chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Patient felt dizzy, nauseous, couldn't lift arm, blacked out.  Seen by doctor on 09/15, got a heart test also had headache and quesy stomach.  Problems lasted for 7 days.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Arm at site of injection swollen, red, hot hand.  Fever started on 09/20, worst fever on Wednesday 103 degrees now fever down to 102 degrees.  Pain has not subsided even underarm.  Visited doctor on 09/26 Tylenol taken to control fever.
Age: 1.64
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Croup infectious, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Local reaction at site of injection -red, rash, raised, high fever 102-103 degrees for 7 days.  Respiratory symptoms developed after 4 days.  5th days with croup like symptoms for 3 days with fever.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: reports broke out in hives over trunk, hips took Benadryl.
Age: 1.07
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Patient broke out into vesicular lesions on arms, abdomen and the neck.  The areas were red, raised, not preceded by cold symptoms.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea, Headache
Clinical narrative: Donor stated he had difficulty breathing, chest pressure and headache that lasted 5 minutes then went away.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 3x5 swelling right deltoid, painful to the touch, prescription Amox TR K Clv 2 per day 7 days
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 9/16/05 redness at site right arm cellulitis, Augmentin. 9/17/05 ER same Rocephin shot.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: 3-4cm erythema area to left deltoid
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Parent noticed his right arm Fri noc 9/16/05. Reports right arm was red, hard and warm. Fever and c/o pain. Was worse on Sat 9/17 and took to urgent care. Parent states got Rx for cephalexin, 250mg/5ml, 2x 1 day x 10 days. Got better late Sun and early Mon AM 9/19.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Injury, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Pt passed out and hit his head
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DPP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Right upper arm became swollen, indurated and warm following administration of vaccine. Is now resolving 72 hrs after vaccine admin, No generalized symptoms. No Treatment.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Lacrimation increased, Pruritus, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Swelling at site w/in 5 mins, slowly subsided over 24hrs intense internal and external itchiness for 48+ hrs, watery eyes, nasal drainage. Dr ordered Benadryl injection and meds (OTC) on 01/27/2005.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Td was given in left forearm as a intradermal (ID) vaccine like Tb instead of intramuscular (IM).
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Lesion almost like a bulls eye 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" 7 days post injection of Varivax vaccine. Treatment suggested was cool compresses
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pigmentation disorder
Clinical narrative: Swelling pain, erythema, hypopigmentation at injection site
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Flushing, Grand mal convulsion
Clinical narrative: 48 hrs following vaccine, pt was having surgery at private Gyn office. Became flushed through had grand mal seizure. Required ED visit where CT was nl. Subsequent neurology follow up included sleep deprived EEG and MRI both at which were neg. Due to time interval possible that vaccine could have been contributing factor to seizure.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site nodule, Injection site pain, Night sweats
Clinical narrative: Pt reports pain at site with bump reports night sweats x 2 days none last night denies nausea. Also c/o feeling "wiped out" x 3 days post injection feeling much better today.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Racket Ball that day, didn't use left arm, but started to feel feverish that day hr 20 min able to exercise, went away and then 5 days later noticed stiffness and pain whenever lifted arm. Today feels the same 15 days later.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: NONE
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Left arm with erythema warmth but minimal tenderness, redness blushes
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered at 11:45AM 9/16, and about 3hrs later she vomited once and had a temp of 102.8. Next day limped. Never had diarrhea and no contacts without symptoms. Family all well 3 days later.
Age: 1.01
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Med center ER report, febrile seizure, fever probably secondary to vaccinations.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient experienced tremendous pain in the arm about 1 hour after the injection. The patient pain continued for about 4 days after the injection and required use of Vicodin. The patient has a polyneuropathy syndrome and has had surgery in the same arm for carpal tunnel syndrome about 4 months ago.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Orchitis, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 9 days after first MMR shot he presented with hives on his trunk and orchitis of the testicles. This lasted 1 1/2 days.  Unknown if fertility was affected.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chills, Dyspnoea, Heart rate increased, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered at approximately 2pm.  Patient returned at 3pm, complaining of shaking, chills, subjective shortness of breath. Also complained of severe pain at injection site.  Pulse was 90-110.  O2 sat 95%, BP 130/80.  Patient shaking, shivering.  No airway edema visualized on oral pharynx exam.  Heart:  fast rate but regular.  Lungs clear.  No cyanosis.  Injection site slightly red but otherwise unremarkable.  Patient given epinephrine 1:1000 0.25cc SC, Visitaril 100mg IM (no IM Benadryl available), and ativan 1mg PO.  Also received Tylenol 975mg PO.  After 30-45 minutes, patient felt well enough to go home.  Telephone check next day showed she was doing well.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered at approximately 2pm.  Patient returned at 3pm, complaining of shaking, chills, subjective shortness of breath. Also complained of severe pain at injection site.  Pulse was 90-110.  O2 sat 95%, BP 130/80.  Patient shaking, shivering.  No airway edema visualized on oral pharynx exam.  Heart:  fast rate but regular.  Lungs clear.  No cyanosis.  Injection site slightly red but otherwise unremarkable.  Patient given epinephrine 1:1000 0.25cc SC, Visitaril 100mg IM (no IM Benadryl available), and ativan 1mg PO.  Also received Tylenol 975mg PO.  After 30-45 minutes, patient felt well enough to go home.  Telephone check next day showed she was doing well.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Myalgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Deep aching pain in muscle where shot was administered. Can't use arm for normal functions.  Pain moved to elbow.
