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.
Dissociation, Angina pectoris and Peripheral coldness
Arm feels number from where the shot is at to my hand , feels cold. Just feel off
Mild shortness of breath, sore throat , runny nose
Dizzy, like in a fog
Neck pain (which could coincide with body aches)
Tinitus ringing of the ear but bothersome as it happens very often Will be seeing my provider in 2 weeks
Heart pain, and being checked for a blood clot . However not sure it may be related to the vaccine . There are many factors that can play into this such as lifestyle , type of work .
Woke up soaked in sweat, feeling Malaise almost like I'm disassociated from myself
Tinnitus , off and on and longer than usual
Tinnitus. It's constant and I had this after the other shots but it came and go then stopped. After the booster it came back , was off and on but way more constant .not worried but it's annoying. Not sure it's directed w/ the booster but reporting
Ringing of The ears comes and goes but is loud
Respiratory tract irritation, Flatulence and Wheezing
Chest tight
On Thursday 30 minutes after getting the injection I had a mild asthma attack. I used my rescue inhaler 4 times before the tightness subsided.
Asthma attack. Trouble breathing. Severe.
Asthma still a problem . Peak flow decreased more than 10% from normal. Asthma flares when a get up and walk more than 10 steps.
Lungs less reactive. Peak flow almost normal.
Wheezing when I woke up. Subsided when I used rescue inhaler.
Very mild asthma. Slightly reactive and responded to 1 puff of albuterol.
GERD
Continued flatulenceLungs twitchy and using rescue inhaler more often.
Muscle rigidity, Injection site muscle weakness and Tendon disorder
Slightly sore upper back throat
Small shooting pains here and there in vaccination arm
Rash is just redness around my nose.
Rash is on either side of nose
Extreme dismay at government rigidity regarding vaccination mandate. Firing teachers, first responders, police? You? ( How many CDC workers will be swapped out for not having doctors notes re priorCovid? Hiring foreign workers? Seriously?
Rage at Xx. Fauci for saying unvaccinated aliens don't matter but we shouldn't plan on get-together for Christmas. Peer reviewers would scoff.
Rage at the tax evader lecturing on getting the rich to pay their fair share, expecting companies to stay in the U.S., and insisting 3.5T costs 0.
Fever was up (100.2 at one point) - now down, but a tendon on the outside of right knee spasmed hard & pulled my knee partly out of joint. This resolved with some help getting up and peg-legging a few steps. I'm still limping a little. Strange.
Aside from the knee tendon issues of last time, I still have an issue with a tendon in the same shoulder as the injections COVID & flu. Knee is still popping out and the shoulder/neck tendon is still painful.
Not new, but one I forgot to note before: pain/weakness in and near the deltoid muscle of the vaccination shoulder. This, the knee/tendon issue, and soreness/weakness in tendons of one ankle are slowly getting better. Note: flu shot same time.
Joints beginning to ache in same places as last booster (but more delayed and not as severe as last time). Mental fog continues since first shot -a little worse after this shot despite eating and sleeping fairly well.
Paranasal sinus inflammation, Sensitivity to weather change and Chest discomfort
Feeling foggy, just not fully clicked in, Monday morning....disappeared after an hour and a half nap. Then I was fine for the rest of the day.
Yesterday I woke up with a headache, took 2 Tylenol and went back to sleep for 2.5 hours...headache gone....had a feeling of pressure in the area of my sternum but no pain and it lasted a very short time....this was the second day after my shot
Some dizziness....this is allergy season so some may be related to that
Sinus inflammation but I usually have this situation in the early spring Phone calls
Axillary mass, COVID-19 and Pyrexia
Soft lump in armpit on COVID vaccine side
Still soft lump in armpit of Covid shot arm that wasn't there before the shot. But noticed the same thing after the initial shots in Jan and Feb.
Still lump in armpit of COVID shot arm.
