chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: On 01/08/2001 the patient developed a "rash like chicken pox" on his legs and back. The school nurse reports that many children in the school currently have Varicella. The patient's brother had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up has been received from a physician who reports the patient information given is not enough for him to identify the patient. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 01/09/2001 the patient was found to have herpes zoster. The vesicular lesions were distributed on the left side buttocks, down the left leg to the left toe in a dermatome pattern. Approximately 50 lesions were noted. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 17 month old female pt with no known allergies and past medical history of hyperbilirubinemia and hypoglycemia, who on 8/1/00, was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella. There was no concomitant medication. It was reported that within a 2 week, post vax period, the pt had "some fever, but no rash". On 1/9/01, the pt was found to have herpes zoster. The rash was reported to have lasted 2-3 weeks. The physician noted that the pt was a healthy female without any known immunosuppression and without any known exposure to wild-type virus. Preliminary results indicated that the specimen, which was from a vesicular lesion/scab crust, for this case was VZV positive. Additional info indicated that the vesicular specimen was VZV positive and the presence of Oka/vaccine VZV had been identified using PCR analysis. It was reported that the pt recovered completely from that episode. Upon F/U; it was reported that on 7/3/01, the pt developed a rash "first on back, also on face, chest, legs, etc., first as red bumps (then becoming vesicular". There were new lesions identified on 7/4/01, 7/5/01 and the physician questioned the presence of new lesions on 7/6/01, when he also noted that the "old" lesions were fading and again on 7/7/01. There were no other symptoms reported. The physician stated that the rash resembles possibly breakthrough varicella. There was no recognized exposure to chicken pox or shingles. Upon physician exam, the physician reported 40 scattered lesions, mostly papular, some micro-vesicular. There were no lesions identified on the mucous membranes. This was noted to be a possible immune deficiency. However, he indicated that if specimens reveal VZV, the pt might need an immune work-up. It was reported that "no treatment (was) necessary". On 12/17/01, it was reported that the possible breakthrough rash swab specimen, collected for PCR analysis, was inadequate to process. The specimen was negative for direct fluorescent antibody. There were reported to be the final results. Addtionla info has been requested.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed swollen lymph nodes. Unspecified lab tests were performed and were reported abnormal which led the physician to consider a diagnosis of leukemia. Follow up information was received from the patient's physician who indicated that the patient is normal, and the mother "overreacted". The patient was seen by a specialist and does not have leukemia. All issues around this patient's health have been resolved and the patient is healthy. Additional information is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning 2 children who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patients recently developed chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was reported that other patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a "few" patients who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patients developed chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was reported that other patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: On 01/08/2001 the patient developed 20 to 30 "insect bite like" raised lesions on his face, arms and abdomen. Also noted, the patient's mother had chicken pox 12/22/2000 or 12/26/2000. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. On an unspecified  date the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 12/29/2000 the patient developed chicken pox that included 50-100 vesicular lesions distributed across his chest, back and extremities. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Anorexia, Diarrhoea, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 01/05/2001 the patient developed an infection, which was treated with Suprax. On 01/09/2001, the patient began to lose his appetite. The physician reported in follow up, the patient experienced "anorexia, mild-moderate for 4 days." On 01/09/2001 the patient began vomiting, 2 to 4 times a day for 4 days. On 01/09/2001 the patient was also running a fever of 101.5F. The patient also had diarrhea, which the physician described as "loose watery non-bloody, non-mucoid stools 3 to 4 times per day for 4 days. On 01/14/2001 the patient recovered from his experience. The patient's physician stated, "possible that the symptoms were antibiotic related". No further information is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The patient's grandmother reported that the patient "may possibly have chicken pox now". On 01/10/2001 the patient had one spot that erupted . The physician has not seen the patient for a diagnosis. The school nurse reported that many of the children in the school currently have varicella. The patient's brother had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection, Injection site vesicles, Irritability
