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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.

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Tinnitus, Fatigue and Headache

ZS9-12742-38869

– When I have my second shot on Monday the 8th I felt so tired and experienced tinnitus

– I have tinnitus since the second shot

– Slight headache and my tinnitus became worst

– I been having ringing on my left ear since the second dose

– I have ringing on my ears that never go away since my second dose

– My tinnitus that never went away since the second dose

– I have tinnitus on my second dose

– After second dose I have tinnitus

Hunger, Abdominal distension and Rash pruritic

ZS9-13391-16486

– About 48 hours after vaccination, I developed a light, itchy rash on the tops of both hands. I thought it was contact dermatitis from lotion or something. But it has persisted even now. I'm applying hydrocortisone for relief. Not sure if it's related

– Abdominal pain mostly yesterday & day before, bloating, gurgling, but still hungry & only diarrhea about 40 hours after vaccine. I don't think it was food related. But all better this morning. Have itchy rash on top of hands (same as after my first shot). It didn't fully come until about 36 hours after shot. Still have it now.

– Rash on top of hands

– Ringing in ears

Body temperature increased, Peripheral swelling and Erythema

ZS9-15292-72320

– I miss earlier texts because of unknown number. Day two I had chills slightly higher temp +3 degrees. Lots of aches and fatigue. Took Tylenol and hydrated. They were severe symptoms. Next day fatigue and some aches. They were moderate and each hour I felt slightly better. Did not need Tylenol.

– No, except with my first shot my left arm was swollen, red and painful for 3 weeks

– I worked out yesterday with weights. Both upper and lower body. I had interesting pain at the injection site. More than mild close to moderate.sorry it happened after I filled out yesterdays form. Will work out earlier tomorrow.

Lip blister, Weight increased and Arrhythmia

ZS9-21612-38534

– No

– Cold or flu s/s: sneezing, rhinnorhea, watery eyes,

– Hives with blister top

– Rash with hives (minimal number)

– Cold symptoms persist: sore throat, rhinnorrhea, sneezing, watery eyes.

– Rash on leg still present but showing up on R thigh

– Itching

– Itching of lower extremities!!!!!

– Swelling of lower extremities, rash of macular style, skin very reddened with occasional hive. The itching is so irritating. Legs look water logged.

– Better today! No itching, leg swelling!!

– No...fatigue is worse.

– Itching, fatigue

– Increased edema in lower extremities. Rash increased all over lower extremities, weight gain keeps occurring, dysrhythmias occurs at night, bad headaches. Numbness in left hand and increased pain in left arm. Drs office

Rash macular, Cold sweat and Flatulence

ZS9-31626-74317

– A little pins and needles sensations throughout my body

– I dont know if it is a reaction or not but Ive started getting little sores all over. They are just small and start out as bumps then open up. They hurt like shingles but they are all over instead of one side of the body. they are very spread

– a little light headed and ears are ringing

– I missed my report yesterday. Today Im really fine. Yesterday I still had a bit of a headache and was very tired.

– Dont know if I just ate something or what. Ive had some intestinal problems today and am feeling hot and clammy. Temp is 99.4 with a digital thermo scan ear thermometer

– A little diarrhea for 2 days. With very gassy stomach.

– I get tired quickly and a lot.

– sore throat, headache,

– very mild stomach upset

– Diarrhea - but I think it was from something I ate. Not the vaccine.

– The redness seems to have gone away but it is still itching. The redness and itching was about a 2-3 inch square Blotch starting 4 inches below the injection.

– I had a head cold or allergies for about 3 days last week Dr office visit

Iron deficiency anemia, Menopause and Hot flush

ZS9-42795-95859

– On days 7, 8, and 9 after vaccine I experienced vertigo. It was really bad day 8 with bedroom spinning while I was laying down and stayed bad throughout the day. Day 9 only mild. Day 10 gone.

– Woke up with a very sore throat this morning and a fever of 100.4. Pretty sure its the cold my grandchildren had as I was with them a few days ago and 2 had the sniffles. Just staying home and isolated with lots of fluids!

