chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Tongue oedema
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a 20 year old female pt received a Menomune vaccination on 02/08/2001 at 6pm. Reportedly at 6:20pm that same evening, the pt felt the back of her tongue 'swelling,' came to program leader and explained that she had a similar (or worse) reaction to sunflower seeds and nuts. Pt often carries an EpiPen with her but did not have it with her now. At 6:35pm Benadryl orally given. At 6:55pm pt felt okay-no worse but insisted on going to class. From additiona correspondence received on 05/21/2001, it was reported, "Reviewed, no additional info at this time." This case is closed.
Age: 22.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Chest discomfort
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a 22 year old female pt received a Menomune vaccination on 03/28/2001 at 11:40am. Reportedly at 1:42pm that same day the pt felt tightness in chest area, up towards her neck. Elevated her feet (sitting) and gave her juice. Took her vitals (okay). Symptoms subsided-pt thinks she was nervous. The pt reportedly recovered from this experience.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Asthenia, Chills, Malaise, Nuchal rigidity, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a male patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination and a test (manufacturer unknown) on 10-Mar-2001. Reportedly developed rash, high fever-103F, chills, malaise, weakness and stiff neck-unresolved. Patient seen by health care professional-blood work done (Lyme test-negative)
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a male patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination and a test (manufacturer unknown) on 10-Mar-2001. Reportedly developed rash, high fever-103F, chills, malaise, weakness and stiff neck-unresolved. Patient seen by health care professional-blood work done (Lyme test-negative)
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Flat affect, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that 19 year old female patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination on 1-Nov-2001 at 2:35 pm. Reportedly the patient complained of tingling immediately post injection. Remained numb and the patient was seen by a physician on campus that told her the nurse 'Hit a nerve" and feeling would return. As of March 2001, patient still complains of no feeling in the back of the elbow.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: From telephone contact with reporter it was stated that an 18 year old male patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination and a PPD Tubersol skin test on 19-Jun-2001. Within one hour after vaccination, the patient developed pain in neck and shoulders radiating down back. Patient took Motrin and the symptoms completely resolved.  From additional correspondence received on 22-Oct-2001, additional patient, responsible physician, vaccine and vaccine administrator information was provided.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Syncope, Syncope vasovagal
Clinical narrative: From faxed correspondence from responsible physician stated that a 15 year old female patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination on 19-Jun-2001 at 3:00 pm. At 3:05 pm, the patient had Vasovagal reaction, fainted and hit wall with laceration 2.5 cm to posterior scalp. brief jerking movements as awakened. glucose ,80 after juice, blood pressure normal, pulse normal. Taken to emergency room for observation and suturing. The patient recovered from this experience.
Age: 18.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: From telephone contact with reporting physician's assistant, it was stated that an 18-year-old male patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination on 26-Jun-2001. Reportedly 12 hours after vaccination, the patient developed scattered hives and arthralgia. Patient was seen in emergency room.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Asthenia, Back pain, Neck pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: From telephone contact received from reporting nurse stated that a 20-year-old female patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/ W-135 vaccination on 27-Jun-2001. Two days after vaccination, the patient developed fatigue, neck and back pain and fever. Further information is requested
Age: 19.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: From telephone contact with patient's parent, it was stated that a 19-year-old male patient received a Menomune A/C/ Y/W-135 vaccination on 31-Jul-2001. Within 4-5 hours the patient was achy and experiencing pain in the joints. He developed a fever of 101.2 deg F., and a sore throat. Patient is going to physician to be evaluated.  From additional correspondence received on 05-Sep-2001 it was reported, "Patient contracted Mono from one of his friends happenstance at the same time. "No problem with Menomune"-father and pharmacist. This case is closed
Age: 20.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Headache
Clinical narrative: From telephone contact with reporting nurse it was stated that a 20 year old male patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination on 31-Jul-2001. The patient developed a headache within 2 hours. Prolonged headache ranked a 9 on 1-10 scale. Patient also had diarrhea. Headache on 2-Aug-2001 rated a 4-5 on a scale of 1-10.   Ibuprofen and Tylenol did not work. No other shots were administered.  From additional correspondence received on 11-Sep-2001, it was reported that the patient recovered from this experience. Additional patient, vaccine, vaccine administrator and responsible physician information was also provided.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Back pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a 19 year-old female patient received a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination administered on 03-Oct-2001. Two hours after vaccination, the patient developed a fever of 101 f. During the night, the patient woke with back pain from lumbar to base of neck. Patient was seen in physician's office. The pain continues with 99.1 F temperature unresolved.
