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.
Lower limb fracture, Dysstasia and Rheumatoid arthritis
1.26.2021 – I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so joint pain comes with it. So can not determine if it is caused by the vaccine. Also have Other types of Arthritis.
1.27.2021 – Joints in fingers swollen more than normal. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.
1.28.2021 – Rheumatoid Arthritis seems to have gotten worse. Fingers more swollen
2.23.2021 – No I just got the shot 15 minutes ago
2.24.2021 – Difficulty standing and walking, pain all over my body, called my doctor pain was so intense and chills so bad Phone visit.
2.26.2021 – Yesterday I fell and broke 2 bones in my left leg. The day before I had almost all ofthree possible reaciomscclll
2.27.2021 – Two days after my vaccines be I fell and broke two bones in my left leg, so its difficult determining causes of pain.
3.1.2021 – Not any youll pay attention to!!
2.23.2022 – Am in hospital with high fever, chills upset stomach.
Spider vein, Peripheral venous disease and Varicose vein
3.17.2021 – I have noticed a tight feeling around my lower legs and have developed lightly bruised areas and spider veins. I didnt report it earlier because I didnt think it was related. Have an appointment
8.19.2021 – I still feel numbness around my ankles which appeared after my first shot.
8.20.2021 – Swollen varicose veins
8.21.2021 – Swollen veins and eye floater
8.22.2021 – Eye floater
8.23.2021 – Eye floater Scheduled opthomology appointment for 8/26
8.24.2021 – Eye floater, cold sore
8.26.2021 – Eye floaters
9.2.2021 – Intestinal problems and
9.16.2021 – Numbness in ankles and lower legs.
12.19.2022 – Covid 19 - stuffy, runny nose, headache, sore ear
Salivary gland pain, Blood glucose increased and Heart rate increased
3.11.2021 – Re: 03/10/2021 (b)(6) 9 PMbpm 83 (pulse rate up 16 bpm from norm); Temp 99.2; very slight overall aches.
3.23.2021 – Occasional diarrhea, perhaps once or twice per week. Weeks before had some stomach ache but was short livedonly a couple of hours two or three days.
10.26.2021 – Injected arm ached most of the night and is sore today. Limited to injected arm only.
10.27.2021 – 10/26/2021: Heart rate was up from 64 bpm to 80 bpm; blood sugar up from 102 to 150. Arm of injection side aches for two days, then returned to normal. No pain today.
11.8.2021 – My two sublingual glands located on the lingual frenulum have been sore for about two weeks. Very unusual for me as I have never had a problem with this before.
Odynophagia, Rhinorrhea and Oropharyngeal pain
12.28.2020 – I started having a runny nose 2 days after the vaccine. It's now 4 days after the vaccine and my runny nose apppears to have hit its peak.
12.29.2020 – Have had a sore throat but I got confirmation today that I am positive for COVID. I think I got the virus after the first round of the vaccine Went to see student health services at my college
12.30.2020 – I still have the sore in the back of my throat but it's slowly improving. Eating/swallowing is now much less painful
1.1.2021 – I still have the sore in my throat but it is going away and I can finally eat without experiencing any pain
Telemedicine, Sneezing and Chills
11.15.2021 – Snotty nose and sneezing
11.17.2021 – She has a snotty nose again and has the chills. I did a home COVID swab and it is positive. I will take her for a PCR test tomorrow. Telehealth to discuss positive home COVID swab
11.18.2021 – Snotty nose, tested positive for COVID-19 Outpatient COVID test, virtual family doc appointment. You guys are supposed to call me back tomorrow at noon so I can report the results.
