chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Diarrhoea, Malaise, Pyrexia, Vaccination site discolouration
Clinical narrative: Patient came to the pharmacy on Saturday morning 8/11/12 stating that she got flu vaccine on 8/7/12 (Tuesday). Felt fine at the pharmacy got home and became sick. She had diarrhea, swelling at vaccine site, slight fever. She said she couldn't leave her house to come to the pharmacy till now 8/11/12. She looks fine but still shows skin discoloration where the vaccine site was with no visible swelling.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vaccination site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient came to the pharmacy on Saturday morning 8/11/12 stating that she got flu vaccine on 8/7/12 (Tuesday). Felt fine at the pharmacy got home and became sick. She had diarrhea, swelling at vaccine site, slight fever. She said she couldn't leave her house to come to the pharmacy till now 8/11/12. She looks fine but still shows skin discoloration where the vaccine site was with no visible swelling.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest pain, Electrocardiogram, Fatigue, Feeling hot, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Chest pain, feeling warm, throat scratchy, tired. Flu shot given at 2 PM. Started feeling warm, tired, chest pain around 5 PM. Went to hospital about 11 PM.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pain of about 6 out of 10 felt immediately during injection of flu vaccine into left deltoid area. Left shoulder extremely sore and I could not lift left arm for 3 days. I still cannot externally lift shoulder without pain as of 8/20/12.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Hyperhidrosis, Hypertension, Hypoaesthesia, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Diaphoretic - entire body, HTN, body aches, weak, numb, tingle, nausea & vomiting, entire upper arm near injection site red, hot, swollen, tender, painful.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Diaphoretic - entire body, HTN, body aches, weak, numb, tingle, nausea & vomiting, entire upper arm near injection site red, hot, swollen, tender, painful.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Diaphoretic - entire body, HTN, body aches, weak, numb, tingle, nausea & vomiting, entire upper arm near injection site red, hot, swollen, tender, painful.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, TDAP, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Chills, fever.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Moderate edema, redness, pain, and warmth at injection site. Symptoms also included fever, chills, and congestion with cough.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Pyrexia, Respiratory tract congestion
Clinical narrative: Moderate edema, redness, pain, and warmth at injection site. Symptoms also included fever, chills, and congestion with cough.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Nodule and redness in upper right arm.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Bone pain
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of bone pain at the location of the Pneumovax injection.  Patient told to come in for same day appointment.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate normal, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Pain in the joint, no redness in area, patient advised warm compresses, Tylenol, and Urgent Care if needed.  Patient seen at Urgent Care, Labs Draw, Ded Rate was 9, WBC was 21,000.  Infectious Disease MD, directed urgent care physician to send patient to ER immediately.  Patient insisted on travel by private auto.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sore red area, R deltoid, fever headache, body aches.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Erythema, Eyelid oedema, Headache, Nausea
Clinical narrative: C/O HA, dizziness, nausea, erythematous face on and off, face puffy under eyes. 50mg of Benadryl administered in the office and was some better after 1 hour. Pt called back the next day 8/21 stating they went to the ER and was given more Benadryl and a anti-nausea med.  Much better after second dose of Benadryl and anti-nausea med.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Blister, Hypersensitivity, Rash erythematous, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Red bumps, rashy with some blistering break out on arms, under arms, hands and legs. Went to his Physician's office and saw the N.P. We thought it was his eczema flare up, so she treated with Steroids for 6 days. After the 2nd day of steroids, noticed progression of the bumps and blistering spreading to face and more bumps in the same areas as noted. Went back to Physician's office and saw N.P., as well as Drs. Dr. determined after discussion that he had an allergic reaction to the immunization, most likely the HEP A and HPV4 shots given on 6/11/12 and 8/17/12. He said NOT to get the 3rd immunization which was to be administered in December to complete the series. Patient also had the TDAP and MCV4 vaccinations administered on 6/11/12, but Dr. believed the reaction was from the HPV4 vaccine.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Basophil count normal, Basophil percentage increased, Eosinophil count normal, Eosinophil percentage, Haematocrit normal
Clinical narrative: Per clinic note, on 7/9/12, patient noticed painful, itchy rash 2 weeks ago.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Haemoglobin normal, Lymphocyte count normal, Lymphocyte percentage, Mean cell haemoglobin concentration normal, Mean cell haemoglobin increased
Clinical narrative: Per clinic note, on 7/9/12, patient noticed painful, itchy rash 2 weeks ago.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Mean cell volume normal, Monocyte count normal, Monocyte percentage, Neutrophil count, Neutrophil percentage decreased