Age: 20.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN
Symptoms: Headache
Clinical narrative: It was reported that a pt rec'd a Menomune A/C/Y/W-135 vaccination on 9/27/01. She presented to Hlth svcs unspecified date with complaint of headache on a scale of 10 to be an 8. she is diabetic and states her blood sugars have been running high since the Menomune vaccine was given. Doctor evaluated her but did not find a reason for her headaches. Pt states that Advil has only alleviated headaches for a very short time, the last time taken alleviation lasted for only 45 minutes.
Age: 82.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Angioneurotic oedema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that an 82 year old female received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula) on approximately 14 Nov 2001. One week post immunization, she developed angioedema and urticaria. No further information was available as of the date of this report. Angioedema was considered medically important. FOLLOW-UP information received from the reporter on 01/15/2002 provided the Flu Shield lot number and indicated that the vaccine was administered on 10/02/2001, rather than 11/14/2001.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pyrexia, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Macule papular red rash on neck, head, face, arms, chest. Swollen hands, fever.; Clinical  course of development 27 hours after injection.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Myositis
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a 27 year old female received an injection of flu shield on 11/09/2001 and the next day, experienced tenderness at her left neck base, left lateral chest wall and left upper arm. The pt was diagnosed with myositis and prescribed propoxyphene napsylate. The pt felt better the next day. The reporter spoke with the pt on 11/13/2001 and she was much better. This is 1 of 2 pts from this facility to experience an adverse event following receipt of flu shield. Additional info received on 12/20/2001 indicated that the pt recovered.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Anaemia, Apnoea, Atelectasis, Bradycardia, Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/10/01 was vaccinated with 1 dose of Hep-B, poliovirus vaccine, Prevnar, Infanrix, Act-Hib and Tripedia. Subsequently, on 10/10/01, the pt became lethargic and experienced apnea. Seizures and paravirus and was hospitalized. The infant's physician reported that 3-4 hours, post vax, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Encephalopathy, Lethargy
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/10/01 was vaccinated with 1 dose of Hep-B, poliovirus vaccine, Prevnar, Infanrix, Act-Hib and Tripedia. Subsequently, on 10/10/01, the pt became lethargic and experienced apnea. Seizures and paravirus and was hospitalized. The infant's physician reported that 3-4 hours, post vax, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Apnoea, Convulsion, Lethargy, Respiratory failure, Sepsis
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/10/01 was vaccinated with 1 dose of Hep-B, poliovirus vaccine, Prevnar, Infanrix, Act-Hib and Tripedia. Subsequently, on 10/10/01, the pt became lethargic and experienced apnea. Seizures and paravirus and was hospitalized. The infant's physician reported that 3-4 hours, post vax, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV, PNC, DTAP, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Apnoea, Convulsion, Lethargy, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 10 week old male who on 10/10/01 was vaccinated with 1 dose of Hep-B, poliovirus vaccine, Prevnar, Infanrix, Act-Hib and Tripedia. Subsequently, on 10/10/01, the pt became lethargic and experienced apnea. Seizures and paravirus and was hospitalized. The infant's physician reported that 3-4 hours, post vax, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: symmetric urticaral rash, densest on thighs, also on lower legs, arms, trunk, and face. treatment :Atarax syrup 2 mg/5cc, 1/2 tsp po every 6 hrs until rash resolved, then twice a day for 3-4 more days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: symmetric urticaral rash, densest on thighs, also on lower legs, arms, trunk, and face. treatment :Atarax syrup 2 mg/5cc, 1/2 tsp po every 6 hrs until rash resolved, then twice a day for 3-4 more days.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTP, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Affect lability, Drug toxicity, Nervous system disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Pain
Clinical narrative: Information has been received regarding a case in litigation which concerns a male pt who during the period from the time of his birth through 9/99, was unknowingly injected with hepatitis b vaccine recombinant (yeast), Hib conjugate vaccine, diphtheria toxoid/pertussis vaccine/tetanus vaccinations containing the highly-toxic mercury-based preservative thimerosal. The alleged result of these vaccinations is that the pt suffers and will continue to suffer the toxic neurological and physical effects of mercury poisoning, extensive pain and suffering, emotional distress, substantially reduced ability to enjoy life, diminution of future earning capacity and his injuries will cause future expenditure on medical, hospital and related care. Upon internal review, toxic neurological and physical effects of mercury poisoning were determined to be "Other Important Medical Events". No further information is available.  Reported on 05/14/2003: "Follow up information received on 05/01/2003 indicated that the patient received injections of vaccines allegedly containing thimerosal on the folowing dates:  06/10/1998, 07/02/1998, 08/05/1998, 09/04/1998, 11/02/1998, 01/11/1999, 05/08/1999, and 08/16/1999.  Upon internal review, toxic neurological effects, toxic physical effects, mercury poisoning, extensive pain and suffering, emotional distress, substantially reduced ability to enjoy life, diminution of future earning capacity, and his injuries were determined to be other important medical events.  No further information is available.  Other business partner numbers include U2002-00125, F2002-00536 and MA2002-0080.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Apnoea, Cyanosis, Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Informed on 1/12/02, at 12:30, that the child had died. Cause of death was determined to be SIDS by ER doctor. He called me as a courtesy notification. The child apparently was found blue and not breathing at home. COD as per autopsy report -- SIDS
