chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, TDAP
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: L arm pain starting at time of injection and increasing since December.  Decreased ROM.  Reported weakness and intermittent 5th L digit paresthesias.  Feeling of a nodule remaining at injection site.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TDAP
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: 1/15/20 1200pm Spouse called, Stated Patient (L) arm sore & warm to touch - MMR + tdap given to that extremitity - given clinic number and fax PCP/Res/Tylenol/OTC benedryl Follow up 1/16/20 9:00AM called spouse states feels better today, Stated did not call PCP. told to F/U with PCP.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Local reaction, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Large localized reaction, hot, red, raised
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient called on 1/17/20 after receiving a shingles and flu shot on 1/14/20 and said she has nausea and vomiting and fever/chills. She said she contacted her physician for medication for nausea and vomiting and he will call something in for her, but until then she is going to the doctor to be tested for the flu. She said she is starting to feel better and will continue to monitor.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient received 3rd shot in L Deltoid on 1-16-2020 and the next morning she noticed a nodule, tenderness and itchiness. Patients site is swollen red and warm. Cold pack applied with some relief of soreness and inching.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient received 3rd shot in L Deltoid on 1-16-2020 and the next morning she noticed a nodule, tenderness and itchiness. Patients site is swollen red and warm. Cold pack applied with some relief of soreness and inching.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Contraindication to vaccination
Clinical narrative: No additional AE reported; a patient with HIV received VARIVAX; This spontaneous report was received from a pharmacy student and reffers to a patient of unknown age and gender. No information regarding patient's, past medical history, concomitant medications, drug reactions or allergies was provided. The patient current condition was human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.  On 20-NOV-2019, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (oka/merck) (VARIVAX) injection, lot number R011808, expiration date 23-APR-2020 for prophylaxis.  On 20-NOV-2019, the patient experienced product use issue as it was unknown if the patient had any clinical manifestations of HIV infection, when vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live (oka/merck) (VARIVAX) is contraindicated. It was also unknown if vaccination was performed in accordance to The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, UNK, VARCEL
Symptoms: Exposure during pregnancy, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: the patient was currently six monfus pregnant and was administered "catch up" vaccinations with MMRII and VARIVAX; No additional AE information provided; Patient was vaccinated with MMRII on 07-OCT-2019 and 11-NOV-2019; This spontaneous report was received from a physician concerning a 15 year old female patient.   The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history, and concomitant therapies were not reported.  At the time of reporting the patient was pregnant with 6 months of gestational age.   On On 07-OCT-2019 (1 trimester of gestational age), the patient was vaccinated with measles, mumps, and rubella (wistar ra 27-3) virus vaccine, live (M-M-R II) subcutaneously (lot # and expiration date were not reported), and varicella virus vaccine live (oka/merck) (VARIVAX) (route, lot # and expiration date were not reported), for prophylaxis; the vaccines were diluted with sterile diluent (STERILE DILUENT) (lot # and expiration date were not provided). On 11-NOV-2019, the patient was vaccinated with measles, mumps, and rubella (wistar ra 27-3) virus vaccine, live (rHa) (M-M-R II) lot # S004118 and expiration date 11-FEB-2021, subcutaneously, and varicella virus vaccine live (oka/merck) (VARIVAX) (route, lot # and expiration date were not reported); the vaccines were diluted with sterile diluent (STERILE DILUENT) (lot # and expiration date were not provided). No additional adverse event information was provided.
