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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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Injection site induration, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema

6AV-31108-40161

– Today I noticed that the injection site is very red and raised and feels kind of hard to the touch but not painful. It isnt bothersome to me other than Ive never had this kind of reaction to a shot before, including the flu or shingle shots so was kind of surprised to see it. To be clear I havent been inspecting the site so not at all sure that it just appeared today. Today is just when I notice it for sure

Pancreatic mass, Retching and Cholecystectomy

6AV-31272-52340

– 1/17 congestion, cough, sore throat, fever 100.2 F body aches fatigue, 1/16 constipation, fatigue, cough, sore throat

– Itching, red, blistered needle stick spot from 1/4/21 that had been bruised but healing but this started yesterday.

– From 2/13-2/26 I had headaches, chills, fever as high as 101.1, injection site warm to touch, red, hard in the center, and itchy. None since.

– Ear sores not attributed to COVID or thr vaccine. Sneezing allergy related.

– Constipation abdominal pain radiating to shoulder all left side then radiating to right side and dry heaving. Multiple test showing fatty pancreatic mass

– Gallbladder removal surgery /10/21 Short procedural hospital visit

Vaginal discharge, Postmenopausal hemorrhage and Vaginal hemorrhage

6AV-32541-03773

– I began very unexpected heavy vaginal bleeding. I have not had any bleeding at all for at least 15 years. Obgyn office visit

– The vaginal bleeding that began yesterday has stopped. I still suspect it had something to do with the vaccine. I not had any bleeding for 15 previous years until less than 48 hours after my 2nd shot. I saw my Gyn in his office yesterday and will have more tests next week.

– As I reported the other day, the very unusual vaginal bleeding that occurred within 48 hours of my 2nd shot has stopped, I am extremely interested in knowing if anyone else has reported this issue.

– I had to have a vaginal ultrasound today due to the extremely unusual post menopausal bledding which began in less than 48 hours after receiving the 2nd Pfizer shot. Doctor's office

– My post menopausal bleeding resumed following the 2nd vaccine shot.

– The post menopausal bleeding continued again for 6 days. Have you had other reports of this problem? The University of Illinois is currently conducting a study of this vaginal bleeding problem as it relates to the Covid vaccine.

– The vaginal discharge issue has returned.

Conjunctivitis, Oral herpes and Urinary tract infection

6AV-92878-60300

– Really big cold sore under my nose.

– These are the same symptoms as yesterday, but not as bad as yesterday.

– Urinary tract infection

– Head cold-like symptoms with extreme tiredness, fatigue, brain fog

– Diarrhea, body aches, joint pain, sore throat, severe fatigue, nasal congestion. Started yesterday afternoon. Negative iHealth home test for COVID this morning.

– Pink eye

– Sinus infection. Took amoxicillin. I'm doing much better now, generally.

Arthropod bite, Intervertebral disc protrusion and Menstruation delayed

6AW-14223-29067

– Tingly fullness felt in breasts, similar to when breastfeeding and needing to nurse. Maybe lymph node related?

– Massage therapist

– Shoulder pain on the side of vaccination, sort of in the joint. Massage therapist

– Irregular and heavier periods since the first dose, so two cycles now. First one was a week late, second was normal timing but both were heavier than usual and the first was also with fairly severe cramps which isnt normal for me.

– Lyme positive tick bite and a herniated disc. Irregular periods since having the vaccine.

Mobility decreased, Insomnia and Injection site pain

6AW-25543-98772

– I think the pain at the injection site (left arm, shoulder area) may be attributed to injection into the muscle vs into a vein. Just speculation, but I can't really raise my arm above my head without wincing. And sleep is a little difficult because of this as well.

– The pain at the injection site today compared to what I reported yesterday 4/8 has vastly improved. Very mild pain. Mobility back to near 100%.

