chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 63.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Syncope
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US140118, is an initial spontaneous report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 506251) website on 03 Dec 2013. This report refers to a 63-year-old male patient. Medical history included hypertension. Concomitant drug included lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. He was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 13402P) intramuscularly in the arm on 01 Oct 2013. On the same date at night, after vaccination he experienced nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps and he fainted. The symptoms continued for 4 days after vaccination. The outcome of the events reported as not recovered as of 06 Oct 2013. The seriousness and causality of the events were not reported.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Lip swelling
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US140131, is an initial spontaneous report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 506351) website on 03 Dec 2013. This report refers to a 50-year-old female patient. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1309101) in the left arm on 07 Oct 2013. On the same date at 10:00 pm, her left side of upper lip swelled. It was reported that till next day morning she had the swelling and she did not take anything until 9 AM. On 08 Oct 2013, she took 4mg chlorpheniramine. The outcome of the event reported as recovered. The seriousness and causality of the event were not reported.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US140522 is an initial spontaneous report from a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (reference number: 506963) received on 03 Dec 2013. This report refers to a 56-year-old female patient. Her medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 13383P) in left arm on 09 Oct 2013. On the same day, she experienced tightness in the chest, after about 10 minutes then shortness of breath. The nurse at the school where flu vaccine was given, administered EPIPEN and she was taken to the emergency room. Outcome of the events was reported as recovered. Seriousness and causality of the events was not reported.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Immediate post-injection reaction, Pharyngeal oedema, Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US140163, is an initial spontaneous report received from the consumer via Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 507133) website on 03 Dec 2013. This report refers to a 48-year-old female patient. Her previous vaccinations included Flu vaccines without any allergic reaction. Concomitant drug included ORTHO-CEPT birth control. The patient was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 13085CL) intramuscularly in the right arm on 01 Oct 2013. On the same date, immediately after vaccination she experienced swelling of tongue and throat. She was able to breath. The events reduced over time until 6:00 PM. The outcome of the events reported as recovered.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anaphylactic reaction, Asthenia, Hypoaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia oral, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US000807 is an initial spontaneous report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 507238) website on 06 Jan 2014. This report refers to a 44-year-old female patient whose current condition included penicillin, sulfa and iodine allergy. Her concomitant medications were not reported. It was reported that she did not have any sickness or fever at the time of vaccination. On 09 Oct 2013, she was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1309101) intramuscularly in the right arm. On the same date, after vaccination, she experienced nose swelling, numbness of lips and face, anaphylaxis and felt weak. The final outcome was reported as completely recovered as of 14 Oct 2013. The events were assessed as life threatening. The causality was not reported.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US000810 is an initial spontaneous report received from a health care professional via Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 507268) website on 06 Jan 2014. This report refers to a 44-year-old female patient. Her current condition included rheumatoid arthritis for which she was receiving HUMIRA. On 15 Oct 2013, she was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1309301) intramuscularly in the right arm. Same day after vaccination she felt like her throat was closing up. Following the event, she received first dose of epinephrine at 10.25 am and called Emergency Medical Services (EMS). EMS arrived around 10:35am, reassessed and gave second dose of epinephrine. She was also given intravenous infusion and SOLUMEDROL. It was reported that she was alert and talking at the time of transfer. The event outcome was reported as condition unchanged as of 15 Oct 2013. The seriousness and causality of the event were not reported.
Age: 36.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US000813 is an initial spontaneous report received from a consumer (coworkers) via the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (reference number: 507716) website on 06 Jan 2014. This report refers to a 36 year old female patient. Her medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: not reported) intramuscularly into arm on 08 Oct 2013. On the same day, she returned to work and experienced breathing difficulty and throat closing. Physicians (MD) were called for medical assistance. Reporters could not be contacted for further information. The outcome of the events was reported as complete recovery. The causality and seriousness of the events were not reported.