I contacted COVID. Symptoms of headache, slight fever for about two days, extremely sore throat for about three days, a minor cough for about two weeks, but no respiratory issues at all. From start of symptoms to fully normal was about two weeks.
Thyroid mass, Night sweats and Hyperhidrosis
Night sweats on nights 1 and 2. Dont think I had fever
I had a few shock-like pains to my toes a few days ago. The only other time I experienced that was after I had covid. It wasnt horribly bothersome but thought I would mention.
At my OB appointment on Monday (36 weeks) I had low amniotic fluid (AFI 6). If my level drops any more by next Monday, my baby will be delivered that day. I have decided to delay the 2nd vaccine for a few weeks because I am not supposed to sweat.
Thyroid nodule
Sensitive skin, Injection site discomfort and Night sweats
Soreness where I got the shot, but not necessarily pain.
Definitely both aches and fatigue are way less severe than yesterday.
It's not debilitating, but I suppose I noticed that I become more tired than I've usually been. Although thankfully I'm able to continue my normal activities and work. I'm not sure if this is even connected to the vaccine at all.
Not sure if it's been the weather and/or wearing masks, but sometimes I feel like breathing requires just a touch more effort? Also, I've been feeling a little more exhausted a bit faster than usual.
Fever, Headache, Fatigue, Sensitive Skin, Trouble Breathing, Persistent Coughing, Congestion, Light Diarrhea, Loss of Taste/Smell, Severe Night Sweats, Anxiety
Heart rate decreased, Ventricular extrasystoles and Muscle strain
Sore throat, lots of nasal congestion, some coughing, low grade fever
Have a headache but don't believe it is in anyway related to my vaccination
I have had some stomach issues and strained shoulder
I had a cold, coughing up some mucus and runny stuff nose. No fever that I was aware of.
No
Throat tickle, cough, loss of taste
Having some pvc's and some slow heart rate problems. Hope to get them worked out!
Wrist fracture, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Rash
I only experienced the slightest soreness at the injection site
At the site of the injection more stiffness and soreness than yesterday. a very small patch of rash on opposite upper arm (2 inches by .5 inch)
much less soreness and stiffness at injection site
Sore throat and nasal congestion
Sore throat, runny nose
Runny nose
runny nose, chest congestion
Nasal congestion
nasal congestion
Sore throat and headache
I have a cold and I fractured my wrist
Quarantine, Hyperhidrosis and Insomnia
None. But shot was lass than an hour ago.
Didnt sleep well. Was sweating a bit at some point in the night. Had some mildly aching joints (left hip? right ankle?), but those symptoms disappeared 1530 min. after I got up.
Dull ache in left hip. Goes away after Ive been up for 1530 min. Slightly sharper pain in right elbow. Probably neither is related to the vaccine.
Same ones mentioned yesterday, both of which probably unrelated to the vaccination.
Same comment as in the last two days (mild joint aches that are probably unrelated to the vaccine).
Had slight fever, slight headache, & slight sore throat late 12/31/21 to midday 1/1/22. Then felt normal but tested positive on 1/5/22 PCR. Continued to feel normal, tested positive on rapid tests 1/10 & 1/11, & tested negative on 1/12. (Quarantined)
Injection site inflammation, Rhinalgia and Oral pain
Sore throat and mouth
Sore throat
Sore throat, ears, nose
Sore throat, cough, sore nose
2 days after receiving the injection I started having my menstral cycle every other day. The injection site itself would be labeled as Covid arm. It has a reoccurring ring that surrounds the site and it is itchy off and on. It becomes inflamed,
2 days after my vaccination I have been having my menstral cycle continuously.
Spinal cord injury cervical, Muscle injury and Otorrhea
The symptoms were yesterday.
Occasional heart palpitations/chest pain
Chest pain
Nerve/muscle injury in C3/trapezius.
Swollen lymph nodes in collar bone and armpits
Heavier periods with larger and more clots. Greater fatigue and irritability a week before periods.