Anxiety, Chest pain and Dyspnea

6AW-37175-49889

– I got really sick after the 1st dose. Couldn't stand for 4 days, couldnt eat or hold anything down. Very bad headaches, these symptoms came in waves and lasted for two weeks. Have same symptons after the 2nd shot, but symptoms seem to be not as bad and Im boyncing back faster. But after the first shot, I dont think Ive ever been sicker.

– Just that I was very, very sick for days/weeks after the first dose. I have the same side effects now but greatly reduced from after the 1st shot.

– Very high anxiety due to permanent combat level PTSD

– Hard to breath, bad cough and had burning in my lungs. Felt like crap all over.

Ligament sprain, Dry skin and Poor quality sleep

6AW-48845-92853

– Less fatigue today. More joint pain.

– Had rhino surgery this morning. Symptoms probably not related to vaccine.

– Yesterday had nasal surgery. Headache may be related to that.

– It isnt really a rash. I thought it was because it itched so much. The skin feels a little rough, but there is no rash. The itching stopped a few hours ago. Weird. Pretty sure mild headache is not related to vaccine.

– Watery eyes, stuffy runny nose. Temperature 99.9. It had been running 97.8 on the same thermometer. Tired.

– Woke with intense headache and neck ache, both of which went away within two hours. Had slept poorly, probably due to new medication which I should have taken several hours earlier than just before bedtime. Also, fatigue lessened as the day progressed.

– Stiff neck in morning, increased each day for past 6 days. Yesterday joints more painful than usual. Body ached. Did only what was necessary. Better today.

– Twisted my knee again. I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine.

Sunburn, Angina pectoris and Feeling of body temperature change

6AW-74184-82578

– Headache. Some hot flashes & then a cool down. Not bad.

– Sweats last night and today. Then chills. Face is pink and feels like a sunburn. Fatigue but able to work today

– Sweating. Feel fine.

– Hot sweats and then cold, not sick.

– Chest pain and warm. This went away later this morning.

– Some chest pain but mild. It eventually went away.

– Heart palpitations. Seeing heart doctor today.

– Heart pain, since the shot. Every once and awhile. I've been seeing my heart doctor to make sure everything is okay.

– Sick from the shot on 5/16. Continued thru 5/17. Felling a spec better this afternoon, on 5/17. On 5/16, pain at the injection site, cold hands, head and neck pain and stiffness. Diarrhea and fatigue.

Asthenopia, Breast mass and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

6AX-19310-11171

– Just got vaccination 1/2 hr ago

– Very tired

– Just tired. Eyelids so very heavy. Fatigue

– Just tired. When will I be back to normal and not fatigued

– Just fatigued. Will it stop?

– Mainly tiredness . How long dies it last?

– The last four weeks I have been totally exhausted. I thought a couple weeks but four weeks today. Please advise. It is interfering w my daily life., thank u Going on 17th to see Internist. .

– Mass on breast. A fib symptoms . Headaches. Had five weeks of continual fatigue after feb 12 second vaccine. Aches fuzzy thought I had COVID blurry. 2 COVID tests. Sone one said mass on breast result from COVID vacciGoing to cardeologist now. In office visits

Oral herpes zoster, Herpes zoster and Muscle spasms

6AX-22104-85357

– Cramps in my right foot

– After trimming hedges(7) raking up the leaves and bagging them. I am so sore and weak. I am taking hot showers, rubbing in Aspercreme, stretching and taking Tylenol.

– Still sore from yard work including hedge trimming.

– From trimming hedges to long caused me right lower back pain.

– I got shingles in February 2022 in my mouth, had 3 tooth including my wisdom tooth, then it went to my left shoulder area.

– Questions are for 04/08/2022 Booster shot.

Dark circles under eyes, Abdominal pain lower and Toothache

6AX-22269-95561

– Dark areas underneath eyes mild

– Yesterday about two hours after I got the vaccine I took ibuprofen will that be a problem in terms of developing immunity no pain they

– Sore throat

– Diarrhea vomiting 5 days ago. Tired. Some headache. Hoarse and mild sore throat 3 days ago. Tired when talking. Still some tiredness.

