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.
Neuralgia, Dry mouth and Muscular weakness
12.28.2020 – Stuffy head & sinuses, and sore throat
1.11.2021 – Generalized itching
1.12.2021 – Significant systemic itching, severe dry mouth, cough
1.25.2021 – Intermittent shooting dull muscle pain thriugh my right upoer arm.
7.14.2021 – I initally ignored intermitrant nerve pain started soon after the 2nd vaccination. Since then i get intermittent sharp nerve pain in the arm I received both vaccinations in and legs occasionally resulting in short term muscle weakness & exercise into
Tooth abscess, Toothache and Ear pain
5.11.2021 – I should have mentioned this earlier, but prior to getting the vacinne I had a sore throat. Just before getting the vacinne my sore throat seemed to be gone. About 6 hours after receiving the vacinne. I had an extremly painful throat on the right side. The pain went into my ear. The lymph nodes in my neck and near my ear were swollen. By the time I woke up after only a few hours of sleep, the pain was all but gone. And all swelling appeared to be gone.
6.7.2021 – Major Tooth Pain In left side
8.7.2021 – Abcessed tooth
11.7.2021 – Scratchy Throat, running nose
Intestinal mass, Polyp and Colectomy
5.5.2021 – Urinary tract infection. Primary care doctor visit.
9.29.2021 – Urinary tract infection and low red blood cell count. Primary care doctor. Antibiotics and referral to hematologist.
10.1.2022 – Blood tests showed high ALT liver enzymes. May or may not be related to Covid booster in spring. Just got Omicron updated booster on 9/23. Doctor will recheck liver enzymes in 6 weeks.
12.23.2022 – Colonoscopy revealed a mass in my colon. Consultation with surgeon for upcoming surgery.
Wheezing, Upper respiratory tract infection and Pruritus
1.26.2021 – Mild brain fog
2.22.2021 – Light headedness
9.30.2021 – Itching all over the body.
10.1.2021 – Itching all over body
10.2.2021 – Itching all over body.
11.1.2021 – Itchy skin all over body.
11.9.2021 – Itchy skin
3.29.2022 – I came down with a really bad cold that involved sore throat, upper respiratory infection and body aches. I tested for Covid several times during the month I had this and all were negative. I still have a cough that has now lasted 3 months.
9.27.2022 – I caught a horrible cold that turned into an upper respiratory infection. I had a temperature, sore throat, body aches, couldn't stop coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Increased appetite, Injection site pain and Fatigue
12.30.2020 – Soreness in the injection site
12.31.2020 – The fatigue was yesterday a few times in the afternoon. Increased appetite yesterday but normal today. The pain is more dull soreness. No fatigue today.
1.2.2021 – Went snowboarding, am prone to concussions, fell on my butt hard, fatigue could be from that. And start of period. My Asian friends are wondering if there are any differences in results in Asians. Do you have a big enough pool of Asians?
Abdominal pain lower, Dysgeusia and Myalgia
2.13.2021 – Immediately after receiving the shot, as with the first shot, I had a metallic taste in my mouth for a few minutes. With the second shot it also came back about a little stronger 20 mins after I first experienced it. Arm got pretty sore last night and then throughout the night I experienced a lot of aching in my joints and muscles, even one of my middle toes throbbed for a few minutes. It was like I hurt in different places at different times. Lower abdomen hurt once. Had a feeling of nausea once today, but otherwise have been feeling pretty good since about 11:00 a.m.
Eye infection, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Gastroenteritis viral
4.6.2021 – I have the beginning of an eye infection. I was treated fror acute dacrocystitis of the lower eye lid last fall, August through November. This feels like the same thing. I really dont believe it is related to the vaccination. My head is congested, I have a cough and have been winded easily, walking outside up my small hill. They feel like allergy symptoms. I actually am on a wait list to be seen. I have an appt on Friday, but hoping to get in sooner.
4.20.2021 – Headache, vomiting, stomach discomfort.
4.27.2021 – Nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and headache for about ten days now. Irgent care for a ralid covid test today, which was negative.
5.4.2021 – Gastrointestinal and sinus congestion.
9.28.2021 – Sinus infection, bronchitis, head ache
11.4.2022 – About eight days after my covid booster and flu vaccination I experienced a fever of about 99.4, coughing, chest congestion and sinus congestion. It is bow day ten and I still have a cough with congestion but am feeling better.
