Found 733 events where Vaccine is VARZOS and Serious

VAERS ID: 285164 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-07-10 Age: 78.0   Onset: 2007-07-11, Days after vaccination: 1 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-19, Days after onset: 8 Location: Massachusetts   Entered: 2007-07-19	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? Yes ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: Triametene, Amlodipine, Simvastatin Current Illness: None Preexisting Conditions: Hypertension, hypercholesteralemia, asthma, lyme disease Diagnostic Lab Data: CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 0162U 0 SC LA
Administered by: Public     Purchased by: Private Symptoms: Chest discomfort, Injection site bruising, Injection site pruritus, Injection site warmth SMQs:, Anaphylactic reaction (broad), Haemorrhage terms (excl laboratory terms) (narrow) Write-up: 1) Chest heaviness / tightness, 24 hours post vaccination. Rx in Emergency Room/ NTG X 2/ 02. Admitted for cardiac work-up. Hospitalized 1 day (overnight). 2) Itching, bruise, warmth at injection site within 24 hours.
VAERS ID: 285491 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-05-03 Age: 64.0   Onset: 2007-05-03, Days after vaccination: 0 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-20, Days after onset: 78 Location: Indiana   Entered: 2007-07-23, Days after submission: 3	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? Yes ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: Lipitor, Dilantin Current Illness: Preexisting Conditions: Convulsion Diagnostic Lab Data: computed axial 05/03/07; serum phenytoin test 05/03/07 - results not provided CDC 'Split Type': WAES0707USA02203
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC.     UN UN
Administered by: Other     Purchased by: Other Symptoms: Blood test, Computerised tomogram, Condition aggravated, Convulsion SMQs:, Systemic lupus erythematosus (broad), Convulsions (narrow), Noninfectious encephalitis (broad), Noninfectious encephalopathy/delirium (broad), Noninfectious meningitis (broad), Generalised convulsive seizures following immunisation (narrow) Write-up: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 64 year old female with a history of seizures on 03-MAY-2007 was vaccinated with a dose of Zostavax. Concomitant therapy included DILANTIN and LIPITOR. It was reported that on the night of 03-MAY-2007, the patient experienced a seizure and at 11:05 PM she was taken to hospital. The patient was hospitalized until the next morning. The hospital performed blood level tests on DILANTIN and increased her DILANTIN level before she was released. It was noted that the patient was hospitalized less than 24 hours. CT scan was also performed on the patient. At the time of report the patient had recovered. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional information has been requested.
VAERS ID: 285901 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-05-29 Age: 88.0   Onset: 2007-06-06, Days after vaccination: 8 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-13, Days after onset: 37 Location: D.C.   Entered: 2007-07-25, Days after submission: 12	Life Threatening? Yes Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? Yes ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: Glipizide XL, ca-carbonate, Allegra, mv, Tylenol, guiafenesin, ASA, Vit E, Lantus Insulin, Colace, Lisinopril, Actonel/Risedronate, Tolterodine, Flonase, Simethicone, Milk of Mag, Refresh eye drops, Nifedipine, Metoprolol Current Illness: Bronchiectasis, NPH c vp Shunt, DM, Peripheral Neuropathy, HLD, GERD, Dementia Preexisting Conditions: NKDA records received 9/14/07-PMH: bronchiectasis. nph VP shunt. DM. Peripheral neuropathy. GERD demetia. Diagnostic Lab Data: normal lytes and renal fxn, nl wbc and h/h, nl lft, nl tbili/dbili, nl coags, platelets <10,000 (410,000 baseline plt) bone marrow smear: abnormal appearing basophils and leukocytes, tear drop cells, nucleated red cells, no schistocyes, paucity platelets 287.5 Thrombocytopenia temporally associated to receipt of the Zostavax vaccine and to nifedipine records received 9/14/07- Labs: bone marrow smear, abnormal appearing basophils and leukocytes, tear drop cells, nucleated red cells, no schistocytes, paucity platelets. CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 1411F 0 SC UN
Administered by: Military     Purchased by: Military Symptoms: Biopsy bone marrow abnormal, Blood bilirubin, Blood test normal, Ecchymosis, Petechiae, Platelet count decreased, Purpura, Renal function test normal, Thrombocytopenia, White blood cell count SMQs:, Haematopoietic cytopenias affecting more than one type of blood cell (broad), Haematopoietic thrombocytopenia (narrow), Haemorrhage terms (excl laboratory terms) (narrow), Systemic lupus erythematosus (broad), Malignancy related therapeutic and diagnostic procedures (narrow), Malignant lymphomas (broad) Write-up: Thrombocytopenia, Ecchymosis, Petechiae 9/14/07-records received new onset of thrombocytopenia purpura and petechiae, admitted on 6/12/07. One week after receipt of zostavax vaccine developed purpuric lesions on oral mucosa and tongue. Few days later developed diffuse petechial rash on upper and lower extremities and trunk. Received 5 doses of IVIG. Assessment thrombocytopenia temporally associated to receipt of zostavax vaccine and to nefedipine.
