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.
Skin lesion, Tachycardia and Joint swelling
5.5.2021 – Dizziness
5.17.2021 – I suffered from: skin lesions, extreme pain in ankles/feet, swelling & painful knees, high fever spiking, resting heart rate spiking above 120bpm, no decrease to fevers/chills, slight nausea & dizziness, etc.
5.24.2021 – My ankles have continued to be swollen & my ankle joints are in varying stages of great pain. I still have random slight fevers & mild tachycardia, mostly when I sleep but definitely at parts of my day when Im idle during work.
Deafness bilateral, Grip strength decreased and Injection site scab
5.14.2021 – A bit tired.
5.28.2021 – - Diarrhea and tummy pains,- sadness,- very tired & easily distracted - minor rash turned into blisters @ healing,- 3 neighbors got rashes that turned to blisters while healing (@ 2nd shot, Pfizer)- I will schedule a Covid-19 test ASAP.
6.18.2021 – Rashes on body.
8.15.2021 – Sore throat, minor cough for 2 days. None present today. COVID 19 rapid testing taken on 08/11/21 was negative for Covid.
11.13.2021 – Severe (documented) deafness
2.1.2022 – The injection site has swollen and opened a bit and now has a small scab over it.
2.4.2022 – I'm super hungry.
2.11.2022 – Slight fever (99.0), chest congestion with yellow-ish mucus coughing up, feeling tired and achy in my muscles and body. I'm staying at home alone and staying disinfected with alcohol spraying and sanitizer with disinfectant mouthwashing.
2.25.2022 – I'm super hungry most of the time. In the past, I wasn't very interested in eating except for 3 meals a day but now I'm hungry all the time. I don't know if this is what you want for information but it's a big change for me that's not usual.
3.11.2022 – *Super darned HUNGRY all the time! * slight pain in middle of my torso of unknown reason. * lower back problems. * fevers: off and on (low grade)
4.29.2022 – Heart palpitations Increased Severe loss of hearing in both ears Physical tiredness dry mouth, muscle weakness and loss of grip strength in both hands Full body pain. Physical weakness. Swelling in gums Hungry all the time.
Neuropathy peripheral, Neuralgia and Hypersensitivity
1.13.2021 – Fine all day! This pm fatigue, slight sore throat, feel like coming down with something.
1.14.2021 – Only last pm, during night till am fatigue. Felt fine in am!
1.26.2021 – Could be allergy related, pollen count is mod to high currently. Sore throat x 2 days, fatigue, just not feeling right
3.4.2021 – Intermittent neuropathy like pain bottom & top of both feet at night only. About x 3 episodes in 7-10 days.
3.11.2021 – Neuropathy likePain intermittently at night
Specialist consultation, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity
1.30.2021 – Pain in my right knee and leg that I did not have before ystrdays COVID shot.
2.2.2021 – Right knee pain continues; knee pain started about 45 minutes after Fridays shot and continues. There is pain when I walk and pain in particular when I move my right leg back.
2.3.2021 – I have appt tomorrow with an orthopedic doctor because my leg pain is worse.
2.12.2021 – Right knee, leg and foot pain. This pain started 2 weeks ago, an hour after I got the corona shot. I went to an orthopedic physician
3.7.2021 – Right leg pain that started right after first injection is no better. Ibuprofen helps a little but no lasting relief. I took the 2nd shot only because I fear Covid virus MORE than the knee & leg pain that I am experiencing. I was seen by the orthopedic doctor who did my right hip replacement one year ago.
