chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 0.19
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, Body temperature increased, Cough, Culture urine negative, Eye discharge
Clinical narrative: Started in being fussy, increase temp, both eyes red and draining, cough. 1-28-10 I called mom and doing better this AM.
Age: 0.19
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: Started in being fussy, increase temp, both eyes red and draining, cough. 1-28-10 I called mom and doing better this AM.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLUN(H1N1), HPV4, FLUN(H1N1), FLUN3, HPV4
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Seizure attack lasting for few seconds after administration of four different vaccines.
Age: 28.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Weakness, paleness, nausea, headache, tiredness x 3 days following vaccination on 1/13/10, BP 135/84, P 87-74, O2 Sat 100%.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Received nasal spray vaccine. Just minutes after receiving dose, client felt nauseous became diaphoretic, very pale and appeared about to faint. Rested 30 minutes and recovered fully.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Cardiac function test normal, Immediate post-injection reaction
Clinical narrative: Client reported feeling weak after vaccine administration. After monitoring x about 30 minutes client transported by ambulance to hospital for further evaluation subsequent to cardiac history.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea, Fatigue, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Received H1N1 shot on 11/10. Within a few days, developed diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, decreased appetite, muscle pain, and fatigue. The patient also developed hives on the wrist and forearm within 1-2 days after vaccination. He prescribed them as itchy large bumps, and says he self-medicated with BENADRYL. The patient received seasonal flu shot on 11/17. He developed sore throat, night sweats, muscle pains, and muscle aches. He sought medical care and was prescribed ZITHROMAX and felt better about 1 week. Note that he received the influenza vaccine 4 years ago as well and immediately got sick.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Nausea, Night sweats, Oropharyngeal pain, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received H1N1 shot on 11/10. Within a few days, developed diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, decreased appetite, muscle pain, and fatigue. The patient also developed hives on the wrist and forearm within 1-2 days after vaccination. He prescribed them as itchy large bumps, and says he self-medicated with BENADRYL. The patient received seasonal flu shot on 11/17. He developed sore throat, night sweats, muscle pains, and muscle aches. He sought medical care and was prescribed ZITHROMAX and felt better about 1 week. Note that he received the influenza vaccine 4 years ago as well and immediately got sick.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Chills, Dizziness, Erythema, Hypoaesthesia, Immediate post-injection reaction
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine, the patient felt lightheaded and had palpitations. Her chest also got red which she attributed to vasomotor flushing she gets with activity; this was not a rash and was short lived. She was also nauseated and her hands felt slightly numb, she attributed the hand numbness to her Raynaud's disease. She sat in the clinic for another 15 minutes and then went home. On the way home she had chills which she frequently gets when she tries a new medication. The problems lasted one day. She has multiple allergies.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Multiple allergies, Nausea, Palpitations, Raynaud's phenomenon
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine, the patient felt lightheaded and had palpitations. Her chest also got red which she attributed to vasomotor flushing she gets with activity; this was not a rash and was short lived. She was also nauseated and her hands felt slightly numb, she attributed the hand numbness to her Raynaud's disease. She sat in the clinic for another 15 minutes and then went home. On the way home she had chills which she frequently gets when she tries a new medication. The problems lasted one day. She has multiple allergies.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient reported a rash (hives) on his back that began three days post-vaccination. The rash lasted for six days. The patient did not seek medical care. Unable to contact the patient.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: HIV test positive, Herpes zoster, Paraesthesia, Post herpetic neuralgia, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: Following vaccination, the patient had tingling sensations in his arms, not focused in any particular area. He does not remember which arm was vaccinated. 4 days post-vaccination he developed rash and pustules on shoulders, particularly on the left side of the trunk, on chest and back. On 12/07/09, he was diagnosed with shingles and put on medication. As of 1/19/10, he is still suffering from post-herpetic neuralgia and on medication. He has a history of chickenpox in childhood. No history of vaccine related adverse events. He is HIV positive.  Follow-up information received - RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010. Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has aggreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail and phone number provided.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Atrophy, Basedow's disease, Cough, Gait disturbance, Malaise
