chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
7 days post I developed a large red circle on my left arm. It is hard, warm and tender.    This did not happen right away.  It took a week.  I just had normal soreness at the vaccination site initially.   I am just watching for now and applying a cold compress as directed by cdc.
Call received from patient who was advised to call to report a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients history includes contracting COVID back in June of 2020 for which she spent 2 days in the hospital.  In November of 2020, she reports she ended up in the hospital for another 2 days and was diagnosed with post-COVID POTS.  She then went to medical facility and underwent 6 treatments of hyperbaric oxygen in February of 2021. Patient states that after these treatments, she felt great.  She has reportedly been out of work since November, I believe, and was given the OK to return on 3/10/21.  She was also advised by her neurologist that she should take the COVID vaccine which she did on 3/15/21.  Two days later, on 3/17/21, she states that her POTS was "triggered" and she begain to experience dizziness, fainting, fatigue, headaches, nausea and vomiting and various GI issues. Currently, she states these symptoms are getting worse, instead of better, and she has been unable to work, missing last Thursday and Friday, and will be going home early today.  She asks if she should get her second COVID vaccine.  I advised that is something she needs to discuss with her primary care provider.
High anxiety; This is a spontaneous report from a Pfizer sponsored program . A contactable consumer reported that a female patient (girlfriend) of an unspecified age received her first dose of BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, Batch/Lot number was not reported), via an unspecified route of administration on an unspecified date at single dose for COVID-19 Immunization. Medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. Consumer called in on behalf of his girlfriend, whom was also with him in the car right now. She had her first shot. He stated she has high anxiety as a result of taking the first shot, and wanted to know if she can take something for her anxiety prior to getting the second shot. The outcome of event was unknown.  No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained.
that evening & all next day pt was quite lethargic-would respond when mother played w/pt but otherwise just laid there staring into space;mom noticed 3 small red spots on bottom of feet also;
Got sick shortly after arriving to visit my significant other (I departed on the trip September 9, started feeling ill September 12). Initial symptoms:  Scratchy throat, mild runny nose, occasional cough (usually productive), feverish feeling, fatigue. Long-lasting symptoms:  Low grade fever continues as of now; usually running in the low 99s to low 100s.  (I usually am in the low 98s).  I was feeling better and stopped regularly taking my temperature thinking my thermometer was reading incorrectly.  However when I was being prepared for my colonoscopy on Monday October 25, I was up to 100.1F.  I've been checking since and the fever is still present through most of the day.
This spontaneous report as received from a certified medical assistant refers to a patient of unknown age and gender. The patient's concurrent conditions and medical history were not reported. On 27-MAR-2014, the patient was vaccinated, with an improperly stored dose of GARDASIL (lot # H020901, expiration date: 05-JUL-2015), dose and route were not reported. No adverse experiences were reported. This is one of several reports received from the same source. Additional information has been requested.
Noticed that my arm was red and itchy around the vaccination area about 11 days after injection.  No other symptoms.  Had a sore arm for the first 2 days then fine until I noticed my arm last night.  Read about "Covid Arm" and decided I should report
Patient began to experience pain in injection arm shortly after vaccine delivery from shoulder to elbow that has persisted for over 2 months.
PATIENT SAID THAT ARM WAS RED, TENDER AND SWOLLEN ON 4/2/16- PROGRESSED TO BE PAINFUL AND ITCHY-CALLED MD AND WAS PRESCRIBED AUGMENTIN 875 AND TRIAMCINOLONE.
Patient is a 25 year old male A & O x4 with a chief complaint of a syncopal episode.  Patient was sitting in a chair in the observation area approximately 10 minute post vaccine.  Patient struck his head when he fell and presented with a small abrasion on the top of his head complaining of neck pain 1/10. Cervical spine immediately immobilized and EMS activated.  Patient stated that he has had similar events in the past when he had his blood drawn.  Patient denied any other medical history, no allergies and stated that he takes no medications. Vital signs obtained with all vitals within normal limits.  Patient stated that he felt slightly dizzy  but denied any other complaints. Negative chest pain, SOB, weakness, blurred vision, tinnitus, nausea and no sign of allergic reaction. Patient had equal grips and pushes with no signs of stroke.  Medic Engine  with EMT arrived and assumed patient care. Patient went via ambulance Hospital.