Clinical narrative: Per clinic note, on 7/9/12, patient noticed painful, itchy rash 2 weeks ago.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain, Platelet count normal, Rash pruritic, Red blood cell count normal, Red cell distribution width normal
Clinical narrative: Per clinic note, on 7/9/12, patient noticed painful, itchy rash 2 weeks ago.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: White blood cell count normal
Clinical narrative: Per clinic note, on 7/9/12, patient noticed painful, itchy rash 2 weeks ago.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Patient developed vesicular rash within 10 days of getting Zostavax injection.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Atrial fibrillation, Blood test, Cardiac stress test, Condition aggravated
Clinical narrative: Acute episode of atrial fibrillation.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Atrial fibrillation, Atrial flutter
Clinical narrative: Acute episode of atrial fibrillation.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Atrial fibrillation, Blood test, Cardiac stress test, Condition aggravated
Clinical narrative: Patient states several occurrences of atrial fibrillation or flutters after the shot was administered and continuing for several weeks.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Atrial fibrillation, Atrial flutter
Clinical narrative: Patient states several occurrences of atrial fibrillation or flutters after the shot was administered and continuing for several weeks.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Patient reported a rash around the site of administration that was not getting any better.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Fainted after immunizations were given.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Erythema, swelling & warmth around site. Generalized pruritus without rash.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt developed rash on back (upper area), right thigh, right arm and on the face. Pt states rash was not present until after receiving first dose of TWINRIX medication.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Chills, Erythema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: (1) (R) arm erythema/ed. (2) Fevers/chill. (3) Leth. (4) Mya.
Age: 0.18
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC13
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Several 3 hr episodes of screaming, x 3 days, with inconsolability & poor feeling starting the day of shot.
Age: 0.24
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, PNC13
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Child had 2 vaccines in AM Hep B & PREVNAR - Both legs became very reddened shortly after given. No SOB noted at this time. Cold compresses given and observed for 20 min. Child sent home. Called at 125 pm and child was doing ok and sleeping. Called at 425 pm and mom said child was having trouble catching breath. Told to go to ER and F/U. Mom called in am child was ok. No more redness on legs & no SOB.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Culture wound negative, Herpes simplex serology positive, Mouth ulceration, Myalgia, Oropharyngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Patient had muscle aches, and low grade fever night of shot.  She developed her sore throat and a hard palate ulcer on July 24, 2012.  She went to the ER on July 25th when she was having difficulty talking.  She was treated with prednisone, Augmentin, and Valtrex.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Speech disorder, Streptococcus test negative
Clinical narrative: Patient had muscle aches, and low grade fever night of shot.  She developed her sore throat and a hard palate ulcer on July 24, 2012.  She went to the ER on July 25th when she was having difficulty talking.  She was treated with prednisone, Augmentin, and Valtrex.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, MMR, TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Zostavax vaccine given instead of varicella vaccine. Per MDH there should be no problems, pt should develop rash in 10-14 days and be seen by a provider to document.  If no rash, then needs to have booster of varicella in 3 months.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Erythema, Lymphadenopathy, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: 8/9/12 3rd dose Hep B given to Right arm (previous doses given without any problems 8/10-8/13 Right arm sore with stiffness (Ibuprofen started) 8/14-8/16 Right arm sore with no stiffness 8/17 Some redness and swelling noted from hairline on forehead down to between eyebrows. Right top and back of head/scalp soreness. Right arm soreness. Jawline right below Right ear, gland sore and swelling. 8/18 Rash and swollen from hairline down to between eyebrows . Pain and burning. Soreness continues as stated on 8/17. Applied Neosporin and started antibiotic  8/19 Swelling and sorness started to subside 8/20 Some pus noted to forehead area 8/21 Rash starting to heal and crust over.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Purulent discharge, Rash, Scab, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: 8/9/12 3rd dose Hep B given to Right arm (previous doses given without any problems 8/10-8/13 Right arm sore with stiffness (Ibuprofen started) 8/14-8/16 Right arm sore with no stiffness 8/17 Some redness and swelling noted from hairline on forehead down to between eyebrows. Right top and back of head/scalp soreness. Right arm soreness. Jawline right below Right ear, gland sore and swelling. 8/18 Rash and swollen from hairline down to between eyebrows . Pain and burning. Soreness continues as stated on 8/17. Applied Neosporin and started antibiotic  8/19 Swelling and sorness started to subside 8/20 Some pus noted to forehead area 8/21 Rash starting to heal and crust over.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEPA, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: 8/27/2012 9:21 AM Mother called and stated the day after child recieved shots there was a cherry / burnt area on back part of her left arm that became larger every day and painful. Mother referred to ER for evaluation and told to give comfort measures like cool cloth to area and Tylenol or Motrin. ER notified.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN, TD
