chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Blood pressure decreased, Erythema, Loss of consciousness, Nausea
Clinical narrative: Patient had well check on October 27, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. After being examined by MD the nurse gave him a DTaP vaccine. After receiving the vaccine the nurse and I (his mother) chatted for about 3 to 5 minutes. Patient began to get nausea but didn't say anything. He got up to leave and we walked a little ways when he began falling on me. I yelled for someone to help and the nurse ran over and helped catch him and lay him down. Patient seemed to have no color in his face. His lips were completely white. The doctor came out and began checking his pulse and the nurse was checking his blood pressure. His blood pressure had dropped to about 50 over something. I got cold paper towels and we began rubbing his face and neck with them. He began coming around. After a few minutes we walked him back into a room. He was given a sip of an energy drink, and he threw up. Just as the doctor and nurse left the room everything went black again, and they came back in. He was given a little more energy drink which stayed down. After a few minutes later his blood pressure began to come up. We were allowed to leave around 5:30 p.m. Patient was weak all weekend. He hardly set up. He had some soreness and redness as with most vaccines. (The doctor made reference to patient's passing out as thought it was from fright or because he had not eaten. He said he wasn't that worried about an injection. He had eaten breakfast, lunch and snacked in home living class. The time of injection was about 4:00 p.m.)
Age: 13.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Pain, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Patient had well check on October 27, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. After being examined by MD the nurse gave him a DTaP vaccine. After receiving the vaccine the nurse and I (his mother) chatted for about 3 to 5 minutes. Patient began to get nausea but didn't say anything. He got up to leave and we walked a little ways when he began falling on me. I yelled for someone to help and the nurse ran over and helped catch him and lay him down. Patient seemed to have no color in his face. His lips were completely white. The doctor came out and began checking his pulse and the nurse was checking his blood pressure. His blood pressure had dropped to about 50 over something. I got cold paper towels and we began rubbing his face and neck with them. He began coming around. After a few minutes we walked him back into a room. He was given a sip of an energy drink, and he threw up. Just as the doctor and nurse left the room everything went black again, and they came back in. He was given a little more energy drink which stayed down. After a few minutes later his blood pressure began to come up. We were allowed to leave around 5:30 p.m. Patient was weak all weekend. He hardly set up. He had some soreness and redness as with most vaccines. (The doctor made reference to patient's passing out as thought it was from fright or because he had not eaten. He said he wasn't that worried about an injection. He had eaten breakfast, lunch and snacked in home living class. The time of injection was about 4:00 p.m.)
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Difficulty in walking, Myalgia, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Vomiting after 30min after he arrived at school after receiving varicella the previous day and was well. Complained of difficulty walking with arthralgia and myalgia. No soreness, redness or lesions anywhere.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Small bump on both thighs at injection sites sensitive to touch. No redness, no fever and no other health problems. As of today's date 11-13-06
Age: 1.01
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Patient awoke with varicella lesions 11/17/06.
Age: 0.33
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Has a fever of 100.2 -100.4 started last night. Lethargic, given Tylenol.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Hot, red, swollen right arm - Swollen from shoulder to below elbow. Treatment of ORAPRED (oral steroid) and cepnallxin (antibiotic for skin infection).
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth, Skin irritation
Clinical narrative: Localized area on left arm approx 3 in in diameter hot red and irritated also hard
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Right arm swollen and red from the elbow up to the shoulder
Age: 0.16
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Crying
Clinical narrative: Unconsolable crying approximately 8 hours after vaccine administration lasting around 4 hours. Was seen at office where patient had lab work, CXR all being wnl.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: Erythema left thigh 10 x 11 cm. No treatment in
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity, Lacrimation increased, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Wheezing, eye watery, barely breathing, gave epinephrine, Benadryl and steroid
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccination on 11/17/06 and had localized reaction to left thigh with redness, swelling, warmth.
Age: 69.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Redness, heat in right arm where injection was administered.
Age: 0.6
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Pyrexia, Rash, Sleep disorder, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Child was given vacc. on 11/21/06....ran a fever started on 11/21/06 until 11/25/06. Noticed small red bumps on neck 11/22/06, red bumps on face 11/24/06 started to spread to upper body noticed 11/25/06. spreading to vagina/anal area 11/26/06. spreading to lower body fast. vomiting, loss of appetite, sleep disturbance.
Age: 56.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Asthenia, Coordination abnormal, Gait disturbance, Paraesthesia, Respiratory distress
Clinical narrative: Pt presented to ER ascending leg weakness, tingling, gait ataxia. Admitted after LP, Labs, CT IV immunoglobulin TRSFR to ICU several days later in increased respiratory distress, (higher lever hospital some where else).  2/13/07 Received medical records from hospital which reveal patient experienced numbness & ascending weakness 1 week s/p flu vax.  Went to outlying hospital ER & had LP & neuro eval & dx w/GBS.  Admitted to outlying hospital & Tx w/IVIG but had progressive worsening of symptoms & transferred to this hospital on 11/20/06.  Admit eval revealed speech difficulty, significant LE weakness, areflexia.  Received additional 5 days of IVIG but continued to worsen.  Was intubated on 11/25.  Plasmapheresis x 3 was done w/o significant improvement.  Trached on 11/20.  Had intermittent fever & atelectasis while hospitalized & was on multiple antibiotics.  Approx 2 weeks prior to d/c on 1/25/07, strength began to return & was able to be weaned off vent though cough was still poor.  Developed decubitus ulcers as complication of immobility.  Transferred to Rehab on 1/25/07. FINAL DX: Guillain Barre Syndrome secondary to flu vax; staph aureus pneumonitis; e. coli, Klebsiella pneumonitis; decubitus ulcer.
