chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Rash is located on the legs and is described as red, flat, nondraining.  Treatments tried at home are Benadryl- 17.5 hours ago Antihistamine cream- 17.5 hours ago  HPI - Additional information: Felt well until 1 night ago. Sx began with red, swollen, nontender, non itchy area on right  lateral thigh that was hot to touch and rough on palpation.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4, PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Hypotension, Injection site erythema, Injection site rash, Peripheral swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swollen arm, red rash at injection site on left arm, hypotension (70/50), 102.4 fever
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Nausea, Syncope, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccination at flu clinic. Symptoms developed 10 minutes after vaccination of syncope and nausea and blurry vision. Vision became normal after 10 minutes. Patient remained in sitting position while awaiting for paramedics to get there. Blood pressure checked at 130/100, told patient to take deep breaths, 911 was called and paramedics arrived shortly after. Patient refused to go with paramedics for full follow up. Patient educated about reporting this event with primary care doctors and for future flu shots to go to the doctor's office. Patient seemed fine after paramedics left.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blood pressure decreased, Cold sweat, Cyanosis, Fall, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccinations and then was sitting in chair watching younger brother get his vaccinations, patient passed out and fell on floor, lips were cyanotic, clammy.  Patient was assessed by MD and RN at bedside, patient did not hit head. Blood pressure slightly low upon initial check of 78/50. Patient's legs were raised above heart , patient  started to get color in  face. Patient given Sprite to drink and Blood pressure improved to 90/52 and 90/60 when rechecked. Patient had pulse of 60 and 66 with O2 sats 98-99% after incident. Patient had no complaints of pain or any concerns. Patient was observed for 30 min after incident and had returned to baseline vital signs, Mom was confident that she was back to baseline and patient left the clinic in the care of mom.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pallor
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccinations and then was sitting in chair watching younger brother get his vaccinations, patient passed out and fell on floor, lips were cyanotic, clammy.  Patient was assessed by MD and RN at bedside, patient did not hit head. Blood pressure slightly low upon initial check of 78/50. Patient's legs were raised above heart , patient  started to get color in  face. Patient given Sprite to drink and Blood pressure improved to 90/52 and 90/60 when rechecked. Patient had pulse of 60 and 66 with O2 sats 98-99% after incident. Patient had no complaints of pain or any concerns. Patient was observed for 30 min after incident and had returned to baseline vital signs, Mom was confident that she was back to baseline and patient left the clinic in the care of mom.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Patient reported heart racing and blood pressure rising rapidly - she noticed about 4 hours after and it got increasingly worse in the early afternoon - she called Dr. to report it and ask if she should go to the ER because she was becoming very worried about it.The Dr. told her to calm down and continue monitoring at home for a few more hours by 9pm it had resolved.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Product storage error
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given after it had been stored in  temperature was out of range (-5F)
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: red and painful at the site of injection
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: CHICKEN POX LIKE RASH , HIVES STRTING THE NEXT DAY OF GETTING THE VACCINE.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Product storage error
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given after it had been stored in  temperature was out of range (-5F)
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Hypoaesthesia, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Shingles; This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation referring to a female patient of unknown age. The patient's pertinent medical history, concurrent conditions or concomitant medications were not reported. On 13-APR-2017, the patient was vaccinated with zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) (lot #, expiration date, dosage and route of administration were not provided) for routine health maintenance and for  the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). On 14-SEP-2017, the patient was diagnosed with shingles after experiencing extreme pain and an outbreak of blisters on her legs, arms and ribcage which resulted in medical treatment. This outbreak lasted for at least three weeks. On or about 02-NOV-2017, the patient was diagnosed with a second shingles outbreak. On 25-NOV-2017, the patient was diagnosed with a third outbreak of shingles after reporting to her physician with lesions on her side and a feeling like "something was biting her from inside". The patient continued to have reoccurring shingles outbreaks throughout the end of 2017 and throughout 2018 as a result of the zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX), including extreme pain and numbness in her left leg which all resulted in medical treatment. Pain and tingling sensations in her skin, as a result of zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX), were permanent and continued at the time of the report. It was also specified that the patient suffered serious, progressive, permanent, and incurable disfiguring injuries, as well as significant conscious pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and physical impairment. the event shingles was considered to be related to zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) vaccination.  Herpes zoster was considered to be disabling due to the severe, permanent and incurable injuries.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Sensory disturbance, Skin lesion
Clinical narrative: Shingles; This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation referring to a female patient of unknown age. The patient's pertinent medical history, concurrent conditions or concomitant medications were not reported. On 13-APR-2017, the patient was vaccinated with zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) (lot #, expiration date, dosage and route of administration were not provided) for routine health maintenance and for  the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). On 14-SEP-2017, the patient was diagnosed with shingles after experiencing extreme pain and an outbreak of blisters on her legs, arms and ribcage which resulted in medical treatment. This outbreak lasted for at least three weeks. On or about 02-NOV-2017, the patient was diagnosed with a second shingles outbreak. On 25-NOV-2017, the patient was diagnosed with a third outbreak of shingles after reporting to her physician with lesions on her side and a feeling like "something was biting her from inside". The patient continued to have reoccurring shingles outbreaks throughout the end of 2017 and throughout 2018 as a result of the zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX), including extreme pain and numbness in her left leg which all resulted in medical treatment. Pain and tingling sensations in her skin, as a result of zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX), were permanent and continued at the time of the report. It was also specified that the patient suffered serious, progressive, permanent, and incurable disfiguring injuries, as well as significant conscious pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and physical impairment. the event shingles was considered to be related to zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) vaccination.  Herpes zoster was considered to be disabling due to the severe, permanent and incurable injuries.
