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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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Oropharyngeal discomfort, Urticaria and Injection site swelling

6NN-22199-01147

– Mild burning around injection site

– Reddened area on the arm where injection was given. First noticed 1/6. Small, red, swollen area. Increased in size 1/8 to 6cmx3cm. Not painful, warm, or swollen. Fainter color on 1/9. Gone by 1/11.

– Had a feeling of pressure in my throat off and on for about 3 hours after dose. No trouble breathing.

– Generalized hives starting 2 weeks after booster shot. Been needing to take daily Zyrtec to prevent them. Went to an allergist

Intraocular pressure increased, Asthenopia and Eye disorder

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– Fuzzy head, warm itchy throat

– Lower digestion uneasy

– Anxious night, fuzzy head, sleepy today.

– Cold last night.

– Still tired, bleary eyes.

– Diarrhea once, then itchy and tingly all over. Then I slept 4 hours.

– Sore scalp

– Symptoms for 12 days. Itchy, especially arm.

– Watery eyes, fuzzy head

– Eyes sensitive to light

– Tired eyes

– Itchy, slightly swollen neck gland

– Blurred vision May 6. Optometrist checked my macular degeneration immediately. Not macular change. Higher eye pressure than normal. 16 went up to 22. Will recheck. Hopefully temporary reaction to booster. Had eye problems after booster vaccine. Optometry immediately.

– ConventionDetroit.Home.Spouse and I sick.Tested5/27atdr.Headache,runnynose,hoarse,6dayssofar.Uptoday,headache.Clinic closed til5/31.Then got Paxlovid. Another dr said avoid. trazodone (for nightmares), cymbalta,bupropion, simvastatin My clinic

Injection site coldness, Injection site induration and Muscular weakness

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– About 30 minutes after getting the shot my upper arm where I received the shot became cold. Like a cold air was around it. I wasn't chili but experienced this coolness around my upper arm for about 15 minutes.

– Just hardness around the shot which I think is normal.

– Pain around the injection site. Muscle pain.

– Pain and weakness in right hand. Orthopedic

– Pain and weakness in right hand & fingers. Orthopedic doctor and a scan

Fibromyalgia, Muscular weakness and Somnolence

6NP-15293-29065

– None

– I have haas joint and muscle pain but its normal due to my existing condition. I have a headache which isnt too usual.

– I have neuropathy and am working with my doctors. I also have narcolepsy that I take medications for but I am feeling more tired than usual and try to take naps.

– I am a muscle weakness with pain. My doctor is testing. To figure out what is causing it. Its possible I have fibermyalga Regular office visit

Motion sickness, Blister and Migraine

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– Enlarged lymph nodes armpit of the arm I received the injection

– Migraine for 4 days with motion sickness. May not be due directly to vaccine, but I havent had a migraine in about 1 year or a bit longer.

– Swollen axillary lymph node side of injection site

– Enlarged axillary lymph node on arm of injection

– It seems both times I received my vaccine it flared the couple shingles spots I have.

– Another return of shingles virus... blisters on low back. May be hindering recovery

Nasal pruritus, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased

6NP-31729-69665

– But I didnt sleep well last night and I deal with arthritis and fibromyalgia

– One thing I didnt mention cuz I wasnt sure if related, I did have a little pluritus, no rash, the first evening into the next day. Didnt say anything cuz it felt more like a dry skin itch...an itch here and itch there but never below my waist. Only lasted that short period of time.

– Head cold with sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and itchy nose. Could be allergy related or just a cold...:its cold in Minnesota! No fever or cough, no chills and no body aches.

– Sneezing, blowing nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, post nasal drip

– Low abdominal discomfort, working with GI doc on it.

Eructation, Nasal discomfort and Abnormal dreams

6NQ-27940-01204

– Diarrhea once only but normal otherwise

– Headache was last night, sharp shooting pain but lasted about ½ hour. Very thirsty too. Feel like I have dry eyes. Last night felt bloated low appetite. Today feel fine. A little tired but not fatigue.

– Felt very tired in the am but better after the day went on. Small dull headache on the left fronts lobe after dinner. Occasional sniffles but nothing that lasts.

– A bit tired and puffy face and hands and dry eyes.

– Tired, I wasnt able to sleep last night because injection site very painful

– Ache in mid chest, indigestion, burping

– A little tired in afternoon

– Tiredness, weird dreams

– Diarrhea 2 days. Indigestion.

– Occasional Runny nose.

