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.
Hypersensitivity, Urticaria and Fatigue
1.22.2021 – Same four hives I get after the flu shot every year likely attributed to the adjuvant.
1.23.2021 – Four hives same as those I get after annual flu shot. Assume its a mild allergic reaction to the adjuvant.
1.24.2021 – Fading hives under arms I always get after flu shot as well. Probably mild allergy to component of adjuvant. Maybe a preservative (formaldehyde releaser?)
2.19.2021 – 4 large hives which I always get after any vaccine. Excipients?
2.20.2021 – Four hives that I always get after every vaccine. Probably excipient related.
2.21.2021 – Fading hives.
11.21.2021 – Achy, fatigue, no cold or fever
Asthenopia, Hypoesthesia oral and Impaired work ability
3.29.2021 – Sneezed twice today and have a mild sore throat.
4.20.2021 – Not saying this is vaccine related. Went on a longer bike ride with the family today. Had a sharp pain right of my sternum that came and went at times. Not something Ive felt before and I/we bike a lot. Not planning to seek treatment.
5.4.2021 – Fatigue
6.22.2021 – A non-COVID cold virus in our household on two occasions, expected to be from our children school contacts. I did not get tested for COVID. I had mild cold symptoms both times, an acute sore throat the first time, lingering tongue numbness.
9.21.2021 – Headache
11.16.2021 – Not today. I didn't register the booster until today. The day after the booster I had a significant headache and later chills and shaking and fatigue that has now lasted days (still shut my eyes on a morning webinar today). Stools have been off.
12.1.2021 – Fatigue. Maybe unrelated.
12.8.2021 – Hip pain progressing to leg pain and chills.
12.22.2021 – Newly mild sore throat and what feels like the start of a cold, started noticing it this morning.
5.11.2022 – COVID, positive rapid test three days ago after household transmission; mild headache and weepy eyes, fatigue, mild congestion and mild chest congestion
10.11.2022 – Have not had a check in for a long time. Got COVID in May. Seem to have lingering fatigue but generally healthy. The bivalent booster in September made me feel sick and I missed some work at that time.
Ear infection, Ear discomfort and Injection site warmth
1.29.2021 – Not sure if I ran fever last night, woke up at 2:00 AM with mild headache, took Motrin and went back to sleep, main problem today was my arm sore and swollen at site, hot to touch, big know around site. This afternoon Im beginning to feel very tired, slight headache and slight nausea.
7.30.2021 – Severe sinus infection and ear infection a few months ago. And now tested positive today for Covid with another sinus and ear infection. Congestion, dry cough, full ears, slight headache
Norovirus infection, Dysstasia and Gait disturbance
3.1.2021 – Three hives on my right thigh. No idea what it could be from since my food nor meds have changed and I go nowhere.. I havent left the house except for this shot last
8.21.2021 – Fingers are swollen and so sore
9.3.2021 – Joints hurt all over
9.10.2021 – Joints hurt everywhere and my hands are swollen each morning and my fingers are stiff
9.17.2021 – Joint pain
9.24.2021 – Joints hurt in my knees and thumbs
4.22.2022 – Legs and knees hurt. Hard time walking
4.28.2022 – Extreme leg pain. Behind my knees up to my hips and my calves. Hard time standing up and walking Will see dr soon
Blood pressure immeasurable, Cardiac tamponade and Near death experience
2.11.2021 – New onset of seizure
2.26.2021 – Fatigue, muscle pain
12.6.2021 – Inexplicable muscle tears in leg. Extreme pain.
1.24.2022 – Polymyalgia rheumatica
4.27.2022 – Greatly increased afib
9.22.2022 – Heart admission to Hospital. Blood pressure collapse
9.27.2022 – Pericardial tamponade, near death , complete loss of blood pressure, 6 days emergency hospitalization
10.4.2022 – After pericardial tamponade I have had significantly increased AFIB which will require a hearing procedure later this week. Hospital procedure scheduled for Thursday
10.14.2022 – 7 day hospitalization for intestinal infection. This was one week after 6 day hospitalization for near fatal pericardial tamponade ( already reported) which was 7 or 8 days after bivalent Moderna booster.
