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.
Generalized tonic-clonic seizure, Seizure like phenomena and Seizure
(b)(6) did have what we thought was a tonic-clonic seizure on 11/13.
(b)(6)had a seizure 2 days after his first dose, and also had a cold.
He had what we think was a seizure 2 days after his first vaccination. He sees his pediatric neurologist 2 days after his second vaccination dose.
(b)(6)had a stomach bug.
Stomach bug
Stomach bug not related to vaccination
Stomach bug not related to vaccine
Stomach flu not related to vaccine
Stomach flu
Influenza A, ear infection, cold. Antibiotics used to treat the ear inflection. He has been vaccinated for the flu. Office visit
Cheilitis, Glossodynia and Stomatitis
My feverishness was more like hot flashes that lasted for 30-60 minutes at a time on three different occasions
Sores in my mouth and on my tongue
The sores in my mouth prevented me from brushing my teeth
Mouth/lip sores are getting better
Mouth sores gone. Lip sores almost healed
At 5:00 PM yesterday, I had the worst hot flash ever. For 30 minutes I felt as if I was burning from the inside out. I started sweating and feeling nauseous. By 6:00 PM, I was asleep. According to my Fitbit, I slept for more than 11 hours. I was tired when I woke up. My legs felt VERY heavy. After laying in bed for two hours after waking up, I finally had the strength to get up. Once up, I felt normal
Just one cold sore left! Yay
My calves and feet itched like I still had hives but there was no rash
Itching hands and feet
Parkinson's disease, Hematuria and Fall
Arm muscles a little sore
Arm is a little sore
Am experiencing a lot of soreness but most likely its from an overly long walk yesterday along with a trip and fall
Arm got very red and itchy at vaccine site on the 8th day after vaccine. Red spread over the next 3 days and gradually disappeared along with itch. Also the 8th day after shot I felt flu symptoms for about 4 hours.
Heart palpitations
Small amount of blood in urine
Appendicectomy, Appendicitis and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
I had my appendix removed this morning, so symptoms are all related to that. Surgical procedure
Appendicitis, with removal of appendix on 2/19/21. Then became sick on 3/20/21 with worsening of symptoms leading to 2 ER visits. Tested positive for Covid-19 on 3/28/21. Still recovering. Sore throat, horrible abdominal pain, extreme fatigue.
I ended up getting Covid and having a positive test on 3-28-21. After that, my intestinal system shut down and I spent about 2 months on significant amounts of laxatives. I am still not back at work, and am limited with my ADLs. Fatigue was an issue
Nasal drainage, cough, headache, malaise
Atrial hypertrophy, Mitral valve repair and Monoplegia
Sniffles, sneezing, runny nose
Runny nose, slightly blurred vision,farigue
Increased sinus problem,fatigue increase,increase phlegm requiring me to clear throat .
Excessive sniffles and phlegm. Lightedness
Sniffles remain , excess phlegm
Extreme dizziness. And lethargy. Was not able to sleep very well.
Still a bit lightheaded and dizzy
Light headedness
Dizziness,lightheaded ness ,upset stomach
Dizziness,lightheaded ness, fatigue, joint aches, nausea
Excess fatigue,lighted ness,headache,weakness in legs,difficulty breathing,excess phlegm and coughing. Insomnia.
Had to have a Transcatheter mitral valve in valve procedure on July 22,2021. Recovery is slow due to right atrial hypertrophy due to duration of the stenosed prosthetic mitral valve before it was detected. Iam very light headed and weak as a result
Worsening of lumbar stenosis,pain severe. Partial paralysis of right arm. Dr visits
Increased upper airway secretion, Sputum discolored and Secretion discharge
Slight cough with mild chest congestion.
Congestion in chest, slight cough. Drainage in back of throat woke me up several times last night.
Congestion
Chest Congestion
Sneezing, runny nose, congestion.
Runny/stuffy nose. Sneezing. Lasted about 36 hrs.
Lingering congestion. On day 9 of antibiotics. No longer green mucus but still congested. Going on 3rd week. Antibiotics- RX
Got the flu shot on 9/16/22
Just a little sore at infection site
Congested, sinus issues. Self tested 2X for Covid both negative. Taking OTC meds, symptoms improving.