VAERS ID: 285902 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-01-05 Age: 78.0   Onset: 2007-01-20, Days after vaccination: 15 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-20, Days after onset: 180 Location: Arizona   Entered: 2007-07-25, Days after submission: 5	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? No ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Swelling in arm-high temp~Tetanus Toxoid (no brand name)~1~26.00~Patient Other Medications: Topral 25mg, Thyroxin .025mg, Coumadin 3mg, Protonix, fosamax 35mg(weekly); after vacine, NEURONTIN 600mg daily Current Illness: Case of shingles Preexisting Conditions: allergic to tetanus and sulpha 8/15/07-records received-HX of migraine headaches. Knee surgery 10/06 had shingles on buttock. Diagnostic Lab Data: 8/15/07-records received-EMG normal. CT of abdomen and pelvis revealed simple hepatic cysts. mobile configuration of cecum probably accounting for somewhat distended bowel loop. A filling defect within cecum, colonoscopy normal. MRI L-spine showed disk bulge in lower lumbar level. CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 1405F 1 SC LA
Administered by: Private     Purchased by: Other Symptoms: Atrial fibrillation, Back pain, Blood potassium decreased, Burning sensation, Colonoscopy normal, Computerised tomogram abdomen normal, Computerised tomogram abnormal, Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Electromyogram normal, Hepatic cyst, Hypoaesthesia, Ileitis, Intervertebral disc protrusion, Musculoskeletal pain, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging abnormal, Pain, Post herpetic neuralgia SMQs:, Rhabdomyolysis/myopathy (broad), Liver neoplasms, benign (incl cysts and polyps) (narrow), Peripheral neuropathy (broad), Hyperglycaemia/new onset diabetes mellitus (broad), Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias (narrow), Retroperitoneal fibrosis (broad), Pseudomembranous colitis (broad), Guillain-Barre syndrome (broad), Gastrointestinal nonspecific inflammation (broad), Gastrointestinal nonspecific symptoms and therapeutic procedures (narrow) Write-up: Stinging, burning pain in lower buttocks. I have had previous outbreaks of shingles. During my last attack, (Jan. 2007), I was taking Acyclovir when I Received a shot of ZOSTAVAX. Reaction was so severe I had to be admitted at a later date under emergency conditions for 7 days. 8/15/07-records received-DC Summary for DOS 5/3-5/9/07-DC DX: Acute ileitis. Chronic low back pain. Atrial fibrillation. On a chronic anticoagulation. Presented with C/O diarrhea for 7 days. Dehydrated with low potassium levels. Low back pain with numbness in bilateral legs upon sitting. Neurology consult 5/15/07-buttock pain and shingle. Patient may have cauda equina syndrome or neuropathy. Neurology consult 8/8/07-Reflexes absent at ankles but equal and symmetric with bilateral down going toes. Gait and station is normal. Impression:postherpetic neuralgia. Follow-up Report: PSN - Pt. has another attack of shingles. PSN - Post syndrome neuropathy.
