chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: 5/1/03 area on left thigh dime size red and painful to touch, looked like head of zit, knot size of $0.50, no fever. Saw doctor on 5/02/2003, 10:40 am "normal reaction" apply ice already, giving motrin.  Other vaccine listed: Synagis-(Palivizumab) Medimmune Lot# 206842
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: A registered nurse reported second hand that an adult female pt, had received Fluzone through company who give public flu shots. It was reported by the pt's husband that she had a seizure during the night just 4 days after receiving Fluzone. Their doctor could find nothing wrong. From additional info received on 4/14/03 from the pt, it was reported that the 44 year old received the Fluzone SV'2000-'2001 USP at 12:30PM on 11/14/01. She also reported that "no tests found that the flu shot caused the onset of the seizure." She had another seizure after she stopped the medicine, three days after starting a lower dose of birth control pills. She went back on Depakote. She is still under a physician's case, a neurologist and still on Depakote. Reportedly, she has not had any seizures since the second incident occurred after taking Estrogen. Upon internal review, on 6/4/03, it was decided to upgrade this case to serious (OMIC) from non-serious based on medical judgment.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Chills, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site oedema, Paraesthesia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 10/15/02 Had a tetanus shot due to an old splash in left upper arm. Increased swelling in  left upper arm 10/19/02.  Temp increase. Complained of chills, seen in ER. While at work given 1 gm of Ancet IV sent home, ordered off word two days. Seen in employee health 10/21. Order OK to see family MD. No MD in employee health, only nurse. Went to see MD complaining of numbness and tingling in fingers and weakness in left arm. Arm fatigue out. Given Medrol dose pack 4 mg. Dx Keflex 10/24. Complained of left arm weakness.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL, SMALL, SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Vax site progressed appropriately on slower time course.  Scab at 3 weeks, scratched off at 4-5 weeks.  On 5/23 developed penny-sized area of erythema and induration at vax site, subsequently had small vesicle.  Lesion resolved after ~1 week.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL, SMALL, SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Vax site progressed appropriately on slower time course.  Scab at 3 weeks, scratched off at 4-5 weeks.  On 5/23 developed penny-sized area of erythema and induration at vax site, subsequently had small vesicle.  Lesion resolved after ~1 week.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL, SMALL, SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Vax site progressed appropriately on slower time course.  Scab at 3 weeks, scratched off at 4-5 weeks.  On 5/23 developed penny-sized area of erythema and induration at vax site, subsequently had small vesicle.  Lesion resolved after ~1 week.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Autism, Drug toxicity, Nervous system disorder
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on 5/27/03 regarding a case in litigation concerning a male minor child who "in or about 1997" received vaccinations containing the mercury-based preservative thimerosal. It was reported that "in or about 1997" the pt was vaccinated with hep B virus vaccine rHBsAg. The pt also receivec "in or about 1997" hep B vaccine recombinant (Engerix B), HIB conjugate vaccine (HibTiter). The pt also received "in or about 1997 and 1998" Trihibit. It was reported that allegedly through the thimerosal-containing vaccinations administered to the pt during the first several years of his life, he was poisoned by cumulative doses of mercury in the thimerosal. The alleged result of the mercury in the thimerosal-containing vaccinations received during these development years, the pt now suffers, and in the future will continue to suffer, from the toxic neurological effects of his mercury poisoning, including but not limited to autism. Upon internal review toxic neurological effects, mercury poisoning, and autism were considered to be other important medical events (OMIC). No further info is available.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Dyspnoea, Hypotonia, Irritability, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Hives within two hours. Persistent crying. Difficulty breathing. Pale. Limp.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives within two hours. Persistent crying. Difficulty breathing. Pale. Limp.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dyspnoea, Erythema, Eye pain, Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: On 12/28/02 I was given a tetanus shot after being treated for cut finger with stitches administered. 12/30/02 weak, sweaty, hard to breathe. 12/31/02 head very whoosey, right armpit with swollen lump in area. By 1/2/03 right eye very painful and blurred, then both eyes got very blurred and painful, temples swollen, right arm red, swollen and hard. Difficult swallowing at times. As of 5/28/03 I'm still having problems - muscle pain, blurred vision, temple swelling.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Myalgia, Oedema
Clinical narrative: On 12/28/02 I was given a tetanus shot after being treated for cut finger with stitches administered. 12/30/02 weak, sweaty, hard to breathe. 12/31/02 head very whoosey, right armpit with swollen lump in area. By 1/2/03 right eye very painful and blurred, then both eyes got very blurred and painful, temples swollen, right arm red, swollen and hard. Difficult swallowing at times. As of 5/28/03 I'm still having problems - muscle pain, blurred vision, temple swelling.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Started itching and urticaria first in RV arm - then all over the body. No resp problem.
