chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site pain, Myalgia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient reported 9/5/20 to pharmacy that her left arm was very painful to move, even now (2 weeks after vaccine was given). She reported pain in the front and back of her deltoid muscle. She felt flu-like symptoms and injection site pain the first day after the vaccines, which she self-medicated with tyelnol and ice on the injection site. Since then, has not used anything to treat the pain in her arm.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: A raised red patch showed up the evening of the injection.  It was also warm to the touch.  It was darker pink the next day.  By Saturday, it was not as hot nor as pink.  The area was about four inches wide and three inches tall.  Patient applied benadryl cream and ice packs
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Altered state of consciousness, Fall
Clinical narrative: About 5 minutes after getting his flu shot, the patient was standing near his mother when he started falling and almost lost consciousness. The patient was placed in supine position with his leg slightly elevate, still well conscious, for about 10 minutes. He was then seated and stayed seated for 5 minutes then after standing up, he felt well and went home.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Cyanosis, Erythema, Inflammation, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: red arm, bluish tint, inflammation, fever in arm. instructed patient to take Benadryl, use hydrocortisone, and ice arm.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient experienced swelling, itching, tenderness at site of injection that encircled upper arm. Patient used cold compress, Ibuprofen, benadryl every few hours with no relief (now day 2). Patient saw NP at clinic that prescribed a steroid dose pack to use in case swelling worsens and advised to seek further medical attention if swelling does not lessen.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient called at 6:25 pm 9/5/20 to report an adverse reaction to a Fluzone HD vaccination received on 9/1/20. Patient reports her arm started hurting the day she received the vaccination and has progressively gotten worse and more painful. Today she cannot lift her arm over her head without crying in pain. She took a hydrocodone (prescribed for her fibramyalgia) yesterday 9/4, as regular acetaminophen and ibuprofen were not helping with the pain. She has an appointment with a bone and joint doctor on Tuesday 9/8 to discuss the issue.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA4, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Contusion, Erythema, Feeling abnormal, Headache
Clinical narrative: pt states she had a fever of 101.2 degrees. her BP went up to 160/76 had a headache, joint pain, sore throat and overall feeling of "ickiness". There was a bruise and redness about 2x3.5" also.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA4, PPV
Symptoms: Oropharyngeal pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: pt states she had a fever of 101.2 degrees. her BP went up to 160/76 had a headache, joint pain, sore throat and overall feeling of "ickiness". There was a bruise and redness about 2x3.5" also.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Pain, Skin warm, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient was vaccinated with Fluzone quadrivalent vaccine on 9/1/2020, around 9 a.m.  A few hours after the vaccination, patient reported redness of the injection site, along with nocturnal chills which began the night of 9/1/2020 and continued for the next few nights as well.  Patient denied any fever, patient denied any swelling of the lips or tongue. On 9/5 patient presented to the pharmacy, complaining of the above symptoms, including continued nocturnal chills and continued redness of the area. The left deltoid area was examined showed no induration upon examination but there was mild redness and mild warmth upon palpation. The patient was told to follow up with her PCP if the redness did not improve, and was instructed to take acetaminophen and diphenhydramine for the pain/swelling.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Fatigue, Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Received the first of 2 shingles vaccines in Upper left arm. Site quickly developed a red knot about 2 inches in diameter. Haven't felt well since. Tired and achy. Had sudden sharp pains in stomach for a few minutes about 26 hours later.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Received the first of 2 shingles vaccines in Upper left arm. Site quickly developed a red knot about 2 inches in diameter. Haven't felt well since. Tired and achy. Had sudden sharp pains in stomach for a few minutes about 26 hours later.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Oedema peripheral, Pain of skin, Sensitive skin
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after shot was given, patient experienced severe swelling of lymph nodes in armpit of L arm-swollen, hard size of golf ball, painful to touch and sensitive
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS, VARZOS
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after shot was given, patient experienced severe swelling of lymph nodes in armpit of L arm-swollen, hard size of golf ball, painful to touch and sensitive
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient called and stated that he has been lethargic and febrile. He has had a fever from 98 to 101 over the past few days. The fever remains high even with taking Tylenol. He also had injection site reaction.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPA
Symptoms: Erythema
Clinical narrative: Feet and redness to Both feet. Symptoms were worse on the left side.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Immediately after receiving the injection I had severe arm shoulder pain. I could not raise my arm or shoulder from the pain for several weeks. I contacted my dr and was given anti inflammatory. I have been taking the anti inflammatory on and off for past few years. I still have severe shoulder/ arm pain that is unbearable.  The pain restricts the movement of my arm and is constant.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK, VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Feeling abnormal, Headache, Nausea, Pain
Clinical narrative: Aches Chills Headache Tired Miserable Nauseous Treat with sleep and ibuprofen Still Ill 24+ hours later
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, CSF culture negative, CSF glucose normal, CSF test abnormal, CSF white blood cell count negative
