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.
Hepatic enzyme increased, Telemedicine and Stress
3.23.2021 – Slightly blurry vision
4.5.2021 – About day 8-9 or 9-10, I felt lethargic and slightly sick/nausea. It did pass and you was fine.
4.23.2021 – Anxiety since the vaccine.
4.24.2021 – Stuffy head, but may be seasonal allergies.
5.17.2021 – Anxiety went up and felt tired. May or may not be related to the vaccine.
5.24.2021 – High anxiety. May or may not be associated with the vaccine.
5.20.2022 – 2 nights ago had been insomnia that I forgot about.
8.16.2022 – Did blood work that showed increased liver counts. Sonogram showed it unremarkable. May not be related to the vaccine.
9.23.2022 – Night sweat- woke up in the night in a puddle of sweat unlike anything I've experienced. Not sure if a fever had been present since I was sleeping. I've felt fine after that.
Ovarian cyst, Cyst and Nephrolithiasis
1.25.2021 – I wanted to let you know with my first injection, 2 days later I developed a bruise on front side away from injection site that got really dark about 3×4 in size that was like someone punched me really hard. Lasted 3 weeks before fading started. Not painful. Now, another bruise is developing at injection site 2nd dose. Starting like last bruise. Itching is really bother some. Avoiding scraching. Will rub occasionally.
1.26.2021 – Some bruising around injection site
1.27.2021 – Bruising at site of injection
1.28.2021 – Bruising at injection site but not painful
1.29.2021 – Fading bruise
4.23.2021 – Kidney stone left side. Cyst right side no symptoms OB/GYN watching
7.25.2021 – Back right side dx as Kidney stone leading to incidental finding of large ovarian cyst on left side that was not bothering me. OB/GYN recommended removal of cysy after f/u US showing no change lap Outpt surgery
Tonsillar erythema, Ear pruritus and Gallbladder disorder
1.20.2021 – Gerd issues acting up. Acid reflux. Dont think it is related, but unsure. Just got checked out by my primary care during a regular physical.
1.29.2021 – Not related to COVID vaccine. Gall bladder issues.
2.8.2021 – I am on antibiotics for a cut, so the pain could be from antibiotics.
3.17.2021 – Acid reflux/stomach upset. It does seems to occur/return more often after Covid shots.
12.20.2021 – Could be period or Gerd related.
1.20.2022 – Not sure if I have a sinus infection or something else. Tonsils swollen and red. Sore throat. Sinus pressure. Headache. 1 day of Nausea. Fatigue. Ears itch and hurt. Going today, to regular physician.
Dizziness postural, Disorientation and Vision blurred
1.13.2021 – Dizziness upon standing up from any position
1.14.2021 – Blurry vision
1.17.2021 – Blurry eye sight
1.18.2021 – Blurry vision continues....moderate
2.2.2021 – Continued blurry vision. Nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches
2.9.2021 – Dizziness, disoriented, blurry vusion increased
2.10.2021 – Blurred vision, dizzibess
2.12.2021 – Blurred vision
2.13.2021 – I have had blurry vision since the 1st shot and it increased after the 2nd shot and has not returned to previous function after both shots.
2.14.2021 – Blurred vision since the 1st shot, increased after tge 2nd shot
2.18.2021 – Still having problems with blurry vision related to the 2 shot vaccinations. Scheduled an eye appointment for blurry vision
3.3.2021 – Blurry vision has not restored and some days is quite pronounced Optometrist
Progesterone decreased, Cortisol increased and Conjunctivitis bacterial
3.20.2021 – Dizziness immediately after injection
4.16.2021 – Dizziness
4.30.2021 – Extremely heavy bleeding from menstrual cycle.
5.28.2021 – Late/missed menstrual period
7.16.2021 – Urinary tract infection, abnormal menstrual cycle, Menorrhagia, Hypothyroidism, high cortisol, low progesterone
11.30.2021 – Sore throat
12.1.2021 – Congestion, sore throat
10.6.2022 – Upper respiratory virus, sinus infection, bacterial conjunctivitis
10.20.2022 – Upper respiratory infection
10.27.2022 – Rsv, cough, congestion, headache
12.22.2022 – Cough, congestion, headache
Implant site pain, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
3.23.2021 – Numbness and tingling in right hand.
3.24.2021 – Numbness and. Tingling in right hand.
