chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a child who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (site not reported).  Subsequently, the pt developed chicken pox with over 200 lesions. Unspecified medicaL attention was sought. No further information is available
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 45 month old male with a history of eczema and allergic reactions who on 07/08/1998 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left arm. Concomitant therapy that day included the first dose of MMR vaccine SC in the right arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. In the afternoon/evening of 05/08/2001 the pt 'broke out in a rash, started under arms, few scattered pox on back and groin area." The pt was seen in physician's office on 05/09/2001 with a temp of 97.6 deg. F. There were  a few papule vesicular lesions on upper trunk, anterior and posterior, more on right side and were "somewhat itchy." It was discussed that the pt be treated with Benadryl. On 05/29/2001 the mother reported that the child continued to break out slowly. There were a few new lesions each day. They reportedly pimpled, scabbed over and then went away. There were two pox on the face and the others had resolved. It was reported that the pt recovered. It was also noted that the pt and his siblings did not have any previous adverse events following prior vaccinations. No further info is expected.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 30 year old male with no known drug allergies who on 05/02/2001 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the left arm. There were no concomitant medications. The pt had a negative vericella titer (0.19) on 04/23/2001. On 05/12/2001 the pt developed a chicken pox rash. He was seen in a health service center on 05/14/2001. The pt was afebrile and the rash was present on his "face, arms, trunk, legs, and back." The pt was placed on oral Valtrex, one gram every eight hours for three days. The pt's experiences resolved on 05/17/2001 when the "chicken pox rash" was noted as "crusted." It was reported the pt was to have repeat titers in mid June 2001. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 31-year-old white female pt w/NKDA who on 08/29/2000 was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently on 08/29/2000, the pt developed a localized cellulitis and a localized reaction of redness and swelling that required unspecified antibiotic therapy. This was not "witnessed by the staff, but they were informed by the pt". The patient fully recovered from her experience after the course of antibiotics. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a liscensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year-old male with astma who on approximately 05/27/1996, at eighteen months of age, was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live Concomitant therapy included fluticasone propionate (FLOVENT). On 04/09/2001, the pt. experienced a "breakthrough case". Unspecified medical attention was sought.  Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a liscensed practical nurse concerning a 37 months-old white female with a severe peanut allergy and a history of bronochospasms who on 03/22/99, at one year of age, was vaccinated subcutaneously with the first dose of MMR. On 04/09/01, the pt experienced a 'breakthrough case" of varicella with many lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought.  The pt's outcome was unknown.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pt's mother who is a registered nurse concerning a month old caucasian female with noNKDA who on 05/02/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose varicella virus vaccine live subcutaneously in left upper arm, no other vaccinations were given at this time. On 05/14/2001, the patient experienced rash around the injection site. The pt's mother described tha rash as "three red bump,
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a female registered nurse who in 1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the pt failed to seroconvert, and reported she had a very low titer. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 year old male who on 06/28/1996 was vaccinated with the first dose of Varivax, in the arm. Concomitant therapy, that day,  included  the fourth dose of Tripedia in the arm, and the third dose of Orimune. On 05/09/01, the pt was diagnosed w/chicken pox. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Subsequently,the pt recovered. No additional information is available.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 29 year old female with no past medical history of allergies who in 1995 was vaccinated with two doses of varicella virus vaccine live. On 05/04/2001, the pt experienced loss of effect when a serum varicella zoster virus antibody test revealed a negative titer. The pt sought medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 10 year old male with NKDA who on 10/19/98 was vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live subcutaneously in the right arm. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/14/2001, he presented to the doctors office with about 100 itchy, fluid filled vesicular lesions on his buttocks, groin and chest. the physician classified the lesions as erythema macules Subsequently, the pt recovered.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning two pts who were vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown) Subsequently, the pts developed swelling in the injection area. There was no further information available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 yeqr old healthy female, with NKDA and no medical history who on 03/25/1977 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella virus vaccine live, in the right arm. There was no concomitant medication,  On 05/15/2001, (also reported as 05/16/2001), the pt developed lesions on her body. On 05/16/2001, she was seen by a doctor and diagnosed with varicella, at which times, it was reported that she had more than 150 lesions over her entire body. The lesions were described as "several papular lesions with blistering centers". It was reported that comfort measured were ordered and that there were no other symptoms. It was also reported that the pt recovered on 05/26/2001. