chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC, RV5, DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Crying, Screaming
Clinical narrative: prolonged high pitched screaming (2 hours), very unusual because the baby did not cry very often
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC, RV5, DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: prolonged high pitched screaming (2 hours), very unusual because the baby did not cry very often
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Dry skin, Erythema, Rash, Restlessness
Clinical narrative: Mother noticed daughter figit with clothes on back, finally looked, thought dry skin, applied lotion, no help, several hours later, noticed rash, called doctor, examined the following day. Oval salmon colored patches over back were noted, vital signs normal, otherwise unremarkable. Patient instructed to take benadryl and motrin, and to follow up in 5 days, sooner if needed. Followed up in 9 days by phone, rash fading, no other complications noted.
Age: 1.12
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Cough, Respiratory tract congestion, Rhinorrhoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Running nose, cough, wheezing, congestion.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dysstasia, Gait disturbance, Loss of control of legs, Weight bearing difficulty
Clinical narrative: Lost control of left leg - for an hour and a half she could not stand, walk, or put any weight on the leg.   It went away suddenly and has not returned.  The vaccine was the NASAL H1N1 vaccine, so it was not a localized reaction from an injection.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Rash macular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I felt hot and broke out in HIVES  on my arms back stomache was red and blotchy went to rainelle medical center in get a shot.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site swelling, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Aches, fever, chills, 6 inches diamater of sewlling at injection site.  The symptoms lasted for two days.  I called to report the reaction and the nurse said that it never happens.
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, Chest X-ray normal, Chills, Culture urine negative, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Developed onset of rigors and fever up to 102 a few hours after vaccine administered.  Was hospitalized for sepsis started on antibiotics, but nothing grew from cultures.    12/2/2009 MR and DC summary for dates 11/26-11/30/2009. DC dx's,  fever, Leukopenia, Acute renal failure, dehydration, weakness, Type 2 DM uncontrolled  Patient with c/o's fever, chills, productive cough, tacchycardia. Tx: IV ABX
Age: 87.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Sepsis, Shift to the left, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Developed onset of rigors and fever up to 102 a few hours after vaccine administered.  Was hospitalized for sepsis started on antibiotics, but nothing grew from cultures.    12/2/2009 MR and DC summary for dates 11/26-11/30/2009. DC dx's,  fever, Leukopenia, Acute renal failure, dehydration, weakness, Type 2 DM uncontrolled  Patient with c/o's fever, chills, productive cough, tacchycardia. Tx: IV ABX
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Eye pain, Facial palsy, Head deformity, Meningioma, Scan brain
Clinical narrative: Right Bells palsy. treated with acyclovir, prednisone, lortab and lacrilube, by ER physician. Seen by me on 11/19/2009, she was getting better, but still having discomfort to right eye and showing asymmetry to face. I added Super B complex vitamins and Refresh ointment to  apply at bedtime. 12/1/2009 Ed records for 11/16/2009, patient with c/o's rt facial droop, slurred speech, unable to close rt eye and headache. Dc Dx Bell's Palsy, Tx prednisone, Acyclovir, Lortab, Lacrilube eye gtts 12/1/2009 PCP records for 11/19/2009, patient doing better but still with some rt eye pain, rx'd vit b complex and eye ointment.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Cough, Pyrexia, Sleep disorder, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: 102.5 degree fever and a persistent cough that interfered with sleeping.  The pediatrician concluded patient had a viral infection, not bacterial, and put him on Tamiflu.  The doctor didn't think patient's symptoms were caused by the vaccine.  The doctor didn't test patient for Influenza A because the vaccine could cause a false positive.  This same scenario happened to my daughter a month earlier.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Postictal state, Staring
Clinical narrative: Patient had a staring episode for a few seconds (10-15) and then was post-ictal for about 10 minutes after.  No treatment given.  Mom is a nurse and had him lie down in her arms.  BP after event was 88/52 with a pulse of 108.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Drug exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: MISCARRIAGE 11/30 and 12/1 Medical records received for DOS 11/16- 12/4 LMP 10/23/09.  C/O odor, pain and discharge on 11/16.  HCG +  on 11/25.  11/30 c/o cramping, bleeding, passing mucous tissue. Miscarriage.  HCG level decreased from 11 to 4.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP, TDAP
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Drug exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: Bleeding, Cramping.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP, TDAP
