chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
The father informed that his daughter was diagnosed with bel Palsy on 07/13/2022
Information was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient of unknown age. No information was received concerning the patient's past medical history, concurrent conditions, or concomitant medication. On or about 07-AUG-2015, the patient was vaccinated at a pharmacy with ZOSTAVAX (lot number, dosage, and route of administration not provided), as recommended for routine adult health maintenance and for the prevention of shingles. The ZOSTAVAX vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, but rather caused the patient to contract a persistent strain of herpes zoster, also known as shingles. On or about 03-JUN-2016, the patient was treated for a blistering vesicular outbreaks that were diagnosed as severe herpes zoster, or shingles. The patient was prescribed  acyclovir and tramadol for management of her painful and persistent symptoms. As a direct and proximate result of these malfunctions, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment.  As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. Additional information has been requested.
he came down instantly with the flu,both times; Initial information regarding an unsolicited valid non-serious case received from a consumer (patient's wife) via social media and transmitted to Sanofi on 15-Nov-2020.  This case involved male patient of an unknown age for whom it was reported that he came down instantly with the flu, both times (Influenza), while he received INFLUENZA VACCINE.  The patient's medical history, medical treatments, vaccinations, concomitant medications and family history were not provided.   On an unknown date, reporter watched her husband a few years ago get the dose of suspect INFLUENZA VACCINE (produced by unknown manufacturer) (lot number unknown) via an unknown route in an unknown administration site for prophylactic vaccinations and both the times patient came down instantly with the flu (Influenza).  No relevant laboratory tests were reported.  It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment.  Event outcome was reported as Unknown for the event Influenza.  There will be no information regarding the batch number for the case.
Patient called about 45 minutes after receiving immunization and reported a racing heart and chest pain.  She was advised to go to the hospital or call an ambulance if she felt necessary.  After trying to bill her vaccine, we discovered the patient had received a dose of Pfizer in August which she did not report on her questionnaire.
Dizziness for about 1 hour; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable other health professional (patient herself). A 43-year-old female patient (non-pregnant) received the first dose of BNT162B2 (Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, lot# EJ1685), via an unspecified route of administration at 23Dec2020 01:00 in left arm at single dose for covid-19 immunization. Medical history included slightly elevated BP (blood pressure) and gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Prior to vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. Since the vaccination, the patient had not been tested for COVID-19. Concomitant medication included omeprazole (PROTONIX) and lisinopril.  The patient experienced dizziness for about 1 hour on 23Dec2020 01:30 with outcome of recovering.  No treatment was received for the event.
Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F/Temperature excursion; Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F; This spontaneous case was reported by a nurse and describes the occurrence of PRODUCT TEMPERATURE EXCURSION ISSUE (Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F/Temperature excursion) and PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR (Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F) in a 73-year-old male patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch no. 076C21A) for COVID-19 vaccination.     No Medical History information was reported.    On 29-Oct-2021 at 2:30 PM, the patient received third dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular) .25 milliliter. On 29-Oct-2021 at 2:30 PM, the patient experienced PRODUCT TEMPERATURE EXCURSION ISSUE (Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F/Temperature excursion) and PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR (Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F). At the time of the report, PRODUCT TEMPERATURE EXCURSION ISSUE (Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F/Temperature excursion) and PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR (Administered vaccine that was stored at temperature between -80 degree F to -84 degree F) outcome was unknown.        For mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular), the reporter did not provide any causality assessments.   No concomitant medication information was provided. The vial undergone temperature excursions for 1 month. The vial was in frozen state at the time of the excursion (Vials in question stored in a super cold Freezer) and minimum reached temperatures was negative 82 degrees Fahrenheit. The patient was given dose from vial that was stored in an ultracold freezer which was colder than it should have been. The vial moved from freezer to refrigerator on 19-Nov-2021, it was a day when the Moderna Covid-19 vials went from the super cold freezer to the refrigerator. The vials were returned to the freezer/refrigerator or maintained at room temperature.  The reporter stated that total 70 vials were still in the ultra-cold freezer and 8 vials were in the refrigerator. No vaccine state changes were noticed. The vaccine was never refrozen. None of the vials were punctured. No Previous temperature excursions was reported. No treatment medications were provided.
