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.
Craniofacial fracture, Sensitivity to weather change and Presyncope
2.12.2021 – I believe headache unrelated to Covid shot. Weather/pressure change probably cause.
3.13.2021 – Yesterday I fainted and fell hitting my head. I ended up in the emergency room for 4 hours. After a CT scan & blood tests I was diagnosed with a vasovagal syncope. Per doctors nothing related to Covid. I was released to go home last night.
3.22.2021 – Fatigue may not be related to Covid shot. Was on new Blood Pressure med which may be cause. Dr. has taken me off that med.
3.15.2022 – Nov'21 had syncope episode the day after 3rd Covid shot (full dose rather than booster). Fell & fractured left cheekbone in 4 places. Still undergoing tests to determine if any other underlying condition that may have caused syncope. Multiple in-office visits with Primary care and specialists for various tests
Muscle rupture, Polymenorrhea and Contusion
4.22.2021 – Arm started hurting terribly last night and through this morning. Feeling better now. Hurt to lift it before. Now feels like a bruise.
4.25.2021 – My upper thigh on one side feels very tight/almost like a cramp? Probably not related, but it came on suddenly yesterday and I thought I would report it just in case.
8.11.2021 – My menstrual cycle seems to have shortened by about 3 days and moved about a week earlier than usual since the vaccine.
2.20.2022 – Coughing
2.22.2022 – Coughing and lightheaded
3.8.2022 – The cough I got shortly after the booster was so bad that now my rib muscles are torn and I can barely move without terrible pain. I wonder if the booster was in a bad batch?
Blood glucose decreased, Diabetes mellitus and Abdominal pain
4.16.2021 – Migraine
5.5.2021 – DM type 2 experiencing more than usual blood glucose low events and seems generally a bit more sensitive. I did start a new med a week after last shot, it's still at non therapeutic level, so not sure of the cause.
10.13.2021 – Sharp, intermittent abdominal pains, mostly on the lower left side. Believed to be a recurrence of endometriosis but can't confirm. It happens daily, regardless of cycle. In person visits
4.16.2022 – Chronic abdominal pain. May be endometriosis relapse. In office bisit, outpatient procedure
Poor quality sleep, Atrial fibrillation and Epistaxis
2.13.2021 – Bloody nose but dont think its related
2.19.2021 – Probably due to not having slept well last night
3.17.2021 – No
3.26.2021 – Muscle weakness and body aches
9.10.2021 – Couple of headaches and very mild occasional sore throat but nothing to seriously complain about.I do have numerous allergies so attribute it to those.
5.10.2022 – Have sinus issues and allergies and wake up most mornings with tons of nasal discharge and shower and take a claritin and usually feel better.
7.5.2022 – Not Covid related but back issues flaring up. Doctors office for injections
Nerve injury, Rash erythematous and Neck pain
3.20.2021 – No
3.22.2021 – Good as new
4.17.2021 – None
6.9.2022 – Probably NOT RELATED to the Covid booster but had a red rash appear on my lower legs above my ankles. Rash was DISCOLORATION ONLY, had no texture, swelling or soreness. Seems to be fading today, started last Sunday
6.16.2022 – Probably messed up a nerve ending in my neck & shoulder area with a dull ache radiating on down to my upper right arm. However?ALL of my Covid vaccine injections were in my left (non-dominant) arm so likely unrelated to the vaccines
Influenza like illness, Myalgia and Arthralgia
3.24.2021 – Only slightly feverish Slight muscle aches
3.26.2021 – Slight body aches but much improved from yesterday
4.14.2021 – Arm pain stopped about noon today
4.27.2021 – Had feverish and inflammatory symptoms on 4-22 ,sick Better on 4-23 headache and inflammation Okay 4-24
5.4.2021 – Minor joint pain
10.31.2021 – Moderate joint pains on 10-28 mild on 10-29
11.26.2021 – Flu like symptoms 11-21 to 11-23
