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.
Mobility decreased, Heart rate increased and Abdominal pain upper
No. Finally normal ?
Shortness of breath. Higher than normal heart rates Still able to do normal activities, but slower ... less effort. Cardiologist appointment upcoming
Shortness of breath. Stomach cramps. Muscle soreness Cleveland Clinic COVID follow up program
Received third ( booster) vaccine on 8/19/21. Experienced fever (102.7) reaction starting 12 hrs later and lasting 10 hrs
Limited flexibility of both hands. Developed within 4 weeks of each other
Skin burning sensation, Burning sensation and Rash pruritic
After my first shot, I started having hot flashes similar to those during menopause.
Since shortly after my second vaccine I had itchy and burning section of skin on right side of my back. I also have a rash on my right toe that burns and itches. I believe it is a shingles outbreak.
Migraine headaches
I was sick with sore throat and body aches for 3 days. My child had same symptoms and had negative covid test from health care provider.
Ligament sprain, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Sinus congestion
Had some really bad sinus congestion last week, possibly from allergies, that turned into sinus drainage with a sore throat and now my sinuses have cleared and my throat has healed up, but the congestion has moved into my chest and I have a bad cough
Lots of sinus congestion and I seem to have sprained my wrist, but I don't know when or how. Also, I've been reacting more to one of my allergy shots ever since the second dose and my allergist had to reduce the dose each week.
Urticaria and Peripheral swelling
Swelling under the armpit of injection site
Hives from my waste down
I broke out in hives on my body. Lasted for a little over week. Got a steroid shot and received prescription medicine for it as well. Been taking Zyrtec since then.
I have been breaking out in hives since July. Mostly waist down but I have gotten it on my eyelids and face too. I've had steroid shots and now on a monthly regiment of XOLAIR
Edema peripheral, Pruritus and Myalgia
Soreness under injected arm ( like a swollen gland?)
I continue to notice some sensation under my left arm at times with certain movements, but it seems to be lessening.I havent mentioned before, but have been feeling itching at times in various locations (top of hand, hip, foot) . I apply itch cream that seems to help. Im not sure if the itching has anything to do with the vaccine.
I think the underarm soreness that I have mentioned is gone.
None
Rotator cuff repair, Muscle spasms and Pain in extremity
I'm fine now, but for about 24 hrs. after my 1st Moderna shot, I had fairly severe pain (muscle spasm) in the OPPOSITE arm from where I had the injection. I had had rotator cuff repair surgery on that side FIVE years ago, and had the same response from my Shingrix vaccine, although I had opted for that shot on the side where I did have the surgery. Have you heard of this tyoe of "referrerd pain"?
Muscle discomfort, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular
slightly stuffy nose
Late last night I had something similar to an asthma attack (I don't have asthma) where I couldn't breathe fully. I'm able to breathe properly now though.
armpit on the side I got the vaccine on hurts. feels like a strained muscle though
still probably from mild injury rather than from the vax
Period started a week and a half early yesterday
Armpit on that side hurts a little and lymph node is swollen
my period started a week early
Extrasystoles, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Joint swelling
Not pain in the arm, just sore.
Light soreness when I woke up, took Tylenol once first thing this morning and feel perfect.
I honestly dont think its from the shot. Ive had chest pains and feeling run down for several weeks so I think its something else.
Suddenly my arm near my wrist is swelling up. Primary doctor appointment scheduled for Friday
Chest pains, fatigue, headache, swelling in my wrist, neck pain, feverish but no fever yet. Doctor
Extremely tired and swelling in my wrist. Regular doctor visit
Ever since the shot Ive been drained of energy and just cant do as much as I use to. Ive found i now have a pre mature heartbeat in my lower part of my heart. Im still going through testing. In person regular doctor visit
I caught covid then noticed a change in my breathing
Vitreous detachment, Photopsia and Hypoesthesia oral
pain at injection site started several hours after injection was moderate and could not lay on that side, and it continued to last night but became very mild after that until now, but now it is starting to itch and may have a rash.
Left outer side of ankle, pain stepping down with pressure or twisting of ankle.