– Nausea vomiting and diarrhea

– Right lower quadrant intermittent stabbing pain last night

– Sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose and low-grade fever up to 100.4

– It has been quite sometime since the last check in I do not recall what my symptoms were but some of them were similar to Covid.

– Loose stool

– Sneezing

– Nausea for 3 days, muscle aches, fatigue, chills and fever 101.5

– Shortlist for Christmas extreme sore throat very tired ear pain teeth pain Became very congested a lot of mucus

– Sore throat, a lot of nasal mucus, teeth pain

– Nausea and fever

– Fatigue body ache sore throat

Sleep disorder, Injection site warmth and Musculoskeletal stiffness

6AX-53146-23322

– Vaccine location is warm to the touch.

– The first night while sleeping I woke up because two toes on my left foot were aching. When I work up the next morning I didn't see anything that would have caused the ache. Than last night (the 2nd night after vaccine) I woke up again with the same two toes aching! It's odd because I they don't ache during the day. Just at night!!

– Woke up with a stiff/achy neck on the side I had the vaccine. But my toes didn't ache last night!!

– I think my husband and I have food poisoning. Hes had both Pfizer vaccines so dont think is CoVid

– Had the chills last night. Nothing today.

Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Body temperature increased and Dyspnea

6AY-31793-75031

– Yesterday I left work early because i was having a really hard time breathing, and I felt very lightheaded-like I was going to pass out. My temperature most of yesterday was 99.6°. I have a Covid antigen test scheduled tomorrow.

– RSV, I believe it's unrelated to the vaccine because my daughter got it in preschool. After our whole family got it, she's no longer in preschool. Other than that, I've been dealing with something making my head fuzzy feeling and congested.

Breast cancer, Palpitations and Hyperhidrosis

6AZ-11026-10078

– Just break out in a sweat occasionally. Something I don't do normally

– I have had continuous headaches every morning since my second vaccine. To be honest, the headache is always there, just worse in the morning.

– I still have headaches every day ?

– I still wake up with headache every morning since I received my vaccinations.

– Heart palpitations enough to wear a heart monitor for screening. I have not got my results yet.

– Got diagnosed with breast cancer.

Vibratory sense increased, Gastrointestinal pain and Balance disorder

6AZ-14475-18472

– Tired because I did not sleep last night. Headache because of leaky gut issue with no MD who recognizes the problem and has no diagnostic ability to find the cause of the several symptoms

– GI tract problems- continuation of issues prior to vaccination Trip to ER for chest pain at sternum and overall weakness and loss of energy

– Finger tips felt like vibrations three different times

– Tinitus

– Dizzy ness , loss of balance.

– I have other symptoms but they come plus may be linked to prior ailment(s) and go plus were prior

Rash papular, Eczema and Irritability

6AZ-15689-35138

– I'm prone to eczema and had active areas before being vaccinated. After the second dose, I experienced a noticeable increase in rash. At times, the new rash is quite itchy. Rash is mostly on back and legs.

– The rash as reported yesterday continued today. The rash was very itchy last night and at times today. I exchanged messages with my dermatologist today, and he directed me to apply triamcinolone 0.1% cream to the affected areas. Before receiving dose 2, there were some areas of eczema present. The rash Im experiencing and reporting is in addition to the eczema and represents more than doubling the amount of rash that was present prior to receiving dose 2.

– Still have itchy rash. Itching slightly less than yesterday. Continuing to apply triamcinolone cream on the rash.

– Still have rash/eczema after dose 2. Sometimes, very itchy. Some previous rash is subsiding. Some new small rash has appeared. In an exchange of messages, dermatologist says he has heard of some increased eczema symptoms post vaccination.