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia
Clinical narrative: Multiple arthralgias in both wrists and knees. Actually began after the 2nd vaccination but did not make connection. Much worse 8 weeks, after 3rd vaccination.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Malaise, Pyrexia, Thinking abnormal
Clinical narrative: The vaccinee was admitted to the hospital few days after the vaccine, "very ill." Hospital diagnoses included fever, altered mental status
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Bacterial infection, Gastrointestinal disorder, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Respiratory disorder
Clinical narrative: Received Prevnar.  On 1/9/2002 S. pneumonia grew from blood culture and from CSF on 1/10/2002. Per doc 213288, 60 day follow up, no further information available at Health Dept.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, DTPPHIB, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Balance disorder, Difficulty in walking, Drooling, Eye disorder, Grand mal convulsion
Clinical narrative: Within 4 hours of the vaccination, patient suffered a complete collapse, going limp, turning blue, eyes crossed, and drooling fever of 101. Thereafter patient was on frequent occasion unable to control his eyes. His eyes would roll and his hands would shake. He has been diagnosed as having an infrequent, upbeat nystagmus, which affects his vision and his balance. A few weeks after the vaccination, patient began to have episodes where he would become stiff, arms extended with his fists clenched as his eyes rolled back. From july 20, 1999 to september 14, 1999 patient's head circumference increased from 14.5" tpo 17". When patient learned to walk, he would lose his balance frequently and had problems navigating around objects in his path. He also has general neurological deficits affecting muscle tone. Patient has weakness or dysfunction of his right side. He toe walks on his right side but walks flat footed on his left. He is left handed due to a greater lack of fine motor control on his right side. He is significantly developmentally delayed and visually impaired. He apparently also has a seizure disorder. *F/UP report on 3/14/03: Seizure and difficulty with motor central and speech.*
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, DTPPHIB, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Hemiparesis, Hypokinesia, Hypotonia, Movement disorder, Musculoskeletal stiffness
Clinical narrative: Within 4 hours of the vaccination, patient suffered a complete collapse, going limp, turning blue, eyes crossed, and drooling fever of 101. Thereafter patient was on frequent occasion unable to control his eyes. His eyes would roll and his hands would shake. He has been diagnosed as having an infrequent, upbeat nystagmus, which affects his vision and his balance. A few weeks after the vaccination, patient began to have episodes where he would become stiff, arms extended with his fists clenched as his eyes rolled back. From july 20, 1999 to september 14, 1999 patient's head circumference increased from 14.5" tpo 17". When patient learned to walk, he would lose his balance frequently and had problems navigating around objects in his path. He also has general neurological deficits affecting muscle tone. Patient has weakness or dysfunction of his right side. He toe walks on his right side but walks flat footed on his left. He is left handed due to a greater lack of fine motor control on his right side. He is significantly developmentally delayed and visually impaired. He apparently also has a seizure disorder. *F/UP report on 3/14/03: Seizure and difficulty with motor central and speech.*
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, DTPPHIB, HEP, HIBV
Symptoms: Neurodevelopmental disorder, Nystagmus, Pyrexia, Speech disorder, Visual acuity reduced
Clinical narrative: Within 4 hours of the vaccination, patient suffered a complete collapse, going limp, turning blue, eyes crossed, and drooling fever of 101. Thereafter patient was on frequent occasion unable to control his eyes. His eyes would roll and his hands would shake. He has been diagnosed as having an infrequent, upbeat nystagmus, which affects his vision and his balance. A few weeks after the vaccination, patient began to have episodes where he would become stiff, arms extended with his fists clenched as his eyes rolled back. From july 20, 1999 to september 14, 1999 patient's head circumference increased from 14.5" tpo 17". When patient learned to walk, he would lose his balance frequently and had problems navigating around objects in his path. He also has general neurological deficits affecting muscle tone. Patient has weakness or dysfunction of his right side. He toe walks on his right side but walks flat footed on his left. He is left handed due to a greater lack of fine motor control on his right side. He is significantly developmentally delayed and visually impaired. He apparently also has a seizure disorder. *F/UP report on 3/14/03: Seizure and difficulty with motor central and speech.*
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Amnesia, Arthralgia, Disturbance in attention, Fatigue, Headache
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, memory loss, hearing hyper-accuity, photophobia, visual disturbance.