Clinical narrative: On 01/10/2001 the patient presented with vesicles consistent with herpes zoster on her left leg and lower back. The physician sent off for a culture and analysis. The culture came back positive for varicella virus.  In follow up, the physician describes the herpes zoster at the injection site, down the left leg, on the left thigh and back. The patient was irritable. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: The physician describes a previously healthy child without any known immunosuppression, that does not attend daycare and is not known to have inu tero or pre-varivax vaccination exposure to chickenpox. F/U indicated that the physician reported that the pt had recovered completely from her experience and that she actually had not returned for subsequent follow-up visits. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient experienced varicella. The patient was treated with Augmentin.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning 3 to 4 patients who were vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine life. It was reported on 01/15/2001 that the patients developed varicella in the past few months. The cases have been as long as 2 to 3 years after vaccination. The patients sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On approximately 01/15/2001 the patient developed full blown chicken pox with more than 50 lesions covering her arms, hands, lips, mouth, under eyes, legs and stomach. Also noted, the patient had a low grade fever of 101F. The patient was treated with Benadryl and Tylenol on 01/15/2001 for the itching. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Laboratory test abnormal, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 12/21/1999 the patient developed a multidermal herpes zoster on his thigh. The symptoms consisted of approximately 100 papulovesicular lesions and lasted for 4 weeks. The patient was treated with Acyclovir and recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Rash erythematous, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 01/16/2001 the patient developed approximately 20 to 25 lesions, mostly erythematous papules with 2 to 3 clear vesicles and one excavated, throughout the body especially on her trunk with 2 to 3 on her labia with 1 spot scabbed over. The patient was treated with Benadryl as needed for the itch. It was noted that the patient was exposed to chicken pox on 01/02/2001 through 01/05/2001. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/14/2001 the patient developed symptoms of varicella. The patient developed a rash on her face which then spread over her trunk, lasted 1 day with 10 spots altogether. On 01/16/2001 the patient was seen in a doctor's office and was diagnosed with varicella, with approximately 25 lesions on her body. It was noted that the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 12/10/2000 the patient developed a rash and on 12/14/2000 was seen by her pediatrician for 30 to 40 lesions on her trunk, papules only, no vesicles. The physician did not feel it was varicella and sent specimens to the lab. On 01/23/2001 the final PCR results were negative for VZV. The patient recovered from the symptoms. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 01/17/2001 the nurse reported that she thought the patient had chicken pox with lesions on the patient's face and a runny nose. The patient had not felt well on 01/16/2001. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. The reported noted that the problem resolved and that the patient did not have chicken pox. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 01/04/2001 the patient developed a fever and henoch-schonlein purpura which was described as a fever, bilateral leg bruising and swollen ankles. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. On an unspecified date the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/03/2001 the patient's sister was diagnosed with shingles. The sister was never vaccinated. Eight days later the patient developed a fever. On 01/13/2001 the patient developed blisters and a bloody ear. The patient was seen in the ER and had blisters in her ear canal. The patient was diagnosed with chicken pox. Approximately 7 to 10 days later the patient recovered. The hospital summary was not available. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/11/2001 the patient developed chicken pox that consisted of a few lesions and resolved in 5 to 7 days. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Irritability, Pruritus, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 01/17/2001 the patient presented to the physician's office, and Infectious Disease practice, with Herpes Zoster on the left arm. To the nurses' knowledge, the patient was a normal, healthy child, with no history of recent varicella exposure, including no in utero exposure, and no known immunosuppression. The nurse noted that the lesions extended from the left shoulder area down his arm towards the fingers. Additionally, the child has itching and fussiness. Information from the VZV ID program stated that the final PCR results for the vesicular specimen was positive for OKA vaccine strain VZV. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash maculo-papular, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient reported to the physician's office with "chickenpox over his belly and trunk with some spread to the extremities". The LPN reported that the patient had approximately 100 lesions, non-pustular in nature, and that the patient complained that they were very itchy. In follow-up, the LPN reported that on 01/16/2001, the patient had the rash all over, more than 40 small raised rash all over, itchy. The patient recovered in 3 days. No further information is available.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who "many years ago" was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. On approximately 01/11/2001 the patient experienced chicken pox. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health profesainal concerning a 4 year old Caucasina female with penicillin allergy who on 08/01/97 at 2:15 pm was vaccinated with a first dose of Varivax in the right thigh. Concomitant therapy included  then fourth dose of alum, potassium tripedia in the left thigh and a third dose of OPV. On 01/18/2001, the patient developed a rash of 5 to 6 little spots for 3 to 4 days. The patient's mother thought it may be chicken pox. The patient was scheduled to see the doctor on 01/19/2001, and was treated with Benadryl and recovered. It was also noted that the patient was exposed to chicken pox at daycare. No further information is available.