chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-narrative-generation huggingface dataset:
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Vomiting projectile
Clinical narrative: Welt at vaccine site, quarter-sized, gradually diminished over course of 2 months, right thigh. Had projectile vomiting for 24 hours, uncontrolable crying for several days, refusal to nurse for several days and insomnia for 2-3 weeks.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Varicella on 3/31/2000
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: 12 hours, post vax, pt had severe swelling, induration and pain.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Hypoxia, Swelling face, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Child developed puffiness of left eyelid and subsequently, wheezing.
Age: 57.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA, TD, TYP, YF
Symptoms: Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: "Pins and needles" intermittent in right cheek and chin, fingers, lower legs and feet with increased duration of 5-10 minutes for the past 2 weeks. This in not a new onset but proceeded mefloquine. She was having similar symtoms 2-4 weeks prior to vaccines.
Age: 30.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Flushing, Pruritus, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Ten minutes, post vax, pt complained of severe itching over most of her body, with red blotches an back and arms. Face and ears were flushed. Treated with Benadryl at 04:50 and at 05:00, the symptoms started to decrease. At 05:30, they were minimal. At 05:35, she was driven home by her employer. At 10:00, contacted her by phone and all symptoms of itching and blotches, were gone.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Infection, Oral intake reduced, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Approximately 16:15, temperature  was 101 and was given Motrin. At 18:15, it was 101.8 and repeated Motrin. At 18:45, it was 104.2. Gave a vinegary and water sponge bath. Fever to 105.4. Eating poorly. On 3/29/00, call from mother with this infomation and was encouraged to take child to doctor or ER, now. Says baby has no energy to cry. Plans to take baby to ER. Was dx'd with Strep Throat and to begin antibiotics.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Dyspnoea, Pyrexia, Stomach discomfort
Clinical narrative: On 9/21/99, post vax Hep-A and Hep-B, child ran a low-grade fever and was upset to stomach. On 10/26/99, post vas 2nd dose of Hep-B, several hours later, she became faint, weak, ran a fever of 104, had cramps, difficulty breathing and vomited all night long.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: On 9/21/99, post vax Hep-A and Hep-B, child ran a low-grade fever and was upset to stomach. On 10/26/99, post vas 2nd dose of Hep-B, several hours later, she became faint, weak, ran a fever of 104, had cramps, difficulty breathing and vomited all night long.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Screaming
Clinical narrative: 24 to 48 hours of non-stop crying.
Age: 1.4
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Localized redness and swelling with increased temperature of 102.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme
Clinical narrative: Scattered erythematous molecules, several with clear vesicles and several new lesions today, 3/31/2000.
Age: 71.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Pain
Clinical narrative: Pain in left arm.
Age: 0.2
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB
Symptoms: Agitation, Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Mom states infant began crying and vomiting about 2 hours, post vax. She was unable to console pt. She gave Pedialyte and called MD. Was told to give Tylenol and call back if symptoms continued. She called MD and talked with nurse who told her to go to the ER and call UCHD in the morning. She called EMT at 10:30. They did not transport pt. Pt fell asleep.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Dermatitis bullous, Drug ineffective, Infection, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Developed Varicella 03/21/2000. Vesicles on body. Mild elevated temperature.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Dizziness, Injection site hypersensitivity, Malaise, Nausea, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Nausea, vomiting, hives around injection site. Temperature of 102.4. Malaise, dizziness. Started post injection. Sought medical attention. Mediated with Keflex, 500 mg,and  Benadryl.
Age: 35.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Vomiting
Clinical narrative: Nausea, vomiting, hives around injection site. Temperature of 102.4. Malaise, dizziness. Started post injection. Sought medical attention. Mediated with Keflex, 500 mg,and  Benadryl.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Lethargy, Malaise, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Eighteen hours post vax, this four-year-old woke in night with a fever of 104, ill appearing and refusing to walk.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Convulsion
Clinical narrative: Pt received vax. One month post vax, pt experienced a seizure.
Age: 11.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HBHEPB
Symptoms: Asthenia, Dizziness, Headache, Visual disturbance
Clinical narrative: Pt felt dizzy, saw spots, unable to lift arms because of weakness. This happened 3 times, each for about 45 minutes to 1 hour on 03/22/2000 at 9:30 AM, 4:30 PM, and 8:30 PM. On 03/23 she complained of a headache. Given one dose of Tylenol.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: HIBV
Symptoms: Anorexia, Convulsion, Drooling, Lethargy, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: One hour post vax, child became lethargic, slight temperature of 100. Didn't eat and seemed to drool a little more than usual. About 11:00 PM, had seizure. Taken to ER. Had fever for 9 days following of 100 - 102.  Please note that 2 days post 3 dose of DTaP, pt experienced seizure but didn't inform nurse at time of 4th vax. At that time, the physician did not feel it was a result of vax.
Age: 3.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Eye swelling, Urticaria, Wheezing
Clinical narrative: 03/22/2000, right eye swelled shut, pt wheezing. Called doctor who suggested use of breathing machine for asthmatic child, already in her home, and Benadryl. Pt up all night wheezing 03/23. Hives on face, swollen.  Used breathing machine again. Continued Benadryl.  Started Prelone.  03/24/2000, no wheezing, hives gone, face still swollen. No local reaction.
