chrisvoncsefalvay/vaers-outcomes huggingface dataset:
Information has been received from a pharmacist concerning a 12 month old female pt with past medical history of food allergies, rashes and eczema, who on 10/10/02 was vaccinated with a dose of varicella virus vaccine live. On 10/14/02 (also reported as around the time of vaccination) the pt developed unexplained "on and off" fevers every couple of days, and "rashes" for one month following vaccination with varicella virus vaccine live. The fevers were described as low grade "about 101 deg F." It was noted that the pt was treated with Augmentin (unknown dates, unknown dosage). On approximately 11/9/02 the pt was hospitalized for a temperature of 103 deg F, and rash which was described as "eczematous with broken blood vessels, but crusting over like chickenpox." The pt was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr infection. The reporter indicated the labs were normal except for elevated lymphocytes; an immunologic work-up was negative, and the child did not have any immunosupression. The reporter indicated that a recent there was a virus where the pt attends daycare. Additional info has been requested.
Swollen lymph node on left side of neck doubled in size within a few hours of booster. Also developed a red burning rash on both sides of my neck between my should and my neck and between/under both breasts.
This is the 3rd time this has happened so I know it can't be coincidence. I have a herpes outbreak every fuckin time I get one of these covid shots.
Patient experienced edema, erythema, and pruritis at left arm injection site. Cold compress provided temporary relief.
A red itchy patch of rash developed just below the vaccine site. About 2 inches in diameter, mildly itchy, and hot to touch. Noticed it first 8 days after vaccine was injected.
Patient stated that she began to have itchy hives on her trunk and thighs about 36 hours after her vaccine. Stated that no changes occurred between the vaccine and the hives.
Right arm swollen and red; Right arm swollen and red; Right armpit is swollen and painful; Right armpit is swollen and painful; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer, the patient. A 57-year-old non-pregnant female patient received the first dose of BNT162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE; Lot Number: 30145BA) via an unspecified route of administration in the right upper arm on 07Oct2021 at 17:00 (at the age of 57-years-old) as a single dose for COVID-19 immunisation. Medical history included high blood pressure. The patient had known allergies to fragrances. Prior to the vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. The patient did not receive any other vaccines within four weeks prior to the vaccination. Concomitant medication included lisinopril (MANUFACTURER UNKNOWN) from unknown date for an unspecified indication and unknown if ongoing. The patient previously took codeine (MANUFACTURER UNKNOWN) for unknown indication and experienced drug allergy. On 09Oct2021 at 10:00, the patient had her right arm swollen and red, right armpit was swollen and painful. The events did not result in doctor or other healthcare professional office/clinic visit, emergency room/department or urgent care. Therapeutic measures were not taken as a result of the events. Since the vaccination, the patient had not been tested for COVID-19. The clinical outcome of the events right arm swollen and red and right armpit was swollen and painful was not resolved at the time of this report.
MD describes rash adjacent to inject site only assoc w/itching; no other adverse reaction; described by parent; relates pt  was evaluated @ clinic; contacted by parent on 22JUN92;
High Fever of 102*, rash on body (probably due to fever) swelling, soreness and redness at injection site , muscle aches, headache, chills. Symptoms lasted for 12 hours.
Hospitalized on 10/7/22 for what seemed to be heart attack symptoms (chest pressure and left arm oddness;  EKG and chest x-rays clear but a comprehensive metabolic panel showed a slight rise in alanine amino (34) and chest heaviness continued. At first troponin levels were less than 0.01 but another test after a couple of hours showed troponin levels had risen to 0.07. Patient was admitted for weekend observation and continued blood tests showed rising troponin levels progressing upward to a peak of 1.49 after 36 hours of bed rest. A cardiac catheterization was scheduled for Monday. Chest pains had stopped but it was assumed the patient  experienced an NSTEMI. Cardiac catheterization on Monday 10/10/23 showed no blockage in the heart, and, as troponin levels had peaked and were declining, the diagnosis became myocarditis, possibly caused by a recent COVID-19 vaccine.
