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.
Sudden cardiac death, Viral myocarditis and Cardio-respiratory arrest
Loss of appetite
Ventricular tachycardia. Resistant to shocking. Needing an ICD possibly. Myocarditis.
Shortness of breath. Heart irregularities. Loss of appetite. Insertion of Implanted cardio defibrillator as result of sudden cardiac death. Coded three times in two days. Intubation. Extubated and reintubated with successful extubation over 2 day
I have developed viral myocarditis with sudden cardiac death and an ICD implant. The myocarditis is suspected as result of COVID in March 2020. Following my first vaccine I developed many of the same symptoms I had with COVID. I had discussed with my physician. Suspected I was a long hauler. After the initial vaccine the fatigue and shortness of breath worsened. I was unable to walk a flight of stairs. On January 12 I had to call 911 for syncope and chest pain. I coded 3 times was on the vent twice. I feel that recognizing long term cardiac conditions are poorly studied and followed. I continued with uncontrolled hypertension. I had a long term history of vertigo which had become almost intolerable since COVID and after the initial vaccine. It is suspected my vertigo was related to self limiting ventricular tachycardia. The result of viral myocarditis.
Shortness of breath.
Shortness if breath with mild activity. Off work currently after ICD placement for sudden cardiac death related to viral myocarditis from COVID.
Abnormal feces, Pharyngitis and Streptococcal infection
Vivid dreams
Note: vivid dreams resolved, but I had them on first two nights. Injection site pain fully resolved by midday.
Muscle or body aches -- I exerted myself physically yesterday, and feel like my mild aches are consistent with my activities. Perhaps very slightly worse than I anticipated feeling today.
Very mild fatigue and aches, likely attributable to interrupted sleep and strenuous activities on Sunday
Mild lightheadness, likely related to drinking and eating less this morning
Looser and more frequent stool. No discomfort or disruption. Likely from slight dietary changes and stress, but notable.
I'm marking none on the next screen -- the symptoms have decreased my work productivity considerably but not enough to make me unable to work at all.
Reduced efficacy with work
Likely relates to poor sleep based on working late. Decreased work efficacy today.
Continued decreased efficacy from above, likely related to other stressors
Reduced work efficacy
Loose stool, likely related to diet and stress.
Worsening fatigue. Likely explainable by stress and disrupted sleep. Diminished efficacy, but no interrupted work.
On 11/23 and 11/24 I experienced mild pain at injection site, mild nausea, and mild fatigue
All reported things likely from overextertion yesterday, stress, and lack of sleep. Arm particularly sore.
Both feel related to stress & altered sleep/eat schedule from taking care of newborn
I've had some worsening allergies / cold-like symptoms (headache, congestion). No known COVID exposures & very limited contact with anyone. Negative rapid test.
Fatigue that seems related to poor sleep hygiene (unrelated to vaccine)
Congestion consistent with lifelong seasonal allergies
Mild headache today and several other days
Strep (Group G), pharyngitis - fever, chills, aches, sore throat for 3.5 days
Irritable bowel syndrome, Flatulence and Flushing
I just experienced a lot of fatigue after I received the injection .
Feel flushed
Can the vaccine affect my blood sugars
I have been getting diarrhea almost every day and foul smelling gas . And gas pains . I dont know that it is related to vaccine . I have IBS . Going to schedule a medical appointment
I had diarrhea for a week and a half . And started having eight abdominal pain . I was seen in the emergency department on Monday April 5 th into Tuesday April 6 th they did a cat scan and blood work my white count was elevated . Not vaccine related
Multiple sclerosis
Forgot to mention. I have multiple sclerosis and take interferon shit-Rebif
Last night was my firs rebif treatment injection for my MS since the vaccine.
Multiple sclerosis. Treatment with Rebif injection 3x a week.
I have a diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis and take interferon.
Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and interferon injections
Diagnosed Multiple sclerosis taking rebif/ interferon
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis w/ interfpheron treatment
Multiple sclerosis w/ interferon injections
Flare of my MS symptoms
Contraception, Rectal hemorrhage and Dizziness postural
Dizziness yesterday and day before. Less today
Dizziness has remained and is worse when I turn in bed at night with my eyes closed.