Age: 16.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Client reports on 03/01/2000, she broke out in hives on legs, trunk, and back one day post vax. No shortness of breath reported. She denies any reaction to the first vax in series. She states she did not notify health department of the reaction.
Age: 10.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Received Hep B vax in right deltoid at approximately 2 PM. Noticed 10 minutes post vax, diffuse macular rash to both forearms. At 4 PM, came back to clinic - rash on lower legs also. No swelling. 7 PM, mother states that rash resolved post Benadryl administration. Physician will administer 2nd dose in his office and will monitor pt for reaction for 1.5 hours.
Age: 11.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Erythema multiforme, Rash
Clinical narrative: Mother states child developed rash on hands and feet. Pt was referred to a dermatologist. The child was dx with erythema multiforme. Treated with Diprednisone and Erythromycin. MD told mom condition due to Hep B vaccine.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DT, HIBV
Symptoms: Pyrexia, Rash macular
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a fever of 103, rash from head to toe, that was pink and macular.
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTP
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: A female reported that she received an injection of DTP when she was an infant. Subsequently the vaccination "caused a high fever".
Age: 0.3
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: 3-27-200 (1300) Area from Above knee to top of upper leg on Front side red & Swollen warm to touch. Denies hives, seen by Doctor advised Tylenol & Ice to area. Per mom by (1500) that day swelling gone, gave tylenol.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Pt developed a bump over injection site.
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced urticaria following Recombivax. Started on day 2 and has lasted 27 days.
Age: 1.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site mass, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: On 3/14/00, the pt was given varivax in the right thigh. On 3/25/00 the pt was seen with 1 cm lesion that was firm and swollen. Treated with bactioban for possible secondary infection. On 3/30/00 was seen by MD and was healing well.
Age: 4.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Pt received vaccines on 3/24/00. On 3/26/00, the pt was seen with a 6-7 cm hard, indurated lesion on the right anterior thigh, erythematous. Treated with Duricef.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Feeling hot, Oedema peripheral, Tenderness
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced a swollen left leg, with warmth and tender to the touch. Also experienced cellulitis.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Lethargy, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: Within 3 days of vax, the pt developed a lethargic reaction with a high fever for 2-3 days. On 1/24, the pt experienced a red/pink rash which started on the face then spread to other parts of body.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Rash
Clinical narrative: Onset of urticaria which started same day as vax, on the thigh of injection and spread to abdomen  - blanch-like rash.  No dyspnea, no hypertension. Resolved with Benadryl, 1% HC cream, and cold compress.
Age: 27.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Anxiety, Chest discomfort, Feeling abnormal, Hypoaesthesia
Clinical narrative: Pt reported feeling funny, anxious with chest tightness one hour post vax. Also complained of bilateral hand numbness. This feeling occurred intermittently every few minutes. Resolved after a few hours with no treatment.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: In evening on the day following vax, pt's left thigh became pink and swollen. Progressed to involve left anterior and lateral upper thigh. No fever, limp or pain. Use warm compresses and Keflex for possible co-existing infection, but doubt infection.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Rash, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Vaccine related measles rash started 04/04/2000.
Age: 8.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Vax given Tuesday evening. Woke Thursday morning with IM site red, swollen, itching. Lasted until Sunday. Only treatment was cool compress on arm. No fever.
Age: 7.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, HEPA
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Itching feet and hands began evening of administration. Received Benadryl. Went to physician next days with hives on legs and arms only. Prednisone was prescribed. Condition resolved with 24 hours of Prednisone administration.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: 03/25/2000, one day post vax, total body rash began, no fever, itching, vomiting or diarrhea. 03/27 pt evaluated in office. Rash occurring for 2 days covering body,  no fever, itching, vomiting or diarrhea. Dx with urticaria. Prescribed Atarax 7.5 mg.
Age: 19.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP, TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site inflammation, Pain, Tendonitis
Clinical narrative: Inflammation around site of DT, left deltoid. Severe aching in arm from shoulder to fingers, worse in wrist. Cellulitis in arm and Tendonitis in elbow per physician.
Age: 5.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Viral infection
Clinical narrative: Ten to twenty raised fluid filled sites. Brother with chickenpox last week.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Erythema, Oedema peripheral, Pain, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Left leg red, swollen and painful. Warm to touch one hours post vax.
Age: 0.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Agitation, Anorexia, Cold sweat, Hypersensitivity, Pallor
Clinical narrative: Approximately 4 hours post vax, this child presented to the ER irritable and fussy, projectile vomiting 3 times at home and having no interest in breast feeding. Skin pale and clammy. Family history of reaction to DPT in family. Possible allergic reaction in child. Was given Benadryl 65 mg, Tylenol 40 mg, post was feeding with irritability. Sent home with Atarax - every 6 hours as needed and check mental satus and report any changes.