Spasms in lips and right side of face feels odd including around the right eye. Itch on back and leg.
Felt numbness on the left side of my face and jaw and lips quiver. My wrist are weak and in pain.
Dizzy, sweating and very weak while on the stool w/ diarrhea.
Lip on left side of face quivering twitch and slight numbness on same side. Also a migraine and itching.
Flashing in the outer corner of my eye continues
vitreous starting to detach only started after second shot, no head or face trauma Ophthalmologist
Ankle feels like I twisted it oh, but had no injury wrist and other ankle mildly in pain, right angle severely in pain as well as hip, knee and leg above-the-knee
Red bumps and whelps
Quarantine, Injection site bruising and Tinnitus
Bruising at at injection site
Bruising round injection site
Bruising is almost gone around injection site
Faded bruising around injection sote
Feeling lightheaded, had to sit down because I thought I was going to pass out. Buzzing in ears, dizziness.
Abdominal discomfort, not pain
Throat tickle and head-cold symptoms
Began with throat tickle, then developed into a cough and congestion. Was not too severe but had to isolate and work from home. Lingering fatigue.
Getting out of breathe easily, excessive fatigue
Post herpetic neuralgia, Streptococcal infection and Neuralgia
Pain on left side from neck to fingers. Slight numbness in left fingers. Injection was in left shoulder
Pain on left side, especially hip
Severe constipation
IBS
Re-emergence of post-herpetic neuralgia from shingles
Neuralgia from prior shingles lesions
Hip pain Cortisone injection, did not work. Post-herpetic neuralgia from shingles
Pain at injection site Strong hip pain where I previously had shingles
I had Covid-19
Pneumonitis, Dyspnea exertional and Burning sensation
About 20 mins after 1st vaccine-burning in both arms for about 6-8 hours, and it burned my lungs ( felt like Id been exposed to strong chemicals). I could really feel it for about 2 1/2 weeks, and I still feel it.
Perforated colon requiring bowel resection. The effect on my lungs from the covid-19 vaccine has not improved- still experienced difficulty with my breathing.
Breathing is more labored with mild exertion. Makes daily activities more difficult. Questions below don't allow for proper answers.
Sleep disorder, Myalgia and Injection site pain
My symptoms were much worse yesterday. The check in link expired before I was able to use it. I would rate my symptoms as severe yesterday with significant site pain and muscle/joint pain. I got verry little if any sleep last night. I had chills most of the day yesterday and night but no associated fever.
On Feb 4th the day after the 2nd shot I felt feverish and had moderate to severe body achse and injection site pain lasting 6-8 hours.
Head and chest congestion
Mood altered, Cerebrovascular accident and Poor quality sleep
Tired
Very loud, constant ringing of the ears
The ringing in my ears is much louder, the pain in my shoulder joints is significant
Ringing of my ears
Ringing of the ears
Ringing of my ears has gotten louder
Ringing of my ears is louder
Ringing in both ears has gotten more persistent and louder
The ringing in my ears is louder
Pressure in my head at the top of my spine, ringing of the ears is louder. constant headaches, not sleeping well. change in mood.
Weakness in my hip joints and legs, nausea after eating
I had a Stroke
Pulmonary congestion, Middle insomnia and Gastroenteritis viral
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Diarrhea and stomach bug
Runnie nose sore throat chest congestion in past two weeks
Day after 3rd injection woke in night sweating chills joint pain TYLENOL HELPED IMMENSELY
Feel cold no matter how much clothing I wear.
November 14 had Influenza A temp 102.8 to103.2 temp. Went to urgent care was prescribed antibiotics for Congestion in my lungs. Took about a week to recover, and another week to get back to close normal. very well as of this time. was in SoCal visiti
Tendon pain, Vomiting and Diarrhea
Had bad pain in vaccine arm overnight, which largely subsided by morning
Vomiting, diarrhea, bad headache, nausea, chills, all yesterday afternoon (6/17/21). Im sure it was food poisoning. As soon as I vomited I felt better immediately. I felt fine last night and I feel fine today.
