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.
Injection site inflammation, Vertigo positional and Mobility decreased
12.29.2020 – Can barely move my arm. You should tell drivers to get it in non dominant arm.
12.30.2020 – Extreme vertigo when waking. I've been getting up slowly so that I'm only dizzy and not spinning. Happened to milder degree 2 more times.
12.31.2020 – Mild dizziness that becomes more like vertigo(room spins) when moving to a sitting or standing position..
1.3.2021 – Still dizzy if I get up to quickly
1.13.2021 – A week after shot a large area around the injection site started itching bad (used hydrocortisone), turned red, inflamed, and got to the touch. Lasted about two days. Still having dizziness more often when standing up and sometimes when layiing down
1.27.2022 – Tested positive for COVID. Headache, body aches, weak fatigue, diarrhea, sore throat, slight cough just started(3 days in) Drive through test
Dental discomfort, Jaw disorder and Rash vesicular
3.23.2021 – Lightheaded...low non resting pulse
3.24.2021 – Lack of stamina lightheadedness
3.25.2021 – Still some really low pulse rates (high 30s) at the end of the day, but pulseox still good
4.4.2021 – Rash on injection site creeping toward bicep. Hot skin but lower than normal core temp. 96.2, no fever.
4.26.2021 – Tiny red hard bumps, started at ankle, working up leg. Like tiny blisters, some clumped together some not. Not super itchy but unlike any other rash I've had
5.3.2021 – Itchy rash on back and, oddly enough, both ankles. Had to cancel some activities.
5.24.2021 – Swelling on right side of jaw, affecting both back molar and right ear. Thought it might be tooth problem. Dentist says no and they have had people reporting similar after covid shots. Dentist
5.31.2021 – Rash continues and seems not to be improving. Problems with jaw/ear dentist office believes are lymphnode inflammation.
Middle insomnia, Sleep disorder and Brain fog
12.29.2020 – On the day I received the vaccination I awoke with a moderate to severe headache during the middle of the night. Headache lasted greater than 12 hours.
1.5.2021 – Developed large, red, swollen area approximately 12 cm diameter at injection site exactly one week after injection . Swollen lymph nodes in axils area. Entire deltoid area extremely itchy. Generalized neck and body aches.
1.22.2021 – Feeling faint with bounding pulse during the night. Very diaphoretic.
12.10.2021 – Joint pain through entire body for the past 2 weeks. Was mild at first but getting progressively worse and painful.
2.11.2022 – Nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, headache.
12.30.2022 – Feels like my head is in a "fog"
Mass, Nodule and Menstrual disorder
3.24.2021 – Lump on collar bone
3.25.2021 – Continued lump on collarbone
3.26.2021 – Continued lump on collarbone (assuming swollen lymph node)
4.3.2021 – Diarrhea continued. Feels like stomach or other organs are achey. Lump on collarbone still.
3.20.2022 – Unusual menstrual cycles for me. Stomach issues still remain, but less severe than they were the first 9-10 months after receiving my vaccine. I discussed with my doctor my stomach pain concerns he referred me to a GI specialist.
Arthritis, Edema peripheral and Myalgia
4.25.2021 – Body ache from head to feet.
4.26.2021 – It seem like I have a bump under arm right beneath my are pit.
4.27.2021 – Som nausea today but mild.
4.28.2021 – I haven't been the same since my 1sr. At this point I will not be taken my 2nd shot.
5.9.2021 – I had a sore throat , sore muscles, and watery stool.
6.4.2021 – I been having terrible headache all week.
6.18.2021 – Having bad shoulder pain. I have made 2 doctor's appointment, one with primary doctor and the ither with orthopedic to see whats going on with it.
6.25.2021 – Headaches and a runny nose.
8.15.2021 – I have terrible pain in my right shoulder. I have seen a doctor and it is said that I have arthritis and inflammation.
Upper respiratory tract infection, Injection site erythema and Sinusitis
2.6.2021 – The injection site is sore and a light red. The redness is about 2 inches in diameter and sore. Seems more bothersome in the evening. Both yesterday evening and today. Im very concerned and would like to get a call back from someone if possible. I had a really bad reaction to the shingles vaccine last spring. I had no problem with the first the two injections. The second one was a whole different story. I got a high fever chills and my injection site became super red, hot and even developed a staph infection. I have a real concern that this may happen with my second COVID injection due in March. I feel that the redness of the COVID injection is increasing in size. Please let me know if its safe for me to take the second COVID shot.