Age: 1.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Convulsion, Difficulty in walking, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 4:30 PM - difficult to walk on leg and had hives. 5:15 PM - administered Benadryl and called local hospital. 6:00 PM - Went to ER. 7:30 PM - had seizure for 15-30 seconds. Given injection of Benadryl and oral Amoxicillin susp. 12:30 AM - discharged from ER to home. 3/28/03 - leg sore, difficult to walk.
Age: 0.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 5/20/03 Dad called at 4:30 PM, stated child had 103 degrees fever. Advised to administer Advil, alternate with Tylenol. If fever rises, tepid bath. If symptoms worsen, to ER. 11:00 PM - to ER, fever 104.8. Advised to continue same tx but increase Advil dosage.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TTOX
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: 5/9/03 Hep A and Td given. 5/16/03 Rash on arms and legs. 5/19/03 Rash on trunk.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: States arm was red and swollen 5/20/03 - given Benadryl at bedtime. Woke up 5/21/03 - had scratched - swollen and red upper right arm to elbow, few blisters and weepy, went to ER because had no regular MD. MD at ER saw pt. CBC done per ER and ER nurse states CBC OK and WBC 10.1. ER felt was cellulitis. Biaxin bid per ER - see ER MD or pediatrician tomorrow for evaluation. Ibuprofen per ER q 4hrs prn. Adverse reaction report filed.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mom treated child for fever at 12:30 AM at home. Brought child to ER stating child had had seizure for 10 seconds. Temp 104.1 oral and was given Tylenol supp - was also treated for URI with Amoxicillin 250mg po stat, Motrin 160mg po stat. Was given prescriptions Augmentin 600mg bid. 5/15/03 phoned client - father reports improvement.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left arm - red, swollen, warm to touch from deltoid to approx 1-2" above elbow. Band-aids were still in place. Instructed on comfort measures. Mother stated she was taking child on to clinic.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 5/10/03 - Left arm (upper) red, swollen, warm to touch - neosporin to site wrap in plastic wrap several hours - continue with Motrin or Tylenol. 5/11/03 - about the same; same tx. 5/12/03 "back to normal" per mom.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Anorexia, Headache, Lethargy, Neck pain, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Upon review of file, I found out his reaction to the 2nd shot of Hep B was not reported so I am reporting it now. Within hours after the shot he had a temp of 101-103 degrees, "head pain", "neck pain", no appetite, dry wheezing cough with no congestion. He was pale and lethargic. He was like this for 3 days. Motrin did help temp get down to 101 degrees. This time he did recover.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Upon review of file, I found out his reaction to the 2nd shot of Hep B was not reported so I am reporting it now. Within hours after the shot he had a temp of 101-103 degrees, "head pain", "neck pain", no appetite, dry wheezing cough with no congestion. He was pale and lethargic. He was like this for 3 days. Motrin did help temp get down to 101 degrees. This time he did recover.
Age: 1.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Approximately 30 lesions - mostly on back with a few on arms, legs, face.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Complained of very swollen left arm where shot had been given and had hard time moving it. Complained of pain radiating to fingers.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection
Clinical narrative: Mom reported about 163 chickenpox like spots. No fever noted. Was back to school 5/12/03.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Allergic reaction, cellulitis, edema, erythema
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: BCG
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Red, raised rash over body
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Redness/mild swelling in left upper arm.  2 days after shot was received.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Injection given in left deltoid.  The whole shoulder and upper arm had swelling.  The injection sight had 3cm redness: 1cm induration.  No systemic reaction.
