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.
Foot operation, Ear pruritus and Allergic respiratory symptom
12.31.2020 – Constant runny nose (allergies) hace had for months but caused an ear ache right side
1.9.2021 – Anxiety
1.11.2021 – Dizziness right ear pain
1.12.2021 – Right ear pain
1.13.2021 – R ear pain
4.8.2021 – Fatigue body pain but I had foot surgery 2/10
7.8.2021 – Anxiety, tired, had foot surgery
10.8.2021 – Scratchy throat runny nose believe it to be more allergy related
10.25.2021 – 2 days of body aches felt wiped out took Advil felt better
1.3.2022 – Runny nose slight scratchiness throat ear aches
4.4.2022 – Constant runny nose ear aches itchy ears rash on and off
Hyperadrenalism, Blood testosterone increased and Personality change
4.27.2021 – Yes for the first three days I had bodyaches I got the shot in my right arm localized pain some and my right arm felt like I had strained it like a muscle strain fairly intense one for three days I did mow the yard the night after I got the shot which is probably not a wise idea, also I experienced some slight allergic reaction not to the level of hives I did have some allergic itching in my face, I have had lots of allergies and asthma my whole life.
5.16.2021 – Strange, but not quite sure anything else caused an increase in testosterone or Addrenaline. I have experienced an increase, not necessarily aggression, but in assertiveness and concentration. This began on Saturday after the 2nd vaccination, nothing after the 1st. I must say that it is not unpleasant at all.
5.17.2021 – All Good Happy to get Vaccinated
Rheumatoid arthritis, Laryngitis and Herpes zoster
1.12.2021 – Rhinorrhea
1.25.2021 – Since getting the vaccine i have had trouble with insomnia. I wake up after 5-6 hrs and cant go back to sleep or just wake several times in the middle of the night. Weird because i was sleeping fine before the vaccine and Im not having any stre
2.2.2021 – I have rheumatoid arthritis
2.5.2021 – Insomnia
8.4.2021 – Shingles
9.22.2021 – Joint pain both thumbs, both joints. I have rheumatoid arthritis but this is an unusual symptom for me.
2.16.2022 – Covid Shortness of breath, fatigue, myalgia, chills, fever, headache, congestion, loss of taste/smell, laryngitis
Telemedicine, Injection site induration and Injection site warmth
1.18.2021 – There has been heat at the skin at injection site since day 2
1.19.2021 – Headache might be due to seasonal allergies
1.22.2021 – The site of vaccine injection is warm to the touch
1.29.2021 – 7-8 days after 1st injection had redness, swelling, induration, itchiness, pain and hot skin at site about 2 x 3. Was the worst of symptoms so far. telehealth appt. with doctor instructed me to take ibuprofen and antihistamine. Next day was gon
2.17.2021 – Dizziness
2.19.2021 – Back pain
3.12.2021 – I have what feels like a cold. Scratchy throat and malaise.
5.14.2021 – I had a bad cold, but was tested for covid and it was negative.
Visual impairment, Urticaria and Rash
4.17.2021 – Fever
7.17.2021 – Fever of 101.9 Cough I tested Neg for Covid
12.5.2021 – Rash started day two evening and I did not realize it
12.7.2021 – Rash seems to be hives
12.15.2021 – I am continuing to have hives on a daily basis. Started day two after booster. Went to my allergist. She thinks my immune system overreacting. I had chronic hives in remission until booster.
4.2.2022 – Not sure is connected, but I have noticed a dark spot in my vision. Could be a coincidence
Limb discomfort, Sinusitis and Injection site pain
3.19.2021 – Not related to this shot
3.20.2021 – Headache when I got up this morning 2 Tylenol and it disappeared
4.9.2021 – My injection arm aches
4.10.2021 – My arm is better taking Advil still sore but the other symptoms I checked are giving me discomfort
4.11.2021 – Much much better than yesterday
4.12.2021 – Some soreness injection site. Tiredness mild
4.13.2021 – Mild soreness at injection site
4.14.2021 – Mild arm ache better everyday
4.16.2021 – My arm is still a bit sore no pain
4.23.2021 – My 2nd injection arm is still achy and I have a dry night cough both are ongoing since my 2nd injection
Menstrual clots, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Injection site erythema
3.17.2021 – Lack of appetite
3.19.2021 – No appetite
3.30.2021 – I got Covid arm on day 8, which lasted 2 days. A large red blotch stretched down from the injection site. It was sore, but not too bad.
