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.
Discouragement, Periorbital swelling and Nightmare
1.22.2021 – Itchy eyes; sinus congestion; slightly swollen around eyes
1.23.2021 – Area around eyes swollen. Other allergy symptoms of itchy eyes, clogged sinus
2.19.2021 – Sore neck. Feeling anxious. Fast heartbeat
2.20.2021 – Sinus. Itchy eyes
2.21.2021 – Dehydration, dizziness
2.22.2021 – Nightmares, feeling unsettled/anxious
2.23.2021 – Sinus
3.4.2021 – Neck spasms on same side as vaccine
3.11.2021 – Neck muscle spasm, tightness and pain on same side as covid vaccine #2 PCP dr visit in person
4.1.2021 – Skin rash on scalp Visit with PCP
12.4.2021 – Sinus and allergy like symptoms.
12.5.2021 – Itching; discouraged
12.6.2021 – Sinus; itchy eyes; itching scalp
12.31.2021 – Sinus clogged. Itchy eyes.
5.17.2022 – Sinus congestion; vertigo
5.19.2022 – Vertigo
10.6.2022 – Itchy eyes; sinus type congestion
10.7.2022 – Allergy symptoms
10.26.2022 – Ringing in my right ear. Anxiety.
11.9.2022 – More tired. intestinal upset.
Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary edema and Cardiac failure
2.11.2021 – Shortness breath, fluid on lungs, enroute to (b)(6)
2.18.2021 – Shortness breath, fatigue Currently inpatient at (b)(6) Hospital
2.25.2021 – Pulmonary hypertension
3.7.2021 – Cough, wheezing
3.9.2021 – And visiting nurse
3.10.2021 – Shortness Of breathe, difficulty of breathing (b)(6) General
3.12.2021 – Acute congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hypertension
3.19.2021 – Worsening heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary edema
9.3.2021 – My Mom passed away (b)(6)/2021Not related to Covid
Muscle fatigue, Lymphadenopathy and Pain in extremity
3.25.2021 – Swollen glands in throat for half a day
4.13.2021 – I wanted to report that I felt a delayed onset of a sore arm from my first Covid vaccine approximately 15 days after receiving the vaccine. The sore arm lasted about four days.
4.14.2021 – After exerting my left arm, both arms felt extreme fatigue for about 30 seconds, then felt normal. It was a severe fatigue like after lifting gym weights, and it immediately affected both arms, very strange!
4.19.2021 – Dizziness
Tinnitus, Rhinorrhea and Fatigue
12.18.2020 – Tinnitus
12.19.2020 – Still having MILD tinnitus
12.20.2020 – Still ringing in my ears :(
12.21.2020 – Still tinnitus
12.22.2020 – RINGING IN MY EARS
12.23.2020 – Ringing in ears still...ughhh
12.25.2020 – Miderate ear ringing (still)
1.8.2021 – Still have the sameow decibel tinnitus bilaterally as I did moments after the first dose. Hoping it goes away
1.9.2021 – Tinnitus (a bit louder) than what started with the first vaccine
1.10.2021 – Mild tinnitus
1.17.2021 – Same tinnitus
1.22.2021 – Fatigue
2.20.2021 – I've had a running nose For the last 3 days. And my fatigue has gotten worse. I literally take a nap every night after I get home from work for 2 hours. No other new symptoms
10.10.2021 – Bilateral tinnitus
10.12.2021 – Bilateral tinnitus Dr
11.6.2021 – EXHAUSTED
Gastroenteritis viral, Productive cough and Anosmia
10.5.2021 – Have had lingering cough for about a month, likely due to fall allergies (negative COVID test 9/23, additional test scheduled for 10/6)
11.16.2021 – Cough and runny nose, likely unrelated to vaccine. Got pcr covid-19 test
10.26.2022 – Had COVID 6/4/2022-6/14/2022. Lost taste and smell, productive cough, fatigue. Took full Paxlovid course beginning 6/6/2022. Received Moderna booster 9/28/2022. No side effects. Had a 24 hour stomach bug yesterday that is likely unrelated
Post concussion syndrome, Tooth extraction and Lyme disease
2.14.2021 – Chest pain within 20 minutes of getting the vaccine that lasted the rest of the day.
