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.
Staphylococcal infection, Skin tightness and Painful respiration
After 8 days, site became hot, swelled to about the size of an orange, skin was tight & rough. Chills & shaking began.
Swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, headache.
Sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, generalized fatigue, muscle aches.
Chest hurts, ache everywhere. Stiff neck. Skin is tender to touch. Hurts to take a deep breath. Eyes hurt. Head to pounding from back to front. Extreme fatigue.
Swelling on injected arm
Large dark bruise has appeared at exact injection site and rash has extended around arm between shoulder and elbow.
Hot flashes but not a consistent fever.
Last time I experienced the "8 day Covid Arm". Not sure if that will happen or not yet.
Staph infection covering both arms and persistently enlarged submandibular lymph nodes.
Very Very sore arm & flu-like symptoms
Sore throat
Feeling cold, Sinus disorder and Pain in extremity
Im ok arm a little sore
I did good today at work. When I got home had to lye down, had few chilled. But Im ok. Arm still soar. Took Tylenol twice.
Im good today. Thankful
Im doing good, when I get home from work I just wanna lye down
A little tired
Sinus problem. But Im a Alergy patient. I think its the pollen. Im good, its not bad that I need to see Dr. temperature is normal.
Sinus in my throat
Im better than I was yesterday. Ive been laying down for 2 days now
Better Im out the bed
I just got over sinus problem about 2weeks ago Dr office, came to my car
Sinus problem
Cold sweat, Neuralgia and Influenza like illness
Soreness into my little finger, slight nerve sensation.
Because I missed the day after my vaccine, wanted to mention that 12hr after I experienced intense flu-like symptoms. Chills, body ache, loss of energy. At 36hrs the fever broke, and I experienced cold sweats. I did not regain energy until 1:00 pm on the 3rd day.
While I tested negative twice, 3 in my party of 6 traveling companions tested positive. I experienced COVID symptoms: Stuffy nose, low energy, low fever, but did not test again due to avail. of rapid test. I followed COVID precautions once exposed.
Lung opacity, Wheezing and Ear discomfort
I have Ground-glass opacification/opacity on my lungs and swollen axillary lymph nodes that showed up on CT and PET and inflammation that mimiced a blood clot in my injection arm found from Ultrasound.
Pain under arms, down both arms into hands, diarrhea
Soreness under arms, diarrhea, vomiting
Sore Throat, Pain under arms
Swollen Lymph Nodes and Fatigue after 3rd vaccine
Wheezing during exhale
Swollen Auxiliary Lymph Nodes
Pressure and ringing in ears , Swollen auxiliary lymph nodes
Swollen axillary lymph nodes
Covid-19
Amenorrhea, Thrombosis and Heavy menstrual bleeding
Just a slightly sore arm.
My arm feels kind of stiff..
Long, heavy periods. And bad headaches, Ive never had a headache like that
My periods are extremely heavy, lasting two weeks or more. With blood clots.
More shortness of breath, tires sooo much,& my periods being heavy times 100. If I take birth control I'll have a period, I stopped 3/4 months ago and I still haven't had a period (nope not pregnant made sure of that).
Salmonellosis, Phlebitis and Pulmonary thrombosis
Chills were very severe and lasted about 30 min
A phlebitis below vaccination site. Getting larger, not swollen warm to touch, bright red Got covid tested today made appointment with MD
More like a phlebitis than rash
COVID on 7/31. High fevers, body aches, diarrhea. Also got salmonella was very sick hospitalized for blood clots right lower extremity. Multiple blood clots at bases of lungs and bilateral PUlmonary embolism.
Not sure I documented a positive covid test August 1, 2022. Became very sick with high fevers, headaches and diarrhea. I had also salmonella at the time. Had blood clots in right leg and lungs with bilateral lung Pulmonary Embolism.
Breast swelling, Breast tenderness and Menstruation delayed
My period was supposed to come and hasnt. Its a few days late. Negative pregnancy tests thus far. Unsure if related
I reported this yesterday but I have a delayed period. Really swollen and tender breasts, feels almost like Im pregnant but getting a negative test. Have seen some other comments like this online as well. Seems to be affecting my cycle / hormones. Also very tired.
Still feel like Im having really bizarre hormonal issues
Last three days I had a sinus infection. May have been from something else because Im prone to those. hormonal issues have leveled out.
Tinnitus, Vertigo and Headache
Tinnitus is a little louder than usual starting a few hours after the second injection and continuing through today, so far.
Tinnitus still louder than normal.