4.20.2021 – I believe I had an delayed allergic reaction due to my Lip Fillers.
5.18.2021 – My 1st menstrual cycle after my shot was extremely heavy for 3 days. It wasn't early or anything like that but it was beyond heavy and something I haven't experienced before, Other than the type of bleeding you have after you have a baby.
7.13.2021 – My periods are FREAKISHLY HEAVY NOW. huge clots. Way more than ever before.
1.17.2022 – Fatigue, scratchy throat, cough, congestion
1.24.2022 – Fatigue
Tenderness, Erythema and Tinnitus
1.16.2021 – Nasal congestion
2.23.2021 – Fever, chills, body aches, sore arm, headache, fatigue, worsening tinnitus 24 hours after receiving 2nd Moderna dose, lasted 36 hours, then fully resolved.
12.1.2021 – Baseline tinnitus is worse, just like when I had first 2 Moderna shots.
12.2.2021 – Left ipsilateral clavicular swelling (same side as left deltoid vaccination site 2 days ago), redness and tenderness of the left supraclavicular lymph node.
12.3.2021 – Left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy/swelling, somewhat improved today
12.5.2021 – Left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy continues to improve, now with right lateral/posterior musculoskeletal/lymph node tenderness
12.6.2021 – Lymphadenopathy
Poor peripheral circulation, Therapeutic response unexpected and Body temperature decreased
3.12.2021 – Grogginess, inability to concentrate, chilly but not chills.
3.13.2021 – Difficulty concentrating
3.15.2021 – Feeling cold but no chills.
3.16.2021 – No chills, but chilly.
3.18.2021 – Night sweats
3.19.2021 – Puffy face.
6.14.2021 – Poor blood circulation in legs; muscle spasms in neck.
11.4.2022 – In general, body temperature feels cooler than normal post 4th dose
11.16.2022 – Greater fatigue, period started 3 days early without usual cramping, puffy face, poorer blood circulation in legs, colder extremities, constipation
12.7.2022 – Blood circulation feels poorer, more fatigue.
Gallbladder operation, Gallbladder disorder and Renal disorder
5.1.2021 – Headaches. Almost every day. The weird thing is, my meneires symptoms stopped for two weeks after both doses of the vaccine. But now i have headaches.
5.12.2021 – Pain in my side. Probably not related at all. Saw family doctor
5.19.2021 – Having gallbladder and kidney issues. Probably not vaccine related but decided to report anyway and let you decide.
5.26.2021 – Gallstones. Had gallbladder removed today. Outpatient surgery
7.14.2021 – Gall bladder problems. Had surgery. Doctor
Ear congestion, Laryngitis and Balance disorder
12.24.2020 – More injection site pain yesterday. Also mild headache and fatigue that I chalked up to being tired after a long day at work. Much better today.
12.26.2020 – Injection site pain has lessened daily and now is almost completely gone
1.20.2021 – My temp Max was 98.8. High for me
1.21.2021 – Injection site pain markedly less today
9.21.2021 – Much less injection site pain with #3!
9.23.2021 – No redness today and scant pain at site
8.8.2022 – Major sinus infection, finally responded to Augmentin and a medrol dose pack. Slow onset. No fever. No headache. All in my head with post nasal drip causing a loose cough. Was home CoVid testing myself throughout this 3 week period & PCR & flu NEG
11.15.2022 – Injection site pain so mild it did not even require ice, Tylenol or ibuprofen!
11.21.2022 – I think it was something I ate at a party yesterday
12.19.2022 – Cough, laryngitis, runny nose. NO fever. Feel fine. CoVid neg x 2
12.26.2022 – Continued runny nose, stuffy ears and head. Crazy sinus issues. Occasional post nasal drip coughing has been a bit less this past week. No fever. No chest congestion. CoVid negative.
