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.
Hemorrhage, Urinary tract infection and Heart rate increased
2.26.2021 – Day after the second dose I was Extremely cold and could not get warm. My pulse had increased to 96. My head hurt slightly. I took One Advil and went to bed. Felt better the next morning but still had chills and fatigue. Ok now
10.29.2021 – I felt not well yesterday- low energy, fatigue, chills. Today I am feeling better
11.12.2021 – Loose bowels, minor headache, some congestion in my chest
12.8.2021 – Chest congestion, runny nose -lasting for over 3 weeks. Temperature is normal. Oxygen level normal. Energy level down.
10.9.2022 – Urinary tract infection, bleeding
Tonsillar inflammation, Pulmonary congestion and Therapeutic response unexpected
4.6.2021 – 32 hours to 44 hours after 1st shot was the worst. Night sweats, fever, aches. I had Covid in November and it felt like my worst covid day. Took acetaminophen and started to feel better. Also noticed my sense of smell getting much better rapidly this morning. Coincidence?
5.11.2021 – 12 hours post shot in left arm pain tenderness in left side of body only. At 24 hours, less pain but sinus headache. As with first shot, also noted improvement in sense of smell and taste. 30 hours post shot still tired and headache.
5.12.2021 – 38 thru 46 hours post shot had night sweats whole sleeping . No fever or other symptoms.
8.9.2021 – 2 weeks ago lung congestion sore throat cough. Tonsils inflamed. Green sputum. Lasted 7 days. Treated with guaifenesin & tussin dm. day 7 had night fever / sweats then felt better on day 8, still have intermittent sore throat & inflamed tonsils
11.9.2021 – Strep throat
10.4.2022 – Scratchy and dry throat. Sneezing. Feel like I have a cold
10.5.2022 – Scratchy and dry throat
Gastrointestinal tract irritation, Energy increased and Abdominal discomfort
3.10.2021 – They are decreasing now (4:30)
3.11.2021 – Spoke with a few friends who have also recd the second dose of the vaccine and we all spoke of feeling totally energized today as it being day two after the final vaccine. Crazy !
3.12.2021 – Felt good all day
3.13.2021 – Off &on a few days after first vaccine injection and continuing is a lack of appetite spoke to my doctor he thought it could be vaccine related.
3.14.2021 – Good day all around
3.16.2021 – Slight in AM went away in a few minutes
3.30.2021 – GI symptoms minor irritation followed by some loose stools.
4.6.2021 – Occasional headaches mild though
4.23.2022 – Feeling very tired and feverish but for only about 20 hours. Took Covid yesterday was negative. Feel fine today
Movement disorder, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Hypersensitivity
1.10.2021 – Allergy like symptoms that do not clear up with allergy medication, mainly a stuffy nose
1.11.2021 – Dry, airy cough, almost like an asthmatic cough, lots of sinus pressure, tight chest
2.11.2021 – February 5th i experienced body aches, chills, and a fever of 101.5. It was diffult to move or move out of bed. I also experienced a spinning headache and was very limited and had to lay flat for most of the weekend. The fever broke on the evening on February 5th. The headaches lasted until February 9th
2.6.2022 – Exacerbation of GERD
Tenderness, Injection site pain and Arthralgia
10.4.2021 – Still have deep muscle pain in my arm at the injection site. Going on 5+ weeks now
10.8.2021 – Still have pain in my other arm from my previous injection site from 6 weeks ago.
10.21.2021 – The injection site from my first shot in August is still sore and painful. It bothers me daily and has not improved in the last 8+ weeks. I have pain even in the simplest of daily activities.
10.28.2021 – The shoulder where I received my first Moderna shot still hurts daily. It doesn't seem to be improving even though it has now been 9 weeks since I received that vaccine.
11.4.2021 – I still have pain in my right shoulder at the sight of my first Covid shot.
11.18.2021 – My right arm is still sore from my first injection 12 weeks ago. It still feels like a deep tissue bruise.
Gastric dilatation, Gastritis and Abdominal distension
4.30.2021 – Another full body rash. Took Benadryl for 12 hours and it went away after 4. My doctor has me on Benadryl daily to try to prevent it from happening again.This was 3rd episode of rash. Dr office visit
5.14.2021 – Stomach distention when eating foods i have always eaten with no problems.
10.8.2021 – Swollen legs and feet. Constant headaches, stomach pain and bloating, extreme fatigue. UTI and bronchitis.
