chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
Over the past two weeks I have experienced pain and some weakness along my left arm. I have lost some motion which I at first thought was a shoulder problem, but with no other precipitating event that I am aware of. The pain comes and goes and seems to be the same type of pain as I might describe sciatica, only from my shoulder down my left arm.
1 week history of increased bruising; discovered thrombocytopenia (Platelet 2000/cmm). Treated with IVIG and platelets increased to 96,000/cmm.
10 days after flu vaccine, numbness feet hands & now into scalp no weakness referred to neurologist.
injection site pain; received the first dose of Shingrix via subcutaneous route; This case was reported by a nurse via call center representative and described the occurrence of injection site pain in a 55-year-old female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) (batch number 22S3B, expiry date 25th March 2022) for prophylaxis.   On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix (subcutaneous). On an unknown date, unknown after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced intramuscular formulation administered by other route. On an unknown date, the outcome of the intramuscular formulation administered by other route was unknown.  Additional information was provided as follows: The age at vaccination was not reported. The age group was captured as adult as per vaccine indication. Nurse reported that 17 patients received the first dose of Shingrix via subcutaneous route, which led to intramuscular formulation administered by other route. Some of them were female patients. Nurse did not provide initials, date of birth, lot number and expiration dates of the vaccines. She did not said how many patients were male and how many were female. This is 1 of the 17 cases, reported by same reporter.   Follow up information received from the nurse on 3rd April 2020: The patient's demographic details were updated. Concurrent medical conditions included hypertension (since 23rd April 2015), hypothyroidism (since 23rd April 2015), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS since 23rd April 2015) and hearing loss (since 23rd April 2015). On 31st January 2020, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix (subcutaneous) .5 ml. On 31st January 2020, less than a day after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced injection site pain. The outcome of the injection site pain was unknown. The reporter considered the injection site pain to be unrelated to Shingrix. The VAERS details were updated.  Upon internal review, the classification exclude was removed.
Extreme arm pain at site of injection (couldn?t raise arm). Body aches, slight fever overnight.
Pt recv vax on 7/14/98; on 7/20/98 pt exp rash on back, neck & arms x 48 hr; From follow-up of August 24, 1998 it was reported, "Duration of rash 48 hours, no treatment needed. Patient did not come in on July 22, 1998 for scheduled appointment." Reportedly the patient recovered from this experience.
Narrative: PATIENT WAS VACCINATED WITH MODERNA MRNA VACCINE  OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL IN TIMELY MANNER 1/20 AND 2/17  RESPECTIVELY. PATIENT LIVED IN LTCF WITH MULTIPLE HEALTH  COMPLICATIONS INCLUDING ESRD POST RENAL TRANSPLANT. PT  WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COVID AT HIS FACILITY ON 10-15 AND WAS  BROUGHT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH PROGRESIVE SYMPTOMS OF FEVER, NON  PRODUCTIVE COUGH, DYSPNEA HE WAS FOUND TO BE  ENCEPHALOPATHIC BY NURSING STAFF AND 02 SATS WERE IN MID  80S WHICH PROMTED VISIT TO HOSPITAL ED. PT REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL  02 OF UP TO 15 LITERS DURING STAY. PT SUFFEREED FROM COVID-  PNEUMONIA AND ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM DURING HOSPITAL STAY.  PATIENT SUCCUMBED TO INFECTION AND PASSED AWAY 10-16-21 CAUSE  OF DEAHT COVID-PNEUMONIA
7 days after my initial shot I got a red, swollen itchy patch on my arm where I was vaccinated it is about 2 1/2 in wide.
A day or two after receiving H1N1 injection, pt. noticed itchy red pimple - sized bumps on her face, arms, chest; now has 1 in her mouth and 2 "in my private area." C/o severe itching - referred to MD.
No adverse effects; patient was  vaccinated with improperly stored PNEUMOVAX 23; This spontaneous report was received from a registered nurse referring to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's historical condition, concomitant medications and drug reactions or allergies were not reported.   On 21-MAR-2019, the patient was vaccinated with an improperly stored dose of  pneumococcal vaccine, polyvalent (23-valent)(PNEUMOVAX23) lot # R018136 and expiration date 10-JUL-2020 for prophylaxis (dosage schedule, route, and anatomical location were not reported). The administered dose of the vaccine experienced a temperature excursion below2 degrees Celsius (1.18 C) for 23 hours and 30 minutes, as recorded by a data logger.There was no previous temperature excursion. No adverse effects reported.  This is one of several reports received from the same reporter.; Sender's Comments:  US-009507513-1905USA001733:
Stomach started hurting 2 hrs. after vaccine injection - About 1 hr. later the areas where I have extreme arthritis problems - my neck lower back - ankles started aching extremely bad - also had the chills - had to wrap up in blanket - next morning felt fine - just no energy.