Paresthesia oral, Flatulence and Injection site warmth
2.27.2021 – The muscle at the injection site hurts when I lift my arm. It gets better with Advil. Arm is warm at the injection site
3.27.2021 – Last nights fever went to 101.8F
3.28.2021 – Gas
3.30.2021 – Ive been having some tingling over my left lip and left side of my face since the first injection. Wondering if its a symptom.
3.31.2021 – Face still to gling
4.3.2021 – Still tingling over left lip and face
10.31.2021 – Two days ago I had a very large cold sore outbreak. Since I went on daily medication 6-7 months ago, I have not had any breakouts. Wondering if I was unable to fight them off because of the booster
Pregnancy, Back pain and Dizziness
4.24.2021 – I had slight dizziness within first 15 mins of my vaccine (a symptom I have often associated with my current pregnancy), was fine once I drank some juice in my car, had some back pain the evening after my vaccine (also a symptom I have had during my pregnancy before the vaccine).
4.25.2021 – Mild dizziness (likely associated with pregnancy, I have felt this and reported to my dr. before receiving the vaccine), same with headaches
Malignant melanoma of eyelid, Ocular melanoma and Facial pain
1.15.2021 – During my 15 minute observation I felt a "pinching" in my face that reminded me of a pinching feeling between my eyes last Feb2020. At that time I developed flu-like symptoms but tested negative for flu. I was treated successfully for sinus infection a week after first symptoms developed, and got over it fairly quickly. Vague fatigue persisted for a week or so, and my dry cough lasted a full 2 months. I wonder if I'd had Covid that long ago, though it was not thought to be here ((b)(6)) at that time.
5.26.2022 – Diagnosis of melanoma to eye Out pt surgery
7.14.2022 – Ocular melanoma Scheduled for radiation
10.13.2022 – Ocular melanoma Same day surgery and radiation
Respiratory tract congestion
1.30.2021 – No
2.2.2021 – I just feel achy off and on nothing major..I have a question I am a medical marijuana patient . Does marijuana affect the vaccine since marijuana is an anti-inflammatory? Could you check with your doctors to see if there is any concerns? Basic question can you still use medical marijuana and get therapeutic responses from the covid vaccine because antibodies are important to build up to fight covid.
2.26.2021 – Wednesday and Thursday felt achy and had head congestion
Breast tenderness, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dry throat
4.10.2021 – Swollen fingers
4.23.2021 – Heavier than normal menstruation, swollen lymph nodes on neck leading to severe neck pain/stiffness
5.3.2021 – Neck stiffness, irregular menstruation
5.14.2021 – Menstrual irregularity
5.23.2021 – Irregular menstruation
6.11.2021 – Runny nose
10.30.2021 – Occasional random dry cough and site throat
12.8.2021 – Lymph node swelling, breast tenderness, off-schedule menstrual spotting
1.10.2022 – Headache, runny nose
1.19.2022 – Runny nose, dry throat
3.9.2022 – Neck spasms and stiffness with headache
6.8.2022 – Neck stiffness
Menstrual clots, Abnormal menstrual clots and Abnormal dreams
5.30.2021 – My menstruations have been very clotty the last three months which is unusual for me.
8.29.2021 – Random GI issues- uncontrollable diarrhea that lasts up to a week an episode
10.4.2021 – I forgot to mention yesterday that I never remember my dreams but for the last two nights (Sat/Sun), I had very vivid real and sad dreams that I fully remembered. Today (Monday)- no dreams.
10.29.2021 – My period was a week late, which is unusual, but like the last time I received a booster. It's also very clotty which is also unusual for me, but happened after my last booster as well.
11.5.2021 – I still have my period (going on 10 days) which is twice as long as normal.
Menopause, Amenorrhea and Menstruation delayed
4.12.2021 – Only a slightly sore arm, not really painful
6.18.2021 – I haven't had a period since before getting the first vaccine. I'm not pregnant, and have never been almost 8 weeks late before. (It's been 12 weeks since last period). Probably a coincidence and it's just somewhat early menopause, but who knows?