A few weeks after the vaccine, I experienced extreme heart fluttering and went to the ER. I was experiencing hypertension even when taking Lisinopril. Had an echo done on 12/28.
Had the shot at 8pm on 1/21. Starting the morning of 1/22 when I woke up, was stiff and achy. As the day progressed got more achy and then started to feel chills. Late afternoon/early evening started to have low level fever.  Took Tylenol at 10pm and Advil at 3am (1/23). Woke up on 1/23 at 8am and all symptoms had subsided. Felt fine from then on.
Dizziness occurring 10 minutes after vaccine given Fainting occurring 10 minutes after vaccine given Headache occurring 30 minutes after vaccine given Nausea occurring 30 minutes after vaccine given Vomiting occurring 1 hour after vaccine given
On the afternoon of 11/7/09 I developed numbness and loss of taste on the left side of my tongue.  By 11/8/09 this progressed to full left sided facial paralysis and I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.   12/7/09:  ED Record received for date of service 11/8/09.  Dx:  Bell's Palsy.  Presents with facial numbness, left side of tongue feels numb, left eyelid feels weak, loss of taste on L side of tongue, slight droop of left mouth noted.
Patient reported painful injection that felt like COVID vaccine hit her bone, reported right arm felt "full" after vaccination complete, as compared to Left arm with flu vaccine feeling normal.   (1" needle used on 3mL syringe, 0.5mL dose of Janssen.  Deltoid bunched up by RN vaccinator. Resistance felt by vaccinator. Not all vaccine went in, <0.1mL remained, per CDC no indication to revaccinate)
Within 24 hours I had 2 side effects. I very minor sensation of tightness in my right arm and moderate to severe issues with my left Knee. It is difficult to bend down and get back up. I have a weird feeling when walking (can't explain). Almost feels like the there is swelling but I can't see swelling. I have had so much as a sprained knee and have never had any knee or leg issues.
This spontaneous report as received from a nurse refers to an 18 (also reported as 19) year old male patient. Medical history and concurrent conditions were none. Illness at the time of vaccination was none. On 24-AUG-2015 at 10:04 am, the patient was vaccinated with a second dose of improperly stored GARDASIL (lot # K011562, expiry date 08-APR-2017) intramuscular in the left arm. No adverse effect was reported. No concomitant therapy was reported. This is one of the six reports received from the same reporter. Additional information is not expected as all correspondence was received.
Different manufactured administered for 2nd shot in primary series.  Pfizer (9/27) Moderna (11/18
Started out Friday, 3/12/21 around 2PM, headache, got worse as evening came, next morning, Saturday 3/13/21, sore arm, head felt like someone stuffed it, afraid to take any medication or to eat anything. Felt like throwing up all day, but never did. Very tired all day, slept off and on half the day on the couch. Started to feel a little better around 8PM 3/13/21. Fever, usually my temperature is 97.7 or 97.8 but at one time it was 101. Very week and drained. Sunday 3/14/21, felt much better but head still hurt a little. Monday, 3/15/21 head hurt a little in the morning, but was okay by around 9AM. Pretty much back to  normal after that.
Numbness and tingling of lower jaw (ear to ear) , base of skull,  as well as both shoulders. Began about 4 hits after shot. At same time tension headache had started, as well as fatigue .   Symptoms mostly abated after 48 hours. Still hand mild awareness of sensation in jaw and shoulders very slight tingling/cold sensation.