– Continuing rash/eczema.The widespread rash which occurred after dose #2, three weeks ago, has subsided significantly. Still experiencing new, less intense rash every couple of days. New rash area is smaller. Continuing to apply triamcinolone cream.

– My eczema/atopic dermatitis has flared-up noticeably over the last few days, and is quite itchy. Not sure if this relates to the vaccine, but thought I would report this in case its relevant.

– Notes regarding rash: Location is on both legs, some on back and other places. Itchy and annoying, treating with Triamcinolone. Rate symptoms between mild to moderate.

– I rated the rash as Moderate because applying Triamcinolone to the rash takes time which interferes with other activities. The rash is not getting worse.

– Rash is subsiding.

– Tried to report this last week: Appx 10 days ago, the itchy rash (which had been subsiding) flared up somewhat. Currently, rash is subsiding again. This is similar to what happened following the 2nd dose. Some of the rash is on areas prone to eczema.

– New rash on back, top of arms, legs. This started appx five days ago, and is itchy. Not sure if this is vaccine related or eczema. Have been applying Triamcinolone cream. Applying the cream is time consuming. I would rate the rash as moderate.

– Eczema is slightly worse today than yesterday.

– Previously reported rash is beginning to subside.

– Skin rash is continuing subside and is approaching my typical eczema levels.

– Eczema has flared up noticeably. I don't know if this is vaccine related, but thought I would report it.

– The rash experienced is similar to dose#2. It appears to be a significant flareup of eczema. It's located on various places my back, one side of torso (not continuous), and multiple areas on both legs.

– Continued rash and some new rash on the last 24 hours. The rash can be very itchy and uncomfortable. The rash is located on my back, upper arms, legs, some on abdomen.

– Itchy post-vaccine rash continues. It's located mostly my back, upper arms, and legs. At times, the itching can be intense, and has interrupted my sleep a few nights. Some of the rash is raised. Vaccine info: Moderna Bivalent, lot#(b)(6)

– Continuing rash. Some of the rash is beginning to calm down somewhat. Rash located on back, upper arms, legs, some on abdomen and waist. Have occasional flareups of intense itching. Have been applying triamcinolone cream.

– Continued rash. Some lessening of rash. Still experiencing uncomfortable itching at times. Visited my dermatologist; he said the symptoms are consistent with post vaccine rash and eczema may be contributing. Continuing triamcinolone cream on rash. Visited my Dermatologist office.

Hypertension, Anosmia and Ageusia

6AZ-26105-50321

– My blood pressure has been high. I dont have high blood pressure, but it runs on both sides of my family, and when stressed, it flairs to 150 / 80 . Yesterday it was 170 something/94, the highest ever.

– Tested Positive Dec 18 with Home Kit, +PCR Dec 27, only symptoms were severe fatigue and body aches, along with loss of taste and smell with only within this week come and go intermittently. Still experiencing fatigue, occasional body aches. Xmas brk

Cardiac failure and Arthralgia

6AZ-69798-99699

– Soreness in my shoulders both of them.

– My shoulders are painful, I don't know what caused it and I am seeing a physician about it. I don't think it was the vaccine because it started all of a sudden about 4 weeks ago.

– I don't think the vaccine did that. Primary care physician

– Primary Care

– My shoulders are hurting and I don't think it's the vaccine. I have tried returning calls that someone from the CDC has tried contacting me. Haven't heard anything yet. I told my Cardiologist and he referred me to another doctor.

– I had to be admitted to the hospital for heart failure. I do not think that this had to do with my vaccinations.

Papule, Massage and Rash papular

6AZ-75667-16323

– Only mild soreness and very mild sensation of itchiness with no desire to scratch. Massage alleviated this discomfort.

– Slightly swollen lymph nodes under the mandible. No fever or other symptoms.

– Abdominal cramping and mild diarrhea

– On day 8 the injection site became very red, warm to the touch and itchy. On day 9, Sunday, the red patch that showed up on Saturday turned into a rash. Red slightly raised papules. Today is day 14 and the rash is almost gone.

