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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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Tooth disorder, Taste disorder and Parosmia

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– Joint pain, abdominal cramps, diarrhea

– Heavier bleeding with extremely large swaths of uterine tissue during period, so much so that my iud was expelled still attached to a hand-sized swath

– My dental x-rays showed 8 or 9 cavities, up from no cavities at the previous checkup. I don't recall ever having more than one or two cavities at once. I haven't changed my diet or hygiene habits. Also noticed thick tongue coating since vaccine.

– Worsening fatigue

– Extreme fatigue, brain-fog

– Fever, chills, muscle and joint pain, headache, nausea, taste changes, phantom smells (smelling strong odors that no one else could smell)

– Sore throat, fever, headache, loss of appetite Tested positive for covid

Retinal edema, Pregnancy and Nausea

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– I am attributing the nausea and vomiting to my pregnancy as that was happening before the vaccine

– Nausea likely related to pregnancy

– Pregnancy related

– Just in the morning

– Pregnancy

– Probably pregnancy related (Im 31 weeks)

– Probably because of pregnancy

– A few weeks ago (I didnt read this question right the past few times) I developed fluid build up over my right retina Visit to eye dr and soon a retina specialist

Oral disorder, Acne and Neuropathy peripheral

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– Felt cold, but no chills.

– Severe Fatigue and joint / muscle aches.

– Chest pains.Muscle pains.Joint pains.Fatigue.

– Frequent Oral lesions (roof of mouth, gums) and tongue pimples.

– Neuropathy, memory issues, muscle pains, fatigue are back, but still better than pre-vaccine.(Long COVID). Appointments scheduled - labs, changed PCP (x2) PRimary Care visit, acupuncturist, mental health provider. Sadly, Getting in takes forever and HMOs are not built for managing issues that are novelnor chronic, however temporary

Bronchitis, Insomnia and Sinusitis

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– Sore shoulder

– Shoulder pain now gone.

– Swollen lymph nodes under arm with vaccine

– Insomnia every night since vaccine #2

– Cold turning into a sinus infection.

– Sinusitis and bronchitis, both diagnosed by physician. Placed on antibiotics.

– I had a positive test for Influenza A in March, 2022. Shortly after I recovered, I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. My PCP administered COVID test (negative) and Influenza A (I tested positive)

Tongue discomfort, Oral discomfort and Paresthesia oral

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– Strange tongue sensation. Mild burning and tingling feeling on front and edge. As well as on lips. Funny taste. Almost like ingesting hand sanitizer or air freshener. Comes and goes weekly since first dose. More frequent now. Reached out to doctor, and they advised me to contact vaccination site. Will schedule an appointment early next week.

– Interesting tongue sensation. Feels raw, strange taste...

Eye inflammation, Photosensitivity reaction and Ocular discomfort

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– Groggy and woozy. Struggling to focus

– Mild UTI symptoms

– Still mild UTI symptoms

– Mild UTI

– Diagnosed UTI Prescribed antibiotics

– Swollen eye socket and sinus infection. Had an emergency eye doctor appointment Wednesday because right eye was closing up severe photosensitivity and pressure. Been off work since Wednesday Emergency eye doctor appointment

– Inflammation of right eye Doctor PCP appointment

– Congestion

Photopsia, Pulmonary congestion and Sinus headache

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– Some occular flashing yesterday afternoon and today. Migraine?

– A little foggy

– Moderate swollen lymph node in armpit today; yesterday moderate fatigue and fever and mild nausea and headache

– Swollen lymph node in armpit

– Small bruise on opposite, lower side of vaccinated arm

– I don't think that i reported this previously but i have a calf bruise that i don't recall causing. My other calf was also sore in about the same place but seems better.

– I had a low grade fever, moderate headache, and moderate fatigue the day after the booster. All resolved by 48 hours after the booster

– Just got a high dose flu vaccine. Likely cause of any symptoms

– Mild fatigue and cold symptoms

– Fatigue, sinus headache

Diabetes mellitus, Dysmenorrhea and Heavy menstrual bleeding

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– Fog brain

– My period has been 5x worse than usual. Heavy bleeding, extremely painful cramping, vommiting, watery diarrhea.

– Extremely painful periods.

– Messed up periods..missing periods or super extremley painful periods.

– Before getting my vaccination I had tested for diabetes and I was fine. After my vaccination I now have diabetes. I don't know if that is related to the vaccination or not just thought I would but this information down just in case.

