chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended; persistent strain of herpes zoster or shingles; This initial spontaneous report was received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation and refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. In 2015, the patient was inoculated with zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) (dose, route of administration, anatomical location, lot # and expiry date were not provided) for routine adult health maintenance and for the long-term prevention of shingles. The vaccine did not prevent shingles as intended, and the patient subsequently contracted a persistent strain of herpes zoster or shingles. Later in 2015, the patient was treated for the onset of a severe vesicular rash, which was diagnosed as herpes zoster or shingles. As a direct and proximate result of the zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX), and/or despite receiving zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX) for long-term prevention of shingles, the patient suffered painful injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment. As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered significant medical expenses, and pain and suffering, and other damages. The outcome of the events was unknown. The events were considered to be related to zoster vaccine live (ZOSTAVAX).
Injection site moderate pain, arm pain, slight joint pain (hands, arms and feet), severe pain in the knees, severe milk supply reduction (currently breastfeeding).; Injection site moderate pain, arm pain, slight joint pain (hands, arms and feet), severe pain in the knees, severe milk supply reduction (currently breastfeeding).; Injection site moderate pain, arm pain, slight joint pain (hands, arms and feet), severe pain in the knees, severe milk supply reduction (currently breastfeeding).; Injection site moderate pain, arm pain, slight joint pain (hands, arms and feet), severe pain in the knees, severe milk supply reduction (currently breastfeeding).; Injection site moderate pain, arm pain, slight joint pain (hands, arms and feet), severe pain in the knees, severe milk supply reduction (currently breastfeeding).; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer. This 35-year-old female consumer (patient) reported for herself. A 35-years-old non-pregnant female patient received bnt162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE; solution for injection, Lot Number: EW0180), dose 1 via an unspecified route of administration, administered in Arm Right on 27May2021 12:00 (at the age of 35-years-old) as a single dose for covid-19 immunization. Medical history included haematoma -Huge hematoma after giving birth, not sure if recovered from that. The patient had no other vaccine within four weeks and other medications received within 2 weeks of vaccination included Pregnancy vitamins. Prior to the vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. Since the vaccination, the patient had not been tested for COVID-19. The patient did not have any allergies. On 27May2021 18:00, the patient experienced injection site moderate pain, arm pain, slight joint pain (hands, arms and feet), severe pain in the knees, severe milk supply reduction (currently breastfeeding). The patient did not receive any treatment. Outcome of the event was not recovered, at the time of this report. Device Date was 28May2021 Follow-up attempts completed. No further information expected.
Patient called and complained about her arm still hurting 2 weeks after the shot. She stated I gave shot to high on her arm and into shoulder muscled. I put the shot into her nerve.
Chills started at 6 pm the day of. Highest fever 102.7 with medication (ibuprofen) around midnight on 04/08.  Significant joint pain causing difficulty sleeping but severe fatigue. Around 9:00 am on 04/08/21 vomited stomach acid.  Continued low grade fever (100-101) past 5 pm on 04/08. No medical treatment sought.
the nurse gave the vaccine in the arm (left deltoid) and it hurts since then; Hurts when rising the left arm up and down (worsened); This is a spontaneous report received from a contactable reporter(s) (nurse). The reporter is the patient.  A 69 year-old female patient received BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE, Solution for injection), intramuscular, administered in left deltoid, administration date 12Feb2021 (Lot number: EL9267) at the age of 68 years as dose 2, single for covid-19 immunisation. Relevant medical history included: "Diabetes", start date: 2001 (ongoing); "Rheumatoid arthritis" (ongoing). Concomitant medication(s) included: SYNJARDY XR taken for diabetes mellitus (ongoing); TOUJEO MAX SOLOSTAR taken for diabetes mellitus (ongoing); HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE taken for rheumatoid arthritis (ongoing); METHOTREXATE SODIUM taken for rheumatoid arthritis (ongoing); FOLIC ACID. Vaccination history included: BNT162B2 (DOSE 1, SINGLE (Lot No: EL8982)), administration date: 22Jan2021, when the patient was 68 years old, for COVID-19 immunisation. The following information was reported: VACCINATION SITE PAIN (non-serious) with onset 2021, outcome "not recovered", described as "the nurse gave the vaccine in the arm (left deltoid) and it hurts since then; Hurts when rising the left arm up and down (worsened)". Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of vaccination site pain. Additional information: Treatment included: Paracetamol (TYLENOL) 500 mg 2 tablets (2-3 times a day).  No follow-up attempts are possible. No further information is expected.