Age: 24.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Hyperacusis, Myalgia, Syncope, Visual acuity reduced
Clinical narrative: Fatigue, memory loss, hearing hyper-accuity, photophobia, visual disturbance.
Age: 1.8
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP, MMR
Symptoms: Convulsion, Epilepsy, Rash
Clinical narrative: The day after the shot she had a rash over entire body it lasted 4 days, and 4 days she had her first seizure and 2 weeks was diagnosed with epilepsy.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Meningitis, Otitis media, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt developed suppurative draining R otitis media on 1/25/02. Fever on 1/28/02. Pneumococcal meningitis on 1/29/02. Not adverse event but possible vaccine failure.
Age: 8.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLUX
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: 12/23/01  No increase temperture, right arm red, swollen, warm to touch from shoulder to elbow, saw PMD. PMD prescibed: Allegra, Pediapred, Keflex. 12/26/01 right arm appears normal is size, decrease red in color.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: Pt's mother states that the pt received 4 vaccines on 01/28/2002, two in each leg. She is unsure which vaccines were administered to each legs but pt's right leg was light red. His left leg has "more redness and warm to touch and swelling bumps where the shots were given." His temp. 99.6 deg. F and is using Tylenol
Age: 30.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Reddened, raised area at injection site (left deltoid). 4cm x 2cm with the area warm to touch and slightly sore, denies any itching.
Age: 0.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pallor, Staring
Clinical narrative: Several hours after receiving the vaccinations he seemed very pale and dazed.
Age: 49.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Anorexia, Diarrhoea, Myalgia, Nausea, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: After the vaccination, the patient developed nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with myalgias. Then she felt better then restarted even worse. Had poor appetite then felt weak for another week. She ate poorly and was back to normal about 20 days after the vaccination.
Age: 51.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: 0955 given flu injection L arm (upper mid delt.) and reports after 5 min started itching and slow increased to both arms and neck after 10 mins. Pt comoplained to staff of itchying and red swelling over and neck. 50mg Beandryl given 101.5. Itching stopped 1025.
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Eye swelling, Tremor
Clinical narrative: The pt's guardian reported that the baby was shaking (seizure activity) 15 times approx. 10 hours after injections of hep A and prevnar. Hib #4, DTap #4, eyes swollen shut and polarized.
Age: 1.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, PNC
Symptoms: Heart rate increased, Hyperventilation, Pyrexia, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Pt received PCV7 and DTaP on 08/31/2000. 3-4 hours after, the pt started wheezing, SOB, rapid HR, low grade fever. Episode lasted 2 days and the pt was taken to the physician on 09/03/2001. The pt was given inj. and use of inhaler. CXR done and blood work done with all normal results.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth, Nausea
Clinical narrative: On 10/19/01 at 01:00, had severe pain in right arm. She called the doctor and he told her to take Benadryl and ibuprofen. Her arm was swollen between her elbow and her should and was red but no itching. She had red blotchy areas and was hot to touch. On 10/20/01 AM, she had increased swelling down toward her wrist and under her armpit. Her temperature was 101.4F. Nausea started and she went to ER.
Age: 40.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Swelling
Clinical narrative: On 10/19/01 at 01:00, had severe pain in right arm. She called the doctor and he told her to take Benadryl and ibuprofen. Her arm was swollen between her elbow and her should and was red but no itching. She had red blotchy areas and was hot to touch. On 10/20/01 AM, she had increased swelling down toward her wrist and under her armpit. Her temperature was 101.4F. Nausea started and she went to ER.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on bilateral arms and shoulders. Rash noticed by client on 1/5/02 around the injection site and spread across shoulders and other arm. Pt denies itching, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or rash anywhere else on her body. PHN referred pt to PP. Follow-up call to parent on 1/10/02 finds that rash is still present but is "doing fine". On 1/29/02, telephone call to parent who stated that the rash persisted until 1/21/02 (approx). The rash was never red but was raised; only on the upper body, shoulders and back primarily and somewhat itchy (but not intense). Other factors discussed; the pt had been treated and recovered from scabies but still had some lingering lesions. The pt was never taken to a doctor for care during this time. Recommended discussing this reaction with the pt's doctor and to consider checking prior to receiving future vaccines.