2.16.2021 – Lymes disease
2.17.2021 – PCH, Lymes disease
2.19.2021 – Lymes disease, allergy to bandaid
2.20.2021 – Lymes disease, post concussive headache
3.6.2021 – Intermittent chest pain
3.27.2021 – Intermittent chest pain or chest pressure.
4.3.2021 – Chest pain In person visit with cardiologist
4.24.2021 – Intermittent chest pain Stress echo test
6.12.2021 – Fever with chills and sweats.
9.11.2021 – Headache and fever since third Covid shot on 8/23/21.
10.3.2021 – Severe chills, headache, fever for 5 days. Headache and low grade fever since third vaccination to present. It reactivated my chronic Epstein Barr virus which has been under better control.
10.6.2021 – I have a headache and low grade fever since the 3D vaccine. It was Moderna. First two were Pfizer. It has reactivated my chronic EBV and Lyme's disease symptoms. Blood tests revealed increase in EBV and Lyme's symptoms.
11.23.2021 – Headache and dizziness since my third vaccination for immune compromised person.
2.21.2022 – Bad migraine, increased dizziness, very sore arm. Arm is recovering. Headache is better, but lasted for 3 months with Moderna injection. Will see how long this one lingers. Dizziness continues too.
5.23.2022 – Peripheral neuropathy with pins and needles in finger tips due to Ibuprofen. They went away when I discontinued it. I took it after having a tooth removed.
8.20.2022 – Headache every day. Sometimes need to take lo-dose Aspirin.
10.15.2022 – Increased heart rate when asleep
10.16.2022 – Heart racing at night waking me up five times.
10.17.2022 – Still have racing heart waking me up or keeping me awake.
10.18.2022 – Resting heart rate dropped to 60 bpm. Only got 4.5 hours of sleep last night and night before.
10.20.2022 – Racing heart at night has disappeared.
10.27.2022 – Chest pain and a headache. In person office visit
11.3.2022 – Yes. Heart rate at night of 70 bpm waking me up five times last night. Usually I am at 62 bpm. This has been elevating periodically since my last COVID shot.
Abdominal discomfort, Nasal congestion and Nasopharyngitis
1.7.2021 – Mild abdominal discomfort (i wouldn't really call it pain necessarily). And it comes and goes throughout the day. Mild Headache also comes and goes throughout the day.
1.10.2021 – abdominal discomfort off and on throughout the day. feels like an upset stomach for awhile then goes away and comes back later.
12.12.2021 – Stuffy and runny nose, congestion and cough. Started in Sunday and worsening over a few days and now getting better. Seemed to be a typical cold which my son had the same symptoms the previous week and got better in approx 1 week.
Dyspnea exertional, Pneumonia and Lymph node pain
2.15.2021 – Shortness of breath upon exertion even before the gave me the shot. I thought it was allergy related. Im waiting gir the 3 day Covid test to find out if I currently have Covid or already have had it and the lung thing is from the past. Neck glands sore, I found out I have Covid and Bi lateral pneumonia the day after my shot. I obviously already had it when I got my shot. So do I get the second shot or not. ?? Chest X-ray and rapid Covid test and 3 day Covid test (not in yet). X-ray showed Covid and bilateral pneumonia
2.16.2021 – At er w/ pneumonia Do t know if Im being admitted yet
2.17.2021 – Pneumonia
2.18.2021 – Healing from pneumonia
6.1.2021 – Just feel tired but I dont think it has anything to do with my Covid shots
3.2.2022 – Tired
Reflux gastritis, Eye irritation and Dyspepsia
1.25.2021 – Little bit heart racing - mild
1.27.2021 – Swollen lymph node armpit on shot side
1.28.2021 – Bad stomachache, bad reflux and mild cough
1.29.2021 – Shortness of breath and lymph node sore under armpit
2.20.2021 – Shortness of breath. Burning eyes
2.21.2021 – Yesterday was bad. Very ill. 101 fever, headache, chills, achy, exhaustion
2.22.2021 – Shortness of breath
2.24.2021 – Bad heartburn
3.26.2021 – Shortness of breath.