Clinical narrative: The patient reported no problems immediately following her H1N1 spray. On 12/27/09, she reported an onset fever, sore throat, malaise, cough, palpitation all at once. She also suffered from increased frequency of micturition, difficulty in walking as well as talking. She also complained of itchy skin, generalized muscle pain, and atrophy. On 1/14/10, she was diagnosed with Graves disease. She has been put on medication. On 1/19/10 the patient reported that her symptoms are improving but the skin itching worsened. She has no history of chronic medical conditions or vaccine-related adverse events.  follow-up infrmation received - RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010.  Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Myalgia, Oropharyngeal pain, Palpitations, Pollakiuria, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The patient reported no problems immediately following her H1N1 spray. On 12/27/09, she reported an onset fever, sore throat, malaise, cough, palpitation all at once. She also suffered from increased frequency of micturition, difficulty in walking as well as talking. She also complained of itchy skin, generalized muscle pain, and atrophy. On 1/14/10, she was diagnosed with Graves disease. She has been put on medication. On 1/19/10 the patient reported that her symptoms are improving but the skin itching worsened. She has no history of chronic medical conditions or vaccine-related adverse events.  follow-up infrmation received - RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010.  Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: The patient reported no problems immediately following her H1N1 spray. On 12/27/09, she reported an onset fever, sore throat, malaise, cough, palpitation all at once. She also suffered from increased frequency of micturition, difficulty in walking as well as talking. She also complained of itchy skin, generalized muscle pain, and atrophy. On 1/14/10, she was diagnosed with Graves disease. She has been put on medication. On 1/19/10 the patient reported that her symptoms are improving but the skin itching worsened. She has no history of chronic medical conditions or vaccine-related adverse events.  follow-up infrmation received - RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010.  Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: According to the subject, she received her seasonal influenza shot in left arm est 4-5 inches below the tip of her shoulder. There was minimal redness at the injection site, but no numbness/tingling in limbs nor severe pain at injection site reported. 12-16 hours later, she felt severe pain and stiffness in her neck on her left side (same side as injection site). She had difficulty flexing her neck an rotating. She did not seek medical care but took pain killers and applied hot compression. The pain lasted several weeks, She did no other residual symptoms. She had no history of vaccine-related adverse events.  Follow-up information received - RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010. Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Nurse administered H1N1 Flumist vaccine. Nurse was then going to administer SEASONAL FLU injection vaccine. She inadvertently administered H1N1 injectable instead. Follow up done with patient's mom no known side effects or adverse reactions.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Numbness and tingling in bilateral thumb, index, and third fingers, associated with chest tightness. Onset 3-7 days after H1N1 vaccine. Symptoms still present and may be resolving. Has not impaired work.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Drug exposure during pregnancy, Premature labour
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a nurse practitioner, for the Pregnancy registry for GARDASIL, concerning a baby boy whose mother was vaccinated with a first 0.5 ml IM dose of GARDASIL on 06-Aug-2008 and on 16-Dec-2008 was vaccinated with a second dose of 16-Dec-2008 (Lot # 659962/1740U). The baby's mother LMP was on 16-NOV-2008. On 26-MAY-2009 the mother delivered a 2 lb baby boy. It is unknown if the baby was given medical attention. At the time of the report, the outcome of the baby was unknown. Upon internal review low birth weight (2 lb) and baby born on week 27 of pregnancy were considered other important medical events. The mother's experience has been captured in WAES# 0812USA03338. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dyspnoea, Heart rate increased, Pallor
Clinical narrative: 1-7-10 (shot day) 3 hours later ER difficulty breathing, pale, weak fast heart beat. 1-8-10 ER same things happening. 1-13-10 ER same things happening. 4 EKGS 1 chest x-ray lots lab work.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Facial pain
Clinical narrative: H1N1 vaccination on 1-22-10 - on 1-23-10 "woke up with bright red sore above lip painful then spread over entire face", - in clusters on left side of face.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Delivery, Drug exposure during pregnancy, Premature labour, Urine human chorionic gonadotropin positive