Age: 0.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, HEP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Vomiting projectile
Clinical narrative: Approximately 4 hours post vax, this child presented to the ER irritable and fussy, projectile vomiting 3 times at home and having no interest in breast feeding. Skin pale and clammy. Family history of reaction to DPT in family. Possible allergic reaction in child. Was given Benadryl 65 mg, Tylenol 40 mg, post was feeding with irritability. Sent home with Atarax - every 6 hours as needed and check mental satus and report any changes.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Erythema and induration at injection site. Started 03/31, day of the vax.
Age: 25.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP, TTOX
Symptoms: Rash, Swelling face, Urticaria, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: 03/22/2000, at 1.5 hours post vax, 11:30, initial onset of feeling warm, red scattered rash on checks and temples occurred. No rash or redness at injection site(s). Instructed to take Benadryl 25 mg. At 3:30 pm, slight facial swelling (still at work) ahd not taken Benadryl. At 4:00 PM, broke out in hives all over trunk and back. Instructed to go to ER. 03/23/2000 call to home, spoke with wife who states that pt was back at work. Received Cortisone shot at ER a
Age: 12.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: 03/02/2000 Grandmother stated that the hand was red and swollen as well as the arm. She stated that they called doctor but could not be seen until later that day. Grandmother administered Tylenol and cancelled the doctor's appointment. Pt also thought that she had been 'shot' twice. She attended school that day.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Lymphadenopathy
Clinical narrative: Symptoms started as pain and swelling - place injection given - began 03/23 post shower at 5:00 AM. Upon exam, right arm with edema, erythema, induration 4x5 cm, fever and 1-5 cm swollen axillary lymph node. Treated with antihistamine and steroid. Pt reported that symptoms resolved on 03/27.
Age: 35.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Symptoms started as pain and swelling - place injection given - began 03/23 post shower at 5:00 AM. Upon exam, right arm with edema, erythema, induration 4x5 cm, fever and 1-5 cm swollen axillary lymph node. Treated with antihistamine and steroid. Pt reported that symptoms resolved on 03/27.
Age: 0.3
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass
Clinical narrative: Area of induration, 1cm X 1cm, erythema, developed 48 hours post vax.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: TD
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Pain, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Pt awoke in the morning with right upper arm swollen, warm, localized muscle tissue of warmth at injection site and severe pain. Symptoms remained localized as of Monday 03/20 at 8:45. Alternated heat and ice application at injection site. Tylenol and Motrin still being taken PRN. Could not move right arm Friday evening. Advised to see physician. She will phone post appointment. As of 04/03, right arm pain remains.
Age: 0.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Child received Hib in left thigh at an angle and a DTaP in right thigh. Had to restrict child - child moved and needle cam out. Area red, hot to touch and swelling.
Age: 1.17
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Localized reaction to DTaP vax. Developed erythema, swelling, and mild tenderness over left deltoid area. No history of fever. Advised to treat with Tylenol and supportive care as needed.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, OPV
Symptoms: Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Local reaction on left arm.
Age: 5.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Right arm had severe swelling and erythema, 10cm X 9 1/2cm.
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Pruritus, Pyrexia, Skin ulcer
Clinical narrative: Began on 3/27 with lesions on trunk and extremities, itchy pustules (at least 50) and a high fever. Treated with acyclovir X 5 days.
Age: 15.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: IPV, MMR, TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Left arm at injection site, red and tender with appearance of cellulitis. Prescribed cephalexin 500mg X 10 days and Benadryl. Follow-up visit on 4/1/00 shows area slightly larger and more tender, no abscess noted. Instructed to return PRN.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pruritus, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Onset on 3/12/00 of itching around both wrists. By 3/13/00, she experienced itching and hives "everywhere". Treated with 50mg Benadryl X 2, over 6-8 hours and symptoms abated. No SOB or other related symptoms described. No further Hep-B doses to be given.
Age: 2.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, MMR, VARCEL
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema, Oedema peripheral, Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Onset, 3/14/2000, left leg upper (shot) thigh, red (itchy yesterday and today) and swollen. On 3/20/2000, steroid cream applied to leg by parent and the foot looked swollen. She will go to MD on 3/27/2000 for follow-up on the leg.
Age: 44.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Dyspnoea
Clinical narrative: SOB, 45 minutes, post vax. Doctor gave steroid injection and had relief within 15 minutes at office.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Joint effusion
Clinical narrative: Mild effusion right, 2nd PIP.
Age: 50.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, MMR
Symptoms: Arthritis, Fluid retention, Joint stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Mild effusion right, 2nd PIP.
Age: 6.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Drug ineffective, Infection
Clinical narrative: Pt exposed to varicella in March, 2000. Pt had vaccine on 8/22/96. On 3/20/2000, pt had an outbreak of 50+ varicella lesions. He recovered on his own with no complications.
Age: 1.5
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Injection site erythema, Injection site mass, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Child developed a large, orange-sized reddened area in thigh, post vax. Redness began approximately 24 hours after injection and described as red, hot, firm to touch. 48 hours later, continued to be pink, warm to touch. No other symptoms presently. On the night of the shot, had a low-grade fever but currently has no fever. Mother was informed that 2 other children at that clinic had developed similar symptoms but progressed to cellulitis. Mother was advised to consult PMD. The child was placed on Keflex.
