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.
Ear pruritus, Extrasystoles and Ventricular extrasystoles
3.22.2021 – Aggravation of irregular heartbeat due to premature ventricular contraction condition
11.3.2021 – Ectopic heart rhythm
5.16.2022 – Tested positive for covid on Sunday. Symptoms include; headache, itchy ears, scratchy throat, congestion, slight cough, general fatigue and feeling ill. All symptoms mild to moderate Checked in with on-call nurse and physician, was advised to take meds to treat symptoms. No antiviral treatment recommended.
7.12.2022 – Cough , congestion
Tooth extraction, Mobility decreased and Vertigo
1.13.2021 – Think just worn out from dealing with two funerals in last three weeks.
1.18.2021 – Had a tooth pulled today so have pain but not related to vaccination As previously noted had tooth pulled by oral surgeon
2.2.2021 – Woke up 2/1 with mild vertigo and stomach pain. Spent most of day on couch and ate very little. Drank water, tea and zero Gatorade. Went to bed at 6. Much improved and eating lightly today.
10.27.2021 – Very minor headache
10.28.2021 – Temperature is lower than yesterday
Burning sensation, Neck pain and Rash
1.28.2021 – Felt a little blah and dizzy briefly this morning but feel okay now
1.31.2021 – Only noticed the pain after sweeping snow from my walkway.
2.9.2021 – Had joint pain in both hands.
2.19.2021 – The pain in my arm included my whole arm and shoulder up to neck and included the joints in my hands.
2.21.2021 – The pain and achyness is mostly in the upper arm, shoulder and that side of my neck.
2.24.2021 – I had some stabbing pains in the calf of my left leg and top of my foot yesterday evening after my check in. Feels better today.
3.17.2021 – Last night I was having muscle achyness in my arm and kind of a burning type sensation in the lower fronts of my legs especially the left. Feel better today but my symptoms tend to come and go.
8.20.2021 – Sometimes I get a brief chill usually in the evening. I have a quarter sized rash on my right hand over my thumb joint. It may be Poison Ivy. It started as a line but is now a circle shape.
Hernia repair, Gallbladder operation and Appendicectomy
2.16.2021 – Taking pain killers and muscle relaxant for back pain. I believe that my vaccine pain would likely be more severe if I was not taking my Rx
2.17.2021 – Still taking prescription meds for back pain. Suspect these are minimizing the amount of pain I'm experiencing with the vaccine
2.18.2021 – Still taking my Rxs, muscle relaxant and pain killers, for back pain
2.19.2021 – Still on back pain prescription meds
3.17.2021 – Lightheadedness
3.18.2021 – After my check in yesterday, I started having chills and was very lightheaded. No fever. Was in bed around 5 p.m.
3.19.2021 – Interestingly, I'm experiencing pain in both arms. The left, the original one, has been painful, intermittingly. Late yesterday, the pain in that left arm became rather intense for a while. Then went away just as quickly. The area is still sore to touch. Now able to raise both arms. Additionally, my backpain has intensified. Restarted Rxs for same
3.20.2021 – Still having soreness in both arms
9.14.2021 – Emergency gall bladder surgery
10.8.2022 – Dizziness
10.9.2022 – Forgot to mention, had flu shot at same time as this shot
10.13.2022 – Reminder that I had flu shot at same time
10.28.2022 – Chest pains, heaviness in chest, bp elevated Spoke with my doctor's nurse. Doctor wants to see me. Appointment on Monday
11.11.2022 – Stomach pains and cramping. Pain in left shoulder/back - bit difficult to raise arm. Neuropothy diagnosis. Appointment to see GI dr on Wednesday
Eye discharge, Blood pressure fluctuation and Blood pressure decreased
3.26.2021 – Dizzy!! Pretty Severe! I have to be carefully walking and standing up! But Im just as dizzy sitting and laying down! And Im having pretty painful chest pains
3.27.2021 – Went to the hospital late last night (early this am) they did some testing for this extreme dizzy feeling that dont go away
3.28.2021 – Still extreamly dizzy
3.29.2021 – Still dizzy its been non stop
3.30.2021 – Still constantly dizzy
3.31.2021 – Very dizzy
4.9.2021 – High blood pressure
4.28.2021 – Breathing issues
6.14.2021 – Blood pressure is jumping all over the place
6.16.2021 – Blood pressure still all over the place They can fluctuate by 50 numbers in 10 minutes
6.17.2021 – Blood pressure still crazy fluctuations,
6.18.2021 – My blood pressure is still crazy all over the place up and down My eyes have been draining and blur vision (assuming from eye drainage)
6.25.2021 – Leg and feet swelling, fatigue, fever, runny nose, sore throat, pain in stomach
9.10.2021 – Pretty presistant cough but I have COPD also so it falls in middle classification as maybe since its 100x worse could be symptom
6.11.2022 – ?..
