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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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Respiratory tract infection viral, Abnormal dreams and Eye pain

532-24797-10392

– Had chills and mild headache and fatigue yesterday

– Mild runny nose

– All symptoms mild.

– Redness and flush of upper arm at injection site. Increased pain and itching. Lasted for 2 days and started on day 8 after vaccine.

– Several vivid and weird dreams. I now recall that I have had the vivid dreams in the three weeks since receiving the vaccine. It has been notable.

– Rash on abdomen

– Abdominal rash persists - itching and mild swelling at site

– Abdominal rash which is resolving - less redness and itching.

– Abdominal rash 95% resolved.

– Severe wrist pain - opposite arm to injection. Lasting one week.

– Very vivid dreams which have stayed with me in detail all day. Very bright and detailed including remembering singing an entire song in the dream.

– Pain behind eyes and head congestion.

– Runny nose for several days.

– Positive Covid test 1 week ago. Took Paxlovid and don't know the impact of that yet. Caused bitter taste in mouth and decreased appetite. Have fatigue which has been major symptom.

Oxygen saturation decreased, Arrhythmia and Heart rate increased

532-57097-08737

– Running nose (not necessarily tied to Vaccine)

– We took Tylenol and rested when we got home and the post-vaccination fatigue subsided

– Heart rate is over 100 - normally 60

– Experiencing cardiac arrhythmia, not necessarily due to Moderna booster

– Not sure if it is connected, but I have been sneezing and ha e a runny nose since right after my booster (Moderna (b)(6)) on 11/2/21. No fever or other symptoms.

– Checked O2 - 96% (using concentrator), took long nap- feel better now

Injection site pruritus, Injection site erythema and Nasal congestion

533-16509-05158

– Just sore arm skied

– Was a little itchy at injected site yesterday not today

– Redness and itchy on arm by vaccination last week Started Thursday fir a few days.

– No

– 2 times got a little dizzy today

– Nose stuffiness

– Coughing spell in the morning has happened a few times upon waking up

– A slight sore throat and nose stuffiness

– Only felt feverish the day after vaccination

– Periodic cough

– Shoulder pain, working on with different practitioners Acupuncturist, Chiropratic

Fluid retention, Middle ear effusion and Hypersomnia

533-31960-12387

– Little balance issues. Feel like my BP is up, even though i took my meds.

– Balance still a little off, ears still feel pressure.

– Still slightly off balance

– Ears still hurt, very sensitive

– Pressure in my ears, very sensitive, humming sound.

– Went to the Dr. He said u have fluid behind my ears, alot on my left ear. Redness, but no infection.giving me Flonase(?). Havent gotten it yet as it was an 820pm appointment. Ive been sleeping most of the day.

– Starting flonaise(?) Today for fluid build up behind ears, w/o infection.

Breast cancer, Vomiting and Nausea

534-11549-31048

– No symptoms 4 days out from the first shot. 7 hours after my first dose I did feel mildly feverish, and had nausea (with vomiting) and headache the day after Sunday 3/28). These symptoms resolved by Sunday evening (so within 24 hours from when I felt felt them). Wanted to be sure to include that since I didnt join vsafe until 3 days after the dose.

– Had a headache already when I got the 2nd dose

– Early stage breast cancer diagnosis

Radiculitis brachial, Cataract and Infection

534-23344-67864

– I was born with a brachial cleft abnormality hole in my neck. It hasn't drained for a while until this week and it has an infection because it's green. This usually happens if I have a sinus infection but I haven't had anything but shot.

– Brain fog, loss of concentration, but trying to push through it, so I will check none of the above for now

– Joints, muscles ache

– All joints hurt. Don't know why.

– 2 UTIs. Joints still ache. Sudden Diminished sight Cataracts since vaccinations, confirmed 10-18-21 Dr ofc visit

Proctalgia, Vulvovaginal mycotic infection and Hemorrhoids

534-31443-72838

– Bloody nose

– Back pain, diarrhea

– Cloudy Head, Clammy

– My menstruation period started up sporadically today. I just had my last cycle finish a few days before I got the 2nd shot on 2/12/21.