Grief reaction, Pericarditis and Sinus pain

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– Today Day 14. Day 9= Covid test for headaches, runny nose, sinus pain, warm. Test neg. 5d of runny nose & h/a. Day 10 & 11 lighter headache, still not feel well. Day 12 felt great, but new lower L leg numb over shin. Sched for neuro visit tomorrow

– I was virtually seen by allergist who thinks I have new onset non-rash shingles, started Day 12 after vaccine. On 3000mg Valacyclovir a day x 7 days. Left lower leg numb over tibia. Less numb now, Dr (b)(6) allergist put in possible adv reaction Dr sent me for Covid nasal pcr test. Done 2/13/21. Still awaiting results as of 2/17/2021

– Continued tingling of hands. Now right hand also. Left lower leg numbness resolved. Eval by neurologist in person today. New UTI symptoms x1 week. Urine culture today. Finished high dose Valtrex for supposed non rash shingles 6 days ago.

– 4/27 expos @unmask event. 4/28Sore throat, headache, fatigue. Covid test at work neg 4/28. 5/2 still have Sx. Will do another test. Only had 1 vaccine 1/26/21. Supposed nonRash shingles after vaccine #1 per Dr. Had +Sars-Cov Ab 3wks post vaccine.

– Bone discomfort. Worsening osteopenia now likely due to 5 mos of prednisone in Oct 2019-Mar 2020, after 2 MMRs and had Myocarditis & Pericarditis in Oct 2019. All this 1 yr prior to Pfizer vaccine. Will schedule Covid booster of 3rd Pfizer next wk.

– Slight chest discomfort. I'm keeping eye on it. Will call Dr if worsens or prolonged

– Slight chest pressure with activity Have prior history of myopericarditis. Getting labs today. Possible related to some life stress too

– Milder chest pressure vs earlier in week Labs and ekg today, but symptoms lighter vs Tues, Wed, Thurs

– My mother died 2d ago, unrelated to covid, in Florida ICU x3wks, and I cared for her daily.I have been having more pvcs during this time. I do get pvcs with stress, but have had more consistently since PFE Booster of Dec 4. 2021. Likely grief now

– Acute (dry) recurrent pericarditis Apr 14 2022. On high dose aspirin and colchicine until LFTs elevated. Awaiting cardiologist plan. Exposed to Covid 3 times this week: 3d,4d, and 5 days ago. I'm rapid antigen neg so far. Severe headache x24 hrs now

Capsular contracture associated with breast implan, Device breakage and Implant site pain

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– Chest pain, cough, breast implant pain on Left side

– Mild Breast Implant pain

– Sharp Implant/Nipple pain; same pain as with first shot.

– Mild chest pain

– Some capsular contraction/implant pain

– Extreme fatigue

– Worsening Breast Implant pain.

– Breast implant pain since first vaccine. Worse after second. Ongoing.

– Breast implant pain continues. Headaches.

– Shooting nerve pain; breast implant pain Chiropractor

– Intracapsular rupture of left breast implant after nearly constant capsular contraction following COVID vaccine. Ultrasound, MRI; consult for explants is scheduled for Jan 10th

Parosmia and Tinnitus

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– Increased volume of tinnitus.

– Tinnitus is louder than usual.

– My ears are ringing REALLY LOUD!!!!!

– Tinnitus is louder than usual since a few minutes after receiving shot.

– Tinnitus is worse than normal.

– This shot has made my tinnitus SO MUCH LOUDER!

– Tinnitus is still a lot louder since receiving the vaccine.

– Tinnitus is driving me crazy.

– My tinnitus is really loud.

– I smell a certain smell almost all the time no matter where I am. Thankfully, it's a good smell: pot roast and gravy!

Injection site urticaria, Hunger and Rash macular

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– Sore gland and mild chills and low grade fever

– Have had headaches since the beginning

– Headache

– Ringing of my ears

– Hives

– Hives on same arm but 3 inches away from injection

– My normal temp is 96. Have large red Bloch on arm feel like throwing up

– Diarrhea, headache, nauseous, very tired, mild fever,chills,

– Hi blood pressure, high blood sugar. Headache, tired sleeping a lot. Nausea

– Chest pain,no heart attack. Migraine since april 12th. Asthma attacks daily. Need to sleep. Appetite. Hungry then felt like throwing up. chills . Pain in jaw. Lightheaded. Foggy brain.

