chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rheumatoid factor negative, Sjogren's syndrome, Thyroid function test normal, Vitamin B12 normal
Clinical narrative: Mon. 10/18-numbness began in my finger tips. Thurs. 10/21-numbness was now above wrists, so I went to my primary care-Dr. He drew labs and all came back normal: -ANA comprehensive panel: Anti-DNA, RNP antibodies, Smith Antibodies, Antiscleroderma, Sjogren's, Antichromatin Antibodies, Anti-Jo-1, Anti-Centromere B Antibodies, iron, B12, Thyroid studies, Sed Rate, Rheumatoid Factor, CBC W/diff. Wed. 10/27-numbness in arms and legs, with shooting, nauseating, toe curling pains in shoulders, and up into hips, went back to Dr., got lab results and my B12 was not low, but (389 with normal range 223-995) he gave me a B12 shot and told me I needed to see a neurologist. His office called late that afternoon and said my apt. was in January. By that evening, the numbness was across my chest, in my back and abdomen. We decided to go on to ER. They immediately did an MRI w/ and w/o contrast and started IV steroids and gave me Lortab. I was admitted. Thurs. 10/28-Neurologist came in and said my MRI was normal and he wanted me to have a NCT/EMG done, but I could go home and come back for that. Sat. 10/30-pain began shooting up into the left side of my head around my eye over night and worsened after getting up. My spine and neck felt so tight, I could not get comfortable. We went back to ER and they did a CT scan and gave me IV Dilauded/Zofran. CT was normal, sent me home with Lortab. They said my potassium was low and they gave me 2 pills. Mon. 11/1-Worst Day- Had to take 10mg Lortab every 4 hours just to stay semi-comfortable. Pain in head was worse, numbenss and tingling all over and shooting pains were bad. Tues. 11/2-Went for EMG/NCT. They were normal. Dr. said he did not know what was wrong and wanted me to see a Rheumatologist. Pain in head was better. Tues. 11/16-Saw Rheumatologist. He said that I checked out perfectly fine as far as he was concerned and his opinion was that my body had had a reaction to something. He mentioned that it could be from the flu vaccine, but it is impossible to tell for sure. It is the only thing I did outside of my normal routine around the time the symptoms started. Pain management is all that can be done now.  PRESENT-11/19/10-I have continued to gradually improve. Most days I still have to take Lortab at least once, but that is still much better than I was the first 2 weeks.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Cough, Dyspnoea, Total lung capacity, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Started a dry cough, shortness of breath wheezing. Dr. treated me with methylprednisolone, and ventoline inhaler....did not help I am now taking Singulair and Claritin.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: VIIth nerve paralysis
Clinical narrative: left sided facial nerve palsy
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Feeding disorder, Pyrexia, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Stopped Breathing, fever, turned blue, wouldnt eat or drink.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Posture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Patient had abnormal gait where he veered to the right when he walked.  His right shoulder was slumped and right arm lower than left and he veered to the right without being able to control it.  Mom called 911.  It resolved within a few minutes.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Pain, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Complaining of pain with swelling in the L nostril at site of entry of the nose ring. Patient with existing pierced nose for 6 months at the time of intranasal flu vaccination. Patient complained of itching and burning at the site of the piercing after the vaccination. Started on Bactroban on 11/19/10.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site abscess sterile
Clinical narrative: Sterile abscess in R thigh at site of administration
Age: 44.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Aphasia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Shakey hands, stiffening in arms, loss of speech. EMS arrived, took pt to hospital. Pt. Dr was notified by his mother.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Gonorrhoea, Neisseria test positive, Pruritus, Rash generalised, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Client noted pruritic rash (generalized body rash) 11-18-10 AM; He was treated with antihistamines orally and topical steroidal cream (Claritin and HC 1% tid)- treatment started 11-18-10. Pt returned to clinic 11-19-10 as symptoms did not improve and rash significantly worsened; he was treated 11-19-10 with Benadryl 25 mg i every 6 hrs prn itching/rash and given prescription for Clobetasol topical cream; On 11-18-10 pt received Rocephin 125 mg IM for urethral gonorrhea infection, however rash was already present before this was administered by 24 hrs.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Herpes zoster, Influenza like illness