3.9.2022 – Upper respiratory & sinus infection
Hot flush, Hyperhidrosis and Vomiting
4.12.2021 – Hot flashes
11.19.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit (slightly painful)
11.20.2021 – Tender and swollen lymph node in armpit of injection arm
11.21.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph node armpit
12.28.2021 – Occasional sore throat
2.15.2022 – I was sick for approx 4 days following a covid exposure, but covid test results were negative. I had pack pain, congestion, headache, low fever, chills, hot flashes, and sweats. After 2 days my fever broke. Then I threw up 2x and felt nauseous.
Urinary incontinence, Mood altered and Menstrual disorder
4.16.2021 – Fast heart rate and shortened breath
4.17.2021 – I had started menstruating the day before my second dose, and I noticed that the night following my dose and the day after, when I had also felt very feverish, my menstruation flow seemed to stop. Today, two days after my dose, my flow has returned. An observation I didnt mention last time was that the first night was really rough and I went into an existential state of wondering what the point of life was.
7.16.2021 – I have slightly less bladder control, and I was very tired around the start of my period. These are abnormal symptoms for me, but maybe Im getting older.
4.15.2022 – Loose stool / digestive changes, some fatigue
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
5.2.2021 – Swollen and painful lymph nodes in underarm of injection site.
5.3.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph nodes in underarm of arm vaccinated in.
5.4.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen in armpit of vaccinated arm but better than they were. Still moderately painful.
5.5.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit of vaccinated arm are still a little swollen but the pain associated with the swelling has decreased
5.8.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit of arm vaccinated in have completely disappeared now.
Hypothyroidism, Burning sensation and Asthenia
3.22.2021 – Have Lyme disease and hashimotos. First 15 minutes after shot, I felt tired,. dizzy, and for a few hours after. The next day same off and on by third day I felt well rested again with.no symptoms but a sore arm in injection site. Got the app the third day Soo.. reporting it now
5.13.2021 – My thyroid levels are low as I have been feeling weak and sore throated. I have hashimotos so it may be related.
5.20.2021 – My thyroid levels have gone very high after taking the vaccine. I got blood work to verify. Taking one pill less weekly. It seems to help. Back to eating clean to support it. When I breastfeed I feel my thyroid vibrating. Like a burning sensation
Pigmentation disorder, Nasal disorder and Night sweats
2.14.2021 – Sneezing and runny nose
2.15.2021 – Nasal symptoms seem to be going away
2.17.2021 – Red purplish spot above my left wrist
11.11.2021 – Feel like getting head cold. No fever, couple sneezes but feel tired and have some congestion in my nose
1.5.2022 – Rapid tested negative for Covid on 12/31/21 but started sneezing for two days and dry cough and felt flued so tested again and it was positive. Some night sweats, feeling much better yesterday and a bit better today. Had to trip to Hawaii
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Impaired work ability and Head discomfort
2.16.2021 – I did not sign up the first day after the shot. I wanted to die. My head felt like it was going to explode. I was hot then chills, hurt to move, slept for 2 days as much as I could because I was in so much pain. I cant imagine worse side effects from a second dose. I am not certain that I will take it.
2.18.2021 – Nope
2.21.2021 – I have a bruise 8 days post injection, no bruise prior. My physician noticed that it was not in the correct spot. It was way too high. They also did not wipe the site with alcohol correctly. Where did you get these nurses?
5.15.2021 – I was unable to get off the couch for 4 weeks. I had profound weakness. Not a lot of pain but really not able to work - even around the house. I have had my daughter here to take care of me. I was too achy and tired to cook or clean. Showering was di
Autoimmune thyroiditis, Nasal pruritus and Fibromyalgia
3.11.2021 – Allergic reaction itchy nose throat back face on skin, swelling in nose throat a bit At site where I got injection
3.13.2021 – Yesterday I had pain in injection site and a bit nausea stomach ache
4.1.2021 – Dizzy for a bit and itchy on head and in ears, throat itchy if right side
4.2.2021 – Foggy thinking
4.4.2021 – Very foggy thinking vaccine
4.5.2021 – Got a rash on my shoulders few days ago and hand
4.17.2021 – Muscle pains but I did have some chronic
10.2.2021 – Hives allergies . Diagnosed with Hashimotos and fibromyalgia My specialty dr in office
Uterine dilation and curettage, Skin cancer and Postmenopausal hemorrhage
3.12.2021 – Pain behind eyes
4.12.2021 – I have 3 herniated discs in ny neck, which caused me a headache today. This is chronic for me and happens a few times per month. I do NOT believe it is related to vacc. I FELT HORRIBLE 1st vacc and great this time. So. I think i may have been exposed to a coronavirus in the past, but not covid
4.13.2021 – Headache from 3 disc herniations in neck, aleviated with tylenol/advil
7.10.2021 – Vaginal spotting 4 years post menopause
10.9.2021 – Skin cancer, followed by post-menopausal bleeding and subsequent D&C surgery, and left side face Bell's Palsy.