– Hot flashes similar to when I went through menopause

– Hot flashes again this morning. None past couple hours.

– Restarted experiencing a lot of light headedness. Blood work showed iron deficient anemia.

– Just a head cold with stuffy nose and cough. Took an at home COVID test on Tuesday after symptoms for 3 days and before going to care for grandchildren. Negative.

Dry mouth, Dysgeusia and Lymph node pain

ZS9-47465-79801

– Swollen lymph nodes under left arm (side of injection)

– Swollen and tender lymph nodes in my armpit

– Some mild dizziness. Bitter taste in mouth sometimes, but i think that's from dry mouth due to wearing a mask.

– In February, I had about 5 days of a mild sore throat followed by 5 days of nasal congestion. I took two at home covid tests and they were negative. Other than that, i have felt very well for 2 years.

Gait disturbance, Hypersensitivity and Hyperhidrosis

ZSA-11055-91522

– Much, much worse yesterday. Could not walk, bedsheets drenched from fever. None

– Cough, but that's probably allergies

– Still very winded

– Still very winded. I was climbing 3 flights of stairs at work before and now feel right back at 0.

– Still very winded. I felt great before I got the first dose, but that reaction seriously set me back.

– Still winded, but I think that's a combination of being trapped on Zoom for over a year and getting knocked flat on my back for 4+ days by the first dose.

Vulvovaginal pain, Nerve compression and Neuralgia

ZSA-36825-65172

– Gastrointestinal: nausea and acid reflux

– Taste metal

– Vaginal pain, numbness and tingling in arm from first vaccination

– Vaginal pain; pinched nerve in arm of first shot

– Takes longer than usual to get better when sick. Easily winded when doing anything physical. Numbness and tingling in right arm down into thumb and index finger. I cant exercise due to getting winded. Faster than normal pulse. Higher blood pressur

– Nerve and muscle pain and issues. High blood pressure.

Dyspnea exertional, Pain in jaw and Hypersensitivity

ZSB-10114-59103

– My normal body temperature is in the 96-97 degree range

– I have autoimmune hepatitis

– Lots of sneezing, raw throat

– I've had great fatigue the last few days and pain on the left side of my neck which comes and goes!

– I have neck pain mostly on the left side up to the left back of my head- some in the right side as well. Mild nagging headache as well

– Not sure if this was since the last check in but recently had a left swollen gland with some ear and jaw pain. Doctor prescribed strong antibiotics and after 14 days was gone except for lingering mild jaw, ear sensation but no pain

– I have developed allergies which I have not been able to pinpoint ! I sneeze alot and don't have my usual amount of energy !!

– Lately, I have noticed more shortness of breath when walking or working outdoors. This, I have mentioned to my doctor. Because of that, there are times when im more fatigued as well.

Dermatitis allergic, Renal disorder and Glossodynia

ZSB-23861-01702

– I have not received my daily check for 3 days. Yesterday I had runny nose and sniffles and irritated eyes, like a cold, but symptoms were gone today.

– Day 4 post vaccine I had runny nose, aches, thought I was getting a cold but symptoms vanished overnight. Day 7 they returned and I was sick for 4 days with body aches, extreme fatigue, headache ...and runny nose was only for 1-2 days. Negative test.

– I was not given an opportunity to report before now. Night after #2 I had horrid chills. Major flu symptoms 1-2 days after injection..better day 3 after but cold-like symptoms day 4 and ache, fatigue day 5. Arm pain for 5 days after injection. Feeling almost myself on 6th day after (today)

– Allergic rash/skin reactions

– Kidney stones and kidney problems

Hypersensitivity, Urticaria and Pruritus

ZSB-96939-01078

– Got rashes part of my thighs, abdomen n right leg. Not that itchy. I been taking allergy tablet -Zyrtec. Pls advice what next to do. Thank you

– Same non severe/mild rash or hives from 3/21/2022 next day after my vaccine. Taking antihistamine, Zyrtec.

– Sneezing n runny nose

– Very mild new couple spots (hives?)itchy allergic reactions. Taking antihistamine. Mild cold allergy.