8.20.2021 – Right leg pain Doctor appointment
White blood cells urine, Skin mass and Acupuncture
9.20.2021 – Yesterday my joint pain was so severe i could not walk without assistance and i have had 3 episodes of vertigo between yesterday/today. I had severe pain in all my lymph nodes (neck, arm pit, belly groin, neck) lessening. Today very jittery feeling
9.21.2021 – Dizziness, jittery, hung over feeling... Got blood panel by primary and seeong rheumatologist next week
9.22.2021 – Pain right leg. Dr did blood ... now my liver enzymes elevated.. will do rheumatologist panel next week
10.2.2021 – Joint pain is a little back, feeling super lethargic, slight headaches and body aches, chest pain, new elevated liver enzymes since after shot and more blood work pending
10.9.2021 – Bronchitis Laryngitis Headaches Chest pain pressure and burning Tummy pain in lymph nodes Joint pain -Urine had infection with white blood cells in kidney -Alt liver ezymes slightly elevated -chest xray clear
10.30.2021 – After started to recover from bronchitis/laryngitis really bad stomach pain, nausea and acid reflux... its been non-stop inflammation manifesting in different parts of my body ever since the 2nd shot made me very ill Acupuncture treatments
12.18.2021 – #NAME?
3.24.2022 – Increase in Painful nodules under skin arms/legs/spine, seeking rheumatologist/ dermatologist care Then had covid 17 day ago. Recovered 4 days ago with linger cough/fatigue. Today feeling feverish, achey, sore throat, some nausea, joint pain In person appointments with specialists
Glucose tolerance impaired, Groin pain and Arthralgia
3.24.2021 – I just received the shot less than an hour ago so guess time will tell...
4.14.2021 – Just got 2nd Pfizer dose this evening so maybe too early for symptoms. Well see how tonight goes. Just feeling a bit tired. But I swam over 300 laps over the past 3 days, so might be from that. Will take it easy tonight.
4.21.2021 – I dont think my headache is related to the vaccine.
5.26.2021 – I have hip & groin pain. I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine. Could be overuse or just aging! Doctor visit and physical therapy
10.14.2021 – Borderline pre-diabetes but don't think it has anything to do with getting 2nd Pfizer back in April. Visit with nurse practitioner.
Neuropathy peripheral, Fall and Dehydration
1.28.2021 – Dehydrated
2.10.2021 – Lymph glands. under right arm sore and a bit swollen Shot was in left arm. Pain subsiding
2.27.2021 – Just really tired
4.3.2021 – Persistsnt dry cough.
5.28.2021 – Dry an uncomfortable cough which is quite fatiguin. g
10.27.2021 – Day one chills aches headache felt bad.
10.28.2021 – Not today
10.31.2021 – No. Getting better. Slower this time but getting better
11.7.2021 – Heavy nose bleed. Rash on abdomen with itching. Today the rash much improved.
11.28.2021 – Aches in joints fatigue just out of sorts
4.19.2022 – By noon today I was much improved
4.21.2022 – Overall much better
7.18.2022 – Took a bad fall Balance problem
10.17.2022 – It is clearing more each day
10.18.2022 – No it's my birthday
10.25.2022 – My rash is uncomfortable itching but got help from pharmacy which is helping. Pharmacy very helpful
Procedural site reaction, Fibromyalgia and Facial pain
2.15.2021 – Left arm achy, pain left side of face same, itchy various places
2.16.2021 – Feel weighted down
2.17.2021 – Sharp zaps at prior surgery points both Tues amen Wed
3.8.2021 – Pain like when I first got the vaccine. I have Fibromyalgia but the pain is more intense than usual.
3.16.2021 – Metallic taste since injection, burning sensation in stomach and chest.
4.7.2021 – Coughing a lot especially last night. I couldnt sleep
4.19.2021 – Generalized wide spread pain. Has increasingly gotten worse since vaccine. I almost cant walk some days
3.15.2022 – Brain fog, and fatigue continue to be an ongoing challenge
Vein discoloration, Eye disorder and Therapeutic response unexpected
3.7.2021 – still sore at injection site
3.11.2021 – I had positive covid test in Dec. and my eyes itched and watered a lot and inside corner of left eye was always red. About 3 days after my vaccination my eyes stopped itching and watering.
3.18.2021 – upset stomach, no appetite, fatigue
9.2.2021 – Left eye always watery and feels weird. Red veins inside corner. Looks like eye lid is closed more than right eye. Both suddenly itch and water. Random slight headaches.
4.1.2022 – More frequent dry cough's and tired 98 o/o of the time.