Edema peripheral, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
10.2.2021 – Lymph node swelling in armpit about 3 in diameter very sore.
10.3.2021 – Still lymph nod3 swelling and pain. About 3 in diameter yet under arm.
10.4.2021 – Still have lymph node swelling nine arm pit but pain has gone away. Noticed non vaccinated left arm pit has lymph node swelling today but no pain.
10.5.2021 – Lymph nodes slightly swollen both sides but no pain
10.6.2021 – Still have underarm swelling but no pain
10.7.2021 – Still lymph swelling but no pain both sides
Urticaria, Pruritus and Pain in extremity
1.12.2021 – Pain in arm Just sort of off feeling not sick just weird
1.15.2021 – Itching
1.16.2021 – I have had severe urticaria hives/itching popping up all over my body since Thursday evening its systemic not contact allergen I have no clue the cause and dont know if this is shit related Nurse practitioner
1.17.2021 – I have had urticaria since Thursday I do not know if its vaccine related as I started using Voltarin gel the day before vaccine its one of the two Nurse practitioner
1.18.2021 – Same as has been going on since Thursday outbreaks of hives Im on prednisone kenalog cream Pepcid benedryl still dont know origin only things different were the vaccine and using Voltarin gel
1.25.2021 – To report -I started urticaria 2 days post vaccine it was horrible days four and five post vaccine where I sought medical treatment on day 5 post vaccine continued off and on until 14 days post vaccine which was first day no hive breakouts. Nurse practitioner
Injection site mass, Injection site reaction and Anxiety
3.13.2021 – Dizziness
3.17.2021 – Lymph nodes enlarged, and dizziness that lasted about 3 more days. They have resolved as of yesterday. Still very tired all day.
4.2.2021 – Dizzy
4.4.2021 – Lymph nodes sore slight dizzy
4.5.2021 – Lymph nodes slightly enlarged. The injection site seems to be getting larger in size but the lump is some smaller
5.12.2021 – Lymph nodes under right arm swollen and sore. Just started yesterday 05/11/2021. This is the opposite side where I got my injection.
6.30.2021 – Not sure if related to vaccine but I had a severe anxiety attack and was taken to ER. Have never had an anxiety attack before ever. Been extremely tired since second shot. Saw my primary doctor a few days after ER visit.
4.2.2022 – Extreme dizziness and nausea. ENT and NEUROLOGIST.
Bursitis, Sinus headache and Injection site reaction
3.30.2021 – Sleeplessness
4.4.2021 – Sinus headache likely from seasonal allergies
4.12.2021 – Cramping and diarrhea started today - may be unrelated to vaccine (?)
4.19.2021 – GI symptoms - diarrhea and cramping . I have history of IBS and recent abdominal surgery ( partial nephrectomy) which may be the cause
4.26.2021 – I had chills, headache, fatigue on afternoon of Thursday, August 22nd (about 24 hrs after 2nd shot) lasted until I went to bed that night - I too Tylenol, abs woke up fine the next day. No fever at any time. Had site arm at injection site starting about 4 hours after shot and lasting about 24 hrs total
5.12.2021 – Had some low back pain and spasms , but may have been due to other causes.
7.21.2021 – Sinus headaches - probably seasonal allergies since I get those in July most years
4.21.2022 – Bursitis in left hip and left bicep.
Nasal dryness, Dry throat and Dry mouth
2.3.2021 – Dry mouth, nose & throat
2.24.2021 – Some type of flash of lightheadedness and weird feeling that only lasted about 10 sec then a warm, weak sensation in my injection arm with it traveling to my shoulder blade and neck area. Mild ache in my lympnoid under arm area. Sneezing, tickle in throat with dry cough. Stuffy nose. All symptoms were around 2pm-230pm, 5 hrs after my shot. All symptoms have pretty much gone away except arm and lympnoid soreness and very mild headache.
2.25.2021 – All of these symptoms happened overnight, last night. Today only diarrhea.
4.7.2021 – Yesterday I started feeling like I had a cold.
Dysmenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Chest pain
4.17.2021 – I have been experience what feels like shooting pains in my arms and legs. There are Not muscle spasms,
4.24.2021 – Shooting pains on arms and legs, and after walking for around 20 min my legs feel like spaghetti, weak leg muscles.