Occasional headaches, I think probably due to not drinking enough water and it being hot outside
I've actually had this for weeks but didn't make the connection so haven't mentioned it. My right Achilles' tendon has been sore for weeks. I run daily so it's probably just a repetitive use issue, but I figured I'd mention it.
Angina pectoris, Cardiac disorder and Syncope
Admitted to hospital with symptoms hinting at heart attack. Diagnosed as Gerd and syncope with collapse. Released on Saturday, March 13. Still feeling very tired. See above.
Wearing a Nitro patch and taking Entresto for heart condition
Strange sensation of "chills." Started since I had the vaccine but I never thought to report it before. I am tired a lot. The thought of taking a walk wears me out.
Very sore throat lasting five days. Tested negative for covid.
Angina
Viral infection, Rash and Nasopharyngitis
Rash (welt) on arm appeared day ofter shot, then went away - yesterday it came back
I had what seemed like a cold last week- which was probably a cold. slight fever and runny nose.
i had a cold. But it was actually a breakthrough case of virus. You really need to pay attention to that and track the data. seems unless we are dying, you (CDC) dont care to track it. You contacted me months ago and this is random. but CDC tra
Breath odor, Taste disorder and Dysgeusia
A taste like bandaids smell developed in my mouth within seconds of vaccine injection and has lasted more than 24 hours
The Bandaid taste in my mouth is just about gone.
Taste like bandaids in my mouth almost immediately after injection and is still present seven hours later
Lymph nodes in left axilla are enlarged and painful. Vaccine was administered in left deltoid.
My joints have started to hurt: ankles, knees, elbows, shoulders
Increased Joint pain and generally feeling fatigued and achy.
Energy increased, Exercise tolerance decreased and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
I feel ok but havent felt like doing my regular exercise routines since getting the vaccine.
I realized I had been fatigued from the day of my vaccine, March 10, until March 22. I felt ok, but I did not have the energy to resume my usual workout until March 23. I suddenly felt much more energetic yesterday.
I feel much more energetic now, did aerobics for the first time since my first shot.
Vivid dreams that make no sense - very unusual for me
Two days ago, I had a sore throat, sneezing, and a little fatigue. It only lasted 24 hours.
Unexplained pain in my hand
On May 4, I have shooting pains in my chest and upper arms. They went away by the afternoon.
Fatigue
Immune system disorder, Blood iron decreased and Amenorrhea
Insomnia
Throat irritation/discomfort. Blood iron level became low.
Fever, sore throat, cough, fatigue, light headed, chest pain, congestion,
Cough, congestion, fever, sore throat, fatigue
Since the vaccine, I havent had my menstrual cycle, and more tired and my iron levels have dropped.Also, since the vaccine, it seems my immune system is weaker to common viruses.
After my second vaccine shot, my menstrual cycle stopped and hasn't returned yet. I always been regular. Also, having difficulty with remembering.
Blood pressure measurement, Blood pressure fluctuation and Peripheral coldness
High blood
Have had to see my heart doctor 3 times cause blood pressure deadly high
Blood pressure been excruciating high since I got the 1st shot. Now should I still get the second pressure just began to come down some. Granted I already had high blood but never known it to be this high. Very concerned
Feet & hands get cold blood pressure up & down sleepy all the time but not resting Well been dealing with blood pressure higher that usual since first shot just letting you know & it just may be something else I dont know
Blood pressure want stabllize Been back & forth to my Heath doctor unstable blood pressure
Breast pain, Flushing and Hot flush
Arm where it was given went hard red and swollen for 48 hours. Had swelling in the lymph nodes on that side. This occured on the 15th day after the injection.
On Day 23 left arm around injection site started again with redness and swelling. Swelling lasted 4 days. I still have a little redness.
Swollen lymph nodes and pain in right axillary which is the injection arm. Pain from right breast to right clavicle
Swollen and sore lymph nodes right axillary
Flushed and hot flashes
Lymph node swelling and back aches after booster
Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstrual disorder and Arthralgia
Mestrual cycle started way sooner than normal. I have been regular for years and after this shot my period started 3 days later.
Vaccine has definitely caused my menstrual period to be heavier than normal. It started weeks early and is the heaviest I've had since I was in high school.