The vaginal bleeding I had right after the second shot stopped but did not bleed this period, and I'm on birth control so this never happens. I also had 4 days of recital bleeding this week, no hemorrhoids or pain. Again, never happens.
Still getting random painless rectal bleeding and screwed up menstrual cycle even though I've been on birth control for many years. Started after the vaccine only. Weird.
Increased vertigo
Sleep disorder, Ear discomfort and Feeling hot
Swollen lymph nodes near clavicle
Swollen lymph node on clavicle is nearly gone. Swelling is going down. Next Moderna shot is 1 week from today
Hot, but not fever level
Felt feverish without fever, then chills with teeth chattering
Ears clogged
Ever since 1st Moderna shot in April, I get headaches. I used to only get headaches once in blue moon. Now I get them (borderline migraine level) at least once a week. Today's woke me up at 430am, severe. I went to bed at 945pm, don't drink nor drugs
Minor common cold that lasted 36 hours with no fever.
Supraventricular tachycardia, Dehydration and Thirst
Yes, I had an SVT episode last night where my heart rate was racing at about 180 beats per minute. Also every morning since the vaccine I wake up extremely dry and thirsty. Im not sure anything is related. Daughter was home to help me through the SVT episode
Just not feeling great. Extremely dehydrated. Svt episode was tiring.
I have experienced dehydration and a svt heart episode on Sunday night and Im not certain if related. I needed to drink constantly yesterday. I am starting to feel better today.
No other symptoms
Yesterday I had chills and was achey... did not feel well.
Not today
Palpitations
Simple mastectomy, Mastectomy and Staphylococcal infection
Odd metallic taste in my mouth and arm feels like its filled with lead! Very sore (but manageable)
Shot Arm still a bit sore but manageable with Tylenol/Advil. This afternoon was almost gone
Tired
Arm sore from shot
Night sweats with above only. No fever
Cancer diagnosis Double mastectomy
(NON COVID/COVID VACCIN RELATED) Hospitalized Sep 7, 2021 because of infection = Sepsis & MERSA due to a total bilateral Mastectomy surgery Aug 31, 2021
Hyperesthesia, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Thrombosis
Severe brain fog
Brain fog
Leg weaknesses, brain fog
Severe fatigue and brain fog but I also have Lupus.
Sore throat, short of breath
Severe neck and knee pain. Brain fog
Severe knee pain
Severe knee and shoulder pain
Severe bruising to calves for no reason. Extremely painful to touch.
Severe bilateral leg pain and bruising. Physician sending me to ER for concern of blood clot Will be going for doppler
Severe bilateral leg pain with random brusing. My physician is sending me for doppler to rule out blood clots. Going for doppler today to rule out blood clots.
Severe bilateral leg pain. Non-stop migraine
Suspected blood clit in lower leg.
Severe bilateral leg pain and body aches. Ongoing headache that varies in intensity. Had doppler done to check for blood clots in legs
Paresthesia, Nausea and Pain in extremity
Strange tingling on right of my face and eye area
I didnt think this was related but maybe every day since the shot its just nausea in the morning for just a little while then goes away. I didnt list anything before for the other days but I noticed its been happening daily now.
Strange sharp pain in shin area of right leg lasted few seconds
Sharp pain in right leg shin area. Periods lasting a few seconds each occurrence.
Heart rate irregular, Heart rate increased and Palpitations
Within a few minutes of injection I experienced light headed ness, rapid heart rate fluctuating between 85 bpm to 145 bpm. This came in waves for up to 25 minutes. Gradually subsiding. Im currently being treated by a cardiologist for heart palpitations, occasional rapid heart beat. So, what I experienced directly after the shot was a little more profound than my usual occasional irregular heartbeat.
Injection site cellulitis, Limb injury and Cellulitis
Cellulitis at injection site. Started 9 days past injection.
Injection site for cellulitis. About day 9 treated with 2 antibiotics
About 3-4 inches down from injection site have a warm red area. Happened with the first vaccine also and was diagnosed with Cellulitis. This is the opposite arm then the first.