Age: 39.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Pruritus, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 12/26/01 at 15:30, left arm starting feeling itchy and noticed red, warm rash. On 12/27/01, AM, started on armpit, torso and now all over body and still persisting now. No other symptoms noted. Didn't seek medical care due to no insurance and no doctor. Referral given to clinic and no MC for medical treatment. Last flu vaccine was 5 years ago. On 1/10/02, no answer for update. On 1/29/02, telephone call; no answer and no message left.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Fatigue, Hypokinesia, Injection site pain, Myalgia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Flu vaccine given in left arm was moderately sore. Pneumonia vaccine given in right arm was extremely sore and could not raise arm for 3 days. On 11/14/01 evening, had a high fever, fatigue and sore muscles. Had the same reaction last year.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, PPV
Symptoms: Vaccine positive rechallenge
Clinical narrative: Flu vaccine given in left arm was moderately sore. Pneumonia vaccine given in right arm was extremely sore and could not raise arm for 3 days. On 11/14/01 evening, had a high fever, fatigue and sore muscles. Had the same reaction last year.
Age: 31.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Headache, Injection site pain, Nasal congestion, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Left arm was sore for about 4-6 days. Rash with small bumps by the injection area, headache and stuffiness.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Condition aggravated, Haemoptysis, Headache, Pain
Clinical narrative: Temperature approx. 101F, headache, total body ache and especially joints, fatigue, sore throat, chest congestion and coughing up blood. Sought medical treatment from family MD on or about 11/20/01. Dx'd with bronchitis and put on Z-pack antibiotics. Asthma was triggered and is continuing.
Age: 55.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pulmonary congestion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temperature approx. 101F, headache, total body ache and especially joints, fatigue, sore throat, chest congestion and coughing up blood. Sought medical treatment from family MD on or about 11/20/01. Dx'd with bronchitis and put on Z-pack antibiotics. Asthma was triggered and is continuing.
Age: 1.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site reaction, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Local reaction with papules at injection site at left posterior thigh. Cellulitis 4-5cm at injection site, 2 weeks, post vax.
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Seizures 1/25/02
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Convulsion, Heart rate increased, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Nasal congestion
Clinical narrative: Seizures 1/25/02
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Somnolence, Tremor
Clinical narrative: Seizures 1/25/02
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Seizures 1/25/02
Age: 0.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC, DTAP, HEP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Seizures 1/25/02
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC, DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC, DTP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Induration, redness and warm to touch 5 X 6cm on both thighs.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC, DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC, DTP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: Induration, redness and warm to touch 5 X 6cm on both thighs.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC, DTAP, IPV, MMR, PNC, DTP, IPV, MMR, PNC
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Induration, redness and warm to touch 5 X 6cm on both thighs.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Hypotonia, Irritability, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia, Staring
Clinical narrative: After 4 month shots, the baby had a temperature of 101F and about 3 hours of fussiness. Had decreased tone and staring spells intermittently. Also with bursts of crying and stiffness lasting about 1 minute. Baby "fine", mother says.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: R deltoid, the next day at 4pm, pt noticed edema and warmth at site.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site rash, Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash around injection site, face, and leg.
Age: 0.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Urticaria starting the day of vaccine, several hrs after vaccine given. No breathing difficulties. Pt was treated with Benadryl.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash morbilliform
Clinical narrative: Per Dr symptoms fever, rash (measles) symptom occur 6 days after immunization.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEPA, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Left arm swollen, warm and mildly tender to palpation. According to mother signs and symptoms revealed themselves 24 hrs after administration of vaccine.