VAERS ID: 286009 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-04-01 Age: 77.0   Onset: 2007-06-01, Days after vaccination: 61 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-25, Days after onset: 54 Location: Indiana   Entered: 2007-07-26, Days after submission: 1	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? No ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: VICODIN; FOSAMAX; calcium (unspecified); SYNTHROID; TOPROL XL TABLETS; PAXIL; CRESTOR Current Illness: Osteoporosis; Blood pressure high; Drug hypersensitivity Preexisting Conditions: Osteoporosis; Blood pressure high; Drug hypersensitivity Diagnostic Lab Data: None CDC 'Split Type': WAES0707USA03065
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC.     UN UN
Administered by: Other     Purchased by: Other Symptoms: Ankle fracture, Eye pain, Fall, Herpes zoster, Pain SMQs:, Accidents and injuries (narrow), Glaucoma (broad) Write-up: Information has been received from a 77 year old female with osteoporosis, high blood pressure and amoxicillin allergy who in April 2007, was vaccinated with a dose of ZOSTAVAX. Concomitant therapy included SYNTHROID, alendronate sodium (MSD), calcium (unspecified), TOPROL XL TABLETS, CRESTOR, PAXIL and VICODIN. IN end of June 2007, the patient experienced fractured ankle and was hospitalized. It was reported that the in end of June 2007 patient was walking down steps and fell resulting in a broken ankle. The patient was currently in a rehabilitation hospital and having daily physical therapy. The patient''s son thought the fall was because she was taking VICODIN. on approximately 27-JUN-2007 the patient developed shingles on her face from her cheekbone into her hair line. The patient stated that the pain was excruciating and her eyeball hurts. No diagnostic laboratory tests were performed. At the time of report the patient was not recovered. A product quality complaint was not involved. Additional information has been requested.
VAERS ID: 286177 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-06-12 Age: 67.0   Onset: 2007-07-20, Days after vaccination: 38 Gender: Male   Submitted: 2007-07-27, Days after onset: 7 Location: California   Entered: 2007-07-27	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? Yes ER or Doctor Visit? No Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: None Current Illness: BPH Domestic partner with shingles at time of vaccination. Preexisting Conditions: No known allergies PMH: BPH, constipation Diagnostic Lab Data: Neuro: motor proximal muscle weakness in Upper and lower extremities 4/5 quads and triceps otherwise 5/5 strenght, sensory intact, gait not tested, negative babinski, Absent deep tendon reflexes. IMAGING ST CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site HEPA: HEP A (VAQTA) MERCK & CO. INC. 1278F 1 IM LA VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 1476F 0 SC RA
Administered by: Unknown     Purchased by: Unknown Symptoms: Areflexia, Back pain, Balance disorder, Blood fibrinogen decreased, CSF cell count normal, CSF glucose normal, CSF lymphocyte count normal, CSF monocyte count, CSF protein increased, Chest X-ray normal, Coordination abnormal, Electromyogram abnormal, Eyelid ptosis, Facial palsy, Fall, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hypoaesthesia, Hypokinesia, Immunoglobulins, Laboratory test normal, Lymphocyte count decreased, Muscular weakness, Nerve conduction studies abnormal, Neutrophil count increased, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain normal, Paraesthesia, Plasmapheresis, Red blood cells CSF positive, Ultrasound scan normal, White blood cell count SMQs:, Rhabdomyolysis/myopathy (broad), Liver-related coagulation and bleeding disturbances (narrow), Haematopoietic leukopenia (narrow), Peripheral neuropathy (narrow), Haemorrhage laboratory terms (broad), Systemic lupus erythematosus (broad), Anticholinergic syndrome (broad), Retroperitoneal fibrosis (broad), Parkinson-like events (broad), Guillain-Barre syndrome (narrow), Noninfectious encephalitis (broad), Noninfectious encephalopathy/delirium (broad), Noninfectious meningitis (broad), Accidents and injuries (narrow), Demyelination (narrow), Conditions associated with central nervous system haemorrhages and cerebrovascular accidents (broad), Vestibular disorders (broad), Periorbital and eyelid disorders (narrow), Ocular motility disorders (narrow), Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode (broad) Write-up: HPI: Pt is a 67 year old male without significant pmhx who presents with c/o numbness/tingling in his legs and arms for the past 4 days. He has also noted weakness in his legs and difficulty going up and down stairs. He also c/o some difficulty with balance. He has almost fallen but not quite. He denies recent f/c/viral/n/v/d. He had a varicella zoster vaccine June 12th 2007. He was seen in the ED yesterday-he had a MRI brain without significant abnormaility. He decided to come here rather than be admitted in another state. He came straight to ED from the airplane. Patient was treated with IVIG 30 gm IV daily for 2 days for suspected Guillen-Barre ataxia. 