Clinical narrative: Approximately 3 days after Shingrix immunization, patient developed tingling, numbness in feet that progressed to Guillain Barre Syndrome (acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) confirmed by clinical exam, lumbar puncture and nerve conduction testing. She had weakness > numbness mostly in legs and unable to ambulate. Only mild tingling in hands. Treated with IV immune globulin infusions after admission to hospital 9/2/20
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Electromyogram abnormal, Gait inability, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Immunoglobulin therapy
Clinical narrative: Approximately 3 days after Shingrix immunization, patient developed tingling, numbness in feet that progressed to Guillain Barre Syndrome (acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) confirmed by clinical exam, lumbar puncture and nerve conduction testing. She had weakness > numbness mostly in legs and unable to ambulate. Only mild tingling in hands. Treated with IV immune globulin infusions after admission to hospital 9/2/20
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Laboratory test normal, Magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Magnetic resonance imaging spinal normal, Nerve conduction studies abnormal, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 3 days after Shingrix immunization, patient developed tingling, numbness in feet that progressed to Guillain Barre Syndrome (acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) confirmed by clinical exam, lumbar puncture and nerve conduction testing. She had weakness > numbness mostly in legs and unable to ambulate. Only mild tingling in hands. Treated with IV immune globulin infusions after admission to hospital 9/2/20
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: SARS-CoV-2 test negative
Clinical narrative: Approximately 3 days after Shingrix immunization, patient developed tingling, numbness in feet that progressed to Guillain Barre Syndrome (acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) confirmed by clinical exam, lumbar puncture and nerve conduction testing. She had weakness > numbness mostly in legs and unable to ambulate. Only mild tingling in hands. Treated with IV immune globulin infusions after admission to hospital 9/2/20
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Angioedema, Blood test, Colonoscopy, Crohn's disease, Lip swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling of lip and cheek angioedema  11/15/19   Recurrent cases to follow with swelling of submandibular salivary glands and lymph nodes  Eventual signs leading to diagnosis of Chrone?s Disease.  I am unsure of relativity but after doing much reading  Especially about GBS  and possible gastrointestinal issues, I feel I would be remiss not to report  even if after all this time.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Magnetic resonance elastography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, Salivary gland enlargement
Clinical narrative: Swelling of lip and cheek angioedema  11/15/19   Recurrent cases to follow with swelling of submandibular salivary glands and lymph nodes  Eventual signs leading to diagnosis of Chrone?s Disease.  I am unsure of relativity but after doing much reading  Especially about GBS  and possible gastrointestinal issues, I feel I would be remiss not to report  even if after all this time.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Stool analysis, Swelling face, Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: Swelling of lip and cheek angioedema  11/15/19   Recurrent cases to follow with swelling of submandibular salivary glands and lymph nodes  Eventual signs leading to diagnosis of Chrone?s Disease.  I am unsure of relativity but after doing much reading  Especially about GBS  and possible gastrointestinal issues, I feel I would be remiss not to report  even if after all this time.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Crying, Dyskinesia, Electrocardiogram normal, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Patient received a flu shot (?influenza? on her record) at her pediatrician?s office on Friday September 4, 2020. On Saturday morning, September 5, patient collapsed and started twisting on the floor. She started to cry and said that she didn?t remember what happened. We took her to the emergency room and the doctor did an EKG, urine sample, monitored her oxygen and took blood samples. He said the results of all came back clear and diagnosed her with syncope. He did not mention anything about VAERS or say he was going to report it even though I discussed the flu shot during the ER visit. I can ask which specific strain of the  vaccine was administered but it is the weekend so I am unable to call at the present.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Memory impairment, Syncope, Urine analysis normal
Clinical narrative: Patient received a flu shot (?influenza? on her record) at her pediatrician?s office on Friday September 4, 2020. On Saturday morning, September 5, patient collapsed and started twisting on the floor. She started to cry and said that she didn?t remember what happened. We took her to the emergency room and the doctor did an EKG, urine sample, monitored her oxygen and took blood samples. He said the results of all came back clear and diagnosed her with syncope. He did not mention anything about VAERS or say he was going to report it even though I discussed the flu shot during the ER visit. I can ask which specific strain of the  vaccine was administered but it is the weekend so I am unable to call at the present.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling
Clinical narrative: The Patient received a Fluzone HD flu shot on 9/2/2020.  The patient came in on 9/5/2020, and said she noticed a rash and a bump when she removed her band aid on 9/3/2020.  She said she reached out to her nurse practitioner and she advised her to notify the pharmacy. The patient still had a rash on 9/5/2020, but it was diminishing.  The patient was concerned that the shot was given SC instead of IM.  I let her know that we use a 1 inch needle, and that it was administered intramuscularly.  She said she could hear a noise at the end of the shot.  I let her know there is usually an air noise one the syringe is empty.  She asked if she needed another vaccine, and I assured her it was administered IM and she definitely got the vaccine.  I told her I would document her reaction, research of there have been any other reports of this reaction with this year's vaccine  and complete a VAERS form.
