chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
Presented to ED approximately 1 month after receiving Moderna COVID booster with complaints of 1-week of numbness and heaviness in legs. PMH MS x20 years, unable to do MRI due to spinal stimulator. Differential dx MS flare vs. Guillain-Barre vs transverse myelitis vs CVA. Neurology was consulted and recommended empiric methylprednisolone 1000 mg IV x3 days and symptoms improved. After 4 days, Pt complained of burning pains and weakness in arms, was given IVIG x5 days. At time of discharge, Pt still had bilateral leg weakness and numbness from neck down. Pregabalin and duloxetine were initiated and titrated up. Pt required discharge to SNF.
Rec'd vaccine 9:40am - 2pm rolling bouts of sweating, feeling faint, nauseous, lasted 2 hrs and was followed by chills - and fever, exhaustion. Massive headache ensued last 6 hrs. Total of symptoms last 2 days. (120 lbs patient.)
This spontaneous report as received from a pharmacist via a company representative refers to two patient of unknown age. On an unknown date the patients were vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX 23 (lot # 0653AE) (dose, route unknown). On the same day, both the patients received influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer unknown). On an unknown date both the patients experienced an unspecified reaction, after they received PNEUMOVAX 23 and influenza virus vaccine (manufacturer unknown). The outcome of the event was unknown. Additional information has been requested.
I became really ill on 10/24/2021 with severe headaches and high blood pressure. Consulted with my daughter who is a nurse and then went to hospital since I was feeling worse. I was observed then given an EKG and MRI to rule out hemorrhage, stroke and heart attack.  Dose 3 I had chills, nausea and high blood pressure and headache I was in the emergency room from in the morning to 7PM in the evening. I had a brain MRI and EKG and given an extra dose of blood pressure medication. In two to three hours the blood pressure came down and they had the result and I was sent home and advised to check with primary care doctor. I will be seeing him on the 10th of November 2021.  Moderna Dose 2, Red Swollen arm that required Steroid and antibiotics.
It has been two days so far so no medical treatment has been sought other than to call Pharmacy afterwards and they said that at the time I shouldn't be overly concerned with it.  Pain, tingling and numbness in fingers is the main concern in right hand, this is not getting better after 2 days.  Also had some pain/soreness in arm, hand, wrist.
wanted to know if she can take Benadryl to prevent her allergies; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient) via Pfizer sponsored program. A female patient of an unspecified age received first dose of bnt162b2 (BNT162B2, Solution for injection, Batch/Lot number was not reported) via an unspecified route of administration on an unspecified date as dose 1, single for COVID-19 immunization. The patient medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. On an unspecified date the patient wanted to know if she can take Benadryl to prevent her allergies before she goes to the facility where she can get the second dose. The outcome of the event was unknown.   Follow-up attempts completed. No further information expected.
Approximately 10 minutes after patient received vaccine, he reported feeling dizzy and nauseous. He stated he felt like he could vomit, but he never did. Patient was seated until symptoms resolved. Patient was pale in the face.  He reported no pain, numbness or tingling in the arm the vaccine was given. He had no trouble breathing.  Patient reported not eating anything the morning prior to receiving the vaccine at 11 am. After about 20 minutes, the patient reported feeling better and the mother took him home. Mother was told to monitor patient and contact PCP about events. Pharmacy checked in with patient about 3 hours later around 2pm. Patient's blood pressure was 90/60 and he was tired. Patient reported no nausea at this time. Patient was contacted again at about 5 pm and a message was left to report signs and symptoms. Still waiting to hear how the patient feels.
Pt came in with swelling and redness on right arm (deltoid) where vaccine was administered.
