chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
Arm pain at injection site about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs after receiving vaccine; Slight body aches; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer, the patient. A 62-year-old female patient received the first dose of BNT162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE; Lot Number: UNKNOWN) via an unspecified route of administration in the left arm on 17Apr2021 at 11:45 (at the age of 62-years-old) as a single dose for COVID-19 immunisation. The patients' medical history included lupus, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), antiphospholipid syndrome and migraines. Prior to the vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. Concomitant medications included warfarin (MANUFACTURER UNKNOWN) and levothyroxine sodium (SYNTHROID); both for unspecified indications from unknown dates and unknown if ongoing. The patient previously took sulfur and povidone-iodine (BETADINE) and experienced a drug allergy. The patient did not receive any other vaccines within four weeks prior to the COVID-19 vaccination. On 17Apr2021 at 15:00, the patient experienced arm pain at injection site about two and half hours to three hours after she received the vaccine; the patient also experienced slight body aches. The adverse events did not result in a visit to the doctors or other healthcare professional office/clinic visit, and 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 arm pain at injection site and slight body aches was resolving at the time of this report.  No follow-up attempts are required; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained. No further information is expected.
left shoulder bothered/ feeling of bother in the morning had been going on for over a week and was getting a little bit worse; got a pulsating feeling where the vaccine was given; got a pulsating feeling where the vaccine was given; muscle in left arm got a little sore; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient). A male patient of an unspecified age received BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE, Solution for injection, Batch/Lot Number: EN6207), via an unspecified route of administration, administered in the left arm (reported as left upper shoulder) on 17Mar2021 (between 13:30 and 13:45, as reported) as dose 1, single for COVID-19 immunisation. The patient has no medical history and concomitant medications. The patient did not receive any other vaccines within four weeks of vaccination. The patient reported that he received the vaccine on 17Mar2021 and the first week he was fine but in the previous weekend he was not. In the morning (on an unspecified date in 2021), his left shoulder bothered. The patient reported that he received the vaccine in his left shoulder and he sometimes slept on his left shoulder. In the morning, it bothered the caller and this bother did go away later on. This feeling of bother in the morning had been going on for over a week and was getting a little bit worse. On an unspecified date in 2021, the patient also got a pulsating feeling where vaccine given. He was working in the yard for about an hour and a half, after he got a pulsating feeling where the vaccine was given. The patient stated that it didn't bother him for a long time, it was just annoying and kept occurring every day. He called the county where he was located after receiving the vaccine and was told by a nurse to massage it and take paracetamol (TYLENOL) if symptoms continued. The patient took paracetamol and stated it did go away on its own. In the morning when caller awakened (on an unspecified date in 2021), it bothered him, not a lot but it was annoying. The patient wanted to know how long the symptoms is going to go on, and what to do to get rid of them. He was told when he goes back to receive his second dose vaccine to make sure it was given in his other arm. The patient also reported that some days the left shoulder bothered a little bit more than other days. This depended on how much pressure, the patient was lying in bed in the morning (on an unspecified date) and leaned down on elbow and the muscle in left arm got a little sore. The patient stated that it was not real, real, painful but it was there. The outcome of the events was unknown.  No follow-up attempts are possible. No further information is expected.
30-40 minutes after receiving the vaccine, it became more difficult to swallow. Shortly after, my tongue and lips were tingling. I was dizzy. I went to the Emergency Department and got Prednisone, Pepcid, and Benadryl.  The next day, I started to experience tremors, mostly in my right hand.   Two days later, I was so dizzy that the room was spinning and I could hardly stand up. Did not receive treatment for it.
41 years 6 month old female with history of thyroid problem. Pregnant 19 weeks. NKDA. G9PA. Meds-Thyroid medication and prenatal vitamins. Patient received COVID-19 vaccine at 10:30AM. 3 minutes later in post vaccine observation area she complained of tingling/numbness in both arms and legs. No loss of strength or weakness. She was anxious and nervous before the vaccine.  10:40AM: BP 170/90 rechecked at 168/90. No shortness of breath, no chest pain, color: pink, lungs clear to auscultation. 10:44AM: BP 160/88 HR-119 O2 Sat-99%. No shortness of breath, stridor. Tachycardia. Color: pink 11:05AM: BP 140/90 HR-109 O2 Sat-98%. Lungs clear to auscultation. HR Tachycardia 11:12AM: BP 138/86 HR-113 O2 Sat-98% Patient informed me that she was nervous and anxious before the vaccine administration Taken by medic to emergency room.
