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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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Food poisoning, Lacrimation increased and Ear infection

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– From Nov 30-dec 3, Lucy had a fever offer 100 degrees, dizziness, stomach ache and sore throat

– So dizzy and nauseated she couldn't eat most of the day

– Yesterday (b)(6) seemed to have good poisoning. Very bad vomiting and diarrhea for admit 12 hours

– Lucy has some kind of cold (so does her older sibling and do do I, her mother). Fever of 100.5 yesterday, runny/stuffy nose, scratchy throat and runny eyes

– Ear infection and allergies causing multiple Dr visits

– Very hot and said when she stood up she felt heavy. After Tylenol she was fine

– Runny nose and watery eyes today... We think she's gotten a cold now, but haven't done a Covid home test yet

– Stuffy, runny nose and watery eyes

Anaphylactic reaction, Injection site rash and Urticaria

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– Days 8 and 9 post-vaccination: Redness and swelling at injection site, rash, fever then chills, moderate headache, exhaustion I know fatigue, and this was extreme fatigue.

– Severe hives requiring medication for symptom relief; this is day 14 of these symptoms.

– Mild anaphylaxis on Saturday, with recommendation to postpone 2d vax for 1-2 weeks. (Ill call tomorrow to schedule that appointment.)

– The 36hours following the 2d vaccination I vomited 21 times(!), had diarrhea once, an all-over body rash/hives, a 45minute episode of uncontrollable chills, then feverishness that lasted about 20 minutes. A person who has robust health, this was a miserable albeit temporary experience of side effects. Feeling normal since. Yay!

– Last night: numbness in upper arm

Respiratory tract infection viral, Tenderness and Edema peripheral

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– Lymph node under left arm tender, same arm as injection

– Swollen and tender area in armpit on side of shot lymph nodes?

– Sore armpit (lymph node?) on side of shot

– Ringing in ears

– I had a sinus infection and nasal Congestion. Probably a cold. Negative Covid test.

– Very Tender in armpit on side of injection.

– Very sore armpit/lymph node on side where received shot

– Armpit still sore on side of injection.

– Some tiredness and joint pain.

Visual impairment, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Hypersensitivity

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– I just found out I was exposed last Sunday to someone who tested for covid

– The chills and headache were very short time about 32 hours after the last injection. .

– Alittle itchy in my face and upper body last night.probably allergies

– Vision split

– High blood pressure. Feel drained

– High blood pressure, constant low grade headache. Tired

– Had a bad cough for a couple weeks f months. Probably due to a sinus drippage Dr visits

– Feeling tired one day

Injection site paresthesia, Frequent bowel movements and Paresthesia

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– No.

– Tingling in the hand and arm where the shot was administered.

– Some tingling fingers and arm received shot in.

– Tingling in left arm and hand where shot was administered.

– Still some tingling on left arm where COVID-19 Vaccination was administered, however, not as much, nor as often.

– Tingling continues in left arm where injection was administered. Additionally, bowel movement more frequent since 3rd day of injection.

Muscular weakness and Hypoesthesia

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– Numbness from head to waist on right side of body since yesterday. Instantly after 4th shot on right side from ear to collarbone numb & still in effect. I received shot in left arm. So tired of this! I regret getting 2nd booster!

– Brain MRI shows I've had a stroke according to symptoms I've reported to my doctor after receiving 2nd Pfizer booster vaccine on 4/20/22. Currently still suffering numbness & muscle weakness on right side from head to waist.

Ear inflammation, Eye inflammation and Eye infection

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– Sore muscle around injection site

– Sore throat. Probably due allergic reaction to sucralose.

– Neck, shoulder and hip alignment issues causing pain and numbness. Chiropracter

– Tired. Eye infection. Slight asthmatic cough once in awhile. Optometrist Appt.

– Extremely tired with an asthmatic cough once in awhile.

– Eye and ear inflammation. Right eye vision lis like looking through a fog that thickens. Medical assistance required. Fatigue issues with more and more severe hot flashes. Optometrist emergency bisit.

Memory impairment, Myalgia and Arthralgia

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– For some reason I'm having a little trouble with my memory of stuff from a couple of months ago. This just started a couple of days ago. Not sure if it's coincidence or related to the Vaccination but I thought I would mention it.