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Fatigue, Heart rate increased, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Both shoulders injection sights very hot, tight and swollen, started feeling very lethargic, looked very pale. Kept getting sicker and sicker over the next few days developed high fever, hoarseness, fast heart beat pale and fatigued.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN, TD
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Lethargy, Malaise, Pallor, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Both shoulders injection sights very hot, tight and swollen, started feeling very lethargic, looked very pale. Kept getting sicker and sicker over the next few days developed high fever, hoarseness, fast heart beat pale and fatigued.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Grip strength decreased, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: R&L shoulders sore. Hands hurting R&L. MOPM gave Benadryl at HS. Next am shoulders OK but hands hurt and unable to make a complete fist. Advised to see doctor.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Human chorionic gonadotropin positive, Maternal exposure during pregnancy, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: No symptoms. Pregnancy discovered after vaccine administered. No treatment given.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Difficulty breathing, hoarseness.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Muscle spasm in back, fever, arm pain.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Induration, Influenza like illness, Injection site pain, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: The morning after the Zoster vaccine she had redness and induration, subsequently she developed flu like symptoms and then developed an annular, vesicular rash at the injection site with associated regional pain.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: The morning after the Zoster vaccine she had redness and induration, subsequently she developed flu like symptoms and then developed an annular, vesicular rash at the injection site with associated regional pain.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, TDAP
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Fainted.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: Pt was given Adacel vaccination in left deltoid. Pt develop localized blisters, inflammation, redness, pain and swelling at site of reaction. Pt said events occurred the evening after the injection was given. Followed pt over the next couple days. Told pt to take Tylenol and Benadryl. Also to continue using cold packs to help with swelling. Informed patient's PCP. PCP agreed with treatment plan and told her to come in if symptoms got worse. Documented allergy to Adacel.
Age: 15.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4
Symptoms: Angioedema, Blood test
Clinical narrative: Angioedema.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Discomfort, Insomnia, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Shot was given in left shoulder only slight pinch. 3 days later started deep dull muscle and joint pain in biceps, tricep, and shoulder joint. Discomfort primarily at night. Comes and goes. Some nights keeps me from sleeping.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Hypoaesthesia, Pain in extremity, Paraesthesia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Pt reports shortly after receiving vaccines, she began having pain in toes, currently 7/10. Pt reports pain is bilaterally lower extremities, up to upper thigh. Pt reports she doesn't feel she can hold her own weigh and when she tries to walk, she feels like she is going to fall. PT reports numbness and tingling, tickling. Pt reports she has also been shaking in lower extremities. Pt denies any weakness in arms or face, Denies any difficult breathing. Pt reports she has been able to urinate following vaccine. Pt denies any changes in voice or hearing.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Weight bearing difficulty
Clinical narrative: Pt reports shortly after receiving vaccines, she began having pain in toes, currently 7/10. Pt reports pain is bilaterally lower extremities, up to upper thigh. Pt reports she doesn't feel she can hold her own weigh and when she tries to walk, she feels like she is going to fall. PT reports numbness and tingling, tickling. Pt reports she has also been shaking in lower extremities. Pt denies any weakness in arms or face, Denies any difficult breathing. Pt reports she has been able to urinate following vaccine. Pt denies any changes in voice or hearing.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Discomfort, Flushing, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Approx. 15 min after vaccine administered, noticed a "flush" feeling of face and body. Three hrs. later, noticed muscle aches of arms and legs followed by hip, ankle and wrist pain bilaterally x 48 hrs. This day, states discomfort is subsiding.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Rash, Syncope
Clinical narrative: On 8/17 - patient fainted when shot was given. No adverse effects noted. On Sat AM - woke up with small spot on bridge of nose - rash spread to arms, legs, hands, face & trunk. Does not itch. No other swelling noted. No temperature. Advised to call MD.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swollen 3" x 2" diameter, red, hot to touch. Seen by Dr. given instructions to watch for increased swelling, redness, fever.