Age: 1.7
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, VARCEL
Symptoms: Contusion, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: On 3/1/00, received call from mom stating child was seen at an Urgent Care last evening for severe swelling of her right leg at the injection site. The redness was the size of a large orange and has increased some more today and has begun bruising. The swelling stayed the size of a large orange. All symptoms began 24 hours, post vax. Seen at Urgent Care with a follow-up visit with PMD on 3/1/00. Child was placed on Augmentin.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Apnoea, Cardiac arrest, Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Reportedly on 5/3/00, the pt was found apneic and asystolic, tied up in blankets.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: Reportedly on 5/3/00, the pt was found apneic and asystolic, tied up in blankets.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Apnoea, Cardiac arrest
Clinical narrative: Reportedly on 5/3/00, the pt was found apneic and asystolic, tied up in blankets.
Age: 0.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: SIDS death within one months of IZ. Autopsy being performed.
Age: 0.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HBHEPB, IPV
Symptoms: Sudden infant death syndrome
Clinical narrative: SIDS 10 days post vax.
Age: 1.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Ear disorder, Eye movement disorder, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Three days post vax, this pt experienced pain and redness at the injection site. Also, the pt's eyes were rolling back in his head. A neurological was planned The pt's eyes rolling back in his head was considered a significant medical event. A neurological assessment was negative for any type of seizure activity or disorder. The only abnormal finding was fluid in the ears, which the reporter said the physician indicated could account for some of the child's abnormal eye movements if he were experiencing ear pain. The pt was placed on rhinotan as treatment for fluid in the ears.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: VARCEL
Symptoms: Choking, Convulsion, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Pt had a choking episode, 2 days post vax administration, and fever with partial complex seizure (as described by mom). Neurologist believed isolated seizure. Subsequently discovered aunt with partial complex seizures.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Antisocial behaviour, Aphasia, Cognitive disorder, Depersonalisation, Injection site pain
Clinical narrative: Post vax, she developed a fever and extreme soreness at the vax site. Beginning on the day she received the MMR vax, she lost cognitive skills. She was speaking about 7 words; they were all lost. She stopped trying to interact with people. She now displays many autistic symptoms. Treated with gluten and dairy free diet and as of one month ago. It will not cause her to recover, only to improve.
Age: 1.08
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Post vax, she developed a fever and extreme soreness at the vax site. Beginning on the day she received the MMR vax, she lost cognitive skills. She was speaking about 7 words; they were all lost. She stopped trying to interact with people. She now displays many autistic symptoms. Treated with gluten and dairy free diet and as of one month ago. It will not cause her to recover, only to improve.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Drooling, Immune system disorder, Myasthenic syndrome, Pneumonia aspiration, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Received shots on 01/26 (Wednesday). Sunday 30th - slight drooling. 01/31 hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia due to thick mucus. Thursday 02/03 respiratory arrest. In ICU and hospital for the month of February. Various tests were conducted. Dx of autoimmune myasthenia gravis. A follow up report received 8/2/2000 adds: Call to nurse indicates thyrectomy not done, pt is weaned off all meds now and is in remission. Case complete.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Choking, Diarrhoea, Drooling, Eyelid ptosis, Infection
Clinical narrative: Received shots on 01/26 (Wednesday). Sunday 30th - slight drooling. 01/31 hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia due to thick mucus. Thursday 02/03 respiratory arrest. In ICU and hospital for the month of February. Various tests were conducted. Dx of autoimmune myasthenia gravis. A follow up report received 8/2/2000 adds: Call to nurse indicates thyrectomy not done, pt is weaned off all meds now and is in remission. Case complete.
Age: 1.4
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR, DTAP, HIBV, IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Laboratory test abnormal, Myasthenic syndrome, Respiratory arrest
Clinical narrative: Received shots on 01/26 (Wednesday). Sunday 30th - slight drooling. 01/31 hospitalized for aspiration pneumonia due to thick mucus. Thursday 02/03 respiratory arrest. In ICU and hospital for the month of February. Various tests were conducted. Dx of autoimmune myasthenia gravis. A follow up report received 8/2/2000 adds: Call to nurse indicates thyrectomy not done, pt is weaned off all meds now and is in remission. Case complete.
Age: 1.25
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV
Symptoms: Febrile convulsion, Otitis media, Pneumonia
Clinical narrative: Febrile seizure on 02/29/1999. Admitted to hospital on 02/29 - 03/04/99 for febrile seizure, pneumonia, and otitis. Subsequently 2 seizures with fever seen in ER observation only. Parent report other small seizures which didn't occur in the ER or hospital. Dilantin and Tegretol prescribed.
Age: 0.2
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Crying, Pallor, Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Immediately, post vax, developed vasoactive phenomenom with blanching and mottle and shrill, persistent uncontrolable crying. Vital signs were stable.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Diarrhoea, Hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: On 5/5/00, right arm started swelling, pt had myalgia, fever, and chills. On 5/6/00, pt developed high fever, large red firm area on right arm, chills, and vomiting. Pt was admitted to hospital and given Ancef and IV fluids for right arm cellulitis. Follow-up reports that the child is still having problems with swollen arm, soreness, diarrhea (due to massive doses of antibotics). The diagnosis is a severe allergic reaction and cellulitis.