Clinical narrative: Information has been received for the Merck Pregnancy Registry for GARDASIL vaccine from a Nurse Practitioner concerning a 15 year old female with allergy to CECLOR who on 11-AUG-2008 was vaccinated with first dose of GARDASIL vaccine (Lot # not provided), 0.5ml. intramuscularly in deltoid. Concomitant therapy included hormonal contraceptives (unspecified). On 12-DEC-2008 she received second dose of GARDASIL vaccine (Lot # 659962/1740U) 0.5ml, intramuscularly in deltoid and she was pregnant. Her last menstrual period was 16-NOV-2008 and her estimated due date is 22-AUG-2009 and the day of conception was believed to be on 29-NOV-2008. There were laboratory Diagnostic Studies performed: urine pregnancy test positive. The patient sought medical attention in the office. Additional information has been received from Advance Practice Nurse (also reported as Family Nurse Practitioner) who reported that the patient received first dose of GARDASIL vaccine (Lot # not provided), 0.5ml, intramuscularly in left deltoid on 05-AUG-2008. Concomitant therapy included hormonal contraceptives (unspecified) and vitamins (unspecified). Follow up information has been received from the nurse practitioner who indicated that the patient delivered a 2 lb baby boy on 26-MAY-2009 (WAES# 0812USA03338B1). Upon internal review, premature labor was considered an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Conjunctivitis, Dyspepsia, Fatigue, Pain
Clinical narrative: Rapid onset of conjunctivitis, tired, achy and GI upset with heartburn.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered
Clinical narrative: Initial report received from healthcare professional on 26 Jan 2010: This patients with unknown medical history was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch no. 103136P1), IM on 25 Jan 2010 and then inadvertent received one 0.25ml dose of sanofi H1N1 (batch no. UP066AA) on the same day. The reporter was reported no adverse reaction had occurred.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: CSF test, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
Clinical narrative: Gullian-Barre Syndrome (received H1N1 vaccine 3 weeks prior to symptom onset).
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Abortion spontaneous, Cholecystitis, Decreased appetite, Drug exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced two adverse events. On 11/19/09 she experienced cholecystitis including abdominal pain due to gall bladder, vomiting and decreased appetite. On 12/09/2009 she experienced a miscarriage. She was 12 weeks pregnant. The patient had prior gall bladder problems and experienced complications relating to her pregnancy. The patient reported that physicians advised that her pregnancy aggravated her existing gall bladder problems.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The patient experienced two adverse events. On 11/19/09 she experienced cholecystitis including abdominal pain due to gall bladder, vomiting and decreased appetite. On 12/09/2009 she experienced a miscarriage. She was 12 weeks pregnant. The patient had prior gall bladder problems and experienced complications relating to her pregnancy. The patient reported that physicians advised that her pregnancy aggravated her existing gall bladder problems.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Three to four days post-vaccination the mother noticed her daughter had hives, raised and itchy, from her elbows to her wrists, on the inside of her arms. The mother treated her with BENADRYL with some relief, but the hives reappeared. On 11/6, the child had a temp of 99 F, not eating and still breaking out. The child was brought to the doctor and the mother was told it could be staph infection. The child was treated with amoxicillin for 10 days with no relief. She was again seen by doctor on 11/16/09 and switched to AUGMENTIN for 10 days and received two doses of BENADRYL. The hives disappeared after she was put on AUGMENTIN. The child is up to date on all immunizations.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Cough, Hypoaesthesia, Oropharyngeal pain, Paraesthesia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Symptoms reported: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and tingling and numbness in limbs. He received the H1N1 2009 monovalent vaccine in left arm, ~3 inches from the tip of his shoulder. 2 days later, he noticed tingling and numbness in both hands and legs, not localized to any fingers or toes. He still feels the sensation occasionally. His doctor does not think it is due to vaccine. He has no problem in movement of limbs. He has a history of asthma. No history of vaccine-related adverse effects.  Follow-up information received  RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010. Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Symptoms reported: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and tingling and numbness in limbs. He received the H1N1 2009 monovalent vaccine in left arm, ~3 inches from the tip of his shoulder. 2 days later, he noticed tingling and numbness in both hands and legs, not localized to any fingers or toes. He still feels the sensation occasionally. His doctor does not think it is due to vaccine. He has no problem in movement of limbs. He has a history of asthma. No history of vaccine-related adverse effects.  Follow-up information received  RE: Missing information letter dated 1/28/2010. Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided.
