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.
Genital tract inflammation, Anal inflammation and Pruritus genital
3.4.2021 – I had a fairly severe case of genital herpes erupt on February 25th. And subsequent to that seem to have a fungal infection or other inflammatory response also in genital/anal/buttocks area went to private pay ARNP
11.20.2021 – Experiencing genital itching and inflammation. Not sure it is a symptom at this Point or that it is vaccine connected but something similar happened after my second moderna vaccine.
5.7.2022 – i'm not sure if this is about only the covid shots or not but will stick to those. I had a second booster yesterday. Very sore arm when tried to lift it up or move it. Then fever, headache, chills, body aches, nausea. Took pain relievers. feel better
6.17.2022 – Cough sore throat runny nose headache crawly skin tight chesr I'm about to see our local Arnp
Spinal pain, Breast pain and Peripheral swelling
1.16.2021 – My neck and shoulder blade same side as vaccine and my foot and toes hurt this morning when I got up. All on left side.
1.28.2021 – Ended up in the ER 8 days after vaccine. Arm very painful and swelling accord. Had a rash that was growing bigger and bigger and very hot to touch. I am on Penicillin
2.18.2021 – I have been having heart palpitations so not sure I sould get 2nd vaccine.
2.27.2021 – My breast on the side of vaccine is very very painful and my spine
2.28.2021 – Under arm and breast very painful still cannot lift my arm
8.28.2021 – Lots of heart palpitations
Bladder disorder, Dysstasia and Presyncope
2.14.2021 – Lack of appetite
2.16.2021 – Slight constipation, grumpiness
2.17.2021 – Residual grumpiness u
3.5.2021 – Urinary Track Infection, symptoms of depression Regular doctors visit
3.12.2021 – Cramps last night. Some difficulty breathing easily at night but not sure its pollen related. Insomnia for a while now.
3.19.2021 – Occasional gastrointestinal problems. Insomnia. Sinus issues.
3.26.2021 – Bladder problems- may or may not be vaccine related
5.14.2021 – Bouts of diarrhea and bladder problems, bouts of dizziness, frequent lack of appetite, bouts of nausea Visit to doctors office
8.14.2021 – Possible arthritis in feet
10.3.2021 – Slight sniffles
10.5.2021 – Sniffles and sneezing
10.12.2021 – Bouts of diarrhea, aching muscles, feeling chills and feverish without a fever.
12.28.2021 – Slight nausea
4.4.2022 – Dizziness
4.5.2022 – Woke up in the middle of the night with vomiting but it may have been related to food poisoning. Was able to get back to sleep without a return bout. Nearly fainted mid morning yesterday
4.6.2022 – Lightheadedness.
4.29.2022 – Bouts of diarrhea
5.6.2022 – Intermittent fatigue
7.1.2022 – Headaches
10.1.2022 – Resurgence of diarrhea
10.8.2022 – Wobbly/lightheaded Unable to stand in line Loose bowels Feverish
10.15.2022 – Coughing, phlegm, fever, scratchy throat Scheduled virtual visit . Negative at home Covid test
10.22.2022 – Occasional light bouts of diarrhea
10.30.2022 – Scratchy throat Fatigu Runny nose
Sleep disorder, Injection site pruritus and Hypoesthesia
1.13.2021 – Not really the shot had my whole arm hurting but now it's just the injection site and below
2.3.2021 – Sometimes I have intermittent sharp pain at the injection site and all of a sudden thr site will itch so bad I have to take my jacket off to scratch!!
2.4.2021 – Intermitten sharp pain at site and still tender to touch
2.5.2021 – Site still burn a little
2.19.2021 – When I lay on the arm that I got the shot it will start hurting.
4.30.2021 – Having pain ,numbness and tingling going from my shoulder to my elbow. It hurst so bad that I can barely lift it and it wakes me up at night. Went to an urgent care to check it out. This is the arm I had the vaccination in. I had an x-ray done the
Colitis microscopic, Injection site paresthesia and Flatulence
4.23.2021 – 2.5hrs after injection right upper thigh was crampy,sore
4.25.2021 – Felt okay in the morning but symptoms got worse in the evening
4.30.2021 – The diarrhea and abdominal pain is due to collegeous colitus.What i've noticed at the injection site is pins and needles/ tingling especially if I try laying on that side.
