chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, PPV
Symptoms: Myalgia, Pain, Pyrexia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: First 24 hours just mild pain at the injection site. The second night after the vaccine had moderate to severe pain around injection area that woke me from sleep. This persisted the following day and I began to have some systemic symptoms including decreased appetite, mild body aches and fever (100.5 F). The next morning (3 days after the injection) I awoke to find erythema and swelling around the injection site which progressed through the day, this was accompanied by more severe myalgias, decreased appetite, joint pains, moderate to severe headache, neck stiffness, and general malaise. I also had a higher fever, highest recorded was 101.3, but clinically I believe may have been higher at some point. Today is day 5 after the injection, the systemic symptoms have decreased in intensity with steroid (solumedrol 125mg IM on 11/30/10, and prednisone started today). Have developed some mild facial erythema today (after steroids) and the injection site continues to be erythematous and tender to touch.  I am a physician myself and am interested in any follow up information regarding similar reactions if they have occurred in the past. I read less than 1% of people have a more severe reaction to the PPSV is this still accurate. It should also be noted that I got the meningococcal vaccine on the other arm the same day and that has not produced any tenderness/redness etc.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood creatinine increased, Chest pain, Laboratory test normal, Loss of consciousness
Clinical narrative: Patient suffered chest pain and then passed out. She was taken to a hospital and held for observation for 3 days. She describes a battery of tests with negative results.
Age: 71.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Eye discharge, Pruritus, Throat tightness, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt remained at Pharmacy for ten minutes post-administration. Went to his rural home, approx 25 minute drive. Had a coughing bout that ended before arriving home, itching legs, throat constriction. Called pharmacy, advised to take 50mg diphenhydramine at once. Pt. son drove him to E.R. where he received iv fluids and was monitored for several hours. Experienced conjunctivial matter and hives. Administration site normal, no redness, swelling or pain.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Pain in extremity, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Pain at site of injection, distal swelling and pain throughout rest of upper extremity x 2 months.  Prednisone helpful but caused allergic reaction.  Currently on trial of NSAIDs and natural anti-inflammatory meds.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, Heart rate increased, Hyperhidrosis
Clinical narrative: Headache, tired, high pulse rate of 110. Fever, dizziness, sweats.  Blood pressure slightly elevated.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypertension, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Headache, tired, high pulse rate of 110. Fever, dizziness, sweats.  Blood pressure slightly elevated.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, FLUX(H1N1)
Symptoms: Bone pain, Drug administered at inappropriate site, Injection site pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Initial pain with shot (not usually).  Shot was given much higher than previous.  It was given high on the shoulder approximate area was where your shirt sleeve may be sewn into the shirt body.  Took two Tylenol because of the unusual initial pain.  On Nov. 4, 2010 I notified Hospital about my symptoms and scheduled an appointment with my physician.  My physician was uncomfortable with the fact that I was having pain so long after my shot but asked that I wait a week to see if it disappated.  It did not so I contacted my physician again and she referred me to an orthopedist as the pain I am having feels like it is in my bones in my shoulder, down my left arm, and across my left clavicle.  I will meet with the orthopedist on Monday, December 6, 2010.  Other teachers in my building who received this flu shot are having similar issues.
Age: 1.05
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Diffuse rash legs, Abd, back. Slight increased erythema right thigh at site of vaccine given 2 weeks ago.
Age: 1.53
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: PENTACEL and PCV-13 administered in right thigh muscle area on 11/23/10. On 11/26/10 patient returns to clinic with 7cm x 6cm area of very light erythema of tissue on right upper thigh. Non-tender to touch and soft to palpation. Instructed to apply warm compresses to site and BENADRYL as needed.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Malaise, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Received flu shot on 10/01/10 and became very ill after. Had a high fever and severe aches and pains - just like with the flu! It lasted about 4 days. Dose was: FLUVIRIN Multidose vial 2010-11, 5ML at pharmacy.