4.9.2022 – Gastritis Colonoscopy/Endoscopy
Supraclavicular fossa pain, Seasonal allergy and Musculoskeletal discomfort
3.7.2021 – Drippy nose and some sneezing, does not feel like the common cold.
4.3.2021 – A little dizzy
4.4.2021 – Some lymph node discomfort; hair on head 'hurts'
4.5.2021 – Last evening my fever reached 100. Once it broke, I slept well and feel much better today.
4.6.2021 – I've had a cough since day after vaccine
4.8.2021 – Still have a little cough. Could be seasonal allergies
5.1.2021 – I have seasonal allergies and asthma, and am coughing more.
5.8.2021 – Asthma cough is increasing
7.3.2021 – Neck, shoulder, collar bone discomfort. Not caused by injury.
10.2.2021 – May be getting a cold. Tomorrow will tell.
4.5.2022 – Significant shoulder pain, no injury. Same shoulder as last vaccination. Undergoing physical therapy, hoping for relief.
Feeling cold, Limb discomfort and Urticaria
1.16.2021 – For a brief time a cold flush, like a hot flash but cold. Was weird
1.17.2021 – Just a tiny bit of discomfort in the arm that got the injection
5.5.2021 – Had a sore throat for a few days, coincided with a scheduled physical, all okay & felt better soon.
8.4.2021 – Unrelated, have had some skin reactions, hives.
10.9.2021 – Stiff neck, probably completely unrelated
2.26.2022 – Had a cold, did 3 covid tests over the course of a week. All negative
8.30.2022 – Had covid beginning of June, mild symptoms- would not have tested but exposed & told to test. Stayed home to not share it with others. Spoke to dr & determined no meds necessary.
Groin pain, Muscle fatigue and Hypoesthesia oral
5.18.2021 – Small rash on chest area in between breasts and a few small red bumps on face. Mild itching on neck, arms, legs, back and face.
6.12.2021 – Numbing in my bottom lip today and yesterday.
6.13.2021 – Bottom lip numb. Also tightness in chest
6.14.2021 – Bottom lip still little numb. Chest tight still
6.15.2021 – Still tightness in chest. The pain in abdominal is actually sporadic sharp pains in groin area since vaccine shot.
6.16.2021 – Bottom lip still little numb and some tightness in chest still.
6.17.2021 – Bottom lip still little numb. Chest tight still a little.
7.22.2021 – Body aches all over.
12.9.2021 – Extreme tiredness in my body muscles way more than normal.
Swelling, Urticaria and Erythema
3.28.2021 – I didn't report symptoms after my first vaccine and I had at least a moderate reaction of redness, swelling, with severe itching and migration of the hive-lije rash down my arm toward the elbow. This happened about about one week after getting the vaccine. After two days of it seeming to get worse, I put cortisone cream on the area and then it started to resolve. I did report this when I went for my second vaccine.
Vision blurred, Neck pain and Paresthesia
4.2.2021 – Right side of neck hurts, I got the shot in my right arm
4.5.2021 – Right side of neck is still sore
4.6.2021 – Neck is sore lymph nodes are swollen, swollen lymp nodes under my right arm and in my growing on the right side
4.7.2021 – Lymp nodes are still swollen on right side of neck , right side growing, and under right arm not as bad as yesterday though.
4.8.2021 – Right side of neck is hurting and under both arm pits
4.15.2021 – Whole face tingling and blurred vision episodes
4.29.2021 – Still have pain in the right side of my neck, still have tingling and blurred vision I was advised by the ER doctor NOT to take the 2nd dose and also Moderna advised for me not to either.
5.6.2021 – Neck pain still
5.13.2021 – Ongoing pain in my neck and my side
Pulpless tooth, Tooth fracture and Arthropathy
3.25.2021 – Usual arthritis
3.26.2021 – Just the usual arthritis pains
3.27.2021 – Toe and Arch pains
3.28.2021 – Pains especially in my toes.
3.30.2021 – Hammer toes
5.5.2021 – Primarily problems with my feet and ankles. But that would be due to arthritis and the deformed structure of my feet.
5.11.2021 – Arthritis, especially in my toes.
10.13.2021 – Dental mostly. Dead tooth, splt tooth, bad shoulder, fall, colds and allergies.
4.13.2022 – Getting older. More aches and pains. Shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness. Physical therapy to strengthen arm and shoulder.