– I have had afternoon fatigue, I nap and feel better. I also have had irritated nostrils- dry. BUt with clear drainage- feels like I need to blow my nose every hour.

– Some fatigue and migraine(3days)

– Cough runny Nose

Ear inflammation, Ear disorder and Deafness unilateral

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– Swollen supraclavicular lymph node-tender to the touch

– Supraclavicular lymph node swollen-tender to touch and with certain movements

– Supraclavicular lymph node swollen still and tender to touch

– Supraclavicular lymph node swollen and tender

– Supraclavicular lymph node swollen-not tender to the touch anymore

– Supraclavicular lymph node swollen-no more pain though

– Hearing in my right ear suddenly changed-right ear missing the two highest pitch sounds. Saw my GP an audiologist and will see an ENT as there are now concerns for AIED. Symptoms started after my second vaccine and have been getting worse.

– Still have hearing loss/full sensation in my right ear

– Still issues with my right ear. I have seen an audiologist who diagnosed me with unexplained hearing loss. I also saw an ENT, had 2 MRIs and there is no explanation for the hearing loss, plugged feeling, and what seems like inflammation.

Sudden onset of sleep, Frequent bowel movements and Cold sweat

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– My throat hurts I keep getting very thirsty.

– I keep falling asleep in the middle of doing things. I have increased bowl movements but it's not diarrhea. My co pays are to hight that is why I haven't seekded in care from a medical professional.

– I can't stay awake. But I have been having this probably very since the fist covid-19 vaccination and it gotten worse after the second vaccine.

– I have a throbbing headache. Body pains and extremely tiredness are the same as they have been.

– I am having cold and Covid-19 symptoms I have coughing, difficulty breathing out my nose watery eyes body still hurting all over and I still have to fight to stay awake using coffee and energy drinks and multivitamins.

– I now I vomit at least twice a week now.

– My throat hurts, I am getting headaches, I am still having extreme fatigued and tiredness.

– My headaches and muscle pains have all gotten extremely worse. I cannot move out of around with help to the bathroom.

– I squeeze, coughing, diarrhea, feever, hot and cold sweats, shortness of breath, body aces all over.

Blood pressure fluctuation, Blood pressure decreased and Hypotension

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– Pressure dropped extremely low. EMT's were called. Went to hospital. Pressure had bn slightly up days prior

– Blood pressure was 100/72 @2:00pm. 3:00 pm 126/70.

– Bp and heart rate has been elevated. Reported it to my healthcare provider. Will also discuss it with my cardiologist tomorrow

– Blood pressure is too low. 92/71

– Blood pressure still high. I have seen my cardiologist and family doctor In office visit

– Went to er on the 26. Not sure it had anything to do with vaccine. Was having a little chest discomfort and BP was high. Did chest xray and ekg and labs. All were good.

– Sti having some issues with my blood pressure being high. Did contact my cardiologist and health care provider

– BP is still being elevated Cardiologist

– Bp has bn up and down. Lately too low

Photopsia, Fluid retention and Vitreous floaters

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– I have fibromyalgia. Symptoms are more pronounced today

– It flaired my fibromyalgia.

– Severe pain, joint muscles, pain in lower left abdomen, diagnosed diverticulitis

– Fibromyalgia, gout, diverticulitis. Having all this at the same time. On Cipro. I think the shot just intensified the Fibro and gout joint pain.

– Pain and exhaustion. I have fibromyalgia and apparently gout. I am just not feeling well today. Also been having bouts of fluid retention gaining 2 or more pounds overnight. Have to take an extra diuretic.

– Fibromyalgia and Gout. Severe pain everywhere. Total exhaustion. Fluid retention gaining 2 to 3 lbs. In 24 hrs. once or twice a week. Lightheadedness along with intermittent blurred vision. Unfortunately progressing since vax. Being Treated by GP.

– Huge floater and flashes of light in right eye

Vertigo, Hypoesthesia and Dizziness

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– I have mixed connective tissue disease do I ache often but nothing out of the ordinary

– Extreme fatigue for two days where I was in bed but not sure it was from vaccine .

– Numbness in right foot and going up right leg think a flare from my shot due to my autoimmune

– Vertigo that probably isnt related to the vaccine Eye doctor , neurologist

– Vertigo still for greater than 9 days Neurologist

– Been dx with POTS, had extreme dizziness for over 1 month Specialist

Dry skin, Axillary mass and Menstruation delayed

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– Feeling hot, no fever.

– Sore throat, phlegm but dry cough, feeling like Im getting sick.