Age: 0.16
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5, RV5, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Crying, Haematochezia, Intussusception
Clinical narrative: Pt visiting out of country with parents began with persistent crying on 11/25/06. On 11/26/06 awoke with diaper of blood. Diagnosed with intussusception and had partial small bowel resection performed emergency out of country. Unable to assess now. Per 60 day follow up: Currently recovered, however, he did have to have bowel resected so potentially problems later with absorption.
Age: 0.16
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5, RV5, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Intussusception
Clinical narrative: Pt visiting out of country with parents began with persistent crying on 11/25/06. On 11/26/06 awoke with diaper of blood. Diagnosed with intussusception and had partial small bowel resection performed emergency out of country. Unable to assess now. Per 60 day follow up: Currently recovered, however, he did have to have bowel resected so potentially problems later with absorption.
Age: 0.16
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5, RV5, DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Agitation, Crying, Haematochezia, Intussusception
Clinical narrative: Pt visiting out of country with parents began with persistent crying on 11/25/06. On 11/26/06 awoke with diaper of blood. Diagnosed with intussusception and had partial small bowel resection performed emergency out of country. Unable to assess now. Per 60 day follow up: Currently recovered, however, he did have to have bowel resected so potentially problems later with absorption.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Abdominal pain upper, Cough, Headache, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: May have had a virus before had vaccine. Had a runny nose then had full blown flu with runny nose, headache, cough and stomach ache. Had low grade fever. Took 4 days after had vaccine for symptoms to occur. Dr did not give meds.
Age: 63.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site induration, Swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Had pneumonvax given on L deltoid area. Not painful during administration. Below shot area patient developed swelling and large indurated patch consistent with urticaria. No other systemic symptoms. No hard on forearm.   symptoms- treat with Benadryl and Zantac if not (hot/painful), Medrol dose pak
Age: 52.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Pain, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: Patient had rash start to right arm evening of 11/15 then became hot to touch, painful and itchy. Came to clinic 11/17 was given Rocephin 1gm IM and started on Keflex 500mg every 10 hours for 10 days.
Age: 75.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis
Clinical narrative: Cellulitis by that evening. In office next day for treatment. Rocephin 1gm IM given. Patient started on Keflex 500 mg every day for 10 days. Went to acute care 11/28 received another shot of Rocephin.
Age: 65.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: As doctor inserted needle in the deltoid Right arm and began to give pneumonia vaccine there was a leakage between the needle and hub; therefore client did not get full dose. Spoke with CDC said to repeat dose now.
Age: 1.02
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, MMRV, PNC
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Thrombocytopenia
Clinical narrative: Thrombocytopenia following MMR injection.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Patient complained of itching-9:06am 11/7/06; 11/7/06 9:28am client complained of shortness of breath to co-workers. First alert team notified and responded. At 9:06am given by mouth Benadryl 25mg given.  At 9:28am Benadryl 50mg IM left arm: Epi 0.5cc SQ Right arm given. Transported via stretcher to ER.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Rash maculo-papular
Clinical narrative: General aching all over 2 days. Splotchy areas L arm above elbow.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Approx 25 hours after flu shot was received, developed itchy rash over all body. As time went on, it worsened to bumps and redness (11/1/06 about 2am). Went to ER at 0230am 11/1/06. Treated with meds with symptoms resolved almost immediately.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Cough, Vaccination complication
Clinical narrative: Boostrix failure
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, HEPA, MMR, TD, TYP
Symptoms: Lymphadenopathy, Oedema peripheral, Pain
Clinical narrative: 11/8/06 - Right side back of neck, swollen lymph. On or around 11/16, shins started hurting after walk. Left foot around toes hurting. Then noticed swelling of feet then knees, then right foot and ankles. Now notices feet and hands swollen in AM and can no longer wear rings. No fever; just ache.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: RUB
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 19 year old female with no drug reactions/allergies who on 04 Apr 2006 was vaccinated SC with a 0.5mL dose of rubella virus vaccine live (lot #0317R). It was noted that the patient was vaccinated post delivery of a premature infant by Cesarean section. On 04 Apr 2006 (also reported as 18 Apr 2006) , the patient experienced rash on her abdomen. No description of the rash was available. There were no lab diagnostic studies performed. The outcome was reported as not recovered. Unspecified medical attention was sought.  There was no product quality complaint involved. No further information was available. Additional information has been requested.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, IPV, MMR, MNQ, TDAP, TYP
Symptoms: Blister, Nasal congestion, Rash
Clinical narrative: Skin on face, neck and back broken out. Blister on one finger. Stuffy sinuses.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Presents to HS c/o tenderness, swelling and itching LUA where Tdap had been given 11/21/06. States she hasn't noticed any redness or swelling LUA until yesterday afternoon, but has experienced localized tenderness at site since injection. States she was sitting out in the sun yesterday afternoon at the time she noticed it. States she took Benadryl. Site examined. Slight induration and erythema measuring 11 cm long and 8 cm across at or near injection site. Warm to touch.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Presents to HS c/o tenderness, swelling and itching LUA where Tdap had been given 11/21/06. States she hasn't noticed any redness or swelling LUA until yesterday afternoon, but has experienced localized tenderness at site since injection. States she was sitting out in the sun yesterday afternoon at the time she noticed it. States she took Benadryl. Site examined. Slight induration and erythema measuring 11 cm long and 8 cm across at or near injection site. Warm to touch.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Erythema, Swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Aproximally 24 hours after vaccines given, pt broke out in hives extending from his scalp & face down onto his trunk, arms & groin area. Momdescribed his ears as "red & swollen" with question of mild swelling on his face. No difficulty swallowing or breathing. Pt was taken to local ER where he was given benadrly & steriods
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema, Joint range of motion decreased, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: Received varivax on 11-7-2006.  On 11-18-2006 patient's arm became swollen,red,sore, and difficult to move.  No fever or pox present. Patient went to Urgent Care and no treatment given.  After three days the arm returned to normal.
