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.
Oligomenorrhea, Skin warm and Rash erythematous
5.8.2021 – I got the COVID arm rash at the injection site after both vaccines - after the first one, the rash appeared a week after the vaccine, stayed for nearly a week and was very red, hot and itchy. After the second vaccine, the rash appeared two days after the shot, lasted about 24 hours and only got hot and not that itchy or red. Its completely gone now and I feel fine
5.10.2021 – My menstrual cycle lasted about twice as long as it usually does
Movement disorder, Depressed mood and Impaired work ability
1.8.2021 – Just my arms where i got the shot
2.24.2021 – My left arm hurt pretty bad on Friday and Saturday could not lift better now. Been feeling a little down and heat races in and off since shot.
3.3.2021 – In still having odd chest disomfort, and no energy and very tired ths as been going on for at least 1 week Went ti chiropractic wondering for my chest of i have ribs out. Fter 3 adjustments no change to cheat feeli g etc
3.10.2021 – Lower back pain and left leg is swollen
10.14.2021 – Ended up having to take yesterday off runny nose sneezing severe sinus pressure
Disturbance in attention, Injection site bruising and Injection site pain
3.14.2021 – I have a lovely festive ring around the injection site that looks like a shamrock (in time for St. Pattys day). The site is sore, but nothing too bad. This all started about 12 hours after injection.
4.12.2021 – Trouble focusing/concentrating on normal tasks
4.24.2021 – Not sure if its related to the vaccine, but Ive been having some awful cramping today. Just started today, however, this past week went pretty well health-wise.
7.10.2021 – Just caught a cold about a week ago.
Skin discoloration, Joint swelling and Anxiety
4.16.2021 – Full body hives
4.17.2021 – Hives
4.25.2021 – Hives on upper hip; labored breathing, loss of appetite; fatigue
5.2.2021 – Lots of fatigue/loss of energy. Some heart palpitations, unsure if its related or anxiety
7.11.2021 – Bumps on upper shoulders; brown spots on arms. Not sure if it is related or just typical sun spots.
10.10.2021 – Swelling on the tops of my feet and ankles; went to the doctor and all the tests came back normal. Having to go see a specialist for treatment.
Gout, Arthritis and Swelling
2.26.2021 – Nope
2.27.2021 – Arthritis or gout flare up in left foot, redness & swelling.
2.28.2021 – Gout outbreak.
3.1.2021 – Gout continues but receding.
3.2.2021 – My right knee is aching for no known reason. Also, gout has affected my left foot. Related? Seeing doctor on Thursday.
3.9.2021 – Gout. Left foot on 2/27/21. Then in right knee on 3/3/21.
3.17.2021 – Gout in left foot and right knee. Blood pressure running high, 140 - 150/75.
4.6.2021 – Gout
5.8.2021 – Gout. Left wrist, hand and shoulder.
Injection site pain, COVID-19 and Fatigue
2.17.2021 – I had no problems with vaccination #1, except for a tender injection site. Vaccination #2 is a different story! However, I am blessed to have received #2!
2.19.2021 – I just feel a little off, but I feel a little better each day.
10.26.2021 – The day of the vaccine and the very next day, I felt soreness at the injection site and felt fatigued.
10.28.2021 – No real pain, just a dullness...
10.30.2021 – A dull headache...mild
10.23.2022 – Covid, back around June 22nd. You didn't contact me after my last booster. I thought that you would have.
Diplopia, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased
2.10.2021 – Cough
2.17.2021 – Coughing up a lot of phlegm
3.23.2021 – Diarrhea, shortness of breath and e tremendous fatigue along with headaches and body aches
4.20.2021 – Having extreme muscle aches back of neck and shoulders like I had when I had COVID in December and felt like someone was beating me up. This lasted several hours. Still have headaches, shortness breathextreme fatigue but after shots cough went away.
6.9.2021 – Increase heart rate. I am diabetic and had always had my BG around 106-108. It is now in the high 200s. Not sure if this is related. Still short of breath, extremely fatigued ongoing headaches. What has stopped after the the 2nd vaccine is my cough
9.8.2021 – Not related to vaccines but I think from COViD, I had in December. I guess I am a long hauler - fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, but after vaccines my cough went away. Now having dizziness and bouts of Double Vision. Makes me nauseous.
Infrequent bowel movements, Dental implantation and Piriformis syndrome
2.6.2021 – Swollen gums on upper left side of teeth not related to vaccine.
2.25.2021 – Stomach cramps with low back pain on and off since I got the shot.