Symptoms: Drug exposure during pregnancy, Haemorrhage, Laboratory test, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: Bleeding, Cramping.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram normal, Ear pain, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 12 November 2009 from a consumer who is a health care professional. A 51-year-old female patient, had received a intramuscular left deltoid injection of Influenza A (H1N1) - Preservative (lot number UP010AA) on 30 October 2009. The patient had no concurrent illnesses, but does have seasonal allergies and takes no concomitant medications. One hour post-vaccination, the patient experienced persistent numbness in her left arm. Twenty-four hours later, she had intermittent left lower leg numbness, and later that night, developed severe left ear pain and pain in both eyes. The following morning, the patient experienced left jaw and upper/lower gum pain and swelling with trouble chewing on the left side. The ear pain, eye pain and jaw pain/swelling subsequently subsided (date not reported), but her numbness persisted. On 08 November 2009, the patient experienced additional symptoms of heart palpitations, and the following day she woke during the night with a thready pulse and irregular heart rate. The patient was evaluated by her physician the following day who stated she was very stressed. The patient's blood pressure that day was 170-90 mmHg, and she reported having severe left chest pain. The patient was to have a follow-up visit (date not reported) with her physician at a later date. Diagnostic tests performed included CAT scan, blood work, and cardiac enzymes that were all normal. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.  12/3 and 12/14 Medical records received for dos 11/7. w/thyroid sonogram from 2/12/09.Final DX: parasthesia, palpitations s/p H1N1 shot C/O parasthesia, palpitations and L arm discomfort. ICD9:  782.8, 785. 1
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Blood test normal, Cardiac enzymes normal, Chest pain, Computerised tomogram normal
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 12 November 2009 from a consumer who is a health care professional. A 51-year-old female patient, had received a intramuscular left deltoid injection of Influenza A (H1N1) - Preservative (lot number UP010AA) on 30 October 2009. The patient had no concurrent illnesses, but does have seasonal allergies and takes no concomitant medications. One hour post-vaccination, the patient experienced persistent numbness in her left arm. Twenty-four hours later, she had intermittent left lower leg numbness, and later that night, developed severe left ear pain and pain in both eyes. The following morning, the patient experienced left jaw and upper/lower gum pain and swelling with trouble chewing on the left side. The ear pain, eye pain and jaw pain/swelling subsequently subsided (date not reported), but her numbness persisted. On 08 November 2009, the patient experienced additional symptoms of heart palpitations, and the following day she woke during the night with a thready pulse and irregular heart rate. The patient was evaluated by her physician the following day who stated she was very stressed. The patient's blood pressure that day was 170-90 mmHg, and she reported having severe left chest pain. The patient was to have a follow-up visit (date not reported) with her physician at a later date. Diagnostic tests performed included CAT scan, blood work, and cardiac enzymes that were all normal. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.  12/3 and 12/14 Medical records received for dos 11/7. w/thyroid sonogram from 2/12/09.Final DX: parasthesia, palpitations s/p H1N1 shot C/O parasthesia, palpitations and L arm discomfort. ICD9:  782.8, 785. 1
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Ear pain, Eye pain, Gingival pain, Gingival swelling, Heart rate irregular
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 12 November 2009 from a consumer who is a health care professional. A 51-year-old female patient, had received a intramuscular left deltoid injection of Influenza A (H1N1) - Preservative (lot number UP010AA) on 30 October 2009. The patient had no concurrent illnesses, but does have seasonal allergies and takes no concomitant medications. One hour post-vaccination, the patient experienced persistent numbness in her left arm. Twenty-four hours later, she had intermittent left lower leg numbness, and later that night, developed severe left ear pain and pain in both eyes. The following morning, the patient experienced left jaw and upper/lower gum pain and swelling with trouble chewing on the left side. The ear pain, eye pain and jaw pain/swelling subsequently subsided (date not reported), but her numbness persisted. On 08 November 2009, the patient experienced additional symptoms of heart palpitations, and the following day she woke during the night with a thready pulse and irregular heart rate. The patient was evaluated by her physician the following day who stated she was very stressed. The patient's blood pressure that day was 170-90 mmHg, and she reported having severe left chest pain. The patient was to have a follow-up visit (date not reported) with her physician at a later date. Diagnostic tests performed included CAT scan, blood work, and cardiac enzymes that were all normal. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.  12/3 and 12/14 Medical records received for dos 11/7. w/thyroid sonogram from 2/12/09.Final DX: parasthesia, palpitations s/p H1N1 shot C/O parasthesia, palpitations and L arm discomfort. ICD9:  782.8, 785. 1