4.13.2022 – Above means mild flu like symptoms
4.17.2022 – Much better than yesterday
4.25.2022 – Had 2 days of flu like symptoms Cleared on it's own
9.23.2022 – Arm with injection slightly sore
9.24.2022 – Slight flu like symptoms
10.14.2022 – Flu like symptoms 10/9 Good after that day
10.28.2022 – Flu like symptoms since 10-25. Slight headache also. Last booster was about the same, it hit 3 weeks after jab
11.4.2022 – November 1st and 2nd flu like symptoms with headache On the 2nd felt bad enough to nap. Gradually feeling better 3rd and 4th Negative Covid test
Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia and Burning sensation
1.22.2021 – Fatigue and burning and muscle pain most likely due to fibromyalgia
2.12.2021 – Burning sensation on the arm receiving the injection fir 15 mins; fibromyalgia muscle/nerve aches (not related to the injection)
2.13.2021 – Weakness, similar to when my blood sugar is low, except food does not make it go away
2.18.2021 – Muscle aches at least partly due to shoveling snow
3.22.2021 – Slight sore throat
3.27.2021 – Fatigue greater than before; muscle aches and burning. It could be fibromyalgia
Gallbladder disorder, Skin burning sensation and Blister
2.20.2021 – Prickly feeling when light touch to my skin in rash areas
2.21.2021 – One place on my leg still hurts and burns to the touch.
2.22.2021 – Have more rash and blisters that have gone around my waist to above my butt. Very painfull. Do you think this is from the covid shot. We know that its shingles we have looked symptoms up on line.
2.25.2021 – Went to the doctors Tuesday I have the shingles.Could that be from the 2nd Corona shot ? The doctor said probably not but from stress.
3.17.2021 – I think I had a gall bladder attack. Vomiting diarrhea and pain.
3.24.2021 – Vomiting stomacn pain diarrhea. May be gall bladder. Had a cat scan yesterday. Dr (b)(6) office
Cerebral small vessel ischemic disease, Peripheral arterial occlusive disease and Ischemic stroke
3.9.2021 – Coughing
3.19.2021 – I have suffered a stroke and can not walk
3.26.2021 – Had Brain MRI today to either determine Stroke or Multiple Sclerosis episode ( I have been in remission for 21 years): now I am falling, headaches, severe tinnitus; can only walk with a cane. I am 72 years old and in trouble. The doctor started me on MRI Imaging Center
4.2.2021 – The stroke has resulted in tests including a brain MRI, use of blood thinners (Elequis) (which I can't afford) and a statin drug (Crestor) which has resulted in very painful severe cramping and a diagnosis of Small Vessel Disease, and PAD in both leg
4.9.2021 – Continued stroke complications; will need physical therapy for the left side of my body starting next week; headaches worse; tinnitus worse. Started Actos in addition to Insulin to get glucose under control.
4.16.2021 – Pressure in my head and ringing in my ears has become worse. I have been unable to afford the new stroke medication. Physical therapy
6.4.2021 – 2nd stroke; this time on my right side MRI and CAT scan
9.3.2021 – Recovering from second ischemic stroke
10.2.2021 – Pulse is higher than normal
11.2.2021 – Cough
11.9.2021 – Continuos coughing
9.28.2022 – Anxiety
Injection site discharge, Injection site cellulitis and Cellulitis
1.18.2021 – Day 8 had itching, raised and spreading redness, at injection site. PCP said because I had some leakage from injection it wasnt placed deeply enough in the muscle and this was a reaction. Required topical RX, ice, and double antihistamine for 2 da
2.1.2021 – Flushed face
2.2.2021 – Have shivered for four hours and couldnt sleep.
2.4.2021 – Cellulitis has developed at injection site. Spreading downward and some to the side. Taking doxycycline.
2.5.2021 – A rash (similar to cellulitis appearance) developed yesterday and has spread since yesterday. Being treated with doxycycline as I have previously developed cellulitis after tick bites and seem to be prone to it.