Paranasal sinus discomfort, Sinus congestion and Migraine
1.5.2021 – Felt some pain/sore in my hands (bellow elbow and hands) of the arm I had the shot. Not the injection site
1.6.2021 – Bodyaches on arms, back, legs and felt very tired
1.19.2021 – Not sure if it's related but worth mentioning. I had headaches. I do have migraine too but I have experience few since I got the vaccine.
2.19.2021 – 2/14 got sick :Headache, sinus pressure, sinus congestion, sore throat. Got better in 3 days and feeling better now
Rales, Skin disorder and Infection
4.2.2021 – Positive Covid test on 3/30/21
5.13.2021 – Coughing and lungs are uncomfortable
5.20.2021 – Coughing moreOut of breath with slight exertion (walking fast, up & down stairs)
5.27.2021 – Tenderness at injection site
10.26.2021 – Sinus infection
10.18.2022 – Sore throat
10.19.2022 – Runny nose, sore throat, blurry vision, thirsty & urinating a lot
10.21.2022 – Coughing, Tastes like blood. Stuffy nose Phone Call to my pcp and rheumatologist offices
10.23.2022 – Chest pain, congestion, coughing, taste of blood when I cough
10.24.2022 – Coughing, congestion, crackling lung breathing
10.25.2022 – Lung crackles and pain
11.29.2022 – Sinus infection. The stuffiness after my Covid shot never went away and turned into a full blown infection
Injection site reaction, Blood pressure increased and Chest discomfort
3.8.2021 – Slight chest tightness, feeling that BP may have been elevated, along with rash on arms for 3 hours post injection.
3.22.2021 – I have been aware of my heart beating when I wake up which normally isn't something I notice. I saw the cdc warning not to get second dose if severe or mild allergic reaction after the first dose. What should I do about this?
4.14.2021 – Diarrhea
9.6.2021 – Chronic arm and shoulder pain
3.10.2022 – Insomnia Heart beat - pulse issues
Hernia repair, Sensitive skin and Hypoesthesia
7.9.2021 – Ive been evaluated forperiodic dyspnea. My PFT shows possible asthma but the pulmonologist said its borderline. Im also quite hypothyroid. I probably did have very mild Covid February 2020 but my lung CT was good.
9.29.2021 – Need hernia repair, unrelated to Covid/vaccine.
6.16.2022 – Hypersensitive patches on my left arm, left heel and right leg.
6.23.2022 – Patches of numbness to my right arm. I think it might be neck related though.
Chest discomfort, Injection site pain and Arthralgia
2.27.2021 – Just tenderness at the injection sight
3.22.2021 – Pain that radiated from left wrist to shoulders and over to my right arm for 2 days , also had a tightness in my chest and a dry cough for 2 days
3.23.2021 – I wasnt able to give my report on Saturday, Sunday to be helpful.... I was suffering from joint pain and headaches and fatigue those first few days of my 2nd vaccine... by Monday 3/22/21 the symptoms subsided... also had tightness in my chest and a cough through out those 3 days 3/19-3/22
Tinnitus, Axillary pain and Chills
3.5.2021 – Thumbs started hurting yesterday but are better today. Have arthritis in both thumbs.
3.7.2021 – Just soreness under my arm pit. Better than yesterday.
9.2.2021 – Think I had COVID last week of July. Grandchildren tested positive. Had symptoms.
11.8.2021 – Terrible chills and body pain on the night of the injection. I still have severe sourness under my left arm pit.
11.9.2021 – Still have soreness in my left arm pit but not as bad as it was.
11.11.2021 – My ears have started ringing really loudly.
Pemphigus, Internal hemorrhage and Transfusion
5.2.2021 – Slept continuously 20 hours, loss of balance
5.3.2021 – Change of smell, loss of appetite, loss of weight, irregular heartbeat
5.21.2021 – Fatigue, out of breath and hi heart rate.
5.28.2021 – Atrial flutter
6.4.2021 – Anemia
6.11.2021 – Very anemic
7.31.2021 – Internal bleeding requiring hospitalization and blood transfusion.