Bad reaction; 3 days of feeling terrible (malaise); This is a spontaneous report received from contactable reporter(s) (Consumer or other non-HCP). Other Case identifier(s): 2023NVX-US-000000511 (RA) A female patient received BNT162b2 (BNT162B2 NOS), as dose number unknown, single (Batch/Lot number: unknown) for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's relevant medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. The following information was reported: MALAISE (non-serious), outcome "unknown", described as "Bad reaction; 3 days of feeling terrible (malaise)".  Additional information: Bad reaction; 3 days of feeling terrible (Malaise). On 26Apr2023, an initial spontaneous safety report was received from a consumer via the contact center. Event Abated After Use Stopped or Dose Reduced? Didn't apply. Event Reappeared After Reintroduction?  No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained. No further information is expected.
Approximately 5 mins after patient  received the COVID-19 vaccine, she said her face started tingling.  After another 5-6 minutes when I checked in with patient again she said her throat felt tight and was very dry. She said it was hard to swallow. I had her come sit in a more private area. I called the pharmacy to tell them to call 911...they were already on it. I then injected the EPI pen into her outer thigh.  I keep her in an area where I could closely observe her until medics arrived.
1915: associate had left facility, associate started feeling generalized itchiness. Associate took a dose of Zyrtec. Associate states she woke up feeling body aches that Saturday and Sunday. Itchiness had resolved. As of Monday morning, all symptoms had resolved.
The patient said that her whole body itched. She was given VISTARIL 25mg, BENADRYL 50mg and PANADOL.
Patient had yellow fever vaccine Wednesday 2/22/17 at 8:40 AM, she states Thursday 2/23/17 she got body aches. She states Saturday 2/25/17 at 8 PM she got mild diarrhea and had nausea and 1 episode of vomiting. No fever. (She states she found out some other people she works with also had symptoms of stomach bug around same time she had nausea/vomiting/diarrhea). Saturday 2/25 she spoke with physician - he instructed her to drink fluids, that symptoms sounded like gastroenteritis and call if symptoms worsened. Two days 2/28/17 back to normal.
I had a sore arm and I felt fatigued for about two days after receiving the vaccine. About two days, I got a bad cold that lasted over two weeks. I believe I got it from my son-in-law. I had a lot of head and chest congestion. I have asthma and the cold caused me to start wheezing.  I contacted my doctor and got a prescription to help with my cough that kept me up at night.
Systemic: Dizziness / Lightheadness-Mild, Additional Details: During observation post vaccination, patient felt lightheaded, tried to hold on to the wall but fell to the floor. We went to help the patient with the presence of his spouse. Patient reported no physical injury and was mentally alert, aware of his location and the incident. Stores asked to call 911/ambulance but patient declined and indicated it was not necessary. Patient was given water and stayed in the pharmacy for 30 mins for observation with his spouse before he felt ok to leave.
This spontaneous report as received from a licensed vocational nurse refers to an unspecified number of patients of unknown age and gender. No information regarding the patients' medical history or concurrent conditions was provided. On unknown dates in 2016, reported as since 16-FEB-2016, the patients were vaccinated with improperly stored doses of VARIVAX (Merck) injection (lot# K015970, expiry date 23-SEP-2016; lot# L029467, expiry date 06-AUG-2017; lot# L035124, expiry date 14-SEP-2017; lot# L027282, expiry date 21-JUL-2017; dose and route of administration were not reported). There were no concomitant therapies reported. The reporting nurse stated that the vaccines were exposed to a temperature excursion of 31.1 degrees Fahrenheit, for a cumulative time of 105 hours since 16-FEB-2016. No adverse effects were reported. There was no product quality complaint involved. This is one of several reports received from the same reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Site: Pain at Injection Site-Medium, Systemic: Fever-Medium, Systemic: Lymph Node Swelling-Medium
Chills, fever, diaphoretic, significant headache, dizzy, nauseated, significant abdominal pain.