Eye swelling, Muscle twitching and Feeling cold
1.31.2021 – Very swollen eyes
2.1.2021 – Eyes still swollen but improved
2.2.2021 – Cold air sensation when breathing in.
2.3.2021 – Still a weird sensation when breathing, like breathing in very cold air.
2.4.2021 – Continued odd cold burning feeling when breathing
5.1.2021 – Muscle twitch in leg
12.19.2021 – Forgot to report yesterday slight eye swelling which I also experienced after dose 2, and swollen and painful lymph node in neck/collarbone on side of vaccine.
3.17.2022 – Scratchy throat, slight runny nose
Colon operation, Hernia repair and Appendicectomy
1.22.2021 – I was feeling joint pains and fatigue before the shot so I dont think the shot had anything to do with it.
8.12.2021 – Aches and pains. Diverticulitis that wont seem to clear up. Complete lack of energy. 2 visits at gynecologist, 2 visits to urologist, 1 visit to internist, one visit to ER, 2 visits to gastroenterologist, 2 CT scans with dye. 4 rounds of antibiotics. Still not over this yet.
9.30.2021 – Fever
10.3.2021 – Asthma- could be allergies
10.21.2021 – Very tired,, tightness in upper chest and throat, wheezy feeling, sometimes a slight dry cough.
12.30.2021 – Diverticulitis
4.2.2022 – Colon resection surgery, appendectomy, hernia repair
10.1.2022 – Severe body aches strange chills that begin in late afternoon or early evening but only last 10-15 minutes. Really tired.
Food poisoning, Gastroenteritis viral and Abdominal pain
8.19.2021 – a couple weeks ago i had an episode of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc, which i attributed to food poisoning or a stomach virus. i did not get tested for covid. symptoms resolved and i recuperated from that illness
1.17.2022 – migraine and stomach bug
1.25.2022 – migraines, mild fevers, stomach upset, have not home-tested for covid yet (i am careful and try to be safe as possible with no high risk activities) but i plan to test myself just to make sure
Supraclavicular fossa pain, Rectal hemorrhage and Anemia
12.31.2020 – Brief dizziness and facial tingling 1-2 hours after injection
1.5.2021 – Sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose
1.6.2021 – Sore throat, cough, sneezing, hoarse voice, nasal congestion and runny nose
1.7.2021 – Sore throat, sneezing, cough, nasal congestion and runny nose
1.28.2021 – Yesterday I had a horrible headache, neck ache and fatigue. Today I feel fine.
1.30.2021 – Collar bone pain, heart palpitations
2.2.2021 – Collar bone pain and bump (possible lymph node)
2.4.2021 – Collar bone pain, lymph node swelling
2.5.2021 – Collar bone pain and swollen lymph nodes
1.29.2022 – Rectal bleeding, fatigue, anemia Gastroenterologist
Burn oral cavity, Tongue discomfort and Aphonia
3.15.2021 – Allergies acting up. Nasal drip and sneezing.
4.12.2021 – Feel like I'm losing my voice.
4.13.2021 – Feel like i burnt my tongue. Always on the side and sometimes in the back, middle part.
4.14.2021 – Burnt sensation on the edges of my tongue.
4.17.2021 – Still experiencing a burnt tongue sensation.
5.3.2021 – Burnt tongue sensation out of no where.
5.10.2021 – Burnt tongue Sensation still.
5.17.2021 – Still have a burnt tongue sensation.
5.26.2021 – My tongue still has a burnt sensation since i got my second shot.
7.12.2021 – Still have this burnt sensation on my tongue
10.13.2021 – Upper respiratory infection
Spinal pain, Stomatitis and Bone pain
3.22.2021 – Exhaustion
3.23.2021 – Dry cough, weakness
3.26.2021 – Sinus drip, runny eyes
4.10.2021 – General weakness, all joints, spine and bones ache which i believe is what's causing my tiredness.
6.19.2021 – Nasal congestion, severe post nasal drip, sore throat and cough. Has lasted for 14 days so far.
3.20.2022 – Ran a temp 5 days deep cough, fever blisters, mouth sores, 6th day today it's miserable sleep most of the time. Terrible backache and sinus drip. COVID negative 2x.