2.6.2021 – Large patch of blotchy red in injection arm. Taking doxycycline in case it is cellulitis.
2.8.2021 – Large red patch previously reported is now only very faint. Can barely see it.
11.27.2021 – I only received booster about two hours ago.
Eye pain, Asthenia and COVID-19
2.20.2021 – I tested positive for Covid 5 days after the first shot. Was hospitalized and became oxygen dependent. 1.5 L. Had weaned to 1 liter. Last night to weak to walk to bathroom and had to turn Oxygen to 3 liters to get back to 90 percent. Is this normal. Vaccination clinic was on a Friday so no one can help.
2.21.2021 – Still need 1.5 L oxygen up from 1 L
2.28.2021 – Eyes also hurt
2.22.2022 – Had Covid again. Had IV and Decadron shot that was Dec 28 House call from health care provider
Dry skin, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Rash erythematous
4.18.2021 – About 2 1/2 hours after shot- I feel fine
4.19.2021 – Existing back ache is exasperated. Otherwise felt pretty normal until about 1:30 pm.
4.20.2021 – Pain underneath my right armpit - shot was in right arm lymph nodes maybe?
4.21.2021 – Slight tenderness and pain under right armpit
10.20.2021 – So far left shoulder neck discomfort
11.2.2021 – Rash under arms. And small dry patches on legs and arms. Don't know if it's still there because of vaccine. I will check with my dermatologist if it persists another few days. Otherwise I'm GOOD! Thanks for the vaccine!!!!!
1.18.2022 – A rash under arms, arms, legs. Very sporadic. Dry patches. Sometimes itchy. Seeing dermatologist. Gave topical med. It works. Then a patch will appear on another area. Regular dermatologist office visit
4.21.2022 – Dermatologist
4.23.2022 – Tenderness in left armpit - shot was in left deltoid
4.27.2022 – Rash redness on inner right knee has started
11.26.2022 – Just underarm itchiness. I have a topical ointment
Urticaria, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis
3.11.2021 – No
3.12.2021 – Id call the pain at the injection site as a soreness in my arm. It started about 6 hours after my injection; it was much better when I woke up this morning.
3.13.2021 – No: feeling good
3.17.2021 – O
4.8.2021 – Head cold but some symptoms did concern me and I had a test for COVID that came back negative.
5.14.2021 – Im breaking out in hives during the night; I wake up with them. This actually started several weeks back but I didnt associate them with the vaccine. Its as if my immune system is in heightened alert for my seasonal allergies. I am managing
5.21.2021 – The daily hives. Im trying to manage them but this is something new for me and I have to wonder if my immune system is all whacky now.
11.24.2022 – Very mild headache; a feeling of being out of sorts.
Gingival bleeding, Multiple sclerosis and Feeling hot
5.22.2021 – Racing heartbeat
5.23.2021 – I have multiple sclerosis. Feels like my usual symptoms have kicked up.
5.24.2021 – Forgot to say racing heart beat that started after the injection. It is lower today than it has been.
6.5.2021 – I had allergy cold like symptoms all week. No one else around me is sick. Temperature warmer than normal but no fever. Stuffy and runny nose.
6.14.2021 – Dizzy since 6/15. Neck pain.
6.18.2021 – My gums were bleeding. This happened 2 days after but I forgot to list.
7.3.2021 – Feel lousy. Feel like the shot has a activated my ms. Also keep getting stabbing pain in area of last shot
6.27.2022 – COVID symptoms lingering
Hunger, Peripheral coldness and Feeling cold
3.30.2021 – Unusually hungry within a couple of hours after the shot
3.31.2021 – Felt feverish for 1 hour in the afternoon, but recorded no fever. Pain and swelling at injection site reduced from yesterday evening.
4.3.2021 – Feeling very hot, but no fever. Despite feeling hot, extremities are also feeling cold. Unsure if symptoms are related to shot. They began yesterday evening.