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional (LPN) concerning a 43 month old male child with no past medical history and NKDA who on 03/23/2001 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. There was no concomitant medication. On 05/15/2001, the pt presented with chicken pox. The child had "itchy pink bumps on buttocks, which spreads to the trunk". The pt sought unspecified medical attention. No other information was provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Pruritus, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 4 year old Caucasian female with no known allergies who on 10/08/1997 was vaccinated  with varicella virus vaccine live. Concomitant vaccination included a first dose of MMRII subcutaneously in the right arm on 10/08/1997. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. The registered nurse reported that on 05/14/2001, the pt developed  50+ lesions on the trunk, legs, and scalps and face and was diagnosed with chicken pox. In follow-up, the registered nurse reported that the pt developed "some macular and some vesicular lesions on face and trunks" the pt was treated with diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) and calamine lotion for itching. The registered nurse reported that no other symptoms were present. The pt subsequently recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Herpes simplex, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old female pt with no known drug allergies who on 03/20/1997 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine. There was no concominant medications. On 05/16/2001, the pt developed over fifty vesicular lesions and had a 101 deg. fever. There were no other symptoms noted. The reporter considered vaccine failure questionable. The reporter was inquiring about the other cases where children acquired the disease after immunization. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 year old male pt with no known drug allergies who on 02/18/1997 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. On 12/27/2000 the pt developed over fifty vesicular lesions and a mild fever. The reporter considered vaccine failure questionable. The reporter was inquiring about other cases where children acquired disease after immunization. It was reported that the pt sought medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old female pt with no known drug allergies who on 01/10/1997 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medications. In December 2000, the pt developed a "mild to moderate case of chicken pox." The reporter considered vaccine failure questionable. The reporter was inquiring about other cases where children acquired the disease after immunization. It was reported that the pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 45 month old female with amoxicillin allergy who on 12/07/1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine SC in the left arm. On 05/17/2001 the pt experienced bumps on the head, back, and neck, and presented with chicken pox. Subsequently, the pt recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further info is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Infection, Irritability, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a 12 month old male with a history of a reaction to Lorabid and occasional otitis media who on 02/20/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine IM in the left thigh. Concomitnat vaccinations that same day included the first dose of MMR SC in the left thigh and the second dose of Prevnar in the right thigh. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 02/21/2001, the pt developed a fever of 103 deg. F., irritable, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. On 02/23/2001 the symptoms continued. On 02/24/2001, the pt was noted to be improving. It was also reported that the symptoms resolved within two to three days. On 03/01/2001, the pt developed a fever of 105 deg. F., was seen in the ER and was diagnosed with early pneumonia. In the ER in the pt had a chest x-ray and unspecified blood work. The pt was started on treatment with oral Augmentin. Follow-up on 03/02/2001 noted that the pt was better. The fever resolved by the third day and the pneumonia also resolved. The pneumonia was treated as an outpatient. On 03/13/2001, the pt developed a chicken pox rash with fever. Subsequently, the pt recovered from the chicken pox rash and fever. It was noted that the pt was not seen in te office for this event. The nurse practitioner was concerned that the combination of the vaccines contributed to the pt's experience. The nurse practitioner also stated that the child was a normal host and received the vaccines as recommended on his last "healthy" visit. In conclusion, the nurse practitioner stated that "she did not really feel that the vaccines' caused the child's experience. It was reported that the pt recovered from all of the events. No further info is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner concerning a 12 month old male with a history of a reaction to Lorabid and occasional otitis media who on 02/20/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine IM in the left thigh. Concomitnat vaccinations that same day included the first dose of MMR SC in the left thigh and the second dose of Prevnar in the right thigh. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 02/21/2001, the pt developed a fever of 103 deg. F., irritable, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. On 02/23/2001 the symptoms continued. On 02/24/2001, the pt was noted to be improving. It was also reported that the symptoms resolved within two to three days. On 03/01/2001, the pt developed a fever of 105 deg. F., was seen in the ER and was diagnosed with early pneumonia. In the ER in the pt had a chest x-ray and unspecified blood work. The pt was started on treatment with oral Augmentin. Follow-up on 03/02/2001 noted that the pt was better. The fever resolved by the third day and the pneumonia also resolved. The pneumonia was treated as an outpatient. On 03/13/2001, the pt developed a chicken pox rash with fever. Subsequently, the pt recovered from the chicken pox rash and fever. It was noted that the pt was not seen in te office for this event. The nurse practitioner was concerned that the combination of the vaccines contributed to the pt's experience. The nurse practitioner also stated that the child was a normal host and received the vaccines as recommended on his last "healthy" visit. In conclusion, the nurse practitioner stated that "she did not really feel that the vaccines' caused the child's experience. It was reported that the pt recovered from all of the events. No further info is expected.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning an eight year old male with attention deficit disorder and no known allergies, who on 05/03/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine in the left arm SC, following exposure to varicella at school and through neighbors. Concomitant therapy included Adderall tablets. Subsequently on 05/18/2001, the pt experienced lesions on his neck and body. The pt's physician ordered calamine lotion, Benadryl and Aveeno baths as needed. Upon follow-up, it was reported that on 05/18/2001, the child developed chicken pox "all over," was afebrile, and was not seen in the office. The pt recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 4.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 6 year old female who on 09/29/1999 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. On 05/14/2001, the pt developed a fever and an unknown number of lesions. The pt was diagnosed with mild case of chicken pox and sought unspecified medical attention. The pt was treated with Benadryl, Zovirax, and Aveeno bath. Subsequently, the pt recovered. Also reported was another pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine and experienced similar events. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concernin a 15 month old female in a "good state of health' who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine SC in the right thigh. Concomitant vaccinations on 01/18/2001 included haemophilus B conjugate vaccine (+) hep B vaccine recombinant IM in the right thigh and IPOL vaccine SC in the left thigh. Concomitant therapy included Bactroban. On 05/15/2001, the pt experienced shingles. She was brought into the office with a "red blistery" rash of four lesion on her back. The rash spread in a continuing band over the left side to the front. The child was noted to be "clearly uncomfortable" but had no fever or other symptoms. The child was treated with Tylenol and Benadryl. At the time of the report, the pt's outcome  was unknown. In follow-up, the registered nurse reported that the pt recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's assistant concerning a 24 month old male who on 06/12/2000 was vaccinated in the left thigh with the first dose of varicella vaccine. He had no reaction to the vaccine. On 05/18/2001, the pt became symptomatic with shingles, and presented to the doctor's office on 05/21/2001 with a rash on his right forehead and scalp. He was afebrile. The mother told the physician that she "does not think the child ever had chicken pox." The diagnosis was herpes zoster of the scalp and face which involved the opthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve and lasted approximately ten days. The physician's assistant also noted that the pt experienced itching and pain rated a three to four on a pain scale of one to ten. He had no known chicken pox breakout. Subsequently, he recovered. Additional info is not expected.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 33 month old female with no past medical history who on 08/20/1999 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine SC. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/14/2001, the pt experienced breakthrough chicken pox that consisted of 14-20 lesions that were reported to be "not bothering her." On an unspecified date, the pt recovered. It was noted that the pt had developed her chicken pox about 2 1/2 weeks after her brother, who had also been vaccinated with varicella vaccine and developed them. Additional info is not expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female who in 1996 was vaccinated with the first and second doses of varicella vaccine. Subsequently on an unspecified date, the pt failed to seroconvert. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow-up info stated that the reporter was unable to locate the file to complete the info and that the "employee has been terminated." No further info is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 43 month old male who in 1998 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. The registered nurse reported that the pt presented to the doctor's office on approx. 05/14/2001 with chicken pox. The nurse reported that the pt had vesicular, itchy rash mainly on the trunk of the body but no fever. The registered nurse also reportd on the pt's three siblings who experienced an event following vaccination with varicella vaccine live. Additional info has been requeted.