– Pain/discomfort in armpit on the arm vaccine was given, slight bump

– Still have bump in underarm on side I got injection on and discomfort on same side by chest. Theres a tiny bruise where injection was given.

– Bump/swelling underarm, not as uncomfortable as yesterday.

– Underarm seems better, hurts only when I check but swelling is better

– Headaches/migrane flare up (on preventative meds generally), other symptoms subsided but had left arm discomfort for 2/3 days, like cramping at the beginning of the week.

– Period is late, normally its regular. Skin is extremely dry and have been having hot flashes. (Not possibly pregnant and too young for menopause)

– Menstruation/period came late and different than normal, had extreme hot flashes at night and body cramps followed by soreness from the hot flashes after. Some joint pain comes and goes but overall feeling better now.

Feeling hot, Hyperhidrosis and Back pain

6NU-15424-72937

– Some sweating but no fever or feeling of fever...it is unusually warm where I am right now

– Just some sweating

– Slight cough and a little bit of a runny nose

– Slight cough, some shortness of breath

– I've been experiencing what seems like some kind of extended term lower back soreness, since mid Nov 2021 or so and just typical sniffles here and there.

– Having quite a bit of at times in my left hip all of sudden and since getting the second Booster shot

Plantar fasciitis, Dizziness postural and Telemedicine

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– Think tiredness due to lack of sleep.

– Sore left shoulder, neck a little stiff

– Sneezing and runny nose.

– Sore left knee, doctor said it is most likely my meniscus. Gave me exercises for knee and to avoid movement that causes the pain. Knee feeling better now. Office visit

– Tiredness, sometimes a little dizzy when standing up.

– Plantar fasciitis.

– Tested positive for Covid on July 15. Waiting on e-visit results to see if there is a post Covid medication I can take.

– Covid July 15th

Joint stiffness, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal stiffness

6NV-21679-71869

– Greater joint pain and stiffness. Office visit.

– More muscle stiffness and soreness. Office visit scheduled 11/29/21

– Muscle and joint stiffness and pain had increased. Particularly hands and hips. Office visit last week with follow up visit 12/13/21 scheduled.

– Joint pain has increased. Follow up with doctor. Blood work shows inflammation. Further tests scheduled. In office visit, blood work, neurological tests scheduled.

– Continued joint pain. Treated by Rheumatologist and symptoms are decreasing. Diagnosis now inflammatory arthritis of undetermined cause. Feels vaccine may have triggered it, as vaccines can do, but no way to be sure. VAERS E-report number (b)(6). In office consultation

Depressed mood, Joint swelling and Body temperature increased

6NV-24246-13527

– Yesterday evening the soles of both my feet were bright red! The color did not last long but it was strange

– A tiny bit of rash on both cheeks last night and this morning

– Still a bit of rash on my cheeks

– Low grade fever

– My legs are swollen from ankles to above knees. I had had some problems with this before but it got a lot worse late yesterday afternoon and evening. Like sausages. Called my doc and went for blood test and urine test just now. Was better this morning then worsened as I was up and walking around Lab tests

– My legs are still swelling up during the day. This worsened a day after my second vaccine

– My legs are still swelling up during the day

– Just swollen legs again

– Chills most likely due to anxiety. I feel scared

– No

– Bit of nausea here and there

– I just feel super tired. Probably depressed.

– Sometimes I feel feverish but my temperature is maybe 98.8

– Vertigo started last Friday. Less today but not gone Emailed my doctor Friday and again today . Have not heard back today yet

– Just tired and anxious

Mobility decreased, Ear discomfort and Muscular weakness

6NW-14251-04761

– Just a little clogging of my ears. I suffer from tinnitus, but I barely hear it now. Its usually loud, not sure if that means anything.

– The past 3 days Ive been experiencing pain from my shoulder to elbow. The elbow is painful to the touch and its hard to lift anything with any kind of weight. I dont know if its in relation to the shot, but thats what Im experiencin

– My left arm got a little worse last week and earlier this week especially in the muscle in my forearm. but today doesnt seem to be so bad. Still hurts to lift arm or grasp things, just not as bad.

– The pain in my left arm is still present. I thought it was getting better, but Im having a hard time just lifting basic objects such as a coffee cup or water bottle to drink. My muscles from shoulder to wrist just hurt when I try that.

– Swollen nymph nodes in armpit

– Lymph nodes swollen in armpit.

