chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL, FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Swelling face, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Initial report received from a health care professional on 24 October 2007. A nine-year-old male received a first intramuscular left deltoid injection of Fluzone SV 2007-2008 (Lot number U2528AA) and a left deltoid injection of Varivax (manufacturer Merck, Lot number 1330U, route of administration not reported) on 23 October 2007 and within 25 minutes he experienced eye and facial swelling, difficulty breathing, wheezing breath sounds on auscultation, increased blood pressure and facial flushing. The patient received treatment with 75 milligrams of intramuscular Benadryl, intramuscular epinephrine and intravenous normal saline solution. The patient was transported to hospital 60 minutes post episode in stabilized condition. Final outcome was not reported. No additional information was provided at the time of this report. The reporter of this case is the same as for case 2007-03586, which involves hives following receipt of Fluzone, lot number U2528AA.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site swelling, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: significant localized swelling of right thigh. Swelling of thigh was twice normal size with associated pruritis
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: significant localized swelling of right thigh. Swelling of thigh was twice normal size with associated pruritis
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: vomiting
Age: 0.67
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site nodule, Rash pustular
Clinical narrative: approx. 4 weeks after immunizations were given, mother brought child to office stating that pus had drained from a lump on the right thigh
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Eye swelling, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes after vaccination began to feel ill with nausea and dizzyness.  five to six hours after vaccination had fever and chills.  Noted right periorbital swelling, difficulty opening right eye, headache, tingling of right lip and chin area as well as fatigue and diarrhea the following day so she visited the emergency department of the hospital.  Presumptive diagnosis of possible Bell's Palsy made and started on treatment with Valtrex and oral steroids by ED physician.  Seen by me in the office 11-05-07 for further evaluation.  I did not agree with Bell's Palsy diagnosis and entertained possible Trigeminal neuropathy and referred patient to neurologist.  Neurology visit on 11-07-07.  Dr. ordered MRI of brain which was negative and patient improving over course of this week.  According to neurologist, probable self-resolving neuropathy from vaccine???  11/13/07 Reviewed hospital ER medical records which reveal patient experienced right eye drooping, blurred vision right eye, right cheek numbness, right upper lip numbness on 11/3/07.  Tx w/antiviral & steroids. FINAL DX: Bell's palsy, right side.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Immunisation reaction, Malaise, Nausea, Neuropathy
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes after vaccination began to feel ill with nausea and dizzyness.  five to six hours after vaccination had fever and chills.  Noted right periorbital swelling, difficulty opening right eye, headache, tingling of right lip and chin area as well as fatigue and diarrhea the following day so she visited the emergency department of the hospital.  Presumptive diagnosis of possible Bell's Palsy made and started on treatment with Valtrex and oral steroids by ED physician.  Seen by me in the office 11-05-07 for further evaluation.  I did not agree with Bell's Palsy diagnosis and entertained possible Trigeminal neuropathy and referred patient to neurologist.  Neurology visit on 11-07-07.  Dr. ordered MRI of brain which was negative and patient improving over course of this week.  According to neurologist, probable self-resolving neuropathy from vaccine???  11/13/07 Reviewed hospital ER medical records which reveal patient experienced right eye drooping, blurred vision right eye, right cheek numbness, right upper lip numbness on 11/3/07.  Tx w/antiviral & steroids. FINAL DX: Bell's palsy, right side.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Paraesthesia oral, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 15 minutes after vaccination began to feel ill with nausea and dizzyness.  five to six hours after vaccination had fever and chills.  Noted right periorbital swelling, difficulty opening right eye, headache, tingling of right lip and chin area as well as fatigue and diarrhea the following day so she visited the emergency department of the hospital.  Presumptive diagnosis of possible Bell's Palsy made and started on treatment with Valtrex and oral steroids by ED physician.  Seen by me in the office 11-05-07 for further evaluation.  I did not agree with Bell's Palsy diagnosis and entertained possible Trigeminal neuropathy and referred patient to neurologist.  Neurology visit on 11-07-07.  Dr. ordered MRI of brain which was negative and patient improving over course of this week.  According to neurologist, probable self-resolving neuropathy from vaccine???  11/13/07 Reviewed hospital ER medical records which reveal patient experienced right eye drooping, blurred vision right eye, right cheek numbness, right upper lip numbness on 11/3/07.  