11.19.2021 – She has COVID
1.1.2022 – A daily snotty nose
Gastric operation, Taste disorder and Hot flush
3.22.2021 – Headache,nausea, and joint pain 2 weeks after vaccine. 48 hrs after vaccine arm sore like a tetanus shot and joint pain
4.6.2021 – Taste is off
4.26.2021 – Sweats and chills
5.3.2021 – Sweats day and night..have occurred since my second vaccine 4/5... consistent temp change from 97.5 to 98.5
5.10.2021 – Continued hot flashes & sweats and swollen lymph nodes on left side in armpit and left breast
11.8.2021 – Real stuffy nose
11.9.2021 – Still have very stuffy nose
4.27.2022 – Daily headache
10.13.2022 – Had 4 stomach surgeries
Cardiac disorder, Heart rate irregular and Menstruation delayed
4.9.2021 – Rapid heart beat- 110-130bpm
4.10.2021 – Hot flashes/ body covered in sweat in seconds
4.12.2021 – Night sweats
7.8.2021 – Unexpected delays to my period. I am on a pill and my period was always on time, always. Last month I was late 2 days and 3 days this month.
1.6.2022 – Cough and dry throat
1.16.2022 – My heart has been acting up since last Sunday. I've been experiencing sharp pain that come and goes. It seems that its getting better but still a little concerning..
Systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity inde, Nail discoloration and Skin neoplasm excision
1.31.2021 – Toe has been hurting since day after shot - coincidence? Noticed blue streak like inflamed blood vessel? Very sore to touch - cant walk on it
2.17.2021 – Ache/pressure in armpit; awake all night
5.18.2021 – Left axilla pain. Severe after vaccinated then got somewhat better but not gone away. Had surgery on upper arm to excise skin ca and got worse. May seek care but taking Tylenol and topical Voltaire given for another purpose.
8.17.2021 – Heart attack 6/22 and diverticulitis 6/30 (ongoing) 2 admissions
2.17.2022 – 1. SLE tests suggest flare up 2. New elevation of liver enzymes
9.25.2022 – Diverticulitis
Micturition urgency, Limb mass and Induration
3.7.2021 – Frequent urination. Tingling in toes and fingers. Runny nose.
3.8.2021 – Frequent urination.
3.26.2021 – Sleepy
3.28.2021 – Frequent urination
3.30.2021 – Two small bruises on my left arm. One on forearm and the other on inner aspect of upper arm. Same arm as injection.
4.23.2021 – Sore aching joints: shoulders and hips.
4.30.2021 – Left shoulder joint is so sore that I have trouble dressing!
12.18.2021 – Frequent urinary urgency
12.22.2021 – Itching left hand. Swollen lymph gland in left elbow. Redness and severe itching inside left elbow.
12.23.2021 – Hard swollen lump inner left arm above elbow. Skin is red and warmer than rest of arm.
1.15.2022 – Shoulder joint pain.
3.17.2022 – Joint pain: shoulders, elbows
6.3.2022 – Confusion
6.5.2022 – Edema in feet and calves
6.6.2022 – Malaise. Foggy thinking.
7.16.2022 – Heart palpitations especially at night.
9.1.2022 – COVID+
Muscle spasms, Pain in extremity and Headache
4.10.2021 – This symptoms I had last night were Moderate I was getting worry but today they went away
4.14.2021 – The pain has gotten better by the day
4.23.2021 – Pain on my body but specially on my legs some cramping most of day and night but Im try to deal with it as much as I can and try not to focus on it. Im hoping it doesnt get worse on my second dose but Im thinking its for my protection
5.7.2021 – Mild pain on my legs and on my bottom pain that I didnt have before also mild frequent headaches
Sleep terror, Pulmonary mass and Therapeutic response unexpected
1.21.2021 – Feeling of itchiness like hives around chest and neck. But skin looks fine
1.22.2021 – #NAME?
1.23.2021 – Random pains in fingers and side that run down towards groin. Started late thurs and less intense but still present. Also feel a sore throat thoat/post nasal drip but it may be unrelated
2.10.2021 – I have had headaches that at points have been severe with lightheadedness and nausea. Not sure if they are related to the vaccine or not, but I've never experienced them like this and I havent done anything different. They started on Friday 2/5/21.