Dizziness, stomach pain
Stuffy nose, itchy/runny/achy ears, achy throat
Bloody/green nasal mucous, runny nose, slightly itchy throat, chest pain/intermittent light headed ness
Nasal congestion/running, chest pain
Covid 10. Started with small tension in forehead between eyes. Throat itchiness and soreness. Chest congestion. Low back pain. Cough. Moodiness.
Retested positive for covid yesterday with a rapid test at Kroger Little Clinic (day 5 retest from day 0). No fever, but have had symptoms for 9-10 days.
Impetigo (recurring since childhood). Mild depression.
Oral pruritus, Eye swelling and Eye pruritus
Itching in mouth, eyes, skin. Some hives.
Continual hives over most of body - face, arms/hands, torso; dr prescribed
Hives, everywhere previously reported plus around my chin/neck and inside my mouth
Hives continue all over my body. Fewer in my mouth and on my lips. Still itchy.
Hives still appearing in same places. No worse no better
Hives still appearing on face, chest, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Some swelling around eyes and on fingers and toes. Itching in mouth but no obvious hives or breathing issues Spoke to the patient care team at my drs office. Have an appt for Friday if not improving
Hives, same as previous days. Fade for slightly longer with benedryl and Pepcid, but always come back
Hives still everywhere they have been for the last week
Asthenopia, Viral infection and Neuralgia
Stomach jabbings
Extreme fatigue, stomach pains , and irritable bowel quite a bit but not quite irritable bowel, lots of stomach issues. The fatigue is bad, no energy. headAches, I am not someone who gets headaches
Headaches and fatigue
Cold and allergy symptoms with sneezing and coughing and fatigue, eyes heavy, lasted 2 weeks
Since vaccination i seem to be catching a virus or cold easily more often as if my immune system is low
Shingles and extreme nerve pain. debilitating Ophthalmology and Internist
Cardiac flutter, Epistaxis and Gastroenteritis viral
Monday-had fever of 100.9 101.6, chills, and headache.Covid tested for work. Received results Wednesday-positive. Tuesday temp low grade, no chills, cough present
Diarrhea, dizziness
Heart flutteringl
Heart fluttering. Spent a night in observation. The dosage of a medication I take was increased and it has lol essenes the fluttering I experience. Ov ER night stay in the CDU at Fairview Hospital
2-3 days stomach virus
Blepharospasm, Muscle twitching and Oral herpes
The day after the daily health check ins stopped I put some moderately heavy luggage in a car. Pain on the arm of the injection site came back hard and decreased over 2 days. Felt like I got the shot again.
My period has arrived with a vengeance and flow not previous seen in a while, especially since I'm on birth control and the cycles have been light prior. Nausea/cramps/tiredness/malaise etc.
As stated prior, my menstrual cycle was the worst I've had by far in terms of numbers of concurrent symptoms,(broke out acne wise, had a small cold sore, nausea, cramps, headache, fatigue, etc) I basically wrote off the week
Muscle twitching in the stomach, legs, and so far my left eye. It's kinda weird.
Fungal foot infection, Acne and Menstruation delayed
Itching in between my toes on the side of the injection
Acne, foot fungus.all on side of injection site
Acne and foot fungus on side of injection. Cycle is 3 days late too.
Cycle is 4 days late.
Small red bumps on my right arm near my wrist
Headaches, body aches, heavy menstrual flow
Upset stomach, body aches, headaches, scratchy throat, sneezing, coughing
Second diagnosis of Covid with increased heart rate, loss of appetite, fever, body aches, and cough.
Blood pressure fluctuation, Injection site swelling and Injection site pain
Arm about 2 " under vax spot feels tight
Every few days, my injection arm will start aching at times, about an inch or so under the injection spot. Not a big deal. Just an observation.
