chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 10.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Blister, Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Rash with blisters noted on 09/20/2005. Mom brought to office 09/26/2005. Confirmed chicken pox by Dr. Symptomatic care given.
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Patient states she developed respiratory symptoms 09/03/2005 2 days after injection. And by Monday 09/05/2005 she had cellulitis in inner aspect of left arm just above the elbow. HCP diagnosed cellulitis and RX'D Avelox.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Redness, warmth, and swelling to injection site of DTaP right deltoid. Reported via pts mom via PH on 09/30/2005. NP ordered pt mom to give Benadryl, Tylenol and use ice. to follow up with MD if continues or worsens. Pt had a previous 5th dose of DTaP at another provider on 01/16/2003. Therefore this was the 6th dose and not 5th dose of DTaP.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Pts mom reported pt to have redness, warmth and swelling to Right deltoid events was reported on 09/30/2005 via phone. NP ordered pts mom to give pt Benadryl, Tylenol and ice instructed to follow up with MD if symptoms continue or worsen. This was the 6th dose of DTaP D/T the 5th dose of DTaP was given at another providers office on 01/16/2003.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Anxiety, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Back pain, Blindness
Clinical narrative: Aches joints and muscles, Acid reflux, alpha intrusion (a form of sleep disorder), nocturnal myoclonus (restless leg syndrome), anal fissure, anxiety, concentration difficulty, dizzy upon standing, cramps leg, vision blind, Depression, fatigue growing, digestive problems, endurance loss, energy loss, hypothyroidism, Impotence, Neurological unable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, Insomnia, joints ache, lesion heart and lungs x ray show something in the lungs, nervousness (anxiety), Pain legs-lowerback-right shoulder, hips and legs, pelvic pain, rectal bleeding, respiratory shortness of breath, Sleep problems, swelling feet and ankles, Thyroid hyperthyroid.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Depression, Disturbance in attention, Dizziness postural, Dyspepsia, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Aches joints and muscles, Acid reflux, alpha intrusion (a form of sleep disorder), nocturnal myoclonus (restless leg syndrome), anal fissure, anxiety, concentration difficulty, dizzy upon standing, cramps leg, vision blind, Depression, fatigue growing, digestive problems, endurance loss, energy loss, hypothyroidism, Impotence, Neurological unable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, Insomnia, joints ache, lesion heart and lungs x ray show something in the lungs, nervousness (anxiety), Pain legs-lowerback-right shoulder, hips and legs, pelvic pain, rectal bleeding, respiratory shortness of breath, Sleep problems, swelling feet and ankles, Thyroid hyperthyroid.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Erectile dysfunction, Fatigue, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
Clinical narrative: Aches joints and muscles, Acid reflux, alpha intrusion (a form of sleep disorder), nocturnal myoclonus (restless leg syndrome), anal fissure, anxiety, concentration difficulty, dizzy upon standing, cramps leg, vision blind, Depression, fatigue growing, digestive problems, endurance loss, energy loss, hypothyroidism, Impotence, Neurological unable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, Insomnia, joints ache, lesion heart and lungs x ray show something in the lungs, nervousness (anxiety), Pain legs-lowerback-right shoulder, hips and legs, pelvic pain, rectal bleeding, respiratory shortness of breath, Sleep problems, swelling feet and ankles, Thyroid hyperthyroid.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Insomnia, Lung disorder, Muscle spasms, Myalgia, Nervous system disorder
Clinical narrative: Aches joints and muscles, Acid reflux, alpha intrusion (a form of sleep disorder), nocturnal myoclonus (restless leg syndrome), anal fissure, anxiety, concentration difficulty, dizzy upon standing, cramps leg, vision blind, Depression, fatigue growing, digestive problems, endurance loss, energy loss, hypothyroidism, Impotence, Neurological unable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, Insomnia, joints ache, lesion heart and lungs x ray show something in the lungs, nervousness (anxiety), Pain legs-lowerback-right shoulder, hips and legs, pelvic pain, rectal bleeding, respiratory shortness of breath, Sleep problems, swelling feet and ankles, Thyroid hyperthyroid.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Nervousness, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pelvic pain, Rectal haemorrhage
Clinical narrative: Aches joints and muscles, Acid reflux, alpha intrusion (a form of sleep disorder), nocturnal myoclonus (restless leg syndrome), anal fissure, anxiety, concentration difficulty, dizzy upon standing, cramps leg, vision blind, Depression, fatigue growing, digestive problems, endurance loss, energy loss, hypothyroidism, Impotence, Neurological unable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, Insomnia, joints ache, lesion heart and lungs x ray show something in the lungs, nervousness (anxiety), Pain legs-lowerback-right shoulder, hips and legs, pelvic pain, rectal bleeding, respiratory shortness of breath, Sleep problems, swelling feet and ankles, Thyroid hyperthyroid.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Restless legs syndrome, Skin ulcer, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Aches joints and muscles, Acid reflux, alpha intrusion (a form of sleep disorder), nocturnal myoclonus (restless leg syndrome), anal fissure, anxiety, concentration difficulty, dizzy upon standing, cramps leg, vision blind, Depression, fatigue growing, digestive problems, endurance loss, energy loss, hypothyroidism, Impotence, Neurological unable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, Insomnia, joints ache, lesion heart and lungs x ray show something in the lungs, nervousness (anxiety), Pain legs-lowerback-right shoulder, hips and legs, pelvic pain, rectal bleeding, respiratory shortness of breath, Sleep problems, swelling feet and ankles, Thyroid hyperthyroid.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site rash, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Red rash around injection site, swelling and low grade fever. IV fluids. Cellulitis IM injection of Rocephin.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Erythematous lesions with fluid filled anters x 2 days no fever.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Started from my feet, they both turned very red, then started on my arms. When I got to the ER the rash was all over my body.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Keratitis, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Episode of varicella zoster in trigeminal distribution, complicated by kerato oveitis. Vesicle in various stages of development over nose, right side of forehead and temple.
