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.
Nightmare, Restlessness and Poor quality sleep
Restless sleep, nightmares
This note applies to yesterday, symptom check expired. Had an unusual severe lower leg muscle cramp during the night. Severity lessened after five minutes.
Itching is intermittant on upper arm below injection site.
Unusual for me to suffer so many nightmares during sleep, after second Moderna shot. Not sure why.
Temp the morning after was 99.9 went away then came back at 99.6 for rest of day. No symptoms today!
Slight temperature two weeks ago, 99.3F
COVID positive
Second occurrence of COVID positive, first coughing symptoms appearing about six days after receiving simultaneous flu and bivalent Moderna boosters. Had usual mild coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and mild fever 99-100 degrees. Used home tests only.
Erythema nodosum, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Fibromyalgia
I had a very minimal procedure done yesterday on my eye lid. They just injected the site with Lidocaine & removed a nodule growth on my left upper eye lid. Ive been using the antibiotic ointment they gave me. Not sure why I just started feeling sick?
Severe pain from my ankle where the knob is up to my knee. Came on very suddenly yesterday.
I developed constant nausea (not pregnant!!). It started about 3 weeks ago after my first shot. They postponed our second shot due today because of our weather so we will get it next Saturday.
Im in a lupus/fibromyalgia flare up
Continuous nausea
Sore throat, feverish, chills, unable to sleep just feeling weak. Headache.
Swelling of both feet.
Developed Erythema Nodosum.
Developed Erythhema Nodosum. Had 3 sinus infections.
Nasal disorder, Painful respiration and Pulmonary pain
Have a cold. Have not had a cold in a very long time.
Bad cough and tons of congestion.
The day after I got the booster I had chills, body aches and felt pretty miserable. Was gone next day. Moderna is harder hitting for me than Pfizer.
Intestinal issues with diarrhea and some pain.
A side stitch in my lower left lung area where it hurt to take any deep breaths, especially if a sneeze or cough?really bad.
Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Diarrhea
I signed up late and today is day 6 but 24 hours after my shot I had diarrhea. Ive had an increase in blood pressure as well. Enough that it prompted me to make an appointment with my physician as Ive never had high blood pressure before. Im also having some mental fogginess
Blood pressure is still up after my shot
I started experiencing it yesterday after I did my a safe check in so it's been 2 days
Kidney infection, Mobility decreased and Somnolence
injection site is tender to touch only , but no discomfort otherwise
All the symptoms that I have had throughout the week have been very very short-lived, an hour or so
Extreme fatigue
Very run down and severe but short-lived sore throat. Got tested for Covid and was negative. I feel fine now.I pretty much continued with normal activities but had to nap, and also had to cancel family visit because of fatigue and sore throat.
loose bowels, runny nose (about 2 weeks) both symptoms pretty mild
All along I have been saying that I have been fine but since I had the vaccine I'm far more tired than usual. I've also been sleeping a lot more. May be unrelated to the vaccine, and there are no other symptoms, but tiredness has been consistent.
Drooling, Viral infection and Vomiting
Couldn't complete the daily checkin because I was out of the country, but (b)(6) experienced fairly severe vomiting and diarrhea Thursday 6/30 and Friday 7/1. Seems likely unrelated since family is also vomiting today.
Cold-like symptoms starting on Sunday, negative COVID test on Monday Visit to pediatrician for COVID test
Cold symptoms, negative PCR test today after parents both tested positive last week.
Fever and drooling (likely another daycare virus)
Respiratory symptom, Respiratory disorder and Gastroenteritis viral
Cold or allergy like symptoms .
I feel like I have a cold but I dont.
I have high blood pressure today, which might be causing the headache today.
I feel like I have some kind of upper respiratory thing. I experienced this same symptom with my first shot too but this time the feeling is a bit heavier.
A slight feeling of upper respiratory thing. I also had the same sensation with the first shot.
A little upper respiratory feeling.
Stomach virus
Headache for 5 days
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Stress and Anxiety
Ive had some head tingling. Not sure if its related to vaccine or not. Started after I got my shot yesterday
Had some mild head tingling again not sure if it was related to vaccine or stress/anxiety
Head tingling not sure if it is related to vaccine or not
Occasionally head tingling. Again not sure if vaccine related or not
Dont think body aches are vaccine related
Back pain
Sharp back pain on side I got injection
Weakness on shot side of body. Maybe anxiety?
