chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
On November 14th, I had the Egg-Free Flu Vaccine. I tried this one because I have had throat swelling with the regular Flu shots.   Flucelvax Quad 2021-2022 SYR .5ml Seqirus, Inc Lot#309613  Within 15 minutes my entire right side of my face became numb and was tingling. It went from below my eye to under my chin. The right half of my tongue went numb also. The right side of my mouth felt like it was drooping but it wasn't visible to anyone. After a few days most of this went away.  On day 7 (today) I only have a slight tingling sensation on the right side of my chin & lip.
paresthesia, both lower legs and feet, extreme pain in feet never stops.  Loss of balance.  EMG done 11/29/21 by facility.  Conclusion predominantly sensory polyneuropathy.
itchy red area on lt arm @ site of DTP in noted day p/vax given;area 4 x 2.4cm red-warm non-tender @ lt arm;advised-DPH by mouth return if worse
Six days post vaccine, patient developed painful rash on right side of chest that started in the back and radiates around to the front following the dermatome. Pain in area before rash showed up.
There is a Hematoma under the skin that got better but not resolved completely even after 2 weeks. His son is a doctor.
Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 25 year old female who on 03/14/2001 was vaccinated with hep b vaccine recombinant. On 03/14/2001 the pt experienced sharp pain at the injection site in her left arm which radiated down to the palm on her hand. The pain lasted for 20 mins. The pain continued to hurt on and off for about one week. The pt did not have nay neurodeficits and her grip was good. The pt sought medical attention. Additional info has been requested.
pain at injection site; sensation of shocks running down arms and legs; This case was reported by a pharmacist via call center representative and described the occurrence of injection site pain in a female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis.   On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix. On an unknown date, less than a month after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced injection site pain and paresthesia. On an unknown date, the outcome of the injection site pain was unknown and the outcome of the paresthesia was recovered/resolved.   It was unknown if the reporter considered the injection site pain and paresthesia to be related to Shingrix.  Additional case details were reported as follows: The age at vaccination was not reported. The patient received Shingrix at a different pharmacy about one month ago and patient experienced pain at the injection site which persists and experienced sensation of shocks running down arms and legs which lasted for about 2 weeks. The reporter did not have initials or date of birth or exact date of vaccination available regarding this patient.
Within 1 week of the vaccine, mother reports increase in motor tic with a different pattern from his previous motor tics.  Now complains of feeling a "shiver" in the neck area with contraction of his neck muscles.  Also developed canker sores in his mouth and puffy eyelid without conjunctivitis.  Parent is worried about the timing of exacerbation of tics connected to receipt of the vaccine. I am not aware of any connection but am reaching out to VAERS to see if any other reports exist for such a concern/connection.
Narrative: Pt started with symptoms of tingling in the left arm, scratchy throat and flushing within 5 minutes of administering the vaccine. Pt was given 25mg Benadryl stat, sx resolved.
29MAY92 had #1 DTP 30 mins p/shot pt started crying, did not stop till p/12MN; pt had shot around 915AM; rt leg turned extremely red in color & tender to touch;
hives and itching on back: treated with cetirizine 20mg SL, and diphenhydraminel 50mg IV
Administration of only the diluent portion of the / vaccine / on 3/20/2021; Administration of only the diluent portion of the / vaccine / on 3/20/2021; This case was reported by a nurse via call center representative and described the occurrence of inappropriate preparation of medication in a female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis.   On 20th March 2021, the patient received Shingrix. On 20th March 2021, unknown after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered. On an unknown date, the outcome of the inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered were unknown.  Additional details were provided as follows: The age at vaccination was not reported. The nurse was reported that the pharmacy administration only the diluent portion of the Shingrix vaccine which led to inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered. No further events were reported. The reporter consented to follow up. No further information was reported.; Sender's Comments:  US-GLAXOSMITHKLINE-US2021135664:Same reporter
Information has been received from a physician concerning a 15 year old female who on 22-MAY-1996 was vaccinated with first dose of MMR II (route, site, dose and lot number not reported).  On 04-SEP-1997, the patient was vaccinated with second dose of MMR II (route, site, dose and lot number not reported).  On 10-NOV-2009 the patient experienced mumps (the date of diagnosis was reported as 12-NOV-2009).  On 12-NOV-2009 the patient's serum immunoglobulin M test (IgM) was negative, her serum immunoglobulin G test (IgG) was 5.71 and serum amylase 361.  The patient was afebrile and had right parotitis.  The outcome for mumps was not reported.  No further information is available.