10.29.2021 – Iin September I had a lot of congestion in my left lung. In October I had a strong reaction to the regular flu shot. Also have more vertigo than is normal for me.
7.8.2022 – Cellulitis on legs and arms.
10.9.2022 – Developed Pemphigus autoimmune condition.
Pain in jaw, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Anosmia
10.14.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose. But my kids have a cold, so my symptoms arent from the vaccine.
10.21.2021 – Just sinus congestion, headache. But i believe its not related to the vaccine. My family has had a cold going around for the last 2 weeks.
11.21.2021 – Jaw pain.. possibly glands swollen around jaw.
11.22.2021 – Just jaw/gland/sinus pressure. But better today than before.
12.17.2021 – I felt pretty ill for about 24 hours, Sat-Sun then I was fine but I lost my taste and smell on Monday. I tested positive for covid on Monday. Ive felt tired, but other than being tired and losing my taste and smell, Ive been fine.
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Arrhythmia and Ear discomfort
3.27.2021 – Elevated heart beat; dizziness
4.25.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes of the entire upper left body site
4.26.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes; feeling of pressure on chest; difficulty breathing
4.27.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, chest tightness, difficulty breathing
4.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, chest tightness
5.6.2021 – Pain and pressure in left ear, congestion
5.13.2021 – Extreme fatigue, swollen and painful lymph nodes in upper body, ear pain, dizzyness
5.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes left & right side, chest tightness, shortness of breath, heart arrhythmia, arthritis in fingers and knee, fatigue
5.27.2021 – Inflammatory arthritis in hands & knee, still swollen lymph nodes in neck area, heart arrhythmia, shortness of breath, fatigue.
6.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, arthritis
10.21.2021 – Post-exertion malaise, brain fog, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Feeling drunk, Psoriasis and Dehydration
3.25.2021 – Stiff neck with my headache. Nothing unfamiliar, just like I am dehydrated or have had bad posture but I dont think either of those apply.
4.13.2021 – I feel tipsy. Like I have had about two drinks.
4.14.2021 – My tipsy sensation from yesterday resolved by the end of the day with no remaining symptoms.
4.15.2021 – Some hot flashes, but not chills or a fever.
5.24.2021 – I have been having a flare-up of psoriasis that emerged pre-vaccine and that I wonder if might be COVID exposure-related months ago. I do not believe it is related to the vaccine.
Ocular discomfort, Eye pain and Headache
12.30.2020 – When applying pressure to my eyes I have felt discomfort/pain but I assume it's from the headache.
12.31.2020 – My eyes feel much discomfort when even applying the slightest pressure or moving them too fast to look from one side to the other. Something that started shortly after I got a headache from the vaccine. My headache has gone away but my eyes still hurt.
1.1.2021 – Same eye pain when I move my eyes side to side suddenly or apply pressure for example rubbing my eyes. Any touch to my eyes brings discomfort/slight pain
1.2.2021 – Very minimal eye pain Today
1.3.2021 – I tested positive today
Hypotension, Sinus pain and Parosmia
3.25.2021 – I have an autoimmune condition and the weather is terrible. This is most likely the cause
4.1.2021 – My arm is sore today. I had some flu like symptoms and low blood pressure but that might be allergies
4.15.2021 – My face is numb
4.16.2021 – SEVERE heartburn
4.22.2021 – Heartburn
7.15.2021 – Chest pain, coughing, difficulty breathing, migraine, diarrhea, nausea, fever, fatigue, weakness, joint pain, muscle pain, phantosmia, sinus pressure pain, sore throat, increased heartburn
11.2.2022 – Low grade fever, body aches, chest pain, congestion
Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
1.9.2021 – I have some pain under my left armpit, the same arm that the injection was given. It seems like it is the lymph node. It seems a little swollen as well. Kind of concerned!
1.10.2021 – Pain under armpit. Not sure if it is the lymph node or not
1.11.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on multiple places. Supraclavicular node swollen. Axillary node tender.