Oropharyngeal blistering, Tongue blistering and Lip blister
2.8.2021 – Heart palpitations, mouth cankers, blisters on bottom lip Covid test
2.9.2021 – Heart palpitations, mouth, throat blisters, 5 blisters inner bottom lip, tongue feels burnt Waiting for Covid testing results
2.10.2021 – Heart palpitations, mouth, throat ,inner lip blister, tongue feels burnt s Negative Coviid test
2.11.2021 – Palpitations, Mouth throat bottom lip blisters, lung pain
2.18.2021 – Heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, throat mouth tongue blisters
3.18.2021 – Blister in mouth, palpitations
Tenderness, Swelling and Erythema
2.2.2021 – Shortness of breath which I also felt after the first dose (this made me concerned so I got tested for Covid today as well but that was negative) Went for Covid test due to shortness of breath but that returned negative
2.3.2021 – Severe axillary lymphadenopathy with swelling and erythema of the axilla extending almost to the biceps anteriorly
2.4.2021 – Axillary Lymphadenopathy
2.5.2021 – Improving axillary adenopathy
3.16.2021 – Continued intermittent axillary tenderness
Manipulation, Atrioventricular block first degree and Orthostatic hypotension
2.12.2021 – 2 episodes of SVT. Don't think its related. I have a history.
4.14.2021 – I've had diarrhea for the last several days without any orher discomfort and for any obvious reason. 2-4 a day.
9.23.2022 – Back pain for 3 weeks. Dont think its booster related. Chiropractic manipulation 7
10.4.2022 – I do not believe it has anything to do with the vaccines. It started a week before my booster. Chiropractic manipulation
10.17.2022 – Yesterday had 4 bouts of SVT which recieve treatment for. Later in the day i stood up and became lightheaded. Bp supine 124/64. Stood up and became lightheaded, nauseous Bp 78/45. Orthostatic hypotension. Went to the ER. K low, 1st degree block. Received 1L fluids, oral K
Weight increased, Rash erythematous and Injection site reaction
2.4.2021 – I got what I have seen people call covid arm last Friday. The area surrounding my injection site was red and a little itchy. Two days ago it led to being more of a circular rash with little red dots in it. Mostly gone now but sorta looks bruise
2.28.2021 – Slight pain in armpit from lymph nodes. Had it after shot but slightly still there
11.5.2022 – I have had weight gain(I don't know if it could be connected but thought I'd say just incase)
Vasodilatation, Vascular pain and Breast pain
2.28.2021 – Continued pain in left side of chest/breast, same side as vaccine. Likely lymph nodes. Has been the case since vaccine but has still not gone away
4.12.2021 – Swollen veins and Sharp pains in veins of hand, arms, legs, feet; then tingling and slight numbness and bad ache in those areas after. Unrelated to exercise. Became much worse 2-3 days ago. Especially bad in left hand (got vaccine in left arm). Waiting on appointment
Anxiety and Chest pain
9.27.2021 – Pain in the upper left chest area (Same side the shot was given on that arm). Was originally worried it is a heart issue. Symptoms didn't start until about a week after the 2nd shot. The pain was a harsh shock, followed by days of soreness. I should of wen, but I opted not to. Didn't want it to be a false-alarm. I'll try to hydrate more and see if I get better. If not, I need to get checked out probably, just in case it's heart-related.
Menstrual disorder, Hypersensitivity and Back pain
3.30.2021 – Stuffy nose (this could be pollen...)
3.31.2021 – I thought I already had my period already for this month, but it restarted
4.19.2021 – Did not feel well - I think it was Thursday or Friday. (I had COVID at the end of last year, and I feel I have not recovered completely.) I had a light/moderate headache and my body felt heavy, and I had to be in bed all day/night.
4.21.2021 – Pollen
4.23.2021 – Because of pollen, I cant tell if some of what I am feeling is vaccine related.
5.19.2021 – Back pain for a few days. Saturday (in bed), Sunday (in bed), Monday (but better still in bed half the time).
10.20.2021 – Tired and exhausted - I am a COVID-long-hauler. Getting better - but still get tired so easy. There are good days and bad days. It would be very helpful for me if you have a light muscle training video online - so I can slowly rebuild the muscle.
Pharyngitis streptococcal, Aphonia and Laryngitis
3.13.2021 – I have had terrible bouts of dizziness since 30 mins after the shot -still dizzy today . My head feels heavy like vertigo
3.14.2021 – I took 2 Tylenol before my vaccination ..is that ok !?
3.16.2021 – I am feeling much better . I have gotten over the dizziness totally . My arm never did bother me !
