chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injection site bruising, Nausea, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient came to pharmacy on 10/26/18, complained of injection site bruise on left arm still visible. Also she is still experiencing left arm soreness, nausea and weakness all symptoms she said started on 10/8/18.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient reports arm pain starting in shoulder down to bicep. Starting at time of vaccination and continuing until at least 10/25 with no improvement and no relief with medications/therapies. Reports cannot lift arm above head.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Arthralgia, Back pain, Chills, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Headache, backache, joint ache, stomach pain, exhaustion and chills for about 36 hours. Sore at injection site and below injection to about 3 inches below injection site for a week. 2 inch circular rash appeared 3 inches below injection site and remained for about one week. Note: had no side effect from the first SHINGRIX vaccine on 4/24/18.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Headache, backache, joint ache, stomach pain, exhaustion and chills for about 36 hours. Sore at injection site and below injection to about 3 inches below injection site for a week. 2 inch circular rash appeared 3 inches below injection site and remained for about one week. Note: had no side effect from the first SHINGRIX vaccine on 4/24/18.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Fatigue, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Patient called the pharmacy on 10/27/18 and reported "very tired" and signficant "loss of appetite". When asked, patient could not recall whether symptom onset was immediate or delayed.... just reported feeling very lethargic that has prolonged for "a week or so". Patient recieved vaccine on 10/15/18.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Pyrexia, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: About 8:30 PM, I started feeling more tired, and warm. By about 10 PM I had a fever and chills. Those were my only symptoms. I took ADVIL, and with the chills was awake until around 2:30 AM. By that time I still had the fever, but not the chills. By 9 AM on 10/19/2018 My temperature was down to 99.5 degrees. I was tired all day since I didn't sleep very much the night before. By 4 PM on the 10/19/2018 I felt totally fine. No fever and could resume my usual activities.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: Headache, very tired, achy all over.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Feeling cold, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Before the injection I mentioned a post nasal drip. Took my temp, but normal. Later in the afternoon I was feeling chilly. Towards evening, possibly 5 pm, I called the doctors office and mentioned not feeling myself (very chilly, but no fever). They asked if I wanted to be seen in the office, but did not. Later around 6 pm I became extremely cold (still no temperature). Within the hour I began shaking as if I had a high temperature or going into shock. At that point I went to bed. By morning I was much better, but extremely tired.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient had a swollen area around the shot area. The swollen area was swollen more than usual post-shot swelling. She also stated that the area was itching. Pt reported no problems breathing or any other signs of allergic reaction. This occurred approximately 4 hours after shot. I advised patient to apply a cold compress to the area, take ibuprofen, and BENADRYL. Patient had same reaction last year and recovered in a few days with no other issues.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bursitis, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Product administered at inappropriate site
Clinical narrative: Upper left arm became very sore the next day--MUCH sorer than in previous flu shots (I get one every year). Soreness increased over next several days. Soreness/pain has continued since 9/6. Limited range of motion. Pain when lifting heavy objects. When using hiking poles, downward placement of left pole too painful--4-5 weeks after injection. Discomfort at night--could not sleep on side or change positions without pain. Went to clinic and MD said try a week on Ibuprofen--said he thought it was bursitis from midplaced needle. Ibuprofen helped but pain returned when dc'd after 1 week. Called pharmacist at pharmacy. He said try antihistamine for 5 days. Didn't help at all. Later, ALEVE helped. Pain has decreased since using ALEVE but still sore. No itching. Could not see any swelling.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Left arm that was injected with Influenza Vaccine (inactivated) became very warm on the crease inside the elbow.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Axillary mass, Hyperaesthesia, Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: PATIENT STATED SOFTBALL SIZE LUMP DEVELOPED IN ARMPIT AREA, VERY SENSITIVE TO THE TOUCH. HE WENT TO URGENT CARE AND THEY THOUGHT HE HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION AND PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTICS.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Eye pruritus, Faeces soft
Clinical narrative: After Influenza (Inactivated) shot, the following morning I woke with itchy eyes and have a strange bowel movement with a soft stool. It lasted until midday.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: Guillian Barre.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling abnormal, Immediate post-injection reaction, Loss of consciousness, Muscle rigidity