The rash turned into blisters in areas and would not alleviate without heavy doses of steroids.; rash on my abdomen that was extremely itchy and it spread all over my body like wild fire.; rash on my abdomen that was extremely itchy and it spread all over my body like wild fire.; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient). A 42-years-old female patient received BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE), dose 2 via an unspecified route of administration, administered in arm left on 30Apr2021 (Batch/Lot Number: EW0164) as single dose for COVID-19 immunization. Medical history included COVID-19 from an unknown date and unknown if ongoing. No known allergies. The patient took other medication for the severe rash that appeared within 2 weeks of vaccination. Patient was not pregnant at the time of vaccination. The patient previously took BNT162B2, dose 1 administered in arm left on 09Apr2021 10:30 (Batch/Lot Number: EW0151) for COVID-19 immunization. The patient experienced the rash turned into blisters in areas and would not alleviate without heavy doses of steroids; rash on abdomen that was extremely itchy and it spread all over body like wild fire on 12May2021 06:00 with outcome of recovering. The adverse event result in Emergency room/department or urgent care. Treatment received for the adverse event included Steroids', rx histamines. Since the vaccination, the patient has not been tested for COVID-19. Clinical course reported as follow: On 12May2021, patient woke up with a rash on abdomen that was extremely itchy and it spread all over body like wild fire. The rash turned into blisters in areas and would not alleviate without heavy doses of steroids. Information on lot/batch number was available. Additional information has been requested.
I am not exactly sure what brand/strain of the influenza vaccine I received, but the lot # was 222FX. After receiving the influenza vaccine on Monday October 9, I began having an adverse reaction to the vaccine on Wednesday, October 11 and continue to experience these symptoms. (The symptoms I am about to describe are all symptoms that I experienced last year after receiving the influenza vaccine at Medical Center (MC). The symptoms include headache, neck pain, sub sternal chest pain, chest tightness, decreased appetite, nausea, abdominal pain. After experiencing these symptoms last year, I was seen at the ER at MC and received the following diagnostic testing procedures: complete blood panel, 12 lead EKG, chest X-ray, head CT MRI of the brain, spinal tap. All test and procedures were inconclusive. As a result of the initial spinal tap, I developed a CSF leak and had 2 blood patches to treat spinal headaches I was experiencing.
Patient received two vaccines.  She was at the front discussing billing after she received them and felt dizzy.  She was brought a wheelchair to sit in and given a glass of water.  After this she became very pale, lost consciousness, had seizure like activity (shaking, muscle rigidity and loss of bladder control).  This lasted for about 30 seconds, then she was very drowsy.  Emergency Medical Services were called.
Felt lightheaded for a few seconds and then went into an arrhythmia leading to ventricular Fibrillation . Was shocked my by subcutaneous-ICD. Went into the ER and was admitted to the hospital for monitoring. Doctors changed medication to an antiarrythmic beta blocker, Sotalol (80mg 2x/day). Still being monitored in the hospital to make sure that I tolerate the drug.   I had not had a cardiac event since by initial one in March 2019.
This spontaneous report as received from a licensed practice nurse refers to a 2 week old patient of unknown gender. There were no pre-existing physician-diagnosed allergies, births defects or medical conditions. No concomitant therapies were reported. The patient's birth weight was 13lbs 8ozs. Illness at vaccination included rash. On 06-AUG-2018, the patient was crying and was vaccinated with ROTATEQ orally, lot # R007986, expiration date 13-OCT-2019 (dose was not reported) for prophylaxis. Vaccine was inadvertently given to patient by the nurse. It was not ordered by the physician and error occurred during dispensing. The patient vomited on unknown date in August 2018. No prescription drug treatment was required. The outcome of vomiting was reported as recovered on unknown date in August 2018. The event was assessed as non-serious by the reporter. The causality assessment was not provided.
Pt left office, vomit x1 on the way home. Mom reports she was pale and complaints of nausea and then vomit x1.
Pt called today, Nov. 12, 2009 to report pain from pneum. vaccine given Nov. 9, 2009. Pain is at site plus "tip" of left shoulder - Reports no redness or being warm to touch.
