chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Erythema, Rash papular, Rash pustular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/07/2000, the patient developed a "varicella lesion on soft palate, erythema, vesicles, papules and pustules on her face, scalp, trunk, and extremities. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning an unidentified child patient who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, 12 days after receiving the vaccine the patient presented to an ER with "20 or so papular lesions and itching". No fever or rash was present. Additional information has been requested. Follow up information from the health care facility indicated that this patient is unknown to the physician's office. No further information is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/09/2000 the patient developed approximately 50 chicken pox lesions on the torso and face. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash erythematous, Rash papular, Rash pruritic, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed chicken pox on his buttocks, chest and legs. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the RN indicated that on 08/11/2000 the patient developed a pruritic rash with 20 erythematous papules and vesicles on his buttocks and both legs. It was reported that subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pruritus, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/10/2000 or 08/11/2000 patient developed chicken pox on genitals, legs and arms which was described as an itchy rash with an unknown number of lesions. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. On 08/21/2000 the patient recovered. Also reported was the patient's sibling who was vaccinated and received similar events. Follow up information from a RN reported that in an unspecified date the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 08/07/2000 the patient developed an "approximately one to two inch circle at the injection site with red spots in the center, but no blisters. The affected area was also itchy. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered pharmacist concerning an unidentified female patient who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live on 08/24/1999 and 09/24/1999, respectively. The serum varicella zoster virus antibody test was done recently, in approximately August 2000, and the patient does not have detectable antibodies. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Balance disorder, Coordination abnormal, Erythema, Fall, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Subsequently, 2 weeks after vaccination, the patient was "experiencing ataxia". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the physician indicated from 08/09/2000 to 08/10/2000 the patient developed a fever to 102F. Briefly on 08/11/2000 only, 3-4 red spots were noted on her face, neck and back. From 08/09/2000 to 08/16/2000 the patient experienced unsteadiness, was "wobbly" and falling more than usual. The patient had a normal exam on 08/11/2000. Subsequently as of 08/16/2000, it was reported that the patient had no symptoms, was doing well and recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Subsequently, 2 weeks after vaccination, the patient was "experiencing ataxia". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the physician indicated from 08/09/2000 to 08/10/2000 the patient developed a fever to 102F. Briefly on 08/11/2000 only, 3-4 red spots were noted on her face, neck and back. From 08/09/2000 to 08/16/2000 the patient experienced unsteadiness, was "wobbly" and falling more than usual. The patient had a normal exam on 08/11/2000. Subsequently as of 08/16/2000, it was reported that the patient had no symptoms, was doing well and recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Approximately one week after vaccination the patient developed a disseminated rash with no fever and minimal itching. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. It was noted that a physician diagnosed varicella. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received on a patient who was vaccinated with two doses of varicella virus vaccine live and failed to seroconvert. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Follow up information from a physician indicated that there was "no immunological response-titers negative. The patient did not have any adverse experiences.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live on 04/21/2000 and 05/18/2000, respectively. The serum varicella zoster virus antibody test was done on 08/09/2000 and it indicated that the patient was "non-immune" to varicella zoster. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. No further information is expected.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Malaise, Pain
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient felt "ill" with achiness for about one month. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning his daughter who in approximately 1998 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently in approximately July 2000, the patient developed a slight case of chickenpox and developed shingles 3 weeks after having had the chicken pox. It was reported that the patient's sister had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a NP concerning a patient who was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient had a negative titer. The reporter did not consider this an adverse event. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On 08/14/2000 the patient experienced a "breakthrough rash of approximately 8-10 lesions". It was noted that the patient was afebrile and had "no other adverse effects". The patient's twin sister was also vaccinated on the same day and did not develop a rash. Follow up information from a health care professional reported that the patient had 10-15 pustules at most and that on an unspecified date recovered from the rash. No further information is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 07/31/2000 the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox with fever and numerous shallow lesions. The patient sought unspecified medical treatment. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning his daughter who in approximately 1998 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, in approximately July 2000, the patient developed a slight case of chickenpox. It was reported that the patient's sister had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested
Age: 1.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a patient who was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently the patient experienced a rash. No further information is available.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed a "lesion rash". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the physician indicated that the patient broke out with 2 or 3 lesions about 10 days after vaccination. It was reported that the physician did not consider this to be an adverse experience. No further information is expected.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient "broke out with an unspecified rash". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning an unidentified female patient who was vaccinated with a first dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient developed a couple of vesicles. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who in September of 1999 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Eleven days  post vax, the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox. Several days post-onset, the patient recovered. In the beginning of August 2000, the patient developed a severe rash "that started off looking like chickenpox; however, it then developed into welts all over his entire body and face. The rash cleared up after 1 week. The patient was treated with Prelone and Benadryl. The rash reappeared and the patient was seen by a physician who thought the patient may have experienced a reaction to the varicella virus vaccine. No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Post vax, in August 2000, the patient developed a generalized rash. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a company representative concerning a patient who was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient developed shingles. It was noted that this was third hand information and no additional information was provided. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN regarding a patient who on 08/15/1995 and 09/26/1995 was vaccinated with the first and second doses of varicella virus vaccine live. On 08/09/2000 laboratory evaluation revealed a lack of response. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: On 06/09/2000 the patient experienced red, raised nickel sized bumps at the injection site. No further information is available.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: On 08/15/2000 the patient developed a rash over her chest, abdomen and both arms. The patient's mother described the rash as "red dots under the skin", not varicella-like. The patient had no fever and was treated with Caladryl. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. On 08/28/2000 the school nurse reported that the patient was at school feeling fine and the rash disappeared after 3 hours on 08/25/2000. On 08/30/2000 the mother reported the patient had red swollen areas on her arms with no fever, and the red area was noted to be approximately 1.5 inch in diameter. Subsequently it was reported that the patient recovered.
Age: 1.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Rash erythematous, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/25/2000 the patient developed herpes zoster. She was seen in the physician's office on 08/28/2000. It was noted that the herpes zoster was a "serious case". The clustered red bumps spanned from the patient's neck to the patient's thumb on the left arm. It was noted the patient did not have a fever. It was noted that the patient did not develop a rash at the site of injection or elsewhere within 42 day of vaccination. Follow up information from a physician's assistant reported that on an unspecified date the patient recovered.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Post vaccination, the patient experienced mild chickenpox. Another patient was reported with a similar experience. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In 1999, at 12 months of age, the patient was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 08/28/2000 it was reported that the patient is breaking out with chicken pox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN with a history of natural varicella during childhood, who on 08/03/2000 was inadvertently splashed on the right arm when administering a does of varicella virus vaccine live. The nurse did not wipe the vaccine off right away. On 08/11/2000 the nurse developed 6-7 vesicles on her right arm. Additionally, it was reported that the nurse felt itchy that evening. It was noted that the veiscles lasted 5-7 days and resolved without complications. The nurse indicated that she did not see a physician. No further information is available.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pruritus, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/13/2000 the patient developed an eruption of chickenpox which continued to appear 7 to 3 pox each day until 08/24/2000. It was noted to be itchy. On 08/15/2000 the patient was seen in the physician's office to confirm chickenpox and was noted to have a few red bumps. Follow up information received 09/27/2000 from a physician indicated that on 08/30/2000, the patient recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme
Clinical narrative: On 08/24/2000 the patient developed a rash consistent with erythema multiforme 3 days post-vaccination. The patient sought medical attention from a physician for diagnosis. It was noted that the event was self-limited with no sequelae. No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: On 08/09/2000, the patient developed 5-6 lesions on his anterior left forearm, only 1 of which was vesicular. The lesions were raised and resemble mosquito bites. Subsequently, the patient recovered. The reporter stated a concern about the lot. Five additonal patients had similar experienced following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash erythematous, Rash papular, Skin hyperpigmentation