Age: 0.38
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Blood calcium normal, Electroencephalogram normal, Gaze palsy, Hypersomnia, Hypotonia
Clinical narrative: About 24 hrs. post vaccine administration - increased sleeping; one 15 minute episode of becoming limp after mother picked up from play with eyes rolling back & not as responsive -> wanted to sleep - "back to normal after 45 minutes" reported by mother; no jerking; CMP, calcium and EEG; all WNL.
Age: 0.38
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Metabolic function test normal, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: About 24 hrs. post vaccine administration - increased sleeping; one 15 minute episode of becoming limp after mother picked up from play with eyes rolling back & not as responsive -> wanted to sleep - "back to normal after 45 minutes" reported by mother; no jerking; CMP, calcium and EEG; all WNL.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB, TDAP
Symptoms: Back pain, Immediate post-injection reaction, Musculoskeletal pain, Myalgia, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Patient stated that she experienced excruciating immediately after immunization. She reported that she had muscle pain throughout the left arm which radiates to the shoulder, back and neck all along until two wks ago, muscle pain stopped then she started having nerve pain, which persists till date.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB, TDAP
Symptoms: Neuralgia
Clinical narrative: Patient stated that she experienced excruciating immediately after immunization. She reported that she had muscle pain throughout the left arm which radiates to the shoulder, back and neck all along until two wks ago, muscle pain stopped then she started having nerve pain, which persists till date.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dizziness
Clinical narrative: c/o dizzy 15 min after shot - 10-15 min BP 120/80. Patient remained at office extra 15 min and dizziness resolved before leaving.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Local reaction, Lymphangitis, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Local reaction; swelling, erythema, pain, lymphangitis.
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: None stated.
Age: 1.36
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Decreased appetite, Discomfort, Irritability, Macule, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Fever 1 day, irritable, poor appetite. Rash on his trunk, seem uncomfortable. Blanching 1 -2 min discrete red macules all over arms, trunk and legs. Viral exanthem, reaction vaccination. Fever and or pain management: Ibuprofen.
Age: 1.36
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Vaccination complication, Viral rash
Clinical narrative: Fever 1 day, irritable, poor appetite. Rash on his trunk, seem uncomfortable. Blanching 1 -2 min discrete red macules all over arms, trunk and legs. Viral exanthem, reaction vaccination. Fever and or pain management: Ibuprofen.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Limb discomfort, Pain
Clinical narrative: T/C report per clnt. that has soreness and discomfort to back side of left arm near the elbow and to a lesser degree left deltoid area when she raises left arm. States started feeling discomfort to area soon after immunization on 11/9/2010, has not sought medical care due to limited finances. She has been applying heat to the area affected with some relief. She denies fever, redness or swelling to arm areas. She is agreeable to come to this clinic on 11/29/10 to have arm assessed per RN. In the meantime, she was advised to try applying cold compresses to area. On 11/29/10 after failing to come to clinic, I called her by phone. She stated that her arm was "better" and she did not feel that she needed to have it assessed. She stated that the cold compresses had been helpful.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Apnoea, Blood culture negative, Convulsion, Culture urine negative, Endotracheal intubation
Clinical narrative: 7-8 days after received 15 mo shots, MMR, Hib, Varicella, Flu pt. developed fever to approximately 100.5 degrees F and later that night was found in bed, seizing. 911 called and taken to ED where continued to seize despite anticonvulsant treatment. Became apneic - required intubation. Transferred to hospital. Seizures stopped but pt continued with fever up to 104 degrees F for few days. Then fever broke and developed hives on 11/27/10.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Full blood count normal, Laboratory test normal, Metabolic function test, Pyrexia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 7-8 days after received 15 mo shots, MMR, Hib, Varicella, Flu pt. developed fever to approximately 100.5 degrees F and later that night was found in bed, seizing. 911 called and taken to ED where continued to seize despite anticonvulsant treatment. Became apneic - required intubation. Transferred to hospital. Seizures stopped but pt continued with fever up to 104 degrees F for few days. Then fever broke and developed hives on 11/27/10.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Received PNEUMOVAX and influenza vaccines left arm, became red/ hot/swollen the same day, treated with Bactrim DS and Prednisone.