Age: 1.01
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Aphasia, Autism, Developmental delay, Pyrexia, Reaction to preservatives
Clinical narrative: Fever day of vacc. Loss of speech, diminished eye-contact, loss of previously acquired skills, loss of interest in previously interesting activities, diagnosed later as Autistic. Developmentally delays when he was meeting milestones prior to vaccination. Records rec'd 10/21/2005, box 7 complete. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: fever, residual symptoms are: lost all speech gained autistic behaviors diagnosed w/autism 4/04. Patient now has a life long disability as a direct result of vaccines that contained mercury/thimerosol a known neuro-toxin since the 1930's. 12/31/09 Lost all previously acquired speech and sitll hasn't regained. Also began exhibiting autisitc behaviors shortly after losing speech. Has not and will not receive any more vaccinations to prevent further damage.
Age: 1.01
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Social avoidant behaviour
Clinical narrative: Fever day of vacc. Loss of speech, diminished eye-contact, loss of previously acquired skills, loss of interest in previously interesting activities, diagnosed later as Autistic. Developmentally delays when he was meeting milestones prior to vaccination. Records rec'd 10/21/2005, box 7 complete. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: fever, residual symptoms are: lost all speech gained autistic behaviors diagnosed w/autism 4/04. Patient now has a life long disability as a direct result of vaccines that contained mercury/thimerosol a known neuro-toxin since the 1930's. 12/31/09 Lost all previously acquired speech and sitll hasn't regained. Also began exhibiting autisitc behaviors shortly after losing speech. Has not and will not receive any more vaccinations to prevent further damage.
Age: 0.22
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Anaemia, Bronchitis, Erythema, Hypersensitivity, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Mom reports:  6-10-05 to 6-19-05  Child hospitalized for pneumonia and bronchitis.  Treated with IV antibiotics. 6-21-05 2pm  Into Health Department for immunizations.  Mom says she gave 1 ml of Pediatric Tylenol after she left clinic.  3-4 hours later patient started throwing up.  Had fever of 99.1 - 99.2 (rectally).  Developed small red bumpy rash over upper front chest that faded from mid-axillary area toward spine.  Also had rash on back side of both arms down to the elbow.  Mom called pediatrician, but did not return her call over the next 2 hours.  She then called a doctor who follows patient for cystic fibrosis.  Was told to bring patient to hospital.  Mom says patient was admitted with an elevated WBC.  Patient had a spinal tap for meningitis which was negative.  Was treated with IV fluids and Rocephin.  Discharged on day 3.  Mom states that doctor was undecided if this was a viral illness or a reaction to immunizations. Records rec'd 10/19/2005, additional symptom -- anemia Discharge summary states irritable. msv
Age: 0.22
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pneumonia, Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Mom reports:  6-10-05 to 6-19-05  Child hospitalized for pneumonia and bronchitis.  Treated with IV antibiotics. 6-21-05 2pm  Into Health Department for immunizations.  Mom says she gave 1 ml of Pediatric Tylenol after she left clinic.  3-4 hours later patient started throwing up.  Had fever of 99.1 - 99.2 (rectally).  Developed small red bumpy rash over upper front chest that faded from mid-axillary area toward spine.  Also had rash on back side of both arms down to the elbow.  Mom called pediatrician, but did not return her call over the next 2 hours.  She then called a doctor who follows patient for cystic fibrosis.  Was told to bring patient to hospital.  Mom says patient was admitted with an elevated WBC.  Patient had a spinal tap for meningitis which was negative.  Was treated with IV fluids and Rocephin.  Discharged on day 3.  Mom states that doctor was undecided if this was a viral illness or a reaction to immunizations. Records rec'd 10/19/2005, additional symptom -- anemia Discharge summary states irritable. msv
Age: 0.22
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Mom reports:  6-10-05 to 6-19-05  Child hospitalized for pneumonia and bronchitis.  Treated with IV antibiotics. 6-21-05 2pm  Into Health Department for immunizations.  Mom says she gave 1 ml of Pediatric Tylenol after she left clinic.  3-4 hours later patient started throwing up.  Had fever of 99.1 - 99.2 (rectally).  Developed small red bumpy rash over upper front chest that faded from mid-axillary area toward spine.  Also had rash on back side of both arms down to the elbow.  Mom called pediatrician, but did not return her call over the next 2 hours.  She then called a doctor who follows patient for cystic fibrosis.  Was told to bring patient to hospital.  Mom says patient was admitted with an elevated WBC.  Patient had a spinal tap for meningitis which was negative.  Was treated with IV fluids and Rocephin.  Discharged on day 3.  Mom states that doctor was undecided if this was a viral illness or a reaction to immunizations. Records rec'd 10/19/2005, additional symptom -- anemia Discharge summary states irritable. msv