Clinical narrative: Initial headache, arm swollen and an area of about 4x6 inches by evening.  This continued and then woke up on the 10/15 with a "shingle" rash on the left upper arm on the outside. The same place as where the vaccine was given in the other arm. This was reported to my Dr.  I then felt like I had the flu for two days, body aches and chills which lasted one and a half days and then was just achy and tired another day.  The rash lasted approximately two weeks before it dried up. Was instructed to keep rash covered.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: Initial headache, arm swollen and an area of about 4x6 inches by evening.  This continued and then woke up on the 10/15 with a "shingle" rash on the left upper arm on the outside. The same place as where the vaccine was given in the other arm. This was reported to my Dr.  I then felt like I had the flu for two days, body aches and chills which lasted one and a half days and then was just achy and tired another day.  The rash lasted approximately two weeks before it dried up. Was instructed to keep rash covered.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I got my flu shot on 11/17/2010.  On 11/19/2010 I woke with hives all over my body.  I went to my doctor at 11:00 AM and got a antihistimine shot and steroid shot.  I am also taking Benadryl capsules. After the shots they went away.  The have re-surfaced as of 4:00 PM today.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced chills, fever nausea & vomiting. Pt stated sxs lasted for 3 days. Pt had to stay home for recovery.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Soreness in forearm of arm in which vaccination was administered pt said soreness is getting worse.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Headache, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Chills, muscle aches, coughing headache which lasted for 3 days. Began about 3 hours after receiving vaccination.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Injection site discolouration, Injection site pain, Injection site scar, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt came in 2 days after vaccination. Injection site was dark and tender. Ring formed around injection site (looked like a scar). Pt. complained of neurologic pain radiating down arm and limiting use of arm and hand (Brachial Plexus).
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of the pain on shoulder. She used ALEVE and it helped.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Eye pain, Feeling abnormal, Headache, Sneezing
Clinical narrative: Pt said within 90 minutes, she felt like she was getting a cold, headache, eyes hurt, hip & knee joints hurt, throat & nose got involved, sneezing. This lasted about 48 hours, then eased off. Now she is fine.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Received TDAP 11/11/10 R deltoid area. Developed local reaction (skin redness/heat) on 11/18/10.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Pain, Streptococcus test positive
Clinical narrative: Erythema, induration (20cm x 10cm) at injection site. Painful with movement et triceps. Prednisone & BENADRYL & ice & close follow-up.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Rt thigh induration, red, warm.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient was given 3 injections (1) Tdap (2) Varicella (3) MCV4 .5 mL IM; Varicella .5 mL SQ on 11-15-10. Pt. left and was gone about 15 mins. Mother came back with the pt. Patient was c/o of itching and difficulty in breathing. Dr was called. Per doctors orders ambulance was called. Pt. was checked on by phone. She was doing good.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abasia, Blood creatine phosphokinase normal, Borrelia test negative, Computerised tomogram normal, Discomfort
Clinical narrative: Trouble walking, numbness and tingling in hands, neck pain, trouble sitting up, general discomfort then inability to walk. Dx: Guillain-Barre. Transferred to other hospital for plasmapheresis treatment.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Electromyogram, Gait disturbance, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: Trouble walking, numbness and tingling in hands, neck pain, trouble sitting up, general discomfort then inability to walk. Dx: Guillain-Barre. Transferred to other hospital for plasmapheresis treatment.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Movement disorder, Neck pain, Nerve conduction studies, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Trouble walking, numbness and tingling in hands, neck pain, trouble sitting up, general discomfort then inability to walk. Dx: Guillain-Barre. Transferred to other hospital for plasmapheresis treatment.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Plasmapheresis, Posture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Trouble walking, numbness and tingling in hands, neck pain, trouble sitting up, general discomfort then inability to walk. Dx: Guillain-Barre. Transferred to other hospital for plasmapheresis treatment.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood glucose normal, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Syncope event post vaccination. Patient revived by rph. EMS contacted. Patient was escorted by mother & EMS to car & went home. Patient's mother will call with follow-up. BP/Pulse/Blood sugar all normal per EMS.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling at injection site - no treatment.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: HA; n/v x 1.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pain to arm, injection site red-hot-swollen, joint pain, headache.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain to arm, injection site red-hot-swollen, joint pain, headache.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pt. had vaccine on 11-10-10 322 pm. Reaction noted 11-11-10, seen in ER. 2x2x3cm localized area, red-hot-swollen. Pt also c/o shortness of breath.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Area around injection site is edematous and has area of erythema.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Pain at site on 11-18-10, noticed 2x3" redness at site on 11-19-10, lymph node (axilla) reactive.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: TDAP (ADACEL) 0.5cc admin RU arm IM 11/16/10 felt feverish arm reddened fever (R) axillary area tender Rt neck blotchy.