– Serious muscle aches and overall tired feeling, some joint pain, despite getting plenty of sleep and not having done any physical work to cause the problems. This has gone on for a little shy of 3 days. I hope it will pass on its own.

Renal failure, Blood pressure decreased and Anxiety

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– The site is still sore but not as bad as it was

– Hot to the touch

– Warm at the touch

– Warm to the touch

– Kidney failure

– I just stay in pain from my chronic health issues

– Im having a lot of pain in which I am now in the process of seeing a new doctor to discuss the possibility of getting a pain stimulator implant put in. also having problems with my BP dropping really low.also started having a lot of anxiety attacks Doctor visits, x-rays, MRI, blood work

Cold sweat, Rash and Pain in extremity

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– I lost the paper to scan to update when I actually got my second shot, so I couldn't update until just a few days ago instead of a week ago when I got it. I did experience sore arm for two days, and had cold sweats, fever, headache, and exhaustion.

– Had bad cold symptoms with a rash on one side of my body. Had a Covid test done three days after symptoms started, and it came back 5 days later negative.

Supraventricular extrasystoles, Atrial flutter and Supraventricular tachycardia

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– definite malaise

– Tired, even though I got a good night sleep

– happy as a clam in the beach sand.

– Increase and acutely developing of hip pain.

– Last vax was Mar 11. In April to May I developed a sore hip that cropped fairly suddenly without known injury. Also have had more muscle weakness & soreness with ordinary exercise than usual and without known injury.

– I have developed a-fib and paroxsymal wide complex tachy-cardia as of Fall of 2021. Currently under treatment assessment. multiple tests; referrals to 2 different cardiologist specialists.

– I was diagnosed & treated for A-fib with RVR, A-Flutter, PVC, & PAC cardiac catherization proceduree

Abdominal distension, Herpes zoster and Abdominal pain

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– Severe chest pain lasting one hour, required calling 911

– Severe back and abdominal pain in right upper quadrant requiring emergency room visit and fentanyl and dilauded to manage pain. Prescribed oxycodone to manage severe ongoing pain. Possibly gallbladder involvement further testing next week.

– Severe and ongoing pain in middle thoracic back and upper right quadrant abdomen.

– Severe chest pain requiring hospital visit; severe back and upper right quadrant pain; have been to emergency room four times in a month since the vaccine due to extreme pain. Doctors say possible internal shingles from vaccine.

– Bloating, 24 hours after the vaccine I had fever of 101 and extreme fatigue and allover body aches like the flu

– Severe bloating

– Severe fatigue

– Severe cold and sore throat

– My doctors have stated I had a reaction to the covid 19 vaccine. 5 days post shot one of Moderna I had crushing chest pain lasting almost six hours. For the next 4 months I had severe pain requiring opioids. Was told is shingles.

Blood glucose decreased, Sinus disorder and Lymphadenopathy

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– I am a type 2 diabetic. I have noticed that since getting the shot my blood sugars have been a bit erratic, with some episodes of extremely low blood sugar, which is very abnormal for me. I wear a libre monitor so can see my sugars at all times. Just an observance.

– Blood sugar seems to have stabled back out

– Just a runny nose and sinus issues

– Swollen lymph nodes swollen under my left arm that still have not gone back to normal.

Vasodilatation, Limb injury and Injection site urticaria

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– When getting ready for bed on March 6 my right shoulder where I had gotten the Moderna shot was itchy. It had what looked like hives (red raised bumps) around the injection site. The next morning there were more but smaller bumps and the whole area

– An overall blah feeling

– I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis but for the last week, I have had a lot more stiffness throughout my whole body especially in my right hand than normally. Also Ive been a lot more tired than normally.

– Injured hand due to a fallFound out I have a dilated portal veinI dont think either is related to the COVID vaccine.

– Itchy eyes, stuffy nose, mild cough. I think it is cedar pollen allergies.

– Backache

– Muscle and bone aches.

Gastroenteritis, Lower respiratory tract infection and Head discomfort

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– In fairness, I didnt get enough sleep last night!

– Temperamental !

– Positive for Covid. Stuffy nose.. drained to chest cold. No fever, achey, chilled, scratchy throat, diarrhea, cough, mild chest discomfort Get monoclonal antibody tx

– Got Covid from a-symptomatic husband! Gastroenteritis. Shortness of breath, tightness breathing. My head feels like I'm underwater- ever since Covid.