10/14/03: mother called and reported that son had a localized reaction involving arm. It is red, swollen, hard. Instructed mom to put ice and give child Benadryl and that it should start getting better 2-3 days. If not to call in. Stated child was running around playing. 10/15: call from mom, very verbally abusive to me. Had called the hospital and they told her this should not happen. Mom upset, stated we did not know what we were talking about. Instructed mom to bring child by the clinic. She refused. I reassured her again that this was a localized reaction to the vaccine. She stated she would take the child to the hospital or to her Dr and if they told her that this was not normal, then she was coming to the clinic to fill out a complaint. I apologized and she hung up. Follow up on 04/20/04: "Because mom said she was taking child to hospital.  There is no known phone # or address for child.  The phone and address on VAERS is that of the health department.  Nurse said mom was abusive to them."
UPON IMMUNIZATION, PATIENT BECAME DIZZY, NAUSEATED, AND FELT FAINT
Diagnosed Bell?s palsy at emergency room visit. Numbness of tongue, lack of muscle control on left side of face.
Went to bed at 21:30 on 12/12/01 and was restless and arm ached. At 02:00, I woke up with dry heaves and chills. On 12/13/01, I was very weak. I am feeling stronger each day with intermittent nausea, headache and dizziness. I am still experiencing symptoms.
The Pfizer vaccine was mixed incorrectly (too much diluent).  The patient had to return to clinic for correct dose.
bump that is warm and red; is a bump that is warm and red; is a bump that is warm and red; was injected into under the skin (subcutaneously) instead of intramuscularly; This case was reported by a consumer via call center representative and described the occurrence of injection site lump in a 70-year-old female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) (batch number 73T27, expiry date 9th September 2022) for prophylaxis.   Concomitant products included Flu Seasonal QIV Dresden (Influenza vaccine Quadrivalent 2020-2021 season).   On 21st October 2020, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix (subcutaneous). In October 2020, less than a week after receiving Shingrix and Influenza vaccine Quadrivalent 2020-2021 season, the patient experienced injection site lump, injection site erythema, injection site warmth and intramuscular formulation administered by other route. On an unknown date, the outcome of the injection site lump, injection site erythema, injection site warmth and intramuscular formulation administered by other route were unknown.   The reporter considered the injection site lump, injection site erythema and injection site warmth to be related to Shingrix.  Additional details were provided as follows: The patient received dose of Shingrix in the right deltoid. The patient received flu shot in the left arm. The reporter stated that, after vaccination, the patient experienced injection site reaction which was bump that was warm and red and is about 3 inches in diameter. The reporter stated that, the patient received Shingrix vaccine into under the skin (subcutaneously) instead of intramuscularly, which led to intramuscular formulation administered by other route. The reporter consented to follow up.; Sender's Comments:  US-GLAXOSMITHKLINE-US2020212048:FU1 deleted
Pain at site of injection began immediate after administration. Pain moved down towards elbow, now it goes from 1/2 up from elbow to shoulder. It is a dull pain, and occasionally it is sharp pain. The pain gets worse when patient is exercising. There is no swelling or redness.
First injection in left arm resulted in numbness in left hand fingers that lasted for about 36 hours.  Second injection in right arm resulted in numbness in right hand fingers that lasted about 24 hours.  Medical staff was informed of reaction associated with first injection but was told it was "unrelated."
sunday I had my face start drying up and all my joints hurt.  today the dermatologist said its part of my original anaphalactic reaction
COVID symptoms started on 12/28/2021 with sore throat and dry cough, and the only reason I got tested is because my kids tested positive. Symptoms lasted for 3 days and went away. Tested positive on 12/28/2021 at employee health.
Left arm soreness Left arm numbness Left arm pain Left arm throbbing Nausea Insomnia
oval area of erythema and mild inflammation to left deltoid approx 2.5 inches in diameter. mild warmth present. adenopathy to axilla. Fluid accumulation to axilla descending down under left breast. Pt reports "golf ball" size accumulation of fluid yesterday which has now subsided. Chills present this morning
Headache, Myalgia, Fever, SkinRash, Rash, injection site reaction, fatigue Narrative:  Employee reports injection site pain/discomfort, swelling, redness, and itching. Also reports a rash on the left arm, chills, fever, headache, body aches, and fatigue. No medications were reportedly used. Did not report to a doctor office, urgent care, or ER for rash.