Age: 0.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Pruritus, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Patient receive Fluarix on 22 Nov 06.  Macular erythema developed within 3 days with no induration at site of vaccination on left deltoid.  Patient complained of itching but not pain.  Better today (per mother) than yesterday.  Provided reassurance and hydrocortisone cream for symptomatic treatment.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash 24 hour after administration.  Rash on chest neck and face.  MD prescribed predizone 40 times one wk and antihistamine at H.S.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 1.5 hrs after getting flu shot, incision scar approx 9cm from vaccination site noted by pt to be more swollen than usual and bumpy.  MD notes scar tissue at incision site.  Incision is 3 months old and this is her first injection in that arm since.
Age: 26.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, TDAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 26 y/o female dental hygienist presented to the HC on 11/1/2006 for evaluation of left shoulder inflammatory lump, swelling, redness, and pain.  The patient had received Tdap vaccination into the left shoulder and inactivated influenza into the right shoulder on 10/30/2006 at Hospital as part of the hospital's recent immunization drive. The symptoms in the left shoulder started within 5-6 hours after Tdap vaccine receipt. No other systemic or allergic symptoms reported.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Breast pain, Chest pain, Chills, Fatigue, Injection site erythema
Clinical narrative: I RECEIVED MY FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS FROM MY DR.S NURSE AROUND 10:30AM. 11/22/06 AROUND 8PM THAT EVENING I HAD SEVERE PAIN IN RIGHT ARM WHERE I HAD THE PHEUMONIA SHOT. IT KEPT GETTING WORSE. I HAD PAIN ON THE SIDE OF MY CHEST AND BREAST AS WELL. I PAGED MY DOCTOR,HE SAID HE HADN'T HEARD OF SUCH A REACTION BEFORE, AND TO KEEP ALTERNATING A HOT COMPRASS & COLD ON MY ARM, AND TAKE SOME ALEVE. ON 11/23/06 MY ARM WAS STILL IN PAIN, I TOOK IBUPROFEN, PUT HEAT & COLD ON IT ALL DAY. IN THE AFTERNOON I STARTED FEELING EXHAUSTED, A LITTLE SICK TO MY STOMACH, AND WAS STILL IN PAIN. I TOOK A NAP FOR A FEW HOURS, ATE A LITTLE DINNER, & TOOK MORE IBUPROFEN & BENADRYL. MY ARM WAS STARTING TO GET RED FROM WHERE THE SHOT WAS ADMINISTERED. AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED CHILLS, MUSCLE CRAMPS, A FEVER OF 102 DEGREES, & MY ARM STILL HURT. ON  11/24/06 FEVER BROKE, I FELT A LITTLE EXHAUSTED BUT BETTER. MY ARM STILL IN PAIN, DEVELOPED A LARGE (BIGGER THAN AN APPLE)RED WELT. 11/25/06 THE WELT ON MY ARM GREW LARGER & TRAVELED MORE AROUNG MY ARM. 11/26/06 THE WELT ON MY ARM WRAPPED AROUND & UNDER NEAR MY ELBOW BUT WASN'T HURTING AS MUCH. I FELT SO MUCH BETTER THAN I DID DAYS BEFORE. 11/27/06 THE WELT HAS FADED FROM RED TO PINK AND ONLY FEELS LIKE MUSCLE SORENESS. 11/28/06 MY ARM JUST A LITTLE SORE, LITTLE PINK ALMOST COMPLETLEY FINE.