Age: 0.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 1 year old male who on approximately 04/29/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On approximately 05/19/2001, the pt developed chicken pox. It was reported that the pt presented to the office with generalized chickenpox that "covered a lot of his body." He had no other complaints. The pt has had no known exposure to wild type virus. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a 29 year old pregnant female with an aspirin allergy and "no medical history" who on 03/21/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medications reported at the time of vaccination. on 03/21/2001, the pt received varicella vaccine. After the vaccination, the pt experienced swelling at the injection site without any other symptoms. Subsequently, the swelling at the injection site resolved. It was reported the pt is on prenatal vitamins. The pt sought unspecified medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 2 year  old male, with an allergy to peanuts, egg and wheat, who on 06/28/1999 was vaccinated with first dose of varicella vaccine SC in the right thigh. There was no other illnesses at the time of vaccination. His mother reported that in December 2000, he broke out in a "full-case of chicken pox." Subsequently, the child recovered in December 2000. Additional info is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently the pt experienced hives. The nurse stated that she had spoken to the physicians in the practice and they did not feel that the hives were related to the pt's vaccination with varicella vaccine, although she was not sure. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a 7year old male who in 1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On 04/17/2001 the tp experienced 400-500 lesions all over his body, except face and arms. The pt has no fever and no itching. The pt sought medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 32 month old male with no past medical history and no known drug allergies who on 08/13/1999 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine in the left thigh. There were no concomitant medications or illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/09/2001, the pt developed vesicular, chicken pox-like lesions on the left side of his chest. On 05/11/2001, the pt presented to his physician with 10-12 lesions. On a follow-up phone call to the pt's mother, she reported the pt had lesions on entire body a week later. The pt was treated with Cefzil for two lesions that appeared slightly infected. The rash lasted for one week, a new rash similar to the previous rash appeared on 0/30/2001. The pt saw a dermatologist who diagnosed him with chicken pox. The pt was seen again on 06/11/2001. The rash was not cleared and getting similar rash "off and on." The pt was continuing to be followed by a dermatologist. It was also noted that the pt did not have any adverse events following prior vaccinations. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a medical assistant concerning a 46 month old male with no known drug allergies and no past medical history who on 01/14/1999 was vaccinated with a first dos SC in the right thigh of varicella vaccine. Concomitant medications included a fourth dose IM in the left thigh of Acel-Imune, a fourth dose IM in the left thigh of Hib-TITER and a first dose SC in the right thigh of MMR vaccine. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/20/2001 the pt developed a rash on his head and arms. On 05/21/2001, the pt was seen by a doctor for a 102 deg F fever and lesions covering his entire body. The diagnosis was varicella. The pt was treated with Tylenol and Aveeno baths. Follow-up info has been received from a physician who reports the event began on 05/22/2001 with a high fever of 105.2 and chicken pox lesions. It was noted that Tylenol and Ibuprofen were given and no lab tests were performed. The pt recovered.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female with sulfa, augmentin and amoxicillin allergies and no other medical conditions who on 07/13/1995 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication or illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/22/2001, the pt developed varicella and was seen in a physician's office. The pt developed a severe rash with 100+ vesicles. It was also reported that the pt's sister also received varicella vaccine at the same time, and also developed varicella. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a male who on 03/13/1997 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. On 05/24/2001, the pt presented to the physician's office and was diagnosed with shingles. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's assistant concerning her 6 year old son who in December 1995 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On approximately 05/17/2001 the pt developed 60-80 vesicular lesions. No other symptoms were noted. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The reporter also mentioned a similar case. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 1 year old female with no past medical history who on 04/20/2001 was vaccinated SC with a first dose of varicella vaccine. Subsequently, the pt experienced a local reaction described as "pox x2," erythema and induration. The pt was seen in the physician's office and subsequently recovered. No further info is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received froma health professional concerning a 4 year old female who on 11/26/1997 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). Subsequently, it was reported that on 05/16/01, the pt was diagnosed with "a mild case of chicken pox". Unspecified medical attention was sought . Subsequently, the pt recovered. It was reported that in the Spring of 2001, there was a very large chicken pox outbreak in the area. It was not specified whether or not the patient had an exposure to these cases. The reporter also indicated that vaccine was not given close to the expiration date and that vaccine lot numbers wer not similar in the other cases reported. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a 30 month old female who on 10/26/1999 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. On 05/05/2001 the pt developed 20 papules, lesions in different stages on scalp to feet, and pruritus. It was also noted that the pt was afebrile. The event was reported as varicella. The pt was seen in the physician's office on 05/05/2001. The pt was treated with Benadryl and Aveeno bath. It was also reported that the pt's sister had similar experiences. No further info is expected.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a female with an erythromycin and sulfa allergy and no other medical history who in 07/13/1995 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication or illness at the time of vaccination. On 05/22/2001, the pt developed varicella with a severe rash with over 100 lesions and was seen in a physician's office. It was also reported that the pt's sister was vaccinated at the same time with varicella vaccine and also developed varicella. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.45
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Anorexia, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 17 month old normal healthy male with no significant medical history and no known recent varicella exposure who on 5/17/01 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live (lot 635605/1151K). On 5/25/01, the pt experienced a rash consisting of maculopapular lesions on both legs. The rash became diffuse over the face and trunk but was mostly concentrated on the legs with over 100 lesions total. There were also some generalized lesions. The pt experienced one vesicle; the rest of the lesions remained maculo-papular. The lesions were varicella-like. The pt experienced over 100 lesions. The pt also experienced mild subjective fever and anorexia. Subsequently, the pt recovered from mild subjective fever and anorexia. The pt's mother (who had no history of chickenpox) was exposed to the pt. She had not been vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. She was 33 weeks pregnant at the time of the exposure. Medical attention was sought. It was also noted the pt was not in a daycare or any other preschool environment. The mother did not work outside the home and the pt was home with his mother. As of 5/29/01, the mother had not developed any lesions or other signs or symptoms. No further information is available.
Age: 2.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 33 month old healthy Caucasian female with no illness at the time of the vaccination, no pre-existing allergies, no significant medical history, including no immunosuppression, no recent varicella or zoster exposure and no concomitant medications who on 9/7/99 was vaccinated with a 1st dose in the leg of varicella virus vaccine live (2nd generation) (0.5ml). On 5/18/01, the child presented with an extensive area of varicella zoster vesicles from her mid left buttocks down to her left lateral thigh along the L2 dermatome distribution. It was reported that the zoster was quite extensive. There was no rash at the injection site or elsewhere within 42 days of the vaccination. The maximum temperature that the child had was 101.5F. The physician reported that it was unknown if the child's lesions or scabs resolved. No additional information is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 5 year old Caucasian male with a very small atrial septal defect and a history of hemiplegia at 8 months of age who on 8/10/99 was vaccinated with the 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 631067/0447J), SC in the left arm. There was no illness at the time of the vaccination. On 5/7/01, the pt developed a 101F fever which lasted for 2 days. The pt had 15-20 lesions of apparent pox which healed after 6 days. The pt did not experience itching. The only treatment was acetaminophen (Tylenol) during the period of the fever. The pt recovered on 5/13/01. It was also noted that the pt and sibling did not experience any adverse events following prior vaccinations. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 9 year old Caucasian male who on 2/13/96 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). On 5/11/01, the pt broke out with chicken pox. The pt had been exposed to children in the neighborhood with chicken pox and then broke out 2 days later. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 6 year old Caucasian female who on 6/1/95 was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live (site unknown). There was no illness at the time of vaccination. It was reported that the child had been exposed to "virus" during the 1st week of May. On 5/7/01, the pt "started breaking out" (previously reported as on 5/8/01). The pt developed a suspicious rash. The pt was seen in a physician's office on 5/8/01 (previously reported as 5/9/01), to verify, and was dx'd with varicella. Upon follow-up, it was reported that the pt has since recovered with no long term complications.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection, Pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 29 year old male pharmacist concerning his development of herpes zoster on 5/25/01 following his son's 1st SC dose vaccination on 5/3/01 with 0.5cc of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 638568/1888K). The reporting consumer had a history of varicella at 4-5 years of age and no known allergies. Also, the reporting consumer was on therapy with levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid). It was indicated that the reporting pharmacist had sought medical attention. At the time of the initial report, it was unknown whether the child had developed a rash, post vax, and created an exposure related herpes zoster experience via secondary transmission for the reporting pharmacist. Complete medical histories were not available at the time of the initial reporting. In follow-up on 5/30/01 and on 5/31/01, it was reported that the pharmacist as a child had chicken pox. The pharmacist had a history of Graves disease with radioactive iodine therapy in 6/00. Three weeks following his child's Varivax vaccination, he developed 10-12 lesions in a linear pattern on his right shoulder blade. In addition, the consumer had experienced a burning, stinging sensation prior to the "break-out".  