Age: 23.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Eye swelling, Paraesthesia, Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US147776 is an initial spontaneous report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 509356) website on 16 Dec 2013. This report refers to a 23-year-old male patient. His medical history included allergy to azithromycin, soy, sulfa, naproxen, penicillin and amoxicillin. His vaccination history included influenza vaccine (manufacturer unknown, batch number: not reported) for the past 6 years with no adverse reaction. He was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1309101) intramuscularly in left arm on 23 Oct 2013 at 09:50 AM. On the same day at 10:20 AM, he experienced tingling in right hand/arm, redness in both arms, swelling of face and eyes. He went to clinic at 11:05 AM but nurse were gone. He was sent to emergency room, where he was given prednisone and EPIPEN. The final outcome of the events was complete recovery. The seriousness and causality of the events were not reported. No additional information was available.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Cheilitis, Lip swelling, Paraesthesia oral
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US000794 is an initial spontaneous report received from health care professional via Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 510053) website on 06 Jan 2014. This case refers to 19-year-old female patient. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1309701) in left arm on 28 Oct 2013. On the same date, after the vaccination, the patient developed red, swollen lip and tingly tongue. The outcome of events was reported as condition unchanged as of 28 Oct 2013. The seriousness and causality of events was not reported.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pruritus generalised
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US000745 is an initial spontaneous report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS, reference number: 511285) website on 06 Jan 2014. This report refers to a 65-year-old female patient. Her medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1204101) intramuscularly into left arm on 27 Sep 2012 at 5:15 pm. The next day she had itching that became intense from head to toe. She went to clinic at her primary care provider's office and received an injection that made it better. She said itching lasted about a week and continued BENADRYL during that time. Final outcome of the event was reported as recovered. Seriousness and causality of the event was not reported.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Swelling face
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US147028 an initial spontaneous report received from Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 512175) website on 16 Dec 2013 and a follow up received on 24 Jul 2014: This report refers to a 49-year-old female patient. Her medical history included diabetes, hypertension and elevated cholesterol. This polymedicated patient was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 13451P) on 01 Nov 2013. On 02 Nov 2013, she experienced facial swelling on the left side. Final outcome of the event was reported as condition unchanged as on 11 Nov 2013. No further information about causality and seriousness was reported. Follow up information was received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 512175) website on 24 Jul 2014: Updated vaccine name, and batch number.
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthma, Chest discomfort, Condition aggravated, Dyspnoea, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US148729 is an initial report received from a consumer via the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 512190) website on 16 Dec 2013. This report refers to a 61-years-old female patient. Her medical history included occasional asthma which was treated with VENTOLIN inhaler. Her concomitant medications were losartan hydrochlorothiazide, APRISO and diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Her vaccination history included FLUZONE (other manufacturer, batch number: not reported) in 2011 via intradermal route and an asthmatic attack and fall following the vaccination and seasonal influenza vaccination (manufacturer and batch number: not reported) in 2012 which was well tolerated. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: not reported) intramuscularly in the left arm on 14 Oct 2013. On the same date, six hours after flu shot, she had a bad asthma attack, wheezing, difficulty in breathing and chest tightness. She used three puffs of VENTOLIN inhaler which helped and repeated the treatment half an hour later. It was reported that following treatment eventually the asthmatic attack passed. She stated that when she had previous asthmatic attack with flu shot, she did not relate the vaccine and event and thought that it was a co-incidence as she was getting flu vaccines for many years. The outcome of the events was reported as complete recovery. The seriousness and causality of the event was not reported.
Age: 69.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Eye pruritus, Rash generalised, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US162689, is an initial spontaneous report received from a health care professional via the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS, reference number: 544729) website on 28 Nov 2014 with a follow up report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS, reference number: 544729) website on 29 Dec 2014. This report refers to a 69 year old male patient. Historical condition was not reported. Concomitant medications included atenolol and levothyroxine. He was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1411101) in left arm on 16 Sep 2014 approximately at 03:00 pm. On 17 Sep 2014, the patient developed rash and hives on arm. The condition of rash worsened as days passed. Rash spread from arm to both of the arms, chest, waist and back. He also developed itchy eyes. On 21 Sep 2014, the patient went to pharmacy from where he was sent to an emergency room. Treatment was rendered with tapering dose of prednisone. Final outcome of the events was condition unchanged. Events were reported as non-serious. However, seriousness assessment of rash generalized was upgraded (medically significant) based on the information available in the source document. Causality of the events was not reported. Follow up report was received from a health care professional via the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS, reference number: 544729) website on 29 Dec 2014: Updated the outcome of events.