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Pt got chicken pox after being vaccinated. Tx: Duricef.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Received phone call, pt stated she began having symptoms 8 hrs after receiving shot, states she had high fever and severe swelling in her arm. Pt states went to PMD and was diagnosed with cellulitis and was treated with a steroid and an antibiotic shot and is currently on oral antibiotics and is improving.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous
Clinical narrative: Generalized varicella like rash from vaccination
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site mass, Leukocytosis, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High fever 102 x 3d; severe headaches, leukocytosis, arm induration at vaccine site.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Reaction to tetanus/cellulitis
Age: 1.1
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Full blown chicken pox
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left lat deltoid muscle 1 in a 1 inch area of redness, swelling and puffiness, non tender. Slightly warm at injection site.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria, developing 24 hrs after vaccine treated with Benadryl.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Local swelling extending from elbow to shoulder Right Dz-3 after imms. Evaluated DH3 9/30/05 by MD. In location of Dtap and MMR vaccines.
Age: 0.34
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Hypotonia, Irritability, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed fever (101), fussiness and generalized hypotonia within 12 hrs after receiving Pediarix, ActHib, and Prevnar. Over the next few days an extensive work up was done (see below) and consultation was obtained with a pediatric hospitalist and a pediatric neurologist. No other cause for the symptoms was found and he gradually returned to baseline over the next 3 wks and has been normal since without any recurrence of symptoms and other etiologies for his symptoms emerging.
Age: 18.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Reaction to Tetanus
Age: 0.16
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC
Symptoms: Crying, Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Inconsolable crying. T 100.5. Red, warm, indurated right thigh. 9cmx7cm. Tender to touch. 8 wk infant. First immunization.
Age: 0.16
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, PNC
Symptoms: Screaming, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Inconsolable crying. T 100.5. Red, warm, indurated right thigh. 9cmx7cm. Tender to touch. 8 wk infant. First immunization.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Reaction to tetanus/cellulitis.
Age: 1.01
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Local reaction to immunization (red, induration on right thigh) rx: cold/ice compress, Motrin 100mg q 6 hrs x 3 days.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Swollen at red covering forearm.  hot to touch and fever of 100 normal temp for client is reported at 96
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Apnoea, Asthenia, Convulsion, Electroencephalogram abnormal, Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: Pt admitted to Hospital with lower extremity weakness & subsequently diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Infectious Diseases & Neurology consult teams could not find causative medication or infection other than influenza vaccine administered 2 to 3 weeks prior to admission. Information from discharge summary states apnea, convulsions, pneumonia, neuropathy.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: HIV infection, Herpes simplex, Neuropathy, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis
Clinical narrative: Pt admitted to Hospital with lower extremity weakness & subsequently diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Infectious Diseases & Neurology consult teams could not find causative medication or infection other than influenza vaccine administered 2 to 3 weeks prior to admission. Information from discharge summary states apnea, convulsions, pneumonia, neuropathy.