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Death
Clinical narrative: PATIENT PASSED AWAY 2 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING VACCINATION
Age: 16.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU4, MNQ
Symptoms: Headache, Nausea, Rhinorrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: The same day the client was vaccinated, she developed nausea.  Has had nausea, headaches, and occasional vomiting.  Also had clear liquid dripping from nose beginning 11/29/19.  Mom took client to Dr. for follow-up.  Mom reports MD thought drainage could be spinal fluid but was not sure.  Client has been on home-bound.  Drainage has stopped but still having nausea and headaches.  Mom reports client with hx of depression and anxiety.  Was on home-bound for a time last year and had similar symptoms and had a CT scan at that time.  Spoke with Mom today and encouraged her to take client back to PCP.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Wrong product administered
Clinical narrative: Inadvertently given MMRV rather than MMR
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Induration, Injection site rash, Mass, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: I received the 1st Shingrix  injection  4/29/2019  in the right deltoid.  Side effects  noted with mild headache,mild body aches, and skin rash  in the area of the injection that resolved  without issue.  The second Shingrix injection as 7/9/2019 in the right deltoid  lower in the upper arm muscle.  No significant reaction but noted arm pain with  rash.  November Thanksgiving weekend noted in the right arm a hard, non tender mass below the epidermis  that was itchy, when rubbed a rash similar to the rash  with the previous injections. Treated with Benadryl  that resolved in week or 10 days. I also noted a mild headache and stiff neck at that time similar to the headache with the 1st shot but milder. I did not seek medical care as  the antihistamine treated the rash appearance, and the lump resolved.   Monday 1/13/2020 , I awoke with a hard mass  of considerable size in the same location  non tender. I only noticed when applying moisturizer. The area was  reactive to rubbing as it was itchy. There is no pain, and benadryl again seems to be resolving the rash and lump. I could not identify another etiology, ie bug bite ,injury . Again I did  not seek medical care as the area responds to the antihitamine   as it is resolving  the rash is almost gone and the lump is smaller
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: I received the 1st Shingrix  injection  4/29/2019  in the right deltoid.  Side effects  noted with mild headache,mild body aches, and skin rash  in the area of the injection that resolved  without issue.  The second Shingrix injection as 7/9/2019 in the right deltoid  lower in the upper arm muscle.  No significant reaction but noted arm pain with  rash.  November Thanksgiving weekend noted in the right arm a hard, non tender mass below the epidermis  that was itchy, when rubbed a rash similar to the rash  with the previous injections. Treated with Benadryl  that resolved in week or 10 days. I also noted a mild headache and stiff neck at that time similar to the headache with the 1st shot but milder. I did not seek medical care as  the antihistamine treated the rash appearance, and the lump resolved.   Monday 1/13/2020 , I awoke with a hard mass  of considerable size in the same location  non tender. I only noticed when applying moisturizer. The area was  reactive to rubbing as it was itchy. There is no pain, and benadryl again seems to be resolving the rash and lump. I could not identify another etiology, ie bug bite ,injury . Again I did  not seek medical care as the area responds to the antihitamine   as it is resolving  the rash is almost gone and the lump is smaller
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9, HPV9
Symptoms: Wrong product administered
Clinical narrative: Incorrect vaccine given to a young child.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV9, HPV9
Symptoms: Product administered to patient of inappropriate age
Clinical narrative: Incorrect vaccine given to a young child.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Intense redness at injection site which lasted almost 2 months. Very itchy
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HPV9, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Headache, Pallor, Tremor
Clinical narrative: At 1130 CMA drew lipid panel. Reports child did well. At 1137 1st HPV vaccine given by CMA followed by flu vaccine, then Tdap and finally MCV+. Shots were completed by 1140 child was sitting in chair and layed her head back. She shook for about 30 seconds per CMA then sat up and complained of a headache. RN pulled into room. Child sitting in chair, face pale initial automatic BP 69/39 (R) arm. Rechecked BP q 3min. CRNP at bedside.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Lip swelling, Swelling face, Swollen tongue, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Vaccine is given at 3pm. Reaction began Thurs later. Last evening lip, tongue and chin swelled and felt numb - shortly after her throat was tight. She called office and was advised to go to the ED. She declined, came to office 1/17/20 @ 11:30A.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU4, HEP, PNC13
Symptoms: Cardio-respiratory arrest, Resuscitation
Clinical narrative: Patient arrived to hospital by EMS, CPR in progress.  On arrival, patient had no spontaneous cardiac activity or respirations.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Headache, Immediate post-injection reaction, Vision blurred, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Blurred vision, headache- started immediately after giving shot.  At 2pm mom called and patient had continued blurred vision, headache, and started vomiting.  Mom was told to take patient to ER.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: After giving vaccine patient stated he felt lightheaded and then slumped over and fainted for about 30 seconds in chair. MA stayed with patient until he came to, called in another MA who got a provider. Provider came in room and observed patient. Patient threw up once, was given water and ice pack and laid down for about five minutes. Patient then had appointment with provider and felt dizzy once during appointment. Was given a chewy bar and stayed in room until he no longer felt dizzy and left. Patient in clinic about 35 minutes after receiving vaccine.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling, Skin lesion