Clinical narrative: Immediately upon injection, patient said he felt "funny", so I had him lay back in his chair and breathe and asked his 22 year old brother to watch him in case he fainted while I went into the other room to get a juice or soda. I returned less than 1 minute later to find the patient unconscious and in a seizure-like state of rigidity (all muscles tensed and locked). He remained this way for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, then snapped out of it abruptly. He remained pale, light-headed, and nauseated for the next 15-20 minutes, gradually improving as he was able to drink some juice and eat a hard candy to increase his blood sugar (patient reported he had not eaten much today). After monitoring for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, his mother and brothers helped him to the car to go home and rest. The mother said although it has never happened to the patient, it has happened to other family (father, uncle, etc.), so I instructed her to continue monitoring and to seek emergency care if the episode is repeated or if his condition worsens in any way.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Nausea, Pallor, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Immediately upon injection, patient said he felt "funny", so I had him lay back in his chair and breathe and asked his 22 year old brother to watch him in case he fainted while I went into the other room to get a juice or soda. I returned less than 1 minute later to find the patient unconscious and in a seizure-like state of rigidity (all muscles tensed and locked). He remained this way for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, then snapped out of it abruptly. He remained pale, light-headed, and nauseated for the next 15-20 minutes, gradually improving as he was able to drink some juice and eat a hard candy to increase his blood sugar (patient reported he had not eaten much today). After monitoring for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, his mother and brothers helped him to the car to go home and rest. The mother said although it has never happened to the patient, it has happened to other family (father, uncle, etc.), so I instructed her to continue monitoring and to seek emergency care if the episode is repeated or if his condition worsens in any way.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARCEL
Symptoms: Grip strength decreased, Muscular weakness, Rotator cuff syndrome
Clinical narrative: Patient developed impingement syndrome a week after receiving vaccine. She has muscle weakness, inability to grasp heavy objects, etc. Her doctor prescribed MOBIC for her, which she started today (4 weeks after the vaccine).
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4, PNC13
Symptoms: Cardiac arrest, Death, Seizure
Clinical narrative: My husband died after a seizure on October 11, 2018. His heart stopped. He was pronounced dead at Hospital. He had Marfan syndrome and a 4.9 abdominal aneurysm. He had never taken the flu shot since a time several years ago when he ended up getting the flu after taking it. He was due for surgery soon, so he agreed to take it.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Anxiety, Blood test, Computerised tomogram abdomen, Computerised tomogram thorax, Echocardiogram
Clinical narrative: Approx 36 hours after the vaccine, I experienced fast heart rate (100bpm), high blood pressure (165/ 110), anxiety, and flushing and went to the ER. High blood pressure sustained over the next few days with episodes of very high bp (197/113) and additional ER visits. I was put on 3 blood pressure medications and anti-anxiety medications. I was able to come off anxiety medications after 3-4 weeks and off bp medications after approx. 4 months. I also experienced weight loss (17 lbs in 3 weeks), nausea, and headaches which may have been related to bp medications/ anxiety. I was also diagnosed with autoimmune Hashimoto's thyroiditis at the time of the first ER visit. Unsure if vaccination was related to health events but it is possible it set off an immune reaction due to already present autoimmune condition.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Flushing, Headache, Heart rate increased, Hypertension, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Approx 36 hours after the vaccine, I experienced fast heart rate (100bpm), high blood pressure (165/ 110), anxiety, and flushing and went to the ER. High blood pressure sustained over the next few days with episodes of very high bp (197/113) and additional ER visits. I was put on 3 blood pressure medications and anti-anxiety medications. I was able to come off anxiety medications after 3-4 weeks and off bp medications after approx. 4 months. I also experienced weight loss (17 lbs in 3 weeks), nausea, and headaches which may have been related to bp medications/ anxiety. I was also diagnosed with autoimmune Hashimoto's thyroiditis at the time of the first ER visit. Unsure if vaccination was related to health events but it is possible it set off an immune reaction due to already present autoimmune condition.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Scan myocardial perfusion, Urine analysis, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: Approx 36 hours after the vaccine, I experienced fast heart rate (100bpm), high blood pressure (165/ 110), anxiety, and flushing and went to the ER. High blood pressure sustained over the next few days with episodes of very high bp (197/113) and additional ER visits. I was put on 3 blood pressure medications and anti-anxiety medications. I was able to come off anxiety medications after 3-4 weeks and off bp medications after approx. 4 months. I also experienced weight loss (17 lbs in 3 weeks), nausea, and headaches which may have been related to bp medications/ anxiety. I was also diagnosed with autoimmune Hashimoto's thyroiditis at the time of the first ER visit. Unsure if vaccination was related to health events but it is possible it set off an immune reaction due to already present autoimmune condition.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, FLU4