Age: 17.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PPV, TD
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral, Pain, Pyrexia, Vomiting, White blood cell count increased
Clinical narrative: On 5/5/00, right arm started swelling, pt had myalgia, fever, and chills. On 5/6/00, pt developed high fever, large red firm area on right arm, chills, and vomiting. Pt was admitted to hospital and given Ancef and IV fluids for right arm cellulitis. Follow-up reports that the child is still having problems with swollen arm, soreness, diarrhea (due to massive doses of antibotics). The diagnosis is a severe allergic reaction and cellulitis.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Demyelination, Encephalitis, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Myelitis transverse, Neck pain
Clinical narrative: 1/00 Muscle tightness, achiness in neck and arms (right and left), tingling and numbness in right arm and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd digits. 3/00 blurring and cloudiness of vision in left eye. Tests were conducted 03/15-03/19. 03/22 consulted neurologist. Dx with encephalomyelitis and transverse myelitis. Neurological evaluation is scheduled for 09/00. Annual follow up on 03/05/04: "Pt has not recovered from adverse events.  02/24/04: Contact health center, pt continues to be an employee.  Nurse will contact her. 03/03/04: She is still employed as a lactation consultant.  Pt continues to have tinnitus and occasional numbness and tingling of fingers in right hand.  Neurologist states condition has stabilized but above symptoms will probably continue.
Age: 48.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Pain, Paraesthesia, Vision blurred
Clinical narrative: 1/00 Muscle tightness, achiness in neck and arms (right and left), tingling and numbness in right arm and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd digits. 3/00 blurring and cloudiness of vision in left eye. Tests were conducted 03/15-03/19. 03/22 consulted neurologist. Dx with encephalomyelitis and transverse myelitis. Neurological evaluation is scheduled for 09/00. Annual follow up on 03/05/04: "Pt has not recovered from adverse events.  02/24/04: Contact health center, pt continues to be an employee.  Nurse will contact her. 03/03/04: She is still employed as a lactation consultant.  Pt continues to have tinnitus and occasional numbness and tingling of fingers in right hand.  Neurologist states condition has stabilized but above symptoms will probably continue.
Age: 0.75
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt developed hives, several hours, post vax. Presented to ER with total body urticaria. No respiratory involvement. No wheezing. Treated with Epi 1:1000 0.1cc sq and Benadryl 12.5mg PO.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Cough, Dyspnoea, Eye swelling, Face oedema, Pharyngeal oedema
Clinical narrative: Between 15-30 minutes, post vax, pt began coughing, wheezing and then started to become short of breath and swelling of eyes, face and airway. He was immediately taken to ER and received epinephrine (SC) and Benadryl (PO). He was then monitored until swelling decreased.   05/10/2000 12:55 1st attempt to reach parent- no answer. 05/10/2000 15:05 2nd attempt to reach parent- no answer 05/11/2000 09:35 call to mother (reporter) who is an RN. Child definately had an phylaxis-treated in ER and released. Consent form sent for ER records.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, MMR
Symptoms: Wheezing
Clinical narrative: Between 15-30 minutes, post vax, pt began coughing, wheezing and then started to become short of breath and swelling of eyes, face and airway. He was immediately taken to ER and received epinephrine (SC) and Benadryl (PO). He was then monitored until swelling decreased.   05/10/2000 12:55 1st attempt to reach parent- no answer. 05/10/2000 15:05 2nd attempt to reach parent- no answer 05/11/2000 09:35 call to mother (reporter) who is an RN. Child definately had an phylaxis-treated in ER and released. Consent form sent for ER records.
Age: 5.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: IPV, MMR
Symptoms: Abnormal behaviour, Aphasia, Autism, Rash, Urinary incontinence
Clinical narrative: Wet bed X 3 nights. Forgot practical skills, like how to get dressed, tipped over table at school then got undressed and layed down naked, problems with processing, couldn't speak, and had red, flat rash (this is all per mom; said he has never had this happen before.)
Age: 2.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, MMR, OPV
Symptoms: Difficulty in walking
Clinical narrative: On 4/5/2000, mother called, stating child started dragging right leg about one month ago. Right foot turns inward and child ambulates like one leg is longer than the other leg.