This spontaneous report as received from a nurse refers to unspecified patients of unknown age. The patient's pertinent medical history, concurrent conditions and concomitant medications were not reported. No previous drug reactions or allergies were reported. On an unknown date the patient was vaccinated with improperly stored GARDASIL 9 (dosing details were not reported) (lot # M037770, expiry date: 01-JAN-2019) (lot # N001533, expiry date: 16-OCT-2019) for prophylaxis, which was stored at a temperature of 35 degree Fahrenheit for a time frame of 24.91 hours. No adverse effects were reported. No previous temperature excursions reported. The call was because of a data logger. No product quality complaint was involved. This is one of the several reports received from the same reporter. Sender's Comments: US-009507513-1708USA002833: US-009507513-1708USA002834.
p/vax pt devel loose stools containing blood-tinged mucus;pt was seen by MD & recovered w/o tx;
This case is  linked to case number 2013-08940 (same patient different adverse events). Initial report received from non-health care professional (patient's parent) on 15 August 2013. A 14-year-old male patient had received intramuscular dose 1 of ADACEL (batch number C3976AA, expiry date : 30 March 2014) in the left deltoid, intramuscular dose 1 of meningococcal vaccine (manufacturer unknown, lot number: not reported) in the right deltoid and dose 1 of FLUMIST (other manufacturer product, lot number, route and anatomical site of administration were not reported) all on 14 November 2012. The patient had no illness at time of vaccination. the patient had possible allergy to gelatin. The patient's concomitant medications were not reported. At the age of 2 year, the patient had received tetanus vaccine and had developed swollen leg. On 15 November 2012, 1 day after vaccination, the patient developed swelling in the left arm site of 6x8 inches. The corrective treatments received on 23 October 2013. The patient had received meningococcal vaccine in right deltoid, ADACEL in left deltoid. The patient had thiomersal allergy in past. After 24 hours of vaccination, the patient experienced redness, swelling, fever and aches. The patient had done subsequent tests for gelatin. Documents held by sender: none  Follow up information received on 23 October 2013. Subsequent tests have done for gelatin.
Employee developed rash at site on left deltoid, that spread across upper chest. No SOB, Chest Tightness or Itching. Transported to ED on-site.
Sore arm near injection site; Headache; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable healthcare professional. A 61-year-old non-pregnant female patient received the first dose of BNT162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE; Lot Number: EL9267) via an intramuscular route of administration in the right arm on 24Feb2021 at 07:30 (at the age of 61-years-old) as a single dose for COVID-19 immunisation. The patient did not have any medical history and known allergies. Prior to the vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient did not receive any other vaccines within four weeks prior to the vaccination. The patient did not receive any concomitant medications. On 24Feb2021, at 12:15, the patient experienced a sore arm near the injection site and headache for approximately 16 hours after injection. The events did not result in doctor or other healthcare professional office/clinic visit, emergency room/department or urgent care. Therapeutic measures were not taken as a result of the events. Since the vaccination, the patient had not been tested for COVID-19. The clinical outcome of the events sore arm near the injection site and headache was resolved on 24Feb2021 at 23:30, approximately 16 hours after the vaccination.   No follow-up attempts are needed. No further information is expected.
Sore arm, tiredness, nausea, dizziness day of injection and today, the day after
Shot was extremely painful, the most painful I've had in my entire life, felt different from all other flu shots and I've had around 15 shots in my life. Arm was very sore for about a week. Hurt to lift weights at gym in the following months, so I stopped lifting weights mid December. Have not lifted weights since then, but can still do push-ups with minimal to no pain. It hurts the most when I lean my on my elbows while seated at a table. Pain kind of feels like my muscle is separating from my bone in a small spot.