Experiencing fluctuating higher blood pressure readings between a low of 127/68 to a high of 165/88. I'm in the monitoring stage now to supply my Dr with the results. I don't know if it's related to the vaccine or the stress from the last year. During my 6 month checkup
Ear discomfort, Swelling and Paresthesia
Day 2: experienced cold-like symptoms.Back and chest pain on same side as vaccination shot
Headache, body ache, sore throat
tingling sensation from the top of my head to the base of my neck on the right side; and tingling on the right side of my face. My right ear also felt like it was clogged. Some slight tingling in my arms and in the bottom of my foot. The symptoms ar
tingling on right side of head/face/forearm
slight tingling on right side of face/head, sore throat
tingling in head and face
muscle aches and joint pain. tingling on right side of face/head
pain swelling on right side
mild tingling in head and face right side
Petechiae, Retching and Syncope
Shaking, weakness
Petechiae, very small. Started yesterday afternoon.
Fading and very faintly noted
Petechiae faded. Platelet lab is normal.
Multiple Covid like symptoms
Sore throat, cough, fever 102, back ache. PCR and rapid COVID19 test both negative and an Office visit
Cough to point of getting gaggy, runny nose, slight elevation of temp 99.2(normal for me is 97.7) Tired. Two Rapid test negative for Covid.
Blindness transient, Seasonal allergy and Poor quality sleep
Moderna shot was 1/28. On 2/5 I developed a raised red itching 2 welt hot to touch at inject site. 6 days later its a 5 circle still itching, hot, painful. I read in a magazine its being called Covid Vaccination Arm. Still have initial he
Headaches
Body odor has changed.Seasonal allergy symptoms were off the chart worse and longer lasting.
Temporary loss of vision in left eye, now resolved. Continue to have headaches. Primary and ophthalmology
Restless sleep
Extreme joint pain in all joints in my body. I had a flu shot Friday. I've never had side effects from any flu shot previously. I had no side effects after my shot on Friday. But Monday I suddenly developed full body and joint pain.
Worsening fatigue but due to post radiation therapy
Burning sensation, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Hypersensitivity
Hives all over my body, a full blown extremely rare at 15 days after the 2nd shot, reaction to the vaccination. My body was fighting the hives, showing up in different spots on my body with extreme pain and burning feeling for about 18 to 24 hours.
Hives
Got Hives 4 days after the shot
Period lasting for 7 days with heavier bleeding and daily headaches during that time
After having Covid19, I had a cough for 2 months due to having asthma and severe allergies. Primary Care Doctor
Blindness, Aphasia and Electric shock sensation
Within a minute of receiving the shot I started to feel dizzy. I went to inform the doctor and by the time I got to the window seconds later my vision was gone. One lady asked me to sit down, but I said I I couldn't see the chair and the doctor came out and took me by the arm and helped me to a chair. Someone brought me water. My dizziness started to clear and vision began to slowly return. I drank a little water and I started sweating all over. My brain felt like an electric charge was being sent through it. I could still talk clearly but it took me about a second or two longer to find a few of the words. I was given some benadryl orally and symptoms continued to gradually disappate over the next few minutes. After everything else mostly felt okay again my arms began tingling from my elbows to my fingertips. I was at a Walmart pharmacy
Impaired work ability, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Neck pain
Extreme fatigue but possibly due to new thyroid medication
Over the last six months I became very weak and wasn't sure what it was. I was so weak I couldn't work. Looking back and talking to my doctor we think that had something to do with my vaccination. It was almost like autoimmune
Dr said lymph nodes in my neck causing stiff/sore neck. Chiropractor due to sore neck
I have had some short term chest pains in my upper left. Has been on and off for last week. Didnt mention earlier
Very itchy. Have been for several weeks
Blood glucose decreased, Poor quality sleep and Ear discomfort
My blood sugar was 64 this morning. It is usually between 89 to 109 after fasting over night. I do not recall ever having a fasting reading that low.