9.16.2021 – Heartburn
7.15.2022 – I've had bad fatigue since the vaccine
7.22.2022 – Fatigue
9.16.2022 – Fatigue still bad shortness of breath on occasion
Muscle spasms, Pruritus and Pain in extremity
3.10.2021 – Different parts of body itching
3.11.2021 – Tiredness
4.13.2021 – I've been getting like a sore throat in the ladt couple of days after ive done my check in, so i had'nt reported it. In the morning its not sore.
4.20.2021 – Generally tired some days while others not so much, also some body aches some days, and other days not so much.
7.6.2021 – Pain/spasms in legs at night and very tired during the day i dont take sick time because we're short handed and lots of work coming in.
Respiratory tract irritation, Allergic respiratory symptom and Swelling of eyelid
2.15.2021 – Vision seems blurry, possible mild swelling of eyes?
2.16.2021 – Mild sore throat, slightly runny nose.
2.17.2021 – Dizziness, sob
2.18.2021 – Very slight dry cough
3.1.2021 – Rash and itching near vaccine site. Developed about 8 daya out, I think but might not have mentioned it.
3.17.2021 – Sore throat & ear and sinus pain
6.28.2022 – Sore throat, mild fever and chills, fatigue, sinus pain, mild hoarseness, weakness.
7.12.2022 – Cough, malaise, sinus pain/congestion, sore throat, ear pain, mild chills, fatigue.
7.19.2022 – Low grade fever. Chills, lung irritation and mild persistent cough, fatigue
Quarantine, Fall and Balance disorder
5.25.2021 – Balance problems causing unexpected falling Doctor visit in office followed by MRI
5.3.2022 – I had a mild case of Covid and took antiviral medication and quarantined for 5 days.
11.18.2022 – Diagnosed with Covid by a PCR test. An taking an alternative antiviral to Paxlovid. I had my recent booster 1 month ago in October. Probably QB1 or QB1.1 variant
11.25.2022 – I contracted Covid last week and this week I was diagnosed with rebound Covid
Bradyphrenia, Confusional state and Memory impairment
4.8.2021 – May be unrelated, but have experienced some confusion / forgetfulness. Set the alarm clock incorrectly last night, missed a turn when running an errand, left a store without taking my purchases with me. Little things, but uncharacteristic.
4.9.2021 – Forgot to set the alarm clock last night, but my brain function feels much better and more normal today.
5.6.2021 – Very mild aches. Moderate brain fog where my thinking is slow/confused/off similar to the day after my first shot.
Impatience, Autonomic nervous system imbalance and Feeling jittery
12.18.2020 – For the first 30-45 minutes I had some mild flushing and jittery feeling. It resolved and did not return.
12.19.2020 – Feel some autonomic disturbance. Like I'm hot and no one else is,
12.21.2020 – Sweaty, intermittently but no fever
12.22.2020 – May be from working an overnight shift though. Not sure if it's the vaccine. Tired and have little patience today.
12.24.2020 – Shaky feeling hot feeling, scattered thinking unable to concentrate
1.1.2021 – Minor fatigue, and some brain fogginess. Not sure if it's the season or the vaccine but I did have my coworker expose me and test positive this week and I remain symptom and covid free.
1.9.2021 – Sweats
1.12.2021 – Lymph node pain under arm
1.13.2021 – Lymphnode pain left side (infection side ) Under arm area
1.15.2021 – Lymphnode pain and enlarged vaccine side under arm
1.29.2021 – Im constantly needing naps all day, falling asleep and sleeping through my alarm. This also happened after my first vaccine. This is happening to many people who were vaccinated with Pfizer shot .
2.19.2021 – Fatigue has never resolved and frequent headaches since the vaccine. I sleep and never feel refreshed. I sleep through the alarm. Ive never felt so exhausted in my life since I had my vaccine.
7.9.2021 – Continuing to have issues with sleeping, fatigue, body aches, extreme sweating all the time. Also having regularity issues with menstrual cycle, increased bleeding. Some days are worse than others.