Average at rest and sleeping heart rate has not returned to normal since the second Moderna vaccination.
From Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 8, did not feel right. Functional, but slight headache and uneasy. On April 7, 2022, for the first time ever, experienced severe sudden onset vertigo at 8am. By 1240 pm same day, resolved. No further symptoms.
Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema
Injection site had been normal for a few days, then suddenly I woke up 8 days after I had the shot and it was bright red, itching, and swollen. It was worse than the first day after the shot.
Dizziness
Dizziness, tingling sensation in limbs (especially injection site arm)
Numbness and tingling in arm
Still some tingling sensation in arm
tingling in legs and arms
Tingling in arms and legs
Tingling and numb sensation has now moved up my arms and legs to my shoulders and hips.
Sciatica, Arthritis and Chest discomfort
Just soreness in upper arm and shoulder where vaccine was given
A bit dizzy but all of the side effects only lasted a few minutes- less than an hour.
Lymph node near injection site is swollen and sore.
Lymph node near injection site is still swollen and sore but not as bad
My sciatica and arthritis is flared up right now
Recurring sciatica and also chest pressure that I feel when I take a deep breath, usually when there's a weather change. Also random tiredness and achiness. Chiropractor visits
Visual field defect, Vitreous detachment and Photopsia
Slight sore throat
Could just be my arthritis. There is a snowstorm coming. I took 2 ibuprofens and pains are gone.
Last night and today: mild sore throat
Still a mild sore throat for which I am gargling with warm salt water or Listerine. Drinking plenty of clear liquids and drinking tea with honey and lemon. Halls mentholated cough drops help at night.
Pain in foot
New Vitreous detachment: small shooting star bright streaks in vision field Next day appointment with my providers ophthalmology department
After the bivalent booster, I had joint/muscle aches, fatigue and a fever of 99.3
Arthritis, Influenza like illness and Headache
The vaccine seems to have triggered a severe arthritis bought and muscle spasms. I did not take my arthritis medication which I use for a flare till today after flare made it impossible to work. Only miss the one day of work
I tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday started getting sick on Sunday. Test was done so I could travel and received results on Monday
Had arthritis flare and severe headaches which cleared yesterday
Flu like symptoms gastrointestinal
Omphalitis, Injection site mass and Urinary tract infection
I had a strange stinging sensation in my 3rd finger that lasted a few hours but it has resolved
there is still a decent size knot at the injection site but it does seem to be resolving
Stuffy nose
Possible UTI symptoms
A couple days later I developed a UTI. Could be coincidence but at the same time I got an infection at the site of a prior belly button piercing that had been closed up for 18+ years. (I took it out almost 19 years ago and it closed up.)
Vibratory sense increased, Muscle fatigue and Feeling of body temperature change
Tingling, pins and needles on feet and hands for 24 hrs. 12 hrs after shot I had internal tremors all over my body.
Tingling in feet and legs. Hands a bit.
Vibrating in the whole body. Feelings like tingling/fizzing under the skin. Pins and needles on hands, feet, head, face, torso. Happening for 3 days now. Warm sensation on leg but leg is not warm. Some difficultly with coordination. Arms tired.
Continued all over nerve tingling and pin pricks, peripheral neuropathy, sensations off hot and cold all over the body. Doctors have said it is because of vaccine. Please look into this symptom and just help us understand. Many experiencing Many specialist visits
Heart tachycardia and chest discomfort
Influenza like illness, Respiratory tract congestion and Rhinorrhea
Cough, sore throat, runny nose
Last week (Monday the 26th-ish) I developed a sore throat and cough that was so bad by Friday I went to get a covid test which came back negative. It seemed to peak around Saturday and Im now dealing with coughing up all the lingering congestion.
Flu-like symptoms for about 4 days in May, but a lasting cough and congestion for about a month. Took multiple tests, but all negative. Was prescribed a round of prednisone to resolve long-term symptoms.
Ovulation pain, Oligomenorrhea and Gait disturbance
Breast/armpit pain where the lymph nodes are. They are swollen
Pins and needles in my legs and feet. Burning in legs. Joint pain. Tired. Feels like a flare of something
My joints are so painful. Im having trouble walking. Pins and needles in my hands and feet. Went to my PCP in person and then virtual rheumatologist appointment
Intense joint paint especially in knees In person appointment
Since covid shot irregular/long menstrual cycles and ovulation pain never had before. Midwife care send for an ultrasound and testing
Induration, Rash papular and Rash erythematous
Yesterday later I had a low grade temperature. My normal temp is around 97.5 F but yesterday it was 98.3 F
Lymph nodes seem enlarged in armpit on the arm where injection was given
I run a low temperature such as 97.2 if my. Temp is anywhere 98.+ I have a temp
Starting last evening had a runny nose continued today along with occasional sneezing
Hard to describes or might just be a coincidence.I have some small bumps/areas on my back or abdomen that itch ... also in the left axillary area lymph nodes are enlarged and the area sometimes itch or are a little painful in the armpit..
