chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 22.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, HEPAB
Symptoms: Neck pain, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: After receiving Anthrax and Twinrix vaccines, pt stated that he didn't feel well and immediately fell to the floor from a sitting position. Pt was sitting on an exam table and fell forward hitting his head on the floor. Pt was unresponsive for a few seconds but regained conciousness without immediate memory of what happened. Pt was c/o pain to back of head radiating down neck despite hitting the front of his head. Pt was observed and monitored in the immunization room. Vitals and ABC's were recorded. Pt was re-evaluated by a second provider after being observed for 10 minutes. Pt was eventually cleared and left the clinic SIQ.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pyrexia, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient reported vaccines given in same arm. Her arm got very red and swollen hot to touch. Went to ER/Urgent care, given prednisone and Benadryl. 9/5/12 still sick, arm swollen and feverish. Will see PCP 9/6/12.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Drug administered at inappropriate site, Injection site pain, Mobility decreased, Tendonitis
Clinical narrative: Upon injection felt much burning that never had with other flu shots, and seemed to take longer to inject. I was sitting and she was standing. She must have saw my face, cause she said oh the shots burn this year. Site seemed higher than normal. Ice, MD vss, pain med and lost of mobility. Sent to orthopedic surgeon, MRI showed bicep tendonitis. Going to PT 3x/week, with minimal help pain remains and cannot swim free style and other activities I love to do.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pain
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling noted to RUE. Patient complained of pain. Encouraged patient to take ibuprofen at home as needed and apply ice pack as needed. Informed to see doctor if symptoms persist.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Headache, Neck pain, Oedema peripheral, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: - Unrelieved headache and neck pain x 5 days. - Arm (L) upper arm swollen, tender, and redness x 3 days.
Age: 21.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Anxiety, Chills, Cold sweat, Diarrhoea, Emotional disorder
Clinical narrative: 8:30 am 9/11/12 - MMR 1 dose .5ml in upper outer (L) arm subcutaneous done pt complained of cold sweats, chills, shaking & diarrhea I didn't see pt at this time phone call from Homeaids called with this information. Pt very nervous & anxious and worked herself up while receiving MMR vaccine - pt very emotional changed & upset.
Age: 21.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Nervousness, Tremor
Clinical narrative: 8:30 am 9/11/12 - MMR 1 dose .5ml in upper outer (L) arm subcutaneous done pt complained of cold sweats, chills, shaking & diarrhea I didn't see pt at this time phone call from Homeaids called with this information. Pt very nervous & anxious and worked herself up while receiving MMR vaccine - pt very emotional changed & upset.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Full blood count
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis of left upper arm, shot gave 9-4-12 reaction 9-11-12 (this is when pt came in to physician office) Tx with DECADRON 4 mg IM & Doxycycline 100mg po BID x 10 days.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Periarthritis
Clinical narrative: Received annual flu vaccine at pharmacy. Sore arm (left) for weeks - ended up with frozen shoulder. 9 weeks therapy not resolved.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Flushing, Pruritus, Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: About 9:30 tongue started swelling and was flushed and itchy from waist up. Went to ER and received BENADRYL, PEPCID, prednisone.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Had a shingles vaccine shot at hospital in left shoulder, ever since I have had pain in that shoulder, so I complained to clinic, they said it was unlikely pain was from the shot even though it is reported in that allergic - reactions can cause joint or muscle pain from this vaccine.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient received INFLUENZA vaccination. Shortly after, patient experienced swelling in the arm at site of injection once she went home. Swelling continued to persist until the next few days. Reaction site was warm and tender to touch, despite patient taking BENADRYL and applying topicals.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Hypoaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia oral, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt reports right after vaccine she developed hives in (R) arm redness in arm & face. Numbness is right arm & around mouth.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, FLU3, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Arms with swelling c/o slight tenderness color good. Plan, prescribed care MOTRIN prn with cold compresses prn. Monitor.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Varicella like type of rash to trunchal area 24 hrs after receiving 2nd dose of varicella vaccine. Given on 9/11/12. Treatment not given.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient had swelling and redness at (L) arm) injection site and couldn't move that arm. She went to the doctor because she thought she had a rotator cuff issue.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Differential white blood cell count, Dizziness, Drug screen, Full blood count, Headache
Clinical narrative: Dizzy, shaking (convulsion like "per grandmother"), fainting, dropped to the floor 5-7 min after shot was given. Feels dizzy, pale, sleepy after brought back to clinic. HA & ringing ears 20 min after shot - Pulse ox 98%. Feel better after 1 hr after shot - HA was treated by TYLENOL.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Metabolic function test, Pallor, Somnolence, Syncope, Tinnitus
Clinical narrative: Dizzy, shaking (convulsion like "per grandmother"), fainting, dropped to the floor 5-7 min after shot was given. Feels dizzy, pale, sleepy after brought back to clinic. HA & ringing ears 20 min after shot - Pulse ox 98%. Feel better after 1 hr after shot - HA was treated by TYLENOL.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: Dizzy, shaking (convulsion like "per grandmother"), fainting, dropped to the floor 5-7 min after shot was given. Feels dizzy, pale, sleepy after brought back to clinic. HA & ringing ears 20 min after shot - Pulse ox 98%. Feel better after 1 hr after shot - HA was treated by TYLENOL.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Sensory loss
Clinical narrative: Loss of sensation in 1st & 2nd lt finger.
