chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Vertigo
Clinical narrative: The day of the vaccinations and for several days following, I experienced body aches (muscular not joint pain), which was as expected. The morning following the injections for SHINGRIX and FLUCELVAX (09/10/18), I experienced tingling and numbness at all extremities, followed by vertigo and fainting. Brief loss of consciousness only, and was able to call 911 to request EMT response. I was barely able to remain conscious and experienced profound weakness in my limbs (e.g., difficulty raising arms, could not stand), my head felt numb, and then my throat began to close in the ambulance. The EMTs administered BENADRYL by mouth, which alleviated the swelling. This is what made me think of allergic response rather than a medical issue like stroke, cardiac or panic attack. Vital signs remained within normal levels, EKG test was normal, and I was able to stand on my own after approximately 6 hours. On 09/15/18, the area surrounding the SHINGRIX injection site became very red in color and hot to the touch approximately 2 inches in diameter (I have pictures of this), but this resolved after 36 hours without further spread. All body aches ceased by 09/15/18. I continue to experience some lightheadedness and will have a recommended follow up with a neurologist on 10/9/18. In addition, I noticed that previously existing tinnitus was markedly more pronounced (i.e., louder in volume and higher in pitch) for at least 48 hours after the event. Additional comment: I actually work at Agency and am very supportive of vaccines, and I have participated in vaccine trials without incident. This was an unexpected and severe reaction (possibly to SHINGRIX?), and I hope by filing this report that I can learn more about what may have occurred so that I can recover fully. At this time and out of caution, I do not plan to receive the second dose of SHINGRIX as a result of this experience. I have had both chicken pox and shingles in the past, and made this clear to the Pharmacy clinician to ensure no known issues with this new vaccine.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal discomfort, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient reported a sore shoulder for over 2 months and is still experiencing discomfort.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt had both vaccines in upper left deltoid (marks still evident), he developed a swollen and red area on inside arm from 3 inches below shot area to elbow, and just on inside of arm. Location and presentation more like allergic rxn to bug bite or other substance. Pt said it was sore but not itchy.  recommended ice packs and acetaminophen, if it got very painful to contact dr. he only showed it to me today so not yet recovered.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Feeling cold, Headache, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Experienced severe rigors. I was sitting in my college class and I started to feel very cold. I put on my sweatshirt, but it didn't help. I started intermittently shivering. By the end of class I couldn't stop shivering, my hands were white and numb, I was very nauseous, and my legs were aching. I thought going outside in the warm weather would resolve the issue, but it didn't my symptoms continued.  When I got to my car I turned on the heat to warm my hands because for no reason I felt so cold and was tremulous. At this point I started to develop a severe throbbing headache, which was generalized at the top of my forehead. I sat in the parking lot for a long time because I was worried I was going to pass out. I drove home cautiously and got home around 7:50 pm.  When I got home I checked my temperature, which was 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit. I immediately took 1000 mg of tylenol, drank 32 ounces of water, and attempted to nap. After 2 hours my symptoms were nearly gone, my temperature was 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit and the only thing left was my throbbing headache. Once it got to 11:30 pm the process restarted. I got chills, severe body aches, and a horrible throbbing headache. I took 30 ml of Nyquil and 400 mg of ibuprofen. I eventually fell asleep and woke up today feeling much better. My headache and body aches are now mild. I'm also afebrile at this time.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Nausea, Pain, Pain in extremity, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Experienced severe rigors. I was sitting in my college class and I started to feel very cold. I put on my sweatshirt, but it didn't help. I started intermittently shivering. By the end of class I couldn't stop shivering, my hands were white and numb, I was very nauseous, and my legs were aching. I thought going outside in the warm weather would resolve the issue, but it didn't my symptoms continued.  When I got to my car I turned on the heat to warm my hands because for no reason I felt so cold and was tremulous. At this point I started to develop a severe throbbing headache, which was generalized at the top of my forehead. I sat in the parking lot for a long time because I was worried I was going to pass out. I drove home cautiously and got home around 7:50 pm.  When I got home I checked my temperature, which was 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit. I immediately took 1000 mg of tylenol, drank 32 ounces of water, and attempted to nap. After 2 hours my symptoms were nearly gone, my temperature was 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit and the only thing left was my throbbing headache. Once it got to 11:30 pm the process restarted. I got chills, severe body aches, and a horrible throbbing headache. I took 30 ml of Nyquil and 400 mg of ibuprofen. I eventually fell asleep and woke up today feeling much better. My headache and body aches are now mild. I'm also afebrile at this time.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Asthenia, Blister, Chills, Culture negative