Tongue dry, Dry mouth and Arthralgia
2.11.2021 – This is my second dose. I got it at 9:45 am
2.12.2021 – Dry mouth and tongue. This is my second dose of Moderna
2.13.2021 – This is my second dose of Moderna
2.14.2021 – I have joint pain which I have NEVER experienced before my first dose of Moderna. Have it again with second Moderna dose. This is a first for me as a 60 year old female who exercises regularly, eats a whole food plant based diet and has a normal BMI
8.12.2021 – Ive had hip inflammation (after both vaccine 1 and 2), that reactivates periodically. It got reactivated after dose 1 of Shingles vaccine that I got in April. Im 60 yrs and have not experienced joint inflammation prior to the Covid19 vaccine.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Feces soft and Mass
3.11.2021 – Yesterday genital herpes, which has been silent for years..Today perhaps a cold sore starting on my bottom lip. Nothing earth shattering, but just thought Id report it.
4.24.2021 – Stomach bothering me, bowels very soft some days, out of character for me. I go to the bathroom every day. Nothing else has changed in my daily routine.
1.25.2022 – Tested positive for type A flu. I am vaccinated for flu. Ill for 2 weeks. Mostly upper respiratory, fever, cough and wheezing.. Negative for Covid. Testing done December 24th.. Dr's office, my primary care doctor, she tested me in office for both.
4.26.2022 – Carpal tunnel, left hand. Elevated blood pressure. Weight gain, mass on right side, ultrasound to check for explanation.
Delivery, Hypoesthesia and Pain in extremity
3.1.2021 – Light numbness on left cheek... almost feels like shot hit nerve if even possible
3.2.2021 – Still some light numbness on my left cheek, but much lighter since the pain from shot on arm is subsiding.
3.3.2021 – Still some very light numbness... subsiding every day
3.4.2021 – Light numbness on left face, getting better every day as arm pain lessens
3.9.2021 – Still experience some very light numbness on left cheek here and there
9.29.2021 – No longer pregnant gave birth in May to a healthy baby.
Breast discomfort, Specialist consultation and Musculoskeletal pain
2.16.2021 – Pain in underarm possibly lymph node; itching scalp
2.17.2021 – Armpit pain, possibly lymph node
2.18.2021 – Small, mild red rash last night on right side of deck, gone in 30 mins. Mild armpit pain possibly lymph node still persists but less discomfort
2.19.2021 – Milder armpit/lymph node soreness; soreness in left shoulder blade/muscle, splotchy redness on skin above sore spot
3.8.2021 – All above symptoms experienced last night, none today
3.11.2021 – Mild discomfort/pain in left breast near armpit on injection side
3.12.2021 – Mild discomfort in left breast on side of injection (comes and goes)
6.5.2021 – Pain in lower back, rear, legs Primary care and neurologist
3.6.2022 – Bruising at injection site lasting longer than a week
3.6.2022 – Positive covid diagnosis in December 2021
Stress, Blood pressure increased and Anxiety
12.30.2020 – Very mild tiredness. Felt sleepy.
1.4.2021 – I had a mild headache today, but I realized I did not drink any water all day, so I drink some water, a whole lot of water and it went away.
1.5.2021 – I've had palpitations/pounding heart, but I think that's due to stress.
1.20.2021 – Some anxiety
2.23.2021 – Feeling anxious with elevated Blood pressure
5.19.2022 – Headaches more right sided since last Saturday. Took Tylenol extra strength, two tablets once. It could be migraine, since it only happened when I was extremely tired and didn't get enough sleep .
9.23.2022 – Mild headache for about 3-5 minutes
9.24.2022 – Headache was mild and intermittent.
Hepatic pain, Skin disorder and Cystitis
1.25.2021 – On 1/21 (day 2) my arm was sore at injection site. On 1/22 & 1/23 (day 3 & 4) I had pain & soreness in my right side liver area. Also very loose stools & very tired on 1/22-1-24 (days 3,4, & 5). Feeling fine today.
2.10.2021 – More headaches
2.17.2021 – Throat felt a little tight about 30-40 min after vaccine & continues to feel a little sore. Tongue feels slightly sore & sensitive. My face felt puffy & scalp felt tight for about an hour roughly 3 hours after vaccine. None of the symptoms felt overly concerning, more a little annoying.
2.18.2021 – Pain radiating across back mostly upper back & neck. Oddly the injection sites for my Botox to tx headaches felt a bit puffy & the upper back/neck pain is also near these injection sites.