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: chills; kidney soreness; body aches; muscle cramps; joint pain; Injection site swelling andd redness; Injection site swelling andd redness; Injection site swelling andd redness; Initial information received on 12-Sep-2019 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a consumer/non-hcp.  This case involves Adult male patient who experienced chills, kidney soreness, body aches, muscle cramps, joint pain and injection site swelling andd redness, while he received vaccine DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE (TDap).  The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided.   On an unknown date, the patient received a Dose of suspect DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE produced by unknown manufacturer lot number not reported.  The patient developed a non-serious chills, kidney soreness, body aches, muscle cramps, joint pain and injection site swelling and redness (Unknown latency) following the administration of DIPHTHERIA and TETANUS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE.  (Other relevant tests included no lab data.)  Final diagnosis was vaccination site inflammation, joint pain, muscle cramps, body aches, kidney soreness and chills.   It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment.  The patient outcome is reported as Unknown for all the events.  Information on the batch number was requested.  List of documents held by the sender: none
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Pain, Renal pain, Vaccination site inflammation
Clinical narrative: chills; kidney soreness; body aches; muscle cramps; joint pain; Injection site swelling andd redness; Injection site swelling andd redness; Injection site swelling andd redness; Initial information received on 12-Sep-2019 regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a consumer/non-hcp.  This case involves Adult male patient who experienced chills, kidney soreness, body aches, muscle cramps, joint pain and injection site swelling andd redness, while he received vaccine DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE (TDap).  The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided.   On an unknown date, the patient received a Dose of suspect DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE produced by unknown manufacturer lot number not reported.  The patient developed a non-serious chills, kidney soreness, body aches, muscle cramps, joint pain and injection site swelling and redness (Unknown latency) following the administration of DIPHTHERIA and TETANUS AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE.  (Other relevant tests included no lab data.)  Final diagnosis was vaccination site inflammation, joint pain, muscle cramps, body aches, kidney soreness and chills.   It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment.  The patient outcome is reported as Unknown for all the events.  Information on the batch number was requested.  List of documents held by the sender: none
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Product storage error
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given after it had been stored in  temperature was out of range (-5F)
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Headache, Muscle tightness
Clinical narrative: Employee reported onset of headache 24 hours later, with additional tension near the TMJ b/l. Additionally, employee feels his blood pressure is labile.
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Laboratory test, Muscular weakness, Nervous system disorder, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Severe allergic reaction affecting the central nervous system.  Severe muscle weakness over the course of several days.  Testing done and linked reaction to Shingrix vaccine.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Product storage error
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given after it had been stored in  temperature was out of range (-5F)
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Lethargy, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: approx 24 hours after injection I became lethargic and spiked a fever for almost 24 hours of 101.8, not effected by acetaminophen.  My left arm became extremely painful and extremely hard to extend up or lean/lay on .