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a patient was vaccinated with one dose of vaccine. The patient was titered on 01/17/2001 and showed failure to seroconvert. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Addiitonal information has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Hypotension, Infection, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced itchiness around the injection site and on 01/17/2001 developed 10 lesions over the entire body. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: The pt has a novacaine allergy, irregular menses and keratitis and a history of dry skin, tendinitis and lipoma. On 1/2/01, the pt was vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella (0.5ml) (lot 635490/1142K) in the left deltoid, IM. Concomitant therapy included 1 dose of DPT in the right deltoid, IM (0.5ml) (lot 343AA) and unspecified eye drops for keratitis and prenatal vitamins. On 1/4/01, the pt reported at 16:10, right arm tender, no increasing warmth but increasing redness around the injection site of 1". Pt also reported that she thought she had a low-grade temperature. The pt was instructed to use ice packs. On 1/17/01, the pt broke out in about 10 lesions all over her body, they were "pinhead to grapefruit size", very itchy and no drainage noted. The pt called the physician's office on 1/18/01 and noted she was afebrile until "today" (temp of 99.1F). The pt was told to use OTC Benadryl as instructed. It was noted on 1/20/01 that the symptoms "sounds like chickenpox". It was also reported that on 1/25/00, the pt was tested for varicella, IgG titer was absent. On the day of vaccination, the pt was given a urine pregnancy test which was negative. Her last menstrual period was some 6 weeks prior; the pt was typically late. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced itchiness around the injection site and on 01/17/2001 developed 10 lesions over the entire body. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: The pt has a novacaine allergy, irregular menses and keratitis and a history of dry skin, tendinitis and lipoma. On 1/2/01, the pt was vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella (0.5ml) (lot 635490/1142K) in the left deltoid, IM. Concomitant therapy included 1 dose of DPT in the right deltoid, IM (0.5ml) (lot 343AA) and unspecified eye drops for keratitis and prenatal vitamins. On 1/4/01, the pt reported at 16:10, right arm tender, no increasing warmth but increasing redness around the injection site of 1". Pt also reported that she thought she had a low-grade temperature. The pt was instructed to use ice packs. On 1/17/01, the pt broke out in about 10 lesions all over her body, they were "pinhead to grapefruit size", very itchy and no drainage noted. The pt called the physician's office on 1/18/01 and noted she was afebrile until "today" (temp of 99.1F). The pt was told to use OTC Benadryl as instructed. It was noted on 1/20/01 that the symptoms "sounds like chickenpox". It was also reported that on 1/25/00, the pt was tested for varicella, IgG titer was absent. On the day of vaccination, the pt was given a urine pregnancy test which was negative. Her last menstrual period was some 6 weeks prior; the pt was typically late. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/17/2001, in the evening, the patient developed a very mild rash, maybe 8 lesions, that appeared to be chickenpox. The patient sought medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngitis, Pyrexia, Rash papular, Rhinitis, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: On 02/22/2000 the patient experienced a very high fever. Follow-up was received from a physician. She was seen in the physician's office 02/22/2000. The patient experienced 2 red papules "that did not appear to be chicken pox", a runny nose and a fever of 103F. She was diagnosed with cold symptoms. On 02/24/2000 the patient was diagnosed with chicken pox, which the physician felt had been modified by the administration of the vaccine. At this point, the patient's mother also had chickenpox. This was considered a case of secondary transmission. Because both the mother and the child developed chickenpox at the same time, the physician felt they must have both been exposed to the same source of wild type virus and that the child's chickenpox had been modified because of the vaccine. The mother was pregnant at the time. In July of 2000, the patient was seen in the physician's office for an 18 month visit. The mother and her baby were noted to have adverse events. No further information is available.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/17/2001 the patient developed the "worst case" of chicken pox that the physician had ever seen in an immunized child. The child had pox all over her face, trunk, arms, legs, scalp and mucous membrane. The patient was treated with Benadryl. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a female patient who was vaccinated on an unspecified date with the first dose of vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. The patient did not seroconvert after receiving a first vaccination. A second dose of vaccine was administered and again the patient did not seroconvert. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a rash of about 20 'spots' on the day after being vaccinated, reported by the health care professional on 12/11/2000. The parents of the patient have called weekly reporting that the rash returns weekly since vaccination and resolves each time within 3 days. It was suggested the patient be taken to see her primary care physician. The patient did not have a rash at the time of the visit. On 02/08/2001 the mother stated that the child continued to have intermittent rashes of 1 to 5 spots that appeared like "chicken pox". The spots go away quickly but are raised blister like spots that itch. The patient has no other history of reactions or health problems. On 02/22/2001 the nurse reported the patient continues to break out every 7 to 14 days with 5 to 10 lesions that resolve several days later. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash pruritic, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/18/2001 the patient developed chicken pox with symptoms of rash, fever, pruritis and lesions over the whole body. The patient had an extremely itchy rash. Also noted, the number of lesions were undetermined by the the reporter. The symptoms lasted for 5 days. The patient was treated with Atarax and Aveeno Bath and recovered. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: The patient received in February 1997 and April 1997 the first and second doses of varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported on 01/22/2001 that a recent titer showed negative antibodies. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Pruritus, Rash macular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 01/14/2001 the child developed a rash, described as huge raised welts. The rash was blotchy and itchy. The rash spread to the patient's chest, back, anus and ankles. The physician described the rash as erythema multiform. The child was given Benadryl and Aveeno Baths. The child was sleeping a lot, had no fever, and no respiratory problems. No further details were provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a small mark after the injection which expanded to one and a half inches after one week. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site nodule
Clinical narrative: On 04/01/2000, post vaccination, the patient developed a 1cm by 2 cm red dermal nodule that was fairly soft superficially, but indurated deeper in the dermis of the vaccination site. The nodule was present for 5 months and resolved to a flat scar, still indurated like a "dermato fibroma" within 1 month of treatment with Topicort Cream. Additional information is not expected. Per F/U 6/17/02: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 12 month old white male, with no pre-existing allergies, birth defects or medical conditions and no illness at the time of vaccination on 3/31/00 with a 1st dose of varicella (lot 631475/1003J) in the thigh. Concomitant vaccination the same day, included the 1st dose of MMRII (lot 632236/0937J) in the thigh. In 6/00, a course of cephalexin was tried and failed. In 9/00-10/00, the pt was referred to a dermatologist who treated the red nodule with Topicort Cream. It was reported that the pt (WAES00101513) had a similar experience following exposure to MMRII. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/19/2001 the child broke out in chicken pox. The mother reported that he had "hundreds of lesions from the top of his head to the top of his foot and that almost all the lesions were small and crusty, however 10-20 were large, sore, with scabs. The child also had a fever on 01/19/2001 and 01/20/2001. Subsequently, the patient's fever resolved. The physician reported that the child's chicken pox rash resolved on 01/30/2001. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. The reporter also reported the experiences of her daughter after vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Stomatitis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and a pediatric patient's mother concerning an 18 month old female who was reported to have received two doses of varicella virus vaccine live by "accident". The first dose was administered on 11/02/2000. The second dose was administered on 01/09/2001. On 01/24/2001 the patient developed herpetic stomatitis. The child's mother sought medical attention for her child because she suspected that the additional dose of varicella virus vaccine live resulted in the herpetic stomatitis. The physician inquired as to the possibility of herpetic stomatitis due to the second varicella virus vaccine live immunization. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/23/2001 the patient's mother called the clinic and reported that the child "broke out with a bad case of chicken pox about 2 weeks after being exposed to it". At the time of the report, it was all over the patient's body including his mouth and he had a low grade fever. The child was seen in the clinic's office. The nurse reported on follow up that there was no adverse reaction to vaccine and that the child contacted chicken pox one year after vaccination. No further details were provided.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Erythema, Oral intake reduced, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 01/16/2001 the patient developed a fever, rash and decreased appetite. On 01/18/2001 the patient was presented at the doctor's office with chicken pox. The child had a fever of 100.8F and erythematous vesicular eruptions on her legs, face, trunk and lips. The vesicles of the oral mucosa were all less than 1mm in size. On 01/24/2001 the patient returned to the doctor's office. The mother of the patient stated that the rash on the face got worse. The patient was febrile, had pain with the rash, difficulty eating, lips were swollen, there were papular vesicle changes. The patient's cheeks were bright red with confluence of papular vesicular eruptions, her gums were erythematous, the soft palate had similar lesions, shotty neck nodes and the neck was supple. The nurse stated that there was a prominent rash on the patient's face and lesions are "dry, and yellow crusting" and there were new lesions on the body. The lesions were on the arms, legs and buttocks. The nurse was concerned because the patient was still breaking out in new lesions and had progressive varicella. The patient was treated with acyclovir. On 02/05/2001 the patient was much improved and had no lesions after 01/25/2001. The patient still had red areas where the lesions were but the fever was gone. No further information was provided.