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.
Retinopexy, Cholecystitis infective and Squamous cell carcinoma of skin
Constipation X 3 days, now resolved.
Infected gall bladder and renal calculi.
Gall bladder surgery and kidney stone surgery (laser) in late May.
Sore throat & heavy post nasal drainage post vaccination x 7 days now resolved.
Positive covid IHealth test on 4/17/22. Mild noticeable fatigue, running nose (clear), sore, stuffy right ear. NO fever, NO cough, NO shortness of breath.
Detached retina/w surgery. Squamous cell skin cancer. Covid positive April 2022 ( mild, runny nose, fatigue, no tx required.
Nasal discharge discoloration, Throat clearing and Conjunctivitis
Dry coughing during last night, interfered w/ sleep. Sneezing and slightly scratchy throat today
Tiny brief throat clearing cough last night, subsided easily w/ Cepacol lozenge.
Sinus pain
Skin sensitivity, no chills but wanting a blanket
Last night, I had chills, bad body aches, headache, and nausea even after feeling fairly well during the day yesterday and taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and
Skin sensitivity- all over
Skin sensitivity
Severe headache in the middle of the night; shoulder and neck pain going up to my ears/temples
10 days of cough, congestion, mild headaches. Fatigue, bloody nasal discharge and conjunctivitis, at times. In progress; phone calls with nurse
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Eye swelling and Lacrimation increased
Some runny nose and coughing, but guessing that is unrelated to vaccine
Fever up to 102, congestion, sleepiness, reduced appetite. Diagnosed with RSV on day 4 of fever.
Vomited twice on Sunday 8/14/22
Swollen and watery right eye and slightly runny nose
Unclear whether he has a low grade fever tonight. Came home from daycare possibly scared of the heavy rain (hasn't seen it for a few months) and wasnt interested in normal things he loves and instead opted to sleep 2+ hours earlier than normal bedtim
Had a fever for 2 days and cough. Was very sleepy but better after 3 days with minimal medication and no doctor visit.
Impaired work ability, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Tenderness
My head is sensitive to touch and occasionally throbs near the surface. This started last night and has continued through today.My head was somewhat fuzzy this morning.
Ive had a slight sore throat for the past week.
Chills, fogginess, slight sore throat with some post nasal drip. Test positive for COVID with an at-home test on 5/11/2022.
Not related to the vaccine: I have had a persistent cough since testing positive for COVID-19 in early May.
Still coughing, post-Covid
Still have a post-Covid cough.
Cold symptoms - cough, runny nose for the past month
Nasal disorder, Photopsia and Eye disorder
My eyes have had like electrical flashes or something in front of them yesterday really bad and today somewhat I feel like my vision is bad
My eyes are blurry yet. I havent had a decent period of rest since last Friday
A little nausea not much but my eyes bad by 6pm
Eyes
I got so sick after my first shot I thought I was going to die I was sicker than I was with the real Covid and I thought I was gonna die then but I have dry eyes and I still have like nasal problems but that came when I got the first Covid when I had Appointment with my personal doctor
Systemic lupus erythematosus, Myalgia and Arthralgia
I have Lupus & these symptoms could be from Lupus since I did have some joint pain in the morning before the caccine
Since I have Lupus, I am just assuming these symptoms are from Lupus.
Possibly lupus related
Joint & muscle pain on s signifcant I talked with my rheumatologist- will start prednisone, vax triggered a "mild" doctors words not mine, told should get second vax if possible stop prednisone if not it's ok bkz low dose
I have Lupus & have had lupus flare since first shot. Just finished 5 days prednisone. Will try not to take prednisone for at least 2 weeks to enhance immune response as per my doctor
I stopped prednisone at 4mg day before 2nd shot but started taking it again - I have Lupus
Lupus
Facial paralysis, Joint stiffness and Dry throat
Really thirsty, dry mouth and throat
Since the jab my joints in my left arm, hand, fingers have been very painful and stiff
Sore throat. Stiffness in joints of left arm. Intense abdominal pain that woke me up at 5am and has been very painful all day.
Dizziness, tiredness, nausea
Intense back pain, swollen glands in throat, uncontrollable shaking
Intense aching in my teeth on left side and left side of face feels droopy.
Pertussis, Hematemesis and Guillain-Barre syndrome
Very mild site tenderness; less tenderness than any injection I've ever received including vaccines, flu shot, and all other injections. I did not even feel the stick from the needle.