Age: 68.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Hypertension, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt. came in 8/16 to tell me about rxn. He felt that I gave him his shots too aggressively and caused a rxn - red and warm to touch on bicep of right arm. He also stated his BP was high on 8/15. I diverted him to his Dr.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Two mornings after injection patient woke and the area was red, raised, swollen & itching. Area was approx 1 1/2" x 4" patient used ice & used hydrocortisone cream & ibuprofen. The swelling stopped but remained itchy.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Warm, red area without fluctuance about 4 x 6 cm on upper left arm, no papules.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hearing impaired, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 8-19-12 - soreness, redness, heat & swelling at site. "Hearing sounds like underwater". 8-20-12 - redness at site resolved into raised bumps soreness decreased. No SOB no fever.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 8-19-12 - soreness, redness, heat & swelling at site. "Hearing sounds like underwater". 8-20-12 - redness at site resolved into raised bumps soreness decreased. No SOB no fever.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Redness of injection site (about 1.5 inches radius).
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Initial report received from a health care professional on 25 August 2011. A 4-year-old patient experienced itchy ears after receiving an intramuscular injection of IPOL (lot unknown). Outcome was not reported. Follow-up information received from a healthcare professional on 24 October 2011. Per the reporter, the mother does not have the exact date of vaccination, however she stated the patient was vaccinated at 4 years of age, which is approximately in 2006. The mother also does not know the lot number for IPOL. No treatment was necessary, and the patient recovered on an unspecified date. No further information is expected. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV
Symptoms: Incorrect dose administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 14 September 2011 from another manufacturer (reference number 1-4467474454) who received the original report via their National Service Center from a health care professional. This is a case of misuse where the wrong dose of IPOL was administered (1.0 mL administered instead of 0.5 mL). A 12-year-old female patient developed a dose of IPOL (lot number not reported) on an unspecified date and instead of the patient receiving 0.5 mL administered intramuscularly, the patient received 1 mL administered intramuscularly. No adverse effects were reported. No further information was provided. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Dry skin, Injection site discolouration, Injection site haematoma, Injection site reaction, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Initial report receiving from a consumer on 01 May 2012. A 04-year-old female patient without any medical history or known allergies and whose concomitant medication were not reported; had received fifth dose of DAPTACEL intramuscular (lot number: C4006AA) on the left deltoid area and 4th dose of IPOL (Lot number: G1500-1) subcutaneous in the left arm on 07 March 2012. Within 24 hours of vaccination the patient developed swelling that lasted for about 1.5 to 2 weeks. After this the area around the site appeared to be bruised. The area was of a size bigger than "pepperoni but smaller than salami". After the bruised area resolved, there was still a faint brown pigmentation area that of size of the bruised area. There was no complain of pain, however there was a small nickel sized area in the center of it which was dry and bumpy like eczema. The area recovered with the use of cortisone cream application. The patient had to once visit the doctor however no further details were reported. The outcome of event was not recovered. List of documents held by sender: none.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Red warm area about 8 cm (L) leg worse than (R) at shot site. KEFLEX 500 TID x 10d. MOTRIN, BENADRYL prn.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLUN3, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 29 September 2011 from a nurse. A 5-year-old female patient with no reported medical history had received on 26 September 2011 the following intramuscular vaccinations: left thigh injection of DAPTACEL (lot number C3718AA), right thigh injection of IPOL (lot number G106-8), nasal FLUMIST (manufacturer MedImmune, lot number 501098P), right thigh MMR vaccine (manufacturer Merck, lot number 0599AA), and left thigh Varicella vaccine (manufacturer Merck, lot number 0713AA). The following day after receiving the vaccinations, the patient was found to have an area of redness on the left thigh. It was not reported whether the redness was at the DAPTACEL or Varicella site. The patient was evaluated in an urgent care facility (emergency room) where the area was measured at 4 cm in diameter. The patient was seen for follow-up the following day and the area was still reddened but was also raised, warm to touch and had some itchiness. At that time the area measured 7 3/4 cm x 5 1/2 cm in diameter. The physician prescribed BENADRYL cream and cool compresses. At the time of this report the patient had not recovered. Follow-up information was received from a health care professional on 12 March 2012. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination. The patient's outcome remained not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a health care professional on 06 February 2012. A 23-month-old female patient had received a dose 1 intramuscular injection in the left thigh of DAPTACEL, sanofi pasteur Ltd. lot number C3944AA on 01 February 2012 and a dose 2 intramuscular injection in the right thigh of IPOL, sanofi pasteur SA lot number 94244-0 (not a valid sanofi pasteur lot number) on 01 February 2012 with a 5/8 inch needle. On 04 February 2012, the patient experienced a flat red rash at the injection site on the left thigh and "all down the thigh" with a temperature of 101, vomiting, pain and swelling at the injection site. The patient was seen in the physician's office on 06 February 2012 and no treatment was prescribed. The patient had no known allergies (NKA) and a medical history of kidney reflux. The patient was concomitantly taking BACTRIM. No further information was available at the time of the report. The patient's outcome was not recovered. Follow-up information was received from a health care professional on 12 March 2012. The lot number of IPOL was reported as G1500. The patient's birth weight was 7 pounds 15 ounces and the patient had one brother or sister. The patient's outcome remained not recovered. Follow-up information was received on 21 May 2012: It was reported that the patient recovered on 18 Feb 2012. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a health care professional on 06 February 2012. A 23-month-old female patient had received a dose 1 intramuscular injection in the left thigh of DAPTACEL, sanofi pasteur Ltd. lot number C3944AA on 01 February 2012 and a dose 2 intramuscular injection in the right thigh of IPOL, sanofi pasteur SA lot number 94244-0 (not a valid sanofi pasteur lot number) on 01 February 2012 with a 5/8 inch needle. On 04 February 2012, the patient experienced a flat red rash at the injection site on the left thigh and "all down the thigh" with a temperature of 101, vomiting, pain and swelling at the injection site. The patient was seen in the physician's office on 06 February 2012 and no treatment was prescribed. The patient had no known allergies (NKA) and a medical history of kidney reflux. The patient was concomitantly taking BACTRIM. No further information was available at the time of the report. The patient's outcome was not recovered. Follow-up information was received from a health care professional on 12 March 2012. The lot number of IPOL was reported as G1500. The patient's birth weight was 7 pounds 15 ounces and the patient had one brother or sister. The patient's outcome remained not recovered. Follow-up information was received on 21 May 2012: It was reported that the patient recovered on 18 Feb 2012. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache, Injection site erythema, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Redness of injection site (about 1.5 inches radius). Headache. Dizziness. Soreness of arm.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, IPV
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Impulsive behaviour, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Initial report was received from a healthcare professional on 12 January 2012. A 5-year-old male patient had received an Intramuscular (IM) injection of DAPTACEL; lot number C3514AA, FLUZONE; lot number UH498AA and IPOL; lot number E0950 in left and right thigh on 10 January 2012. On the same day of the injection, the patient developed "high fever" to Fahrenheit (F) which lasted into the next day. However, the patient had history of high fever with earlier infant immunization which took time to get back to normal. On 12 January 2012, the patient started acting differently than normal; more rambunctious and impulsive, like a "hyper child". No further informational was available at the time of this report. The outcome was reported as not recovered/not resolved. Documents held by sender: none.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Joint swelling, Local reaction, Oedema peripheral, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Well child exam yesterday by NT with kindergarten immunizations administered. Received MMR, DTAP and IPV. Mom states he was fine all evening. She checked on him around 3am and seemed fine. He got up around 0750 and mom noticed face appeared a little swollen with red patches on his cheeks. Knees and ankles are moderately swollen. Elbows, wrists and hands feel swollen. Mild local injection reaction at top of left thigh. No known food allergies. Has had rash and hives with antibiotic use. This included cephalosporins, penicillins and one other that mom can't remember right now. States last antibiotic > 1 year ago (doesn't know name) was given with DECADRON shot. He did not have any problems with this. Maternal grandmother had severe reaction to Hep B vaccination 15 years ago. He also had Lupus.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Well child exam yesterday by NT with kindergarten immunizations administered. Received MMR, DTAP and IPV. Mom states he was fine all evening. She checked on him around 3am and seemed fine. He got up around 0750 and mom noticed face appeared a little swollen with red patches on his cheeks. Knees and ankles are moderately swollen. Elbows, wrists and hands feel swollen. Mild local injection reaction at top of left thigh. No known food allergies. Has had rash and hives with antibiotic use. This included cephalosporins, penicillins and one other that mom can't remember right now. States last antibiotic > 1 year ago (doesn't know name) was given with DECADRON shot. He did not have any problems with this. Maternal grandmother had severe reaction to Hep B vaccination 15 years ago. He also had Lupus.