Age: 0.62
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: (L) thigh - 10 cm diam red induration. Non-tender (-) fluctuance. Temp- 99.3 Cephalaxin prescribed due to initial temp 100.7 on presentation.
Age: 1.27
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Convulsion, Gaze palsy, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Approx 24 hours after immunizations administered, mother reports fever and seizure, describes seizure as eyes rolled back in head and body stiffened lasted approx 3-5 min then brought into clinic temp 103 deg in clinic, and shaking with chills, no seizure activity observed in clinic. Gave MOTRIN/TYLENOL. Followed up with parent on 11-19-10, patient doing well, no fever or seizure activity reported.
Age: 1.27
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Approx 24 hours after immunizations administered, mother reports fever and seizure, describes seizure as eyes rolled back in head and body stiffened lasted approx 3-5 min then brought into clinic temp 103 deg in clinic, and shaking with chills, no seizure activity observed in clinic. Gave MOTRIN/TYLENOL. Followed up with parent on 11-19-10, patient doing well, no fever or seizure activity reported.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: TDAP give 11/17/10. Pt c/o nausea with vomiting 11/18/10. Improved with only slight nausea 11/19/10 & able to eat ad lib.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Pt. presented to clinic 11/19/10 with zoster rash, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and prescribed VALTREX 1g TID x 7 d.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Red circle on child's (L) thigh 1.25" x 1.50" tender to touch.
Age: 1.48
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis on (L) thigh, 5x6 cm.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Warmth & redness with edema at the injection site.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Patient notices #5 circular, red, itchy, blotches on abdomen and back approximate size of quarter.
Age: 1.27
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PPV
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: fever (101.4) started at 330pm, lethargy, vomiting at 7 pm, fever up to 103.6 at 7 pm
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Grip strength decreased, Hypoaesthesia facial, Muscular weakness, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Transient period of facial numbness above upper lip lasting approx 5 minutes. Developed R arm and hand pain and weakness during night at 3am on 11/20/10.(arm that was injected) Pain and weakness concentrated between thumb and 1st finger affecting grasp and radiating up to mid-forearm. No numbness or tingling. Patient in Emergency department where I work had also presented with identical presentation within 48 hrs of her injection per report of MD that I work with. He shared this info with me upon assessing my situation. Did not have pt info to report/track.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Laboratory test normal, Swelling, Tenderness, White blood cell count normal
Clinical narrative: Area in armpit became tender and started to swell, spread into left breast, chest and neck area. Call primary care doctor and told to take Benadryl and Motrin, go to ER if worse. Did go to ER, received IV steroids, Benadryl and pain meds. Discharged and told to see primary care next day. Did see primary care and given more pain meds, told to continue with steroids call him on Monday 11/22/2010.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Hemicephalalgia, Injection site pain, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: stomach churned (like gas), pain in left shoulder, headache right side of head
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Large red welt at injection site.  Painful and itchy.  Mom reports that she is able to see when vaccines were injected.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Nausea, Night sweats, Pyrexia, Ultrasound scan normal
Clinical narrative: Extreme pain at site of Injection, High Fever, Night sweats, Nausea.  Took Advil and put ice pack on my arm
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Asthenia, Chills, Dizziness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Severe nausea, dizziness, chills, fever, weakness, faint, sleepiness, and inability to function normally.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Somnolence, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Severe nausea, dizziness, chills, fever, weakness, faint, sleepiness, and inability to function normally.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Heart rate increased, Lethargy, Pallor, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: fever, vomiting, pale, weak, lethargy, elevated WBC ct., elevated heart rate, lasted 9-10 hours. Required hospitalization.  Treated with antipyretics which did not work, IV fluids, IV antibiotics.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vomiting, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: fever, vomiting, pale, weak, lethargy, elevated WBC ct., elevated heart rate, lasted 9-10 hours. Required hospitalization.  Treated with antipyretics which did not work, IV fluids, IV antibiotics.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Cardiac stress test normal, Disorientation, Heart rate increased, Hypersensitivity, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Accelerated heart beat, nausea, disorientation
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: Accelerated heart beat, nausea, disorientation
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Accelerated heart beat, nausea, disorientation
