5 cm. Area on left arm is 8 by 6 1/2 cm.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Mother noted reddened area to left posterior arm approximately 1 day after vaccine received, approximately quarter size. Today surrounded by approximately 1/2 inch light reddened area. area edematous and itches. Mother has applied Benadryl Clear topical x 2 to area today (8/1/07)
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Inappropriate schedule of drug administration
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis (R) deltoid muscle area
Age: 27.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site reaction, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt has localized reaction at Anthrax injection site (right deltoid) about 2 days after administration. Some erythema and mild swelling with some warmth was noted. Dx'd as mild cellulitis and pt was given 10 day course of Keflex po. Pt was in no distress and no systemic Rxn noted.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Amnesia, Asthenia, Chest pain, Cyst, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Cysts, memory loss, dizzy (vertigo balance), chest pains (abnormal EKG) shortness of breath, fatigue, energy loss, light headed, headaches, cramping, fever (night sweats) strength loss, muscle joint pain, vision problems, ect.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Headache, Muscle spasms, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Cysts, memory loss, dizzy (vertigo balance), chest pains (abnormal EKG) shortness of breath, fatigue, energy loss, light headed, headaches, cramping, fever (night sweats) strength loss, muscle joint pain, vision problems, ect.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Night sweats, Pyrexia, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: Cysts, memory loss, dizzy (vertigo balance), chest pains (abnormal EKG) shortness of breath, fatigue, energy loss, light headed, headaches, cramping, fever (night sweats) strength loss, muscle joint pain, vision problems, ect.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB, TD
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Decreased appetite, Erythema, Headache
Clinical narrative: 7/25/07 Td Decavac, Hep A and B patient states? Pertussis. 7/27/ Phone call from 12:00 noon cold chills, fever, swollen, redness (25 cent), temp 102 - decrease appetite, headache, Tylenol and Motrin called - recommend see MD. 7/28/07 Seen MD adverse reaction given Zyrtec 10mg x qd. See attached.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB, TD
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: 7/25/07 Td Decavac, Hep A and B patient states? Pertussis. 7/27/ Phone call from 12:00 noon cold chills, fever, swollen, redness (25 cent), temp 102 - decrease appetite, headache, Tylenol and Motrin called - recommend see MD. 7/28/07 Seen MD adverse reaction given Zyrtec 10mg x qd. See attached.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Fever 101 < 24 hours after administration. Rash.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Itching at site of HPV injected. No other symptoms. No erythema or swelling. Lasted 30-90 minutes. Treated with Benedryl 25mg po
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Asthenia, Balance disorder, Bulbar palsy, Coordination abnormal
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Ear pain, Eye pain, Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Hypoaesthesia facial, Immune system disorder, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Muscle twitching
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Facial palsy, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Headache, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Antibody test abnormal, Blood mercury abnormal, Blood test abnormal, Chelation therapy
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Facial palsy, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, FLU3, HEPA, FLU3, HEPA, TD, TYP, FLU3, HEPA, TD
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia facial, Immune system disorder, Metal poisoning, Tongue disorder
Clinical narrative: This event was already reported to VAERS by the reporter VAERS ID: 282936 Female patient received the following vaccines prior to her trip: on 11/08/06 patient received Td, Fluzone, Hevrix (for Hep. A); on 11/15/06 patient received an oral typhoid vaccine Vivotif, manufactured by Berna Biotech Ltd (lot number unknown as the pharmacy discarded the box). Patient also received a generic version of Mefloquine Hydrochloride (drug against malaria) on 12/21/06. On 12/31/06 patient started experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), slurred speech, tongue twitching, and general fatigue. Patient still experiences these symptoms. There have been one time occurrence of other symptoms:01/18/07-patient experienced headaches in different areas of her head. Headaches dissipated. 