Clinical narrative: Swollen at injection site at the store 8/27/18. Next morning 8/28/18chills, weakness, fever, upset stomach. Next morning 8/29/18 ok afternoon tired and upset stomach. Day 4 water type blisters starting on head and chest/ back. Day 5 more blisters went to urgent care and received a steroid shot, antibiotics. Day 6 more blisters and getting worse. Day 7 went to urgent care then to Emergency room and admitted for 4 full days for treatment.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Fatigue, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swollen at injection site at the store 8/27/18. Next morning 8/28/18chills, weakness, fever, upset stomach. Next morning 8/29/18 ok afternoon tired and upset stomach. Day 4 water type blisters starting on head and chest/ back. Day 5 more blisters went to urgent care and received a steroid shot, antibiotics. Day 6 more blisters and getting worse. Day 7 went to urgent care then to Emergency room and admitted for 4 full days for treatment.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Systemic reaction of Hives/Rash on Left and right arm, left and right legs, abdomen and back.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Systemic reaction of Hives/Rash on Left and right arm, left and right legs, abdomen and back.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Exposure to contaminated device, Incorrect disposal of product
Clinical narrative: Patient and his father both came in for SHINGRIX vaccines. I gave patient's fathers vaccine first. I did not follow proper protocol to put it immediately in the sharps container and set it on the desk. When patient sat down I injected him with the same syringe I used on his father. I immediately withdrew after I realized it and made him aware of my error. He has no signs or symptoms of any issues at this time.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: RED AREA ON ARM.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Localized swelling, Redness, and warmth to injection site.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Brusing and swelling. Redness over large area. Recommended to patient to be seen by her physician.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient contacted the pharmacy the next day complaining of fever and vomiting starting around 11 the night that she received the vaccines. She stated that here vomiting had subsided, but she was directed to contact her primary care provider to seek treatment for this.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient has history of shingles and claims she has the burning sensation under her left arm near elbow after getting the vaccine. She said it feels like when she had shingles. She received the recombinant shingles vaccine.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: HOSPITAL CALLED TO INFORM US THAT THE PATIENT HAD BEEN ADMITTED DUE TO REACTION TO A VACCINE. WHEN INQUIRING WHAT HAPPENED THE NURSE STATED THAT THEY THINK THE INJECTION HAD BEEN GIVEN INTO THE GLENOHUMERAL JOINT.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, PNC13
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, sore, redness at site of injection. Had chills for first two days but not currently. Not febrile.
Age: 0.58
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC13
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, CSF culture negative, Culture urine negative, Fall, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Vaccinations administered on 04/23/18 at 6 month well baby visit. Patient seen again on 06/27 for 9 month well baby visit; concerns of bump on forehead- Child had fallen off couch- No LOC reported- All findings were routine. Patient seen on 07/18 for Hospital Follow up after being admitted from 07/07-07/13 with acute transverse myelitis.
Age: 0.58
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC13
Symptoms: Myelitis transverse, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging spinal abnormal, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Vaccinations administered on 04/23/18 at 6 month well baby visit. Patient seen again on 06/27 for 9 month well baby visit; concerns of bump on forehead- Child had fallen off couch- No LOC reported- All findings were routine. Patient seen on 07/18 for Hospital Follow up after being admitted from 07/07-07/13 with acute transverse myelitis.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Patient was seen by RN d/t lab work, noted that previous lab work Varicella was not immune. RN asked floor RN to give Varicella; reviewing patients chart nothing noted patient pregnant. Upon giving vaccine verified allergies, explained why patient was receiving. Patient understood and okay to receive vaccine. Patient given vaccine in left arm. Patient does not disclose that she is pregnant at time of vaccine. Patient left clinic messaging provider later asking if okay to have got vaccine cause she was pregnant. After review provider saw patient for PE; and incidental pregnancy. Was not noted in chart, except in providers visit note. Provider made aware. Provider contacted patient after consulting CDC website for risks. Patient okay at this time and understands. Clinic will continue to f/u with patient.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, MNQ
Symptoms: Injection site discomfort, Injection site hypoaesthesia, Injection site swelling, Joint swelling, Pain
Clinical narrative: 16 y/o M with history of environmental allergies here c/o L upper arm/clavicle swelling that he is concerned is related to the vaccines, Flu and MCV4 that he received yesterday in clinic. He denies any immediate reaction. He participated in football practice yesterday after school. He states that it was a "walk-through practice" without any contact and denies any hits, falls, or direct trauma/injury. He states that when he got home around 7 pm, he noticed swelling, discomfort, and numbness to L deltoid. He reports that his Mom gave him a pain pill (Tylenol arthritis 8 hours) and symptoms improved. Today at school, approximately 2 hours ago, he started to feel the swelling to L deltoid and then noticed swelling to the L sternoclavicular joint. He reports pain with ROM of L arm. He took one tab of Claritin around 10 am and then took another Tylenol arthritis around 11:18 am. He reports improvement in symptoms since taking the medication.