Tx w/antiviral & steroids. FINAL DX: Bell's palsy, right side.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site erythema, Injection site streaking, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: client called 11/08/2007 2:30pm to report reddeness from site of injection striking down arm and arm swollen and hard to use. Spoke to pt on 11/09/07, states seeing Dr on 11/08/07 at 4:00pm. Pt states MD said pt may have had allergic reaction on LA. Pt also told MD about numbing sensation on RA, pt states MD said pt may have pressure on nerve causing numbing sensation on RA. Pt states this is first time having this type of reaction after a vaccine. Pt states MD prescribe pain medication, states being able to sleep on arm and move without difficulty.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: PATIENT CAME TO OFFICE ON 10/31/02007, HAD RECEIVED VACCINES ON 10/29/07. LEFT THIGH SWOLLEN, RED, HOT AND PAINFUL TO TOUCH. (NURSE WAS GOING TO GIVE INJECTIONS IN ARMS, BUT PATIENT PREFERRED LEGS). MD NOTED AREA OF ERYTHEMA, WARMTH, AND TENDERNESS ON LEFT THIGH, ALSO STATES PT REACTED TO BANDAID. DXED WITH CELLULITIS AND PLACED ON SEPTRA X7 DAYS.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: PATIENT CAME TO OFFICE ON 10/31/02007, HAD RECEIVED VACCINES ON 10/29/07. LEFT THIGH SWOLLEN, RED, HOT AND PAINFUL TO TOUCH. (NURSE WAS GOING TO GIVE INJECTIONS IN ARMS, BUT PATIENT PREFERRED LEGS). MD NOTED AREA OF ERYTHEMA, WARMTH, AND TENDERNESS ON LEFT THIGH, ALSO STATES PT REACTED TO BANDAID. DXED WITH CELLULITIS AND PLACED ON SEPTRA X7 DAYS.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Injected limb mobility decreased, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Red, swollen left arm, hot to touch.  Cannot move arm without pain.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Neuropathy peripheral, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: received flu shot on 11/1.  Saturday 11/3 began developing a hive-like rash on abdomen which increased in intensity through Thursday 11/8 covering entire torso and arms. Was taking benadryl OTC dose.   Notified PMD on 11/8 and was put on Bendadry 50mg po q6hrs and topical cortisone cream.  On 11/9 felt that symptoms were under control at least not progressing.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEP, IPV, MNQ, TD
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration
Clinical narrative: Meningitis vaccine(Menactra) was given to this 9 yr. 11 mon. old child in error. Should be given starting at 11yrs of age. I spoke with the father on 11/9/07 who stated his son had no ill effects from the 5 shots he received 4 days ago.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Blood test, Ear pain, Electrocardiogram, Immunisation reaction, Injected limb mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine at 8:00 am on Monday, October 29. Normal work day, went home worked in the yard, went in to view TV from 7-9:30 pm.  While reclining on couch, left arm became extremely sore at shoulder blade joint. Pain worsened by 10:30 pm was unable to move arm without excruciating pain.  Pain was in should, elbow, and wrist area. Awoke husband at 12:00 am, Tuesday, Oct. 30th and had him take to hospital ER.  It was felt that patient was having a heart attack.  Around 1:00 am administered 2 baby asprin and 3 nitro. Pain subsided almost immediately.  Patient was placed in CDU (Critical Decision Unit) for observation.  4/5 EKG's were administered and blood drawen at 3 different times checking for enzyme levels.  EKG's normal, and blood draw indicated no enzymes.  Physician on duty Tuesday morning, felt symptoms were reaction to vaccination, previous morning.  Patient was released after 16 hr observation, at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 30.  Next morning, Wed. Oct. 31, patient experienced pain in left ear.  Patient went to see family physician as instructed by ER.  Dr. indicated that he felt the episode was due to the vaccine.  No infection was evident in the ear drum and Dr. gave patient Nasonex to unclog the ear canal. Stress test was no taken.
Age: 51.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Received vaccine at 8:00 am on Monday, October 29. Normal work day, went home worked in the yard, went in to view TV from 7-9:30 pm.  While reclining on couch, left arm became extremely sore at shoulder blade joint. Pain worsened by 10:30 pm was unable to move arm without excruciating pain.  Pain was in should, elbow, and wrist area. Awoke husband at 12:00 am, Tuesday, Oct. 30th and had him take to hospital ER.  It was felt that patient was having a heart attack.  Around 1:00 am administered 2 baby asprin and 3 nitro. Pain subsided almost immediately.  Patient was placed in CDU (Critical Decision Unit) for observation.  4/5 EKG's were administered and blood drawen at 3 different times checking for enzyme levels.  EKG's normal, and blood draw indicated no enzymes.  Physician on duty Tuesday morning, felt symptoms were reaction to vaccination, previous morning.  Patient was released after 16 hr observation, at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 30.  Next morning, Wed. Oct. 31, patient experienced pain in left ear.  Patient went to see family physician as instructed by ER.  Dr. indicated that he felt the episode was due to the vaccine.  No infection was evident in the ear drum and Dr. gave patient Nasonex to unclog the ear canal. Stress test was no taken.