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Generalized urticaria developed a couple of hours later.  No resolved with Benadryl.  Resolved with Atarax and Orapued.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Pink papules and vessicles on chest, back and abdomen.  [Got varicella] treatment.  Aveeno baths and Benadryl as occasion requires for itch.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Had DTaP 05/27/2003, today on 06/06/2003, mother reporting "knot" in right thigh where DTaP was administered.  States size slightly under "nickel size".  No redness or other swelling.  Did run a temperature of 100.5F night after shot and last night.  Infant moving limbs normally and is in no apparent distress.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Last shot given hurt and he cried right away, area turned red, by Wednesday arm was swollen from elbow to shoulder, bright red, hot and tight, mother gave Advil around the clock, fever ~ 100F after Advil.  By thursday early am, swelling up from wrist into back and under arm purple.  Mother called on-call nurse line who advised ER visit.  MD there advised cold pack to arm (right arm) swelling still there 05/23/2003.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Varicella: Findings: Chest with fine pink papules right leg with vessicles.  Treatment: Aveeno baths and Benadryl.
Age: 2.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Nausea, Pruritus, Urticaria, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine on 13:15.  Mom noted urticaria and vomiting about half hour after vaccine.  Seen in office with generalized urticaria, nausea, itching.  No wheeze.  O2 sats 98% RR36.  Gave Benadryl 1 tsp/x 1/5 hours, resolved.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Patient developed redness and swelling at the injection site, no soreness, left thigh.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Headache, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Parent called and reported headache and vomiting after reporting to school.  Unable to stop vomiting.  Referred parent to ER for patient to be assessed.  All occurred within 1 hour past vaccination.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: Began high pitched about 1 to 1.5 hours after vaccines and was unconsolable for about 4-5 hours later.
Age: 0.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 05/29: Clients mother called to report that her son received 4 vaccinations on 05/27/2003 at the clinic.  Stated he was behind on his immunizations.  Was healthy and she gave Motrin x1 after the vaccines.  Noted felt warm after nap at 16:00.  Temperature at 22:00: 105F, tepid bath and Motrin lowered it to 101F-returned to 103.9 F during night.  On 05/28 was irritable and appetite down but just had low grade temperature (99F).  Had scheduled checkup with Doctor.  05/29/2003: Eating well, afebrile.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Client developed fever 102F, increasing crying, "difficult to console".  Symptoms began five (5) hours after vaccinations.  Doctor noticed and instructed to give Tylenol.  Fever reduced to 99F after Tylenol.  Symptoms continued "off and on" x 36 hours.  Parent denies injection site soreness and/or redness.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 1 day after DTaP and IPV, right arm with redness, slight tenderness, warmth.  No fever, can move well, mild hardness.  On 06/04/2003: measure 7 x 7cm, right upper arm non tender.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient ran high fever 104.8 rectally with last immunizations.  Mother had difficulty bringing fever down.  Gave Tylenol and Motrin.  Took to ER-was given anti-fever medication there.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis and local swelling.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: JEV
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash macular, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Itchiness, hives and maculopapular rash developed 4 days after 2nd injection of Japanese encephalitis vaccine.  No respiratory problems, hypotention, loss of consciousness or any other symptom.  Responded favorably to prednisone and Benadryl.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Warm/swelling in the injection site.  10 days after injection 5 x 9 cm induration with pain.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Eight days after MMR, VAR, IPV; patient had low grade fevers and erythematous morbuluform rash head to trunk LE/UE; palms and soles.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest pain, Erythema, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased
Clinical narrative: A-Left upper chest pain, started approximately 2-4 hours after injection. B-arthralgia, myalgia to left arm, unable to lift arm,erythema, started 14 hours after injection. C-Soreness at site of injection started 96 hours after injection.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Myalgia
Clinical narrative: A-Left upper chest pain, started approximately 2-4 hours after injection. B-arthralgia, myalgia to left arm, unable to lift arm,erythema, started 14 hours after injection. C-Soreness at site of injection started 96 hours after injection.
Age: 0.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient received shots Friday 05/23/2003. Sunday 103 temp (record not available).  Follow up 07/31/2003: "The chart is gone and I do not have."
