chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
pain caused blood pressure to go sky high after the second dose; such tremendous pain from my knee to my toes; pains in elbow; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient).   An 86-years-old female patient received BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, solution for injection), dose 2 via an unspecified route of administration on 12Feb2021 (age at vaccination 86-years-old) (Batch/Lot Number: EM9810) as DOSE 2, SINGLE for covid-19 immunisation. Medical history included right knee replacement on Apr2018. Caller reported that she has a history of a knee replacement about 3 years ago, as a result she normally experiences nerve pain from her hip to her knee, breast cancer from Aug2013 to an unknown date, ongoing diastolic heart failure, ongoing macular degeneration, ongoing vitamin d decreased, ongoing reflux and to protect her stomach and ongoing hypothyroidism. Concomitant medication included 200ug levothyroxine sodium (SYNTHROID) (daily), 20mg omeprazole (20 mg, daily (ER 20mg daily), furosemide (40 mg, daily) for diastolic heart failure, spironolactone (12.5 mg, daily (25mg, takes half tab daily) for diastolic heart failure, ascorbic acid, betacarotene, cupric oxide, tocopheryl acetate, zinc oxide (PRESERVISION) (1 daily) for Macular degeneration, vitamin d nos (5000 iU, daily (5,000 units daily) for vitamin D level was low. On 22Jan2021, the patient received BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, solution for injection), dose 1 via an unspecified route of administration at left arm (age at vaccination 85-years-old) (Batch/Lot Number: EK4176) as DOSE 1, SINGLE for covid-19 immunisation and had sore arm and was achy. On 13Feb2021, over the weekend she woke up with pains in her elbow like sticking a needle in it. It lasted for a minute and then it went away. It came and went and then it was gone. She had five episodes of pain in the elbow. On 14Feb2021, her pains in elbow recovered. On 15Feb2021, Monday she had tremendous pain in her right leg from the knee down to her ankle. She was unsure if the pain is related to the vaccine or to the knee replacement. She had an ultrasound to check for a deep vein thrombosis. It was assumed to be negative. They didn't make her wait on the table. She asked if we had any weird side effects. The pain in her right leg varies. On 16Feb2021, the pain caused her blood pressure to go sky high. Normally her blood pressure was 120/70. She was active. She tried to rule out the pain. She had two episodes with her blood pressure last night. Each time lasted a half an hour and went back down to 120/51. As soon as she got off her feet and eliminated the pain, her BP dropped. On 19Feb2021, her pain caused blood pressure to go sky high after the second dose recovered. At the time of this report, the outcome of such tremendous pain from my knee to my toes was unknown and other event outcome was recovered on 14Feb2021 and the event pain caused blood pressure to go sky high was recovered on 19Feb2021.  No follow-up attempts are possible. No further information is expected.
Information has been received from a healthcare worker referring to an unspecified number of patients of unknown age and gender. There was no information about the patient's medical history and concurrent condition. On an unspecified date in September 2015, ROTATEQ (lot # K019370, expiration date: 16-JUL-2016) was improperly exposed to 49 degrees Fahrenheit for 1.5 hours. Then, on unspecified dates after this, these patients each received a dose of improperly exposed ROTATEQ (lot # K019370, expiration date: 16-JUL-2016, oral route, dose unknown). No adverse event was reported. This is one of several reports received from the same reporter. Additional information has been requested.
Pt is 64 at time of visit and given Fluzone HD, a vaccine for individuals 65 and older. No reports adverse events, but incorrect vaccine given.
Systemic: Allergic: Anaphylaxis-Mild, Systemic: Allergic: Swelling of Face / Eyes / Mouth / Tongue-Mild, Systemic: Dizziness / Lightheadness-Mild, Systemic: Nausea-Mild, Additional Details: Patient had gotten the first and second dose of moderna. Patient was in for a booster dose. After about 10 minutes post vaccine, pt complained about feeling dizzy, light headed, nausea and tongue swelling. no obstruction of breathing or any affect on her breathing. 911 was called and the patient was evaluated by the paramedics/EMT. Patient declined to go to the hospital for further evaluation.