This case was reported by a pharmacist via call center representative and described the occurrence of severe dizziness in a 66-year-old female patient who received BOOSTRIX (batch number 9M9AA, expiry date 23rd October 2016). On 13th October 2014 11:40, the patient received BOOSTRIX .5 mL. On an unknown date, the dose was an unknown dose. On 13th October 2014, 12 hrs after receiving BOOSTRIX, the patient experienced severe dizziness (serious criteria disability and other: medically important condition). On an unknown date, the outcome of the severe dizziness was not recovered/not resolved. It was unknown if the reporter considered the severe dizziness to be related to BOOSTRIX. Reporter's comments: The pharmacist reports that a patient received a BOOSTRIX vaccine yesterday. The pharmacist reports that about 12 hours after receiving the vaccine, the patient started to experience severe dizziness. The patient's dizziness has not been resolved. The pharmacist may advise the patient to go to the emergency room. The patient received the 0.5 ML dose of the BOOSTRIX vaccine. The pharmacist also did not know if the patient was on any other medications and did not know what other medical conditions this patient had.
Pt recvd vax DEC93 & was hospitalized 10JAN94 w/bilateral pneumonia; discharged 16JAN; h/o emphysema for past 10 yrs; Cephalexin prior to admission;
Patient states her right arm feels numb and painful after flu shot was administered. States her whole right arm, hand and down to the fingertips feels numb. Patient was advised to move her arm to absorb vaccine and to see primary care physician if her symptoms do not improve.
My arm was sore immediately.  As the hours progressed after the shot, my left upper arm became very swollen, hard, and painful enough to wake me in the middle of the night.  The hard lump was as big & wide as my right hand and began 2 inches above my elbow up to the place of injection.  When my morning alarm went off, I was very fuzzy and extremely weak.  I  was unable to go to work or remember a lock combination I use every day.  My energy began to return the next day enough to work a half day but returned to bed for the afternoon.  The tiredness was all but gone by 8:30 pm.  Reaction began Sunday morning and was gone by Tuesday night.
SEVERE HIVES TO B/L UPPER EXTREMITIES,POSSIBLE EXACERBATION OF PSORIATIC CONDITION
My arm hurt immediately after getting the shot but I just assumed that was normal. I got a rash in the spot where the injection occurred the next day. I believe I submitted this inital info thru the app on my phone.  Anyway, the pain gradually was getting worse in the upper arm muscles. Around Aug/sept it was to the point where any time I would do any activity with that arm (Lifting, exercise, put any weight on it, typing too much, laying on it) it would hurt very badly.  I got in to see a doctor about it in Oct. I am not sure he knows what to do about it. He had an MRI taken of the upper portion of my arm however the pain was not only just there but down further in the muscles around my elbow.   I wish the MRI would have been done on more of my arm.  I can have the MRI sent to you.  He suggested I get physical therapy and go back in a couple months. I have yet to get the physical therapy because I really cannot afford to pay the out of pocket portion. Unfortunately, my arm is getting worse and I have to do more to try and help it. I have never had any issues with my arms like this before.  I do have cervical dystonia which can sometimes affect the nerves in my spine however that I can always fix and this pain is nothing like that.  There is apparently bursitis in the shoulder and some kind of lump thing where the shot was given. Also what they claim is liquid in the muscle.  I meant to fill all of this out sooner however I lost my vaccine card. I just found a photo I had taken of it luckily so I wanted to get this reported.   I really hope this is not permanent. It is making it hard for me to sleep and do much of anything with that entire arm now.
pt presented 2hr p/vax w/hives;pt hadn't taken any other medicine at all or eaten;
Fever, severe chills, aches, severe fatigue.  Onset 12 hours after dose.  Resolved 24 hours after onset.
only symptom was that I was tired, extra tired for few days; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient). A 63-year-old female patient received bnt162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE), first dose via an unspecified route of administration on 20Mar2021 at age of 63-year-old at single dose for COVID-19 immunization. Medical history included hypersensitivity (allergy). Concomitant medication included levocetirizine dihydrochloride (XYZAL) taken for allergy, a tablet daily.  The patient got her first shot 20Mar2021 and her only symptom was that she was tired on an unspecified in 2021, extra tired for few days. The outcome of tiredness was resolved in 2021.   No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained.
Redness, heat, swelling at injection site. Went to my doctor and they gave me an injection in my glute (maybe antibiotic?)
Vaccine Arm Redness,  itching, swollen This occurred the Saturday?a week later?after the vaccine.