– Mild cold cough, allergy and congestion (but could be the weather condition)

Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Urticaria

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– Itchy, red rash, and swelling at the injection site. This occurred about 9 days after I received the vaccine, and lasted for several days. It appears to have cleared up now.

– Severe red itchy rash all over my body. Extreme fatigue.

– I have had severe hives for 11 days now. I got my Moderna booster on 11/3/21. My skin looks really red with welts, itches terribly.

– The hives that I have been experiencing are still on going. They started not long after I got my covid 19 booster. It has been almost a month of hives multiple times a day. The itching is terrible. An allergy specialist

– Chronic Hives

Retinal hemorrhage, Breast pain and Anxiety

ZSD-31515-08505

– Anxiety

– Itchy on legs but no rash visible

– Ear hurts feels like I have an ear infection

– I was recently diagnosed with isolated retinal hemorrhage on my left eye. Doctor is conducting blood work next week and was informed about vaccine. In person

– Chest pains feels heavy and itchy on area with vaccine

– Had a fever last week, followed by a sore threat and headache. Lasted about 4 days, right now I only have a sore throat. I tested for Covid on day 2 of having symptoms and came back negative

– Congestion, headaches, cough, fever, chills, body aches

– Pain on right side of breast under arm Regular doc visit, plus ultrasounf

Systemic lupus erythematosus, Dyspnea and COVID-19

ZSE-13646-88664

– Tired

– Lupus flared 4 days after shot but not sure why Im in a lupus flare

– After second vaccine symptoms off and on mild about 24 hours later after vaccine

– Lupus flare

– My lupus and sgjoroens have been flaring for a while now in other words in a flare up

– I got covid first of October and have both vaccines phizer since April. It was a moderate case I had to get monocrobal antibodies due to breathing difficulties and getting worse. I have SLE also and older. I got better 24 hrs after the monocrobal. Monocrobal antibody infusion

Rash pruritic, Urticaria and Pruritus

ZSE-24623-55005

– Hives around my neck

– Hives, terrible rash that reminds me of chicken pox because it is mainly on my trunk area, though started around filler bone, itchy neck,

– Moderna dose 1 took place Jan 20. On Jan 26 noticed a significant itchy rash that has continued since, first on collar bone and shoulders, then progressed to general trunk area, then arms, then scalp. The nurse practitioner see at (b)(6) on Feb 1 did not think it was vaccine related and sent me home with nothing other than suggesting I push back the second dose. (I was already taking benadryl and certraline). Yesterday, Feb 9th, an allergist confirmed it is definitely a drug rash and put me on Prednisone and Zyrtec. They will see me again Feb 22 before my currently scheduled 2nd dose of Mar 3.

– Day after 2nd moderna shot: muscle ache, fatigue, sore arm

Diverticulitis, Asthenia and Diarrhea

ZSE-29716-86735

– Swollen glad sore throat I think might be just tooth ache. I had a bough for a few hours but no longer. May be seasonal allergies.

– A headache and fatigue

– After the second shot the next day I had a fever of 102, nausea, prolific diharea. I had the worst of my life and had to get depends. On the Friday following I had to go to the emergency room because I was so weak. I had a scan and diverticulitis

– Fatigue

– I had covid

Fungal skin infection, Fungal infection and Ventricular extrasystoles

ZSE-32581-12974

– Mild asthma; benign PVCs (premature ventricular contractions); ESIs (epidural steroid injections for pain management of degenerative lumbar issues); allergic to scopolamine patch, fentanyl, septra/sulfa drugs and MI

– I had moderate itching on my extremities yesterday, mostly my left hand and wrist. No visible redness, swelling or rash present. I have only experienced mild, intermittent itching on my extremities today. Yesterday it was pretty constant starting a few hours after my injection and lasting late night.

– History of mild asthma, allergies, migraine, arthritis, benign cardiac PVCs

– Feels like a mild cold that began yesterday. Some fatigue, head and nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, mild headache.