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Muscular weakness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Muscle soreness at site of injection (left deltoid). Muscle is continuing to remain sore and weak, feeling like it is strained or pulled.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain, Pyrexia, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Fainted. Also had sore arm at injection site, low grade fever, head ache.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: PT. SPOUSE STATES SHE HAS SEVERE LOCALIZED STOMACH CRAMPS, VOMITED ONCE, NAUSEA, AND DIARRHEA 2-3 EPISODES
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Asthenia, Chills, Gait disturbance, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: 10/18/10 11:00 PM-Fever, chills, severe leg pains, difficulty walking 10/19/10 9:00 AM-Sick day from work due to overall weakness 10/20/10 9:30 AM-Left leg weakness, unable to move foot- went to doctor's office @ 10:00. Transported from dr's office by ambulance to Emergency Dept.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 10/18/10 11:00 PM-Fever, chills, severe leg pains, difficulty walking 10/19/10 9:00 AM-Sick day from work due to overall weakness 10/20/10 9:30 AM-Left leg weakness, unable to move foot- went to doctor's office @ 10:00. Transported from dr's office by ambulance to Emergency Dept.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Corneal reflex decreased, Eye disorder, Immediate post-injection reaction, Muscle twitching, Tic
Clinical narrative: Developed rapid eye blinking tic, which has progressed to rapid eye closing and neck tic with slight extremities twitching.  Becomes more severe when tired or excited.  We are waiting to seeif it will reslove per doctors instructions.  Too coincidental that it developed immediately after vaccine.  Convinced it is related.  Many other similiar reports on VAERS site.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: cellulitis
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Joint range of motion decreased, Local swelling, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Patient reported pain and swelling at injection site with radiated to the left side of neck; no fever & seen at ER 5 days ago. Pt placed in sling & given pain medication.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Skin maceration
Clinical narrative: Patient reported pain and swelling at injection site with radiated to the left side of neck; no fever & seen at ER 5 days ago. Pt placed in sling & given pain medication.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Chills, Fatigue, Influenza, Pain
Clinical narrative: She had the injected attenuated flu vaccine. Fever had set in along with body pain. The fever and flu symptoms escalated by Thursday. On Friday she was very tired and unable to attend college, kept throwing up. On Saturday the vomiting continued with fever and shivering bouts. She was unable to get out of bed that morning. She found that medicine prescribed for preventing vomiting did not make it stop. She threw up medications. No amount of Tylenol/ ibuprofen was working. She started taking medication that had been prescribed for headaches- Imitrex. She was given meal shakes only one of which she could keep down. The other meals consisted of chicken noodle soup. Possibly will visit the ER. I'm surprised how attenuated vaccine could cause flu.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: She had the injected attenuated flu vaccine. Fever had set in along with body pain. The fever and flu symptoms escalated by Thursday. On Friday she was very tired and unable to attend college, kept throwing up. On Saturday the vomiting continued with fever and shivering bouts. She was unable to get out of bed that morning. She found that medicine prescribed for preventing vomiting did not make it stop. She threw up medications. No amount of Tylenol/ ibuprofen was working. She started taking medication that had been prescribed for headaches- Imitrex. She was given meal shakes only one of which she could keep down. The other meals consisted of chicken noodle soup. Possibly will visit the ER. I'm surprised how attenuated vaccine could cause flu.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Could not lift arm above shoulder for two days after the vaccine. Five weeks after the vaccine, I still have continuous muscle pain in my arm.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Condition aggravated, Hypoaesthesia, Lyme disease
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills, severe joint pain, numbness and tingle in knees and wrists and foot.  Slight Bell's Palsy on right side of face again.  Felt like my Lyme Disease was flaring up big time....  Is there a connection?
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Pyrexia, VIIth nerve paralysis
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills, severe joint pain, numbness and tingle in knees and wrists and foot.  Slight Bell's Palsy on right side of face again.  Felt like my Lyme Disease was flaring up big time....  Is there a connection?
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Severe pain in my shoulder which has continued for 3 weeks and has not improved. Limits motion of my left arm.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: VERY SORE THROAT AND SWOLLEN GLANDS IN THROAT
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest X-ray, Dyspnoea, Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Very red hot to touch swollen arm, pain in joints, slight fever, breathing problems, wheezing.  Was sent to hospital, put on Lasix, antibiotic and breathing treatments.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin warm, Ultrasound scan, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Very red hot to touch swollen arm, pain in joints, slight fever, breathing problems, wheezing.  Was sent to hospital, put on Lasix, antibiotic and breathing treatments.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood test, Injection site joint pain, Pain, Pain in extremity, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Constant chronic pain radiating down the arm into the fingers.  Continued shoulder joint pain on the left side.
