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.
Fistula repair, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral
3.20.2021 – After shot had some axiety simptoms. Numness and tingles,in the hands,moulth-nose last 1 hour
3.22.2021 – Chest pain- presure. Cramps,pooling pain in legs
3.23.2021 – Light head.dizzy.
3.24.2021 – Stil cramp in leg and chest (left side)mild She said it has run thrue it course and she schedule the office visit in couple days. They told to tale ibuprofen and continiu my allergy pill.
4.10.2021 – My lymphs are swollen. The Coller bone-neck tge Lymph size of quetter. My left sigght worse it is same side of vacination .My ears startying hurts and headeyck. I will try yo see on monday. At yhus point i start taking benedryl and ibuprofen and steroid cream
3.21.2022 – I have a lot of inflammation for example Ear infections and on February 16th I had fistular surgery. I had a nut and then it started hurting and devolop like tunnel -line. my first Surgery
Female reproductive tract disorder, Disorientation and Balance disorder
4.29.2021 – Had nausea last night, but could have been the McDonald's I had for dinner .
5.28.2021 – Balance loss, disorientation and exhaustion. Probably over extended my activities. Rested for a week and feeling better.
7.23.2021 – Waiting for call from Doctor have been extremely tired. Nauseated, muscle aches. No temperature.
10.22.2021 – Obgyn stuff. Got vaginal estrogen cream. Obgyn appt
4.23.2022 – Had a flu. But did home covid and Kaiser Covid test....both negative
Supraventricular extrasystoles, Hypersensitivity and Muscle spasms
2.15.2021 – no. I got my period yesterday when I got vaccinated- my cramps were out of this world. I dont think their is a link but just incase I wanted to share with you.
2.17.2021 – I had a minor pain in the right side of my head.
3.8.2021 – My upper back hurts but I am unsure if this is either my bed or related to vaccine.
3.10.2021 – i have neck spasms- unsure if that is related
3.7.2022 – Sometimes I have PAC's, and I have developed more of sensitivity to dogs. My allergies have gotten far worse.
Impaired healing, Joint injury and Exercise tolerance decreased
2.8.2021 – Swollen, inflamed upper arm (on the arm where injected) with rash moving up the arm over a period of 3 days. Achy sore muscles in the upper arm. Whole body joint inflammation (shoulders, neck, upper back, low back) these same days (9-12 days aftersho
2.25.2021 – Very sudden onset at 23 hours after injection
2.28.2021 – Serious brain fog for 3 days . Extreme irratability and I am a patient special ed preschool teacher
3.25.2021 – Re-occurring fatigueJoint inflammation
4.2.2021 – Fatigue, insomnia
4.11.2021 – Inflammatiion inflammation...InsomniaFatigue
2.26.2022 – Dec 9th Booster reaction- shortness of breath and unable to exercize.... Got covid Jan.5th Being treated for long covid. Current symptoms- shortness of breath with walking or talking, low oxygen levels, ongoing fatigue, racing heart, lack of balance,
6.11.2022 – Onset of ongoing, per asive inflammation. Knee injury (muscles)that is healing extremely slowly with severe inflammation appearing AFTER 24 hours. Flare-up of fatigue since injury
Flank pain, Diverticulitis and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
3.2.2021 – Dizziness, brain fog
3.5.2021 – The redness has spread below the injection site and is bigger than yesterday.
3.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node on left side of my neck
8.31.2021 – Lots more allergy problems. Urgent care visit in my car.
3.2.2022 – Inner ear pain, vertigo, sinus infection MRI, CT scan, VGN, hearing test
8.25.2022 – Arthritis in right hand, and diverticulitis in upper left abdomen area
11.24.2022 – Severe pain in right side; ruled out heart problems. Probably gerd.
Telemedicine, Feeling of body temperature change and Wheezing
6.10.2021 – Xtremely Tired, Xhausted
6.11.2021 – Yesterday injection site was really red sore worse,i dodnot notice it till i took my shower last night, lilbit better today
6.12.2021 – Im feeling lots better today,lilbit tired
7.7.2021 – Sinus Infection ,lots of sneezing, head aches, hot-cold chills, sweating big time wen out inthe heat, very tired,
9.8.2021 – Tiredness,hard to get rid of stuff i had just like covid,still having congestion, not alot of energy 2telehealth visits ,1regular visit
Amnesia, Memory impairment and Disturbance in attention
2.25.2021 – about 24 hours after the shot, I had extreme tiredness to where I had to take a long nap, queasy stomach, headache. Saturday, tired, like my head is full of pudding, I can't think well, can't remember an item from one minute to 2 minutes later.