Age: 0.33
Sex: U
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Laboratory test normal, Posture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Had meningococcal vaccine at office. Mother notified our office pt "out of it". Couldn't hold head up. Advised to be seen in ED. Evaluated at ER.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: -Started off with soreness at injection site then as each day passed pain increased to a point where she cannot lift her hand past a 90 degree angle position. She said the 9th day after getting vaccine was the worst pain. - There is so swelling or redness detected.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient received a PNEUMOVAX-23 vaccination on 9/5/12 around 5:40 pm - injection site was sore that evening - the next morning site was painful, swollen and red, warm patient was advised to go to ER - patient got antibiotic from ER.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Pharyngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt indicated that throat was swollen and she had difficulty breathing for the duration of the night. Also complained of nausea & diarrhea, dizziness. Pt did not seek any treatment.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site inflammation
Clinical narrative: Inflammation at injection site.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Pruritus, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Low grade fever day 1 & 2 TDAP given. Face arms chest turn red approx 10 min after injection & itching began. Took approx 7 BENADRYL 25mg between 1400 & 2100. Continued itching, no redness following day with redness approx 4-5", hot at site of injection. 3rd day minor itching inj site hot & red approx 2".
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Pain, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Patients wife reports injection site erythema 1" by 1" blotchy redness, swollen, warm to touch. Soreness & chills.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patients wife reports injection site erythema 1" by 1" blotchy redness, swollen, warm to touch. Soreness & chills.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Patients husbands described coughing, ill feeling while driving received some antihistamines and breathing treatments. Patient got worse at MD's office. Epi administered ambulance called. Symptoms resolved at ER.
Age: 77.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Choking, Cough, Insomnia, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: 9/10/12 - Tightness in chest (not short of breath) BENADRYL given by pt's wife. No swelling, some choking; Difficulty sleeping at nights 9/10-9/11 heart racing, coughing slight tremor. 9/11 Cramps in legs, weakness in arms & legs, right arm.
Age: 77.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Palpitations, Tremor
Clinical narrative: 9/10/12 - Tightness in chest (not short of breath) BENADRYL given by pt's wife. No swelling, some choking; Difficulty sleeping at nights 9/10-9/11 heart racing, coughing slight tremor. 9/11 Cramps in legs, weakness in arms & legs, right arm.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Induration, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Large red welt (hard/quarter-sized), very hot; now itchy & still a red spot 7 days later (now penny sized).