Patient had seizure like activity which included being stiff, jerking, eyes rolled in the back of head, pale, and unresponsive.
Patient called me stating that he got his flu shot at an event on 9/20/19. He was fine until he noticed a bump and it seems to be getting worse and not better. I made sure he could move his arm and had no other pain. He stated the only thing was he felt a bump and it is painful to the touch. I told him I would start a report and if it continued to get worse to go to an urgent care facility.
Patient is 26 year old exposed to her boyfriend who was recently vaccinated for smallpox.  Patient has developed vesicular pruritic rash on arms and back.  No other significant symptoms of systemic infection.
Nurse said that it may hurt a while because she missed the spot.  It hurt and never stopped, but the pain began to spread around my body to both shoulders, neck, wrists, groin, lower back, and thighs.  I could hardly remove the bed covers from me nor get out of bed in the morning without great pain.  I went to Dr. and was diagnosed with bicep tendonitis and went to physical therapy. Nothing helped including PT or NSAIDS  except the steroid pack I was prescribed.  I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist as having polymyalgia rheumatica and put on steroids 10-15-20 and have been on them since.  I am at a 5mg daily dose and hope to get to 4mg in 15 days.
general ache/pains, headache woke me up ~3:30am. movement hurt, pain progressed, headaches got worse, never went away. nausea, fever throughout the day, general tiredness and increased join point all day. swollen glands in arm pits. headache pain completely impaired daily activity.  Tylenol in the afternoon for fever, dramamine for nausea Effects lasted 24 hours... headaches persisted 5+days
Initial and follow up information has been received from a physician concerning a 43 yr old black male with diabetes who on 09Dec05 at approx 2PM was vaccinated into site 6 with a dose of pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine (lot651329/1047P). On the evening of 09Dec05, the pt developed nausea and vomiting. On 12Dec05 the pt developed left arm swelling and erythema. On 13Dec05, the pt was seen by the physician and left arm redness was still present. On an unspecified date, the pt recovered. No further information is available.
Patient given vaccine 1 at 15 YO. Discovered when returning for booster that patient under 16 YO. Booster not given per CDC recommendations at the time of vaccination.
Hospitalized acute onset of confusion in setting of alzheimers and Covid infection. no respiratory symptoms. L sided facial droop and L sided weakness imaging negative for stroke.
Red, raised tender area surrounding injection area 3-4 days after shot. Additional two days later, redness has faded but moderate itchiness surrounding injection area with bumps, looks like hives (similar to skin allergic reactions I have had previously). Not severe enough to warrant a doctors visit at this point.
12/31/2020  later that night my whole left side went numb left arm, fingers, foot, lips, tongue. I took benadryl 50mg. The next day was still numb on and off took benadryl 50mg. The morning of 01/02/21 called the covid vaccine hotline and directed me to go to the ER. I went that day to Saint Rachael's and was given steroids and sent home. I picked up a prescriptions for steroids 60mg 3xtimes a day and had EPI pen as well. So, after taking the steroids prescription i was starting to feel some numbness on the left arm again. And it continues with pain on the site of injection and some numbing.
Client waited 20 minutes after receiving vaccine and had no reaction at that time. After leaving center, about 6:45 PM, client began itching and noticed hives developing on neck, and arms and tongue swelling.  Client went to local hospital emergency room and received treatment with, epinephrine, benadryl, pepsid and prednisone.  Was treated and released home.  Client came to community clinic for follow up on 01/22/2010.
Initially started with the Fever that ran for a few days (101), Fatigue, and Coughing. We saw a pediatrician and was advised to continue taking Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Albuterol Nebulizer. After a few days her fever finally broke but she complained about feeling shaky (off and on) and we went to the pediatrician again and was advised that it was a post viral effect. Up until now 02/02/2022 the shakiness still happens, and she is having trouble catching her breath, heavy chest, and some random joint pain (elbow and ankle pain), fatigue. We are going back to see the pediatrician today.