3.4.2021 – not today, but the 2 days after the shot I was ill with headache, pains, heavy fatigue, nausea, and my brain could not remember from one minute to the next.
3.12.2021 – coming and going without apparent reason are nausea, light-headedness, dizziness, shortness of breath and mild memory issues.
Hot flush, Feeling hot and Axillary pain
4.20.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm of injection
5.24.2022 – My peri menopausal hot flashes disappeared after getting my fourth COVID shot. Now they have returned, but they are different. Not so much extreme flashes of heat as more sustained periods of being over-warmth.
9.15.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes, first in armpit of COVID shot arm, then in groin area
9.16.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes, especially in armpit of injection arm
9.17.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit of the shot arm
9.18.2022 – Armpit lymph nodes still swollen
9.19.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of the shot arm
9.20.2022 – Still a bit swollen lymph nodes in armpit of the shot arm
10.12.2022 – Left armpit (vaccination arm) has been sore the past couple of days.
12.14.2022 – Sore throat today COVID negative on home test
Injection site warmth, Hypersensitivity and Injection site swelling
2.24.2021 – Redness itch slightly warm near injection site day 8-13. Mild allergic reaction face day 11. Improved day 13-14. Lymphatic fluid base of irritation day 13,14. Lessening w/massage. Redness finally gone day 14
3.11.2021 – Advised by allergist to start taking antihistamine, Zyrtec, two days before second vaccination through 10 days after. I believe that is helping; plus one regular strength Advil at noon reduced headache and muscle aches to mild. Swelling at injection site is also mild. I received second injection in my thigh due to Lymphedema experienced after first injection in arm. The other arm wouldve had the same problem due to sentinel lymph nodes removed in both armpits.
3.15.2021 – All redness at injection site on upper thigh almost gone.
3.17.2021 – Still taking Zyrtec as recommended by allergist through day 10.
4.20.2022 – Take a Zyrtec two days prior 10 days after injection since second vaccine. That is why symptoms are mild. Injection in thigh to avoid lymphedema.
4.23.2022 – Still taking Zyrtec per doc
5.30.2022 – Very mild covid symptoms. Positive PCR test told me I had Covid. Monoclonal antibody infusion add emergency room was recommended by doctors
Weight increased, Dry eye and Joint stiffness
10.4.2021 – Ringing in left ear
10.5.2021 – Ringing in ear
10.6.2021 – Have been dizzy today and still have ringing in ear
10.13.2021 – Still have Ringing in ear
11.1.2021 – No I just got the vaccine at 545 pm
11.3.2021 – Eat ringing
12.8.2021 – I have been seeing my Dr for issues that have started since receiving the vaccine and have been put on steroids twice so far
5.4.2022 – Multiple symptoms, joint pain, swollen joint, hair loss, joint stiffness, dry eyes, dry mouth, headaches, weight gain Positive ANA test.
Vein discoloration, Varicose vein and Paranasal sinus discomfort
2.21.2021 – Looks like my veins are very bright purplish blue radiating from my affected arm across shoulder and chest into my right breast area. Kind of looks like veiricous veins
2.22.2021 – The blue pronounced veins around affected arm, shoulder, chest and breast area are still present, but not as bright today.
2.26.2021 – The bluish veins in my arm that I reported after 12 hours have gone away.
9.9.2021 – Contracted Covid. Mild symptoms began on 8/17. Positive Covid test on 8/18. Sinus pressure, headache, mild fever, shortness of breath.
Hematochezia, Acne and Pain of skin
5.14.2021 – Nothing
5.18.2021 – Having ear pain from last few days not sure is this something related to vaccine side effects or not.
5.27.2021 – After a week of my 2nd dose of vaccine, on my both shoulders and upper back painful acnes popped up all of a sudden. Its all over on my upper back and shoulders...
6.26.2021 – Yesterday night, my stool had a blood it seems as I saw red water in toilet bowl. But next day morning nothing happened like this.
8.12.2021 – Muscle pain was there for few days and felt little weak. But I am feeling good now.
11.11.2021 – 10days back Mild cold and body ache for just for 2days. Now feeling better.
Asthenopia, Body temperature increased and Injection site pain
12.27.2020 – I only experienced major soreness at and around the injection site for 72 hours total. Nothing else so far.
12.29.2020 – On the verge of some throat pain/sore throat. I don't know if it is related to allergies. Will keep an eye on it.
1.15.2021 – Post 2nd injection-prior to bedtime, I had a dull headache. It continued on through the next day along with eyes feeling very heavy. I worked half a day, went home, took my temp and it was at 101.2. Took Tylenol and closed my eyes and rested the remainder of the day. Continued with low grade fever now going on over 72 hours.