This spontaneous prospective pregnancy report was received from a consumer refers to herself as a female patient of unknown age. On an unknown date in January 2014 (also reported as about 2 weeks ago), the patient was vaccinated with VARIVAX (Merck) injection (dose and frequency was not reported) and then the patient discovered that she was 17 weeks and 2 days pregnant. No adverse event reported. Additional information has been requested.
Narrative:  Patient received first dose COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) on 8/30/21.About 7-10 days later started to experience new onset CHF concerning for viral myocarditis. His lab markers are negative at the time of this report (RVP, troponin) due to the several day gap between symptoms and evaluation. Pt reports his children and dog had respiratory symptoms before the pt developed symptoms. The ID team felt this was not bacterial or fungal in etiology. ID felt he likely suffered a viral myocarditis as outlined above and may have had underflying CHF (given alcohol abuse and OSA), but the team could not rule out the possible side effect from the COVID-19 vaccine.
patient got a booster dose from an expired vial; This spontaneous case was reported by a pharmacist and describes the occurrence of EXPIRED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED (patient got a booster dose from an expired vial) in a 35-year-old female patient who received mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (batch nos. 003C21A, 028L20A and 011J20A) for COVID-19 vaccination.     No Medical History information was reported.   On 28-Dec-2020, the patient received first dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular) 1 dosage form. On 25-Jan-2021, received second dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 21-Oct-2021, received third dose of mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular) dosage was changed to 1 dosage form. On 21-Oct-2021,  after starting mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine), the patient experienced EXPIRED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED (patient got a booster dose from an expired vial). On 21-Oct-2021, EXPIRED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED (patient got a booster dose from an expired vial) had resolved.        For mRNA-1273 (Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine) (Intramuscular), the reporter did not provide any causality assessments.   No concomitant medications were reported.  No treatment medications were reported.  Reporter mentioned 1 vial, carrying 10 doses, originally, only 3 doses were administered from it. Vial was left to thaw straight from the freezer right before being used.
Very sore arm-joint sore-limits comfortable arm movements. Did not even feel shot at next day sore arm. Progressing worse until 10/20/02 then subsided slightly. Now constant ache in upper arm and joint.
Soreness, severe pain in left arm, inability to lift arm due to amount of pain. Onset the next day after vaccine.
Information has been received from a physician concerning a 7 year old male who on 08-MAY-2000 was vaccinated in the left arm with a first dose of Varivax (Oka/Merck) (lot # 632042/1360J). On 11-JUL-2006 at 15:00, the patient broke out with chicken pox. Subsequently, the patient recovered. No additional information is expected.
Large red hives and itching , all over body except face. Took Benadryl caplets and Benadryl lotion
STANDARD MODERNA GIVEN NOT BIVALENT BOOSTER.  Patient went home early due to GI complications N&V. Spoke to her on the phone. Advised to go thru ER if symptoms worsened or unimproved.
Day of (1/19/21) patient experienced pain, aches (at injection site and in same arm and should as injection site), chills, headache, tiredness. Recovered in 24 hours from initial side effects. Pain at injection site subsided in 3 days. Approximately 6 days after injection (1/25), injection site started swelling and entire upper shoulder had a deep red patch on skin surface. Site became very itchy, hot to the touch, with raised skin and a hardened/firm feeling. Itching, swelling, and pain began to subside approximately 48 hours later (1/27). As of 1/28 the site and upper arm are still mildly itchy, although redness and swelling have entirely subsided.
Tingling  up left shoulder, neck and head approximately 1 minute post injection.  Followed by flushing, nausea and trembling.  Approximately 5-7 minutes post injection experienced onset of difficulty swallowing and rapid heartbeat.  10-12 minutes post injection sensation of throat closing with some difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing increased.   15-17 minutes post injection, paramedics arrived.  Blood pressure was 169/113.  Dizzy upon standing.  20 minutes post injection paramedics administered 50mg Benadryl  due to difficulty swallowing and sensation of throat closing however it wasn?t worsening.  Paramedic asked me to rate the swallowing difficulty (1-10) which was a 5-6 but never exceeded that.  Transported to Emergency Room.
