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.
Deafness, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular
5.20.2021 – 1 wk after 1st i had severe dizziness/vertigo for 3 wks. Problems with my menstrual cycle early and very heavy after both injections and fatigue after both..
6.9.2021 – Tinnitus that i never had until right after my first injection, which has caused a perm hearing loss from inner ear ENT
7.28.2021 – Still have tinnitus...which happened right after first injection never had vertigo or tinnitus until then but did go ahead with second dose.
Wisdom teeth removal, Muscle disorder and Tendon pain
2.5.2021 – Vaccination site shows larger light red circle; circle is faint-- about 4 x 3. No pain or heat in it. Not raised, not hard. But faintly spreading.
2.28.2021 – Injection site is only a tiny bit tender if I press on it.. Never thought twice about it today until you asked. No problem.
4.25.2022 – Sore knee joints. Stiff and painful. Hard to walk 1/4 mile. Also have syatica pain in left leg for last week. Will go to physical therapy.
5.14.2022 – Developed Sciatica and have little energy. Stiff and sore mobility, but probably due to former conditions, not the vaccines...not due to the second booster... I don't think. Sciatica
7.5.2022 – Sciatica on left side. Also have tendonitis on left thumb. Sore knees. Had 12 sessions of PT which helped Sciatica and knees.
10.9.2022 – Wisdom tooth removed on 09-22-22 so took methylprednisolone for 6 days from 09-26-22 to 10-01-22. Also needed 2 rounds of amoxicillin (total 60 tabs, take 4/day). Still taking these until 10-12-22 Also have sore knees and sore wrist tendon. Not new. Phone contact with dentist after surgery
12.8.2022 – My leg muscles ache at night and keep me awake. Also have pain in wrist tendon. Knees are bad and always hurt. I was not like this before pandemic. My muscles feel like worn-out rubber bands that won't stretch. I'm too scared of covid to go to pool.
Oligomenorrhea, Thrombosis and Heavy menstrual bleeding
3.19.2021 – Sore throat
4.1.2021 – Large blood clot the size of about 3 quarters during my Menstruation-I cant say its related but I cant say its not either, as that is not normal for me at all! My appt for the blood clot is on the 9th of APR.
5.5.2021 – My period is coming today. My last period started April 19th and went about 9-10 days-It was 2-3 days longer than normal and heavy. Before the period started on April 19th I had it 19 days prior as well. My cycles are usually 28 days.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma stage IV
8.18.2021 – I have been diagnosed with stage IV lymphoma.
2.24.2022 – I have been diagnosed with 2 forms of cancer. Side effects of therapy are the cause of my feeling only fair.
4.24.2022 – I felt ill the day after the 4th shot. My oncologist thought it may have been a drug interaction with my cancer maintenance drugs, Opdivo and Calquence. The episode lasted 24 hours then subsided.
7.20.2022 – Unrelated to Covid 19, my Lymphoma has recurred in 3 new locations. Scheduled appointment with my oncologist followed by infusion immunotherapy.
Muscle discomfort, Cold sweat and Feeling hot
2.28.2021 – All of a sudden I went into a sweat. Even my feet!! Hair wet!
3.4.2021 – The only reaction I had was a sore arm for two days and a cool sweat about 19 hours later that last for 10 minutes. I even had wet shoes - socks! I didnt feel terrible during the Episode, I just felt a little off. When it was over, 10 minutes later. I felt fine
10.8.2021 – The day after I received the vaccine I was very fatigued and achy all over. Especially my back. Also I felt warm but I didn't have a thermometer to take my temp. If I did have one it was vey slight as I was a little chilled. Only lasted that day.
10.10.2021 – I feel find other than when I use my right arm, which I wanted the shot in because I use that arm, very slight discomfort in deltoid.
10.11.2021 – Today ever so slight soreness by injection site
Impaired work ability, Secretion discharge and Productive cough
5.4.2021 – I feel a little feverish today and exhausted. But that could just be me over exerting myself today.