Age: 33.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Flushing, Headache, Somnolence, Swollen tongue
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2014US170505, is an initial spontaneous report received from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 545971) website on 29 Dec 2014. This report refers to a 33-year-old female patient. The patient's medical history included Gilbert's syndrome and asthma. The patient was allergic to molds, trees/grass, pollen and adhesives. No concomitant medication was reported. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: 1411501) on 01 Oct 2014. On the same day after vaccination, the patient felt flushed, lightheaded and the patient had swelling of the tongue for a minute or two. Later the symptoms subsided. Further, the patient experienced, headache, dizziness and the patient was sleepy. The outcome of the events felt flushed and swollen tongue was recovered; outcome of the other events was not reported. The events were reported as non-serious. The event swollen tongue was internally upgraded as medically significant based on the information available in the source document. Causality was not reported.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Dysphonia, Electrocardiogram, Feeling abnormal, Heart rate increased, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a consumer refers on behalf of herself as a 60 year old female patient with allergic reaction to LIPITOR and unspecified CAT scan dye. Approximately on 06-OCT-2014, the patient doctor recommended she get the ZOSTAVAX injection (dose and lot# were not reported) after her annual physical. Concomitant therapies included simvastatin (manufacturer unspecified) and unspecified medications to treat blood pressure, thyroid and GERD. On 06-OCT-2014, within 10 minutes, the patient felt weird and experienced a faster heartbeat. The patient drank some water and walked around the pharmacy a little and stayed for about 15 minutes. Because that was lunch time, that patient thought she might feel better if she went home and ate something. After trying to eat something, she hot a head rush, the top of the feet got blotchy, she felt weak in the knees, turned sheet white, and throat became hoarse. Patient sought medical attention, she called for a ride to the Emergency Room (ER). No Product quality complaint (PQC) was involved. The hospital did an Electrocardiogram (EKG), and put her on unspecified IV. She was there around 5 hours to the best of her recollection. The patient was treated with unspecified antihistamine. On an unknown date approximately on October 2014 (2 weeks after the shot was given) the outcome of events was recovered/resolved. Causality was not assessed by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Pallor, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report was received from a consumer refers on behalf of herself as a 60 year old female patient with allergic reaction to LIPITOR and unspecified CAT scan dye. Approximately on 06-OCT-2014, the patient doctor recommended she get the ZOSTAVAX injection (dose and lot# were not reported) after her annual physical. Concomitant therapies included simvastatin (manufacturer unspecified) and unspecified medications to treat blood pressure, thyroid and GERD. On 06-OCT-2014, within 10 minutes, the patient felt weird and experienced a faster heartbeat. The patient drank some water and walked around the pharmacy a little and stayed for about 15 minutes. Because that was lunch time, that patient thought she might feel better if she went home and ate something. After trying to eat something, she hot a head rush, the top of the feet got blotchy, she felt weak in the knees, turned sheet white, and throat became hoarse. Patient sought medical attention, she called for a ride to the Emergency Room (ER). No Product quality complaint (PQC) was involved. The hospital did an Electrocardiogram (EKG), and put her on unspecified IV. She was there around 5 hours to the best of her recollection. The patient was treated with unspecified antihistamine. On an unknown date approximately on October 2014 (2 weeks after the shot was given) the outcome of events was recovered/resolved. Causality was not assessed by the reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Asthenia, Gait disturbance, Impaired driving ability, Pain in extremity, Restlessness
Clinical narrative: Patient reports extreme weakness, restlessness and pain in extremities, unable to drive, difficulty walking. Symptoms reported by patient 2 weeks after receiving vaccine. Patient had 2 ER visits and a 24hr short stay admission. Referred to neurologist after multiple primary care visits. Patient will begin physical therapy on 12/29/2014.
Age: 88.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Balance disorder, Fall, Gait disturbance, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Lumbar puncture abnormal
Clinical narrative: Unsteady on feet, loss of balance, loss of bladder control by weekend; loss of feeling in hands and arms by end of following week and constant falling.
Age: 88.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Sensory loss, Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: Unsteady on feet, loss of balance, loss of bladder control by weekend; loss of feeling in hands and arms by end of following week and constant falling.
Age: 88.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Asthenia, Balance disorder, Fall, Fatigue, Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: Unsteady on feet, loss of balance, loss of bladder control by weekend; loss of feeling in hands and arms by end of following week and constant falling.
Age: 88.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PNC13, FLU3, PNC13
Symptoms: Incontinence, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging normal
Clinical narrative: Unsteady on feet, loss of balance, loss of bladder control by weekend; loss of feeling in hands and arms by end of following week and constant falling.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU4, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: After receiving vaccines pt had rash to face, neck and shoulders.
Age: 54.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUC3, VARZOS
Symptoms: Asthenia, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Pyrexia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Patient reported swelling "the size of a softball" at the injection site that was hot to the touch, fever, weakness, and feeling very sleepy.
Age: 1.03
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Tenderness on left leg.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Varicella post vaccine
Clinical narrative: Began to develop chicken pox on back of neck and then continued developing Chicken Pox until approximately 1/2/2015 on the truck of his body, head, arms, leg and feet.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Aphthous stomatitis, Oral pain, Stomatitis
Clinical narrative: Painful mouth sores. Went to walk in clinic on 12/27/2015. Presc. magic mouthwash. ER on 12/29/2014 Anti viral med and percocet.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Injection site cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Bacterial cellulitis spreading down his leg around the injection site.   He was given an antibiotic and prednisone by the same facility.  It appears to be healing.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion
Clinical narrative: Child had febrile seizure.