Muscle discomfort, Blepharospasm and Muscle twitching
1.20.2021 – 8 day headache has subsidedI have had a CONSTANT twitching muscle under my left eye since receiving my first inj.
1.26.2021 – Fullness/heaviness feeling in my face. Twitching muscle under left eye x 3wks
1.28.2021 – Muscle twitching under left eye CT Scan of head
1.29.2021 – Twitching muscle under left eye
1.30.2021 – Twitching muscle under left eye. This is day 3 oral solumedrol to try to stop it.
1.31.2021 – Twitching muscle under left eye. Day 4 of methylprednisolone taper
2.1.2021 – Muscle twitching under left eye.
2.2.2021 – Twitching muscle under left eye. Still on steroid taper
2.18.2021 – Muscle spasms under Lt eye have continued despite steroid taper. Now have muscle spasms under Rt eye also
Injection, Abdominal distension and Asthma
1.15.2021 – Fatigue
2.11.2021 – Swelling of legs and abdomen
2.13.2021 – I have swollen lymph nodes under my armpit and down toward the breast. They are very tender.
2.24.2021 – Still have a headache
3.3.2021 – Fever, cough, fatigue and sore throat. Sore throat lasted 4 days. Fever 24 hours. Cough and fatigue continue.
3.12.2021 – Cough, head ache, fatigue, runny nose
3.17.2021 – Sinus infection and cough with IM antibiotics
3.24.2021 – Sinus infection and IM shots for treatment
5.13.2021 – Respiratory infection with sinusitis
8.13.2021 – I may have already reported this? I have had major flareup with my asthma since getting the vaccination. Worst in years. Using multiple inhalers. Doctor put me on a prednisone burst for 3 days. I got well and now I am at baseline.
2.10.2022 – Covid delta variant Outpatient infusion monoclonal antibody therapy
Nervous system disorder, Angina pectoris and Musculoskeletal chest pain
8.17.2021 – The last Thursday night I needed to get Emergency room. Because I got a very heavy pain in my left side under my ribs. I had very heavy nausea and chills. The doctor said, I had high bloud pressure. I'm still not good, I get heat wave, sweat, pain...
8.24.2021 – I felt pain in my ears. It was similar like when I had covid 19, when I did through up the virus. And felt pain in my mind, in the back side, it's like nervous problems. I still get sweat, heat wave, and I'm weak, and feel pain, pushing in my heart.
9.7.2021 – I still have symptoms what had before, just not very strongly. I still get heat wave, and weak. I felt more times my ears pain, not too strongly, and I get headache in back side under, it's like some kind a nerveus or interesting.. q
Musculoskeletal pain, Irritability and Secretion discharge
2.26.2021 – Almost exactly 24 hours after receiving vaccines yesterday I started having a lot of clear mucus draining down the back of my throat. I could snort it up, but could not blow it out my nose. No fever but some sneezing. I was able to use my CPAP all night and am mostly clear today. I feel fine.
3.18.2021 – Pain in my back between my shoulder bladrs
10.19.2022 – No
10.21.2022 – Have seemed to be just generally grumpy the last three days.
10.23.2022 – I have been getting out of breath more easily all week since getting COVID and pneumonia shots last Monday. Don't know if they had anything to do with shortness of breath. Stairs are more difficult. Could just be coincidence.
Seasonal allergy, Head discomfort and Gastroenteritis viral
2.11.2021 – I have chronic migraines/ headaches so probably unrelated to vax
2.12.2021 – I get chronic headaches/migraines unrelated to vax
3.19.2021 – For the past few days, have had a head cold or bad seasonal allergies.
8.6.2021 – Increased heart rate, more extreme/constant shortness of breath, chest discomfort. Trying to figure out whats going on, seeing a cardiologist. Unrelated to the vax though.
11.21.2021 – Swelling and pain on armpit
12.2.2021 – No health conditions, but potentially a 24-48 hour stomach virus last weekend. Now cold-like symptoms, such as congestion, headache/pressure, runny nose, fatigue, etc.
