chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Varivax received on 5/31/96. On 12/28/00, exposed to varicella. Had a mild case of varicella with about 10-12 pox. Still continues with rash.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion, Fall, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given on 12/18/00. Pt fell down stairs on 12/20/00. No LOC. Went to ER with closed head injury, acute facial laceration. On 12/23/00, vomited X 2. On 12/24/00, focal seizure.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Right arm lump; size of baseball.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Right deltoid area became red, hot and swollen with a 7cm diameter area of erythematous induration. Child also developed red cheeks, vomiting and diarrhea. Pt was given Benadryl.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Right deltoid area became red, hot and swollen with a 7cm diameter area of erythematous induration. Child also developed red cheeks, vomiting and diarrhea. Pt was given Benadryl.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Grunting, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Seen in morning, mild cough, history of wheezing, but lungs clear. Given Prevnar vaccine. In the afternoon, pt had sudden onset of grunting respirations and wheezing. Breathing improved with albuterol nebulizer treatment X 2.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Bone pain, Myalgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: The pt complained of both arms hurting, joint, muscle and bone pain. Can't lift heavy stuff. Finger joints also hurt.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Febrile seizure, temperature 105F. Seen at CHLA.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Breath holding, Eye movement disorder, Hypotonia, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Mom reports, that night, post vax, she held her breath, turned pale, eyes went back and she became limp. She was still awake and looking around though. We were able to get her attention. The event lasted 1-2 minutes and she became normal again. She thinks child had similar episode after about 2 weeks, but didn't call for a week later and spoke with a doctor about it on 12/28/00, this time.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt developed chickenpox on 12/28/2000 and was seen by a doctor on 1/3/01.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: On 12/29/00, that night, post vax, pt developed redness on face, worse the next AM but getting better. It also itched and he had mild URI symptoms. No SOB.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Agitation, Erythema, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt's reaction occurred, that PM at approx. 18:00. She had red face, was hot and had itching. Pt very agitated. On 12/18/00, spoke to mother. Rash had spread from her face to her neck, lasting 2 days. Mother gave Benadryl. No respiratory effects.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Cough, Nasal congestion, Pyrexia, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: URI, congestion, cough and low-grade fever; no rash.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 12/24/00, had hives, itching on entire body, fever of 101F and swelling of arm. Took Benadryl. On 12/31/00, Hives were less, had a slight fever, swelling of arm was less that 1/2 dollar-sized. Took Benadryl.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Pt developed 3-4 lesions at the site of injection and some fever.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injury
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given on 9/27/00 and reported to EH on 10/2/00, that starting, 1 day post vax, the area around the injection site became firm to touch, swollen, reddened and painful. Symptoms still persist. Pt had some kind of accident at work to her right upper arm.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injury
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given on 9/27/00. Reported to employee health nurse on 10/2/00. Had a large, area around injection site of firm, swollen, painful to touch and reddened. Pt had some kind of accident at work to right arm.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Developed immediate local reaction to shot. Treated initially with ice and then warm soaks. Returned on 10/19/00, complaining of pain, swelling and redness and on 10/26/00 and 12/5/00. Treated with Keflex X 7 days on final onset with relief. Still with redness, heat and swelling and pain.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Dermatomyositis, Muscular weakness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: On 11/14/00, this 52 year old female received a Fluvirin vaccination at her local drugstore. "A few days later", she developed bilateral soreness/weakness of her shoulders. She also noted a rash on her right hand and on bony prominences; "knuckles, ankles and elbows". The dx of "dermatomyositis" has been made. Pt states that "dermatomyositis is sometimes involved with cancer", but that her tests have all been negative for malignancy. Additional information has been requested. The follow up received on 3/22/01 states "dermatomyositis, muscle weakness, muscle soreness, and rash (November 2000)."
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 11/14/00, this 52 year old female received a Fluvirin vaccination at her local drugstore. "A few days later", she developed bilateral soreness/weakness of her shoulders. She also noted a rash on her right hand and on bony prominences; "knuckles, ankles and elbows". The dx of "dermatomyositis" has been made. Pt states that "dermatomyositis is sometimes involved with cancer", but that her tests have all been negative for malignancy. Additional information has been requested. The follow up received on 3/22/01 states "dermatomyositis, muscle weakness, muscle soreness, and rash (November 2000)."