Pt arrived on 04/13/2021 for their second dose of Pfizer COVID 19 Vax. During administration pt describes "not feeling the stinging like last time," and reports visible clear liquid dripping down her arm. Nurse reports that the dose amount lost could have been more than half but that she could not exactly estimate it. The patient reports that it seemed like a significant amount. After speaking directly with patient, the patient decided to follow CDC guidance on a second administration today. CDC guideline for Pfizer vaccine administration after "needle and syringe were not tightly secured together" leading to leaking were followed. The patient  received another dose of the Pfizer vaccine immediately in the opposite arm.  Pt was sent outside to observation, and proceeded to go home after 30 minutes. No adverse effects, s/s were noted.
02/17/2021 I came down with a fever, chills, body aches, which was over in 24 hours.  02/20/2021 Blood pressure went extremely high, and by Tuesday I felt that something was off, I went to my primary care doctor and did not see anything wrong and got bloodwork done, on Thursday morning I went to the ER and my pulse was 123, I was given Heparin for blood clotting in my lungs, I then stayed in the hospital for 7 days. I am seeing a hematologist and pulmonologist frequently, I am on Eliquis and will continue to have to take it for the rest of my life. I have had some esophagus issues non relevant to the vaccine, and symptoms have cleared. X-ray of lungs showed that it has cleared.
burning sensation in arm after recieving flu shot.  moderate to severe sharp pain in arm with limited range of motion.
This spontaneous report was received from a registered nurse regarding an unspecified patients of unknown demographics. On an unknown date the patient was vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX23 lot # J010654, expiry date: 17-OCT-2014 (dosing regimen unspecified). No concomitant medications were reported. On an unknown date medication error was reported as the nurse stated that PNEUMOVAX23, lot J010654 expiry date: 17-OCT-2014 as well as other unspecified PNEUNOVAX23 lot numbers was exposed to between 17F (Fahrenheit) and 24 F since January 2013 (365 days). The improperly stored PNEUMOVAX23 was administered to an unspecified number of unspecified patients on unspecified dates. No adverse effect reported. There was no product quality complaint (PQC) involved. Outcome was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
pt had her adacel vaccine along with her flu shot( on right arm). she came in 10 days later with redness and at the site and complaint of itchiness. she was counseled to take benadryl and topical hydrocortisone which has been shown to have some benefit. pt have no other adverse reaction.
This spontaneous report as received from a registered nurse refers to an unspecified number of patients of unknown age and gender. On an unknown dates the patients were vaccinated with doses of RECOMBIVAX HB (dose, route, lot numbers and expiration dates were not provided), that were improperly stored. No adverse effects reported. This is one of several reports from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
The neighbor's daughter is kind of mad at the caller because caller accused them of getting her deathly sick / Coughed; This is a spontaneous report received from contactable reporter(s) (Consumer or other non HCP) for a Pfizer sponsored program.  A 56 year-old female patient received bnt162b2 (BNT162B2) (Batch/Lot number: unknown) as dose 2, single for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's relevant medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. Vaccination history included: Bnt162b2 (DOSE 1, SINGLE), for Covid-19 immunization.  The following information was reported: COUGH (non-serious), outcome "unknown", described as "The neighbor's daughter is kind of mad at the caller because caller accused them of getting her deathly sick / Coughed".  Additional information: NDC number and Expiry Date of Pfizer Vaccine for Covid was unknown. The caller reported she picked up her neighbor and neighbor's daughter who both had taken both doses of Pfizer Vaccine they are fully vaccinated. Caller picked up both the neighbor and neighbor's daughter in her car to go pick up their vehicle. The neighbor coughed in caller's car spreading grassy oxide which caller believed to be an ingredient in the Pfizer Vaccine. She clarified that on 23Jun2021 she picked up her neighbor and her neighbor's daughter in her car to go get their car from the shop. While in caller's car the neighbor coughed, spreading grassy oxide which caller believed is an ingredient in the Pfizer Vaccine for Covid. Caller inhaled that grassy oxide that the neighbor coughed out in her car. Caller has the neighbor's Pfizer Vaccine for Covid information; but does not have the neighbor's daughter's Pfizer Vaccine for Covid information, the neighbor's daughter would not give caller that information like her Pfizer Vaccine for Covid Lots/NDCs/Expiry dates. The neighbor's daughter is kind of mad at the caller because caller accused them of getting her deathly sick . it happened because the very next day after she gave them a ride in her car she started having the massive headache and ever since then these things have been happening to her that never happened to her before.  No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained. No further information is expected.  This follow-up is being submitted to notify that the lot/batch number is not available despite the follow-up attempts made. Follow-up attempts completed. No further information is expected.