3.6.2021 – Chronic bowel evacuation issue has gotten worse. Not sure if there is a relationship between the vaccine and this condition.
3.13.2021 – Nausea and stomach cramps, prolly tied to my gastritis Personal visit with my doctor
3.20.2021 – Esophagus inflamation and nausea.
4.3.2021 – Fatigue, pain in lower back similar to pain experienced after my shots, pain in left piraformis
5.24.2021 – Lower back pain that impacts my ability to move my bowels. Similar pain that I got after my vaccine. Metabolic testing, physical therapy, virtual consultation with Dr.
8.21.2021 – Stomach/ intestine spasms and cramping. More constipation events. Heightened nerve pain and anxiety. In person doctor visit and testing.
10.31.2021 – Difficulty with bowel evacuation
11.3.2021 – Itching
11.26.2021 – Hives like pain and itching on both sides of my torso of unknown origin, but could be a good allergy. Managing it with Histomine blockers, low sugar and antihistamine foods. OTC antihistamines cause no improvement.
12.3.2021 – Oral surgery for broken teeth and implants Surgery in Dental Surgeon office
12.10.2021 – Oral surgery to remove broken teeth and add implants Visit to Dental surgeon
4.19.2022 – Itching occurred for 4 days after vaccination. Then diminished. Rash the size of a baseball at injection site for 2 days. Has since gone away.
4.25.2022 – Fatigue, Fever 99.4F, Body Aches, sinus congestion. Went away in 36 hrs. Took Covid Rapid Test-Negative. Slept most of the time.
5.9.2022 – Constipation, infrequency of bowel movement, muscle pain in back and left him, waking up in the middle of the night and unable to go back to sleep and mid day fatigue Dr office visit and email
5.28.2022 – Tendinitis and muscle pain
7.13.2022 – Dental implants and digestive issue
10.12.2022 – Out constipation issue . Painful evacuation. A little worse than ever before. Managing it with doctors.
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Lethargy and Tinnitus
5.8.2021 – Got the rash again on the vaccination site since Sunday May 2nd with random itching . I still have the rash
5.15.2021 – Ringing in my ears
5.22.2021 – Only the ringing of my left ear from the previous shot
5.23.2021 – I dont know if I have a swollen lymph node on the side of my right side of neck or if I slept wrong - its just a discomfort I feel depending when I yawn
5.25.2021 – Dizziness
5.27.2021 – Vertigo
5.28.2021 – Vértigo dizziness
5.29.2021 – Vértigo light head dizzy
6.26.2021 – Vertigo nausea headache chills fever lethargy
1.4.2022 – Weird cough
1.11.2022 – Coughing
Dysstasia, Cyst and Bell's palsy
2.17.2021 – Due to injection site redness larger than a quarter
3.8.2021 – I have numbness and swelling in my left side lip chin area
3.15.2021 – Possible bells palsy last week and now blood vessels in my left eye over the weekend. Tired body still aches.
4.1.2021 – Low back pain shooting pain down legs to feet. I can hardly sit stand walk get out of bed. I am in pain that i never had before. The entire month of March was horrible! Bells palsy and now this after vaccine.
5.17.2021 – Cyst on spine that I never had pain before now i can hardly even walk MRI , Labs
8.18.2021 – Back stiffness that I didnt have before. Face numbing. Body aches, tiredness.
2.16.2022 – Breathing problems, dizziness, headaches, back pain leg pain body aches hair loss
Arthralgia, Pain in extremity and Cough
5.12.2021 – Aching in my knee and lower right leg. Based on XRays it was identified as early arthritic symptoms. After a thirty regimen of Meloxicam, it has improved, however the aching in the calf area persists. Office visit with MD
8.11.2021 – Very sore right knee. Was treated with Meloxicam. It took care of it, but. I continue to have frequent soreness in my calf. On person doctor visit
2.13.2022 – Coughing and very tired 1/13/2022. Tested positive for COVID19 on 1/19/2022. Tested negative on 1/26/2022. Continued feeling fired very through 1/30/2022. Still coughing but less frequently and less violently durin p as t few days.
Pleurisy, Gingival pain and Muscle twitching
4.2.2021 – Twitching muscles
4.3.2021 – Muscle twitches
4.7.2021 – Sore gums
4.16.2021 – Somewhat swollen lymphnodes; very pronounced Mittelschmerz (unusual for me; I know the topic is hotly contested but thought Id mention it)
4.30.2021 – I had severe abdominal pain about three weeks into my first shot. Started with mild nausea. Went to ER. Unclear if related but the topic came up.