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Pt had seizure (febrile) on 11/20/00. Photograph also shows red, macular rash over face and body.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Rash starting on right axilla and spreading to chest, abdomen, back and a few on lower right upper extremities. It was maculo-papular, bright red and erythemic lesions.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Coordination abnormal, Difficulty in walking, Dyspnoea, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Mother noted symptoms of fever of 100F, runny nose, "difficulty breathing", incoordinated walking. Symptoms for 2-3 days. No ER or MD visit or evaluation.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Malaise, Swelling, Urticaria, Weight increased
Clinical narrative: The nurse who gave me the shots in the line I was in, gave me 2 shots and when I asked her why she gave me 2 shots, she mumble something that I could not understand. By 20:00, that same day, my body was covered with hives from my neck to my feet. My genitals, legs, ankles and feet were all very swollen. There was no itching, but I felt "unwell" and uncomfortable and very frightened, to say the least. I have been getting the flu shots every year for the past 10 years and have never had an allergic reaction before. On 11/17/00, I called the clinic and explained what had happened and she said I must have received a pneumonia shoe, as well, however, I did not sign the form for a pneumonia shot, I did not pay the extra $2.00 for a pneumonia shot and I was not in line for the pneumonia shot. My physician prescribed Benadryl, which did not help. My body was so puffed up that I gained 15 pounds in 3 days. I was then prescribed Prednisone, which seemed to help and my body weight gradually returned to normal and the hives are slowly fading. However, as of this date, 4 weeks, post vax, of the 2 flu shots, my ankles and feet are still swollen and I still have red hives on my feet and I still do not feel well. I have gone to several different doctors and none have any definitive answers as to how long this is going to last and what I can do about it. I am getting desperate. Is there someone in your organization who can help me?
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Nerve compression
Clinical narrative: Soreness at site of injection. "Nerve pinched". Began to feel sore 7 days, post vax. She called me on 1/8/01 to "report" not "complain", she said. She also felt that the injection was given too high on the arm. (She was an RN) Injection was given in the upper deltoid region and still has "intermittent pain".
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Petechiae
Clinical narrative: Petechia appeared from knees down (bilateral) and persist to date, starting the day after vaccination.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Contusion, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Left arm bruised and became swollen within 1 1/2" of elbow; red, hot and sore. Pt experienced headache and chilling that evening. She visited her physician the next day and he felt it to be an allergic reaction to the flu shot and to never get another one. Treated symptoms with Motrin, fluids and rest.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left arm bruised and became swollen within 1 1/2" of elbow; red, hot and sore. Pt experienced headache and chilling that evening. She visited her physician the next day and he felt it to be an allergic reaction to the flu shot and to never get another one. Treated symptoms with Motrin, fluids and rest.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pharyngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Went to clinic at 17:00 on 12/30/00 with arm swollen and red, 4" below shot site, in left arm. Developed shortness of breath and swollen throat. Treated with 1 shot of Prednisone and po X 6 days and Benadryl X 2 days.
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 3 days, post vax, pt started to have "tingling in both hands and feet and felt itchy all over and this lasted almost a week". Now, 1 week later, it "feels better but still have a little itching/tingling in hands/feet".
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Febrile seizure, within 24 hours, post vax. Occurred on 1/5/01. Of note: pt's sister was ill at the time with viral gastroenteritis.
Age: 68.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swelling from injection site to elbow; 12" of swelling, pain and tenderness, hot to touch.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mother reports temperature of 103F, lethargy and significant local reaction of right arm.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Telephone call with mom, reports massive swelling, warm in left arm, post vax, Called ER X 3; gave child ibuprofen as directed, to decrease swelling. He developed fever of 101F while taking ibuprofen. Swelling extended from below elbow to collar bone/arm pit area. Resolved by 1/2/01. Not seen by a MD.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Hypotonia, Screaming, Stupor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vomiting, prolonged crying (>5 hours), hypotonic, hyporesponsive episode for about 3 minutes.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Hot flush, Hypoaesthesia, Hypoventilation
Clinical narrative: At 12:35, pt began to feel faint, post vax. At 12:36, pt complained of hot flashes with numbness in left arm and shortness of breath. At 12:37, pt put on O2 at 10LPM via non-rebreather and put on monitor X 1 hour. Pt's vital signs at onset were BP-110/71, P-66, R-16 and temperature was 96.5F. Pt had a vasovagal reaction to injection.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Syncope vasovagal
Clinical narrative: At 12:35, pt began to feel faint, post vax. At 12:36, pt complained of hot flashes with numbness in left arm and shortness of breath. At 12:37, pt put on O2 at 10LPM via non-rebreather and put on monitor X 1 hour. Pt's vital signs at onset were BP-110/71, P-66, R-16 and temperature was 96.5F. Pt had a vasovagal reaction to injection.