Pt recvd vax & on 8JUL93 exp pain & swelling in lt knee & some queasiness; pain & swelling lasted for 2 days & then moved to rt knee for 2 days; revealed an inc ESR;
Starting 10 minutes after administration of vaccination, the patient developed tightness in the chest and some shortness of breath. Progressed in 20 minutes to tonic / clonic spasms of the arms and legs, and inability to speak clearly. The patient was taken to the ER and given IV Valium and recovered immediately.
several days p/vax pt devel redness, heat & hives @ inject site also edema, no itching or pain; seen by MD next day 31MAR who prescribed ice compress & DPH; now to have anymore DTp felt it is a tetanus react;
Arm at injection site at approximately 12:00. General feeling of malaise came over me around 3:00pm and continues today (April 11). Body aches, headache, fatigue, low-grade fever during the night and continues today. "Brain fog" Joint pain. Took ibuprofen for pain on April 10 at 12pm, 7pm. Took ibuprofen on April 11 at 3:30am, 6:30 am. This session timed out after 20 minutes because I dozed off.
This spontaneous report was received from a pharmacist via a company representative and refers to a male patient of unknown age. The patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant therapies were not reported. On 26-JUN-2018, the patient was vaccinated with PNEUMOVAX 23 (dose, frequency, route of administration, lot number and expiration date were not provided) in an unspecified arm for prophylaxis. On an unspecified day in June 2018, the patient experienced an injection site reaction that presented with swelling at the site down to the elbow. The arm was red and warm to the touch and painful. The patient contacted the pharmacist on an unspecified date in June 2018 and the pharmacist instructed the patient, to take an antihistamine drug (unspecified) and if the symptoms did not resolve to seek medical attention. The patient was not recovered from the events as of 28-JUN-2018. The causality assessment between the events and PNEUMOVAX 23 was not reported.
Body was just so weak; I can''t walk and get it, I am too weak; My blood pressure was 181 over 106 over 98; Blood pressure is pretty high, yeah 181 over 106 over 98; My bones are just aching; Fever; No, I can't talk that long; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer or other non hcp (patient). A patient of unspecified age and gender received bnt162b2 (PFIZER BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, Solution for injection, Lot number: Not reported) via an unspecified route of administration on Oct2021 as dose number unknown, single for COVID-19 immunization. The patient's medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. It was reported that patient got the shot yesterday on Oct2021, and since patient got home, patient body was just so weak. But this morning patient tried to go to work, patient blood pressure was 181 over 106 over 98 and patient bones were just aching. Now patient got a fever and patient just, patient don't know if it was side effects from that. Patient might go to the hospital patient was not sure yet, patient may go or not. patient said patient might go to the doctor, patient was not sure yet, but patient blood pressure was pretty high, yeah 181 over 106 over 98. On an unspecified date in 2021 patient experienced body was just so weak; patient can''t walk and get it, patient was too weak, patient blood pressure was 181 over 106 over 98; blood pressure was pretty high, yeah 181 over 106 over 98, patient bones were just aching, fever, no, patient can't talk that long. The patient underwent lab tests and procedures which included Blood pressure: 181, Blood pressure: 106, Blood pressure: 98, fever: unknown result on an unspecified date in 2021. The outcome of the events was unknown.  The lot number for the vaccine BNT162B2 was not provided and will be requested during follow up.
Facial swelling and rash on face, trunk and upper extremities that is macular, blanchable and coalescing.