1.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
1.13.2021 – Axillary and supraclavicular lymph node still swollen. Axillary is tender.
Injection site discomfort, Limb discomfort and Abdominal pain
3.6.2021 – Feels like I have a mild sinus infection Tummy isa little unhappy, but not that much
3.7.2021 – Overall, good. Stomach not quite right, but not enough to call it nausea
3.9.2021 – Arm is a little sore at and around injection site. Not painful
3.19.2021 – I have had a headache for past 2 days. I dont get headaches. No fever. Dont know if has anything to do with vaccine
10.28.2021 – No
10.30.2021 – Clinically spot where got injection might be a little raised, but not noticable.
Dysgeusia and Edema peripheral
3.3.2021 – No
3.4.2021 – Im not sure how to explain what was going on. As a kid we used to tie a button to a string and then spin it. After string was tight you wouldpull it in and out. That is what my body has been going through.
3.7.2021 – Realized today that my sense of taste is off. Nothing has tasted right for a few days. The swelling feeling in my armpit area from yesterday is pretty much gone.
3.8.2021 – Still have an awful taste in my mouth.
3.9.2021 – Awful taste in mouth from previous days has lessened.
3.10.2021 – Awful taste in mouth still lingers.
Appendicitis, Gastrointestinal disorder and Bronchitis
5.22.2021 – Just like 1st vaccine I have burning when going #2 Embarrassing to say but it did happen with each vaccine
5.26.2021 – I dont know if Im feeling this way because of allergies or the vaccine
5.30.2021 – Just think this might be allergies and not from vaccine
6.15.2021 – Severe stomach cramping. High fevers Going to hospital to see if I have appendicitis
5.17.2022 – I never had reaction to vaccine 1 or 2 but had reaction to my 1st booster and now this 2nd booster was the worst
8.11.2022 – Muscle pain-joint pain-stomach issues-runny nose- bronchitis don't know if has anything to do with vaccine
Gallbladder operation, Gallbladder disorder and Flushing
2.18.2021 – Sweating at night mostly and flushed face
2.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.3.2021 – Stomach upset & pain and head congestion. I dont think it has anything to do with the vaccine.
3.31.2021 – First time ever - severe stomach pain and found out I have gallbladder issues. Doubt it has anything to do with the vaccine.
9.8.2021 – I had surgery to remove my gallbladder 2 weeks ago. I woke up with a mild sore throat and runny nose. My husband also has this. We are concerned and if it continues tomorrow plan on getting a covid test. For my gallbladder. Tomorrow we will go to a testing site.
Colitis ulcerative, Upper respiratory tract infection and Nasopharyngitis
9.18.2021 – Beginning of autoimmune disease flare. (Ulcerative colitis, non-axial spondylitis) Medication hasnt been working well in a while-long before 3rd dose of Pfizer. This flare has been a long time coming.
9.25.2021 – Severe flare of preexisting autoimmune disease
10.2.2021 – Autoimmune flare. Am switching meds-just waiting on that prior auth
10.21.2022 – A cold that felt very Covid-y but I tested negative repeatedly (rapid-did not get a PCR)
Tendonitis, Muscle tightness and Syncope
2.24.2021 – Tightening muscles in bilateral forearms, wrists, and hands.
3.22.2021 – New left bicep tendinitis.Continued tension and pain in the left forearm. Also, reoccurring pain and tension of the base of the left and right thumbs. Some continued tremors of the hands. Rheumatologist believes symptoms related to Covid vaccine.
3.1.2022 – I caught Covid in December, and I'm now dealing with sinusitis. I fainted in mid-January and have since been dealing with various bouts of dizziness, headaches, head, face, and ear pressure, ear pain, and nasal congestion.
Limb discomfort, Muscle spasms and Lymph node pain
2.10.2021 – arm feels a little charlie horsed.
2.12.2021 – in injection arm only
2.24.2021 – a little runny then stuffy nose. not a big deal but thought I would mention it.,
3.3.2021 – Slight alternating runny and then stuffy noise ......Injection arm is still a teeny bit sore.