Age: 76.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bronchitis, Cough
Clinical narrative: Coughing and bronchitis type effect.  My wife got it about 2 weeks prior.  Both had Flu shots.  Daughters hair salon with 30 employees get it if they had the flu shot.  Those not getting the shot were OK.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Back pain, Balance disorder, Computerised tomogram head, Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: Initially started with back, leg and foot pain.  Left arm and hand felt swollen and somewhat numb.  In about 12 hours it felt as if the other arm was numb as well.  Feet and legs were throbbing.  Face became "hard".  Went to the ED approximately 12 hours after administration of the vaccine.  Really weak and hard to walk.  Could not hold balance.  Did become hard to breathe while in the ED.  Gait then became very deliberate.  Had to "throw" legs to get them to move.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Gait disturbance, Hypoaesthesia, Induration, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Initially started with back, leg and foot pain.  Left arm and hand felt swollen and somewhat numb.  In about 12 hours it felt as if the other arm was numb as well.  Feet and legs were throbbing.  Face became "hard".  Went to the ED approximately 12 hours after administration of the vaccine.  Really weak and hard to walk.  Could not hold balance.  Did become hard to breathe while in the ED.  Gait then became very deliberate.  Had to "throw" legs to get them to move.
Age: 23.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Initially started with back, leg and foot pain.  Left arm and hand felt swollen and somewhat numb.  In about 12 hours it felt as if the other arm was numb as well.  Feet and legs were throbbing.  Face became "hard".  Went to the ED approximately 12 hours after administration of the vaccine.  Really weak and hard to walk.  Could not hold balance.  Did become hard to breathe while in the ED.  Gait then became very deliberate.  Had to "throw" legs to get them to move.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Describes pain in arm that shot was given as achy, and warm at site.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Haemorrhage, Immune thrombocytopenic purpura, Laceration, Mouth haemorrhage, Mucosal discolouration
Clinical narrative: Bleeding of a minor laceration that was hard to control, developed "brown spots" in mouth, bleeding from mouth. Flew for vacation and went to a local ED.  Platelets 2,000 on admission.  Dx: ITP and undergoing treatment with Rituxan.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Platelet count decreased
Clinical narrative: Bleeding of a minor laceration that was hard to control, developed "brown spots" in mouth, bleeding from mouth. Flew for vacation and went to a local ED.  Platelets 2,000 on admission.  Dx: ITP and undergoing treatment with Rituxan.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Gastroenteritis viral, Injection site erythema, Injection site pruritus, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Client stated her arm at the injection site was itching and turned red the day after receiving MMRV. Also stated she had diarrhea and vomiting. Vomiting and diarrhea resolved by 12/26/14.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Axillary pain, Cold sweat, Hyperhidrosis, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: CLIENT STATES SITE FEELING SORE AND TENDER ON 12/31/14. ON 1/1/15 HAD MALAISE AND FELT CLAMMY, FEVERISH, AND SWEATY. THIS RESOLVED BY 1/2/15. ON 1/2/15 CLIENT STATES SHE STARTED FEELING "PAIN DOWN MY ARM, ARMPIT, AND MY SIDE, MY RIBS." CLIENT DESCRIBED THIS PAIN AS CONSTANT SORENESS. PAIN GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. STATES PAIN STARTED TO WORSEN WITH MOVEMENT: "SHARP PAIN." ON 1/5/15, CLIENT STATES SHE FELT THE SITE OF INJECTION FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ADMINISTRATION AND FELT A LUMP THE SIZE OF HER HAND. THE LUMP IS RED AND TENDER "LIKE A BIG BEE STING." PAIN ON HER TORSO AND ARMPIT IS STILL PRESENT TODAY (1/5/15) AND HER ARM CONTINUES TO BE SORE BUT HAS NOW STARTED TO PULSE WITH MOVEMENT.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Malaise, Musculoskeletal chest pain, Pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: CLIENT STATES SITE FEELING SORE AND TENDER ON 12/31/14. ON 1/1/15 HAD MALAISE AND FELT CLAMMY, FEVERISH, AND SWEATY. THIS RESOLVED BY 1/2/15. ON 1/2/15 CLIENT STATES SHE STARTED FEELING "PAIN DOWN MY ARM, ARMPIT, AND MY SIDE, MY RIBS." CLIENT DESCRIBED THIS PAIN AS CONSTANT SORENESS. PAIN GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. STATES PAIN STARTED TO WORSEN WITH MOVEMENT: "SHARP PAIN." ON 1/5/15, CLIENT STATES SHE FELT THE SITE OF INJECTION FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ADMINISTRATION AND FELT A LUMP THE SIZE OF HER HAND. THE LUMP IS RED AND TENDER "LIKE A BIG BEE STING." PAIN ON HER TORSO AND ARMPIT IS STILL PRESENT TODAY (1/5/15) AND HER ARM CONTINUES TO BE SORE BUT HAS NOW STARTED TO PULSE WITH MOVEMENT.