Injection site reaction, Limb discomfort and Anxiety
My arm where I was given my shot is starting to feel stiff and heavy
I am concerned that the vaccine isnt doing its job.Here I am over 48 hours, and all I have had as a symptom is my are where I got the shot felt a bit heavy yesterday.I M very worried even if I still mask when going out after my second shot,I wont
I work up in the middle of the night with my right ear feeling achy.Also, I forgot to report that on Monday later in the day,I got this feeling of feeling all warm inside.
Last night,I started to sweat while I was sitting down watching tv.
Have had a headaches oth last night and now also.Last night, my right ear felt aches again, and did earlier this morning, too
I just want to know how much longer will I have symptoms from my first shot?I also had some ache ness in my ears, and had that warm feeling inside again last night.
Iron deficiency, Nerve compression and Neuropathy peripheral
Exhaustion
Extreme fatigue, body aches
Headaches and exhaustion
Exhaustion, and frequent migraines, inability to regulate body temperature
Exhaustion, headaches, nausea
Problems with arm I got the injections. Numb fingers and significant issues since. Hard to write and even do my job duties.
Ulnar nerve entrapment Exhaustion Iron deficiency
Neuropathy in both hands and feet. Flare ups of rashes on arms
Rhinorrhea, COVID-19 and Pyrexia
I received my first vaccine at 12:45 on Sunday, March 28. Monday I felt like total crap until about 1:30 pm then started feeling better. I had an elevated temperature Wednesday night of 100.1 which slowly dropped and went away overnight. I have felt fine since then
High fever, very achey, exhausted, excessive mucus. I feel like crap
I had a fever of 102+ for three days... I have yet to go 24 hours without any type of fever or elevated temp.... I was diagnosed with COVID-19 six days ago today
Psoriatic arthropathy, Allergic respiratory symptom and Flatulence
I had heavy fatigue and brain fog, diarrhea, and light allergy-like symptoms. I took a PCR test and tested negative for Covid 19.I was starting a new job (remote) so it may have been stress. It just seemed disproportionate.
Feeling a little sniffly; not sure if it's related.
I forgot to report it previously, but I've noticed my psoriatic arthritis acting up. May be in a mild flare.
Mild psoriatic arthritis symptoms
Psoriatic arthritis flare
I've been having trouble sleeping and severe gas pains; but I don't believe them to be related to my vaccinations. Just leaving the info here for full disclosure.
I have been having days of fatigue/joint pain/brain frog over the last couple of months. The symptoms seem to last for a day or two and leave. Today I'm exhausted. Also I've had an increase in troubles staying asleep. For ref, I had covid in April.
I've been having trouble with fatigue, brain fog, insomnia (staying asleep), and menstrual irregularities (I had an 11 day cycle out of nowhere). Unsure if these symptoms are long covid, perimenopause, or something else.
Painful respiration, Dyspnea and Pain in extremity
I felt 1,3,4,5 the day after my shot (10th) but thats the only time. Woke up next day fine just a sore arm
Not yet i just got shot 5 hrs ago
Is that ok that i had zero reaction to 2nd shot?
Sometimes hard to get a deep Breath
Shortness of breath
Cant get a deep breath 5 days later 7 days later worse enough to go to ER twice in one day
Difficulty reaching a deep breath
Shortness of breath. Inability to get a deep breath sometimes
Fibrocystic breast disease, Alopecia and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Pain and swelling of lymph nodes in arm pit of the arm that was injected.
Swelling of lymph nodes in armpit
Swelling and mild pain in lymph nodes in armpit pit
Diarrhea, heartburn, pain in chest, hair falling out
Chest pains, gi problems, acid reflux, fibrocystic breast development on left side (same side I got shot). Whenever I start to get sick, my lymph nodes under my right arm start to ache and get sore. That never happened before I got the vaccine.
Head discomfort, Tinnitus and Neck pain
No rash, just feel itchy, legs and trunk.
No headache, but when sitting still feel dizzy. Top of head has strange feeling and pain up back of neck.
Still have pain up back of neck and full feeling at top of head. Legs are hurting really bad, like when I tried taking statins to lower cholesterol, can't take them, cause to much muscle pain. I had forgotten that when they asked if had reactions to anything in past before I took shot.