Clinical narrative: developed red lesions on his left thigh.  Slightly raised.  No itch.  No pain.  no fever
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood glucose, Electrocardiogram, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient fainted after the 2nd Shingrix injected.  Pt stated that he hadn't eaten yet today.   He was checked  blood pressure , pulse , blood sugar and EKG. by paramedic. After that , he felt better and left the pharmacy.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Ecchymosis, Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling of lateral upper arm down to the lateral epicondyle, olecranon process.  Erythema, pruritis and heat.  She has no evidence of infection.  Warm to touch, erythematous and localized.  She has mildly excoriated area.  She has localized ecchymosis from scratching. Edema has started to resolve. No pain, no proximal symptoms, no symptoms of fever, no angioedema, no issues with lips, tongue, breathing.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pruritus, Skin abrasion, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Swelling of lateral upper arm down to the lateral epicondyle, olecranon process.  Erythema, pruritis and heat.  She has no evidence of infection.  Warm to touch, erythematous and localized.  She has mildly excoriated area.  She has localized ecchymosis from scratching. Edema has started to resolve. No pain, no proximal symptoms, no symptoms of fever, no angioedema, no issues with lips, tongue, breathing.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Erythema, Irritability, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Significant fussiness, out of usual proportion to vaccination, followed about 1-1.5 hours later by reported significant redness and swelling, that resolved within a further 1-2 hours.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pain, soreness, difficulty lifting arm that started the day of the vaccine. Applied heating pad but  it only helped a little.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Disorientation, Gait disturbance, Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt  presented to Clinic 2 days after vaccine administration @ his PCP office. He states that day 1 post vaccine he woke somewhat disoriented with flu-like symptoms, stumbled when attempting to put on pants & leaned on a wall with left deltoid . Injection site (left deltoid) was extremely painful) . He took advil x 1 with significant improvement ; Noticed last night  (day 1 post vaccine) that he had a 6 cmx6 cm redness surrounding injection site.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Extra dose administered
Clinical narrative: Patient was given initial dose inactivated quadrivalent fluzone vaccine, 10/16/2019. Patient denied any other vaccines and was administered second dose quadrivalent fluzone vaccine 1/15/2020. No adverse symptoms, signs or side effects reported at this time.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: NAUSEA, SEVERE DIZZINESS A FEW HOURS AFTER ADMINISTRATION
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MENB, MNQ
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site pain, Palpitations, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Pt received Menactra vaccine in left arm.  After receiving the MenB vaccine patient started to experience dizziness and light headiness.  Pt was helped to a lying position and evaluated.  Pt stated that the shot was painful but after receiving is when she felt the symptoms of dizziness/light headiness.  After approximately 10 minutes pt stated that she felt better and was ready to receive her flu vaccine.  After administration in her right arm patient again felt dizzy and light headed.  At this point she also stated that she had ringing in her ears /w her heart beat audible to self as well.  Pt was given some orange juice and observed for another 15 minutes.  After which the patient stated that she felt better and left home.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Received first dose of Shingrix, 8:45 AM, January 15, 2020.  Went to bed around 10:00 PM, with minor soreness at the injection site. Awoke around 2:00 AM, Jan. 16, to use the bathroom and was quite dizzy. Awoke again at 7:30 AM and the dizziness continued. This was the first time, I've had such prolonged dizziness.  On January 17, at 11:00 AM, as the dizziness was continuing, I contacted the clinic and spoke with a nurse. She recommended increasing my water intake, called me five hours later (4:00 PM), asked me to take my blood pressure (128/74), and recommended that if symptoms did not improve by the next morning (Saturday, Jan. 18), I should go to an urgent care center for further medical assistance. As of 6:40 PM, January 17, symptoms appear to be improving.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Body temperature increased, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Joint effusion
Clinical narrative: pt first experience soreness and took ibuprofen.  then rash redness and was advised by a different rph to apply cortisone. Yesterday pt is running temperature, fire red skin from site on injection down arm past the elbow. fluid in elbow per md.  sore and painful
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: pt first experience soreness and took ibuprofen.  then rash redness and was advised by a different rph to apply cortisone. Yesterday pt is running temperature, fire red skin from site on injection down arm past the elbow. fluid in elbow per md.  sore and painful
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: PT GOT FEVER, CHILLS AND NAUSEA DAY AFTER, BUT THEN 1 WEEK LATER HAD SEVERE CHILLS, NAUSEA AND FEVER, HE BELIEVES THEY WERE RELATED TO VACCINE
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: I had no problem with the first shot in October.  In January, I had extreme pain, swelling, and redness for 3 days. The redness made bands across my arm from the injection site and down. By the third day, the symptoms lessened.  I considered contacting my doctor but per the information that came with the shot, I decided to wait.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Irritability, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Vaccines given in clinic  then 4 hours later at home fussy and rash on left leg. The urticarial rash from upper thigh to nearly down to knee on the lateral side . The rash spread to shoulder bilaterally and buttocks  no identified food triggers for rash  consider bandaide reaction