– Hi blood pressure headache asthma

– Headache is worse

– Cluster of bumps painful and itchy red and inflamed on my chin, back, neck, shoulders and chest

Injection site urticaria, Rash erythematous and Injection site reaction

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– After 9 days, I had a big hive appear on the same arm and area where I received my 2nd injection. I also had a red rash in the shape of the bandaid that was placed over the injection. Both were gone within 2 days. Weird...

– Diarrhea for 6 days and counting.

– Arthritis in my shoulders, knees, hands. Swelling and pain in my left foot. Today vomiting and diarrhea, low grade fever and stomach cramps. Dr offices

Injection site joint pain, Rash pruritic and Pruritus

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– Some soreness in the area immediately around the injection site (left deltoid).

– Mildly itchy rash on the anterior aspect of the neck at the levels of C5 vertebra (on the right), C7 vertebra (on the left), on the right ribcage adjacent to the axillary border of the scapula, and on the left forearm.

– There are some mildly itchy rashes on left arm and forearm, right submandibular area adjacent to the mandibular angle, on the helix of the left ear, and on the right lower back at the level of the L2/L3 vertebrae. However, these rashes seem to be resolving themselves within 24-48 hours.

– There are mildly itchy rashes on the right and left arms, and on the back. But these rashes seem to be resolving themselves within 24-48 hours.

– There are mildly itchy rashes on my back, but they seem to be resolving themselves within 24-48 hours.

– There is some mild soreness over my left deltoid (the injection site), and some mild itching on my left forearm.

– There is mild soreness over my left deltoid (injection site), and there is some mild rash overlying the right teres major muscle.

– There is some mild soreness over my left deltoid (injection site), and some mildly itchy rash over my left axillary tail.

– There is mildly itchy rash over my right deltoid.

– There are some mildly itchy rashes on my right and left arms.

– There are some mild rashes on my right and left axillary tails, left forearm, and left leg. However, these rashes seem to take care of themselves within 24-72 hours.

Dialysis device insertion, Vascular access malfunction and Renal transplant failure

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– Frothy urine.

– Still having frothy urine. Not normal for me since my Kidney Transplant 5 years ago.

– Frothy urine and no appetite

– Frothy urine. Lab work (blood drawn & urine sample) at the hospital

– Frothy urine

– Kidney failure.

– My Transplanted Kidney failed after I took the 1st COVID 19 vaccine a few weeks ago. Been in the hospital and now having to go back on Dialysis and back on the Kidney Transplant list again. Ive been dialysis free ever since my Transplant in 2016.

– Transplanted Kidney Failed just after 1st COVID vaccine. Had to have drainage tube put in, stent in & a Kidney biopsy. No hope in coming back. Had to have a temporary dialysis catheter put in & started back on Dialysis. MORE VACCINE RESEARCH NEEDED!!

– Had to have 2nd Dialysis catheter put in. 1st catheter failed. Second surgery in 2 weeks. Wishing I never took the 1st COVID vaccine causing my Transplanted Kidney to fail. Dialysis

– Been in and out of the hospital. Ever since taking my 1st COVID-19 vaccine and causing my Transplanted Kidney to fail. Health up and down. Dialysis

– High blood pressure. Follow up visit with drs nurse to check blood pressure in office.

– Heart racing and short of breath.

Skin swelling, Costochondritis and Sensation of foreign body

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– Teeth started aching

– Tongue slightly swollen, throat feels scratchy and itchy

– 30 minutes after vaccine, felt lightheaded / dizzy and a lump in my throat / throat swelling. Persisted for another half hour (still present and monitoring as of this comment.)

– Costochondritis- joints around chest and rib cage are tender and inflamed

– Loss of appetite

– Swollen lymph nodes (hard red distinctive bump) on face, neck, hands

– Massive red itchy swollen bumps on lymph nodes on wrists, hands, face, neck

– Swollen red bumps (lymph nodes) on face, arm, hand, neck

– Red hard swollen bumps on lymph nodes on cheek, neck, wrist

– Red raised swollen bumps on lymph nodes in face, neck, arm

– Itchy red swollen bumps on wrist, arm, neck

Pelvic pain, Hypoesthesia oral and Dry throat

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– Slight numbing of the lips

– Lip numbness

– Burning sensation around the left forearm where injection site is, comes and goes

