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.
Hyposmia, Polymenorrhea and Heavy menstrual bleeding
Sudden hives/rash on face and arms. My doctor's office
My last two menstrual cycles have come between 5 and 10 days early. I have experienced heavier bleeding with them. My last cycle started only days after the second shot, which was a full week before expected.
My sense of smell has changed again. I am having trouble with certain fragrances I thought i had already regained and lost others.My period was 10 days long and started early this month
Sense of smell and taste coming and going
Brain fog, Decreased appetite and Hypoesthesia
my face was tingly and numb-ish after 30 minutes, and i was woozy. it passed quickly, just tired now (3 hours post dose)
headache is primarily on the left side - which is side i got the jab on. ?
headache may be caused by seasonal allergies.
general fatigue, similar to how i felt for months after having COVID last year, but without the shortness of breath, and less brain fog.
fever currently 101.1 (2:38 pm pdt)
mild intermittent chest pain
still have tight chest and mild pain, no appetite since Friday.
intermittent headaches, otc pain relievers dont really take it away.
Body temperature increased, Productive cough and Influenza like illness
The day after the shot I felt exactly like I had the flu. Symptoms lasted 36 hours.
Fever 100.2 (1/12, PM) Fever 99.8 (1/13, AM) Fever 99.2(1/13, PM) No fever (1/14 AM) No fever (1/14, PM) No respiratory symptoms. No sore throat. No loss of sense of smell. Headache (unusual for me) during these 2 days of elevated temp.
Flu-like symptoms for about 24 hours after the vaccine I received on April 7,2022.
Chronic cough.
Chronic nonproductive cough.
Persistent dry monproductive cough.
Tinnitus
Ear Ringing began Thursday. Friday was the most intense and it has calmed down since.
Ear ringing is still present, about the same as yesterday (low)
Ear ringing is persistent, being that it has continued for nearly a week I am scheduling an appointment with an ENT
Ear ringing continues, but is slightly better today. level 2 on scale of 1-10. (b)(6) submitted a VAERS report yesterday for this. Awaiting referral to see ENT for ear ringing (Tinnitus)
Ringing in both ears is still persistent varying severity. Reached a high level on Saturday resulting in me visiting (b)(6) Express Care. They have referred me to ENT and Audiology for further evaluation.
Ringing in both ears has persisted with varying intensity. Some nights making it nearly impossible to sleep. Appointment with Audiologist Thurs 10 June.
Still have ear ringing following first dose, now less intense and random
Still experiencing ringing in my ears, low level and intermittent now though
Ringing in ears continues, level 2 of 10 currently
Ringing in ears still present, although level 1 of 10 today
Blood pressure decreased, Hypotension and Constipation
Headache is very mild
Arm Pit lymph nodes on the arm where I got the injection
Axillary lymph nodes swollen sore in the arm that got the injection
Lower BP than usual
Constipation
Low Bp since booster a week ago
Had fever, body aches, cough, nasal drainage, loss of appetite , loss of smell and taste for 4 days in September. November had fever for 24 hours, ; cough, nasal drainage for 4 days. Lingering cough still.
Burning sensation, Sleep disorder and Musculoskeletal stiffness
Just a sense of relief to have received this booster
A general feeling of tiredness and headache at back of head
Some pain but mostly soreness at injection site
Just a little tired today. Did not sleep too well last evening. Glad to be inside and rest.
None today thank uou
No more sense of burning up inside
Happy to have received the booster
Sore throat, headache in back of head and front of head, stiffness
Coughing hard woke me up at night 2 nights in a row, I got up gargled with salt water and took a lozenge to soothe my sore throat. Sore throat upon waking . Have to whisper snd not talk too much
Vaginal disorder, Localized edema and Blood cholesterol increased
I cant move my shoulder. Very painful - pain level is 9 out of 10. This is my 2nd moderna dose. I cant get dress without crying. I cant work either.
Pain at the injection sight of my arm
I gained 5 pounds since 5 days ago. Lots of water retention
I gained a lot of water weight since I had the vaccine. I developed water retention in my ankles and shoulder back area.
Lots of water retention in my shoulder. Pain in my shoulder. Wearing a lidocaine patch
Vaginal issues, hypothyroid - new diagnosis, high chloresterol
Axillary mass, Edema peripheral and Lymphadenopathy
Swelling under the underarm on the side I got the shot
Swelling under my arm where I got injected, but feeling a little better than yesterday.