Pt describes an extensive localized rxn. (3 hrs after injection) involving his entire upper arm with swelling sx subsided in 72 hr.
Patient reports that since vaccination she has experienced persistent shoulder pain and limited range of motion. She reports the pain is intermittent "sharp stabbing sensation" and the limited range of motion is in moving her arm backwards (straining shoulder). This pain has not impeded daily functions but has affected them noticeably.
Rcvd Gardasil #1 at routine annual exam, as well as Tdap, and Hep A #1. After leaving the office, child got to end of hallway and became pale and light-headed. Brought back to office in wheelchair - seen by MD.
Felt like I had the flu for 2 days. Tired & achey. Couldn't get anything done. Both times of shots. Lost 4 days of productive time. 1st shot - 9-5-19 2nd shot 2-28-20
Client presented to 2nd dose appointment for Pfizer COVID vaccine and reports she experienced swelling in right inner elbow, forearm, and wrist about 1 week after first dose Pfizer COVID vaccination to right arm. Client reports she followed up with her PCP regarding symptoms.  Client reports she was prescribed a topical steroid of unknown name, but reports she did not use the steroid as the swelling resolved before she was able to pick up the prescription from the pharmacy.
Ever since a few hours after the 2nd shot I have been getting this stabbing pain in the back of my head towards my neck. It comes and goes and only lasts for a min or so. Its like someone id tapping the back of my head with an icepick once an hour. Over the last 2 days this pain has progressively gotten worse and worse. Today my head feels warm in that area. When the pain happens my vision is a little blurry and I get confused for a min. Like I cant remember what just happened and I have to think about it for a min.  This is starting to worry me and I am not sure who I need to talk to or where I need to go to.
Rash of left arm, back, and both inner thighs.  Doctor prescribed methylprednisolone for presumed reaction.
Adult dose was given to a 13-year-old; Adult dose was given to a 13-year-old; This case was reported by a other health professional via sales rep and described the occurrence of overdose in a 13-year-old female patient who received HAV (Havrix 1440 adult) for prophylaxis.   On 17th August 2021, the patient received Havrix 1440 adult. On 17th August 2021, unknown after receiving Havrix 1440 adult, the patient experienced overdose and adult product administered to child. On an unknown date, the outcome of the overdose and adult product administered to child were unknown.  Additional details were provided as follows: This case was reported by the medical assistant. The reporter stated that, the 13 years old patient received adult dose of Havrix 1440, which led to overdose and adult product administered to child. No adverse events had been reported. The healthcare professional reported that an attempt had been made to contact the patient/parent regarding the medication error but was unable to speak with anyone yet. The reporter consented to follow up.
Skin flushing, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, tinnitus, headaches, mast cell activation, POTS, chronic fatigue
Redness around the injection site; This case was reported by a other health professional via call center representative and described the occurrence of erythema in a adult patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis.   In November 2019, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix. On an unknown date, less than a week after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced erythema. On an unknown date, the outcome of the erythema was not recovered/not resolved.   It was unknown if the reporter considered the erythema to be related to Shingrix.  Additional details were reported as follows: This case was reported by the pharmacy intern. The age at vaccination was not reported. The age group was not reported, but was selected adult as per vaccine indication. The patient received the a dose of Shingrix and a week later still had redness around the injection site. The reporter was concerned whether patient should receive 2nd dose of vaccine or not. The reporter did not consent to follow up.
The patient said that the area was red and it was difficult to fold her arm. I suggested she take TYLENOL (because she didn't want to take ibuprofen) and to alternate cold and warm packs. I called her after a few hours and she said that she was doing better. We will follow up with her doctor in the morning.