Headache, NauseaVomiting, lymphadenopathy, chills, congestion Narrative:   Other Relevant History:
From initial information received on 18May2004 from a health care professional regarding an adverse event, it was reported that a 19  month old male pt received his fourth dose of ACTHIB, administered in the right thigh (route of administration not reported), his fourth dose of DAPTACEL, administered IM in the right thigh and a dose of IPOL, administered SC in the left thigh on 06May2004. The following day, on 07May2004 at 10:00AM, the pt developed a fever of 102.0 degrees F (38.9 C) and was given ibuprofen fifteen minutes later. At approximately 10:30AM the child experienced a seizure and was taken to the ER. The pt was hospitalized one day. Upon arrival, the pt's temperature has increased to 104 degrees F (40 C). The seizure lasted 45 minutes and no other symptoms were noted. The pt's recovery status was not reported.
Shingles outbreak, mid left back - pain and rash/blisters.   Pain began on 5/12/23, rash appeared on 5/14/23, diagnosed as shingles by healthcare provider on 5/15/23.  Prescribed anti-viral (valtrex)
On 11/11, parent noted some pruritis near injection site on left arm area the night after the injection.  On 11/13, parent noted severe swelling and redness from shoulder to elbow.  M.D. contacted.  M.D. advised to go to ER.  Treated with Benadryl and cortisone cream.  No rash or fever noted.
NECK PAIN; ELBOW PAIN; HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE; LEFT ARM PAIN; SHOULDER PAIN; BODY ACHE; FATIGUE; This spontaneous report received from a patient concerned a 71 year old female. The patient's weight, height, and medical history were not reported. The patient received covid-19 vaccine ad26.cov2.s (suspension for injection, route of admin not reported, batch number: 1805029, expiry: UNKNOWN) dose was not reported, administered on 12-MAR-2021 on left deltoid for prophylactic vaccination. No concomitant medications were reported.  On MAR-2021, Laboratory data included: Blood pressure (NR: not provided) High. On 12-MAR-2021, the subject experienced body ache. On 12-MAR-2021, the subject experienced fatigue. On 13-MAR-2021, the subject experienced shoulder pain. On 15-MAR-2021, the subject experienced left arm pain. On 16-MAR-2021, the subject experienced high blood pressure. On 27-MAR-2021, treatment medications included: paracetamol. On 01-APR-2021, the subject experienced elbow pain. On an unspecified date, the subject experienced neck pain. The action taken with covid-19 vaccine ad26.cov2.s was not applicable. The patient recovered from body ache, and fatigue on 14-MAR-2021, was recovering from high blood pressure, had not recovered from shoulder pain, and left arm pain, and the outcome of neck pain and elbow pain was not reported. This report was non-serious.; Sender's Comments: V1: Medical assessment comment not required as per standard procedure as case assessed as non-serious.
High fever, profuse sweating, labored breathing.  Thirty days later, I still have a headache everyday
Patient reports that within 1 hour of receiving the first dose of vaccine, she developed redness on bilateral arms that extended from her shoulders down to her hands. Her arms also itched towards the top, near her shoulders. Also reports feeling an odd sensation on her back, had coworkers lift her shirt and they saw a "spiderweb-like" pattern of redness on her back. Patient also reports she had to take Zyrtec and Benadryl. No other rashes or reactions reported.
Sz w/high fever on 26JAN90; Taken to ER for eval; Dec use of lt arm & hand & arm appeared swollen; temp 105F;
Normal heart beat is about 80.  15 minutes after the  shot it would vary between 90-112 - it varied like that for about 8 days.  Also experienced chest pain.  My arm swelled up and I had a rash from my shoulder down to my elbow.  I did go to the doctor after about 8 days, and he did an EKG, which by then was normal.