1.8.2022 – Throat swelling and tongue swelling
1.8.2022 – Covid 19
11.24.2022 – Chronic inflammation sed rate and crp, continued chronic high platlet counts, high white blood cell counts. Not to mention fatigue and overall terrible feeling. All ramped up over the time since the vaccines, I've been trending the lab reports since
Tinnitus, Heart rate increased and Neck pain
2.7.2021 – About four minutes after my injection Heart rate 120-140 , trembling , increased Bp but All resolved within an hour Dr. wondered if it was anxiety Also the paramedic on site
10.2.2021 – Arm a little sore
5.18.2022 – Neck ache
6.18.2022 – Sore neck and shoulders
6.24.2022 – Neck. And r shoulder pain and lower back pain
11.13.2022 – I had dizziness and ringing in the ears I've been checked for Menieres it was inconclusive
11.27.2022 – Headaches
12.16.2022 – Humming in my left ear Appt coming up
Back injury, Spinal operation and Skin irritation
2.20.2021 – I bent down down to pick up a bottle and somehow hurt my lower back. Probably not related to vaccine but my lower back hurts.
3.26.2021 – Back/neck pain
11.5.2021 – Chest pain. Spent two days in hospital for evaluation. Conclusion was heart is normal. Pain source unknown at this time.
1.1.2022 – Upper back Surgery.
4.15.2022 – Ear Ringing
4.28.2022 – Runny nose
5.5.2022 – I had an evening of low grade fever and chills.
10.6.2022 – I had Covid in early July. Very soar throat for 36 hours and vey high blood pressure but no other problems.
12.21.2022 – Burning skin all over my body. No rash and very little discoloration. My back and my upper legs feel like they are icey-hot. Not disabling or terrible but it is irritating. Called doctor and just completed an oral steroid pac. No help
Hepatitis, Neuralgia and Paresthesia
5.2.2021 – Persistung headache, muscle/joint pain
5.23.2021 – Needling pain throughout muscles has worsened to needling and burning pain as if there is something wrong with my nerves. This pain randomly occurs at least 4 and up to 20 times per hour and occurring at random muscles.
6.12.2022 – Liver inflammation identified based on blood tests prior to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine and one day afterwards. Since the J&J vaccine, liver has been inflamed. I am currently undergoing evaluation and testing on my liver. Ongoing nerve pain.
Increased insulin requirement, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased
2.3.2021 – Hives/ Rash continued to spread and very itchy.
3.3.2021 – High blood sugars requiring almost double the amount of normal insulin
3.4.2021 – High blood sugar continue to need much larger amounts of insulin than normal
3.5.2021 – Higher than normal insulin needs continues
3.12.2021 – Rash over several spots on the body which is very itchy.
8.31.2021 – Dry mouth which doesnt go away with water and completely dries at times when exercising. Waiting on appointment
Injected limb mobility decreased, Dysphonia and Mobility decreased
4.19.2021 – Muscle pain
11.5.2021 – The shoulder on my L arm( vac'd arm) is very sore now and I have some mobility issues. Until last week, just the injection site was tender. If it doesn't get better, I think I will consult my physician.
11.12.2021 – Left shoulder very painful. Limited mobility. I am able to do adls but notice left arm and hand not as strong. Can't adduct or abduct arm as normal
5.7.2022 – Nasal congestion, hoarseness,slight headache
Tongue discomfort, Stress and Menstruation delayed
2.8.2021 – Diarrhea, but I have IBS. So probably unrelated
2.9.2021 – Runny nose
2.26.2021 – Dizzyness
3.11.2021 – A wheezy cough but it could just be allergies.
3.18.2021 – Lots of coughing. Probably just seasonal allergies. :(
3.25.2021 – Migraine
4.8.2021 – I haven't had a normal period since the first dose. My period was seriously delayed after the first. Then I had a really rough one and now this one, after the second dose is also missed. I'm not pregnant. Strange.
8.28.2021 – Cold-like symptoms (nasal congestion, sore throat), low fever (99,I'm normally 97.4), fatigue
11.9.2021 – Period is late after the booster. It was also delayed after my original inoculation.