Age: 29.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUX, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Muscle spasms, Pyrexia, Stomach discomfort, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: I RECEIVED MY FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOTS FROM MY DR.S NURSE AROUND 10:30AM. 11/22/06 AROUND 8PM THAT EVENING I HAD SEVERE PAIN IN RIGHT ARM WHERE I HAD THE PHEUMONIA SHOT. IT KEPT GETTING WORSE. I HAD PAIN ON THE SIDE OF MY CHEST AND BREAST AS WELL. I PAGED MY DOCTOR,HE SAID HE HADN'T HEARD OF SUCH A REACTION BEFORE, AND TO KEEP ALTERNATING A HOT COMPRASS & COLD ON MY ARM, AND TAKE SOME ALEVE. ON 11/23/06 MY ARM WAS STILL IN PAIN, I TOOK IBUPROFEN, PUT HEAT & COLD ON IT ALL DAY. IN THE AFTERNOON I STARTED FEELING EXHAUSTED, A LITTLE SICK TO MY STOMACH, AND WAS STILL IN PAIN. I TOOK A NAP FOR A FEW HOURS, ATE A LITTLE DINNER, & TOOK MORE IBUPROFEN & BENADRYL. MY ARM WAS STARTING TO GET RED FROM WHERE THE SHOT WAS ADMINISTERED. AT NIGHT I EXPERIENCED CHILLS, MUSCLE CRAMPS, A FEVER OF 102 DEGREES, & MY ARM STILL HURT. ON  11/24/06 FEVER BROKE, I FELT A LITTLE EXHAUSTED BUT BETTER. MY ARM STILL IN PAIN, DEVELOPED A LARGE (BIGGER THAN AN APPLE)RED WELT. 11/25/06 THE WELT ON MY ARM GREW LARGER & TRAVELED MORE AROUNG MY ARM. 11/26/06 THE WELT ON MY ARM WRAPPED AROUND & UNDER NEAR MY ELBOW BUT WASN'T HURTING AS MUCH. I FELT SO MUCH BETTER THAN I DID DAYS BEFORE. 11/27/06 THE WELT HAS FADED FROM RED TO PINK AND ONLY FEELS LIKE MUSCLE SORENESS. 11/28/06 MY ARM JUST A LITTLE SORE, LITTLE PINK ALMOST COMPLETLEY FINE.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Antinuclear antibody positive, Asthenia, Blood glucose increased, Dysphagia, Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinical narrative: progressively weaker; no mental status change physician diagnos; Guillian-Barre. MR received from hospital stay revealing an 81 yr. old man who presented to the ER with worsening, progressive weakness in his lower and upper extremities several days after receiving flu shot. HPI: Pt. had several episodes of being unable to get up from toilet or out of chair due to leg weakness. Became unable to use walker due to weakness in his arms. Admitted to hospital for diagnosis.  A plueral effusion was noted and treated with thoracentesis. Patient progressed to dysphagia requiring PEG tube palcement. Due to worsening respiratory failure he was placed on a ventilator and trached 6 days after admission. DX: Guillian-Barre. MR received from vax. provider. No new COSTARTS, but received date of vax and date of AE (submitted). Received fax with Manufacturer Chiron Lot # 69480.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Neuropathy, Pleural effusion, Prothrombin time prolonged, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased
Clinical narrative: progressively weaker; no mental status change physician diagnos; Guillian-Barre. MR received from hospital stay revealing an 81 yr. old man who presented to the ER with worsening, progressive weakness in his lower and upper extremities several days after receiving flu shot. HPI: Pt. had several episodes of being unable to get up from toilet or out of chair due to leg weakness. Became unable to use walker due to weakness in his arms. Admitted to hospital for diagnosis.  A plueral effusion was noted and treated with thoracentesis. Patient progressed to dysphagia requiring PEG tube palcement. Due to worsening respiratory failure he was placed on a ventilator and trached 6 days after admission. DX: Guillian-Barre. MR received from vax. provider. No new COSTARTS, but received date of vax and date of AE (submitted). Received fax with Manufacturer Chiron Lot # 69480.
Age: 81.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Respiratory failure
Clinical narrative: progressively weaker; no mental status change physician diagnos; Guillian-Barre. MR received from hospital stay revealing an 81 yr. old man who presented to the ER with worsening, progressive weakness in his lower and upper extremities several days after receiving flu shot. HPI: Pt. had several episodes of being unable to get up from toilet or out of chair due to leg weakness. Became unable to use walker due to weakness in his arms. Admitted to hospital for diagnosis.  A plueral effusion was noted and treated with thoracentesis. Patient progressed to dysphagia requiring PEG tube palcement. Due to worsening respiratory failure he was placed on a ventilator and trached 6 days after admission. DX: Guillian-Barre. MR received from vax. provider. No new COSTARTS, but received date of vax and date of AE (submitted). Received fax with Manufacturer Chiron Lot # 69480.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Pain, Pleurisy, Unintended pregnancy
Clinical narrative: I had my flu shot at approximately 1:30pm.  By 3pm, I had internal pain by my ribs, arm and hand.  By 5pm I was having difficulty breathing.  I called Dr.  and because I was 15 weeks pregnant, she told me I could take 2 Motrin and a hot shower.  By 2am I could not lay down because it made breathing too painful.  I had internal pain in my ribs, back, stomach and had shortness of breath and lots of pain when I inhaled.
Age: 39.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MNQ
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever of 104, myalgia, painful injection site
Age: 32.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Facial palsy, Muscular weakness
Clinical narrative: Loss of muscular use to left side of face. Dx with Bells Palsy per Dr. in ER. DOS 11/16/06- DX Bells Palsy. Left sided facial numbness onset 11/15/26 evening. Left eye felt funny, then numbness started. Unable to wrinkle forehead. Eye will not close. Left facial droop. RX wtih prednisone, acyclovir.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: ONE HOUR AFTER VACCINE, MOM NOTICED A HARD LUMP, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL AT INJECTION SITE. IT WAS NOT RED,BUT FELT WARM. NO FEVER. HE COMPLAINED OF TENDERNESS AT THE SITE.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3, TTOX
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Erythema, Feeling hot, Pain, Swelling
Clinical narrative: SHOB, sore, red, warm, swollen area of left upper arm that lasted 1 1/2 weeks.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Red nickel to quarter size welts on face, neck, arms and legs approx 12-16 hours after receiving the vaccine.