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Swelling face, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/16/2001 the patient developed a fever, rash and decreased appetite. On 01/18/2001 the patient was presented at the doctor's office with chicken pox. The child had a fever of 100.8F and erythematous vesicular eruptions on her legs, face, trunk and lips. The vesicles of the oral mucosa were all less than 1mm in size. On 01/24/2001 the patient returned to the doctor's office. The mother of the patient stated that the rash on the face got worse. The patient was febrile, had pain with the rash, difficulty eating, lips were swollen, there were papular vesicle changes. The patient's cheeks were bright red with confluence of papular vesicular eruptions, her gums were erythematous, the soft palate had similar lesions, shotty neck nodes and the neck was supple. The nurse stated that there was a prominent rash on the patient's face and lesions are "dry, and yellow crusting" and there were new lesions on the body. The lesions were on the arms, legs and buttocks. The nurse was concerned because the patient was still breaking out in new lesions and had progressive varicella. The patient was treated with acyclovir. On 02/05/2001 the patient was much improved and had no lesions after 01/25/2001. The patient still had red areas where the lesions were but the fever was gone. No further information was provided.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a class of 44 pre-school age children, 33 of whom were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. The immunization project coordinator reported after a compliance visit to the preschool that 15 children had developed chicken pox after an 'outbreak'. It was unknown if any of the patients sought medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: On 01/22/2001 the patient developed shingles and presented to the physician's office with a discolored rash on her right arm which resembled "Varivax" A culture was done to diagnose shingles vs. contact dermatitis. The smear was positive for herpes and acyclovir was started. As of 01/26/2001 the patient was still taking acyclovir. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning 3 patients who were each in contact with a person who was vaccinated with one does of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, these patients developed a breakthrough case which was considered direct transmission from the vaccinated persons. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 12/30/2000 the patient developed 10 lesions. Subsequently the patient recovered on 01/07/2001. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 01/01/2001 the patient experienced 10 to 20 lesions. Subsequently, on 01/13/2001 the patient recovered from the lesions. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Lethargy, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/16/2001 the patient had the 'chicken pox' although the reporter did not know it at the time. The patient had 2 to 3 spots on her abdomen and was feeling lethargic, although she did not have a fever. The outcome of the patient's experiences were not reported. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. The reporter also reported the experiences of her son after vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Psoriasis, Rash erythematous, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 04/05/1999 the patient developed a red rash on her arms, legs and stomach which was diagnosed as disseminated varicella virus infection. The patient was sent to a dermatologist on 05/10/1999. The dermatologist diagnosed acute aggravated psoriasis vulgaris treated till 07/15/1999. The patient recovered.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 01/25/2001 the patient developed a fever of 101.8 to 101.9F. As of 01/26/2001 the patient's fever continued. Unspecified medical attention was sought. In follow-up, the physician reported that he would not consider the patient's temperature of 101.8 to 101.9F as a significant reaction or adverse event. No further information is expected.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a 50 year old male with a codeine allergy who on 01/16/2001 was exposed to varicella virus vaccine live via secondary transmission from his one year old granddaughter who on 01/15/2001 was vaccinated subcutaneously in the upper right thigh with 0.5 milliliters of varicella virus vaccine live (lot# 636572/0929K). It was reported that the granddaughter had 'no reaction to the vaccine'. On 01/16/2001, the child urinated on her grandfather's leg and on 01/16/2001 he had developed shingles in the same area. The rash was described as a blistery and painful vesicular rash that was scattered on his right thigh. It was reported there were numerous lesions that were scabbed over. The rash was diagnosed as herpes zoster approximately 2 weeks after the rash occurred. He was afebrile. The nurse reported in a FOLLOW- UP that the grandfather was coming into his granddaughter's pediatrician's office on 02/13/01 to have a specimen collected. It was indicated that the grandfather had chicken pox at age nine, but no recent exposure to varicella or herpes zoster. It was noted that the grandfather was on no medication when the rash occurred, but it is now on an antidepressant. The grandfathewr has recovered. FOLLOW-UP information indicated that the "shingles specimen" was betaglobulin positive and the presence of wild type VZV was identified.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/25/2001 the patient developed chicken pox from head to foot. Unspecified medical attention was sought. In follow up the physician reported that she felt fairly comfortable that this child's rash was probably wild-type varicella. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Headache, Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 01/28/2001 the patient experienced a headache followed by eruptions of lesions, described by the nurse as approximately 40 vesicles on the child's arms, chest, back, face and scalp with some crusting. There was no treatment ordered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: On 01/23/2001 the patient developed several itchy and painful papules. On 01/03/2001 the patient presented to her physician's office with a large crusty patch on her left side near her back. The physician indicated she had Herpes Zoster. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/22/2001 the patient experienced varicella rash and upper respiratory infection with a slight fever. Medical attention was sought. Prescription drug treatment was not required. On 02/01/2001 the patient recovered from varicella rash, upper respiratory infection and slight fever. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Pyrexia, Rash vesicular, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: On 01/21/2001 the patient experienced a fever. Subsequently on 01/27/2001 the patient developed a cough, runny nose and a vesicular rash on her trunk, arms and legs. The patient was examined by a nurse practitioner. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/26/2001 the patient developed chicken pox. Subsequently the patient recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister
Clinical narrative: On 01/31/2001 within a few hours of vaccination the patient developed vesicles. The following day the patient developed 'many vesicles' and was seen by a nurse practitioner. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a medical assistant concerning 3 children who in February 1999 were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the children developed varicella. No further information is expected.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Headache, Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/31/2001 the patient developed chicken pox with approximately 20 lesions and a headache. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/31/2001 the patient developed chicken pox with less than 20 lesions. It was also noted, no other symptoms were present. The patient sought medical attention at a physician's office. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is expected. The patient's sibling was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live and experienced mild varicella.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/31/2001 the patient developed a mild case of chicken pox with less than 20 lesions. No other symptoms were present. The patient sought medical attention at a physician's office. On an unspecified date the patient recovered. It was also reported that the patient's sibling received varicella virus vaccine live and at 14 months of age, and experienced a similar adverse event. No further information is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The patient developed a bad case of chicken pox and later developed a secondary infection of pox and went to the emergency room. The patient was given Keflex and Benadryl. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: In September 1999 before her first vaccination, the patient showed a negative titer. In December 2000 the patient again showed a negative titer. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 02/01/2001 the patient presented with chicken pox over her entire body, 75-100 crusty lesions. The nurse practitioner reported that 'no other symptoms were noted'. Additional information has been requested. Per F/U 6/17/02: Info has been received from an NP concerning a 10 year old female with no know drug allergies who on 8/10/95 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella. Concomitant therapy included Singulair 5mg qd. On 2/1/01, the presented with "chickenpox over entire body, 75-100 lesions". There were papular lesions over her face, head, neck, trunk, arms and legs and some lesions were open and crusty, all were pruritic. The NP reported that "no other symptoms noted". Subsequently, the pt recovered. No further info is expected.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 01/26/2001 the patient was seen in the office and diagnosed with chicken pox. The patient presented with an itchy, maculopapular rash on the face, hands, back and stomach with a slight fever. The reporter noted that on the day of the original vaccination, the patient had received no other vaccinations. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In approximately February 2001 the patient developed chicken pox. The reporter noted that the patient was well and had no fever. However, the patient had lesions on her lower buttocks, thighs and lower back. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 02/04/2001 the patient developed chicken pox with a fever of 101F. Additional information has been requested. FOLLOW-UP information has been received from a health professional that states the patient recovered. FOLLOW-UP information has been received from a physician who is the mother of the patient. She reported that the patient broke out with the chicken pox on 02/03/00. It was reported that she had about five pox on her face, multiple across her chest, abdomen, back and down in her vulvar area and some scattered on her arms and legs. It was reported that she would "judge to be mild to moderate case". Unspecified medical attention sought. No further information is expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: On 02/01/2001 the patient experienced typical chicken pox rash all over his body. The physician confirmed the rash on 02/03/2001. The rash was well over 100 pox on his trunk, face, scalp, legs and groin area. The patient was given no treatment. Follow up information has been received from a physician who reports the patient had a moderate case of varicella, approximately 