Scar inflammation, Premenstrual syndrome and Ligament sprain
12.24.2020 – Strange sensation of like a sore throat but not quite since day 2 of vaccination
12.25.2020 – Less sore throat than yesterday
1.14.2021 – My BCG scar is red and raised. This started yesterday. I was injected above the scar
1.15.2021 – My BCG is still red and raised. Also feels very warm to the touch although there is no sign of infection on any part of the deltoid including the vaccine injection site
1.16.2021 – BCG is still red, warm, and swollen
1.17.2021 – BCG is still somewhat swollen, red, and hard. Much improved
1.18.2021 – BCG area is still swollen but no longer red
4.13.2021 – Headaches
7.12.2021 – Persistent headachesWorsening PMS and periods
11.6.2021 – For the week after I got my Pfizer booster on 10/9 I had a hypersensitive sense of smell and taste, especially with slices like salt, pepper, and cinnamon. This is now back to normal.
1.8.2022 – Chronic muscle spasms, dizziness
10.9.2022 – Sciatica & sprained knee. Palpitations. Sporadic hives/skin rashes. XR, MRI, consult with ortho
Frontal sinus operation, Facial paralysis and Sinus operation
1.10.2021 – Sniffles, sinus drainage
1.12.2021 – Sniffles
1.29.2021 – Very strange headache this week and feeling very tired and fatigued.
2.6.2021 – Nasal drainage and congestion
2.7.2021 – Nasal congestion and drainage, swelling in hands
2.8.2021 – Little sinus drainage, still some hand swelling
2.9.2021 – Hands a little swollen still
3.12.2021 – Arm pain and weakness like after getting vaccine. Joint pain.
3.19.2021 – Severe pain and weakness of upper extremities. Shoulders, elbows, hands, fingers. Left knee also and left hips. Symptoms began last Sunday and have gotten progressively worse. Especially in the morning. My appointment is tomorrow morning. My primary is not available.
5.7.2021 – Joint pain and swelling, upper extremity fatigue. Primary care, Rheumatologist, Orthopedic Dr.
8.8.2021 – Inflammation and pain in joints and pain in bones.
2.5.2022 – Fatigue, pain in joints, palsy in face. Can't do normal activities.
Post polio syndrome, Muscle mass and Myositis
1.14.2021 – I have cellulitis. On Keflex cause by covid shot Dc cellulitis on Keflex
1.28.2021 – I continue to have pain , slight rash, and a lump. I have been on two courses of prednisone and on my 4 dr appt . Today it is with an allergist Primary and allergist
2.6.2021 – Asthma attack,itching swelling and lump muscleContinue to be sore achey after 4 weeks.
2.13.2021 – My left arm still is swollen, pain , muscle pain and lump and weaker I will be seeing a orthopedist
2.18.2021 – I have myositis in the Moderna injection site Went to my physical medicine dr because I have post polio syndrome
7.8.2021 – Sjorgens. Syndrome started on Melthotraxate physical medicine dr and PT
Ocular hypertension, Periarthritis and Mobility decreased
3.6.2021 – Joint pain in shoulders, wrists, thumbs; frozen shoulder symptoms on right side; more fatique than usual.
4.10.2021 – Joint and muscle pain and mobility problems that started within 12 hours of vaccine 1 are worse. I am functioning at about 50% of normal. Shoulders, knees and wrist/hands are affected.
4.16.2021 – Muscle strength continues to decline.
3.12.2022 – My eye pressure is increasing so glaucomaconcern. Eye doctor says it is due to the steroids I'm still taking to treat the effects of the shot.
Scar, Scab and Mouth swelling
1.7.2021 – swollen lips and swelling on the inside corner of mouth
1.10.2021 – dizzy weak and faint
1.28.2021 – pain and swelling lump near left underarm/gland/breast/lymph node
1.29.2021 – pressure pain and swelling to left arm, underarm, gland, breast and chest
2.9.2021 – headache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, shingles rash, palpitations, fatigue, weakness, nausea
3.10.2021 – Painful itchy red scab blisters on scalp, head, back of ear. face neck, back, arms and legs. Swollen glands Night sweats But no feverTired and Fatigued
7.27.2021 – Fatigued and sleepy all the times. Leg weakness, body aches and headaches Trouble urinating Skin rash/breakouts Difficulty remembering things
1.30.2022 – Immediately after receiving the second vaccine a blistering rash (hives) began all over my body with a high fever It was deemed an allergic reaction Still fatigued and loss of concentration and unsightly scars
Occipital neuralgia, Peripheral coldness and Lethargy
3.7.2021 – Headache on day of shot but couldve been anxiety.