Cough and laryngitis,
Cough and sore throat
Cough, sore throat, and laryngitis.
Cough, sore throat, and laryngitis. COVID-19 test 1/14/21 and ask for Zofran RX 1/15/21 for the nausea and vomiting
Barking seal cough similar to child's whooping cough and mild laryngitis.
Sore throat and laryngitis.
Muscle and joint ache worsening.
Spre throat, cough, breathing peoblems, chills, body aches, joint pain, mild fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Covid test taken 3/5/21
Vomiting and fatigue Medicine for nausea
Vomiting with blood Urgent EGD
Gian Beret syndrome and I'm unable to walk. I also cannot use my hands much and am I on medication for high blood pressure, high pulse, and underactive thyroid; all of which are conditions I did not have before covid or the vaccine. Multiple appointments with multiple doctors
Thrombosis, Gastrointestinal disorder and Bronchitis
Leg/calf (cramp). Able to walk gingerly. Easing during 3rd day.
Blood clot; and bronchitis.- DVT: Leg pain and swelling. - Shortness of breath, (back) pain.- Also, Fatigue and headache. Ultrasound Test at hospital
Salmonella type symptoms. Colonoscopy and anesthesia effects. Bronchitis type symptoms. Dry mouth from CPAP.Swollen (tonsils?)
1. What I will call Bronchitis. 2. What I will call head cold symptoms- likely from allergies.
Trismus, Respiratory tract infection and Joint stiffness
A little tired, slight headache, little achy.
A little nausea and a muscle crap in my jaw. For a few seconds it went numb. Never had that before.
A few muscle cramps
Diarrhea yesterday just for the day
Joint soreness in my hips
Had a terrible head cold that seemed to cause a respiratory infection. Stopped up head for two weeks. Took Z-pac. Doing better. Still coughing up sputum about 3 weeks later. Tested for covid. Was negative.
Sore stiff knees
A few more heart palpitations but doing good otherwise.
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Nodule and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
I had an ear infection, fever, and sore throat
Lost my sense of taste again
Loss sense of taste
Loss of taste
Ringing in my ears
Ringing in my ears have gotten worse. Also I am having migraines.
My sense of smell and taste have been altered.
I am having muscle pain on my arms and legs. It gets worse towards the end of the day. Simple tasks, like cooking or cutting meats/veggies, makes my arms hurt. Walking distances is causing my legs to form knots.
I have muscle and joint pains for no reason. Knots form on my legs and arm muscles. I am constantly fatigue from lack of sleep.
Long covid symptoms: I thought my sense of taste was coming back, but since Thursday, May 5th, my sense of taste is gone again. Also, the migraine, chills, slight fever has come back.
My sense of taste/smell has not returned to normal. I think that the vaccine triggered my migraine because it has become more frequent.
Respiratory rate decreased, Respiratory disorder and Ear pain
My breath rate dipped to 10 last night which is not normal for me. Also, my temp is with 1300 mg of Tylenol on board.
Sore throat and earache.
Last night my fitbit, for the first time ever didnt measure any respirations whatsoever.
The last two weeks in January, according to my Fitbit, my overnight breath rate went down one night each week to 12 and 8. Those are numbers I've never seen before except after receiving the vaccinations.
As with the first three doses during the overnight after taking the second booster my breaths per minute according to my Fitbit went down to 10 and I spoke to fever near 103°F.
Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
Swollen, painful lymph node under arm pit of arm that received shot.
Still have swollen lymph node under armpit of arm that received vaccine.
I am 2 days post 2nd shot. 1st day post shit, experienced body aches, headache, fatigue.
Swellibg in lymph nodes in armpit and back of head/neck.
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of arm that received shot
Enlarged lymph nodes in armpit in arm that received shot.
Enlarged lymph ides under armpit of arm that received the shot
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of arm that received shot.
Enlarged lymph nodes in armpit of arm that received the shot
Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Gastrointestinal disorder
About 6 hours after the vaccine, severe headache and tiredness. Slept about 12 hours
Have been taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol
Took Ibuprofen and Tylenol
Havent taken ibuprofen or Tylenol since 2/11/2021 at 2pm. Loud ringing in the ears. This has been louder than my normal tinnitus.
