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.
Vomiting, Chills and Respiratory tract congestion
1.22.2021 – Sore throat, occasional cough, runny nose
1.29.2021 – My husband tested positive for COVID. Im waiting to get my results back but PMD says to assume Im positive too since we have same symptoms. Headache, sore throat , cough, congestion, runny nose, achy. Symptoms are mild/moderate, change daily.
2.5.2021 – COVID positive
2.19.2021 – No symptoms now but had severe reaction to 2nd dose. Fever, chills, vomiting, fatigue, headache, body aches. Lasted 48 hrs.
Hemiparesis, Cardiomegaly and Extrasystoles
8.24.2021 – Metallic taste for first hour after
8.26.2021 – Pain and weakness in legs. Like aches and sharp pains
8.27.2021 – Back pain and some leg pains
8.28.2021 – Extreme pains throughout body and nausea still
8.30.2021 – Chest pains with probable heart enlargement
9.1.2021 – Hospitalized for rule out of GBS and cardiac complications
9.21.2021 – Still having cramping in legs
9.29.2021 – PVCs have been worse since the vaccine and legs are improving with physical therapy
10.5.2021 – Bigeminy still bad
11.25.2021 – Worsening pvcs
2.22.2022 – Left leg weakness spread to left side and right sided weakness
8.24.2022 – Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and diagnosis post Covid vaccine
Mucous stools, Diarrhea hemorrhagic and Eating disorder
2.17.2021 – Head felt foggy within 15 minutes of vaccine
2.19.2021 – Foggy feeling
9.28.2021 – Bright red bloody stools x 2 after diarrhea Saw Primary PA
9.29.2021 – Bloating in abdomen and bloody stools: medium red stool last night; bright red stools today
9.30.2021 – Slight amount of blood and mucous last night after diarrhea
10.1.2021 – Loose stools, no blood; having difficulty transitioning to food (BRAT diet)
12.26.2021 – Seems to be allergies. Eyes watering. Sneezing. In area where lots of allergies. No fever. No body aches. Appetite good
Fibrin D dimer increased, Atrial fibrillation and Dyspnea
3.13.2021 – I tested positive for covid Friday. My symptoms started Thursday evening March 11.
9.30.2021 – I tested neg for covid 3 times but have been in emergency room 3 times in a month. Dr. looked at tests and said i had covid. High D-dimmer, high inflammation levels. Chest congestion, shortness of breath, extreme headaches & body aches, afib, nausea Wasn't admitted to hospital because of no room. Others were worse off. But i had doctor's cell number.
4.1.2022 – Covid symptoms but tested negative for covid. This happened 2 times after I had covid and was fully vaccinated
Uterine polyp, Hysterectomy and Hemorrhage
3.20.2021 – Cold symptoms earlier this week but only lasted a few days
5.8.2021 – Had a hysterectomy (major surgery) on 4/13/21 due to ongoing bleeding caused by multiple polyps on my uterus. Have been healing from the surgery since then with no significant issues arising. With surgery & overnight hospital stay yo monitor my vitals & well being following the surgery
8.7.2021 – My symptoms of Ménières disease has increased & has created some sx of more hearing loss, some dizziness & loud noises in my left ear but it has decreased since earlier in the week.
Parosmia, Hypersensitivity and Abdominal discomfort
1.6.2021 – Mild abdominal upset for first 30 mins after shot
3.17.2021 – Nothing serious, but I've noticed that my sense of smell is off. Certain things I used to love the scent of now smell bad to me. No other symptoms, and I already had COVID last fall but didn't have weird smells or tastes when I had the disease.
2.3.2022 – Sometimes I feel a bit short of breath. I had chest xrays and a chest CT done and they didn't find anything so they said it could be pulse viral syndrome from Covid combined with bad seasonal allergies.