Developed diffuse papular rash 8-9 days after receiving Varicella and MMR vaccines (on 8/19/08).  Seen again on 8/31/08.  Neck, trunk, arms and legs with raised pink bumps (no vesicles).  Slight fever, fussy.  Rash lasted 2-3 days.  Twin brother had similar rash for 1 day; also had vaccine same day.
Heart palpitations started two days after 2nd dose and have continued for three weeks. Fairly constant and heavy irregular heartbeat. Visited primary today, took blood for blood work, and will be getting an ecg next week.
This spontaneous report was received from the consumer, a male patient of unknown age. No information regarding the patient's medical history was provided. On 18-JUL-2013 the patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX vial 19400PFU, 0.65 ml, subcutaneously, at a "Rite Aid Pharmacy" at an unspecified location. No concomitant medication was reported. On 22-JUL-2013 the patient experienced small blistering on his foot. He did not seek for medical attention. The outcome of small blistering on foot was reported as recovering/resolving. No causality assessment was provided. Additional information is not expected.
Pain in legs and Severe headache. Started 11/25/21 headache improved but persisted the next day. Leg pain was still present.
Developed redness on left thigh the morning after the injection which gradually became more painful and red. Went to outside network ED and received no antibiotics or imaging and was sent home. Presented to Hospital the early morning of 3/1/2017 with progression of erythema with induration and blistering.
This spontaneous report as received from a nurse practitioner refers to a female patient of unknown age (also reported as in her "late 50s or early 60s") with diabetes. The patient's medical history was not provided. Approximately in 2015 (reported as "for about a month"), the patient was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX (lot #, expiration date, dose and route were not reported). Concomitant therapies included insulin. Approximately in 2015 (reported as "for about a month"), the patient experienced dermatitis on her face "a few days or a week" after she received ZOSTAVAX. There was no labs diagnostics studies performed. The patient was treated with BENADRYL (OTC) in unspecified dosages. The outcome of dermatitis was reported as not recovered. The reporter considered dermatitis to be not related to ZOSTAVAX. Additional information has been requested.
I administered a Janssen covid imz to patient at 1:07pm. Immediately following the patient proceeded to faint, his head fell back and limps went limp. I called for pharmacist  to come into the immunization room for assistance and bring an ice pack. She ran into the room to help. At this time 1:08pm the patient began to shake and had what appeared to be a seizure. I dialed 911 and pharmacist was helping patient and protected his head. After shaking for about 10 seconds, the patient stopped. He then awoke, jumped awake confused and scared. We sat patient down and monitored him. At this time the pharmacy tech called management. After patient was calm and sitting, we called his wife into the room. Management arrived in pharmacy. At 1:12pm patient felt cold and clammy.  He said he very much had to use the restroom. With assistance, he used the pharmacy bathroom. EMT arrived at 1:16pm. EMT determined low blood pressure. Patient had worked outside all morning in heat and was likely under hydrated. Over the next few minutes, EMT determined the patient's blood pressure was increasing. At 1:22pm, patient declined to go to the hospital. EMT signed off and left. Patient remained in room until about 1:40 with his wife to rest. Management got him candy and a fan to help. His wife and management then took him to their car.
Uncontrollable chills and sweats, fever, piercing body aches in hands, elbows, chest and feet, red face and neck
pt recvd vax 6JUL93 & devel low grade fever 7JUL93; pt became irritable & temp of 105; mom states pt had sz @ home; pt was taken to hosp 11JUL93;
fever 100.7, body aches, nonproductive cough, chills, not sleeping. starting on 9/29/21
severe headache, body chills, stomach ache, sweats, very severe body aches especially in my right arm down to my fingers. my body hurt to the touch almost like a sandpaper feeling. a rash on my face broke out and I felt congested. my back between my shoulder blades ached very bad. I had this going on from about 9pm Thursday 11/5 until early Sat morning I started to notice a decline in the muscle aches. still feeling weak.i hav been taking 800mg iburprofen which was little help on day one but day 2 it seemed to provide some relief. I did not go to the doctor but called the pharmacy and they said it might last a couple days and I should be fine but if not call them back or my doctor.