Age: 58.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPAB, IPV, TD, TYP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Malaise, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Rash
Clinical narrative: Generalized malaise, sore throat, rash on body starting 7 days after vaccines given.  Lasting 1 week +.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling, Pruritus, Swelling
Clinical narrative: L arm and neck became swollen, red and itchy after #3 Hep B on 1/28/02. Symptoms resolved with Benadryl. Denies yeast allergy.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Chest pain, Dizziness, Eye irritation, Eye pain
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of dizziness 20 minutes after injections. 2 hrs later hives appeared and pt complained of heaviness in chest, like someone sitting on chest. Pt sent to ER - later that day @ 4pm Pt again went to ER with heaviness in chest. Next day complained of fever 101F, thick swollen tongue, itchy eyes that hurt and joint aches.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Tongue oedema
Clinical narrative: Pt complained of dizziness 20 minutes after injections. 2 hrs later hives appeared and pt complained of heaviness in chest, like someone sitting on chest. Pt sent to ER - later that day @ 4pm Pt again went to ER with heaviness in chest. Next day complained of fever 101F, thick swollen tongue, itchy eyes that hurt and joint aches.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Injection site erythema, Injection site induration
Clinical narrative: Pt rec'd varicella vaccine on 1/22/02.  SC in R upper arm (Merck Lot# 1146, exp date 2/14/03) On 2/1/02) On 2/1/02 pt developed erythema and induration at injection site the size of a quarter. On 2/2/02 pt began out break of chickenpox - like lesions on back, chest and head.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Rash erythematous
Clinical narrative: Raised red rash on legs within 2 hrs post vaccination. Diphenhydramine HCI administered and rash cleared up. Rash recurred within 24 hrs post vaccination diphenhydramine HCI administered and rash cleared up. Rash recurred third and fourth time within 48 hrs post vaccination. No treatment given and rash cleared up . Varicella rash started 31/2 days post vaccination and pt had over 50 lesions by 5 days post vaccination.
Age: 1.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Gastrointestinal disorder, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Fever started 6th day post vaccination. Fever was 103 deg. F. on the 8th day post vaccination and 104 deg. F on the 9th day. Rash started on the 10th day. Gastrointestinal symptoms started on the 11th day post vaccination.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Varicella infection post vaccination.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective
Clinical narrative: Varicella infection post vaccination.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: MMR, OPV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella infection, post vax, 7/12/97.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Pyrexia, Swelling, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt received Hep-A #2 on 1/14/02 and returned home and developed itchy rash on trunk. Also had swelling followed by a fever X 2 days about 102F-103F. Seen by MD on 1/18/02 and dx'd with urticaria (allergic by Hep-A). Pt also was admitted to hospital ER on 1/19/02 with a high fever of 105.2F and dx'd also with allergic reaction from Hep-A. No further complication.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Bradycardia, Coma, Hyperventilation, Hypotonia, Hypoventilation
Clinical narrative: Just got done with shots and became heavy in foster mom's arms; head went down, color was very pale, breathing very shallow and unresponsive. Layed down and 30 seconds later, she came around. P-68. At 18:17, P-92 and R-32. Skin still clammy at 18:35. Called PA for MD. Pt stayed around until 19:13. Foster mom visited with PA at 19:30 and took her home.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Pallor
Clinical narrative: Just got done with shots and became heavy in foster mom's arms; head went down, color was very pale, breathing very shallow and unresponsive. Layed down and 30 seconds later, she came around. P-68. At 18:17, P-92 and R-32. Skin still clammy at 18:35. Called PA for MD. Pt stayed around until 19:13. Foster mom visited with PA at 19:30 and took her home.
Age: 1.75
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Irritability, Lethargy, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Began with irritability in the PM of 2/5/02. Had extreme lethargy at 05:00 on 2/6/02. Resolved at 11:00 on 2/6/02. Also had marked pallor.
Age: 64.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Warm, tender and indurated area over left deltoid with minimal erythema.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: 12 hours, post vax, pt had redness and swelling 7-8cm at injection site. Was treated with Benadryl but after 48 hours, was no better.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Started as a local reaction with erythematous, circular, warm "3 X 3" reaction at the injection site with flu-like symptoms the following day.
Age: 60.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Pain, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Started as a local reaction with erythematous, circular, warm "3 X 3" reaction at the injection site with flu-like symptoms the following day.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth, Joint range of motion decreased
Clinical narrative: Received pneumovax shot on 1/8/02 and developed pain, erythema and limited range of motion X 12 hours, following shot. 12 hours later, still sore to touch with 3" X 3" area of erythema, warmth and pain.
Age: 60.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: PPV, PPV
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Pain
Clinical narrative: Received pneumovax shot on 1/8/02 and developed pain, erythema and limited range of motion X 12 hours, following shot. 12 hours later, still sore to touch with 3" X 3" area of erythema, warmth and pain.