Myalgia, Chills and Arthralgia
3.18.2021 – No
3.19.2021 – None
3.20.2021 – I had chills last night after I completed this survey yesterday. I also had extreme fatigue much like I had when I had COVID at this time last year. I had some fatigue this morning, but did strenuous yard work for two hours today followed by a 2 mile hike.
3.23.2021 – Mild fatigue in the morning. None in the afternoon.
4.10.2021 – Day of 2nd shot some fatigue, some chills. Day after shot body ache and fatigue. Fine today.
7.8.2021 – Muscle/joint pain in legs and knees
Limb discomfort, Influenza and Musculoskeletal stiffness
2.7.2021 – Just some stiffness in the sight where I got the shot
2.19.2021 – I don't think it has anything to do with the shot I just having a headache and my left arm was bothering me but I got my shot in my right arm so it might be sinuses or it might even be a slip on my arm long I don't know but any case I just had wasn't
3.19.2021 – Had problems in my Sterno walls muscles felt like I was having a heart attack but they said it was spasms
10.29.2021 – No
6.7.2022 – Been having more headaches but I think it's because of the allergies outside not sure
Hot flush, Hypersensitivity and Paresthesia
1.23.2021 – 15 minutes after injection I experienced a very large hot flash along with body tingling, lightheadedness and nausea. It lasted a few minutes and did not worsen.
1.24.2021 – I had a similar sensation as I did that I reported yesterday only milder. About 10AM this morning. Feel better now.
1.25.2021 – Occasional mild symptoms of an allergic reaction as occurred the day of injection. Much milder but more frequent. Started Benadryl per doctors recommendation.
Feeling drunk, Abdominal discomfort and Diarrhea
4.26.2021 – Until late this morning I felt as if I was slightly inebriated lol. I started to feel that within 20 minutes after the shot. I do have upset stomach and loose bowels as well, but since I can't definitely attribute it to the shot, I will only mention that here as an aside..
5.16.2021 – Very slight lightheadedness
5.17.2021 – Some stomach upset but nothing so unusual I can say workout a doubt it has to do with the vaccine.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Respiratory distress and Apathy
1.30.2021 – Some lack of ambition
2.2.2021 – I have IPF hope shot doesnt harm breathingreduducee
2.3.2021 – IPF
3.4.2021 – Shortness of Breath
3.9.2021 – I have IPF. The 2nd shot put me in hospital. Severe chills shaking 3 days, unable to maintain O2 with IPF, ambulance to hospital. Many respiratory treatments, antibiotics, host of medications. VERY BAD . Breathing restored (with my IPF) to pre hospital levels. Returned home. Slowly recovering at home. Wasnt sure I would make it. More info available from me, hospital.
3.13.2021 – Ambulance to hospital. Severe reaction with #2moderna shot. Took a week of resp therapy to arrest my decline. I have IPF underlying. Home now but not good. Can anyone call for more info.
Fecal calprotectin increased, Spontaneous hematoma and Enteritis
3.30.2021 – Slight headache, tired
4.26.2021 – Sort of a minor sore throat about 3 days ago... hard to tell if related
7.20.2021 – Went to emergency room for a spontaneous hematoma in vein my left wristresolved may or may not be related first experience in my life of this kind of event ( hopefully the last
10.19.2021 – Fever, rapid heart rate, diagnosed with ileitis. Colonoscopy showed non necrotizing granuloma in small intestine where meets large intestine high CRP and cal protection, no parasites checking for latent tb, getting angiotensin and special CT s Follow up with gastroenterologist
9.16.2022 – Joint pain in shoulder, elbow wrist of arm that received vaccine
Hypotension, Heart rate increased and Asthenia
1.12.2021 – Last evening had a bit of brain fog but since has gone away slept very well
1.13.2021 – Feel great
1.15.2021 – Last evening. Laying on sofa I got up and my pulse rate went high 125. Felt weak. Monitored with my Apple Watch. Came down within the hour took my BP was low for me 110/70. Again within the hour my BP came back to my 120/80 also Pulse stayed 88-90. But thats normal for me. Do not take any medicines.