4.22.2021 – Felt feverish inside, but cold to the touch when I woke up this morning. Mostly better by afternoon. Im less fatigued than yesterday.
Splenic cyst, Lumbar puncture and Optic neuritis
1.31.2021 – The other nights for like 2 days I had chills later in the evening.
2.1.2021 – Head ache is one and off that last for a few seconds. I don't believe it's vaccine related. Maybe increased anxiety a little bit though idk if that's just me.
2.19.2021 – Random chest pain that comes and goes.
2.20.2021 – My left eye is sore. And my right knee isn't great
2.21.2021 – Left eye pain, mild.
2.23.2021 – Left eye discomfort though I don't think it's attributed to the vaccine been ages since I had eye exam and head pressure
2.25.2021 – At the hospital currently for something not related. Might have MS or develope it later on in life
3.6.2021 – I don't think it's associated with the vaccine but I ended up getting optic neuritis 6 days into the vaccine, needed mri and spinal tap done. Still have head ache from spinal tap
3.18.2021 – Mold in my apartment causing me to itch every where and my asthma to worsen. Not vaccine related.
3.21.2022 – Potentially passed a kidney stone, spleen cyst
9.20.2022 – Low blood pressure, had to get gallbladder taken out.
Dysstasia, Musculoskeletal pain and Gait disturbance
2.27.2021 – Awoke night of vaccine w severe left hip pain and pain/severe aching on left buttock and all around the thigh. Mostly front and outer side
2.28.2021 – Pain and aching continues in varying degrees and areas. Always severe when standing. All pain on left side anywhere from above waist, around hip and joint, side and front of thigh. Aching in knee cap and shin started yesterday, Saturday 2/27. Not all at one time, pops up wherever it wants. Cant stand straight or walk normal. Walking is mostly quad or side of thigh pain w hip and buttock involvement
3.2.2021 – All areas as previously described. Mostly left buttock, front and side of left thigh
3.4.2021 – Is this going to affect my 2nd vaccine in 2 weeks??
Pharyngeal paresthesia, Bursitis and Visual impairment
2.24.2021 – when i got the vaccine i had a slight tingling on the tongue but it went away
2.26.2021 – not a fever but i get a little flushed and it goes away
3.1.2021 – nasal congestion
3.23.2021 – itchiness on chest, arms, face and tingles in throat and mouth and slightly harder breathing but went away after a couple hours of administering benadryl
4.22.2021 – sudden dizziness and sight difficult for a few seconds and tiredness
6.22.2021 – joints seem to be hurting.
9.23.2021 – inflamed feet and bursitis in hip in person dr visit
3.25.2022 – rash on arm and leg
10.8.2022 – stuffy nose
Testicular pain, Hordeolum and Respiratory tract infection
1.7.2021 – Fatigue
1.28.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat
2.6.2021 – Sore throat
2.11.2021 – High fevers to 104 degrees persistently for 3 days, sore throat, headaches. Tested covid negative twice, influenza negative, rapid strep negative, started amoxicillin for presumed strep throat with resolution of fever. Continue to have sore throat. Laboratory studies
7.9.2021 – Mild testicular pain
10.31.2021 – Mild sore throat
11.11.2021 – Back pain exacerbation
1.29.2022 – You're respiratory tract infection last week, right eye stye last few days
10.28.2022 – Back pain
11.13.2022 – Runny nose
12.22.2022 – Fever, chills, runny nose, sore throat, cough
Multiple sclerosis, Throat tightness and Chest discomfort
3.11.2021 – I did notice an increase in my MS symptoms. Especially MS Hug. A tightening of my chest and throat that lasted a few hours.
3.16.2021 – I have had multiple sclerosis since 1996. My MS symptoms flared a bit but now any reactions to the vaccine are non existent.
5.5.2021 – Diarrhea, nausea, extra tired, and a headache but it seems to be getting better. I have a doctor appointment next week. Normal neurological check up for my Multiple Sclerosis.
Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Joint stiffness
2.4.2021 – Very stiff joints, not sure why, just is.
2.24.2021 – These came on 12 hours after injection.
2.25.2021 – The post injection symptoms reported yesterday were the day of and day after. I had joint/ muscle pains like no other. The chills went through the night. I also had a prickly feeling on skin all over body. The pains and chills were gone the next day. The tingling hung on for a few days. Wild!
3.26.2021 – Had an endoscopy and colonoscopy done on Monday. Took it easy for a few days after.
5.21.2021 – Severe rash on my back. Dermatologist does not know cause.
Telemedicine, Insomnia and Myalgia
3.12.2021 – shot received 11:00am, pain began 11:00pm, lasted all night could not sleep, today very tired, slept mostly
3.13.2021 – today was better just very tired
3.14.2021 – Pain in spot of shot just discomfort
4.22.2021 – General fatigue, muscle/joint pain
9.9.2021 – General minor aches and some tiredness,my visit to Doctor in May 2021 (high) and revealed spike in some test levels and believe due to Vaccine in March 2021. Next visit August was not as high but still high. Aches could be lingering effects.
12.21.2021 – Upper resp/cough, telehealth with Doc, 12/10/2021, conducted flu/COVID-19 test (neither detected), muscle/joint aches 12th-20th, trouble sleeping due to aches, 12/21/2021, some signs of improvement
Impaired healing, Lung disorder and Pulmonary pain
3.5.2021 – Itching from head to toe including my throat
3.7.2021 – throat swollen
3.9.2021 – chest pain
3.25.2021 – My lungs continue to hurt really bad and the cough has gotten worse found a couple days after the vaccine I tested positive for Covid Family doctor visit
4.2.2021 – lung/chest and cough was worse pcp visit
4.18.2021 – Cough and lungs are still hurting pretty bad, possible blood clot family doc
3.4.2022 – I got my 2nd vaccine Modernaitchy from head to toe swollen painful throat, rad hot welt at injection site as well as arm swelling and severe headaches Over phone
Injection site discomfort, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Influenza like illness
1.12.2021 – I think you should add "achy" or "Sore" as an option at injection site. I don't have pain, but I selected it as best option. Also, that is my only site of achiness and it is mild.
1.23.2021 – I think I have a cold or something. 4 days ago I suddenly felt nauseated and threw up pretty forcefully 3 times. After that, I developed sinus pressure on my left side of my head that has persisted. Tired feeling like a mild flu. No fever.
4.10.2021 – I felt like I had a mild flu last weekend. No fever, but two days of muscle aches. Stuffy and runny nose persists. My whole family had this but my husband and I are both vaccinated. I thought it was a cold virus and pollen allergies on top of that.
Injection site swelling, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema
3.1.2021 – Not really worsening, but not much change, either. Swelling around the site has lessened, but redness and some itching persists. In addition, the redness and itching has spread a bit to inner arm, but s swelling.
3.11.2021 – Beginning at about eight days after the vaccination I experienced swelling, itching and redness at the vaccination site. Those symptoms continued for about two weeks, but have since subsided.
4.8.2021 – Rash on hand (same side as vaccination) for about 8 days. Probably unrelated to vaccination (likely the result of a cat scratch), but it is new, and if anyone else is reporting something similar...