Symptoms: Crying, Decreased appetite, Insomnia, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Sleeplessness unless held, crying for 24+ hours, very irritable, lack of appetite.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain in Arm, cannot move upward, downward, or sideways freely. Feeling like a lump in the muscle of that arm. Was fine after first dose, this only started after second dose was given. Has not gone to the Dr. but is scheduling an appointment
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: After the shot - Right arm got sore and painful. Then got Red Patch around arm about 6 inch. Very Painful and hurt when touch. I Google it and Put steroid cream on it Mometasone Furoate VSP ointment 0.1. Use for 5 days. Now getting better.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, MMRV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Widespread hives all over body which started the day after getting vaccines. Pt seen in office on 10/26 and 10/27. Also on amoxicillin to treat strep. On 10/27 told to stop that and start azithromycin.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient stated they still have soreness at side several weeks after receiving.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Gaze palsy, Hyperhidrosis, Loss of consciousness, Yellow skin
Clinical narrative: After vaccine was administered, patient was sitting down and became dizzy, which he mentioned is "normal" after getting vaccine. However, after about 10 minutes he was yellow and dripping sweat, and drifted out of consciousness briefly (eyes rolled back). I immediately caught him and lowered him to his back on the ground and raised his legs on chairs. He regained consciousness right away. I received his verbal consent to give him 50mg diphenhydramine.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Electrocardiogram normal, Eye discharge, Eye irritation, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: 10/26/18 3:00 pm eye irritation, felt sandy, used lubricating eye drops. 3:30 pm red eyes, yellow mucus discharge in eyes used cold compress. 4:13 pm difficulty breathing. Admit to E.R. E.R. treatment 25 mg BENADRYL, 40 mg famotidine, 60 mg prednisone, DUONEB nebulizer. 7:00 pm discharge.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Sharp burning stinging pain in right upper thigh laterally - 2 days post injection of SHINGRIX. Initial pain at site of injection for 2 days.
Age: 80.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient came to get a new prescription filled on 10/26/18 and said that he has been having some pain in his left arm at the injection site since the flu shot on 09/25/18. Nothing serious but he still feels some discomfort, especially when lying down on his left side and was just wondering if this was normal. He is not seeking medical attention for this but was just wondering. He also mentioned that he thought that the needle was inserted too deeply.
Age: 80.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site discomfort, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient came to get a new prescription filled on 10/26/18 and said that he has been having some pain in his left arm at the injection site since the flu shot on 09/25/18. Nothing serious but he still feels some discomfort, especially when lying down on his left side and was just wondering if this was normal. He is not seeking medical attention for this but was just wondering. He also mentioned that he thought that the needle was inserted too deeply.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Hyperhidrosis, Pain
Clinical narrative: PATIENT COMPLAINED OF UNCONTROLLABLE SHIVERING, SWEATING, BODY ACHE AND JOINT PAIN THE NIGHT OF THE IMMUNIZATION THAT CONTINUED TILL THE MORNING.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Arm very sore starting 10 days after injection. Hurts to lift arm.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Axillary pain, Back pain, Balance disorder, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Got shot at 2 pm on Thursday went home about 4 pm had bad headache followed by a high fever with heavy sweating all night long and the next day, Right side below my armpit became extremely tender making it difficult to breath. My right shoulder joint developed extreme pain at the joint running to the middle of the back and up my spine. These pains were so bad I could not move around, sleep eat and made my eyesight seem blurry and made me lose my balance.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Pyrexia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Got shot at 2 pm on Thursday went home about 4 pm had bad headache followed by a high fever with heavy sweating all night long and the next day, Right side below my armpit became extremely tender making it difficult to breath. My right shoulder joint developed extreme pain at the joint running to the middle of the back and up my spine. These pains were so bad I could not move around, sleep eat and made my eyesight seem blurry and made me lose my balance.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Gout
Clinical narrative: Gout.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Pain