Age: 72.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Encephalitis, Encephalopathy
Clinical narrative: encephalopathy/encephalitis.  12/12/2006: Hospital MR received for admission from 11/05-28/2006 for c/o of nausea and dizziness which rapidly progressed to an organic encephalopathy. HPI: 75 yr old presented to the ER with nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.   PE revealed no localized finding however daughter stated he is not making sense (speaks Korean).   Admitted due to worsening mental status and agitation.  Seen by multiple consultants.  Pt. had occasional seizures during hospitalization. PEG tube inserted on 11/17/06 for feedings. Transfered to another hospital on 11/28/2006 for 2nd opinion. Impression is generally of an encephalitis (infectious vs other-vasculitis) vs CVA vs. meningitis. One consult mentions the possibility of an influenza related reaction. Awaiting Discharge summary for final DX. 02/05/2007 D/C Summary received.  As above with the following discharge DXs: 1) encephalitis  2) acute renal failure 3) dehydration  4) seizure disorder  5) pneumonia  6) diabetes mellitus  7) hypertension  8)  hypercholesterolemia. 02/26/2007 MR received for an additional 44 day hospital stay for condition as above.  Multiple consults included. Little improvement overall, however some improvement noted after 10 doses of IV Solumedrol.  Mental status continued to wax and wane.  Pt was discharged to a skilled nursing facility. Final DX:  Possible Hashimoto Encephalitis.
Age: 91.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Unevaluable event
Clinical narrative: NONE
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Multiple sclerosis, Visual field defect
Clinical narrative: Pt received flu vax 11/14/06, Frontal HA began 11/16-11/17, had right eye visual field cut CX 11/21/06, MRI 11/22 and Neuro exam DX with MS.  12/15/2006 Hospital MR received revealing a 29 yr old presenting to the ER from the opthomologist office with c/o right-sided blurred vision which began 1 week after her flu vax.  She had noted frontal headaches x 4 days beginning 2-3 days s/p vax. HPI: Pt. went to see eye MD on day of admission due to blurred vision and  partial loss of visual field.  She underwent visual field testing which showed a right inferior temporal field cut in the right eye.  She was refered to the ER where she was admitted for further testing. Impression: Almost certainly multiple sclerosis with first relapse.   02/16/2007 Office notes received from PCP. No new pertinent information./pc 03/02/2007 MR received from neurology consult.  3 F/U visits for MS dxd in hospital from 11/22/2006.  Impression: Relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis-stable.
Age: 14.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Generalized rash 4 days after injection of flu vaccine.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLUN3
Symptoms: Epistaxis, Medication error, Mucosal inflammation
Clinical narrative: During mass flu clinic, child was given LAIV FLUMIST instead of inactivated influenza injection as requested by mom. Child developed nasal ulcers with nose bleeds requiring MD visit, antibiotics for 2 weeks.
Age: 1.59
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, FLU3, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Child developed generalized seizure 1 time ten days after immunization - DTaP, IPV, MMR, HIB, and Flu.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Dysgeusia, Facial palsy, Feeling cold, Hot flush, Pain
Clinical narrative: 11/17/06: Flu shot administered, within 5 minutes a metallic taste occurred - felt like coated mouth - lasted for 4 days. 11/18/06 - 11/20/06 Felt freezing cold then hot (no temp taken). 11/20/06 felt achy, sore throat. 11/21/06 Tingling in tongue. 11/22/06 Left sided facial paralysis, puffiness under left eye; neck/face left side painful (pain level 5-8) to touch and general pain. Left eye slight blurry (feels like a coating on eye); left side of tongue has sores on it. 11/28/06 Left arm (shoulder to elbow) has pain.  12/12/06 Received medical records from ER which reveal patient seen 11/22/06, 5 days s/p flu vax with an obvious left facial droop which included forehead involvement w/paralysis.  Left face numb & neck was painful.  Tx only with eye drops, eye ointment & taping of eye.   Final Dx: Left Bells Palsy.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia, Paralysis, Tongue ulceration, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: 11/17/06: Flu shot administered, within 5 minutes a metallic taste occurred - felt like coated mouth - lasted for 4 days. 11/18/06 - 11/20/06 Felt freezing cold then hot (no temp taken). 11/20/06 felt achy, sore throat. 11/21/06 Tingling in tongue. 11/22/06 Left sided facial paralysis, puffiness under left eye; neck/face left side painful (pain level 5-8) to touch and general pain. Left eye slight blurry (feels like a coating on eye); left side of tongue has sores on it. 11/28/06 Left arm (shoulder to elbow) has pain.  12/12/06 Received medical records from ER which reveal patient seen 11/22/06, 5 days s/p flu vax with an obvious left facial droop which included forehead involvement w/paralysis.  Left face numb & neck was painful.  Tx only with eye drops, eye ointment & taping of eye.   Final Dx: Left Bells Palsy.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Patient given 0.25 ml of Fluvirin instead of Fluzone.