5.2.2021 – The abdominal pain is a holdover from the first round, seems to have gotten a bit worse again after the second shot. Unclear as of yet if related, obviously.
5.5.2021 – Vertigo
2.17.2022 – High blood pressure Fever Sore throat Joint pain PCP visit
5.19.2022 – Joint pain, pleurisy, fatigue
Joint range of motion decreased, Injection site warmth and Urticaria
3.28.2021 – Redness, swelling, heat, itching at Injection site. More fatigue, aching and congestion with swollen glands in neck. Consult with pharmacist and local health department nurse
4.3.2021 – Covid arm
4.12.2021 – Mild dizziness
4.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes arm pit area of arm receiving vaccine. Pain in shoulder to neck area. Limited range of motion on that side.
1.5.2022 – Sporadic hives and possibly Vaculitis
6.15.2022 – 2 weeks after Moderna booster, I had a relapse of Vaculitis in January 2022. In April of 2022 I suffered a drug induced liver injury from a medication I was taking as a prophylactic while on steroids for the Vasculitis.
12.11.2021 – Other than those I feel great
12.12.2021 – No, this has happened after each shot
12.13.2021 – Very mild and improving
12.16.2021 – No
10.7.2022 – I live in (b)(6) FL I am living in a temporary place. DispatchHealth Mobile Care is checking on my well being . They will return in 48 hours.
10.14.2022 – I am a Survivor of Hurricane Ian (b)(6) have made 3 Wellness Checks, currently I am in what they call if needed So do I feel better. I am living in a temporary situation. I am without a home. I currently have a safe place to stay
10.22.2022 – I survived Hurricane Ian. I am being observed by my doctors and mental health professionals
Skin warm, Burning sensation and Herpes zoster
2.15.2021 – Arm that had the vaccination developed a large red area 6x3 across my upper arm, very itchy! It was also very warm to touch but didnt hurt when touched. Began on day 8, still visible but less and not so itchy.
3.2.2021 – Pain in my toe joints
3.8.2021 – Had some strange prickly feelings on my back and in my toes off and on during the day
3.15.2021 – The spot where I have had two episodes of shingles started to sting and burn last week, just like the beginning of the shingles episodes, but nothing can be seen there. I have had both the Zoster and Shingrix vaccines - shingrix in 2019.
Throat tightness, Productive cough and Feeling hot
4.14.2021 – I did have flu shot in March. May or may-not have helped with this vaccine
4.15.2021 – A little tight around throat area
5.7.2021 – Thank You
5.10.2021 – 2nd Pfizer shot 5/05/21. 1:30pm. My symptoms started at 2-3am next. Nasty Flu feeling. My lungs/chest area has been warm since+ weird feeling in lungs+chest area. Thank You
5.11.2021 – Thank you
5.12.2021 – Some shortness of breath. Might have been the honey tea
8.4.2021 – Not new, yet, still experience dry cough+ sometimes clear phlegm.Still exercising my body+lungs.Before COVID-19 vaccine, I didn't have the weight on my chest/lungs. Since, COVID-19 vaccine, there's weight on chest/lungs. Now things are different
Ear infection fungal, Ear congestion and Ear pain
2.19.2021 – I have a runny nose
3.14.2022 – On New Year's Day I got an earache. It was painful and my doctor called in some drops that helped the pain. The ear still felt full so I went to the doctor around Jan 6 where they saw I had a fungal ear infection. It was treated by an ENT. Because of my earache, I went to a pop up test site on Jan 4. The rapid test I got was negative. I also did a PCR test. I did not receive the positive PCR results until Jan 24. The sample did not reach the lab until Jan 14. Not best practices.
Cardiac ablation, Quarantine and Cardiac disorder
1.23.2021 – Arm injection area has a little rash and its hot down to my elbow
1.24.2021 – Fever has come and gone a couple of times. I typically run around 97.4
1.28.2021 – Chest tight, congested. Ive been in quarantine before and after the vaccine. So maybe its a sinus infection?
2.22.2021 – Have had tachycardia since my first vaccine and now its constant. Currently being evaluated ER for tachycardia on Wednesday (2 days prior) heart rate has stayed elevated since the first vaccine.
2.25.2021 – Tachycardia since first vaccine
2.26.2021 – Tachycardia ongoing. On a heart monitor now.
4.2.2021 – Still dealing with tachycardia daily going up to 206 bpm Holter monitor. Waiting on results
8.20.2021 – Ongoing tachycardia/heart issues, still seeking medical help. 2 cardiac ablations in 8 weeks. Getting nuclear medicine tests this week.