– Very dry mouth, throat

– Had pelvic pain for 2 days( 4/13-14/2021) felt like period cramps. And small headaches everyday since the injection(Tylenol helps)

– Abdominal pain, runny nose & coughing also slight headaches and some body aches

– Stomache pain

– Everyday Headaches, chills, less sleep, body aches

– Headaches

– Itching everywhere, especially on arms and legs and feet

– Blurry vision, chest pain, pelvic pain

– Intense itching

Loss of consciousness, Blood pressure increased and Brain fog

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– Lots of headaches and body aches

– I had 2 sudden black out on weds afternoon i ended up in the ER suddenly feelibg light headed and lots of headeache i have to follow up with a cardiologist

– Headaches dizziness and heart palpitations Primary doc to get referral for a cardiologist

– Heart palpitations high blood presure dizziness and fogginess Xray for the head and chest bloodwork at a different facility

– Hypertension high nlood pressure

– Hi blood pressure heart palpitations liggt headed

– High blood pressure and random heart palpitations

Intermenstrual bleeding, Pain in jaw and Lymphadenopathy

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– Swollen lymph nodes and sore jaw(that is a weird ?one)

– Mild menstrual spotting. It was 12 days since the start of my cycle. I should not be spotting and have no history of spotting between cycles like this.

– Very light menstrual spotting still, began exactly 24 hrs after shot. Im mid cycle and do not have history of spotting

– Very light menstrual spotting.

– Menstrual spotting. Im in-between cycles.

– Menstrual spotting again between cycles.

Sinus headache, Sinusitis and Headache

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– Last night after I checked in @ 4pm I felt like I was running a fever (99.8, 100.9) & I had a bad headache. I used some Flonase & it lessened my headache, but I still had one. I don't know if it was due to my shot or maybe my allergies, I get sinus headaches, normally the nose spray stops/lessens it. Today I have not had any problems.

– I think my allergies are acting up & starting to get a sinus infection. My sinuses are inflamed & I have a sinus headache.I really don't know if it's from my last shot.

– I've had a headache that will last all day. Then I'll be fine in the next morn & I start getting my headache again.

Hemoptysis, Respiratory disorder and Hypersomnia

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– Coughing, blood in my spit this morning, slept 12 hours, my blood pressure is high and I don't feel good. Not that I attribute any of this to getting vaccinated because I don't.

– My first really bad sinus infection. I've had it for 3 days. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the bootster shot, but you asked and it is the first time I've ever had one. Very painful and debilitating. I haven't been to the Dr yet.

– Sinus infection an possibly an upper respiratory infection as well. Dr put me.on antibiotics waiting to see if they help.

– Sinus infection

– I've had cronic sinus infection and surgery on my nose. We didn't get our 4th booster Saturday because they said we didn't qualify, so I'm not sure why you're contacting me this long after my third booster over 6 months ago? Surgery

– None to do with covid or my second booster Had surgery for one condition and I'm still recovering, having surgery for the other on the 20th if possible.

– None

– No

Respiratory tract infection viral, Ear congestion and Stress

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– Lightheaded, stressed, light palpitations occasionally. Not related to Covid. Echocardiogram, EKG, Ultrasound. Regular doctors office visit to various specialists

– Sinking feeling but not fainting. ears plugged. Taken to ER. Took EKGs & did labs. Showed normal. Ordered appts with specialist. Released after 2 hrs. Able to walk on own. Then appts with neurologist, ent specialist, internist, MRAs, lab tests, Holter monitor

– Was nauseous & vomited on Sunday last.

– Area around the injection bruised.

Rhinitis, Brain fog and Influenza like illness

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– Sore throat, rhinitis

– Sore throat, shortness of breath

– Fatigue joint pain brain fog feverish

– Shortness of breath

– Fatigue brain fog severe one day then improving somewhat yet still present

– Fatigue and shortness of breath

– Rhinitis sore throat cough headache/congestion fatigue

– Sore throat

– Brain fog

– Cough

– Short of breath

– Cough shortness of breath

– More shortness of breath

– Fatigue

– Runny nose sneezing fatigue

– Fatigue continues to be worse

– Headache

– Tight feeling in chest

– Headache congestion runny nose sore throat difficulties breathing

– Cough, tight breathing

– Congestion and cough

Pneumonia pseudomonal, Pathogen resistance and Spinal compression fracture

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– I took naproxsin sodium & Allegra for back & arm.