Age: 0.38
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC13, RV1
Symptoms: Expired drug administered, No adverse event
Clinical narrative: No adverse effects from vaccine. Vaccine exp. date - 1 day prior to administration.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Acne, Activities of daily living impaired, Alopecia, Arthralgia, Back pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Chest pain, Decreased activity, Depression, Disturbance in attention, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Dry mouth, Dysmenorrhoea, Dyspnoea, Fatigue, Hot flush
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Increased tendency to bruise, Insomnia, Menorrhagia, Menstruation irregular, Migraine
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Muscle spasms, Nausea, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Painful respiration, Palpitations, Paraesthesia, Stomatitis, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Swelling face, Tenderness, Tunnel vision, Vision blurred, Visual impairment
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Weight increased
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician who received the information from a consumer that provided him a link to a forum. The patient's mother posted a comment on a website concerning her 16 year old daughter who in August 2007 was vaccinated with a first dose of GARDASIL (lot # not reported). The patient developed an onset of symptoms approximately 3 weeks after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. The main symptoms were pain in her lower extremities; the pain started in her legs and spread to her hips, low back and mid back. Pain when taking a breath, heart palpitations. The symptoms did not improve, they continued to get worse. The patient experienced swelling only when she was lying down. The swelling occurred in her hands, feet, and face. Pain and tingling, prickling sensation in her hands and feet. Migraine headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. The patient was unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed. The patient was placed on homebound due to the amount of school she had missed. The patient saw numerous doctors but did not get a relief or answers for her symptoms. By the time of the consumer's report, the patient had been suffering the effects from GARDASIL for 2 1/2 years. She managed to graduate from high school but it was not easy. Her grades dropped and she did not get the scholarships she had strived hard for. She had to give up activities she so loved. Every day was a struggle for her. She was attending college but had to opt to go to a college close to home rather that the university she had planned to attend. The patient's current symptoms were: Increased acne, severe hot flashes, weight gain, hair loss, swelling, severe dry mouth, depression, fatigue, severe unbearable pain, nausea, heavy painful, irregular menstrual cycle, chest pain, heart palpitations, trouble breathing, tenderness to touch, easily bruises, muscle spasms, vision changes (blurred, tunnel vision), mouth sores (on tongue and cheeks), hip and knee pain both sides, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating and decreased tolerance of physical activity. Upon internal review, "unable to participate in the activities she enjoyed; placed on homebound due to school she missed" was considered to be disabling. No further information is available.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient came to pharmacy described swelling on (R) arm below injection site at 5:45pm. Inj was given at 10:30 am. Approximate 3-4 inches in length swelling. Pt apply ice and Ibuprofen since painful.
Age: 32.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Rash/hives resolved by BENADRYL. No further adverse affects as of 12/01/10.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: Pain at injection site (constant) for over six weeks. Pain spreads sometimes up the arm to neck.
Age: 0.35
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, PNC13, RV5
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Very small rash around vaccine site. Small reaction on right leg. Rash gone by the evening of 11/23/10, reported by family member.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site cellulitis
Clinical narrative: 11.25.10 presented to urgent care. Diagnosed with a cellulitis to (L) deltoid. Treated with KEFLEX antibiotic.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Radial nerve palsy
Clinical narrative: (R) Ipsilateral wrist drop consistent with radial nerve palsy 1 week after vaccination in deltoid. Seen by neurologist 11/20/10 who thought Tdap was likely cause of problem.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC13, VARCEL, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram normal, Convulsion, Cough, Muscle twitching, Productive cough
Clinical narrative: On 11/23/10 pt woke up at 0800 sat up and began to cough & almost gag. Took her to bathroom& she voided continently and still was coughing & spit up mod amount saliva, mucous. Went back to bed laid her down & she had a seizure which lasted approx 3-4 min. She was staring, blank expression, head twitching & bilateral hands twitching. Called 911 & taken to ER Diagnosed with seizure; CT scan stable, started on KEPPRA BID. To f/u with neurologist. Is active & playful again.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC13, VARCEL, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Retching, Scan brain, Staring