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Incorrect route of product administration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Varicella was given IM instead of Sq. Patient's mom presented to clinic on 8/23/19 with her son (the patient) and stated that her son had developed pain and a bump on the arm in injection site. A provider within the clinic examed the patient and determined it was given incorrectly and with ice/heat he would be okay. The mom was advised to call back if it did not improve. To my knowledge they did not call back or present to clinic again for this concern.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Syringe issue, Underdose
Clinical narrative: Vaccine leaked out between the Luer Lok and barrel of syringe during administration so patient did not receive full dose.  The pharmacist contacted the clinical to advise but received a response the following day and therefore patient needs to be re-vaccinated in 4 weeks to make up dose.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Patient complaining  of skin rash located on the anterior arms, anterior and posterior upper legs and anterior and posterior lower legs. Patient describes the rash as red, raised and itchy. The rash has been occurring/present for 1 day and has been unchanged. Patient notes exposure to A flu shot.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, HEPA, MMRV
Symptoms: Influenza virus test negative, Pyrexia, Streptococcus test negative, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Less than 24 hours after injections the patient began vomiting. Vomiting lasted 24 hours. 48 hours after injections patient developed a fever of 103.1.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: fatigue and chills. Right arm was red, itching, warm, sore.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: fatigue and chills. Right arm was red, itching, warm, sore.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Inflammation, Myositis
Clinical narrative: Patient had severe inflammation in the pectoralis muscle and redness and inflammation in the elbow/forearm area.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Inflammation, Pain, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: starting 1 day after 2nd shot, red rash and inflammation appeared on pt's neck and chest, including a few bumps - today is 8 days after shot and rash is still there. he also ran a fever and had chills/aches for about 24 hours the day after administration.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: starting 1 day after 2nd shot, red rash and inflammation appeared on pt's neck and chest, including a few bumps - today is 8 days after shot and rash is still there. he also ran a fever and had chills/aches for about 24 hours the day after administration.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Product storage error
Clinical narrative: Vaccine was given after it had been stored in  temperature was out of range (-5F)
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pain, redness and swelling at site, muscle aches
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site discolouration, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient reported to the pharmacy with a large circular black and blue mark at injection site and red skin that is warm to the touch extending from injection site down the arm toward the elbow.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Pyrexia, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: pt apporached pharmacy 9/19 @2:25 pm, she states her arm has a red rash after an injection. Redness is about 4 inches in all directions from injection site, pt states she experienced headache and fever for about 18 hours post immunization starting 2 hours post injection. Pulled release form and found left arm to be site of shingrix injection, no other raised rash anywhere on her body other than surrounding injection site. Explained to pt that the redness at injection site is normal also fever and soreness normal per VIS.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to pharmacy today (9/19/19), stating that her arm is swollen, red, and warm to the touch. She showed the pharmacist the area. It was as patient stated. She said that it hurt a lot the first 2 days after the shot, but the pain has since subsided. Pt is going to take Ibuprofen and try cool compresses to see if swelling goes down and/or away. She will follow up with MD if the arm gets worse in any way.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Auditory disorder, CSF test abnormal, Feeling cold, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Immunoglobulin therapy
Clinical narrative: Guillian Barre Syndrome   Paralysis, painful pins and needles, super cold from inside out, breathing, speaking, hearing
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia, Paralysis, Respiratory disorder, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: Guillian Barre Syndrome   Paralysis, painful pins and needles, super cold from inside out, breathing, speaking, hearing
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dry mouth, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: hives on neck and one hive on face with dry mouth. Redness and swelling around site of injection
Age: 90.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Neuralgia
Clinical narrative: patient is complaining of all over neuralgia that started the day after administration. patient is able to control pain with tylenol regular strength