– Still very heavy and seemingly unending menstrual period after both shots one and two.

– Still menstruating heavily again today

– Still menstruating

– Still having a menstrual period

– Diarrhea, odd feeling tongue and little taste.

– Vaginal yeast infection

– Sinus headaches daily

– Sinus and ear infection right now

– Enlarged and extremely painful hemorrhoid.

– Bulging and extremely painful hemorrhoid the size of a golf ball as well as full body very itchy and painful skin rash.

– Back aches

– Sinus and ear congestion and pain. Also vaginal yeast infections as well as herpes lesions on my lips.

– Chronic ear and sinus infections

– Shingles is coming back

Hallucination, Confusional state and Erythema

534-95352-51470

– I have felt a bit confused at times and the arm in which the last vaccine was applied is a bit sore.

– Starting around May 3rd or so I started Bering confused and This condition worsened with me seeing or thinking I was seeing bugs small creatures like insects or termites I am doing better now, I am not sure if this is associated with the vaccines?

– Redness around my nose and cheeks about 45 days ago I was suffering of hallucinations that lasted for about two weeks and then they went away and about a week and a half ago I had a relapse that lasted for three to four days.

Shoulder operation, Nasal disorder and Rotator cuff syndrome

535-10062-18665

– No more than normal mild aches

– Appeared yesterday a little lower than the injection site a little redness and warm to the touch appeared I had just taken a shower so I put some Benadryl cream and CereaVe on it and seems to be better now.

– I couldnt make my visit for the second shot as I have developed a bad case of Vertigo and would like to be contacted for another appointment for me and my husband (b)(6) as he had to drive me to (b)(6) Hospital for treatment

– Nasal problems Office visit

Auditory disorder, Pre-existing condition improved and Hyperacusis

535-17385-46470

– Tinnitus/hyperacusis worse than normal today

– Tinnitus still seems more pronounced than usual.

– Hearing still sensitive.

– Tinnitus continues to be more pronounced

– Tinnitus, both ears, continues to be more bothersome than before vaccine. Audiologist appointment scheduled

– Swollen lymph nodes armpit on shot side

– Minor cold symptoms. Congestion and sinus pressure.

– Mild abdominal discomfort.

– Chronic post nasal drip General practitioner

Photosensitivity reaction, Urticaria and Peripheral swelling

535-19516-36631

– Somewhat light headed.

– The first 2 days my hands & feet swelled. All my arthritic joints hurt, especially my thumb. Swelling is going down; joints hurt less

– The rash is hives, over my entire torso, neck, cheeks, underarms, back of knees. I get this reaction every time I get a flu shot or other vaccine. Ive discussed it after my last flu shot with my doctor.

– More sensitive than normal to sitting in the sun.

– Both my wife & I got the vaccine at the same time. Now we each get waves of muscle pain, joint pain, low fevers and chills that occur every few days for a full day at a time.

– Actually Ive had this since I got the 2nd shot: increased sensitivity to the sun, in that I cannot sit in the sun for more than a few minutes without getting light-headed and slightly queasy.

– 10 days of runny nose, chills and low fever, muscle aches, fatiguelike a flu

Food poisoning, Secretion discharge and Bronchitis

535-23383-24988

– Lower back pain

– Lower back pain on same side as injection.

– Lower back pain on same side as injection is getting better.

– Lower back pain on same side as injection. But much better.

– Lower back pain on same side as injection. Getting better though.

– Sensitive lymph node and sore throat

– Food poisoning with vomiting and fever.

– No energy and nauseous.

– I had severe joint pain and a fever the day after 4th dose

– Bronchitis with bad mucous cough and very bad sore throat. Tested negative 4 times.

Sluggishness, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Eye irritation

535-25261-62171

– Head aches. Normally, I rarely get headaches but have experienced it for the past few days.

– Second day of vaccine, feverish, fatigue, headaches

– No

– Tired. Need to rest more between chores but not enough to cripple me.

– Undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer.