Clinical narrative: Body aches and chills.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: At time of injection patient had tingling sensation and mild pain in fingers. Pain at injection site as well, more severe than past vaccinations. Two days later she presented back to the pharmacy with a bruise at the injection site and a large red blotchy area approximately one inch below injection site. The red, blotchy area was inflamed and warm to the touch. It measured approximately 1-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches. Continued to have pain in the injection arm.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Paraesthesia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: At time of injection patient had tingling sensation and mild pain in fingers. Pain at injection site as well, more severe than past vaccinations. Two days later she presented back to the pharmacy with a bruise at the injection site and a large red blotchy area approximately one inch below injection site. The red, blotchy area was inflamed and warm to the touch. It measured approximately 1-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches. Continued to have pain in the injection arm.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, body aches, vomiting, 2" mark around injection site raised, red and hot.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Fever, body aches, vomiting, 2" mark around injection site raised, red and hot.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Fatigue, Throat irritation, Upper-airway cough syndrome
Clinical narrative: Drainage, scratchy throat and tiredness within 4 hours of receiving the vaccine. Both have continued through the night and are still ongoing as I report. Had no signs or symptoms prior to vaccine.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Hyperaesthesia, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling, heat, redness, sensitivity, growing parameters.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Dyspepsia, Myalgia, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: After the shot patient experienced coughing, sore throat, chills, fever and muscle soreness. He also stated feeling indigestion after the shot.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: After the shot patient experienced coughing, sore throat, chills, fever and muscle soreness. He also stated feeling indigestion after the shot.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Chills, Decreased appetite, Lethargy, Pain
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable shivers, body aches, and vomiting. Shivers (Rigors) happening even though there was no fever. Went to hospital ER about 30 minutes after shivers started since we were unable to stop them. Hospital monitored vitals and took blood to test for infection and other possible causes.  Gave IV with saline solution and ZOFRAN. Shivers stopped and stomach was settled before being discharged from hospital. Blood test was normal. ER Doctor suspected this was reaction from flu shot given earlier in the day. Very lethargic, no appetite, and body aches the following day. Second day after, more energy and appetite improvement with slight lingering body aches.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable shivers, body aches, and vomiting. Shivers (Rigors) happening even though there was no fever. Went to hospital ER about 30 minutes after shivers started since we were unable to stop them. Hospital monitored vitals and took blood to test for infection and other possible causes.  Gave IV with saline solution and ZOFRAN. Shivers stopped and stomach was settled before being discharged from hospital. Blood test was normal. ER Doctor suspected this was reaction from flu shot given earlier in the day. Very lethargic, no appetite, and body aches the following day. Second day after, more energy and appetite improvement with slight lingering body aches.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Chills, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: NAUSEA, VOMITING, CHILLS STARTED AT 8 AM. EMESIS WAS CLEAR AND WATERY. FELT BETTER AND HAD NO SYMPTOMS BY 8:15 AM.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Fluid retention, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient has a feeling of 'squishiness' in arm where injected, with slight soreness. It's as if there is a build-up of fluid from the vaccine itself.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Product administered at inappropriate site, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Was injected into rotator cuff tendon.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, FLU4, HEPA, MMRV
Symptoms: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain abnormal
Clinical narrative: Pt was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM).
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: SOB (similar to asthma attack) that persisted. Pt went to ER and was administered epinephrine, Benadryl and steroids.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Had shot 12:00 pm on Sat. Woke up next morning at 8:00 am with intense nausea and dizziness. Also sweating. Took PEPTO BISMOL for nausea. Nausea improved within a few hours. Sweating also subsided. Three hours later, still have dizziness. Had to cancel my plans for the day. More than a "mild reaction".
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, itching, and warm to the touch at injection site on right arm. Also wrist and shoulder pain on left side started 10/28.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, itching, and warm to the touch at injection site on right arm. Also wrist and shoulder pain on left side started 10/28.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient states arm very red and warm over large area(not just small spot at injection site)--not getting better in last day, possibly worse?