Lymphatic obstruction, Galactostasis and Lactation disorder
1.31.2021 – Cold sore, decreased milk production Consult with lactation for decreased milk production
2.1.2021 – Continuation of cold sore and decreased milk production
2.2.2021 – Cold sore, decreased milk production Discussed with lactation about possible clogged duct mastitis possibly causing chills around 3am that subsided by 5am
2.3.2021 – Cold sore, decreased milk production
2.22.2021 – Lymph node swelling, breast tenderness, increase clogged ducts Lactation
2.23.2021 – Lymph node tenderness and swelling affecting nursing
2.25.2021 – Lymph node swelling and clogged ducts
3.18.2021 – Multiple plugged ducts leading to mastitis
2.18.2022 – Covid + January 1st 2022 Stomach virus Pregnant due sept 2022 Intermittent chills at times not sure why
Mass, Hypertension and Peripheral swelling
5.10.2021 – Extremely high blood pressure, leg swelling, looks like varicose veins with lumps but Ive never had that, headache and just feeling like I had the flu. But its five weeks after my second shot. Ive had similar reactions to repatha shots so st
5.14.2021 – Blood pressure still a little high. Swelling in right leg and lots of lumps. Going tomorrow for a Doppler to rule out dvt. Never had this problem Regular PCP
7.2.2021 – Just continued bouts of high blood pressure when I would get really tired or do too much. Its like something in my body gets concentrated a certain times. Within the last week it seems like its finally settling down
Injection site inflammation, Sleep disorder and Vision blurred
3.30.2021 – Headache almost every single day. During the night the headache wakes me up. I have been able to work but very uncomfortable. While I had Covid (July) I suffered from severe headaches
4.13.2021 – My brain felt dizzy, like somebody shook it. Also my vision was a bit blurry during the first 15 min after the shot
12.13.2021 – Where they put the booster I have a 3.5" swollen area and it's very painful. Everyday is growing and I can see the inflammation. They put the booster in the same arm as the previous doses
Pulmonary congestion, Lower respiratory tract infection and Nasal congestion
3.31.2021 – Just feltctired after trying to work in the yard.prob. over did it.
4.1.2021 – Very minute pain in arm. Should be gone by tomorrow
4.29.2021 – Light runs thats it. Slight headache in morning but quicklycwent awayBeen taking Tylenol and drinking water. I think the Tylenol has gelped a lot.
5.28.2021 – Have a nasty chest cold not due to the covid 19. Had covid test.. came back negative
10.27.2021 – Congested chest/lungs... excessive coughing, stuffed nose... no fever
Tooth abscess, Toothache and Disturbance in attention
2.4.2021 – Joint pain
2.11.2021 – Fatigue, joint pain, night sweats on occasion, concentration problems, intestinal problems.
2.18.2021 – I felt very bad starting 1 day following this injection. I had fever, extremely fatigued, and flu like. I also developed a toothache 1 day after the shot that had to be emergently removed due to abscess. Feel ok now, but all of this unusual for me. I never react to the regular flu shot at all. And the first Covid shot I had was pretty asymptomatic. This second one did make me feel badly. Not today, one week out, but days 2-4 approximately. Dentist/oral surgery
3.18.2021 – Fatigue, joint pain
2.13.2022 – I became sick after Christmas 2021 and believe I had Covid. By the time I was able to test I was negative.
Dehydration, Brain fog and Hyperhidrosis
3.21.2021 – The 18th and the 19th I had severe nausea and some vomiting, sweating profusely on the 18th and 19th, on the 20th those went away and I started to have chills and body aches
4.14.2021 – Arm was sore for two days post shot, but its fine now
4.21.2021 – Went to urgent care on 04/17/21. Covid negative, but positive for strep throat
5.12.2021 – Fever, chills, sweats, severe headaches and body aches, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, brain fog, dehydrated Urgent care, medications.