– Just slight pain from lymph nodes in armpit

– Still tender in armpit (lymph nodes)

Alcohol intolerance, Breast tenderness and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

6NW-28866-34246

– Tightness around the diaphragm

– Never happened before. Last night drank 3oz wine with dinner from a wine I'm very familiar with. Had immediate rash/redness/itching/hives on face/neck/torso area. Took a benedryl to help. Today symptoms are resolved.

– Unexplained back pain (upper and lower) last weekend that lasted Fri night, Sat,Sun and was gone on Monday. Left as quickly as it arrived. Prevented me from doing housework over the weekend-vacuuming, cleaning, bending & I wasnt able to exercise.

– Swollen lymph axillary lymph nodes and L breast tenderness. Injection site is L arm. Also tingling into L hand

– Left axillary lymph node swelling, L breast pain/tenderness

– Right elbow pain of insidious onset Occupational Therapist

– Sensation of stomach dropping like a roller coaster that woke me up at night for a couple of months. My Right elbow still gives me some pain on occasion.

Bowel movement irregularity, Depressed mood and Poor quality sleep

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– Sleeplessness

– I may have eaten something and might not be due to vaccine with regard to diarrhea

– None

– Just the same

– None. I'm caregiver-tired normal

– Probably new eyeglasses inre headache and got up a couple times during the night.

– Had windows open several inches for ventilation. Possible reason for feeling cold. Didn't sleep well last night. Little nap took care of that

– Neckuscle pain may be sleep position

– Change in BM....is it vaccine exiting? Had diarrhea first shot

– Caregiver Fatigue? Had BM problem at first dose

– Headache

– Constipation

– Constipationr

– Bruise at injection site

– Depressed

Heat stroke, Hypoacusis and Neuropathy peripheral

6NY-21513-83817

– Increased heart rate, blood pressure & sweating; brief ringing in right ear Nurses tent on site

– Suppressed appetite & thirsty

– Seasonal allergy congestion

– Intermittent Left inner thigh pain

– Light cough

– Not related to vaccination according to primary care doctor, but I likely had some exertion heat stroke symptoms for a brief period. Lab work/telephone conversation

– Hearing different

– Upper left side intestinal pain (sporadic)

– Congestion likely to change in weather

– Congestion

– Sore throat at times

– Right hand neuropathy

– Sinus adjustment to changing Fall local weather conditions

– ADAPTATION COMING ALONG

– Continued congestion with intermittent sore throat

Wound infection, Body temperature fluctuation and Gastroenteritis

6NY-23190-38467

– Persistent nausea for more than 3 days

– 1. I had severe abdominal cramps that were unusual. They resolved after taking ibuprofen and resting for an hour. 2. I feel light headed sometimes. 3. My body temperature is fluctuating frequently from very cold to very warm in the same room.

– Sore neck and swollen glands in neck. Pain in underarm of arm that had the injection

– Light headed/dizzy

– Intense Fatigue in the afternoon and evening

– #NAME?

– Occasional nausea for unknown reasons

– I felt nauseated two times for a half a day each time. It reminded me of the reaction I had to the first Moderna vaccination.

– Debilitating Fatigue

– Feeling frequently nauseous Feeling more fatigued

– Noticeable and unusual fatigue has persisted throughout the week. It has gotten worse in the past few days. Yesterday, I developed a sore throat that hurts more on one side. The sore throat is worse today and is starting to slightly affect my ears.

– Sore throat

– I have a skin wound from a bike accident that's likely infected. I'm going to urgent care to get it treated today.

– Pain in the lymph node in the underarm of the injection arm.

– Gastroenteritis

– Mild Sore throat, headache, fatigue, diarrhea

Pain in jaw, Oral herpes and Abdominal discomfort

6NY-53050-00385

– Nothing yet, I got the vaccination around 3:40pm

– Runny nose .. I had it before the injection

– Started at moderate to mild symptoms

– Woke up with a cold sore and jaw pain

– Just cold sore is a pain and I was advise to not take the mextherotezate week after injection. Ill be holding off on Enbrel as well. I also take presidone.

– Cold sore

– Have gotten chills when sleeping last few days. I forgot to mention it previously.