Ringing in ears every time heart beats, muscles in thighs still hurting very badly and still have pain up back .
Chest area feels little congested. Ringing in ears. Urgent Care
Constant headache. Goes up side of neck to top of head right side, got vaccine on rt side. Urgent care dr told me vaccine goes into lymph nodes all throughout body. I have gone to neurospine dr, waiting on MRI results. Worried about 2nd vaccine!!! Dr office visit
Headache, sore throat, cough, body aches and low grade fever.
Amenorrhea, Bone pain and Memory impairment
Light head
Back pain chills and burning sensation
Short of breath
Body aches and headaches
Bone pains
Cramps insomnia and headache bone aches
Bone pain and stomach pain
Allergies body aches memorie trouble joint aches
I haven get my period since my second dose and I been having severe pain in my bones and very tired
No menstrual periods on off since February pain in my bones several pain and headaches
Missing periods and a lot headaches and very tired and so much pain my conjecture
Food poisoning, Viral infection and Tinnitus
Soreness at injection site, much like from a standard inactivated influenza vaccine
Wrist weakness/soreness, which I've experienced occasionally for the past 15 years but has been much more frequent and noticeable this week. Generally doing OK but have used a wrist brace one or two days out of the past week.
Likely food poisoning or something similar from old fruitsevere diarrhea, sweating, dizziness. Time from onset to resolution was about an hour.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Likely just a bug my daughter brought home from daycarecongestion, fatigue, sore throat, but no positive COVID-19 antigen test and no fever.
On Dec. 7, experienced symptoms identical to those from my first primary-series dose and from my second booster (first bivalent): Diarrhea, during which I felt feverish, sweaty and light-headed with ringing in my ears. Resolved quickly.
Blood glucose increased, Thirst and Feeling cold
Day after injection: fatigue, diarrhea, few chills, arm mildly sore
Standing in line for 2 1/2 hours in the sun and then 15 min to register for the shot made my back and neck hurt to the point of going to bed. After three days of rest, ice and stretching I now feel better
Ringing/buzzing in my ears
Headaches and tired
Ringing/ buzzing ears
Very Thirsty
Lack of appetite
Just generally cold. Sweater and turning on the heater works
Just cold
Cold, tired, lower back ache, upset stomach, lack of appetite, thirsty
Sugar levels increased 5.9 to 6.3 Reg Dr visit in person
I had the shot last week. Slightly sore stem for 48 hours. No other symptoms
Nasal dryness, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Sinus congestion
Nasal congestion & sneezing
Didn't report for Saturday. Had myalgia, headache, and significant fatigue. I was not able to maintain a normal daily schedule.
Began 2/11 around 7 pm with sinus congestion, nasal drainage and sore throat progressing quickly to cough with myalgia and headache. Fatigue throughout Friday & Saturday. Had low grade fever over night Symptoms mostly resolved by 2/14
Headaches- joint pain - tiredness last week for 3-4 days
Tongue blistering, Oral mucosal blistering and Swollen tongue
Sore throat; swollen tongue
Swollen tongue, blister under the tongue r side of mouth
Blister under the tongue
Sore throat, blister under the tongue
Sore throat, coughing
Fatigue, coughing, and sore throat
Hard coughing with wheeze, sore throat
Sore throat, worsen headache, difficulty sleeping
Headache, sore throat, low grade temperature, and congestion
Sore throat, painful right ear, low grade temperature
Cough, fever, sore throat, increased fatigue
Recurrent cancer, Angiopathy and Rotator cuff syndrome
Symptoms may not related to the shot- have MS.
Slowly, symptoms are improving. Resting a lot.
Started prednisone, 60 mg. which has helped the joint and muscle pain. Balance is improved but still present when getting up to a standing position.
On 2nd day of prednisone step-down(50mg); feeling a little better but my headache is still behind the eyes (MS); still am having difficulty walking with the walker due to weakness
Shoulder pain, both but right worse than left.Right hand- joints became swollen, red and painful two days ago; Left hand, only 2 fingers & thumb. Today, not as red but swelling remains. Left ankle very painful, also swollen. Took pics, PCP Tues apt
The flare-up of my hand joints has continued. I saw my PCP Tuesday. Blood tests have been done and am waiting for results to try to determine what is causing this condition to continue after the prednisone step down. In person office visit.