Clinical narrative: On 08/23/2000 the patient developed "itchy" spots around her waist. It was noted that it was an itchy rash of papules 2mm-5mm that was on the waist circumferentially and on the right thigh and left neck. The physician stated the lesions go completely around the patient's waist and she does not fell they are herpes zoster. It was noted that the patient had 50 lesions and a temperature of 98.6F. It was also noted that the worst symptoms were on day 2. Over the past several days, the patient has continued to develop additional lesions around her waist, on her right leg and on her left neck; however, she has not developed and vesicular lesions. On 08/29/2000 the physician saw the patient and she just has "large erythematous and hyperpigmented" areas, but no vesicles. the patient reports the lesions are very itchy, but otherwise she feels fine. She has no reported fever or any other symptoms. Of interest is that the patient may have had a possible exposure to varicella prior to developing her rash. The patient's coworker who had never been immunized, also developed a rash on the same day, and very similar to the patient's. The coworker was diagnosed with chickenpox. On an unspecified date the patient recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning unidentified children who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. The physician indicated that his ER colleagues feel that they are seeing more cases of zoster in the vaccine recipients. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On approximately 08/21/2000, it was reported that the patient developed chickenpox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention, however it was reported that the child was not seen by the physician. It was reported that a sibling had a similar experience following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. It was also reported that another sibling in the patient's household has leukemia. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Herpes zoster, Pain, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In August 2000, the patient developed shingles on his torso and down his leg. He was seen by his physician who initially diagnosed him with a rash and on a second visit, diagnosed his with shingles. The patient had severe pain which started 08/25/2000 and was treated with Tylenol with codeine and an unspecified cream. On 08/31/2000, a sample was sent for PCR analysis. Follow up information states the patient developed sever zoster with hundreds of vesicles, confluent in many areas, distributed on the right abdomen, back and upper thigh with an abrupt stop at midline. The patient was stated to have severe pain. It was reported that the patient has not had recent exposure to chickenpox or shingles. By 09/28/2000 the patient had completely recovered from the experience. The physician reported that some scarring was noted. No further information is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 08/29/2000 the patient experienced a fever and pain the leg for 3 days. The patient was seen by a physician. Follow up was received from a physician. On approximately 09/12/2000 the patient experienced a nonvesicular rash. It was also reported the patient's brother experience an unspecified adverse event after each does of diphtheria toxoid + pertussis vaccine + tetanus toxoid vaccine. No further information is available.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son who was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient developed little red bumps. Subsequently, the patient recovered from the little red bumps. No further information is expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son who was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Over a year post vaccination, the patient developed "little red bumps" in different parts of his body and that went away after a day. No further information is available.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 08/23/2000, approximately 12 days after her son developed a rash, the patient developed a rash described as "5-6 lesions below her ribs, 3 lesions on her back and a number of lesions on both arms, behind her ear, and at the base of her hairline. There was a total of 25-30 lesions." The lesions were itchy and resembled mosquito bites. Subsequently, the patient recovered. The reporter stated a concern about the lot (632043/1360J). Five additional patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Irritability, Malaise, Pruritus, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a licensed practical nurse concerning a patient with no known history of chickenpox or prior varicella virus vaccination who was exposed to 2 friends who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live and subsequently developed lesions. On 08/26/2000, the patient developed "a maculopapular rash, with some vesicles. The patient had 18 lesions, reported as itchy." The nurse thought the patient may have some scabbed lesions remaining. The patient also experienced general malaise and irritability. Three additional patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information indicated that a specimen has been sent for PCR analysis and the results were negative for varicella zoster virus. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On approximately 08/08/2000, the patient developed "an itchy, mild rash, consisting of 2 lesions on her shoulder". The lesions have scabbed over and the nurse believes the patient recovered. The reporter states a concern about the lot (632042/1360J). Five additional patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Arachnoiditis, Lethargy, Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a LPN concerning a patient who was vaccinated on 04/06/1998. On 08/25/2000, after the patient's sister was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live on 07/25/2000, the patient developed a maculopapular rash that included less than 20 lesions on his arms, legs and back. Some of the lesions had reportedly crusted and scabbed over. The patient also experienced lethargy and a fever. After being seen by a physician it was felt that the patient's symptoms were not chickenpox, "but were consistent with duck itch, which is a term used to describe mite bites that children get when swimming in water inhabited by ducks. 4 additional patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information indicated that a specimen was sent for PCR analysis and the results were negative for varicella zoster virus. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Arachnoiditis, Lethargy, Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: On 07/25/2000, the patient developed a maculopapular rash that included greater than 30 lesions on his arms, legs, abdomen, and back. Some of the lesions were reported crusted and scabbed over. The patient also developed a fever and lethargy. After being seen by a physician it was felt that the patient's symptoms were not chickenpox, "but were more consistent with duck itch, which is a term used to describe mite bites that children get when swimming in water inhabited by ducks." Four additional patients had similar experiences following exposure to varicella virus vaccine live. Follow up information indicated that a specimen was sent for PCR analysis, however, the specimen was inadequate to process. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Anorexia, Herpes zoster, Malaise, Neuralgia, Pharyngitis