12.4.2021 – Fever, runny nose, cough, fatigue
12.8.2021 – Fatigue but it could be seasonal depression.
12.15.2021 – Fatigue. Brain fog. Could be seasonal depression.
2.2.2022 – I've had a runny nose, some fatigue ( but I've been stressed for 2 years so haha... No wonder), sore throat, aches
12.22.2022 – Several short lasting viruses. Hives on my chest 1 hour after receiving the bivalent booster on the 6th.
12.27.2022 – Some sort of virus. Fever, headache, sore throat for 6 days, nausea, mucous, misery.
Hypoesthesia oral, Paresthesia oral and Flatulence
12.22.2020 – flatulence
12.24.2020 – faster pulse at rest than usual, 96/minute sitting at my desk.
1.14.2021 – swollen and tender axillary lymph nodes same side as injection
1.15.2021 – tender and swollen lymph nodes in my axilla
2.9.2021 – multiple arthralgias in my hands and feet, which is odd for me. it actually started about 2 weeks ago but i forgot to mention it until now.
9.29.2021 – tender lymph node in armpit on same side as injection
3.28.2022 – numbness and tingling of left half of upper lip dental evaluation- need revision of root canal
Injection site inflammation, Vision blurred and Feeling hot
12.22.2020 – Pain in left arm from shoulder to elbow
12.30.2020 – These started yesterday afternoon.
1.5.2021 – Not sure if this was on my last thing or not. But has severe redness and itchiness around the injection site for about 2 days. Raised area of inflammation about the size of 2 half dollars. Since resolved. Now seem fine.
1.18.2021 – Blurry vision, light headed
1.20.2021 – Did not have a fever anytime I tested but felt feverish, hot, sweaty
1.21.2021 – No fever, but have felt feverish.
1.22.2021 – Hot, sweaty
2.10.2021 – More redness and itchiness at injection site
1.20.2022 – Booster almost 2 weeks ago. Had chills and fever for 2 days. But since have had shortness of breath and chest pains. Went to ER 48 hours after getting vaccine for that reason was told most likely just side affect of vaccine. Not a complication of
Thermal burn, Nasal discomfort and Rash erythematous
2.8.2021 – Inside of one nostril feel funny
2.9.2021 – Burning inside one nostril. Also Spacey
2.11.2021 – My nostril burning is back
2.12.2021 – Nose is better
3.22.2021 – I have a hive like rash on my left top breast. It showed up a week ago. It has gotten larger. Red and angry with bumps. I think it may be the covid arm vaccine rash, but it is on my breast. Told my doctor.
3.29.2021 – The rash on my chest got worse during last week, but as of today I feel like it is starting to go away.it has been two weeks having this rash, hive. Not as big and not as angry. Still using cortiaid cream.
4.12.2021 – The rash is almost totally gone
Pharyngeal mass, Thyroidectomy and Thyroid mass
4.16.2021 – Felt very tired more than normal on wednesday.
11.12.2021 – Swelling with pain and tenderness on left side of neck
11.13.2021 – Swelling on neck above collarbone
11.15.2021 – Mild swelling on left side of neck
11.17.2021 – Swelling on left side of neck
12.24.2021 – Sinus drainage, throat mucus, cramps in feet .
2.8.2022 – Swelling and pain on left side of neck, excess mucus in throat and sinuses, throat/thyroid lumps
11.9.2022 – Thyroidectomy in March 2022. Chills, body aches, very tired after the recent bivalent vaccine Oct 20. Thyroidectomy
Pneumonia aspiration, Skin burning sensation and Paresthesia oral
1.4.2021 – Had nausea, tingling lips, itchy throat, then all over itchy burning skin on immediately following initial dose. Fever next day. Treated with kenalog, prednisone, and Benadryl in urgent care. Fine until day 5: itchiness, headache, feverish returned.
1.18.2021 – Had severe itching with first dose. Took prednisone and Allegra before shot. Only mild symptoms this time.
1.19.2021 – Insomnia
1.21.2021 – Vomiting on the first night caused aspiration pneumonia, on antibiotics. All is good
Injection site reaction, Rash pruritic and Injection site warmth
2.22.2021 – I developed a red area around my injection site last Wednesday that soon grew to about five inches. It was a little warm to touch and a sight itch. Is almost gone today. I had noticed a slight headache before I noticed the red area.