Patient and her guardian showed up at an off site clinic for the Pfizer vaccine.  Another patient walked up asking questions about timing of observation.  Patient was inadvertently given a Moderna vaccine instead of a Pfizer vaccine.  Patient and her guardian were notified immediately of the mistake and advised that we would need to monitor.  After 20 minutes of monitoring, the patient and her guardian advised the patient was feeling fine and that they would like to leave.   Guardian instructed to follow up with the patient's PCP.
Patient has no clotting history. He developed body aches, left arm pain, and fevers immediately after immunization, but improved. Two days later on 6/2, he developed left flank pain and fevers.  On 6/4, he was evaluated in the ED, with CT scan showing partially occlusive thrombosis of left renal artery with areas of renal infarction. Cr remained stably at baseline. Initial workup was otherwise notable for WBC 17 and negative infectious workup. He was initiated on therapeutic Lovenox.  On 6/5, CTA chest/abdomen/pelvis was performed to evaluate for other clots. Left renal artery was complete thromboses with evolving foci of renal infarction. No other clots were detected. He continued to have fevers. By 6/8, his leukocytosis, fever, and flank pain resolved.  Renal ultrasound with doppler showed restoration of some flow in the left renal artery. He is to be discharged 6/9 on Lovenox 1mg/kg BID without patient Hematology follow-up.  His coagulability workup was notable for positive LAC, FVII deficiency, and PET/CT without evidence of occult malignancy.
The pt was injected with Moderna Bivalent without receiving a primary series of the monovalent vaccine first.
This is a spontaneous report from a contactable nurse via a Pfizer sales representative. A 17-year-old female patient received TRUMENBA (Lot# L13514, Exp. date 21Feb2016, NDC 0005010010, UPC 300050100102) intramuscularly in the left deltoid muscle, on 06Oct2015 at 02:30 pm, at 0.5 ml single, for immunization to protect her from meningococcal b. Relevant medical history was not reported. Concomitant medications included flu vaccine (unspecified trade name) (Lot # U5304AB, Exp. date 30Jun2016, NDC 4928141510, UPC 4928141510) on 06Oct2015 at 12:00 pm, in the right deltoid, for immunization; LOESTRIN for birth control and cetirizine (unspecified trade name) tablet at 10 mg once a day for environmental allergies. The patient was fine after the vaccine but that night, on 06Oct2015, the injection site was very sore and she was so sore she couldn't lift her left arm, her mom had to wash her hair. The following morning, on 07Oct2015, the patient's whole left side was in a lot of pain. There had been no rash or swelling or redness, just the pain on the left side of her body. Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of pain and pain in extremity and included treatment with ADVIL 200 mg, at 2 dosage forms (400 mg) on 07Oct2015 at 6:30 am. The outcome of the event 'injection site was very sore' was not reported. The other events were not recovered at the time of this report and, on the contrary, they worsened. Follow-up (07Oct2015-08Oct2015-09Oct2015): new information received from a contactable nurse via a Pfizer sales representative includes: clinical course, outcomes changed to not recovered.
Had shortness of breath since having COVID; Had shortness of breath since having COVID; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient's mother). This case is for other son. This consumer reported for a male patient (reporter's son) of an unspecified age received bnt162b2 (BNT162B2), via an unspecified route of administration on 22Jun2021 (Batch/Lot number was not reported) as dose number unknown, single for covid-19 immunisation. The patient medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. Reporter notes that her other son (she has 5 children) also had similar side effects following the vaccination however not to the extend that the one she was reporting about today had. The other son did receive his vaccine on the same day (22Jun2021) as the 33-year-old son. He has had shortness of breath since having COVID and got a fever of 100.0 the day (22Jun2021) he received the shot as well as chest heaviness and shortness of breath. The patient lab test included body temperature was 100.0 Fahrenheit on 22Jun2021 and sars-cov-2 test was positive on an unknown date 2021. Reporter stated that her HCP clinic in where they go to be a very large facility, but they had no clue on anything. Reporter would like to know what the follow up care would be for her son who had experienced side effects less than 1 week following his 2nd dose of the COVID19 vaccine. The outcome of the event was unknown.  Information on the lot/batch number has been requested.