Feb 17th- SORE ARM lasted until Feb 18 - lasted about 24 hours. [moved the arm around and waited]  Feb 18- sudden onset of NAUSEA at 5pm. Upset feeling lasted until Sat. morning (20th). [Stopped eating. Switched to BRAT diet, ginger ale. waited.] Resolved by Saturday morning . 19th- nausea continued.  Fatigue set in - took a long nap.  In the evening, my thinking was foggy.  Nausea still present.  I rested. Took it easy. SAT morning, the 20th.  Things seem to be resolved/resolving.  My mind is cleared up. Nausea abated.
9/5/20 - immediate slight involuntary muscle reaction in left upper arm; momentary feeling of slight light headedness.  resolved in 1-2 minutes.  no other symptoms on this date.  treatment: 500 mg ibuprofen taking within first hour of the 2 vaccine injections.  9/6/20 - on waking - the whole body aches that one might feel with the flu. within one hour of waking - severe stomach pain, painful bowel movements (multiple). thought i had ruptured stomach, had hernia, something.  pain lessened, but still noticeable, throughout day.  treatment: ibuprofen  500 mg morning, afternoon, and evening.  probiotics morning, afternoon, and evening.  by evening I was starting to feel 'normal' again.  otherwise rested all day.   9/7/20 - no symptoms at this time.
In 12/28 I had a herpes outbreak. After that I went to my doctor who prescribe me VALTREX. I felt much better after a week.
Information has been received on 22-FEB-2019 from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation, involving a female patient, age and medical history not reported.  The patient was inoculated with ZOSTAVAX for routine health maintenance and for its intended purpose, the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster).  Shortly after receiving the vaccine, the patient suffered a rash on her scalp, neck and chest. The patient was diagnosed with shingles. Despite receiving treatment, the patient continued suffering rashes, lesions and shooting nerve pain. As a direct and proximate result of the ZOSTAVAX, the patients symptoms have resulted in physical limitations not present prior to the using the product. The patient also experiences mental and emotional distress due to physical limitations and the seriousness of his condition. The patient suffered serious, progressive, permanent and incurable injuries as well as significant conscious pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, physical impairment, and injury. The patient required and will continue to require healthcare and services, medical and related expenses, and will continue to suffer mental anguish, physical pain and suffering, diminished capacity for the enjoyment of life, diminished quality of life and other losses and damages. Shingles and shooting nerve pain were considered to be disabling events. Additional information has been requested.
Pt. had large, red, hot development at site of injection that became increasingly large, red and hard 3 days post vaccine.  It was over  4 inches in diameter. Pt. given Rocephin injection for potential cellulitis.
Significant swelling/redness involving R arm. Patient reports started day after injection. Resolved within 24h. Was slightly tender when swollen.
Information has been received from a male physician, who was vaccinated with a dose of pneumococcal 23v polysaccharide vaccine. Subsequently he experienced flu like symptoms and a fever. On an unspecified date the patient recovered. No product complaint was involved. Additional information is not expected.
Adverse effects from the Moderna dose; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of ADVERSE EVENT (Adverse effects from the Moderna dose) in a female patient of an unknown age who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) for COVID-19 vaccination.     No Medical History information was reported.    On an unknown date, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On an unknown date, the patient experienced ADVERSE EVENT (Adverse effects from the Moderna dose). At the time of the report, ADVERSE EVENT (Adverse effects from the Moderna dose) outcome was unknown.        The action taken with mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Unknown) was unknown.
Red rash about 3 inches by 6 inches in upper arm at site of injection. hot to touch. Swollen around area. Burning and stinging 3 days long. Fever, especially at night (mild) awakened from sleep by burning and stinging.
This spontaneous case reported by an other healthcare professional, describes the occurrence of administered expired product (patient administered vaccine on Feb 4, 2022; past the BUD of Nov 1, 2021) and product storage error (Moderna vaccine stored in refrigerator; administered vaccine Feb 4, 2022; past the BUD date of Nov 1, 2021) in a patient, of an unknown age and gender, who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, batch/lot# 011F21A) for COVID-19 immunization. No medical history reported. On Feb 4, 2022, patient received a dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine), unknown route; 1 dosage form. On Feb 4, 2022, patient administered expired product (patient administered vaccine on Feb 4, 2022; past the BUD of Nov 1, 2021). On an unknown date, patient experienced product storage error (Moderna vaccine stored in refrigerator; administered vaccine Feb 4, 2022; past the BUD date of Nov 1, 2021). At the time of the report, administered expired product (patient administered vaccine on Feb 4, 2022; past the BUD of Nov 1, 2021) and product storage error (Moderna vaccine stored in refrigerator; administered vaccine Feb 4, 2022; past the BUD date of Nov 1, 2021) outcome: unknown. The reporter did not provide any causality assessments, concomitant medication or treatment information. The BUD date: Nov 1, 2022. Expiration reported as Mar 19, 2022.