Age: 0.81
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Medication error
Clinical narrative: Patient given 0.25 ml of Fluvirin instead of Fluzone.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Child was given flu vaccine in office. Upon leaving her appointment, she fainted in the reception area hallway.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TDAP
Symptoms: Headache, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Fever to 102, severe headache lasting about 24-48 hours. Onset within few hours of injection.
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, HIBV, OPV
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Patient received varicella vaccine on 1/28/98 (had severe adverse event at time of vaccination). 11/27/06 Diagnosed with chicken pox.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site swelling, Skin lesion, Varicella
Clinical narrative: Violaceous swelling at injection site starting 14 days after injection as well as diffuse varicella lesions.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA, VARCEL
Symptoms: Anxiety, Irritability
Clinical narrative: Immunizations given 11/22/06 PM. Grandmother reports beginning 11/23/06, patient experienced increased anxiety, irritability, fidgety hands through weekend. Back in school 11/27/2006.
Age: 0.22
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Haematochezia, Ileus, Intussusception, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: A 12 week old female pt with no pre existing medical conditions, had received a first dose, right thigh injection on ActHib, lot number UE965AA (manufacturer lot number Z0174-2), a first dose, left thigh injection of Pediarix, lot number AC21B056AA, a first dose, right thigh injection of Prevnar, lot number B00642E, and a first dose, oral administration of Rotateq, lot number 654664/0726F, on 10/2/06. There was no illness sat the time of vaccination. Two days post vaccination, the pt was diagnosed with intussusception and was hospitalized for four days. Barium enema with air and ultrasound were performed, but results were not provided. On 10/9/06 the pt underwent surgical reduction of intussusception. The pt recovered from the event.
Age: 0.22
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5, DTAPHEPBIP, HIBV, PNC, RV5
Symptoms: Intussusception
Clinical narrative: A 12 week old female pt with no pre existing medical conditions, had received a first dose, right thigh injection on ActHib, lot number UE965AA (manufacturer lot number Z0174-2), a first dose, left thigh injection of Pediarix, lot number AC21B056AA, a first dose, right thigh injection of Prevnar, lot number B00642E, and a first dose, oral administration of Rotateq, lot number 654664/0726F, on 10/2/06. There was no illness sat the time of vaccination. Two days post vaccination, the pt was diagnosed with intussusception and was hospitalized for four days. Barium enema with air and ultrasound were performed, but results were not provided. On 10/9/06 the pt underwent surgical reduction of intussusception. The pt recovered from the event.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB, RAB, RAB
Symptoms: Aphasia, Coma, Encephalitis, Hemiparesis, Paralysis
Clinical narrative: We received the following information on 11/21/06. A female patient (no further information) received two doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown) on 11/1/06 and on 11/8/06. Within a couple of days after the second vaccination the patient began to experience heaviness on left side. She was hospitalized because her condition worsened. Patient lost ability to speak, eventually alertness and respiratory function became compromised. She was transferred to intensive care unit with diagnosis of unspecific immune mediated hypersensitivity to vaccination. On 11/15/06 she was intubated, was declared brain dead on 11/17/06 in the morning and expired later that day.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB, RAB, RAB
Symptoms: Quadriplegia
Clinical narrative: We received the following information on 11/21/06. A female patient (no further information) received two doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown) on 11/1/06 and on 11/8/06. Within a couple of days after the second vaccination the patient began to experience heaviness on left side. She was hospitalized because her condition worsened. Patient lost ability to speak, eventually alertness and respiratory function became compromised. She was transferred to intensive care unit with diagnosis of unspecific immune mediated hypersensitivity to vaccination. On 11/15/06 she was intubated, was declared brain dead on 11/17/06 in the morning and expired later that day.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB, RAB, RAB
Symptoms: Aphasia, Depressed level of consciousness, Hypersensitivity, Hypoxia, Immune system disorder
Clinical narrative: We received the following information on 11/21/06. A female patient (no further information) received two doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown) on 11/1/06 and on 11/8/06. Within a couple of days after the second vaccination the patient began to experience heaviness on left side. She was hospitalized because her condition worsened. Patient lost ability to speak, eventually alertness and respiratory function became compromised. She was transferred to intensive care unit with diagnosis of unspecific immune mediated hypersensitivity to vaccination. On 11/15/06 she was intubated, was declared brain dead on 11/17/06 in the morning and expired later that day.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB, RAB, RAB
Symptoms: Nervous system disorder, Respiratory disorder, Sensation of heaviness
Clinical narrative: We received the following information on 11/21/06. A female patient (no further information) received two doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown) on 11/1/06 and on 11/8/06. Within a couple of days after the second vaccination the patient began to experience heaviness on left side. She was hospitalized because her condition worsened. Patient lost ability to speak, eventually alertness and respiratory function became compromised. She was transferred to intensive care unit with diagnosis of unspecific immune mediated hypersensitivity to vaccination. On 11/15/06 she was intubated, was declared brain dead on 11/17/06 in the morning and expired later that day.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB, RAB, RAB
Symptoms: Aphasia, Coma, Demyelination, Encephalitis, Headache
Clinical narrative: We received the following information on 11/21/06. A female patient (no further information) received two doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown) on 11/1/06 and on 11/8/06. Within a couple of days after the second vaccination the patient began to experience heaviness on left side. She was hospitalized because her condition worsened. Patient lost ability to speak, eventually alertness and respiratory function became compromised. She was transferred to intensive care unit with diagnosis of unspecific immune mediated hypersensitivity to vaccination. On 11/15/06 she was intubated, was declared brain dead on 11/17/06 in the morning and expired later that day.