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Nausea, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt called that she had shingrix and flu vaccines on the same day but on the arm with the shingrix is red and swollen and she had some nausea earlier today. Rec. pt to take some Aleeve and ice the area and will check check with her later on. Rec. also if needed pt can go see her doctor or go to the urgent care. A few hours later called to check on the patient but patient did not answer.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Frequent bowel movements, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pain in side under rib approximately 20 minutes after immunization , fever, frequent bowel movements. all symptoms lasting four days.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Frequent bowel movements, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pain in side under rib approximately 20 minutes after immunization , fever, frequent bowel movements. all symptoms lasting four days.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Neck pain, Pain, Pain in extremity, Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: patient received shot in left arm around 9:30 am about 2 hours later started having pain on left side of body, pain and numbness of arm, pain in neck and even jaw.  She was seen by the school nurse.  Patient started taking naproxen for pain.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin discolouration, Skin swelling, Skin texture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Skin redness and swelling resolved, with continued underlying texture and color change.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: After vaccination, pt developed swelling on hands in several hours later.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Abdominal X-ray, Areflexia, Asthenia, C-reactive protein increased, Crying
Clinical narrative: 9/12/19 Fever of 102deg and stopped walking an standing 9/13/19 Fever of 100.7 with regular Tylenol, still not standing or walking and noticeable reduced movement of the legs , crying with passive movement of her legs. Took her in to PCP where she had absent reflexes and was sent home with instruction to use motrin. 9/14/19 Fever 100.6 with regular Tylenol, very fussy and now not crawling in addition to standing or walking. Went to ER where imaging ruled out any hip dysfunction or LE fractures. Absent reflexes. Performed an enema due to stool being seen on abdominal x-ray. Was sent home with instruction to return in 24 hours if not resolved. 9/15/19 Now unable to roll over, sit up independently and control her head. Went back to ER due to progression of weakness and she was admitted to the hospital. Absent reflexes. Lumbar puncture was negative. Presentation consistent with guillain barre syndrome and Physicians got approval to use IVIG treatment. 1st dose administered of IVIG.  9/16/19 No change in muscle tone or movement. No more fever. Spinal/brain MRI with and without contrast completed and was normal. Treated with 2nd dose of IVIG and started antibiotic for UTI as well.  9/17/19 Improvement in her movement with head control and kicking her legs. Beginning to be able to roll to her side. Continues use of antibiotic for UTI. 9/18/19 More improvement in movement, now able to roll and briefly bear weight on her legs with support. Good head control and pushing up from prone into crawl position. Discharged from hospital to home. 9/19/19 More improvement in movement, now able to crawl and pull to stand.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dysstasia, Enema administration, Gait inability, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: 9/12/19 Fever of 102deg and stopped walking an standing 9/13/19 Fever of 100.7 with regular Tylenol, still not standing or walking and noticeable reduced movement of the legs , crying with passive movement of her legs. Took her in to PCP where she had absent reflexes and was sent home with instruction to use motrin. 9/14/19 Fever 100.6 with regular Tylenol, very fussy and now not crawling in addition to standing or walking. Went to ER where imaging ruled out any hip dysfunction or LE fractures. Absent reflexes. Performed an enema due to stool being seen on abdominal x-ray. Was sent home with instruction to return in 24 hours if not resolved. 9/15/19 Now unable to roll over, sit up independently and control her head. Went back to ER due to progression of weakness and she was admitted to the hospital. Absent reflexes. Lumbar puncture was negative. Presentation consistent with guillain barre syndrome and Physicians got approval to use IVIG treatment. 1st dose administered of IVIG.  9/16/19 No change in muscle tone or movement. No more fever. Spinal/brain MRI with and without contrast completed and was normal. Treated with 2nd dose of IVIG and started antibiotic for UTI as well.  9/17/19 Improvement in her movement with head control and kicking her legs. Beginning to be able to roll to her side. Continues use of antibiotic for UTI. 9/18/19 More improvement in movement, now able to roll and briefly bear weight on her legs with support. Good head control and pushing up from prone into crawl position. Discharged from hospital to home. 9/19/19 More improvement in movement, now able to crawl and pull to stand.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Immunoglobulin therapy, Inability to crawl, Injection site movement impairment, Irritability, Lumbar puncture normal
Clinical narrative: 9/12/19 Fever of 102deg and stopped walking an standing 9/13/19 Fever of 100.7 with regular Tylenol, still not standing or walking and noticeable reduced movement of the legs , crying with passive movement of her legs. Took her in to PCP where she had absent reflexes and was sent home with instruction to use motrin. 9/14/19 Fever 100.6 with regular Tylenol, very fussy and now not crawling in addition to standing or walking. Went to ER where imaging ruled out any hip dysfunction or LE fractures. Absent reflexes. Performed an enema due to stool being seen on abdominal x-ray. Was sent home with instruction to return in 24 hours if not resolved. 9/15/19 Now unable to roll over, sit up independently and control her head. Went back to ER due to progression of weakness and she was admitted to the hospital. Absent reflexes. Lumbar puncture was negative. Presentation consistent with guillain barre syndrome and Physicians got approval to use IVIG treatment. 1st dose administered of IVIG.  9/16/19 No change in muscle tone or movement. No more fever. Spinal/brain MRI with and without contrast completed and was normal. Treated with 2nd dose of IVIG and started antibiotic for UTI as well.  9/17/19 Improvement in her movement with head control and kicking her legs. Beginning to be able to roll to her side. Continues use of antibiotic for UTI. 9/18/19 More improvement in movement, now able to roll and briefly bear weight on her legs with support. Good head control and pushing up from prone into crawl position. Discharged from hospital to home. 9/19/19 More improvement in movement, now able to crawl and pull to stand.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Magnetic resonance imaging spinal normal, Pain, Posture abnormal, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 9/12/19 Fever of 102deg and stopped walking an standing 9/13/19 Fever of 100.7 with regular Tylenol, still not standing or walking and noticeable reduced movement of the legs , crying with passive movement of her legs. Took her in to PCP where she had absent reflexes and was sent home with instruction to use motrin. 