2.1.2021 – BP was low but pulse was high
2.2.2021 – None A ok
Deafness, Burning sensation and Hypoesthesia
2.2.2021 – On February 1 after my second vaccine I woke up at 4 AM with loss of hearing in my left ear and moderate numbness and tingling on my left upper and lower extremity. I had vomiting and diarrhea. Since that point I have had an MRI scheduled for additional heart testing. Dr. said it presented just like a TIA. I had an MRI and an EKG. I am scheduled for additional heart testing tomorrow
2.3.2021 – Numbness in the left hand and arm Cardiologist
2.4.2021 – Left side tingling
2.5.2021 – Numbness in the left hand and footWhich is the side that I received the injection
2.26.2021 – Woke up last Sunday morning at 2AM with a fire burning pain on the left side of my neck running down to my fingers.
Inappropriate affect, Inner ear disorder and Balance disorder
3.8.2021 – Last week I experienced a feeling (soreness) in my left arm near the vaccine injection sight. As though I had just received the shot. I also noticed a small rash near the injection. When i work up the next morning, it was gone. Very strange!
3.24.2021 – Very strange feelinf this morning. It was as though someone gave me a "happy "pill." I would start laughing at insignificant things. Again, very strange. This continued for about 5 hours.
3.27.2021 – Yesterday, March 26, 2021, I waited too late to report my symptoms. I felt fatigued, a little spacey, sore/red area around the injection site, and had diarrhea
11.4.2021 – Last night at 9:30 pm i experienced extreme fatigue and slept. A couple of hours later, I woke up and felt very groggy as though I had a sedative. It was very strange. When i woke up this morning, I did not feel refreshed. I did not feel well.
11.19.2021 – Equilibrium problems
12.3.2021 – Inner ear issue is still a probkem and affects my equilibrium.
11.4.2022 – Low energy and fatigue. Slight headache sometimes.
12.23.2022 – Headache and Digestive problems.
Injected limb mobility decreased, Back pain and Myalgia
2.27.2021 – First shot did not hurt. Second shot hurt during and after the injection. Can pinky raise my arm about 60% before I feel pain.
4.2.2021 – Back muscles ache when I turn at the waist. I think I pulled some muscles when I coughed a few days ago. No breathing problems and oxygen saturation is 95.
10.27.2021 – None
5.3.2022 – I had a couple of loose stools. Took one dose of Loperamide Hydrochloride tablets, 2mg each time. That took care of it.
Pancreatic failure, Tachyphrenia and Rhinitis
1.6.2021 – Headache and neck pain
1.11.2021 – Sore throat
1.19.2021 – Insomnia, racing thoughts and tachycardia
1.26.2021 – Menstrual cycle is late. Ive also had ongoing dizziness that appears to be random throughout the day
2.2.2021 – Dizziness and tachycardia
2.5.2021 – Tachycardia
2.6.2021 – Dizziness, Hot flashes
2.8.2021 – Dizziness, low blood pressure
2.10.2021 – Heart palpitations
2.11.2021 – Dry mouth
2.18.2021 – Shortness of breath, rhinitis, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness
5.6.2021 – Severe bone pain in both hips.Severe dry mouthSevere tongue tingling
8.5.2021 – Burning tingling sensation on my tongue and developed pancreatic insufficiency since two weeks after my second shot :(
2.4.2022 – Tingling on end of tongue
Connective tissue disorder, Breast enlargement and Spinal pain
2.3.2021 – Slight chest tightening/sharp
2.24.2021 – Fatigue. On and off headaches. Some chills. Stomach aching probably unrelated
3.16.2021 – Stomach pain
9.29.2021 – Probably not vaccine related. Breasts are larger and somewhat painful connective tissue stuff. My hips hurt and my neck hurts. My legs hurt. More fatigue
9.18.2022 – Fatigue which is most likely connected to decrease in synthroid . My joints hurt about 12 hours after the injection and they still really hurt. My hips hurt and my neck and the base of my spine.
