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.
Exfoliative rash, Fungal skin infection and Rash macular
2.20.2021 – Fatigue, but I have RA and haven't taken my Orencia since before my first vaccination
2.24.2021 – I have RA and take Orencia injections weekly. Mt rheumatologist suggested not taking it a week before and a week after the vaccinations. I also did not take the one that I could have between the 2 vaccinations
2.25.2021 – The red area on my arm is getting bigger, sometimes itches, sometimes hurts
2.26.2021 – The red spot on my arm got bigger, but it's turning pink now and not as itchy. Pain is gone
3.14.2021 – Rash on my hands
4.4.2021 – The rash on my hands has continued, spread to my arms at times
5.23.2021 – Blotchy red scaly rash on hands and arms
8.22.2021 – The rash that my doctor thought might be related to the vaccine has returned 2 more times. I'm seeing a dermatologist next week.
2.23.2022 – Fungal skin infection
7.27.2022 – Positive Covid-19 Phone call to doctor
Muscle discomfort, Muscle tightness and Musculoskeletal stiffness
3.17.2021 – Medicines - 7 prescriptions for autoimmune chloresterol bp diabetes prostate Monthly blood drawn by arthritis clinic periodically seen drs for diabetes artristis heart lungs eyes
3.18.2021 – 5 minutes nausea after 3 hours after dinne last night. Not bothered after 5 minutes nausea. Good after that until now
3.20.2021 – None
3.21.2021 – Lower left leg muscle discomfort
3.22.2021 – My left lower leg muscle was tight last 2 days. Almost unnoticeable today.
3.23.2021 – None.
Abdominal pain upper and Fatigue
2.3.2021 – Head was only when I woke up. It went away quickly. Fatigue is minimal
2.23.2021 – I received the 2nd dose yesterday morning around 0945 and went on to work. Around 5:00pm as I was getting ready to leave work my stomach began to ache mildly. I chose to eat dinner thinking the stomach ache would go away. It did not only got worse. It continued through the night and morning. After not eating all day it seems to have mostly subsided.
3.15.2021 – I continue to have issues with my stomach. Not sure if it is due the vaccine or not.
Chills, Lymphadenopathy and Headache
2.6.2021 – On the arm that I received my vaccine, I developed a swollen lymph node under my arm and by my collarbone in the right side. I received my vaccine on my right arm.
3.1.2021 – This time I got pretty sick. I had chills, aches and a headache from Sunday feb 21-Monday feb 22. My lymph nodes swelled up under arm and by my collarbone again but this time on the left side. I switched arms for the second shot to see what would happens. My node under my arm is better but still have swelling by my collarbone on my left and right side still.
Blood pressure inadequately controlled, Herpes virus infection and Oral herpes
3.20.2021 – Feels like hot flashes
3.21.2021 – Hot flashes. Didn't have it before.
4.9.2021 – In the morning painful armpit under left arm, the same arm where I had an injection. In the middle of the day pain gone, but the spot feels like a little swollen.
7.6.2021 – Outbreak of herpes on my face and back, my heart feels like want to jump out of my chest. My primary physician
10.7.2021 – Cold sores on my lips, blood pressure not stable, sometimes sore throat in the morning ( might be an allergy)
10.9.2021 – Little swollen area under left armpit.
10.10.2021 – Swollen area under left armpit.
10.11.2021 – Swollen under left armpit. Can't get a deep sleep, sweating time to time.
10.12.2021 – Under armpit area is much better and almost not swollen.
10.15.2021 – Yesterday I did 3 vaccines: flu, tdap, shingles. I had a sleepless night. I think it is normal for so many vaccines in short period of time. I believe tomorrow I will be fine.
Chest discomfort, Dyspnea and Chills
4.8.2021 – Lymph nodes in my neck swelled up slightly. Chest fest a little heavy. This was about a week ago. I have shortness of breath. Doctor put me on an antibiotic. Recently had an allergy test. It was negative to allergies. And had a Covid test, negative Phone.
4.29.2021 – Around 1:50 pm I was at a landscaping nursery and became dizzy. Lasted momentarily. I came home.
9.28.2022 – I came down with Covid on Sept 20th. Chills, head stuffiness. Low grade fever.
Tendon pain, Skin exfoliation and Tendonitis
1.26.2021 – One week after 2nd shot, the skin peeled off my feet. Never experienced anything like this.
2.1.2021 – Nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea
2.16.2021 – My skin continues to peel off. It began with the first vaccine, got worse with the second, and seems like it is winding down now. My feet are still peeling, a little on my arms, and a small amount on my fingers. But it seems that it has all peeled of
7.19.2021 – Sore throat, cough, muscle pain, headache, conjunctivitis
10.1.2021 – Severe swelling of fingers, inflamed, painful, and stiff joints- fingers, elbows, shoulders, knees.