Cystitis, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Memory impairment

6B3-22193-14233

– I watched a movie last night. I was up kinda late, and I had a long day yesterday. With little sleep. I took a nap. Now I feel much better. So it was probably because being up late watching movies.

– Minor minor muscle ache...

– I had to stay a little longer after my 2nd injection. I felt a moment of nausea..then that went to light headed minor dizzy. Wheelchairs came..long story short.. I will go to my Dr for a update. Dumdum forgotten to take my blood pressure pill and I didn't eat. Inside this location. The wonderful Dr and staff really went out of there way to assist me. I left happy no spinning or light headed or dizziness. I took it slowly and carefully. Chilling now until tomorrow to get updated from my Dr...from THE Clinic... Nurse Practitioner, (b)(6)...I forgot the Dr I always see her.

– I have an appointment tomorrow to update blood pressure. I am taking the blood pressure pills I have. But I will have an update tomorrow. Or by the next v-safe check in. No

– Very very mild I went to my Dr and got an update on my blood pressure. It was better. Two digits at the bottom three at the top. I am to monitor it for next few weeks. And I go back.. maybe to update Rx... we'll see. But maybe that now it not related to the vaccine shot. But the Dr office where I received the injection made me stay longer due to my blood pressure. I felt light headed, kindi dizzy. But I think I forgotten to take my blood pressure pill day of 2nd injection.

– As soon as I awakened this morning a headache came where I took two tylenols you shall take nothing... I was not at where my blood pressure pill was.,..

– My BP is still riding high.I'm logging the numbers for my next blood pressure check.It may have always been higher than usual.But Im presently aware &taking my blood pressure pills. 3 times a day.1on empty stomach and 2 full..

– My blood pressure was right on.. perfect. I went today and got the update.When I got the 2nd shot my blood pressure went up up up... THE Clinic

– I had a bladder infection... followed by strep throat... But all better now... With some antibiotics..The throat thing was interesting... But Dr Office said everything was negative... So all better...

Tooth infection, Lung disorder and Toothache

6B3-22292-68226

– Infected tooth Sevier pain.

– Head cold symptoms which started as allergies. Also headache which was worse Saturday. I have 3 vaccine shot. Will get a vivid check when I get back from mountains. Feeling better today than Saturday.

– I got Covid and gave it to son and husband who reacted to virus with mega drainage, could not cough up. hospitalized 5days. I had slight case and sick for 3 or ,4 days. Have exhaustion now, no energy.

Urinary tract pain, Injection site bruising and Injection site rash

6B3-24022-90515

– I have a bruise at the injection site.

– Still have my bruise at the injection site.

– rash immediately below injection site; it burns telephone call; sent photo of affected area via e-mail

– mildly hurts to pee

– dizziness

– On Thursday, March 18, had terrible headache, sore throat, and aching in most of my body, but no temperature. The next 2 days, similar symptoms with a very runny nose. Sore throat lessened. Feeling fine since Sunday, March 21.

Infection, Intermenstrual bleeding and Tremor

6B4-10619-20186

– Mental Fog

– Mental fog

– Mental fog, early menstruation with a bit heavier flow

– Menstruation so I don't really know if it's associated symptoms

– Mental fog is pretty significant but it could be unrelated

– Menstruation, mental fog, shaking

– Extetential Dread

– Menstrual spotting and early if I forgot to mention it

– Its been awhile I've had a lot of various things. I got an infection I got antibiotics. I don't know if that would be related

Wrist fracture, Mental impairment and Balance disorder

6B4-12050-37147

– On feb. 27 day after the vaccination I felt nausea, headache, fatigue,muscle aches,chills,

– Im feeling exhausted

– Temporary disequilibrium and naseau.Lost balance, fell and broke wrist.

