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What v-safe registrants wrote to the CDC after their Pfizer or Moderna shots, in their own words. Each card is one person, with all of their free text. This page shows only the longer stories: the 116,000 people who wrote at least 400 characters in all. The text is as the CDC released it, except that email addresses and phone numbers are hidden. You get a random set of these people on every visit.

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Flushing, Feeling hot and Dizziness

244-37669-84409

– I was dizzy the first evening after the injection

– Symptoms lasted half a day with the headache being the worst part.

– About 20 minutes after receiving my vaccination I experienced facial flushing which was warm to the touch. I also felt a bit spacey. This lasted about an hour. I also had some dizziness but I tend to experience this from time to time so its hard to pinpoint its origin.

– Slight headache, not enough to medicate.

Sinus operation, Sinus headache and Swelling

244-74140-60674

– neck ache, swollen glands or lymph nodes on sides of neck. It has been that way since I got the vaccine. I just didnt see this space to add symptom

– Lower neck pain, swollen side of neck or lymph nodes or glands

– swelling on side of neck better. more neck pain. back of the neck pain.

– darn neck pain. and some upper back pain

– swollen lymph nodes in neck sides and front of neck

– sore throat, phlegm, congestion, bad headache

– bad sinus headache pain. my doctor

– stuffed nose, sore throat, headache. felt feverish but had no batteries for thermometer. could not do home test as i had oral surgery/sinus work done just weeks before. i felt overall very unwell.

Paranasal sinus discomfort, Ear pain and Lymphadenopathy

245-12576-32132

– Axillary lymph nodes and supraclavicular area on injection side swelled on day 2 and are still swollen

– Continue with swollen axillary lymph nodes, supraclavicular swelling remains but has decreased some (was the size of a clementine). Also have had on and off mild earache and pain in throat on vaccine admin side.

– Continued swelling of axillary and supraclavicular lymph nodes. Also continued on and off ear ache on same side and some sinus irritation on that side as well

Sinus congestion, Sinusitis and Sneezing

245-13980-87551

– Mild tenderness at injection site.

– Still very mildly tender at injection site, but less than yesterday.

– Slight residual tenderness at injection site - very mild but detectable, subsided by late evening.

– Headache and runny nose due to allergies - high pollen counts here today.

– Just alergy symptoms -runny nose, sneezing and sinus congestion.

– Headache day after vaccinations.

– Sinus infection and some chest congestion typical for me at this time of year.

Phonophobia, Impaired quality of life and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

246-16377-02339

– No diarrhea yet, but some mild abdominal cramping

– Flushing from the neck up

– Neck/facial flushing

– Headache had gone away for a few days but returned again, w assoc nausea, now 3 wks after vax #2. No prior headache history.

– Went to ED last Thurs 2/11 for persistent severe headache per Neurology recs & they did a sphenopallatine block after MRI/V read wnl. Had to repeat block at home Sun 2/14. Today, 4 weeks after 2nd vaccine dose, out of work w HA & phonophobia.

– Still w headache,less severe and returned to work this week, which exacerbated it. It is still affecting my daily function and quality of life. I have not returned to the ED but may need to do another self sphenopallatine block today.

– COVID+ 1/4/22: sore throat, sinus congestion, fatigue that resolved by about day 10 so back to work, & now with dry cough that will not resolve. I still have residual headaches from the second covered vaccine January 2021, no prior headache history.

Migraine with aura, Hyperhidrosis and Migraine

246-28975-62737

– Sweats on and off today

– Low grade fever/ chills

– i have had 3 migraine headaches this week and 2 last week with visusl changes as aura, never get this many headaches, cont with low grade fever at night and occ chills, fever never over 100

– Cont with migraine headaches with increased frequency,2-3 per week very infrequent ore vaccination

– Drastic change in TSH level after booster, needed a dose adjustment to a higher dose

Quarantine, Nasopharyngitis and Dizziness

246-82733-93617

– I have felt light-headed. Not sure it has anything to do with the vaccine but it is unusual.

– Just very fatigued. Not sure it has anything to do with the vaccine, though. Just tired a lot.

– Having some issues with my blood pressure. Tends to be a bit erratic.

– Four weeks ago I went on a bus tour with some friends (five of a total 37). Came home feeling like I had a cold. So I took a home test and it was positive. I re-tested 6 days later; still positive. Much better after 15 days of isolation.

Gout, Hypertension and Respiratory tract congestion

247-12734-97006

– I had what I think is a gout flare up in my right knee. I had not changed my diet or ate anything unusual that would have caused it, and I havent drank any alcohol which has caused them before. So I do not know if the gout flare up is related. I asked for an indomethacin refill after having unexplained pain for about a week that I am just starting today.