Clinical narrative: On 11/23/10 pt woke up at 0800 sat up and began to cough & almost gag. Took her to bathroom& she voided continently and still was coughing & spit up mod amount saliva, mucous. Went back to bed laid her down & she had a seizure which lasted approx 3-4 min. She was staring, blank expression, head twitching & bilateral hands twitching. Called 911 & taken to ER Diagnosed with seizure; CT scan stable, started on KEPPRA BID. To f/u with neurologist. Is active & playful again.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC13, VARCEL, MMR, PNC13, VARCEL
Symptoms: Computerised tomogram, Convulsion
Clinical narrative: On 11/23/10 pt woke up at 0800 sat up and began to cough & almost gag. Took her to bathroom& she voided continently and still was coughing & spit up mod amount saliva, mucous. Went back to bed laid her down & she had a seizure which lasted approx 3-4 min. She was staring, blank expression, head twitching & bilateral hands twitching. Called 911 & taken to ER Diagnosed with seizure; CT scan stable, started on KEPPRA BID. To f/u with neurologist. Is active & playful again.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to clinic 40 mins after vaccination, clutching his chest and reporting difficulty breathing. Pt given .3 ml of Epi and 50 mg/ml of BENADRYL.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a healthcare worker concerning a 43 year old female patient with environmental allergies and no known drug allergies who on 21-APR-1970 was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX II. Concomitant therapy included PROZAC; SYNTHROID; ALLEGRA; and VENTOLIN INHALER. According to the reporter, the patient "possibly" has a negative rubella titer after receiving MERUVAX II. At the time of the report the patient's status was not specified. The patient sought medical attention by an office visit. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 30 year old female patient who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX II vaccine. Subsequently the patient had a reaction (not specified) to the vaccine. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. At the time of the report, the patient's outcome was unknown. This is one of several reports from the same source. No further information is available.
Sex: M
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning her son who on an unspecified date was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX II.  Subsequently the patient experienced allergic reaction and was hospitalized (name, address and phone number unspecified).  At the time of the report, the patient's outcome was unknown.  This is one of several reports from the same source.  No further information is available.
Age: 3.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 37 month old female who on 23-JUL-2007 was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX II vaccine (lot # 654402/1188F). The patient developed hives all over her body within 24 hours of administration. It was unknown if the patient sought medical attention. At the time of the report, the patient's status was unknown. Follow up information has been received a registered nurse concerning a 37 month old female with no illness at time of vaccination and no drug allergies, who on 23-JUL-2007 was vaccinated with the first dose of MERUVAX II vaccine (lot # 654402/1188F) in the left arm. The patient's mother stated that the patient developed hives after injection within 24 hours. There were no labs or diagnostic tests performed. The patient recovered at the time of the report. No further information is available. The patient had a history of hives all over body while on prior therapy with MERUVAX II (MSD, WAES 0912USA01534).
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer, concerning her daughter who in October 2009 or November 2009 was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX II vaccine. It was reported that the patient developed hives 11 days after vaccination. The outcome of the patient was not reported. The patient also experienced adverse events while on therapy with MERUVAX II vaccine (MSD) (WAES#0904USA00971). Additional information has been requested.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Injection site urticaria, Pyrexia, Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer who reported that she split up her son's MMR vaccines, concerning her approximately 17 month old son with no known allergies nor drug reactions and a history of eczema who about a year ago (approximately 2009) was vaccinated with a 0.5 ml dose of rubella vaccine and measles vaccine. There was no concomitant therapy. About a year ago, after both vaccines the patient developed a fever over 102 degrees and hives on his thighs. The fever broke and the hives went away after a few days. The patient sought medical attention via call the physician. No laboratory diagnostics studies were performed. Additional information is not expected. This is an amended report. The therapy screen had been updated.
Age: 28.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a female patient concerning herself who on an unspecified date ("many years ago") was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX II (lot# not reported) when she was 28 years old and the patient developed joint pain and swelling in the 3 fingers on her right hand. Unspecified medical attention was sought via visiting the physician. At the time of this report, the patient's outcome was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Rubella antibody negative
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a 58 year old female occupational therapy student with no pertinent medical history reported and no known drug allergies who in "late 1960's" as a teenager was vaccinated with a dose of MERUVAX (dose, route and lot number not reported). There was no concomitant medication. The patient reported that an antibody titer in June 2010 revealed a negative titer to rubella. It was not specified if the patient sought medical attention. Additional information is not expected.