Intimidate rash then subsided after 20 minutes. Next day patient had fever of 102 all day and still had rash and two bruises. It appears one or both of the vaccines had some subcutaneous leakage that resulted in the redness.
I started having side effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting  and fatigue.  I could not even walk across the room.  The symptoms never stopped and I was sick in bed for a full three months.  In July, I started to feel a bit better, but I still have fatigue.  I am slowly but surely getting better, but I am not there yet.  Needless to say, I will not be getting a second dose.  I had to quit my job because I could no longer perform any of it.  I worked as a CPA doing audits for non profit organizations.
The day after vaccine I started experience period symptoms like cramps and bleeding.  I'm still bleeding  as of today 6/16/2021.  I am on birth control and am not supposed to be bleeding yet.
Began suffering heart arrhythmia within 8 hours which lasted the entire time until going into A-Fib within 72 hours. First time in A-fib in 4 years. After being cardioverted on 21 May 2021, remained in normal rhythm until 6 September 2021. Went back into A-fib on 6 September 2021. Was cardioverted again, on 17 September 2021. Have been excessively tired since receiving second COVID shot on 28 April 2021. Also experiencing muscle fatigue and headaches continuously since 28 April 2021.
This case was reported by a consumer via call center representative and described the occurrence of light headedness in a 76-year-old female patient who received SHINGRIX for prophylaxis. On 29th August 2018, the patient received the 2nd dose of SHINGRIX (intramuscular). On 29th August 2018, several hours after receiving SHINGRIX, the patient experienced light headedness, headache, shoulder pain, runny nose, appetite lost and pain in arm. On an unknown date, the outcome of the light headedness, headache, shoulder pain, runny nose, appetite lost and pain in arm were unchanged. It was unknown if the reporter considered the light headedness, headache, shoulder pain, runny nose, appetite lost and pain in arm to be related to SHINGRIX. Additional details were reported as follows: At 4:30 PM, the patient received a dose of SHINGRIX. After vaccination, that night, the patient experienced lightheadedness, pain in arm, pain in shoulder, runny nose, loss of appetite and head hurts. The patient reported that, on an unknown date with the 1st dose of SHINGRIX, did not experience these events as strongly. This case was linked with case US2018GSK162719, reported by same reporter for the same patient.
Tingling and numbness in  lower legs and feet persist after 1st week and has not gone away
Left deltoid area - swelling and redness - diameter larger than 1/2 dollar coin.  No lymph node swelling of affected extremity. Patient states hurts to lift arm/sore (uncomfortable) - constant pinching feeling.   Soreness causing discomfort with dressing.
3RD DOSE OF MODERNA COVID VACCINE GIVE 9/16/21, LOT #006021A; pt to ED after a fall; left hip pain; X-ray showed displaced left hip intertrochanteric fracture; ORIF of left hip; tested positive for COVID; developed worsening respiratory failure; shock; ICU where she was intubated; clinical status worsened; transitioned to comfort care only; extubated and she passed away in the hospital
It is severally affecting my quality of life; Acute tinnitus; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer or other non-healthcare professional (patient). A 59-year-old female patient received bnt162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, solution for injection, lot number was not reported), via an unspecified route of administration on 20Jul2021 as dose number unknown, single for COVID-19 immunization. The patient's medical and concomitant medications were not reported. On 20Jul2021, the patient experienced acute tinnitus. On an unspecified date, the patient experienced it is severally affecting my quality of life. The patient reported that she received a Pfizer covid vaccine on 20Jul2021. Within four hours of receiving the vaccine she started having acute tinnitus and it had not stopped since. Before the vaccine she had never had tinnitus before. She had read of others with a similar experience. She enquired was there anything that can be done to help with the ringing. It was severally affecting her quality of life. It was reported that she have tried steroids, acupuncture, a psychotherapist, ENT for sound masking but still had this side effect and was affecting her life. Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of acute tinnitus (tinnitus). The patient also stated that there was another lady that goes to the pharmacy that also had this side effect. The outcome of the event It is severally affecting my quality of life was unknown. The outcome of the event Acute tinnitus was not recovered.   The lot number for the vaccine, [BNT162B2], was not provided and will be requested during follow up.