5.11.2021 – I have been having a fever every day for the past 3 days with an accompanying headache. I also have felt exhausted lately doing tasks that normally wouldnt cause such exhaustion.
8.17.2021 – Had a small cold, sneezing, cough, mucus, and fever. It only lasted about a week. A lingering cough continued for about a week after that but is gone now.
5.18.2022 – I got the flu and was out of work at home for about a week sick. It wasn't COVID though. I got tested for COVID and it was negative. Cloudy head, congestion, coughing up phlegm, achy muscles, fever, and very very tired.
Pharyngitis streptococcal, Injection site reaction and Injection site erythema
3.24.2021 – The bandaid from my injection site left marks, it almost looked like a bad sunburn. The redness/sunburn appearance faded after a few days, but there is still a mark on my skin. The skin where the bandaid was has a different texture there now, and appears slighty scaly(?), I guess. It doesn't hurt or itch, it's just an odd after-burn like mark in the shape of the bandaid over my injection site. It's kind of weird and I didn't know how else to report it.
4.9.2021 – Not related to the vaccine. I have strep & really bad congestion/cough
Specialist consultation, Tenderness and Injection site swelling
3.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node on left collarbone .. felt week adter first vaccination, and reading now it's a possible side effect of the vaccine. PCP put me on ABX this past Thursday, for 10 days .. but now i think it could be from the vaccine. Appointment with my PCP
3.21.2021 – Swelling at injection site arm
11.12.2021 – Swollen gland at collarbone on injection side 3 days after booster I forgot to teport. Initially tender for a couple days. Still there, bit sore. A couple swollen gland under each side of jaw as of Nov 9th or 10th, and tender, hurt if I lean over.
4.3.2022 – Swollen, tender lymph node ar collarbone on same side as injection
4.4.2022 – 2nd swollen lymph node at collarbone on injection side, both nodes are very tender, and upper arm some swollen on injection side.
4.5.2022 – Just lymph node tenderness, left clavicle samemside as injection.
4.6.2022 – Other than slight arm swelling, i still have swollen lymph nodes at my left collar bone, on my infection side
4.7.2022 – Still have a tender, enlarved lymph node on same side as injection site, and some swelling of my injection site upper arm.
4.8.2022 – Still have tender, swollen, lymph node at collarbone on same side as my injection
7.1.2022 – Headaches and a chronix cough..doctor suspects allergies.
Abdominal discomfort, Neck pain and Dyspnea
3.6.2021 – Maybe mild neck soreness but not sure its related
3.8.2021 – My fatigue may be due to yard work. My mind was a little foggy today
3.9.2021 – Not sure if starting with CPAP last night made me feel strange today
3.10.2021 – Ive just started using a CPAP and wonder if some of my odd feelings are attributed to it. Have had a few nausea moments today.
3.11.2021 – IDK if its the new CPAP Ive started this week for my first time. Just feel like my lungs struggle in the early day and want to believe its the crazy pressure difference being delivered by the CPAP. I dont think this is from the vaccine. Well see with the second dose.
3.13.2021 – Still getting used to cpap
3.28.2021 – Mild headache on awaking but went away quickly
3.29.2021 – Not sure, but stomach upset today
3.31.2021 – Runny nose? Could be allergies
Chromaturia, Renal pain and Pain in jaw
2.22.2021 – Yesterday afternoon at evening I had body aches
3.6.2021 – Yesterday was weird - I would feel like I was suddenly hit in the head and going to pass out. It went on for about 5 hours, about every 20minsNever experienced that before - almost called toe doctor
3.28.2021 – Reaction to vaccine started 12 hrs after shot. Major pain in joints, jaw, head and kidneys. Pain was in waves, ended in ~24 hrs. Dark urine 2 days later.