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Child received vaccine 05/30/2003. Came for PPD check noted to have red warm area at site of DTAP and IPV.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Arm sore, swollen and red at injection site. Advised Advil, ice pack
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HBHEPB, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: 05/11: Fever 05/12: Rash started on back 05/13: Covered with rash amd miserable.  Used herbals and hydro-cortisone.  Felt asthma might be bothering her a little.  No major breathing problems.  Did not take to MD.  Rash clearing by 05/14 and 05/15.  Gone except could see where it was on skin.  Then mother no problems with vaccine.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 05/30/2003: swollen around site of injection about size of golf ball very red.  Started with redness 05/29/2003.  Difficulty lifting arm.  May use warm compresses, alternated with cold 4 times daily.  Over the counter ibuprofen per pkg directed. As 06/03/2003: much better, redness almost gone and swelling also feeling fine.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 12 x 15 cm area of induration at right thigh.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Red, raised area left arm approximately size of lemon- warm to touch
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPH, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Face oedema, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, upper swollen lips. Right thigh has small lump with redness.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site inflammation, Oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Right upper arm swollen/inflamed with excoriation from pruritic itching.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis (tender, hot, red injection site 50 x 36 mm erythema, with fever 100.8 degrees). Treated with Zithromax 250/5 1 tsp daily for 3 days.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 6 x 9mm with edematous, reddened area to upper left arm. Treated with Benadryl 25 mg TID.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Reddened 9cm x 7cm somewhat swollen area to left upper arm. Treated with Duricef 250/5 tsp BID for 10 days and Benadryl PRN.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Reddened 8cm x 7cm area to left upper arm, warm to the touch and with swelling. Treated with Duricef 250/5 tsp BID for 10 days and Benadryl PRN.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None stated.
Age: 0.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash erythematous, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Received Smallpox vaccination and progressed as expected without adverse events.  Noted pustule 11 May 03 on L forearm. 15 May 03 noted pustule on L lower leg.  Multiple red raised areas noted that did not progress.  Pustules progressed as expected for smallpox vaccination with resultant scar formation.  Patient underwent TAH 14 April03. Approximately 27 May 03, daughter developed pustule on R upper arm that progressed as smallpox vaccination with resultant scar. 5 June 03 daughter noted itching red raised area on R leg which has progressed into a lesion with brown drainage.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site reaction, Pruritus, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: Received smallpox vaccination and progressed as expected without adverse reaction.  28 May 03 developed a 2-3mm pustule immediately adjacent to the original smallpox vaccination site.  Site itched and was associated with headache.  Site progressed to scab and healed.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Chest pain
Clinical narrative: Client received Yellow Fever vaccine at 10:30 AM on 6/2/03. Approx 24 hours later started experiencing chest pains which were slightly relieved with rest. Presented to ER, placed on cardiac monitor for 1/2 hour. No meds or labs or other treatments. Sent home and pain subsided by approx 6 PM.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Atrial fibrillation, Dizziness, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: On 2/22/03, 26 days after vaccination, I was doing some hard physical labor and I felt faint and tired. I took my pulse - it was irregularly irregular and I suspected atrial fibrillation. EKG confirmed this diagnosis. I converted to RSR in ER over 3-4 hours after receiving IV diltiazem and Digoxin that slowed my heart rate. Troponin was negative. I have excellent lipid profile, don't smoke and no family hx of cardiac disease. I have had no recurrence of AF and take atenolol and other meds for hypertension. Atenolol was started after my incident of atrial fibrillation.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Joint swelling, Pain
Clinical narrative: Cl. in for 3rd Rabies Vaccine. C/O swelling at injection site and c/o both knees swelling the day after the 2nd shot. "Feeling achy all over".
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Client received vaccine and 5 hours later began experiencing a fever and ached from head to toe.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Arthritis, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Regular monthly allergy shots (1 yellowjacket, 1 dusts-molds-dander) administered left arm 6/9/03, 2 weeks after vaccina administered right arm.  Experienced arthritis flareup following am (pain & stiffness but no noticeable swelling or localized redness).