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Patient called and complained her left arm was sore and tender for 3 days   Also stated she had a bump where the vaccine was administered and had a low grade fever for 2 days   Due to her arm being sore for 3 days she stated she is not sure she will get 2nd Shingrix Vaccine
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: patient states red  swollen arm starting below injection site and continuing to elbow area. Began 1 day after administration and continued for "several days" (exact time frame not given by patient). States took OTC analgesic for pain and discomfort. Stopped when resolved.
Age: 68.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Influenza like illness, Lethargy, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: pt reported extreme sore arm, hege whelp, chills, feeling lethargic and aching all over his body starting the next day after vaccination. He also reported mild fever with a highest temp of 99.7F on 9/5/20. The fever and "flu-like" symtoms has now subside on the 2nd day and continues to have sore on arm and whelp on arm. The whelp on arm has also reduced in size on the second day.
Age: 68.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: pt reported extreme sore arm, hege whelp, chills, feeling lethargic and aching all over his body starting the next day after vaccination. He also reported mild fever with a highest temp of 99.7F on 9/5/20. The fever and "flu-like" symtoms has now subside on the 2nd day and continues to have sore on arm and whelp on arm. The whelp on arm has also reduced in size on the second day.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Hypokinesia, Pain in extremity, Skin warm, Staphylococcal infection
Clinical narrative: Two days after receiving SHINGRIX, I had difficulty moving my arm. It was very sore, red and warm. On the third day, the redness was spreading down the arm and arm was very hot. It was diagnosed as a Staph infection. I was given antibiotics.
Age: 77.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous, Rash macular, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Patient presented to the pharmacy on 9/6/2020 explaining she had a reaction to the Shingrix vaccine.  She presented with a red/purple rash covering her abdominal area, as well as a red rash with spots on her back.  She said symptoms started on 9/5/2020 and that the rash felt tender at the time, but that she does not feel any pain/tenderness now.
Age: 66.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: PATIENT EXPERIENCING SWELLING IN THE RIGHT DELTOID AND SWELLING HAS BEGUN TO MOVED  DOWN HIS ARM.  HE HAS BEEN TAKING TYLENOL AND ROTATING BETWEEN ICE AND HEAT TO REDUCE SWELLING AND INCREASE BLOOD FLOW.  PATIENT STATED CAN NOT TOLERATE BENADRYL TO HELP IF ALLERGIC REACTION SO RECOMMENDED CETIRIZINE WHICH HAS ON HAND.  RECOMMENDED HE BE EVALUATED ON SUNDAY 09/06/20 DUE TO SWELLING HAS MOVED PAST HIS ELBOW.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt reported morning after vaccination with a large portion of upper arm visibly swollen, red, and hot to the touch. Part of the arm was exceptionally swollen half a cm higher than the rest (from axial region down to elbow). Pt denies other reactions to vaccinations, medications, or food.   Pt saw urgent care for a dosage of steroid pack.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Muscle spasms, Pain, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: PATIENT DEVELOPED A SORE LEFT ARM IN THE EVENING ON 9/2/20. LATER THAT NIGHT HE STARTED WITH A FEVER, BODY ACHES, CRAMPING AND OVERALL FEELING OF TIREDNESS. ON 9/3/20, FEVER SPIKED TO 102F. ON 9/4 HIS SYMPTOMS STARTED TO SUBSIDE AND FEVER CAME DOWN. ON 9/5 PATIENT FELT COMPLETELY BETTER AND REPORTED NO FEVER OR SYMPTOMS.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site nodule, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Beginning the day of the vaccine, the patient experienced redness at the site of injection.  He had been told this was the normal side effect to expect.  By Thursday, the redness and swelling had spread some and there was a knot at the injection site and the patient had experienced a mild fever.  By sunday, when the wife called, the redness had spread further down the arm and had begun itching.  I advised that Ibuprofen and Benadryl would assist in reducing the swelling and irritation/itching. I also advised they follow up with a provider if the symptoms do not resolve by 9/8/2020.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUR4
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin irritation
Clinical narrative: Beginning the day of the vaccine, the patient experienced redness at the site of injection.  He had been told this was the normal side effect to expect.  By Thursday, the redness and swelling had spread some and there was a knot at the injection site and the patient had experienced a mild fever.  By sunday, when the wife called, the redness had spread further down the arm and had begun itching.  I advised that Ibuprofen and Benadryl would assist in reducing the swelling and irritation/itching. I also advised they follow up with a provider if the symptoms do not resolve by 9/8/2020.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Patient had shortness of breath and felt scratchy behind her throat. 1 pen of Epinephrine  IM 0.3 mg was given to patient on her left thigh as soon as patient felt uneasiness on her throat. 911 was called while epipen shot was given.  EMT came and checked her stability and vitals. Patient signed the waiver of not going to hospital to EMT. Patient stayed in the pharmacy for 1 hour.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Cold sweat, Dizziness, Fall