– Burning eyes, headaches, tired, sluggish. This was two weeks ago so my doctor suggested I have a Covid test to make sure. I did and it was negative.

– Back in December I experienced head aches, sore throat and body discomfort so I was tested 7 days after and again 14 days after both times negative.

Gluten sensitivity, Vomiting and Diarrhea

535-25314-97193

– I can not keep anything in my body for more than 10 minutes - food, water, anything I eat or drink comes out almost immediately.

– I still cannot keep anything in ny body for more than about 15 minutes - water, food, even crackers.

– Diarrhea continues. I still cannot keep anything, including liquid, in my bodybfor more than 30 minutes.

– I continue to have diarrhea anytime I eat anything.

– I still have diarrhea, since April 28th. I cannot keep any food ornliquid in my body for more than 30 minutes.

– I continue to have diarrhea.

– I still cannot keep food in my body. I appear to now have issues with gluten. I also continuously spike fevers.

Sialoadenitis, Ear inflammation and Bradykinesia

536-25419-56875

– Just so tired, draggy & slow moving walking when I get up.

– Felt better this morning ... maybe I tried to do too much...really tired in afternoon ... napped from 3:30-5: 00. Up now and feel better. Well see how the evening goes.

– Better today but still a bit tired of up a bit. Still resting off & on today. Last night, 3rd evening from injection, 7-11pm stomach rumbling & one trip to rest room... took Imodium. Wondering if I had an intentional bug or all this from vaccine?

– Today I am doing well. Doing my normal routine with a couple breaks. Mild lower back pain but I think so to lying around too much.

– I dont know if I tried to do too much over weekend, time change or what but I am exhausted today! I slept most of day, felt so tired when I got up once that I was a like off balance. Not like me. I walk or ride bike most days.

– Tired & draggy... napped or resting... some back ache. Really not looking forward to second vaccine. What happens if I dont get it?

– I dont know if related ...having some inflammation/soreness around ear/saliva gland ... it has popped out /enlarged a few times , once when eating and couple times just felt twinge & popped out. have 3 bumps/sores at injection site. Can send pi

– Lethargic today, napped & not doing much. Not sure if its from vaccine or clogged/ infected salivary gland...on antibiotic past couple days. Just no energy to do much. I have been up some today.

– Just felt a little nausea when I got up this morning. Took 2 Tums & it soon went away.

Groin pain, Irritability and Anosmia

537-11189-51184

– Extreme irritability and left eye feels like scratched or hair in it and not ( roomate had all same symptoms yesterday as well shot same day , but he is less tired and eye is better

– Under arm lymph nodes of injected arm very very sore

– Under arm lymph node aches still

– Under armpit lymph node feeling better

– Under arm still tender lymph node area , but improving

– More tired headach groin ache and irritable with a lossmof appetite not taste or smell but juat exhausted emotional tired nightmares and groin aches

Dysphonia, Upper respiratory tract infection and Productive cough

537-14327-70328

– Lymph nodes in neck on the same side as injection are tender and swollen

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck on the same side as the shot

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck same side as injection site

– Headache, nausea, fatigue, tender/swollen lymph nodes in neck on side of injection site

– I was diagnosed with an acute upper respiratory infection. Wet cough, coughing up phlegm, hoarse voice Tested twice for Covid both times negative

Rhinitis, Wheezing and Asthma

537-21781-52324

– Asthma flare started yesterday and persists. It isn't rieved w8th bronchodilator. Ex are moderate and include cough/wheeze/sob

– Asthma exacerbation and rhinnitis

– Still having asthma exacerbation with dyspnea, wheezing and cough

– Sob/wheeze/asthma exacerbation sx are improving but still obvious

– Asthma exacerbation

– Asthma symptoms-milder today

– Unilateral headache that I first experienced 24 hoirs after my 2nd dose has returned and is constant and has lasted > 1 week. Eval for headache

– Increased anxiety worsening anhedonia

Dyspepsia, Paresthesia and Sneezing

537-21945-05184

– Just a little tired...but, also walked an hour yesterday and today.