Age: 0.35
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient developed 103F within 24 hours of vaccine which resolved by 24 hours.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Two days after inhalation of FluMist, perioral rash and nasal itching reported.  Treated with Benedryl and resolved.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Chills, Cough, Headache, Malaise, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Severe URI Sx: nasal congestion, sore throat, persistent cough, rhinorrhea, headache, low grade fever, chills, myalgia, general malaise............6-7 out 11 clinic staff vaccinated also came down with varying degree of URI/flu-like Sx's.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Nasal congestion, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Severe URI Sx: nasal congestion, sore throat, persistent cough, rhinorrhea, headache, low grade fever, chills, myalgia, general malaise............6-7 out 11 clinic staff vaccinated also came down with varying degree of URI/flu-like Sx's.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Administered at 10 AM October 6, 2005. Chills with shakes started at 3 PM, lasted 2 hrs. followed by high fever 102.9. I felt I was burning up. 911 call at 6 pm and was taken to hospital. Fever lasted all evening.  Was put on IV and antibiotic. Discharged 11:30 AM next day. October 7, 2005.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, MEN
Symptoms: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Headache, Hypertension, Pharyngitis, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Developed Guillain-Barre 31 days after the vaccine. Discharge summary states tachycardia, pharyngitis, headache, hypertension. msv
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, MEN
Symptoms: CSF test abnormal, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Laboratory test abnormal, Odynophagia
Clinical narrative: Developed Guillain-Barre 31 days after the vaccine. Discharge summary states tachycardia, pharyngitis, headache, hypertension. msv
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, MEN
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Paralysis, Sleep apnoea syndrome, Tonsillitis
Clinical narrative: Developed Guillain-Barre 31 days after the vaccine. Discharge summary states tachycardia, pharyngitis, headache, hypertension. msv
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Redness, swelling, warm to touch, fever, sore throat.
Age: 1.26
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Contusion, Platelet count increased, Platelet disorder, Thrombocytopenic purpura
Clinical narrative: Seen in office 9/28/05 for bruising, CBC done, platelets 5000, Dx ITP. Pt hospitalized for Tx 10/3/05 platelets 138,000; 10/6/05 platelets 160,000. Information from 60 day follow-up last CBC 11/9/05 platelets 246 normal labs at this time.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Sore arm x 7 days
Age: 59.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Sore arm x 7 days.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 2 3/4 width 1/2 length, hot to the touch, slight swelling, hard nodule center, still has full range of motion.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dizziness, Fatigue, Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Client received Td and Varicella vaccine. Location of varicella injection on arm was redness, hot to touch, swollen and induration 50mm. Itching began immediately. Swelling/induration/hot started 24 hrs later. Client c/o tired, dizzy, feeling on 10/7 48 hrs later. Client took Benadryl severe allergy and sinus med 1 tablet. She also used aveeno anti-itch cream with no relief.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Client received Td and Varicella vaccine. Location of varicella injection on arm was redness, hot to touch, swollen and induration 50mm. Itching began immediately. Swelling/induration/hot started 24 hrs later. Client c/o tired, dizzy, feeling on 10/7 48 hrs later. Client took Benadryl severe allergy and sinus med 1 tablet. She also used aveeno anti-itch cream with no relief.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, FLU3, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever of 102 developed within 4-6 hours of vaccine administration. Increased to max 104.7 taken in ear from 48-72 hours post vaccine.
Age: 1.18
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives all over body and face, Atarax 7ml Q 6 x 24 - 48 hours.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hearing impaired
Clinical narrative: Problem hearing
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Pain, Sensation of heaviness
Clinical narrative: Pt says left arm feels heavy and it aches. It feels tired. Mom says she has been saying this ever since she received the shot.