4.6.2021 – Stomach flu, generally nauseous
Injection site nerve damage, Periarthritis and Injected limb mobility decreased
3.19.2021 – Night sweats
3.25.2021 – Shoulder joint stiff on injection side. Neck ache.
4.1.2021 – Shoulder joint on the side the shot was given is sore and stiff. The joint hurts when raise arm above head and reach behind back. Soreness in arm pit on same side.
4.8.2021 – I felt a little out of it. Kind of like a foggy head.
4.13.2021 – Break through menstual bleeding.
4.14.2021 – Break through menstrual bleeding.
4.15.2021 – Breakthrough menstrual bleeding. Light.
4.23.2021 – On day 11, I had chills and diarrhea.
4.8.2022 – After my very first dose, my shoulder shoulder became frozen. Saw an orthopedic specialist who said it was due to my injection hitting the nerve. Specialist Injected my shoulder with cortisone. Got some motion back, but not all. Orthopedic specialist who injected my shoulder with cortisone.
Colon cancer, Neuropathy peripheral and Breast cancer
2.28.2021 – Hives last night Call my pharmacist.
3.4.2021 – Itch
11.8.2021 – Neuropathy is worse. Nerve pain. Doctor's office
11.15.2021 – Back nerve pain but had injection at surgical center so I willing feel better soon.
12.6.2021 – Sciatic never pain Office visit
1.24.2022 – Breast cancer Doctors visit, mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, injection in back
4.25.2022 – Breast cancer
10.25.2022 – I had breast cancer in January and I now have colon cancer. Two cancers in one year. I am wondering about them. Surgery and radiation.
Sinus pain, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Paranasal sinus discomfort
6.15.2021 – Had a cold. Stuffy nose, sinus pressure and pain, fatigue, cough. Daughter had same symptoms first and tested negative for Covid.
11.10.2021 – Fatigued, minor sore throat in the morning, congested nasal passages, for a couple of days.
12.26.2021 – Stuffy nose but not runny.
1.9.2022 – Irritated throat
3.6.2022 – Sore throat
6.7.2022 – Fatigue
10.29.2022 – Glands in throat slightly swollen
11.11.2022 – Felt feverish, muscle ache, joint ache, fatigue, nasal and head congestion
11.25.2022 – Congestion, post nasal drip, cough
Hot flush, Injection site bruising and Brain fog
4.2.2021 – Bruising at injection site
4.4.2021 – Minor bruising at injection site
4.6.2021 – Bruised at a injection site Physical therapy
4.22.2021 – Neck, shoulder, arm pain
4.23.2021 – Neck, shoulder and arm pain on injection side
4.24.2021 – Neck , shoulder and arm pain on injection side
4.26.2021 – Neck, shoulder and arm pain, Increased hot flashes severity and frequency Physical therapy
4.27.2021 – Increased hot flashes, neck shoulder and back pain
4.29.2021 – Increased hot flashes, neck shoulder arm pain
10.23.2021 – After the 3 rd vaccine I had a sore arm for a week or two, and a little Brain fog for a couple days
Poor peripheral circulation, Gastrointestinal disorder and Brain fog
10.26.2021 – 45 minutes after the shot, I have a total body sensation and I can feel that I have been injected with something. I am not as clear headed as I was prior to the shot.
11.30.2021 – Headache, body ache, head congestion
1.25.2022 – Intestinal. Getting CT scan
10.9.2022 – Severe joint pain in both hands
10.21.2022 – Still tired more often than usual. There is a question you have about activity level such as being unable to work. I persevere regardless so my answers most likely does not reflect good data
Arthritis bacterial, Osteomyelitis and Joint range of motion decreased
3.28.2021 – Severe shoulder joint pain and limited range of motion, numbness to forearm and hand
3.29.2021 – Severe shoulder pain, limited range of motion, numbness to hand and distal forearm Doctor office visit - was then sent ER
4.2.2021 – Was admitted to hospital with septic arthritis and osteomyelitis to left shoulder. I received the both the 1st and 2nd dose of vaccine on left arm
4.8.2021 – Diagnosis of septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in left shoulder (received both vaccines in left shoulder). Placement of PICC line in right arm, receiving daily doses of 2 different antibiotics in Ambulatory Infusion Unit.