Almost instantly at around 6:30 I felt like a truck had hit me.  Severe fatigue, could barely keep my eyes open, killer headache, cough, body aches, itchy eyes (literally wanted to scratch out of my head.) Most concerning I could barely breathe.  I was having a hard time getting air and this concerned me alot.  I decided to sleep propped upright.  Called in sick Tuesday 10/5/10 felt pretty crappy.  Didn't feel 100% until about 10/9/10.
Several hours after Covid vaccine pt developed his classic sickle cell crisis symptoms of severe pain and was hospitalized 3/ 27 to 3/ 31 with sickle cell crisis. No clinical evidence of thrombosis, treated with IV hydration and oxygen and improved in several days. Had a previous h/o sickle cell crisis and hospitalization while taking oral typhoid vaccine in 2017. After discharge, 5 days later had onset of chest pain, returned to ER, Chest CT negative for embolus, D- Dimer > 18,000. No clinical evidence of clot. pt hydrated again / O2 but was able to go home.  Covid negative by PCR during both episodes.
Moderna 4/8/21, 5/5/21. Positive on 7/3/22
This case was reported by a healthcare professional and describe the occurrence of injection site pain in a 43 year old female subject who was vaccinated with influenza virus vaccine (Fluarix, GlaxoSmithKline) for prophylaxis, The reporter is the subject. Concurrent medications included Thyroxine sodium (Synthroid). On an unspecified date in 2005, the subject received unspecified dose of Fluarix. On an unspecified date in 2005, less than one year after vaccination with Fluarix, the subject experienced injection site pain. The injection site pain resolved on an unspecified date before 03, November 2006. On 03, November 2006 the subject received another dose of Fluarix in the left arm. On 03, November 2006 the subject also received vaccination with meningococcal vaccine (unspecified, non-GSK manufacturer). The site of administration of the meningococcal vaccine was not provided. On an unspecified date in 2006, on or after 03, November 2006 and on or before 18, December 2006, less than one year after vaccination with Fluarix, the subject again experienced pain at the injection site of Fluarix. The injection site pain resolved on an unspecified date on or after 03, November 2006 and on or before 18, December 2006. The professional considered the events were probably related to vaccination with Fluarix.
I started to feel a fever by 8PM that night. I was drinking extra water and went to bed around 10PM. I turn the AC on low and I just got on top of the bed because I was so hot and sweaty. I woke up every hour trying to cool off. I went into the shower early the next morning and the water hurt when it touched my skin. Felt like I was hit by a truck. And I basically laid or sat down that entire day. By Saturday, I had a fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. I took Tylenol and couldn't keep it down. Sunday was no change. Monday morning, I went to work, and I had to go home after an hour. That night I was able to keep things down. By Tuesday afternoon I was much better. It took me Friday night to Tuesday morning to feel better. I was given the full dose of Moderna even though it was supposed to be a half dose as a booster. Also received flu shot same day as booster.
Patient Received ProQuad and Kinrix in her left upper thigh. Pt reported back to the clinic two days later complaining of having a rash, skin being red and hot to the touch.
Seizure/syncopal episode 2 days after 2nd vaccination. As of 07/14 patient still experiencing vertigo, R sided weakness, and R sided tingling
This spontaneous report was received from a pharmacist refers to a 53 year old male patient. The patient's medical history and concurrent conditions were not reported. The patient had no drug reactions/allergies. On 09-NOV-2015, the patient was vaccinated with ZOSTAVAX (dose, dose number, strength unspecified) lot # L024997, expiry date 06-OCT-2015, subcutaneous in the upper left deltoid region for the prevention of shingles. Concomitant therapies included ANDRODERM and ELIQUIS for unspecified reasons. On an unspecified date, reported as since she started the use ANDRODERM, the patient experienced mild acne. Also, the reporter noticed mild acne on patient's face at the time of reporting. The reporter stated that the patient also experienced a raised, not draining, not itchy rash at the injection site, rash was red but not vesicular, slightly painful to touch on an unspecified date in November 2015. The patient sought medical attention and visited the physician's office on 12-Nov-2015 for the adverse events. The physician ordered doxycycline for the rash. But the physician advised that, he may not need doxycycline but it would be useful for acne. No further information was provided. Product quality complaint was not reported. The outcome of the events was not recovered/not resolved. The causality assessment was not provided. Additional information has been requested.
less than 24hr p/vax pt exp swelling erythema +5cm induration @ inj site plus c/o lethargy & woozy feeling;tx w/atarax & duricef (also dx w/early cellulitis @ site);
Pt vaccinated with DTP/OPV began manifest seizures. These were brought to the drs attention 2 wks later & pt was placed on Phenobarbital,seizures now controlled.