Age: 59.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Eye oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: Pt called stating that after receiving Hep-B vaccine #3 on 2/1/02 and arriving home, she noticed left eye swelling and a rash on left wrist. She did not seek medical treatment. At the time of call, on 2/4/02, she was with swelling and advised to follow-up with PMD.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Herpes zoster, Infection
Clinical narrative: The pt received varicella vaccine on 7/18/97. Presents to clinic on 1/30/02 with rash appearing to be shingles. Probably recovered but unknown.
Age: 34.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, Blood pressure increased, Constipation, Fatigue
Clinical narrative: Abdominal muscle spasm, weakness, fatigue and constipation. Went to ER. No treatment.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Chickenpox skin lesions, small blisters, few scabs scattered over body. Reported over 50 pox. Vaccinated with varicella on 5/28/99.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, TTOX
Symptoms: Dizziness, Eye swelling, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: States not feeling well 1-2 days after IZ. On 1/21/02 PM, left arm sore, red and warm. Stayed off work Monday through Wednesday complaining of eyes red and swollen, light-headed also. The size of the area was 2" X 3 1/2" which was raised, reddened, slightly hardened on 1/25/02. No complaints of fever. Back to work on 1/25/02.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MEN, TTOX
Symptoms: Injection site warmth, Ocular hyperaemia
Clinical narrative: States not feeling well 1-2 days after IZ. On 1/21/02 PM, left arm sore, red and warm. Stayed off work Monday through Wednesday complaining of eyes red and swollen, light-headed also. The size of the area was 2" X 3 1/2" which was raised, reddened, slightly hardened on 1/25/02. No complaints of fever. Back to work on 1/25/02.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Rubeola rash 5 days, post vax.
Age: 0.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Crying, Hypotonia
Clinical narrative: Head nodding and awakening crying X 1 hour, starting 2 days after vaccination.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Blood pressure increased, Injection site erythema, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Local erythema at the injection site with a somewhat urticarial appearance.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site warmth, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Very large reaction on R arm. Shot (DTaP) administered IM and has very large welt (red-hot spot) on site where shot given. No fever, pain. No abnormalities noted by parent.
Age: 9.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash macular, Rash papular, Rash vesicular
Clinical narrative: Few macules, few turning papular, faintly vesicular on neck and back, itchy. Rash developed while at school. Sent home seen in our office on 02/01/2002 at 4 pm.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia, Retching, Somnolence, Tremor
Clinical narrative: The pt became purple, was gagging and progressed to the left arm shaking. Care-taker called 911, rescure breath given, his color improved. After shaking ceased, pt was lethargic and sleepy. Temp 101 deg. F.
Age: 34.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: YF
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccine at 14:00 and by 18:00 that night pruritis on lower body trunk. By 20:30, noticed papular injected lesions involving trunk. Pt seen in ED and started on Benadryl.
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Erythema, Feeling hot, Swelling
Clinical narrative: DTap given on 01/08/2002. Mother brought pt back noted large area on left leg with redness, swelling and warmth. Advised to apply cool towels and see PMD as needed.
Age: 42.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TYP
Symptoms: Malaise, Pain, Pain in jaw, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Painful glands and extremely painful jaw. Low grade fever, malaise symptoms. Lasted for 24 hrs post injection.
Age: 56.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Hard swelling at injection site the size of an egg with very dark redness and pain. Further swelling and redness extending down to elbow and half way around arm, itching. At 2 weeks all swelling and soreness still not gone.
Age: 50.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Asthenia, Fatigue, Myalgia, Optic neuritis, Visual acuity reduced
Clinical narrative: A 50 year old male nurse reported that he received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula) on 9 Nov 2001. On 16 Nov 2001, the patient developed optic neuritis of the left eye with symptoms of central vision loss. He was seen by "several eye physicians" who diagnosed an inflamed optic nerve. The patient stated that he is unable to see out of his left eye. An MRI was normal. Analysis of CSF revealed "minimally elevated protein" and no neoplastic cells. Unspecified "blood work" was negative. Testing for Lyme's Disease, HIV, syphilis, and multiple sclerosis were negative. He was treated for Lyme Disease with Ceftriaxone "despite negative test result." The reported stated he is seeing several speciality physicians but none are able to "pinpoint what is going on." He also developed fatigue which the physician feels "may" be related to the antibiotic therapy. Optic neuritis is considered medically important. FOLLOW-UP information received from the physician on 01/11/2002 indicated that the pt also developed weakness, myalgias, and "other viral symptoms". Subsequently, the weakness, fatigue, viral symptoms and myalgias resolved.