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Pain in jaw, Palpitations, Pulse abnormal, Stress
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 12 November 2009 from a consumer who is a health care professional. A 51-year-old female patient, had received a intramuscular left deltoid injection of Influenza A (H1N1) - Preservative (lot number UP010AA) on 30 October 2009. The patient had no concurrent illnesses, but does have seasonal allergies and takes no concomitant medications. One hour post-vaccination, the patient experienced persistent numbness in her left arm. Twenty-four hours later, she had intermittent left lower leg numbness, and later that night, developed severe left ear pain and pain in both eyes. The following morning, the patient experienced left jaw and upper/lower gum pain and swelling with trouble chewing on the left side. The ear pain, eye pain and jaw pain/swelling subsequently subsided (date not reported), but her numbness persisted. On 08 November 2009, the patient experienced additional symptoms of heart palpitations, and the following day she woke during the night with a thready pulse and irregular heart rate. The patient was evaluated by her physician the following day who stated she was very stressed. The patient's blood pressure that day was 170-90 mmHg, and she reported having severe left chest pain. The patient was to have a follow-up visit (date not reported) with her physician at a later date. Diagnostic tests performed included CAT scan, blood work, and cardiac enzymes that were all normal. At the time of this report, the patient had not recovered. Documents held by sender: None.  12/3 and 12/14 Medical records received for dos 11/7. w/thyroid sonogram from 2/12/09.Final DX: parasthesia, palpitations s/p H1N1 shot C/O parasthesia, palpitations and L arm discomfort. ICD9:  782.8, 785. 1
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abasia, Alanine aminotransferase normal, Areflexia, Aspartate aminotransferase normal, Asthenia
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Ataxia, Back pain, Blood albumin increased, Blood alkaline phosphatase increased, Blood creatine phosphokinase MB increased
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Blood culture negative, Blood immunoglobulin G normal, Borrelia test negative, CSF culture negative
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: CSF test normal, Computerised tomogram normal, Culture urine negative, Electromyogram abnormal, Gait disturbance
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Headache, Hypokinesia, Immunoglobulin therapy, Lumbar puncture normal
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Muscular weakness, Myalgia, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Protein total normal
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Sensory loss, Walking aid user
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Blood test, Chills, Computerised tomogram, Electrocardiogram
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Fatigue, Headache, Lumbar puncture, Muscle spasms, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abasia, Areflexia, Back pain, Blood product transfusion, Electromyogram abnormal
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Headache, Lumbar puncture normal, Muscle spasms, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal
Clinical narrative: Initial case received via a search of the non-scientific literature on 12 November 2009. Additional information was received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 13 November 2009 under VAERS ID numbers 366627 and 35836. A 14-year-old male patient received a first dose of PANDEMIC INFLUENZA H1N1 VACCINE (manufacturer and lot number not reported) and a dose of FluShield (Wyeth, lot not reported) on 05 November 2009, and one day later developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination and had no pre-existing medical conditions. He was taking Claritin 10mg daily concomitantly. On 06 November 2009, one day post-vaccination, he began experiencing muscle spasms and back pain. One hour later, he developed a headache and complained of an inability to walk. He presented to the emergency department, where an exam revealed areflexia. An MRI was negative for transverse myelitis, and a lumbar puncture was negative for infection. An EMG showed slowing. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins. He responded well to treatment, and was discharged from the hospital after four days and was to undergo physical therapy. The patient was considered to be recovered. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Student vomited while in recess. Lied down, cool towels - sent back to class- no fever - Informed mother. VAERS report done.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Throat tightness, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I noticed a rash that evening - a few hives on my torso and upper arms. Just prior to midnight 11/18, I took 25mg of Benadryl.