Age: 52.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Severe shoulder pain.  Treatment prescribed by physician includes rest, moist heat and narcotics.  Treatment initiated by patient includes antiinflammatories and rest.   Symptoms are now in their fourth week and have gotten progressively better.  Personal physician believes the vaccine was injected into the joint space of the shoulder rather than the deltoid and recommends return visit for further testing if condition persists.
Age: 83.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Flushing, Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Face flushed for the first two days, then severe red itchy rash on arms, thighs and knees and under breasts and sides of stomach.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Dizziness, Erythema, Infection, Injected limb mobility decreased
Clinical narrative: arm very sore - unable to lift arm. Doctor said infection - fever 100 to 102, chills, severe aching, light headed, heart racing, arm very red all over upper arm.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Pain in extremity, Palpitations, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: arm very sore - unable to lift arm. Doctor said infection - fever 100 to 102, chills, severe aching, light headed, heart racing, arm very red all over upper arm.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Fatigue, No reaction on previous exposure to drug, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Two days after the shot I was so fatigued I had to go to bed. With rest I was some better the next day. I had labored breathing at times and my heart raced for no reason over a period of a week. I had to take naps and I am still fatigued. I kept wondering what was wrong with me and I remembered I received the flu shot and looked at the pink paper they gave me. I just felt that I should report this in as much as it might be important. I have not had a reaction to a flu shot before and I have had several. I will report this to my doctor too. Rest seemed to be the key to my feeling better for a few hours at a time. I didn't take my temperature, however I think I had one the two days after the shot. You may think this is not bad enough to file a report, however, I feel you should know for data purposes.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: Diarreha, abdominal cramping
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chills, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, body ache, chills.  I received the flu shot at 10:00 AM and the fever began at 9:30 PM.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Left upper arm red and swollen no other symptoms
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Induration, Type III immune complex mediated reaction
Clinical narrative: Arthus Reaction  3-4 cm induration lateral left arm
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Asthenia, Chills, Cold sweat, Diarrhoea
Clinical narrative: 11:30 11/08/2007  Shot given  13:00 11/08/2007 Headache  04:30 11/09/2007 Stomach ache,diarrhea,cold chills 07:30 11/09/2007 Slight dizzyness, weak, cold sweat, diarrhea, stomach ache, felt faint
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness, Headache
Clinical narrative: 11:30 11/08/2007  Shot given  13:00 11/08/2007 Headache  04:30 11/09/2007 Stomach ache,diarrhea,cold chills 07:30 11/09/2007 Slight dizzyness, weak, cold sweat, diarrhea, stomach ache, felt faint
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anorexia, Headache, Local reaction, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Local reaction silver dollar sz, severe Headache, vomiting , temp >101.1 , loss of appetite
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea, Eye irritation, Eye swelling, Headache
Clinical narrative: Chest and throat irritation, breathing difficulty. Also eye irritation and swelling. Headache.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Throat irritation
Clinical narrative: Chest and throat irritation, breathing difficulty. Also eye irritation and swelling. Headache.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: ITCHING AND HIVES ALL OVER BODY. TREATED BY DR WITH PREDNISONE AND BENADRYL.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Malaise, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Pt. reports feeling ill in the evening of receiving the immunization - temp. 102.5. Next day arm was painful, red, swollen.  Seen by MD with dx. of cellulitis. Tx with Augmentin 875mg. BID X 10 days.  Both shots given in same arm per patient request.