10.3.2021 – Painful axillary lymph nodes
10.5.2021 – Mental fuzziness
10.6.2021 – Cough, loss of voice
10.13.2021 – Tendons in hands and feet painful and feel inflamed and as if they are sticking. GI upset- severe diarrhea.
Alcohol intolerance, Dyspepsia and Abdominal pain upper
3.26.2021 – My stomach is sour from vomi
4.16.2021 – When i drink wine, I am feeling quesy and have a headache. This is new since the vaccine and has happened every time I have had wine
10.23.2022 – In my previous vaccination and booster I got sick when I drank wine. This lasted for as much as 8 weeks. I have not drank this week. When i drink wine again it may make me sick
11.1.2022 – Naseau after drinking wine
11.8.2022 – Headache after drinking wine
11.15.2022 – Headache cold atomach ache
Drug hypersensitivity, Immune system disorder and Eye infection
1.26.2021 – On day 8 Redness and swollen of the injection site. Become very red and swollen, developed a bump under the skin. Did devolve a small fever of 99.4 . Injectiin site is all better now no redness or bump anymore. No fever since that day. Took benadryl
10.26.2021 – Swollen Armpit area
10.27.2021 – Swollen Armpit
10.28.2021 – Swollen armpit
10.29.2021 – Swollen armpit. Also had an allergic reaction to a medication i had been taking for 2 years. Had to be taken to ER.
11.6.2021 – Muscle sorness all over my back chest stomach and arms.
11.22.2021 – Developed a cold and an eye infection. Im sure the shot didnt cause it but for sure has weakened my immune system. The lump under my arm os still the size of a base ball and medication form my dr is not helping it go down. However i did get over cold
12.6.2021 – My armpit isbstill swollen the size of a baseball. Just finished a round of antibiotics from the dr and still has not gone down.
Burning sensation mucosal, Mucosal disorder and Groin pain
1.22.2021 – When I was injected my throat felt tight and I tasted metal
2.8.2021 – I feel exhausted and I have a headache.
2.17.2021 – Stiff neck
2.18.2021 – Earaches and stiff neck
2.19.2021 – Face hurts neck hurts
2.20.2021 – Muscle twitch
2.21.2021 – Sinus pressure ear ache stuffy nose
2.23.2021 – Stuffy nose
2.24.2021 – Stuffy nose. Face hurts
3.3.2021 – Nasia lymph nodes in groine hurt
3.10.2021 – Sinus pressure. Burning mucus membranes. Diarrhea. Night sweats
3.31.2021 – Sick stomach Diarrhea
5.21.2021 – Headache earache neck stiff
12.18.2021 – Legs tired. Swollen neck glands
12.19.2021 – Glands in neck swolen
12.22.2021 – Lymph nodes in neck tender
1.5.2022 – Gut problem s
1.14.2022 – Very tired. Diarrhea
12.15.2022 – Joint pain. Swelling in knuckles. It started 4 months ago.
Hematoma, Synovial cyst and Lung disorder
2.3.2021 – Just a little headache when I woke, but a little coffee took care of it
3.6.2021 – I broke out with hives/ urticaria over large parts of my body ; it lasted from 8:30pm on 3/5 through morning of 3/6
10.29.2021 – Hives over my body, several eruptions over night
1.29.2022 – Hematoma/ and or Baker's Cyst behind right knee. Not certain of diagnosis, rest, ice have dissipated problem. Heart racing upon exercise. Primary care visit
4.28.2022 – Being worked up for ? Of angina or pulmonary issues
10.30.2022 – Sporadic afib
Throat irritation, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis
1.13.2021 – The muscle ache is located in the injection site.
1.15.2021 – Very mild pain in the injection site, thats all.
3.4.2021 – I think I picked up a common cold from the grandkids, who we cared for on 03-01 and-02, 2021. I have a scratchy throat and runny nose. Otherwise, Im feeling good.
4.26.2022 – My doctors think that I suffered a seizure on 03/14/2022, so I'm checking in with them over the 90 day period that follows. I'm at day 43, and no recurrence, which is good. Nothing COVID-19 related has occurred.