Slight itch rash inside elbow, both arms. This was also present within a few days of 1st vaccine
Rash again inside elbow, nauseated, low fever
Chills and headaches
Covid diagnosed 12/28/2021 - nasal sinus congestion, decreased smell and taste,sore throat, fatigue, intestinal issues that lingered about 3 weeks. Nasal and sinus congestion on going.
Therapeutic response unexpected, Body temperature increased and Feeling hot
This is my first check-in. I am reporting vaccine side effects. I had slight fatigue after first shot. After second shot, developed 100.6 fever, splitting headache, chills, fatigue approx. 11 hours after receiving vaccine. Recovered in 2 days.
FYI - I have been plagued with tonsil stones since my teen years. I am now 63 years old. About 1 to 1.5 months after the second vaccine shot I realized they were gone and have not returned. Wonderful!
Congestion, fatigue, muscle aches headache
Flu/cold symptoms today. I had my 3rd booster 15 days ago.
Cold/flu like- sneezing, slight headache, fatigue, hot
Fever just under 102, severe headache, sinus congestion, body aches, fatigue
Glossitis, Tongue discomfort and Hypoesthesia oral
Bad taste in my mouth on back of tongue.
My tongue still feels like its irritated, similar to when drinking coffee that is way too hot. Also a bad taste in my mouth.
My tongue still feels a little strange. Similar to when you burn it drinking something very hot.
My tongue is still irritated, almost as though I burned it, and I still have a very unpleasant taste in the back of my mouth. It doesnt interfere with the taste of my food or smell, but is somewhat distracting.
My tongue is still a little numb irritated from when I had the first dose.
Still have slight numbness in my tongue since my first dose.
Still have slight numbness in tongue since first dose of Pfizer.
Tongue still slightly numb with an unpleasant taste in my mouth.
Tongue still slightly numb from first dose 5 weeks ago
Tongue still slightly numb
Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia and Injection site pain
Just mild soreness in the injection area
I forgot to mention that the last two nights the edge of my left hand starts to go numb and I continuously move my fingers/hand until it goes away. This also happened once to the edge of my right hand except this time the hand edge was very warm and I rubbed the odd feeling away.
Not new or worse - just random ongoing tingling in my left index fingerDont know if I should be concerned about that or not
Mouth ulceration, Hemorrhage and Contusion
Ulcers in mouth. Ive had them occasionally throughout my life but never like this. Ive never had more than 2 or 3 in the past. Today I have 8 of them seems odd.
Excessive bleeding and bruises. I bled an unbelievable amount on Friday evening from very minor things and also noticed big bruises on my legs for no apparent reason. I developed a bad skin rash under my Fitbit which Ive never had before.
I got a mouth full of ulcers again. 2nd time now after 2nd shot. I have had maybe one or two occasionally in the past (pre vaccine-whole life). Since vaccine I have had 8 to 10 at a time in mouth and throat, on two occasions.
Unknown at the moment. Was checked for lung blood clot and heart attack. Both were negative. Need to get more tests.
Vertigo
Tongue geographic, Vein disorder and Incontinence
The veins inside of the arm that received the injection itched in my inner elbow. I have never experienced itchy veins before. It was bizarre.
Sore throat yesterday & today (maybe due to excessive talking at work?) after a negative covid test yesterday.
Coughs, occasional scratchy throat, and a tad bit of congestion.
Light headedness
I have been gaining weight, get winded easier, and am tired a lot earlier when walking long distances than I used to be. While it hasn't made me unable to work. It has made work more difficult.
My menstruations have been more severe, and coupled with more nausea than before vaccination.
Wooziness, lightheaded
Frequent incontinence.
2/19 my tongue burned, my left eye had the sensation of falling (didn't visually), my vision blurred, then my thinking was foggy, and I had trouble forming sentences for 20 minutes. 2/21 my left eye felt like it fell again.
I had an episode of confusion, slow thinking, blurred vision, and inability to say or type the words I was thinking that lasted 20 min. Diagnosed with geographic tongue, and prescribed glasses, regularly have tongue and teeth issues. MRI with no results
Seizure, Nervousness and Gastrointestinal pain
Nervousness/shaky feeling
Had a seizure last night at 10pm and I am not prone to having seizures!
Feel funny @ times, tongue felt numb, toes on left foot have went numb
Chest pain
Low grade fever everyday since sep. 10 NauseaDont feel well most days
Shaky and nervous feeling
Runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes
Not at this time
Dizzy
Severe nausea, headaches, joints hurting, feel unwell at times. Fever out of know where????
