chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
This spontaneous report was received from a consumer regarding a currently 97 year old female patient. The patient's concurrent condition included diabetes mellitus. The patient had no medical history, drug reactions and allergies. The patient's concomitant medications included unspecified diabetes medications (manufacturer unknown). On an unknown date (reported as about 4 years ago), the patient was vaccinated with injection ZOSTAVAX 19400 PFU vial with sterile diluent (manufacturer unknown) (dose, units, frequency and route was not reported) (lot # and expiration date not reported) to prevent shingles. On an unknown date, one to two months later patient experienced shingles and patient was in lot of pain (pain). On an unknown date in 2013, patient was hospitalized for shingles for 2 weeks. The patient sought medical attention. On an unspecified date, patient had many unspecified illnesses precipitated by the shingles (general symptom). On an unknown date, the patient developed two strokes (Cerebrovascular accident) after receiving the ZOSTAVAX. On an unknown date, it was reported that, patient still had pain from the shingles. The reporter considered the event of shingles as life-threatening as the patient nearly died. The patient received unspecified treatment for the events. Lab/diagnostic studies were not performed. On an unknown date, the patient suspected that injection ZOSTAVAX was fake vaccine because of how cheap it was and how ineffective it was (vaccination failure and suspected counterfeit product). The outcome of herpes zoster, cerebrovascular accident, general symptom, and vaccination failure was reported as not recovered/not resolved. The reporter did not provide causal assessment for the events. Upon internal review, the events cerebrovascular accident and herpes zoster were determined as medically significant.
Narrative:  70yo male with jaK 2 positive post polycythemic myelofibrosis with splenomegaly who sees NON-Agency providers died on 9/10/2021. Pt had received covid vaccines on 1/27/21 & 2/24/21. Likely this death is not related to covid vaccines given patient's age, comorbidities, and length of time between date of vaccines and date of death.
Information has been received from a registered nurse referring to an unspecified number of patients of unknown age and gender. There was no pertinent medical history, concomitant medication or drug allergies/drug reactions reported. On unspecified dates the patients were vaccinated with doses of improperly stored VARIVAX (lot # K011085) with expiration date of 08-AUG-2016; lot # L032394 with expiration date of 26-AUG-2017; dose and route unknown) (incorrect product storage). The vaccines were exposed at 6 Fahrenheit (F) for 24 hours. There was no previous temperature excursion. No symptoms were reported. This is one of several reports received from the same reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Swelling of my throat, tongue and lips -fisure on center of my tongue became inflamed and very sore. Lasted about a week - my lips became very dry, cracked so when I smiled they bled some. My tongue has lost most taste buds so now I can barely taste my food.
I seem to have COVID arm.  I was sore for a couple of days.  It went away, but last night I woke up with a headache & a very itchy arm.  This morning the lump at the injection site is back.  Raised, red, hot & itchy.
Patient was administered a dose of MMR II that was reconstituted with a diluent other than the Merck supplied sterile diluent; This spontaneous report was received from a pharmacist referring to a 37-year-old female patient. The patient's concomitant medication, pertinent medical history and drug reactions/allergies were not reported.  On 30-OCT-2020, the patient was vaccinated with measles, mumps, and rubella (wistar ra 27-3) virus vaccine, live (M-M-R II) (strength was not reported) 0.5 milliliter as prophylaxis (lot # was S035352 and expiration date was 05-NOV-2021). The vaccine  was reconstituted with a diluent other than the Merck supplied sterile diluent (product preparation error). The reporter stated that measles, mumps, and rubella (wistar ra 27-3) virus vaccine, live (M-M-R II) was reconstituted with "sterile water". The reporter requested if patient would need to be re-vaccinated.
I now have Tinnitus....thanks and this is so very awesome! Please someone tell me this will go away!!!!!