– Very deep cough, and occasional wheezing.

Poor quality sleep, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy

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– Not sure if the fatigue is related to the vaccine or not

– Yesterday I was wiped out. Today I am simply tired. Might not be related to the vaccination.

– Didnt sleep well last night - may well be unrelated to vaccination

– I underrated how horrible I felt yesterday. Really awful. I feel much better today.

– For the last three days I have had tender lymph nodes under my left arm (same arm as jab).

– Lymph nodes are just barely tender.

– Tender lymph nodes in shot arm

– Under arm lymph nodes are sore!! But overall I'm way better than yesterday

– Lymph nodes under injection arm still swollen and pretty tender. As expected from prior covid shots. I never get this with other vaccinations. But I trust it will pass in a few days. s 3

– Still a bit of tenderness in my lymph nodes under the arm in which I got the injection. That's pretty much it. Otherwise fine.

Therapeutic response unexpected, Upper respiratory tract infection and Tenderness

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– Headache probably due to 30 mile bike ride on gravel. :)

– Hiked 5 miles today. Feel great.

– Pain and fullness in my armpit of the arm where I received the injection. Cannot palpate a node or a knot. Just tenderness.

– All soreness and fullness feeling in arm pit is gone today

– Sore arm pit. Happened with last vaccine.

– Sore throat, cough and congestion-just a basic upper respiratory infection. Not unusual for me this time of year. Negative Covid-19 PCR test on 12/7

– I have the flu

Sensory loss, Skin sensitization and Specialist consultation

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– Tingling and numbness throughout my body Primary care in person doctor visit

– Strange tingling and somewhat painful skin sensations. Pins and needles/slight numbness in hands, arms, legs, feet, and torso. Feels like small electric shocks sometimes. Other times like an itch, or as if clothing is sand paper. Pretty uncomfortable

– Full body tingling and some loss of sensation In-office neurology appointment

Cardiac flutter, Tremor and Bronchitis

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– Night sweats

– I am currently hospitalized with left arm/neck discomfort/pain (left arm had the shot), abnormal EKG Went to doctor office initially, day later EC then admitted

– Neck/back pain, PT evaluation scheduled Office visit

– These symptoms I had starting at 5pm on the 29th through the night in am on 29th I did take Tylenol for fever at bedtime

– Palpitations, chest tightness with arm pain similar to what happened 5 days after the 2nd shot, if worsen will call cardiologist who felt heart reacted to shot back in February

– No heart palpitations or chest pain like yesterday but I continue to be in the time frame when those symptoms presented off and on after the 2nd shot

– Episode of dizziness, tremors, headache Office visits

– Also have heart flutters seem to get them a few days after getting Covid vaccine infrequent though

– I have a cold, home testing negative for Covid

– Dealing with a head cold (not Covid)

– Non Covid Cold with bronchitis Physician office visit

Coagulopathy, Blood disorder and Hemorrhage

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– Edens in legs and s ratchet self and bled for 20 minutes

– Right leg and foot edema.

– Legs are still swelled. General headache

– Swelled legs and feet.

– Swelling of legs and feet. Thinned blood. Started menses 53 yrs old

– Going on my second round of antibiotics. Have to go for a PT/PTT test for coagulating since it thinned by blood. I also at 53 blood thinned that I started to pass blood clots. Intermittent headache and nausea

Viral infection, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Neck pain

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– Sore throat

– Swollen lymph node under injection site armpit

– Sore throat, coughing, congestion

– Sinus infection after non-covid virus

– I had a cold two weeks ago which I suspect was covid over five days. Three days of a minor sore throat followed by 24 hours of a slightly elevated fever, runny nose, nausea, and neck pain.

– I had the flu (positive test result from lab) in early April, then a cold (sinus pressure, congestion, sore throat) two weeks later.

Helplessness, Disorientation and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

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– Vertigo, weakness, I was not feelin well at all and I had to leave the workplace earlier.

– Vertigo

– Have been suffering from dizziness and tiredness

– All day I was sleeping and was nor able to perform daily activities!

– I had two days off and after getting up early in the morning, I had my breakfast but was feeling so tired and helpless that I had to go to sleep until now! From tomorrow I have to work 6 days in a row. I hope from tomorrow morning my symptoms will be gone! I was little disoriented too with some discomfort in head!