– Felt some all body tingling last night when laying down to sleep. Slept 12 hours...was tired. Not at all tired today. Feeling great!

– Feeling GREAT! Walked two hours today!

– Tired the first and second day. Also, a little nausea at times. Otherwise, OK. I just rested the first two days. Today I walked 5 miles.

– I did have what felt like allergies for a few days after the vaccines. Sneezing and runny nose. Took Flonase and went away.

– Heartburn most of the week since vaccine

– Just a little indigestion?but, better everyday.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Parosmia and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

537-23183-27215

– Slight ringing in ears

– Earache

– Smell of smoke intermittently daily. Started very faintly after first dose of vaccine, but has gradually become stronger and more bothersome. Happens both at home and work and no one else smells anything. Sometimes takes my breath away.

– Joint and body aches for the last 4 weeks, didn't report previously so thought I should since they are ongoing. Not sure if related

– Sinus drainage, fatigue for the last week.

– GERD, allergies

Thirst, Menstrual disorder and Feeling cold

537-28246-57330

– Feeling thirstier than normal. Also, felt cold earlier, but not chills.

– Migraine

– Very thirsty and yesterday as well.

– My answer is actually no, but I failed to report earlier that my menstrual cycle was affected for 1-2 months after vaccination. Thought something was off but didn't correlate with vaccine until I saw many similar reports in the news.

– Developed hives (urticaria) 10-11 days after Moderna bivalent booster. Very uncomfortable and still ongoing?

Injection site mass, Lethargy and Injection site warmth

537-32810-37280

– Tiredness evening of day two.

– On day 7 a lump formed at the injection site, with redness, warmth and itching. Itching persisted through day 8 and 9. Day 10 no more itching and lump mostly gone, redness 4in x 3in remains, little to no heat at site.p

– Day 7 developed itching at the site, and a walnut sized lump at the site. Day 8 itching. Day 9 itching subsided and lump went away. Day 10 became lethargic, with back and hip soreness, chills and fever. Day 11 fever gone, still sore. Day 12 all gone.

Menstrual clots, Abnormal menstrual clots and Weight increased

538-16400-29328

– All of these started after my second dose 6/11/21. As of today 6/15/21 I only still have swollen lymph node and heat at injection site.

– Lymph node under arm that shot was is still swollen and painful. Sweating A LOT

– Lymph node is still swollen but pain is less

– Lymph node still swollen but less painful. Injection site is still warm but better

– The only symptom is an extremely heavy period with clots but cycle is on time.

– Still super sensitive to salt taste. Menstrual cycle is still heavy and clots but not every two weeks anymore. I also gained 22 lbs in two weeks. In person visit w: GYN & primary doctor

Pain in extremity, Nasopharyngitis and Cough

538-23607-58344

– It has been a little difficult to distinguish between the fatigue from the shot and from diabetes instead, but I have been more exhausted since the shot, so my answers of fatigue from the jab stand. I've done pretty well for a diabetic!

– Had a head cold which fortunately was not Vivid. Have a cough. The pain in my arm from the vaccination had finally gone from this week. Since April 2021 I had a sore arm. Went to a pharmacist who referred me to a Covid test where I received a script for Sudogest.

Respiratory fume inhalation disorder, Smoke sensitivity and Respiratory tract infection

538-23811-38863

– very minor soreness at injection site

– I never got these daily surveys over the weekend except I got one around 2am Monday and by the time I attempted to respond I got a message that said response time had elapsed so I couldn't respond to that one

– vomited a lot about 2 hours after eating

– I would like to note since the vaccination I am only able to tolerate small amounts of food at a time. Any full meal tends to make me vomit.

– I can't keep anything down, not food nor just drink. I feel queesy all the time and if I try to eat or drink anything I vomit a lot pretty soon afterwards.