Clinical narrative: 1.  09/03/2020; 17:00 Severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion (<30 deg) 2. 09/03/2020 19:30 took 200 mg ibuprofen 3. 09/03/2020 20:00 went to bed; pain required repositioning every few minutes 4. 09/03/2020 23:30 got up for more ibuprofen, stopped to urinate, felt dizzy and hot, tried to sit on the floor but lost consciousness and landed hard. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds. My wife came to help and said I was only able to provide limited responses to her questions, and my skin was clammy. Note: the dizziness, loss of consciousness, and clammy skin is what I experience when I ingest MSG. 5. 09/03/2020 23:40 While I was sitting on the floor, my wife gave a sip of water to me and I got dizzy and lost consciousness again, hitting my head on the sink pedestal as I fell. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds. 6. Called the Hospital System nurse on call and she recommended a trip to the ER. Checked in to the ER and waited for about 30 minutes. 7. 09/04/2020 00:41 Left the ER when they said it would be about a 6 hour wait.  8. Slept upright on the sofa because it caused less shoulder pain. 9. 09/04/2020 03:30 Got up to go to the bathroom, felt dizzy and hot, sat down, and lost consciousness again. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds.  10. 09/06/2020 15:00 As of this date and time, no more fainting spells, gradual lessening of shoulder pain, and slowly regaining range of motion and strength.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Head injury, Joint range of motion decreased, Loss of consciousness, Pain
Clinical narrative: 1.  09/03/2020; 17:00 Severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion (<30 deg) 2. 09/03/2020 19:30 took 200 mg ibuprofen 3. 09/03/2020 20:00 went to bed; pain required repositioning every few minutes 4. 09/03/2020 23:30 got up for more ibuprofen, stopped to urinate, felt dizzy and hot, tried to sit on the floor but lost consciousness and landed hard. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds. My wife came to help and said I was only able to provide limited responses to her questions, and my skin was clammy. Note: the dizziness, loss of consciousness, and clammy skin is what I experience when I ingest MSG. 5. 09/03/2020 23:40 While I was sitting on the floor, my wife gave a sip of water to me and I got dizzy and lost consciousness again, hitting my head on the sink pedestal as I fell. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds. 6. Called the Hospital System nurse on call and she recommended a trip to the ER. Checked in to the ER and waited for about 30 minutes. 7. 09/04/2020 00:41 Left the ER when they said it would be about a 6 hour wait.  8. Slept upright on the sofa because it caused less shoulder pain. 9. 09/04/2020 03:30 Got up to go to the bathroom, felt dizzy and hot, sat down, and lost consciousness again. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds.  10. 09/06/2020 15:00 As of this date and time, no more fainting spells, gradual lessening of shoulder pain, and slowly regaining range of motion and strength.
Age: 65.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: 1.  09/03/2020; 17:00 Severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion (<30 deg) 2. 09/03/2020 19:30 took 200 mg ibuprofen 3. 09/03/2020 20:00 went to bed; pain required repositioning every few minutes 4. 09/03/2020 23:30 got up for more ibuprofen, stopped to urinate, felt dizzy and hot, tried to sit on the floor but lost consciousness and landed hard. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds. My wife came to help and said I was only able to provide limited responses to her questions, and my skin was clammy. Note: the dizziness, loss of consciousness, and clammy skin is what I experience when I ingest MSG. 5. 09/03/2020 23:40 While I was sitting on the floor, my wife gave a sip of water to me and I got dizzy and lost consciousness again, hitting my head on the sink pedestal as I fell. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds. 6. Called the Hospital System nurse on call and she recommended a trip to the ER. Checked in to the ER and waited for about 30 minutes. 7. 09/04/2020 00:41 Left the ER when they said it would be about a 6 hour wait.  8. Slept upright on the sofa because it caused less shoulder pain. 9. 09/04/2020 03:30 Got up to go to the bathroom, felt dizzy and hot, sat down, and lost consciousness again. Loss of consciousness lasted about 5-10 seconds.  10. 09/06/2020 15:00 As of this date and time, no more fainting spells, gradual lessening of shoulder pain, and slowly regaining range of motion and strength.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chest pain, Fatigue, Lethargy, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever 100F taken 9/5 at 8 am, morning following vaccine. Lethargy/tiredness throughout day.  Some muscular and other aches left side of chest night of 9/4.