3.17.2021 – None at this time
3.19.2021 – I do have a bruise at the injection site
6.11.2021 – I am on a medrol dose pack day 3 for a rash on my neck and chest . Saw Dr. on 6/8 he Believes it is atopic dermatitis. I had an intramuscular shot of decadron in office . I am also on hydroxyzine tabs prn for itching-no fever etc.
11.2.2021 – None
11.8.2021 – I have a cold -sneezing -watery eyes from being at football and soccer games on the cold air
4.21.2022 – I had an awful headache about 1 hr after my shot . Also this shot hurt . I felt the med going in . I had zero reactions to first two shots
4.25.2022 – It's not the shot it's teaching !
10.16.2022 – I am just getting over laryngitis . I also just finished 3 weeks of steroids for strep throat . I still have some respiratory issues like loss of voice
10.19.2022 – I went to see my pulmonologist yesterday and I still have laryngitis not related to vaccines
11.4.2022 – I have the flu strain A
11.11.2022 – I tested positive for flu strain a on 11/1. I had the flu shot on 10/14. Pfizer bivalent. Still have a bad cough & fatigue . My legs still hurt some . No fever
11.25.2022 – I saw my ent and I have fungus on my vocal Cords caused by too many steroid and antibiotics over the last 2 months due to strep throat, laryngitis , and the flu. I am now on Diflucan for 14 days . I have lost my full voice for 10 weeks
Joint range of motion decreased, Injection site pain and Arthralgia
5.5.2021 – Couldnt raise my arm yesterdaty
5.6.2021 – Still can only raise hand with pain and cant do throwing motion with arm without pain
5.7.2021 – I have pain in shoulder. I believe I have SIVA.
5.9.2021 – Still limited motion and pain in shoulder due to shot being given in wrong location
5.10.2021 – Pain in the shoulder as shot give too high on arm. Improvement as I could not move my arm the night of my shot. Still pain
5.11.2021 – Pain in shoulder due to nurse injecting vaccine too high in shoulder
5.25.2021 – Pain in shoulder due to shot in wrong place
6.1.2021 – Pain in shoulder due to shot
Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus
1.16.2021 – The swelling at the injection site was almost gone and today it came back and is red and swollen and extremely itchy. That started this morning and the swelling has more than doubled in size.
1.23.2021 – 1/16 injection site flared for 24 hrs - red, hot, swollen (softball), burning pain. Increased fatigue for 4-5 days. Paresthesia on right side of body onset 1/16, has lessened daily, still present. Injection site has been itchy.
1.30.2021 – I just want to note that I still have lingering parasthesia on the right side of my body and fatigue.
Death
3.18.2021 – I have an ongoing medical condition with some similar symptoms. I do not think they are at all related to the Covid-19 vaccine I recently had. The symptoms haven't changed after the shot.
3.19.2021 – These are ongoing and associated with a medical condition, not with the vaccine.
6.15.2021 – (b)(6) died 4/21/21. During a surgical procedure. Non COVID related other than prolonging surgery due to lack of hospital availability for non COVID illnesses.
9.12.2021 – Died 4.21.2021. Already provided this information. Not COVID related other than perhaps a better outcome had he been able to have surgery earlier. Above
Brachial plexopathy, Neuralgic amyotrophy and Eye inflammation
2.8.2021 – Eye inflammation
2.9.2021 – Fatigue
2.11.2021 – Stil limited range of motion in e arm where I received the vaccine. Seems to have affected both muscles and joint in arm / shoulder.
2.26.2021 – Strong metallic taste in my mouth
3.1.2021 – Muscle and joint pain ONLY in the arm that was injected
3.2.2021 – Muscle and joint pain in arm used for injection
3.6.2021 – Range of motion in the injection arm continues to be limited.
3.13.2021 – Pain in arm seems to be worsening. Still dont have full range of motion in the arm where injection was given.
3.30.2021 – My right arm (injection arm continues to be painful. Loss of range of motion. Pain wakes me up at times.
5.28.2021 – The arm where I had the injection has never stopped aching. In fact, the ache has become worse and wakes me during sleep. Limited arm movement. Recently, Ive noticed tremors in my hand regarding that arm. I have an apt scheduled with Neuroligi Apt scheduled with Neurologist
8.27.2021 – Loss of range of motion in right arm, very painful while doing simple ADLs (dressing, bathing, reaching for anything. Neurologist and Orthopedic specialists diagnosed me with Brachial Neuropathy- denervation most nerves in upper arm. Physical therapy
2.27.2022 – Have been diagnosed with brachial plexopathy as a result of the second Pfizer vaccine as well as the Pfizer booster. Suffered near total Denervation in upper right extremity (near vaccine was injected). Tremor in fight hand. Near constant pain. Physical therapy
Intranasal paresthesia, Eye paresthesia and Intranasal hypoesthesia
9.28.2021 – No appetite, not quite nausea, feel feverish but temp 99 (normal for me 97.2)
5.14.2022 – May be due to my fibromyalgia
6.17.2022 – Fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, ST, sinus pressure, ear congestion, decreased hearing, lightheaded, N/V, loss smell/taste
8.5.2022 – Covid positive 6/11/22, did not test negative till 6/22/22. Persistent symptoms. Fatigue, SOB, ongoing taste and smell disruptions, numbness/paresthesias primarily L side of nose, inside L nares, L tongue, L chin, occasionally up to L eye.