Pt had immun on Thursday approx 11AM & mom states pt woke up friday approx 2AM & would not go back to sleep; Mom states pt had high pitch cry & 4 hrs & ? seeing things; mom states pt acting strange on 25NOV91 & quiet & with drawn;
Severe chest pain, especially when coughed or breathed deeply, such that I suspected heart attack.  Went to local hospital emergency room where they tested and eventually reported not heart attack but rather pericarditis.  Admitted to hospital where continuously tested and treated with various medications and therapies.  After nine (9) days finally released home with supplemental oxygen (for several weeks) as well as continuing medications. Gradual improvement over month or two.  Today, however, six months later still experience minor constriction and discomfort in my chest whenever I breathe deeply.  For most of past several years I have worked out rather strenuously on quality Concept 2 rowing machine which measures and records various metrics which indicate decreased if gradually improving cardio-vascular condition since adverse event
Severe pain in knuckle joint which causes swelling and pain in index finger on right hand.  The pain is still ongoing, been almost 4 weeks.  Not getting better even with ibuprofen.  Loss of strength and mobility in finger, hard to use pencil or chopsticks.  Never had injury there before, only happened after second dose of vaccine.
Dizziness; uncontrolled head shaking; low grade fever; burning eyes; pain in injection site; fatigue.
Pt received HPV & MENINGOCOCOAL AT 7:40 PM ON 9/24/09 16 hrs post shot c/o itchy face & face was swollen - 24 hrs post shot eyes swollen completely shut & face swollen. BENADRYL given.
p/vax pt devel generalized aching back & neck & h/a;numbness started in hands & feet, progressed to painful paresthesia & hyperesthesia to groin & shoulder bilat;still hosp;60 day follow-up dated 09/19/00 states final diagnosis is polyradiculopathy. Annual follow-up dated 12/8/00 provided no additional data.
pt recv vax 19MAY95 & w/in 5 hr p/vax pt exp tenderness, swelling & a pencil eraser sized palpable nodule;swelling subsided w/in 2 days;2wk following vax devel rash & hives;nodule dec to 3mm by 3mm & was not visible but palpable & tender;
Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 15 month old son who several weeks ago, in approximately April 2005, was vaccinated with MMR. Concomitant therapy included HIB conjugate vaccine (manufacturer unknown). Two weeks ago, in April 2005, the patient developed a rash on his face and trunk that lasted a couple of days. Unspecified medical attention was sought. It was reported that the physician did not feel that the rash was related to the MMR vaccine. Subsequently, the patient recovered from rash on face and trunk that lasted a couple of days. There was no product quality complaint involved. Follow up information from the physician's office indicated that the patient not known. Additional information is not expected.
flu like symptoms; achiness; shot hurt going in; super tired; 100.6 Fever; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS (flu like symptoms), PAIN (achiness), VACCINATION SITE PAIN (shot hurt going in), FATIGUE (super tired) and PYREXIA (100.6 Fever) in a 21-year-old female patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) for COVID-19 vaccination.     No Medical History information was reported.    On 07-Apr-2021, the patient received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 2 dosage form. On 07-Apr-2021, the patient experienced INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS (flu like symptoms), PAIN (achiness), VACCINATION SITE PAIN (shot hurt going in), FATIGUE (super tired) and PYREXIA (100.6 Fever). The patient was treated with IBUPROFEN (ADVIL [IBUPROFEN]) at a dose of UNK dosage form. On 09-Apr-2021, INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS (flu like symptoms), PAIN (achiness), VACCINATION SITE PAIN (shot hurt going in), FATIGUE (super tired) and PYREXIA (100.6 Fever) had resolved. Not Provided
9/25/21 for dyspnea. 9/25/21 COVID+ Vaccinated on 3/26/21 and 4/16/21. 9/30/21 discharged to SNF.
This spontaneous report was received from a licensed practical nurse and refers to a 13 month 15 days old male patient. Upon general examination, it was found that the patient was pleasant with normal appearance, was alert and oriented in no apparent distress. The patient's neurologic examination was CNs 2-12 intact, 3, motor strength -5/5 upper and lower extremities, DTRs-2+ bilaterally and symmetric. The patient had no known drug allergies and not had any intercurrent illnesses. Patient was not on any medications. On an unspecified date, between 29-AUG-2015 and 29-OCT-2015, the patient was vaccinated with improperly stored dose of VARIVAX (Merck) 0.5, dose 1, lot number L008273, on left vastus lateralis. Patient was concomitantly vaccinated with PREVNAR-13, M-M-R II and HAVRIX. Outcome of the incorrect product storage was not known. This is one of the several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.