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: SMALL
Symptoms: Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: Diffuse maculopapular rash of the B/L UE and Torso 10 days after vaccination.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Blood test, Computerised tomogram normal, Hypotension, Nausea, Night sweats
Clinical narrative: Shot administered 8/23/2005.  Chronic Subdural hematoma started within days (night sweats, nausea, fever) as evidenced by MRI, CT scan 9/26/2005 and surgery same day revealing 5 weeks of bleeds.  This is the only thing that makes sense for a cause given patient was and now is again in good health. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: There needs to be more research on the cumulative effects of multiple drugs and vaccines. For example birth control, ibuprofen and tetanus. Information from Discharge summary states hypotension.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, Pyrexia, Subdural haematoma
Clinical narrative: Shot administered 8/23/2005.  Chronic Subdural hematoma started within days (night sweats, nausea, fever) as evidenced by MRI, CT scan 9/26/2005 and surgery same day revealing 5 weeks of bleeds.  This is the only thing that makes sense for a cause given patient was and now is again in good health. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: There needs to be more research on the cumulative effects of multiple drugs and vaccines. For example birth control, ibuprofen and tetanus. Information from Discharge summary states hypotension.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Bleeding at site, swollen area, fever HA
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Chills, Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Patient received DTaP vaccine on 10/07/2005 complained of arm aching, awoke 10/08/2005 with grossly swollen, red arm, complained of aches, chills, temperature 100 maximum. Complained several body aches, soreness.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Oedema peripheral, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: started with swelling and pain at the site, then progressed to swelling of entire upper arm down to the elbow. Redness and fever (hot to the touch) of the entire upper arm down to the elbow with increased pain of the entire upper arm down to the elbow. Doctor "on call" (it was Sunday) prescribed benadryl and lortab for pain, plus putting ice on upper arm for fifteen minutes four times a day.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Patient received pneumococcal vacine on 9/24/05.  Patient developed erythema to the site.  Site developed into cellulitus.  MD notified.  Patient ordered cephalexin for the celluitus.  Report from care coordination notes that the site had improved and swelling decreased.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Skin ulcer, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Describe the suspected adverse event. Such things as temperature, local and general signs and symptoms, time course, durations of symptoms diagnosis, treatment and recovery should be noted.  Approx 5 hours after administration the patient starting itching and then 2 hours later started breaking out in a rash & wheals. Rash/wheals are on her forearms, across top of chest, on her breast and abdomen. Few lesions on her back. Benadryl 25 mg eliminates itching for approx 4-6 hrs. She is not sure if the rash fades during that time.  No generalized sxs such as wheezing, dyspnea, dysphagia, tachycardia.  Has taken the Flu Shot annually without prior difficulty.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal
Clinical narrative: Approx 10-15 minutes after vaccine administered, patient complaining of "funny feeling" in left side of neck.  Denied any difficulty breathing, but reported the "funny feeling" was how she first reacted to some antibiotics--to which she now reports as known allergies.
Age: 0.18
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Irritability, Pyrexia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: HAD INTERMITTENT LOW GRADE TEMP (99-100 DEGREES)FOR 5-7 DAYS ACCORDING TO THE MOTHER.  WAS FUSSY AND SLEEPING MORE THAN NORMAL. CALLED FOR ADVISE ON 7/27/05.  WAS ADVISED TO CONTINUE TYLENOL & MONITOR S/S. CALL BACK IF WORSENED OR PERSISTED.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Pain, Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Within 9 hours of receiving the vaccination, I noticed that my hands started hurting and my scalp itching.  I took a 25 mg. Benadryl tablet.  Hives were developing on my wrists and forearms.  Welts were forming in my scalp.  I rushed to the emergency room where at that time, I was developing large welts on my wrists, arms and forehead.    I was given 60 mg. of Predisone and an epinephrine shot (subcutaneous).  I was observed for about two hours and released home after the hives went away.  Upon returning home, I immediately went to bed.  It was about 10:45 p.m.  At 12:30 a.m. I woke up with severe itching on my fore arms, buttocks, rear thighs, waist, and scalp.  I immediately took a 25 mg. Benadryl and drove to the emergency room - a second time.    I arrived at 1:00 a.m.  I was escorted to a room where I was in a full blown allergic reaction.  My body was completely covered in rash/hives and welts formed in my head, neck, and back areas.  An intravenous line was started in my left hand, and I was given an i.v. push of pepcid.  I was also given an epinephrine shot in my left arm.  I was monitored for two hours and then they released me home.  I was prescribed a weeklong series of Pepcid (oral) and a three-day dose of Prednisone in case I experienced further problems.
Age: 0.34
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Prolonged complex seizure treated with rectal Atarax NI CT
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TTOX
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Tender, red, swollen, size of quarter 1st day, 2nd day size of a coffee cup, 3rd day less redness size increase of an inch but not as much as the 1st and 2nd day.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, TD
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Tender, Red, Swollen for 2 days.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Malaise
Clinical narrative: Local redness, malaise 4 x 6cm.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hyperhidrosis, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Malaise, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Local swelling, pain, within 3hours nausea, diaphoresis, myalgia, malaise.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Nausea
Clinical narrative: Local swelling, pain, within 3hours nausea, diaphoresis, myalgia, malaise.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria trunk and upper legs, approx 20% of body, treated with hydroxyzine and prednisolone.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Sever local reaction right upper arm and temp 103.0 about 24 hours after vaccine administration.  Treated with ice, NSAID, antihistamine.
Age: 1.44
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: She had red blotches all over her skin, She was running 102 temp for a short term, The doctor put her on Zyrtec for a 10 day treatment.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 8 x 9 area of erythema, induration at thigh at site of injection, nontender. Occurred 24 hours after Influenza vaccine (Fluzone) seen after 3 days.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Fatigue, Feeling hot, Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Left arm red, hot to touch, swollen, 1 degree temp (97.7 her normal) 98.7, fatigue, achy all over.