01/25/07-patient's right cheek drooped for about 15 minutes and then returned to normal. 01/26/07-patient experienced numbness on the left side of the face, which eventually dissipated. 04/2007-patient had an episode where her left arm went numb for about 15 minutes. Patient had different tests done, which did not show anything. In April 2007 patient saw a neurologist and received a diagnosis of ALS. Patient was seeing an immunologist to test her sensitivity to mercury. Patient was not ill at the time of vaccination, was not taking any medications with exception of vitamins, and did not have any diagnosed allergies or medical conditions, although was noted to be "sensitive to medications". Patient previously (in 1997) received a DT vaccination, as well as a Hepatitis A vaccination, and does not recollect experiencing any adverse reaction to either of the two vaccines. The reporter said that she already reported this event to VAERS (VAERS ID: 282936) and will report this event to manufacturers of other vaccines that patient received. At this point the event was assessed as "unexpected" by MPHBL medical staff, however the seriousness of the event could not be assessed without additional follow up information. The following follow up information was assessed as "serious and unexpected" Patient saw immunologist and completed extensive blood testing, which showed "disregulation" of the immune system and elevated mercury antibody levels. Reporter said that patient lives next to silver mines and probably throughout her life was constantly exposed to mercury, which collected in her blood and tissues. Reporter suggested that when patient received her vaccinations, the mercury level in patient's body was probably pushed over the limit. Patient is currently in Germany and is undergoing chelation therapy. Reporter described patient's current condition as "improved" and said that the full results on the therapy are usually seen in 3-6 months.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Lymphadenopathy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: MMR administered 07/19/2007.  07/27/2007-joint pain, headache, low grade temp.  Sx progressively worse - on 07/29/2007 above SX with neck pain, cough, neck swelling.  By 7/31/2007 neck pain and joint pain worse, painful to turn head; right ear feels full; voice hoarse, above sx worse.  Seen by medical practitioner.  Adverse reaction to MMR documented 8/1/07, Sx worse.  Joint pain worse, lt. eyelid swelling, headache worse.  No relief with ASA, ibuprofen or Tylenol.  Follow-up with MD 8/2/07.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Cough, Dysphonia, Ear discomfort, Eyelid oedema
Clinical narrative: MMR administered 07/19/2007.  07/27/2007-joint pain, headache, low grade temp.  Sx progressively worse - on 07/29/2007 above SX with neck pain, cough, neck swelling.  By 7/31/2007 neck pain and joint pain worse, painful to turn head; right ear feels full; voice hoarse, above sx worse.  Seen by medical practitioner.  Adverse reaction to MMR documented 8/1/07, Sx worse.  Joint pain worse, lt. eyelid swelling, headache worse.  No relief with ASA, ibuprofen or Tylenol.  Follow-up with MD 8/2/07.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Headache, Local swelling, Neck pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: MMR administered 07/19/2007.  07/27/2007-joint pain, headache, low grade temp.  Sx progressively worse - on 07/29/2007 above SX with neck pain, cough, neck swelling.  By 7/31/2007 neck pain and joint pain worse, painful to turn head; right ear feels full; voice hoarse, above sx worse.  Seen by medical practitioner.  Adverse reaction to MMR documented 8/1/07, Sx worse.  Joint pain worse, lt. eyelid swelling, headache worse.  No relief with ASA, ibuprofen or Tylenol.  Follow-up with MD 8/2/07.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEP, ANTH, HEP
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Influenza like illness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Shot given approx 1130hrs 7July07.  Flu like symptoms noticed 24 hours later. "Soreness, chest pain/tightness, generale mailaise all over." Seen Provider 3 days after initial symptoms. Provider interventions 10July07- Atarax 10mg/Piroxicam 10mg/24 hours quarters given.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, HEP, ANTH, HEP
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Chest pain, Influenza like illness, Malaise, Pain