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient complained she had soreness and was painful and unable to move her arm. Patient was advised to apply ice to the affected area and to take a pain reliever.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Swelling
Clinical narrative: At bedtime pt states her arm was red, swollen to almost double the size of her other arm and painful.  There was a large bump on her bicep about 6 inches away from this site of administration in the deltoid.  This is also where the redness developed.  She states the swelling went down to about the elbow.  I examined her arm and did not visualize any bumps.  The skin on her bicep and inner arm was slightly red in color.  The arm did not appear to be swollen at this time.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient called later that night to complain of fever, pain, and swelling at the site. The next day swelling increased to whole upper arm. Patient went to see allergist and they prescribed topical steroid for treatment. Patient refused to take benadryl and oral steroids due to risk of increased blood pressure.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB, VARZOS
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of product administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Patient came in from out of state requesting 2nd dose of Twinrix and Shingrix. Vaccines were given. While entering admnistration information. pharmacist realized it had not been 2 months since first Shingrix dose. Spoke to representative from GSK on 01/17/2020 3:00p and based on CDC recommendations, it has been at least 4 weeks since first dose, so it does not have to be repeated. No adverse events/side effects have been reported.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Diplegia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: PATIENT TOLD US HER DOCTOR SAID SHE HAS A MILD CASE OF GULLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME.  STARTED AS A PARTIAL PARALYSIS OF LEGS.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: WAS SORE DAY OF VACCINE. NEXT DAY ERYTHEMA AND EDEMA DISTAL TO SITE. IMPROVE BUT STILL WITH MILD ERYTHEMA & EDEMA ON DAY 4. ADVISED CONTINUED ICE, ELEVATION AND PO BENADRYL.
Age: 78.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood uric acid, C-reactive protein, Enthesopathy, Full blood count, Gout
Clinical narrative: pt developed new onset of gout on 1/13/20 pt developed Achilles enthesopathy on 1/8/20
Age: 78.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Metabolic function test, Red blood cell sedimentation rate, X-ray
Clinical narrative: pt developed new onset of gout on 1/13/20 pt developed Achilles enthesopathy on 1/8/20
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Swelling and Pain (L) Axilla and Deltoid Region
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: redness/swelling of injection site on RL
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Feeling cold, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102.6 Body felt cold. lasted 4 hrs. Tx: tylenol, sleep
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Lymphadenopathy, Nodule
Clinical narrative: Patient had onset of pain, Redness, swelling at injection site approx. 2 days post vacc. There is a large Knot at site. RD enlarged lymph nodes. No previous hx of vac reaction
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: Patient had onset of pain, Redness, swelling at injection site approx. 2 days post vacc. There is a large Knot at site. RD enlarged lymph nodes. No previous hx of vac reaction
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Dry throat, Erythema, Mobility decreased, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt went to ED Did not stay - walked out. Reported hives earlier in the day & dry throat, stated she could not move her arm - RN stated in no acute distress next day pt C/O swelling, redness & pain
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt went to ED Did not stay - walked out. Reported hives earlier in the day & dry throat, stated she could not move her arm - RN stated in no acute distress next day pt C/O swelling, redness & pain
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Skin discolouration, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, discoloration of upper arm from shoulder to elbow. Observation.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Blood pressure decreased, Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Presyncope, Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: PATIENT'S BLOOD PRESSURE DROPPED AFTER RECEIVING THE FLUZONE VACCINE. PT SAID HE FELT DIZZY AND ALMOST FAINTED.  HE WAS SWEATING AND URINATING.  HOWEVER, AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, HE STARTED GETTING BETTER AND HE ASKED FOR WATER.  WE CALLED 911 FOR HIM AND GAVE HIM SOME WATER.  PATIENT WAS COMPLETELY RECOVERING AFTER 10 MINUTES.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Small hives on torso, neck, arms and legs. Itching but controllable.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Fall, Syncope
Clinical narrative: PT FAINTED AND FELL TO THE FLOOR AND BECAME CONCIOUS WITHIN A FEW MOMENTS. 911 WAS CALLED. PT HAD NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE AND LEFT WITH HER MOTHER.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Local reaction
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction on thigh
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Client reports dizziness with movement and stiff neck. Denies fever (97.1 at time of call) nor HA. Client alert and oriented x 4, no confusion. Client denies taking any OTC medications to treat symptoms. Client reports hx of low BP, she denies taking any meds for BP. Client reports does not have way to take BP at home.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient reported to pharmacy on 1/18/20 that right arm was hurting in shoulder and around to the back of the shoulder since getting vaccine
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling face, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Extreme facial swelling, with redness and warmth on the right side of face and head.  Hives began to appear all over his body, wouldn?t say severe but it was only the beginning.