3.25.2021 – Numbness and tingling in the right hand
3.26.2021 – Still have numbness and tingling in my right hand.
3.27.2021 – Continued numbness and tingling in my right hand
4.3.2021 – The numbness and tingling in my right handhas worsened.
4.12.2021 – Right hand is still numb and tingly
4.13.2021 – Right hand is still numb and tingly.
4.15.2021 – Right hand is still numb and tingling.
4.16.2021 – Right hand still numb and tingling.
4.17.2021 – Right had is still numb and tingling
5.1.2021 – Aches around knee implants. Numbness and tingling in right hand is continuing.
5.22.2021 – The numbness in my hand is worse.
7.10.2021 – The numbing and tingling in my right arm and hand areWorse.
Chest discomfort, Chest pain and Nausea
1.16.2021 – Slight chest pain (resolved)
1.28.2021 – Headache
2.25.2021 – Runny nose, some cough and light congestion, intermittent chest pain (chest pain resolved after 24-48 hours). Went to get Covid-19 test check.
5.13.2021 – Headaches
8.12.2021 – Periodic headaches, I never experienced that before.
11.30.2021 – 24 hours after the shot, my chest felt heavy with pain, it was transient and went away.
12.8.2021 – Nausea.
5.27.2022 – Runny nose/some congestion and cough started yesterday. Afebrile, negative COVID-test so far (took binax) test yesterday.
Rash pruritic, Lethargy and Injection site swelling
2.17.2021 – 2/11- inj. site began itching badly with swelling, redness, pain. Also joint and muscle pain, headache. I applied non-alcoholic solution (Dimethi....) to stop itch and prevent infection. By 2/14 better. Much better now and symptoms are minimal.
3.30.2021 – Lethargy, very mild headache
4.13.2021 – Itchy rash has gradually returned - left arm and random parts of body; no redness, no swelling. No fever, no temp. Joints ache.
4.25.2022 – Swelling is apparent only on massage of upper arm.
Influenza like illness, Dizziness and Fatigue
4.9.2021 – Felt just a little light headed right after the shot but cleared up quickly
4.10.2021 – Feeling of brain fog today
4.11.2021 – Really felt quite bad last night headache 7 or 8 on a scale of 10 and brain fog - took 400 ibuprofen and bed early felt much better today!
4.14.2021 – Feel good today
4.16.2021 – Not sure that my headache is related to the vaccine
5.8.2021 – Just felt really tired today like I was coming down with the flu
11.6.2021 – Possibly more frequent headaches
Blood donor, Rash papular and Rash
1.19.2021 – I found a rash on my arm yesterday after my v safe update. its raised and sore.
2.11.2021 – No
2.13.2021 – I was so sick yesterday I could report these symptoms. Today Im better but fatigued
2.14.2021 – Fever in the night. Cough today.
2.16.2021 – FYI: I got my 1st vaccine on 1/14/21; donated blood 1/26/21 and they tested for antibodies. Got those test results today and I DO have antibodies.
3.18.2021 – Loose stools since 1st vaccine 1/2021
5.13.2021 – Ive had diarrhea since my first vaccine Colonoscopy and endoscopy
Temperature intolerance, Feeling jittery and Joint stiffness
4.14.2021 – Medicine taste in mouth after vaccination, light headed, face throbbing, symptoms similar to ear infection,
4.17.2021 – Light headed, heat flashes
4.19.2021 – Irritability
4.28.2021 – Nausea and diarrhea. I have had intense heat waves that last for 20 seconds.
5.5.2021 – Fatigue, irritability, joint pain and stiffness, and fevers.
5.12.2021 – Pain in joints
5.13.2021 – Heat sensations, numbness, and uncomfortable
5.14.2021 – Heat sensations, jittery, irritable, and warm to touch
5.17.2021 – Warm sensations
Intermenstrual bleeding, Menstruation irregular and Injection site warmth
5.17.2021 – Had either spotting or 2nd period. Started 4 days after vaccine date and lasted 4 days. Previous period had been the week before when it usually starts and was also 4 days - normal.
8.1.2021 – Warming sensation in arm around shot site that comes randomly and fades quickly. Only in left arm in that area, none in right arm. Doesn't hurt but is odd.
10.31.2021 – A month long period of difficulty breathing, coughing, chest aches, body aches.