Pain and n my stomach and intestines severe nausea
Rash erythematous, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash
Swollen Gland under armpit on arm where injection is given. Lump is sore and appeared yesterday, 1 week after 1st vaccination. Still swollen and sore today. Feel fatigued and concerned about swollen gland.
Very swollen glands under arm of injection site, and a very large rash, that was very red and hot from top of arm to almost elbow on injection site arm. Akso felt fatigued, and had to go to Urgent Care. Was perscribed a Steriod and an antibiotic.
Some Fatigue
Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Eyelid ptosis and Eyelid pain
I have fibromyalgia so I am attributing all body aches and weakness (with the exception of injection site which is now virtually pain-free) to fibro and a way too-small wheelchair for the hours at the vaccination clinic, not the shot.
I attribute my aches to fibromyalgia, my fatigue to a restless night and being cooped up at home, and the diarrhea to surgery a few years ago for gallblader removal. Many foods don't agree with my lowertract since then.e
Fibromyalgia pain, not Covid-19 pain. Good days and bad days are the norm for me.
Chronic pain from fibromyalgia.
Pains due to fibromyalgia.
No, thank you.
Wheelchair use while at clinic could be exacerbating my fibromyalgia chronic pain. Called the on-call doc and was told to take Tylenol or Aleve. I'd already been taking Tylenol every six hours all night with little to no relief. He said it just means it's working. (?) Pain at injection site is the worst of my pains -- nounusual for me even with some flu shots. relief.
Much better than yesterday, thank you!
Same ol' fibromyalgia aches. That's all.
Searing pain upon awakening today in right knee. Unable to walk without walker. Went to ER. Sudden flare of arthritis or fibromyalgia in a new place. No clot.
1. Diagnosed w/ seborrheic dermatitis; 2. Droopy left eyelid w/ slight pain. Am being treated by dermatologist and will see an opthalmologist. In-person appointment.
I do not attribute my pains to the Pfizer booster. I have fibromyalgia. Mild to moderate pain is normal for me.
No.
Up all night with symptoms of a 24-hour bug. Most uncomfortable but, seemingly, not related to the Pfizer booster. Feeling much better.
Normal for me.
Severe itching on back and shoulders. Was diagnosed as seborrheic dermatitis but perhaps I was misdiagnosed. Will get a second opinion.
Aches and fatique could be attributed to a very tiring day yesterday, not due, necessarily to the third booster.
Head injury, Muscle strain and Fall
The above were only last night except the headache persists.
Symptoms all last night. Feel fine today.
Probably totally unrelated... But I have a persistent cold sort on my upper lip. In the winters I am prone to develop cold sores,, and if it persists I check in with my GP who then prescribes an antiviral and the situation clears.
I have issues with a benign, enlarged prostate. Scheduled for corrective surgery next week. I am also 78; I see no linkage to my five COVID shots. My first COVID shot was 3/20. And my urological issues have gotten markedly worse since. Urological specialist at (b)(6)Clinic
Noninfective encephalitis, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Respiratory disorder
The next morning after the First COVID 19 shot I had not eaten breakfast and I was just standing talking with a couple people and I had a really dizzy fit that lasted for 30 to 40 seconds and i realized i had to finish eating instead of just coffee.
Blurry eyes for two days and mild throbbing head slight moderate and light head pain
Chest pain or respiratory problems. More elevated asthma symptoms
Pain in chest and sluggish Respiratory function. I do have asthma and i have heard from PCP doctors that i have good lungs heart & bones
Light headedness when first waking in morning.
Little difficulty breathing free and cannpt continue daily activities unless getting minimal resting moments. Cannot talk for very long periods of time momentarily.
Real severe headache for few hours now so far.
Headache like feeling out of it. Did take a nitric oxide pill and drank enough water but might have taken the second pill before 12 hours. And i drank a marine phyto plankton and water cleansing drink early in the morning then went back to sleep.
Feels like i have a nagging little brain ache. Kind of like a headache but more sourced to inflammation as well as also the pain. It is not too promising, somewhat of concern.seems to happen like from 11 am - 6pmAlong that unless when waking.
Systemic lupus erythematosus rash, Infusion and Myocardial infarction
Lack of appetite, sore throat
Poor appetite
Runny nose
Runny Nose,
I am IgG defcient and get an infusion every 21 days. Today is my 12 hour infusion. It is common to feel run down before an infusion.