Age: 1.77
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Low grade fever x 2 - 3? days. Mom did not check to confirm. Parent and caregiver noticed behavioral changes - hateful lashing out and hitting others. Child attends home daycare no problems before reports mom.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Nausea, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient reported shortness of breath, nausea, and hives beginning on day of vaccination. Was unable to verify this report.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Asthenia, Chills, Cough, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: Reported fever, chills, fatigue, insomnia, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness. Onset - 4 days post vaccination. Sought medical care. Hospitalized. Diagnosed with H1N1 infection about 1 week post vaccination. Had a miscarriage 1 week later, 2 weeks post vaccination. Patient was nine weeks pregnant at date of miscarriage.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dizziness, Drug exposure during pregnancy, Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Reported fever, chills, fatigue, insomnia, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness. Onset - 4 days post vaccination. Sought medical care. Hospitalized. Diagnosed with H1N1 infection about 1 week post vaccination. Had a miscarriage 1 week later, 2 weeks post vaccination. Patient was nine weeks pregnant at date of miscarriage.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Influenza, Insomnia, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Reported fever, chills, fatigue, insomnia, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness. Onset - 4 days post vaccination. Sought medical care. Hospitalized. Diagnosed with H1N1 infection about 1 week post vaccination. Had a miscarriage 1 week later, 2 weeks post vaccination. Patient was nine weeks pregnant at date of miscarriage.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Reported fever, chills, fatigue, insomnia, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, runny nose/nasal congestion, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness. Onset - 4 days post vaccination. Sought medical care. Hospitalized. Diagnosed with H1N1 infection about 1 week post vaccination. Had a miscarriage 1 week later, 2 weeks post vaccination. Patient was nine weeks pregnant at date of miscarriage.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Dysuria, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Myalgia, Urinary tract infection
Clinical narrative: The patient reported wheezing, muscle pain, pain in rib cage, difficulty breathing on the day of vaccination. Patient has previous history of asthma and is allergic to dust, grass, and pollen, but not to food or medicine. She also developed burning sensation in urine (as she reported as UTI), but the onset of UTI is unknown. She has never had a UTI before. She did not seek medical care and she took antibiotics for her asthma and UTI. As of 12/14/09, she has recovered, except she is still having mild muscle pain during breathing.  Follow-up information received  RE: Missing information letter dated 1/29/2010. Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided. Patient's last name corrected
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: The patient reported wheezing, muscle pain, pain in rib cage, difficulty breathing on the day of vaccination. Patient has previous history of asthma and is allergic to dust, grass, and pollen, but not to food or medicine. She also developed burning sensation in urine (as she reported as UTI), but the onset of UTI is unknown. She has never had a UTI before. She did not seek medical care and she took antibiotics for her asthma and UTI. As of 12/14/09, she has recovered, except she is still having mild muscle pain during breathing.  Follow-up information received  RE: Missing information letter dated 1/29/2010. Unfortunately, this information is not available to us. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual - provided that permission to contact has been granted. We have contacted this patient and he or she has agreed to share his or her contact information with VAERS. E-mail address and phone number provided. Patient's last name corrected
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Dehydration, Hypoaesthesia, Neurological examination normal, Pain
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered 5in. below tip of left shoulder. Immediately his left arm felt numb from shoulder to fingers. He didn't say anything to the vaccine administrator as he though this was expected and would go away. However, the pain persisted. At 10pm he also had numbness in the right arm and felt needlepricks in arms and legs. In the legs it started at the feet and went up to his thighs. At 1am he went to the ER. He was able to walk without difficulty. The doctor though he was dehydrated. The blood test for dehydration was negative. The doctor gave the dx of paresthesias, cause unknown. On 11/19 he had intermittent discomfort in his legs and general malaise. On 1/5/09 he feels almost 100%; however, his arms have slight discomfort. Follow up - The attached report is being submitted based on information gathered through the Real-Time Immunization Monitoring System (RTIMS) project that is being conducted by a University with support of CDC. The information gathered is based upon surveys completed by recipients of influenza vaccine. Participants in this survey are given the opportunity to provide us with their contact information so that we can follow up on selected reports of illness following immunizations. Participants also have the option of requesting that they not be contacted. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual provided permission has been granted. When individuals seek medical care, we attempt to collect information from the clinic, emergency room and/or hospital where they sought care for adverse events that warrant follow-up. If we have such information, then we are including it in the report. If the information is not available, the information is not included in the report. Bellow we are indicating whether or not permission has been granted to contact the study participant to get additional details and if we have attempt to contact them. There are some situations where they have granted us permission to contact them, but they have specifically requested that we not share the information with individuals who are not a part of this study. As per the requirements of IRB, we are honoring these requests. Permission granted yes - Contact attempts successful yes - Permission to be contacted by VAERS NO. In many situations, it is not possible to get the information about where medical care was sought and further details about the illness due to the nature of this study. Nevertheless, we are reporting to you information about potentially serious adverse events following immunization as required by law. We regret the inconvenience that this may create with regards to incomplete information, but we are unable to do anything about this. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact one of the study coordinators.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered 5in. below tip of left shoulder. Immediately his left arm felt numb from shoulder to fingers. He didn't say anything to the vaccine administrator as he though this was expected and would go away. However, the pain persisted. At 10pm he also had numbness in the right arm and felt needlepricks in arms and legs. In the legs it started at the feet and went up to his thighs. At 1am he went to the ER. He was able to walk without difficulty. The doctor though he was dehydrated. The blood test for dehydration was negative. The doctor gave the dx of paresthesias, cause unknown. On 11/19 he had intermittent discomfort in his legs and general malaise. On 1/5/09 he feels almost 100%; however, his arms have slight discomfort. Follow up - The attached report is being submitted based on information gathered through the Real-Time Immunization Monitoring System (RTIMS) project that is being conducted by a University with support of CDC. The information gathered is based upon surveys completed by recipients of influenza vaccine. Participants in this survey are given the opportunity to provide us with their contact information so that we can follow up on selected reports of illness following immunizations. Participants also have the option of requesting that they not be contacted. When a report of symptoms suggesting a possible adverse event of interest is received, our team attempts to contact the reporting individual provided permission has been granted. When individuals seek medical care, we attempt to collect information from the clinic, emergency room and/or hospital where they sought care for adverse events that warrant follow-up. If we have such information, then we are including it in the report. If the information is not available, the information is not included in the report. Bellow we are indicating whether or not permission has been granted to contact the study participant to get additional details and if we have attempt to contact them. There are some situations where they have granted us permission to contact them, but they have specifically requested that we not share the information with individuals who are not a part of this study. As per the requirements of IRB, we are honoring these requests. Permission granted yes - Contact attempts successful yes - Permission to be contacted by VAERS NO. In many situations, it is not possible to get the information about where medical care was sought and further details about the illness due to the nature of this study. Nevertheless, we are reporting to you information about potentially serious adverse events following immunization as required by law. We regret the inconvenience that this may create with regards to incomplete information, but we are unable to do anything about this. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact one of the study coordinators.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Headache, Impaired work ability, Joint swelling, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: A day after receiving the vaccine, the patient developed swelling of both feet.  The swelling was insidious in onset, limited to the ankle, and associated with some pain while walking.  The swelling subsided on its own in 2-3 days.  There was no pitting seen.  She also developed a rash over her left foot, which was about the size of a quarter, white in color, and not associated with any itching or burning sensations.  The patient had no history of heart disease or kidney problems. Same symptoms as initially reported, although headaches have now become debilitating and I can no longer work, funtion on a daily basis.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Pain, Rash, Skin discolouration
Clinical narrative: A day after receiving the vaccine, the patient developed swelling of both feet.  The swelling was insidious in onset, limited to the ankle, and associated with some pain while walking.  The swelling subsided on its own in 2-3 days.  There was no pitting seen.  She also developed a rash over her left foot, which was about the size of a quarter, white in color, and not associated with any itching or burning sensations.  The patient had no history of heart disease or kidney problems. Same symptoms as initially reported, although headaches have now become debilitating and I can no longer work, funtion on a daily basis.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: A day after receiving the vaccine, the patient developed swelling of both feet.  The swelling was insidious in onset, limited to the ankle, and associated with some pain while walking.  The swelling subsided on its own in 2-3 days.  There was no pitting seen.  She also developed a rash over her left foot, which was about the size of a quarter, white in color, and not associated with any itching or burning sensations.  The patient had no history of heart disease or kidney problems. Same symptoms as initially reported, although headaches have now become debilitating and I can no longer work, funtion on a daily basis.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Muscle strain, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: Approximately 8-10 days post-vaccination, pt developed neck strain, neck stiffness, and lesions on her scalp. Later she found painful pustules on her scalp. On the first two visits to the doctor, 12/03/09 and 12/09/09, she was misdiagnosed and continued suffering. On 12/11/09 she made a third visit to the doctor and was diagnosed with shingles. She was then treated with anti-viral course and as of 01/05/2010 she has completed her anti-viral course and is recovered. The diagnosis of shingles was made clinically by the doctor (not based on lab test results). She had chicken pox previously. (about age 22).