8/31/07 Reviewed hospital medical records which reveal patient experienced numbness/tingling of legs & arms x 4 days, weakness of legs & difficulty w/stairs & balance. Seen in out of state ER & then returned home to be admitted. Had received vax due to outbreak of shingles in his domestic partner. Patient denied any recent illness. Exam revealed paresthesias of arms/legs w/associated weakness more proximally in quads & triceps. Areflexia. Neuro consult done. LP done. Admitted 7/24-7/27/07. Tx w/IVIG x 2 days & d/c to home w/outpatient PT. Did not do well at home, had multiple falls, back/buttock pain, chest pressure & was readmitted to hospital 8/2/07. Neuro exam revealed mild diffuse facial diparesis & ataxia. Plasmapheresis recommended & dialysis cath placed 8/7/07. FINAL DX: Guillian Barre syndrome, w/relapse. No hospital d/c summary for either admit 11/05/07 Received additional hospital medical records which reveal patient was readmitted to hospital 8/2-8/13/2007 for worsening ataxia, LE weakness, falls x 2 & progressive UE weakness as well as LBP. No d/c summary available but progress notes provided. Neuro consult done & was areflexic throughout w/left ptosis & left facial droop as well. Plasmapheresis X 5 done w/improvement but continued CN deficits & weakness. Transferred to long term rehab. FINAL DX: Buillian Barre syndrome w
VAERS ID: 286193 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-07-09 Age: 71.0   Onset: 2007-07-12, Days after vaccination: 3 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-24, Days after onset: 12 Location: Indiana   Entered: 2007-07-30, Days after submission: 6	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? Yes ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: Celebrex Current Illness: None Preexisting Conditions: Acid reflux, Scoliosis PMH: Left shoulder & LBP pain syndrome. Diagnostic Lab Data: Cardiac enzymes, Stress Echo, CXR (All with neg. results) LABS: Cardiac enzymes & EKG were WNL. Stress test WNL. Echocardiogram WNL. H/H 14/43, WBC & chemistry WNL. CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 0290U 0   RA
Administered by: Private     Purchased by: Private Symptoms: Arthralgia, Body temperature increased, Cardiac enzymes normal, Cardiac stress test normal, Chest X-ray normal, Chest pain, Echocardiogram normal, Electrocardiogram normal, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Haemoglobin normal, Influenza like illness, Laboratory test normal, Lethargy, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain, White blood cell count normal SMQs:, Rhabdomyolysis/myopathy (broad), Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (broad), Noninfectious encephalitis (broad), Noninfectious encephalopathy/delirium (broad), Noninfectious meningitis (broad), Gastrointestinal nonspecific dysfunction (narrow), Gastrointestinal nonspecific symptoms and therapeutic procedures (broad), Cardiomyopathy (broad) Write-up: Flu like symptoms, temp elevation 102.0, generalized body aches. Then began having chest pain on 5th day following onset of symptoms. Continues this day with joint pains and lethargy. 8/17/07 Received hospital medical records which reveal patient admitted 7/15-7/16/06 after experienced retrosternal chest pain radiating to left shoulder & generalized body aching x 2 days. FINAL DX: chest pain, possibly due to GERD.
VAERS ID: 286402 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-07-26 Age: 78.0   Onset: 2007-07-28, Days after vaccination: 2 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-31, Days after onset: 3 Location: Arizona   Entered: 2007-07-31	Life Threatening? No Died? Yes    Date died: 2007-07-29    Days after onset: 1 Permanent Disability? No Recovered? No ER or Doctor Visit? No Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: Current Illness: none Preexisting Conditions: hyperlipidemia, mild bronchiectasis, Chronic Kidney Disease III PMH: osteopenia/ostoporosis; hyperlipidemia; minimal change disease nephrotic syndrome w/acute renal dysfunction, resolved (2005); DJD; chronic loose stools; quit smoking 2004; muscle cramps (using quinine & magnesium); mild bronchiectasis; chronic airway obstruction; pulmonary insufficienty; diastolic heart dysfuncti Diagnostic Lab Data: N/A CDC 'Split Type':