Age: 0.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Agitation, Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Within 1/2 hour, post vax, pt developed crying and was unable to console. Pt was seen by MD and he felt reaction was to vaccine. Physical exam was not performed per mother. Tylenol with codeine was Rx'd and mother was told to watch for respiratory distress.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Laboratory test abnormal, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Diarrhea, vomiting. Treated with IV-D5 norm. M, Tylenol, lab work with 23 hours of hospitalization.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Paraesthesia, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 8/23/00, arm sore, erythematous with swelling, tingling noted in hand. No temperature elevation. Itching all over. Seen in ER and instructed to alternate hot and cold packs. Given Benadryl, ibuprofen and Tylenol #3 Rx's.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Cyanosis
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a 2 month old male who received vaccinations on 7/5/00 and 2 hours, post vax, the infant developed a cyanotic episode while feeding. He developed 4 cyanotic episodes ranging in duration from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. After the 2nd episode, his parents called 911 and his fathered performed CPR for 1 1/2 minutes. He was hospitalized for monitoring and remained stable for 12 hours. No further information is available.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Coma, Convulsion, Erythema, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: On 7/12/00 soon after vaccination, the pt developed bright erythema which extended from her lower abdomen to her legs. She became unresponsive and had stiffness or posturing (believed to be seizure activity) which lasted 5 minutes. Her vital signs were monitored and was given and unspecified "breathing medication". She was brought to the ER and was admitted. She was discharged the next day. Upon medical review, the pt's unresponsiveness or posturing was considered to be an "other medical event". Additional information has been requested. Information has been received from physician concerning a 10 weeks old African-American female patient with no known drug allergies who on 07/12/2000 at approximately 15:00 was vaccinated intramusculary via the left thigh with a first dose of haemophilus b conjugate vaccine + hepatitis b vaccine recombinant. Concomittant vaccinations that same day included a first dose of polio vaccine inactivated given subcutaneously via the left thigh and a first dose of diphteria toxoid pertussis vaccine tetanus toxoid given intramuscularly via the right thigh. Other concomittant medications included acetaminophen. It was reported that the patient tried immediately and had very impressive erythema from lower abdomen to legs and decreased responsiveness and stifening of the extremeties were noted. The physician reported that it was most likely a seizure considered an other medical event that lasted 5 minutes total and vital signs were stable during the time. After 5 minutes the patient improved. the patient was taken to the emergency room and a complete work-up was done. Within one hour, it was reported that the patient was pretty close to basseline and the next day was fine. The patient was admitted to the hospital and released the next day. Follow up information from the physician indicated that the patient cried and redness was noted bilaterally to the hips and lower extremities. Decreased responsiveness was noted and her vital signs included respirations 10, pulse 156 and oxygenation 98. The patient was noted to have strong pulses. She was given an albuterol nebulizer and Benadryl. Stiffening of the extremities was noted which lasted 1-5 minutes and then the baby cried with a gradual return to baseline. The patient was admitted to the hospital to rule out sep. and for observation.It was reported that she did well, recovered and went home the next day on 07/13/2000. No further information is expected.
Age: 0.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Haematocrit decreased, Leukopenia, Pyrexia, Thrombocytopenia
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a fever. ON 3/23/00 a CBC showed thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and decreased hematocrit and hemoglobin. His AST was elevated and a blood culture was negative. Upon internal review, the pt's experiences were considered to be "other medical events". The pt's outcome status was noted to be unknown. No further information is available.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: This patient received vaccination on 12/14; within days complained of pain in the arm, right shoulder and down the side, then in the neck area. This patient developed Hardened indurated area at the injection site. The patient was seen 12/22/00 and noted to have 3-4 cm area induration with tenderness, no erythema.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None reported to this office. Autopsy states cause of death as sudden infant death syndrome.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: On 1/8/01, the physician received a phone call stating that the pt died on 1/6/01 in the A.M.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous
Clinical narrative: It was reported that the pt's last menstrual period was 2 weeks prior to vaccination. In October 2000, the pt informed her physician that she had a miscarriage. No further information is available.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Chills, Coma, Cyanosis, Pneumonitis, Pulmonary congestion
Clinical narrative: On 10/23/00 at 17:15, doctor received a phone call from ER stating baby brought in. Found in bed, already had some rigor/cyanosis; coded but pronounced dead. Autopsy states the cause of death as interstitial pneumonitis. Also states baby girl was found unresponsive in her play pen, lung congestion
Age: 76.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Joint stiffness, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: Dizziness, ache, weakness, hands swelling, feels sandy, fingers locking on right hand, runny nose, allergic to flu shot.