Patient c/o abdominal and bilateral leg pain on Saturday (5/15). Per patient, had a fever of 102.1 on Saturday, was having mid-epigastric pain and nausea, fatigue, headaches, and sharp bilateral leg pain on Saturday, "felt like death". Patient stated she curled in in fetal position due to the pain.  Denies SOB or difficulty breathing, new rashes or hives, vomiting or diarrhea.  Per patient, majority of her symptoms resolved today (5/17). Denies feeling feverish (did not check temp today) and stated her leg and abdominal pain are not severe compared to Saturday, and has improved. Patient still does not feel at baseline and states she is fatigued.
This spontaneous report as received from a registered nurse refers to a 13 year old male patient who was born prematurely. On 06-AUG-2014 the patient was vaccinated with unspecified dose of VARIVAX, (0.5 ml, subcutaneously) (lot # K002912, exp date: 26-FEB-2014). Other suspect vaccines, administered to the patient on 06-AUG-2014, included MENACTRA (dose, frequency, route of administration: unknown) and ADACEL (dose, frequency, route of administration: unknown). On 06-AUG-2014, according to the patient's mother, he experienced sneezing, swelling of the face, eyes and lips and severe chest tightness. The patient sought medical attention. He was treated at the hospital (reported as went emergency room) (date unknown in August 2014) with unspecified intravenous (IV) medication. He was discharged (date unknown in August 2014) on prednisone (manufacturer unknown). Laboratory test were not reported. The outcome of severe chest tightness, swelling of the face, eyes and lips and sneezing was recovered reported as the patient "was fine" on 07-AUG-2014. The relatedness between the events and vaccines was not reported. Upon internal review, severe chest tightness, swelling of the face, eyes and lips and sneezing were considered medically significant, as the events required treatment with unspecified IV medication. Additional information is not expected, as the further contact was denied by the reporter.
12/27/21 presents to ED "at the request of her oncology team due to elevating transaminitis". PMHx of "stage IV lung cancer and diabetes as well as hypertension and hyperlipidemia"
Pt completed 2 dose course of COVID Pfizer Vaccine on 02/06/2021 and 02/27/2021. Pt tested positive for COVID on 05/12/2021, with symptoms beginning on 5/11/2021 (sneezing, runny nose).  Does not endorse any COVID + contacts, although lives with 4 other people who have not yet been tested.
killed my arm; This case was reported by a consumer via interactive digital media and described the occurrence of pain in arm in a patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingles vaccine) for prophylaxis.   Previously administered products included Covid-19 vaccine with an associated reaction of pain in extremity (received Covid vaccine on an unknown date and killed his/her arm).   On an unknown date, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingles vaccine. On an unknown date, unknown after receiving Shingles vaccine, the patient experienced pain in arm. On an unknown date, the outcome of the pain in arm was unknown.   It was unknown if the reporter considered the pain in arm to be related to Shingles vaccine.  Additional details were provided as follows: The patient self-reported this case. The age at vaccination was not reported. The patient received 1st dose of Shingles vaccine and the vaccine killed his/her arm, just like Covid vaccine. The patient reported that he/she was waiting for second shot in December.
This spontaneous case reported by a consumer, describes the occurrence of dizziness (dizzy) in a  patient, of an unknown age and gender, who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine) for COVID-19 immunization. No medical history reported. On an unknown date, patient received a dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine), unknown route; 1 dosage form. On an unknown date, patient experienced dizziness (dizzy). At the time of the report, dizziness (dizzy) outcome: unknown. The action taken with mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 vaccine), intramuscular: unknown.