– Skin hyper sensitivity

– Fungal armpit infection

– Fungal rash in arm pit

– Fatigue, nausea Primary doctor consult

Tenderness, Throat irritation and Sneezing

ZSF-19373-11179

– Swollen lymph node under left armpit -left arm was injected

– Swollen lymph node under left armpit

– Runny nose, sneezing. Swollen lymph node under my left armpit still present

– Day 4 with swollen lymph node under my left armpit. Now my left arm is tender under my arm. Shooting down to my elbow

– Ruby nose, scratchy throat.

– Sore throat. Runny nose. Congestion. Minor cough.

– Runny nose, congestion, scratchy throat.

– Runny nose, chest congestion, Body aches for 4 days. Cold like symptoms.

– January I was sick with sore throat, chills, tired, headaches, runny nose

Metamorphopsia, Visual impairment and Ear discomfort

ZSF-20816-97264

– I had this yesterday. I went to the emergency and came home to late to fill yesterdays report in. Pixelated and distorted vision and increased blood pressure Urgent care facility

– The injection seems to have cause a rise in blood pressure may have cause ear and vision body confusion

– I do think the elevated pressure cause by the injection May be contributing to the blurred vision

– I missed yesterdays check in because of being extra tired

– None

– I felt pretty good yesterday after my shot but this morning I felt like something the cat dragged in

– Slight light headed/blurry vision after riding the elevator

– I am doing ok... Thank you

– Doing great ....Thank you

– I am happy to report all is good. God bless all who worked tirelessly to help all stay healthy.

– I am happy to be doing well

– I am happy all is going well.

Anaphylaxis treatment, Throat clearing and Skin burning sensation

ZSF-21538-55286

– No

– 12 hrs after vaccine, experienced burning sensation to left forearm-hand and left occipital area of head. Injection site was left deltoid. Discomfort moderate. Immediately took Benadryl and signs/symptoms subsided within 30 minutes.

– Mild hives on right upper leg and throat discomfort where I find myself clearing throat

– Hives to abdomen and lower extremity bilateral; throat swelling

– Moderate Pain to joints; stiffness of joints

– Muscle weakness

Coronary arterial stent insertion, Urticaria and Abdominal discomfort

ZSF-25948-18892

– Diarrhea last night out of the blue. Rumbling stomach today.

– I've been experiencing minor pain in my left upper chest and around to my left upper back. We have ruled out heart, lung and other organ issues. Best guess now is non-rash hives. Doesn't seem COVID related, but I've had one negative test.

– Consistent pain in my left chest but without clear connection to heart issues. Office visits with PCP and Cardiologists.

– Left chest pain. Treating as cardiac with stent, with limited improvement in low-level pain reduction.

– Minor sore throat

– Feels like a cold. Slight runny nose, cough and some sneezing.

Tendinous contracture, Extremity contracture and Squamous cell carcinoma

ZSF-30048-01728

– Sleepless night. All my muscles ached even fingers!

– Intestinal upset

– Lymph nodes under my air pits sore as I get when my body is fighting off an infection

– My joints in my fifers are painful. Actually locking which I never had before !

– My ring finger tendon keeps sticking in the bent position. This is getting worse strange but very painful

– Finger tendons are painful. Dont k is why

– My fingers hurt still

– Feel awful

– I was not well the day after the injection. On the 29-today I had headaches and all my joints hurt. Even toes & fingers finally today I feel much better though still fatigued and digestive issues

– Enlarged lymph nodes under armpits and under chin

– High temp over 101 and very sore & stuffy. Had to cancel ear surgery today. This is the second time I have gotten this sick since the booster

– Sore enlarged lymph nodes under left arm pit

– Some soreness under left armpit lymph nodes

Sciatica, Vertigo and Nausea

ZSF-32032-38818

– Just soreness around injection site

– Still soreness around injection site

– I woke up at 7 am this morning with a feeling of vertigo that would not go away. After a couple of hours, it felt like mild vertigo with nausea (no vomiting). It also felt like the unwelcome feeling of a strong pain pill the doctor prescribes you after surgery (I do not like that feeling so I stop taking the pill). At 3pm I felt better but am not completely feeling normal. Not sure if the vaccine is causing this.