Dyspepsia, Hypersensitivity and Feeling hot
2.5.2021 – Tiredness may contribute to a bout of insomnia for the last 5 days.
2.6.2021 – 15 hrs after receiving vaccine, my arm was sore and warm. About 11 a.m. i had a sore shoulder for about 1 hour. Than it was fone aftwr that.
2.19.2021 – My allergies have been bad off and on for the last week. I've also had a bout of heartburn.
2.26.2021 – About 2 hours after injectiin i became lightheaded for approx. 5 minutes. Then about 4 1/2 hours late, my lymph nodes in throat became very swollen
2.27.2021 – Yesterday, i had a mild fever, fatigue, neck lymph nodes very swollen, slight chills
2.26.2022 – After my booster in Oct. my left arm between my shoulder and elbow gets a VERY sharp pain then it goes away. Happens every night.
Neck pain, Myalgia and Arthralgia
1.19.2021 – muscle a hes and neck pain
1.26.2021 – i experienced polyarticular joint pain and tenderness over my occipital and trigeminal nerve entry pointsi had increased muscle pain not responding to NSAIDs3 days were moderate to severe discomfort the last 3 days i am better but not back to nor
2.2.2021 – joint pains
2.16.2021 – i continue to have polyarthralgias which is unusual for me i have never experienced this before
4.6.2021 – i have ongoing joint and muscle aches that i do not recall having had before my vaccine
Alopecia, Urticaria and Hyperhidrosis
6.4.2021 – Rash under armpit
6.5.2021 – Armpit/Lymph node swelling discomfort
6.6.2021 – Armpit/Lymph node discomfort
6.23.2021 – Sudden Body aches, fatigue, mild nausea and profuse sweating for approximately 14 hours
12.1.2021 – After my second dose of Modena (approx 5 days later) my right hand broke out in a weird hive-like rash. Originally, I just thought it was from me wearing gloves and cleaning out the garage but I have had breakouts on only this hand ever since.
5.10.2022 – Hair loss and rash on left hand Dermatologist
Abnormal menstrual clots, Hypomenorrhea and Acne
4.21.2021 – Excess hair fall, fatigue, headache
5.1.2021 – Sudden increase in period flow and cramps. This also happened with my first dose. I was ending mine during the first dose and it suddenly increased bleeding. I was about to end my current period but now suddenly I am having heavy bleeding and cramps. It should be noted that I have an IUD and my periods are normally very light.
5.2.2021 – My period suddenly restarted with extremely heavy flow and large blood clots accompanied by very painful cramps. This also happened with my first dose. I was on the last 1-2 days on my period when receiving the vaccine and suddenly 24 hours later I had extremely heavy bleeding and cramping. Up until the vaccine I had very light and short periods because I have an IUD.
5.23.2021 – Irregular periods, random body rashes, and bad constipation. HOWEVER I have hormone regulation issues that may just be coinciding with my vaccination and could be completely unrelated but I will keep an eye out
6.13.2021 – Severe constipation and hormonal fluctuations
7.30.2021 – Hormone irregularities causing acne, hair loss, body hair, voice deepening, facial hair, light or absent period (confirmed not pregnant)
Sputum discolored, Pneumonia and Bronchitis
2.12.2021 – No
3.6.2021 – Chest feels tight.
9.2.2021 – Sore scratchy throat. Some chest congestion with green phlegm.Wanting to know WHEN I can have booster shot?
3.4.2022 – Fighting a bout of pneumonia right now. Just started a run of Doxycycline. Will get second booster shot when finished with medication in 6 days.
3.27.2022 – Bronchial infection. Taking Cefuroxime Axetl 500mg. 2xday...10 days. 1.5 days to finish. Lot of coughing. Green mucus.