9/14/19 Fever 100.6 with regular Tylenol, very fussy and now not crawling in addition to standing or walking. Went to ER where imaging ruled out any hip dysfunction or LE fractures. Absent reflexes. Performed an enema due to stool being seen on abdominal x-ray. Was sent home with instruction to return in 24 hours if not resolved. 9/15/19 Now unable to roll over, sit up independently and control her head. Went back to ER due to progression of weakness and she was admitted to the hospital. Absent reflexes. Lumbar puncture was negative. Presentation consistent with guillain barre syndrome and Physicians got approval to use IVIG treatment. 1st dose administered of IVIG.  9/16/19 No change in muscle tone or movement. No more fever. Spinal/brain MRI with and without contrast completed and was normal. Treated with 2nd dose of IVIG and started antibiotic for UTI as well.  9/17/19 Improvement in her movement with head control and kicking her legs. Beginning to be able to roll to her side. Continues use of antibiotic for UTI. 9/18/19 More improvement in movement, now able to roll and briefly bear weight on her legs with support. Good head control and pushing up from prone into crawl position. Discharged from hospital to home. 9/19/19 More improvement in movement, now able to crawl and pull to stand.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Scan with contrast normal, Ultrasound scan normal, Urinary tract infection, White blood cell count increased, X-ray abnormal
Clinical narrative: 9/12/19 Fever of 102deg and stopped walking an standing 9/13/19 Fever of 100.7 with regular Tylenol, still not standing or walking and noticeable reduced movement of the legs , crying with passive movement of her legs. Took her in to PCP where she had absent reflexes and was sent home with instruction to use motrin. 9/14/19 Fever 100.6 with regular Tylenol, very fussy and now not crawling in addition to standing or walking. Went to ER where imaging ruled out any hip dysfunction or LE fractures. Absent reflexes. Performed an enema due to stool being seen on abdominal x-ray. Was sent home with instruction to return in 24 hours if not resolved. 9/15/19 Now unable to roll over, sit up independently and control her head. Went back to ER due to progression of weakness and she was admitted to the hospital. Absent reflexes. Lumbar puncture was negative. Presentation consistent with guillain barre syndrome and Physicians got approval to use IVIG treatment. 1st dose administered of IVIG.  9/16/19 No change in muscle tone or movement. No more fever. Spinal/brain MRI with and without contrast completed and was normal. Treated with 2nd dose of IVIG and started antibiotic for UTI as well.  9/17/19 Improvement in her movement with head control and kicking her legs. Beginning to be able to roll to her side. Continues use of antibiotic for UTI. 9/18/19 More improvement in movement, now able to roll and briefly bear weight on her legs with support. Good head control and pushing up from prone into crawl position. Discharged from hospital to home. 9/19/19 More improvement in movement, now able to crawl and pull to stand.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: X-ray limb normal, X-ray of pelvis and hip normal
Clinical narrative: 9/12/19 Fever of 102deg and stopped walking an standing 9/13/19 Fever of 100.7 with regular Tylenol, still not standing or walking and noticeable reduced movement of the legs , crying with passive movement of her legs. Took her in to PCP where she had absent reflexes and was sent home with instruction to use motrin. 9/14/19 Fever 100.6 with regular Tylenol, very fussy and now not crawling in addition to standing or walking. Went to ER where imaging ruled out any hip dysfunction or LE fractures. Absent reflexes. Performed an enema due to stool being seen on abdominal x-ray. Was sent home with instruction to return in 24 hours if not resolved. 9/15/19 Now unable to roll over, sit up independently and control her head. Went back to ER due to progression of weakness and she was admitted to the hospital. Absent reflexes. Lumbar puncture was negative. Presentation consistent with guillain barre syndrome and Physicians got approval to use IVIG treatment. 1st dose administered of IVIG.  9/16/19 No change in muscle tone or movement. No more fever. Spinal/brain MRI with and without contrast completed and was normal. Treated with 2nd dose of IVIG and started antibiotic for UTI as well.  9/17/19 Improvement in her movement with head control and kicking her legs. Beginning to be able to roll to her side. Continues use of antibiotic for UTI. 9/18/19 More improvement in movement, now able to roll and briefly bear weight on her legs with support. Good head control and pushing up from prone into crawl position. Discharged from hospital to home. 9/19/19 More improvement in movement, now able to crawl and pull to stand.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Feeling abnormal, Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient said she doesn't even know if her symptoms are related to the vaccine, but she said she's felt "lousy" for quite some time and specifically stated her left arm is "sore" near the injection site. She also reports right shoulder and wrist pain and left wrist pain. She is not sure if the symptoms started around the time of vaccination, but she thinks they may have... She was advised to follow up with her doctor.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Pain in extremity, X-ray
Clinical narrative: patient had vaccine on 9/5, had arm pain x48 hours, called md to report discomfort, went in for xray on 9/13, recommended use of OTC anti-inflamatories and stretches, still significant arm pain, going to Physical therapy starting 9/23
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU4, PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: pt presented today 9/19 with a swollen arm- swollen from shoulder down to half way down the lower part of arm.  A bit red and warm to the touch.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU4, PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site inflammation