Developed cellulitis and an open wound in my foot. Related to the celkutlitus form the first vaccine not clearing up
Respiratory disorder, Viral infection and Mobility decreased
Last night I had a reaction where my face became very flushed w the redness going from my cheeks down to my chest, stopping above my breasts. I felt very hot at first which is why I looked at myself in the mirror. Also my heat started racing which is the way it started
Chills at night
I started w a head cold that moved into my chest. I think I have bronchitis .
Virus. Fever 102.5, sore throat then into the chest with cough Down for 4 days and both boys got it as well . They got it first then I got it.
Respiratory illness
Arthropathy, Flank pain and Gait disturbance
Phelgm.No upper back pain today
Cough occasionally
Right upper middle back hurts
Only right upper shoulder is painful
Upper right back hurts
Upper right shoulder,right side neck
Headaches.Intermintment pain in right shoulder,sometimes left shoulder.Some days hard to think,tired,no stamina,right side will hurt,shuffle instead walk
Headaches 3 times this week.Half the day.Cough,tickle in throat a couple days
Foggy brain.fatique.left shoulder aches
Fever early morning,heafache,nausea.Headache severe.Finally took tynoel.Pain,hrafache,nausea went away.This boostet shot was the shortest timed shot I've had &injection site during & after least painful.Was foggy brained yesterday-mild tired today,in
Sore throat
Foggy brain,fatigue,sleepy
Pain inright leg at night.Upper right back pain every day.Chills 2 different days.Headache came back-every day now.Foggy thinking.Fatigue every day.Some joint pain,now mild.
Baxk hurts,middle,intense pain.aCongested.Slight headache.Tired.
Nasal congestion, Respiratory tract congestion and Dizziness
light headache all day
last night headache was moderate to bad and felt slightly dizzy at times. today headache has been moderate all day and i feel mire congested in nose as well this was also true last night
symptoms appear to be gone as if 10am
Dizzy, congestion. I had all this the night of the 11th around 9-10pm ish . my shot was earlier in the day 1:30pm. the App is wrong. all the symptoms lasted 24-30 hrs. till very late the night of the 12th. right now i have no symptoms
Feeling of relaxation, Rash macular and Cold sweat
Caused ultra relaxed effect about 1 hour after injection (similar to taking a Xanax)
Gas; Sweating/clammy; Dizziness; Last night had big spotty rash (skin not raised) around area of injection site but no rash today
Second day was tired/thirsty/dizzy (similar to a hangover all day long)
Ever since got shot, have been needing to use asthma rescue/albuterol inhaler more frequently - Has caused a minor asthma flare up
Rash at injection site; feeling thirsty
Asthma triggered; hot flashes; sore throat; feeling heavy
Triggered asthma; sore throat
Asthma triggered
Asthma still triggered
Flank pain, Peripheral swelling and Injection site pain
Shot was given in right arm...burning sensation for about 5 minutes. Left arm was throbbing pain. Both arms began to swell (swelling right above my elbow in both arms) about 10 minutes after vaccine. Staff had me lift my left arm above my head and move my right arm around. They are aware that I've had a bilateral mastectomy and had 4-5 lympnoids on left side removed too. They suggested that my second dose be given in my buttock.
On the day I got the shot, April 7, I had a sharp pain on my lower right side for about 2 hrs...then it went away.
Impaired healing, Autoimmune disorder and Oral herpes
Tired
I slept for about 4 hours over the afternoon. I dont usually do that kind of thing.
I have an autoimmune condition and started having a flare-up on Thursday evening. Not sure whether its anything related to the vaccine. Due to the autoimmune flare, I have an in-person doctor appointment scheduled Monday morning.
Im still experiencing an autoimmune flare-up that started late in the day on Thursday. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow. I have an in-person appointment scheduled tomorrow.
I saw doctor this morning regarding autoimmune flare that started late Thursday. She suspects that it may be because I stopped taking Advil/Motrin for the first shot. Well have to see if the same thing happens with the 2nd shot. In-person doctor visit.