Brain fog, Chills and COVID-19
4.27.2021 – Headache and felt crappy for a day. Fine now.
6.15.2021 – Chills and possible low fever for a day
11.9.2021 – I had a headache for several days. My wife also didn't feel well so she went to get a Covid test. She came back positive so I assume I had Covid again as well.
5.11.2022 – I have good days and bad days. I'll feel great for a little while. Then one day I'll feel really sick. The next I'm fine. Occasionally brain fog. Had covid at least twice.
Myositis, Photopsia and Ophthalmic migraine
3.26.2021 – Mild facial muscle tightness or irritation. This started in the jaw and worked to the cheekbones. I feel mild pressure in my forehead area and the back of my head above my neck, too. There is no visible swelling, only a mild tightness.
3.27.2021 – Mild muscle tension in my face. Im not sure if it is mild inflammation.
3.28.2021 – Mild facial muscle tension (possibly slight inflammation)
3.30.2021 – Minor facial muscle tension or inflammation.
4.4.2021 – I had a headache and felt warm a few days ago. I failed to report on those days. I feel good today.
4.9.2021 – Im not sure if it is related to the shot, but I had an ocular migraine for the first time today. The first few days after the vaccine, I had head pressure in my jaw and cheeks. I went to an optometrist to see why I had flashing in my left eye. He thinks I had an ocular migraine.
4.25.2021 – Very minor side effects compared to dose 1
Bacterial infection, Injection site urticaria and Influenza like illness
3.12.2021 – Havent had any symptoms. Arm slightly sore but not bad.
3.13.2021 – Arm sore at injection site.
3.14.2021 – Are feels sore like mike Tyson punched me but tolerable.
3.15.2021 – Arm still sore but soreness waning.
3.17.2021 – Arm feels much better today.
3.18.2021 – Arm feels better.
3.19.2021 – Arm was sore for 4Days but better.
4.13.2021 – 21 hours after the shot felt off. Within 22.5 hours had flu-like symptoms with 101.3 fever. Stayed above 100 for 12 hours.
4.14.2021 – Today just a sore arm.
4.15.2021 – Had headache and upset stomach today.
4.16.2021 – Arm still a little sore.
4.17.2021 – Arm still a bit sore but manageable.
4.25.2022 – My arm has a lot of redness below the injection site.
4.26.2022 – Arm got red near injection site and is still slightly red today. No pain really.
4.28.2022 – Redness on arm appeared 2 days later & lasted 2 days. No rash just red well below injection site. It's gone now.
11.10.2022 – Diagnosed with bacterial infection. Not covid.
Decreased appetite and Lymphadenopathy
1.29.2021 – Brain fog. Since Wednesday eve but forgot to log it on prior vsafe days
1.30.2021 – Brain fog
2.25.2021 – Cognitive fog, inflammation in hands and face
2.27.2021 – No appetite since getting the vaccine
2.28.2021 – No appetite
3.1.2021 – No Appetite still
3.3.2021 – No appetite since vaccine
3.10.2021 – Inflammation/really swollen glands in neck.
10.28.2022 – I have an auto immune disorder and I noticed that every time I get the Covid vaccine or booster that I have more flareups for a few months because different things are triggering an immune response that never triggered my body before.
Aspiration joint, Joint fluid drainage and Joint effusion
3.12.2021 – Developed a cough
3.13.2021 – I started with a cough after the second vaccine. Ive had to use my inhaler to keep it under control.
3.14.2021 – I still have a cough but using inhaler takes it away.
3.15.2021 – Cough is better but still present.
4.16.2021 – My muscle and joint pain is worse. It see'ms after my second vaccine the pain intensified and it has not gone away.
6.12.2021 – Fluid on knee joints and all joints painful as well as lower back and muscle pain. Steroid injection into knee and fluid drawn from knee.
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