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient states that she tolerates pain well. She states the vaccine administration and first few days afterwards were fine and the injection site soreness was tolerable. A few weeks after the shot, the patient was driving and had a shooting pain down the vaccinated arm that caused her to have to pull over. She states the pain was the worst she's ever felt, but after a few minutes it resolved. However, it continues to come back and seems to be getting worse. She said it's more of a shooting pain that is only in that arm. It is periodic. PCP has ruled out any heart issues, which was of concern. The frequency of these episodes is getting worse and so is the pain. Patient has informed reporter that it did not start until that vaccine and that she has not had any other changes that would account for these episodes. She informed reporter and incident was reported. Patient also states she has an appointment for re-evaluation due to the worsening of symptoms. Upon her own research, she believes it to be SIRVA.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient received the vaccination on Friday afternoon (10/26/18). By the following morning she noticed the injection site was starting to itch. The injection site continued to get red and itchy throughout the day and has continued through Sunday morning. She came into the pharmacy to ask about the reaction on Sunday 10/28/18. The injection site was red and circular in appearance. She stated it was still itchy, but is less itchy than it was earlier. The patient states that the injection site reaction appears to be less inflamed and red than it was in the morning.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cold sweat, Hypotension, Injection site discolouration, Malaise, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Pt and 11yr old son both received flu shots around 3;30pm 10/27/18. After they left son returned about 10-15 mins later to state mom was not feeling well in car. Pt was observed to be alert, but clammy and white, she requested something to eat. Started to feel better after drinking Gatorade and snickers bar. Brought back to store for observation, bp was low about 93/83 ???not sure now. around 4:15 when it still did not seem she could drive home, called ambulance. Spoke to her 10/28/2018  around noon and reported that EMTs stayed with her outside, took her bp again and when it was normal she drove home. Injection site has slight discoloration, but everything is fine.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMRV, TDAP
Symptoms: Measles post vaccine, Morbillivirus test positive, Polymerase chain reaction positive, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt developed fever, rash on 10/23 - 11 days following the administration of MMRV vaccine. Rash cw measles like illness, public health contacted and pt was indeed positive for measles by PCR urine and throat swab. This lasted approx. 48 hours and pt resumed normal activities.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMRV, TDAP
Symptoms: White blood cell count decreased
Clinical narrative: Pt developed fever, rash on 10/23 - 11 days following the administration of MMRV vaccine. Rash cw measles like illness, public health contacted and pt was indeed positive for measles by PCR urine and throat swab. This lasted approx. 48 hours and pt resumed normal activities.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Woke up at 4:00 AM nauseous and with extreme headache. Felt dehydrated. Drank some water--- then began vomiting about once every 20 minutes to an hour. Could not keep even a sip of water down. Felt febrile and was shivering -- thermometer read 99 degree temp. Injection site was warm. Arm was sore (same as with 1st injection in the series). But this time, entire body ached. Could not get comfortable. Every muscle/joint ached. Could barely sleep as head hurt so badly, it felt like my brain was swelling beyond the container of my skull! Took 325g TYLENOL but vomited it up. Waited until morning to see if symptoms were getting worse. By 8:00 AM, still could NOT eat. Still could not drink. Had a little diarrhea. Remained in and out of an exhausted haze for hours and hours. Shivering, feeling generally miserable. By 3:00 PM on the 30th, could finally keep down a TYLENOL. By 5:00 PM finally began to feel only slightly better. By 10:00 PM, I had 1/3 chicken broth and was able to hold it down. Slightly less severe headache remained. By 11:30 fell asleep. Next morning, the pain was finally subsiding, headache less severe. Could actually eat a scrambled egg for breakfast. Slowly began to feel better. By Monday, was 95% back to "normal."
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Headache, Injection site warmth, Myalgia, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Woke up at 4:00 AM nauseous and with extreme headache. Felt dehydrated. Drank some water--- then began vomiting about once every 20 minutes to an hour. Could not keep even a sip of water down. Felt febrile and was shivering -- thermometer read 99 degree temp. Injection site was warm. Arm was sore (same as with 1st injection in the series). But this time, entire body ached. Could not get comfortable. Every muscle/joint ached. Could barely sleep as head hurt so badly, it felt like my brain was swelling beyond the container of my skull! Took 325g TYLENOL but vomited it up. Waited until morning to see if symptoms were getting worse. By 8:00 AM, still could NOT eat. Still could not drink. Had a little diarrhea. Remained in and out of an exhausted haze for hours and hours. Shivering, feeling generally miserable. By 3:00 PM on the 30th, could finally keep down a TYLENOL. By 5:00 PM finally began to feel only slightly better. By 10:00 PM, I had 1/3 chicken broth and was able to hold it down. Slightly less severe headache remained. By 11:30 fell asleep. Next morning, the pain was finally subsiding, headache less severe. Could actually eat a scrambled egg for breakfast. Slowly began to feel better. By Monday, was 95% back to "normal."
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Sleep disorder, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Woke up at 4:00 AM nauseous and with extreme headache. Felt dehydrated. Drank some water--- then began vomiting about once every 20 minutes to an hour. Could not keep even a sip of water down. Felt febrile and was shivering -- thermometer read 99 degree temp. Injection site was warm. Arm was sore (same as with 1st injection in the series). But this time, entire body ached. Could not get comfortable. Every muscle/joint ached. Could barely sleep as head hurt so badly, it felt like my brain was swelling beyond the container of my skull! Took 325g TYLENOL but vomited it up. Waited until morning to see if symptoms were getting worse. By 8:00 AM, still could NOT eat. Still could not drink. Had a little diarrhea. Remained in and out of an exhausted haze for hours and hours. Shivering, feeling generally miserable. By 3:00 PM on the 30th, could finally keep down a TYLENOL. By 5:00 PM finally began to feel only slightly better. By 10:00 PM, I had 1/3 chicken broth and was able to hold it down. Slightly less severe headache remained. By 11:30 fell asleep. Next morning, the pain was finally subsiding, headache less severe. Could actually eat a scrambled egg for breakfast. Slowly began to feel better. By Monday, was 95% back to "normal."