Age: 78.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Transient ischaemic attack
Clinical narrative: Patient suffered 3 TIAs while in ER with son for son's issues, 4 days after receiving his second dose of SHINGRIX. Patient interested to know if there is a connection to having received the vaccine?  Patient spent 3 days in the hospital.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Joint swelling, Oedema peripheral, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Has fluid, swelling, redness and heat in right arm, swollen around elbow of right arm. Started night received immunizations. Told to apply ice and take benadryl 50mg every 6 hours as needed. If not better tomorrow or gets worse at any time, go to immediate care clinic/ER.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, Headache, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, headache, lethargy, upset stomach.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, FLU4, MMRV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient received QUADRACEL, MMRV and FLUZONE Flu vaccine on 9/17/2018.  On 9/18/18, Mom noticed on his right thigh where he received the QUADRACEL vaccine (Dtap/IPV), that the area was slightly red and itchy. Seen 9/19/18 and had some redness to the site and slightly itchy. No pain, no fever, or limping.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9, MNQ
Symptoms: Skin laceration, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Vaccine administered at 11:30, patient had unexpected syncopal episode resulting in head trauma with laceration to mid left forehead, patient kept on floor in recovery position sterile gauze applied with ice, brief neuro assessment by NP EMS notified at 11:35, while waiting for EMS mild pressure applied to head wound. EMS arrived at 12:10 and brief report given; EMS performed brief Neuro assessment and transported patient to hospital for treatment.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: PATIENT HAD SWOLLEN, RED, AND HOT INJECTION SITE 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, TDAP
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt's left arm swelled up immediately when IM injection of ADACEL was administered in the Deltoid area. Pt was given an ice pack and samples of MOTRIN for use. Pt was also advised to call the pharmacy later tonight and also on Sunday to follow-up. Pt is further advised to consult a physician in the event of severe pain or excess swelling.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Broke out in hives, widespread.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Agitation, Anxiety, Cough, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Lab visit for immunizations (QUADRACEL and MMRV) given at 3:35pm by nurses. Patient with history of possible egg allergy as an infant so patient was advised to wait 30 minutes after injections to monitor and observe for any reactions. Within 5-10 minutes, patient began coughing and not feeling well. Became agitated and anxious, c/o abdominal pain and nausea with dry heaves. Patient also began to develop hive-like rash on his forehead, c/o itchiness and scratching at the site. Seen immediately by covering MD (PCP not in office). Patient noted to be wheezing and in distress (02 94%, HR 160, BP 92/60). EPIPEN Jr. given at 3:52pm along with 13 mL of ORAPRED and 10 mL of BENADRYL at 3:56. 911 and EMS notified. By the time EMS was ready to transport patient to the ER, patient was feeling much better, happy and active and was able to walk into ambulance unassisted.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Malaise, Nausea, Respiratory distress, Retching, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Lab visit for immunizations (QUADRACEL and MMRV) given at 3:35pm by nurses. Patient with history of possible egg allergy as an infant so patient was advised to wait 30 minutes after injections to monitor and observe for any reactions. Within 5-10 minutes, patient began coughing and not feeling well. Became agitated and anxious, c/o abdominal pain and nausea with dry heaves. Patient also began to develop hive-like rash on his forehead, c/o itchiness and scratching at the site. Seen immediately by covering MD (PCP not in office). Patient noted to be wheezing and in distress (02 94%, HR 160, BP 92/60). EPIPEN Jr. given at 3:52pm along with 13 mL of ORAPRED and 10 mL of BENADRYL at 3:56. 911 and EMS notified. By the time EMS was ready to transport patient to the ER, patient was feeling much better, happy and active and was able to walk into ambulance unassisted.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Lab visit for immunizations (QUADRACEL and MMRV) given at 3:35pm by nurses. Patient with history of possible egg allergy as an infant so patient was advised to wait 30 minutes after injections to monitor and observe for any reactions. Within 5-10 minutes, patient began coughing and not feeling well. Became agitated and anxious, c/o abdominal pain and nausea with dry heaves. Patient also began to develop hive-like rash on his forehead, c/o itchiness and scratching at the site. Seen immediately by covering MD (PCP not in office). Patient noted to be wheezing and in distress (02 94%, HR 160, BP 92/60). EPIPEN Jr. given at 3:52pm along with 13 mL of ORAPRED and 10 mL of BENADRYL at 3:56. 911 and EMS notified. By the time EMS was ready to transport patient to the ER, patient was feeling much better, happy and active and was able to walk into ambulance unassisted.