Age: 78.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: STILL CAN NOT FULLY LIFT ARM OR OPEN HAND AFTER 1 WEEK
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PNC13, TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Chills, Feeling abnormal, Nausea, Supportive care
Clinical narrative: patient called on 9-4-2020 to let pharmacy staff know that she was dischanged from the hospital on 9-2-2020 after suffering from chills, stomach ache, and nausea the day following her vaccines. She stated she felt awful and had her husband drive her to the ER 9-1-2020. She said they kept her overnight for supportive care and observation before releasing her the next day.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient had the flu shot with no reaction, then the next day she received the Pneumovax and a day later she had redness and swelling.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA4, PNC13
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Dark pink, itchy, raised rash around neck, chest, and groin, trunk on front of body developed at 6pm the day following vaccine administration. Patient took benadryl 25mg at 09/05/2020 at 10pm and 2am and topical benadryl. Patient states rash is subsiding. 3:14pm rash still exists on groin.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Erythema, Inflammation, Mobility decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: A FEW HOURS FOLLOWING INJECTION, NOTICE SORENESS. AT THE END OF THE EVENING, PT COULD HARDLY LIFT ARM. THE NEXT MORNING AFTER THE VACCINE THE PATIENTS ARM WAS RED AND SWOLLEN AROUND ENTIRE DELTOID AND TRICEP AND WARM. THIS INFLAMMATION AND WEAKNESS IS STILL THERE AND STARTING TO GO DOWN AROUND DAY 3. PATIENT HAS APPLIED COLD COMPRESS AND TAKEN IBUPROFEN FOR INFLAMMATION AND PAIN. PT HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A SEVERE REACTION OR INFLAMMATION FROM A VACCINE BEFORE.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: A FEW HOURS FOLLOWING INJECTION, NOTICE SORENESS. AT THE END OF THE EVENING, PT COULD HARDLY LIFT ARM. THE NEXT MORNING AFTER THE VACCINE THE PATIENTS ARM WAS RED AND SWOLLEN AROUND ENTIRE DELTOID AND TRICEP AND WARM. THIS INFLAMMATION AND WEAKNESS IS STILL THERE AND STARTING TO GO DOWN AROUND DAY 3. PATIENT HAS APPLIED COLD COMPRESS AND TAKEN IBUPROFEN FOR INFLAMMATION AND PAIN. PT HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A SEVERE REACTION OR INFLAMMATION FROM A VACCINE BEFORE.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt's arm swelled up around injection site. Pt went to see her doctor and was prescribed an abx course of Cephelexin.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Patient experiencing redness, heat radiating from injection site.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPAB, PPV
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: patient called pharmacy on 09/4 experiencing swelling, redness and pain in whole left arm closer to pneumonia site injection, patient got both pneumovax and flu shot in left arm and twinrix in right arm (no issues in right arm) patient also stated pain in armpit of left arm. Upon follow up with patient on 09/6 patient stated swelling and pain had decreased substantially and is treating with arnica pain gel
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEPAB, PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: patient called pharmacy on 09/4 experiencing swelling, redness and pain in whole left arm closer to pneumonia site injection, patient got both pneumovax and flu shot in left arm and twinrix in right arm (no issues in right arm) patient also stated pain in armpit of left arm. Upon follow up with patient on 09/6 patient stated swelling and pain had decreased substantially and is treating with arnica pain gel
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt reports redness/pain/swelling at injection site. Pt has been icing area and taking ibuprofen. Informed pt some pts report this reaction and may be typical, not to be alarmed. Pt to continue to monitor and treat, should resolve on its own in 2-3 days. Pt will report back and/or seek medical attention if worsens or does not resolve.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Tremor
Clinical narrative: Patient received the Fluzone HD on 08/15/2020 but did not report her adverse reaction until 09/03/2020. She reported she experienced involuntary shaking of the  immunized arm a couple of hours after she received her vaccine and it continued intermittently until she fell asleep. The next day when she awoke, the shaking had  resolved. She stated she was not concerned enough about the shaking to report it to the pharmacy. She reported it during her next trip to the pharmacy,
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: PT SAID SHE HAD SEVERE PAIN AT INJECTION SITE THAT STARTED THE DAY OF AND EVENTHOUGH SHE HAS BEEN TAKING TYLENOL, IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY. SHE SAID PAIN IS SO BAD THAT SHE CAN NOT MOVE HER ARM. ABOUT 10 INCH AWAYB FROM SITE SHE HAD SOME REDNESS AND SHE WAS WOONDERING IF THAT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH VACCINE.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Contusion, Erythema, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient's caregiver reports patient's right arm as bruised, swollen, and red 2 days after receiving flu shot.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, UNK
Symptoms: Chills, Dizziness, Injected limb mobility decreased, Muscle spasms, Pain
Clinical narrative: Extreme soreness over entire left arm making movement difficult; pain radiated to right shoulder. Also body aches all over, chills, teeth chattering, severe and uncontrollable body spasms, dizziness and vomiting.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, UNK