Sex: F
Vaccine: RAB, RAB, RAB
Symptoms: Hemiparesis, Laboratory test abnormal, Myelitis transverse, Nervous system disorder, Quadriplegia
Clinical narrative: We received the following information on 11/21/06. A female patient (no further information) received two doses of pre-exposure rabies vaccine (manufacturer unknown) on 11/1/06 and on 11/8/06. Within a couple of days after the second vaccination the patient began to experience heaviness on left side. She was hospitalized because her condition worsened. Patient lost ability to speak, eventually alertness and respiratory function became compromised. She was transferred to intensive care unit with diagnosis of unspecific immune mediated hypersensitivity to vaccination. On 11/15/06 she was intubated, was declared brain dead on 11/17/06 in the morning and expired later that day.
Age: 47.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain, Photophobia, Somnolence
Clinical narrative: Within 24 hours, I began to have headaches and feel excessively sleepy, requiring up to 18 hours of sleep a day. Symptoms peaked at 5 days after the vaccine administration. Did not leave bed that day. Also mild photophobia. No fever. No URI or other symptoms of infection. Husband and son who got vaccines were well with no other illness and no side effects except local soreness around injection site. The excessive sleepiness and headache gradually resolved by the seventh day after the vaccination.  I get influenza vaccine every year, I have never had a reaction like that.
Age: 62.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased
Clinical narrative: Patient blood pressure elevated for about 3 days. Diastolic usually 80 went up to 110 at one point. After 3 days, BP returned to normal.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMRV
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash macular, Rash papular, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Patient with urticaria after immunizations today. 1.5cm wheal near right axilla with surrounding about 8cm of blotchy erythema. 1 small hive about 2mm left torso, few small pink papules at mouth - observed for 30 minutes after given Benadryl 1.25 tsp. Wheal size undefined surrounding erythema is less. Left torso have remains, perioral papule remains. No progression. No facial swelling. Lungs CTA. HR  = 104 table. Plan - referred to allergist.
Age: 41.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypoaesthesia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Patient is complaining of numbness in the arm where the shot was given. She also says the shot was unusual feeling and painful when given.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HPV4
Symptoms: Syncope
Clinical narrative: Patient fainted after administration of vaccine.
Age: 1.28
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Rash
Clinical narrative: Left thigh with 1 vesicular lesion on red base. No streaking from site. Rash on left thigh after varicella was given.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Blister, Erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: 2-3 days after vaccines, right upper thigh had few water bubbles with redness. 5 days after receiving vaccines, area became hard.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Meningitis aseptic
Clinical narrative: This case was reported by a pharmacist and described the occurrence of possible aseptic meningitis in a subject of unspecified age and gender who was vaccinated with influenza virus vaccine for prophylaxis. On an unspecified date the subject received unspecified dose of influenza vaccine. At an unspecified time after vaccination with influenza vaccine, the subject experienced possible aseptic meningitis and was hospitalized. At the time of reporting, the outcome of the event was unspecified.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Areflexia, Asthenia, Back pain, Balance disorder, Bradycardia
Clinical narrative: 11/17/2006 started with numbness in both feet L>R by 11/30/06 progressed to both arms. C/o extreme pain between shoulders. Transferred to Hospital neurology. Received 3 treatments of IgG. 12/15/06 Received medical records from hospital which reveal patient had been admitted for 1 day & transferred from outlying hospital on 11/24/06 w/severe back pain for approx 1 week with weakness of all extremities.  Received flu shot 11/1/06.  Neuro exam in ER revealed absent reflexes bilaterally at ankles, knees, biceps, triceps & brachioradialis tendons.  EMG testing done in ER strongly suggestive of GBS.  Treated w/steroids & IVIG.  Improved slowly & was to receive inpatient rehab.  Prognosis was felt to be quite good.  HTN diagnosed with this admission. Final Dx: Guillain Barre Syndrome. 12/18/06 Received D/C summary from hospital.  Pt admitted 11/24/06 & d/c to home on 12/5/06, ambulatory but still weak with improved forced vital capacity  (from 2.2L to 3.9L) Information received from the annual follow up indicates recipient has not recovered. Still lacks some upper body strength, has difficulty with his balance when tired, some fine motor difficulties in his hands and numbness and tingling in his feet. He is back to his full time work. 3/31/10 Follow up: He is still experiencing pain in his back. (Uses Duragesic Patch). He has numbness in his fingers and feet. He descrubes it as "walking on pins." Has been unable to return to his work.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Bundle branch block, Electrocardiogram abnormal, Electromyogram, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hepatic enzyme increased