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after receiving tetanus vaccine patient began experiencing severe stiff neck.  Described it as the worse "neck pain" she has ever had.  Not accompanied by photophobia or fever.  Resolved over 4-5 days.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL, TYP
Symptoms: Pain, Pruritus, Rash papular, Rash pustular, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Patient developed firm, tender papules and pustules to hands and feet with a few to arms and legs measuring from 3-7 mm in size 2 days ago and states he had his smallpox vaccination 2 weeks ago. He will be treated with atarax for itching and motrin for pain. He has been warned against further rubbing/scratching and to wash all clothing and bedding and to prevent cutaneous contact with others. He was placed on quarters and I will follow up with him in 2 days. He was also consulted to preventive medicine doctor for further follow up and reporting.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chest pain, Dizziness, Dysarthria, Enzyme abnormality, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 63 year old woman with 20 year history of insulin dependent diabetes who received her first Hepatitis B vaccine at approximately 9AM on 9/27/05; vaccination was indicated because she was to start work in the sterile processing unit of her department handling contaminated dental instruments. She reports experiencing chest pressure, bilateral leg heaviness, dizziness, throat tightness, and slurred speech within 10 minutes of receiving the vaccine.  Some of these symptoms were alleviated by sitting down briefly but persisted for several more minutes thereafter promptly her visit to the emergency room. Her vitals on arrival to the ER are not available at this time but notes indicate that she underwent evaluation including bloodwork for cardiac enzymes and an EKG; she was monitored and discharged from the ER with a prescription for Tylenol. On follow-up in our offices on 9/28, she is normotensive but continues to complain of generalized aches. She receives yearly influenza vaccinations without history of any reactions. She notes developing flu-like symptoms after receiving pneumovax last year instruments.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Sensation of heaviness, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Patient is a 63 year old woman with 20 year history of insulin dependent diabetes who received her first Hepatitis B vaccine at approximately 9AM on 9/27/05; vaccination was indicated because she was to start work in the sterile processing unit of her department handling contaminated dental instruments. She reports experiencing chest pressure, bilateral leg heaviness, dizziness, throat tightness, and slurred speech within 10 minutes of receiving the vaccine.  Some of these symptoms were alleviated by sitting down briefly but persisted for several more minutes thereafter promptly her visit to the emergency room. Her vitals on arrival to the ER are not available at this time but notes indicate that she underwent evaluation including bloodwork for cardiac enzymes and an EKG; she was monitored and discharged from the ER with a prescription for Tylenol. On follow-up in our offices on 9/28, she is normotensive but continues to complain of generalized aches. She receives yearly influenza vaccinations without history of any reactions. She notes developing flu-like symptoms after receiving pneumovax last year instruments.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: DTAP ADMINISTERED IN RIGHT DELTOID 8/22/05. PATIENT RETURNED 8/24/05 FOR PPD MANTOUX SKIN TEST READING.  RIGHT DELTOID NOTED TO BE RED, SWOLLEN, HARD AND PAINFUL.  AREA WAS MARKED WITH  INK PEN SURROUNDING THE INDURATION.  STUDENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW-UP WITH PEDIATRICIAN. APPT. MADE FOR 8/26/05.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Chills, Injection site pain, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt states that she had soreness at the injection and "all over" that day and night and it got worse the next day. She also complaned of chills and fever and abdominal cramping. She continues to have abdominal cramping with some nausea. Soreness has gone.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Left thigh with redness and edema around injection site.