Paresthesia oral, Joint swelling and Oral herpes
1.27.2021 – Numbnessin in hands
1.28.2021 – Numbness in hands
1.30.2021 – Tingling iand a bump over.my lowe lip. Seems tha triggered a cold sore
1.31.2021 – Large , extensive cold sore over.left.side.ofer lip
2.1.2021 – Large. Extensuve Cold Sore over lower.lip
2.3.2021 – Largw cold sore in.lower.luo
7.30.2021 – Headaches , severe myalgias
10.7.2021 – Severe Cold sore lower lip since 2 daysago
10.8.2021 – Severe Cold sore
10.23.2021 – Pain in joints
11.1.2021 – Left ankle swelling and painful,not associated to infection nor trauma
11.8.2021 – Left ankle swelling and pain not associated to trauma.nor infection , stiffness and pain in both hands
11.15.2021 – Pain and swelling over Left ankle not associated to trauma,.pain and stiffness in both hands
4.2.2022 – Arthralgias, morning stiffness, fatigue
7.2.2022 – Left ankle swelling not associatted to trauma
7.9.2022 – Severe myalgias and arthralgiaa Im a.pediatrician and I has been using heat pads, acetoa.inophen( can' t use NSAID due to hx of UGIB
7.17.2022 – Worsening of arthralgias and fatigue
7.23.2022 – Dizziness
7.30.2022 – Duzzy spells
12.18.2022 – Extreme myalgias stabbing like sensation over thigs kegs , shoulders
Influenza like illness, Injection site erythema and Lymph node pain
1.31.2021 – The redness is abt a 2 to 3 inch oval ard the injection site. Started about 4 days after injection
2.20.2021 – 6 hours after the shot felt as if I had a bad flu with teeth chattering chills. Six hours later feels more like a mild flu
2.21.2021 – Swollen and very sore lymph node in my arm pit on the injection side
2.22.2021 – Sore Lymph node in armpit on injection side. Mild pain
2.23.2021 – Armpit sore mild
2.24.2021 – Some pain in armpit area on a injection side very minor
Oligomenorrhea, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding
4.14.2021 – My menstrual cycle has done something odd. Im bleeding more than usual and its lasted longer. I dont know if its vaccine related but its definitely different. Ive also had a headache off and on for a week.
4.21.2021 – Its been several days since I got my shot. My arms was sore and I did have redness and itching a few days later. Other than that I was fine.
5.20.2021 – I had a headache for several days then dizziness on Saturday. Got checked out by paramedics. Low grade fever, nausea then my period started early again. It felt like I caught a bug. Yesterday and today I feel much better resumed normal activities. My husband call paramedics due to my dizziness.
Hypersensitivity, Hypertension and Muscle spasms
3.3.2021 – Above normal BP and pulse, possibly unrelated.
3.13.2021 – Minor, unusual joint pain briefly.
3.26.2021 – Unusual back pain/muscle spasm (probably unrelated, but timing is definitely a strange coincidence)
3.27.2021 – Severe back pain - may or may not be related; existing injury
10.13.2021 – Looser than normal stool, but not quite diarrhea
11.8.2021 – Seasonal allergies seem a bit more severe than normal... Similar to first two doses. Could just be related to weather though, with the constant temp swings we are having.
Impaired work ability, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus
1.18.2021 – I had body aches and a migraine headache on 01/11/21. On 1/12/21 I had had the same migraine , body aches and swelling/redness/itching at the injection site. By the evening of 01/12/21 I had a fever with max temperature of 100.3. The next day I didnt go to work as I had all the same symptoms except fever was max 99.0. 01/15/21 all symptoms resolved except swelling at the injection site which resolved the next day.
2.3.2021 – Itching
2.18.2021 – Joint pain- especially in hands and knees.
Blood urine present, Hypersensitivity and Peripheral swelling
1.17.2021 – Nausea started yesterday morning. Headache started yesterday morning. Body aches started in the evening. I still have slight nausea but other symptoms have disappeared
5.7.2022 – I was diagnosed with the flu the following day after getting my pneumonia vaccine. I did not know I had the flu when I received the vaccine. I had a reaction to the pneumonia vaccine consisting of swollen arm, warm to the touch and extremely sore. La
5.14.2022 – Diagnosed with the flu. Had an allergic reaction to the pneumonia vaccine because I got the vaccine without knowing I had the flu. Recovered after 7 days Primary doctor visit
Retinal artery thrombosis, Factor V Leiden mutation and Dyschromatopsia
10.13.2021 – Eye problems due a blood clot in my eye. I am now seeing a retina specialist. Also, sonce the third vaccine, my husband has had pink eye. He too is seeing a doctor. 10 days and he has not been able to get rid of it. Yesterday they put him on steroids
10.18.2021 – Tested positive for Factor give blood disorder.