Age: 0.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site nodule, Swelling
Clinical narrative: 2 mo old M with swelling from shots today, got Tdap, Hib, rotavirus , Pneumococcal , OPV, now has a knot in the R thigh; R thigh- local firm knot palpated by mom may be Tdap here she thinks , eraser head size knot and redness mid R thigh and a knot palpable by mom
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Loss of personal independence in daily activities
Clinical narrative: the evening of the vaccine, started with arm pain at the site of the injection. Within 24 hours, severe pain, lump at the site, heat at the site. 72 hours after the shot her thigh started with severe pain when touched- no injury noted to that area.  Left deltoid continued to be painful, hot to touch, and interfering with activity . Was scheduled for sick child visit on 1/20/2020 but since arm is much improved one week later, follow up appt cancelled
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient received a flu shot at 5:48pm in the pharmacy consult room and went shopping up front with her mother.  Patient fainted in the front store at 5:55pm while waiting in line to cash out.  I helped the patient lie down on the floor, elevated her feet and applied a cool compress to her neck.  At 6:10pm her symptoms had resolved and she was able to walk out of the store with her mother.  I placed a follow up phone call to her mother at 7:10pm and she stated that patient was fully recovered.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: rash behind knees, slightly raised, red, and painful.  patient also stated some rash between legs and below breast.  pain went away by 1-18-2020 when she woke up.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Balance disorder, Bedridden, Chills, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Day 1: nausea, tired Day 2: severe headache, very dizzy,  overall pain, chills, nausea, brief ringing in ears, weakness - bedridden Day 3: bad headache, pain, nausea, tired, unable to do much Day 4: intermittent headache, nausea, tired, unable to do much Day 5: headache, nausea, tired, unsteady after shoveling
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Day 1: nausea, tired Day 2: severe headache, very dizzy,  overall pain, chills, nausea, brief ringing in ears, weakness - bedridden Day 3: bad headache, pain, nausea, tired, unable to do much Day 4: intermittent headache, nausea, tired, unable to do much Day 5: headache, nausea, tired, unsteady after shoveling
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Day 1: nausea, tired Day 2: severe headache, very dizzy,  overall pain, chills, nausea, brief ringing in ears, weakness - bedridden Day 3: bad headache, pain, nausea, tired, unable to do much Day 4: intermittent headache, nausea, tired, unable to do much Day 5: headache, nausea, tired, unsteady after shoveling
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Oral herpes, Oral pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever first night after vaccine.  11/13/2019 began to have pain roof of mouth.  Be among increasingly more severe.  11/16/2019 went to urgent care.  Diagnosed with Herpes Zoster vs herpetic stomatitis.  Prescribed Acylovir 800 msg 5 per day for 7 days. Prescribed Oralone 0.1% paste TID.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Albumin CSF abnormal, Angiogram normal, Angiotensin converting enzyme decreased, Blood immunoglobulin A normal, Blood test normal
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, Borrelia test negative, CSF cell count normal, CSF glucose normal, CSF lactate dehydrogenase normal
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: CSF protein increased, CSF white blood cell count negative, Computerised tomogram head normal, Epstein-Barr virus test negative, Facial paralysis
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Gram stain, Gram stain negative, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Headache, Hyperlipidaemia
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Immunoglobulin therapy, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Low density lipoprotein increased
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Lymph node pain, Lymphadenopathy, Magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Neck pain, Polymerase chain reaction
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Thyroxine normal, Tongue discomfort, Treponema test negative, Tri-iodothyronine normal