Interstitial lung disease, Peroneal nerve palsy and Lung disorder
1.8.2021 – Mental disorientation
1.9.2021 – Disorientation
1.10.2021 – Very disoriented mid afternoon feeling a little better
1.11.2021 – Requested chest exay Exam to detect any lung damage
1.18.2021 – Body aches muscle pain fatigue same old old
1.25.2021 – Have interstitial lung pneumonia diseaseTaking Azithromycin Z pack 6 250 mg tab2 today then 1 eachI have the Covid virus since December 6, 2020 Primary care follow up appointment tomorrow Tuesday 1/26
2.8.2021 – Developed drop foot had MRI today to assist diagnosis
2.15.2021 – Right ankle , foot and lower leg swelling showing redness.Left leg drop foot syndrome is improving.Tested negative on both PCR and rapid test 213 on 2/13/21
8.2.2021 – Got Covid virus December 6, 2020
Tension headache, Cardiac disorder and Heart rate irregular
11.4.2021 – Tension head and neck ache, as well as chest discomfort very soon after vaccination
11.5.2021 – Chest tension, muscle soreness
11.6.2021 – Normal pace, throbby and heavy heartbeat hours following exercise (not usual symptom)
11.8.2021 – Heartbeat feels stiff, heavy, and uncomfortable still.
11.9.2021 – Heart doesn't feel right
11.11.2021 – Feel groggy and heartbeat still off
11.17.2021 – Heart doesn't quite feel the same. I experience intense migraines that cause nausea and vomiting. The headaches are mainly on the left side, the side I got the last shot. Some sharp head pains come during the debilitating migraines
11.25.2021 – Developed persistent migraines and nausea from those migraines. My heart rhythm still doesn't feel the same since the night of the vaccine
12.1.2021 – Lost of smell. It came on the other evening when something what burning in the kitchen and I had no idea because I couldn't smell it. Today in the shower my favorite lavender soap has no scent. I have RAD if I can't smell my lungs are in huge danger.
12.8.2021 – Everything continued; headaches, abdominal cramps, etc.
12.15.2021 – Heart STILL does not feel the same. There's a clunking rough sensation to the beat. Headaches continue every day and stiff neck developed late last week.
Pulmonary mass, Swelling and Injection site swelling
3.1.2021 – High Fever
3.3.2021 – The pain redness and swelling is NOT at the injection site. It is about 4 inches below encompassing the area on my right humerus where I have a stabilized secondary malignant neoplasm of the bone. The redness and swelling is a large area. This is an unusual occurrence and is worrisome. The injection did not swell or become red. Contacted my radiation oncologist to notify him that the area radiated in 2017 swelled and is red after the moderna vaccine.
3.14.2021 – Sore throat and slight headache started Thursday, March 11th, but much improved today. Will have a COVID test done on 03-15-21 because of a scheduled colonoscopy on Thursday, March 18.
8.29.2021 – Lung nodules in both lungs on CT scan. Dr. F2F consultation.
4.29.2022 – Fever
4.30.2022 – I have a red area on my right humerus where bone cancer was diagnosed in 2015. This is the second time a large red patch develops in that area.
Oral candidiasis, Candida infection and Feeding disorder
2.21.2021 – Oral thrush, it started yesterday 2/20/2021. The pain is moderate, I don't want to eat.. I have a routine appt with my dentist tomorrow.
2.22.2021 – Oral thrush, mouth & throat pain.
2.23.2021 – Oral candidia.
2.24.2021 – Oral Candida.
3.24.2021 – I have a second outbreak of candia of the tongue (thrush). I am now under doctors treatment with anti fungal medication. I saw my PCP.
5.19.2021 – I developed, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. I was off work for four days on a round of Levoquin. I have also lost my job due to inability to do my work efficiently.
Fracture, Concussion and Oxygen saturation decreased
4.11.2021 – sleep disturbance, dizziness...some of above MAY be unrelated to vaccine
4.14.2021 – it seems appetite is reduced, perhaps unrelated?
4.18.2021 – joint pain unrelated to vaccine as far as I know
5.8.2021 – Three days migraines Mon- Wed. Unsure if related. Then O2 dipping to 92, 90 for brief times Thursday. Fatigue today.
5.22.2021 – Somewhat worse pain levels, cyclical variation. Some fatigue persists but unsure if from vaccine, covid-19 or general pain levels. Missing some daily activity.
4.10.2022 – Slip and fall resulting in fracture and concussion followed by surgery, also stomach bug. surgery
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