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Angioedema, Hypersensitivity, Hypotension, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I noticed a rash that evening - a few hives on my torso and upper arms. Just prior to midnight 11/18, I took 25mg of Benadryl.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram abnormal, Lumbar puncture normal, Muscular weakness, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Weakness in legs began. Within 2 weeks I was losing my grip and ability to hold my baby. I was experiencing paresthesias in the hands and feet. Weakness was increasing getting worse. On Sunday November 15, I went to ER and was admitted to the hospital. I spent the next 7 days there and was released on November 21, 2009, with a diagnosis of Guillain Barre syndrome. I am home and now trying to recover. I am a RN and got the vaccine at work.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Virus culture
Clinical narrative: Weakness in legs began. Within 2 weeks I was losing my grip and ability to hold my baby. I was experiencing paresthesias in the hands and feet. Weakness was increasing getting worse. On Sunday November 15, I went to ER and was admitted to the hospital. I spent the next 7 days there and was released on November 21, 2009, with a diagnosis of Guillain Barre syndrome. I am home and now trying to recover. I am a RN and got the vaccine at work.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood test abnormal, Computerised tomogram abnormal, Electromyogram abnormal, Grip strength decreased, Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: Weakness in legs began. Within 2 weeks I was losing my grip and ability to hold my baby. I was experiencing paresthesias in the hands and feet. Weakness was increasing getting worse. On Sunday November 15, I went to ER and was admitted to the hospital. I spent the next 7 days there and was released on November 21, 2009, with a diagnosis of Guillain Barre syndrome. I am home and now trying to recover. I am a RN and got the vaccine at work.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Lumbar puncture abnormal, Muscular weakness, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Weakness in legs began. Within 2 weeks I was losing my grip and ability to hold my baby. I was experiencing paresthesias in the hands and feet. Weakness was increasing getting worse. On Sunday November 15, I went to ER and was admitted to the hospital. I spent the next 7 days there and was released on November 21, 2009, with a diagnosis of Guillain Barre syndrome. I am home and now trying to recover. I am a RN and got the vaccine at work.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Erythema, Mobility decreased, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Swollen, red, hot to touch, could not lift with arm - 36 hrs of fever 101.5 to 102, weakness, fatigue - At two weeks, still with local swelling, warmth, tender, induration at (R) deltoid muscle.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pain in extremity, Palpitations, Pyrexia, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Swollen, red, hot to touch, could not lift with arm - 36 hrs of fever 101.5 to 102, weakness, fatigue - At two weeks, still with local swelling, warmth, tender, induration at (R) deltoid muscle.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, C-reactive protein, Fatigue, Full blood count, Injected limb mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Swollen, red, hot to touch, could not lift with arm - 36 hrs of fever 101.5 to 102, weakness, fatigue - At two weeks, still with local swelling, warmth, tender, induration at (R) deltoid muscle.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Swollen, red, hot to touch, could not lift with arm - 36 hrs of fever 101.5 to 102, weakness, fatigue - At two weeks, still with local swelling, warmth, tender, induration at (R) deltoid muscle.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Red blood cell sedimentation rate, X-ray
Clinical narrative: Swollen, red, hot to touch, could not lift with arm - 36 hrs of fever 101.5 to 102, weakness, fatigue - At two weeks, still with local swelling, warmth, tender, induration at (R) deltoid muscle.
Age: 1.55
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLUX, FLUX(H1N1), HEPA
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Limping in right and left legs, painful to the touch. Applied warm compress and Tylenol. Still limping will check each day for improvement.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1), FLU3
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Drug exposure during pregnancy
Clinical narrative: Miscarriage of baby at 7 weeks. 12/04/09 Antenatal records received for 06/24/09, 05/12/09. 12/14/09 Medical record received for DOS 11/25/09, 11/30/09
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever up to 102 degree the evening after the vaccination until the next noon.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Arthropathy, Body temperature increased, Chills, Cough, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Muscle cramps, locked joints, 103 degree temperature, chills, severe cough, blurry vision, difficulty breathing, fatigue, nosebleed.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Epistaxis, Fatigue, Muscle spasms, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Muscle cramps, locked joints, 103 degree temperature, chills, severe cough, blurry vision, difficulty breathing, fatigue, nosebleed.