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site TD: TD ADSORBED (NO BRAND NAME) SANOFI PASTEUR U1952DA   IM LA VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 0618U 0 SC RA
Administered by: Unknown     Purchased by: Unknown Symptoms: Acute myocardial infarction, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiac tamponade, Chest X-ray abnormal, Chills, Coronary artery thrombosis, Culture urine negative, Death, Electrocardiogram abnormal, Feeling cold, Hyperlipidaemia, Myocardial rupture, Nephrosclerosis, Pain, Pericardial haemorrhage SMQs:, Dyslipidaemia (narrow), Haemorrhage terms (excl laboratory terms) (narrow), Hyperglycaemia/new onset diabetes mellitus (broad), Myocardial infarction (narrow), Arrhythmia related investigations, signs and symptoms (broad), Embolic and thrombotic events, arterial (narrow), Accidents and injuries (narrow), Cardiomyopathy (broad), Lipodystrophy (broad), Chronic kidney disease (narrow) Write-up: 7/26/07 routine exam, TD & Zostavax immun given, 7/28/2007 reported to family members aches, chills, "can''t get warm", did not contact medical personnel nor feel need to seek emergent care. retrospective report from family member. 7/29/2007found by family member in AM within a few hours after death. 8/3/07 Received pcp medical records which reveal patient seen 7/5 & 7/26 in office for right foot pain, RUQ abdominal pain. X-ray of right foot revealed arthritic changes. US of gallbladder revealed sludge. Labs revealed decreased kidney function c/w chronic kidney disease III. Urine c/s neg. Lipids significantly increased as patient had stopped on her own the statin drug presribed. CXR was WNL w/streaking due to scarring. EKG unchanged from prior tracings revealed right axis deviation & borderline R-wave progression. Last seen by nephrologist 4/06 & was d/c from service due to resolution of condition. Records include vax records which confirm dose & lot #s as reported. 9/11/07 Received Autopsy Report which states COD as hemopericardium w/cardiac tamponade due to acute MI w/cardiac rupture due to arteriosclerotic heart disease. Pathological diagnoses included: I. Arteriosclerotic heart disesae A. Atherosclerosis of coronary arteries w/acute thrombus. B. Acute MI w/cardiac rupture. C. Hemopericardium w/cardiac tamponade. II. Systemic atherosclerosis A. Atherosclerosis of cerebral arteries. B. Atherosclerosis of aorta. III. Nephrosclerosis. IV. Fibroma of ovary. V. Hyperlipidemia by clinical history. VI. IBS by clinical history. VII. Osteoporosis by clinical history.
VAERS ID: 286407 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-07-10 Age: 79.0   Onset: 2007-07-10, Days after vaccination: 0 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-07-31, Days after onset: 21 Location: Unknown   Entered: 2007-08-01, Days after submission: 1	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? No Recovered? No ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: [therapy unspecified], diclofenac, Lasix (furosemide) Current Illness: Sulfonamide allergy Preexisting Conditions: Meningitis; Chickenpox; Measles Diagnostic Lab Data: Spinal tap 07/17/2007 - elevated white blood cell count; Diagnostic laboratory - VZVT + 40 K not typed; Diagnostic radiology 07/??/07 - diagnostic fluorescent antigen on lesion: negative records received 8/27/07-CT chest: ground glass opacity in posterior right upper lob and smaller foci of ground glass opacities scattered throughout the right lung. CT brain-atrophy and white matter disease without evidence of acute territorial infarction. No hydrocephalus or brain edema. EKG: sinus tachycardia. Mono abs 1.1. CSF glucose 84, protein 123, RBC 1700. SBC 267, color pink. CSF culture no growth. CSF culture AFB no growth. Blood culture no growth. CDC 'Split Type': WAES0707USA03606
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC. 0743U   SC UN
Administered by: Other     Purchased by: Other Symptoms: Blister, Body temperature increased, CSF white blood cell count increased, Computerised tomogram abnormal, Confusional state, Cough, Dysphonia, Facial pain, Fatigue, Herpes zoster, Lacrimation increased, Lumbar puncture, Meningitis, Pharyngolaryngeal pain, Pneumonia, Polymerase chain reaction, Rash, White blood cell count increased SMQs:, Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (broad), Anaphylactic reaction (narrow), Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (broad), Anticholinergic syndrome (broad), Dementia (broad), Parkinson-like events (broad), Noninfectious encephalitis (broad), Noninfectious encephalopathy/delirium (broad), Noninfectious meningitis (narrow), Glaucoma (broad), Eosinophilic pneumonia (broad), Lacrimal disorders (narrow), Hypersensitivity (narrow) Write-up: Information has been received from a physician concerning a 79 year old female with an