Renal pain, Joint stiffness and Feeling cold
10.12.2021 – Kidney pain moderate
10.13.2021 – Kidney pain. Cold-almost chills. Insomnia. Headache (and I don't get headaches. )
10.15.2021 – Mild Kidney pain.
10.18.2021 – A little kidney pain. Injection arm sore in joints and shoulder.
11.14.2022 – Ache at vaccination area. Sore.
11.15.2022 – Stiff, sore when I raise my arm. Moderate pain.
11.16.2022 – Arm sore when I move it.
11.18.2022 – Arm is stiff and sore from the shot. Mild discomfort.
11.20.2022 – Arm, shoulder joint stiff. Mild pain.
11.21.2022 – Moderate stiff shoulder and arm.
Impaired work ability, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis
1.4.2021 – I'm tired, but I was tired before I got the shot and not any more so now
1.6.2021 – I was really sore in the injection site yesterday but the check in text came late and I was in bed. I am mildly sore today. Yesterday very sore
1.18.2021 – I thought I was coming down with a minor cold on the 13th. Symptoms gone in less than a day, but I had to take the day off work. negative for Covid
2.10.2021 – I have a horrible headache but its not related to the vaccine
Automatic bladder, Bone loss and Bile duct stone
5.5.2021 – Stiff neck, pain behind eyes, no appetite
6.1.2021 – Nausea morning noon and night. Spastic bladder Lost sixteen pounds, because of nausea . Eyes tire easily. My skin looks yellow Gastro Dr ordered ultrasound of my abdomen abdomen sore at examstion ordered ondansetton four times a day Primary and Gastro .
6.9.2021 – White toe nail fungus. Constipated for two weeks. Interference with poison ivy innoculation. Did not have poison ivy for decades. All of the sudden, I have extreme case of poison ivy
8.2.2021 – Lump left breast. Stone in bile duct (gall bladder was removed, surgeon connected duct to liver) crusty eyes Office visit to primary doctor and Gastro doctor
11.3.2021 – I had TIA two times. I almost bled out from taking Motrin
6.24.2022 – I had veryigo, which I tead is a long haul symptom of Covid 19
7.6.2022 – Diarrhea and headache for 34 hours
8.31.2022 – Severe arthritis Severe reaction to shingles vaccine which was given at the same time as the flu vaccine, in CVS in (b)(6).
10.12.2022 – I felt like I have the flu for a little more than 24 hours and stayed in bed. I could not perform normal activities. I did not have an appetite. I slept all day.
11.16.2022 – Bladder infection and diarrhea Dr. visit with my primary doctor
Epistaxis, Asthenia and Rash
1.4.2021 – Nose kept running behind surgical mask.
1.6.2021 – Rash in left upper thigh
2.3.2021 – Increased nasal congestion & fatigue
2.19.2021 – Frequent nose bleeds
3.6.2021 – Very tired. I was so fatigued, i ran over the curb turning the corner, on the way to work. I have no energy at all.
5.6.2021 – Very fatigued, sore throat, and nit feeling very well. My son was tested on 05/01/2021 for covid & tested positive.
3.7.2022 – Increased problem with diahrrea. As soon as I eat, within a hr or less- need to go to the restroom.