4.25.2022 – Blood pressure out of control.
10.3.2022 – Fever and coughing
Neck injury, Limb injury and Retching
4.9.2021 – I fucking love Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
4.10.2021 – I made the mistake of eating bad fast food.
4.12.2021 – I picked up my grandson wrong and now I cant move without my back hurting. Otherwise, Im great.
4.13.2021 – My grandson is so naughty. Hes beating my butt daily. I need more arms.
4.14.2021 – My shot arm feels weak around the elbow for some reason, and my evil toddler grandson is taking full advantage of my temporary impediment.
4.28.2021 – Im getting old so the joint pain could also be menopause. I think Im mid menopause, but havent seen a doc yet.
4.30.2021 – I appreciate you, lone cdc worker.
5.1.2021 – Fatigue is mild. I wonder if it isnt from my seasonal allergies. Happens like this every year. I have doubt it is related to the shot if Im being honest. Have a nice day!
5.7.2021 – Im always tired. My bed is terrible.
11.27.2021 – The fascists are prolonging this on purpose. Why do we tolerate it?
11.28.2021 – I'd like taxpayer funded health care like Europe or Canada pls.
11.29.2021 – Please: Make these unctuous twunts put a mask on.
11.30.2021 – Humans are too stupid for this pandemic and I've lost much of my faith in humanity at large because of it.
5.25.2022 – I'm weird. I always was weird. You should study my brain, honestly.
5.27.2022 – Worried about civil war from these evangelical halfwits.
5.28.2022 – I hurt my neck and I'm worried about Rupert Murdoch deconstructing the USA for Erik Prince and the Amway army.
5.30.2022 – We don't deserve what Peter Thiel is going to do to this country. And I hurt my shoulder. It sucks. Slept wrong.
6.1.2022 – I have a migraine from my neck muscle hurting. Slept on it wrong. Will take weeks to recover. Sucks. Stop the fascists. Please.
12.9.2022 – Sore throat. Gagged on something. Not related to covid.
12.10.2022 – I have a cold but I'm fighting it off okay. Make psilocybin legal nationwide. Molly, too. Never had it. Never had cocaine, either. Does that make me weird?
12.11.2022 – I'm tired of these fascist GOP pigs trying to implement wahabbi violence in the USA. They are causing societal upheaval and destabilizing the country. Can you talk to them so we can stop feeling sick of their trying to overthrow the United States?
Ventricular extrasystoles, Tachycardia and Body temperature increased
12.30.2020 – Slight metal taste in mouth after 10 minutes that went away within a couple of minutes. I had mild right side abdomen pain for about 10 minutes approximately 30 minutes after the injection, but not necessarily related. My body temperature does feel warmer (not feverish), and my chest felt a little tight, but I think both of these are from anxiety.
12.31.2020 – I did get a low grade fever last night that went away with Alleve
1.28.2021 – Tachycardia and pvcs. Metallic taste in mouth.
1.29.2021 – Slightly higher heart rate this morning, but it came down to normal in a couple of hours.
1.30.2021 – Chest pain
2.1.2021 – Tingling in left hand and light headedness
2.3.2021 – Tachycardia
2.4.2021 – Chest pressure and rapid heart rate Cardiologist
2.11.2021 – Similar heart issues to what Ive been experiencing.
Menstrual disorder, Menstruation irregular and Productive cough
2.14.2021 – Runny nose last night
3.28.2021 – Became ill last Monday with severe congestion/ phlegm/ nasal drainage slight fever and headache
4.3.2021 – congestion/phlegm /lacknof appetite that has lasted over a week
4.24.2021 – Occasional Muscle spasms mostly in legs
3.13.2022 – I did not make the connection previously but my Menstrual cycle which was completely normal before the vaccination is completely off now. Sometimes I now go 2 1/2 months between cycles. The research has really misinformed the public about this.