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Furuncle, Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Red welts and boils appeared on the patients face around the lips and nose area that appeared the day after the vaccination. The red raised bumps have the appearance of aggressive HSV eruption. The red bumps have not disappeared yet and have been around for 1 week.
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: GENERALIZED RASHES, FEVER AND CHILLS.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness at the injection site, swelling and warmth spreading lower on the arm towards the elbow. She was advised to take ibuprofen and use cold packs. She is still within the 2 day window of receiving vaccine and symptoms apear better than they were yesterday.
Age: 88.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Patient stated that her leg swelled up, and she had a rash on her body and face. No treatment was sought, however she did tell her primary care about the event during a routine visit between the time of the shot and telling me. She said the her pcp was not concerned at that time. At this time, patient states that she is doing okay with no symptoms any longer.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Injection site discomfort, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient called on 11/02 stating that her arm was very swollen, red, and uncomfortable. She states that it was painful and hot and that under her armpit there was tenderness.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient called on 11/02 stating that her arm was very swollen, red, and uncomfortable. She states that it was painful and hot and that under her armpit there was tenderness.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site bruising, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: After administration of the vaccine, she developed slight redness where the bandage was placed and felt slightly lightheaded/dizzy. She sat for a few minutes and felt well enough to leave. Follow up call was made that evening and she felt fine and nothing further to report. She came back to the pharmacy on 10/27/2018 with her husband for his vaccine and she had a slight bruise where the vaccine was administered.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Uncontrollable shivering at 1AM (8 hours after vaccine). Fever of 101 degrees from 7AM-11AM. By 1PM I was fine.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Eczema, Erythema, Lip swelling, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Itching face and scalp, swelling and redness, eczema scaling on face and neck, swollen lips.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Pain, Pyrexia, Rash generalised
Clinical narrative: Day after- on awaking (6:00am Tue-10/10/18) aches & muscle pain plus fever in afternoon, Next day full body rash & fever on & off< following day rash worse. Started to clear the following Monday/Tuesday. Stiff neck remains as of 10/26/18.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Anxiety, Dizziness, Nausea, Vaccine positive rechallenge, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: After vaccination performed follow up 15 minutes later, employee stated she was fine at 12:20. She returned to office stating she felt nauseous and dizzy. Employee was assisted in laying down, feet were elevated. She then vomited chunky emesis. Symptoms started to subside, still had signs of anxiety. Employee continued to rest in office. After approximately 35 minutes all symptoms had resolved.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: On 10/28/2018, Patient came to pharmacy concerning about redness, hot to touch and pain at injection site on right arm. She started to have this reaction started 5 days ago. Patient took Benadryl on 10/27/2018, I advised her to continue taking Benadryl, cold compress, acetaminophen if needed. I told her that we will follow up with her later on today and tomorrow as well as we will call her physician tomorrow as they are closed today.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Delirium, Diarrhoea, Disorientation, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Husband reported her as being delirious....saying weird things. Said his wife did not know where she was. He said she came out of her bedroom with no clothes on. He said she was vomiting and had diarrhea.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Syncope, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Patient was a little scared about getting the flu shot. He appeared nervous about it. A patient prior to his turn was getting a flu shot in my immunization room and jokingly yelled that it hurt a lot with intent to scare the young child. When it was the time for the patient and his mother to get their flu shot, I brought them into the immunization room and the patient appeared a little nervous. He was laughing out of nervousness. When I administered the vaccine, the patient appeared okay and oriented. After about 30 seconds to a minute he clumped up  (head down to his chest and arms wrapped in a 'X' across his body while he was sitting in the chair. He leaned against his mother. His eyes were closed, wasn't responding, and tongue was out of his mouth. I called 911 and had the paramedics come. They checked his blood pressure and glucose levels and everything was okay. They asked if he wanted to go to the hospital and the mother refused. Paramedics said he was fine to continue his day.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Headache, Injection site pain, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: SHINGRIX Vial Kit (not listed in drop-down above) - Shivering, muscle ache, headache, tiredness, pain at injection site.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Groin pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: SEVERE AND PAINFUL BILATERIAL AXIAL AND GROIN LYMPHADENOPATHY.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Bed rest, Decreased appetite, Fatigue, Injection site bruising
Clinical narrative: Tired had to go to bed for 2 days. Site area swollen red and bruised. No energy or appetite.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Tired had to go to bed for 2 days. Site area swollen red and bruised. No energy or appetite.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: The patient called and the chief complaint was redness at the area. She said one was about a quarter size round and the other about the size of two half dollars. The area was swollen, red, and hot to the touch.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: REDNESS AND WARMTH AT THE SITE OF INJECTION.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Ever since the vaccine, my right arm where the it was injected has been weak and aches when I raise it. I mostly feel it when doing push ups or lifting weights or taking my "Body Combat" class which requires moving my arms around a lot. It has been around 6 weeks so far. I get a flu shot every year and this has never happened before. It is not a big deal, but after reading on the internet that other folks have had this problem, I wanted to report it so the powers that be can figure out what is going on and fix it. I hope the weakness and ache eventually goes away!