06/21/2020 from about 7:00am to about 8:00pm Fever, muscle aches, shivering, chills, tired
Hospitalized 10/17/2021; COVID-19 positive 10/17/2021; fully vaccinated  Discharge Summary  DO (Physician) ? ? General Medicine Discharge Summary   BRIEF OVERVIEW: Discharge Provider: DO Primary Care Provider at Discharge: PA  Admission Date: 10/17/2021 Discharge Date: 10/21/2021 DETAILS OF HOSPITAL STAY: HOSPITAL COURSE: Patient is a 67-year-old female with history of COPD, type 2 diabetes mellitus, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation on Coumadin, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and mitral stenosis who presented with abdominal pain, nausea with vomiting, and chills.  She had diffuse abdominal pain on exam.  Work-up in the ED included CT abdomen/pelvis, which showed no acute findings to explain her presenting symptoms.  Labs revealed INR of 2.8, lactic acid 6.2, WBC count 11.8, potassium 3.3, Cr 1.16.  COVID testing was done in the ED, and returned positive.  Chest x-ray was done, and mild residual infiltrates in both lung bases.  She was given 40 mEq of potassium in the ED, and was transferred from ED to Hospital for admission. Upon admission, she was continued on oxygen at 2 Lpm.  For COVID pneumonia, she was started on Decadron 6 mg daily.  She was treated with anti-tussives and prn Albuterol inhaler.  With supportive treatment, her lactic acid was trended, and trended down.  We were not able to wean her back to room air (she was previously using oxygen only as needed), and she will be discharged with 2 L oxygen at all times.  She will be discharged on 6 mg of Decadron daily for 5 more days. Due to evidence of AKI on presentation, her diuretics were held.  Cr trended down, and was back to baseline, so diuretics were resumed on 10/20, which she tolerated well. Her INR was therapeutic at 2.8 on admission, but did rise to 6.9 by 10/19/21.  Her COumadin was held at that time, and INR drifted back down to 4.1 by time of hospital discharge.  Patient was instructed to hold Coumadin doses on 10/21 and 10/22, and will take 2.5 mg daily on 10/23 and 10/24.  She will have an INR level checked on 10/25, with results/further instructions to be reviewed by anticoagulation clinic.  I did call and speak with anticoagulation clinic nurse today, and made them aware of these recommendations. She was felt stable for discharge home on 10/21/21.  She will be discharged home on 5 more days of Decadron.  She should follow-up with PA in 1 week.  She will hold Coumadin on 10/21 and 10/22, and will take 2.5 mg of Coumadin on 10/23 and 10/24, with a follow-up INR to be drawn on 10/25.  Anticoagulation clinic to follow-up on results and make recommendations from there.
Systemic: Allergic: Anaphylaxis-Medium, Systemic: Allergic: Difficulty Breathing-Medium, Systemic: Allergic: Difficulty Swallowing, Throat Tightness-Medium, Systemic: Allergic: Swelling of Face / Eyes / Mouth / Tongue-Medium, Systemic: Hypertension-Mild, Additional Details: called emergency. the EMT's took her to the ER. She thinks they gave her some epinephrine and steroid shots. She is ok now. She is home and doing better.
This spontaneous report was received from a currently 85 year old female patient concerning herself. The patient had past sensitivity to new medications taken (names of medications were not reported), and she had an allergic reaction with neomycin and all related drugs in the "mycin" family. On an unspecified date in 2014 (reported as "2-3 years ago"), the patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX subcutaneous route (dose, anatomical site injection, lot number and expiration date were not reported) for prevent shingles (prophylaxis). The patient's concomitant drugs included unspecified sleep medications. On an unknown date after receiving the ZOSTAVAX vaccine, the patient developed a case of shingles outbreak which occurred on her abdomen and wrist area. According to her physician it was the "worst case he was ever seen". The patient had been prescribed with unspecified pain medications to treat the shingles outbreak. She reported that the rash had begun to "dry up", but it was still itching. It was reported that the patient sought medical attention talking with her physician. No laboratory diagnostics were performed. At the time of reporting, the outcome of herpes zoster was reported as not recovered. The causal relationship between the event and ZOSTAVAX was not reported. Additional information has been requested.
high fever- 102, tightness in chest, headache, cold & sweaty, tingling feeling, loss of appetite.  He took 2 ibuprofen, was able to sleep through the night and felt much better the next day.  2 days later he felt like himself again.
NARRATIVE:  SYMPTOMS: & TINGLING TO BILATERAL HANDS/ARMS AND  FEET/LEGS  Treatment:
The patient had burning sensations and increased urination symptoms consistent with a possible urinary tract infection prior to the vaccination that took place on 2 April 2021. A urinary culture was negative on 31 March 2021.  A few days after the vaccination, the burning pain and urgency subsided but was replaced by increasing lower abdominal pressure and pain.  The patient will see a doctor on 14 April 2021.  Other effects observed following the vaccination on 2 April 2021 include: headaches, muscle pain, injection site arm pain, sore throat. These effects resolved within 24 hours after the vaccination with exception of the sore throat which is ongoing.