Age: 18.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MNQ, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: CLIENT STATES SITE FEELING SORE AND TENDER ON 12/31/14. ON 1/1/15 HAD MALAISE AND FELT CLAMMY, FEVERISH, AND SWEATY. THIS RESOLVED BY 1/2/15. ON 1/2/15 CLIENT STATES SHE STARTED FEELING "PAIN DOWN MY ARM, ARMPIT, AND MY SIDE, MY RIBS." CLIENT DESCRIBED THIS PAIN AS CONSTANT SORENESS. PAIN GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. STATES PAIN STARTED TO WORSEN WITH MOVEMENT: "SHARP PAIN." ON 1/5/15, CLIENT STATES SHE FELT THE SITE OF INJECTION FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ADMINISTRATION AND FELT A LUMP THE SIZE OF HER HAND. THE LUMP IS RED AND TENDER "LIKE A BIG BEE STING." PAIN ON HER TORSO AND ARMPIT IS STILL PRESENT TODAY (1/5/15) AND HER ARM CONTINUES TO BE SORE BUT HAS NOW STARTED TO PULSE WITH MOVEMENT.
Age: 46.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMRV
Symptoms: Wrong drug administered
Clinical narrative: The patient was given Proquad for her 2nd MMR vaccine by mistake, previously had positive varicella titer, pt notified of error and instructed to report adverse symptoms.
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Adverse event
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a physician refers to two female teenager patients of unknown age. The reporting physician stated that he read an article (the physician did not recall reference) about two female teenagers who, on an unknown date, have experienced serious adverse event (unspecified) following vaccination with GARDASIL (dose, dose number, route, anatomical location, lot #, expiration date were not reported) administered. The outcome of event was not provided. The relatedness between the event and the therapy with GARDASIL was not provided. Additional information is not expected, as no follow up was available.
Age: 92.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Heart rate increased
Clinical narrative: Initial information received from a healthcare professional on 02 October 2014. A 92-year-old female patient, whose medical history and concomitant medications were not reported had received an intramuscular dose of FLUZONE HD (batch number U5015BA, expiration date, site of vaccination and dose number was not reported) on 30 September 2014. The patient had experienced increased BP, increased BP and heart rate on 30 September 2014. The patient required emergency room or doctor visit. Laboratory investigation and corrective treatment was not reported. The patient had no illness at the time of vaccination, and pre-existing diagnosed allergies and birth defects were not reported. At the time of this report the outcome of the adverse event was recovered. Documents held by sender: none.
Age: 47.0
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Abasia
Clinical narrative: Always walked until he got the flu shot - now he can't walk at all - has to be after shot carried. Never walked again.
Age: 47.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Muscular weakness, Pain in extremity, Weight bearing difficulty
Clinical narrative: After pain at site of injection subsided, a pain developed all the way down my right arm, through the elbow and through the ends of my fingertips; I also experienced weakness in that arm, i.e. difficulty lifting even very light objects.
Age: 64.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Activities of daily living impaired, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Approximately 10-12 hours after administration, right arm became sore - hurt upon turning over in bed onto right side.  Dis not see PMD until 11/4/2014 who put him on Celebrex.  Presciption has now run out-no refill. Was effective.  Still has trouble sleeping when turns over in bed, shovels, lifts, exercises. No external signs at this time.
Age: 70.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Muscular weakness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Weak right arm, general pain and discomfort, spreading somewhat into chest area.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Pain, Rash, Urine analysis normal
Clinical narrative: Left trunk rash; internal pain following same route as rash, increasing in intensity with time.  Pain became unmanageable with at-home remedies, necessitating a trip to ER.  Diagnosis: Shingles.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Rash, Upper respiratory tract infection
Clinical narrative: Rash developed 2 days after ActHib vaccine was given, could have been due to vaccine vs. URI that developed after had vaccine given.  No prior reaction to this vaccine.
Age: 85.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pain in injection site on day given & aprox 5 day later R. arm hurting  spoke w/ HCP and told to use ice pack first then heating pad for comfort. And then 4 day on 11/25 became "useless" unable to raise above waist still using heating pad at night for comfort & due to pain so she can sleep. Started physical therapy 12-29-14.
Age: 1.27
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vomiting.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC13, VARZOS
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site infection, Injection site irritation, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Skin infection at injection site. Red, painful irritated skin.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4, HEP, HEPA, TDAP
Symptoms: Chest pain, Malaise, Tremor, Unresponsive to stimuli
Clinical narrative: Patient received vaccines and visit was completed.  Attending RN walked patient to front cashier's window. Patient stated she didn't feel well and was helped to the floor.  Eyes closed and patient non-responsive for approx. 10 seconds, limbs shook mildly. Patient became responsive, breathing non-labored, oriented but delayed in verbal responses.  C/O chest pain. 911 was called and transported to local hospital at 2:57 PM.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Bursitis, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, Pain in extremity, Periarthritis
Clinical narrative: One day after receiving a whooping cough shot in one arm and a shingles shot in the same office visit my right upper arm began to get sore. Stiffness & pain progressively worsened.