The injection site is hot, but not red or swollen
The day after (Wednesday October 13) the shot I had aches/chills/fever/fatigue. It lasted for about 48 hours. I was still tired for a few more days. Also developed multiple cold sores that were not healed with use of Valtrex.
Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema
Question - will someone contact us regarding our second shot or do we have to go online again and try and get an appointment? Everyone we know got their appointment immediately so we were just wondering.
Ive had a red patch around the sight since sept 25. I took Benadryl cream and pills and it finally subsided last night and today more. I reacted about 12 hours after the injection with itching, swelling, soreness and redness around the site.
Thyroiditis subacute, Hyperthyroidism and Injection site pruritus
Armpit pain in the arm I got the shot
Underarm pain in arm that I got vaccine in
7 days after vaccine I had a red spot and itchiness at vaccine site.
Underarm pain in arm I got vaccine
Chest pain
Heart palpitationsSome chest painSometimes rapid heart rate Did not see doctor yet but will be seeing primary next week.
Subacute thyroiditis. Was in the hospital for 7 days with hyperthyroidism due to this.
Heart palpitations, fatigue
Urinary tract infection, Vomiting and Nausea
Achiness in muscle at injection site
Upon retrospect, Friday evening and all day Saturday I noticed my urine smell very strange/strong. I did not have any other symptoms of a UTI, but wondered if this might be related to my coronavirus vaccine
I was very sick about 3 weeks ago, for 3 days. Began with a sore throat for 1 day, then Severe headache, body aches, severe nausea and some vomiting for 48 hours
Oral allergy syndrome, Mammary duct ectasia and Irritable bowel syndrome
New oral allergy reaction (apparently to mango); more flare ups than usual of costochondritis and fibromyalgia-type muscle pain. May not even be related to vaccine, but vaccine is still worth it regardless!
A fibromyalgia flare (muscle pains, fatigue, etc) and a worsening of allergy symptoms (I realize these may not be related to the vaccine).
Arm pain, fatigue, and body achievement after flu shot this week.
Diarrhea and nausea since late last night
Worsening IBS symptoms (mixed constipation, diarrhea, and bloating)
Unexplained low grade fever for over a week; plugged breast ducts; periodic thumping sound inside right ear; swollen/tender lymph node near base of skull on right side; occasional dizziness/vertigo. All resolved except occasional dizziness/vertigo.
Hot flash
Nail discoloration, Accident and Hip fracture
A little dizzy. Felt a bit unable to walk normally
I want to tell you about yesterday. The link expired before I was able to report. I woke up feeling fine. But then I had breakfast and vomited my entire breakfast. After that I was week and shaky and could not work. I did not any more until dinner. I was afraid I would throw up again. Today at times I felt a little shaky.
A little shaky. Stomach does not feel right.
I do not understand why, but it seems that for many meals after the vaccine, I cannot digest it as well. Is this supposed to happen?
I took a walk today and did not feel nausea .
I want to report a symptom of my first Pfizer COVID vaccine shot. I had nausea on and off for two weeks after that shot. And I actually threw up my entire breakfast 11 days after first shot. I was not like this before the COVID shot. I was not able to tell you this before because you need to improve this app to allow people to make comments at second week checkup.
My left ear and eye itch. Maybe not related to vaccine.
I had an accident. I broke my hip and had surgery. Obviously nothing to do with Covid or the vaccine.
Infection in my right big toe. I have now taken two different antibiotics because my toe really hurt.
Most of the day today I could only sleep, could only lie down
For the past several days, I feel like I am getting a sore throat. This was after I ate a meal at a restaurant outside last weekend, without wearing a mask. So I wonder if I am getting Covid.
I think I may have an infection in my right big toe. The skin hurts and the nail is dark. Other than that I am ok
Cardiac ablation, Sinus headache and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
Scratchy throat - seems be better as day goes on
Sinus problems, post nasal drip sinus drainage and difficulty sleeping since 2/6.Covid tested on 2/9 was negative. Some improved as of today, but doctor prescribed Z-Pack to start today & complete before 2nd shot on 2/22/2021.Back pains started 2/14
Sinus - runny nose & post nasal drip
Sinus drainage and cough
Sinus and mild cough
Sinus drainage and productive cough
Runny nose, post nasal drip coughing
Back and leg pain due to higher than average activity level )walking around Europe)
I tested positive for Covid-19 on June 21; had sinus, headache and overall fatigue.