100 lesions. No further information was available. Per F/U 6/17/02: Info has been received from the relative of a 6 year old Caucasian male consumer who on 1/20/96 was vaccinated with a 1st dose of varicella (lot 609263/0428B) SC, in the left arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. It was reported that on 1/5/96, the pt received the 1st dose of MMRII (lot 616442/1181B) SC, in the right arm and the 4th dose of Hib, IM, in the left arm. Other concomitant therapy included sodium fluoride + vitamins (unspecified) (Poly-vi-flor tablets). On 2/1/01, the pt experienced typical chickenpox rash all over his body. The physician confirmed the rash on 2/1/01. The rash was well over 100 pox on his trunk, face, scalp, legs and groin area. The "varicella resolved without incident. The pt is well." No further info is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Chest pain, Herpes zoster, Musculoskeletal discomfort
Clinical narrative: In approximately 1999 the patient was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, recently the patient experienced pain in his chest. The patient was told by the physician that he possibly had shingles. The patient has no lesions or any marks on his skin. The wife felt that the patient had pulled a muscle. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 01/31/2001 the patient was seen in the physician's office and had a varicella like rash with 15-20 lesions on his trunk, arms, hands and feet. The physician's assistant reported that she did not know if the patient had been exposed to 'wild type varicella'. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The physician assistant also reported on the patient's sibling who had an experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. In follow-up, the physician's assistant reported that this turned out not to be a reaction to the varicella vaccination. The child was seen 03/13/2001 and diagnosed with flea bites. This was much more consistent with the history that we eventually got from the parent and the distribution and timing and longevity of the rash. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Ten days post vax, the patient experienced multiple pox lesions on her face and 2 pox lesions on her chest. Medical attention was sought. On 1/21/2001, the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: In approximately May or June 2000, two patients had titers drawn. Both patients were seronegative for varicella immunoglobulin. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: In approximately February 2001, the patient developed lesions on the trunk, greater than 10 lesions. the physician's assistant did not know if the patient had been exposed to 'wild type varicella'. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The physician's assistant also reported on the patient's sibling who had an experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live.  In follow-up, the physician's assistant stated, "this turned out not to be a vaccination reaction at all. The child was seen a month later with a worse rash and was diagnosed with 'flea bites' with a secondary bacterial infection. This diagnosis is much more consistent with the history and the distribution, timing and longevity of the rash. No further information is available.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: On 02/05/2001 at titer was drawn that showed that the patient had failed to seroconvert. It was reported that there were no side effects. The patient does not want a third dose. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 02/09/2001 the patient had a few lesions. In follow-up, the patient's mother called the physician's office on 02/12/2001 to report the patient had 'several spots'. The onset of the spots was 02/09/2001. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The nurse also reported on the patient's mother who had a experience following the child's vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In February 2001 the patient developed a mild case of chicken pox. The patient had one day of fever and a few eruptions. The patient was not seen in the physician's office for symptoms. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 02/09/2001 the patient returned to the health center with a mild case, just a few lesions, of chicken pox. It was reported that the patient was treated with acyclovir. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: On 02/11/2001 the patient experienced a hives like rash. It was noted that no other symptoms were reported. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed 5 or 6 chicken pox. The patient sought medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning many males, who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patients later had varicella. All of the children received the vaccine after one year of age and later. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning many females, who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patients later had varicella. All of the children received the vaccine after one year of age and later. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 02/03/2001 the patient developed varicella. There were no illnesses at the time of vaccination. On 02/13/2001 the patient presented to the physician and was diagnosed with varicella with 10-40 vesicles. It was noted that the patient was afebrile and no treatment was ordered. The physician considered the patient's experience to be non-serious. Subsequently the patient recovered. No further information was available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a female whose 12 month old son was vaccinated on 01/31/2001. On 02/09/2001 the mother had lesions and saw her physician, and was diagnosed with varicella. The nurse also reported on the patient's child who had a similar experience following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine. Additional information has been requested.