Chills fever general body aches. Loss of balance. Slight dizziness. Could not walk straight line by morning after shot saw MD  next day started physical therapy
itchy; hives on face, neck, chest and upper arms; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer, the patient. A 45-year-old non-pregnant female patient received first dose of BNT162b2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 mRNA VACCINE; Lot number: EE8732) via an unspecified route of administration in the left arm on 26March2021 at 10:30 (at the age of 45-years-old) as a single dose for COVID-19 immunisation. Medical history included Lyme disease. Concomitant medications included vitamins (MANUFACTURER UNKNOWN) and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; Cetirizine hydrochloride (ZYRTEC D); all from unknown date for unspecified indication. The Patient previously took Penicillin on an unknown date for unspecified indication and experienced a Penicillin allergy and Cephalosporins on an unknown date for unspecified indication and experienced a drug allergy and Moxifloxacin(AVALOX) on an unknown date for unspecified indication and experienced a drug allergy. The patient did not receive any other vaccines within four weeks prior to the vaccination. Prior to vaccination, the patient was not diagnosed with COVID-19. Since the vaccination, the patient had not been tested for COVID-19. On 26March2021, at 10:45 (within 10 mins post vaccination) the patient experienced hives on face, neck, chest and upper arms and was very itchy. The events did not result in doctor or other healthcare professional office/clinic visit, and emergency room/department or urgent care. Therapeutic measures were taken as a result of report event and included treatment with BENADRYL. The clinical outcome of the hives on face, neck, chest and upper arms and itchy was recovered on unknown date in Mar2021.   No follow-up attempts are needed. No further information is expected
Patient immediately felt pain/burning on injection site, and started having muscle pain the next day and continues to have muscle pain.  The pain occurs when she retracts her left arm behind her back.
I had routine systemic Lupus laboratory work done per my rheumatologist. The inflammatory markers ESR and CRP were significantly higher than they have ever been. I notified the doctor, and she suspected the inflammation was most likely due to my second Modern vaccine three weeks earlier. She started me on a prednisone "taper"; 20mg daily for 7 days, then 10 mg daily for 7 days. I had no symptoms but the inflammatory markers were worrisome.
acute hypertensive emergency with pulmonary edema and acute heart failure; acute hypertensive emergency with pulmonary edema and acute heart failure; acute hypertensive emergency with pulmonary edema and acute heart failure; Herpes zoster across the chest, upper back and under the right arm; Information has been received from a lawyer regarding a case in litigation concerning a male patient (pt) of unknown age. The pt's medical history, concurrent conditions and concomitant medications were not provided. On 21-OCT-2016, the pt was vaccinated with zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX) for routine health maintenance and for its intended purpose: the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). Shortly after receiving zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX), the pt suffered herpes zoster across the chest, upper back and under the right arm. A few weeks later pt started to experienced shortness of breath, fever and dyspnea. The pt was subsequently diagnosed with acute hypertensive emergency with pulmonary edema and acute heart failure. As a direct and proximate result of zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX), the pt's symptoms have resulted in physical limitations not present prior to using zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX). Pt also experienced mental and emotional distress due to resulting physical limitations and seriousness of his condition. As a result of the zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX), pt sustained severe and permanent personal injuries. Further, as a tragic consequence of zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX), pt 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. As a direct and proximate result of zoster vaccine live(ZOSTAVAX), pt had suffered and incurred damages, including medical expenses; the loss of accumulations; and other economic and non-economic damages.  Cardiac failure acute, herpes zoster, hypertensive emergency and pulmonary oedema were considered to be disability.   Upon internal review, cardiac failure acute, hypertensive emergency and pulmonary oedema were determined to be medically significant.