2.20.2021 – Occasional sweat & weakness. Doesnt last for long.
4.2.2021 – Headache
5.19.2021 – More headaches then normal.
11.9.2021 – Approx 15 minutes after vaccine left eye swelled & twitched. Fever of 100-101.5 lasted 2 days. Nausea, chills, joint pain 3 days. Nodules formed on joints. Did this back last spring too. Told from osteoarthritis. But had gone away & now back
11.12.2021 – Nodules on fingers still there
11.13.2021 – Nodules on finger joints still there
12.18.2021 – Kidney stones
2.5.2022 – Continue to have nodules on joints, but getting smaller with time. Bladder infections for over 2 months now
11.7.2022 – Worsening arthritis
Feeling cold, Injection site warmth and Feeling hot
2.11.2021 – Runny nose
2.13.2021 – Nose congested
2.15.2021 – (Brief nausea) Stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing
2.17.2021 – Nose dripping bad, sneezing bad, stuffy some
3.10.2021 – Felt feverish started late afternoon 3-6-21 ended when woke up 3-8-21Body aches started late afternoon 3-6-21 ended when woke 3-8-21Fatigued started late afternoon 3-6-21 ended when woke 3-8-21
5.14.2021 – I feel feverish and have body aches since late night.
2.12.2022 – Covid + omicron
11.16.2022 – Day after only symptoms were warm and tenderness at shot site, cold chills
11.17.2022 – (This is the bivalent booster)
11.18.2022 – I just feel feverish but I'm not
Gastrointestinal pain, Throat tightness and Pharyngeal swelling
12.21.2020 – Throat felt a little thick at first, but feels better now.
12.22.2020 – Upset stomach last night thru this morning
1.11.2021 – Little bit of queasy stomach, mild intestinal cramps.
1.12.2021 – Acid reflux
1.15.2021 – Headache is minor and it comes and goes. Also, had a random sudden chest pain this morning. It went away quickly.
1.17.2021 – Been having minor pain in my elbow in the same arm where I got the injection.
1.18.2021 – Mild pain in elbow on the same arm as injection. Started almost immediately after injection.
1.25.2021 – Pain in elbow since getting the 2nd dose of vaccine. Has been getting worse. Also have pain in my hip on the same side.
2.3.2021 – Still having pains in my elbow and hips. Not sure if it's muscle or joint pain. They started hurting after the 2nd shot and has gotten a bit worse.
Paget's disease of nipple, Mastectomy and Drug hypersensitivity
2.9.2021 – Runny nose and sneezing - probably allergies
2.17.2021 – Cramp in my calf while sleeping
2.22.2021 – Post nasal drip, runny nose, probably allergies
3.2.2021 – Over weekend had chills, fever, headache, nausea & diarrhea. Got a negative Covid test yesterday.
3.9.2021 – Reaction to antibiotic prescribed for UTI. Cough, chills, fever & diarrhea.
5.18.2021 – Diarrhea on and off for over a week
8.17.2021 – Pain in my right knee
4.3.2022 – Diagnosed with Paget's disease of the breast, having surgery on 4/15
5.6.2022 – Had out patient surgery today for Paget's Disease of the breast. Outpatient surgery existing condition
7.22.2022 – 7/5/2022 had a mastectomy
9.14.2022 – Feeling flushed, no fever
9.19.2022 – Sporadic dry cough
10.12.2022 – Upset stomach and diarrhea
Delirium, Dizziness and Cough
4.6.2021 – a bit dizzy
4.20.2021 – might have covid. rapid test positive 2nd rapid negative and 3rd rapid positive all three pcr same day negative.. retested waiting on results... Really scared
4.28.2021 – dizzy lightheaded so much worse than yesterday
4.29.2021 – head still feels a bit strange but better than yesterday
5.1.2021 – coughing a bit
5.2.2021 – cough
5.10.2021 – completely exhausted
5.17.2021 – completely fatigued ebv blood test very high labs done waiting on doctor
5.24.2021 – severe fatigue.. its absolutely horrible.. had a doctor tell me its possible its a side effect from the vaccine thought nothing documented online rheumatoid pcp er endocronology
5.31.2021 – fatigue
6.7.2021 – severe fatigue pcp rheumatoid endocronology
7.26.2021 – continued fatigue
4.27.2022 – in hospital with delirium
Laryngitis, Viral infection and Epistaxis
8.13.2021 – Ongoing mild-medium joint pain... shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, knees after prolonged lying or sitting. This was not present prior to receiving the Covid shot.