BREAST IMPLANT DEFLATION ON SAME SIDE OF VACCINATION, NOT NOTICEABLE TILL 3/26/21
I had ringing in the left ear when I woke up at 07:00AM by middle of the afternoon I was death in left ear. The next morning I had a sore throat . I took a quick Covid Test basically because my wife had a eye appointment the next morning and that test was negative.   I had some coughing and sore muscles. I decided to call the doctor when I had some more symptoms. I saw another doctor on Thursday. She cleaned and flushed out my ears. She told me to come back if the symptoms got worse. Late Friday afternoon the symptoms got much worse. Extreme coughing. So I made an appointment with the local pharmacy on Sunday 11/7/2021 and that came back positive. I then got a call from the health department because pharmacy reported my positive test. I finally got through to my doctors nurse and they didn't respond. The county health nurse called me the following Thursday on 11/11/2021 and she could tell I was really sick and told me if didn't get back to me  to go to the ER. The doctor called me back Friday and they had me go for the Monoclonal Antibodies infusion on the 11/15/2021 and that was done at Hospital. I started to recover pretty quickly after that. The cough lasted a long time but it did get less severe. I never did have a fever throughout the entire time. I had extreme fatigue for 6 weeks or more. I am just now starting to get back to the energy I had before Covid 19. I have not had my booster yet because I was told to wait after the infusion.
My son took two doses of the MMR vaccination within 7 months apart. First dose was by a different doctor, who did not list his vaccination in the record/system. 2nd dose (which is noted as first dose) was given by another doctor. New Doctor Name is in practice. On initial day of first mmr vaccination, he took 4 other vaccinations. I do not have that info with me. In 7 mths, he took another mmr vaccination along with the hepatitis A, and dtp dtap dt
Body aches, stiff neck for two days after shot date. Rash started three days after shot date, was located four inches below shot site.
approx 1 1/2 hrs p/vax given pt began vomiting & c/o severe h/a, SOB, lightheadedness, generalized weakness, shaking & chills; color very pale; BP 98/60, 80, 20; given EPi; nausea;
tingles down the arm up until their fingers; pain is awful; it keeps them up at night; chills for 2 weeks; pretty sick; right arm still hurts, all day, but it is worse at night; right arm is hot; right shoulder hurts too; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of ILLNESS (pretty sick), PAIN IN EXTREMITY (right arm still hurts, all day, but it is worse at night), FEELING HOT (right arm is hot), PARAESTHESIA (tingles down the arm up until their fingers) and PAIN (pain is awful) in a 79-year-old female patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch no. 016M20A) for COVID-19 vaccination. The occurrence of additional non-serious events is detailed below.     The patient's past medical history included Spinal fusion. Concurrent medical conditions included Diabetes. Concomitant products included INSULIN, VITAMINS NOS and OXYCODONE for an unknown indication.    On 27-Mar-2021, the patient received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 27-Mar-2021, the patient experienced PAIN IN EXTREMITY (right arm still hurts, all day, but it is worse at night), FEELING HOT (right arm is hot) and ARTHRALGIA (right shoulder hurts too). On an unknown date, the patient experienced ILLNESS (pretty sick), PARAESTHESIA (tingles down the arm up until their fingers), PAIN (pain is awful), INSOMNIA (it keeps them up at night) and CHILLS (chills for 2 weeks). At the time of the report, ILLNESS (pretty sick), PAIN IN EXTREMITY (right arm still hurts, all day, but it is worse at night), FEELING HOT (right arm is hot), PARAESTHESIA (tingles down the arm up until their fingers), PAIN (pain is awful), INSOMNIA (it keeps them up at night), CHILLS (chills for 2 weeks) and ARTHRALGIA (right shoulder hurts too) outcome was unknown.            No Treatment Medications were provided.   This case was linked to MOD-2021-294361 (Patient Link).
Patient reported in the middle of the night with pain and swelling in the arm.  The arm has continued to swell down to elbow and is still painful  5 days later, very red and hot to touch.   No fever reported but doesn't seem to be getting better.
Patient reports @ 6:30 pm her chest felt heavy and had a cough. At 845 pm her eyes felt ("oily"), 9:30 pm eyes were swollen. Still had a heavy chest in AM on 9/25 but all symptoms gone by 4 pm on 9/25.