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling & pain of arm.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Given DTAP on 9/5, next day redness at site of injection. Increased redness next day 3x4 cm, then larger next day 8x13 cm started on KEFLEX on 9/7, since worse next day taken to urgent care. Told to cont. KEFLEX, use ibuprofen & benadryl. Less red by 9/10. Pt never had fever, pain, still very ache.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: She said her upper body broke out in a red rash 2 days after getting the flu shot. It lasted for 1-2 days then once it was gone, her body was itching for couple of days.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient received varicella (VARIVAX) #2 on 9/10/12, patient returned to office on 9/12/12 with 3.25 in diameter red swollen welt on RVL. Dr advised ice, BENADRYL, and topical hydrocortisone cream. Will call with status update on 9/13/12.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: (R) upper arm red, swollen, painful, fever - PPV site (L) lower arm - PPD test that was not requested.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3, HPV4
Symptoms: Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, Incorrect storage of drug, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a other health professional refers to a 17 years old female patient with acne, dysmenorrhea and elevated TSH. The patient was vaccinated with lot # (670048/0963AA) dose 3 GARDASIL, IM, left deltoid on 29-DEC-2011 at 16:10. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included: FLUMIST. It was reported that the patient received immunization that was stored at a temp out of range <32 degrees F. No adverse reactions occurred. This is one of several reports from the same source. Additional information is not expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a pharmacist refers to a male patient of unknown age. The patient was vaccinated with 3 doses of GARDASIL (lot # and date were unspecified). It was reported that the patient received dose 2 of GARDASIL "2 or 3 months late" and dose 3 of GARDASIL "2 or 3 months late". The specific administration dates were unknown. No symptoms reported. No other details. The outcome of patient was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Incorrect storage of drug, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a pharmacist refers to a patient of unknown age. The patient was vaccinated with VARIVAX (merck) (lot number 671130/1220AA, expired date 26-JUL-2012) (dose and route were not reported) on 28-APR-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. The reporter sated that the patient received an improperly stored VARIVAX (merck), the vaccine has been stored in the refrigerator since it was received in the pharmacy in February 2012. No adverse symptoms reported. It was unspecified if the patient had sought medical attention. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4
Symptoms: Chest X-ray, Chest pain, Electrocardiogram normal, Full blood count, Metabolic function test
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 year old male patient. The patient had no pertinent medical history and no known drug allergies. There were no concomitant medications. On 11-JUN-2012, the patient was vaccinated with the first 0.5 ml intramuscular dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported), and on 17-AUG-2012, the patient received the second 0.5 ml dose of GARDASIL, intramuscularly. On 17-AUG-2012, "the same evening he received the second dose", the patient experienced chest pain and went to the emergency room. An Electrocardiogram (ECG), a chest x-ray and an unspecified "blood work" were performed. Physician reported that the chest x-ray and the ECG were "within normal limits" and results from the patient's blood work were also "within normal limits". On an unspecified date, the patient was discharged from the emergency room with a diagnosis of chest pain of unknown origin versus anxiety, "since all his diagnostic studies were within normal limits. At the time of the report, the patient's outcome for chest pain and anxiety was reported as "fully recovered". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal chest pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 year old male patient. The patient had no pertinent medical history and no known drug allergies. There were no concomitant medications. On 11-JUN-2012, the patient was vaccinated with the first 0.5 ml intramuscular dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported), and on 17-AUG-2012, the patient received the second 0.5 ml dose of GARDASIL, intramuscularly. On 17-AUG-2012, "the same evening he received the second dose", the patient experienced chest pain and went to the emergency room. An Electrocardiogram (ECG), a chest x-ray and an unspecified "blood work" were performed. Physician reported that the chest x-ray and the ECG were "within normal limits" and results from the patient's blood work were also "within normal limits". On an unspecified date, the patient was discharged from the emergency room with a diagnosis of chest pain of unknown origin versus anxiety, "since all his diagnostic studies were within normal limits. At the time of the report, the patient's outcome for chest pain and anxiety was reported as "fully recovered". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4, HPV4
Symptoms: Anxiety, Blood test normal, Chest X-ray normal, Chest pain, Electrocardiogram normal