8.22.2021 – Bloody nose
9.16.2021 – Sore throat and fatigue
9.24.2021 – Sore throat, headache, nausea, fatigue that have lasted about a week in duration now
9.30.2021 – Nose bleeds resumed few times per week.
2.17.2022 – a sinus infection that lasted 14 days, ending in laryngitis and an ear infection that required antibiotics. Also, myself and two children contracted a vomiting and diarrhea virus that lasted 3-4 days. These included fever, chills, cough, fatigue
Lacrimation increased, Vision blurred and Hot flush
1.24.2021 – Rash on arms and chest
2.9.2021 – Skin rash
10.1.2021 – I have had. A positive ANA after last vaccine and joint pain more severely
10.4.2021 – 10-2-21 and 10-3-21 severe headache, joint pain
10.7.2021 – Eyes are very watery and blurry for several days now.
10.15.2021 – Joint pain has become increasingly worse than normaL AFTER THE 3rd booster After second booster, I have a positive ANA.
4.1.2022 – Covid Jan 15 2022. I had booster also. Joint pain is terrible!!!! Hot flashes are over the top. Hysterectomy Aug 2020 was fine till I contracted Covid in Jan 2022.
Bradykinesia, Skin discoloration and Joint swelling
3.4.2021 – No
3.5.2021 – Just feeling tired
3.6.2021 – Just the all-of-a-sudden itching to the arm where the shot was given and all thru the night severe muscle spasms.
3.7.2021 – Thru the night muscle spasms, other then that I am ok.
9.30.2021 – Soreness to my shocker fever yesterday
10.1.2021 – My arm around the point of injection is hot, and the area above and below the injection feels normal a little bit of blurred vision as well as headache. Taking Tylenol extra strength, moving around a little slow.
10.2.2021 – Felt a little bit tired today muscle aches and joint pain
10.3.2021 – Noticed my upper arm, black and blue at point of injection
10.7.2021 – Some abdominal pain, my shoulder where shot was given still swollen. Black and blue mark still there, just lighter in color
4.14.2022 – Short of breath and pain in left arm with feet swelling Office visit
4.16.2022 – Same problems. Referred to Nurologist
4.25.2022 – The same as I told the woman today. Shortness of breath severe muscle spasms in arms, legs and upper arms, shoulders and lower back. Swelling in oft wrist and feet Office visit 04/22
4.30.2022 – Just still pain. Was treated at the Clinic last Thursday
Postpartum anxiety, Pregnancy and Muscle spasms
3.12.2021 – Had a mild headache in middle of night but it may have been from dehydration-seemed like a normal pregnancy headache. Slight arm soreness but not very noticeable.
3.13.2021 – Slight arm soreness, but not enough to document as a symptoms
3.14.2021 – Slight, slight soreness at injection site, which means the soreness lasted longer than a flu shot but can still move, workout, lay on it with no issue. Also doesnt seem to be any impact on baby (27.5 weeks pregnant)
4.1.2021 – Rash on hand, dont think its vaccine related but just mentioning because It is a new symptom Called nurse line and asked what to do
4.15.2021 – Some headaches, more leg cramps
9.9.2021 – Post partum anxiety but not vaccine related
Neck mass, Fungal infection and Musculoskeletal discomfort
3.15.2021 – Dizziness
3.16.2021 – Still a little dizzy
3.19.2021 – Still a little bit of dizziness
4.4.2021 – Dizzy
4.6.2021 – Dizziness and also tenderness around my clavicle left side where the vaccine was, and a little bump that I can feel
4.7.2021 – Dizziness, the bump on my clavicle is getting lower but its tenderness still
4.8.2021 – Still the bump on my left side of the clavicle tenderness and inflammation on the left side of the neck
4.9.2021 – Dizziness, and still tenderness around the neck and shoildrr
4.10.2021 – Still dizziness and the bump on my clavicle is getting smaller
4.11.2021 – The bump on my clavicle is still there
7.4.2021 – There are some skin eruptions that I have had. Went to the doctor and said it was a kind of fungus on my neck. Then it went off, now I have problems on my arms the inside part.
Anal hemorrhage, Urine output decreased and Ear hemorrhage
4.12.2021 – Menstruation problems - clots, pain, late/prolonged cycle. THIS SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE AND MAYBE YOU SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE IT THE WAY YOU DO ISSUES THAT HAMPER MALE PENISES.