Hemiplegic migraine, Blindness and Blood iron decreased
10.28.2021 – Sniffles
1.24.2022 – Low iron, but normal h and h. Abnormal cbc Referred to hematologist
5.26.2022 – Fever, chills aches, head ache last evening
5.27.2022 – Intermittent nausea
6.20.2022 – I had body aches, headache, and felt like a fever for about 24 hours
11.21.2022 – Mega migraine unlike anything I have ever had. Eye dr. Ct, mri pending
12.29.2022 – Severe hemi migraine with loss of left side vision with blurring and double vision think I threw a clot. Vision has returned to normal. CT /MRI
Pleuritic pain, Myocarditis and Skin tightness
12.29.2020 – Oddly my hands are peeling, when nothing has changed in my hand washing, soap, hand sanitizer, or winter lotion routine. Noticed one finger the first days after vaccination but today it turned to sloughing my whole hands. Haven't had a space to report it here but the first two nights my pre existing neuropathy in hands and feet was so flared and intense I couldn't sleep. Started in my R arm/ hand, where it's normally very mild in outside fingers only, and moved throughout and to other limbs. Inflammatory process made sense to me given the vaccine doing its job, so other than being tired, I didn't worry about it. My hands also felt tight and subjectively swollen through the night, but was gone by morning and never objectively visible. I'm fine, but it's definitely odd.
1.10.2021 – No true fever, just frequent hot flashes and chills
1.11.2021 – Cough, congestion
1.12.2021 – I think it's just an ill timed head cold. I'm just nasally very congested but no other pulm covid like symptoms or shob etc.
1.13.2021 – Ill timed cold coincidental to 2nd vaccine timing. Nasal congestion, no true fever but chills & hot flashes.
1.14.2021 – We got notice last night of a positive exposure to our family 4 days before my 2nd vaccine on the 9th. And now my husband is sick too. So looks like the most inconvenient timing but we likely have covid. Dropped off our home saliva samples today.
1.16.2021 – Covid positive results received today. Exposed 1/5. 2nd vaccine 1/9. Told of exposure 1/13.
1.23.2021 – 2nd vaccine 1/9. Exposed 1/5. Notified of exposure 1/13. Covid + 1/141/22 1/23 overnight. Plerituc chest pain/ upper back pain. Tachycardia & palpitations. Improved later 1/23. Working as an RN remotely through quarantine. Can't afford to miss w
1.31.2021 – Newly diagnosed with post covid myocarditis. On beta blockers
1.9.2022 – Advanced pregnancy complaints mostly. Recurrent non covid upper resp infections.
Dysstasia, Abdominal distension and Nausea
2.19.2021 – Just little pain where shot was
2.21.2021 – Yesterday woke up feeling sick to the stomach but did manage to eat cheese & crackers & chicken noodle soup later, so did get better
2.23.2021 – Last night had pain/nausea later into the night because I did not have pepto bismol but husband went to the store for it & took 6 doses before bed (as allowed) & have onlyHad a larger meal but still feel full & no nausea
2.24.2021 – Seems like after sitting awhile then standing harder
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Muscular weakness and Brain fog
2.20.2021 – Dizzy
3.20.2021 – Joint muscle pain. Tired.
4.6.2021 – Headache. Joint pain. Doctor visit
5.4.2021 – Ran a low fever for 24 hours. Felt fluish. Joint pain worse. Stomach ache.
6.22.2021 – More tired than usual
9.21.2021 – Diarrhea, chronic headaches, very tired, increased all symptoms (reflux worse, heart flutters) Unable to obtain an appt, none available, tried
12.6.2021 – Pain in joints and muscles. Tired. Mental fog.
12.22.2021 – Very tired
2.7.2022 – Tested positive for Covid. Had fever, joint and muscle pain, sinus and congestion issues, no taste or smell, extreme tired.
4.30.2022 – Coughing
5.31.2022 – Increased joint pain all over. Muscle weakness.
Palpitations and Dizziness
7.13.2022 – dizziness
7.25.2022 – I noticed some heart palpitations, intermittently, for a few days. Now I have had these before in the past so I cannot confirm if they are related to the shot. Just noting it though.
8.22.2022 – I have had intermittent heart palpitations. I cant say if its shot related as I have had these in the past. Previous shots did not do this that I recall. They are not frequent and I am wearing a monitor to track these. otherwise everything is normal.