Age: 66.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt. reports feeling ill in the evening of receiving the immunization - temp. 102.5. Next day arm was painful, red, swollen.  Seen by MD with dx. of cellulitis. Tx with Augmentin 875mg. BID X 10 days.  Both shots given in same arm per patient request.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Patient contacted pharmacy on 11-9-07 and stated that left arm had been hurting since the day she received vaccine (10-19-07). She said there was no redness or fever, however, she described difficulty and pain moving her arm/shoulder. The pharmacist on duty advised her to seek immediate medical attention. Patient stated she would contact her physician.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Fatigue, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: 4 hours after the shot I became dizzy and very tired.  An hour later I had a fever of 99.7 and my body ached like I had the flu.  I rested through the night and became better.  My body still aches.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Deafness, Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Medication error, Tinnitus, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a physician and described the occurrence of hearing loss in a 4-year-old male subject who was vaccinated with influenza virus vaccine (Fluarix, GlaxoSmithKline) for prophylaxis. On 5 November 2007 the subject inadvertently received a dose of Fluarix at 0.5 ml in the left arm. This was considered to be a medication error as Fluarix is not indicated for use in pediatric subjects. On 7 November 2007, 2 days after vaccination with Fluarix, the subject experienced possible hearing loss or reduction and crackling sounds in ear. This was considered to be medically serious by GSK. At the time of reporting the events were resolved. The physician considered the events were possibly related to vaccination with Fluarix.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a pharmacist and described the occurrence of arm numbness in a 31-year-old female subject who was vaccinated with Fluarix for prophylaxis. On 5 November 2007 at 12:30 the subject received unspecified dose of Fluarix at 0.5 ml in the left arm. On 5 November 2007, 1 hour after vaccination with Fluarix, the subject experienced arm numbness. The pharmacist considered the event was clinically significant (or requiring intervention). At the time of reporting the event was unresolved.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site inflammation, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a healthcare professional and described the occurrence of possible cellulitis in an adult female subject who was vaccinated with (Flulaval, GlaxoSmithKline) for prophylaxis. On 1 November 2007, in the late afternoon, the subject received a dose of Flulaval at 0.5 ml in the left arm. At an unspecified time after vaccination with Flulaval, the subject experienced injection site redness, injection site inflammation, injection site pain and injection site soreness. The reporter was concerned that these events might be progressing into cellulitis since they had not resolved or improved. This case was assessed as medically serious by GSK. At the time of reporting the events were unresolved.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: Haematochezia, Infantile spitting up
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 2 month old male who received his first 2.0 ml oral dose of Rotateq. Subsequently, it was reported that he developed spitting up and trace amounts of blood in the stool which lasted for 3-4 days. it was reported that he was seen by the physician and has recovered. A product quality complaint was not reported. further information was not reported. Upon internal review trace amounts of blood in the stool was determined to be an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Apnoea, Convulsion, Posture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Stated mild seizure occurred on Thursday - head tilted to right and stopped breathing for about 6 seconds
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Child presented to the hospital the day after shot with large hives all over his body, severe itching - treat with prednisone and Benadryl.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Back pain, Chest pain, Mononucleosis heterophile test negative, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Describes heavy lifting on Thurs 11-1 Pain in chest and back on 11-2 attributed to lifting neck pain, sore throat, gen aching, fever. Vaccination reaction included in differential diagnosis
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Streptococcal identification test positive
Clinical narrative: Describes heavy lifting on Thurs 11-1 Pain in chest and back on 11-2 attributed to lifting neck pain, sore throat, gen aching, fever. Vaccination reaction included in differential diagnosis
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Burning sensation, Hypoaesthesia, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: About 1 week after the MMR injection, the pt developed swelling and burning pain followed by numbness at times and a shooting pain down his arm, which can extended to his hand.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Redness, warmth, swelling left deltoid per parent started several hours after immunization on 10/30/07 now slightly improved
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Patient given DTap in error, should have received Tdap booster. Received  Dtap on 11/3/07
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: *Swelling limited to Area around injection site *Roughly Baseball size swelling (given ice pack and OTC Benadryl) *Patient contacted several hrs Later reported some decrease swelling and had appointment with family physician the next morning