I received the 1st dose of the Moderna Vaccine on January 6, 2021 at 01:49 pm. Approximately 4.5 hours later on January 6, 2021, I went outside in the cold temperatures. Upon returning inside to warmer air, the bilateral fingertips of both hands were pale white, numb, and painful. The time was 06:30 pm on January 6, 2021. At 06:47 pm, I felt a different feeling in the bilateral tips of my fingertips, and could see the color changing from pale white to a mixture of purple/black.  January 6, 2021 at 06:32 pm was the first time I have ever had my hands respond in this manner to cold temperatures. I have felt one fingertip go numb and turn white for a split second, only one time in my life but it was not a repeat occurrence, and it only lasted for about a second when it occurred. This experience and reaction I currently have lasts from 15-30 minutes of bilateral fingertip numbness and discoloration with pain. The bilateral fingertips of both hands now respond in this manner every time they are exposed to cold temperatures. I signed up for a health checker and did state that I was having this symptom through the Vaccine reporting system on a health checker under ?other'' multiple times. Treatment I received from a health provider are as follows; I had a telemedicine visit on January 14, 2021 at 12:51 pm to address my concern of ?reaction to Covid vaccine, fingertips were numb, lasting 30 mins?. On 1/14/2021, I received a primary diagnosis of Raynaud's Syndrome by my Primary Care Provider.  On 1/28/2021, I was seen in person by my Primary Care Provider for a Well Visit to complete a physical with my primary care provider. I was provided with a referral to a Rheumatologist for further advice about receiving the additional second Covid vaccination in the series. I also was ordered to do lab work. On 2/2/2021, I was seen by a Rheumatologist for new diagnosis of Raynaud?s Syndrome, and advised that risk outweighed the benefits in regards to receiving the second vaccination in the Moderna Covid-19 series. On 2/3/2021 at approximately 1:45 pm, I received the second Moderna Covid-19 vaccination.  On 2//10/2021, small red, itchy bumps started to appear on both sides of my neck. On 2/15/2021, a bump appeared above my right eyebrow with what felt like a pimple. On 2/21/2021, the ?pimple? had spread towards my inner eye and above my right eyebrow making my right eyelid swell. I received telemedicine care via an e-visit over telehealth with an urgent care and was provided an antibiotic for facial cellulitis. On 2/22/2021, I had one episode of emesis, and went in person to an urgent care. I received a different prescription of an antibiotic, and was provided with instructions of signs and symptoms of what to look for when to report to the emergency room. On 2/25/2021, my right eye started tearing up and the pain began to intensify. I was provided medical care by a Neuro-ophthalmologist and given a primary diagnosis of herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Presently, I have multiple areas of herpes zoster appearing on various areas of my head, shoulder, and chest that do not follow specific dermatomes.
The first injection the site was sore for a little while but the second injection was near the same site and it has become an increasingly sore to the point where it is painful for me to raise my arm in a chicken wing type fashion feeling like there is a lump underneath my arm in the skin
Pt had a series of 3 Engerix-B vax; 27NOV90, 7JAN91, 3JUN91; pt did not respond; lab tests indicated that pt had no immunity as of 30JUL91;
2 days after receiving the first vaccine I started to get severe chronic diarrhea. I was woken up nightly for the past 4 weeks since getting this Pfizer vaccine and having consistent  loose and watery bowel movements all day long including being woken up at night. I have had no blood in the stools and no fever with this severe and chronic side affect form the Pfizer vaccine. I have taken over the counter Pepto Bismol  for two days and it did help to resolve the chronic diarrhea and I have felt very weak and tired daily since this waking me up at night to go to the bathroom. Each day I have 10 or More diarrhea episodes.
given a dose of adjuvant not been reconstituted with lyophillized powder portion; given a dose of adjuvant not been reconstituted with lyophillized powder portion; This case was reported by a nurse and described the occurrence of inappropriate preparation of medication in a 60-year-old female patient who received Herpes zoster (Shingrix) (batch number J3PE5, expiry date 30th January 2023) for prophylaxis.   On 2nd September 2021, the patient received the 1st dose of Shingrix (intramuscular). On 2nd September 2021, unknown after receiving Shingrix, the patient experienced inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered. On an unknown date, the outcome of the inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered were unknown.  Additional details were provided as follows: The nurse reported that, the patient was given a dose of Shingrix adjuvant that had not been reconstituted with lyophillized powder portion, which led to inappropriate preparation of medication and inappropriate dose of vaccine administered. The reporter consented to follow up.
Patient was administered MMR vaccine subdermally instead of subcutaneously and suffered  immediate swelling, redness, mild pain.  All symptoms were gone by the next morning and have not recurred.