Milk allergy, Hypotension and Rash pruritic
3.15.2021 – Had a 103 degree fever for more than 24 hours post 2nd vaccine. Dizziness, headache, no sleep. Temp of 101 still at 36 hours. Ringing in ears extreme. Brain fog and tiredness for a week.
8.25.2021 – Rash on left side of chest, itchy. Went away. Extreme stomach cramps and new sensitivity to dairy. Gave that up. Constant indigestion. Went to doctor to rule out heart attack. Fatigue, ongoing. Now as of the last week low blood pressure causing In person doctor visit and specialist visit
5.9.2022 – This was for 36 hours after the 4th booster.
Oropharyngeal discomfort, Discharge and Hypotension
5.1.2021 – Throat has some discomfort
5.16.2021 – I have what I believe is a sinus infection, and instead of getting better I feel worse. I still have a lot of yellow drainage and now laryngitis. Im on steroids for five days and augmenting for 3 days now. I should be better but Im not.
10.30.2021 – My Blood Pressure drops low, to where I can feel it. For example a few weeks ago it was 90/60. It's been doing this since I took the vaccine. I also for the last two weeks have swelling in my foot, with no cause. I can barely walk.
Flail chest, Chest wall operation and Hemothorax
1.2.2021 – Tested positive for Covid 12/31Profuse sweating, cough , fever and chills only one night, very low energy, pneumonia
1.9.2021 – Tested positive for Covid 12/31. Got Regeneron antibodies. Had pneumonia. Plan on returning to work tomorrow
3.20.2021 – Fatigue and nausea
12.19.2021 – Fractured ribs. Bil Hemothorax. Flail chest. Chest surgery. More chest surgery in am. My cough never went away after Covid. Got progressively worse. Till this See above
Tension, Stress and Sinus headache
4.26.2021 – Im currently dealing with stress from legal matters. Its possible the minor headaches and elevated BP is related to the stress!
4.27.2021 – Elevated BP. Was being treated for elevated BP prior to the vaccine. Also L flank discomfort was being treated before vaccine
4.28.2021 – Elevated BP... Under MD care/observation
4.29.2021 – Stiff neck, sinus headache - mild, slight ache lower back of head. ? History of migraines? Tension?
4.30.2021 – Elevated BP. Under care of PCP. Headache, joint pain and muscle or body aches ? Stress related
5.22.2021 – Old age...
Neuralgia, Hypoesthesia and Myalgia
3.27.2021 – Some joint and muscle or nerve pain.
4.17.2021 – Minor but noticeable Lower Right arm pain. I had this same delayed pain with the first shot for a few days
5.24.2021 – I wouldnt say that I have worse conditions, Id like to note that I continue to have some issues with my right arm/wrist area. (Pain, sometimes shooting pain and numbness) that started a few days after 2nd shot). Still prevents total usage of ar
4.11.2022 – In February 2022 I tested positive for CoVid from a home test.
Psoriatic arthropathy, Dysstasia and Dysmenorrhea
3.31.2021 – I have 4-5 autoimmune diseases. So I did t see this space to type on my first day. I am on enbrel. I just started and am on week 4. So I felt aches and muscle pain I was more tired than usual. It was hard to stand due to my joints aching and hurting more. Joints in hands and fingers. Shoulders hurt. Took 3 ibuprofen and a Percocet.
5.3.2021 – My period was stronger and lasted longer. I usually go for 3 days light. This time was 8 days and was a bit heavier. It hurt my back w bad cramps. I have psoriatic arthritis and my joints were sore more.
10.24.2021 – I have psoriatic arthritis. And have only had a sore arm for the few days I got the shot.
Feces soft, Frequent bowel movements and Burning sensation
1.27.2021 – I received my first dose of the vaccine on the 16th starting on the 24th I started to feel sick overall body aches. On the 25th I felt the same so I take a covid test regular one got the results today is negative on the 26th I still felt bad headaches were just as bad as I had been in the bathroom all day soft stools headache sore throat not feeling good at all I went and took the rapid test for covid it came back negative the day I still have what feels like a fever but I never have a temperature my head just feels like I have a headache but it also feels like it's burning my stomach better today my bowel for better I just overall don't feel good at all. I didn't have diarrhea just yesterday on the 26th I had to go to the bathroom all day I constantly had to have a bowel movement till I guess I was cleaned out
2.17.2021 – Sore throat
8.14.2021 – Cough
Salivary hypersecretion, Induration and Rash papular
5.22.2021 – Spit up a little, but didnt feel like it was throw up
5.24.2021 – Woke up with right side swollen and rash on right cheek. Raised white bumps/ lines hard to the touch and white against the red. Went down during the day. ( this report is for 5/23/2021)
5.26.2021 – Throat swollen and chest pain on right
5.27.2021 – Not sure Went to er last night. Said I am fine and prescribed anti inflammatory medications
6.6.2021 – Had chest pains and tightness in the throat. Am fine now. Had headache for two day.s. Was a bit better, but woke up on Friday feeling groggy with headache but felt better mid day
Seizure like phenomena, Bladder pain and Speech disorder
4.15.2021 – Blood in stool
4.18.2021 – Some unexplained bruising in a few places
4.26.2021 – Stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea
5.10.2021 – Headaches, bladder pain, seizure-like episodes.