Feeling better-but still have the hoarseness in my voice and fatigue..
RA flare in right arm (swelling); hand joints swollen and red; right foot & ankle swollen. Shot was in right arm.
Arm muscle feels like its in a knot-very painful to touch as well internally. Hard to move. Joints same as yesterday. Been taking Tylenol, doesnt help much. Cold compress makes pain worse.
Feeling somewhat better. Joints in hands still very painful, especially in AM.
RA flare in hands, esp. right hand joints, worse than yesterday; very painful. Ankle joints, both but left worse than right. Fatigue worse than yesterday. Symptoms improve as the day goes on.
Not sure the diarrhea is because of the shot. RA flare is still bad; symptoms same as yesterday. Good report from my cancer 3 month check up.
Swelling of feet has continued. Sent to vascular doctor; had ultrasound done. Diagnosed with chronic svt both legs plus malfunction of valves left leg. Ct of shoulder showed healing only one half of scapula. Concern still for cancer. Office visit.
Continuing to have more cysts come to surface.Swollen areas on right arm. Painful. Antibiotic seems to have had no effect. Plan to advise Dr. tomorrow.
In hospital. Rheumatoid arthritis attack-very painful.
Still in hospital- symptoms of MS flare are gradually getting better. Waiting for placement in rehabilitation facility. Staff shortages severe. Meds still not right. Food shortages seem to be corrected. Hospital still over capacity.
Reoccurrence of cancer. Starting radiation July 12.RA still not under control.Treating MS with two infusions next week.Shoulder: rotator cuff injury about the same. Regular Office Visit; CT Scan, X-ray - shoulder; steriod shots
Latest CTScan 8/13/21 showed cancer spread outside of radiated area treated successfully.Seeking second opinions as told not treatable.Have been advised NOT to take a boaster shot?What is the CDC recommendation in this type of case?
Pharyngitis, Injection site paresthesia and Respiratory tract infection
I did experience some stinging and tingling at the injection site and in that upper arm about ten minutes after the injection. My arm also felt heavy for that time. This lasted about fifteen minutes. It want extremely painful, but it definitely was present.
2 respiratory and throat infections but with negative Covid test results - Did require antibiotics
Today, I have a nasal drip, hoarse voice, and cough. I did take a home Covid test, and it was negative.
Yellow skin, Tension and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
Leftside nasal drip, leftside runny nose, tension in jaw, tension back on neck, pressure on leftside of head, feeling foggy headed, blushing lips, pressure in inner right ear, dry cough, sore throat
Leftside sinus pressure, head and neck tension, runny noise, dry cough, pressure on chest
Lite yellowing of skin, rash on back of thighs and small bumps down legs and stomach, sore throat that will not go away and sometimes fight to take in a breath of air when talking or showering and a occasionally blinding headache
Night sweats, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Hyperhidrosis
Night sweats! I had to change my shirt. (Dose was given at 09:30 1/21, this occurred around 0400 1/22.) No discomfort, just a LOT of sweating. Arm pain at worst, moderate. Injection site to shoulder. Has subsided greatly. Only really noticeable while lifting arm or touch it. I have Hashimotos, Gastroparesis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and am monitoring blood sugar. I am actively treating all of these, and nothing has been affected so far. (Just wanted to let you know in case you were interested in how any of these issues may be affected by vaccine.
Neck stiffness.
My own opinion-not vaccine related. These are normal.
Very swollen lymph nodes in armpit. Injection was 9:30 am 2/18. After checking in, pain began stopping 4:00. Lymph nodes around 8:00. Severe aches, chills, joint pain mostly after midnight. Lymph nodes became worse at the end of today.
Ear pruritus, Ear pain and Abdominal pain upper
A little brain Fog
Sore throat and itchy inner ears
Very bad headache, body chills, low level nausea and fatigue. It lasted for 2 days but primarily in the early evening to early morning. I feel better today.
Dizziness and ear pain
Ear pain - mild
Fatigue
Headaches come and go, its odd.