Age: 76.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Dizziness, ache, weakness, hands swelling, feels sandy, fingers locking on right hand, runny nose, allergic to flu shot.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a NP concerning a 70 year old white female who on 10/16/00 was vaccinated with the 1st dose of pneumococcal vaccine 23 polyvalent in the right deltoid. On 10/19/00, the pt developed red, hot, painful, swollen right arm. After 2 months, the pt was still experiencing her symptoms. The pt sought medical attention at the doctor's office. The NP considered the pt's experience to be an "Other Medical Event". At the time of the report, the pt's final outcome was unknown. No additional information is expected.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Dyspnoea, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Complaining of shortness of breath; laid back on table and became blue (cyanotic) around mouth and stopped breathing; CPR administered and Epi-pen injected; immediate response. Given epinephrine. Episode lasted approx. 4 minutes, no further incidence.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Asthenia, Coordination abnormal, Difficulty in walking, Drooling, Dysphonia
Clinical narrative: Approx. 2-3 weeks following the 5/12/98 MMR IZ, fine tremors were noted in both hands, lasting for brief periods (less than 30 seconds). Over the next few months the hand tremors become more noticeable lasting for longer periods of time, eventually becoming constant. By November, 5 months after the immunization, episodes of leg weakness developed resulting in slow ambulation and unexplained falling to the ground. By January, 7 months after the IZ, severe leg weakness developed manifested by ataxic gait and total body collapse with inability to get off the floor. Through out the year, his condition continued to rapidly deteriorate, resulting in the loss of function in both hands, both legs, voice, and oral muscle control resulting in excessive drooling. Approx. 15 months, post vax, he was wheel chair dependent, required total assistance with feeding, toileting, and mobility. Currently his level of function continues to decline with no reversal or improvement in symptoms. Although, he has had extensive  and extremely thorough medical evaluations by numerous physicians to determine the cause for this progressive demise in health and function, no medical dx has been made.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Fall, Muscular weakness, Tremor, Vocal cord paralysis
Clinical narrative: Approx. 2-3 weeks following the 5/12/98 MMR IZ, fine tremors were noted in both hands, lasting for brief periods (less than 30 seconds). Over the next few months the hand tremors become more noticeable lasting for longer periods of time, eventually becoming constant. By November, 5 months after the immunization, episodes of leg weakness developed resulting in slow ambulation and unexplained falling to the ground. By January, 7 months after the IZ, severe leg weakness developed manifested by ataxic gait and total body collapse with inability to get off the floor. Through out the year, his condition continued to rapidly deteriorate, resulting in the loss of function in both hands, both legs, voice, and oral muscle control resulting in excessive drooling. Approx. 15 months, post vax, he was wheel chair dependent, required total assistance with feeding, toileting, and mobility. Currently his level of function continues to decline with no reversal or improvement in symptoms. Although, he has had extensive  and extremely thorough medical evaluations by numerous physicians to determine the cause for this progressive demise in health and function, no medical dx has been made.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The infant had a temperature of 103.2 for two nights, 101.3 on 01/05/01.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Listless, Muscle disorder, Pallor
Clinical narrative: The infant had immediate pallor (less than 3 minutes), decreased muscle tone and listless, no loss of consciousness. No treatment, gradual improvement over 10-15 minutes.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient had a fever of 105 (rectal), the morning of the vaccination.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PPV
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: The infant had a papular rash, pruritis on entire body, most pronounced on right thigh area (site of Prevnar). Treated itching with Zyrtec by mouth.