Clinical narrative: On 08/25/2000 the patient began to develop a rash. The patient's mother reports that she had a lot of pain in the area of the lesions. On 08/31/2000 the patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster. The lesions are on the right side of the patient's chest and extend to the right back area. The patient has a low grade fever, 99-100F, a reddened throat, and a tiny spot above one of her eyelids. The patient was treated with acyclovir. It was noted that the patient has no known recent exposure to varicella or shingles. Follow up information received on 08/31/2000 from a NP indicated that the patient did not experience a post vaccination rash at the site of the injection. The patient's lesions were described as maculopapular herpetic lesions, which were erythematous and too numerous to count. It was noted that systemic symptoms included: pharyngitis, mild anorexia, mild malaise, neuralgia at the dermatan. The RN reported that "at this time the patient is recovering". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/25/2000 the patient began to develop a rash. The patient's mother reports that she had a lot of pain in the area of the lesions. On 08/31/2000 the patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster. The lesions are on the right side of the patient's chest and extend to the right back area. The patient has a low grade fever, 99-100F, a reddened throat, and a tiny spot above one of her eyelids. The patient was treated with acyclovir. It was noted that the patient has no known recent exposure to varicella or shingles. Follow up information received on 08/31/2000 from a NP indicated that the patient did not experience a post vaccination rash at the site of the injection. The patient's lesions were described as maculopapular herpetic lesions, which were erythematous and too numerous to count. It was noted that systemic symptoms included: pharyngitis, mild anorexia, mild malaise, neuralgia at the dermatan. The RN reported that "at this time the patient is recovering". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Laboratory test abnormal, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/07/2000, the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox. It was unknown if the patient had a fever or if exposure to wild type virus occurred. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. A varicella titer was drawn 08/30/2000 and the patient was not immune or indeterminate. No further information was provided.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed redness at the injection site. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information from the health care facility indicated that the patient received another shot with no problems. It was reported that the reporter "didn't remember the name of the patient". No further information is expected.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: On 09/02/2000, the patient developed a fever of greater than 102F and on 09/04/2000, developed a rash consistent with varicella on her trunk, limbs, and face. Unspecified medical attention was sought. On 09/11/2000, the patient recovered.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pyrexia, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 08/16/2000 the patient experienced a mild case of varicella on the trunk, back, face, legs and arms. The maximum temperature was 100.0F. The patient complained of hip pain on 08/16/2000. Medical attention was sought. On 08/23/2000 the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received that indicated the patient developed varicella lesions beginning with a few and increasing to 25. On 09/01/2000 the patient developed a rash on his right arm. Over the next several days, the rash continued to develop and spread. On 09/04/2000, the patient was seen by a physician who reported that the patient had vesicular and scabbed lesions on his face, scalp, inside his mouth and throat including 1 lesion on his left anterior tonsil, right arm, trunk, and penis. The patient's fever was reported to be as high as 104F on approximately 09/03/2000. The patient has no other signs or symptoms. The physician indicated that the patient's mother and brother have both been recently diagnosed with hepatitis A. The patient was also currently in the process of being evaluated for hepatitis A with test results pending. Subsequently, the patient recovered. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash macular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/02/2000 the patient experienced chickenpox. The patient experienced 4 crusted lesions on a macular base under the right arm. At the time of the report, there were 5 new macular lesions forming a rash on the trunk and legs. There were 2 on the trunk and 3 on the right leg. There was no itching. The patient was seen by a physician on 09/06/2000. The physician later reported that no side or adverse events had occurred and that the patient had recovered without problems. No further information is expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/02/2000 the patient developed shingles on the right arm with severe pain, 7 on a scale of 1-10. The patient's entire right arm was covered with red and painful pox. It was also reported that the patient was afebrile. A sibling had an unusual rash 2 weeks prior to this occurrence. It was noted that the varicella zoster was confirmed by a visit to the dermatologist. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning 3 siblings who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. Two months later, they each experienced "25 fluid-filled lesions". Unspecified medical attention was sought.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Aphthous stomatitis, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the patient developed a fever, rash, and a large, painful cold/cankor sore on her chin. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 09/05/2000, the patient developed a fever and on 09/07/2000 the patient developed a rash. On 09/08/2000, the patient presented to a physician with 17 lesions on her trunk, back, neck and groin. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from the mother of a female child who on 07/25/2000 was vaccinated with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient experienced a light case of chickenpox with 100 lesions or a severe case of chickenpox (one sibling developed a severe case, and one developed a light case, the reporter did not specify which sibling developed which case.) The patient had been exposed to varicella approximately 24 months after vaccination with no problem. The patient's sibling had a similar reaction following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTPHIB, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In the summer of 2000, the patient developed a mild breakthrough case of chickenpox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Follow up information received from the RN indicated that the patient's unimmunized 2 year old sister had a "heavy" case of chickenpox in June of 2000 and the patient came down with a "mild" case of chickenpox after that. It was reported that the patient subsequently recovered. No further information is expected.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated on approximately 08/28/2000. Subsequently in September of 2000, the patient developed 6 lesions on her chest and abdomen. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning a female who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with the second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, a commercially available test indicated that the patient had failed to convert. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On approximately 09/12/2000, the patient developed 2 lesions at the injection site and one on her back. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated on an unspecified date. On approximately 08/12/2000, the patient developed a full-blown case of chickenpox. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Osteomyelitis, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In March 2000, the patient experienced a bad case of chickenpox. Soon after, the patient experienced osteomyelitis. Medical attention was sought.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a male child who was vaccinated with 1 dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the patient experienced chickenpox. His body was covered with chickenpox. Another patient was reported with a similar experience. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a RN concerning children who were vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. It was reported that there was an outbreak of chickenpox at a school. It was reported that a 5 year old child with epidermolysis bullosa attends the school and was exposed to the children with chicken pox, however never developed chickenpox. Unspecified medical attetion was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/12/2000 the patient developed a severe case of chicken pox that was described as a "classic" case of chickenpox. The patient had pox all over her body as well as in her throat and mouth. The patient required an ER or physician visit. On 09/20/2000 te patient recovered. No further information was provided.
Age: 1.9
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: On 09/10/2000 the patient's mother reported that the patient developed red dots generalized over his body. Within 24 hours she reported that they looked "blistery like chickenpox". Over the next 2 days he continued to break out and follow a chickenpox pattern but by day 4 they were not scabbing and drying like pox. The patient was seen by the physician. It was reported that the physician felt it was "dermatitis with impetiginous changes rather than pox". The physician determined that this was not a breakthrough case. On 09/18/2001 the patient recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On approximately 09/15/2000, the patient experienced 2 lesions. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. No further information is available.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a male patient with Hodgkin's disease who developed shingles following exposure to his son who was vaccinated on 08/01/2000 with one dose of varicella virus vaccine live. The reporter questioned whether the varicella virus vaccine activated the shingles in the patient and if shingles can be transmitted to someone who has not had chickenpox. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash maculo-papular, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/16/2000 the patient experienced a fever greater than 102F. On 09/18/2000 the patient developed chickenpox (macropapular rash) on his face, trunk, limbs, and groin. Unspecified medical attention was sought. The nurse reported that the patient "has no postulates on his face or trunk; it is not seeping". The patient had not yet recovered at the time of the report. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 16.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 09/13/2000 the patient developed 15 lesions with a fever of 103F. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, the serum varicella virus antibody test indicated that titers done were undetectable. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.7
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/14/2000 the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox which consisted of greater than 50 varicella lesions and a fever of 100.7 axillary. Subsequently, the patient recovered. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Three days post vaccination, the patient developed "chickenpox with 75 to 100 lesions". The patient sought unspecified medical attention. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a does of varicella virus vaccine live. Subsequently, on approximately 09/18/2000, the patient developed a breakthrough rash. It was reported that the grandmother, who is the baby-sitter, was on chemotherapy. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Three hours post vaccination, the patient experienced generalized spots, fever and itching. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning an unidentified patient who was vaccinated with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live and did not seroconvert. On 08/03/2000 the patient was vaccinated with a 3rd dose of varicella virus vaccine live. The patient was treated with Depo-Medrol. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.-