Clinical narrative: pt presented today 9/19 with a swollen arm- swollen from shoulder down to half way down the lower part of arm.  A bit red and warm to the touch.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: fever for 2 to 3 days following vaccination , reported 9-2019
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: fever for 2 to 3 days
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Middle insomnia, Nausea, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: The patient woke up in the middle of the night with severe pain in her left arm and nausea which kept her up for three hours. She later noticed swelling in her left arm.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Insomnia, Mobility decreased, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Patient reports pain in left shoulder following flu shot so severe it has prevented/disturbed sleeping and inability to lift his arm. Reports pain starting a few hours following the shot on Sunday. Today, Thursday he reports minor improvement in ability to move arm and pain. Reports taking ibuprofen with only minimal relief. States that he felt shot was given higher in arm then usual. Advised patient that shoulder joint can be irritated if shot was given too high in the muscle and can continue ibuprofen and ice but should follow up with regular doctor as only they can diagnosis the problem. States he will wait through the weekend to see if further improvement and will seek followup.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injected limb mobility decreased, Mobility decreased, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Patient states that he (and his wife) never recovered from the flu shot they received from us last year. He states that he has muscle pain and weakness. He states that he is unable to raise his arms above his head. When questioned whether the effect is only in the vaccinated arm or in both arms, he responded both arms.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Electrocardiogram, Febrile convulsion, Influenza virus test, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: fever, febrile seizure, cyanotic episode over several minutes
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Urine analysis
Clinical narrative: fever, febrile seizure, cyanotic episode over several minutes
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Pain
Clinical narrative: Fluzone High-dose around 230pm. Per pt - woke up from pain, body ache , chills around 3 am -- was feeling better around 10am when she called.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: As described by patients husband, she has general muscle pain and weakness, not restricted to injection site/arm which has lasted approximately a year so far.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient has a red circle about the size of a half dollar, warm to the touch
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pain in extremity, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pharmacy providing vaccination services to a local medical clinic received notification (via email) two days after on-site flu clinic of a patient that presented with the following: severe arm pain, warm to touch, and very swollen at injection site
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Body temperature decreased, Chills, Peripheral swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient states that the first week after injection her left arm was swollen, she had a fever and chills.  Patient states that after about a week, her temperature started to run low (97 degrees) for her.  She ask her doctor if she could get a flu shot and was told not until her temperature was back to her normal.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Body itch with rash on chest, back, and shoulder
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Grip strength decreased, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: About ~10 minutes after receiving the flulaval intramuscularly in the right deltoid, patient reported that their entire right arm from shoulder to fingertip was numb to the touch. She says she's never experienced this before with any shot. There was no pain or decrease in range of motion. They reported difficulty holding a coffee cup in that hand because of the numbness. I had her wait in the pharmacy waiting area for another 10-15 minutes to reassess, at which time she reported no improvement. I advised her to closely monitor herself and to call the pharmacy with any developments. I heavily recommended she seek out her primary care provider and told her I'd fax a copy of this VAERS report to her PCP.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling abnormal, Pain in extremity, Skin warm, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Patient presented to the pharmacy on 9/19/19.  She said that after she got the shingrix shot on 9/12/19 her arm was very sore, but 3-4 days after she developed a roughly 4 inch by 3 inch warm, "tight feeling",  red splotch on her left arm, about 4 inches below the injection site.  Upon looking at it on 9/19/19, it does not appear to be raised, or a rash, and patient reports it does not itch. She says it is still tender to the touch, but the arm pain has improved.  She reports no other symptoms, it appears to be local to that one red area.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Influenza like illness, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient called and stated that he had severe flu like symptoms. Chills, fever, and vomiting. Enough symptoms that his wife was going to take him to the Emergency Room. Patient waited it out and symptoms subsided after a couple days.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chills, Constipation, Decreased appetite, Headache, Nausea
Clinical narrative: She developed Nausea,Chills,Fever lasting for about 7 days.Her Appetite had gotten worst.Body aches increased,Constipation got bad,increased severity of Head aches.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: She developed Nausea,Chills,Fever lasting for about 7 days.Her Appetite had gotten worst.Body aches increased,Constipation got bad,increased severity of Head aches.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Patient was given Fluzone HD on 8/31/19, she came into the pharmacy on 9/5/19 after going to ER stating that her lips and face were swollen. She was given prednisone, famotidine and cephalexin (which she did not want the cephalexin so she did not pick it up).