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Extreme soreness over entire left arm making movement difficult; pain radiated to right shoulder. Also body aches all over, chills, teeth chattering, severe and uncontrollable body spasms, dizziness and vomiting.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site bruising, Injection site reaction, Insomnia, Mobility decreased, Pain
Clinical narrative: Pt says she got the shot on 8/28 tohether with her husband. Husband is okay with no reactions, but she got some bruising and a throbbing pain on the site where she got the shot. Pt said she could not sleep and at work she had to stand upright. It was weekend and she hasn't spoken to her PCP yet and pt said she was hopping it goes away.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: fever, hives, treated with otc pain medicine, hydrocortisone, cold compress and Benadryl. could also possibly be related to flu shot that was given in same arm
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Conjunctivitis, Eye discharge, Eye irritation, Eye swelling, Eyelid margin crusting
Clinical narrative: Pinkeye. Swollen right and left eye. Both red and burning, draining. Right eye stuck shut and crusty upon awakening the next morning. Continued to be swollen and red.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: Pinkeye. Swollen right and left eye. Both red and burning, draining. Right eye stuck shut and crusty upon awakening the next morning. Continued to be swollen and red.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: patient had redness, and itchiness at injection site at 3 days after administration. patient already rec'd prevnar-13 four years ago, but was advised by her md to restart the series (prevnar and pneumovax 1 year apart) due to her missing the pneumovax-23 after her initial prevnar administration.  redness did not appear too pronounced, covering about a 4 inch span around the injection area with mild to moderate swelling. patient did not report any change to urine color to indicate rhabdomyolosis, nor did the area cause the patient any pain or weakness
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA4
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Headache, Lymphadenopathy, Middle insomnia
Clinical narrative: Injection didn't hurt however within hour my shoulder was throbbing and a little swollen.  But then headache started my lower back hurt and I woke up at 1:30 am (was awake rest of night) with extreme feet and leg pain. Nothing helped - tried aspirin, did take prednisone, then felt like swollen glands in neck.  For several hours I felt horrible - after couple days has settled down except for some lingering muscular pain - which I didn't have before the vaccine.  Last year I had the Fluvent HD I think it's called.  I did have extreme swelling in my left arm which turned black, then purple then green for 3 long weeks.  I did report that reaction. But I would take that over these reactions anytime.  I think this has been worse than flu. I'll never take this vaccine again.  Last year's was very effective in that I was around my family (son, DIL, and four school age grandchildren who in January/February had many illnesses.  I escaped all of them. I think the HD vaccine was that good. This one time will tell but right now I am thinking not worth the misery.
Age: 70.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA4
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain in extremity, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Injection didn't hurt however within hour my shoulder was throbbing and a little swollen.  But then headache started my lower back hurt and I woke up at 1:30 am (was awake rest of night) with extreme feet and leg pain. Nothing helped - tried aspirin, did take prednisone, then felt like swollen glands in neck.  For several hours I felt horrible - after couple days has settled down except for some lingering muscular pain - which I didn't have before the vaccine.  Last year I had the Fluvent HD I think it's called.  I did have extreme swelling in my left arm which turned black, then purple then green for 3 long weeks.  I did report that reaction. But I would take that over these reactions anytime.  I think this has been worse than flu. I'll never take this vaccine again.  Last year's was very effective in that I was around my family (son, DIL, and four school age grandchildren who in January/February had many illnesses.  I escaped all of them. I think the HD vaccine was that good. This one time will tell but right now I am thinking not worth the misery.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient received Afluria Quadrivalent on 08/31/2020 On 09/06/2020 the patient came to the pharmacy in the drive thru, and reported that she was experiencing a throbbing pain and soreness in her left arm where the immunization was given. The patient stated that the pain began a few days after she received the immunization. I examined the patient's arm and there did not appear to be any redness or swelling. The patient said the site was not hot to the touch, the patient did not have a fever, and the only adverse reaction she had to report was soreness and pain at the injection site.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Dizziness, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Dizzines and shortness of breath. Patient with steroid allergy and product hipersensitivity had epinephrine for the treatment of any event of allergy and she administered it for the treatment of the vaccine adverse reaction. None history of vaccine adverse event.