Age: 67.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Myocardial infarction
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician assistant concerning a 67 years old patient (gender was not provided). In 2009, the patient received a dose of ZOSTAVAX, (dose, route and lot number was not provided). On 07-AUG-2012, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX, (dose, route and lot number was not provided) as vaccination. No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. On 07-AUG-2012, about 10 hours after received ZOSTAVAX, the patient experienced myocardial infarction and was hospitalized. On 10-AUG-2012, the patient was discharged from the hospital. The reporter physician assistant was not the provider that administered ZOSTAVAX (name of provider unspecified). The patient's outcome was reported as recovering/resolving. The physician assistant considered the event as significant disability and life threatening. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a medical assistant refers to a 23 years old female patient with penicillin allergy and unspecified sexually transmitted disease. The patient was intramuscularly vaccinated at left deltoid with first dose of 0.5 ml GARDASIL (Lot# reported as 0636AE, Exp date 09-JAN-2015) on 08-AUG-2012. No other co-suspects were reported. Concomitant medications included NUVARING, flaxseed oil, biotin, Vitamin B-12, fiber (unspecified) and doxycycline (to treat sexually transmitted disease). The medical assistant reported that the patient experienced pain at the injection site on 08-AUG-2012 when she received the vaccine. The medical assistant then spoke to the patient on 10-AUG-2012 and the patient said she was experiencing less pain. On 13-AUG-2012 the patient said her arm was "hurting more". The medical assistant spoke with the patient again on 15-AUG-2012 and the patient said she was experiencing severe pain of her arm and she cannot move her arm. There was no redness and no warmth. The patient had sought medical attention via calling office. No lab diagnostics studies performed and no treatment was given for the adverse event. The outcome was reported as not recovered/not resolved. Pain at the injection site, severe pain of her arm and she cannot move her arm were considered to be significant disability or incapacity by reporter. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to a patient of unknown age and gender, who "sometime this week", on approximately 13-AUG-2012, was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (dose, route and lot # not reported). No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. The physician reported that unspecified patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX "sometime this week" and was admitted to an unspecified to an unspecified hospital for an unspecified medical reason yesterday 16-AUG-2012. The patient had sought medical attencion. Physician noted that the admission to the hospital was not related to ZOSTAVAX but for another unspecified medical reason. Physician did not want to give any additional information for the adverse event (AE). No treatment information was reported. The relatedness for adverse event was unknown for ZOSTAVAX. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Rash (R) thigh MMR & Varicella administered SQ.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dizziness, Pallor, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt. became pale, episode of emesis and dizziness.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site pain, Oedema peripheral, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: 48 hrs post injects (R) arm red & swollen with mild tenderness and pain at shot site. SEPTRA D.S. bid x 10 days given.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Deafness unilateral, VIIIth nerve injury
Clinical narrative: Pt went to dr. office. Nurse called us to tell us Pt is experiencing 8th nerve palsy & no hearing in his (R) ear. Pt received Prednisone Rx to treat this. Being seen again in 3 days. May have to see an ear, nose, throat dr to have evaluation.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: While administering HPV to patient, patient fainted about 2 seconds after and was out for about 5 seconds. Came to and was feeling fine after. Checked on her three more times and was doing fine.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Gaze palsy, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Mom went in to check on him around 11:30 pm. Noticed he was shaking and that one eye when she lifted the eyelid was moving back and forth. She said lasted for a "couple minutes". No treatment.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Area around vaccine site red, approx 6 x 5 cm, mild TTP.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Decreased appetite, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Temp 101, lethargic, decreased appetite. Redness & swelling at injection site; pain Pt treated with AMOX (RA).
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Temp 101, lethargic, decreased appetite. Redness & swelling at injection site; pain Pt treated with AMOX (RA).