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, HEP, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Bradycardia, Coma, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: Bradycardia,Dusky color and nonresponsive,on the evening after having received vaccines that morning.  Treated in local ER, with good recovery, and subsequently transferred to another hospital for further observation.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Injection site pustule, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Her vaccination site scab fell off on 5/11/03.  Site bled on 5/13/2003 and pus accumulated at site.  Still has a pustule ~2 mm.  She was seen by an infectious disease MD, no redness, no itching.   Patient was wearing a waterproof bandaid as full time dressing as of 5/13/2003.  She was advised to switch to gauze with tegederm while at work, and gauze alone while away from work.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PPV
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia, Restlessness
Clinical narrative: Had fever between 100.2 and 101.2 (taken under arm)froma few hours after shots(given at about 4pm on 6/3/03) until around 10:00am on 6/6/03. He was also very restless and cranky. He was given infant Tylenol.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL, SMALL
Symptoms: Pericarditis
Clinical narrative: Patient was evaluated in ER for complaints of chest pain. Admitted overnight for observation. Provisional diagnosis was acute viral pericarditis.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL, SMALL
Symptoms: Chest pain, Pericarditis
Clinical narrative: Patient was evaluated in ER for complaints of chest pain. Admitted overnight for observation. Provisional diagnosis was acute viral pericarditis.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Eye inflammation, Muscular weakness, Nerve injury, Tremor
Clinical narrative: A 43 year old female experienced loss of muscle function in neck, arms, and legs and difficulty breathing after receiving RabAvert, dose unknown, for prophylactic rabies treatment from 12/02 to 1/03. The patient's medical history includes diabetes for which she is taking Glucophage and Glucotrol. The patient was bitten by a skunk on 12/15/02 and began treatment with RabAvert at that time. After the first injection, she experienced, loss of muscle function in neck, arms and legs, and difficulty breathing. She reports that symptoms worsened with each injection in the series. The events were reported the the state health department, however, she reports that she was instructed to continue the series through completion. The patient's physician was also made aware of the symptoms and hesitated to complete the course, but did so anyway. Her physician has told her that she has, central and peripheral nervous system damage. She also reported having experienced inflammation in both eyes and has had to seek treatment from an ophthamologist. Follow up phone call to patient on 6/3/03: Patient reports continuing to have decreased muscle function in neck, arms, and legs. She has tremors on the right side of her body that occur while using that particular part of her body. She states that as she becomes tired, the tremors shift to the left side of her body. Additionally, she is now seeing an ophthamologist for bilateral uveitis. (OMIC)
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Uveitis
Clinical narrative: A 43 year old female experienced loss of muscle function in neck, arms, and legs and difficulty breathing after receiving RabAvert, dose unknown, for prophylactic rabies treatment from 12/02 to 1/03. The patient's medical history includes diabetes for which she is taking Glucophage and Glucotrol. The patient was bitten by a skunk on 12/15/02 and began treatment with RabAvert at that time. After the first injection, she experienced, loss of muscle function in neck, arms and legs, and difficulty breathing. She reports that symptoms worsened with each injection in the series. The events were reported the the state health department, however, she reports that she was instructed to continue the series through completion. The patient's physician was also made aware of the symptoms and hesitated to complete the course, but did so anyway. Her physician has told her that she has, central and peripheral nervous system damage. She also reported having experienced inflammation in both eyes and has had to seek treatment from an ophthamologist. Follow up phone call to patient on 6/3/03: Patient reports continuing to have decreased muscle function in neck, arms, and legs. She has tremors on the right side of her body that occur while using that particular part of her body. She states that as she becomes tired, the tremors shift to the left side of her body. Additionally, she is now seeing an ophthamologist for bilateral uveitis. (OMIC)
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Fibromyalgia, Headache, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Headace, nausea, couldn't sleep, severe pain of muscles and joints (head, neck, back, knees, elbows, left foot, some fingers).  Bedridden 06/16/2001.  Put on Celebrex, Vioxx, Tylenol.  Now left with fibromyalgia, left foot and knee pain, head, neck, and back pain.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Myalgia, Nausea, Neck pain, Pain in extremity, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Headace, nausea, couldn't sleep, severe pain of muscles and joints (head, neck, back, knees, elbows, left foot, some fingers).  Bedridden 06/16/2001.  Put on Celebrex, Vioxx, Tylenol.  Now left with fibromyalgia, left foot and knee pain, head, neck, and back pain.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dysphagia, Erythema, Injection site warmth, Joint range of motion decreased
Clinical narrative: Severe pain, swelling, heat, redness and inability to move left arm normally for 10+ days. Had antibiotics because secondary infection a possibility (no fever). Severe contraction of muscles in arm, axillary shoulder and up left side of neck to chin and jaw. Some trouble swallowing, nerve pain, weakness, neuromuscular problems. Brachial neuritis. As per annual follow up report: I still have weakness and pain in my left axillary deltoid area, collar bone area, etc. ti still swells in the area of the symptoms. In fact, if someone hugs me and places their hand on the site where I had the tetanus, it still hurts, alter 11 months. I am increasing my strength and returned to work 4 months ago. It is painful for me at work (repetitive lifting, pulling etc).