Swelling under my arm is better!
Lump under arm seems gone!
Swelling in the underarm on the same side as my injection.
Still have a swollen lymph node under the arm where I got the injection.
Just a tiny bit swollen under my underarm, but getting better!
Sore throat, runny nose
Nasal pruritus, Flank pain and Ear pain
Itching inside the nose and chasper in the throat. Thats it.
Pain in my waist
I have never had pain in my left ear, I have now it is not constant but it is like a nail pinch, the same thing with headache, my left side is never in pain now it is also with pinch like pain
Diarrhea
Rash itching in the arm where I had the vaccine
This is my 5th week with diarrhea, no medicine is helping even prescribed medicine. I dont know what to do. I have no insurance.
I had cold like symptoms , I tested negative for covid-19 twice? I have been sick already for more than a month, coughing, back pain and allergies, still not over.
Blood pressure fluctuation, Throat tightness and Pharyngeal swelling
Headache fatigue and blood pressure issues but i bekieve this most probably has to do with my previuos medical conditions.
Sharp fast jabbing pains randomly on several different parts of body. Also burning type pains in stomach . Throat was sore for a while.
Coughing and a slightly soar throat
Cough and inflamed throat
Erratic blood pressure and heart rate
Worse Coughing and tightening feeling in throat.
Severe coughing and inflamed/swollen feeling in neck area. Fatigued and headaches. Short of breath. Sharp stabbing pain off and on in abdomen area.
Shortness of breath, throat inflamation all seem to be worse. Bad headaches and nauseous alot...
Mental disorder, Vision blurred and Paresthesia
I felt a warm tingly sensation through my arm and body upon getting shot. Still feel it a few hours later. It is not a bad feeling. Sneeze fit and had to blow nose. May not be related.
Yesterday after I reported I got more symptoms. Dizziness, fatigue and very painful arm. I would not have been very good at a job if I had to work. Much better today.
Loopy. Not smart in the brain.
When I say I feel feverish it might just be hot flashes. I dont know.
I felt fine this morning and then just got horrible around midday.
I have been dizzy, blurred vision and tired. Dont know if its related or a préexisting condition.
Patient isolation, Weight decreased and Depression
Diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, depression, exhaustion but my spouse dropped dead 3/23/2021 after 37 years of marriage and 39 years together. Got very ill for 2-3 weeks when they gave me the flu shot & booster together. R boosters gonna b fatal? None too weak
Depression, Diarrhea, Nausea, Weakness, Isolation, Nausea, Weight loss from 185-128 since spouse died suddenly 3/23/2021. But there's a lot to do. He saved a lot.
Axillary pain, Injection site pain and Dizziness
Severe pain in and above injection site on Jan. 20th. While that was technically yesterday, V-safe did not allow me to check in yesterday, therefore I am reporting today.
The severe pain cleared up yesterday. I did not receive my check-in the day after my vaccine so I had to report the pain yesterday. Otherwise, no other major symptoms.
Only aches on the arm and shoulder where I got the shot
Dizziness
Sharp pain in armpit of arm that got the vaccine
Toothache, Pain in jaw and Ear discomfort
Pain in lower jaw/teeth. Am told it may be TMJ. Also some problems with a feeling of fluid in the ears. Am told by primary care doctor that it could be allergies. Has come about very recently. Have upcoming appointment with both a dentist and an ear/nose/ throat doctor
Onset of tiredness when I start to excercise or do chores around the house and yard
Shingles
Sore throat and sinuses, cough from nasal drainage, tiredness
Sick with in September, docs don't think it was Covid. Just got better and was able to get Covid booster on October 18. Had reaction to vaccine (always do but worth it) but feeling better now.
Laryngitis, Feeling hot and Injection site pruritus
Lymph node under my arm has been sore.
Swollen lymph node under arm
Itching at the vaccination site.
Unusually tired, sore throat, headache. Probably just an allergy.
Two things. One I did get Covid arm after my last booster. Then in December, I did get very sick. I woke up hot and sweaty and then within 10 minutes I had the chills. I had a terrible sore throat and fever. And extreme exhaustion. No test available.
Laryngitis all of a sudden
Just redness and itching again at injection site.
Injection site mass, Dry throat and Limb discomfort
soreness on arm used for the shot
A bit of soreness in the abs but I dont think its related.
Very minimal soreness on injected side.