Age: 81.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt arm swelled and pain.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Insomnia, Myalgia, Nausea, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: On evening after receiving vaccine pt reported developing severe pain in arm preventing sleep. As of the following morning, she also reported chills, nausea, and widespread muscle pain. She denied any redness or swelling around injection site.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea, Infantile spitting up, Laboratory test normal, Rotavirus test positive
Clinical narrative: On 8/31/18 - This 2 month old (former 38 3/7 full term healthy infant) has first set of vaccines. Her am spitting up escalated to intermittent spitting up by 5 days after 8/31/18. Not breastfeeding as much as usual. When evaluated 9/10/18 had lost 1 lb 7 oz (12.5% from the previous visit) at 2 month wcc when vaccines were given. She was evaluated at the Hospital ER. Loose stool has started. BioFire rapid test results only found Rotovirus A pathogen from nasal + stool samples. After normal abdominal ultrasound, lab work and IV fluids she was sent home.
Age: 0.17
Sex: F
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: Ultrasound abdomen normal, Underweight, Urine analysis normal, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: On 8/31/18 - This 2 month old (former 38 3/7 full term healthy infant) has first set of vaccines. Her am spitting up escalated to intermittent spitting up by 5 days after 8/31/18. Not breastfeeding as much as usual. When evaluated 9/10/18 had lost 1 lb 7 oz (12.5% from the previous visit) at 2 month wcc when vaccines were given. She was evaluated at the Hospital ER. Loose stool has started. BioFire rapid test results only found Rotovirus A pathogen from nasal + stool samples. After normal abdominal ultrasound, lab work and IV fluids she was sent home.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hive, itching.
Age: 48.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Hypoaesthesia, Immediate post-injection reaction, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: I went to get my flu shot and immediately felt something was not right. I started feeling bad and within 15 minutes the entire left side of my body started tingling and feeling numb. An hour or so later, my symptoms were only getting worse. I reported this to my supervisor, who escorted me to the emergency room. After examining me, the doctor would not allow me to return to work and told me to take off until Friday. I was told that if my symptoms didn't get any worse there would be no need for a follow up. I started to feel better on Thursday, and by Friday I didn't feel great but well enough to work. It took an additional three days for all of my symptoms to disappear, but I am feeling okay now.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, itching.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea, Pruritus, Sneezing, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Recieved Flu shot this morning. Noticed chest tightness and difficulty breathing and thought i would be fine. Started to have a scratchy throat an hour or so later and started to itch and sneeze. Still had Shortness of breath and chest tightness. Was told to go to ER.
Age: 91.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient states pain in left arm and swelling. Fever over 100 degrees. States pain started on ride home.
Age: 91.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Gait inability, Headache, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient states pain in left arm and swelling. Fever over 100 degrees. States pain started on ride home.
Age: 91.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient states pain in left arm and swelling. Fever over 100 degrees. States pain started on ride home.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MENB, MNQ, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Bacterial test negative, Blood urine absent, Dehydration, Dizziness, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Mom called to report that after she left the clinic pt complained of arm pain and had fever the same night, she did not take temp and did not give her medication since she had none at home. Per mom she had not eaten and went to eat after the vaccine, the whole arm was in pain and had a hard time sleeping do to feeling like she had fever and pain, fell asleep around 2am. Mom did not have any TYLENOL/MOTRIN to give for fever/pain. The next morning she did not have breakfast because she eats at school, she was at the bus stop when she started to feel dizzy, shortness of breath and fainted. She landed hard and injured her right side of face, had a big cut beside the eye and needed stitches. She went to ER. Notes are attached. Was taken to ER by ambulance, bus driver, police office took a report. Mom called to get information about the vaccines since ER told her that it was a reaction to vaccines. She was also dehydrated. Pt was seen for a follow up and was referred to cardiologist do to history of dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MENB, MNQ, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Face injury, Glucose urine absent, Glycosylated haemoglobin normal, Insomnia, Nitrite urine absent