Clinical narrative: Shot given approx 1130hrs 7July07.  Flu like symptoms noticed 24 hours later. "Soreness, chest pain/tightness, generale mailaise all over." Seen Provider 3 days after initial symptoms. Provider interventions 10July07- Atarax 10mg/Piroxicam 10mg/24 hours quarters given.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Induration, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Child received immunizations on 07-25-2007 and started with warmth, pain, swelling, and redness to right arm around the site itself on 07-26-2007 around 10:00 a.m. Grandmother called us on 07-26-2007 around 11:00 a.m. saying that it was still red, warm to touch, and swollen but the swelling extended almost down to his elbow now and it was hard to touch and that he had a non-raised rash all the way to his elbow. The child also complained of itching and was very irritable the grandmother said. She was instructed to see the child's MD and she took him around noon on this same day. The doctor ordered Benadryl by mouth for 24 hours and then PRN. This was on Friday and the grandmother said by Sunday the swelling had resolved but the site was still a little hard to touch. This child has had a previous reaction when receiving DTaP but not as extensive. Permission was also received from MD to receive future immunizations.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Irritability, Pruritus, Rash, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Child received immunizations on 07-25-2007 and started with warmth, pain, swelling, and redness to right arm around the site itself on 07-26-2007 around 10:00 a.m. Grandmother called us on 07-26-2007 around 11:00 a.m. saying that it was still red, warm to touch, and swollen but the swelling extended almost down to his elbow now and it was hard to touch and that he had a non-raised rash all the way to his elbow. The child also complained of itching and was very irritable the grandmother said. She was instructed to see the child's MD and she took him around noon on this same day. The doctor ordered Benadryl by mouth for 24 hours and then PRN. This was on Friday and the grandmother said by Sunday the swelling had resolved but the site was still a little hard to touch. This child has had a previous reaction when receiving DTaP but not as extensive. Permission was also received from MD to receive future immunizations.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Erythema and swelling at left deltoid area
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MNQ, HEPA, MNQ
Symptoms: Blood test, Cold sweat, Convulsion, Dizziness, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Client states can't hardly breathe, after sitting client down c/o dizziness of sitting back. Client started with tremors like seizure activity, pale, clammy, placed on floor unresponsive, responsive while on floor c/o being hot brought in fan, elevated feet, gave sprite, v/s, cont to tremor, 911 call placed for transport to ER
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MNQ, HEPA, MNQ
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Pallor, Scan brain, Thyroid function test normal, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Client states can't hardly breathe, after sitting client down c/o dizziness of sitting back. Client started with tremors like seizure activity, pale, clammy, placed on floor unresponsive, responsive while on floor c/o being hot brought in fan, elevated feet, gave sprite, v/s, cont to tremor, 911 call placed for transport to ER
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MNQ, HEPA, MNQ
Symptoms: Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Client states can't hardly breathe, after sitting client down c/o dizziness of sitting back. Client started with tremors like seizure activity, pale, clammy, placed on floor unresponsive, responsive while on floor c/o being hot brought in fan, elevated feet, gave sprite, v/s, cont to tremor, 911 call placed for transport to ER
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MNQ, HEPA, MNQ
Symptoms: Anxiety, Cold sweat, Convulsion, Dizziness, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Client states can't hardly breathe, after sitting client down c/o dizziness of sitting back. Client started with tremors like seizure activity, pale, clammy, placed on floor unresponsive, responsive while on floor c/o being hot brought in fan, elevated feet, gave sprite, v/s, cont to tremor, 911 call placed for transport to ER
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MNQ, HEPA, MNQ
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Pallor, Syncope, Syncope vasovagal, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Client states can't hardly breathe, after sitting client down c/o dizziness of sitting back. Client started with tremors like seizure activity, pale, clammy, placed on floor unresponsive, responsive while on floor c/o being hot brought in fan, elevated feet, gave sprite, v/s, cont to tremor, 911 call placed for transport to ER
Age: 0.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Injection site discharge, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Off label use