8.6.2021 – Could be a coincidence, but the last time I had a period was over 4 months ago, two weeks before my first Covid shot. Could be natural menopause anyway, but thought Id share.
Clumsiness, Blindness and Hypoesthesia oral
2.14.2021 – My lips and tip of the are numb
2.17.2021 – Change in vision, i can now not see far away, but an able to see up close
2.18.2021 – My sight remains changed. Can not ser clearly a far
2.19.2021 – I feel clumsy, hazed and my eye site is blurry
2.22.2021 – My vision has not come back to normal
2.28.2021 – Never had problems with glucose and it came back @420 last Thursday. Never been a diabetic and no diabetes in the family. And went in for labs
3.6.2021 – My sugar spiked to 429 without having diabetes. I have fatigue and barely getting out of it now. My doctor was worried i would end up in the er over the weekend
Muscular weakness, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
3.11.2021 – Tingling on the right side of my body
3.12.2021 – Tingling on the whole right side of my body - toe up to my face
3.13.2021 – Numbness on the right side of my body Im at the ER now
3.14.2021 – Tingling on the whole right side of my body. I spent yesterday in the ER.
3.15.2021 – Numbness/tingling on right side of body. Went to the ER a couple days ago...they dont know why
3.17.2021 – Right side still tingling. Leg feels weak I went on Saturday
3.18.2021 – Still tingling I went to the ER this past Saturday
4.1.2021 – I still am numb on the right side of my body. It is uncomfortable and Im supposed to be going to a neurologist.
4.10.2021 – Tingling on right side like with the first shot
4.11.2021 – Still tingling on right side
4.12.2021 – Tingling on right side
4.13.2021 – Numbness on right side
4.15.2021 – Tingling on right side still persists
11.12.2021 – Sore throat
Herpes simplex, Muscle fatigue and Gait disturbance
3.9.2021 – Muscle weakness in arms and legs
3.10.2021 – Muscle weakness
3.11.2021 – Muscle fatigue
3.18.2021 – My fatigue seems to be getting worse. Muscle weakness and tired all the time. Visit with my primary care doctor
3.27.2021 – Unending fatigue and muscle weakness in arms and legs. Seems to be getting worse. Office visit with primary care physician
4.6.2021 – Chronic fatigue and muscle weakness is getting worse by the day.
4.10.2021 – Chorionic fatigue and muscle weakness getting worse.
4.16.2021 – Severe fatigue and worsening muscle weakness affecting my ability to walk and use my arms. Hands and fingers are numb. Nuerologist
Gait inability, Skin disorder and Mental impairment
5.3.2021 – Migraines, clots on legs, fatigue, hard to breathe, nausea, dizziness, weird spot in skin , migraines doesnt go away, swollen joint legs and hands
7.31.2021 – Loss appetite, short of breath, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, chest pain, heavy migraine, headache, sore throat, sinus, body soreness, unable to breath normal, skin conditions, unable to walk, unable to concentrate, unable to think, body rash
1.29.2022 – COVID-19, heart problems, lungs problems, high blood pressure problems, allergy reactions and can't work any more because of that stupid vaccine
Rash vesicular, Constipation and Herpes zoster
5.4.2021 – Since getting the Moderna vaccine on April 13th... I have now been diagnosed with Shingles and had symptoms 2 weeks after the vaccine and then got it check out the following week to be diagnosed with shingles.
5.11.2021 – Yes and no now... it got worse from the last report but just the last 3 days it has improving some symptoms like the herpes rash as of today and switching meds. However, I have moderate constipation and now ED because now the nerve S2
Injection site mass, Pruritus and Injection site pain
4.5.2021 – The Monday after the shot (one week in) I experienced a painful lump and itchy skin at the injection site. It has since cleared up.
4.21.2021 – Missed my check-in yesterday, but that is when I did feel feverish, had chills & body aches.
10.21.2022 – Probably unrelated, but I've developed painful knee and neck joints.
11.4.2022 – Likely unrelated, but in addition to the sudden and unexplained knee pain, now occasional shooting pain in my left toes.