Clinical narrative: Mom called to report that after she left the clinic pt complained of arm pain and had fever the same night, she did not take temp and did not give her medication since she had none at home. Per mom she had not eaten and went to eat after the vaccine, the whole arm was in pain and had a hard time sleeping do to feeling like she had fever and pain, fell asleep around 2am. Mom did not have any TYLENOL/MOTRIN to give for fever/pain. The next morning she did not have breakfast because she eats at school, she was at the bus stop when she started to feel dizzy, shortness of breath and fainted. She landed hard and injured her right side of face, had a big cut beside the eye and needed stitches. She went to ER. Notes are attached. Was taken to ER by ambulance, bus driver, police office took a report. Mom called to get information about the vaccines since ER told her that it was a reaction to vaccines. She was also dehydrated. Pt was seen for a follow up and was referred to cardiologist do to history of dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MENB, MNQ, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Specific gravity urine normal, Syncope, Urinary casts absent
Clinical narrative: Mom called to report that after she left the clinic pt complained of arm pain and had fever the same night, she did not take temp and did not give her medication since she had none at home. Per mom she had not eaten and went to eat after the vaccine, the whole arm was in pain and had a hard time sleeping do to feeling like she had fever and pain, fell asleep around 2am. Mom did not have any TYLENOL/MOTRIN to give for fever/pain. The next morning she did not have breakfast because she eats at school, she was at the bus stop when she started to feel dizzy, shortness of breath and fainted. She landed hard and injured her right side of face, had a big cut beside the eye and needed stitches. She went to ER. Notes are attached. Was taken to ER by ambulance, bus driver, police office took a report. Mom called to get information about the vaccines since ER told her that it was a reaction to vaccines. She was also dehydrated. Pt was seen for a follow up and was referred to cardiologist do to history of dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MENB, MNQ, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Urinary sediment present, Urine ketone body absent, Urine leukocyte esterase, Urine protein, quantitative, pH urine normal
Clinical narrative: Mom called to report that after she left the clinic pt complained of arm pain and had fever the same night, she did not take temp and did not give her medication since she had none at home. Per mom she had not eaten and went to eat after the vaccine, the whole arm was in pain and had a hard time sleeping do to feeling like she had fever and pain, fell asleep around 2am. Mom did not have any TYLENOL/MOTRIN to give for fever/pain. The next morning she did not have breakfast because she eats at school, she was at the bus stop when she started to feel dizzy, shortness of breath and fainted. She landed hard and injured her right side of face, had a big cut beside the eye and needed stitches. She went to ER. Notes are attached. Was taken to ER by ambulance, bus driver, police office took a report. Mom called to get information about the vaccines since ER told her that it was a reaction to vaccines. She was also dehydrated. Pt was seen for a follow up and was referred to cardiologist do to history of dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MENB, MNQ, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Dizziness, Fall, Feeling hot, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Mom called to report that after she left the clinic pt complained of arm pain and had fever the same night, she did not take temp and did not give her medication since she had none at home. Per mom she had not eaten and went to eat after the vaccine, the whole arm was in pain and had a hard time sleeping do to feeling like she had fever and pain, fell asleep around 2am. Mom did not have any TYLENOL/MOTRIN to give for fever/pain. The next morning she did not have breakfast because she eats at school, she was at the bus stop when she started to feel dizzy, shortness of breath and fainted. She landed hard and injured her right side of face, had a big cut beside the eye and needed stitches. She went to ER. Notes are attached. Was taken to ER by ambulance, bus driver, police office took a report. Mom called to get information about the vaccines since ER told her that it was a reaction to vaccines. She was also dehydrated. Pt was seen for a follow up and was referred to cardiologist do to history of dizziness.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MENB, MNQ, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin laceration, Suture insertion, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Mom called to report that after she left the clinic pt complained of arm pain and had fever the same night, she did not take temp and did not give her medication since she had none at home. Per mom she had not eaten and went to eat after the vaccine, the whole arm was in pain and had a hard time sleeping do to feeling like she had fever and pain, fell asleep around 2am. Mom did not have any TYLENOL/MOTRIN to give for fever/pain. The next morning she did not have breakfast because she eats at school, she was at the bus stop when she started to feel dizzy, shortness of breath and fainted. She landed hard and injured her right side of face, had a big cut beside the eye and needed stitches. She went to ER. Notes are attached. Was taken to ER by ambulance, bus driver, police office took a report. Mom called to get information about the vaccines since ER told her that it was a reaction to vaccines. She was also dehydrated. Pt was seen for a follow up and was referred to cardiologist do to history of dizziness.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Hyperhidrosis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills, sweats, coughing.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: The arm is swollen, very sore not able to move, hot & red the pt did take BENADRYL as long she takes them it does not itch but once she stops BENADRYL it starts itching again, the dr did prescribe a MEDROL dose pak also. But today the arm is yellow in color.