Clinical narrative: Pt. receives TB skin test on 7-30-07-left forearm. Pt. returned on 8-1-07-test was negative)-no marks on arm. Pt. returned on 8-6-07 with redness, a knot and clean drainage from injection site.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Cold compress therapy, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: MOC called on Friday August 3, describing injection site as swollen and red. Child was not complaining of pain at site. SW RN suggested to follow OTC Benadryl instructions to treat local reaction, as well as, cold compresses as needed.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Chills, Dyspnoea, Hyperventilation, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 8 hrs. after immunization woke at midnight with a fever, gave Motrin but continued to shiver and felt SOB/hyperventilating. Mom called 911 and paramedics came and cleared her, normal vital signs. Once Motrin kicked in she felt much better.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, HIBV, MMRV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 1 yr old male came in w/ hx of fever on and off x 1 wk averaging 103. Pt was given vaccine son 7/23/07 and per Mom's info. pt began w/ high fever 3d later. pt was treated w/ fever reducer.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cold compress therapy, Erythema, Induration, Pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: X Ray tech got Tdap and TST 2 days before swelling, redness and itching of Lt deltoid. No axillary pain or other skin rash or wheezing. Erythema, induration, warmth but no tenderness. Reports itching and limited soreness with movement. Afebrile. Area of induration 3x4 inches. Treated with cool compress and Zyrtec 10 mg P.O. qd. (Tue shot.-Thur reported and treated-Resolved by Sat P.M.)
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: X Ray tech got Tdap and TST 2 days before swelling, redness and itching of Lt deltoid. No axillary pain or other skin rash or wheezing. Erythema, induration, warmth but no tenderness. Reports itching and limited soreness with movement. Afebrile. Area of induration 3x4 inches. Treated with cool compress and Zyrtec 10 mg P.O. qd. (Tue shot.-Thur reported and treated-Resolved by Sat P.M.)
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash vesicular, Skin lesion
Clinical narrative: Pt received Zostavax on 7/26/07. On 7/28/07, pt noted pain to left CW under left breast radiating around torso to the back. Approx 10-12 hrs later, he noticed a vesicular rash to area with increased pain consistent with herpes zoster; started on Famvir PO and Bactroban to the open lesions.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Pt received Zostavax on 7/26/07. On 7/28/07, pt noted pain to left CW under left breast radiating around torso to the back. Approx 10-12 hrs later, he noticed a vesicular rash to area with increased pain consistent with herpes zoster; started on Famvir PO and Bactroban to the open lesions.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dizziness, Erythema, Headache, Nausea, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Pt developed headache, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness and fever of 102-103 F (taken orally) within 12 hours of receiving Varivax, Adacel and Menactra. Mom also reported swelling and redness of right arm (site of Menactra) along with pains which lasted 24 hrs.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Pt developed headache, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness and fever of 102-103 F (taken orally) within 12 hours of receiving Varivax, Adacel and Menactra. Mom also reported swelling and redness of right arm (site of Menactra) along with pains which lasted 24 hrs.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Flushing
Clinical narrative: Pt had flushing of leg where Prevnar and Hib were given. Within 5 mins there was a flat non pruritic lacey flush of about 5cm area. Within 15 min everything gone. Your officials called next day and left message and no one responded. Is this a known or serious reaction
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash, Rash pruritic, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: 8/3/07 sick visit c/o rash on lower back, arms, raised, red, itchy started 8/2/07. Dx insect bites, Rx Benadryl. 8/06/07 sick visit recheck increased rash, red bumps, no vesicles, increased itchy back, arms and legs. OTC Benadryl - possible varicella reaction.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Lymphadenopathy, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine in (R) GM. The next day she had swollen inguinal lymph nodes on the right. Temp of 101, wheezing and extreme pain in the groin and down the right leg. Pt now afebrile but has swollen hands with pain.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: left upper arm warm and a little swollen 5 days after DTaP. temperature 101.5
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: none