Employee complained of metallic taste in mouth.  Then complained of scratchy throat and a feeling of "throat swollen on the inside"
Information was received 31-MAY-2017 from a medical assistant (see original case 1705USA005086) and refers to a 24 year old female patient. On 11-APR-2017, she was vaccinated with VARIVAX lot # M041513, expiration date 11-OCT-2018, which had undergone a temperature excursion between 15 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (22.3 (F)) for 1 hour and 3 minutes. No adverse effect was reported. This is one of several reports received from the same reporter. Additional information is not expected because follow-up information was received.; Sender's Comments: US-009507513-1705USA005093: US-009507513-1705USA005094: US-009507513-1705USA005086: US-009507513-1706USA008915: US-009507513-1706USA008916: US-009507513-1706USA008917: US-009507513-1706USA008918: US-009507513-1706USA008919: US-009507513-1706USA008921: US-009507513-1706USA008922:
Fever first night. Very sore, hot to the touch, swollen and red (3? diameter) for 8 days.
During the night after vaccine, I got up 3-4 times to urinate. The last time about 5-5:30 a.m. I felt nauseous, then terribly nauseous. Barely made the 8-10 steps to a chair where I had to lay my head on a table. Then became profusely sweaty all over my body. I suspected heart attack although no chest or other pain. This feeling of death subsided after 15-20 minutes. Then was very weak. At that point I decided to be checked out at ER, Hospital .
Information has been received on 01-OCT-2018 regarding a case in litigation from a lawyer and a male consumer of unknown age and a female consumer. The male patient's concurrent conditions, medical history and concomitant medications are unknown. On or about 24-DEC-2015, the patient received the ZOSTAVAX (lot number and expiration unknown) unknown route for its intended purpose: the prevention of shingles. As a direct result of the vaccine, the patient suffered from a Shingles outbreak, in addition to chronic pain, rash and lesions to his ear and side of his face. The patient did not have a Shingles outbreak until 19-JAN-2017. As a direct result of the vaccine, the patient suffered mental and emotional distress due to resulting physical limitations and seriousness of his condition. As a result of the ZOSTAVAX, the patient sustained severe and permanent personal injuries. Further, as a tragic consequence of ZOSTAVAX, the patient suffered serious, progressive, permanent, and incurable injuries, as well as significant conscious pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, physical impairment and injury. The patient has incurred medical expenses and other economic harm as a direct result of use of ZOSTAVAX. Shingles outbreak/lesions to his ear and Shingles outbreak were considered to be disabling. Shingles outbreak/lesions to his ear was considered to be medically significant. Additional information has been received.
By early 2022, the thumping pulse in the back of my neck became less and less frequent; This is a spontaneous report received from contactable reporter(s) (Consumer or other non HCP). The reporter is the patient.  A 72-year-old female patient received BNT162b2 (BNT162B2), on 04Oct2021 as dose 3 (booster), single (Lot number: FE3590, Expiration Date: 28Feb2022) at the age of 72 years for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's relevant medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. Vaccination history included: BNT162b2 (Vaccine: 1st dose COVID-19 , Product name/manufacture: Pfizer, Lot number: EL9269, Health care professional or Clinic site: Withheld), administration date: 13Feb2021, when the patient was 71-year-old, for COVID-19 immunization; BNT162b2 (Vaccine: 2nd dose COVID-19 , Product name/manufacture: Pfizer, Lot number: EN6198, Health care professional or Clinic site: Withheld), administration date: 06Mar2023, when the patient was 71-year-old, for COVID-19 immunization, reaction(s): "following my second initial COVID shot, I have developed atrial fib and have been put on Eliquis", "Rapid, thumping pulse in the back of my neck at the base of the skull", "Alternating episodes of rapid heartbeat in my chest and throat that were so strong, I felt them without using my hand or an instrument.", "A lump in my left breast that was the shape and size of a new erase on a #2 pencil. Even though it had gone away before the scan, the local breast center said it probably was a result of my second COVID shot". The following information was reported: HEART RATE DECREASED (non-serious) with onset 2022, outcome "unknown", described as "By early 2022, the thumping pulse in the back of my neck became less and less frequent". Relevant laboratory tests and procedures are available in the appropriate section.
Seizure; child became unresponsive, eyes rolled back in her head and couldn't move or speak. Called 911 and paramedics arrived, took blood sugar, blood pressure, all vitals came back normal. No fever or illness previously or post. Video visit with doctor later in the day said to then do EEG.
My daughter became weak in the legs severely where she fell and hurt her ankle severely. She has severe nerve damage in her feet, legs, and upper extremities.