Age: 62.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP, VARZOS
Symptoms: Pertussis, X-ray abnormal
Clinical narrative: One day after receiving a whooping cough shot in one arm and a shingles shot in the same office visit my right upper arm began to get sore. Stiffness & pain progressively worsened.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPIPVHIB, HEP, MMRV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site exfoliation, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Patient has redness and redness in right lateral thigh. Skin is coming off and injection site is painful and tender; Treatment: Benadryl, and neosporin.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Dizziness, Oropharyngeal pain, Pain, Rhinorrhoea, Upper respiratory tract congestion
Clinical narrative: DONOR REPOTS: GENERALIZED BODY ACHES, CONGESTION, DIZZINESS, RUNNY NOSE. REPORTS S/S INCREASED THROUGHOUT WEEEKEND WITH SORE THROAT ADDED TO C/O TODAY.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Asthenia, Crying, Discomfort, Dizziness
Clinical narrative: Pain in arm within an hour, severe headache, dizziness, uneasiness, weakness, lethargy, nausea, stomach pain, body aches, high fever started approx 12 after vaccine was administered (101 to 102.5) very hard to control fever with medication, would continue to rise even after taking Advil. Went back to doctor next morning and they did a flu test which was negative, said that she needed rest due to vaccine side effect. Fever continued, she woke up in middle of the night crying in pain, couldn't get comfortable, everything hurt. Fever all day on Sunday January 04, 2014, called doctor's emergency number Sunday night and he said give fluids and alternate Tylenol and Advil to bring fever down. Fever continued all night until 7AM on January 05, 2015. Still feeling lethargic and 102.2 fever at 10:30 AM, took Tylenol, fever still 102 at 11:30, went to doctor and took another flu test and it was negative, strept test negative. Doctor noticed her eyes looked yellowish so they did bloodwork to test liver and to test for Mono. It's now 7:15 PM and she has 102.8 fever.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Eye colour change, Headache, Influenza virus test negative, Lethargy, Liver function test
Clinical narrative: Pain in arm within an hour, severe headache, dizziness, uneasiness, weakness, lethargy, nausea, stomach pain, body aches, high fever started approx 12 after vaccine was administered (101 to 102.5) very hard to control fever with medication, would continue to rise even after taking Advil. Went back to doctor next morning and they did a flu test which was negative, said that she needed rest due to vaccine side effect. Fever continued, she woke up in middle of the night crying in pain, couldn't get comfortable, everything hurt. Fever all day on Sunday January 04, 2014, called doctor's emergency number Sunday night and he said give fluids and alternate Tylenol and Advil to bring fever down. Fever continued all night until 7AM on January 05, 2015. Still feeling lethargic and 102.2 fever at 10:30 AM, took Tylenol, fever still 102 at 11:30, went to doctor and took another flu test and it was negative, strept test negative. Doctor noticed her eyes looked yellowish so they did bloodwork to test liver and to test for Mono. It's now 7:15 PM and she has 102.8 fever.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Mononucleosis heterophile test, Nausea, Pain, Pain in extremity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pain in arm within an hour, severe headache, dizziness, uneasiness, weakness, lethargy, nausea, stomach pain, body aches, high fever started approx 12 after vaccine was administered (101 to 102.5) very hard to control fever with medication, would continue to rise even after taking Advil. Went back to doctor next morning and they did a flu test which was negative, said that she needed rest due to vaccine side effect. Fever continued, she woke up in middle of the night crying in pain, couldn't get comfortable, everything hurt. Fever all day on Sunday January 04, 2014, called doctor's emergency number Sunday night and he said give fluids and alternate Tylenol and Advil to bring fever down. Fever continued all night until 7AM on January 05, 2015. Still feeling lethargic and 102.2 fever at 10:30 AM, took Tylenol, fever still 102 at 11:30, went to doctor and took another flu test and it was negative, strept test negative. Doctor noticed her eyes looked yellowish so they did bloodwork to test liver and to test for Mono. It's now 7:15 PM and she has 102.8 fever.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Restlessness, Streptococcus test negative
Clinical narrative: Pain in arm within an hour, severe headache, dizziness, uneasiness, weakness, lethargy, nausea, stomach pain, body aches, high fever started approx 12 after vaccine was administered (101 to 102.5) very hard to control fever with medication, would continue to rise even after taking Advil. Went back to doctor next morning and they did a flu test which was negative, said that she needed rest due to vaccine side effect. Fever continued, she woke up in middle of the night crying in pain, couldn't get comfortable, everything hurt. Fever all day on Sunday January 04, 2014, called doctor's emergency number Sunday night and he said give fluids and alternate Tylenol and Advil to bring fever down. Fever continued all night until 7AM on January 05, 2015. Still feeling lethargic and 102.2 fever at 10:30 AM, took Tylenol, fever still 102 at 11:30, went to doctor and took another flu test and it was negative, strept test negative. Doctor noticed her eyes looked yellowish so they did bloodwork to test liver and to test for Mono. It's now 7:15 PM and she has 102.8 fever.