Cardiac output decreased, Cardiac dysfunction and Connective tissue disorder
2.15.2021 – 2/11/21 date of injection- provider injected very high near joint even though I asked him to give it 3 fingers below shoulder. Therefore discomfort was very high in and around joint/ no pain in deltoid since he did not inject there. Today 2/15 shoulder joint discomfort diminishing
2.17.2021 – All these last two days plus palpitations
2.18.2021 – GI Cramping, palpitations, headache
3.11.2021 – Briefly wheezy & strange metallic like taste in mouth shortly after vaccination/ gone after 30 minutes
3.13.2021 – Itchy skin
9.9.2021 – Joint pains, continued periodic palpitations
11.4.2021 – Hip joint lower back & shoulder joint pain
11.6.2021 – Hip, knee, back, shoulder, hands & other assorted pains
11.8.2021 – Hands & feet very cold, intermittent chills, low left back pain near hip, r hip pain , hands pain & two joints starting to lock
11.9.2021 – Add intermittent very itchy burning on skin migratory. Along c previous days- never had ra but handbjoints hurting & almost like fuchene contracture onvseveral finger locking up
12.9.2021 – Increasing joint & connective tissues pains- over the entire time since vaccination/ locking finger joints - never experienced before- never had arthritis like symptoms prior to vaccine- limiting hand use
12.15.2021 – Cardiac function changes & ongoing connective tissue/inflammatory symptoms. Seeing cardiologist for first time 12/30 Pcp office yesyerday
2.3.2022 – Peculiar lung node clusters on ct- puzzling pulmonologist; somewhat diminished cardiac out put - odd since I've been a walker many years; locking joints on right hand ( never had anything like it prior to vaccines) Pulmonary office visit/ cardio office visit & outpatient stress test etc
Hyperacusis, Blepharospasm and Photophobia
6.1.2021 – Worsening indigestion, on-and-off fatigue, on-and-off body pain, rash
6.15.2021 – Increasing indigestion, stomach pain, gas.
6.25.2021 – Lymph Swelling
6.28.2021 – Lymph swelling, lack of appetite, insomnia
6.29.2021 – Lethargy, insomnia, ear ringing, lymph swelling, body odor, gas
7.1.2021 – Ringing in the ears, eye twitching, insomnia
7.2.2021 – Insomnia
7.9.2021 – Joint pain in the neck, fingers and toes, muscle pain, exhaustion, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea
7.16.2021 – Continued fatigue, indigestion, joint pain, tinnitus,
1.1.2022 – shortness of breath, lack of appetite, sensitivity to light
1.2.2022 – Muscle stiffness, swollen lymph nodes, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, breast pain, shortness of breath
1.3.2022 – shortness of breath, light sensitivity,
1.4.2022 – shortness of breath, light sensitivity, muscle stiffness, lymph swelling
1.5.2022 – HIVES
1.14.2022 – Rashes, joint and muscle pain, upset stomach, headaches, menstrual spotting,
2.6.2022 – asthma symptoms, menstrual bleeding
Impaired work ability, Vertigo and Vomiting
2.11.2021 – Yesterday it was worse, but i slept through my alert to teport it. Ive been getting better today, but the first day after the shot, i was dizzy, foggy headed, super tired, whole body hurt, bad aches in my joints, and chills. Im definitely getting better, but 12 hours after that second shot was aweful. I would say my body aches, joint pain, fatique, and headache were near severe yesterday and i couldnt work. I did return to work today.
2.23.2021 – Caught a rotavirus or norovirus today, my kids were sick yesterday/last night and now my wife and I are throwing up, nauseous. No fever, slight body aches, vertigo. Pretty sure just another stomach bug, NOT coronavirus.
Flank pain, Constipation and Abdominal pain upper
1.26.2021 – Just my normal joint pains
1.27.2021 – Headaches and joint pain are a everyday symptoms with me, not from the shot!!!
2.16.2021 – Muscle and joint pain is not too uncommon for me
2.17.2021 – Muscle pain and joint pain is a norm but today has been intensified
2.21.2021 – These symptoms were there before the shots but may have increased some!
3.7.2021 – I think I have diverticulitis again after several years!
3.20.2021 – Pain in lower belly! Constipation
3.31.2021 – Fever, 100.5 left side hurting, not sure what it is, maybe intestinal problems!
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Gastroenteritis viral and Bronchitis
4.8.2021 – Appear to have gotten a stomach virus. Doctor's office did COVID-19 test on Wed (4-7)and expect results in the morning (4-9)
7.15.2021 – I had bronchitis that was treated with a z-pak and cough syrup through my doctor. Most symptoms cleared within the first week but cough lingered for a total of 3 weeks. The NP didn't think it had any connection to Covid19 or the vaccines. Doctor's office visit with NP
10.20.2022 – Even though shot was in my left arm my left hip feels like i had a shot there. Not really joint pain just pain like someone punched me in the hip. MILD
10.21.2022 – Injection site feels warm
10.22.2022 – The injection spot still feels warm and a bit swollen
Eyelid rash, Massage and Nodule
4.13.2021 – Golf ball size rock located under my arm and on the collar bone of shot arm.