Age: 1.25
Sex: M
Vaccine: HIBV, MMR
Symptoms: Coordination abnormal, Encephalitis, Otitis media, Pyrexia, Rash
Clinical narrative: On 4/13/00, had fever X 48 hours. On 4/14/00, dx'd with otitis media and treated Amoxil. On 4/17/00, had ataxia (persistent), also, had viral exanthem on trunk, extremities and face. On 4/20/00, seen by Neurologist and dx'd with encephalitis with ataxia being persistent.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthma, Blood disorder, Chest pain, Cough
Clinical narrative: On 7/19/99, sewage backup in basement of home. Children dx'd with strep and started on antibiotic. On 7/20/99, pt was dx'd with strep and started on antibiotic. On 7/21/99, all of family, at health dept, received IG and 1st dose of Hep-A for exposure to sewage. States that in about 4 days, pt was with complaint of arthralgia, SOB with non-productive cough, no fever. Saw family doctor and dx'd with "Reactive Airway Disease". Rx:finish present antibiotic. Started on inhalers. Got better, but never completely rid of cough & SOB. Any activity or even talking any length of time causes SOB. Saw Rheumatologist in August, 1999 to rule out Lupus and not dx'd with Lupus. In Sept/Oct 1999, saw pulmonary doctor. In October 1999 thru January 2000, dx'd with mild hypothyroidism. Also in January, 2000, had severe SOB, cough and chest pain. Pt was given solumendrol injection from MD to rule out sarcoidosis. Dx'd with protein 5-C Deficency. Hemotologist suggested no Coumadin RX as the deficiency is mild. Doctors don't feel symptoms related to vaccine, "coincidental" and left it up to her whether or not to receive 2nd dose of Hep-A. Decided not to get at this time (4-7-00) when rest of family received theirs. A follow up report received 6/12/2000 adds: Pt has been diagnosed with mild asthma and with enlarged lymph nodes that are too close to the pulmonary artery to biopsy. She will be repeating CT scan in next several weeks. 3 consent forms sent. 06/12/2000 several request letters and 3 consent forms sent out.  06/21/2000 Voicemaile message frompt, she has decided to not release her medical records as her treaing physician deny that her symptoms have anything to do with a vaccine. Case filed.
Age: 38.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: HEPA
Symptoms: Dyspnoea, Hypothyroidism, Lymphoedema
Clinical narrative: On 7/19/99, sewage backup in basement of home. Children dx'd with strep and started on antibiotic. On 7/20/99, pt was dx'd with strep and started on antibiotic. On 7/21/99, all of family, at health dept, received IG and 1st dose of Hep-A for exposure to sewage. States that in about 4 days, pt was with complaint of arthralgia, SOB with non-productive cough, no fever. Saw family doctor and dx'd with "Reactive Airway Disease". Rx:finish present antibiotic. Started on inhalers. Got better, but never completely rid of cough & SOB. Any activity or even talking any length of time causes SOB. Saw Rheumatologist in August, 1999 to rule out Lupus and not dx'd with Lupus. In Sept/Oct 1999, saw pulmonary doctor. In October 1999 thru January 2000, dx'd with mild hypothyroidism. Also in January, 2000, had severe SOB, cough and chest pain. Pt was given solumendrol injection from MD to rule out sarcoidosis. Dx'd with protein 5-C Deficency. Hemotologist suggested no Coumadin RX as the deficiency is mild. Doctors don't feel symptoms related to vaccine, "coincidental" and left it up to her whether or not to receive 2nd dose of Hep-A. Decided not to get at this time (4-7-00) when rest of family received theirs. A follow up report received 6/12/2000 adds: Pt has been diagnosed with mild asthma and with enlarged lymph nodes that are too close to the pulmonary artery to biopsy. She will be repeating CT scan in next several weeks. 3 consent forms sent. 06/12/2000 several request letters and 3 consent forms sent out.  06/21/2000 Voicemaile message frompt, she has decided to not release her medical records as her treaing physician deny that her symptoms have anything to do with a vaccine. Case filed.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Injection site hypersensitivity, Irritability, Joint range of motion decreased, Laboratory test abnormal, Muscle spasms
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the pt's injection site was very painful and he developed marked swelling around the deltoid and had trouble moving his wrist, fingers and elbow. He was seen by his PCP and by a neurologist. He was dx'd with angioedema from a Hep-B vaccine with compression to the posterior interosseous nerve at the forearm. He has typical clawing of his ring and little finger as well as some weakness of extension of the PIP joints of his index and middle fingers. He is going to have an anti-claw splint, dynamic extension splint and static extension splint for at night and he will also have therapy for shoulder and elbow. Surgery has been discussed but declined. He now has pain in his right upper extremity that wakes him from sleep. Also, pain in his wrist. He now has been dx'd with irritation of his pronator quadratus and irritability of the motor end plates. He has been treated with Naproxen, vitamin B6, calcium and potassium to reduce irritation of the motor end plate. He still has limited range of motion. He also has cramping of his hand when he writes alot and pain or blanching of the forearm. He also was put on prednisone.  05/10/2000  15:40 Spoke to parent of patient. He has had a great deal of improvement is now in therapy. 2 consent forms sent.
Age: 12.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: HEP
Symptoms: Oedema, Pain, Sleep disorder
Clinical narrative: Post vax, the pt's injection site was very painful and he developed marked swelling around the deltoid and had trouble moving his wrist, fingers and elbow. He was seen by his PCP and by a neurologist. He was dx'd with angioedema from a Hep-B vaccine with compression to the posterior interosseous nerve at the forearm. He has typical clawing of his ring and little finger as well as some weakness of extension of the PIP joints of his index and middle fingers. He is going to have an anti-claw splint, dynamic extension splint and static extension splint for at night and he will also have therapy for shoulder and elbow. Surgery has been discussed but declined. He now has pain in his right upper extremity that wakes him from sleep. Also, pain in his wrist. He now has been dx'd with irritation of his pronator quadratus and irritability of the motor end plates. He has been treated with Naproxen, vitamin B6, calcium and potassium to reduce irritation of the motor end plate. He still has limited range of motion. He also has cramping of his hand when he writes alot and pain or blanching of the forearm. He also was put on prednisone.  05/10/2000  15:40 Spoke to parent of patient. He has had a great deal of improvement is now in therapy. 2 consent forms sent.