Age: 24.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Headache, Influenza like illness, Migraine, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Developed severe headache after AVA #2 that lasted for 1 week intermittently.  Continues with new onset headache syndrome now - has headaches 2 times a week and developed another migraine recently.  Flu-like symptoms greater 96 hours, headache, migraine, nausea without vomiting.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Headache, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash started 2 days ago, spreading and itchy.  Some headache and abdominal pain on and off for past few weeks.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fatigue, Full blood count normal, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: Developed her first migraine headache 12 hours after vaccine receipt.  Within the next few weeks developed fatigue, restless sleep, myalgias and arthralgias that have continued to the present.  Also has headaches 1 time a week and a migraine headache every 2 months. Currently has a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome.  Fatigue, Malaise greater 60 days, insomnia, headache, migraine, headache, general, muscle pain, joint pain, multiple joints.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Malaise, Metabolic function test normal, Migraine, Myalgia, Poor quality sleep
Clinical narrative: Developed her first migraine headache 12 hours after vaccine receipt.  Within the next few weeks developed fatigue, restless sleep, myalgias and arthralgias that have continued to the present.  Also has headaches 1 time a week and a migraine headache every 2 months. Currently has a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome.  Fatigue, Malaise greater 60 days, insomnia, headache, migraine, headache, general, muscle pain, joint pain, multiple joints.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Thyroid function test
Clinical narrative: Developed her first migraine headache 12 hours after vaccine receipt.  Within the next few weeks developed fatigue, restless sleep, myalgias and arthralgias that have continued to the present.  Also has headaches 1 time a week and a migraine headache every 2 months. Currently has a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome.  Fatigue, Malaise greater 60 days, insomnia, headache, migraine, headache, general, muscle pain, joint pain, multiple joints.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Pregnancy test, Pregnancy test negative, Pregnancy test positive
Clinical narrative: A pregnancy test was given prior to administration of the Rubella vaccination. After 3 minutes, the test was negative and the vaccine was administered. Later when the MA was ready to dump the urine, she noted a faint positive. Test rerun x2 with both having faint positives. Pt was sent for Ncg testing-result 48. Was counseled by WHNP.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Chest pain, Nausea, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: Complained of chest and throat pain, nausea - No Shortness of Breath; No Hives; Epinephrine 1mg/ml 0.2 ml IM given
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Febrile convulsion, Full blood count, Lethargy, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Child experienced rapid onset of fever followed by unconsciousness and 1 minute seizure over a 15 minute time period with no preceding symptoms of illness or fever. ER discharge diagnosis was febrile seizure of possible viral origin although lab results of WBC and viral load were unremarkable. Physician suspected that the event was preceding an illness that had not reached detectable levels by CBC and viral load tests. The febrile event was followed by 2 days of persistent fever above 102 and approximately two weeks of general malaise and lethargy with no overt symptoms of rhinitis, cough, otitis media, or cold.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, MMR
Symptoms: Malaise, Pyrexia, Viral test negative
Clinical narrative: Child experienced rapid onset of fever followed by unconsciousness and 1 minute seizure over a 15 minute time period with no preceding symptoms of illness or fever. ER discharge diagnosis was febrile seizure of possible viral origin although lab results of WBC and viral load were unremarkable. Physician suspected that the event was preceding an illness that had not reached detectable levels by CBC and viral load tests. The febrile event was followed by 2 days of persistent fever above 102 and approximately two weeks of general malaise and lethargy with no overt symptoms of rhinitis, cough, otitis media, or cold.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Exfoliative rash
Clinical narrative: Rash crusted one back and chest.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: No adverse reaction, Prurigo, Rash, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: No adverse effect when given vaccine.  Now have a few with no recovery.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Swelling of arm, redness of area about 4" x 3", no fever.  Symptoms went away in one week.  Antibiotics for one week.
Age: 1.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blood test normal, Full blood count normal, Petechiae, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on legs 10/31 generalized by time of office visit 11/01 "petechea showering".  Follow up visit 11/05/07 - resolved.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Blood immunoglobulin G, Face injury, Measles antibody, Serology test
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 41 year old female who was vaccinated on an unspecified date with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Oka/Merck).  Subsequently the patient's titer showed ineffective.  Unspecified medical attention was sought.  No further information was available.  There was no product quality complaint involved.  Additional information received from the office secretary and the physician indicated that varicella virus vaccine live was not yet given as of at least 05-MAY-2006.  In October 1970 however, when the patient was in kindergarten, the was given unspecified boost shots with all of the other children in class.  In the morning when the patient woke up it was reported that her sister's face was stuck to her arm where she had received the shot.  Her sister still has a mark on her face.  The patient's family felt that the booster shot had transferred to the sister while sleeping in the same bed together.  In 1988, when the patient was pregnant her physician told her that there was no sign of a rubella virus vaccine live (Wistar RA 27/3) (manufacturer unspecified) "shot" in her system.  The patient had titers done on 03-MAY-2006 prior to going to college: her mumps IgG and rubeola IgG were reactive, her varicella IgG was borderline, her rubella IgG was <5.  Additional information is not expected.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, TDAP
Symptoms: Death