– Congestion/cough

– I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and told to start a medication.

Limb mass, Neck mass and Disturbance in attention

248-11046-88949

– 2 days after vaccination, I had urticaria w/rashes in various places on arms, legs, chest + back. Each location would last perhaps a day, and itched enough to cause scratching. Some rashes had welts. After 5 days, rashes ended. Itching much less now

– Trouble concentrating

– Itching various places, increasing

– Some short-lasting mostly macular & some raised lesions on my left ventral forearm for a couple of hours a few days ago, and again on my right ventral neck and superior left shoulder for a couple of hours this morning. Yet this may be food related.

– Tired, mild sore throat, feeling "foggy". Feels like a mile cold. Since yesterday afternoon.

– I had Covid-19 diagnosed 5/20 by home test and 5/20 by PCR. Paxlovid treatment

Disturbance in attention, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy

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– Swollen lymph node and sharp pain in armpit on side of injection site

– Swollen lymph node under arm pit on injection side

– Swollen lymph nodes in both armpits and throat both sides

– Still have swollen nodes

– Slight swelling of lymph nodes but getting better

– Probably not vaccine related but I have a nasty headache and cold that my daughter gave me from her daycare

– Nasty cold

– A little dizzy. I'm also waiting on results from a pregnancy test

– Couldn't concentrate

– Malaise

– Not pregnant. Got my period.

– Possible vertigo

Axillary mass, Epistaxis and Depression

249-13979-16865

– Depression

– I noticed a small (sore to touch) lump at the base of my arm pit On the side of the arm where I received the shot noticed it after the 1st shot didn't think anything of it On the side of the arm where I received the shot noticed it after the 1st sh

– Fatigue like I had a mild cold, headache, congestion cough. Went away after a few days

– Nose bleed lasting 5 min. Blew out a small clot

– Re: headache, I think its my sinus. Not related to vaccine. Tylenol gets rid of it

Wheezing, Asthma and Chest discomfort

249-24047-72959

– Minor asthma, but nothing out of the ordinary

– Bad diarrhea the last 2 days,. probably from something I ate.

– Asthma

– Tightness from yesterday's asthma

– Severe asthma attack

– Mild asthma

– For 2 days, I felt like I had a cold. I had a sore throat and tightness in my chest.

– Some slight light-headedness

– Stuffy nose

– Asthma attack on Thursday, then wheezing every day since. I do have bad asthma and don't suspect this is tied to the vaccine.

Appetite disorder, Increased appetite and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

249-24604-82513

– I am a home cook. shortly after shot I was very hungry. and got hungry again very soon. Has been 2 1/2 days can not stop eating

– Still eating a lot but less than day 1 and 2

– Eating less but taking frequent naps

– Yesterday ate less food but slept a lot. Today almost normal.?

– Malaise

– COPD flare up. Shortness of breath when not resting or moving slowly

– Acute shortness if breath unlike previuos COPD flare uos CT Chest Scan

Asthenopia, Weight increased and Stress

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– dry throat

– dry throat despite plenty of liquids

– I have headaches but I don't know if they are related to the vaccine. They could be a result of stress, lack of sleep, and/or eye strain. I also started having knee pain shortly after getting the vaccine, but that could be from the weight I gained.

– heavier flow periods,rashes (stress-related?)

– increased heart rate

– My husband is divorcing me. Depressed. Not sleeping well. Stress level is high so heart rate and blood pressure are probably elevated. Aware immune system may be weakened because of this. Covid still a concern but a secondary one right now.

– stress

Edema, Muscle twitching and Abdominal pain

249-55449-87778

– Muscle twitches

– Continued muscle twitches

– Ringing in ears, dizziness & leg pain

– I just feel very weak, muscle pain, edema in legs increased

– Abdominal pain is severe but only last a few seconds

– Since having the first injection I have had an increase in edema in my legs, and after the second vaccine it seems to be a little worse-,not sure if its related though because I already have peripheral edema

– I have worsening peripheral edema- and today I noticed that my axillary , jaw & leg lymph nodes are enlarged, hard & palpable- not sure if its normal.Edema cursed me to not be as mobile/active but unsure if related to the vac.

– Lymph nodes still enlarged & are starting to hurt. In neck, axilla , arms and legs. Right arm pain. I made an appointment with my doctor, but it is Tuesday.

– Just severe fatigue and swollen painful lymph nodes in multiple areas continues Dr office

– Edema - legs

Esophageal spasm, Massage and Feeding disorder

249-69270-10292

– Sore throat

– Sore throat way up high, almost in the back of my nasal passages.