Paranasal sinus discomfort, Respiratory tract congestion and Rhinorrhea
2.27.2021 – Sniffles, ruunny nose...mild
8.20.2021 – Head congestion...running nose. Suspect humidity..never had this before my life. Has been happening daily for awhile. Headachy. No smell or taste bud issues.
2.20.2022 – Have hx. Of ablation for af 2015/after 3rd maderna had reoccurance of af. Continue to have intermittant forehead, like sinus pressure, runny nose,never had before vac. but have had stufffy nose in past. My #3 maderna was a full dose according to cvs MD follow up
Abdominal discomfort, Myalgia and Arthralgia
1.22.2021 – I have had a little more joint pain but I think its because its going to rain with the arthritis.
1.25.2021 – I think this is just my arthritis and cold weather.
1.26.2021 – Joint and muscle aches and pain is pretty normal with my arthritis.
2.16.2021 – About 24 hours after I got my second vaccine I got a headache and then was achy and very tired for about 48 hours. My arm hurt a lot and still hurts but its getting better. Not much of a fever, just slightly above normal.
3.16.2021 – The last couple days my stomach has been bothering me and I just feel headachy and tired today.
5.11.2021 – I dont know if it has anything to do with the vaccine but my body aches more. I do have arthritis to. Ha ha Ive just made an appointment for a check up and will talk to the doctor then.
Painful respiration, Chest discomfort and Lymph node pain
2.3.2021 – Painful swollen lymph node in same arm as injection
2.4.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit of injection side are still extremely swollen and painful
2.6.2021 – Swollen painful lymph nodes in armpit of injection arm. By the way I had COVID
2.7.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit of injection arm are tender but much better today
2.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nose in armpit of injection arm, improved
3.3.2021 – Pain center of chest and hurt when taking deep breaths
3.8.2021 – Still have pressure in center of chest that developed on day 2 after vaccine
3.15.2021 – Not worse just on going. Center of chest still feels heavy and has since the day after immunization of the second shot
Limb mass, Injection site mass and Axillary mass
2.13.2021 – Bruising around injection site
2.14.2021 – Bruising at injection site and pain in my armpit (same arm as injection site?
2.15.2021 – Bruising at injection site and pain in my armpit
2.16.2021 – Tender, swollen lymph node in my armpit; also a tender lump in my arm about halfway between my armpit and elbow (on the front face of my arm between the deltoid and biceps)- same arm as injection site; still bruising at injection site
2.17.2021 – Tender Lump in my arm halfway between armpit and elbow on arm with injection site; Bruising at injection site; tender lymph node in armpit (injection side)
2.18.2021 – Injection site bruising; tender lump on my arm (one with injection site) halfway between armpit and elbow
2.19.2021 – Bruising at injection site,
Dysgeusia, Anosmia and Ageusia
12.23.2020 – A little bit of chest pressure
1.15.2021 – SHORTNESS OF BREATH
1.16.2021 – Shortness of breath
1.18.2021 – Little shortness of breath
1.19.2021 – Mild shortness of breath
2.3.2021 – To be honest, I don't know if it has to do with the covid vaccines, but on Sunday I had vertigo, nausea and a headache (until now I still have nausea and headaches)
7.14.2021 – On June 29, 2021 I was COVID+, I lost the taste/smell, after a while I recovered it again, but now I have realized that I have lost the taste in some foods/fruits and the taste like metal in my mouth returned again being covid -
1.16.2022 – Taste is getting worst
Bone pain, Hypersomnia and Arthralgia
3.11.2021 – Bad joint pain in arm with shot in it. My thumb joint is killing me.
3.27.2021 – Not sure if it is my health or vaccine but I'm bone tired and my bones and joints hurt. I'm so tired I swear I could sleep 24 hiurs straight no problem.
4.13.2021 – Sore throat
4.28.2021 – I'm bone tired & super fatigued all the time. I can literally sleep 18 hrs, get up and want to go back to sleep in less than 6 hrs. Just to sleep another 18 hours. And I'm still after getting up after sleeping 36 hours in the past 48 hours,
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