5.8.2021 – Very painful and heavy period. Which I never experienced before
3.29.2022 – My menstrual period is more painful and abundant. I still deal with shooting pains around my body especially arms and legs. Also I continued to deal with chest pains.
Extrasystoles, Angina pectoris and Memory impairment
1.7.2021 – Increase heart rate and feet tingling
1.12.2021 – Swollen lymph left collar bone, left arm pain
1.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, left arm, neck, and chest
1.20.2021 – Fast heart rate, swollen lymph nodes, swelling left side
1.27.2021 – Lymph nodes on the left side of body still swollen. Will vaccine 2 cause more harm? Should I not get vaccine 2. Please contact me No one know if I should not get the second vaccine
2.3.2021 – Pain and swollen lymph nodes on left side of body. Heart rate has not returned to normal. Runs 89-110 at rest
8.17.2021 – Aches under arm
8.18.2021 – The bottom of my feet hurt, sometimes feels likes pins are sticking, lymph nodes on right side are swollen, calf muscles hurt
8.19.2021 – Brain fog, forgetfulness, pain in feet, increased heart rate
8.20.2021 – Feet hurting under bottoms, sharp pains in back of head
8.21.2021 – My feet hurt under the bottom, heart rate is staying up above 100, pains in my head, today my hands started hurting to move anything
8.22.2021 – Feet hurting under the bottom, legs and feet swollen, right greater than left, swollen lymph nodes under arm, right side of chest and neck
8.23.2021 – Feet hurting under bottom
9.13.2021 – Headache and nose bleeds
11.15.2021 – My heart hurts and feels like it skips beats sometimes
2.14.2022 – My feet Hurt under the bottom there's tingling and pain during the night and when I have long walks they feel as if they are numb. all of this started after the vaccine
8.16.2022 – Diagnosed with COVID 19 May 18, 2022 - all symptoms have not cleared up. I have been have pain underneath feet since receiving the 1st vaccine. Cardiac test, chest X-rays
Blood pressure systolic increased, Lymphadenitis and Angina pectoris
11.1.2021 – dizziness
11.5.2021 – Mild chest pain
11.6.2021 – Congestion
11.15.2021 – Slight heart ache, strong abdominal pain, strong headache, nausea, diarrhea, etc.
11.22.2021 – sore throat, hard breathing, numb arm, numb tongue
11.23.2021 – Swollen lymph node, dry cough
11.24.2021 – Swollen and painful arm pit and chest lymph nodes.
11.25.2021 – Inflamed and painful lymph nodes.
11.28.2021 – Inflammation arm pit lymph nodes.
12.20.2021 – Extreme fatigue and tiredness, headaches, body aches, join pain, sore throat, sinus congestion, etc.
12.30.2021 – Severe headaches, high systolic blood pressure, body aches and joint pains.
1.4.2022 – Headaches, tiredness, fatigue, body aches, coughing, chest pain, high blood pressure.
2.21.2022 – Headaches, heart palpitations and infections.
5.23.2022 – Fever, headache, body aches, loss of smell and taste, nausea, coughing, sore throat, sinus drainage, extreme fatigue and feeling lethargic, etc.
11.22.2022 – Cough, sore throat, chronic fatigue, body and joint pain, headaches, chest pain, faintness, taste and smell issues.
Upper limb fracture, Sleep deficit and Foot fracture
5.26.2021 – Stiff neck, left side/back of
6.4.2021 – Shot site stings every now and then, like I just got the shot, and fingers in that hand tingle a bit, like peripheral neuropathy or something. Yesterday I had the worst migraine of my life!!
6.12.2021 – Headache probably more due to weather, I made sure to eat well and hydrate like crazy!;)
6.13.2021 – Just felt a bit 'off' yesterday and today. Thought process, walking around the house, ogida.
6.17.2021 – The headache is more likely from not enough sleep and a very active past several days, and the joint pain feels like my usual arthritis and/or a reaction to something I ate yesterday- that sliced marble cake from the grocery store, and spring rolls.
7.9.2021 – Severe migraines accompanied by nausea.
12.11.2021 – Migraines, and insomnia, fell down the stairs and broke my foot and arm.
Photopsia, Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Spinal pain
3.15.2021 – Did not sleep well last night possibly due to time change?
3.17.2021 – Type 2 diabetic... blood glucose running high (200-250) for several days now even with increased oral meds
3.24.2021 – Sore neck/upper spine when i turn to the left. Still having issues with high blood glucose (type 2 diabetes)
4.7.2021 – Blood glucose is rising in response to vaccine (t2 diabetic)
4.11.2021 – Soarkles and blurriness in right eye... seeing opthamologist on Monday For eye problem noted above... Cause still yet TBD
4.14.2021 – Flashing lights and discomfort in rt eye Opthamologist
10.6.2021 – Kidney stones
2.14.2022 – High blood glucose
10.16.2022 – Right and left shoulder pain MRI
12.18.2022 – Sinus headache, sore throat, tired, sore back/muscle spasms
Gingival discomfort, Tongue coated and Oral disorder
1.15.2021 – Just feel fatigue & off.