Sex: M
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Drug effect decreased, Rubella antibody negative
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a now 40 year old male consumer who on an unspecified date when he was a child was vaccinated with a dose of rubella vaccine (no lot # was provided). The patient experienced that the effects of the vaccine wore off. The patient reported that 6 months ago, on approximately 17-MAR-2010 the physician did a titer and discovered that he required a titer for rubella vaccine. At the time of the report the patient's outcome was unknown. No further information is available.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 29 July 2010 from a health care professional. This is the third report from this reporter involving the same lot number of DT ADS PED USP and this patient experienced a similar event as the previous cluster of two patients which are captured in cases 2010-03423 and 2010-03424. A 2-year-old male patient, with no known allergies, no medical history, and no adverse events following prior vaccinations, received a third right thigh intramuscular injection of DT ADS PED USP (lot number U2630AA) on 12 July 2010. The following day, on 13 July 2010, the patient had redness noted at the injection site and between thigh was also swollen and warm to touch; he was irritable and "clingy". According to the patient's parent, he may have slight fever. On 14 July 2010, the patient was evaluated by his physician and at that time, his entire right thigh was red, swollen, warm to touch and his lower back was also warm and reddened. Corrective treatment included an unspecified homeopathic remedy. At the time of the report, the reporter had not had any further reports from the patient's parents and assumed that everything resolved. However, the outcome was entered as unknown on the VAERS form. Follow-up information was received on 07 September 2010 from a healthcare professional. The reporter noted that the reddened area on the lower back was 2 and 1/2 inches. Treatment therapy included a homeopathic remedy of LEDUM "200 C" intramuscular injection with a start date of 14 July 2010 and stop date of 15 July 2010. The patient had recovered from the adverse events on an unknown date. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: No reaction on previous exposure to drug, Skin warm
Clinical narrative: Initial report received on 29 July 2010 from a health care professional. This is the third report from this reporter involving the same lot number of DT ADS PED USP and this patient experienced a similar event as the previous cluster of two patients which are captured in cases 2010-03423 and 2010-03424. A 2-year-old male patient, with no known allergies, no medical history, and no adverse events following prior vaccinations, received a third right thigh intramuscular injection of DT ADS PED USP (lot number U2630AA) on 12 July 2010. The following day, on 13 July 2010, the patient had redness noted at the injection site and between thigh was also swollen and warm to touch; he was irritable and "clingy". According to the patient's parent, he may have slight fever. On 14 July 2010, the patient was evaluated by his physician and at that time, his entire right thigh was red, swollen, warm to touch and his lower back was also warm and reddened. Corrective treatment included an unspecified homeopathic remedy. At the time of the report, the reporter had not had any further reports from the patient's parents and assumed that everything resolved. However, the outcome was entered as unknown on the VAERS form. Follow-up information was received on 07 September 2010 from a healthcare professional. The reporter noted that the reddened area on the lower back was 2 and 1/2 inches. Treatment therapy included a homeopathic remedy of LEDUM "200 C" intramuscular injection with a start date of 14 July 2010 and stop date of 15 July 2010. The patient had recovered from the adverse events on an unknown date. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT
Symptoms: Blood lead increased, Headache
Clinical narrative: Initial case received on 21 January 2010 from the parent of the patient. A 4 year old male patient received an injection (route and site not reported) of DT ADS PED USP (th.) (lot number U2105AA). The patient has a history of autism. He had no illness at the time of vaccination. Numerous unspecified supplements were taken by the patient. On an unspecified date post vaccination the patient experienced a headache. One and half weeks after the vaccination, a "high lead level" was noted during routine periodic blood work for lead levels. The outcome of the adverse events is unknown. Documents held by sender: None.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Drug administered at inappropriate site, Periarthritis