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Skin disorder
Clinical narrative: Approximately 8-10 days post-vaccination, pt developed neck strain, neck stiffness, and lesions on her scalp. Later she found painful pustules on her scalp. On the first two visits to the doctor, 12/03/09 and 12/09/09, she was misdiagnosed and continued suffering. On 12/11/09 she made a third visit to the doctor and was diagnosed with shingles. She was then treated with anti-viral course and as of 01/05/2010 she has completed her anti-viral course and is recovered. The diagnosis of shingles was made clinically by the doctor (not based on lab test results). She had chicken pox previously. (about age 22).
Age: 1.55
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU(H1N1), HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Right thigh redness & swelling.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient developed large amount of erythema, swelling at right arm.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal
Clinical narrative: Patient became extremely fussy for 2 hrs approx. 2 hrs after shots.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Had immunizations at wcc visit on 01/25/10, the following day the injection sites were red, today the skin surrounding inj sites on the anterior thighs is red, hard, warm to touch and measures about 3" wide by 1 1/2". Treated with KEFLEX.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: 24 hr flu shot localized erythema. Abx/steroid/antihistamine/histamine and induration blocher.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site haematoma, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient called to say she had a softball size swelling and redness at site of injection and bruising above, the night 1/21/10 of getting injection.  Called her friend who is a nurse and was told to take BENADRYL.  The next day spoke with a Pharmacist and was told to use BENADRYL cream on arm.  She did for 2 days.  Today 1/26/10 she said she still has redness and warmth & bruising.  She never spoke to a Doctor or reported to her Dr. the symptoms.  Notified Dr. 1-26-10.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Hands tingling and numb, Lightheaded. EMS called, transported to ER. Released.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Hyperhidrosis, Nasopharyngitis, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: "Right after the shot I started to feel my throat close, I became sweaty, cold, clammy." The Nurse gave the patient 0.3cc epinephrine in the Left deltoid.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dizziness, Paraesthesia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: At 2:15PM child reported to health room on day of vaccination.  Clinic held that AM. Chief c/o dizziness and legs tingling.  Oral temp. was 99 degrees F.  Child said felt dizzy in class, put head down and fell asleep.  Awoke with legs tingling.  Call to Mom at 3:00 PM, tingling much better. 3:15 to MD.  Next day no tingling in legs and no dizziness reported.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pain in left arm at injection site.  Warm compresses applied on 1/28/2010.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blindness, Full blood count, Lumbar puncture, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Blurred vision in right eye.  I first saw a physician on 12/28/09.  The blurring got progressively worse over the next few week.  By the middle of January I had lost approximately 50% of the vision in that eye.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Aspiration, Asthenia, CSF glucose normal, CSF lymphocyte count increased, CSF protein increased
Clinical narrative: pt had fever of 104.4 and was admitted to Hospital for fevers and altered mental status. Patient is confused and has decrease extremity muscle strenght. Patient has aspriated resulting in intubation and placement in ICU. Pt current extubated. pt currently largely unresponsive to commands and is not AA0x3.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: CSF white blood cell count increased, Confusional state, Depressed level of consciousness, Disorientation, Electroencephalogram normal
Clinical narrative: pt had fever of 104.4 and was admitted to Hospital for fevers and altered mental status. Patient is confused and has decrease extremity muscle strenght. Patient has aspriated resulting in intubation and placement in ICU. Pt current extubated. pt currently largely unresponsive to commands and is not AA0x3.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Endotracheal intubation, Extubation, Influenza serology negative, Intensive care, Mental status changes