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Skin discolouration, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: The arm is swollen, very sore not able to move, hot & red the pt did take BENADRYL as long she takes them it does not itch but once she stops BENADRYL it starts itching again, the dr did prescribe a MEDROL dose pak also. But today the arm is yellow in color.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Limb discomfort, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: The arm is swollen, very sore not able to move, hot & red the pt did take BENADRYL as long she takes them it does not itch but once she stops BENADRYL it starts itching again, the dr did prescribe a MEDROL dose pak also. But today the arm is yellow in color.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Depression, Dysphagia, Emotional distress, Headache, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: I gave pt her flu shot at around 10:29 am (time stamp on register transaction). She also picked up a new RX which is Lithium Carbonate 300 mg. After the flu shot we discussed the Lithium briefly since it is a new medication for her. Patient was emotional and said she is depressed. She left the store. At 3:31 pm she called and asked to speak with the pharmacist. She reported pain in both of her shoulders and shoulder blades, headache, and trouble swallowing. I asked her when these adverse reactions started and she said it was 15 minutes after she left the store. I asked her if she has taken any medication since leaving  the pharmacy and she said no. I asked her if she ate anything and she said she ate some crackers. I asked her why there was a delay in reporting her symptoms and her answer was not clear. I advised her to proceed to the emergency room because having trouble swallowing is a  major concern. She said she will. I asked her to please keep in touch and I mentioned that I will file a report with VAERS.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: I gave pt her flu shot at around 10:29 am (time stamp on register transaction). She also picked up a new RX which is Lithium Carbonate 300 mg. After the flu shot we discussed the Lithium briefly since it is a new medication for her. Patient was emotional and said she is depressed. She left the store. At 3:31 pm she called and asked to speak with the pharmacist. She reported pain in both of her shoulders and shoulder blades, headache, and trouble swallowing. I asked her when these adverse reactions started and she said it was 15 minutes after she left the store. I asked her if she has taken any medication since leaving  the pharmacy and she said no. I asked her if she ate anything and she said she ate some crackers. I asked her why there was a delay in reporting her symptoms and her answer was not clear. I advised her to proceed to the emergency room because having trouble swallowing is a  major concern. She said she will. I asked her to please keep in touch and I mentioned that I will file a report with VAERS.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: Swelling tongue.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Eye movement disorder, Hyperhidrosis, Immediate post-injection reaction, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: LOC <10 SECONDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER INJECTION. RIGIDITY, EYES ROLLING TO BACK OF HEAD, PALLOR, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SWEATING AFTER DONOR CAME TO. REDNESS TO ARMS AND UPPER TORSO, IMMEDIATELY. FANNED DONOR, CALLED EMS. DONOR REFUSED EMS TRANSPORT AFTER THEY ARRIVED. B/P 129/88 PULSE 112.
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Muscle rigidity, Nausea, Pallor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: LOC <10 SECONDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER INJECTION. RIGIDITY, EYES ROLLING TO BACK OF HEAD, PALLOR, NAUSEA, VOMITING, SWEATING AFTER DONOR CAME TO. REDNESS TO ARMS AND UPPER TORSO, IMMEDIATELY. FANNED DONOR, CALLED EMS. DONOR REFUSED EMS TRANSPORT AFTER THEY ARRIVED. B/P 129/88 PULSE 112.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Oral pruritus, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient reported to the pharmacy three days after receiving a second dose of SHINGRIX and an influenza vaccine complaining of swelling, pain, itching and redness in her arm. The swelling was on the lower half of her arm. In addition, she reported that her mouth and throat were itchy 24 hours after receiving the vaccines. She said that the following day the mouth and throat itchiness went away but the arm swelling, pain, and redness is still present. She has been applying hydrocortisone cream to the arm which has helped alleviate symptoms. I instructed her to continue using the hydrocortisone cream and to take Benadryl if necessary. If the symptoms do not improve she was instructed to refer to her primary care physician.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Patient reported to the pharmacy three days after receiving a second dose of SHINGRIX and an influenza vaccine complaining of swelling, pain, itching and redness in her arm. The swelling was on the lower half of her arm. In addition, she reported that her mouth and throat were itchy 24 hours after receiving the vaccines. She said that the following day the mouth and throat itchiness went away but the arm swelling, pain, and redness is still present. She has been applying hydrocortisone cream to the arm which has helped alleviate symptoms. I instructed her to continue using the hydrocortisone cream and to take Benadryl if necessary. If the symptoms do not improve she was instructed to refer to her primary care physician.