Breast feeding, Back pain and Chills
12.26.2020 – No symptoms but I am breastfeeding and notice no symptoms in my 8 week old son either.
12.27.2020 – No symptoms. My son whom I am breast feeding is 8 weeks old also no symptoms
12.28.2020 – Breast feeding 8 week old he has no symptoms as well. I have no symptoms
2.8.2021 – Chills and slightly achey joints Saturday. Gone by sunday.
11.10.2021 – Pain in back due to twisting fast
1.1.2022 – Covid diagnosed via rapid test dec 27th with a PCR on dec 28th. Mild runny nose and occasional cough.
4.2.2022 – Chronic nasal congestion
Dermatitis infected, Nasal edema and Localized infection
2.19.2021 – Sinusitis and tiredness. Had to be in quarantine for 2 days awaiting COVID results. This may be unrelated to my vaccine. Saw my doctor in the office
3.6.2021 – My feet were so cold it woke me up--3 pairs of socks didn't work, Had to turn up the heat!to
3.8.2021 – COVID arm School nurse
3.9.2021 – Covid Arm
3.10.2021 – COVID Arm
3.19.2021 – 2 red & very swollen glands in right armpit clearly visible. My nose was also dark red and swollen, not like acne it pimple. It was very sore and felt hot to touch Very tired. Appt on Monday
3.26.2021 – I have 2 infected spots under my non-injection arm. One is healing. One is much worse. Tied to the vaccine? Dr doesn't think so. Office appt
Heart rate irregular, Joint swelling and Rash pruritic
2.27.2021 – itching all over body
3.26.2021 – I continue to have an odd itching from scalp to knees with a few red bumps. The itching is intense, fleeting and migrates constantly. It started 4 hrs after 1st vaccine but persists weeks later.
4.9.2021 – intense itching with fine pin point rash on arms, torso, esp back. It began approx 4hrs after 1st shot and is still persisting ! No fever, no change in detergents, foods, etc. to explain. I had covid arm lasting 2-3 wks after vaccine.
5.28.2021 – onset of significant fatigue that felt like I did after Pfizer vaccine...lasted 36 hrs, unrelated to any recent activity. resolved today
8.19.2022 – sudden onset pain, swelling, redness of right wrist, forearm few days after 2nd Pfizer booster.No fever.Seen in urgent care and sent to ER.Blood cultures neg. Felt EXACTLY like covid arm that I had last year.
8.26.2022 – I had left deltoid covid ARM with 1st Pfizer vaccine, had significant pain, edema, erythema after 2nd booster in right WRIST. Seen in ER, blood cultures negative x2, antibiotics dc'd. Mds have no explanation, symptoms stopped after 3-4 days.
Amenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular
5.15.2021 – My fever got up to 101.4 yesterday (was only 99.1 at time of my report)
6.10.2021 – I havent had my period since before my first dose on 4/15 and its 6/10 today. I should have had a period around 4/20 and again around 5/17 based on my tracking app - both the weeks following my first and second doses.
6.17.2021 – Still no period (havent had a period since the first vaccine shot). Im now 58 days late. Last period was March 24. Im not pregnant. Have not changed my birth control.
6.24.2021 – Still havent gotten my period since the first dose. Date of last period was March 24. I expected to get my period on or around April 20th. Im on day 93 of the current cycle and 65 days late. Im not pregnant. Have not changed birth control.
12.24.2021 – Super tired and exhausted feeling
Taste disorder, Feeling cold and Night sweats
4.14.2021 – Exhausted. I slept most of the day
4.15.2021 – I woke up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. Im not sure if I had a fever
4.17.2021 – I forgot to mention that Ive had a strange taste in my mouth that started the day after getting my 2nd vaccination.
4.20.2021 – The headache started at the base of the back of my head/neck early in the evening so it didnt limit my activities earlier in the day. It became worse & I took an Extra Strength Excedrin. Ive also been having an unusual taste in my mouth after eatin
10.13.2021 – None
10.20.2021 – Slight Dizziness. Note: after my 1st vaccine, I felt extremely tired & extremely cold. I slept much more than usual. It was almost as if I had aged overnight. Prior to my 1st vaccine, I had been extremely active in spite of my age.
11.3.2021 – Very cold, very tired
4.16.2022 – The injection site is still sore but only when I touch it
10.20.2022 – For the 1st few days after I received the vaccination, I experienced pain & then itching at the injection site.