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 18 year old male patient. The patient had no pertinent medical history and no known drug allergies. There were no concomitant medications. On 11-JUN-2012, the patient was vaccinated with the first 0.5 ml intramuscular dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported), and on 17-AUG-2012, the patient received the second 0.5 ml dose of GARDASIL, intramuscularly. On 17-AUG-2012, "the same evening he received the second dose", the patient experienced chest pain and went to the emergency room. An Electrocardiogram (ECG), a chest x-ray and an unspecified "blood work" were performed. Physician reported that the chest x-ray and the ECG were "within normal limits" and results from the patient's blood work were also "within normal limits". On an unspecified date, the patient was discharged from the emergency room with a diagnosis of chest pain of unknown origin versus anxiety, "since all his diagnostic studies were within normal limits. At the time of the report, the patient's outcome for chest pain and anxiety was reported as "fully recovered". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Local swelling, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a registered pharmacist concerning a patient who on an unknown date was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (dose, route and lot # not provided). On an unknown date, the patient developed cellulitis after receiving ZOSTAVAX. At the time of the report, the outcome of the the event was unknown. The relatedness for cellulitis was unknown for ZOSTAVAX. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash, Skin lesion, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a registered pharmacist concerning a patient who on an unknown date was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (dose, route and lot # not provided). On an unknown date, the patient developed cellulitis after receiving ZOSTAVAX. At the time of the report, the outcome of the the event was unknown. The relatedness for cellulitis was unknown for ZOSTAVAX. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a registered pharmacist concerning a patient who on an unknown date was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (dose, route and lot # not provided). On an unknown date, the patient developed cellulitis after receiving ZOSTAVAX. At the time of the report, the outcome of the the event was unknown. The relatedness for cellulitis was unknown for ZOSTAVAX. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Cough, Dyspnoea, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Painful respiration
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a consumer, who was also the patient, on 07 September 2012. A 29-year-old female patient received an intramuscular injection in the left arm of FLUZONE, lot number UH714AB on 06 September 2012. About 1 1/2 hours post-vaccination, the patient developed a tickle in her throat, started drinking water, felt like a lump was stuck in her throat and started coughing and gagging. The patient called her doctor and was given ALLEGRA and BENADRYL. She immediately took ALLEGRA, got into the shower and noticed her breasts were red, like a sunburn, and also how to touch. At 6:00 PM, the patient felt tightness in her chest and was advised by her doctor to take BENADRYL. In the morning of the report, the cough was gone but still some tightness in her chest. The patient had a history of scoliosis and no illness at the time of vaccination. Outcome was unknown. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Sensation of foreign body, Skin warm, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a consumer, who was also the patient, on 07 September 2012. A 29-year-old female patient received an intramuscular injection in the left arm of FLUZONE, lot number UH714AB on 06 September 2012. About 1 1/2 hours post-vaccination, the patient developed a tickle in her throat, started drinking water, felt like a lump was stuck in her throat and started coughing and gagging. The patient called her doctor and was given ALLEGRA and BENADRYL. She immediately took ALLEGRA, got into the shower and noticed her breasts were red, like a sunburn, and also how to touch. At 6:00 PM, the patient felt tightness in her chest and was advised by her doctor to take BENADRYL. In the morning of the report, the cough was gone but still some tightness in her chest. The patient had a history of scoliosis and no illness at the time of vaccination. Outcome was unknown. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Cough, Erythema, Retching, Sensation of foreign body
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a consumer, who was also the patient, on 07 September 2012. A 29-year-old female patient received an intramuscular injection in the left arm of FLUZONE, lot number UH714AB on 06 September 2012. About 1 1/2 hours post-vaccination, the patient developed a tickle in her throat, started drinking water, felt like a lump was stuck in her throat and started coughing and gagging. The patient called her doctor and was given ALLEGRA and BENADRYL. She immediately took ALLEGRA, got into the shower and noticed her breasts were red, like a sunburn, and also how to touch. At 6:00 PM, the patient felt tightness in her chest and was advised by her doctor to take BENADRYL. In the morning of the report, the cough was gone but still some tightness in her chest. The patient had a history of scoliosis and no illness at the time of vaccination. Outcome was unknown. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Skin warm, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a consumer, who was also the patient, on 07 September 2012. A 29-year-old female patient received an intramuscular injection in the left arm of FLUZONE, lot number UH714AB on 06 September 2012. About 1 1/2 hours post-vaccination, the patient developed a tickle in her throat, started drinking water, felt like a lump was stuck in her throat and started coughing and gagging. The patient called her doctor and was given ALLEGRA and BENADRYL. She immediately took ALLEGRA, got into the shower and noticed her breasts were red, like a sunburn, and also how to touch. At 6:00 PM, the patient felt tightness in her chest and was advised by her doctor to take BENADRYL. In the morning of the report, the cough was gone but still some tightness in her chest. The patient had a history of scoliosis and no illness at the time of vaccination. Outcome was unknown. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a registered pharmacist refers to a 64 years old female patient with diabetes and fibromyalgia. The patient was vaccinated with a 0.65 ml dose of ZOSTAVAX (Lot # H011049 expiration date 05-SEP-2012) SQ on 31-AUG-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included amlodipine besylate, LOTREL, HYOMAX DT, tramadol hydrochloride, GRALISE, metformin and glipizide. The pharmacist reported that either late on 01-SEP-2012 or early 02-SEP-2012, the patient developed a rash. The rash was on the right side of the patient's trunk. The rash was not itchy and it was on the front of her trunk and the back of her trunk (right side only on the front and back). The patient was prescribed FAMVIR 500 mg in order to relieve discomfort resulting from the rash. There were no lab diagnosis or studies performed. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Discomfort, Rash