Gastrointestinal pain, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Constipation
4.21.2021 – I am experiencing mild lower intestinal discomfort prior to bowel movement. Periodic lack of energy and joint discomfort. Not sure if it's vaccination related thus have scheduled appt. with gastro enterologist.
5.5.2021 – I have been experiencing abdominal/intestinal pain that has been going on since my first vaccination back on March31. Not sure they are related and am going to see a gastroenterologist next week. gastroenterologist
Pleuritic pain, Bronchitis and Hypertension
3.17.2021 – Left nostril congested and runny, throat mildly irritated
3.19.2021 – Congestion( started 1st day of injection of vaccine (within 5-6 hrs of receiving)), highest reading BP (s)153/(d)107 heart bpm 123 with heart palpitations (4 different times out of 20x checking with bp cuff at hm), tightness in ribs and pain with breathing in the ribs dry cough
3.20.2021 – Congestion, runny nose, deep painful dry cough, sore throat,, high vitals and chest pain hasn't changed
3.22.2021 – High bp and heart rate, congestion, bronchitis
Nervous system disorder, Feeling jittery and Stress
9.4.2021 – Jitters, elevated heart rate, feel stressed
9.5.2021 – Increased heart rate, feeling flushed, inflamed nerves, jittery, anxiety.
9.6.2021 – Nerves, circulation and joints feeling inflamed, jittery like hungover.
9.7.2021 – And feel jittery like i had too much caffeine even though i don't drink coffee, get increasingly worse throughout the day then milder the next morning.
9.8.2021 – Chest discomfort and pain that kept me up a couple hours at night, body buzzing still. Phone call to family dr, waiting for callback. Called Cardiologist but said they need a referral from my dr.
Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Herpes simplex and Upper-airway cough syndrome
2.9.2021 – Sinus pressure and post nasal drip
2.10.2021 – Post nasal drip
2.11.2021 – Nasal congestion
2.13.2021 – HSV
2.23.2021 – 2 more instances of migraine this week - unusually high frequency of them since vaccination
3.2.2021 – Noticed a pattern of 2 migraines per week since first vaccination
3.16.2021 – There was no health check on the day following my second vaccination. I experienced fever, chills, fatigue, muscle and joint aches and a migraine in the first 36 hours following second dose
9.9.2021 – Sinus infection and other viral upper respiratory infection
Injection site discoloration, Peripheral coldness and Sciatica
5.4.2021 – A week after my 1st dose, I experienced an odd sensation within my brain. During these daily episodes, usually around dinner, I felt as though I was falling backwards and about to pass out. Would improve with rest but occurred daily for about a week. No actual doctor's appointment, but I did have standard blood work which all returned within normal ranges.
5.6.2021 – Sore throat, dizziness, lightheadedness, trouble sleeping
5.7.2021 – Pain under arm at site of shot. Mild sore throat. Last night: Change in sense of taste (mild). Low back pain & sciatica flare up.
5.12.2021 – Just noticed a 1.5 inch round bruise at the injection site. Yellow-green in color. No noticable pain with touch. No other noticable symptoms.
5.19.2021 – Not of major concern, but I do still have a faint bruise at the injection site. No pain to the touch. Simply visual. Light yellow/green in color about two inches in diameter. Having been two weeks since receiving, it just seemed worth noting/sharing.
1.15.2022 – Freezing hands and feet. Tremendous back pain with any movement.
1.19.2022 – Painful swollen lymph nodes under arm and above collar bone on same side as vaccine site
Cardiac failure, Pneumonia and Fatigue
2.15.2021 – The fatigue could be from the cancer drug, Lynparza, that I take.
3.11.2021 – Chemo
10.3.2021 – I am having chemo again for prostate cancer. My ankylosing spondylitis is reacting to all I have been through. I will be fortunate to continue to be walking g and active. There is also some indication of heart failure in an echo I had.