Age: 0.93
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Irritability, Lethargy, Rhinorrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Progressive symptoms of URI, runny nose, cough, lethargy, irritability, mom called on day #12 of illness reporting acute worsening over past 2 days.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: This healthy 2-year-old female received pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 13-valent (Prevnar-13) IM in her left anterior thigh. The next morning, she woke up with mild erythema over her left thigh. The erythema spread and worsened and, the next day, she presented to the ED. The physical examination showed erythema and swelling of her entire left thigh with some ecchymosis on her posterior thigh. There was mild tenderness to palpation, but no fluctuance. She was diagnosed with cellulitis, given clindamycin IV, and discharged on hydroxyzine and clindamycin PO x6 days. Summary: Erythema and swelling of entire left thigh with some ecchymosis on the posterior thigh, the site of Prevnar-13 IM injection. Symptoms started the morning after the injection and worsened over the next day; resulted in an ED visit and treatment with an antibiotic.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Started with mild pain in left thumb joint, then went to severe pain in left big toe joint. Very severe pain in toe joint to the point I couldn't stand to walk on it or wear shoes for about 24 hours, but did, so that I could go to work. But not pumps!!!
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Actually, mild left thumb joint pain several days before this; however, severe left foot big toe joint pain all of a sudden and lasting approximately 12 hours on 11/12.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Pityriasis rosea, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Hoarseness/laryngitis, Herald Patch of pityriasis rosea appeared.  Next day rash spread throughout body.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: large red itchy painful welt at vaccine site
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Adverse reaction, Blood test, Chest X-ray, Dehydration, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: raising fever, uncontrollable shaking
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tremor, Urine analysis, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: raising fever, uncontrollable shaking
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Drug exposure during pregnancy, Foetal growth restriction, Intra-uterine death, Ultrasound antenatal screen abnormal
Clinical narrative: The doctor said the baby stopped growing a while ago like around 15 weeks. My body didn't pick this up. I went for my regular monthly appointment on November 16th 2010 so my baby had died within a week of the shot. I had just been to the doctor 26 days prior where a strong fetal heart beat was detected.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Drug exposure during pregnancy, Foetal disorder, Ultrasound scan abnormal, Uterine dilation and curettage
Clinical narrative: The doctor said the baby stopped growing a while ago like around 15 weeks. My body didn't pick this up. I went for my regular monthly appointment on November 16th 2010 so my baby had died within a week of the shot. I had just been to the doctor 26 days prior where a strong fetal heart beat was detected.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Drug exposure during pregnancy, Intra-uterine death, Ultrasound antenatal screen abnormal, Uterine dilation and evacuation
Clinical narrative: The doctor said the baby stopped growing a while ago like around 15 weeks. My body didn't pick this up. I went for my regular monthly appointment on November 16th 2010 so my baby had died within a week of the shot. I had just been to the doctor 26 days prior where a strong fetal heart beat was detected.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Drug exposure during pregnancy, Laboratory test normal, Uterine dilation and evacuation
Clinical narrative: The doctor said the baby stopped growing a while ago like around 15 weeks. My body didn't pick this up. I went for my regular monthly appointment on November 16th 2010 so my baby had died within a week of the shot. I had just been to the doctor 26 days prior where a strong fetal heart beat was detected.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Blood test, Convulsion, Electroencephalogram, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Sleep study
Clinical narrative: First documented seizure was witnessed by mother. Had suspected seizures after first shot on 4/17/08, Second shot was 10/16/08. First seizure was 12/09/08.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: First documented seizure was witnessed by mother. Had suspected seizures after first shot on 4/17/08, Second shot was 10/16/08. First seizure was 12/09/08.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Insomnia, Nerve injury, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: As the vaccine was injected, I felt a strong pinch (this was after the needle was inserted) and then a tingling in the hand and fingers in the injected arm, like "pins & needles" when a limb "falls asleep."  It stopped about three minutes later, but has returned DAILY and occurs sometimes 20 to 30 times a day.  Some tingling periods last 30 to 60 seconds, and others go on for 3 to 5 minutes.  I have full use of the hand at that time, but it is very distracting and wakes me up at night.  My doctor thinks that a nerve was affected by the vaccine and does not know how long the damaged nerve will be like that.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling abnormal, Flushing, Heart rate increased
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccination at approx. 9:45 am, she was waiting afterward per protocol to ensure she was fine, however about 5 minutes passed and she came up to counter stating she did not feel so good, she was flushed and dizzy her heartrate was approx 100bpm
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Lethargy, Oropharyngeal pain, Pyrexia, Upper respiratory tract congestion
Clinical narrative: Sore throat and upper respiratory congestion which has worsened to include fever and extreme lethargy over the last five days. I have missed work and spent most of the week in bed.