Fever up to 103 began about 6 to 8 hrs p/inject; pt vomited once during the noc; Continued to run a fever of 102 the following morning; fever lasted about 24 hrs; rx APAP;
A consumer reported that her 69 year old father received Flu Shield vaccine ('00-'01) in 11/00. According to the daughter, in 12/00, her father "couldn't get (his) heart in rhythm and it was racing". His health care provider cardioverted the pt X 2 and he also had a cardiac ablation procedure. He was hospitalized. No additional information was available as of the date of this report.
Patient called on 10/21/2009 saying her left arm has been sore for the last couple of weeks. Right around the area she got the shot. She refused to go see the doctor. saying
Left Arm Pain (entire and not at site of injection); rash/hives running up neck into face right to left; numbing of lips (left side); tingling at left eye; loss of hearing/ringing in left ear.
low grade fever 99.2; sore arm; 2 cm supraclavicular node that she has developed; large node (developed quite large, visible to the naked eye, red 2 centimeters supra clavicular node); This is a spontaneous report from a contactable Nurse. A 28-years-old female patient received first dose of BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, formulation: Solution for injection, Batch/Lot Number: EN6203), via an unspecified route of administration on 06Mar2021 at 17:00 as DOSE 1, SINGLE for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. It was reported that patient should not go through mammograms after receiving the vaccine, the location of the node as almost shoulder height, way above the clavicle, stated that it developed next day (after vaccination). Reported that a node gotten smaller but still easily palpable, it went probably from 2 centimetres down to 1 centimetre, so it was probably half the size. Caller (nurse) stated that she did not feel it today, but she palpated it yesterday. On an unspecified date in Mar2021, the patient experienced low grade fever 99.2, sore arm, 2 cm supraclavicular node that she has developed, large node (developed quite large, visible to the naked eye, red 2 centimetres supra clavicular node). No seriousness was reported. The patient underwent lab tests and procedures which included body temperature: 102 and 99.2 on an unspecified date in Mar2021. The outcomes of events were unknown.  No follow-up attempts are possible. No further information is expected.
INJECTION SITE ITCHINESS Narrative: MILD ITCHINESS AT INJECTION SITE, RESOLVED ~ 1 DAY
ACUTE PULMONARY EMBOLISM 8/5/2022 LEFT HEART FAILURE ACUTE HYPOXEMIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE 8/5/2022 LEFT HEART FAILURE
Fever/ chills / sore muscles / sore injection site / flu like symptoms / no treatment
rapid heartbeat/high pulse; high blood pressure/worsening of high blood pressure; lightheaded; headache; This case was reported by a consumer via call center representative and described the occurrence of heartbeats increased in a 63-year-old female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis.   Concurrent medical conditions included blood pressure high.   On 9th May 2019 12:00, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix. On 9th May 2019 14:30, 2 hrs 30 min after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced heartbeats increased, hypertension aggravated, light headedness and headache. On an unknown date, the outcome of the heartbeats increased, hypertension aggravated and light headedness were recovered/resolved and the outcome of the headache was not recovered/not resolved.   It was unknown if the reporter considered the heartbeats increased, hypertension aggravated, light headedness and headache to be related to Shingrix.  Additional details were reported as follows: The patient received Shingrix the day before reporting at noon. At 2:30 pm she started experiencing a rapid heartbeat. The patient started having very high blood pressure of about 188 by 96 and her pulse was high at 93.   The patient also felt lightheaded and had a massive headache.  The patient still had a massive headache the day of reporting.  All the other symptoms were gone.   The patient had a history of high blood pressure and takes medication for high blood pressure but after the vaccine her high blood pressure worsened. The reporter did not give consent to follow up.
pain at injection site; This case was reported by a consumer via call center representative and described the occurrence of injection site pain in a 66-year-old male patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) for prophylaxis.   On an unknown date, the patient received Shingrix at an unknown dose. On an unknown date, unknown after receiving Shingrix, 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 Shingrix.  Additional details were provided as follows: The age at vaccination not provided. The reporters friend received the vaccine and experienced pain at the injection site. This case has been linked with case US2019222787, reported by same reporter.