Left sided discomfort (maybe anxiety)
Nausea/bad stomach pain but it started 3 months after vaccine so I dont think its related?? Just happened to get bad nausea the past few months
POTS, chronic urticaria
Pharyngeal erythema, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Throat irritation
Developed what I think is a Hiatal Herina n severe symptoms of coughing, red hot throat n sinus running 2 or 3 times aweek. When this happens, I drink some milk n eat a piece of cheese to curb this. These symptoms last sometimes for an hour.
Shoulder is sore. I also had an injection for my Rotorcuff Monday
Shoulder is sore where injection was. I had a injection the weekend before in this shoulder for my Rotator Cuff.
Nope
Stomatitis, Burning sensation and Erythema
Tingling and burning sensation on my forearm in the same arm as the shot, and in the area surrounding the belly button in the abdomen
On day 2 the ring finger on the arm where I got the injection got red and inflammed which resolved overnight after application of cortisone cream, and some episodes of shortness of breath
Pain in the underarm, possible lymphodenopathy
Some runny nose and ongoing under arm pain but it is barely noticeable today
Some mouth sores
Mild Tinnitus
Anorexia
Idiopathic pneumonia syndrome, Lip pain and Lip blister
Lips, swell .Tongue, nose and lips numb
Ips swollen tip of tongue nimb. Slight burning and soreness both sides of tongue
Lips still swollen and tip of tongue numb. Burning entire tongue sinus probs. f
Tongue still numb. Lips tingling. Went to Doctor for ER follow up In patient primary physician
Lips still tingling and tongue tip burning
Lips and tongue still sensitive
Slight numbness of lips and tip of tongue.
Lip and tongue still sensitive, with numbness
Allergy responses and sometimes still have tingling of lips and tongue. The blisters that came up on my lips after 1st shot can still be seen . As a possible scar.I did have an unexplained head pains in the temple and gelt badly. Tired
Nasal discomfort, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased
Arm hurts considerably at injection site, more so than what I've experienced from a flu vaccine shot.
Left arm around where injection was given still sore and hurts but not as badly.
Arm of injection site feeling better, not very sore, able to move it pretty well.
Got the second dose just a short while ago today. Haven't felt much of anything too unusual yet.
Pronounced vertigo, beginning this morning. Don't usually have this except briefly on occasion, maybe due to chronic sinus stuffiness and problems, but not as severely as I experienced it today.
Concerned about severe vertigo experienced yesterday for a while. Seems to be gone now but I am proceeding with caution today in case I have a problem again.
Sometimes feel a little bit fatigued, and having sinus issues occasionally and mild sore throat occasionally, especially on my left side where I often get these problems likely due to my left sinuses and ear. I have some allergies to dust, others.
Pain in injection-site arm
Arm still somewhat sore from vaxx injection last Wed.
Arm where injected still feels very slightly sore.
Very slight soreness in arm around injection spot.
Nasopharynx irritation, some tiredness. Could be allergies.
Left sinus feels congested, may be infected. Feeling tired, pain in neck.
Some nasal and sinus congestion.
Had flu vaccine shot last evening and I'm feeling a little sick today.
Feeling a lot of sinus congestion and some fatigue.
Injection site reaction, Myalgia and Diarrhea
Mild Soreness on Movement of Lt Deltoid Inj Site
VERY MINIMAL SORENESS AT INJ SITE
Soreness at Lt Deltoid Inj Site
Slight Soreness at Lt Deltoid Inj Site. Much much LESS than yesterdays Pain & Severe Soreness there
ONLY 1 TBSP of Diarrhoea :: NOT SURE if it was any Food/Water contamination, as my Wife also had the Diarrhoea while she NEVER got the Vaccine Shots
Mild Fatigue on 2nd Day Eve
Mild Soreness at Inj Site
Bowel movement irregularity, Irritable bowel syndrome and Balance disorder
Muscle aches. Diarrhea.
Diarrhea, congestion, dizziness. Sporadic but not attributable to any condition.Self treated
Sporadic, but cyclic, bowel problems. About 3-5 days of recovery before it starts again. Sudden dizziness. Lasts about 2 hours. Sore throat about once a week.
Strange lower bowl activity. Started 3 days after booster #1
Bowel irritation still exists
Severe headache and top of shoulder pain last two days. Weak, dizzy at times
Weak and dizzy. Loss of balance. Sporadic
Sore throat, fever, ache in shoulder and arm muscle, light cough
Weakness, dizzy, sporadic cough. POSITIVE Covid-19 test through Tues. Aug. 30
Feeling drunk
I took Tylenol (about 2000 mg total) today to offset the symptoms which worked really well. I went out for drinks with a friend later tonight and I had 1.5 drinks (each containing about a shot of rum) I felt a little buzzed from the drink, but not drunk. A few minutes later my vision started to black out and I got the spins. I had to run to the bathroom to vomit. This happened again about 20 minutes after the first experience.