Clinical narrative: A 25-year-old patient, with no reported concurrent illnesses, pre-existing medical conditions, or use of other medications, had received a left deltoid (route not provided) dose of Adacel (lot number C2758AA), and a dose (route not provided) of FluMist (manufacturer MedImmune) (lot number 500486P) on 17 October 2007. Fifteen days post-vaccinations, on 01 November 2007, the patient expired in his sleep. At the time of the report, the autopsy was not complete. No cause of death has been determined at this time.  12/14/07 Received vax record from provider which confirms lot #s as reported.  1/18/08 Reviewed autopsy report which states COD as idiopathic mitral prolapse.  Findings at autopsy included: enlarged dilated heart w/LVH & clean coronaries; parachute deformity w/hooding of anterior mitral cusp & lengthening of the chordae tendineae w/mild white thickening of the septal endocardim behind mitral valve; hyperinflated lungs; pneumomediastinum; enlarged liver/spleen/hepatic portal lymph nodes.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Electrocardiogram, Facial bones fracture, Full blood count, Influenza like illness, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: A 56-year-old male patient with a history of elevated cholesterol and a herniated disc received an intramuscular left deltoid injection of Fluzone (lot number U2524AA) on 22 October 2007. Approximately three hours post-vaccination, the patient began experiencing flu-like symptoms, including generalized body aches, nausea, and vomiting. The following day, he experienced a syncopal episode resulting in a fractured nose and chipped front tooth. He was seen in the emergency room, where he underwent an EKG, CBC, SMA7, C-spine, and Zocor, Lipitor, and Lopid. At the time of the report, the patient had not yet recovered.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea, Pain, Spinal X-ray, Syncope, Tooth injury
Clinical narrative: A 56-year-old male patient with a history of elevated cholesterol and a herniated disc received an intramuscular left deltoid injection of Fluzone (lot number U2524AA) on 22 October 2007. Approximately three hours post-vaccination, the patient began experiencing flu-like symptoms, including generalized body aches, nausea, and vomiting. The following day, he experienced a syncopal episode resulting in a fractured nose and chipped front tooth. He was seen in the emergency room, where he underwent an EKG, CBC, SMA7, C-spine, and Zocor, Lipitor, and Lopid. At the time of the report, the patient had not yet recovered.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: A 56-year-old male patient with a history of elevated cholesterol and a herniated disc received an intramuscular left deltoid injection of Fluzone (lot number U2524AA) on 22 October 2007. Approximately three hours post-vaccination, the patient began experiencing flu-like symptoms, including generalized body aches, nausea, and vomiting. The following day, he experienced a syncopal episode resulting in a fractured nose and chipped front tooth. He was seen in the emergency room, where he underwent an EKG, CBC, SMA7, C-spine, and Zocor, Lipitor, and Lopid. At the time of the report, the patient had not yet recovered.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Dizziness, Local swelling, Myoglobin blood increased, Nausea
Clinical narrative: (1) local swelling  (2) dizzy presyncope (3) nausea and vomiting.  12/14/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced recurrent hypotension & syncopal episodes.  Admitted 10/23-10/24/2007.  Later on day of vax, patient became pale, dizzy, fever, nauseated & had worsening injected right arm pain.  FINAL DX: reaction to pneumococcal vaccine and presyncopal episode, likely related to pneumococcal vax reaction w/presumed vasovagal episode.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Presyncope, Swelling, Troponin, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: (1) local swelling  (2) dizzy presyncope (3) nausea and vomiting.  12/14/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced recurrent hypotension & syncopal episodes.  Admitted 10/23-10/24/2007.  Later on day of vax, patient became pale, dizzy, fever, nauseated & had worsening injected right arm pain.  FINAL DX: reaction to pneumococcal vaccine and presyncopal episode, likely related to pneumococcal vax reaction w/presumed vasovagal episode.
Age: 0.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Eye irritation, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: DEVELOPED URITICIA OVER HER FACE, EYE, TRUNK AND EXTREMITIES 36 HOURS AFTER RECEIVED HER IMMUNIZATIONS. SHE WAS TREATED WITH ORAL BENADRYL X 2. URTICARIA SUB-SIDED. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS/
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Oedema, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: area of redness, edema. warm to touch on right thigh - cellulitis - is on abx - Augmentin ES. No trouble walking
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLUN3, HEPA, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pruritus, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Patient Received vaccines as indicated below. The Follow Evening mom Report left arm (Deltoid area Red 3 in x 3.5 in, slightly Raised, warm to touch and puritis. To ER per father. Recommended Tylenol and Ice mom complied and Began to resolve by Sunday Evening
Age: 75.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Decreased appetite, Weight decreased
Clinical narrative: 4-5 days following the vaccine I began to feel weak had no interest in eating. I could not look at food. I lost 15 lbs in a weeks time. Neurologist placed me in hospital. I had my blood cleansed through plasma treatment for 5 days.  11/16/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced weakness, loss of appetite & pain/paresthesia of LEs. Neuro consult done as outpatient.  Reflexes were 1/4 & symmetric.  Admitted 10/16-10/22/2007. Tx w/plasmapheresis x 5 & improved. FINAL DX: acute peripheral neuropathy, likely autoimmune s/p vax; anemia, likely due to NSAID use; heme (+) stools. 11/27/07 Reviewed pcp medical records of 8/30/07 visit which included vaccination lot# & reveal patient was in usual state of good general health on day of vax.  VAERS database updated w/vax info. 12/14/07 Received outpatient EMG done 10/5/07 which states patient had bilateral leg burning pain s/p zoster vax x 1 month.  EMG/NCS abnormal & c/w mild sensory neuropathy & bilateral anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome w/related chronic axonal injury.