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Discharge, Erythema, Injection site cellulitis, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: (*) Patient arm Red & Swollen and Fluid drainage. Went to Doctor and diagnosed as cellulitis at injection sit
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: her arm was sore for 3 days then on 8/26 developed 2 different red spots one the size of palm, the other the size of a quarter (No itching or pain) pt. took benadryl
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUA4, PPV
Symptoms: Headache, Mobility decreased, Nausea, Pain in extremity, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient called the following day to report extreme pain in arm. Could not lift arm. Also, reported nausea, vomiting and headache. Advised patient to drink fluids, to prevent dehydration from vomiting and to take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for arm pain and headache. Symptoms were already dissipating when call was made.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Heart rate increased
Clinical narrative: shortness of breath extremely fast heart rate
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Headache, Immediate post-injection reaction, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Mild Fever, muscle aches, and headache right after influenza vaccine.
Age: 80.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Nausea, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Redness over all of body.  Broken out in rash in neck, chest, back and in ears  with itching.  Some nausea for a short time.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Sore left arm, redness and swelling at injection sight. Muscle pain, headache, shivering, fever (100.2) and nausea. Muscle pain lasted 4 days the rest of the symptons lasted 3 days.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Myalgia, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sore left arm, redness and swelling at injection sight. Muscle pain, headache, shivering, fever (100.2) and nausea. Muscle pain lasted 4 days the rest of the symptons lasted 3 days.
Age: 80.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Rash, Rash pruritic, Skin mass
Clinical narrative: Patient reported waking up on 9/4/20 with a red nodule on her face then she developed a rash that started in her right arm. The rash worsened each day spreading to her chest area and she called the pharmacy on 9/7/20 at around 12pm to inquire about the reaction. She said the rash has spread to her face. She has taken 2 tablets of Benadryl with no relief. Patient also states that she is not in any kind of pain and not trouble breathing. She is experiencing itchiness from the rash. Patient will contact PCP and will monitor rash.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Chills, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: The patient said that 12 hours after she got the vaccine, she had fever, chills and body aches that lasted around 12 hours. She got the vaccine at 3:15pm and said the symptoms started around 3am the next morning and lasted until around 3-4pm the next day. Her son got the same vaccine at the same time, same lot number, and had no adverse effects.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pt contacted the pharmacy on Monday 9/7 because the area close to the injection site was red, swollen, and warm
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Erythema, Peripheral swelling, Pruritus, Skin irritation, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Pt reported on 9/7/2020 to pick up rx's and reported that she had gotten the flu vaccine and shingrix on 9/1/2020 here in our store. She states that she was given both the hd flu vaccine and shingrix both in her left arm on that day. She reported that by the next day her arm was very swollen,  red, hot to the touch and itchy, she contacted her md and they told her to take benadryl, use compresses and mark the swollen area with a pen so they could monitor for cellulitis. She states that the area did get a little bigger however she was not required to take any antibiotics. She states that today 9/7/2020 that it is starting to feel better but still a little red and irritated.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Joint range of motion decreased, Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: shoulder and arm soreness, restriction in range of motion, unable to dress/undress for 3 days and couldn't lift beyond heart level; after 3 days, began to improve but still can't lift arm overhead
Age: 86.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Patient received P23 vaccine in right arm on 9/4/2020.  The daughter of patient reported redness under the arm area on 9/6/2020 to RPh.  Daughter indicated that under the arm from the injection site was red going down to elbow.  Daughter was contacted 9/7/2020 for reporting purposes and followup on reaction indicated.  Daughter verified redness was decreased and no further reactions.  Daughter drew margins on patient and indicated that redness on area had decreased.  Daughter stated that there was never pain or swelling at injection site or where redness was located.  Daughter stated that patient had slept extra day after injection.