Clinical narrative: - Left upper arm redness and swelling at influenza vaccine injection site (1-2 days after Vaccine injection)  - Since Thursday, 01/09/2020, patient noted neck pain that was giving her headaches along with the bilateral arm and hand numbness and mild feet numbness.  Her symptoms seemed to be improving but on the 01/13/2020 pt noted tongue heaviness.  On the morning on the 01/14/2020, and while brushing her teeth, noticed that she was having difficulty holding water in her mouth.  Patient denies any sick contacts, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary retention or incontinence.  Patient did note having some lymphadenopathy in her neck that was tender to palpation.  Patient denies any issues with swallowing, walking, loss of motor function. On physical exam, bilateral facial nerve pulse was noted, inability to smile, puff cheeks of left her eyebrows.  Patient was admitted to the hospital, for work-up and diagnosis of her condition.  Initial differential diagnosis was Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS), multiple sclerosis, EBV infection, Lyme disease or Syphilis.  Work-up confirmed the diagnosis of GBS evidenced CSF Albumino-cytological dissociation. Patient still admitted in the hospital as of 01/18/2020, receiving IVIG (day 4/5).  Moderate improvement, bilateral upper and lower extremity numbness, and minimal improvement of bilateral facial palsy.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Bed rest, Fatigue, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: muscle pain, tiredness,  about 24 hours bed rest
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: muscle pain, tiredness,
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Lethargy, shivers, headache
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Influenza like illness, Pain, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Flu-like symptoms, shaking, chills, body aches, headache  in temples. Patient reports to use Tylenol or Ibuprofen
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: On 1/13/20, patient received a flu shot.  On 1/17/20,  she complained of having about 10 red splotches near the injection site that were 6 inches long and 3 inches wide.  She said the splotches were not itchy.  She was not having any problems breathing.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Swollen shoulder/arm
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Patient with inability to abduct left arm fully after vaccination. Still unresolved after 2-3 weeks.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Diarrhoea, Headache, Influenza, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Severe pain, swelling, and pain at injection site covering almost entire upper arm area.  Extreme redness with swelling and hot to touch covered most of upper arm  Within 8 hours of injection vomiting, full body ache, severe headache, fever, chills, and then diarrhea beginning at 24 hrs after injection.  Also, lower lip broke out in a huge painful cold sore that was inside and outside of mouth with smaller welts inside lip at gum line.  Barely unable to get out of bed.  Phoned Dr and discussed symptoms.  Advised I could take Tylenol or similar pain relief and advised to go to ER if symptoms did not subside within 2 days.  Now on 3rd day, flu symptoms subsiding but red arm worse and lip cold sore still bad.  I?m only 113lbs did I get treated with dose for a 200 lb. person?
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Lip pain, Mobility decreased, Oral herpes, Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe pain, swelling, and pain at injection site covering almost entire upper arm area.  Extreme redness with swelling and hot to touch covered most of upper arm  Within 8 hours of injection vomiting, full body ache, severe headache, fever, chills, and then diarrhea beginning at 24 hrs after injection.  Also, lower lip broke out in a huge painful cold sore that was inside and outside of mouth with smaller welts inside lip at gum line.  Barely unable to get out of bed.  Phoned Dr and discussed symptoms.  Advised I could take Tylenol or similar pain relief and advised to go to ER if symptoms did not subside within 2 days.  Now on 3rd day, flu symptoms subsiding but red arm worse and lip cold sore still bad.  I?m only 113lbs did I get treated with dose for a 200 lb. person?
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin warm, Urticaria, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Severe pain, swelling, and pain at injection site covering almost entire upper arm area.  Extreme redness with swelling and hot to touch covered most of upper arm  Within 8 hours of injection vomiting, full body ache, severe headache, fever, chills, and then diarrhea beginning at 24 hrs after injection.  Also, lower lip broke out in a huge painful cold sore that was inside and outside of mouth with smaller welts inside lip at gum line.  Barely unable to get out of bed.  Phoned Dr and discussed symptoms.  Advised I could take Tylenol or similar pain relief and advised to go to ER if symptoms did not subside within 2 days.  Now on 3rd day, flu symptoms subsiding but red arm worse and lip cold sore still bad.  I?m only 113lbs did I get treated with dose for a 200 lb. person?
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Cough
Clinical narrative: I have been coughing since receiving the vaccine.  My allergies place me on Flonase but no relief. I went to  MD now on in December due to ongoing coughing. Placed on Z pack and Tessalon but no relief.