5.3.2021 – First menstrual period after 2nd shot excessively heavy, including additional bleeding from eyes/anus/ears and inability to hold down food or water for approximately 12 hours.
5.17.2021 – Bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy & bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy with low-grade fever, fatigue, lack of appetite, decreased ursine output
2.26.2022 – Really prolonged heavy period.
Memory impairment, Muscle tightness and Respiratory tract congestion
2.8.2021 – Tightness in my back near rib cage that is causing me not to take deep breaths
2.18.2022 – Currently have a mild sore throat and feel tired. Staying home.
10.28.2022 – Memory not as strong?hoping this improves quickly! Can't find the word for something like I coild
11.4.2022 – I had a possible exposure to Covid 19 through a friend who had contact with her friend that recently tested positive. I have a mild headache, very low grade fever and a touch of a sore throat. I haven't yet done a Covid test.
Gait disturbance, Fall and Balance disorder
3.3.2021 – I wanted to report that I received my second dose of the vaccine February 26. During the night I had fever and headache. I fell because I couldnt function normally. I couldnt hold a paper cup to get a drink. I tried to get back to the bed and fell as I couldnt walk. My husband helped me into the bed. The fever and headache lasted for a couple hours, I was able to sleep about 3hours. When I woke up Icould
Pelvic pain, Burning sensation and Blood pressure increased
3.9.2021 – Blood pressure rise
3.15.2021 – A little itchy all over, not at the injection site
4.13.2021 – Swollen an sore lymph nodes under my arm.
5.11.2021 – The day after my second dose I had a very odd headache in the center of my forehead. I had that headache Sunday and yesterday morning.
6.29.2021 – I keep getting a strange painful headache at least once per week since my second vaccine
10.17.2021 – Burning feeling in the back of my head and me ears feel hot.
9.16.2022 – Pelvic pain
10.27.2022 – Loss of smell
Cardiac disorder, Blood pressure increased and Hypertension
4.13.2021 – 19 das despues de la primera vacuna se me subia la presian y tube que ir al hospital por dos dÃas Quisiera saber si fue por la vacuna
4.14.2021 – Ayer puse que 19 dos despues de la primera vacuna estoi con alta presion Y estuve en el ospital 2 dÃas en meses cal Alta presión 19 dÃas después de la primera vacuna estuve en el ospital por 2 dÃas
4.15.2021 – 19. DÃas después de la primera vacuna se me subió la precion estuve en el hospital 2 dÃas y sigo co alta be precion Me causo problemas en el corazón y sigo con alta precion y cuidado médico
Endoscopy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Peripheral swelling
3.9.2021 – Since day of shot, severe GERD. NEVER HAD IT BEFORE in my 70 years. Has not let up at all. Though extremely difficult, ive decided to wait a few more days to see if it will let up. Then upper endoscopy. Not able to sleep. ALSO, the day of the shot, my fingers swelled on both hands. Was unable to take my rings off.
3.10.2021 – Unable to sleep. Terrible GERD all day and night since shot. Never had it before. Only appt. Available is for next Monday, March 15.
3.11.2021 – GERD GP NEXT MON.
Dysphemia, Immune thrombocytopenia and Speech disorder
3.18.2021 – Im normally 96.4 so the fever is 2.3 degrees above normal. Im a long hauler with symptoms 9 months out and im having brain fog and swelling
3.19.2021 – Brain Fog
3.24.2021 – Brain fog and stuttering
5.27.2021 – Fatigue and speech issues
7.15.2021 – Ended up in the ER last weekend, couldnt breathe, chest pain, tingling in arms and legs, extreme disorientation. Everything was fine they said.
10.14.2021 – Idiopathic Thrombocypenia pumeria
4.15.2022 – Sinus infections, sinus issues Referral to ENT specialist
Vascular stenosis, Carotid artery stenosis and Retinal artery occlusion
3.21.2021 – Moderate
3.22.2021 – Muscle weakness, swollen + tender breasts outer (quardrants)
3.23.2021 – Swelling + tenderness both breasts
3.24.2021 – Swollen tender outer quadrants of both breasts.
7.14.2021 – Vascular stenosis of head and carotid. CT, MRI-MRA
10.13.2021 – SVT's, Right Carotid high grade stenosis, Right Eye Stoke... OCT, CTs with & wow contrast, MRI
4.17.2022 – Vision problems - anomalies in vision that are not caused by retinal tears or bleeds. Possibly caused by neuro pathway interruptions. ??? Optical tests
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