Clinical narrative: I received the flu vaccine from employee health on 9/15/2010 in my left shoulder.  I noticed that the injection had been given too high, just beneath the acromion.  Over the next 24-48 hours, I began to experience worsening pain and stiffness in my shoulder to the point that I was unable to lift or abduct my arm.  On 9/27/2010, I saw an orthopedic surgeon who examined me and determined that my infraspinatus tendon had been affected.  He ordered an MRI which showed a pinpoint tear in my infraspinatus tendon.  I began physical therapy for this injury on 10/14/2010 and have been going twice a week since.  There has been moderate improvement in my symptoms.  I am still unable to sleep comfortably at night due to pain and am dependent on Flexeril to alleviate the muscle spasms.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Drug administered at inappropriate site, Injected limb mobility decreased, Muscle spasms, Musculoskeletal pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: I received the flu vaccine from employee health on 9/15/2010 in my left shoulder.  I noticed that the injection had been given too high, just beneath the acromion.  Over the next 24-48 hours, I began to experience worsening pain and stiffness in my shoulder to the point that I was unable to lift or abduct my arm.  On 9/27/2010, I saw an orthopedic surgeon who examined me and determined that my infraspinatus tendon had been affected.  He ordered an MRI which showed a pinpoint tear in my infraspinatus tendon.  I began physical therapy for this injury on 10/14/2010 and have been going twice a week since.  There has been moderate improvement in my symptoms.  I am still unable to sleep comfortably at night due to pain and am dependent on Flexeril to alleviate the muscle spasms.
Age: 29.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, Pain, Poor quality sleep, Tendon rupture
Clinical narrative: I received the flu vaccine from employee health on 9/15/2010 in my left shoulder.  I noticed that the injection had been given too high, just beneath the acromion.  Over the next 24-48 hours, I began to experience worsening pain and stiffness in my shoulder to the point that I was unable to lift or abduct my arm.  On 9/27/2010, I saw an orthopedic surgeon who examined me and determined that my infraspinatus tendon had been affected.  He ordered an MRI which showed a pinpoint tear in my infraspinatus tendon.  I began physical therapy for this injury on 10/14/2010 and have been going twice a week since.  There has been moderate improvement in my symptoms.  I am still unable to sleep comfortably at night due to pain and am dependent on Flexeril to alleviate the muscle spasms.
Age: 13.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3, FLUN3
Symptoms: VIIth nerve paralysis
Clinical narrative: Rt. side facial paralysis. Dx Bell's Palsy, Prednisone, Tabs 20mg.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPV, FLU3, HEPA, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Flushing, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Child received KINRIX, HEP A #2, MMR #1, VARIVAX #2 and also flu vaccine. About five minutes later child c/o itching and developed hives and flushing. Immediately BENADRYL 25 mg PO given and child observed in clinic x 45 minutes. Symptoms improved.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient stated her Right arm where she received both the Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccine was swollen like a "grapefruit". Tmax 99 took Ibuprofen and iced site. Stated looks like "cellulitis". Patient referred to call her MD to be seen.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: approx. 8 hours after vaccine, pt experienced severe radiating pain in his L arm. swelling and redness over vaccine site. Symptoms lasted approx. 2 days. Treatment- Ice and Ibuprofen
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Body temperature increased, Chills, Hyperhidrosis, Injection site pain, Insomnia
Clinical narrative: Patient received my annual anthrax booster on Tuesday, 30 November, in preparation to deploy.  Within 5 seconds after the vaccine was given I experienced the typical burning sensation in the upper left arm at the point of injection.  I was fine the rest of the day until later that evening.  I started getting chills and couldn't stay warm.  Upon turning in for the night, I ran a temperature of 101.8, continued with chill spells, and sweated on and off.  I took ibuprofen that morning before heading to work.  With little sleep from the night before, I still had chill spells and sweated with a mild fever on and off throughout the day.  I left work early to rest and again experienced the same chills aforementioned.  Today, 2 Dec, I'm slightly achy, sporatic chills but not as bad since the first day, and sweating on forehead and neck.  It do not have a fever at this point and many of the symptoms are not as strong since innoculation.