Age: 0.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: This 9 month old infant had a 2 1/2 by 3 1/4 cm erythematous circular area surrounding the injection site with a firm indurated area. The site was warm to touch, the reaction began 48 hours after the injection. The infant was started on Augmentin for cellulitis.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: This child had a 5 by 5 cm area of erythema and induration plus 2 areas proximal of erythema.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthropathy, Calcinosis, Joint range of motion decreased, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: This patient had worsening of osteoarthritis, especially in the knees. The right knee swells, and decrease in range of motion.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Balance disorder, Chest pain, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: This patient has severe joint pain (disabling), swollen Joints, severe headache, muscle pain, rib and chest soreness, fever (100), neck stiff and painful to move, poor balance, ache all over, flu like symptoms, generalized ill feeling, extreme fatigue. There were three episodes lasting 1 week to 10 days (06/29/00, 08/01/00, 11/23/00). Currently taking Tetracycline.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Influenza like illness, Joint swelling, Malaise, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: This patient has severe joint pain (disabling), swollen Joints, severe headache, muscle pain, rib and chest soreness, fever (100), neck stiff and painful to move, poor balance, ache all over, flu like symptoms, generalized ill feeling, extreme fatigue. There were three episodes lasting 1 week to 10 days (06/29/00, 08/01/00, 11/23/00). Currently taking Tetracycline.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Neck pain, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This patient has severe joint pain (disabling), swollen Joints, severe headache, muscle pain, rib and chest soreness, fever (100), neck stiff and painful to move, poor balance, ache all over, flu like symptoms, generalized ill feeling, extreme fatigue. There were three episodes lasting 1 week to 10 days (06/29/00, 08/01/00, 11/23/00). Currently taking Tetracycline.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR
Symptoms: Arthritis, Injection site swelling, Paraesthesia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 11/20/2000 it was reported to Employee Health. The patient had a raised rash, tingling in hands. ?"Arthritis in the finger". The rash had gone and the patient states the arthritis in his fingers are improving.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Injection site pain, Pain, Skin burning sensation
Clinical narrative: The patient states she had pain and burning at the site of injection, with a lump and redness over the next two weeks. The pain radiated down the wrist and up to the shoulder. The patient was given Naproxen by his PCP.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Facial palsy
Clinical narrative: The patient received Aventis Influenza vaccine, and developed Bell's Palsy on the following day. The patient developed left facial droop one day after receiving the Influenza vaccine. She had also received Trastuzumab and Paclitaxel on the same day. An MRI and Lumbar Puncture were performed to rule of Leptomeningitis.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling hot, Heart rate increased
Clinical narrative: The patient states 1st time was in the middle of the night around 1:30-2:00 AM. There was a rapid heartbeat, dizziness that lasted about 1/2 hour. The 2nd time was while driving, she had a rapid heartbeat, got very hot, and felt like she was going to pass out; that lasted about 15 minutes and started to subside. She does not take flu shots since then.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The patient states 45 minutes after eating bagel with egg and salsa he became very dizzy, unable to drive his car, and then threw up 4 times. He stayed in bed the rest of the day. He had symptoms of becoming dizzy for several days.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: The patient has swelling, pain and red rash on upper right arm where the shots were administered. It lasted for 48 hours. The patient called the Co Bd of Health the next day and personal physician the day after. Missing vaccine information not available.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Contusion, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: The patient had a vaccine, about 6 hours after she began experiencing bruising, arm, elbow and wrist pain, left arm pit and side swelling.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: The patient had pain and swelling under her right arm, extending along the right side of her ribs. There was redness under her arm and spotty redness on her upper arm, and a bruise at the injection site.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Asthenia, Flushing, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This patient had weakness, generalized achiness, temperature of 100, and flushed.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Approximately 10 minutes after this patient had  a vaccine given, she had 30-60 second seizure. No history of seizure disorder. The patient had not eaten in a while also.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: This patient had an injection; 15 minutes after she complained of numbness, tingling feeling in her arm from elbow to fingertips. Then 30 minutes after the injection, the tingling feeling moved up into her shoulder area. Injection site not red or swollen, arm not swollen. The patient called the MD. The doctor stated to the patient to take Ibuprofen and put ice on it. TC to the patient at 2:30, she stated she was feeling better but her arm was sore and slightly swollen at the injection site.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Headache, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This patient had a severe headache, fever to 104 and lethargy beginning approximately 24 hours to 36 hours after Typhoid immunization was administered. On exam, no other illnesses were obvious.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: This infant had a temperature of 105.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: This patient got a Tetanus shot on 12/20/00, she developed a generalized hive like rash.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: This child received vaccination on 03/30/98 at the age of 12 1/2 months. Onset of varicella disease 01/04/01 and possibly father of child also.