11.21.2021 – Chemo, now 10 sessions and recent pneumonia. I was checked for COVID with the nasal test, and it was negative. Oncology department locally
Quarantine, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
1.24.2021 – Mildly soreness at injection site
5.15.2021 – Coughing I think due to pollen sometimes warm when sleeping
9.27.2021 – On Sunday morning arm was sore had body aches no fever went back to bed slept till noon got up symptoms gone feeling good today
9.29.2021 – Thanks for asking
12.25.2021 – On the 20th tested positive for Covid then was directed to have the infusion through my doctor next day felt achy and tired but now feeling better still slight head cold will be off quarantine the 29th
3.26.2022 – I tested positive for Covid on December 20 and got the monoclonal antibody infusion recommend by family physician
9.27.2022 – Some days I have body aches and there are days of fatigue
Hyperacusis, Ear congestion and Ear discomfort
2.4.2021 – Excessive sweating overnight
11.28.2021 – Both ears completely stuffed. Head feels "tinny" and sounds are amplified.
11.29.2021 – Milder than yesterday but still have a plugged ear. Feels deep inside. Sounds are amplified, tinny, echo-like.
12.3.2021 – Tinnitus. Loud. Like a motor running in my ears. I have never had issues with this before. Symptoms began after Covid booster.
12.9.2021 – Tinnitus. Constant electric/static sound right ear.
1.8.2022 – Low-grade headache, fatigue, slight ear stuffiness, diarrhea
Swelling face, Sinus pain and Body temperature increased
4.1.2021 – Transient lower back pain
4.22.2021 – Sinus pain and swelling in cheeks
4.23.2021 – Nasal congestion
7.21.2021 – Had a 100 degree fever with stuffy and runny nose. Cough. Nausea. Headache.
11.7.2021 – Swelling in my neck near my collarbone (left side).
11.8.2021 – Still have small red lymph node swelling in left neck area near my collarbone
11.9.2021 – Slightly painful and swollen lymph nodes on left neck near collarbone
8.26.2022 – Covid with scratchy throat, runny nose, sinus pain and headache, fever, nausea,fatigue,loss of taste and smell.
Seborrhea, Oral mucosal exfoliation and Tongue discoloration
1.8.2021 – For the two nights right after the injection, I had very odd vivid dreams. I slept better last night.
1.11.2021 – Vivid odd dreams. Dry skin, including itch and some mild redness, on places if my face that I dont usually have dry skin. Increased oilyness and dry skin around sides if nose, more than usual. Oral thrush -- noticed symptoms yesterday: skin on all of inside of mouth peeled off, whiteness on entire top of tongue.
1.12.2021 – Continued noticeable changes in facial skin condition and oral thrush
Spinal pain, Vertigo and Back pain
5.2.2021 – My spine has felt unusual. It felt this way after the first shot as well. The issue is subsiding but still noticeable.
5.3.2021 – Lower back is sore, but spine is no longer sore.
6.5.2021 – Mild sore throat one day.
10.30.2021 – A little vertigo today. I don't think it is vaccine related.
10.14.2022 – I caught covid 1 week before new shots came out. Very disappointing. Had three days of fever. Sinus pain. Body aches. Exhaustion. Sore throat. Runny nose. Chose not to do antibodies or pill. I am fine now.
Respiratory disorder, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Tinnitus
2.25.2021 – Ringing in left ear for approximately two weeks or 1 week after injection. This rarely calms down.Acid reflux going on 3rd day now. This becomes more problematic 3 - 4 hours after going to bed.
3.4.2021 – Ringing in my left ear? Started about 30 minutes after injection
3.6.2021 – Continued ringing in my left ear
3.7.2021 – Ringing in left ear continues
3.9.2021 – Left ear continues to ring makes sleeping at night very difficult
11.16.2022 – Headache, sneezing, running nose, horrible cough, chills with body aches
11.23.2022 – Horrible respiratory issues Fatigue, runny nose, cough
Eyelid rash, Angina pectoris and Abnormal dreams
3.25.2021 – Gastrointestinal upset but no pain
4.17.2021 – weird taste in mouth and brain fog like feeling
4.18.2021 – Eyelids red, inflamed and burning sensation (took benedryl), tender and enlarged lymph node(s) under right arm; vivid dreams
4.21.2021 – Tried to report daily but survey timed out when I was able to answer!Ive had a rash but its better and no longer have a fever, it never went over 103
4.22.2021 – previously reported rash on eyelids post vaccination w/burning sensation but markedly improved now. Underarm lymph tenderness
5.20.2021 – Extremely tired
5.27.2021 – Extreme fatigue
7.17.2021 – Fatigue and angina
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