Not sure if it was the vaccine or just something I ate.
A bit of a dry throat. But we do run our heater at night.
A liquid bubble more like a blister formed at about the same spot where the vaccine was applied. Also a lump/swelling where vaccine was applied.
A bit of a irritated throat. Lump/swelling in the injected area still present which began 24hrs after vaccine and has be present for the last 3 days
Just a sore dry throat and lots of phlegm. It may be due to other things but worth mentioning.
Not sure if related, lots of phlegm and dry throat. No more arm soreness
Discomfort/pain under the armpit
Pain or tenderness under armpit
A but of pain/soreness under the armpit area. Not as bad as before
Living in residential institution, Quarantine and Muscle spasms
Little abdominal discomfort Vivid memory of the most severe explosive diarrhea 48 hours after 1st shot
Severe cramping of legs (periodic "Charley Horses) Almost immobilizing pain in upper fight leg. Doctor scheduled Physical Therapy.
Tested POSITIVE for Covid On 19 August?.5th day of self quarantine? tested positive again today, 24 August. No runny nose or temp. Having serious FATIGUE! Senior Assisted Lining services
Wheezing, Swelling and Asthma
I didnt have any reactions in the 15 minutes after the shot but about 20 after I was ok to go I had a slightly itchy throat and a slight cough that lasted for about 1.5-2 hours. Nothing since then but a sore arm.
Rash around and below injection site. No itching or bumps just a rash that spread sideways across upper left arm
Slight cough. I dont know if its related.
I have swelling under my left arm. Same arm I got the shot in. Started 2 days after the shot and I still have a little left. Was painful.
Still have swelling in lymph node area under same arm as the shot
Tiny bit of swelling under left arm still.
Bronchitis
Just recently developed a cough. And a tiny bit of wheezing.
Swelling in armpit
Still have underarm swelling
More swelling in the underarm area
Shingles vaccine last week. Pain in arm, headache, swelling, tiredness. Have also had nasal congestion and some asthma like symptoms
Cough
Runny nose. Dizziness that went away after a few days
Visual impairment, Parosmia and Chest pain
Low back ache
January and January 6 I had severe symptoms of fever joint pain chills bodyaches joint pain nausea headache and dizziness. This was the second and third day after my second dose.
Mammogram suspicion, had to have biopsy, Also chest pain and visual disturbance, had a stress test.everything negative. Maybe related to high stress levels See change in health conditions
Unusual fatigue and increased sense of smell
Hypoesthesia and Rhinorrhea
Numbness in toes - unclear whether or not this has any relationship to the vaccine or not
Continued numbness in toes, as I mentioned last week
Continued numbness in toes, as I have indicated for each of the past several weeks
I continue to experience numbness in certain toes (which numbness commenced shortly after COVID vaccination) and am concerned about the possibility of Distal Sensory Neuropathy, though I do not yet have a diagnosis. Doctor's office visit & labs
Sniffles
Loss of sensation in middle toes
Burning sensation, Mobility decreased and Hot flush
Over the past week, I experienced shooting/burning pain in the palm of my right & left hands on two different days. I had infrequent mild chills and mild hot flashes during the last 7 days (day 7-14).
Red swollen hands
Knee joint pain and weakness for 7 days. Deficulty getting up from chair & toilet. Mild chills and fever that last about 10 to 20 minutes.
Hot flashes 4-5 times. Fever on 2/26/22.
9/7/2022 Covid19 positive test.
Sensitivity to weather change, Arthritis and Flushing
I have not felt much energy or perkiness, creative feelings as prior to vaccine. Feel kind of a malaise.
Pain not from vaccine.
Probably arthritis on joint pain and colder weather.
Tender muscles or joints, but it may be general inflammation. I seem less in pain today , last two days were worse.
I am better, but I have been flushing and face feeling hot but no fever.
arthritis onset, sent me to medical diagnosis. chronic pain, inflammation, any chance vaccine is overworking my immune system? I would like to know. I remain a hermit to avoid Covid. In person visits
Doctors confirmed my fibromyalgia worsening and arthritis onset was due to vaccine inflammation. I am getting better, assume due to vaccines wearing off, in PT, they saw increased fibromyalgia from vaccines, also. will access threat of future vax. Steroid shots, PT to get inflammation down.