I have developed areas on my back that are raised and firm that itch on a scale of 0-10 like above a 10! At one point a pinkish rash.. also on my abdomen that itch but nothing is visible. Dermatologist
Not sure if it is actually related but areas on my back, abdomen, and upper back by my arm pits, raised areas that sometimes are uncomfortable and itch. Dermatologist
I have had a headache prior to injection today only had the inject 1 hour ago. It sure if it will get worse or not.
A very bad sore throat and headache.. did a rapid Covid antigens text x 2 and tested negative .. ? Omicron?
Body temperature decreased, Disturbance in attention and Parosmia
Lightheadedness
Feeling very cold - temp was 95.3
Unpleasantly acute sense of smell
insomnia - for the past 7 days
Persistent insomnia - Im exhausted, Ive stopped driving due to lack of concentration, and I just feel awful.
Continuing persistent insomnia. Im exhausted emotionally and physically.
Continuing persistent insomnia thats not responding to sleep aids.
TINNITUS - it actually started shortly after my second dose and I was blaming it on the insomnia that started at the same time. Taking a sleep aid for the insomnia-not ready to stop drugs to see if insomnias still there. 2 office visits so far - more scheduled.
2 days of feeling like I had a really bad head cold. Very fatigued and often not alert. Temp dropped to 96.1. Negative COVID tests on both days.
Nasal congestion, fatigue, sore throat, wheezing. Negative Covid test.
Dysphagia, Sinus headache and Parosmia
Nausea, diarrhea, tiredness
Horrible constant indigestion no matter what I take
Indigestion and hard time swallowing
Having a hard time with things going down when I eat like it's getting stuck past a esophagus
Arm soreness at the sight of injection
Heachache, scratchy throat, runny nose
Sneezing, runny nose, nauseous, diarrhea
Headache, scratchy throat, runny nose, tiredness
Sinus headache, sinus pressure, runny nose, smelling of ammonia
COVID, ear infection, sinus
Influenza like illness, Pyrexia and Headache
So far so good!
No, it's all good.
N/A... all pain is gone already.
Its two days past the vaccine date. I got it on Sunday, 5/16 around 1:30/2pm and at 11:30pm that night the side effects hit me. I had an awful headache and felt flu-like symptoms, and while I do not have a thermometer, I am certain I was fevered. When I got up Monday, the fever was gone, I think, but it felt like my head was gonna pop off pretty much all day. When I got up this morning, Tuesday, 5/18, and all symptoms were gone and I feel great!
Diverticulum intestinal, Dysstasia and Angina pectoris
Brain fog, difficulty standing or moving around without getting shaky, hot flashes when standing up, extreme difficulty sleeping despite being incredibly tired
I developed diverticuli in my colon and experienced a mild case of diverticulitis about three months ago.
The lymph node on the side where I got the shot is swollen to the size of an orange and it's extremely tender!
My lymph node on the side I got the shot is still very, very swollen and tender to the point of pain whenever I shift that arm!!
I am experiencing a very tiny twinge in my heart accompanied by what seems like a slightly increased heart rate. This started after I performed a minimally strenuous physical task. But I've never experienced anything like it before.
My lymph node in the arm I got my booster is still swollen and I still feel generally fatigued everyday in comparison to before the booster.
Gastrointestinal disorder, Abdominal discomfort and Insomnia
Probably not related to the shot. Just had a rough night sleeping.
Some fatigue. Not sure if it is related to the vaccine or not. Slept nine hours last night. Have had some evening extreme fatigue this week.
I had my booster on Monday, April 18. Monday afternoon and Tuesday I was slightly fatigued with slight arm pain and a little bit of chills but nothing serious. I've been fine since then.
Slightly upset stomach but that is due to a bad stomach with a previous ulcer.
Head discomfort, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
Left sided facial and head numbness
Left frontal head pressure
Left frontal head/face pressure/numbness
Frontal tingling and numbness with pressure
Continued daily numbness and tingling and a sensation of heaviness to the left side of my face, and head. I am very concerned about these symptoms. I would like to speak with someone from the cdc regarding these symptoms please.