Gastroenteritis viral, Gastrointestinal disorder and Vertigo
4.21.2021 – Dizziness / mild vertigo
4.22.2021 – Brain fog
8.11.2021 – I had what may have been a 1-2 day cold.
11.11.2021 – Had some colds that lasted 1-2 months, probably caught from my school aged kids
12.8.2021 – Chest pain
1.6.2022 – Stomach flu that I caught from my kid, I think.
7.30.2022 – Cough, cold, sinus infection, extreme sore throat, congestion, vomiting, pain, fatigue
8.20.2022 – I am having digestive issues, which might be related to a previous surgery or antibiotics that I had to take for my cold
11.26.2022 – Sore throat
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Seasonal allergy and Muscular weakness
3.25.2021 – Seasonal allergies are causing headache, mild sinus congestion. No symptoms clearly linked to the vaccine.
4.15.2021 – Had severe pain and weakness in my left arm for several days, starting 4/9/2021, thru 4/13. I became very concerned as news of blood clots came out. Condition seems to have resolved over the last week.
12.17.2021 – GI problems, tired, trouble sleeping (probably a cold that my wife had last week)
10.13.2022 – Severe headache, near migraine intensity
12.15.2022 – I had Covid and RSV three weeks back
Tongue discoloration, Tongue disorder and Tongue discomfort
3.27.2021 – Skin felt like it was on fire
3.28.2021 – Muscle cramping and soreness on the left leg
3.29.2021 – Tongue swelling, looks like covid tongue
3.30.2021 – Still a weird splotchy tongue but not swollen anymore
4.1.2021 – I forgot to mention my lymph nodes hurt for the first 5 days also. Still have splotchy tongue
4.4.2021 – Splotchy tongue, can't seem to drink enough water, dehydrated still
3.26.2022 – Severe cough, mucus, headaches, loss of appetite, ear infection sinus infection
Food craving, Vomiting and Diarrhea
4.3.2021 – Random, but I was craving alot of meat. I would start to get a bit woozy and tired and eating it and staying well hydrated seemed to help.
4.6.2021 – Still craving protein
4.18.2021 – Issues with loose stool/mild diarrhea butt get it?) I was previously diagnosed with IBD. I think it is IBD not the vaccine because I had to unexpectedly deviate from my usual care practices, and this is usually what happens.
7.2.2021 – Maybe unrelated?? Was already diagnosed with IBS, but since vax, had rando vomiting. Not my usual symptom, usual treatments not working, usual triggers not present. Returning to Dr. Primary Care Doctor
Exercise tolerance decreased, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Poor quality sleep
3.13.2021 – Vaccination at 8am. Took a shower at 8pm and I think I have a mild rash on both arms. Left arm was injection site.
3.14.2021 – Mild discomfort at injection site. Slept 9 hours; rash gone in morning. Buddhist chanting for 30minutes-little less tidal volume with breath. 50 min cardio HIIT @5pm- did at 80% intensity due to slight fatigue.
4.12.2021 – Napped most of yesterday and slept 10 hours straight thru the night. Right arm injection site slightly apparent this morning- I wouldnt call it pain but mild discomfort
10.17.2021 – Yesterday completed 20min cardio, today 30 min-usually 40 min daily.
10.18.2021 – Was able to do usual 45 min of cardio-still mild fatigue,minor headache, mild nausea feeling.
Nail discoloration, Skin reaction and Bone pain
2.9.2021 – Toe nail moons are red Called my Walgreens pharmacist for advice then informed my PCP
2.15.2021 – Covid Arm Also informed my PHP
4.6.2021 – Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and sore throat. I think its allergies.
10.27.2021 – Left ear pain
11.16.2021 – Red rash and swelling on top of right hand by index finger, in palm below thumb and on top of wrist surrounding wrist bone. Wrist bone area sore Dermatologist
4.26.2022 – Didn't think to mention before but infrequent pain continues in 1st booster injection site left arm
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