3.11.2021 – Not sure headache is related. I have periodic migraines.
3.20.2021 – Fifth day after shot migraine. Sixth day started nausea loose bowels headache chills and feeling hot alternating. Do not know if shot relayed but reporting anyway.
4.3.2021 – Right after vaccine was dizzy and hand/fingers tingling in arm I received vaccine.
4.4.2021 – I have been very weak. All started ten hours after my injection and went through the night. 24 hrs later I still have fever 100.7
10.2.2021 – Hot flashes for the third time. Had complete hyst in 2005. My feet are Cold all the time.
11.23.2021 – Not sure if headache related now. I have occipital neuralgia.
2.15.2022 – Headache diarrhea lethargic
11.16.2022 – I broke out in hives never had them before
Oral herpes, Migraine and Lymphadenopathy
3.13.2021 – Swollen glands in neck, armpits, across chest
3.27.2021 – I have a cold sore on my lip. Now granted, this is not a big deal, but checking with my healthcare provider, and since I have been freshly masked, and had no physical contact with anyone, was most likely due to the strain that the vaccination had...
4.9.2021 – Cold sores and headaches
3.16.2022 – Feb 1, 2022 got Covid, Feb 5 got Sotrovimab IV @ UW Hospital. Feb 16 recovered. IV infusion
11.9.2022 – A bad cold
11.16.2022 – Had a day when I had a migraine, in's and body aches that lasted around 20 hours.
Massage, Cold sweat and Disturbance in attention
9.25.2021 – Headache and ring in ears for since my first shot
9.26.2021 – Ringing in the ears
9.27.2021 – Had to go to the ER because my pulse was Elevated 183/85, shortness of breath and chest pains
9.28.2021 – Cold sweats and ringing in the ears
9.30.2021 – Ringing up n the ears, hard to focus
10.16.2021 – Ears continue to ring and the headache will not go away
10.23.2021 – Fatigue
11.2.2021 – Ear ringing and headaches continue. Started Chiropractive And massage therapy help for the headaches And ear ringing!
11.8.2021 – Headaches and tinnitus continue some days are worse than others
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Urinary tract infection and Bronchitis
2.18.2021 – Minor discomfort in shoulder radiating up neck for 3 days, may be related to shot I decided
2.26.2021 – Right shoulder ache radiating up neck some
8.13.2021 – Bronchitis and sinus infection Appointments in person with my own doctor
2.12.2022 – Got Covid Dec 27, 11 members of family got sick within days after being with 2 positives for an hour early 12/25. My Home test 12/27 Was positive. PCR test two days later confirmed.
8.2.2022 – Bronchitis and meds gave me a UTI
11.2.2022 – Brochitis, sinusitis
Corneal abrasion, Dermatitis contact and Osteoarthritis
2.14.2021 – 2/11-2/12 extreme fatigue 2/12 severe R corneal abrasion no h/o trauma 2/11-12/14= increased heart rate (90s)
3.11.2021 – Severe sore throat this morning. Better as the day wears on
3.18.2021 – I wanted to report after my 1st shot (3/10/21) I had an immediate sore and immobile arm and immediate fatigue where I didnt move from bed for 2days and siding regain normal energy for 7 days. I would rate those symptoms as severe. It is in stark contrast to the much milder symptoms after the 2nd vaccine 3/10/21. 1st vaccine was 2/10/21.
6.9.2021 – Severe poison ivy/contact dermatitis of the face
4.19.2022 – Osteoarthritis of back
7.5.2022 – COVID. Main symptoms: headache, sore throat, fatigue
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