Age: 21.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: BURNING SENSATION AT SITE, DOWN TO FINGERTIPS AND CHEST AREA
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Abortion spontaneous, Ultrasound uterus abnormal, Uterine spasm, Vaginal haemorrhage
Clinical narrative: Patient began to experience vaginal bleeding and uterine cramping.  Ultrasound performed at obstetrician's offices showed that she is having a miscarriage.  12/4/09 PCP Medical records received for  DOS 11/12/09. Pt. asymptomatic, requesting birth control. LMP: 10/13/09. Rx: Nuvaring; DOS: 11/23/09.  Pt pregnant, experiencing acute stress; DOS 11/30/09 pt. having bleeding and uterine cramping. OB provider confirmed miscarriage. DX: Spontaneous abortion
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Dark circles under eyes, Dyspnoea, Eye swelling, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Severe full body pain and cannot find relief for it. Joints hurt, eyes and feet constantly swollen. large black circles under the eyes. Can barely turn head and now sleeping in a reclinder due to difficulty climbing stairs. I have had a constant headache and not able to find anything to relieve it. Extreme exhaustion with the potential of sleeping as much as 18-20 hours a day and still exhausted, that is without my nightly sleeping pill. I will be making my doctors appt. soon, I just made this connection friday when there was a woman admitted with the same symptoms after receiving the vaccine. I keep thinking everyday that it will start getting better to only wake up and find the symptoms the same or worse.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Headache, Hypersomnia, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Severe full body pain and cannot find relief for it. Joints hurt, eyes and feet constantly swollen. large black circles under the eyes. Can barely turn head and now sleeping in a reclinder due to difficulty climbing stairs. I have had a constant headache and not able to find anything to relieve it. Extreme exhaustion with the potential of sleeping as much as 18-20 hours a day and still exhausted, that is without my nightly sleeping pill. I will be making my doctors appt. soon, I just made this connection friday when there was a woman admitted with the same symptoms after receiving the vaccine. I keep thinking everyday that it will start getting better to only wake up and find the symptoms the same or worse.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Severe full body pain and cannot find relief for it. Joints hurt, eyes and feet constantly swollen. large black circles under the eyes. Can barely turn head and now sleeping in a reclinder due to difficulty climbing stairs. I have had a constant headache and not able to find anything to relieve it. Extreme exhaustion with the potential of sleeping as much as 18-20 hours a day and still exhausted, that is without my nightly sleeping pill. I will be making my doctors appt. soon, I just made this connection friday when there was a woman admitted with the same symptoms after receiving the vaccine. I keep thinking everyday that it will start getting better to only wake up and find the symptoms the same or worse.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Oral herpes
Clinical narrative: Fever blisters on bottom lip; Shortness of breath 5 minutes after injection.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dysgeusia
Clinical narrative: About 1/2 hour after vaccine pt reported a funny taste in her mouth; a metallic taste.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Ultrasound scan
Clinical narrative: Received LAIV Nasalmist of 2009 H1N1 prior to knowing I was pregnant.  12/1/09 OB/GYN records received, service dates 12/1/09. Assessment: Pregnant - Elderly multigravida. Office visit to confirm pregnancy.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pain, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vaccine 11-23-09. 11/24/09 - C/O arm hurting, vomiting, fever 102. C/O body hurting. 11/25/09 - No fever or vomiting, C/O being tired and hurting
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever 1 day after received RABIPUR #2. No medical Rx except TYLENOL.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Dizziness and nausea.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: 24 hours after vaccination - I had tingling in hands and fingers - then a sensation as if I had burned the inside of my hands - Lasted about 48 hrs - 72 hrs. No other problems,.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Approximately 10 mins after H1N1 flu injection noted redness (50 cent sized) and warmth at site. Ice applied to site & pt observed x 30 mins. No other sx observed. Redness improved at time of D/C. Pt instructed to return if any sx later.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN(H1N1)
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia oral, Paraesthesia oral
Clinical narrative: Numbness and tingling of tongue and lips 20 min after immunization. Received SQ ep; BENADRYL; steroids. Observed x 20 min. Sent home on steroids; BENADRYL.  12/3/09 Medical records received for date 11/16/09. DX: allergic reaction H1N1 vax. Pt. c/o numbness/tingling tongue and lips after H1N1 vax.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus
Clinical narrative: Redness & itching at vaccination site, (R) arm itching gradually spreading down right arm-itching in isolated patches.