Age: 1.05
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Incisional drainage, Laboratory test, Local swelling, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: swollen left neck, diagnosis of lymphadenopathy, fever 104 2 days later, hospitalized two times, surgery (incision and drain) 14 days later
Age: 1.05
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Surgery, Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: swollen left neck, diagnosis of lymphadenopathy, fever 104 2 days later, hospitalized two times, surgery (incision and drain) 14 days later
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Blood test, Dyspnoea, Headache, Muscle spasms, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: muscle weakness, cramping, fever, shortness of breath muscle aches, head ache
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: muscle weakness, cramping, fever, shortness of breath muscle aches, head ache
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient woke up with a rash on neck, arms, shoulders and part of her chest and back.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, HPV4, FLUX
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia facial, VIIth nerve paralysis
Clinical narrative: Right sided facial nerve palsy that resolved spontaneously over the course of 2 weeks.  Followed by right sided facial nerve palsy that developed 1 week after vaccination.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, HPV4, FLUX
Symptoms: VIIth nerve paralysis
Clinical narrative: Right sided facial nerve palsy that resolved spontaneously over the course of 2 weeks.  Followed by right sided facial nerve palsy that developed 1 week after vaccination.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Abasia, Chills, Hepatic enzyme increased, Infection, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Chills and fever, nausea, temp. loss of use of arms and legs.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal disorder, Pyrexia, Sensory disturbance, Vomiting, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Chills and fever, nausea, temp. loss of use of arms and legs.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Diplegia, Mobility decreased, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Chills and fever, nausea, temp. loss of use of arms and legs.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Paralysis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Chills and fever, nausea, temp. loss of use of arms and legs.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Cerebral ataxia, Cranial nerve disorder, Diplopia, Eye disorder, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: A serious spontaneous report of blindness, felt weak and lightheaded has been received from a medical assistant concerning a nine-year-old female patient, subsequent to FLUMIST administration. Medical history of the patient includes prior uneventful receipt of inactivated influenza shot in the previous years. She was healthy at the time of vaccine administration. The patient was not taking any other medications at the time of the event. On 12-Oct-2010, the patient received FLUMIST. On 13-Oct-2010, the patient developed fatigue; the following day she developed loss of appetite and a dull, intermittent headache. During the next few days, the patient developed double vision, nausea, non-bilious emesis, increased urinary incontinence with a feeling of incomplete voiding, gate instability, loss of perioral sensation and medial left eye deviation. She went to the emergency department on 20-Oct-2010. Laboratory tests revealed a normal complete blood count (CBC), normal chemistry panel and normal urinalysis. A head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and an abdominal ultrasound were normal. An ophthalmologist examination revealed bi-cranial nerve palsy, an elevated nasal optic disc and the bi-visual acuity of 20/50. The patient was sent to a university emergency room (ER). On 20-Oct-2010, a lumbar puncture cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed increased white blood cells (WBC) and lymphocytes 92%. The neurology department was consulted on 21-Oct-2010 and reported a left head tilt, right partial abducens gaze palsy; the temporal aspect of the right optic disc was clear; however, it was difficult to visualize the rest of the disc. Gaze-evoked nystagmus, mild left lower face droop and decreased sensation to the lower face bilaterally was also noted. The patient also was found to have bilateral dysmetria with a wide-based brisk and mildly ataxic gait and hyperreflexia. On 21-Oct-2010, an infectious disease consult was obtained. A full infectious disease work-up was negative for TB, EBV, CMV and Lyme. A DFA panel was positive for influenza B. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat MRI scan of the brain and spine with contrast showed enhancement, thickening and abnormal intensity within the optic pathways and several cranial nerves. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat abdominal ultrasound revealed a post-residual volume of 435 ml, so a Foley catheter was placed. On 22-Oct-2010, a repeat lumbar puncture (CSF) was negative for HSV1 and 2, enterovirus, VSV and cryptococcal antigen, with an IgG index of 0.5, WBC 16, lymphocytes 91%, monocytes assessed with acute meningoencephalitis and bilateral optic neuritis. On 22-Oct-2010, the patient was started on a five-day course of methylprednisolone for suspected acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis. From 21-Oct-2010 though 26-Oct-2010, acyclovir for herpes simplex virus (HSV) prophylaxis, 22-Oct-2010 through 27-Oct-2010 cortisone for Lyme prophylaxis and oseltamivir from 23-Oct-2010 through 28-Oct-2010 because she