10.25.2021 – I have been diagnosed with a genetic blood disorder called factor five. It is a thick blood disorder that causes blood clots. It has nothing to do with the Pfizer Vaccine. Several family members have this disorder.
12.27.2021 – Dry cough and nasal dymgoms
3.29.2022 – I had a cough for four months. Still unsure of the origin of the problem. M focal office visits
7.20.2022 – I tested isotope gor Covid July 6 - July 17. Cold symptoms eyes sore. Slept two days. Then, just cold symptoms. Runny nose and loose cough.
10.19.2022 – I had Vobid July 6-17. Aldo, I have been referred to a Neuro Opthamologist to be seen prior to Nov 10th for distortion in visual colors. Retinal doctor visit. He referred me and stated I needed a conduction with another doctor prior to receiving another treatment from him.
Heart rate decreased, Ventricular extrasystoles and Blood pressure increased
4.8.2021 – Back pain
5.3.2021 – Yes... on the arm of the injection IN MY ARMPIT I HAD EXTREME PAIN!!!
5.10.2021 – Right ear noises
5.17.2021 – BP WAS 222/107Heart rate 60 ??????? Also had chest pain ,shoulder pain, shortness of breath
5.31.2021 – BP ....spikes & lows still going on.
7.26.2021 – Besides the ER Visit with BP Stroke HighWhen the next week at cardiologist office EKG was abnormal. Was given a heart monitor for 30 days. That test is complete.Results I am waiting for appointment for.PVCs I Have NEVER HAD BEFORE.
Diverticulitis, Respiratory disorder and Feeling hot
1.22.2021 – Im reasonably sure I am having a mild case of diverticulitis unrelated to the vaccine.
2.17.2021 – Ear ache
2.15.2022 – Cold, chest congestion, sore throat lasting approximately 8-10 days
9.29.2022 – I had a severe upper respiratory event that lasted 7-9 days. Cold, body aches, congestion etc.
12.11.2022 – Had a cold, slight sore throat, felt weak and slightly feverish although no elevated temperature. Symptoms last approximately two weeks. After 10th day my doctor prescribed a medrol dose pak and antibiotics for 5 days (Levaquin). tested neg twice.
Post procedural complication, Staphylococcal infection and Pneumonia
2.7.2021 – Exhaustion
2.9.2021 – I feel my pulse rate is higher than lower at times. Not sure connected to this.
2.10.2021 – Swelling of my toes
2.20.2021 – The only issue is that I am overly tired every day. Have to take a nap in the middle of the day.
10.26.2021 – Yesterday had brain fog but today better
10.27.2021 – Just wide amount of redness though subsiding
11.27.2021 – Just dizziness for two days
4.23.2022 – Had diarrhea for 3 days and headache with heart rate fluctuations. Today first day better Seeing cardiologist Monday.
Peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, Gingival discomfort and Hyposmia
1.30.2021 – Slight confusion, some decreased taste and smell (NOT Complete)
1.31.2021 – Confusion is better and sense of smell returned. This is odd and I haven't heard it reported before so hope it helps in understanding pathophysiology of this in Covid19.
2.2.2021 – Sense of smell returned completely.
2.5.2021 – Wanted to note that in first few days after shot I had gingival pain and irritation I couldn't otherwise explain. Has now resolved.
5.1.2021 – Severe dry eyes right worse than left. Mildly improved with Restaysis and punctal plugs.
1.29.2022 – Sensorimotor Peripheral pyneuropathy....diagnosed by (b)(6). Started 2_3 months ago. Also chronic dry eye which is resistant to treatment...started in April.
Sleep disorder, Contusion and Eye pain
3.30.2021 – Blurry vision
4.2.2021 – Symptoms come in waves or are different one day to the next or take turns turns
4.3.2021 – Forgot to mention have had difficult time sleeping due to body quivering at night . No more quivering, waking up more often than usual now down to a minimum. Chest pain still moderate off & on
4.10.2021 – Arm still has light bruise, itchy, swollen. Mild to moderate headaches come & go in waves at random times, light but uncomfortable nausea with light-headed ness maybe once a day for a few minutes.