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Redness, spread, rash on right arm.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MNQ
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Eyelid oedema, Headache, Hyperventilation, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Throat & eyelid swelling & tongue swelling, nausea, black out, headache, severe sinus, shortness of breath (hyperventilating), congestion. Lasted 45 minutes.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MNQ
Symptoms: Nausea, Pharyngeal oedema, Respiratory tract congestion, Sinus disorder, Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: Throat & eyelid swelling & tongue swelling, nausea, black out, headache, severe sinus, shortness of breath (hyperventilating), congestion. Lasted 45 minutes.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TDAP
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Syncope, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Pt had 2 immunizations - Tdap administered in (R) arm, then MMR administered in her (L) arm. Pt fainted and vomited after second immunization. Husband brought pt back to consciousness while I called 911. Pt was OK after recovering and did not want further treatment from Emergency personnel.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4, MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: One day after Tdap, Meningococcal, Flu and HPV vaccine were given, patient had itching and appearance of multiple small bumps on both deltoid area.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Headache, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: 8/20 - Pt reports having nausea, HA, body aches, et diarrhea starting on 8/18 till 8/20. Denies needing doctor's care at this time. Pt says rest at home has helped.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Bone pain, Fatigue, Hyperhidrosis, Paraesthesia, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: 2 weeks after vaccination. Extreme fatigue, wt loss (11 lbs in 1 month). Tingling under (L) eye in pain bone. Extreme sweating. Symptoms are still persisting.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Approx 1" vesicular eruption around injection site surround by 5-6" bordered red zone. Recommended ice, MOTRIN 600 BID & BACTRIM DS BID x 1 week.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: 8/21/12 Extreme soreness in left arm, difficult to move. Called again at 2:30 pm 8/21/12, she was feeling better. Advised to keep putting ice & taking TYLENOL.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Induration, Local swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: 55mm long 33mm wide area red, swollen, warm, hard to touch.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Injection site reaction diagnosed by doctor visit on 8-18-12 & told to treat with cold compress & BENADRYL.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, HPV4
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt is having infrequent but continued mild chronic pain at site of GARDASIL vaccine that was given on 11/14/07. No treatment.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Blood electrolytes normal, Blood glucose normal, Convulsion, Dyskinesia, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Patient had starting spell with associated head jerking for 1 minute. Postictal (irritable & drowsy) for 1 hr after event. Seen in local Emergency dept with negative workup. Symptoms c/w seizure.
Age: 0.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Postictal state, Somnolence, Staring
Clinical narrative: Patient had starting spell with associated head jerking for 1 minute. Postictal (irritable & drowsy) for 1 hr after event. Seen in local Emergency dept with negative workup. Symptoms c/w seizure.
Age: 48.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pt. c/o muscle aches, flu-like symptoms.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Haematemesis, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Arm swelled up (all over) after Tdap shot & seven days later spit up 2-3 tablespoons of blood will give blood samples to hospital.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Local swelling
Clinical narrative: Sign of local swelling, redness and increased warmth.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Mild urticarial rash on (B) arms - seen 8/4/12. Reported finger swelling/itch but nl exam 8/4/12.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Discomfort, Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Red rash at site of injection - 2 days after injection upper arm swelling, itching & heat - 3 days after inj - 8/24/12 (1) 25 mg BENADRYL 8/25/12 (1) 25 mg BENADRYL 8/26/12 (1) 25 mg BENADRYL } help ease discomfort itching and burning.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Red rash at site of injection - 2 days after injection upper arm swelling, itching & heat - 3 days after inj - 8/24/12 (1) 25 mg BENADRYL 8/25/12 (1) 25 mg BENADRYL 8/26/12 (1) 25 mg BENADRYL } help ease discomfort itching and burning.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Blood pressure decreased, Erythema, Hyperhidrosis, Joint swelling, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen joints starting 1 day after shot urticarial lesions & fever pale, decreased BP, sweaty episode in office today.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen joints starting 1 day after shot urticarial lesions & fever pale, decreased BP, sweaty episode in office today.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swollen, redness, area feeling hot.