Information has been received from a physician concerning a 64 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis and allergic reaction to Erythromycin (nausea) who on 10/04/06 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella zoster vaccine (lot 652936/0981F). The physician reported that the pt received a 0.5ml dose. Concomitant therapy included Atenolol, Carisoprodol (Soma), Estrace, Cytotec, Lodine, Pamelor. Subsequently on 10/04/06, the pt experienced increased heart palpitations. The pt was seen for follow up on 10/9/06, the palpitations were persisting and the pt had frequent PVC on EKG. Prescription drug treatment was required, the pts Atenolol was increased. At the time of the report, the pt had not recovered. No quality complaint was involved. Additional information has been requested.
sore arm; felt a little unwell; potential drug interaction; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer or other non hcp (Patient). A female patient of an unspecified age received second dose of bnt162b2 (BNT162B2, PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, Formulation: solution for injection, Batch number/Lot number was not reported), via an unspecified route of administration on an unspecified date as dose 2, single for covid-19 immunization. Patient received aspirin [acetylsalicylic acid] (ASPIRIN [ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID]), via an unspecified route of administration from an unspecified date (Batch/Lot number was not reported) to an unspecified date for chest pain. The patient medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. The patient previously received first dose of bnt162b2 (BNT162B2, PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, Formulation: solution for injection, Batch number/Lot number was not reported), via an unspecified route of administration on an unspecified date as dose 1, single for covid-19 immunization. Patient reported that she was having some chest pains and took aspirin 30 minutes before the vaccine. The patient experienced sore arm and felt a little unwell on an unspecified date. The patient was seeking guidance on how this would affect the vaccine there was potential drug interaction. The outcome of all the events was not unknown.   No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained. No further information is expected.
Patient was brought to emergency room at Medical Center at midnight the night after receiving the vaccine, with rash and difficulty breathing.  Per parent, steroids were given and and IV was started. Patient was brought to Medical Center Clinic on 11/17/21 for numbness and tingling in bilateral upper and lower extremities.  Was  instructed to take Benadryl.  Numbness and tingling has improved somewhat and has not progressed since starting Benadryl.
Vaccine was not properly mixed-Liquid (Dtap, IPV) was not mixed with powder (HIB) and pt only received Dtap & IPV of the PENTACEL component. Patient has been notified and appointment has been scheduled to return to clinic for HIB vaccine.
Pt. c/o of being heated, woozy, and nauseated after being in observation for 41 minutes. Pt reports she feels like anxiety caused her to feel this way. She reports she did not feel the same as she has in the past when she had an anaphylactic reaction. Pt. dc' d home with ED precautions given.
Patient stated she had a dripping sound in her ears the evening after the vaccination. She stated that on the 7th and 8th she noticed a rash on her head that by today (the 9th) had turned into what she believes is shingles. She's had them twice before. I suggested that she call her physician immediately to determine if it is shingles so treatment could be started. The rash with blisters is in her hairline on left forehead and she said it is tender from there down to in front of her ear. She is till experiencing the dripping sound in her left ear off and on.
This spontaneous report was received from a registered nurse who was also a mother of the patient and refers to a 18 years old female patient with no medical history and no drug allergies. On 03-NOV-2014 the patient was vaccinated with the first dose of GARDASIL (injection, route of administration, lot number and expiration date were not reported) and on 29-DEC-2014 with the second dose of GARDASIL (injection, route of administration, lot number and expiration date were not reported). There was no concomitant therapy. In approximately 2014, after receiving both doses of GARDASIL, the patient experienced soreness at the injection site. There was no treatment given for adverse event and no lab diagnostic was performed. The patient did not seek medical attention. The outcome of soreness at the injection site was reported as recovered (unknown date). The relatedness between GARDASIL and the event was not reported. Additional information has been requested.