Also, it was reported that the child that was vaccinated did not have a post vax rash. The father had recovered from his herpes zoster after treatment with acyclovir (Zovirax). No further information was available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 12 month old female with no known drug allergies and no significant medical history who on 5/18/01 was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (o.5cc) (lot 637671/1609K). There were no concomitant medications. It was noted that there was no rash at the injection site, post vax. On 5/22/01, 4 days post vax, the pt broke out in "shingles". The 1st lesion was on the right hand then vesicles and pustules on right arm and right shoulder on the C6 nerve root. It was reported that the pt was asymptomatic except the 15-20 clusters of herpes zoster. On 5/26/01, the pt was seen in the doctor's office and was afebrile, however she did have a fever of 101F on 5/29/01 at a follow-up doctor's visit. The child's mother reported she had the fever for a few days and was also irritable. She was not hospitalized. It was noted that the child did not have any known history of chicken pox and that she was dx'd with shingles by an infectious disease physician. It was also noted that the child had no recent exposure to chicken pox or shingles. Follow-up information has been received from a health care professional who reported that the preliminary PCR results from this case's scab specimen were VZV positive. It was noted that the specimen was "positive only at 1 site-the 222 site" so she is not sure if she will be able to get further results. Follow-up information has been received from a health professional who reported that the scab submitted for testing was VZV (+) and the PCR analysis identified the presence of WTV. The child has fully recovered.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 year old female with a history of varicella exposure at school who on 3/22/01 was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. On 3/26/01, the pt developed a generalized rash. It was noted that the pt's sibling (WAES01033356) and the pt's mother (WAES01061148) broke out with chicken pox after being exposed to the child. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 15 year old female pt with a history of "some psychological problems" and no history of chickenpox who on 4/14/98 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live after exposure to her cousin with natural chickenpox. On 5/4/98, the pt was seen in the physician's office because the pt developed chicken pox and was scabbed all over. It was reported that the pt was doing fine. Also reported, was the pt's aunt (WAES01052608) who was not vaccinated but experienced adverse events following exposure. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a healthy 20 month old white male with NKDA and no past medical history who on 9/26/00 was vaccinated in the left thigh SC with the 1st dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot 635187/0766K). It was noted that the child had a resolving otitis media at the time of vaccination. There was no concomitant medication. On 5/29/01 (also reported as 6/1/01) the pt was seen by a physician for "mild chicken pox". It was described as a mild rash X 2 days with approx. 20 spots and a few with scabs. It was noted that the pt was afebrile. The pt was ordered diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) PRN. Subsequently, on 6/11/01, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 26 year old male with controlled asthma. On 18 SEPT 2000, serum varicella zoster virus antibody test indicated the patient was "non-immune". On 05 OCT 2000, he was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot # 632369/1461J). Concomitant therapy on 05 OCT 2000 included a first dose SC in the right arm of measles virus vaccine live (MSD) (lot #627545/0624K). On 02 NOV 2000, he was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a second dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot #632369/1461J). Concomitant therapy on 02 NOV 2000 included a first dose IM in the right deltoid of hepatitis B vaccine (ENGERIX-B) (lot #ENG3223A2). The registered nurse reported that the patient had been analyzed for response, and the patient had failed to initially seroconvert. On 18 DEC 2000 serum varicella zoster virus antibody test was reported as equivoc. On 26 JAN 2001 and 21 FEB 2001 the patient was vaccinated SC in the left arm with a third and fourth dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot #636571/0928K). The patient again failed to seroconvert. On 29 MAY 2001 serum varicella zoster virus antibody test was reported as equivoc. The patient had sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 7 year old caucasian female child with NKDA who on 14 MAR 1997 was vaccinated in the left arm with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live (lot #621192/1550D). There was no concomitant medication or concurrent conditions. On 01 JUN 2001 the child presented to the physicians office with 10-17 small possibly vesicular lesions located on front of trunk and one on her face near her mouth and one on the middle of her right arm. It was noted that a viral culture was sent to lab after 3 weeks. No other symptoms were noted. Follow up information was received from a health care professional which indicated that the viral culture was negative and that the reaction was not associated with the vaccine. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a five year old female child with a history of premature delivery and no known allergies who on approximately 06/25/1996 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included Tylenol. The consumer reported that on approximately 06/01/2001, the pt developed chicken pox all over her body with a fever of 104 deg. F. It was unclear whether the pt had sought medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Hallucination, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a mother and a physician concerning a 38 month old female child with no allergies and a history of premature delivery who on 07/19/1999 was vaccinated SC with a first dose of varicella vaccine. There was no illness at the time of vaccination. Concomitant medications included Tylenol, and Motrin. Subsequently, the pt developed a fever of 104 deg F and 'she has chicken pox." Follow-up from the physician indicated that the pt developed "varicella naturally acquired May 30-June 2001." The mother reported that the fever was so high that the chid was hallucinating at night. It was reported that the pt recovered "within days of incident." Unspecified medical attention was sought. No furhter info is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician's office concerning a male child with no past medical history and no allergies who on 01/15/1999 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. There was no concomitant medication. Subsequently, the pt "recently came down with a chicken pox." It was noted that the pt's father had shingles two weeks before the child broke out with chicken pox. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site nodule, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician and a registered nurse concerning the 12 month old female daughter of the nurse who had a history of "PE tubes" placement on 02/23/2001. On 05/22/2001 at 1pm, she was vaccinated SC in the left thigh with a first dose of varicella vaccine and a second dose IM in the right thigh with Prevnar and PPD test. There were no illnesses at the time of vaccination. Immediately she had hives at the injection site of varicella vaccine. Ice and hydrocotrisone were applied and the hives lasted for six hours. She had no respiratory difficulty or fever. She also developed a nodule at the injection site which lasted for two weeks. Additional info is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. Subsequently the pt experienced a mild case of chicken pox. The physician heard the info at medical rounds and has no pt info since the pt was not hers. No further info is available.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermal cyst, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 5 year old male pediatric pt who on 04/03/2001 was vaccinated in his right upper arm with varicella vaccine. Concomitant therapy included MMR, polio vaccine, and DPT vaccine. On 04/03/2001, following his vaccine administration, the pt developed redness around the injection site on his right upper arm. This was folowed by a 1dcm cyst on the skin of the right upper arm that was red, swollen, appeared to be pus filled and then peels. This subsides and then continues again. This pt's event has not subsided. Other concomitant vaccines cited above were administered on the same day but in the unaffected arm (left upper arm). It was indicated that teh pt had sought medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
Age: 2.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old child with no known allergies, no illness at the time of vaccination and no past medical history who on 08/04/1997 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. On an unspecified date, "recently," the child was exposed to chicken pox at school. On 06/04/2001, the child's mother reported that he developed a rash. On 06/05/2001, the child presented to the physician's office with a itchy, small scattered vesicles with crusts on his face, trunk, chest and buttocks. He had no fever, but did have a runny nose. On 06/06/2001, the child recovered. Additional info is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a chiropractor concerning a pt who was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. It was reported that the pt experienced dizziness. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son who on 06/04/2001 was vaccinated with varicella vaccine. It was reported that the pt expereinced dizziness since vaccination on 06/04/2001. It was also noted that on 06/05/2001 the pt complained of a stomachache. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The pt's mother would not provide any additional details. No further info is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning three siblings who were vaccinated with varicella vaccine. The registered nurse reported that the three siblings broke out in a milder form of chicken pox than their brother. The registered nurse also reported on the three sibling's brother who experienced an event following vaccination with varicella vaccine. Further info has been requested.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Initial and follow-up info has been received from a health professional concerning a 26 month old male with no known allergies, no illness at the time of vaccination and no past medical history who on 05/14/2001 was vaccinated with the first dose of varicella vaccine in left thigh. There was no concomitant medicine. On 05/29/2001, the child was seen at the physician's office. The child had 2 dozen lesions (blisters) on his abdomen, back and buttocks. The child was diagnosed with mild varicella and it was noted that the varicella was probably vaccine oriented. Subsequently, the child recovered. The reporter felt that the mild varicella was related to the therapy with varicella vaccine. No further info is available.