2.17.2021 – Itchiness in chest and neck | hot flashes
2.19.2021 – Itchiness in chest and neck but also now forearm of injection arm and back
2.22.2021 – Malaise general uneasiness
3.3.2021 – Severe insomnia and awful muscle cramps and pain Worked with therapist on this new and severe insomnia
5.19.2021 – Nodule in lung
8.18.2021 – Random extreme exhaustion and fatigue and an increase in parasomnias even though my mental health has improved (historical trigger for these)
2.17.2022 – Increased fatigue, sleep terrors, random severe malaise
Injection site mass, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema
4.17.2021 – I didnt report but Wednesday during the night each time I got up to go to the bathroom my body felt really heavy for my legs. My legs werent weak but my body felt really heavy.
4.28.2021 – Sore throat runny nose and cough
10.28.2021 – Swelling, redness, lump, very tender at the injection site. Did not experience this with the first two shots.
10.30.2021 – These symptoms were Thursday night two days after I had the vaccine. I missed my check in yesterday.
Genital burning sensation, Peripheral coldness and Injection site induration
4.19.2021 – Hard red painful parallelogram shaped nodule, 3 x 2 near the injection site
4.20.2021 – Red parallelogram spot with aches reduced in color and pain , but still noticeably present and still hard to the touch
4.30.2021 – Headaches, congestion, sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, insomnia
5.15.2021 – This stuff is crazy! I am fatigued with a splitting headache, my head is swimming, my hands are itching , hot, and pins and needles, my genitals are scotching , and my feet are freezing.
5.17.2021 – Itching scratchy throat
6.11.2021 – Onfoing fatigue
6.18.2021 – Ongoing fatigue and joint pain
Vascular fragility, Nail bed disorder and Capillary fragility
4.8.2021 – I have an autoimmune disease where both joints & muscles can ache, but this is in a mediation to normal.
4.9.2021 – Heart burn
4.19.2021 – I have random light bruising around my body like the inside of my upper arm or a spot on my thigh but there are several darker ones on my feet including under my toenails. I had 1 or 2 after my 1st dose but not tender with more after my 2nd & tender
4.26.2021 – My endurance is down & Im tiring more easily. I go to bed exhausted & wake up tired.
5.17.2021 – More bruise spots are showing up, primarily in my feet and toes. They arent tender for long but dont have another reason. Im also developing food sensitivities: strawberries & bananas.
7.6.2021 – Broken blood vessels/ capillaries in both big toes. One foot had two at the joint, and the other under the mail bed. I also developed 2 new allergies. 1) strawberries & 2) a medication I started in October.
10.4.2021 – Eye pain & headache 3 weeks later. Next day broken blood vessels in one eye & both bloodshot. Missed work 1 day & difficulty sleeping for 2-3 days. Then OK.
10.4.2021 – 3 wks after 3rd Pfizer, eyes were painful/hard to see; next day, R eye had a broken blood vessel & both bloodshot. Off work 2 days. Note: 3 wks after 2nd dose, my toes were painful/no walking;next day each had broken blood vessels & damaged nail beds
11.18.2021 – About 3-4 weeks after each vaccine, I had capillaries break. I don't recall after the first, but the second had them in my feet, & the third (booster) was in my eyes.
2.17.2022 – My family caught COVID the week before Christmas, but tested too early for proper confirmation. We were all in break so it did register at work or schools, and we were unable for We couldn't get into any testing place, & the hospitals were only taking dire situations
5.19.2022 – Text positive for COVID on May 6.
8.20.2022 – Frequent coughing spells, mouth ulcers, & a rise in new food allergies. My sleep isn't consistent as I've started snoring & coughing throughout the night. I have days of total fatigue, & periods of appetite loss & energy limitations.
Hordeolum, Nasal congestion and Diarrhea
3.2.2021 – I missed the opportunity to submit for yesterday but I did have Diarrhea yesterday.
3.3.2021 – I woke up with a stye on my right eye
3.4.2021 – Stye on the right eye
3.30.2021 – 3 hours after the shot I felt a little dizziness for a few minutes
4.1.2021 – I felt this way most of yesterday, after I had already done the check-in. Today I feel better. Just a slight headache.
5.11.2021 – Got a cold. Tested negative for covid
10.28.2022 – I got Covid. Tested positive on 10/26. Symptoms have been bad cough with chest congestion, stuffy nose, headache, chills, slight fever, fatigue.