Age: 1.8
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Scattered vesiculopapular rash, variable size on trunk & proximal extremities.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Chills, Hot flush, Insomnia, Night sweats
Clinical narrative: She started having night sweats, chills, insomnia, and hot flashes.  Had completed menopause two years earlier.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: While sleeping, rolled over onto left shoulder and felt extreme pain at injection site that radiated through shoulder. Pain continued throughout the morning so she reported to the clinic. No treatment or meds given.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Asthenia, Burning sensation, Fatigue, Nausea, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: UPON GETTING UP THE NEXT DAY AFTER VACCINE I WAS NAUSEATED, THIS CONTINUED FOR AROUND 5 DAYS NO FEVER, I THEN DEVELOPED PAIN IN MY NECK AND ARMS WITH PAIN IN BOTH OF MY LEGS ON 11-16-09 WITH TIREDNESS. AS OF TODAY I CONTINUE TO HAVE BURNING IN MY LEGS AND SLIGHT WEAKNESS WITH EXERTION BUT THE PAIN  IN MY ARMS IS ALMOST GONE.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: UPON GETTING UP THE NEXT DAY AFTER VACCINE I WAS NAUSEATED, THIS CONTINUED FOR AROUND 5 DAYS NO FEVER, I THEN DEVELOPED PAIN IN MY NECK AND ARMS WITH PAIN IN BOTH OF MY LEGS ON 11-16-09 WITH TIREDNESS. AS OF TODAY I CONTINUE TO HAVE BURNING IN MY LEGS AND SLIGHT WEAKNESS WITH EXERTION BUT THE PAIN  IN MY ARMS IS ALMOST GONE.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Broke out in hives head to toe.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Headache, Sluggishness
Clinical narrative: Very "Sluggish" for 2 days associated with a "slight" headache.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Around injection site there were 5 bumps that went around site. The bumps were red. C/o pain when pressure is applied.
Age: 7.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU(H1N1), FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Rt arm swollen and red where DTaP was administered.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Acoustic stimulation tests abnormal, Cerumen removal, Deafness unilateral, Dysphonia, Ear discomfort
Clinical narrative: Symptoms - ear plugged, voice sounded in my throat, 1-22-09 visited MD, removed ear wax. 1-26-09 visited ENT no problem discovered; 1-30-09 visited another ENT, hearing test discovered left side hearing less due to viral infection.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Symptoms - ear plugged, voice sounded in my throat, 1-22-09 visited MD, removed ear wax. 1-26-09 visited ENT no problem discovered; 1-30-09 visited another ENT, hearing test discovered left side hearing less due to viral infection.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Drug exposure during pregnancy, Hydrops foetalis
Clinical narrative: On Nov 25th visit to clinic client complained of less fetal movement.  Client was checked by ARNP.  ARNP thought she felt the fetus kick twice but could not get fetal heart tones.  Client was sent to triage for re-evaluation, fetus was found to have no fetal heart tones.  12/01/09:   OB Hospital records received for date of service 11/25 & 11/26/09.  Dx:  Intrauterine Fetal Demise at 35+3 weeks.  Assessment:  G1, P0 Presented with 2 week history of no fetal movement.  No cardiac activity or fetal movement on US, IUFD.  Admitted for induction of labor. SROM.  SVD, nuchal cord x 1,  thin meconium, no fetal heart tones. Apgars 0,0. Fetal hydrops.  Developed fever of 102.1.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Lethargy, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Low grade fever, whole body ached, shortness of breath, lethargy.
Age: 1.58
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Blood culture negative, Chest X-ray normal, Culture urine negative, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever treated with Motrin, which would reduce the fever for 2 hours.  Fever spiked at 104 F each night as Motrin wore off.  IV antibiotics were administered as a precaution.
Age: 0.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC, RV1
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: No adverse event. Reporting infant that received vaccinations earlier than 6weeks in error.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU(H1N1)
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Dull ache at injection site, began 3  to 4 days at after injection. Now still dull ache.