2.9.2021 – I was given Mederna on my 2nd does by mistake when my 1st was Pfizer
2.10.2021 – 2nd injection was Moderna in error of first short Pfizer
2.11.2021 – Moderna given for 2nd shot in error. 1st shot Pfizer
2.12.2021 – 2nd injection Moderna was given in error of the 1st injection of Pfizer
2.13.2021 – Given Moderna for 2nd shot, but 1st shot was Pfizer
2.14.2021 – Error in 2nd shot Moderna when 1st shot was Pfizer
2.16.2021 – Error in dose: 2nd dose given Moderna. 1st dose Pfizer
Secretion discharge, Dyspnea and Respiratory tract congestion
1.17.2021 – Office manager working close with me last week tested covid positive on Saturday. No symptoms so far. He had covid during the week.
2.12.2021 – Light headed on Tuesday morning for a number of hours. That was day 4 after 2nd vaccine.
5.7.2021 – Chest congestion. Heavy sputum, green/brown. Going on 4 weeks. seems to finally getting better. Normal scheduled pulmonary visit.
8.6.2021 – Shortness of breath. But, do have COPD.It may be the cause.
Paresthesia oral, Dry mouth and Rash pruritic
4.22.2022 – Tongling of my entire tongue, and dry mouth
4.23.2022 – Sore arm
4.24.2022 – Very mild muscle soreness in the arm
5.22.2022 – Broke out in hives and small itchy bumpa all over my hands, wrists, fingers and arms. One or two in other places. Going on my 7th day with these. Super, super itchy! Called pharmacist and started taking Prednisone (which I had from a year ago). It helped some
7.24.2022 – Headache, severe lethargy, stuffed up nose, no energy, very tired.
Induration, Muscle twitching and Depression
2.16.2021 – Note that I just registered today, but felt fever, chills, headache, sore at injection site, tired and fatigued...as well as a hard pain three different times in my left thigh area following vaccine.....symptoms lessened and fever broke about 30 jours post vaccine.....
3.16.2021 – I missed the check in after my second shot.....I had chills, fever, muscle wincing, and an awful headache the day following my 2nd vaccine dose.
3.18.2021 – I probably could check tired/fatigue every day since I had Covid in Nov....and with both my vaccine shots. I make it through the work day.....but, all I can think about is getting home to lay down and nap/sleep. This may be more tied to depression. Just thought I would note it.
3.25.2021 – I have been so fatigued......not sure if it related to the vaccine or not.....just very tired...
Peripheral swelling, Erythema and Pruritus
2.13.2021 – I did have a fever of 99.4 within 8hours of receiving the vaccine on the 6th
2.28.2021 – Dont know if related or not On both arms in the inner crook/bend area some what intense itching and redness with some swelling for 3-4 days. Condition improved with Benadryl ointment applied twice a day.
3.6.2021 – So far just a headache received the shot at 1030 am this morning
3.13.2021 – Inner bend area of each arm red and itchy
5.3.2022 – On both days of the actual boosters I experienced bad arm pain and a circle red spot symptoms went away 2-4 days later
10.1.2022 – So far a anyway git both vaccines at 3 pm today 10/01/22
Disturbance in attention, Arthritis and Hypertension
12.19.2020 – A little difficulty concentrating.
12.20.2020 – Felt a bit weak while doing yardwork.
7.9.2021 – Hypertension
9.29.2021 – Arthritis flare in joints, most likely due to cessation of immunosuppressive medication in anticipation of booster shot, as I wanted to maximize my immune response.
12.8.2021 – Persistent cough, spiked a fever after about five days for ~24 hours. Call tested twice for Covid (PCR). Both tests negative for Covid.
11.13.2022 – A kink in my neck, but possibly unrelated.
Road traffic accident, Lip swelling and Confusional state
2.25.2021 – It is hard for me to determine my pain since I was in a car accident
2.26.2021 – I was in a car accident 2 weeks ago, unknown if the joint pain is from accident or the shot
3.28.2021 – I have an infection going on also wich I got diagnosed two days before shot.