– The symptoms came on all of a sudden. I didnt take my dog for a walk or do my cardio exercise

– Achiness all around last Wednesday through the weekend

– No

– and little upset stomach

– Severe body ache and pain, fatigue

– Sneezing , coughing

Pleurisy, Pollakiuria and Sleep disorder

6NZ-14076-33928

– January 11, my husband started feeling a little off. He went to get tested on the 13th, and came back positive. I had mild COVID symptoms the same time as him, but recovered quickly and my doctor told me I could get the Moderna shot on Friday, January 29, which I did. I got it at 9:00am, and by 5:00pm, I had intense chills and a fever of 100.4 by 7:00. I took Tylenol, but it didn't seem to help. My resting heart rate, which is normally 60 - 65bpm, was 100bpm. I took another Tylenol around 10:00 before bed, still experiencing intense chills. I woke up at 1:00am with a fever of 103.2, feeling extremely hot, but not sweating, and urinating frequently throughout the night after I woke. I tried to keep myself hydrated with Gatorade. Finally fell back asleep around 4:00, and woke up at 8:00. Fever was down to 102. Took Tylenol, and around noon, it was down to 100.5. Resting heart rate was down to 85bpm. Took more Tylenol. 4:00pm, fever down to 99, and resting heart rate at 70bpm. Took one more dose of Tylenol, and it brought my temperature to normal. Checked resting heart rate at 8:00 Saturday evening on January 30th, and it was normal. I've remained normal since that time.

– I am experiencing lung pleurisy in my right lung.

Feeling of body temperature change, Sluggishness and Secretion discharge

6NZ-14695-01580

– After 1st shot 2 weeks later broke out with rash on left butt cheek,felt nausia,lethargic, hot&cold spells, body aches & tired.This lasted 5 days.Rash disappeared.2nd on April 9th,Tuesday 27th rash returned, body aches bad all day,hot&cold, temperatu

– Rash did appear 2 weeks post shot on butt check with prior vaccinations

– Just sluggish & a little light headed, hot & cold chills

– Felt off all day & nauseous

– Hit a wall and have been out of it for the last four days, coughing&mucus, light headed.

Peripheral coldness, Abdominal pain and Abdominal discomfort

6NZ-18175-64335

– Cold feet

– Last night I had extreme chills, fever and abdominal pain. It lasted about 8 hours and then the fever broke. It left me weak and fatigued today.

– Almost two weeks after my 2nd vaccine a had several chills and fever. It lasted 8 hours and the the fever broke. Since then, for the past week, Ive noticed Im getting fatigued easily and my digestive system is upset.

– Light diarrhea past couple days. A dull sensation version of a headache and light sore throat.

– Had Covid

Exercise tolerance decreased, Cerebrovascular accident and Lethargy

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– I've had chest pain on my left side.

– I've had a burning in my throat and I've noticed a rash at the injection site on my arm and I've been feeling more tired than usual

– I find that I'm very tired and lethargic. I also find that I get winded easily after the second shot and I feel a burning sensastion in my throat when I try and run.

– I continue to have event's where I find it challenging to do extended Cardio vasular activities. ie. running.

– I had a stroke.

Pancreatitis, Throat tightness and Lip swelling

6NZ-31094-43519

– Just sore and swollen at injection site, and fever which came on 2 hours after shot. Took Tylenol, temp is stable but still 99.4 (normal is ~97)

– Itchiness and rash again, but I don't know if it is related at this point. Taking Claritin.

– I had a bad sore throat and ear ache and get tested but it was negative, probably allergies

– Throat a little tight, lips feel swollen.

– Pancreatitis, and I may have Covid. :( My husband tested positive yesterday and I have symptoms.

Injection site reaction, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity

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– All above I had on 5/8 on 5/9 just the arm pain

– Other than injection site, everything is good, Very Happy to have both Moderna shots, I can breathe a side of relief, looking 4ward to the Governor of Pennsylvania lifting Mandatory rule on 5/31

– Injection site pain has STOPPED progressing toward my heart.

– Whats required for traveling out of the USA

– It is nice that the CDC has this Site to follow up on People who are vaccinated, I hold the CDC in high regards to stopping this Virus and if dat b a follow up dose each year I support that idea 100%.

– Seasonal chest congestion

– Chest congestion

– Phantom pain at injection site on R Arm, came on suddenly on 10/26/22

Limb mass, Constipation and Tenderness

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– I have lumps in my lymph nodes in my right armpit. I assumed they were unrelated because they are not on the side where I received both doses of the vaccine. They first showed up on the 3rd or 4th day post-vaccine. The swelling is reduced today as is the number of lumps. There were as many as 8-10 lumps and they were very tender.

– Still have lumps in lymph nodes in right (opposite) armpit, but they're reduced in size.

– No

– Constipation noticed about 2 weeks after my booster. The problem is now completely resolved. All systems normal today.

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