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Muscular weakness, Pain
Clinical narrative: I am only reporting this in case other people experienced it. When I received the flu vaccine in my upper left arm, pain shot down my arm into my middle finger. It felt like the vaccine exploded into my arm. I had pain down my arm for about a month and some weakness in my left hand as well.  When the pain passed the three week mark I was worried, but it went away after a month. I think perhaps the practitioner hit a nerve in my arm with the needle. I never felt anything like that from a shot before. It scared me that perhaps there would be damage. It has made me wary of ever getting a flu shot again. I do not remember the exact name of the type of flu shot. It was being announced on subway platforms to go get a flu shot, so I did. What ever the seasonal flu shot was on February 14th 2018 was, that is the one I received.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Decreased appetite, Headache, Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: 10/26/18 in the evening 9:30pm injection site started swelling, couldnt sleep from pain/swelling.  On 10/27/18 noticed a welt at the injection site and other areas of the arm, itching, warm to the touch, swelling. Headaches, nausea, chills, no reported fever, lack of appetite. has been applying BENADRYL cream, started taking TYLENOL on 10/26/18, didnt help switched to ALEVE on 10/27/18 helped temporarily.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site urticaria, Injection site warmth, Insomnia, Nausea
Clinical narrative: 10/26/18 in the evening 9:30pm injection site started swelling, couldnt sleep from pain/swelling.  On 10/27/18 noticed a welt at the injection site and other areas of the arm, itching, warm to the touch, swelling. Headaches, nausea, chills, no reported fever, lack of appetite. has been applying BENADRYL cream, started taking TYLENOL on 10/26/18, didnt help switched to ALEVE on 10/27/18 helped temporarily.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 10/26/18 in the evening 9:30pm injection site started swelling, couldnt sleep from pain/swelling.  On 10/27/18 noticed a welt at the injection site and other areas of the arm, itching, warm to the touch, swelling. Headaches, nausea, chills, no reported fever, lack of appetite. has been applying BENADRYL cream, started taking TYLENOL on 10/26/18, didnt help switched to ALEVE on 10/27/18 helped temporarily.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Headache, Influenza like illness, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Flu like symptoms, headache, heart palpitation, acid reflux, lasted about 2 days.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 2 days after getting the flu shot, patient called my pharmacy where she received the shot and described, pain, swelling, and warmth below the injection site. I called her the next day and she stated that it was getting better.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Diabetes mellitus, Lethargy, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: After leaving Dr office, Child became Lethargic, Loss of Appetite and during car ride to home Vomited violently, and had one episode of Diarrhea. Vomited a total of 4-5 times consecutively after being Vaccinated. Once child fell asleep for 3 hr nap vomiting subsided. Diarrhea has lasted for 2 days since vaccination.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Fatigue, Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 102 Fever, whole body sourness, headache, fatigue, weakness, lasted 2 1/2 days.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Hot, red, and swollen arm at the site of injection and around underneath the arm.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Injection site hypoaesthesia, Injection site pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Next day after shot left deltoid very sore, which eventually developed to dull entire arm pain with slight numbness by day three after shot. That has not yet resolved at the time of reporting.