Age: 1.42
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Large 3-4 inch raised red area.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Patient had a headache, red and swollen injection site, and lethargy beginning the evening of vaccination.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rashes on her both arms and neck, itchy.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Condition aggravated, Dizziness, Headache
Clinical narrative: The day after receiving the Shingles vaccine I felt aches in my forehead and back of my neck at the occiput, mild dizziness, tinnitus and pains in my joints. I have these joint pains and dizziness fairly often but this time they were more bothersome and accompanied by the headaches and some weakness. Also, these conditions persisted - from about 2:00 a.m. the next day through the afternoon.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Neck pain, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: The day after receiving the Shingles vaccine I felt aches in my forehead and back of my neck at the occiput, mild dizziness, tinnitus and pains in my joints. I have these joint pains and dizziness fairly often but this time they were more bothersome and accompanied by the headaches and some weakness. Also, these conditions persisted - from about 2:00 a.m. the next day through the afternoon.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness/swelling/pain at injection site day after injection.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on neck.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on neck.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site pain, Pain, Paraesthesia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient called one day after receiving second SHINGRIX vaccine to report slight fever, chills, body aches, and injection site pain. Patient states that the adverse reactions are already improving. Advised patient to continue with pain reliever/fever reducer such as TYLENOL or ibuprofen and to apply ice to the injection site. Patient also reports feeling tingling in both feet that has improved to only slight tingling sensation in the left foot. Patient does report a history of peripheral neuropathy. Advised patient to contact physician if tingling does not continue to improve or if it worsens.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Injection site warmth, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Rash and heat on the injection site. Feels sick.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Confusional state, Dizziness, Dry mouth
Clinical narrative: On 9/20/2018 around 10pm I began experiencing severe aches and pains, overall weakness and a sore throat. I decided to go to bed as I did not feel well. When I woke up the next morning (9/21/18 around 7 am) I experienced severe dry mouth, confusion and dizziness as well as severe body pains, increased urination, a stiff neck/back and broke out into a sweat all over my body. Dizziness and confusion subsided around noon on 9/21/18 but am still experiencing extreme joint pain and drowsiness.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Malaise, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: On 9/20/2018 around 10pm I began experiencing severe aches and pains, overall weakness and a sore throat. I decided to go to bed as I did not feel well. When I woke up the next morning (9/21/18 around 7 am) I experienced severe dry mouth, confusion and dizziness as well as severe body pains, increased urination, a stiff neck/back and broke out into a sweat all over my body. Dizziness and confusion subsided around noon on 9/21/18 but am still experiencing extreme joint pain and drowsiness.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Pollakiuria, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: On 9/20/2018 around 10pm I began experiencing severe aches and pains, overall weakness and a sore throat. I decided to go to bed as I did not feel well. When I woke up the next morning (9/21/18 around 7 am) I experienced severe dry mouth, confusion and dizziness as well as severe body pains, increased urination, a stiff neck/back and broke out into a sweat all over my body. Dizziness and confusion subsided around noon on 9/21/18 but am still experiencing extreme joint pain and drowsiness.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt woke up with a great deal of pain in her right arm. It was painful to the touch, warm, and red from her shoulder down to her elbow. She experienced flu-like symptoms. She visited her doctor and was diagnosed with a skin infection and was prescribed antibiotics. Today she states the arm is still sore but not as bad as yesterday. Doctor advised her to visit the emergency room if the redness extends beyond the elbow.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3, PPV
Symptoms: Skin infection
Clinical narrative: Pt woke up with a great deal of pain in her right arm. It was painful to the touch, warm, and red from her shoulder down to her elbow. She experienced flu-like symptoms. She visited her doctor and was diagnosed with a skin infection and was prescribed antibiotics. Today she states the arm is still sore but not as bad as yesterday. Doctor advised her to visit the emergency room if the redness extends beyond the elbow.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Hallucination, Hyperhidrosis, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Severe fever, hallucinations (fever dreams) lasted hours, sweating, weakness, shaking.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest X-ray, Cough, Ear pain, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: ONE MONTH AFTER TAKING THE VACCINE, I HAD A TERRIBLE THROAT PAIN, COUGH, FEVER, NECK PAIN, EAR PAIN, JOINTS PAIN, EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS.
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Influenza A virus test positive, Neck pain, Oropharyngeal pain, Pyrexia, Streptococcus test negative
Clinical narrative: ONE MONTH AFTER TAKING THE VACCINE, I HAD A TERRIBLE THROAT PAIN, COUGH, FEVER, NECK PAIN, EAR PAIN, JOINTS PAIN, EXCESSIVE TIREDNESS.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Intensive care, Surgery
Clinical narrative: Patient husband stated that patient was in the ICU for 2 days and had to have surgery.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Red blotches mostly on left side of body, not isolated to arm.