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Muscle contractions involuntary, Neuralgia, Pain, Radiculitis brachial
Clinical narrative: Severe pain, swelling, heat, redness and inability to move left arm normally for 10+ days. Had antibiotics because secondary infection a possibility (no fever). Severe contraction of muscles in arm, axillary shoulder and up left side of neck to chin and jaw. Some trouble swallowing, nerve pain, weakness, neuromuscular problems. Brachial neuritis. As per annual follow up report: I still have weakness and pain in my left axillary deltoid area, collar bone area, etc. ti still swells in the area of the symptoms. In fact, if someone hugs me and places their hand on the site where I had the tetanus, it still hurts, alter 11 months. I am increasing my strength and returned to work 4 months ago. It is painful for me at work (repetitive lifting, pulling etc).
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Swelling
Clinical narrative: Severe pain, swelling, heat, redness and inability to move left arm normally for 10+ days. Had antibiotics because secondary infection a possibility (no fever). Severe contraction of muscles in arm, axillary shoulder and up left side of neck to chin and jaw. Some trouble swallowing, nerve pain, weakness, neuromuscular problems. Brachial neuritis. As per annual follow up report: I still have weakness and pain in my left axillary deltoid area, collar bone area, etc. ti still swells in the area of the symptoms. In fact, if someone hugs me and places their hand on the site where I had the tetanus, it still hurts, alter 11 months. I am increasing my strength and returned to work 4 months ago. It is painful for me at work (repetitive lifting, pulling etc).
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: On May 16 (day 11 post vacc) had fatigue and headache, stayed home from work that day. Recovered.
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Large reaction on left deltoid extending to elbow; 1 day after receiving vaccine. Rx'd with Benadryl.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash occurred on legs same day 6-7 hours after injection. Next day rash spread entire body. Knees locked, feet turned out, arms hurt; no fever; rash now itchy. Rash - denies hives but small red bumps. Denies edema; dyspnea. Refer to PCP.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Tx: Augmentin, Motrin, Benadryl
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Significant area of erythema around vaccine site in about 6 cm in radius. Had raised hardened question of possible 2 times. Erythema was over right bicep/deltoid area.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left deltoid swelling, erythematous, warm
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Ear disorder, Face oedema
Clinical narrative: 5/11/03 Parents noticed left side of lower facial swelling. Left ear ache. Examined 5/12/03 . On follow up visit 5/16/03 swelling was subsiding.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Rash appeared on face on 6/1/03, rapidly spreading to trunk. Red, raised, blanching, maculo-papular. No vesicles, no pustules, no petechiae or purpura.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Discomfort, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Localized area of 2.25 x 3 inches with erythema, induration and heat. Localized discomfort.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Multiple sites - some lesions, vesicles.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Size of 2 oranges - whole thigh swollen and hot. Benadryl and Motrin, cold packs.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Size of orange with big white spot in center. Benadryl and cold packs.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: Erythema about size of silver dollar. Not swollen. Benadryl and ice packs.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Size of orange with big white sport in center. Benadryl and cold packs.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Size of orange. Benadryl, Motrin, cold packs.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Cough, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Day 4 after vaccination - dry cough. Day 6, productive cough - Avelox unhelpful, several days later Keflex seemed to clear the sputum, but coughing spasms continued. At 2 weeks wheezing began requiring steroids for most of a month. Advir inhaler about 6 weeks. (+) fluid filled bronchi with breathing, tracheitis with T pitch. WBC WNL. Raised atypical lymphs. Symptoms finally resolved about 6/3.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: BCG
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 3cm cellulitis with pain at injection site.
Age: 4.11
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash macular, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Began 06/04/2003 with 30-40 erythematous papules and macules on trunk, neck and face.  On fluid filled on right flank.  Afebrile.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash start 1 day after vaccination of Td and PPD.  (+) Rash on facial, right deltoid and trunk.  Treatment: Benadryl 25mg by mouth as occasion requires.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Induration right upper arm from elbow to shoulder within 24 hours of vaccine.  Treatment: Ice packs, Motrin, Benadryl as occasion requires for itchiness.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Patient had DTaP #4, on 05/16/2003 on left thigh.  On 05/18/2003 patient developed a lump on left mouiriol crease with erythemous in the lump on often.  Patient seen in ER.  Had U/S + 1 before done.  IV Receplin given started on over lerurucef.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash pruritic, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Patient broke out with itchy, red rash on 05/29/2003.  Seen by our physician 05/31/2003 with diagnosis of "varicella".  Treated with Benadryl and Calamine lotion.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swollen/ Eryth  18 x 10 cm up to shoulder
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Hyperthermia, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Erythema and edema of large area around site of injections.  (+) tenderness (+) hyperthermia
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Injection site oedema, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Low grade fever, very irritable, leg swollen and red around site left leg.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Localized erythems, warmth, induration at site of injection (right thigh)
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 5 year old male with DTaP administration in left arm.  Had immediate redness around inoculation site.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Erythema, Irritability, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Local erythema and swelling of left arm.  Some irritability, tactile fever, decreased appetite.