Age: 0.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HEP, IPV, PNC
Symptoms: Dyskinesia, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Jerking that lasted approximately 3-5 seconds. Reoccurring every 30 seconds. Subjective fever.
Age: 1.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: MMR, PNC, VARCEL
Symptoms: Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Temperature of 102-103 during evening following shot. Fever lasted 24-48 hours. No other problems.
Age: 1.6
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, PNC
Symptoms: Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Hives all over body 4 hours post vax administration. No distress, playful. Seen by physician.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Hypokinesia, Injection site hypersensitivity, Injection site mass, Injection site oedema, Pain
Clinical narrative: Refused to move left arm, complained of pain. Area red and swollen, warm to touch, 7x9 cm erythema, 4x5 cm induration. Prescribed Naprosyn 5cc BID.
Age: 4.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: PNC
Symptoms: Vasodilation procedure
Clinical narrative: Refused to move left arm, complained of pain. Area red and swollen, warm to touch, 7x9 cm erythema, 4x5 cm induration. Prescribed Naprosyn 5cc BID.
Age: 53.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Joint stiffness, Pain
Clinical narrative: Developed increased pain and stiffness in hands, approximately 2 months, post vax. No treatment for symptoms to this time.
Age: 54.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Pain
Clinical narrative: Developed increased shoulder, elbow and arm pain, post vax.
Age: 46.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Influenza like illness, Neuropathy peripheral
Clinical narrative: Bilateral, severe, median mono-neuropathies with motor involvement, immediately following 1st dose; aggravated after 2nd dose. Decreased vibratory sensation both LE and flu-like symptoms.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Asthenia, Blood pressure increased, Chest pain, Cough
Clinical narrative: Persistent abnormal physical findings include, low grade fever(99-100.5), flushing and tachycardia. Abnormal lab is mild lymphopenia. Significant symptomatic relief with Beta Blocker (low dose propranolol). Pt was previously healthy and vigorous. Abnormal symptoms and signs have persisted for over 6 months, but might be gradually remitting. Other various symptoms include: joint pain, lack of energy, tired, numbness in legs and upper back, chest pains, nausea and coughing. Consultation report shows:BP R130/100 L140/100, erythema down to upper chest, has a little fluid in right knee, but wnl.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Electrocardiogram abnormal, Erythema, Flushing, Hypoaesthesia, Laboratory test abnormal
Clinical narrative: Persistent abnormal physical findings include, low grade fever(99-100.5), flushing and tachycardia. Abnormal lab is mild lymphopenia. Significant symptomatic relief with Beta Blocker (low dose propranolol). Pt was previously healthy and vigorous. Abnormal symptoms and signs have persisted for over 6 months, but might be gradually remitting. Other various symptoms include: joint pain, lack of energy, tired, numbness in legs and upper back, chest pains, nausea and coughing. Consultation report shows:BP R130/100 L140/100, erythema down to upper chest, has a little fluid in right knee, but wnl.
Age: 37.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: LYME
Symptoms: Lymphopenia, Nausea, Pyrexia, Tachycardia
Clinical narrative: Persistent abnormal physical findings include, low grade fever(99-100.5), flushing and tachycardia. Abnormal lab is mild lymphopenia. Significant symptomatic relief with Beta Blocker (low dose propranolol). Pt was previously healthy and vigorous. Abnormal symptoms and signs have persisted for over 6 months, but might be gradually remitting. Other various symptoms include: joint pain, lack of energy, tired, numbness in legs and upper back, chest pains, nausea and coughing. Consultation report shows:BP R130/100 L140/100, erythema down to upper chest, has a little fluid in right knee, but wnl.
Age: 31.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Cystitis interstitial, Dysuria, Pollakiuria, Sensation of pressure
Clinical narrative: Interstitial Cystitis/Inflammation of the bladder is the dx. Began in July 1999, having symptoms of pain, pressure and frequent urination. Was dx'd in November, 1999 and treated for 2 months (Rimso #5) and still under treatment now.
Age: 43.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Ecchymosis, Injection site oedema, Injection site pain, Injection site reaction
Clinical narrative: Bruising at injection site; slightly larger than a quarter with swelling, slightly larger than the bruise and tenderness.
Age: 28.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Rash
Clinical narrative: Rash on neck, under both arms and in groin area.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Euphoric mood, Urticaria
Clinical narrative: Pt felt euphoric, intermittently (several hours at a time) over a 3-4 day period. Welt on his left arm, lasted over 30 days.  Follow up 06/05/2000: "Patient recovered from adverse event."
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Back pain, Fatigue, Muscle spasms, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Pt states that after receiving 3rd Anthrax shot, some where about mid April, 1999; he started having rotator pain and about the beginning of June, 1999, he started experiencing pain in the right big toe's joint. Pt states that sometime in December, 1999, he started experiencing back pain. Pt states that around the same time, he started noting joint pain in his right elbow and arm. Pt, also, states that he constantly feels fatigue. Pt states that currently, he is experiencing cramping in both hands, as well as, all previously stated signs and symptoms.