– I took Benadryl last night and Allegra and 3 Advil this morning. The Advil was for my back & sciatica.

– Back aches are normal for me. Antihistamines are helping the arm, I think.

– It seems like sciatica. I landed on my backside after missing a stair step. I hit a cement wall. I have a call in to my doctor. In my opinion it has nothing to do with the vaccine or COVID.

– Sciatica, hip & back pain, probably related to a fall on 2/24.

– Back & hip problems probably related to a partial fall.

– New compression fracture in my spine.

– I was diagnosed with A-fib.

Skin disorder, Limb discomfort and Urticaria

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– No

– Not today! The itching was on night of and was on both arms - but has not reappeared since severe, b

– No, but itching more global parts of body vs both arms previously.

– Just re issue above. Am taking Pepto Bismol to prevent interruption of my appointments. Ok?

– Hives taking over my life - especially in the morning. They are my hands and fingers - especially the left hand. Had my vaccination on right arm. Prior to that a couple of days ago there had been severe itching ar point of injection. That no longer.

– I continue to wake from time snatching furiously I have a history of severe hives - and they were very severe a couple of weeks ago. In past years ive had them to a degree that it was close yo being anaphlactic. A second shot could be severe.

– Injection site has bright red center like blood and large rash on upper arm - outside. Also, injection site this time on left arm, at times, seems to activate feeling in injection site on right arm.

– Better, today

– Its on and off- mentioned once before: the right arm where I received the first shot, seems to be activated occasionally by my left arm (2nd shot) at the entry spot with like a throbbing-like effect. As that been reported often?

– Developed a cap-like of cement gravel on entire scalp. Dermatologist said plaque? Have me drops & special shampoo. Much gone but still patches. Started about 5 months ago.

Sinus headache, Sinus congestion and Nausea

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– Sinus congestion

– I was nauseous both last night and the night before, after dinner. This was after the daily check-in and was fine the next day, both days. Thats why I didnt check it off.

– I have had a bad sinus headache since yesterday evening. I also did a random Covid test at work yesterday afternoon. I dont know if that irritated my sinuses or if its something else.

– Bad sinus headache. Wondering if I have a sinus infection.

– Sinus headache

Pemphigus, Pulmonary pain and COVID-19

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– I had a flare of an autoimmune disease, pemphigus foliaceus. Actually, I have no symptoms but my anti-desmoglein-1 level has jumped from 11 in Feb 2021 to 44 in June 2021, into the positive range.

– Some lung pain but I had a COVID test and it came back negative.

– Recurrence of lesions due to pemphigus foliaceus, which had been in remission since Jan 2018.

– I have COVID-19 according to a rapid antigen test. Headache, a cough, not too bad but I'm very tired.

– Rituximab treatment for an autoimmune disorder in July 2022

Rib fracture, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Fall

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– I have off writers in my hands after I got the shot my right hand the finger by the some I could hardly cold anything it hurts so much it's a lot better now

– I have rat rash on both my legs down towards my ankles I had problems going to the bathroom but it seems like it's clearing up I saw the doctor I had fallen and practured my thrill practiced my 3 or 4 ribs which are healing I was having problems brea I saw a doctor for my ribs I tried to talk to my doctor she said she get back to me and she never did that's why I went in instead of seeing her I ended up seeing her supervisor I don't know what this is right between my ribs at the top I tried to ex

Flank pain, Muscle spasms and Myalgia

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– Pain in my side. Wooziness and nausea periodically over the last weekend. Have called to report symptoms. Waiting to hear from primary care doctor.

– Only muscle pain and spasms. I have spastic paraplegia and typically walk with crutches. I havent yet had this appt.

– After my booster shot I experienced chills and body aches for about a day or so. I had never had any after effects following my two previous vaccinations.

Painful respiration, Gastric disorder and Respiratory tract infection

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– I had an antibody test done after the 1st dose, I didnt really need the 2nd my doctors said so you need to figure out what to do about just 1 dose being enough for some mine was already abnormally high

– My throat feels funny today almost like Im getting congested

– I as well have a respiratory infection now so I dont know what symptoms are from what now

– Nerves twitching and cramping, pain with breathing, had to have heart cath, headaches body aches, muscle cramping. Throwing up, stomach.I did not need the 2nd shot I had a lot of antibodies already so the shots especially the 2nd really made me sick

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