Cardiac ablation on Sept 21, 2022. Subsequent use of prescription Prilosec 40 mg 2X daily to protect against GERD has led to gut ache and frequent/soft bowel movements. I have stopped Prilosec 1 week early and it seems like I am getting better
Aortic stenosis, Endometrial cancer and Extrasystoles
Irregular heartbeat, waves of heat, shaky, light headed, odd sensations comes in waves some very strong some moderate some mild
Skipped heartbeat
Irregular heartbeat, shaky
Skipped heartbeat, feeling really poorly 2nd ER visit. Better today still have but have skipped heartbeat
High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat Follow up with pcp
Stomach upset, diarrhea, high BP, feeling crappy, fast heart rate
Aortic Stenosis Dr. Visit
Endometrial cancer
Localized edema, Gastrointestinal inflammation and Gastrointestinal tract irritation
Edema in lower calves, may not be vaccine related
Leg edema worsening and woke up with a screaming charley horse where the veins have popped out.
Headaches on a daily basis
Bruising at injection site and other places on that arm
Incontinence
Bruising at the injection site
Bruising at injection site
Bruising at injection site and some on lower legs
At doctor now checking for UTI.
Headaches still bad, wake up with them. Also have vertigo coming and going. Realized my hair has been falling out since the first shot.
Severe intestinal irritation/inflamation.
Hair is still falling out, now having a hard time hiding bald patches.
More red spots, hair still falling out and hives and then sore on my face, mouth and back of neck
Severe vertigo, more red spots
Miosis, Conjunctivitis and Injection site induration
Noticed in the past 24 hrs pain at injection site (which is only sore to touch) is is accompanied by hardness/toughness. Been trying to massage and seems to be disappainting
Moderate muscle pain from inner corner of right eye to cheek bone. Had to be iced in middle of night. Slight conjunctiva of both eyes and pinpoint pupils
Mild eye pain. Pinpoint pupils in both eyes and pain beneath eye at inner corner.
Abnormal feces, Parosmia and Dysgeusia
Bad cold Doctor office visit
Some foods taste and smell putrid. All have the same type of smell. Even urine and feces smell about the same as the fiod smell.
Sense of smell changed. Smells that i used to like smell and taste putrid to me. I discussed this with my dr and he told me that i probably had covid in October when i first noticed this problem.This issue is ongoing. Doctor's office. Regular checkup.
Breast swelling, Lip swelling and Breast pain
My lips are a little puffy.
My left breast underarm lymph node was very painful overnight and woke me many times. It is swollen and sore. Last night my fever got to 100.8, but today is is normal at 97.7.. I failed to mention fatigue yesterday. I napped a lot. Today my energy is good.
The pain and swelling are the same place as yesterday, the left breast underarm lymph node.
Swelling and pain are very very mild, left and right underarm lymph nodes.
My husband has the same thing today. I think this is a separate stomach flu.
I believe I have a stomach flu.
I believe my husband and I are both recovering from the stomach flu.
Tympanic membrane disorder, Oxygen saturation decreased and Aphonia
Dizziness 15 mins after but seems better at the moment. Dry throat and a little wheezy breathing about 4 hours after but so far doesnt seem too bad.
losing my voice, most likely from all the random phone calls all day yesterday!!!
dizziness came back briefly
Slightly dizzy (much less than 1st shot). Brain fog
O2 saturation lower than usual (94-97)
Retracted eardrums (per MD), vertigo off and on. No idea of cause but not debilitating. Appt with primary MD (not urgent).
mild vertigo (ear drums retracted) and think I caught a cold.
vertigo
Migraine, stomach upset, some chills, lasted several days. Not usual for me..home covid test said negative, no fever but who knows. Maybe sinus issues.
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