Impaired driving ability, Skin tightness and Groin pain
8.31.2021 – Wrist pain
9.1.2021 – Terrible lower back pain going to er
9.2.2021 – Terrible back and leg pain weakness in leg
9.3.2021 – Terrible back pain groin pain numbness and tingling in tight leg Orthopedic specialist
9.4.2021 – Terrible unbearable back pain leg pain and tingling numbness hip pain. Your shot is destroying my life
9.5.2021 – Terrible lower back pain radiates to my hip and groin and leg
9.30.2021 – Havent gotten worse but havent gotten better I still have terrible back pain and I just found out Im pregnant so I thought Id report that to you. Im doing physical therapy now 2times a week and still unable to work or drive long period Physical therapy
10.12.2021 – I think I have covid still having back pain also Going for covid test and still doing physical therapy
Musculoskeletal pain, Arthritis and Influenza
3.11.2021 – Morning headaches.
3.22.2021 – This has been most difficult on my hands(arthritis). I am currently not taking medications for my arthritis, but am feeling I may need to start or take a round of steroids.
4.28.2021 – Extreme fatigue and heaviness in my chest. S as Leo pain between my shoulder blades. This has gone on for at least 6 weeks. Office visit.
3.17.2022 – My arthritis has worsened, and I've had a bad bout with influenza, even though I was vaccinated. It was much worse than the COVID case I had in December.
12.6.2022 – Severe hand joint pain. Inflammation.
Rash pruritic, Vision blurred and Heart rate increased
3.6.2021 – Next day after second shot, experienced strong headache, brain fog, chills, fast pulse (125), dizziness, achy, arm was very sore (since resolved), just didn't feel well, especially for three days and just laid around the house.
3.11.2021 – Dizzy, nauseous, fast pulse, not feeling well.
2.19.2022 – Had global itchy rash since late September or early October. Had Covid booster on December 1 so probably not related. Still persists.
4.27.2022 – On 4/25/22 whi l e sitting at computer, everything went out of focus and felt strange movement in my head, only lasted about five minutes. No similar symptoms since.
Hypogammaglobulinemia, Rash morbilliform and Benign breast neoplasm
3.4.2021 – 20 minutes post vaccine shortness of breath. Lasted approx 1 hr. Dissipated and did not return.
3.7.2021 – Rash spread to left hand. Vaccine was in R arm.
3.9.2021 – Severe jaw pain
3.18.2021 – Jaw pain
3.27.2021 – Extreme Morbilliform rash on chest. Burning hot to touch.
5.7.2021 – I got the FLU!
6.26.2021 – 2 breast cysts in right breast (benign) and benign calcifications of the right axilla. Ultrasound of breasts
9.23.2021 – 2 breast cysts (I don't remember if I reported this already) 1 1.5cm mildly complicated cyst and one 5cm simple cyst both in the L breast determined to be benign. I am otherwise not experiencing anything out of the ordinary.
2.17.2022 – Ankylosing Spondylitis no longer in remission
8.21.2022 – Diagnosed with hypogammaglobulanemia
Mental impairment, Disturbance in attention and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
1.9.2021 – I just feel "off", can't concentrate on anything
1.10.2021 – Had i done yesterday's survey a few hours later, it would have been quite different. By yesterday evening i had flu like symptoms, low grade fever, body aches, very fatigued, slightly nauseous. I feel like i slept well last night and woke up this morning feeling back to normal.