Fatigue, stomach cramps
Headaches continue, trouble sleeping, immune system feels taxed
Headaches are continuing. I had antibody testing through Quest 4 weeks after my 2nd vaccine which was negative. I am now being sent to a specialized lab for repeat testing at 6-8 weeks post 2nd vaccine.
Fatigue, headache, ear pain, sore throat, body aches staring 14 hours after the 3rd vaccine to 48 hours post vaccine 8/13/21).
Dizziness postural, Nodule and Limb discomfort
A slight metallic taste in my mouth
I have a nodule above my clavicle where my neck and shoulder meet on the left side (side where I got the vaccine)
Still have that bump above my left clavicle where my shoulder and neck meet.
Went to ER Monday for tingling and heaviness in left arm, tightness across chest, major anxiety, shortness of breath, dizziness upon standing/walking, feeling of dread - suspect anxiety attack after being outside Sunday near a lightning strike.
Abdominal discomfort, Diarrhea and Injection site pain
Joint pain only in elbows - both my elbows. Muscle soreness just around the injection site.
Pretty bad elbow joint pain again in my left elbow only.
Bith elbows but definitely more in my left arm. Im continuing to take both Tylenol and ibuprofen. Last night was very uncomfortable.
My arm hurt right away after the shot then went away.
My elbows ache something fierce. Im taking Tylenol and ibuprofen to try to get it under control. Its worse in my left elbow - arm I had my shot. This is the same side effect as from the first shot.
Bad diarrhea multiple times a day. My stomach off and on feels like its on fire like I ate super spicy food. My abdominal area in general very uncomfortable.
No but this sucks. I took Pepto Bismal today to try and stop the diarrhea.
Frequent bowel movements, Sluggishness and Joint stiffness
Also redness and swelling at injection site. All of these symptoms were with my 1st vaccine for abt 3-4 days; but only tiredness/sleepiness, stiff and sore arm are all that I have felt with the second.
Some soreness in my arm
I have been feeling sluggish and sleepy of late. Not at all sure if DST has anything to do with it, but thought I should mention.
Cold sweats
In addition to the symptoms I reported yesterday, 5/6, I had 3 BMs in less than 12hrs.
None
No
Feeling real good today
Not diarrhea, but have had 3 separate loose bowel movements so far today. Uncertain whether it has stopped. Drinking plenty of water!
Feeling cold, Injection site pain and Rhinorrhea
The muscle where the injection was given is sore if I touch it, but not problematic.
Yesterday evening my nose ran nonstop. I would throw away one tissue, just to reach for another one. I finally took Benadryl at bedtime. The problem stopped, and it has not come back. Thank Goodness!
It is chilly and VERY windy here today, so I am not certain that the vaccine is the cause of feeling chilled at times today...
Abnormal menstrual clots, Oral discomfort and Stomatitis
after my first shot i was experiencing burning mouth syndrome. i received blood tests that were all normal. it worsened througout January and February. im finally starting to have some relief.
a small rash on my face and continued burning mouth. see my pcp on tuesday
unfortunately im used to the burning mouth. intermittent sores in mouth. diagnosed with shingles last month. now huge clots with menstrual cycle. spent over $1000 on blood tests with not really any answers except the only thing new is the vaccine..
Nasal congestion, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity
I became extremely dizzy one night for no apparent reason that I could figure out anyway. I laid down on my bed until it passed. It lasted for about 5 or 10 minutes. Haven't experienced it since.
Pain on the inside of my arm and around my elbow when I move my lower arm up and down. Sometimes I can hear the bone of my elbow pop or crack.
Experiencing pain inside and around my elbow of the same arm that was injected. Also noticing pain in upper arm to shoulder.
Fatigue, coughing, congestion, runny nose, stuffy nose, body aches.
Heart rate increased, Back pain and Pain in extremity
I have been experiencing back pain that extends into my left arm today. I am reporting it because that is the arm in which I received both shots (Moderna), but I don't think the pain is vaccine related.
Pulse rate was up this morning, as it was after the first and second shots -- not alarming, but it was something I noticed and thought I should report.
pulse rate was high this morning, as it was after the first booster
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