Sex: U
Vaccine: DT, FLU3
Symptoms: Coagulation time prolonged
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a patient received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula). Approximately 6 to 9 days later, the patient had an INR of approximately 4.2 to 5.6. The reporter noted that the patients INR had been stable at approximately 2.5 to 3 before immunization. No further information was available at the date of this report. Manufacturer's Comment: The reporter indicated that 8 patients experienced this event; however they are not presently identifiable. Additional reports will be generated when identifying information is provided.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site induration, Injection site reaction, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a 3 year old male received FLUSHIEL. The child has a past history of asthma. Concomitant therapy included montelukast sodium, loratadine, and fluticasone propionate. The vaccine was inadvertently given under the deltoid. On 6 NOV 2001, the child developed an injection site reaction characterized by redness, heat and a large induration. As of the date of this report, the symptoms have improved. No additional information was available as of the date of this report. Follow up information received 28 DEC 2001. On 9 NOV 2001, the symptoms resolved and the patient recovered.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Feeling abnormal, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that an unidentified patient received Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula) (influenza virus vaccine, trivalent, types a & b/2001-2002 formula) on 6 Nov 2001. One hour post immunization, the patient experienced itching around the mouth and "feeling funny". The patient was treated with fexofenadine hydrochloride (Allegra) and the symptoms resolved. No additional information was available as of the date of this report.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that a patient received a dose of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula) on 7 Nov 2001. The next day, the patient experienced feeling achy. No further information was available at the date of the report.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Injection site swelling
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a 17 year old female may have inadvertently received a subcutaneous injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula) on 13 Nov 2001. The injection was administered approximately 3 inches above her right elbow and that same day, the patient developed an injection site reaction characterized by redness and swelling. As of the date of this report, no further information was available.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Flushing, Hyperhidrosis, Pain, Throat tightness
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported via a nurse that a patient received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula). Subsequently, the patient experienced throat constriction, flushing, and sweating. The patient also developed an injection site reaction characterized by "extreme" pain and bruising. No further information was available at the date of this report. Manufacturer's Comment: The reporter indicated that "several" patients experienced these events; however, they are not presently identifiable. Additional reports will be generated when identifying information is provided.
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Injection site nodule, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported that a patient received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 Formula). Subsequently, the patient developed an injection site reaction characterized by redness and nodules. No further information was available at the date of the report. Manufacturer's Comment: The reporter indicated that 5 patients experienced this event; however, they are not presently identifiable. Additional reports will be generated when identifying information is provided.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Info has been received from a healthcare professional concerning his wife who developed an injection site reaction characterized by redness, tenderness, and bruising, following administration of flu shield vaccine. No further info was available at the date of this report.
Age: 67.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site reaction, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: A pharmacist reported that his 67 year old wife received an injection of flu shield on 11/14/2001. That same day, she developed an injection site reaction characterized by tenderness, bruising, and redness.
Age: 84.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Diarrhoea, Pyrexia, Rhinorrhoea
Clinical narrative: Information has been received from an 84 year old consumer who received an injection of flu shield on 11/12/2001. Four days following vaccination, on 11/16/2001, the pt experienced diarrhea, a low grade fever, and a runny nose.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a female pt received an injection of flu shield on 11/13/2001. Immediately post vaccination, the pt developed tingling at the injection site with extended to her fingertips. She also developed aching and was treated with Tylenol. She recovered the next day. This is 1 of 4 pts from this facility who has an adverse experience following receipt of flu shield.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site oedema, Rash
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a 37-year old female received an injection of flu shield (2001-2002 Formula) on 19-Nov-2001. Approximately 7 hours post-vaccination, the patient developed swelling and a rash at the injection site. She was treated with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and prednisone.
Age: 86.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Erythema, Rash
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that an 86 year old male received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 formula) on 18-Nov-2001. Approximately 12 hours post-vaccination, the patient developed a rash on his chest, back and arms. He also developed a reddened face. The patient was treated with Benadryl (diphenhyramine)
Sex: U
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: A physician reported that an elderly patient received a dose of Flu Shield (2001-2002 formula ) vaccine and subsequently developed shingles. The reporter declined to provide further information and declined to grant permission for follow-up investigation.
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: A nurse reported that a female patient received an injection of Flu Shield (2001-2002 formula) from a syringe that had been stored at a temperature higher than recommended. Subsequently, the patient developed a "large" amount of bleeding at the injection site.