Clinical narrative: 11/17/2006 started with numbness in both feet L>R by 11/30/06 progressed to both arms. C/o extreme pain between shoulders. Transferred to Hospital neurology. Received 3 treatments of IgG. 12/15/06 Received medical records from hospital which reveal patient had been admitted for 1 day & transferred from outlying hospital on 11/24/06 w/severe back pain for approx 1 week with weakness of all extremities.  Received flu shot 11/1/06.  Neuro exam in ER revealed absent reflexes bilaterally at ankles, knees, biceps, triceps & brachioradialis tendons.  EMG testing done in ER strongly suggestive of GBS.  Treated w/steroids & IVIG.  Improved slowly & was to receive inpatient rehab.  Prognosis was felt to be quite good.  HTN diagnosed with this admission. Final Dx: Guillain Barre Syndrome. 12/18/06 Received D/C summary from hospital.  Pt admitted 11/24/06 & d/c to home on 12/5/06, ambulatory but still weak with improved forced vital capacity  (from 2.2L to 3.9L) Information received from the annual follow up indicates recipient has not recovered. Still lacks some upper body strength, has difficulty with his balance when tired, some fine motor difficulties in his hands and numbness and tingling in his feet. He is back to his full time work. 3/31/10 Follow up: He is still experiencing pain in his back. (Uses Duragesic Patch). He has numbness in his fingers and feet. He descrubes it as "walking on pins." Has been unable to return to his work.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Hypertension, Hypoaesthesia, Immunoglobulin therapy, Impaired work ability, Motor dysfunction
Clinical narrative: 11/17/2006 started with numbness in both feet L>R by 11/30/06 progressed to both arms. C/o extreme pain between shoulders. Transferred to Hospital neurology. Received 3 treatments of IgG. 12/15/06 Received medical records from hospital which reveal patient had been admitted for 1 day & transferred from outlying hospital on 11/24/06 w/severe back pain for approx 1 week with weakness of all extremities.  Received flu shot 11/1/06.  Neuro exam in ER revealed absent reflexes bilaterally at ankles, knees, biceps, triceps & brachioradialis tendons.  EMG testing done in ER strongly suggestive of GBS.  Treated w/steroids & IVIG.  Improved slowly & was to receive inpatient rehab.  Prognosis was felt to be quite good.  HTN diagnosed with this admission. Final Dx: Guillain Barre Syndrome. 12/18/06 Received D/C summary from hospital.  Pt admitted 11/24/06 & d/c to home on 12/5/06, ambulatory but still weak with improved forced vital capacity  (from 2.2L to 3.9L) Information received from the annual follow up indicates recipient has not recovered. Still lacks some upper body strength, has difficulty with his balance when tired, some fine motor difficulties in his hands and numbness and tingling in his feet. He is back to his full time work. 3/31/10 Follow up: He is still experiencing pain in his back. (Uses Duragesic Patch). He has numbness in his fingers and feet. He descrubes it as "walking on pins." Has been unable to return to his work.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Muscular weakness, Musculoskeletal pain, Neurological examination, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Osteoarthritis
Clinical narrative: 11/17/2006 started with numbness in both feet L>R by 11/30/06 progressed to both arms. C/o extreme pain between shoulders. Transferred to Hospital neurology. Received 3 treatments of IgG. 12/15/06 Received medical records from hospital which reveal patient had been admitted for 1 day & transferred from outlying hospital on 11/24/06 w/severe back pain for approx 1 week with weakness of all extremities.  Received flu shot 11/1/06.  Neuro exam in ER revealed absent reflexes bilaterally at ankles, knees, biceps, triceps & brachioradialis tendons.  EMG testing done in ER strongly suggestive of GBS.  Treated w/steroids & IVIG.  Improved slowly & was to receive inpatient rehab.  Prognosis was felt to be quite good.  HTN diagnosed with this admission. Final Dx: Guillain Barre Syndrome. 12/18/06 Received D/C summary from hospital.  Pt admitted 11/24/06 & d/c to home on 12/5/06, ambulatory but still weak with improved forced vital capacity  (from 2.2L to 3.9L) Information received from the annual follow up indicates recipient has not recovered. Still lacks some upper body strength, has difficulty with his balance when tired, some fine motor difficulties in his hands and numbness and tingling in his feet. He is back to his full time work. 3/31/10 Follow up: He is still experiencing pain in his back. (Uses Duragesic Patch). He has numbness in his fingers and feet. He descrubes it as "walking on pins." Has been unable to return to his work.
Age: 61.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: 11/17/2006 started with numbness in both feet L>R by 11/30/06 progressed to both arms. C/o extreme pain between shoulders. Transferred to Hospital neurology. Received 3 treatments of IgG. 12/15/06 Received medical records from hospital which reveal patient had been admitted for 1 day & transferred from outlying hospital on 11/24/06 w/severe back pain for approx 1 week with weakness of all extremities.  Received flu shot 11/1/06.  Neuro exam in ER revealed absent reflexes bilaterally at ankles, knees, biceps, triceps & brachioradialis tendons.  EMG testing done in ER strongly suggestive of GBS.  Treated w/steroids & IVIG.  Improved slowly & was to receive inpatient rehab.  Prognosis was felt to be quite good.  HTN diagnosed with this admission. Final Dx: Guillain Barre Syndrome. 12/18/06 Received D/C summary from hospital.  Pt admitted 11/24/06 & d/c to home on 12/5/06, ambulatory but still weak with improved forced vital capacity  (from 2.2L to 3.9L) Information received from the annual follow up indicates recipient has not recovered. Still lacks some upper body strength, has difficulty with his balance when tired, some fine motor difficulties in his hands and numbness and tingling in his feet. He is back to his full time work. 3/31/10 Follow up: He is still experiencing pain in his back. (Uses Duragesic Patch). He has numbness in his fingers and feet. He descrubes it as "walking on pins." Has been unable to return to his work.