Age: 74.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Left arm red, hot to touch, swollen, 1 degree temp (97.7 her normal) 98.7, fatigue, achy all over.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Fatigue, Feeling hot, Hypersensitivity, Oedema
Clinical narrative: Left arm swollen, red, hot, feverish, chilly, achy all over, fatigue.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Left arm swollen, red, hot, feverish, chilly, achy all over, fatigue.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Reddened, raised area on left upper arm. Pt reported she had chills, low grade temp (1 degree), soreness.
Age: 55.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Dermatitis bullous, Pruritus, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Patient was given Varivax right deltoid on 09/28/2005. On 10/03/2005 he developed a zoster like rash of left shoulder and left lateral neck with typical lesions itch and small vesicles. Vaccine given sub cutaneous deltoid area.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Erythema, Oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever and swelling redness seen in ER 10/4/05 7PM, instructed to give Benadryl and Motrin. 10/5/05 Seen in office 10/5/05 for cellulitis, placed on Augmentin ES. Did not show for follow up 10/7/05.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Last evening arm left became sore, by this morning arm swollen, hurts is reddened.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: Temp of 101.2, large non tender lump in left side of neck.Tiered.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Cough, Malaise, Myalgia, Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Clinical narrative: s/s measles/rubella: constant sx's fever, malaise, body aches L/A; URI sx's of cong/cough sore throat; rhinitis sx's of arthralgias, dark sx's of rash above waist.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Rhinitis, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: s/s measles/rubella: constant sx's fever, malaise, body aches L/A; URI sx's of cong/cough sore throat; rhinitis sx's of arthralgias, dark sx's of rash above waist.
Age: 49.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Malaise, Myalgia, Pyrexia, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Mild version of measles/rubella, fever, malaise, body aches rash torso and URI sx's L/A
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injury, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Seen in ER for cat bite, given Td in Left deltoid, still complaining of left arm pain from inj on 10/6/05 with tingling in hand and arm.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Gaze palsy, Rhinorrhoea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Staring spell, formula out of nose, mouth on 9/12/05 in the events. Received vaccine in the afternoon on 9/12/05. Similar episode on 10/8/05.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Headache, Malaise, Nasal congestion, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Over 1 week of nasal congestion and rhinorrhea.  2-3 days of general malaise.  Headache 1 day. Above symptoms treated with over the counter cold remedies including Claritin, and Nyquil.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Asthenia, Dizziness, Dysphonia, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: High Fever Difficult Breathing Hoarseness Weakness Dizziness Soreness All Over The Body Stomach Ache Nausea
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Nausea, Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: High Fever Difficult Breathing Hoarseness Weakness Dizziness Soreness All Over The Body Stomach Ache Nausea
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Reticular, macular rash over abdomen, spreading to periphery, started on 24 hrs after 1z (4 mo series). No pruritis, no pain, no breathing problems. No therapy necessary.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Demyelination, Gastrointestinal disorder, Inflammation, Muscular weakness, Polyneuropathy
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 11 or 12 year old female with a history of chronic bowel disease who was vaccinated with a dose of hepatitis B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (manufacturer unknown) on an unspecified date. it was reported that 11-14 days after the vaccination (also reported as 10 days post vaccination) she developed chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Unspecified medical attention was sought and it was noted the prescription drug treatment was required. From this disease, she developed marked weakness of all muscles and became a quadriplegic (noted to be caused from the chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The physician reported that the patient died two years later (date not specified) from death of bowel or bowel volvulus. The physician reported the bowel volvulus was related to the chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Quadriplegia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a physician concerning an 11 or 12 year old female with a history of chronic bowel disease who was vaccinated with a dose of hepatitis B virus vaccine rHBsAg (yeast) (manufacturer unknown) on an unspecified date. it was reported that 11-14 days after the vaccination (also reported as 10 days post vaccination) she developed chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Unspecified medical attention was sought and it was noted the prescription drug treatment was required. From this disease, she developed marked weakness of all muscles and became a quadriplegic (noted to be caused from the chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The physician reported that the patient died two years later (date not specified) from death of bowel or bowel volvulus. The physician reported the bowel volvulus was related to the chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. No product quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Congenital brain damage, Deafness, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a consumer concerning a 4 year old female who in 2002 was vaccinated SC with a 0.5ml dose MMR. There was no concomitant medication. In 2002 the patient developed a 105.7 degree fever that caused brain damage and deafness in left ear and was hospitalized. At the time of the report, the patient had not recovered. Additional information is not expected.