Proctalgia, Lymph node pain and Rash
Moderate Nausea, moderate Diarrhea, and mild Aches for a couple days.
Swollen lymph node on underside of arm where it meets the armpit. Additionally it must be in certain positions or it causes discomfort and/or pain.
Swollen lymph node in armpit
Occasional diarrhea
Rash in left armpit.
Still got the rash in the armpit of the arm that received the dose.
I still have that rash in my armpit from when I got the booster.
Rectal pain
Vitamin D decreased, Streptococcal infection and Cystitis
Face flushed red. A little foggy headed.
Ive had shortness of breath for a week, but xray clear.
Some shortness of breath.
Slight shortness of breath, but Dr says environmental.
Shortness of breath, but Dr says environmental.
Significant drop in Vitamin D levels. Energy drain, ear ringing, head pressure for last three weeks.
Tinnitus, jaw tightness, strep infection
Unidentified viral syndrome (negative covid19) December 2021. Bladder infection March 2022. Unidentified virus week of 4/4/22-4/10/22. Regular Dr. Visit also.
Brain operation, Intracranial aneurysm and Dialysis
Had a stroke
January 13th I contacted Covid which caused my heart to go into Afib I had extreme vertigo and a stroke. MRI an Cat scan revealed an aneurysm. Upon brain surgery they couldn't find it.
Pain in neck radiating down left arm relieved upon taking nitroglycerin.
Chest pains admitted to (b)(6) Center 5/8/22 to 5/11/22
Vertigo
July 28th diagnosed with pneumonia, sepsis, low potassium ,dehydration and acute kidney injury which caused me to go on dialysis. My kidney doctor says that happen because Covid was still in my body snd caused the injury to my kidneys.
Mouth hemorrhage, Tendon rupture and Arthropathy
Maybe its rhe Addisons dz; still feeling a little fatigued. May be because Ive been trying to minimize dosing the steroids since shot day
May have nothing to do with the vaccines (I want to say I believe not) but I developed joint pain and dysfunction throughout my body and now have ruptured tendons in both shoulders. I was formerly very fit and active and now can do very little.
Not related to the vaccine or covid. I have a very bad UTI
Tests + for covid while traveling in (b)(6) and again in (b)(6) despite taking precautions. Severe headache fatigue sinus congestion sore throat radiating into ear and painful bleeding mouth sores. Still have those Unable to get Med attn public or private clinics
Olfactory dysfunction, Photopsia and Injection site paresthesia
Dizzy, head congestion, heart palpitations
Tingling where vaccine was administered. Anxiousness and restlessness, heart palpitations
Taste buds are distinctly different. Olfactory is different when eating certain foods I smell and taste cigarettes smoke. Different points in the day I smell beer/gasoline. My bowel movements and gas smells like burning plastic
Severe headache and nauseous. Seeing stars.
Throbbing headache ConstipationNauseous.
Fatigue, weight gain, forgetting and nauseous
Laryngeal pain, Laryngitis and Swelling face
Face swelling, laryngitis, sore vocal cords.
The hives and rash have lessened but are not going away despite taking the meds I was prescribed.
The hives wont go away. Saw an allergist today. No help there. Office visit with allergist.
Hives that wont go away. Ive had them since the first Covid vaccine was given to me.
Still have hives. Dr says I have an immunological reaction to the vaccine. Office visit
Quality of life decreased, Joint swelling and Rash pruritic
Hive like bumps on both lower legs causing constant itching
Hive like rash on both legs with constant itching
Hive like rash on both legs that constantly itches.
Sore arm
Swollen feet, ankles and shoulder around injection site.
Mild swelling in ankles and feet
Swelling in both feet for approximately the past 4-5 weeks which has gotten progressively worse to the point where it's affecting my quality of life. I'm unsure if this is related to the Covid vaccination.
Sensation of foreign body, Dysphagia and Dysphonia
Arm numbness
My vaccinated arm has an ache and numbness in that arm's hand comes and goes.
I have had extreme difficulty swallowing since last Wednesday evening. It feels as if there is something always stuck in my throat. In person visit with my physician .
No..
Throat soreness, voice hoarseness, and cough.
Sinus congestion and chest pain. Coughing continues. In person visit.