allergy to sulfa and a history of meningitis and chicken pox and measles during childhood who on 10-JUL-2007 was vaccinated with Zostavax vaccine live 0.65ml subcutaneously (Lot # 658081/0743U) in the left arm. Concomitant therapy included LASIX, therapy unspecified and diclofenac. On 10-JUL-2007 the patient developed herpes zoster. The physician reported that on the evening of 11-JUL-2007 the patient began to experience hoarseness, coughing and fatigue. The patient''s maximum reported temperature was 38.6C. The physician also reported the patient developed pneumonia. A herpes zoster rash developed on the right side of her head on 15-JUL-2007. The herpes zoster was diffuse and began at the trigeminal nerve. The physician reported that the patient had 30 vesicles which were distributed on the abdomen, back, cheek, face, ear (external auditory canal). The physician reported a lumbar puncture was done on 17-JUL-2007 and revealed an elevated white cell count. The patient was initially started on FAMVIR but has been switched to acyclovir. The physician confirmed the diagnosis of meningitis. The physician reported that the patient had been discharged from the hospital and was "doing much better." It was reported that a specimen was tested at a lab and was VZV positive, however not typed (+40,000 copies). No recent exposure to chicken pox or herpes zoster was noted. The patient was enrolled in the Varicella Zoster Virus Identification Program to identify if VZV was present and if present to identify if it was associated with the wild-type(WT) VZV strain or with the vaccine VZV strain. The sample of the lesion was collected on 18-JUL-2007. The sample was taken from cerebral spinal fluid. The results were PCR negative. On an unspecified date the patient had a DFA of a lesion which was negative (This was not done through the VZVIP). The physician reported that meningitis, herpes zoster and pneumonia were other important medical events. Additional information has been requested. 8/27/07-records received 07/18-07/24/07-DX: varicella infection. VZV meningitis. Two days after vaccination c/o fatigue, vomiting and right sided facial pain. Prescribed famvir and took 1st dose and developed increasing confusion and fatigue. Chills, cough, non productive, hoarse voice, sore throat, watery eyes, right sided facial pain radiating to right side neck. Clear vesicles on erythematous base found on right neck, right shoulder, left face, back and right abdomen.
VAERS ID: 286775 (history)   Vaccinated: 2007-07-09 Age: 71.0   Onset: 2007-07-12, Days after vaccination: 3 Gender: Female   Submitted: 2007-08-03, Days after onset: 22 Location: Unknown   Entered: 2007-08-03	Life Threatening? No Died? No Permanent Disability? Yes Recovered? No ER or Doctor Visit? Yes Hospitalized? No Previous Vaccinations: Other Medications: CECLOR, NEXIUM Current Illness: Oesophageal acid reflux Preexisting Conditions: Diagnostic Lab Data: cardiac monitoring 07/15?/07 - normal, echocardiography 07/15?/07 - normal, cardiac enzyme panel 07/15?/07 - normal CDC 'Split Type': WAES0708USA00627
Vaccination Manufacturer Lot Dose Route Site VARZOS: ZOSTER (ZOSTAVAX) MERCK & CO. INC.     SC UN
Administered by: Other     Purchased by: Other Symptoms: Arthralgia, Cardiac enzymes normal, Cardiac monitoring normal, Chest pain, Condition aggravated, Echocardiogram normal, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Mobility decreased, Pain, Pyrexia SMQs:, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (broad), Anticholinergic syndrome (broad), Parkinson-like events (broad), Gastrointestinal nonspecific dysfunction (narrow), Gastrointestinal nonspecific symptoms and therapeutic procedures (broad), Cardiomyopathy (broad) Write-up: Information has been received from a registered nurse concerning a 71 year old female co-worker with oesophaeal acid reflux who on 09-JUL-2007 was vaccinated SQ with a dose of Zostavax. Concomitant therapy included esomeprazole magnesium (NEXIUM). On 12-JUL-2007 the co-worker started to have body aches and a fever that went to 102 F. The family physician gave the co-worker started to have body aches and a fever that went to 102 F. The family physician gave the co-worker cefaclor (CECLOR) on 14-JUL-2007 and then on 15-JUL-2007 the patient started having the chest pains. The co-worker was hospitalized and a heart monitor, cardiac enzyme and an "echo" were found to be normal. The co-worker was also having a worsening of acid reflux, felt lifeless/could not get around and her joints ached. At the time of the report the co-worker was not recovered. The reporter considered the events to be important medical events and feeling lifeless/could not get around to be disabling. No further information is available.