Age: 17.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Dysphonia, Headache
Clinical narrative: Headache, hoarseness 1 hour after 2nd half of vaccination. Given .3cc epinephrine, 1.25g Xopenex and 160 mg Depo medication and 50mg, Benadryl IM start. Observed 1 hour; no further problems. Verbal report from vaccine provider's office staff indicates diagnosis of anaphylaxis.  1/5/06 Reviewed 1-page of office notes. They are partially illegible, but confirm symptoms and treatment and recommendation to avoid all egg-containing vaccines in future. (note: physician wrote what looked like "critical" reaction rather than anaphylaxis per se)
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Feeling hot, Hyperhidrosis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Left arm became warm, red and swollen Monday prn (10/3/05). Didn't check temp but had chills and sweats Monday pm, sluggish yesterday. Today (105.5) area 5"x7" inner left arm with warmth and redness, lower left arm 1"x3" area of redness only. Pt states feels better today.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Sluggishness
Clinical narrative: Left arm became warm, red and swollen Monday prn (10/3/05). Didn't check temp but had chills and sweats Monday pm, sluggish yesterday. Today (105.5) area 5"x7" inner left arm with warmth and redness, lower left arm 1"x3" area of redness only. Pt states feels better today.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever, chills (102.0 temp). Clear liquids, Tylenol 500mg-650mg every 6 hrs.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Chills, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever and chills. Take Tylenol 600mg every 6 hrs. Warm compress if any swelling.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site vesicles, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Some redness developed 24 hrs after injection, then dramatically worsened. At time of exam (44 hrs after injections), erythema, induration 21x19cm L ant thigh with patch of vesicles medial to injection site. Fever 101 at most, locally 99-100.
Age: 1.65
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt started running a temp 10/1/05 am 104ax will on way to Dr's ofc, pt had seizure btwn 10am-11am was taken to ER for eval. Seen in our ofc 10/3/05 doing ok, no fever, no further seizure activity.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnoea, Eye irritation, Ocular hyperaemia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Cough, wheezing, shortness at breath, red/irritated eyes.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Rash maculo-papular, Rash pruritic
Clinical narrative: Large area of erythema and edema at site of injection, developed within 1/2 hr of receiving injection. Subsequent development of diffuse maculopapular pruritic rash on trunk and extremities.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Chest pain, Injection site pain, Muscle spasms, Myalgia, Radiculitis brachial
Clinical narrative: Diffuse myalgias, radicular left arm pain, L chest wall spasms, brachial neuritis for 48 hrs after injection.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, YF
Symptoms: Depressed level of consciousness, Disorientation, Encephalopathy, Jaundice, Liver function test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Started not feeling well 10 days after YF vaccine. Developed jaundice with increased LFT, encephalopathic, work up for bilary pathology, process was E (see below #12). Eventually LFT's normalized and became awake, alert, oriented. No prior YF vaccine administered.
Age: 79.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DT, YF
Symptoms: Malaise, Pathology test, Scan normal, Ultrasound scan normal, Urine analysis normal
Clinical narrative: Started not feeling well 10 days after YF vaccine. Developed jaundice with increased LFT, encephalopathic, work up for bilary pathology, process was E (see below #12). Eventually LFT's normalized and became awake, alert, oriented. No prior YF vaccine administered.
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Localized redness and swelling, warm to touch.
Age: 1.49
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Bacterial infection
Clinical narrative: Pt has elevated pertussis Igm (30.9 index) but has had 4 Dtap vaccines.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPAB
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Similar reaction on previous exposure to drug, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Itching, red welts began on arms and moved down to chest, abdomen, inner thighs and legs. Went to ER and received Benadryl IV. Instructed to follow up with her MD regarding additional. Pt said this always happened as a child after I got a second shot, the third shots almost killed me. The pt did not inform us of this prior to her 2nd shot.
Age: 1.49
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Patient got Dtap in L leg Tues 9/27/05 on Wednesday had fist sized red, warm area on that leg and by Thurs, 9/29/05 it was swollen, red, warm down to her left knee. Mother called Dr's office, recommendation was to given child Benadryl and Tylenol which mother did and area resolved. PHN advised to talk to MD at Kindergarten entrance and suggest DT.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Redness and swelling of right upper arm. complained of itching in the affected arm. systematic care with Benadryl.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Rash, Serum sickness, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Received DTAP, Hib 08/28/2005 Rash started 09/29/2005. Patient took Benadryl , pt also had swelling, patient was at this time take amoxicillin for otitis media until 09/30/2005, child was diagnosed with serum sickness.
Age: 1.64
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site reaction, Rash erythematous, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: After 5 Minutes of receiving vaccines he developed blotchy erythematous rash at all 4 injection sites.