I am not sure it is a direct cause. Sudden onset of multiple pulmonary emboli 3 weeks after Covid booster
Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live.  Subsequently the patient was still experiencing mild breakthrough at the time of the report.  Unspecified medical attention was sought.  There was no product quality complaint.  Follow up information indicated that the physician's office was unable to give more information because they needed more specific patient information.  No additional information is expected.
pt recv vax & devel an allergic rxn that consisted of a rash all over body;r/u info recv indicated that pt was seen 2-3wk post vax & had no sx;
pt recv vax 4SEP96 & 9SEP96 pt exp tonic/clonic sz;f/u was recv from a MD;pt was hosp for 2 days;no further details were provided;
Patient received second dose and injured her finger on the same day.  After healing, she noticed a small, white, painless nodule on her finger near one of the joints but not on the joint. Within the last 6 weeks, she has noticed another nodule on the same hand. She states this is her non-dominant hand in which the nodules and vaccine are located so she cannot attribute this ailment to anything else. She did not receive a booster dose.
Chills; Fever; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of CHILLS (Chills) and PYREXIA (Fever) in a male patient of an unknown age who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) for COVID-19 vaccination.     No Medical History information was reported.    On 18-Apr-2021, the patient received dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 18-Apr-2021, the patient experienced CHILLS (Chills) and PYREXIA (Fever). At the time of the report, CHILLS (Chills) and PYREXIA (Fever) outcome was unknown. Not Provided      The action taken with mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Unknown) was unknown.       No  concomitant medical  provided by the reporter. Treatment includes: paracetamol.   Reporter did not allow further contact
After falling asleep 2 hours earlier than usual, she woke up after 2 hours crying with a fever.  Her cries soon became high pitched screams like I've never heard before.  It went in for a good half hour or longer with some vomitting.  We gave her Tylenol and it eventually stopped and she was then able to nurse.
Sore throat; This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN (Sore throat) in a  patient of an unknown age and gender who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) for COVID-19 vaccination.     No Medical History information was reported.   On 12-Jun-2021, the patient received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. 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 OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN (Sore throat). At the time of the report, OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN (Sore throat) outcome was unknown.            Treatment information was not provided by reporter.  Action taken with mRNA-1273 in response to the events was not applicable.   Reporter did not allow further contact
Loss my sense of taste completely the day after I received my second vaccine. As of today it's been 20 days, no change in symptom.
Heart palpitations, multiple PVCs, chest pain that returned, dyspnea, fatigue, loss of appetite.  I was hospitalized for 4 days and am still recovering.  I continued my course of treatment for pericarditis, increased the dose of ibuprofen, use lidocaine patches, and was put on prednisone.  I used a heart monitor for a month and have had abnormal heart beats.
Localized area where injection was given had some swelling and redness to the area. Dr presribed a steroid pack and antibiotic for treatment due to patient reaction to the shot.
2-3 hours after administration of vaccination, pt developed localized swelling and erythema. Over the next 24 hours, developed large area of erythema warmth and induration over entire left upper arm. No fevers. Full range of motion.
I am a very healthy 63 year old. Yearly physicals, active, NO STRESS, BP has been 120/80 (give or take), I do not smoke or drink, I eat healthy. No history of headaches. The day after my booster shot I woke up with a headache, which was to be expected. The headache came and went, on and off since my booster, but never left. I continue to have a dull headache. It has been two months. I went for a pre-employment physical to find my blood pressure to be 122/105!! I did not act right away but my headaches still exist. I visited my doctor today to find my BP was 220/122.   There was not medical or any other reason for this. I was perfectly healthy until the day I took the Moderna booster. I am a nurse. I work in a hospital setting where I occasionally take my vitals at work. I have never had anything like this happen until the day after my booster was administered.
The patient woke up at 2am on 09/17/2020 with itchy hands that progressed to swollen wrists and feet.  Patient took benadryl reported feeling better.  Upon waking in the morning patient reported a swollen tongue.  The patient went to an urgent care and was given an rx of prednisone.  Upon consulting with the patient's allergist, patient did not take prednisone that was dispensed on 09/17/2020.  The reported to the pharmacist at 230pm on 09/17/2020 that he was feeling better and the side effects were almost gone.