Age: 0.61
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Petechiae, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Erythematous rash with raised petechia at site of injection that persisted 3 weeks before clearing.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Laboratory test abnormal, Oedema, White blood cell disorder
Clinical narrative: Patient received Pneumovax on 08/16/2005, returned to urgent care clinic on 08/17/2005 and was admitted to med-surg floor for cellulitis. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Info was reported to you by another pharmacist at this facility. Discharge summary states edema. msv
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Patient received Pneumovax on 08/16/2005, returned to urgent care clinic on 08/17/2005 and was admitted to med-surg floor for cellulitis. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Info was reported to you by another pharmacist at this facility. Discharge summary states edema. msv
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Itchiness at injection sites, redness, swelling, warmth. Tx: Benadryl elixir, Triamenalone 01%, ibuprofen elixir.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella shot given on 02/10/05 and child was dx with chickenpox on 9/17/05.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Headache, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Headache, stiffneck, body aches, low grade fever.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: Mother of child called clinic stated daughter had DTAP vaccine on left arm.  Mother noted left arm with redness, soreness, and swelling on left arm and hot to touch.  Mother took daughter to ER, child was given antibiotics, no fever at all.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient started with redness on left arm and swelling.  Advised to use cold compress on the arm and Tylenol for pain.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Erythematous area of about 12cm in diameter on left deltoid.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Headache, Oedema, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient start at night with headache, fever, vomiting and swelling of left arm x 3 days.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, TD
Symptoms: Chills, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Shortly after receiving MMR immunization, left upper arm began hurting. Body aches and fever of 102, and chills. Later in the day, seen at neighborhood health center.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Woke up an 08/19 with erythema, warm, swelling of inject site left thigh. Already taken Keflex for impetigo of face, Recommended Benadryl and cold compresses.
Age: 0.93
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pain, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Mom reports swelling, redness of left thigh starting 08/17/2005 with pallor. Today mom reports decreased pallor, and on physical exam left thigh (mid) positive pain CRE 27cm, 26.5cm positive edema, pallor. Neurologic visit.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea
Clinical narrative: sudden onset of dizziness, diaphoresis and nausea VS 97-78-20,112/68, Blood sugar 113, O2 Sat = 97% room air, S/S subsided after 1 1/2 hours.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site hypersensitivity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt given Pneumovax 23 prior to discharge the following day developed 106 fever, flu like symptoms, and 4 x 8cm red area where received shot.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Edema, pain, swelling.
Age: 81.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Swelling, warmth, redness 2 inches under injection site.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Blood test, CSF protein increased, Computerised tomogram, Difficulty in walking, Dysphagia
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Dysstasia, Fall, Foot prosthesis user, Gastrointestinal tube insertion
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Headache, Hyporeflexia, Hypotonia, Hypoxia
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Immunoglobulin therapy, Impaired work ability, Limb immobilisation, Lumbar puncture, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Myasthenic syndrome, Nerve conduction studies, Occupational therapy, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Peroneal nerve palsy, Physiotherapy, Plasmapheresis, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Vomiting, Wheelchair user
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Back pain, Bacterial infection, Candidiasis, Cough, Difficulty in walking
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Dyspnoea, Fall, Fungal infection, Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - symptoms started within 2 weeks after being given the vaccine Menactra.  At first, my daughter complained about trouble going up a flight of stairs.  Within 2 weeks of difficulty going up the stairs (she participates in the sport CREW so her legs and body are in excellent condition so these complaints were odd) she then started saying that her legs were hurting a great deal and she had pins and needles in her feet.  The next day she had trouble standing and taking steps - she started to fall down after taking 2 steps.  This was August 24th and she was seen by a private doctor.  On this day at the doctor's office she also had a debilitating headache and vomiting and patient had decreased reflexes in both her legs.  Blood tests were ordered.  Following day I took her to the Emergency Room and was told even though she had no reflexes in her legs she would be released and told to rest. Blood work and a CAT had been performed but nothing showed up in either test.  On August 26th I took her back to the ER early in the day because the pain in her legs was more intense and by now patient could no longer stand up on her own.  She was still vomiting and had the headache.  She was admitted to hospital after she was given a lumbar puncture which showed a high protein count.  My daughter was placed in ICU and was put on a ventilator after she started having trouble breathing.  At that point, she had lost her ability to swallow, talk, breath and move limbs.  She was fed through a feeding tube.  After spending three weeks in the hospital, she was released on September 14, 2005 and immediately taken by ambulance to rehab where she will remain for at least 60 days so that she can learn how to swallow, talk and basically learn all over again how to take care of herself including how to sit up and use her arms and legs.  She will probably need to do out-patient therapy several times a week after she is released from the rehab. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Pt continues to go to physical and occupational therapy as an outpatient. Pt is unable to walk for more than a few minutes without having to rest. She wears a brace on her right leg to correct a drop foot. Pt still needs to use her wheelchair. Pt at this point, as an 18 yr old girl, is unable to go to school or work as per her doctor's orders. She has had to put off her plans for herself for the time being. 12/31/09 Right ankle-drop foot- I wear a brace to support the ankle. Both legs-I have diminished flexibility in both legs and I suffer from cramps and spasms in my legs.