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Full blood count, Hypoaesthesia oral, Immunoglobulin therapy, Lumbar puncture, Nausea
Clinical narrative: A serious spontaneous report of blindness, felt weak and lightheaded has been received from a medical assistant concerning a nine-year-old female patient, subsequent to FLUMIST administration. Medical history of the patient includes prior uneventful receipt of inactivated influenza shot in the previous years. She was healthy at the time of vaccine administration. The patient was not taking any other medications at the time of the event. On 12-Oct-2010, the patient received FLUMIST. On 13-Oct-2010, the patient developed fatigue; the following day she developed loss of appetite and a dull, intermittent headache. During the next few days, the patient developed double vision, nausea, non-bilious emesis, increased urinary incontinence with a feeling of incomplete voiding, gate instability, loss of perioral sensation and medial left eye deviation. She went to the emergency department on 20-Oct-2010. Laboratory tests revealed a normal complete blood count (CBC), normal chemistry panel and normal urinalysis. A head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and an abdominal ultrasound were normal. An ophthalmologist examination revealed bi-cranial nerve palsy, an elevated nasal optic disc and the bi-visual acuity of 20/50. The patient was sent to a university emergency room (ER). On 20-Oct-2010, a lumbar puncture cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed increased white blood cells (WBC) and lymphocytes 92%. The neurology department was consulted on 21-Oct-2010 and reported a left head tilt, right partial abducens gaze palsy; the temporal aspect of the right optic disc was clear; however, it was difficult to visualize the rest of the disc. Gaze-evoked nystagmus, mild left lower face droop and decreased sensation to the lower face bilaterally was also noted. The patient also was found to have bilateral dysmetria with a wide-based brisk and mildly ataxic gait and hyperreflexia. On 21-Oct-2010, an infectious disease consult was obtained. A full infectious disease work-up was negative for TB, EBV, CMV and Lyme. A DFA panel was positive for influenza B. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat MRI scan of the brain and spine with contrast showed enhancement, thickening and abnormal intensity within the optic pathways and several cranial nerves. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat abdominal ultrasound revealed a post-residual volume of 435 ml, so a Foley catheter was placed. On 22-Oct-2010, a repeat lumbar puncture (CSF) was negative for HSV1 and 2, enterovirus, VSV and cryptococcal antigen, with an IgG index of 0.5, WBC 16, lymphocytes 91%, monocytes assessed with acute meningoencephalitis and bilateral optic neuritis. On 22-Oct-2010, the patient was started on a five-day course of methylprednisolone for suspected acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis. From 21-Oct-2010 though 26-Oct-2010, acyclovir for herpes simplex virus (HSV) prophylaxis, 22-Oct-2010 through 27-Oct-2010 cortisone for Lyme prophylaxis and oseltamivir from 23-Oct-2010 through 28-Oct-2010 because she
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: A serious spontaneous report of blindness, felt weak and lightheaded has been received from a medical assistant concerning a nine-year-old female patient, subsequent to FLUMIST administration. Medical history of the patient includes prior uneventful receipt of inactivated influenza shot in the previous years. She was healthy at the time of vaccine administration. The patient was not taking any other medications at the time of the event. On 12-Oct-2010, the patient received FLUMIST. On 13-Oct-2010, the patient developed fatigue; the following day she developed loss of appetite and a dull, intermittent headache. During the next few days, the patient developed double vision, nausea, non-bilious emesis, increased urinary incontinence with a feeling of incomplete voiding, gate instability, loss of perioral sensation and medial left eye deviation. She went to the emergency department on 20-Oct-2010. Laboratory tests revealed a normal complete blood count (CBC), normal chemistry panel and normal urinalysis. A head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and an abdominal ultrasound were normal. An ophthalmologist examination revealed