Information has been received from a physician concerning a patient who was vaccinated with a single dose of ZOSTAVAX (Oka/Merck). It was reported that "about a year later" the patient developed a severe case of shingles on the leg. The patient sought unspecified medical attention. In the follow-up the physician reported that the 65 year old retired female patient, with HASHIMOTO's thyroiditis and autoimmune thyroid disease who was vaccinated one year ago, recently developed classic zoster confirmed by immunofluorescence of smears from a vesicle, the patient's symptoms were grouped blisters on 12-JAN-2009 and blisters down legs on 15-jan-2009. Labs diagnostics studies performed included direct positive to immunofluorescence assay to determinate varicella zoster virus and negative to immunofluorescence assay to determinate herpes zoster virus. On 16-JAN-2009 patient was recovered. Additional information has been requested. This is in follow-up to report (s) previously submitted on 3/27/2009.  Follow up information has been received from the physician concerning the patient with no illness at the time of vaccination who on 12-FEB-2008 in the morning was vaccinated with the first dose of ZOSTAVAX (Merck) (Lot number 658867/1413U) subcutaneous in the left upper arm.  The patient did not have a rash at the site of injection or elsewhere within 42 days of the vaccination.  The distribution of the dermatones involved was at 5-2.  The patient had a history of chickenpox (date unknown) and there is not a recent exposure to chickenpox or herpes zoster.  There was no a specimen collected from PCR and was no a photo taken.  Additional information has been requsted.
This spontaneous report was received from a Licensed Practical Nurse referring to an unspecified number of patients of unknown ages and genders. The patients' medical history or concurrent conditions were not reported. On an unknown date, the patients were vaccinated with improperly stored doses of GARDASIL (which had the lot # of K010215, expiration date 05-MAY-2017 and K016966, expiration date 10-MAY-2017) (dose, route, strength and anatomical site of vaccination were not informed). Information regarding concomitant medication was not reported. Additionally, no adverse effects were reported. There was not a product quality complaint involved. This is one of several cases from the same reporter. Additional information has been requested.
While administering 2nd half of FLUMIST dose to left nare pt jumped back while plunger was being pushed. Some of the FLUMIST went into patients right eye. Eye was flushed with water and no c/o blurring vision or pain. No adverse rx noted.
rash on my face, all over my arm, on my back, on my stomach; fever; muscle pain; lymph nodes are swollen; Chills; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer or other non hcp (patient).  A 20-years-old female patient received first dose of bnt162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, Solution for injection, Lot Number: ER8734, Expiration date: not reported) via an unspecified route of administration on 30Mar2021 (at the age of 20-years-old) as dose 1, single for covid-19 immunization. Medical history included birth control. Concomitant medication(s) included paracetamol (TYLENOL); diphenhydramine hydrochloride (BENADRYL); ethinylestradiol, norgestimate (TRI-SPRINTEC) taken for birth control, start and stop date unknown. On an unspecified date, patient experienced rash on my face, all over my arm, on my back, on my stomach, fever about 30 minutes ago, muscle pain, lymph nodes are swollen, chills. On an unspecified date, patient underwent lab tests and procedures which included body temperature was 101. Patient would like to know what she should do about side effects and if it is  safe to get second dose of vaccine. The outcome of all events was unknown.  No follow-up attempts are possible. No further information is expected.
Pt received vax on 07/23/1999. Subsequently the pt had pain at the injection site that lasted for 2 days. The arm was also sore. These events resolved for 2 weeks and then left arm soreness returned. Symptoms resolved on approximately 12/24/1999.
Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 6 year old male with no prior medical history and no known drug allergies who on 07/31/2002 was vaccinated with a dose of measles virus vaccine live (+) mumps virus vaccine live (+) rubella virus vaccine live (second generation)(Lot # 642695/0490M).  Concomitant vaccination included a dose of diphtheria toxoid/pertussis vaccine/tetanus.  Subsequently, the patient developed a 9.5 by 11.5 cm rash around the injection site.  It is reported that the "site reaction is consistent with DTaP vaccine and are definitely not MMR related".  It is not known if medical attention was sought.  It was reported that two other patients developed rashes following vaccination with measles virus vaccine live (+) mumps virus vaccine live (+) rubella virus vaccine live (second generation) from the same lot (WAES # 0208USA01036 and WAES # 0208USA01578).  Additional information has been requested.
Patient received her RSV vaccination on Thursday,10/12/23 at 11:32am in right arm, and she states that she started having pain and swelling in her arm by 2pm that afternoon. She called her doctor but could not be seen until today, Monday 10/16/23. She has a big, hard, swollen knot in her upper arm (right) as a reaction to the RSV vaccination. She has very limited range of motion right now in that arm. Her doctor gave her a shot of toradol to help with the pain and swelling, and the doctor encouraged her to report it to us so that we can alert the vaers system. The doctor also prescribed hydrocodone/apap for the patient to take as needed for pain. Patient is not to take hydrocodone/apap with alprazolam or carisoprodol.
I woke up this morning, approx 9 days after getting the vaccine, with a red, slightly raised splotch (rash?) that is about 1 inch in diameter at the site of injection. The spot is a little itchy, but not painful.
Employee called me to report having chicken pox. C/O lesion on back. 2 other lesions, then a few on her groin. Also reported fever of 100.9
The next morning after receiving the vaccine in January my left wrist started bothering me, I didn't think much about it because that was a side effect presented. When I received my second shot in February my left wrist started bothering me during the 15 minute wait period. The discomfort has not gone away. Around April 1st my right wrist started bothering me like my left wrist. Both wrists bother me and the discomfort is about the same. The pain is worse in the morning and during the day it is a lot less as I use my wrist. The only thing different has been the Shingles shot. I had one in December and the second one in March.
Numbness in lower lip, dizziness, lethargic, numbness, tingling, in (L) arm to 4th and 5th fingers, arm feels heavy.
Woke in a.m. with heavy pressure pain mid chest and struggling to breathe, massive headache, could barely walk.  Got up and thought I'd better sleep somehow so tried to find best position to allow me to breathe with less pain. Up/down several times, finally got to sleep.
Patient not feeling well, decrease in oral intake, general weakness, abdominal pain, nausia.  Diagnose with moderate to high grade small bowel obstruction. Patient was given IV fluid, Zofran, Steroids and pain meds.   Patient still in hospital
This spontaneous report was received on 28-JUN-2017 from a registered nurse refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. Medical history, concomitant medications, and allergies were not reported. On an unknown date the patient was vaccinated with PROQUAD for prophylaxis. On 22-JUN-2017 the patient was vaccinated with PROQUAD (Lot number and expiration date not reported) for prophylaxis after it underwent a temperature excursion (no further details). Labororatory data is unknown. As of 28-JUN-2017, it is unknown if the patient will continue PROQUAD and the outcome of the vaccine that underwent an excursion and was administered is unknown.  Additional information has been requested.
2 days after injection started itching from head to toe, by that evening was breaking out in huge gives all over my body, by 4th day eyes were starting to swell and throat was a little swollen and sore
Patient with erythema and edema of L leg (almost all of anterior thigh red and swollen) starting 2 days after the vaccine.  Otherwise well.  Patient with h/o similar reaction twice in the past.
48 hours after vaccination, developed a 2 inch by 1 inch red, raised, warm area at injection site.  It was itchy.  She used topical and oral Benadryl.  Symptoms did not progress and were completely gone within 1 week.
Information has been received through the Merck pregnancy registry from a 26-year-old female with hyperthyroidism and no drug reactions/allergies who on 19-JUNE-2006 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live (Ork/Merck). Concomitant therapy included levothyroxine sodium (SYNTHROID). It was noted that the patient was pregnant (LMP=approximately 04-JUL-2006). In July 2006, the patient experienced a little bleeding through the first month which has since stopped. Unspecified medical attention was sought. No further information provided. There was no product quality complaint. No additional information is expected.