Information has been received from a health professional concerning a 48 year old female who in approximately 2000 was vaccinated with two doses of varicella virus vaccine live. In approximately February 2002, the pt was found to have negative titer for IgG antibodies to varicella zoster virus. Unspecified medical attention was sought. Additional info has been requested.
Stools turned black-green in color and lasted for about 36 hours after the vaccine was administered. Her stools continue to be small, hard, and pebble formed. She has always had large, peanut butter-like stools. Her attempts to suck from the bottle were painful until last night. She said that her tooth and chin hurt when she sucked, so much so that she refused to drink from it. We have never seen this before from her. She developed a continuous runny nose about 6 hours after our visit. Nasal passages completely blocked. Her sleep at night is sparse and erratic, presumably because of the breathing difficulty. Yesterday she became inconsolably upset out of the blue in the middle of the day. Usually, she wants one of us to hold and comfort her, and that calms her down. For the first time in her life she refused to be touched and writhed on the floor for a very long time as if she was in excruciating pain. We could never get her to tell us what she experienced, but it seemed like joint pain. She finally cried herself to sleep.
This initial non-serious spontaneous case, received on 30-Oct-2017 was reported by a pharmacist and concerns a female patient of unspecified age. It was reported that, the patient has an allergy to latex, ampicillin and buckwheat. On an unspecified date (3 years ago), the patient was administered with INN Flu Vaccine (dose, route of administration, anatomical location, batch number, expiry date: not reported). On an unspecified date (3 years ago) after administration of vaccine, the patient experienced hives. The outcome of the event reported as recovered.
The evening of the vaccine, felt heart was beating  fast. That night developed slight fever and was unable to sleep. Next day felt anxious, rapid pulse and feverish. Tested
Within 15-minutes of vaccination, the patient reported feeling lightheaded. EMS evaluated the patient on-site. Patient was noted to be hypertensive (209/120) with an EKG showing NSR, rate 80 bpm, no ST elevation. EMS administered 3mL saline IV. EMS transported the patient to Medical Center Emergency Department. In the ED, the patient remained hypertensive (191/106). Repeat EKG indicated NSR, rate 70bpm, low voltage QRS, cannot rule out Anterior infarct. The ED physician administered 10mg Nifedipine and patient had improvement in blood pressure.
Developed Small Fiber Neuropathy which started in January 2023 and continues to present.  Tingling and numbness in my feet, lower legs and fingers.
Severe headache, fever (101), chills, body aches, nausea and fatigue
Patient Vaccine administration/screening form was not completed accurately, therefore the patient received the Bivalent Pfizer dose for 1st Dose of Primary Covid 19 Series.  Will follow CDC guidelines and give Pfizer Primary Dose in 3 weeks followed by a Bivalent Pfizer Booster Dose at lease 2 months after the 2nd Primary dose.  This error was discovered during data entry into the Vax portal.
Slurred speech; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of DYSARTHRIA (Slurred speech) in a 78-year-old male patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) for COVID-19 vaccination.     Concomitant products included FENOFIBRATE, AMLODIPINE, ALLOPURINOL, ASPIRIN [ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID] and VITAMIN D3 for an unknown indication.   On 03-Feb-2021, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 03-Mar-2021, received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 03-Mar-2021, the patient experienced DYSARTHRIA (Slurred speech). At the time of the report, DYSARTHRIA (Slurred speech) had resolved. Not Provided          A procedure done before few days before getting Moderna vaccine. Treatment information was not provided.    Most recent FOLLOW-UP information incorporated above includes: On 03-May-2021: the follow-up was received  on 03-may-2021 and contains following updated significant information : outcome updated.
sore arm; This spontaneous case was reported by a patient family member or friend and describes the occurrence of PAIN IN EXTREMITY (sore arm) in an adult male patient who received SPIKEVAX NOS (SPIKEVAX NOS) for COVID-19 prophylaxis.     Previously administered products included for COVID-19 prophylaxis: Spikevax, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Spikevax. Past adverse reactions to the above products included No adverse event with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax and Spikevax. Concurrent medical conditions included Meat allergy (Alpha Gal Syndrome).    In 2022, the patient received fourth dose of SPIKEVAX NOS (SPIKEVAX NOS) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 01-Apr-2023, the patient experienced PAIN IN EXTREMITY (sore arm). At the time of the report, PAIN IN EXTREMITY (sore arm) had not resolved.        For SPIKEVAX NOS (SPIKEVAX NOS) (Unknown), the reporter did not provide any causality assessments.   No concomitant medication was reported. It was reported that patient didnot have any reactions except a sore arm for a few days. Patient wife stated that her husband used to have Alpha Gal Syndrome (Allergy to red meat). His allergy was gone for a long time, but 6 months ago it came back more severe than ever. No treatment information was provided.