9.29.2021 – Sore arm that received the injection
10.1.2021 – Sore arm
10.2.2021 – Underarm lymph node is a little swollen
10.3.2021 – Lymph nodes underarm on shot arm are still a little sore.,
10.31.2021 – Some fatigue during the day. Though it may be caused by new medication I started taking for Non-Covid health reasons .
Bundle branch block left, Hemiparesis and Coronary arterial stent insertion
2.27.2021 – feeling hot and having feverish dreams
2.28.2021 – Pain that emanates from the shot site down my arm and out into the rest of the same side of my body as the injection. vivid, feverish dreams
3.19.2021 – Muscle pain on left side (same as that of the shot)... Neck, shoulders, back, lip, thigh, lower leg and foot.
5.29.2021 – persistent rash on my left leg.
3.1.2022 – Headache, body aches, slight cough, fatigue, Tight painful breathing, slightly sore throat, & nausea & dizziness. COVID-19 test
4.22.2022 – full body itching that required taking benadryl
4.23.2022 – dehydration
4.25.2022 – mild itching
5.9.2022 – pain & weakness in elbow of vaccinated arm
10.20.2022 – Extreme joint pain in elbows, shoulders, hips, feet, neck, hands and fingers, and occasionally in wrists & ankles. Physical Therapy
Swelling face, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
4.13.2021 – A little bit of facial swelling and numbness. Almost like when you get done from getting a tooth filling but not quite as intense as that. Its getting better though as the day goes on.
4.14.2021 – I still have some facial swelling. Im not sure whether I had a mild allergic reaction or not. I went to the emergency room last not as facial swelling and numbness persisted
4.15.2021 – Persistent facial swelling and numbness
4.16.2021 – Still having some swelling and tingling in my face.
4.17.2021 – Again, Ive had some swelling and weird sensation on the left side of my face.
4.18.2021 – Still some sensation in my face.
4.19.2021 – Still pockets of sensation on the left side of my face.
4.22.2021 – Facial swelling is gone
Retching, Eructation and Flatulence
7.30.2021 – Gas thats unusually severe with pain and belching
7.31.2021 – Started feeling better 2 days after vaccination
8.2.2021 – Heavier menstrual flow
8.21.2021 – Insomnia
8.22.2021 – Coughing
8.23.2021 – Cough
8.24.2021 – Cough, weakness
9.24.2021 – Sore throat, headache, cough, sinus congestion (mild cold)
8.20.2022 – Persistent fever, diarrhea, nausea, gas, fatigue, dry heaves from June continuing now in August
10.15.2022 – Mild Headaches every few days
10.20.2022 – Menstruation began 2 days earlier than usual for my cycle.
11.3.2022 – Diarrhea and nausea, gas, general feeling sick and mild headache
Dry throat, Edema peripheral and Chest discomfort
4.25.2021 – Under my armpit is swollen and very painful.
4.26.2021 – Chest pain and under arm pain
4.27.2021 – Pressure and stabbing on my chest
4.30.2021 – Chest pain and shoulder pain, same arm of the injection
7.25.2021 – Dry itchy throat
10.27.2021 – Headache, stuffy nose, chills and cough
11.10.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen under armpit and my neck
11.11.2021 – Lymph nodes under armpit and neck swollen and painfull
11.28.2021 – Have a bad cough runny nose and a mild fever
12.5.2021 – My cough is still persistent still needs t feeling better.
Lyme disease, Rheumatoid arthritis and Urinary tract infection
2.27.2021 – Shoulder and arm pain relieved with Tylenol
3.12.2021 – Fatigue and aches
3.25.2021 – I had flu like symptoms yesterday but they were gone when I got up this morning
3.28.2021 – I believe it has triggered my auto immune issues
3.29.2021 – My auto immune problems have been triggered
4.13.2021 – Headaches and diarrhea
4.27.2021 – I tested positive for a UTI and I am on antibiotics now
6.22.2021 – My chronic Lyme disease has flared, arthritic symptoms and chronic fatigue My GP office
3.23.2022 – My RA symptoms are getting worse so I have not felt comfortable getting a booster
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