– No

– One day I felt as if I was coming down with the flu and a little fuzzy thinking. I worried it might be covid but I was fine the next day.

– I have had loud tinnitus since my vaccine and also a sore vaccinated upper arm. I neglected to report those 2 things to you before since I was not sure there was any connection to the vaccine?

– My upper right arm is painful mostly at nightsince the vaccination not sure if it's related to the shot

– I had COVID

Asthenopia, Lung disorder and Hunger

6B4-15387-75393

– Scratchy throat with a cough, heavy and dry eyes, soles of feet ache, insomnia, feeling hot all over

– Scratchy throat

– Scratchy throat with cough, hot all over with sweating but no fever

– Scratchy throat with cough.

– Scratchy throat.

– Scratchy throat, heavy and dry eyes.

– Migraines, dizziness, some light chest pressure/lung discomfort.

– Lower back pain, stiff neck, eye pain, sore throat with a cough, muscle spasms, very hungry, enhanced sense of smell.

– sore throat with a cough, eye pain, shortness of breath.

– sore throat with a cough, eye pain.

– sore throat with cough, eye pain.

– Brain Fog

– Brain fog

– Sore throat

– Missed period, not pregnant.

– loss of appetite, feeling like walking through quicksand

Cardiac disorder, Heart rate irregular and Heart rate increased

6B4-23167-37430

– Still have a sore throat

– Sore throat and my calves get cramps and muscle pain

– Sore throat

– Headache

– Rapid heartbeat

– Chest pressure, rapid heartbeat

– Cheats pressure and rapid irregular heartbeats

– Rapid heartbeat and chest pressure

– Daily Headache is crushing

– Headache getting violently worse

– Crushing headache. I call it my covid vaccine headache. Its unlike any headache Ive ever experienced.

– Headache severe crushing.

– Increased heart symptoms Worsening daily headaches Weakness and fatigue Doctors office

Hepatic enzyme increased, Joint swelling and Tenderness

6B4-27981-33360

– Swollen ankles, legs, feet, knees, elbows, fingers and wrists. Hurts to touch my legs, feet and ankles. Rash on the back of my neck. Low grade fever. Extremely tired.

– Rashes on my neck and head, although I may have told you that last time. It happened a few days after my last shot.Also. Swollen elbows and joints in elbows ache, along with my knees aching. Swelling is still in my toes, ankles and knees.

– Fingers, ankles legs, feet and all joints are swollen and aches. Everything hurts when I touch it. Even my new kitty (whos tiny) hurts my legs when he walks on them at night. My wedding ring wont go over my knuckle anymore. And I have tiny hand

– High liver enzymes and swollen hands and joints all over my body. My regular doctors

Pancreatitis acute, Eye irritation and Dehydration

6B4-32234-61010

– Achy back

– After I did this heck yesterday, temp went up to 101.7

– headache comes and goes; I rarely get headaches.

– Felt dizzy after exercise twice yesterday; am a competitive athlete and Ive never felt dizzy before except at end of ultramarathon. Also nauseated. Could have been dehydrated.

– May be a bad cold (haven't had a cold in 2 years) with headache, burning eyes, joint pain, congestion (head and chest), deep cough. No fever.

– Symptoms of bronchitis

– 3-day stomach upset, but did Covid hometest and it was negative.

– Vaccination side effects: headache, fever, painful swollen lymph nodes in chest, nausea.

Motion sickness, Ear swelling and Hot flush

6B4-77983-88752

– Motion sickness

– Chest pain

– Chest pain and tightness

– Chest tightness/pain

– Chest tightness/ pain

– Chest tightness and pain

– Chest pain/tightness

– Chest pain and chest tightness

– Chest pain/tightness, which first started 30 minutes after the shot, comes and goes.

– Swollen and painful ear; chest pain/tightness; difficulty breathing

– Swollen ear, hot flashes, joint pain, chest pain, difficulty breathing

– Sore throat, runny nose, tightness of chest, cough

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