Age: 25.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, TD, VARCEL
Symptoms: Unintended pregnancy
Clinical narrative: 24 year old female patient 4+ months pregnant. Patient received TD, MMR, Varicella.
Age: 1.42
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Agitation, Cough, Crying, Irritability, Rash
Clinical narrative: Developed rash, hives, fussiness, crying within 3 days of vaccination. Developed dry cough at night 2-3 days prior to visit. Wheezing. In office hives noted, no resp symptoms are found, otherwise normal exam. TX Benadryl, albuterol PRN Q 4 hrs.
Age: 1.42
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Developed rash, hives, fussiness, crying within 3 days of vaccination. Developed dry cough at night 2-3 days prior to visit. Wheezing. In office hives noted, no resp symptoms are found, otherwise normal exam. TX Benadryl, albuterol PRN Q 4 hrs.
Age: 42.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Apnoea, Choking, Gingivitis, Glossitis, Herpes simplex
Clinical narrative: Fever 100-100.5 3 days swelling 2-6 days herpes simplex lower lip for 5 days, glossitis, stomatitis, and gingivitis 5 days. Feeling of choking especially when sleeping. Apnea episodes. TX  Tepid spraying, Aspirin, pain reliever, warm drinks, rest.
Age: 42.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Oedema, Pyrexia, Stomatitis
Clinical narrative: Fever 100-100.5 3 days swelling 2-6 days herpes simplex lower lip for 5 days, glossitis, stomatitis, and gingivitis 5 days. Feeling of choking especially when sleeping. Apnea episodes. TX  Tepid spraying, Aspirin, pain reliever, warm drinks, rest.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Arthropathy, Asthenia, Balance disorder, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: Weakness, fever, headache, aches all over, joint involvement, upset stomach, balancing problem, trouble focusing, lasted about 1-2 days.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Stomach discomfort
Clinical narrative: Weakness, fever, headache, aches all over, joint involvement, upset stomach, balancing problem, trouble focusing, lasted about 1-2 days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Red, warm rash appeared over both buttocks with wheal formation pt seen on 09/20/2005 and 10/03/2005 improved with Benadryl, Zyrtec.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Oedema
Clinical narrative: Left leg swollen with edema tracking to knee, Non painful and non erythematous, Pt no fever or malaise had 2 injection sites.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Fall, Medication error
Clinical narrative: Pt Treated in ER after falling while surfing given DTaP, not TD as ordered.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TTOX
Symptoms: Headache
Clinical narrative: Pt came back into the clinic on 10/02/2005 complaining of headaches he was getting. he stated the headache started after receiving the tetanus shot on 09/18/2005.
Age: 1.03
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Rash
Clinical narrative: 3 red spots started Tues on chest. 3 x worse today.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Received flu vaccine yesterday, 10/10/2005, patient presented to office today with urticaria on chest, back, upper and lower extremities. Child has no c/o sore throat, cough No fever. Physical exam wnl. TX: Benadryl qid for 2 days prn
Age: 58.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: 6/26/05 noticed rash over entire body.  6/28/05 rash worse, went to drs place on prednisone - rash better, pt also has sore throat.
Age: 36.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB
Symptoms: Pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: 8 pm on evening of vaccination unable to use L arm + dull pain to L side and into breast area.  Woke up next day at 6 am with a rash from sternum to groin area.  Rash resolved in 24 hours.  Pain to L arm resolved in 1 week.  Contacted physician who advised not to complete preexposure.
Age: 6.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site warmth, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccines at Health Dept. Clinic on Wednesday AM(7-13-05).  On Thursday 7-14-05 complained of soreness in Rt upper arm.  Friday 7-15-05 Rt upper was "red, hot and swollen" (10X5cm) called family physician who recommended cold compresses.
Age: 21.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Dizziness, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Phone call from father @ 3:30 reporting his daughter just got dizzy, lowered to ground and fainted.  He was right there and able to catch her.  Following day father reports no further problems and fine today.
Age: 0.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Right thigh area a little bit swollen and tender to touch.  Very light redness to area.
Age: 0.55
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Five minutes after immunizations given child had a systematic reaction to the vaccine. The child broke out in a rash all over his body.
Age: 1.07
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Pyrexia, Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Fever. Papular/vesicular lesion with erythemic base.
Age: 1.1
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Diagnosed with attenuated varicella on 10/08/2005.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, TD, TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: LOCAL SWELLING AT SITE AND TENDERNESS WITHIN 8 HOURS.  4-5 CM.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Headache, Insomnia, Pruritus, Restlessness, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Restlessness, insomnia, generalized itching, runny nose, headache.
Age: 1.03
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Varicella.