Age: 1.19
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU4, HIBV, PNC13
Symptoms: Death, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt was found deceased in his crib on the morning of 12/30/2014. He did have a fever of 102 the night before.
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Constipation, Dehydration, Diet refusal, Heart rate decreased, Laboratory test normal
Clinical narrative: Newborn began screaming, did not sleep well in first 48 hours kept screaming, difficulty administering tests, at 4 days old began sleeping through feedings, stopped pooping, Uric acid in diaper from dehydration, breathing slowed, heart rate slowed, diagnosed sepsis, no reasons found despite extensive testing on both mom and baby.
Sex: M
Vaccine: UNK
Symptoms: Poor quality sleep, Respiratory rate decreased, Screaming, Sepsis, Urine uric acid increased
Clinical narrative: Newborn began screaming, did not sleep well in first 48 hours kept screaming, difficulty administering tests, at 4 days old began sleeping through feedings, stopped pooping, Uric acid in diaper from dehydration, breathing slowed, heart rate slowed, diagnosed sepsis, no reasons found despite extensive testing on both mom and baby.
Age: 0.16
Sex: F
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: Abnormal loss of weight, Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Failure to thrive, Laboratory test normal
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a registered nurse refers to approximately 8 week old female infant patient. The pertinent medical history included child abuse and poor weight gain. No drug allergies/reactions were reported. On 07-NOV-2014 the patient was vaccinated with first dose in ROTATEQ series (Lot # K005394; Expiry date: 23-FEB-2016) 2 milliliter (ml) orally. On 07-NOV-2014, patient's mother called up the physician's office and stated that the patient began to vomit and have diarrhea. Approximately on an unknown date in November 2014, the patient recovered from vomiting. On 13-NOV-2014, the patient sought medical attention in the hospital and was admitted with a diagnosis of abnormal weight loss, diarrhea and failure to thrive. The patient was dehydrated. Patient's weight was reported as 8.9 pounds during admission into the hospital. On 14-NOV-2014, stool test was positive for rotavirus and other laboratory tests (unspecified) were normal. The patient was treated with intravenous hydration. On 16-NOV-2014, patient was discharged from the hospital. The patient was scheduled for follow-up on 16-NOV-2014 and 19-NOV-2014. The patient recovered on 19-NOV-2014 (described as that patient gaining weight and no longer vomiting and no diarrhea). The causality of the reported events with respect to suspect drug was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 0.16
Sex: F
Vaccine: RV5
Symptoms: Rotavirus infection, Rotavirus test positive, Stool analysis abnormal, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: This spontaneous report as received from a registered nurse refers to approximately 8 week old female infant patient. The pertinent medical history included child abuse and poor weight gain. No drug allergies/reactions were reported. On 07-NOV-2014 the patient was vaccinated with first dose in ROTATEQ series (Lot # K005394; Expiry date: 23-FEB-2016) 2 milliliter (ml) orally. On 07-NOV-2014, patient's mother called up the physician's office and stated that the patient began to vomit and have diarrhea. Approximately on an unknown date in November 2014, the patient recovered from vomiting. On 13-NOV-2014, the patient sought medical attention in the hospital and was admitted with a diagnosis of abnormal weight loss, diarrhea and failure to thrive. The patient was dehydrated. Patient's weight was reported as 8.9 pounds during admission into the hospital. On 14-NOV-2014, stool test was positive for rotavirus and other laboratory tests (unspecified) were normal. The patient was treated with intravenous hydration. On 16-NOV-2014, patient was discharged from the hospital. The patient was scheduled for follow-up on 16-NOV-2014 and 19-NOV-2014. The patient recovered on 19-NOV-2014 (described as that patient gaining weight and no longer vomiting and no diarrhea). The causality of the reported events with respect to suspect drug was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Malaise, Pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Case number# PHEH2014US025977, is an initial spontaneous report from a pharmacist received on 26 Dec 2014. This report refers to female patient of unknown age. Medical history was not reported. No concomitant medication was reported. The patient received XOLAIR injection for the treatment of asthma from an unknown date at an unknown dose BIW (subcutaneous). The patient received influenza vaccine (unknown manufacturer) on an unknown date at an unknown dose. It was reported that on an unspecified date, when she was supposed to receive her XOLAIR injection, she received influenza vaccine. XOLAIR was not administered on that day and she went to the emergency room. One week later, she was hospitalized for an acute illness. The reporter mentioned that the patient was treated for pneumonia. The pharmacist enquired whether XOLAIR could be given a week after the scheduled dose. Action taken with XOLAIR was unknown. The outcome of the events was unknown. The seriousness of the events was reported as hospitalization. The causality of the events was not reported.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Discomfort, Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site pain, Joint range of motion decreased, Musculoskeletal pain
Clinical narrative: Approximately 4 hours after the injection I had pain from injection site across shoulder to neck. By evening it had worn off but couldn't move arm to even write. As time went by I was awakened from shoulder pain. Personal physician said pain was from tendon damage from effects of the flu shot. As of the writing of this report I still experience occasional discomfort and have decreased range of motion. Additionally, I was not given a choice of vaccines at that time.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Neck pain, Tendon injury
Clinical narrative: Approximately 4 hours after the injection I had pain from injection site across shoulder to neck. By evening it had worn off but couldn't move arm to even write. As time went by I was awakened from shoulder pain. Personal physician said pain was from tendon damage from effects of the flu shot. As of the writing of this report I still experience occasional discomfort and have decreased range of motion. Additionally, I was not given a choice of vaccines at that time.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Tendonitis
Clinical narrative: Soreness in shoulder that increased over several weeks. Patient still experienced sharp pain. Patient was diagnosed w/ tendinitis.