3.29.2021 – I forgot to mention on my first and second days my lips became swollen.
4.22.2021 – My second week I started getting heart palpations not knowing if it was from the vaccine or not. I took Benadryl for itchiness on injection site. I stopped the Benadryl. Dr's office
9.23.2021 – I am having sinus problems. With some wheezing. Regular doctors appointment.
10.26.2021 – Lips swelling, took Benadryl.
10.27.2021 – Went to ER for side effects from COVID-19 Had reaction to covid 19
10.29.2021 – Follow follow up from Emergency Room visit.
11.23.2021 – I am still having congestion.
5.16.2022 – Confusion
6.14.2022 – I was on a plane and train last week
11.8.2022 – I had 3 weeks ago a covid shot from pzier I was achy and quie tired. Since then I have gotten better.
Gingival swelling, Therapeutic response unexpected and Musculoskeletal pain
6.11.2021 – Right leg knee
6.12.2021 – Pain in my right leg mild
6.16.2021 – My left knee
6.28.2021 – Pain on both arms
6.29.2021 – Swelling gum arm's pain & knees & neck & s I am taking tylenol houlder
6.30.2021 – Swelling gums better that yesterday if I am still problems with my gums i will call my dentist pain in my hands and right knee
7.1.2021 – Better from my gums
7.2.2021 – My right knee
8.2.2021 – Rash on my face and my chest. Pain in my hip buttock leg lefside chemo treatment today no fever
9.27.2021 – Pain in my left neck, shoulder, arm, hip, leg, swollen foot I am still in pain maybe because cancer
12.29.2021 – Pain in my hip butt legs feet problem con my estomagmm
Administration site bruise, Norovirus infection and Seasonal allergy
3.22.2021 – Very thirsty
4.16.2021 – My right arm got the shot & the upper arm has limited range of motion. It hurts to move the right arm & the right wrist joint is sore. The site of injection burns.
4.17.2021 – Minor sore throat, feeling dehydrated & slight cough
4.19.2021 – Slight sore throat, but I have seasonal allergies
4.20.2021 – Seasonal allergies with slight sore throat & runny nose
4.22.2021 – Seasonal allergies
5.13.2021 – The spot where the 1st vaccine went into my Left arm feels very bruised still - its been this way since the beginning. The muscle was very tight when the dose was administered & now it seems I might have a painful bruise under the skin
10.23.2021 – Slight shortness of breath - mild. Leg muscles cramping - Moderate
10.24.2021 – Slight shortness of breath - Mild. Cramping of left leg - Moderate
10.25.2021 – Shortness of breath - Moderate. Leg cramping in both legs - Moderate
10.26.2021 – A little dizzy, but I also have seasonal allergies with congestion due to falling leaves
1.24.2022 – Congestion Headache Sore throat and cough Muscle ache
4.22.2022 – Noro-Virus
10.22.2022 – Clogged ears and slight sore throat
Ankle fracture, Hyperacusis and Spinal pain
3.26.2021 – Just feeling really tired.
3.28.2021 – You should really ask, "out of the ordinary" because I can experience a headache or body/muscle pain and nausea almost every single day because of my physical issues and allergies. While I've been tired, it's more than I expect and my right shoulder is mildly sore. My tiredness is moderate to more than moderate.
3.29.2021 – I have a headache, but I suffer from migraines, so it can be difficult to determine the cause. Nausea is also a common side effect of a migraine. The effects of my hip injections are wearing off and I'm dealing with a broken ankle (just got my boot today), and both can cause joint pain, muscle fatigue and spine pain, which makes it hard to determine if something else is causing it. However, the shoulder seems to be better, if still a little stiff.
4.1.2021 – Again, I'm mentioning these symptoms because you ask. My ankle hurts because the fracture is still healing. My migraines are a daily thing as well as the side effects that go with them (nausea, sight and sound sensitivity)
4.2.2021 – My left ankle (the broken one) started to hurt a lot more than it was the past couple of days.