Age: 1.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: This patient developed chicken pox 12/00.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: This patient had a varicella like rash.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site rash, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 12/21/00, this patient had a mild fever, rash to left upper deltoid, swelling, and redness. She was seen by a doctor on 12/22/00, and treated with Hydrocortisone cream. Return to clinic when necessary or sickness increases.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: This patient had immunization, 24 hours after she had a small bruise at the site of injection, with redness, swelling, and some burning in the arm; pain radiates to elbow. The patient had patches of red swollen areas; symptoms lasted about 36 hours.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Ageusia, Anosmia
Clinical narrative: Following vaccination, the pt experienced a loss of taste and smell. As of 8/24/00 the symptoms persisted.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: In the fall of 1999, the pt developed a "splitting" headache and an injection site reaction characterized by swelling, redness, hardness, and warmth. Later he developed malaise which lasted about 1 week followed by "mild" flu symptoms.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Malaise
Clinical narrative: In the fall of 1999, the pt developed a "splitting" headache and an injection site reaction characterized by swelling, redness, hardness, and warmth. Later he developed malaise which lasted about 1 week followed by "mild" flu symptoms.
Age: 0.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: The pt died from SIDS less than 12 hours post vax.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Myocardial infarction
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a heart attach and died. The pt had a hx of heart problems in the past.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Apnoea
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced an apneic episode within 24 hours of vaccine.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chest pain, Convulsion, Dizziness, Feeling hot, Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to the clinic "feeling well" to receive her 2nd Hep-B vaccine. She had received her 1st dose on 8/15/00 without complications. About 10 minutes, post 2nd dose of vaccine, she felt hot, sweaty, dizzy and fainted. Then, she complained of chest pain and while lying down, appeared to have tonic-clonic generalized seizure, lasting 2-3 minutes. She was admitted for observation without recurrence.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to the clinic "feeling well" to receive her 2nd Hep-B vaccine. She had received her 1st dose on 8/15/00 without complications. About 10 minutes, post 2nd dose of vaccine, she felt hot, sweaty, dizzy and fainted. Then, she complained of chest pain and while lying down, appeared to have tonic-clonic generalized seizure, lasting 2-3 minutes. She was admitted for observation without recurrence.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Amnesia, Arthralgia, Cardiac flutter, Chest pain, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: Pt notes onset of dizziness, orthostatic changes, memory loss and lethargy since beginning Anthrax series. This pt Anthrax #1 in 1/99 and shot #5 in 1/00. Since starting the series, she records decreased memory, itching and the appearance of sores in her ear canals, rash and dry skin at the shot site plus thighs, lethargy, vertigo, chest pain, joint pain, diarrhea and sudden clearing of her vision so that she no longer needs glasses. The chest pain occurs 1-2 X per week, lasting 5-10 seconds; sharp diaphragmatic pain and the intensity is incapacitating. She has continuous joint pain involving knees, elbows, ankles and hips often with numbness and weakness of forearm muscles. Sudden movements causes perception of the world spinning around; dx'd in 3/98 with benign positional vertigo treated with meclizine and pseudoephedrine with poor response. The impression is that most physiologic complaints are probably referable to pre-existing Hypothyroidism. There is the possibility that IZ stimulated an inflammatory response which increased pre-existing symptoms or activity of pre-existing disease. Continue IZ's as indicated is recommended. IZ's may cause flu-like symptoms, which may entail worsening of other pre-existing complaints. The follow-up received on 06/10/2001 states that the pt still has he itching at site of injection, dizziness, heart flutters, occasional loss of consciousness, memory loss, and vision correction.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dry skin, Ear disorder, Hypoaesthesia, Hypothyroidism