Very mild body aches that lasted over night. Felt fine this morning
When I initially woke up this morning. Ive not slept well over the past week. Not sure if that can be contributed to the booster vaccine or not.
Feels like my ears are clogged. Started about 6 hours after the vaccine. Feel like I am in an airplane. Seems better as the day on.
Body temperature fluctuation, Feeling hot and Injection site pain
Very sore arm and a bit headachey/tired. I had my husband help more than usual with our toddler today and took a nap (which never happens lol), but if I needed to I could have done my normal activities.
Pain in my arm where I received injection, but it is MUCH better than yesterday (50-75% better). I only notice it when I lift my arm shoulder height or above.
My arm is very painful from the injection yesterday, much worse than after my first shot. I feel hot every so often, which coincides with temperature spikes.
I forgot to do my health check in yesterday, but my symptoms were the same as the day after the injection, just a bit milder. I started feeling almost normal again by yesterday afternoon, and felt normal this morning except for some lingering fatigue..
Noninfective gingivitis, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
I have a swollen lymph node under my armpit, the same side where I got the injection. It hurts a little bit under my armpit.
Swollen lymph node under armpit is less swollen and less painful today.
Swollen and painful lymph node in the left armpit (injection side). A sore in the gum, same side of my body. The sore happened with my second shot too, but I didn't related it to the vaccine until now.
Swollen lymph node in armpit injection side, sore in fume same side
Swollen lymph node under armpit vaccine side of the body. But it is less painful now.
Swollen lymph node under armpit, but better now
Swollen lymph node
Spinal stenosis, Herpes virus infection and Nerve compression
Sort of light headed
Sore throat and tongue which went away
In the middle of the night my body ached and my legs hurt. I took Alleve. It helped. I did feel feverish before bed but my temperature was normal. My throat hurt at bedtime. I woke up fine though I sneezed blood in my nose. The rest of today was fine.
Yesterday I failed to complete the survey and this I couldnt report the rad on my back and belly that lasted Thursday night through last night. Yesterday I also woke up with joint pain in my elbow but today I have none of these symptoms
Spinal stenosis and pinched nerve in my right leg; insomnia.
Roof of my mouth hurts
Last night chills but not today
Sore throat
Cough sore throat
On antibiotics for respiratory infection
I have continued cough despite antibiotics snd herpes outbreak.
I had booster a week and a half ago and tested positive for covid last Friday . Sore throat
Ophthalmic migraine, Aphthous ulcer and Dehydration
Believe they are weather system related - cold damp air & snow blew in- have had joint pain from weather fronts before injection. Chills new but may be dehydrated & not moving around as much as I was the previous 4 days. Likely no symptoms r/t Vaccine
Persistent sharp pain upper right pec probably not associated
Weakness
Shooting ear pain
Blister canker sore in mouth
Just some of the shooting ear pain returned
Just a bit headachy off & on lately - I dont typically get headaches. Otherwise okay
Occasional ear pain, this time on right side. Had a couple visual migraines havent had for years. Maybe because working six days a week including being in vaccinator for a Covid vaccine!!
Neuralgia, Feeling cold and Neck pain
I have chronic pain which includes headaches, neck, chest, shoulder, entire back and nerve pain. So, the pain that I am feeling coincides with my chronic pain. Otherwise, no new pain. Feels the same as usual. Taking my pain medication has toned down all my pain.
With my chronic pain, it's just another day dealing with pain. But, there is NO new or extra added pain, just my usual chronic pain.
Just my regular chronic pain, nothing unusual.
It's probably my regular chronic pain symptoms.
I'm pretty sure my pain is associated with the weather change. Cloudy with cold wind.
Painful muscle aches, shoulder joints and feeling tired.
My chronic pain seems to intensify on some days. Joint aches suddenly start and last for several hours. Feeling an oncoming cold that never happens. Some chills and coldness appear then disappear.
My pain seems to have amplified. Not sure why but it's managed.
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