Age: 27.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Oedema peripheral
Clinical narrative: Pt stated that 4 days, post vax, he had swelling of extremities. Pt was not seen by health care professional nor was he treated for these symptoms.
Age: 33.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Hypersensitivity
Clinical narrative: 15cm x 11cm, severe local reaction at Anthrax shot site. This was shot #2 out of 6.
Age: 42.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pruritus, Rash follicular, Rash papular
Clinical narrative: Within 8 hours of each of 6 doses of Anthrax vaccine, papulofollicular, itchy rash began on buttocks, lasts about a week to 2 weeks, each time. None in interview between shots.
Age: 26.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, TYP
Symptoms: Face oedema, Skin nodule
Clinical narrative: Pt states that after receiving 1st Anthrax shot on 3/30/2000; a hard knot appeared on left side of nose. Pt states that over a period of the next 2 days, the knot swelled and the entire left eye swelled shut, on the 3rd day. Pt states that it took 3 days for the swelling to go away. Pt states that the same incident happened with the 2nd Anthrax shot.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Back pain, Hypokinesia, Neuropathy, Paraesthesia
Clinical narrative: Tingling in left arm and left leg, continuous for 4 months. He developed a neuropathy within 1 week following his last vaccination. Evaluation ot this neuropathy fails to reveal another causative etiology for it. I cannot firmly ascribe his neuropathy to the vaccincation, however, I have no other reason for it to date. With this in mind and factoring in his CONUS limitations due to a chronic medical condition, he might be considered for no further Anthrax vaccinations.
Age: 40.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Dizziness, Flushing, Influenza like illness, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: About 1 hour post vax, experienced flu-like symptoms. Light-headed, dizzy, flush, pain in the joints, muscle aches. A couple of hours later, the symptoms have subsided somewhat.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness, Pyrexia
Clinical narrative: Slight fever, excessive stiffness and soreness in the local area of shot (right arm tricep). Pain and stiffness unlike any other immunization.
Age: 38.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Feeling hot, Rash
Clinical narrative: Slight fever, excessive stiffness and soreness in the local area of shot (right arm tricep). Pain and stiffness unlike any other immunization.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Erythema, Pain
Clinical narrative: 6 hours post vax, the pt experienced soreness and redness. Still occurring 2 days later. The red spot is about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Age: 43.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Pruritus
Clinical narrative: Pt experienced an itchy face and scalp a few days post vax.
Age: 41.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH
Symptoms: Injection site erythema, Injection site pain, Injection site warmth
Clinical narrative: Pt had pain, erythema and increased warmth to left arm. Biceps measurements of left arm 32.5cm and right arm 31.0cm. Had 2 erythematous patches about 8cm X 11cm noted superior and inferior to left elbow. No pain noted today. Pt treated by MD with Benadryl and ibuprofen. Left elbow measurement 30.5cm, right elbow 27.5cm. Pt feeling better today but not fully recovered yet.  Follow up 06/05/2000: "Patient recovered from adverse event."
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Iron deficiency anaemia
Clinical narrative: Chronic joint pain and fatigue, started around the 2nd Anthrax shot on 1/11/99. Joint pain and fatigue only occasionally at first but has been consistent the past few months, since 10/99. Dx'd with anemia and low iron. Prescribed iron pills. Still unknown cause of anemia and low iron after tests.
Age: 37.0
Sex: M
Vaccine: ANTH, ANTH
Symptoms: Arthralgia, Iron deficiency anaemia, Lymphadenopathy, Myalgia
Clinical narrative: Chronic joint pain and fatigue, started around the 2nd Anthrax shot on 1/11/99. Joint pain and fatigue only occasionally at first but has been consistent the past few months, since 10/99. Dx'd with anemia and low iron. Prescribed iron pills. Still unknown cause of anemia and low iron after tests.
Age: 1.5
Sex: M
Vaccine: DTAP, HIBV, IPV
Symptoms: Cellulitis, Injection site erythema, Injection site oedema
Clinical narrative: Child was seen in a clinic for marked swelling, redness on right leg at injection site (approximately 8 inches long and covering most of the thigh). The child was seen in the ER with swelling  that started approximately 24 hours post injection. The pt saw an MD the following morning for follow-up. Pt is on antibiotic and was dx with cellulitis.
Age: 53.0
Sex: F
Vaccine: FLU3, FLU3
Symptoms: Lymphoma, Subcutaneous nodule
Clinical narrative: A husband reported that his wife received vax on 11/19/99. Two days post vax, she developed nodules in her fatty tissue over her entire body. A biopsy of the nodules reportedly revealed that they were benign. Follow-up information received from the physician provided that the biopsy revealed T-cell lymphoma. The physician does not feel that the lymphoma was caused or aggravated by the vax administration. He stated that 'it was just a coincidence' and 'not at all related' to the vax. Additional info received on follow-up from the physician on 04/08/2002 indicated thatt he pt partially recovered. She was treated for T-cell lymphoma and that the number of nodules was decreased from 20 to 2. The pt did not have follow-up with the physician since 05/19/2000.