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a registered pharmacist refers to a 64 years old female patient with diabetes and fibromyalgia. The patient was vaccinated with a 0.65 ml dose of ZOSTAVAX (Lot # H011049 expiration date 05-SEP-2012) SQ on 31-AUG-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included amlodipine besylate, LOTREL, HYOMAX DT, tramadol hydrochloride, GRALISE, metformin and glipizide. The pharmacist reported that either late on 01-SEP-2012 or early 02-SEP-2012, the patient developed a rash. The rash was on the right side of the patient's trunk. The rash was not itchy and it was on the front of her trunk and the back of her trunk (right side only on the front and back). The patient was prescribed FAMVIR 500 mg in order to relieve discomfort resulting from the rash. There were no lab diagnosis or studies performed. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPVX
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Day of shot, became dizzy and nearly pasted out at the office. After injection, extremly sore arm, weak arm, shoulder hangs up when moving, 3 weeks + 1 day Hives erupted from head to toe, hot spots, itching, nausa, sleepy and pale.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPVX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Mobility decreased, Muscular weakness, Nausea, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Day of shot, became dizzy and nearly pasted out at the office. After injection, extremly sore arm, weak arm, shoulder hangs up when moving, 3 weeks + 1 day Hives erupted from head to toe, hot spots, itching, nausa, sleepy and pale.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, HPVX
Symptoms: Pallor, Presyncope, Pruritus, Skin warm, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Day of shot, became dizzy and nearly pasted out at the office. After injection, extremly sore arm, weak arm, shoulder hangs up when moving, 3 weeks + 1 day Hives erupted from head to toe, hot spots, itching, nausa, sleepy and pale.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Nausea, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: A 13-year-old male patient, whose medical history and concomitant medications were unknown, received a dose of MENACTRA vaccine sanofi pasteur Inc. (lot number unknown) intramuscularly in the right arm on 22 AUGUST 2012. On 22 August 2012, 10 minutes after vaccination, the patient presented with nausea, headache, arm pain and redness at the injection site about 4 cm diameters on right arm. Correct medications and laboratory investigations were not reported. The patient's outcome was not recovered. List of documents held by sender: None.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Central nervous system infection, Death
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a receptionist of the registered nurse, concerning rumor going around that a 19 years old girl who on an unspecified date received the first shot of GARDASIL (dose, route and lot # not reported), developed a brain infection, and passed away. The patient died this summer, June/July 2012. The reporter was not even 100% sure if the patient had had the GARDASIL shot because the nurses found that there was no record of the patient in local registry for GARDASIL patients. They were assuming that she was vaccinated out of state because she had joined the military (unspecified). The patient might have gotten vaccinated by the military. Another part of the rumor that was going around was that "the girl was fine one day, not the next, and it must be the GARDASIL shot that did this". The time from receiving the GARDASIL shot to the time of her death was unknown. It was unknown if she had any adverse experience from the GARDASIL or if it caused the brain infection. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received on 23 August 2012 from a health care professional. A female patient (age and date of birth not reported) with no reported past medical history had received MENACTRA (lot number, route, site and date of administration not reported) and an unspecified amount of time after vaccination, experienced numbness in left limb down to feet. No further information was provided at the time of the report. The patient's outcome was not reported. The reporter for this case is the same as for case 2012-07889 and 2012-07890. Documents held by sender: none.
Sex: U
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Cluster of four patients (gender and age not reported) whose medical history and concomitant medications were not reported; had received MENACTRA Sanofi Pasteur Ltd, (batch number U4344AA, route and site of administration were not reported). Out of the four, three patients also received ADACEL Sanofi Pasteur ltd. (batch number U4384AA route and site of administration were not reported) and one out of the four patients GARDASIL (Manufacturer: Merck, batch number, route and site of administration were not reported) on an unspecified date. On unspecified date, the patients experienced dizziness and nausea within 15 minutes of vaccination. One of the patients was treated with fluids at facility with no relief and was transferred to emergency room of the hospital. The patient's outcome was unknown. Documents held by sender: None.