I cannot move my pinky on my hand and my whole hand you know it feels like it is a nerve or something; I cannot think straight; the whole hand hurts; Hand of the arm where injection was placed is numb; a lot of pain; I could not move my thumb on my hand, very painful; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient). A 71-year-old female patient received first dose of bnt162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 Vaccine, lot number: EN5318), via an unspecified route of administration on 04Feb2021 01:15 at a single dose in left arm for COVID-19 immunization. Medical history included hypertension/high blood pressure, diabetes. No other vaccine in four weeks. The patient was not a pregnant. Concomitant medication included atenolol, valsartan (DIOVAN) for high blood pressure, glimepiride for diabetes, gliclazide (GLIZA) for diabetes, insulin for diabetes. The patient had the first Covid shot (Clarified as Covid19 vaccine Pfizer) on Thursday (04Feb2021) and the next day (05Feb2021), the patient could not move her thumb on her hand, very painful. The patient experienced hand of the arm where injection was placed is numb and in a lot of pain on 05Feb2021. Now (06Feb2021), she cannot move her pinky on her hand and her whole hand you know it feels like it is a nerve or something. She did not know what it feels like and it is on the same hand as she got the shot. She cannot think straight. She believed it was later that night, going into the morning. Well, it might have been in the morning more. Probably in the morning and then the rest of the hand hurt me and now her pinky, the whole hand hurts. She cannot move it and it hurts that much. The patient underwent lab tests and procedures which included height: about 5'1, weight: about 200 lbs on an unspecified date. Adverse event resulted in none of the above. No treatment received. No known allergies. The outcome of events was unknown
This spontaneous report was received from a licensed practical nurse, and refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's medical history, drug reactions, allergies, concurrent conditions and concomitant therapies were not reported. The reporter stated that, on an unspecified date, the patient may have received an improperly stored dose of VARIVAX, lot # M033904, expiration date 20-JUL-2018, or a dose of PROQUAD, lot # M022401, expiration date 30-NOV-2017, for prophylaxis (dose number and route were unspecified). No adverse effect reported. The vaccines underwent a temperature excursion between -15 Celsius degrees and -10 Celsius degrees during 1 hour. No data logger was involved. The reporter stated that they were not sure which of the vaccines the patient received. Additional information has been requested.
Woke with fever of 101.0 . Not C/O pain but is favoring arm. No redness.
Pt called MD to state that she developed headache and flu sx's the evening of 10/21/99 lasting until 10/27/99. Symptoms include  weakness, cough, sneezing and malaise. Pt refused medical treatment.
dementia; chilled with cold and hot; eating very little; tired; Diarrhea; He is peeing his pants; This is an initial spontaneous report from a contactable consumer. An 81-years-old male patient received first dose of BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE, solution for Injection, Batch/Lot Number: Unknown, Expiration date: unknown), via an unspecified route of administration on 01Feb2021 as single dose for covid-19 immunization. The patient medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. The patient experienced dementia, feeling of body temperature change, decreased appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, micturition disorder on 12Mar2021. Clinical course reported as Caller, a wife calling for her husband who got the COVID shot on 01Feb2021 and got sick about the 6 day later until yesterday. He has been chilled with cold and hot, eating very little, tired, and had diarrhea. The diarrhea started again today. Now he is supposed to get the second shot on 22Feb2021 but she doesn't think he can take it. She wants to cancel the appointment. The caller is going to call the location he got it at and cancel the appointment, she tried before, but she got no answer. She is just going to leave a message. Her husband has dementia and she heard people will get very sick if the get it. It has been 2 weeks. He is peeing his pants and he never did that before, this is making it her crazy. She would like to get one, a shot but she doesn't want to go through what he has gone through. The outcome of events was unknown.   No follow-up attempts are possible. Information about batch/lot number has been requested.
Patient developed rash on the injection area and surrounding area including the inner part of the left arm. Also it is painful, warm and swollen. She went to the physician two days later to vacccination (11/12/14) and diagnosis was cellulitis. He prescribed CIPRO 500 mg tabs.
Injection sight soarness for five days. Severe Headaches ongoing. Nauseous on & off for thirteen days. Flushing on & off for ten days. Itching for nine days/inside & out. Hives on & off for nine days. Irritability for nine days. Depression for thirteen days. Hoarsness onoing. Extreme fatique ongoing. Just not feeling right ongoing.
Systemic: Headache-Medium, Additional Details:  called to report that he has been getting headaches starting 6/29/21 constantly throughout the day, lasting 5-10minutes. He has been having daily headaches every day since 6/29/21 and has stated food, lifestyle, and medication regimen has not changed. He denies dehydration. During that phone call it was recommended he follow up with his pcp, or go to urgent care.