Age: 90.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Vision blurred, Visual impairment
Clinical narrative: pt has reported a decrease in vision and blurry vision
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Headache, Influenza like illness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: nausea started about  hours later, then uncontrollable chills about 8 hours later, along with body aches, headache, joint pain. Body aches & flu like symptoms still occurring now 30 hours later
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: nausea started about  hours later, then uncontrollable chills about 8 hours later, along with body aches, headache, joint pain. Body aches & flu like symptoms still occurring now 30 hours later
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Back pain, Chest pain, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Dizzy  Felt like I was going to pass out  Severe upper and lower back pain Chest pains
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache
Clinical narrative: Headache and dizziness in the evening after the immunization
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Cellulitis, Diarrhoea, Joint swelling, Rash
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis type rash on right arm, diarrhea, joint swelling, temp of 100.1
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: rash/redness around injection site. informed pt to take Tylenol or ibuprofen and to call Dr ASAP if any symptoms of allergic reaction, or if the rash increased in size.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Immediate post-injection reaction, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Monoplegia
Clinical narrative: When the needle went in my arm I was perfectly still however the needle seemed to have made contact with a nerve which gave me an involuntary spasm. Left Arm -more than normal pain 1 hour after injection went to sleep and then woke up the next morning with partial paralysis could not lift arm up outwards at all my arm was basically stuck in raptor like position for several weeks. It also hurt to move my arm and hurt in general when not moving. Pain and muscle spasms continued after I gained back full movement of my left arm after about 60 days and have been persistent toil present day. Currently upon writing this there is sharp stabbing pains in my left arm. dated 1/18/2020.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, TDAP
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: When the needle went in my arm I was perfectly still however the needle seemed to have made contact with a nerve which gave me an involuntary spasm. Left Arm -more than normal pain 1 hour after injection went to sleep and then woke up the next morning with partial paralysis could not lift arm up outwards at all my arm was basically stuck in raptor like position for several weeks. It also hurt to move my arm and hurt in general when not moving. Pain and muscle spasms continued after I gained back full movement of my left arm after about 60 days and have been persistent toil present day. Currently upon writing this there is sharp stabbing pains in my left arm. dated 1/18/2020.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Mass, Rash, Swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: swelling, redness, lumpy, tenderness, 3 inch rash
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria, Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Hives initiating around injection site(November 6, 2018 starting 11:15 a.m), spreading and covering full torso (1:40 p/m.), arms and legs(4:00 pm).  Wheezing (starting 3:30 pm)
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood glucose increased
Clinical narrative: Patient called and said his blood sugar is trending higher, and he wanted to know if the vaccine (Shingrix) could cause that since he received it yesterday. I told him that hyperglycemia isn't listed in the package insert, but it makes sense that the vaccine could cause an increase in blood sugar. When you're sick, your blood sugar increases, so it makes sense that as your body builds immunity after vaccination, your blood sugar could be higher. Hyperglycemia after vaccines has been reported to VAERS per online resources, so I wanted to report this additional case, as well. Patient said his fasting BG was about 230 this AM. He was instructed to keep a close eye on this and report this to his physician. He was advised to check for ketones if his blood glucose is 240 or above and watch for signs of DKA and seek medical attention if necessary. He said his blood sugar was over 300 yesterday, but he is keeping a close eye on it/will seek attention if necessary and follow up with Dr.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Anxiety, Loss of consciousness, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient fainted shortly (5 minutes or less)  after receiving fluzone quadrivalent.  No redness at injection site, no hives, no difficulty breathing. She was unconscious  for 5 to 10 seconds. EMS was called. EMS personnel thought syncopal episode was due to anxiety.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Induration, Mass, Rash, Rash erythematous, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Rash appeared on both legs, after one week large red rash appeared on upper right thigh, hot to touch with a lump under the skin,other areas of rash also have lump or hard area
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chest X-ray normal, Cough, Electrocardiogram normal, Erythema
Clinical narrative: Got the 2nd Shingrix shot at about 10:30AM today (10/07/19).  Immediately swollen.  Slightly tender.  Have seen this before. Before going to bed, had headache.  Checked reactions to Shingrix vaccine, and swollen, tenderness, redness, headache, muscle pain.  Thought headache could be due to shot.  Went to bed at about 10:30 and woke up at 12:30, feeling very hot and pulse was fast though I should have been relaxed.  Hoping it would go away, but decided to get up and check temp, BP. Temp was 100.5F and my resting pulse was 156 and BP was 141/82.   Went to ER at about 2am, 10/08/19.