Sex: U
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Flushing, Presyncope
Clinical narrative: Initial information received from another manufacturer (service request number 1-53634398510 on 03 August 2012. The information was originally provided from a healthcare professional (Nurse). Cluster of three patients (individual patient details were not provided), whose medical history and concomitant medications were not reported, had received MENACTRA Sanofi Pasteur ltd. (lot number, route of administration, and anatomical site of administration were not reported) on unspecified date. On unspecified date, the patient experienced almost fainted and become "flushed" after vaccination. The reporter stated that the patients had no loss of consciousness. The events of fainting and flushing had recovered on unspecified date. Corrective treatment was not reported. List of documents held by the sender: None.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a health care professional on 06 September 2012. This is a cluster of four unidentified patients who had received FLUZONE INTRADERMAL, lot number UT4470AA and experienced anaphylactic reactions. A cluster of four unidentified patients had received FLUZONE INTRADERMAL, lot number UT4470AA (route, site and dates of administration not reported) and an unspecified amount of time later experienced anaphylactic reactions. They received "Epi" as corrective treatment and were taken to the emergency department for medical attention. Three of the patients had a history of allergies to several things, and two had asthma. No further information was available at the time of the report. The patients' outcomes were not reported. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Patient reports numbness in fingertips starting the day after receiving Tdap vaccine. Continuing as of 8/30/2012. Medical evaluation recommended.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Site of injection red, hard, tender. Ibuprofen 350mg Q6hrs x3. Benadryl 25mg HS and AM only. Cold pack.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Amnesia, Decreased appetite, Depression, Hair growth abnormal, Injection site atrophy
Clinical narrative: A large indentation appeared at site of injection. The indentation is the size of half of an orange, dipped inward in my right buttock. Additionally had menstrual disturbances, severe depression, mood swings, memory loss, hair growth and weight loss and loss of appetite.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Menstrual disorder, Mood swings, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: A large indentation appeared at site of injection. The indentation is the size of half of an orange, dipped inward in my right buttock. Additionally had menstrual disturbances, severe depression, mood swings, memory loss, hair growth and weight loss and loss of appetite.
Age: 0.53
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, HEP, RV5
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia, Urine analysis
Clinical narrative: Pt. had a fever of 105.2 and was having a sez.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DPP, MMR, PPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: LEFT LEG PAINFUL AND SWOLLEN, FEVER, WITH RASH DEVELOPING NEXT DAY FROM LEFT KNEE TO UPPER THIGH (REPORTED PER MOTHER).
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Headache, Pain, Sinus congestion, Skin disorder, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Sinus congestion (couldn't breath through nose), bad headache and achy, vomiting, swelling, feels like chemicals coming from my skin.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Sinus congestion (couldn't breath through nose), bad headache and achy, vomiting, swelling, feels like chemicals coming from my skin.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Diarrhoea, Hyperhidrosis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever as high as 104 for 12 hours, chills, diarrhea for 3 days, sweats.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction
Clinical narrative: Presented to hospital ED with symptoms of anaphylaxis - I do not have detailed information.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Presented to hospital ED with symptoms of anaphylaxis - I do not have detailed information.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Oral pruritus, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Itchy mouth, palate, throat.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction
Clinical narrative: Itchy mouth, palate, throat.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Shortness of breath, wheezing, received 2 doses of epi before reaching ED.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Oral pruritus, Throat irritation, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Itching of mouth, tongue, throat, hives on hard palate, given epi.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Itching of mouth, tongue, throat, hives on hard palate, given epi.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Received two shots in R deltoid, believe this is a reaction to flu, not pneumonia based on swelling sites (could be wrong). Day 1: pain increased from dull ache of average shots (two given in same arm) to persistent pain in R upper arm around shot site. Day 2-3: extreme pain in upper arm, thought it was an abnormal sensation with the fibromyalgia, reacting to nerve being hit, bad enough I required narcotics to move my arm at all (Percocet prescribed at 36 hrs after trying previously-prescribed Vicodin), not majorly swollen, did radiate some heat. Day 4: progressed to swollen and red, radiating heat, entire upper arm, not just deltoid muscle, even drew lines around it like cellulitis, no noticeable fever, very painful. Day 5-7: swelling lasted at least two full days before fading very slowly, shrinking in size and color before pain. Day 8: upper arm still tender to the touch but returned to normal, 3 cm lump under flu shot site, minor <1 cm bump at pneumonia shot site, some pain when using the arm, not sure if that's the reaction or just lack of proper use for a week.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Pain
Clinical narrative: Received two shots in R deltoid, believe this is a reaction to flu, not pneumonia based on swelling sites (could be wrong). Day 1: pain increased from dull ache of average shots (two given in same arm) to persistent pain in R upper arm around shot site. Day 2-3: extreme pain in upper arm, thought it was an abnormal sensation with the fibromyalgia, reacting to nerve being hit, bad enough I required narcotics to move my arm at all (Percocet prescribed at 36 hrs after trying previously-prescribed Vicodin), not majorly swollen, did radiate some heat. Day 4: progressed to swollen and red, radiating heat, entire upper arm, not just deltoid muscle, even drew lines around it like cellulitis, no noticeable fever, very painful. Day 5-7: swelling lasted at least two full days before fading very slowly, shrinking in size and color before pain. Day 8: upper arm still tender to the touch but returned to normal, 3 cm lump under flu shot site, minor <1 cm bump at pneumonia shot site, some pain when using the arm, not sure if that's the reaction or just lack of proper use for a week.