Clinical narrative: pt had fever of 104.4 and was admitted to Hospital for fevers and altered mental status. Patient is confused and has decrease extremity muscle strenght. Patient has aspriated resulting in intubation and placement in ICU. Pt current extubated. pt currently largely unresponsive to commands and is not AA0x3.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Pyrexia, Syphilis test negative, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: pt had fever of 104.4 and was admitted to Hospital for fevers and altered mental status. Patient is confused and has decrease extremity muscle strenght. Patient has aspriated resulting in intubation and placement in ICU. Pt current extubated. pt currently largely unresponsive to commands and is not AA0x3.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Ear pain, Erythema, Headache, Lymphadenopathy, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Swollen lymph glands, left side of face; swelling extends up to ear level. Mild ear pain, headache.  Began w/in 1 hour after shot.  Spoke w/ pharmacist @ 6:30 pm; took 10 mg loratadine and 400 mg ibuprofen at his suggestion, and applied icepack.  Overnight swelling extended further toward top of ear (front side), reddened, warm and sore.  No temperature, sneezing, or itching.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Swollen lymph glands, left side of face; swelling extends up to ear level. Mild ear pain, headache.  Began w/in 1 hour after shot.  Spoke w/ pharmacist @ 6:30 pm; took 10 mg loratadine and 400 mg ibuprofen at his suggestion, and applied icepack.  Overnight swelling extended further toward top of ear (front side), reddened, warm and sore.  No temperature, sneezing, or itching.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Ear pain, Erythema, Headache, Lymphadenopathy, Pain
Clinical narrative: Swollen lymph glands, left side of face; swelling extends up to ear level. Mild ear pain, headache.  Began w/in 1 hour after shot.  Spoke w/ pharmacist @ 6:30 pm; took 10 mg loratadine and 400 mg ibuprofen at his suggestion, and applied icepack.  Overnight swelling extended further toward top of ear (front side), reddened, warm and sore.  No temperature, sneezing, or itching.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Skin warm, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Swollen lymph glands, left side of face; swelling extends up to ear level. Mild ear pain, headache.  Began w/in 1 hour after shot.  Spoke w/ pharmacist @ 6:30 pm; took 10 mg loratadine and 400 mg ibuprofen at his suggestion, and applied icepack.  Overnight swelling extended further toward top of ear (front side), reddened, warm and sore.  No temperature, sneezing, or itching.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Heart racing
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dysgraphia, Impaired driving ability, Inflammation, Insomnia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Reports sore arm after H1N1 shot next a.m. Has pain down her left arm into her hand.  Reports trouble writing, driving and cannot sleep on her left side.  Saw PMD who felt it was inflammation and to apply heat.  Pt reports no improvement to date.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abasia, CSF protein increased, CSF white blood cell count negative, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Guillain Barre Syndrome - rapidly progressive weakness in upper and lower extremities; numbness; tingling; unable to walk on own.  Treatment consisted of a 5-day course of IVIG.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, CSF protein increased, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hyporeflexia, Lumbar puncture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Guillain Barre Syndrome - rapidly progressive weakness in upper and lower extremities; numbness; tingling; unable to walk on own.  Treatment consisted of a 5-day course of IVIG.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dysstasia, Gait disturbance, Laboratory test, Lumbar puncture
Clinical narrative: Guillain Barre Syndrome - rapidly progressive weakness in upper and lower extremities; numbness; tingling; unable to walk on own.  Treatment consisted of a 5-day course of IVIG.