1.15.2021 – Again woke up at 3am with diarrhea
1.8.2022 – Tested positive for covid 10 days ago. Feeling better overall, still have a lot of sinus drainage. Did not require medical attention. Treated with OTC needs. Had booster on 10/28/21
Cellulitis, Injection site induration and Erythema
1.11.2021 – I believe I have developed cellulitis I sent a picture to my doctor and he said to notify him if the site was bigger so I called and asked for a antibiotic I also went to the fireball to show someone what my arm looked like and showed doctors where I work and they believe it is cellulitis is waiting to hear back from the doctor I am now concerned about getting the second dose
1.12.2021 – Still have some redness at the injection site and some hardness and contacted the doctor yesterday and was given an antibiotic I also have some itching at the injection site today not bad tho
1.13.2021 – My redness has lessened since I have been taking the antibiotic but I have a lot of concerns about getting the second vaccination and I'm not sure who to talk to about it I was out on an antibiotic
1.14.2021 – Just the same thing I have been reporting redness at the injection site and had to be put on antibiotic for it not sure if it was an allergic reaction or cellulitis it really concerns me about getting the next vaccine has anyone else experienced this problem
1.15.2021 – My arm is still red by the injection site
2.6.2021 – Nothing yet but I received the shot this morning
2.8.2021 – I felt good when I got up and then had a low grade fever in the afternoon
2.9.2021 – Like a was a bit foggy feeling
Hepatic steatosis, Flank pain and Herpes zoster
1.13.2021 – Congestion, sneezing, runny nose
1.15.2021 – Dizzy. I dont think its related to vaccination
1.25.2021 – Congested and sneezing
2.23.2021 – Diarrhea
3.9.2021 – Sharp stabbing pain in left side. Had resolved itself, but returned 72 hours ago Regular physician in office visit
3.16.2021 – I still have pain in my side. My MD ordered a CT scan w/contrast. Liver is fatty, but gall bladder, pancreas, kidneys all clean. She is thinking shingles, but I have no rash. Pain is not constant. Comes and goes with no clear pattern. Saw my regular provider in person
3.23.2021 – The pain in my side will not go away. It is a searing, sharp burning pain. It comes in without warning, and then leaves with no residual effects Regular face to face with my family provider
Middle insomnia, Breast pain and Productive cough
3.4.2021 – The muscle aches, fever of 100.7, the arm ache from shoulder to elbow, the pain in my joints only lasted 12 hours. I am find today.
3.29.2021 – I have been having plain in my left breast.
4.5.2021 – Sharp shooting pain in both breast
10.19.2021 – Very tired, don't have energy to do anything.
4.15.2022 – Tried a lot, about 3 to 4 times a week. No energy. Am not sleeping no more than 5 hours a night, waking up every two hours.
10.15.2022 – Fatigue
11.9.2022 – Me and my husband have been coughing with a lot of mucus since we took that booster.
12.7.2022 – Fatigue, no appetite, sleepless nights, cough and phlegm all day
Flank pain, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral
6.9.2021 – Right side and lower stomach painHot Flashes Doctor office visit
9.7.2021 – Tiredness, a slight runny nose, sometimes a few chills and a slight sore throat.Its probably my sinuses. Im feeling better today. The chills and the slight sore throat are gone.
10.30.2021 – My arm is just a little sore
10.31.2021 – No
11.2.2021 – Cough
11.3.2021 – Some leg cramps
11.17.2021 – I have developed a irritating cough. I'm also having some lower back pain. I'm not sure if it's from the booster. I'm going to check with my doctor regarding the cough to see if it's from another condition I have.
12.1.2021 – I have a persistent cough.
1.26.2022 – Runny nose, body aches, cough, chills, tiredness
12.3.2022 – Neck pain
12.7.2022 – Neck/head pain
12.14.2022 – Numbness & tingling left side of face, lips & arm
Hepatitis acute, Liver injury and Injection site discharge
1.14.2021 – Slightly dizzy
1.15.2021 – 5 Small blisters on on injection arm Allergist
1.21.2021 – Pain under arm at lymph node
1.28.2021 – Worsening redness, pain and swelling at and around injection sire. Spreading to new tissue in an extremely large a long circle. Hot to touch and accompanied by thick copious secretions. Received epi/steroids and high dose antihistamines. After 14 days the red raised hot itchy circle to my arm continues to grow.
1.14.2022 – Liver injury- under medical evaluation for COVID vaccine drug induced liver injury. Acute autoimmune-like hepatitis with atypical anti mitochondrial antibody after MRNA vaccine.