C/o sore arm, redness since Wednesday.  Stated felt nauseated, weak & no appetite, & temp of 100 degrees on Thursday.  States feels better today.  Instructed to notify MD if symptom worsen, ice for arm & over the counter pain reliever.
Initial report received from a pharmacist on 15 Jan 2010: This patient, with an unknown medical history, was vaccinated with one dose of FLUVIRIN (lot no. 104045P1), 0.5 ml, intramuscularly, on an unspecified date. The FLUVIRIN vaccine had been stored at temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit and 35 degrees Fahrenheit. No adverse event was reported. No further information was provided.
Arm where injection was placed is red and swollen, sore, low grade fever, 12x5 cm.
When patient presented for Rabies #3 she reported that several hours after vaccine for Rabies #2 on 8-29-06 her arm started swelling at the site of injection. She reported the swelling continued down her arm to the elbow, lymph node pain under her arm was extreme so painful it hurt to touch it. She reported feeling feverish but could not quantify it. She stated symptoms peaked 24 hours after the injection and then started to resolve. 48 hours post injection she was fine.
This spontaneous report as received from a pharmacist refers to a 67 year old male patient with heart disease and none drug reactions/allergies. On 12-SEP-2013 the patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX (lot # J003808, expiration date 03-JUL-2014) (dose and route unknown). Concomitant therapies included hydrochlorothiazide (manufacturer unknown) and CRESTOR. On approximately 08-MAY-2014 (reported as "about 2 weeks ago"), the patient experienced shingles. The patient saw the physician assistant for medical attention. Capsaicin cream and lidocaine patch were given for the treatment of the events. The outcome of the events was unknown. Reporter's causality of therapy to adverse event was not provided. Additional information has been requested.
On  12/11/2021 at 1200 my ears felt  blocked as on an airplane at high altitude.  At 1400 I stood from desk and was so dizzy I had to lie on the floor.  Too dizzy to drive.  Balance impaired. Put on an N95 and med/sgy mask and took a taxi home.  Walked up up the street to community Covid test site and had a rapid test and PCR.  Rapid test negative.  Dizziness continued to 12/13.  Called Employee Health at Lab where I work part time as a neuropsychologist. .  Was instructed to come in  for another PCR but was too dizzy to travel.  Instructed to quarantine at home until I could come in for PCR.  On 12/15 was able to drive and had another PCR at lab.  Processed by Hospital on 12/16 and was negative.  12/11 PCR came back negative on 12/17.  Dizziness lessened but did not fully resolve until 12/29.   Continue to have post nasal drip with mucus and cough, worse at night,.  Made an ENT appt but cancelled worried about possible infection during rising positivity rate.  No idea what caused these symptoms.  Never had before,
Prolonged fever 102 irritability stared 4 hrs after vaccine and lasted 24 hrs.
8/14/2021 Admitted. Sick at home x 7-10 days. He was found to have severe hypoglycemia by ambulance.   He was screened with COVID testing, which turned out to be positive. Hypoxic, Admitted to COVID unit.   Diagnosed with: Coronavirus pneumonitis Note: previously received COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine: First dose: 01/04/21 Lot Number EL1284; Second dose: 01/25/21 Lot Number EL3247 8/17/21: patient discharged
Pt recvd in 1991 & w/in a few hrs following the vax pt devel a rash on both arms; sx persisted for 24 hrs & pt recovered;
Measured today 6cmX6cm swelling, redness, warm at injection site, reports itchy woke up with the follow day 12/29/20. Called clinic due to concern it has been a week and site still irritated. Recommended cold pack to arm will follow up on Monday 1/11/21. No other complaints.
06/2021 A few months after the vaccine I went to my doctor for a physical, they noted that my blood pressure had been running extremely high, around 140/90 which was unusual. The doctor stated that it was high and she did want to monitor the blood pressure and told me to take some vitamins and fish oil to help with lowering it. About 3-4 months later I had some episodes where I felt dizziness and it had me more regularly monitor my blood pressure hanging out around 140/90. In November I felt like I was going to pass out and went to an urgent care and the blood pressure was around 150/100, I then saw my primary care and my BP was in the high 140s/90. I was then given some blood pressure medication Lisinopril daily, and now most of the time my blood pressure is around 120/75. Some days I have had dizziness come about however nothing as severe as before.