Clinical narrative: Pt notes onset of dizziness, orthostatic changes, memory loss and lethargy since beginning Anthrax series. This pt Anthrax #1 in 1/99 and shot #5 in 1/00. Since starting the series, she records decreased memory, itching and the appearance of sores in her ear canals, rash and dry skin at the shot site plus thighs, lethargy, vertigo, chest pain, joint pain, diarrhea and sudden clearing of her vision so that she no longer needs glasses. The chest pain occurs 1-2 X per week, lasting 5-10 seconds; sharp diaphragmatic pain and the intensity is incapacitating. She has continuous joint pain involving knees, elbows, ankles and hips often with numbness and weakness of forearm muscles. Sudden movements causes perception of the world spinning around; dx'd in 3/98 with benign positional vertigo treated with meclizine and pseudoephedrine with poor response. The impression is that most physiologic complaints are probably referable to pre-existing Hypothyroidism. There is the possibility that IZ stimulated an inflammatory response which increased pre-existing symptoms or activity of pre-existing disease. Continue IZ's as indicated is recommended. IZ's may cause flu-like symptoms, which may entail worsening of other pre-existing complaints. The follow-up received on 06/10/2001 states that the pt still has he itching at site of injection, dizziness, heart flutters, occasional loss of consciousness, memory loss, and vision correction.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Lethargy, Loss of consciousness, Muscular weakness, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt notes onset of dizziness, orthostatic changes, memory loss and lethargy since beginning Anthrax series. This pt Anthrax #1 in 1/99 and shot #5 in 1/00. Since starting the series, she records decreased memory, itching and the appearance of sores in her ear canals, rash and dry skin at the shot site plus thighs, lethargy, vertigo, chest pain, joint pain, diarrhea and sudden clearing of her vision so that she no longer needs glasses. The chest pain occurs 1-2 X per week, lasting 5-10 seconds; sharp diaphragmatic pain and the intensity is incapacitating. She has continuous joint pain involving knees, elbows, ankles and hips often with numbness and weakness of forearm muscles. Sudden movements causes perception of the world spinning around; dx'd in 3/98 with benign positional vertigo treated with meclizine and pseudoephedrine with poor response. The impression is that most physiologic complaints are probably referable to pre-existing Hypothyroidism. There is the possibility that IZ stimulated an inflammatory response which increased pre-existing symptoms or activity of pre-existing disease. Continue IZ's as indicated is recommended. IZ's may cause flu-like symptoms, which may entail worsening of other pre-existing complaints. The follow-up received on 06/10/2001 states that the pt still has he itching at site of injection, dizziness, heart flutters, occasional loss of consciousness, memory loss, and vision correction.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Skin atrophy, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Pt notes onset of dizziness, orthostatic changes, memory loss and lethargy since beginning Anthrax series. This pt Anthrax #1 in 1/99 and shot #5 in 1/00. Since starting the series, she records decreased memory, itching and the appearance of sores in her ear canals, rash and dry skin at the shot site plus thighs, lethargy, vertigo, chest pain, joint pain, diarrhea and sudden clearing of her vision so that she no longer needs glasses. The chest pain occurs 1-2 X per week, lasting 5-10 seconds; sharp diaphragmatic pain and the intensity is incapacitating. She has continuous joint pain involving knees, elbows, ankles and hips often with numbness and weakness of forearm muscles. Sudden movements causes perception of the world spinning around; dx'd in 3/98 with benign positional vertigo treated with meclizine and pseudoephedrine with poor response. The impression is that most physiologic complaints are probably referable to pre-existing Hypothyroidism. There is the possibility that IZ stimulated an inflammatory response which increased pre-existing symptoms or activity of pre-existing disease. Continue IZ's as indicated is recommended. IZ's may cause flu-like symptoms, which may entail worsening of other pre-existing complaints. The follow-up received on 06/10/2001 states that the pt still has he itching at site of injection, dizziness, heart flutters, occasional loss of consciousness, memory loss, and vision correction.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Amnesia, Dizziness, Heart rate irregular, Injection site mass, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt notes onset of dizziness, orthostatic changes, memory loss and lethargy since beginning Anthrax series. This pt Anthrax #1 in 1/99 and shot #5 in 1/00. Since starting the series, she records decreased memory, itching and the appearance of sores in her ear canals, rash and dry skin at the shot site plus thighs, lethargy, vertigo, chest pain, joint pain, diarrhea and sudden clearing of her vision so that she no longer needs glasses. The chest pain occurs 1-2 X per week, lasting 5-10 seconds; sharp diaphragmatic pain and the intensity is incapacitating. She has continuous joint pain involving knees, elbows, ankles and hips often with numbness and weakness of forearm muscles. Sudden movements causes perception of the world spinning around; dx'd in 3/98 with benign positional vertigo treated with meclizine and pseudoephedrine with poor response. The impression is that most physiologic complaints are probably referable to pre-existing Hypothyroidism. There is the possibility that IZ stimulated an inflammatory response which increased pre-existing symptoms or activity of pre-existing disease. Continue IZ's as indicated is recommended. IZ's may cause flu-like symptoms, which may entail worsening of other pre-existing complaints. The follow-up received on 06/10/2001 states that the pt still has he itching at site of injection, dizziness, heart flutters, occasional loss of consciousness, memory loss, and vision correction.