Hives and bug bites (she never got bug bites prior to this); Hives and bug bites (she never got bug bites prior to this); This is a spontaneous report received from a contactable reporter (Consumer or other non HCP). The reporter is the patient. A 59-year-old female patient (not pregnant) received bnt162b2 (PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE), administered in arm left, administration date 20May2021 16:15 (Lot number: EW0171) at the age of 59 years as dose 2, single for covid-19 immunisation. Relevant medical history included: "IBS" (unspecified if ongoing); "Hiatal hernia" (unspecified if ongoing); "known allegy: Aloe" (unspecified if ongoing). Prior to vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. Since the vaccination, the patient had not been tested for COVID-19. The patient did not receive other medications within 2 weeks or other vaccines within 4 weeks prior to the COVID vaccine. Vaccination history included: Bnt162b2 (Dose 1, lot number: EW0161, administration time: 16:15, location: left arm), administration date: 29Apr2021, when the patient was 59 years old, for COVID-19 immunization. The following information was reported: ARTHROPOD BITE (medically significant), URTICARIA (medically significant) all with onset 21May2021, outcome "recovered" and all described as "Hives and bug bites (she never got bug bites prior to this)". Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of arthropod bite, urticaria and included treatment with lots and lots of benadryl.
Thyroiditis with hyperthyroidism: 5 days after vaccine developed sweats, 10 days after the vaccine (1/1/21)developed fevers and right sided neck pain, tachycardia, myalgia
C/O DIZZINESS AND SHAKEY LIKE HYPOGLYSEMIC.HAD HER DRINK COKE & EAT PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS. STILL FELT DIZZY & SHAKEY. HAD FRIEND PICK HER UP AS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE.
From initial information received on Apr 15 2005 from a health care professional regarding an adverse event, it was reported that a two year old male patient received a fourth dose of Tripedia, lot number U1345BA and a dose of HIB titer lot number nor reported, administered in the left arm on Apr 12 2005. He also received a dose of IPOL, Prevnar and a dose of Hepatitis A vaccine on the same day of Apr 12 2005, lot number not reported. These three vaccines were administered in his right arm. the routes of administration were not provided for any products. One day later, on Apr 13 2005, the patient complained of swelling from his deltoid to elbow and itching at the site of injection. Per the reporter he has not recovered from these events.
diagnosed with Covid 19; diagnosed with Covid 19; This is a spontaneous report received from contactable reporter(s) (Consumer or other non HCP) from medical information team and product quality group. The reporter is the patient.  A 70-year-old male patient received BNT162b2 (BNT162B2), on 22Mar2021 as dose 1, single (Lot number: IN6199), on 12Apr2021 as dose 2, single (Lot number: ER8730) and on 12Nov2021 as dose 3 (booster), single (Lot number: 3203080) at the age of 69 years for covid-19 immunisation. The patient had no relevant medical history. There were no concomitant medications. The following information was reported: VACCINATION FAILURE (medically significant), COVID-19 (medically significant) all with onset Oct2022, outcome "not recovered" and all described as "diagnosed with Covid 19". The patient underwent the following laboratory tests and procedures: Blood culture: (26Nov2022) doesn't have the flu; SARS-CoV-2 test: (Oct2022) Caller was diagnosed with Covid 19; (Nov2022) He was diagnosed again in Nov2022 with Covid 19, notes: and RSV; X-ray: (26Nov2022) doesn't have the flu. Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of vaccination failure, covid-19. Clinical course: patient was diagnosed with Covid 19 last month in early Oct2022 and took a full course of Paxlovid, which worked well for him. He was diagnosed again in Nov2022 with Covid 19 and RSV, and was prescribed Paxlovid again which he just started 27Nov2022. The patient did not receive any other vaccines within 4 weeks prior to the first administration date of the suspect vaccine.