Anemia, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Musculoskeletal stiffness

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– General body aches, but nothing unusual

– a little more tired than yesterday.

– Still a bit tired & borderline headach. Mild symptoms

– Fingers on both hands have been stiff & a bit sore for about a week or two. I didn't think it was related to the vaccine so I didn't say anything, also been colder lately.

– Headache

– Anemia & fatigue . I also have cervical & lumbar issues that have flared up & is making normal daily activities difficult

Lymph node pain, Nasal congestion and Lymphadenopathy

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– Swollen lymph nodes near armpit/collarbone on the same side as injection

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit/clavicle areas

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit and near clavicle (on the same side as injection)

– Swollen/sore lymph nodes in armpit and above clavicle on same side as injection

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit/clavicle area on the same side as injection

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on same side as injection.

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on same side as injection

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Swollen lymph nodes in side of injection

– Cold symptoms (sore throat, stuffy nose, cough). Had a negative at home Covid test.

Musculoskeletal chest pain, Breast pain and Sinus pain

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– Sudden dizziness and nausea on 4/4/21 that went away after around 15 minutes

– Arm and shoulder pain on the side of injection has been getting worse since 2-3 days after shot. Stiff behind armpit when moving in any direction. Pain lasts all day and night. I thought it would get better after a week, but no improvement yet.

– Now having pain and itching on breast cancer surgery side, in armpit and breast, as well as opposite arm where vaccine was injected.

– Right shoulderblade hurts and so do ribs on right side in back and front. Still having pain in left arm behind armpit.

– Fatigue, headache, sinus pain

Large intestinal obstruction, Pain management and Hypophagia

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– Hair loss since first shot still coming out.

– Hair still falling out

– After daily runny stool that started a few hours after 2nd shot I'm in the ER with extreme LLQ pain, nausea, headache

– Just got out of the hospital today. I believe that the daily diarrhea I had as a side effect of the second shot weakened my colon, causing painful diverticulitis attack requiring hospitalization . the daily diarrhea I had as a side effect of the second shot weakened my colon, causing painful diverticulitis attack requiring hospitalization . Treated with 2 IV antibiotics, pain management, complete bowel rest. No food or water

– My guts still have not restored to normal function.

Dry mouth, Hot flush and Injection site warmth

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– Dry mouth

– Injection site got very red (baseball sized area) and very hot to the touch on Sunday for 24 hours into Monday. Lots of hot flashes during the week after.

– Sore throat

– Cough

– Congestion and coughing, sore throat

– Loss if taste and smell, congestion, coughing, sore throat

– Sore throat, coughing, congestion, loss of smell and taste

– I tested positive for Covid, so have some of those ones

– Covid positive. Congestion, no taste ot smell

Muscle swelling, Joint stiffness and Muscle tightness

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– Yesterday I was seen by an Orthopedist for pain & swelling at my RIGHT deltoid muscle (site of vaccine injection) and shoulder.

– I sometimes get stress-triggered migraines & have been feeling pain and swelling in my Right shoulder and Upper arm (near the site of the injection). Being seen by an Orthopedist

– Some severe headache issues, exceptional fatigue and soreness & tightness in my Right arm and shoulder. Outpatient Physical Therapy

Joint range of motion decreased, Dry skin and Eczema

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– Restless sleep during the night last night, felt feverish and hot however remained afebrile

– Developed numb index finger and thumb during the night - index finger remains numb. Is on opposing arm from injection site.

– Numbness continues in my right index finger C5C6 Derma tone Cervical x-ray pending

– Had episode of finger numbness and difficulty to move fingers on left outer hand, numb. Numbness has resolved and function returned.

– Just feel warm all day. Slight headache when I woke up.

– Developing dry eczema rash on Palmer surface of hands, hair falling out, having achy joints

Vision blurred

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– Very blurry vision I have an appointment with an ophthalmologist for Saturday the 10th

– My left eye is still blurry/fuzzy. It is about 75% back to normal, but just not quite 100% yet. I went to an ophthalmologist on Saturday 4/10. If the eye doesnt get to 100% within 2 weeks I am to go back to the ophthalmologist.

– Left eye is almost cleared up. I would say it is at 85-90% clear vision. There is still a slight blurry/fuzziness to my vision.

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