1.22.2021 – Extreme fatigue & head congestion- went & got a COVID-19 test; waiting on results
2.5.2021 – Facial flush
2.10.2021 – Strange metallic taste in my mouth
2.11.2021 – Strange metallic taste in mouth
3.12.2021 – Jaw pain, nausea, acid indigestion- went to doctor. EKG normal. Cleared up in two days Cardiologist Visit
10.28.2021 – Jittery
10.30.2021 – Mouth issues - hard to explain. Tongue, gums, inside cheeks feel coated
11.3.2021 – Weird mouth issue - hard to explain
1.26.2022 – Weakness, headache, sinus pressure, insomnia
Blood pressure systolic increased, Lymphadenitis and Tachycardia
1.11.2021 – I felt lightheaded, hot in my face and my heart was racing ( tachycardic) around 10 minutes after vaccine was injected on my left deltoid, my bp was 173/106, heart rate of 135.... my bp and hr were monitored for the next 15 minutes, bp went down to systolic 140's and diastolic of 80's which is still high fir me ( my normal is low 100' s, systolic.. hr was 80's to 90's..
1.15.2021 – Right axillary lymph nodes is sore/inflamed
1.16.2021 – Right axillary swelling and tenderness
1.17.2021 – Right axillary lymph node swelling and tenderness
1.18.2021 – Right axillary /lymph node swelling/tenderness
1.25.2021 – Shoulder pain
Hypokinesia, Menstrual disorder and Limb discomfort
3.17.2021 – Ive had a weird headache since Saturday.
3.31.2021 – Light headed
4.2.2021 – My underarm is hugely swollen- it looks like I have a peach under my armpit.
4.6.2021 – My arm feels very heavy and hard to move/use. It was difficult to type. Function is somewhat limited.
4.14.2021 – My arm and shoulder on the injection side were tender and painful and my arm felt very weak. It is feeling much better now, although I still am taking Advil. It was so bad on Sat that I almost went to the ER. Both menstrual cycles have been weird.
4.21.2021 – Delay to menstrual period. Heavy bleeding.
5.5.2021 – I had my annual breast screening (MRI) and had enlarged lymph nodes on the side of my injection arm on the April 29, four weeks and one day after the injection. Imaging center
5.12.2021 – This cycle arrived early and heavy. Return next week for follow up mammography for enlarged lymph node 4 weeks past vaccination on the same side as injection.
Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema
1.25.2021 – under my left arm I noticed some soreness yesterday and a little today-I told my Dr at physical appointment and she said it may be due to vaccine and to watch for another week
2.1.2021 – Last Tuesday I developed a bright red area around injection site. It was warm for 1-2 days, slightly swollen. Swelling has gone down, not very red, but still noticeable.Didnt hamper any daily activities.
2.15.2021 – Sometimes it feels sore when I touch injection site, some tingling feeling in that arm.
3.23.2021 – Itchy soles of feet.
Eyelid cyst, Ocular discomfort and Swelling face
4.4.2021 – I have two big lumps in my lymph note area above my color bone on the same side as my shot. This morning it started out the size of a pea and this ev3n I now howve two one is about 5he size of a ping pong ball the othe is a bit smaller and that side of m6 neck is swollen and I feel it into my shoulder up my neck into my jaw w Im calling my dr tomorrow to be seen
4.6.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen My pcp
4.21.2021 – My lymph notes are still swollen and Ive have terrible pressure headache and the right side of my face keeps going tingley numb and I had a lot of pressure in my right eye same side I got the shot and just developed a cyst inside my eye which I Pcp
Change of bowel habit, Retching and Body temperature increased
3.3.2021 – Headache early morning but resolved by noon
3.7.2021 – I am now, day 6 after #2 vaccine. Reflect back: I did have bowel changes, slight headaches, and chills , PRN nausea but never felt thought it might be from the vaccine. The most annoying was my exhaustion/ lethargy. Felt it was d/t pandemic, my age and overall lack of socializing. I am well now and most thankful for this vaccine!
10.28.2021 – On Monday Oct 24 I had, temp 10O.6 ,head ache, nausea, dry heaving,diaphoresis, tirednesslasting about6 hrs l, beginning about 14 hours after receiving the booster
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