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Given vaccine 05/19/2003: redness, swelling, pain started 05/22/2003.  Still as this date.  06/04/2003, pain, swelling, sore arm (left) up into shoulder.  Up in neck.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Reaction began 06/03/2003 after shot given 06/02/2003.  Dollar sized red area and leg swollen.  No fever.  Benadryl and Motrin given.  Warm/cold compresses.  Improved by afternoon and next day child has (down) pain.  Able to walk ok.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives and fever off and on.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Localized allergic reaction.  Mild to moderate induration over left deltoid with well circumscribed redness and warmth.  Not tender to touch, no exudative lesion at injection site.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria on the neck one hour after immunization.  (MMR, HEP B, DTAP).  Benadryl and Calamine lotion.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Right deltoid: swollen, red, warm to touch, pain to touch.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Nonspecific reaction
Clinical narrative: Patient was biten by her dog while giving him oral medication for heart worm 05/29/2003.  she was given Td at that visit on 06/02, patient called and requested appt 06/03/2003: office visit and of no better patient to see a dermatologist.  Patient had round exats on lower extremity, upper extremity and buttocks.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Patient was seen at providers clinic on 05/22/2003 with cellulitis in left deltoid region.  Swelling 7cm - 6cm with erythema.  Started on Zithromax.
Age: 2.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Pt with cellulitis of right thigh 2"x1" redness ? Able Started on Ceftin po bid x 7 days.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: T 100 degrees 24 hrs post vaccine administration. C/O stomach pains with nausea. C/O LUE pain with redness, swelling and warmth at site. 9x9cm-warm and erythema. Tx-ice, cool compress, Tyl, or Motrin.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: T 100 degrees 24 hrs post vaccine administration. C/O stomach pains with nausea. C/O LUE pain with redness, swelling and warmth at site. 9x9cm-warm and erythema. Tx-ice, cool compress, Tyl, or Motrin.
Age: 4.9
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Blister, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swelling of L shoulder and fever (tactile) started evening after shots and gradually worsened. She developed vesicles at area 48 hrs later.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Pt had red swollen bump after vaccine was given. To our understanding, today there is still a "knot" at the injection site.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Irritability, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Approximately 45 minutes after vaccine developed uncontrollable screaming. Would calm slightly with Motrin but continue to whimper and be fussy x 24 hrs. Had screaming fit nonstop for approximately 4 hrs.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Agitation, Dyspnoea, Hypoventilation, Irritability, Respiratory distress
Clinical narrative: Pt received Prevnar during morning appt. Called c/o pt with SOB, fussy. Pt had shallow breathing, no cyanosis, ? secondary to pain, given blow by O2, started crying more alert, breathing comfortably, O2 taken off; pt comfortable, d/c to home, to ER if repeat respiratory distress.
Age: 4.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site rash, Oedema, Pruritus, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Rash at site, itching, edematous/entire L deltoid and tender.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Extensive swelling and redness of thigh temp high 102.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Infection, Irritability, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: 5/4/03 showed signs of virus, nasal mucous yellow, cranky. 5/8/03 diagnosed by pediatrician with ear infection at 10:45 appointment rising fever from 101.00 at 9am to 104.8 by 2pm, never has fever with ear infections. 5/11/03 rubella rash and neck lymph nodes swollen, diarrhea, vomiting. 5/12/03 hospital visit for extreme dehydration, IV antibiotic.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Rhinorrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: 5/4/03 showed signs of virus, nasal mucous yellow, cranky. 5/8/03 diagnosed by pediatrician with ear infection at 10:45 appointment rising fever from 101.00 at 9am to 104.8 by 2pm, never has fever with ear infections. 5/11/03 rubella rash and neck lymph nodes swollen, diarrhea, vomiting. 5/12/03 hospital visit for extreme dehydration, IV antibiotic.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Anorexia, Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: 10 days after varicella vaccines, developed rash on extremities. Macular papular in nature. Extremities lasted 2 weeks and slowly low grade fever required CBC and electrolytes as not feeding resolved in 3 weeks.