4.16.2021 – Vertigo and sinus congestion. My second shot is scheduled for 4/23. I don't work right now. However, while mild the vertigo has made it tricky to move around...
4.23.2021 – Shot at around 10:15-10:30am, went for a 3 mile walk at 3:30pm, muscles of upper right arm started to hurt around 8:30pm but that could be because the painkiller I took before my walk wore off...
4.24.2021 – The joint pain and fatigue may be caused by my osteoarthritic hips. I have not taken my painkiller yet, so the pain I'm noticing could be from that. The fatigue usually does happen to me after a vaccination.
4.25.2021 – I'm suffering headache, aches, and fatigue; but these symptoms are not out of the ordinary so it's really hard to tell the cause. However, I do feel better today than yesterday.
4.26.2021 – It's hard to tell what's causing the fatigue today, as it could be caused by not enough sleep due to a long night from pain.
4.29.2021 – As before, the fatigue and headache could be the result of my documented physical conditions
4.30.2021 – My face has been very red. It's not raised or itchy, so it's possibly from being outside, even though I wear a wide-brimmed hat.
5.7.2021 – I had to have my gall bladder removed. I'm not working, and my body is not bouncing back as quickly after surgery. I will be going to a physical rehabilitation facility before returning home.
Hyperparathyroidism primary, Hyperparathyroidism and Neuropathy peripheral
1.30.2021 – Last night I had mild neuropathy or skin sensitivity on my quads and upper thighs. It is gone this afternoon.
1.31.2021 – I had some hives on my back for about 90 minutes with itching. The skin sensitivity has not come back from yesterday.
2.11.2021 – My joints continue to bother me. Not completely back to pre covid vaccine. It is not like it was the first 3 days.
2.25.2021 – On the day after 2/23/21 I had the chills, but none since.
5.24.2021 – Was just diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism last week.
8.23.2021 – Diagnosed with Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
Injection site discomfort, Vertigo and Palpitations
3.18.2021 – Some discomfort at the injection site.
4.9.2021 – Heart Palpitations
7.8.2021 – Vertigo
10.21.2021 – Heart palpitations. I'm not sure if it's related.
1.6.2022 – I had a cold after Thanksgiving. 5 people that came to my home were sick the next week. One had a positive COVID test the others were negative. I'm not sure what to think.
5.18.2022 – Heart palpatations Made an appointment with a Cardiologist
5.21.2022 – I'm having heart palpitations. I've never had them before. I have an appointment with a cardiologist next week. I have no idea if it has anything to do with the vaccine and I have no other information. Just sharing in case it is a data pattern. I made a non-emergency appointment.
Taste disorder, Flushing and Paresthesia
3.6.2021 – Runny nose, somewhat tired, intermittent headaches, feeling flushed but no temp.
3.16.2021 – Tingling in Left arm. Pain down to my elbow.
3.18.2021 – Tingling to elbow in injected arm
6.12.2021 – Tingling mostly in lower left leg... like the signal a TENS unit gives. Occasionally right lower leg. No weakness noted when tingling episodes occur.
9.11.2021 – Severe headache and body aches, nausea, diarrhea, fever, altered taste, weakness.
3.13.2022 – Runny nose, headache Bodyaches. No temp
Anal cancer, Supraclavicular fossa pain and Sinus pain
3.26.2021 – Sinus pain, temporal temperature of 98.9F, congestion
4.10.2021 – collarbone on shot side hurts
4.11.2021 – lymph node swelling and tenderness at collarbone on shot side
4.12.2021 – swollen lymph node collar bone near shot arm
4.13.2021 – swollen lymph nodes on neck and near collar bone on the same side as the shot
4.14.2021 – swollen lymph node, swelling reduced compared to yesterday, swelling of lymph node still present near collarbone on same side as shot
4.15.2021 – slightly swollen lymph node at collar bone on same side as shot
10.8.2021 – Summer cold: runny nose, congestion, low fever, fatigue
11.26.2021 – Allergy induced sinusitis
12.10.2021 – Headaches
5.15.2022 – Sinus congestion, runny nose, cough
11.12.2022 – Anal cancer oncologist
Folliculitis, Rash vesicular and Sensitive skin
1.7.2021 – Sniffing
1.8.2021 – Dry cough
1.9.2021 – Sore throat
1.19.2021 – On 1/16/21, I had a hot flash and nausea. Lasted about 30 minutes. It hasnt happened again.