2 weeks prior I had flu like symptoms. I experienced inner ear issues with vertigo. I had to go to the emergency room. While at the ER, I was prescribed medications for nausea and dizziness. I went to my PCP and was prescribed antibiotics and steroids. I also had blood work and my white blood cell count was very high. It was like my immune system is weaker. Small colds turns into worse symptoms. I still am having issues with vertigo and I go to a specialist Friday.
Some people felt tired, had muscle pain, a headache, shivering, fever, stomach pain, or nausea. Had all of these
patient complained about tired ness and muscle weakness after 7 days of vaccination which lasted for 2 weeks
On 20 Jan 2021, 8 days after immunization developed bullseye rash on L upper arm at site of injection and nodular/papular dermatitits on anterior thiges bilaterally. Was seen by urgent care on 20 Jan 2021 and prescribed prednisone 20mg daily x 5 days. L upper arm lesion resolved after 3 days but anterior thigh lesions remained. She was seen by dermatology on 3 Feb 2021 and biopsy performed. Lesions described at that time as indurated erythematous to violaceous subcutaneous nodules.  Seen in follow up at dermatology 9 Feb 2021 and had intralesional steroid injections. Seen by dermatology 16 Feb 2021 as treated lesions persisted, now lesions appeared on anterior thighs and patient c/o increased pruritus. She was treated with 1st and 2nd generation H1 blockers and a 2 week prednisone taper. Biopsy consistent with  granulomatous dermatitis/panniculitis. Starting early Feb 2021, noted gradually worening symptoms of dyspnea on exertion.  Seen by pulmonologist who ordered a chest CT and subsequently diagnosed with pulmonary embolus. She was started on abixiban daily. She was further evaluated by cardiology, hematology and rheumatology in March and April 2021. She had been on OCP at the time of diagnosis of the PE and this was changed to Nexaplan implant by Gyn. Workup with all specialists ongoing. Pulmonology recently added Fluticasone/Salmeterol inhaler which she finds has not improved her dyspnea.
The platelets were clotting together/ a clotting problem; his platelets were low; delayed nerve block; his first Pfizer covid vaccine on 05Feb and his second on 21Feb; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer or other non hcp (Patient). An 82-years-old male patient received BNT162B2 PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE Batch/Lot number: EL9266) via an unspecified route of administration, administered in Arm Left on 21Feb2021 as dose 2, single (at the age of 82-years-old) for covid-19 immunisation. Medical history included had knee, shoulder, neck, prostate operations, shoulder operation which were prior to vaccine from an unknown date and unknown if ongoing and has never had issues with his blood levels. There were no concomitant medications. Historical vaccine included BNT162b2 (PFIZER BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE, Solution for injection, Lot number- EL9269) via an unspecified route of administration on 05Feb2021 in left shoulder as dose 1, 0.3 ml single (at the age of 82-years-old) for COVID-19 immunization. The patient stated that his first pfizer covid vaccine on 05feb2021 and his second dose on 21feb2021, states he was scheduled to have a nerve block on his back on Friday 26Feb2021, that he went in that following Tuesday, 23Feb2021 his doctor is putting off the nerve block and he is in tremendous pain, cannot turn head from side to side. Confirms the pain began prior to the vaccines, nerve block was scheduled prior to vaccines.He went to his physician who did another test and was told his platelets were low. The platelets were clotting together so they could not get an accurate count. He has had many surgeries in the past and was never told he had platelet issues and never had a clotting problem. He has had not other side effects and if he had not needed to get bloodwork for his nerve block, he would not have known about the clotting problem.  His doctor was scheduling an appointment for him with a cancer and blood specialist. They have delayed the nerve block due to the platelet issues. the platelets were clotting together/ a clotting problem, his platelets were low on an unspecified date and delayed nerve block on 26Feb2021. Stated they told him his platelets were clotting together, he is thinking this must be a side of the vaccine. The patient underwent lab tests and procedures after the second dose of vaccine which included platelet count as low, sars-cov-2 test with unknown results and weight:170-175 lbs on an unspecified date. The outcome of all the events was unknown.