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Injection site urticaria, Lip swelling, Pain in extremity, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient noticed arm soreness later in the day, got progressively worse throughout the evening. next morning notice swelling and hives local to the injection site. Hives then spread across the body and patient noticed lip swelling as well. Patient proceeded to local quick care office to be evaluated, given scripts for prednisone, famotidine, and cetirizine to combat reaction
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chills, Headache, Influenza like illness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Shivering/chills started first,  in the middle of the night, then I woke up feeling like I had a moderate case of the flu: joint/muscle aches, headache, fever (100 to101 throughout the day ) and intermittent mild nausea. Symptoms were relieved  by acetaminophen , and were resolved by 9:00 PM  the evening of 09/06/2020, approx 28 hours post-injection.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Shivering/chills started first,  in the middle of the night, then I woke up feeling like I had a moderate case of the flu: joint/muscle aches, headache, fever (100 to101 throughout the day ) and intermittent mild nausea. Symptoms were relieved  by acetaminophen , and were resolved by 9:00 PM  the evening of 09/06/2020, approx 28 hours post-injection.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Erythema, Furuncle, Head discomfort, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Thank you for providing an opportunity to describe the adverse effects.  My face broke out in five boils, redness and crustiness above the right eyebrow, and right side of mouth.  I had a consistent temperature of over 100 degrees for at least three days.  I was lethargic and even now one boil on my face has not healed.  I developed pressure on the left side of my head that has lasted for more than a week.  I am taking an antibiotic for it.  I will never get a flu shot again.  The shot they gave me was 4 strains.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Scab
Clinical narrative: Thank you for providing an opportunity to describe the adverse effects.  My face broke out in five boils, redness and crustiness above the right eyebrow, and right side of mouth.  I had a consistent temperature of over 100 degrees for at least three days.  I was lethargic and even now one boil on my face has not healed.  I developed pressure on the left side of my head that has lasted for more than a week.  I am taking an antibiotic for it.  I will never get a flu shot again.  The shot they gave me was 4 strains.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUC4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site joint pain, Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal disorder
Clinical narrative: Approximately 6-8 hours after injection I began experiencing rapid onset of extreme left shoulder pain and dysfunction with weakness persisting and increasing in severity over the next 2 days.  The pain feels peri-articular, as if I tore my rotator cuff, making it difficult to raise my left arm.  No rubbing or manipulation of the shoulder, deltoid area makes the pain any better. There was and is no injection site redness, erythema or other evidence of injection site reaction.  (I am a non-practicing MD,  know the difference. ) In looking through the literature this seems like SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration) but am not certain.  I am wondering if the injection was administered too high? maybe into the capsule?
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Erythema, Pharyngeal erythema
Clinical narrative: Patient showed me a picture her throat , neck and upper chest was bright red.  She was having trouble breathing.  Her husband took her to the ER and they gave her a steriod shot
Age: 73.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUA3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, extreme itching, shortness of breath increasing through Sunday (9/6) and Monday (9/7)
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Developed shingles on 9/5/20, received influenza vaccine 9/3/20
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Upper right arm edema starting from the right elbow and extending to the right shoulder (humeral area)
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: 9/3/2020 into 9/4/2020: Pt developed swelling in left arm. Swelling subsided and then red rash appeared. Rash was treated with Benadryl cream. It has improved.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Dose given 8/6/2020 around 12:30 pm; by about 7:00 pm arm was quite painful to move; later in evening I noticed redness and bumpy surface; by next day I could hardly move the arm due to the pain and arm was slightly swollen; this continued for the third day; by August 9 the symptoms were done except that my arm was still somewhat red.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Skin swelling
Clinical narrative: Dose given 8/6/2020 around 12:30 pm; by about 7:00 pm arm was quite painful to move; later in evening I noticed redness and bumpy surface; by next day I could hardly move the arm due to the pain and arm was slightly swollen; this continued for the third day; by August 9 the symptoms were done except that my arm was still somewhat red.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, PPV
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Erythema, Injection site pain, Peripheral swelling, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: for pneumovax injection- no pain or reaction at injection site but extensive pain on inner left arm around elbow and 6 inches up the arm.  The area was very red, hot, and swollen
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Dyspnoea, Headache, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccine here at Pharmacy.  A couple hours later, she felt a mild headache.  She then began having chills.  Later, she developed labored breathing.  She then laid in bed and began vomiting.  Her daughter then took her temperature.  It was 102 F.  She then went to the hospital.
Age: 77.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUA4
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pain in the arm. Especially when he moves it.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV9
Symptoms: Bursitis, Immediate post-injection reaction, Mobility decreased, Pain in extremity, Product administered at inappropriate site
Clinical narrative: Severe soreness in entire arm starting immediately after administration. Soreness/pain progressively worsened to the point of inability to abduct my arm. I went to urgent care several days later and got Toradol. It provided some relief. Now, almost a month later, NSAIDS do not provide relief. Another provider feels that the injection was given too high on my arm and I have bursitis as a result of administration.  I have a referral to an orthopedist to properly diagnose this.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient fainted after fluzone administration. Pt was standing with her parents while pharmacist was administering another vaccine for another family member. Patient was laid down and regained consciousness. Patient denies hitting her head or any other injuries. Pt provided water after regaining consciousness. Management notified, store incident reported. VAERs reported.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUR4, VARZOS
Symptoms: Fatigue, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient reported feeling fatigued and having visible moderate rash on stomach and back the day following her vaccinations.