Age: 76.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Contusion, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: PATIENT'S ARM WAS A PURPLE BRUISE THAT EXTENDED FROM HER SHOULDER TO HER ELBOW. SHE WAS IN PAIN AND HAD DIFFICULTY REMOVING AND DONNING HER JACKET.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Sleep apnoea syndrome, Speech disorder, Surgery, Tonsillar hypertrophy
Clinical narrative: The child developed swollen tonsils in the week post-vaccination. The tonsils grew in size to about the size of a large grape. No previous tonsillar issues. The tonsils enlarged to the point that speech was affected and the child developed sleep apnea. Pediatrician advised a "wait and see" approach for the abnormal enlargement, believing it to be a normal immune response to the vaccination. The tonsils remained enlarged and required surgery and speech therapy.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Large red area on inside of upper arm as well as lower upper arm (tricep area), also swelling beginning day after immunization. Went to see urgent care two days following immunization.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Vasovagal syncope.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Electrocardiogram normal, Heart rate increased, Pyrexia, Urine analysis normal
Clinical narrative: Per patient's mom. Patient begin a fever around 7pm after receiving the shot at 11:15 am. His mom gave him took 2 TYLENOL tablets. Then about 2:20 am patient started feeling worse. He had 101 temp and his heart rate was up to 170 according to his watch. His parents them took him to the ER. They gave him fluids and ran a variety of test EKG, urine test, blood work and could not find anything. They kept him in the ER until they released him at 9:30 am. His mom stated that the ER doctor was treating him as if he had the flu and gave him an RX for TAMIFLU. His heart rate was down to 120 by the time he left and that if in a few days his heart rate was not lower he would need to see a cardiologist. Mom stated when she came in to pick up his TAMIFLU rx his heart rate was down to 100.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Activated partial thromboplastin time, Back pain, Blood lactic acid, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone, Burning sensation
Clinical narrative: Per patient's mom. Patient begin a fever around 7pm after receiving the shot at 11:15 am. His mom gave him took 2 TYLENOL tablets. Then about 2:20 am patient started feeling worse. He had 101 temp and his heart rate was up to 170 according to his watch. His parents them took him to the ER. They gave him fluids and ran a variety of test EKG, urine test, blood work and could not find anything. They kept him in the ER until they released him at 9:30 am. His mom stated that the ER doctor was treating him as if he had the flu and gave him an RX for TAMIFLU. His heart rate was down to 120 by the time he left and that if in a few days his heart rate was not lower he would need to see a cardiologist. Mom stated when she came in to pick up his TAMIFLU rx his heart rate was down to 100.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Chest X-ray, Culture, Differential white blood cell count, Drug screen, Electrocardiogram
Clinical narrative: Per patient's mom. Patient begin a fever around 7pm after receiving the shot at 11:15 am. His mom gave him took 2 TYLENOL tablets. Then about 2:20 am patient started feeling worse. He had 101 temp and his heart rate was up to 170 according to his watch. His parents them took him to the ER. They gave him fluids and ran a variety of test EKG, urine test, blood work and could not find anything. They kept him in the ER until they released him at 9:30 am. His mom stated that the ER doctor was treating him as if he had the flu and gave him an RX for TAMIFLU. His heart rate was down to 120 by the time he left and that if in a few days his heart rate was not lower he would need to see a cardiologist. Mom stated when she came in to pick up his TAMIFLU rx his heart rate was down to 100.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Full blood count, Headache, Heart rate increased, International normalised ratio, Metabolic function test
Clinical narrative: Per patient's mom. Patient begin a fever around 7pm after receiving the shot at 11:15 am. His mom gave him took 2 TYLENOL tablets. Then about 2:20 am patient started feeling worse. He had 101 temp and his heart rate was up to 170 according to his watch. His parents them took him to the ER. They gave him fluids and ran a variety of test EKG, urine test, blood work and could not find anything. They kept him in the ER until they released him at 9:30 am. His mom stated that the ER doctor was treating him as if he had the flu and gave him an RX for TAMIFLU. His heart rate was down to 120 by the time he left and that if in a few days his heart rate was not lower he would need to see a cardiologist. Mom stated when she came in to pick up his TAMIFLU rx his heart rate was down to 100.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, FLU4
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Thyroxine free, Tremor, Troponin
Clinical narrative: Per patient's mom. Patient begin a fever around 7pm after receiving the shot at 11:15 am. His mom gave him took 2 TYLENOL tablets. Then about 2:20 am patient started feeling worse. He had 101 temp and his heart rate was up to 170 according to his watch. His parents them took him to the ER. They gave him fluids and ran a variety of test EKG, urine test, blood work and could not find anything. They kept him in the ER until they released him at 9:30 am. His mom stated that the ER doctor was treating him as if he had the flu and gave him an RX for TAMIFLU. His heart rate was down to 120 by the time he left and that if in a few days his heart rate was not lower he would need to see a cardiologist. Mom stated when she came in to pick up his TAMIFLU rx his heart rate was down to 100.