Age: 57.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pain
Clinical narrative: Guillain Barre Syndrome - rapidly progressive weakness in upper and lower extremities; numbness; tingling; unable to walk on own.  Treatment consisted of a 5-day course of IVIG.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Back pain, Injection site pain, Pain in extremity, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: injection site sore for several weeks also, pain and itching on lower back and inside thighs
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia oral, Muscular weakness, Pruritus, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: after shot patient came to nurse and said "she was itching and her mouth felt numb. She also said her throat felt tight and her legs were weak" Taken to Hospital. She spent 6 hours there on Oxygen and receiving steroids.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Blood test, Erythema, Herpes zoster, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Small rash looked like several bug bites in somewhat a circle.  Itched and red.  Another spot appeared next day.  After a few days, not getting better and leisons starting to hurt, went to dr and diagnosed as shingles.  Put on Presisone pack and Valtrex for 7 days.  Seven days have passed and the leisons are drying up but have not yet disappeared.
Age: 1.32
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Pt dx with cellulitis measuring 9cm X 12cm.  Pt tx'd with antibotics (Cephalexin)
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt describes sharp pain at the time of injection. Initially the area was red and sore for about 1 week. She states pain is more intermittent now but has not gone away and radiates down her (left) arm. Palpation of the site reproduces the sharp pain.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Emotional distress, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Screaming
Clinical narrative: 2 hours inconsolable screaming, pain, redness at injection site, went to urgent care and DX vaccine rx per mom. Treated with TYLENOL.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 3 mins after inj's pt broke out in hives on face, red & arms. BENADRYL adm'd.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction - 3-4 in diameter - right thigh per mom's report the morning following vaccination.  Treated with BENADRYL for 6 hr.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Asthenia, Flushing, Heart rate increased, Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: Patient reports acute feelings of being flush in the face, and weak, as well as profusely sweating and increased heart rate. All symptoms resolved in about 5 minutes.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Drug exposure during pregnancy, Vaginal haemorrhage
Clinical narrative: Patient was pregnant. LMP 9/28/09 giving EDC 6/30/10. Had H1N1 shot 11/4/09. Came in with brown spotting 12/7/09. Ultrasound showed fetus 6 week size with no cardiac activity. She would have been 6 weeks at time of shot 11/4/09.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain in extremity, Pleural effusion, Swelling
Clinical narrative: After H1N1 vaccine, awoke with severe R forearm pain radiating down arm to hand. has had decreased elbow/wrist range of motion & median nerve numbness, swelling since 12/9/09 when vaccine was administered.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: numbness of left arm and tingling of left hand off and on (tingling of left 10 min after the shot in the evening of 1/27/10 intermittently)
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Hysterectomy, Joint swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Employee reports - hives 48 hours after immunization then @ 72 hours arthralgia and swelling @ all joints and increased hives into throat area - X 2 trips to ED and was given prednisone PO and resolved by 12/25/09.
Age: 0.84
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Elevated temp. 103.5 per mother post-vaccination fever.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dysphagia, Insomnia, Myalgia, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Extreme neck pain, difficulty swallowing. Now she's getting better but the muscle pain has moved down to her legs she went to see doctor. She said her doctor thought it was just muscle spasms. Still has some pain in the neck, has difficulty sleeping from the pain. She is able to swallow ok. Doctor's office is closed til 2/1/10 so wasn't able to talk to the doctor yet.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Back pain, Dyskinesia, Dysstasia, Feeling abnormal, Hypokinesia
Clinical narrative: Extreme neck pain, difficulty swallowing. Now she's getting better but the muscle pain has moved down to her legs she went to see doctor. She said her doctor thought it was just muscle spasms. Still has some pain in the neck, has difficulty sleeping from the pain. She is able to swallow ok. Doctor's office is closed til 2/1/10 so wasn't able to talk to the doctor yet.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Impaired driving ability, Insomnia, Local swelling, Muscle disorder, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: Extreme neck pain, difficulty swallowing. Now she's getting better but the muscle pain has moved down to her legs she went to see doctor. She said her doctor thought it was just muscle spasms. Still has some pain in the neck, has difficulty sleeping from the pain. She is able to swallow ok. Doctor's office is closed til 2/1/10 so wasn't able to talk to the doctor yet.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Neck pain, Oral pain, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Extreme neck pain, difficulty swallowing. Now she's getting better but the muscle pain has moved down to her legs she went to see doctor. She said her doctor thought it was just muscle spasms. Still has some pain in the neck, has difficulty sleeping from the pain. She is able to swallow ok. Doctor's office is closed til 2/1/10 so wasn't able to talk to the doctor yet.