Admitted to Hospital on 6/11/21 with 2 day history of chest pain. Treated with  Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Colchicine.  Discharged home on 6/16/21
Patient appeared to be faint, moderate dizziness, and low heart rate. Was assisted by pharmacist and paramedic, declined to be admitted. Patient was alerted to place, person, time, and situation.
Severe flu-like symptoms--headache, achy body, queasy stomach, extreme fatigue  lasting for two days keeping patient bedfast.
Erythema 12 x 10cm overlying injection site. Vesicles (1-2mm) spread over 2 x 2cm in center of erythema left arm.
Pt recv vax on 12/15/98; on 12/20/98 pt exp erythema multiforme; pt required close f/u w/ M.D.
Employee showed up at the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on 3/18/21 for her 2nd dose.  Employee Health Nurse checked her in to receive the vaccine.  Before receiving the vaccine, the vaccine administrator explained to employee that she will receive 2nd dose of Moderna.  Employee acknowledged.  Upon  entering her vaccination information into CAIR2 and discovered that she received her 1st dose COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer.  Employee was informed about the mixing of vaccines and was advised to go to ER if not feeling well.   Employee experienced the common side effect of vaccine the next few days, but overall "she felt fine".
large red rectangular patch of raised skin which was hot and tender to the touch, about 6 hours of constant joint pain that would move throughout the body at varying speeds (seconds to minutes) in one or more finger joints, foot joints, shoulders, knees. The pain would land in one joint in a hand, move to a toe, move to a different joint in another hand or same hand as last time, then to knee, then to toe, then to shoulder. This is not the specific sequence of events...the pain would randomly leave one joint and travel to another joint. I was unable to sleep all night. I had taken Meloxicam at 9 a.m. on Aug. 16, so I didn't think I could take another NSAID before 9 a.m. on Aug. 17 as this is a once a day medication and you are not supposed to add NSAIDs, so I emailed the doctor's office in the morning on Aug. 17. They advised taking an NSAID to relieve symptoms. I took 3 Advil and it alleviated the symptoms, except for the red patch of skin at the injection site, which is still present today (Aug. 21) and is still itchy and very, very slightly sore to the touch.
Myopericarditis; This is a literature report.  A patient (no qualifiers provided) received BNT162b2 (BNT162B2), as dose 2, single (Batch/Lot number: unknown) for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's relevant medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. Vaccination history included: Covid-19 vaccine (DOSE 1, SINGLE), for COVID-19 immunisation.  The following information was reported: MYOPERICARDITIS (hospitalization, medically significant), outcome "unknown". The patient underwent the following laboratory tests and procedures: Echocardiogram: Normal in reported cases; Electrocardiogram: unknown results; Imaging procedure: unknown results; Magnetic resonance imaging heart: unknown results; unknown results.; Sender's Comments: Based on the information currently available, a possible contributory role of the suspect vaccine BNT162B2 or comirnarty in triggering the onset of myopericarditis cannot be excluded.  The impact of this report on the benefit/risk profile of the Pfizer product is evaluated as part of Pfizer procedures for safety evaluation, including the review and analysis of aggregate data for adverse events. Any safety concern identified as part of this review, as well as any appropriate action in response, will be promptly notified to regulatory authorities, Ethics Committees, and Investigators, as appropriate.,Linked Report(s) : US-PFIZER INC-PV202200057449 Same article/ drug/event and different patient;
Three weeks after Covid-19 booster injection presented to ER with shortness of breath. Found to have pleural and pericardial effusion. Transferred to Hospital where pericaridiocentesis done. Cytology negative. No infection. Colchicine started.  Clinically improved and discharged home.
This spontaneous report as received from a other health professional refers to a 5 year old patient. On 09-AUG-2014 the patient was vaccinated with MMR II (lot # H011885, expiration date: 25-JUN-2014) 0.5 ml, subcutaneously, which was expired. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
On days 1 & 2 (Sat. 3/23 and Sun 3/24), I had swollen arm, was tired, somewhat feverish. All within the normal range. On Monday (4/25), my symptoms changed: I had raw throat, racking cough, very tired, fever (over 101.7). I suspected that I had [actual] Covid and that was confirmed by testing. While I recovered from initial Covid (with help of Paxlovid), I have continued to experience fatigue. I had recurrence of UTI and took antibiotic.