– The day after my last check in with you, I got a fever of 100.9. I was achy and felt like I had the flu. It lasted about 12 hours through the night. Then it broke. Was controlled with Acetaminophen.

– I had a fever of 100.3 the second day after the vaccination. It is my only fever post second shot so far.

– I have had a fever periodically from 99.8 to 100.4. This is usually in the evenings and come with some body aches. I work online so I didnt stop working. I would not have gone if I was in person at work.

– Fever on and off, periodically in the evenings. Controlled with Tylenol.

– I seem to be having esophageal spasms, at times making it difficult to eat and causing chest pain.

– Neck ache Massage and Chiropractic

– I had COVID and it changed into Pneumonia. I had one phone visit and 4 doctors visits, two in urgent care facilities

Nephrolithiasis, Hot flush and Paranasal sinus discomfort

24A-18470-66305

– hot flashes? felt hot/sweatier than normal even though air and body temperature were normal

– From 5/13 to 5/16 had body aches, sinus pressure and sneezing without fever. I don't have any known allergies.

– Possible kidney/bladder stone

– Kidney stone - August 2nd Bad cold October 11-24 - Congestion and tightness in chest lasted 2 weeks, fever on first day only. Covid test negative

– Cold-like symptoms. Fatigue, sinus congestion, sneezing

Tooth disorder, Nasal disorder and Sinus operation

24A-21136-80969

– Experienced several episodes of heart rate 117-121 bpm and O2 94 after yesterday's report

– Nasal drainage, sore throat

– I forgot to post that day 1 and 2 after my 2nd injection, I had burning, redness and welts on my face only.

– I had 2 days of chills, body ache and tiredness similar to what I experienced after 2nd injection.

– Just very tired more than usual.

– Earache, sore throat, headache, sinus drainage, fatigue.

– Just related to problem with my teeth probably due to the inability to have my regular checkups last year due to covid restrictions.

– I started having very bad charlie horses in my legs in the evening. Sometimes resolving quickly and sometimes lasting for much longer.

– Chronic cough has become more frequent.

– I have a chronic cough but it has been more persistent since I got the booster. I see my pulmonary doctor in January.

– I had an upper respiratory infection in March and I still have a cough that won't go away. I took 3 home covid tests when I was sick and they all were negative.

Ulcer, Gastrointestinal disorder and Asthma

24A-22242-67253

– Runny nose sneezing

– Moderate

– Headaches are everyday and strong

– A lot of fatigue headaches almost everyday

– Whole body hurts even to stand up

– Just had surgery so not sure what is what

– Extreme fatigue,. Still have headaches

– Leg pain headache are severe about 2-3x a week I have more asthma episode then usual

– Severe headaches still Going to see nourioligist

– Chronic headaches brain fog joint pain ulcer

– Severe headache hard time breathing stomach problems

Menstrual clots, Abnormal menstrual clots and Constipation

24A-24352-97112

– I've had diarrhea and abdominal pain but I'm on my menstrual cycle and those are standard occurrences for me while on my period.

– Diarrhea

– I think I caught some kind of sickness from my little brother: headache, exhaustion, nasal congestion. I still am able to smell and taste pretty well and I haven't had a fever as far as I'm aware though

– Sore throat, congestion, headache, diarrhea, constipation, stomach ache, fatigue

– I had horrific clotting during my menstrual cycle after the second shot, and I have been dealing with returning headaches and in person appts

– Increased menstrual clotting

– Increased fatigue

– I've had an uptick of headaches

Neovascular age-related macular degeneration, Gingival pain and Toothache

24B-30868-67403

– 20 m after the shot yesterday my face turned bright red. That lasted for about an hour

– Maybe not related. But my mouth has been wired since yesterday midday. Sore on my gum. Raw, teeth sort of ache. And my husband who got the shot at the same time has some intestinal distress.

– Wet macular degeneration inset 2-3 days after 2nd shot. Fever of 102 first night after shot, then debilitating chills and fatigue for 2 days. Note that I am about 20 years younger than most WMD patients Tech at ophthalmologist Ofc noted a surge Eye doctor then ophthalmologist- now having regular injections in eye

– Covid

Migraine, Insomnia and Paresthesia

24C-18310-38999

– I had these symptoms on the first morning after the shot, not today, but wanted to report. Only lasted about half a day.

– Initial tingling fingers in left shot hand and feet an hour after shot.

– Could not sleep, severe headache, the night after and morning after second shot was worse than covid I had a year ago. These side effects were the WORST of any shot I've ever had and I am NOT going to get. A booster if this is what will happen to me again!!!!!!!!!!

– Suddenly better two days after shot. First day after the shot was the worst ever for any vaccine I've ever had!