Vaginal disorder, Cervix carcinoma and Vibratory sense increased
Emotional, trouble breathing, brain fog
Anxiety, black mood, terror
Emotional
Mood swings, difficulty moving left leh
Very emotional
Jaw clenching, flat mood
Still exhausted. Sleeping 12 hours a night.
Infection in jaw
Insomnia, pain, frequent stool
Sore throat, fatigue, fever, headache
Cancerous cells on cervix
Anxiety, headache, heightened senses
Heightened senses, high anxiety, insomnia
Constipation, heightened senses except taste, anxiety
Nightmares
Extreme anxiety, nightmares
Lack of rnergy
Vaginal issues
Memory issues, crushing fatigue
Fatigue, depression, memory issues, liver test bad
Headaches, terrible fatigue, pain in left arm, digestive trouble, depression, acute hearing and sensitivity to vibrations
Sensitization, Glossodynia and Oral pain
Have episodes where I forget what Im doing or what I was going to say dog brain
Fog brain forgetful and at times loose train of thought.
Frequent urination, sob,insomnia
Feet feel super sensitive and freezing cold, tingling on feet and hands.
Mouth feels sore, tongue sensitive and sore throat
Sensitive feet, insomnia
Worsening fatigue and joint pain
Insomnia,headache,bloating and acid reflux, anxiety
Joint pain, cold feet,feet sensitivity, insomnia,fog brain
Tachycardia, cold feet burning and super sensitive feet, fatigue, insomnia
I got Covid 12/25/21
Alcohol intolerance, Feeling of body temperature change and Dry throat
Dry throat
I noticed I really dont feel well if I have any alcohol at all since getting the vaccine, even small amounts
Difficulty regulating body temperature- super hot at times, super cold at others
Swollen lymph nodes in neck on the side of the injection
My resting heart rate has been up 5 bpm since receiving the vaccine and is starting to go back down today(I have a Fitbit watch)
Resting heart rate is still slightly elevated
Ive realized Im having more hot flashes since I got my vaccine
Continued resurgence of hot flashes
I've noticed an increased resting heart rate and recurrence of hot flashes since my vaccination
Some episodes of lightheadedness/slight dizziness, but not sure at all if related to the vaccine or some other cause
Parkinson's disease, Injection site reaction and Tremor
Itching, swollen, spotted slightly red and hot around injection site.
Area around shot became red, hot and swollen. Possibly cellulitis. Currently taking antibiotics for the condition.
Mild fever, achy, fatigue
Very weak, needing assistance to walk.
Tremors
Parkinsons Office visit
Parkinson's disease Doctor visits & rehab
Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease between 3rd & 4th vaccines. Doctor visits and physical therapy.
Uveitis, Sinus disorder and Tinnitus
Sounds ringing in ears and some dizziness. Dizziness seems to have abated
Severe pain chest and torso awoke me in the night Office visit and tests to determine whether there could be a heart condition or not. Preliminary results indicate no blockage. Final test results pending. I have no idea whether these symptoms are related to vaccine or not.
Loud buzzing in ears
Low level buzzing in ears
Buzzing in ears
Sinus issues new since I got booster but most likely completely unrelated. Ears still buzzing
Uveitis
Anxiety disorder, Mydriasis and Mental disorder
Slight light headed
Loopy / light headed. Sometimes Felt like my eyes were dilated.
Yesterday I woke up from a nap with a weird heart rhythm. But normalized after an hour or so
Slightly Dry mouth
Sinus drainage. Could be allergies.
I ended up getting Covid early last month and even though it was mild. Afterward I had weird anxiety like symptoms. Short of breath, rapid heart beat, etc. but it's gotten better since
Monoplegia, Urticaria and Peripheral swelling
Hives on both arms and left leg a little swollen same side as the injection
I forgot to report on yesterday that I have a swollen lymph node under my left arm
Left leg still swollen a little and lymph node swollen under left arm still swollen
Left leg still a little swollen, lymph node has gone down under left arm
Left leg still a little swollen
Leg has gone down
My left leg is still swelling off and on
Tenderness, Injection site warmth and Dysgeusia
Yesterday evening and today I have a like metal or something kind of taste in my mouth
Feverish feeling but no temp
Just a cough but it could be just the change in weather
My arm is warm around shot area today headache is mild, nausea last night after a nap but gone today
Arm isn't in pain but still tender
Sharp pain going thru my side of my head, nothing I've ever experienced before
Sore throat, cough n conjestion
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