bi-cranial nerve palsy, an elevated nasal optic disc and the bi-visual acuity of 20/50. The patient was sent to a university emergency room (ER). On 20-Oct-2010, a lumbar puncture cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed increased white blood cells (WBC) and lymphocytes 92%. The neurology department was consulted on 21-Oct-2010 and reported a left head tilt, right partial abducens gaze palsy; the temporal aspect of the right optic disc was clear; however, it was difficult to visualize the rest of the disc. Gaze-evoked nystagmus, mild left lower face droop and decreased sensation to the lower face bilaterally was also noted. The patient also was found to have bilateral dysmetria with a wide-based brisk and mildly ataxic gait and hyperreflexia. On 21-Oct-2010, an infectious disease consult was obtained. A full infectious disease work-up was negative for TB, EBV, CMV and Lyme. A DFA panel was positive for influenza B. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat MRI scan of the brain and spine with contrast showed enhancement, thickening and abnormal intensity within the optic pathways and several cranial nerves. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat abdominal ultrasound revealed a post-residual volume of 435 ml, so a Foley catheter was placed. On 22-Oct-2010, a repeat lumbar puncture (CSF) was negative for HSV1 and 2, enterovirus, VSV and cryptococcal antigen, with an IgG index of 0.5, WBC 16, lymphocytes 91%, monocytes assessed with acute meningoencephalitis and bilateral optic neuritis. On 22-Oct-2010, the patient was started on a five-day course of methylprednisolone for suspected acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis. From 21-Oct-2010 though 26-Oct-2010, acyclovir for herpes simplex virus (HSV) prophylaxis, 22-Oct-2010 through 27-Oct-2010 cortisone for Lyme prophylaxis and oseltamivir from 23-Oct-2010 through 28-Oct-2010 because she
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Asthenia, Ataxia, Bladder catheterisation, Blindness
Clinical narrative: A serious spontaneous report of blindness, felt weak and lightheaded has been received from a medical assistant concerning a nine-year-old female patient, subsequent to FLUMIST administration. Medical history of the patient includes prior uneventful receipt of inactivated influenza shot in the previous years. She was healthy at the time of vaccine administration. The patient was not taking any other medications at the time of the event. On 12-Oct-2010, the patient received FLUMIST. On 13-Oct-2010, the patient developed fatigue; the following day she developed loss of appetite and a dull, intermittent headache. During the next few days, the patient developed double vision, nausea, non-bilious emesis, increased urinary incontinence with a feeling of incomplete voiding, gate instability, loss of perioral sensation and medial left eye deviation. She went to the emergency department on 20-Oct-2010. Laboratory tests revealed a normal complete blood count (CBC), normal chemistry panel and normal urinalysis. A head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and an abdominal ultrasound were normal. An ophthalmologist examination revealed bi-cranial nerve palsy, an elevated nasal optic disc and the bi-visual acuity of 20/50. The patient was sent to a university emergency room (ER). On 20-Oct-2010, a lumbar puncture cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed increased white blood cells (WBC) and lymphocytes 92%. The neurology department was consulted on 21-Oct-2010 and reported a left head tilt, right partial abducens gaze palsy; the temporal aspect of the right optic disc was clear; however, it was difficult to visualize the rest of the disc. Gaze-evoked nystagmus, mild left lower face droop and decreased sensation to the lower face bilaterally was also noted. The patient also was found to have bilateral dysmetria with a wide-based brisk and mildly ataxic gait and hyperreflexia. On 21-Oct-2010, an infectious disease consult was obtained. A full infectious disease work-up was negative for TB, EBV, CMV and Lyme. A DFA panel was positive for influenza B. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat MRI scan of the brain and spine with contrast showed enhancement, thickening and abnormal intensity within the optic pathways and several cranial nerves. On 21-Oct-2010, a repeat abdominal ultrasound revealed a post-residual volume of 435 ml, so a Foley catheter was placed. On 22-Oct-2010, a repeat lumbar puncture (CSF) was negative for HSV1 and 2, enterovirus, VSV and cryptococcal antigen, with an IgG index of 0.5, WBC 16, lymphocytes 91%, monocytes assessed with acute meningoencephalitis and bilateral optic neuritis. On 22-Oct-2010, the patient was started on a five-day course of methylprednisolone for suspected acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis. From 21-Oct-2010 though 26-Oct-2010, acyclovir for herpes simplex virus (HSV) prophylaxis, 22-Oct-2010 through 27-Oct-2010 cortisone for Lyme prophylaxis and oseltamivir from 23-Oct-2010 through 28-Oct-2010 because she