Joint pain but not unbearable pain.
My menstrual cycle has started early again. I normally only have 4 periods a year with the specific medicine I take. I'm already at 3 since getting the vaccine. This vaccine has definitely effected my menstrual cycle.
I had some breakthrough menstrual bleeding that didn't last long. I normally don't have this issue. After getting the vaccine I'm seeing aot of menstrual issues
Joint swelling, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
When I received my second Pfizer vaccine June 10th I developed numbness in my left and right feet also swelling in my left and right ankles and as of today I am under a neurologist and my primary physician care still no diagnosis yet to the problem In person
Numbness in left and right feet also swelling in left and right ankles In person hands on
Swelling in left and right ankles also numbness inleft in right feet In person
Swelling in left and right ankles also numbness in left and right feet In person
Swollen ankles and numb feet In person
Swollen akles and numb feet left and right In person
Tingling needles numbness in both feet
Bruxism, Trismus and Lip pruritus
heart palpitations and fluttering, racing and stopping, itching in lips and tongue, pain like a cold burn from neck to fingertips, jaw clenching
face tingling, dry cotton mouth, scratchy throat
I failed to mention previously that I have experienced lock jaw daily since the first day. My left breast has hurt but not sore a deep throbbing pain.
Red eyes, went to DO - is not pink eye, feeling nauseous
Red eyes and lockjaw
red eyes
Migraines daily
Abnormal feces, Micturition urgency and Muscle discomfort
Stiffness/injection site
Slight stiffness at injection site (improving daily),using medication previously feeling tired.
This began 2 days ago ,had abdominal surgery 11 mos. ago so it's difficult to know the cause of the irrigation.
Did experience 2 days of diarrhea previously
Runny Nose
Diarrhea, could possibly be linked to a chemo medication.
Diarrhea
Constant dryness and mucous in the throat.
Stiffness/change in stool
Throat dryness every morning.
Throat very dry upon waking in the morning,mucous taste in mouth.
Sneezing and occasional runny nose after eating or particulates in the air.
Sneezing more than usual on occasion,also after eating nose may run,or need to spit out mucous after eating. Ear ringing sometimes.
Constant urinary urgency
After meals some accumulation of mucous in the throat. Occasionally dry throat upon waking. At times sneezing, but feeling OK in general.
Hip/Thigh muscle irritation
Parosmia, Gastroenteritis viral and Body temperature increased
In the mid of last night I felt a little achy and nauseous. It was gone by morning.
Not so far. Just had a funny taste in my mouth after the shot. I also had a funny smell in my nose.
These were mild and went away. I only experienced them for 5 hours.
I had a little muscle tiredness. I just feel a little off.
I think I have a stomach virus. I am subbing and it is going around the school.
The day after I got my shot I had a slight temperature of 99, and some bodyaches. My arm got ted a little swollen and itchy by the end of the day.
Just sore arm so far.
Nauseous in the middle of last night.
Just some muscle soreness more than anything.
I woke up with stomach cramping but it went away after two hours.
I feel almost back to normal.
A tiny soreness in between my shoulder blades.
I had a few my taste in my mouth.
A little headache.
Arthropod bite, Nodule and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
I got the shot in my left arm and after getting the shot my left wrist has been sore and at times weak.
Achy, tired and occasional headache. Also started an antibiotic for a spider bite. Had an allergic reaction to sulfa drug and on another antibiotic now. So not sure what my symptoms are from. Also my hip is sore when walking which is new.
Probably not related to the vaccines but I had a spider bite me @April 1st and after getting my 2nd shot about a week later I started a full course of antibiotics and rose fin shot. Ive had a large mark but just a few days ago it got a dark center.
Allergy symptoms
Cough and sinus drainage. Some fatigue
Pain in extremity and Headache
Within about 10 minutes of the shot I had pain in my arm from the injection site down to my wrist. It dissipated quite quickly and so far has not returned.
Daily headaches though I cant say definitely they are from the vaccine
I have had some issues with headaches over the last couple of months but they seem to have society and I can't find that they were a result of the booster Regular doctor office visit
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