5.8.2021 – Taste of metal or medicine in tongue & mouth
5.9.2021 – Mild but bothersome pain behind my eyes, nape of neck, left shoulder & arm
11.6.2021 – Random fatigue and headaches off and on at any given time
Renal impairment, Dysstasia and Autoimmune disorder
4.21.2021 – I have autoimmune disorder, IIH, CHF, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
5.3.2021 – I am lethargic, have chills, bones hurt to the point it hurts my feet to stand, it hurts to sit. I feel like I cant think straight , diarrhea,
5.24.2021 – I have these bouts feeling like flu but its not flu. My bones hurt like I took a hard fall, zero energy, zero appetite, my head feels like a bowling ball My Pcp
5.31.2021 – On top of having autoimmune disorder, there is days Ive not gotten out of bed. I feel physically tired all the time and mentally most days Im in a fog. I cant remember a short conversation from the morning to the afternoon. Overall Im not Primary Care Physician
7.19.2021 – Low kidney function and PV PCP
10.18.2021 – Low kidney function Pcp
Injection site warmth, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema
4.5.2021 – On day 8 the vaccine site got red like hives and itchy. I was itchy elsewhere as well. On several previous days I had all redness in the area gone and could hardly tell where the shot had been. some area itching persisted over the next few days.
5.11.2021 – the injection site from my first shot has turned painful and warm to the touch after increased activity in a new job. I've been able to feel the spot under the skin this whole time but now it hurts to use or lift my arm
Blood pressure increased, Decreased appetite and Sneezing
4.8.2021 – Lost appetite for two days during the weak. And is unable to consume meat after the episode.
4.15.2021 – Been having runny nose and sneezing for three days.
4.16.2021 – My runny nose and sneezing stopped today.
4.19.2021 – Nose running and sneezing
4.20.2021 – Still have minor runny nose. No more sneezing.
5.27.2021 – Fatigue since yesterday.
7.15.2021 – Two weeks ago, I experienced a bad headache and it happened again two days ago.
10.14.2021 – Have headache every six weeks. And my blood pressure jumps up by about 40, from 97/68 to 137/89.
4.15.2022 – About two months ago, I lost my appetite for two weeks.
Exercise tolerance decreased, Weight decreased and Brain fog
2.19.2021 – It appears I'm losing weight. Since 2nd vaccine, my exercise hasn't increased and in all likelihood has decreased. Yet my food intake this past week has been consistent with normal amounts with exercise, yet I've clearly lost wieght.
3.5.2021 – Continued suspected weight loss still in question. Whether that is tied to 2nd vaccine is unknown.
8.8.2021 – Prior check-ins may not note this but fever did spoke to 105 after 2nd vaccine. Since then, I'm attributing an extremely slight memory fog or malaise. I don't know if that is attributed to the virus, or temp spike. My perception, opinion only.
Poor quality sleep, Balance disorder and Tinnitus
3.4.2021 – On the first evening February 27 of my shot I did have injection site pain. That was the only symptom I have experienced.
3.27.2021 – Minor dizziness
3.28.2021 – Did not sleep well. Noticed my resting heart rate is up by about 2 bpm checked back it also occured after my first shot.
3.29.2021 – Still not sleeping well
10.5.2021 – A little off balance
11.2.2021 – 1/4 of a day with a dry cough
4.29.2022 – Ringing in left ear
10.1.2022 – Since the injection my resting heart rate has elevated 2 to 3 bpm
Lymphadenopathy mediastinal, Angina pectoris and Edema peripheral
4.6.2021 – Upper Arm muscle & Shoulder joint pain
4.7.2021 – Waves of sicky feeling
4.8.2021 – Overall waves of sicky feeling
4.9.2021 – Waves of sickly feeling
4.10.2021 – Sickly feeling comes in waves
4.12.2021 – Less frequent waves of sickly feeling
4.13.2021 – Very mild intermittent sickly feeling
5.4.2021 – Swollen neck glands within 2 1/2 hours of shot
5.6.2021 – Severe swelling armpit gland & moderate neck
5.7.2021 – Severe swelling inside armpit; moderate in other glands - neck & chest
5.8.2021 – Started day ok, then sickly symptoms
5.9.2021 – Moderate Swollen glands persist; intermittent pains into head
5.10.2021 – Multiple Swollen glands, waves of sickly feeling
5.11.2021 – Swollen glands persist; occasional shooting pains into head and neck (not as bad as last week)
6.1.2021 – Intermittent Swollen glands reappearing in neck, chest, right arm pit, moderate fatigue
6.8.2021 – Intermittent unexplained explosive diarrhea and swollen glands
11.2.2021 – Still has intermittent swelling of armpit and neck glands & more often extreme fatigue Likely Unrelated to vaccine Sinus infection, intermittent heart pain (scheduled for echocardiogram)
5.16.2022 – Generalized sickly feeling & swollen glands
5.17.2022 – Swollen glands persist & sickly feeling
5.18.2022 – Swollen glands (neck & armpits); malaise
8.10.2022 – 3 days Symptoms similar to Covid; 2 at-home Covid tests negative
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