This spontaneous report as received from a consumer, the mother of the patient, who refers a 17 year old female patient with none drug reactions/allergies and no pertinent medical history. On 10-DEP-2013, the patient was vaccinated with an expired VARIVAX dose 0.5 ml / one shot, routed reported as "injection" and expiration date 02-AUG-2013 (concentration, lot and route were not reported) for "routine vaccination". None concomitants medications were reported. On 10-SEP-2013, the patient experienced an injection/site reaction as "a knot" on her arm and she also reported feeling weak. None lab diagnostics were performed. On unknown date the patient sought medical attention with an unspecified physician. The patient did not receive treatment for the event. At the time of the report the patient was recovering from feeling weak. Additional information has been requested.
pt recvd flu vax & 2 days later exp tenderness @ inject site & ax lymphadenopathy;
Within 8 hours of vaccine administration, experienced headache & fatigue. Severe Chills around 10 hours after vaccine was administered. No medication was taken. Extra blankets and clothes were worn to bed. Body aches woke me up at 2am and can?t fall back asleep
This case was reported by a pharmacist via call center representative and described the occurrence of injection site pain in a 64-year-old male patient who received SHINGRIX (batch number Y24KE, expiry date 11th October 2020) for prophylaxis. On 6th September 2018, the patient received SHINGRIX (subcutaneous). On 6th September 2018, 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 details were reported as follows: The age at vaccination was not reported. The pharmacist reported that the patient received SHINGRIX vaccine with a 5/8 inch needle, so it is possible that they received the vaccine subcutaneously, which led to inappropriate route of vaccine administration. The pharmacist was in a hurry and did not want to share additional information. Follow up information received from pharmacist on 17th October 2018: The patient's demographic details was updated. On 6th September 2018, the patient received the 1st 0.5 ml dose of SHINGRIX intramuscularly. Thus, the event intramuscular formulation administered by other route was deleted. The patient vaccinated with SHINGRIX with 5-8 inch needle instead of 1 inch. This led to wrong technique used in device usage process. There were no harm to the patient except possible extra soreness at injection site. On an unknown date, the outcome of the injection site pain and wrong technique in device usage process were unknown. It was unknown if the reporter considered the injection site pain to be related to SHINGRIX. The VAERS details were updated.
The patient has a history of stage III kidney disease and diet-controlled diabetes. She was seen in the ED on 9/12/23 for three weeks of congestion, sore throat, cough, and loss of appetite. She additionally endorsed shortness of breath on exertion, headache, right ear pain, a rash that started 6 days ago. In the ED, a COVID-19 PCR test was done which resulted positive. Ultimately, she was admitted 9/12/23 - 9/15/23 for COVID-19 infection, among other diagnoses. Of note, the patient has received the primary COVID vaccine series and two boosters.
This spontaneous case was reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of NASOPHARYNGITIS and PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 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 an unknown date, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (unknown route) 1 dosage form. On 01-Nov-2021, the patient experienced PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE. On an unknown date, the patient experienced NASOPHARYNGITIS. On 01-Nov-2021, PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE had resolved. At the time of the report, NASOPHARYNGITIS outcome was unknown. The action taken with mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) was unknown.       Concomitant information was not provided. Treatment information was not provided.
This spontaneous report was received from a medical assistant and refers to a currently 12 years old patient of unknown gender. Information about the patient's pertinent medical history, drug reactions/allergies and concomitant medications was not reported. On an unknown date, the patient was vaccinated with an improperly stored dose of GARDASIL 9, lot # L024993 with expiration date 17-SEP-2017, (route of administration and dose number were not provided). No adverse effects were reported. It was reported that the vaccine experienced a temperature excursion of 29F for 16 days. This is one of several reports received from the same reporter. Additional information is not expected since no consent was given to reach follow up.