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/07/2000 the patient developed herpes zoster. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was noted that it is unknown whether exposure occurred. As of 09/19/2000 the patient was afebrile. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/15/2000, 3 days post vaccination, the patient's mother reported that the patient had developed a mild case of "chicken pox" outbreak to her neck, face and diaper area and a fever of 102.5F. It was noted that this was a "greater than mild case of chicken pox". Medical attention was sought. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No further information was available.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated with the first does of varicella virus vaccine live on 09/18/2000. Subsequently, the patient experienced slight redness. The redness was resolved in 2 days. The patient experienced redness and tenderness after the second dose of vaccine. There was no resolution after 48 hours. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site rash, Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: On 09/15/2000 at 4:45 PM, the patient developed a local rash at the injection site. It was reported to be 3 little bumps at the site of injection and was reported to be itchy. Subsequently, the patient recovered. On 11/03/2000 the patient was vaccinated SC in the left arm at 8:40 am with the second dose of varicella virus vaccine live and it was reported that the patient experienced an injection site reaction. On 11/05/2000 the patient experienced redness and swelling with a hard lump at the site. It was reported that the redness and edema radiates down the arm. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. On follow up it was reported that the patient was treated with Valtrex. Subsequently, the patient recovered 11/04/2000. No further information is expected.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: The patient was vaccinated in March and April 2000 with a first and second dose of varicella virus vaccine live. In August 2000, the patient sought unspecified medial attention and was found to be seronegative. Additional information has been requeste.d
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/20/2000, the patient was diagnosed with chickenpox. There were greater than 12 spots and no fever. It was noted that the patient's mother had shingles. Follow up information from a physician indicated that subsequently the patient recovered.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/05/2000, the patient developed chickenpox. Follow up information from a physician indicated that on 09/15/2000 the patient fully recovered.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: On 09/21/2000 the patient experienced generalized rash. The patient does not have a fever. Medical attention was sought.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: In January 2000, the patient was vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine live. In June 2000, the patient received the polio vaccine and the tetanus toxoid and a week later experienced paresthesia, which is still ongoing. A MRI was negative for MS. Medical attention was sought. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Infection, Rash vesicular, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: On 09/18/2000 the patient presented to a physician's office with a varicella-like rash after exposure to wild-type virus at her daycare. The physician reported the patient presented with a cluster of vesicular lesions on her neck that did not have a dermatomal distribution. They appeared like classic  varicella lesions. The physician indicated that he believed "this probably represents partial failure of the immunization". Additional information has been requested.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash erythematous, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: In the summer of 1998, the patient developed a mild case of chickenpox. On 09/19/2000, the patient "broke out in chickenpox again" that was described as a red, itchy rash with approximately 20-25 lesions on head and trunk of body. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. In follow up the patient's physician's office reported that they were unaware of any adverse events related to varicella virus vaccine live. It was noted that there were no telephone messages or office visits related to adverse events.
Age: 1.08
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cerebellar ataxia, Difficulty in walking, Laboratory test abnormal, Pain
Clinical narrative: On 09/17/2000 the patient was seen in a clinic with truncal ataxia. The patient appeared to be a little fussy but was afebrile and had no rash. The physician stated that the child had been a good walker previously but currently had what she described as acute cerebellar ataxia. Follow up information received 11/06/2000 from a physician stated that she felt that the ataxia was secondary to vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. The physician stated that the child has made a full recovery. The patient's mother noted that the right leg seemed to "give way at times". It was noted there was no trauma. The diagnosis was right lower extremity pain and difficulty in walking. The patient was treated with Tylenol or Motrin. No further information is available.
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV, IPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Oedema, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Within 30 minutes of vaccination, the patient developed a fever and a whole body urticarial rash without respiratory distress. Medical attention was sought. The patient's symptoms resolved following treatment with Benadryl but for persistent left arm swelling. Within 24 hours of vaccination, the patient's symptoms were resolved. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: On 09/22/2000, the patient developed a varicella like rash on the chest and neck. The nurse was unsure of the number of lesions and no fever was reported. Unspecified medical attention was sought. In follow up, the LPN reported that the patient had recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/15/2000 the patient experienced chickenpox with about 70 lesions and no fever. Medical attention was sought. It was felt that the patient had a "light case" and she recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: On 09/05/2000 the patient developed mild red areas and central vesicles on her abdomen, back and groin. On 09/20/2000 the patient recovered from her symptoms. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Folliculitis, Herpes zoster
Clinical narrative: On 06/05/2000 the patient developed shingles on the left side of her face and an infection. On 06/16/2000 the patient experienced folliculitis. On 06/16/2000 the patient recovered.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/15/2000, the patient presented with chickenpox that consisted of greater than 50 lesions. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: On 09/25/2000 the patient presented with chickenpox that consisted of greater than 50 lesions and no fever. It was indicated that other unspecified patients had similar adverse experiences with the same lot of vaccine, therefore the reporter stated a concern about the lot. Additional information has been requested.