Reduced parasympathetic activity, Cholinergic syndrome and Autonomic neuropathy
4.8.2021 – Last night, approx 12 hours after injection, severe headache with quick onset. I do experience para sympathetic response at times and that kicked in at that time. My body temp and blood pressure both went down. It did lessen overnight and I took Tylenol pm at onset. Mild headache at 4am still, over by 6am with just pain at the injection site today
4.21.2021 – The morning of day 8, I had a small red area on my arm. By the afternoon, it was considerably larger, raised, swollen, itchy and painful - rash like and warm to touch.Gone after a few days
5.5.2021 – Parasympathetic response kicked in less than 5 hours after shot, blood pressure and body temperature are down
5.6.2021 – Parasympathetic response is still occurring but at lesser intensity. Have not lost consciousness yet although blood pressure and body temp went down considerably last evening. Not comfortable driving or going to work today, need to be sure it all stabilizes first
5.7.2021 – Parasympathetic response is milder, but still occurring
5.8.2021 – Parasympathetic response has abated at this point
5.9.2021 – Dizziness
Fungal infection, Sputum discolored and Sinus headache
7.11.2021 – I developed a urinary tract infection and yeast infection about 6 days ago 7-5-2021 Office visit with my Primary Care Doctor
11.12.2021 – No
12.3.2021 – I caught a cold from my daughter about 5 days ago. I had a sore throat for 2 days and l developed a head cold with sinus congestion but not serious. Just taking cold medicine at bedtime helps.
2.13.2022 – Head cold- sneezing-runny nose-sinus congestion-feeling tired-lack of energy
5.10.2022 – I have sinusitis today due outdoor allergens
10.27.2022 – I caught a cold 3 days ago it started with a sore throat, runny nose and sinus headache and fatigue
11.17.2022 – Around Nov 7, 2022 l developed another cold with a sore throat/swollen lymph nodes and mild cough, no fever but sinusitis and post nasal drip. Feeling better 1 week later. Took at home Covid-19 test with negative results.
Throat clearing, Nasal dryness and Dry mouth
2.28.2021 – Bitterness in my mouth within 10 minutes of receiving vaccines. It continues to a lesser degree today.
3.1.2021 – Slight bitterness in mouth
3.2.2021 – Very mild bitter taste in my mouth
3.20.2021 – Bitter taste in mouth; mental fog; stuffy nose; feeling a need to clear throat;
3.21.2021 – Mild bitter taste in mouth
4.10.2021 – Great! No issues.
4.24.2021 – Muscle & back pain. Difficulty moving for the past 7 days. However, I think this has something to do with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR); Not sure. Primary Care Physician
10.2.2021 – No
4.10.2022 – Bitter taste in mouth, dry mouth, throat hotness, dry nostrils
4.11.2022 – Mild bitter taste in mouth; Stuffy nose;
4.13.2022 – Mild stuffy nose & bitter taste in mouth
Body temperature fluctuation, Pyrexia and Oropharyngeal pain
3.17.2021 – Low temperature as normal is 97.2.
3.18.2021 – Normal temp is 97.2. It is down by 2.0 on the morning and is up by 2.0 later.
3.19.2021 – Fever swings up and down by 4 degrees
3.20.2021 – Body temp keeps cycling up and down by 4 degrees
3.21.2021 – I've had a sore throat for a couple of days
3.22.2021 – Still running almost 2 degree fever. My baseline is 97.2
3.23.2021 – Temp is 2.5 above normal
3.31.2021 – Temp remains erratic. I seem to have developed ED. Hope that passes.
4.7.2021 – My temp is normally 97.2 so I am over 2.5 above that.. I also have a sore throat.
4.8.2021 – My temp is normally 97.2 so I have about 2.5 fever and sore throat
Breast feeding, Dry throat and Breast pain
3.27.2021 – Pain appeared on side of my right breast. I am breastfeeding.
3.28.2021 – Moderate pain/redness on outer side of right breast. I am breastfeeding.
3.29.2021 – Mild pain on right side of right breast. I am breastfeeding.
4.10.2021 – I was exposed to someone with covid on April 1. I had a mild sore throat after that.
4.17.2021 – Overnight last night my throat felt very dry/scratchy.
5.2.2021 – Rash on chin, arms, legs. Joint pain in right shoulder near injection site.
5.7.2021 – Joint pain in right shoulder, right shoulder is near injection site of second dose.
5.16.2021 – Joint pain
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