2.27.2021 – I would say the redness or rash is on the same arm but is mild or moderate. No itching.
3.25.2021 – For a couple days I had swollen lymph nodes under my armpits. They are fine now. No other symptoms
4.1.2021 – Not so much new, but lymph nodes on arm with vaccine have been swollen and a little sore.
5.27.2021 – I have had a flare up with my arm lymphedema which is in the opposite arm I had the shots. I had swollen lymph nodes from the shot. I have been going to PT for lymph massage. I have had nodes removed from both arms because of cancer. Physical Therapy
11.11.2021 – Sunday I developed a rash on my upper arm below the injection site. It wasn't as organized as the one I developed after my first shots. Itched a little. Almost gone now
6.21.2022 – I got COVID
Muscle injury, Muscle strain and Brain fog
4.14.2021 – little rough throat, very mild
6.9.2021 – little tired, brain fog , but could be caused by Hashimoto(thyroid) or simply gone to bed too late past nights. We went to the dentist yesterday, hence my vigilance and mentioning it here
10.29.2021 – I was not feeling so well yesterday but I feel much much better today
1.26.2022 – I injured my rib muscles, nothing to do with 3rd Pfizer vaccine of October last year. besides we hardly exposing ourselves to other people, due to the fact that my husband is immunocompromised , has leukemia. He got his 4th pfizer last week.
4.7.2022 – Just literally had the vaccinations a little less than one hour and a half ago
4.13.2022 – Muscle ache maybe as well just muscle strain, due to exercising without much warm-up, and neck issues . May have nothing to do with the vaccine
Allergy to vaccine, Ligament sprain and Musculoskeletal pain
3.13.2021 – Shoulder blade (same side) aches very badly
3.14.2021 – Overnight, the chills and pain were really bad. I slept way in and feel much better this afternoon (no chills, only pain in arm and shoulder).
4.3.2021 – Allergic reaction delayed 1 hour, visited ER, received H1&H2 antihistamines and steriods
4.4.2021 – Note: I am still on prednisone & antihistamines for 5 days post allergic response to vaccine
4.8.2021 – Menstrual irregularity - cycle had just finished prior to vaccination, but bled for 1 day
4.25.2021 – Headache, mild but persistent
12.22.2022 – Sore throat (started today)
Asthenopia, Injected limb mobility decreased and Gastrointestinal pain
12.31.2020 – Throat irritation,
1.1.2021 – Muscle weakness in my legs
1.8.2021 – Sinuses burning and running. Swollen glands in my throat
1.31.2021 – This is day 4. I did not receive this until today. The day after receiving my 2nd dose I could not raise my arm I received injection in. Inexperienced debilitating muscle aches and pains. My entire body hurt to the point I was not able to work. I had brain fog unlike anything Ive ever experienced. The 2nd day after receiving the shot I had pain at injection site and mild arm pain at injection site. Day 3 was arm pain at injection site and shoulder pain in same arm. Day 4 has been overwhelming tiredness and sleepiness. I have been unable to keep my eyes open all day long.
2.1.2021 – Facial flushing, sinus issues
2.10.2021 – Keep having bouts of intestinal cramps and diarrhea
Allergy to arthropod bite, Musculoskeletal pain and Viral infection
3.22.2021 – Winded
3.25.2021 – Scratchy throat
5.8.2021 – Headaches with some nausea, back pain and new shoulder pain Chiropractor
7.17.2021 – Virus with headache, fever, vomiting and sinus congestion. Lasted about 5 days. Got tested for COVID but came back negative.
12.30.2021 – Brief joint pain in fingers that went away
1.2.2022 – Pain in collarbone
1.20.2022 – Brief Altered sense of smell taste but came back same day
6.15.2022 – Light headedness
6.20.2022 – Shoulder blade pain but seems unrelated to the shot
7.25.2022 – Reaction to insect bites. Swelling and itching
12.6.2022 – Fatigue and some sinus congestion and scratchy throat
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