Blood pressure elevated and more anxiety Doctors office visit
Abdominal pain, Brain fog and Tinnitus
Migraine, cannot keep liquid down, expelling water from stomach within minutes of drinking it (stomach pains only associated with nausea- no stomaching camping)
Extreme fatigue, sharp lower left abdominal pains
Tinnitus
Intermittent tinnitus
Pain in hands
Migraines, Mental fog, carpel tunnel, tinnitus
Inflammation in feet and have and painful joints.
Moderate to advanced carpal tunnel syndrome and tarsal tunnel, and arthralgia, tinnitus Surgery
Sinus headache, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Feeling hot
Itchy hand shortly after vaccine
Felt hot, but had no real fever.
Headache probably not related to the vaccine. vague
Headache may be unrelated to the vaccine
I have been diagnosed with a sinus infection.
I have a sinus infection this week. Tested negative for Covid.
I was diagnosed with a sinus infection before my last check in. I have experienced sinus pressure, headaches, and some nausea still for the past week.
Recurring sinus headache
Periodic headaches.Also had a sinus infection or had cold go through the family. 2 of us tested negative for Covid.
I have I termitant gastrointestinal upset that I can't always explain.
Abulia, Mucosal hypertrophy and Increased upper airway secretion
Muscle twitches (assorted locations and intensity)
Congestion. Thick mucus in throat.
I am sleeping much longer than usual. Usually 6 to 7 hours per night, last night was 13 hours. Feel completely exhausted!
Have been sleeping 3 to 4 hours more per night than usual
Sleeping a LOT more than usual. 10-12 hours then waking up extremely tired.
Shear joy for getting jab#2
Fog brain
Fatigue. Sleeping 3-4 extra hours each night. Exhausted. Achy joints.
Persistent cough, white creamy phlegm. Tired, extremely exhausted. Teary, depressed. Highly indecisive, all of which is opposite my normal nature. May or may not be vaccine related but are completely opposite my normal personality.
A chronic cough. Every day.
Odynophagia, Sensation of foreign body and Oropharyngeal discomfort
Soreness at injection site.
Also feels like a painful lump in my throat when I swallow.
Also still have pain in my throat when swallowing. Feels like a swollen lump in my throat.
Dizziness, Lethargy, Throat still feels like has lump inside and still hurts when I swallow. Headache like a tight helmet. Made ENT appt for tomorrow afternoon. Scheduled for tomorrow outpatient ENT
Throat is better. Visited my ENT yesterday afternoon. He says my sinuses and throat issues from allergic reaction to something. Im better day by day. Still tired. Diagnosis was likely not reaction to the vaccination. Just a coincidence. Slight sinus infection. Alao going away. Using mucinex -d (otc) and nasacort.
I had all those symptoms for 7 days very badly after the shot on 11/15 thru 11/22/21
In general ok but my left armpit still occasionally feels painful ever since my first booster. Vertigo is much more frequent. Sleeping a lot.
Head cold/ sinus infection after a trip to Florida the last week of October.
Misophonia, Increased appetite and Disturbance in attention
Lots of appetite
Loose of appetite
Severe misophonia. Not sure If it has to do with injections reaction but i started after my 2 positive COVID but it was lightly n after the injection is extremely bad
Headache, lost appetite no taste on food, exhausted, depressed, misophonia. Lose of Concentration
Shortness of breath,headaches, exhausted, nausea body aching,anxiety
Headaches tiredness body aches fuzzy thinking got misophonia and immune system weak I get sick to easy
Nausea lose of appetite breathing issues
Skin tightness, Skin exfoliation and Injection site bruising
approx 1.5 mm pinpoint bruise at injection site
5 mm pinpoint dark bruise at injection site
Approx 5mm pinpoint bruising at injection site; skin appears a little tight, was peeling prior to lotion, might be related to eczema
Approx 5mm pinpoint bruise at injection site, unlikely to be eczema given no itching
Approx 5 mm pinpoint dark bruise at injection site
Approx 7 mm pinpoint dark bruise at injection site; expanded a bit, has lightened in colour
Urine sodium decreased, Blood sodium decreased and Dyspepsia
Sensitivity in armpit -- possibly lymph nodes?
Muscle pain is in the upper arm around injection site to elbow
Yesterday afternoon after reporting, I was suddenly hit with a ton of symptoms - indigestion, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, swollen sinuses. Almost no sleep possible. Most symptoms now gone except fatigue.
Low sodium levels in blood and urine; shortness of breath; fatigue. My primary care provider
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