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Drug level increased
Clinical narrative: A pharmacy student reported that a 47 year old male received an injection of Flu Shield ('00-'01) on 12/12/00. On 1/7/01, the pt was hospitalized with elevated phenytoin (33 mcg/mL) and phenobarbital levels (no value provided).
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt received flu shot. Next morning area red and sore. Tolerated it for 1 day and then began feeling fluid move about in the shot area. Knot became grapefruit-sized so went to MD and he placed her on Keflex. Arm continued to feel worse and had aches all over body. Temperature was 100F-101F. Was advised by MD to go to ER. Admitted to the hospital for 2 days for IV antibiotics. Could not return to work until 1/4/01.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Pt received flu shot. Next morning area red and sore. Tolerated it for 1 day and then began feeling fluid move about in the shot area. Knot became grapefruit-sized so went to MD and he placed her on Keflex. Arm continued to feel worse and had aches all over body. Temperature was 100F-101F. Was advised by MD to go to ER. Admitted to the hospital for 2 days for IV antibiotics. Could not return to work until 1/4/01.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV, OPV
Symptoms: Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: A mother reported that her 4 year old daughter received DTP, HIB and oral Poliomyelitis virus vaccines on 3/31/91. She subsequently, developed an URI and was treated by a physician. She "eventually" recovered.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a 1 1/2 - 2 inch area of redness with swelling and an area of hardness at the site of injection.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: The pt developed a macular-papular rash over his head and body beginning 1 day post vax. The pt was prescribed calamine lotion and Atarax. No hx of fever or URI. Symptoms point to rash development.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Mouth ulceration, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 1 week post vax, the child developed a fever then apthous ulcers in his mouth.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Screaming
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a fever of greater than 103 and periods of screaming at night. The fever began a few hours post vax.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced persistent crying for more than 3 hours which began within 24 hours of vax. The pt was evaluated at the hospital. It was thought to be related to the DTaP vaccine.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: The patient woke this morning with red bumps on her cheeks, arms, back and stomach. Around 1pm the rash got much worse so the patient was brought into the office. The patient was treated with Atarax and Tylenol.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site haemorrhage, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: The pt's mother noticed a reddened area that was 2x1 inch in diameter on his right thigh up to his buttocks on 12/28/00. On 12/29/00 this area became ecchymotic. On 1/4/01, the pt's mother noticed small slightly raised reddened bumps and red "lines" 1 inch long appearing randomly on the left thigh form mid thigh to the knee covering an area of 1 1/2/ in wide by 2 3/4 inches long. On 1/6/01, the mother noticed the rash and ecchymotic area had disappeared. No further symptoms noted.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Approximately 12 hours post vax, the pt had a short febrile seizure. The pt fully recovered.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Fatigue, Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Same day as vax, the pt experienced tiredness and irritability, refused to use his legs, he was up all that night "screaming" and holding his legs out straight, injection site was red with slight swelling. Tylenol given once during the night. The next day, the child remains irritable. Was seen by PCP. No signs of ear infection or URI, no fever. Child has improved by 1/6/01.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Same day as vax, the pt experienced tiredness and irritability, refused to use his legs, he was up all that night "screaming" and holding his legs out straight, injection site was red with slight swelling. Tylenol given once during the night. The next day, the child remains irritable. Was seen by PCP. No signs of ear infection or URI, no fever. Child has improved by 1/6/01.
Age: 68.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Malaise
Clinical narrative: About midnight the evening of the vax, the pt woke up and went to the bathroom and began to have chills for about 30-40 minutes. The pt felt bad the rest of the night and day, was weak with occasional shorter chills. Did not check temp. Feels ok today 12/7/00.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site rash, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced adverse reactions from the flu vaccine at the injection site which included redness, swelling (grapefruit size in diameter), rash, itching, symptoms began to resolve by 1/2/01 when she called the pharmacy.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: One day post vax, the pt developed a rash on upper anterior and posterior chest. Treated with over the counter medications and then resolved.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The pt experienced a localized red and warm area at the injection site. This subsided in about 3 days after it appeared. No other symptoms were experienced.