Age: 4.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, tenderness, warmth at shot over approximately 4 x 5cm ?
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: (+) redness + urticaria at site of vaccination, no erythema at MMR site.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Pneumovax administered in R arm-developed cellulitis and was Rx with antibiotics Keflex-swelling and redness at site given on 5/30 UC on 5/31-6/1-6/2-pcp on 6/3.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Erythema, Laboratory test abnormal, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pneumovax administered in R arm-developed cellulitis and was Rx with antibiotics Keflex-swelling and redness at site given on 5/30 UC on 5/31-6/1-6/2-pcp on 6/3.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Night sweats, Pyrexia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Pneumovax administered in R arm-developed cellulitis and was Rx with antibiotics Keflex-swelling and redness at site given on 5/30 UC on 5/31-6/1-6/2-pcp on 6/3.
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Penis disorder
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported that a male patient received an injection of a pneumococcal vaccine (manufacturer unknown) in 09/2002.  The patient has reportedly experienced an inability to achieve an erection since receiving the vaccine.  No further information was available at the date of this report.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Hot flush, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Additional information received from the reporter on 11/08/2002, stated that the patient recovered.  A physician reported that a 40-year old female inadvertently received a "double dose" of expired Pnu-Immune 23 vaccine on 10/22/2002.  The vaccine had expired in January 2002.  That same afternoon, the patient developed an injection site reaction characterized by an area of redness, swelling, and heat which extended from her forearm to her shoulder.  She also experienced chills and hot flashes.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cough, Headache, Nausea
Clinical narrative: A consumer reported that her 60-year-old husband received an injection of a pneumococcal polyvalent (manufacturer unknown) vaccine on 10/04/2002.  The following day, the patient developed nausea, coughing, and a headache.  He was seen by a physician who treated him with an unspecified cough syrup.  As of the date of this report, the cough and nausea have not resolved.  This is 1 of 2 patients from the same facility who experienced an adverse event following receipt of Pnu-Immune 23 vaccine.  See MCN HQ4900828OCT2002.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Hyperhidrosis, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: A consumer reported that her 60-year-old husband received an injection of a pneumococcal polyvalent (manufacturer unknown) vaccine on 10/04/2002.  The following day, the patient developed nausea, coughing, and a headache.  He was seen by a physician who treated him with an unspecified cough syrup.  As of the date of this report, the cough and nausea have not resolved.  This is 1 of 2 patients from the same facility who experienced an adverse event following receipt of Pnu-Immune 23 vaccine.  See MCN HQ4900828OCT2002.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: A 60-year-old female reported that she received pneumococcal polyvalent (manufacturer unknown) and influenza virus (manufacturer unknown) vaccines on 10/04/2002.  The following day, she developed an injection site reaction characterized by swelling, redness, and soreness.  The patient also experienced chills, nausea, a headache, coughing, arm cramping, and sore throat.  She was seen in an emergency room where she was treated with an unspecified steroid and instructed to apply ice to the injection site area.  Approximately 1 week later, the patient was seen by her physician who prescribed a "cough medicine".  Results of a chest x-ray "found nothing clinically significant".  As of the date of this report, the reporter states that her "arm is still tender and will cramp occasionally" and that the nausea, sore throat, and cough have not resolved.  This is 1 of 2 patients from this facility who had an adverse experience following receipt of Pnu-Imune 23 vaccine.  See MCN HQ4898728OCT2002.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Muscle spasms, Nausea, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: A 60-year-old female reported that she received pneumococcal polyvalent (manufacturer unknown) and influenza virus (manufacturer unknown) vaccines on 10/04/2002.  The following day, she developed an injection site reaction characterized by swelling, redness, and soreness.  The patient also experienced chills, nausea, a headache, coughing, arm cramping, and sore throat.  She was seen in an emergency room where she was treated with an unspecified steroid and instructed to apply ice to the injection site area.  Approximately 1 week later, the patient was seen by her physician who prescribed a "cough medicine".  Results of a chest x-ray "found nothing clinically significant".  As of the date of this report, the reporter states that her "arm is still tender and will cramp occasionally" and that the nausea, sore throat, and cough have not resolved.  This is 1 of 2 patients from this facility who had an adverse experience following receipt of Pnu-Imune 23 vaccine.  See MCN HQ4898728OCT2002.