– injection site soreness and fatigue, both less than yesterday

– actually been very tired and sleeping a lot for last 4 or 5 days

– On 11/22/21 I had to be taken to ER by fire ambulence as a result of significant smoke inhalation from a fire and have had respiratory difficulty since. I was exposed to lots of EM and ER employees. Haven't felt any other symptoms

– What I'm reporting isn't because of the booster, its because of worsening resperatory from the fire I went through at my building and a need for antibiotics to clear up the deep congestion. need to go to urgent csre to get prescription for antibiotcs to clear up the deep congestion

– I typically pick up respiratory infections twice a year (Spring & Fall) usually related to seasonal allergens. Because of mask wearing this is the first I've picked it up in a couple years. I'm hoping it's not related to the virus none, too sick to move around

Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Neurological symptom and Hypoesthesia

538-26942-06799

– Paresthesia that is all over my body sporadically from my arms, legs, toes, buttocks, torso, and extremities

– Still have paresthesia throughout my body

– Im still feeling a tingling sensation throughout my body, extremities and head. Last night was the worst where I couldnt fall asleep

– Continued neurological issues in head and throughout body

– Numbness and tingling still

– The tingling at night will not go away

– I was diagnosed with diffused large B cell lymphoma one month after receiving the vaccine

Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Vaginal hemorrhage and Sciatica

538-32161-19592

– Initially I had mild headache and was really tired, but not today.

– In addition to the rash on my neck, Im experiencing a persistent runny nose and occasional itchy eyes.

– Runny nose and watery, itchy eyes seem to be only unusual problem. Rash cleared up with topical cortisone application.

– Im currently being treated for sciatica but not sure if its relevant to vaccine.

– Persistent nerve pain or sciatica

– Pain along right side and at place of injection.

– Ive recently experienced occasional vaginal bleeding and spotting. As a postmenopausal woman, Im very concerned and now consulting physicians. I continue to have neurological issues and have consulted my doctors. Im not sure if vaccine relat

– Persistent neurological pain in right hand and arm. In person to my primary physician

Device information output issue, Gait disturbance and Joint swelling

539-13853-33642

– Soreness in bottom of neck on left side. Shot was in keft shoulder

– I forgot to report the following 1./22 and 1/23 severe pain in calves and could hardly walk. Also my C-Pap reading for both nights were extremely high 5.5 snd 6.5. Usually .1 to 2.5. My body also reacts to Sodium ingredients etc.

– Actually every day and I forgot to check. Sorry

– Neck on left side is still a bit stiff

– Neck pain left side

– I get reactions from all sodium based things. My knee joints swell

– Arm pain is when I use arm

– Pain still at injection site when I move my arm and lower neck is still stiff

– Nausea that lasted 5 hours. No vomiting. Temp of 97.5. My normal is 95.4

– Severe spasms on the right side of my neck which were very painful and lasted several days and then went to the right side. It was like a Charlie Horse you get in your legs however impossible to walk off. Jan/Feb shots issues hapoened Sept 2021

Musculoskeletal discomfort, Joint stiffness and Sensitive skin

539-24791-33320

– Area mildly sensitive to touch, not really painfull . Had, what I would call very mild psychedelic thing happen when I closed my eyes to go to sleep last night ?

– I didnt report headache the first day, because my neck is out of alignment and has been causing neck & headaches, but i have decided they are slightly worse since the shot .

– But as i said, my neck is out of alignment and causing ay least, some, of that

– These symptoms are not entirely unusual for me. I've had occasional nausea and diarrhea going on & off for a few months . Although it seems to lessening with the addition of yogurt to me diet .

– Yes, my neck and my back are bothering me, it seems to be a traveling ache, and or stiffness, occasionaly in my left arm, then gone again, but I dont believe this is related to the vaccine, if you check my record, my neck was bothering me before .

– I keep having stifness and or weaknss in the elbow of my left arm, and knees

– I have a rather bad backache going on .

Hypoesthesia oral, Paresthesia oral and Hypoesthesia

53A-10645-73679

– After I got the injection I felt some tingling on my face it went away within hour

– I did want to ask when I left after the initial injection I felt tingling ness in face around my moths and lips no swelling and no problems with throat or breathing. Has that been a reaction anyone has had? I only have seasonal allergies. I am wondering if prior to taking my next shot if I should take Benadryl?

– Tingling and numbness on my face and lips

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