Swelling in face and hands. Sore throat. Fatigue
Rash that looked like Lupus appeared on my face. Very itchy. Used Benadryl cream and oral with no relief. Swelling of face and hands with skin sore to touch. 2 days later the rash peeled off with a wash cloth. Assume it was a subcutaneous staph Message in MyChart
Itchy rash and muscle pain. Fatigue. I get an IgG infusion every 21 days and feel poorly prior to my infusion. Thursday was my infusion. I do not make immunoglobulin G. Saw my PCP on Wednesday. Unsure if I was recovering from Delta variant of COVID
Miscle spasms and fatigue. My annual physical revealed I may had a minor myocardial infarction after my 2cd vaccination Annual physical and EMG NCV testing ordered prior to vaccinations.
Lupus like rash. PCP thinks I have may have had the Delta variant of COVID
Edema I am autoimmune immune deficient. Once Omicron came thorough last November I have had every variant. I get a central line infusion every 3 weeks of IgG and my Beta cells do not form correctly, so no vaccine has worked for about 20 years
Stress, Abdominal pain and Hypersensitivity
I think i have a head cold, or maybe allergies? Cough, runny nose, stuffy, tired. No fever or loss of taste or smell.
Lymph node swelling under arm on left side (same side as vaccine)
Continued mild pain in armpit/lymph node on side where vaccine was received.
Minor pain in lymph node under armpit on side where I got the vaccine. Pain is improving over last 2 days.
No idea if this is related, but my wisdom teeth are now coming in. I don't know if it's vaccine related or due to stress.
Unspecified abdominal pain, possible diverticulitis. Treated emperically with antibiotics and resolved after about 4 weeks. Wisdom teeth began to grow in, even though I'm 34. In-person visit with PCP and dentist. Surgical consult completed.
Sinus infection (test confirmed not covid)
Quarantine, Eye swelling and Ocular hyperemia
Mild sore throat for 24 hours with a little sinus congestion and a little fatigue.
Slight swelling and redness around my eyes starting 2 hours after vaccination. Never serious. Slowly going away today.
Felt Unusually fatigued yesterday and today.
Sinus congestion, slight sore throat, and slight fatigue.
Tested positive on 10/14/2022, took Paxlovid, isolated for 5 days, tested negative, masked for another 5 days, tested negative, tested positive again 4 days later on 10/27/2022.
Symphysiolysis, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Pregnancy
Chest pains, constant headaches, fatigue
Sore/scratchy throat, cough
Burning in chest, cough
Scratchy throat, cough
My asthma has come back. Haven't had it in a few years. Had to get an inhaler from my PCP
Cold-like symptoms. Not sure if allergies but congestion for 2wks (I've never had it that bad for that long), even though I was on a Zpack for strep throat. I'm on week 3 and still having post nasal drip, cough and runny nose
Bad chills for 2 weeks. No fever.
Deafness unilateral, Hypoacusis and Deafness
Injection point feels warm - not hot, but uncomfortable
Day 3 of headache and chills.
Arm feel heavy and tingles from below injection to elbow.
Hearing loss right ear.
Still have hearing blockage in tight ear, and the headache is back
Hearing in right ear remains limited.
After my shots which was recorded, I began experiencing a hearing loss in my right ear. My eardrum is blocked, the doctors can fine no reason and it happened only between those two shots. This is for your information in case others have the same
Ears. Ringing
I have 3 phizer shots and still got Covid
Skin disorder, Sleep disorder and Mobility decreased
No
Arm didnt hurt yesterday, woke up with arm very sore but to be expected and lucky over others
Hot spots on left leg under skin, no rashes etc. been at ankle since couple days after shot but moved up to inner leg by calf then up to Knee 3 days ago. Never associated with shot until yesterday. Doctor said reaction to shot, seeing several peo
Hot spots under skin on leg no rash etc. had since first Covid-19 shot Primary Doctor
Nerve endings, headaches Ultrasound on leg
Itching underneath skin on left shoulder at neck area. Feels like tiny bumps but you cant see it. Has moved slowly to other side of shoulder . Doctor cant be sure what it is or happening. Doctor office- Dermatologist
Vertigo hit at once and couldnt sleep in bed for 12 days had to sit upright recliner. Ever had Vertigo prior. Still being treated, tested by ENT to see what causing it. Couldnt move for 3 days then was able to get to primary doctor.
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