11.3.2022 – Chills & extreme fatigue
Joint injury, Hordeolum and Restlessness
1.23.2021 – The night of the vaccine, my arm and neck hurt! And I had a slight headache
1.27.2021 – No idea if this is related...I was restless last night & wasnt sleeping well
1.28.2021 – Restlessness
2.12.2021 – Ear ache
2.19.2021 – Sore neck
2.20.2021 – Stiff neck
2.24.2021 – Couldnt sleep
3.19.2021 – Sinus infection, ear ache, eye sty
3.26.2021 – Developed a bad stye in my left eye to where Im on 2 different antibiotics. Plus my dr said I had the start of a sinus infection and ear infection! She prescribed antibiotic
5.21.2021 – Rash on the shoulder & arm that was vaccinated
8.20.2021 – Had a fall with knees & wrist injuries
2.19.2022 – Developed dizziness as of January 2, 2022.Had to have brain CT scan & neck ultrasound. Doctors office
Frequent bowel movements, Abdominal discomfort and Abdominal pain upper
5.12.2021 – It's allergy season, which is bothering me I think and not the Covid shot.
5.27.2021 – Last few days. Stomachache. Gastrointestinal discomfort. Having to go to the bathroom more. Not sure if it's something I ate.
6.3.2021 – Sore throat, congestion, headache.
11.4.2021 – Fatigue, headache, aches, sore throat, nasal congestion. I requested a The Pixel by Labcorp Team home covid test, which I just fed-exed today. Hopefully I'll get the results soon. I think I just have a bad cold, but I'm following work protocol.
7.26.2022 – Dizziness
Brain fog, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
4.27.2021 – Feels like my hands and feet, arms and legs keep falling asleep. Pins and needles/tingling/numbness
4.28.2021 – My tingling/pins and needles started 48 hours after my first dose. They were up and down my left arm and leg. By 72 hours, it was up and down both arms and legs/hands and feet. I went to an urgent care because my limbs still feel asleep. It moves around where I feel the pins and needles. Also noticed a bit of it in my lower lip on the right side and right side of my chin.
4.29.2021 – I still have tingling/pins and needles up and down both my arms and legs, hands and feet. Have had these symptoms for 5 days now. Have had blood work done because of my symptoms. One lab came back with a positive outcome indicating I have a possible autoimmune response. Now have to go to a rheumatologist for my symptoms.
5.6.2021 – Pins and needles that move up and down both of my arms and legs/hands and feet. Occasional shooting pains. Dizziness and fatigue. Brain fog.
5.16.2021 – I had sharp, prickly pains all over my body that lasted for several hours last Saturday, May 8. I continue having pins and needles all over my left leg/foot all the time and occasionally on my left arm/hand, right arm/hand/leg/foot.
5.20.2021 – I continue having pins and needles all over my body. My limbs feel like theyre continually falling asleep.
Induration, Nervousness and Breast pain
4.1.2021 – Lymph nodes of the leafy breast which is side I got the vaccine are very swollen, hard and painful
4.2.2021 – Left breast on the side I got the vaccine, lymph nodes are swollen, hard and VERY painful. This is not listed anywhere as potential side effects. Would like a call back.
4.3.2021 – Still have pain in left breast from swollen lymphs. Very hard and painful. This doesnt seem to be listed as a potential side effect. I feel people should know. Am I the only one? Would appreciate hearing from someone. Thank you!
4.4.2021 – Still have very painful, hard and swollen lymphs in left breast and under arm.
4.5.2021 – Still have pain in lymph nodes of left breast but not excruciating.
4.6.2021 – Lymph node pain is finally subsiding. Able to do more things today. Sure hope CDC will out this as a possible side effect so if others have it, they wont feel as alone on it as I did. Have to admit Im now nervous to get the 2nd.
Drainage, Periorbital swelling and Rheumatoid arthritis
2.28.2021 – Ears began ringing
3.1.2021 – Very brief dizziness. Ear ringing.
3.4.2021 – The above can be my R.A. so not sure related to vaccine.
3.7.2021 – Could be due to my Rheumatoid Arthritis
3.24.2021 – Puffy eyelids, loud ear ringing
3.26.2021 – Still ear ringing
4.4.2021 – Swollen glands, some stuffiness in one ear/drainage/swelling, puffy irritated eyes, ears still ringing, aches and pains
4.11.2021 – Swollen lymph comes and goes under jaw
5.2.2021 – Just swollen lymph node, sore to the touch. Improves somewhat on Benedryl.
9.19.2021 – In a.m. lots of sinus congestion and a bit in throat and chest. My allergy medicine helps by later morning.
3.21.2022 – Stuffy nose frequently past couple weeks. Not serious.