Age: 0.23
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PPV
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Adult dose of Pneumococcal (Pneumovax) vaccine given. Was told by CDC of appropriate actions including reporting to this website.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Antinuclear antibody positive, Arthralgia, Asthenia, C-reactive protein increased, Chills
Clinical narrative: Approximately a week to ten days following flu shot, I developed severe joint and muscle aches (all over the body), a 104 degree temperature, chills, stiff neck and headache.  This lasted for four days and was gone just as quickly as it started.  I assumed I had the flu!  Two weeks later, the same exact symptoms returned, and I've had them several times since then.  Went to see my doctor on the third bout, and had blood work done.  My white blood cell count was elevated to over 18,000.  He put me on antibiotics and when I didn't get better in two days I went back.  Still had a very stiff neck so he referred me to another physician.  I was hospitalized and checked for meningitis, Lyme's disease, STD's, Hep C, familial mediterranean fever, lupus, several other types of diseases.  (Had a positive ANA and elevated CRP).  I am now under the care of a rheumatologist and taking Plaquenil for Rheumatoid arthritis, although I don't think he's positive that's what I have, and I also take methylprednisolone when I have a "flare."  My last flare was in September 2005 and lasted 3 days. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Sporadic episodes of all over body aches, chills, above 100 degrees fever, neck pain, headaches, weakness. This lasts anywhere from 3-5 days. I really don't know if all of this is stemming from th flu shot, but it just seemed odd that after the one and only flu shot I ever had, I now get these recurring flu-like symptoms. 12/31/09 I am currently taking Plaquenil and havent had any flu-like episodes recently . The last on was in March '06-achy joints and muscles and a fever. So I am not sure if I am recovered or just waiting for the next episode.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Headache, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myalgia, Neck pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Approximately a week to ten days following flu shot, I developed severe joint and muscle aches (all over the body), a 104 degree temperature, chills, stiff neck and headache.  This lasted for four days and was gone just as quickly as it started.  I assumed I had the flu!  Two weeks later, the same exact symptoms returned, and I've had them several times since then.  Went to see my doctor on the third bout, and had blood work done.  My white blood cell count was elevated to over 18,000.  He put me on antibiotics and when I didn't get better in two days I went back.  Still had a very stiff neck so he referred me to another physician.  I was hospitalized and checked for meningitis, Lyme's disease, STD's, Hep C, familial mediterranean fever, lupus, several other types of diseases.  (Had a positive ANA and elevated CRP).  I am now under the care of a rheumatologist and taking Plaquenil for Rheumatoid arthritis, although I don't think he's positive that's what I have, and I also take methylprednisolone when I have a "flare."  My last flare was in September 2005 and lasted 3 days. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Sporadic episodes of all over body aches, chills, above 100 degrees fever, neck pain, headaches, weakness. This lasts anywhere from 3-5 days. I really don't know if all of this is stemming from th flu shot, but it just seemed odd that after the one and only flu shot I ever had, I now get these recurring flu-like symptoms. 12/31/09 I am currently taking Plaquenil and havent had any flu-like episodes recently . The last on was in March '06-achy joints and muscles and a fever. So I am not sure if I am recovered or just waiting for the next episode.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rheumatoid arthritis, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: Approximately a week to ten days following flu shot, I developed severe joint and muscle aches (all over the body), a 104 degree temperature, chills, stiff neck and headache.  This lasted for four days and was gone just as quickly as it started.  I assumed I had the flu!  Two weeks later, the same exact symptoms returned, and I've had them several times since then.  Went to see my doctor on the third bout, and had blood work done.  My white blood cell count was elevated to over 18,000.  He put me on antibiotics and when I didn't get better in two days I went back.  Still had a very stiff neck so he referred me to another physician.  I was hospitalized and checked for meningitis, Lyme's disease, STD's, Hep C, familial mediterranean fever, lupus, several other types of diseases.  (Had a positive ANA and elevated CRP).  I am now under the care of a rheumatologist and taking Plaquenil for Rheumatoid arthritis, although I don't think he's positive that's what I have, and I also take methylprednisolone when I have a "flare."  My last flare was in September 2005 and lasted 3 days. Information from 60 day follow-up report states: Sporadic episodes of all over body aches, chills, above 100 degrees fever, neck pain, headaches, weakness. This lasts anywhere from 3-5 days. I really don't know if all of this is stemming from th flu shot, but it just seemed odd that after the one and only flu shot I ever had, I now get these recurring flu-like symptoms. 12/31/09 I am currently taking Plaquenil and havent had any flu-like episodes recently . The last on was in March '06-achy joints and muscles and a fever. So I am not sure if I am recovered or just waiting for the next episode.