Age: 1.02
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, PNC13, VARZOS
Symptoms: No adverse event, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Wrong Vaccine given. Zoster given instead of varicella vaccine. No reaction as of this time.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Mobility decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: Arthralgias in left shoulder -- continued through to today 13 Sep, but seem to have plateaued. No local cutaneous reaction noted, though does have limitation of movement due to pain.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Rash macular, Stomatitis
Clinical narrative: Within 1 hr after vaccine administration developed red splotchy areas all over, sores around mouth & pouring sweats. Given OTC antihistamine with relief.
Age: 98.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Flank pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain from lower foot to up right side to shoulder; stiff neck 3 days;  extreme sore throat to present.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Angioedema
Clinical narrative: Angioedema.
Age: 1.26
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HIBV, MMR, PNC13
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Erythematous raised rash on abdomen developed 1-2 days after admin of vaccine.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Oral disorder, Pruritus, Rash, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Received imm 8-16-12 started with rash 8-18-12 taken to ER 8-19-12 had oral lesions & thick rash head to toe with itchy no temp; her loss of appetite. Using BENADRYL liquid of 6-8 hours prn using TYLENOL cream prn.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pain in jaw
Clinical narrative: 5 days post ZOSTAVAX immunization pt. came back w/ fist sized, red, swollen spot at injection site. Also she complained of joint & jaw pain on her left side (same side as inj. site). RPh recommended that she see her MD. We contacted her 24 hours later - she did not end up seeing MD because she was now feeling much better & inj. was markedly improved.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Rash
Clinical narrative: 48 hours post ZOSTAVAX immunization pt came to Rph w/fist sized, red, warm, swollen area at site of injection. we recommended that she see her MD who prescribed her KEFLEX 500 mg (BID) as precaution. 24 hour later the rash area was markedly improved per pt.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Angioedema, Hypersensitivity, Lip swelling
Clinical narrative: Received flu vaccine injection on 30 Aug 2012. Within 3 hours, top lip began swelling. By 31 Aug morning, angioedema to top lip - doubled in size. Received MEDROL dose pack (6 days). Allergic reaction.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Allergy test, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4
Symptoms: Bradycardia, Dyskinesia, Hypotension, Nausea, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Syncope after vaccine. Writhing of (L) arm (arm received vaccines). < 1 min, hypotension, bradycardia to 50's pt c/o tingling, nausea -> pt continued to feel vertigo & nausea BP remained (on HR 50s after 60 mins transferred to another clinic.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4
Symptoms: Syncope, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Syncope after vaccine. Writhing of (L) arm (arm received vaccines). < 1 min, hypotension, bradycardia to 50's pt c/o tingling, nausea -> pt continued to feel vertigo & nausea BP remained (on HR 50s after 60 mins transferred to another clinic.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Immediately after vaccine site became raised, red and hot. Seemed hotter after 24 hrs. After raised area subsided area of redness became larger and felt hard.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, FLUN3, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cough, Face oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, facial edema, coughing. Pulse Ox 94%, BP 103/62. Pt. given BENADRYL in office and observed for 1 hour. Facial edema, cough, hives improved. Pulse Ox 98%, BP 92/58.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Chills, Full blood count, Heart rate increased, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Fever (102.5), chills, achy muscles, increase blood pressure, increase pulse (138), nausea (received ZOFRAN), injection site. Painful & tender. Duration x 1 day. Ordered CMP, CBC, Sed rate.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Metabolic function test, Myalgia, Nausea, Pyrexia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate
Clinical narrative: Fever (102.5), chills, achy muscles, increase blood pressure, increase pulse (138), nausea (received ZOFRAN), injection site. Painful & tender. Duration x 1 day. Ordered CMP, CBC, Sed rate.