Post procedural infection, Foot operation and Localized infection
1.15.2021 – Numbness to injected arm
1.16.2021 – Numbness and lymph node pain
1.18.2021 – I had foot surgery on December 28th got the ok from my surgeons office to proceed with the vaccine on the 15th. I now have a post op Infection and surgeons office is saying I should have waited to take the covid vaccine, Im currently taking bactrim for the post op infection. Foot surgery,
1.19.2021 – Post op infection. Foot surgery 12/28/2020. On bactrim.
1.22.2021 – Still dealing with a post op foot infection.
2.7.2021 – Post surgical foot continues to be infected. Doctor started another round of Bactrim.
Herpes simplex, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Oral herpes
1.27.2022 – 48 hrs after getting the vaccine I had fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, headache, body aches that were severe and lasted for approximately 12hours
1.28.2022 – This is actually 1 week since my 1st dose. I have a hx of HSV type 1. For which I take suppression medication daily. In spite of that, I have had a sever exacerbation of cold sores covering almost my entire mouth, both externally and internally.
2.21.2022 – Lymph node pain supraclavicular, pectoral, subclavian, are extremely painful. axillary and Epitrochlear mildly uncomfortable.
3.18.2022 – Cough shortness of breath
5.20.2022 – Tested positive for covid
10.21.2022 – Cough, shortness of breath, difficulty taking deep breaths, fatigue, asthma flare, Bronchitis, RSV Office visit
Breast tenderness, Tenderness and Edema peripheral
2.4.2021 – Intermittent light headedness
10.29.2021 – Last night I felt poor a few hours after completing this. My chills/headache/tiredness got severe. I felt congested & it hurt my head to blow my nose. I cough most times that I breathe in. My armpit on the side of injection hurts a lot.
10.31.2021 – Underarm on side of injection still hurts moderately
10.22.2022 – Underarm pain on the side of injection
10.23.2022 – Underarm swelling on side of injection, underarm and breast tenderness on side of injection
10.24.2022 – Underarm pain and swelling on side of injection
Epistaxis, Ear pain and Respiratory tract congestion
1.28.2022 – Medical history of peanut/tree nut allergies with anaphylaxis, no symptoms after injection
2.2.2022 – Parents tested positive for Covid yesterday with mild congestion, kids showing no symptoms
2.4.2022 – Parents tested positive a few days ago with mild congestion, child tested negative yesterday with no symptoms
8.4.2022 – Ear pain like a middle ear infection
8.5.2022 – Ear still hurts (similar to middle ear infection pain)
8.7.2022 – Ear still hurting mildly but has gotten better
Temporomandibular joint syndrome, Skin lesion and Skin irritation
4.13.2021 – I know this is strange, but the dorsum of my nose has been intermittently numb. Never had this sensation before.
4.15.2021 – Dorsum of nose is numb and TMJ hurts
5.11.2021 – Skin irritation/sores that are itchy on extremities and upper back. They are not raised welts or like a mosquito/fleas/chigger or other insect bite (Im a PhD entomologist so I would know). It is sporadically spread 5mm or less itchy dry patches.
4.13.2022 – I was diagnosed with covid in Jan 2022. Symptoms included headaches severe fatigue and a sinus infection Infusion
Induration, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
5.22.2021 – 2 days ago a lymph node started to swell on clavicle and today one on my neck
5.23.2021 – Lymph nodes on my neck are still swollen
5.24.2021 – Only lymph nodes on my neck swollen
5.26.2021 – Now my lymph nodes are much bigger than yesterday
5.28.2021 – My lymph nodes are still swollen
6.6.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen
6.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
6.8.2021 – Additional lymph nodes are now swollen and bigger than before on my neck
6.9.2021 – Lymph nodes extremely swollen
6.10.2021 – Lymph nodes continue to swell and now feeling really hard
6.12.2021 – Lumpy nodes are still swollen
6.19.2021 – My lymph nodes continue to be swollen and now a bit more
6.26.2021 – My lymph nodes continue to swell
7.3.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen
Sneezing, Cough and Headache
2.13.2021 – Not headache, but when i cough or sneeze my head hurts, I had headache the night if my 2nd shot and the next day . This is my third day
2.14.2021 – Head still hurts very slightly when i cough but lots better than yesterday
2.15.2021 – A little more than yesterday
2.17.2021 – I tried to hold out and not take anything for headache but finally too 1 extra strength tylenol about 30 minutes still there but might be better, i didn't take anything yesterday
2.18.2021 – Very slight headache this am but now at 420pm hardly have much pain,
3.11.2021 – Head still hurts if i cough, has since second shot but better, but its still there
3.18.2021 – Still have head pain when i cough or sneeze
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