Patient was administered dose 7 days too early. At the time no symptoms occurred. The CDC was consulted. CDC informed me that patient will not have to be re-vaccinated, that she may experience more severe side effects, and to report to VAERS. The patient was contacted and informed that side effects may be more severe, and there is no need for revaccination.
An adverse event wasn't reported from this vaccine administration. However, the patient received an expired dose of the Moderna COVID19 vaccine. The vaccine had expired from its 30 days in the refrigerator on 7/15/22 at 9:07 AM, but the patient received a dose on 7/15/22 at 2:30 PM.
Nov. 9th, approximately 6 hours after receiving a senior citizens dosage flu shot: uncontrollable shivering, loss of appetite. Went to bed shivering - continued approx. 2 hours. Next day noticed spot in right eye. Spot changed color. Went to see M.D. on Nov. 15th. Diagnosed bleeding artery in retina. Second opinion Nov. 16 from another M.D. agrees with first Dr. & prescribed eye drops. Bleeding stopped by Dec. 15 on exam by Dr. Feb 17, Dr concurs, right eye will have permanent spot, could be due to Flu shot. Wed. Nov 9, 2011 - While shopping stopped at Pharmacy for a flu shot. Got a "Senior Dosage" shot about noon. Felt cold about 5:00 PM and began shivering about 6:00 PM. Couldn't eat my dinner - not hungry. Had two glasses of wine. Began violent shivering and went to bed. No apparent fever. Shivering stopped about 8:00PM. - Slept till 6:00 AM. Thur. Nov 10 - First noticed bright gold spot when both my eyes were closed. Thought it might be a migraine aura, to which I'm prone, but then noticed when I closed my left eye a purple dot, kind of maple leaf or badge shape appeared slightly higher than center vision when looking straight ahead. When I'd raise my line of vision the dot would move up. This condition stayed the same all day and evening. Fri. Nov 11 - 6:00 AM Same spot appears when left eye closes. Left at 8:30 for dove hunting trip - drove 160 miles - spot doesn't effect my driving. - Symptoms stayed the same all day. Sat. Nov 12 - 6:00 AM Missed several shots at dove as target was blotted out by the purple dot. Particularly noticeable as I close my left eye when aiming. Rain storm on way home made it difficult to see, but was not much effected by the dot. Sun Nov 13 - No spot apparent for a few minutes, but then it came back. Same symptoms all day: close left eye=dot appears slightly above center of line of vision. Mon Nov 14 - Same all day - got appointment to see Dr. Tues Nov 15 - Examination by Dr - wants to do more tests Weds.
patient reported experiencing humming sound in ear two months after receiving vaccine. patient went to urgent care on 09/21/21 doctors  did not see any damage.
Information has been received from a consumer concerning her 15 year old daughter with seizures and no drug allergies, who on 12-JUN-2008 was vaccinated with a 0.5mL dose of GARDASIL. Concomitant therapy included LAMICTAL. Subsequently, the patient experienced an increase in seizures. No laboratory diagnostics were performed. At the time of the report the patient had not recovered. Upon internal review the seizures were considered to be an other important medical event. Additional information has been requested.
just got a little rash on my hand; This is a spontaneous report from a contactable consumer (patient). A patient of unspecified age and gender received first dose of BNT162B2 (PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE, solution for injection; batch/lot number, NDC number, UPC number, expiry date was reported as unknown) via an unspecified route of administration on an unspecified date as dose 1, single for covid-19 immunisation. The patient's medical history and concomitant medications were not reported. The patient received the first shot at job and experienced a side effect from the shot. Patient had little rash on hand. It was not all over the body. The patient was concerned and asked if it was going to go away. Consumer was informed about the role of Pfizer drug safety and Pfizer medical information. The patient might get the second shot. The outcome of event was unknown.  No follow-up attempts are possible; information about lot/batch number cannot be obtained. No further information is expected.
The patient had a syncope episode 2 minutes after administration of the vaccine.  The patient recovered and was released on their own accord.