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hyperhidrosis, Injection site bruising, Injection site mass, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: local reaction at injection site, lump immediately after withdrawl needle with bruising - 5-10 min after patient complained of dizziness, sweating, and seeing spots - lasted 20-30 minutes with Nausea, paleness gave 20mg Depo-medrol IM at 10:45
Age: 45.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Local reaction, Nausea, Pallor, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: local reaction at injection site, lump immediately after withdrawl needle with bruising - 5-10 min after patient complained of dizziness, sweating, and seeing spots - lasted 20-30 minutes with Nausea, paleness gave 20mg Depo-medrol IM at 10:45
Age: 94.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Death
Clinical narrative: Unknown 11/16/07 Reviewed death certificate which reveals COD as liver cancer.
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Faeces discoloured, Fluid intake reduced, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: vomiting started 11/3/07, unable to tolerate po fluids (pedialyte or breast milk) seen EC, IV hydration (+) wet diapers. Took po fluids on 11/4 started to have green loose stools x3 11/5 Mon-2 loose green stools, denies fever
Age: 73.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: pain, swelling at injection site site (Pneumovax) Redness. itching and report of hives  11-9-07 at 6:30pm
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, FLU3, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: infant given Fluzone 0.25mg IM which is not indicated for her age. So far no reported adverse reactions. This was given in error
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis around site of injection - Started on Clindamycin
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Nervousness
Clinical narrative: After receiving influenza vaccination patient felt dizzy and had to sit down. Patient was very nervous about getting shot and had not eaten any food that morning or had anything to drink. Vaccination site was not swollen or red and respiration was normal and B/P 84/50. Client was given juice and crackers to eat and felt better
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: MMR/VARIVAX/HEPA/influenza given 10/23/07; Fever to 103 on 10/31/07 - 11/3/07; Rash on 11/4/07
Age: 14.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anxiety, Pallor
Clinical narrative: patient Looked pale approximately 10min after flu shot - Pharmacist gave him 25mg Diphenhydramine - Paramedics came - After taking has BP and pulse after interviewing him they decided it was a delayed anxiety.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Dizziness, Laboratory test
Clinical narrative: Dizziness, unable to function for almost four weeks.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Discomfort, Dizziness, Eye pain, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: 110907-Pain/Level 05/left eye socket To Back of Head Discomfort his left side of Body/Dizziness/More loss of BU of left side of Body; 111007 - Headache and Body Soreness
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blister, Musculoskeletal pain, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Vaccine given on 10 18 07 right Deltoid - 5 hour later patient woke up from sleep with pain from shoulder up to neck - Pt applied Heat and Tiger Balm Pain lessened and on 102007 pustule blisters on Shoulder Right in a group Pt said on 102207 scabs started on drying
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Chicken Pox Shot given 11/8/07 presented today 11/9/07 with 2cm x 2.5cm indurated increased warmth at site
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Blood test, Hypersensitivity, Inflammation, Injection site erythema, Malaise
Clinical narrative: arm red (egg-size) at site of vaccination. Very sleepy-then whole body broke out in a red rash (bumps on back)-itchy, burning-felt sick, tired. Lasted 2 1/2 hours-still have one red breakout on back.-Treatment: Prednisone, hydrocodone; hydroxyzine; Momestasone; Fuorate ointment; Aveeno-anti-itch concentrated lotion.)
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash erythematous, Skin burning sensation, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: arm red (egg-size) at site of vaccination. Very sleepy-then whole body broke out in a red rash (bumps on back)-itchy, burning-felt sick, tired. Lasted 2 1/2 hours-still have one red breakout on back.-Treatment: Prednisone, hydrocodone; hydroxyzine; Momestasone; Fuorate ointment; Aveeno-anti-itch concentrated lotion.)
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling hot, Immediate post-injection reaction
Clinical narrative: Within 5 minutes of receiving Flumist patient began c/o feeling hot and lightheaded. Member vs. were stable. No c/o tightness in chest or problems breathing. Rested, complaints resolved within 15 minutes.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pyrexia, Ultrasound scan normal
Clinical narrative: high fever, red swollen arm lasting 24-48 hrs. treated with Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Headache, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia, Stomach discomfort
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills, headache, stomach upset, soreness on right arm. This lasted for entire next day and night following the injection.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HPV4
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Fainted, pt. was layed down and given something to eat.
Age: 84.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: By next am after injection reddened and warm to touch with increased swelling and discomfort distal and inferior to injection site (inner aspect of upper arm) reddened. Public health nurse called Dr. office and was seen immediately (within 24 hr of immunization). Put on steroids and Zyrtec. To be seen again on 11/1/07-At that visit-area improving.