5.17.2021 – Headaches, bladder pain
5.24.2021 – Abdominal and pelvic pain, nauseous
10.11.2021 – Stomach issues, speech problems, leg pain In person and tests
12.29.2021 – Feeling flushed
12.30.2021 – Sweating
1.12.2022 – Nausea, diarrhea, body aches worse.
2.2.2022 – Nausea, congestion, earache, sore throat
2.9.2022 – Sinus, migraines, sick at stomach, achy, sore throat
12.30.2022 – Flu, stomach virus, very frequent headaches
Axillary mass, Menstruation delayed and Dehydration
4.17.2021 – Swollen and tender armpit on injection side of body.
4.21.2021 – My period was a couple weeks late between my first injection and second one. Im usually pretty regular. I have zero risk of pregnancy.
7.15.2021 – Dizziness a couple separate days. Thought it was an ear infection but went to the doctor and it was not. Did a covid test that resulted negative. Concluded that it may have been due to dehydration. Never experienced it before.
10.14.2021 – My period was late a couple of times. Normally they are very regular.
12.10.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit swollen. Same side as injection.
12.11.2021 – Lump in my armpit.
Yawning, Spinal pain and Flatulence
3.24.2021 – I was not sleepyI was hoping I was going have a night of good sleep!
3.25.2021 – Maybe a little queasy but hardly anything to really mention. But did notice since I am trying to be aware.
3.27.2021 – Very slight
3.29.2021 – Last night at bedtime I was having aches and pain in spine and neck enough to take a Tylenol. This morning still with that pain but also in all my joints. Again not excruciating but enough to warrant another Tylenol or something to ease it for todays activities.
4.15.2021 – Very slight took cbd oil. I didnt need Tylenol after morning coffee
4.16.2021 – I have been yawning and sleepy today. And I slept well last night.
4.17.2021 – The diarrhea just once. Came on all o sudden. Didnt feel bad.
4.18.2021 – Just I slight headache. One Tylenol took care of it.
4.19.2021 – A great day!
4.20.2021 – While exercising I was winded. But probably not due to vaccine. But winded nonetheless.
4.21.2021 – Not terrible. But enough to take a Tylenol and lay down for an hour.
4.28.2021 – Stomachache not terrible but noticeable didnt last long. I got up and drank some baking soda and water. It helped.
7.14.2021 – One day I felt run down. Felt like I had a fever but did not. Had stomach pains. Not terrible but notable. Next day gone.
10.29.2021 – My Apple Watch alerted me twice that my resting pulse rate was over 120 bpm. Twice. While relaxing in my recliner. This happened on the 25th Headache and chills on the 24th. I just figured out today how to add my booster to your site today.
5.30.2022 – Last night I had discomfort all over. I would liken it to a fibromyalgia episode. Not terrible but uncomfortable to wake me up.
Aura, Back disorder and Blister
3.24.2021 – just a little sore at the injection site.
3.25.2021 – Seeing aura lights every few hours without the migraine. I haven't had a migraine with aura for a few years, seems strange.
4.17.2021 – brain feels foggy or disjointed
4.18.2021 – Brain fog. focus issues
4.19.2021 – brain fog. focus issues
10.18.2021 – cold sore blister.
10.19.2021 – cold sore
10.29.2021 – Strong joint pain in the shoulder of the arm that received the vaccine. Might be arthritis.
1.14.2022 – Symptoms started on evening of 12/26/2022. Each day for a week had different symptoms. Fever, sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, no energy, diarrhea (was like wet sand).
7.14.2022 – Slight fever and fatigue after being in contact with someone with confirmed Covid. This happened 20 hour after the contact, but only lasted around 10 hours. Was in contact only for around 20 minutes, and at a distance.
10.2.2022 – I got my shot last week. on the next day, o got fever, chills, and was unable to work. the day after that, i was fine
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