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient said he was fine after shot and he had no issues. He went home and decided to paint a room and used his left hand to reach in a corner to paint, He later became in pain that night and went to ER in the morning. Patient was given Flexeril and Norco to help with pain. Doctor did not see that the shot was related to his issue.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV9, MENB
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache, Muscle rigidity, Pallor
Clinical narrative: she was given the hep A shot first , then the HPV in the left arm, then I switched to give her the men B shot in the right arm, she said that she felt light headed.  She was given the Men B shot  she said she felt really light headed and we noticed that she was becoming very pale.  about 1 minute after receiving the Men B shot she went rigid  this lasted a minute or 2.  When she came around she knew where she was but did not remember after receiving the injections.  She said that she still felt very light headed and she had a bad headache.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood lactic acid increased, Blood test, Computerised tomogram abdomen, Computerised tomogram head, Headache
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable vomiting @ 6:00pm, 2 (?) injunctions on 2 different anti nausea/vomiting drugs: worked well within approximately 15-30 minutes Seizures producing uncontrollable shaking; through the next 11-12 hours until I was discharged I was given intravenously multiple meds to stop seizures...including but not limited to Ativan, morphine, injectable form of Xanax, and other that I do not remember.  I got intermittent relief from shaking for maybe 30 minutes and then shaking would return and another med would be injected. Intense headache was relieved by seizure meds. Sent hom with prescription of hydroxyzine and zofran.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Seizure, Tremor, Vomiting, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable vomiting @ 6:00pm, 2 (?) injunctions on 2 different anti nausea/vomiting drugs: worked well within approximately 15-30 minutes Seizures producing uncontrollable shaking; through the next 11-12 hours until I was discharged I was given intravenously multiple meds to stop seizures...including but not limited to Ativan, morphine, injectable form of Xanax, and other that I do not remember.  I got intermittent relief from shaking for maybe 30 minutes and then shaking would return and another med would be injected. Intense headache was relieved by seizure meds. Sent hom with prescription of hydroxyzine and zofran.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: approximately 10 minutes after receiving the vaccine the patient started experiencing intense itching all over her body.  It also appeared that she was turning red, unsure if that was part of the reaction or due to the patient scratching.  Following up with the patient, she states that the reaction subsided after taking benadryl and has fully recovered.
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient came in with a swollen interior arm and redness. Counseled to take benadryl, consult primary.  Followed up with PT and MD reaction has gone down and no further follow up needed per pt.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Sensitive skin
Clinical narrative: Pt said that there was a red mark or line on his arm going around his arm below the deltoid muscle. He said the line was about 1.5 inches by 1/2 inch in size. It was red & itchy and sensitive to the touch. This first started several days after the shot was given and stayed for 2 days.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea, Pyrexia, Somnolence, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Started next morning with nausea, vomitting  (unlike normal), light headed, temperature drowsiness.  Everything but vomitting continued with slight temp for 1 week, then vomitting again, and same symptoms.  Went to Dr. on 14th day, and he was certain that it was from the vaccine.  Continued with symptoms and went back to Dr, after another two weeks, and he gave me prednisone and finally after about six more days , I began to feel better.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Idk what type flu shot it was but my daughter has a huge red mark the size of and egg on her thigh.and its hard
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient said she threw up twice since she got the shot.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Numbness in arms, fingers, legs, toes  (all extremities)
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: warm, raised, reddened area about the size of 1 to 1.5 inch.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC13
Symptoms: Biopsy skin abnormal, Pityriasis rubra pilaris, Rash
Clinical narrative: About a week after vaccination, a rash erupted over the majority of the body.  It has never resolved- has been present for the last 7 years.  Only in 2016 was it finally diagnosed after biopsy as Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris .
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Myalgia, Rash, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: patient reported muscle soreness that went all the down her arm on the first day.  second day patient developed a rash that was tender to touch.  third day patient went to see pcp and was diagnosed with a shingles outbreak.  patients daughter will keep pharmacy up to date with patient's progress.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Culture throat negative, Diarrhoea, Full blood count, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The day after patient was immunized she came down with diarreah & a fever of about 101 F. I called her pediatrician right away & she told me to give her over the counter fever reducing medicatons. She continued having moderate fever for the next few days. By 9/15/19 her temperature went down to 99.8 F. Then on Monday 9/16/19, her temperature spiked to 104.5 F. On Tuesday, 9/17/19, her fever was still very highest point of 104.2 F. I took her to the doctor & she did a troat culture which came up negative. Wednesday 9/18 she was very lethargic & was still having fever all day & in the evening her fever went up to 105.3 F. I gave her OTC fever medication & called the doctor right away  & Made an appointment for the following day. This morning 9/9/19 she was still having fever of about 101F. My doctor took bloodwork for a cbc & perscribed antibiotics.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Contusion, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt came by the pharmacy on Sept 18, 2019, to report that her left arm bruised. She received Fluzone HD on left arm and Shingrix 1st dose on right arm. She reported her left arm swell with bruising for more than a week. Her bruise size was 2 inches in diameter when she came to the pharmacy on sept 18, 2019.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, UNK
Symptoms: Aphasia, Autism spectrum disorder, Constipation, Decreased eye contact, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: Seizures, absent seizure, autism, gut issues, food allergies/sensitivities, tics, loss of speech, loss of eye contact, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, hand flapping, inconsolable high pitch screaming,
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, UNK
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Emotional distress, Fatigue, Food allergy, Gastrointestinal disorder
Clinical narrative: Seizures, absent seizure, autism, gut issues, food allergies/sensitivities, tics, loss of speech, loss of eye contact, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, hand flapping, inconsolable high pitch screaming,
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, UNK
Symptoms: Petit mal epilepsy, Screaming, Seizure, Tic
Clinical narrative: Seizures, absent seizure, autism, gut issues, food allergies/sensitivities, tics, loss of speech, loss of eye contact, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, hand flapping, inconsolable high pitch screaming,
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Back pain, Contusion, Fatigue, Feeling abnormal, Gastrointestinal disorder
Clinical narrative: 30 mins after vaccination patients was driving and foot slammed on gas pedal. Patient began to have severe back pain, leg pain, pain in uterus, fatigue, nausea, bruising on legs, headaches. brain fog, gut issues.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Headache, Impaired driving ability, Nausea, Pain in extremity, Uterine pain
Clinical narrative: 30 mins after vaccination patients was driving and foot slammed on gas pedal. Patient began to have severe back pain, leg pain, pain in uterus, fatigue, nausea, bruising on legs, headaches. brain fog, gut issues.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: - Patient Believes it was administered caregiver to high in arm. Patient reports pain. Patient taking IBU & ice.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MENB
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis, Injection site discolouration, Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site nodule
Clinical narrative: large red patch on the upper arm with a blue center, Nodule felt underneath the skin at the center. Painful when touched and warm to touch.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MENB
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: large red patch on the upper arm with a blue center, Nodule felt underneath the skin at the center. Painful when touched and warm to touch.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Fall, Head discomfort, Headache
Clinical narrative: LAST NIGHT AT 12:45AM HE GOT UP TO GO TO THE BATHROOM, FELT QUEEZY, WEAK, BLACKED OUT, FELL TO THE FLOOR, WOKE UP ON THE FLOOR. DENIES ANY SPINNING DIZZINESS. EVEN SITTING IN CHAIR FEELS WEAK LIKE HE IS GOING TO FALL OVER. REPORTS HEADACHE, BANDLIKE WRAPPING AROUND BACK TO SIDES OF HEAD. HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE YESTERDAY WHEN HE RECEIVED VACCINES. NO DOCUMENTED FEVER BUT DID HAVE CHILLS LAST NIGHT, HE IS FEELING BETTER THAN HE DID LAST NIGHT. FEELING BETTER BUT NOT COMPLETELY WELL.