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Dizziness, Feeling jittery, Palpitations
Clinical narrative: Patient felt light headed after administration of vaccine Patient felt jittery and felt her heart was racing. Epipen ws administered.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU4
Symptoms: Injection site haemorrhage, Injection site induration, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Patient bleed and area around site began to swell and become hard. Advised patient to keep an eye on it and apply ice and use NSAIDS.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Joint stiffness
Clinical narrative: Received flu vax 12/2/14 on 12/5/14 noted a severe stiffness in joints - hips and knees. Lasted until December 21, then subsided.
Age: 72.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Mobility decreased, Myalgia, Vaccination site discolouration
Clinical narrative: Has received flus hot every year with no problems. Arm sore by afternoon, couldn't lift arm for next 2 days. Vaccination area black/blue for 5 days. Still have soreness in muscle and joint, still hurts to put any pressure. Soreness gotten worse over time.
Age: 45.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bone pain, Neuralgia, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: Case number PHHY2013US129294, is an initial report received from a consumer via the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS reference number: 500785) website on 11 Nov 2013. This report refers to 45-year-old female patient. Her medical history and concomitant medications was not reported. She was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: not reported) on an unspecified date in 2011. On an unspecified date, she experienced nerve pain in the left arm. The reaction took about six months to get better. The seriousness and causality were not reported. On 26 Dec 2012, she was vaccinated with FLUVIRIN (batch number: not reported) and experienced pain in left arm and left hip on the hip bone (see case number: PHHY2013US127886).
Age: 61.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARZOS
Symptoms: Syringe issue, Underdose
Clinical narrative: Hub of syringe was loose and < about 0.5 mL of ZOSTAVAX leaked out. DId not re-dose as got most of vaccine injected.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, PNC13
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Swelling and redness in injection sites, worse in right.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Musculoskeletal pain, Pain in extremity
Clinical narrative: A few days after receiving the vaccine in my right arm I started having pain from the shoulder all the way to my fingers lifting my arm completely up would cause the pain to stop. No amount of pressure could be put on the right arm, or the pain would come. 3 months later and the same pain continues but with less frequency.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Chills, Pain, Peripheral swelling
Clinical narrative: Arm swelling, pain, chills, stomach ache.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Pt got the ADACEL vaccine on 12/27/14 the next day pt said the area was sore but not red advised pt to put cold compressor on later on the 31 of Dec pt noticed redness on the sight and on the 3rd of Jan went to emergency room. Dr said it is cellulitis gave Rx for pt said it is better no tender and the redness stopped spreading.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX, TTOX
Symptoms: Abasia, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Cast application, Fall
Clinical narrative: A few days after receiving the Tetanus vaccine, my left foot and ankle starting paining and I could not walk. Then both feet hurt and I went to an internist, then podiatrists, then back to internist trying to get back to normal. I've had chronic trouble with the left foot and ankle with pain, swelling, weakness, a fall, hospital, physical therapy, ankle foot brace, casts, medications, medical foot boot, crutches. Seems to be resulting in permanent problem. I am currently not recovered as of 12-29-14. I was vaccinated due to a cut from metal appendage at a restaurant on 6-13-13. No other vaccinations were received four weeks prior to the tetanus shot. No previous adverse events following any vaccinations in self or siblings.
Age: 68.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TTOX, TTOX
Symptoms: Joint swelling, Orthosis user, Pain in extremity, Peripheral swelling, Walking aid user
Clinical narrative: A few days after receiving the Tetanus vaccine, my left foot and ankle starting paining and I could not walk. Then both feet hurt and I went to an internist, then podiatrists, then back to internist trying to get back to normal. I've had chronic trouble with the left foot and ankle with pain, swelling, weakness, a fall, hospital, physical therapy, ankle foot brace, casts, medications, medical foot boot, crutches. Seems to be resulting in permanent problem. I am currently not recovered as of 12-29-14. I was vaccinated due to a cut from metal appendage at a restaurant on 6-13-13. No other vaccinations were received four weeks prior to the tetanus shot. No previous adverse events following any vaccinations in self or siblings.