– Allergies today, sneezing

– I've had several periods of one or couple of days of extreme fatigue and/or migraine/headaches. I think I may have been re-exposed to COVID-19 as I visit Vegas frequently on some weekends. But no serious symptoms.

– Sick all week with sinus and sore throat and coughing and massive fatigue.

Amenorrhea, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstruation delayed

24C-20277-47940

– Trouble sleeping last night

– Headache and fatigue

– Menstrual cycle irregularities. No period after the first shot or the second. Menstrual breakthrough spotting, dark brown, for the last few days but still no real menstruation.

– Heavy, heavy menstrual flow. Did not have a period for two months, missed each period After each vaccination shot. Then about 11 days ago started to have spot bleeding, in about four days ago heavy bleeding

– Menstrual cycle has stopped. No menstruation

Tenderness, Sinusitis and Nasopharyngitis

24C-20578-44214

– I have an on going headache in the back of my head. Also the area is very sore to touch. Im a long time migraine headache sufferer, this is not a migraine. I have taken Tylenol, but it doesnt help. The pain isnt excruciating but very ann

– I had a cold/sinus infection in December. I did see my physician. I was given a Covid/flu test. Everything was negative. I was treated with amoxicillin for a sinus infection.

Diarrhea infectious, Eye discharge and Eye pruritus

24C-33361-35183

– Stuffy nose

– Seasonal allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, sneezing, occasional cough

– Occasional runny nose, sneezing, sore throat

– Congestion, cough, sore throat, sinus pressure, clear eye discharge. Negative rapid Covid tests.

– Currently have Covid. Symptoms include fatigue, body aches, tactile fever, sore throat, headache, congestion, cough.

– Severe traveler's diarrhea during an international trip 1 st 5 weeks ago

Cancer pain, Initial insomnia and Dizziness postural

24C-33804-78953

– Sxs: psxs: L mastoid bone pain and swelling, continuing up to today

– Shivered for 3 hours under 2 wool blankets.

– Yesterday severe chills. Laid down with 2 heavy wool blankets and slept for 5 hrs. 3-8pm

– Coughing at night

– Dry throat with productive cough

– First time viral infection of the mouth, night sweats, daytime weakness, some shortness of breath at night, and difficulty falling asleep at night

– Shortness of breath

– Persistent dizziness going from laying to standing or sitting to standing after last bivalent vaccine received on 10/26/22.

Peripheral vein occlusion, Face injury and Wound infection

24C-44271-81312

– Insomnia

– Sinus infection

– Runny nose.

– Awful congestion

– Fell face first onto concrete. Face is an awful mess.

– Torn tendons sin both shoulder and elbow. Regular in-person Doctor visit

– Bad cough. Chest congestion. Nasal congestion. Sinus problems.

– Strained muscles at knee Doctor's office

– Right shoulder has become painful

– Just didn't feel good. Felt very tired and ached all over.

– Swollen left foot, ankle and leg. Office visit

– Blocked veins in legs

Rash pruritic, Urticaria and Injection site swelling

24D-13827-52569

– I just wanted to let you know that the last check in I forgot to say that my injection site was still read in a little bit Swollen . I accidentally had marked none

– Im not sure if it is vaccine related . I have felt more tired for the past several days, and a few times felt like a weird dizziness for a few minutes and then it subsided.

– I had a lot more symptoms after shot fatigue chills headache nausea body aches

– a month after 2nd Covid shot, I broke out in a head to toe itchy Rash, it has not gone away for six weeks. I went to urgent care got a steroid shot, Had oral steroids, and topical steroids. The doctor took a biopsy last week.pls call me! Biopsy and dr appointments

– Extreme hives after shot. Requested call and no one has ever contacted me .

Multiple allergies, Peripheral coldness and Migraine

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– I think some lymph nodes in my neck and breast under the arm with the injection site were very slightly tender

– Cold feet and hands

– The reaction on day2 triggered my migraine which lasts 3 days. So I still have occasional migraines.

– Actually on day 6 after vaccination, I had allergies all over my body but I didn't think it was due to the vaccine until after my last report. I eventually eliminated any other culprit so now I'm quite positive it was the vaccine.

Ankle operation, Fibrin D dimer increased and Hiccups

24D-23750-10466

– Hiccups 4x, dyspepsia, GERD

– Wheezy-could be my asthma

– Swollen beck glands and underarm throbbing

– I felt the sensation of sweating everywhere, all night and morning, even though the fever broke last night and I didnt actually sweat or feel clammy. Very strange.

– Asthma issues. Resolved.

– Had ankle surgery on 7/2, so this report should be taken lightly as pertains to the vaccine

– High blood pressure, elevated d-Dimer

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