excessive headache       medicine: Prednisone 50mg, tramadol, antibiotic injected directly into the nerve of the head where the inflammation is
I noticed the front of my right neck had a lymph node. Lymph node at the right side of my neck next to my trachea, slight pain when I coughed or moved my head. The vaccine site was red and lasted for 10 days.
pt recv vax 10OCT96  & 14OCT96 rxn reported;11OCT96 pt devel hives-no diff breathing etc;to MD on 12OCT96 for hives given Medrol & DPH-resolved;
Achy joints, malaise, chills, as this progressed during the week day, barking cough (yellow sputum), temperature 102.4, sore throat, hoarse voice, missed a day of work. Cough still persist as of this report 12/19/11.
pt r6ecvd vax; 3-4 diam erythematous area that was itchy at inject site; area had resolved next morning;
Day 8 woke up to leg pain and severe leg weakness on right side. Day 9 really bad smtummy pain and diarrhea.  That was before the news hit that the shot had been places on paused. Leg still hurt.. other symptoms too. I am on hormones replacement therapy and have a blood disorder.  Have nor felt well. Son is not well either. We got ours on same day.
After patient had received the vaccines: FLUZONE, MENACTRA in (L) deltoid & GARDASIL in (R) deltoid, he put his hand to his forehead & reported feeling funny/nauseous & looked pale; mom & RN assisted him to lie down on exam table & RN asked mom to get MD & RN lifted up patient's legs on her shoulder; No LOC; MD came & saw that pt. was diaphoretic & alert; BP Rt. arm supine was 106/64 with AP 42; after 2 small bags of juice (Capri Suns) he looked pinker & HR was 55. He sat up & within 1 minute stood up & was able to walk out to car after waiting 10 minutes - he continued to look pinker. He left to go out car with mom.
Began to experience shortness of breath which got worse and worse, until I couldn't walk across a room without being totally out of breath.
Patient sat in injection room. Name, birthdte, injection side (left), second dose verified. After injection, patient stated "this is Pfizer, right?". Patient asked to wait in waiting room, email obtained, pharmacist informed, patient advocate contacted. Patient left without warning after 15 minutes. No uptoward effects were noted by the nurse or reported by the patient.
3 days after the second Moderna vaccine patient developed right arm and leg weakness, tingling over the whole body
Vaso- vagal reaction/dizziness- semi-unconscious approx 30 minutes duration. Treatment Paramedics. Layed patient down - raised feel. Patient recovered and drove home with store escort.
11/18/08, patient called and said scalp was itchy that night after shot. Next morning noticed bumps on neck and scalp, and hands were itchy and red. Rash went away then reappeared. Next day called and said muscles felt achy. Dr at one time told her she was allergic to penicillin or eggs, but she eats eggs and does not have a reaction.
Shot was provided in left arm. Next day redness and swelling from shoulder to bicep, was provided Clariton. 2 days later still red and swelling almost down to elbow. Provided more Clariton and Motrin. PT felt lethargic like flu symptoms. Redness and swelling gone after 1 wk.
It started with a runny nose, sneezing, and coughing. I thought it was just my allergies so I took some allergy medicine. After a week I had a scheduled visit with my pulmonary doctor. He prescribed prednisone and I didn't start taking it until July 18, 2022. In the meantime, I started to get worse. I called and told my doctor, and he sent me azithromycin. I started taking that. I coughed a lot. The combo of prednisone and azithromycin made my reflux get a lot worse. The burning got so bad to the point where I had trouble swallowing water. I started taking sucralfate. I also started having a bad time with my IBS. It caused diarrhea and terrible cramping in my colon. I had to take medicine for that. I used my nebulizer three or 4 times a day. I had to sleep sitting up because my reflux was so bad. The colon cramping was so severe. July 27th things started getting slightly better. I still had reflux and periodic cramping. I was also running a fever of 99.3 degrees. My normal temperature is 97.6 degrees. I have no more fever, aches, pains, or exhaustion. I think I am recovered from whatever type of virus I might've had. My O2 was also low at 88. That's when I started using my nebulizer 4 times a day.
Redness and tenderness with blotchy red marks 4 quarter sized in a 5 inch area around injection site.