– Lightheaded at times

– Lightheaded off & on

– Lightheaded

– Sciatica nerve condition on left side. Started 1/2022

Nodule, Joint stiffness and Muscle tightness

ZSG-21003-82401

– My ears have been ringing more than usual for the past two weeks or so. My hearing is fine, but my ears will briefly ring a few times per day.

– Tinnitus in my right ear, and it now seems easier for my feet/hands to fall asleep.

– Fatigue, congestion, tinnitus, fever and chills

– Tinnitus

– Tight neck/shoulders and knot in back of left shoulder

– I've been more anxious recently, accompanied by tighter shoulders and some minor chest pain

– Sometimes I have intermittent pain underneath my left armpit

Respiratory symptom, Night sweats and Influenza like illness

ZSH-12358-93435

– No Pain - Soreness at injection site

– Yesterday, 2/27, I felt very mild chills around 4pm after submitting my report. Todays tiredness may be more from going for a trail run today more than from the vaccine.

– Fatigue

– Slight post-nasal symptoms. But no malaise or fatigue.

– Sore throat

– Minor cold symptoms. Mostly sore throat. Nasal and chest congestion. Headache and chills while sleeping

– Severe Flu symptoms. Not confirmed flu, but more severe than cold. Negative Covid test. Body aches, fever chills, night sweats, violent cough.

– Cold Basic symptoms.

Lactation disorder, Tonsillitis and Skin burning sensation

ZSH-16340-79411

– Sore throat runny nose

– My arm is appearing more red than before. It looks like its spreading

– Rash on arm is getting bigger more red

– Covid arm

– Blood in Breastmilk and twitching in arm.

– Felt a bit of chest pain

– Dizzy

– Shortness of breath

– Heart palpitations, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, runny nose, headache, sore throat, tonsillitis, neck pain, back pain, anxiety, depression, itchiness, burning skin, bloatedness, GERD,

Sleep disorder, Nausea and Injection site pain

ZSH-18971-98490

– The injection site is really sore and it would wake me up when I rolled into that side. It's not affecting any of my daily activities though.

– Developed a very mild burning sensation at the injection site

– I don't have symptoms today, but 12 hours after my vaccine I developed nausea. The next day I had headaches, joint aches and fatigue. Symptoms resolved fully in 36 hours. Symptoms were moderate in nature

Vision blurred, Lethargy and Brain fog

ZSH-19085-27505

– Sore Throat

– Lightheaded/Dizzy, Brain Fog

– Lightedheaded/Dizzy, Blurred Vision, Brain Fog, Back Spasms, Sore Throat, Metallic Taste

– Lightheaded/Dizzy, Brain Fog, Back Spasms, Sore Throat, Runny Nose

– Lightheaded/Dizzy, Brain Fog, Back Spasms, Sore Throat

– light-headed & dizzy, chest discomfort, sore throat, runny nose, loss of appetite,

– Light-headed & dizzy, weak, chest discomfort, sore throat, no appetite

– Light-headed & dizzy, weak, chest discomfort (heaviness), strong cough (feels like theres stuff in my chest I cant get out), sore throat, no appetite

– Brain fog, lightheaded & dizzy, weak, chest discomfort (heaviness), cough, no appetite Went into Urgent Care Monday evening. Tested for CoVid, which came back next day as negative. Still currently sick.

– Lightheadedness, fatigue, lethargy, pain/pressure in chest, and shortness of breathe have all worsened. Still have severe headaches almost daily.

Pharyngeal swelling, Chest discomfort and Axillary pain

ZSH-22435-28460

– Right armpit pain-same side as injection

– My armpit on the side where I got my injection still hurts at times with movement but not touch.

– Last night while driving home (8.5 hours after vaccine) I became dizzy, my chest got tight, I felt like I couldnt get a good breath in and my throat felt like it was starting to swell. It was very scary. This also happened 5 days after my first vaccine but I didnt report it because I didnt think they were related.

– A slightly wet/dry cough, still getting dizzy when I drive at night which wasnt a problem before the first vaccination.

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