Age: 0.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Red raised bumps around injection site beginning the day after shot and continuing - still hasn't resolved itself.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache, Lethargy, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Sore arm at 3hrs; headache, stiff neck, woozy at 8hrs (took Ibuprofen) restless night's sleep at 15hrs, body aches, mild nausea at 22hrs, headache, lethargy at 25hrs (took Ibuprofen), symptoms getting better since 25hrs (currently 32hrs).
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity, Poor quality sleep
Clinical narrative: Sore arm at 3hrs; headache, stiff neck, woozy at 8hrs (took Ibuprofen) restless night's sleep at 15hrs, body aches, mild nausea at 22hrs, headache, lethargy at 25hrs (took Ibuprofen), symptoms getting better since 25hrs (currently 32hrs).
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Influenza, Injection site erythema, Injection site urticaria, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Around 10:30am on Saturday 9-15-18 - she developed shakes, flu-symptoms, slight fever. She felt better around 4:00pm. Her arm developed a red welt about the size of her palm at the administration site. She felt the flu- symptoms for a couple days.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt described extreme swelling of site to football size with swelling extending down her arm and into the chest and back areas. Patient advised to try benadryl to calm reaction and if symptoms worsen to see a physician.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Shortly after the vaccination the site was red and hot. We applied ice to the area and encouraged movement. Later that evening we noticed he was limping more when he walked. When we compared his legs, the leg that had the vaccination was swollen from hip to knee. We applied more ice, encouraged movement, and gave BENADRYL. The leg was very sore and tender the following day as well. We again used BENADRYL and encouraged movement. He did not want to walk. (We did not phone the doctor as this same reaction happened when patient was 18 months old.) We monitored him at home and watched for improvement.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Lip pruritus, Lip swelling, Pruritus generalised, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Immediately upon injection patient had full body itching with no rash. Later around 1900, patients lips began swelling and itchy along with right side of face.
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Exactly one week after vaccination, patient woke up to red rash on most of body but denied itching, pain, shortness of breath, swelling or swelling of throat. Patient decided to see MD and get MEDROL DOSEPAK to help if was allergic reaction.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Pt fainted and felt light-headed.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Haematochezia, Head circumference abnormal, Immediate post-injection reaction, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Immediate reaction included diarrhea, blood in diaper and fever. Several weeks later constant, high pitch screaming began and did not cease for months. Extreme change in weight gain (weight percentile went from nearly 50th to 4th.) Extreme change in head size (head circumference went from nearly 50th to 99th).
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Screaming, Weight increased
Clinical narrative: Immediate reaction included diarrhea, blood in diaper and fever. Several weeks later constant, high pitch screaming began and did not cease for months. Extreme change in weight gain (weight percentile went from nearly 50th to 4th.) Extreme change in head size (head circumference went from nearly 50th to 99th).
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Condition aggravated, Seizure
Clinical narrative: Approximately 2 hours after administration the patient had a seizure and was transported to the hospital. She was released that night.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Pyrexia, Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: 3 DAYS AFTER VACCINATION HER RIGHT ARM DEVELOPED RED ITCHY RASH SPOTS WHICH THE LARGEST WAS 3"X5". SHE ALSO COMPLAINED OF A FEVER THAT "BROKE" BY 9/21/18 AND INCREASED BP (174/93 PULSE 61 ON 9/21/18 AT 6PM).
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Headache, Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient woke up the next morning not feeling good with flu like symptoms and bad headache. Approximately 48 hours later, patient had bad reaction at injection site. Patient felt bad and saw her doctor 5 days after getting injection. She has felt bad since she got the shot experiencing really bad headaches and bad injection site reaction. Redness and swelling is more than 4cm and doctor seems to believe there is possible streaking. Doctor gave an rx for KEFLEX to treat in case it was infectious.
Age: 79.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Localised infection
Clinical narrative: The morning after receiving the vaccine, the patient developed what looked like a skin infection around the inner upper arm (inner bicep area) extending towards the elbow area. No inflammation or swelling around the injection site (deltoid area). Patient followed up with a PCP and was prescribed KEFLEX antibiotic.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Insomnia, Irritability, Lip swelling, Peripheral swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Swollen feet after nap. Hives on torso. Itchy. Irritable. He kept waking up. His lips were swollen on Thursday when he woke up. We went to clinic they just got his temperature and blood pressure, then sent us to urgent care then doctor prescribed prednisone for 5 days, topical cream and gave him half dose of BENADRYL.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Swollen feet after nap. Hives on torso. Itchy. Irritable. He kept waking up. His lips were swollen on Thursday when he woke up. We went to clinic they just got his temperature and blood pressure, then sent us to urgent care then doctor prescribed prednisone for 5 days, topical cream and gave him half dose of BENADRYL.