Age: 9.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Irritability, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swollen, irritation.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Swollen, redness, area feels hot.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Note from PCP said he/she saw patient - "arm swelled up afterward for days & she missed work". "She has improved now. Patient states adverse event to similar vaccine 4 yrs prior. Vaccine 7/24/12 given in ER through unit based Tdap vaccine program.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, HPV4
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Posture abnormal
Clinical narrative: 8-27-12 at 11:32 am. HAVRIX given in left delt then GARDASIL given in right delt. Patient's head dropped down immediately & I laid him back he jerked a couple times & wake.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Benign intracranial hypertension, Eyelid disorder, Fatigue, Headache, Intracranial pressure increased
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine given pt. developed headache, stiff neck, body aches and generalized fatigue. Throbbing head pain at temples heavy eyelids. After 15 days with consistent headaches pt was evaluated by neuro and neuro ophthalmology and dx with pseudo tumor cerebri. Idiopathic intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. 8/25 started DIANEX.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Lumbar puncture, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Neurological examination, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pain
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine given pt. developed headache, stiff neck, body aches and generalized fatigue. Throbbing head pain at temples heavy eyelids. After 15 days with consistent headaches pt was evaluated by neuro and neuro ophthalmology and dx with pseudo tumor cerebri. Idiopathic intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. 8/25 started DIANEX.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Papilloedema, Venogram
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine given pt. developed headache, stiff neck, body aches and generalized fatigue. Throbbing head pain at temples heavy eyelids. After 15 days with consistent headaches pt was evaluated by neuro and neuro ophthalmology and dx with pseudo tumor cerebri. Idiopathic intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. 8/25 started DIANEX.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Cognitive disorder, Fatigue, Headache, Laboratory test abnormal, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine given pt. developed headache, stiff neck, body aches and generalized fatigue. Throbbing head pain at temples heavy eyelids. After 15 days with consistent headaches pt was evaluated by neuro and neuro ophthalmology and dx with pseudo tumor cerebri. Idiopathic intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. 8/25 started DIANEX.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Papilloedema, Sensation of pressure, Speech disorder
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine given pt. developed headache, stiff neck, body aches and generalized fatigue. Throbbing head pain at temples heavy eyelids. After 15 days with consistent headaches pt was evaluated by neuro and neuro ophthalmology and dx with pseudo tumor cerebri. Idiopathic intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. 8/25 started DIANEX.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, MNQ
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan normal
Clinical narrative: Day after vaccine given pt. developed headache, stiff neck, body aches and generalized fatigue. Throbbing head pain at temples heavy eyelids. After 15 days with consistent headaches pt was evaluated by neuro and neuro ophthalmology and dx with pseudo tumor cerebri. Idiopathic intracranial pressure and bilateral papilledema. 8/25 started DIANEX.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Patient didn't report any symptoms, spoke to pt for a follow up, pt said she saw the doctor and she is fine, she didn't have any questions to pharmacist.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling of back deltoid areas L and R.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, TDAP
Symptoms: Dysgeusia, Fatigue, Headache, Pharyngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Client called 2 hrs after leaving clinic, stated feeling very fatigued, had funny taste in her mouth and felt like her throat was swollen, no difficulty breathing, no fever, rash, or unusual pain in throat or arms. Advised to call 911 if conditioned worsened and to call her PCP now for additional advice. Asked her to call back, client called 8/22/12 is back at work, still has slight HA. Taking BENADRYL and TYLENOL as advised by her doctor.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ, TDAP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site rash, Nausea, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Mother called in reports: Rt. arm with rash at injection site & shoulder area, c/o arm hurts, lightheadedness, nausea intermittently, c/o nausea 20 minutes after left clinic. Mother denies giving Ibuprofen or MOTRIN, has applied Hydrocortisone ointment to rash without noticeable change. Denies fever, signs of infection at injection site.
Age: 0.3
Sex: U
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Drug administered to patient of inappropriate age, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a health worker refers to a 4 months old patient. The patient's pertinent medical history and drug reactions or allergies were not provided. On 14-AUG-2012, the patient was vaccinated intramuscularly with a 0.5 ml dose of PNEUMOVAX 23 (Lot # and exp. date were not given). No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. No adverse effect reported. Additional information is not expected.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: No adverse event, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to several patients of unknown age. The patients were vaccinated with VARIVAX (Lot#, dose and route not reported) instead of ZOSTAVAX for shingles. No other co-suspects were reported. No concomitant medications were reported. No adverse effect reported. It was not known if the patients sought for medical attention. Follow-up information has been received from a physician via a telephone memo on 10-AUG-2012 concerning that 12 patients were administered VARIVAX (Merck) instead of ZOSTAVAX. The physician did not want to provide any patient identifiers, but stated that the clinic was making follow-up calls at the time of reporting to 9 patients who would be vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX 2-3 weeks later. And this is one of the 9 patients. No further information is available. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information is not expected.