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister
Clinical narrative: Pt received blisters on Rt, Lt hands & feet. Fluid filled, vesicles on hands numerous vesicles on hands. 3-4 large vesicles on Rt/Lt feet.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Asthenopia, Breath sounds abnormal, Decreased appetite, Diarrhoea, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Child had been ill with minor cold for 2 1/2 weeks when symptoms changed. Sat 9/8: intermittent rapid breathing, fever of 101.8, some rattle when breathing. Amoxycillin prescribed. Sun 9/9: Fever of 102.8, more frequent rapid breathing, appeared ill/behavior more lethargic/tired eyes. Mon 9/10: Went to Dr, no lung infection.  Fever of 103.4 Fussy, loose stools from Amoxycillin, less rapid breathing, continued runny nose, loss of appetite. Tues 9/11: Temperature down to 100.5, still somewhat fussy, low appetite Weds 9/12: Temperature around 100.5, fussy, low appetite, but improving. Thurs 9/13: Temperature 99.4, low appetite, measles-like rash on hairline, behind ears, back of neck, back, belly. Continues loose stools from ABX. Reported rash to doctor.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Lethargy, Malaise, Pyrexia, Rash morbilliform, Respiratory rate increased
Clinical narrative: Child had been ill with minor cold for 2 1/2 weeks when symptoms changed. Sat 9/8: intermittent rapid breathing, fever of 101.8, some rattle when breathing. Amoxycillin prescribed. Sun 9/9: Fever of 102.8, more frequent rapid breathing, appeared ill/behavior more lethargic/tired eyes. Mon 9/10: Went to Dr, no lung infection.  Fever of 103.4 Fussy, loose stools from Amoxycillin, less rapid breathing, continued runny nose, loss of appetite. Tues 9/11: Temperature down to 100.5, still somewhat fussy, low appetite Weds 9/12: Temperature around 100.5, fussy, low appetite, but improving. Thurs 9/13: Temperature 99.4, low appetite, measles-like rash on hairline, behind ears, back of neck, back, belly. Continues loose stools from ABX. Reported rash to doctor.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Child had been ill with minor cold for 2 1/2 weeks when symptoms changed. Sat 9/8: intermittent rapid breathing, fever of 101.8, some rattle when breathing. Amoxycillin prescribed. Sun 9/9: Fever of 102.8, more frequent rapid breathing, appeared ill/behavior more lethargic/tired eyes. Mon 9/10: Went to Dr, no lung infection.  Fever of 103.4 Fussy, loose stools from Amoxycillin, less rapid breathing, continued runny nose, loss of appetite. Tues 9/11: Temperature down to 100.5, still somewhat fussy, low appetite Weds 9/12: Temperature around 100.5, fussy, low appetite, but improving. Thurs 9/13: Temperature 99.4, low appetite, measles-like rash on hairline, behind ears, back of neck, back, belly. Continues loose stools from ABX. Reported rash to doctor.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Respiratory tract congestion
Clinical narrative: Fever, body aches, congestion.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Nausea, Pain, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Achey, nausea, went home early and vomited twice. Returned to work the next day 9/7/12.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 5x7 cm red indurated area at injection site.
Age: 1.52
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: LEG IS RED, SWOLLEN, WITH HEAT.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Electroencephalogram, Muscular weakness, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: My daugther complained about her knees feeling weak and wanting to give out from under her and that there was a tingling feeling.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Sleep study
Clinical narrative: My daugther complained about her knees feeling weak and wanting to give out from under her and that there was a tingling feeling.
Age: 0.34
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash at the site of injection and face.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Frequent bowel movements
Clinical narrative: WATERY DIARRHEA 10 OR MORE TIMES PER DAY. HAS BEEN PERSISTENT SINCE DAY AFTER BEING VACCINATED. SYMPTOMS STILL PRESENT AT TIME OF THIS REPORT
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient had a little bit of swelling Wednesday night. Thursday experiencing increased pain. Friday very painful and red.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Patient had a little bit of swelling Wednesday night. Thursday experiencing increased pain. Friday very painful and red.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Culture positive, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Rash, Staphylococcus test positive
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling at site of injection. 10 days post injection ring was in excess of 25 mm (in excess of a quarter size). 2 weeks post injection in same arm of injection (left arm) child developed a rash. Culture was ordered by Dr at clinc. Verified by culture as "rare" staph infection.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Balance disorder, Deafness unilateral, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Vertigo
Clinical narrative: Started mild vertigo that steadily increased during the week where lying down was very sickening. Vertigo lasted four days. Sense of balance was lost for one and a half weeks. MRI was done for possible tumor of 8th nerve but it was negative. No tx was done. Left ear is now profoundly deaf and sense of balance is slowly returning after 3 weeks and had to take time off work with no pay.