Day 1  dizziness, mild headache, could not get warm, no fever, diarrhea, extreme nausea, severely increased ringing of left ear.  Day 2 same as day 1, day 3 - day 8 dehydration and sever ringing of ears. Day 9 sudden diminished hearing in the left ear. Ringing and hearing loss remain today 5/12/21.  I saw my regular physician, an ENT PA, and Audiologist.  Took hearing test which confirmed loss of hearing in left ear (compared to previous test; right ear was the same). Took 10 mg of Prednisone for 10 days to regain hearing, did not improve (2nd hearing test), had an MRI, no significant finding.  I am now taking sleeping aids.
Within two minutes of getting the shot, my throat and tongue started to feel like an allergic reaction.  I immediately took a benedryl melt (child's dose).  I sucked on it all the home. The feeling persisted and had progressed to include itchy ear canals. I immediately took a full dose of liquid benedryl and decided if it didn't help I would go to an ER.  After 10 min the symptoms subsided.  They returned when  the benedryl wore off and I have been taking a dose every four hours since.  My doctor's office is closed on weekends, so I will call him first thing mon am to see if I should continue with benedryl .
Approximately 24 hours after 2nd vaccine, I woke with excruciating, neuropathic pain along front and back torso that felt like a burning, stabbing and squeezing pain known to me as "multiple sclerosis hug." There was no itching, only pain. This lasted for approximately 48 hours.
This spontaneous report as received from a licensed practical nurse refers to a 24 year old patient. It was reported that the patient gets hives when she takes azithromycin (manufacturer unspecified). No pertinent medical history was reported. On 10-JUN-2013 the patient was vaccinated with the first dose of GARDASIL (0.5 ml once, lot # H020002 expiration date 08-AUG-2013), intramuscular for physician recommended. There was no concomitant medication reported. Nurse reported that after the patient received GARDASIL she loss consciousness and was assisted to the floor. Nurse stated that shortly after, when the patient regained consciousness, her blood pressure and pulse were stable and unspecified physician gave her fluids. The patient was called by the nurse next day, 11-JUN-2013, to check on her status. The nurse stated the patient was fine. Present status reported as recovered. There were no laboratories performed. Upon internal review loss of consciousness was considered medical significant. Additional information has been requested.
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patient reports an extremely red and swollen arm with a rash that continued to spread started about 12 hours after the vaccine so she monitored it for a few days, but it continued to get worse so she went to emergency department today 10/24 and they gave her steroids and antibiotic and stated is it possible cellulitis at injection site
soreness at injection site; This case was reported by a consumer and described the occurrence of injection site pain in a adult patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis.   Previously administered products included Flu shot (3 days prior to the Shingles 1st dose vacinnation) and Shingrix with an associated reaction of adverse event (received 1st dose in November 2019, refer case US2020AMR096078).   On 17th June 2020, the patient received the 2nd dose of Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, less than a week after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced injection site pain. On an unknown date, the outcome of the injection site pain was unknown.   It was unknown if the reporter considered the injection site pain to be related to Shingles vaccine.  Additional details were reported as follows: The age at vaccination was not reported. The patient would not be responding because the patient also had the Flu shot 3 days prior to the Shingles vaccination.  It would be unfair to say the side effects experienced were linked to your vaccination.  It could have been caused by the Flu vaccination or a combination of the 2 medications together. The patient able finally to get the second Shingles shot from my Primary Care physician this week and so far, so good beyond soreness at injection site and led to lengthening of vaccination schedule.; Sender's Comments:  US-GLAXOSMITHKLINE-US2020AMR096078:same reporter
Bone and joint pain 12/30/20 @7pm through 12/31/20. I took Tylenol 1000mg for pain relief.
Developed a persistent low grade fever 12/26-12/27, treated with ibuprofen; nausea 12/27-12/28, not treated; muscle pain at injection site 12/26-12/28. Redness and itching at muscle site 12/29-?.