4.16.2021 – Ive had a rash on my left eyelid since the first vaccine.
4.25.2021 – Still have the rash on my left eye since first dose
5.2.2021 – I still have a rash on my eye.
5.9.2021 – The rash on my eyelid that appeared after vaccine 1 is still there. I've also had more swelling in the upper collar bone where I had a major knot and pain after vaccine 2.
5.16.2021 – Vertigo is worse. Ive had this since I had Covid last year in early 2020. The arm pain and swollen lymph nodes in armpit and on top of collar bone caused me a lot of pain this week to the point I went to bed for a day. Massage therapy and neuro PT on neck, armpit and head.
5.23.2021 – My shot arm is a mess. I'm beginning PT.
7.11.2021 – Im still having rashes on my eye lid and under my eye lid. Additionally Im having PT for the shoulder nerve pain which doctor said was from the vaccine site. In person PT, dermatology visits too.
10.10.2021 – Anxiety PTSD
Muscle atrophy, Monoplegia and Paralysis
3.9.2021 – Tingling and numbness on entire right side of body - moderate severity
3.15.2021 – Numbness and tingling on entire right side; increased blood pressure; fatigue
3.30.2021 – Experiencing chronic fatique, intermittant tingling/numbness and in both feet and right arm and hand, and intermittant partial paralysis in right hand.
9.1.2021 – Chronic muscle aches and pains, often disrupting sleep at night. Low energy and stamina. excessive phlegm in lungs. Periodic numbness and tingling in right extremities. Minor atrophy of muscle mass in right arm and right leg.
3.1.2022 – Severe hip pain, to point where I could barely walk -alleviated with round of prednisone. Severe pain propagated to both shoulders & wrists -can barely lift 5 pounds at present. Numbness of right foot. Chronic lung congestion, hypertension, allergies Primary care, 2 specialists
Decreased interest, Atrioventricular block and Diplopia
3.23.2021 – Mild spots of itchiness, swollen tongue
3.28.2021 – Achy, chest tight, coughing
4.2.2021 – Extremely tired with a very bad /severe headache, blurry, double vision , have been achy and sleepy; I haven't felt well since getting the shot; however these symptoms could also be explained possibly (in part) by allergies.
4.12.2021 – Starting 4/7/21 I began throwing up in my sleep. I had over 101° fever, chills, pain n limb w such intensity, nothing 2ease it. Sounds crazy, injection site hurt again, next 3 days temp 102.8° +, coughing, chest pain, woke today w serious headache
4.16.2021 – Vomiting, fever 102.8° x 3d, severe diarrhea, headache, chest pain, cough, headache & cough w chest congestion remain, tested neg for COVID, have had flu vaccine, put off 2nd vaccine .
5.1.2021 – I have found I have a blockag n rt side of body.The cardiologist is doing an ACT Scan atheart hospital. I'm afraid 2 get 2nd vaccine, bcuz if I get as sick as I did w 1st I won't b able 2 have procedure. My specialists feel I must get 2nd vaccine.
3.20.2022 – Achy, difficult breathing, freezing tingly feeling in cheeks, extreme fatigue, depression, loss of interest in all hobbies, most people, COVID, Long COVID
Enlarged uvula, Tension and Eye pruritus
5.21.2021 – Some tightness in the chest & shortness of breath after getting up suddenly or climbing stairs. Tired and light-headed or dizzy yesterday. Food tastes a little weird. Not tasteless, but empty, unsatisfying.
6.4.2021 – Edema, both feet, but my doctor put me on amlodipine three weeks ago. Stopping amlodipine today and either switching back to valsartan or trying something new.
11.5.2021 – Allergies. Mild sore throat, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, swollen uvula Some occasional tension that feels like it might be heat-related
6.1.2022 – Allergies. Sore throat, cough lasting weeks.
12.1.2022 – Enlarged prostate is worse
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