The left sided numbness/tingling/ and pressure are still there. Not getting any better. Some days are worse. Sometimes its accompanied by a headache. All my symptoms are left sided.
Continued intermittent episodes of left sided facial numbness/tingling and pressure and for the first time, has now spread to the right side of my face. I also had a headache today. Mri was done
Continued facial paraesthesias that are persistent since I received the vaccine
Muscle tightness, Head discomfort and Injection site swelling
Looking back on yesterday, I think I should have noted that my back and neck muscles were tight and I felt stuffy headed. I thought I was probably being over sensitive but today I feel really good. Just some data maybe to be useful.
COVID arm puffiness, itchiness in area above muscle with injection site.
Had a day (16th day after vaccine) where I just felt exhausted. Could have been another cause but not like me.
No
Nausea Doctors office
COVID
Hyperesthesia teeth, Hypersensitivity and Hypoesthesia
Hypersensitivity in my teeth??? Hot, cold, pressure...
Sensitivity in teeth
Jan 27, woke with lightheadedness that lasted til Jan 30, later on Jan 27 left sided facial numbness that waxed and waned til Jan 31
Right arm paresthias
Paresthias of my right arm and left face. Going to see a neurologist. Appointment to see neurologist
Paresthesias in my right arm and left face. Some lightheadedness. Scheduled for 03-01-21
Renal pain, Neuralgia and Tenderness
On the day after the second dose, apart from the usual symptoms (muscle aches and fatigue) I felt stabbing pain in my kidneys, and a shooting pain through my left sciatic nerve for most of the day. Once the stabbing kidney pain stopped, it has felt very tender around the kidney region. Have started to feel less tender today (Friday) and the sciatic nerve pain has gone.
Tenderness around kidney area
Sore throatHeadache
Injection site pruritus, Injection site erythema and Hyperhidrosis
10 days after my first injection I developed a red itchy area about 10 by 1 at the area of the injection. This is day5. Its fading but still there
This morning when I got out of bed I went into the bathroom. When I sat I experienced extreme diaphoresis and and Felt extremely faint. I considered calling 911. The experience was that severe. I just sat and the entire episode passed in about 10 minutes. I have never had an experience like this ever. Very quickly I gained my strength back and proceeded with my day. I have felt completely normal for the rest of this day
Positive Covid test 1/3/2022
Dyspepsia, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
Some brain fog, a very little amount of dizziness, very little numbness in the face but I did eat some almonds which causes me some indigestion
My face is a little numb and tingling, a little brain fog
Slight brain fog
I was told to stay for an hour instead of thirty minutes as my face went numb last time after 30 minutes. Im glad that I did not get any symptoms this time.
I had a bad case of the chills for about 4-5 hours this morning
Face numbness but that may be because of something else
Ligament disorder, Limb immobilization and Ligament pain
My arm was hurting so much when I moved it around it was very painful. I took Tylenol but that did not help after I took ibuprofen the pain went away. Its still sore put I can tolerate the pain.
Slight headache
Backache
I feel extreme pain on my inner arm. I cannot raise my arm above my head because I feel like a muscle or ligament being pulled and its very painful. Ive had a horrible headache all day and Tylenol or ibuprofen have helped.
Inside arm still hurts. Cant stretch my arm because it feels like a pulled ligament.
Pain on the inside of my arm. Like a pulled ligament
Sinus headache cough congestion chest pains back pain ear ache
Arm hurts when I pick it up over my head
Arm hurts when lifting arm. Feels like pulling something. I feel some annoying pain even when I don't move it. But it's more of a muscle pulling
When I lift my arm over my head it feels like something is being pulled
Arm feels a bit sore
Arm feels still
Rash erythematous, Menstrual disorder and Oral herpes
Delayed red itchy rash on left arm at site of injection which began 11 days after the first shot and lasted 5 days. Light tickling/tingling in arms, wrists and fingers/hands which began 21 days after first shot.
The rash is really hives, on my neck and chest, a total of 5 of them over the course of last night and today
Hives, still, on my neck and back on my right side
I just had my third menstruation in one month - each lasting 2-3 days - and all since my 2nd Moderna shot. My last period was 8 months prior to this. I was pretty sure I was in menopause.
personal, unrelated to the vaccine Outpatient surgery
Racing heart
fever blisters
Fever blisters
I think Im catching a cold.
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