2.9.2021 – Mild sore throat.
2.15.2021 – Rash on neck and left arm.
2.22.2021 – Mild rash on upper arm (not where injection was given) and back shoulders.
3.3.2021 – Tiredness and skin sensitivity. Breakouts of rash on back and arms.
4.26.2021 – About 3 weeks ago I started experiencing what felt like waves of intense vibration in left side or abdomen. Once ina while felt it in my right back shoulder. Lasts about 30 seconds. It is intensely and frightens me . Ive never experienced this bef
7.26.2021 – I had a very bad rash ( started as a red bump then blister. Very itchy.) which spread all over my body. My dermatologist said it was foliculitis when it started. It very quickly spread all over my arms, legs, back the around to the front. Acupuncture and chiropractic also had lower back pain
1.27.2022 – Dry cough, itchy throat. Stinging watery eyes. .Tested positive for Covid on 1/18/22. Still have traces of rash from initial outbreak 11 months ago.
Psoriatic arthropathy, Psoriasis and Specialist consultation
1.22.2021 – 1hr after 1st shot had bad headache and felt nauseated until yesterday afternoon.
1.23.2021 – Still have headache off and on.
3.9.2021 – My p s c r o t i c arthritis broke out terribly. My joints are all swollen I'm trying to get help through the foundations and no luck so far my insurance only will pay a certain amount. My Rheumatology doctor doesn't seem to think it's from the vacci
3.16.2021 – Joint pain. Swelling feet and totally broke out on my body. Haven't had a psoriasis breakout since 2017. Doctors not sure if it's from vaccine. Been seeing my rheumatologist doctor trying to get the medication through ended up in the ER once for joint pain.
5.11.2021 – Not sure if it was a vaccine have not had a Psy s o r t i c arthritis breakout since 2017. After the second vaccine completely broke out was in a lot of pain. I am now on cosentyx shot. Doing better.
Brain neoplasm malignant, Lung neoplasm malignant and Eye infection
3.16.2021 – Active chemo pt of 4 mon
4.14.2021 – Swollen painful lymph nodes in neck and under arm. Eye infection.
4.21.2021 – Rt eye infection; shingles rt side of face. Left lung/rib pain.
9.19.2021 – Lung cancer
9.21.2021 – Also recd 65+ flu shot on 19 Sept 2021
9.26.2021 – Chemo
10.3.2021 – Pneumonia, breathing issues, constipation, vomiting, probably from the new chemo taxotere and the next day after chemo shot. I've been in the hospital three days now. Tested neg for covid.
10.24.2021 – Painful Chills in both jaws throughout the day for no apparent reason, (the pain one feels with the first mouth of food). Finished 10 days of radiation recently for metastasis hip and rib lesions. Recent hosp.for pneumonia & dehydration.
9.19.2022 – Brain cancer
Genital herpes, Pain in jaw and Ear pain
3.16.2021 – Pain in my armpit on the side I had the shot
3.18.2021 – I got an outbreak of genital herpes even though I take 400 mg of acyclovir every day! Its at the base of my spine, the usual place I have it when I have an out break. Have t had one in a long time!
4.9.2021 – Ive been having jaw pain and a terrible earache. I thought that it was sinus but when I went to urgent care she said it was TMJ. I was very surprised that it wasnt an infection. Its getting better. The night I got the shot my ear was throbb
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