Age: 0.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, RV5, TDAP
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: 2 mo old mistakenly given Boosterix (Tdap) at 2 mo well child visit instead of Daptacel (DTaP). No known adverse effects reported.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Eye movement disorder, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Nystagmus
Clinical narrative: Right eye crossing uncontrollably constant-variable nystagmus 10/24/07 at ophthmologist-continued by neurologist.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Dizzy. Dizziness was gone by the seventh day.
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, VARZOS
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Pt given Zostavax inadvertently in place of Varicella. Pt. parents notified immediately. No reaction founded
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 2" x 3" red, warm, painful area on (L) upper arm.
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, VARZOS
Symptoms: Inappropriate schedule of drug administration, Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: Pt inadvertently given Zoster vaccine in place of Varicella vac. no reaction found parents notified
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site vesicles, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 2" x 1 1/2" red, warm, tender area in (L) upper arm with sm-blister at center-within 18 hours blister resolved.
Age: 0.51
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: Mother reported to Dr via phone call that child had non stoppable crying for 24 hours. Treated with Tylenol-Advised Motrin for the night
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Aggression, Emotional distress, Hallucination, Screaming
Clinical narrative: Thrashing, screaming, unconsolable. Child states he saw "crawly" things on wall. Mom stated he seemed awake. -Has never done this before.
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Vertigo
Clinical narrative: c/o "Spinning sensation" in head-no other symptoms. Radial pulse 86 and regular B/P 142/82. No change in symptom x 45 min. Instructed by RN to go to ER if symptom worsened or new symptoms (SOB, wheezing dizziness, weakness swollen throat) developed. Refused to go to ER at time of event. Checked (15m x 4'5m 11-8-07-TC: "spinnin symptom resolved at 10pm on 11-7-07 feels fine today.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Fever: range 100.2 to 103.5 starting on 11/2/07 thru 11/4/07. Motrin and Tylenol given. Hives: 11/3 - 11/4/07. Benadryl given. Once seen by RN/NP, Atarax syrup and hydrocortisone prescriptions given. Sore throat: 11/2/07. Rocephin shot given on 11/3/07 by RN. Azithromycin prescription given by NP.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort
Clinical narrative: relates tightness in chest approximately 4 hours after injection-relieved by po Benadryl. Symptoms returned x 2 in next 20 hrs both times relieved by po Benadryl.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site vesicles
Clinical narrative: 10 x 12 cm area of redness and induration with 2 cm area of superficial blistering centered on Varivax injection site (Left arm)
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Oedema peripheral, Pain in extremity, Skin warm, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives, swollen arm, heat around area and pain in arm, veins along left side of chest very visible, not visible along side where flu vacc. was given, severe diarrhea - no severe effects from flu vaccination - no treatment from clinic. I used Arnica rub - helped.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Large area of induration, erythema, tenderness, encompassing entire deltoid to elbow. pain (L) neck/ribs
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Itchy from head to toe within 30 minutes of administration. Gave 50 mg Benadryl by mouth. No additional doses needed-Patient F/U 10/25-felt fine
Age: 74.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Amnesia, Disorientation, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: Blurred vision, disorientation, memory loss. Time course: from 10:45 am to 6:00 pm of day of inoculation.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Hypoaesthesia, Nausea, Paraesthesia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Body was numb and tingling within 24 hours after shot, nauseated, dizzy, shaky. Received hydrocortisone shot, Compazine.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Blood pressure, Bradyphrenia, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: On October 12, 2007, I received the Flu shot. Within one hour of receiving the shot, my arm started to hurt; as in, a pain from the shot entry down to my wrist. By that night, I knew something was wrong because I felt drained. The next morning, I was so drained that I had problems with putting my thoughts together and saying what I wanted to say. I also did feel like putting one foot in front of the other (no energy). I rested and slept most of the day on Saturday. On Sunday morning as I was getting dressed for the day, I noticed that I was broke out from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet (hives) and I had 101 degree fever. So I started taking Benadryl every four hours with little relief. I have several allergies (they are listed below) so I knew at that time I was having an allergic reaction. On Monday (October 15), I was at my doctor's office when the office opened. My blood pressure was so low that neither the nurse nor the doctor would say what the bottom number was, but the top number was 80. (I normally have high blood pressure and I didn't take my medicines before I went to the doctor.) Doctor prescribed an allergy shot and two types of medicines. My second visit to the doctor was on Wednesday (October 17) and my BP was still 100/80. I missed three days of work plus two doctor's visit and medicines. This was not my first year for receiving the flu shot. I have received the flu shot for several years with the exception of the year when the shot was not available.