5.19.2021 – Gas
6.7.2021 – Sore scratchy throat
8.16.2021 – Severe pain in my right upper arm shoulder neck area.Like pins and needles or sharp shooting stabbing
Hip arthroplasty, Muscle tightness and Dyspepsia
2.12.2021 – Indigestion
3.15.2021 – A pain/tightness on the insid of my upper left arm. Same arm that I got the shot in. This is not the first time I have had this. It started a few days after the first shot in the same place and lasted for over a week before it got better.
3.16.2021 – Pain/tightness on the inside of my left upper arm
3.12.2022 – I had a mild case of Covid-19. Tested positive on 1/17/2021. I also had a total hip replacement surgery on 2/9/2022.
Retching, Specialist consultation and Pain of skin
12.24.2020 – Sweating a lot and I'm always cold typically . My entire arm is very painful and hand is numb. Also experienced dizziness. Received zofran from dr while working, otherwise would've had to leave work. Constantly dry heaving.
12.25.2020 – Sore throat
12.27.2020 – Swollen lymph nodes and sore throat
12.28.2020 – Hand numbness that is resolving
1.23.2021 – Since I received the vaccine on 1/20, Ive been wicked sick. Temps have been 103.2 F for 2 days and then down to 102F. Ive had extreme rigors and vomiting non stop. Body aches at the max pain, my feet hurt to walk, my hair hurt etc
1.24.2021 – Sweating Need a diff medication for nausea and vomiting. Zofran isnt working. Havent been able to eat in days
1.25.2021 – Sweating
1.26.2021 – Numbness to left hand
1.27.2021 – Numbness to left arm and hand still
Rectal discharge, Rectal hemorrhage and Vaginal hemorrhage
3.13.2021 – Vaginal and rectal bleeding on the evening of 03/12. Some mild spotting today, but much better. Contacted OB/Gyn by phone. Maybe related to ill fitting pessary (vaginal) and food issues/pepto-bismal/antacids (rectal). Although concerning, I feel fine & have an ob-gyn appt on 03/16.
3.14.2021 – Bleeding has stopped in vaginal area. Very ight spotting and small amount of clear fluid in rectal area.
3.15.2021 – Vaginal bleeding (spotting)
7.13.2021 – Cold/sinus infection
5.23.2022 – All mild - sore throat, ear ache, cold symptoms. Lasted about 3 days - took 2 covid rapid tests - not positive for covid.
Acne
11.29.2021 – I'm not sure if this is early menopause, but my face, chest and shoulders have this very annoying acne. Other than aging, vaccine is the only other thing it could be. Started mid Sep, about two weeks after 2nd dose.
2.28.2022 – I thought it was early menopause, but I'm sure it isn't. My face broke out in TERRIBLE acne just after the vaccine. And wouldn't you know it, now that it's round about time for my booster, my skin is exponentially better, almost back to normal.
Blood pressure decreased, Viral infection and Oral herpes
1.28.2021 – Cough
2.4.2021 – BP lower than usual. 118/60 at 7 hours after vaccine.
2.25.2021 – Sneezing, cough, fatigue
3.4.2021 – Cough. Asthma. Sore throat. Fatigue
8.5.2021 – Heart palpitations and rapid heart rate.
11.1.2021 – Blood pressure was high this morning.
1.29.2022 – Currently sore throat and nasal congestion
7.20.2022 – Cough last night.
8.19.2022 – Chest pains
10.14.2022 – Virus that turned into bronchitis. Tested negative for flu and COVID. Lots of coughing. Severe fatigue.
10.31.2022 – I have had. 2 fever blisters popped up since the day I was vaccinated with the Bivalent booster. 10/28/22. One that evening and one yesterday.
11.3.2022 – Congested cough
12.10.2022 – Stuffy nose
Abdominal discomfort, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
3.19.2021 – tired a little
4.22.2021 – left armpit pain and gland swelling, back pain by the waist (kidneys), fever high on second day, entire body aches, upset stomach, headache, all came down beginning 3rd day
4.23.2021 – upset stomatch
10.27.2021 – pain at the injection area
10.28.2021 – under injected arm lymph node pain
10.30.2021 – stuffing nose
10.31.2021 – under arm lymph node still pain a little
11.2.2021 – stuffing/running nose
12.1.2021 – tired and low grade fewer
4.14.2022 – Sore at injection area
10.13.2022 – About 1-2 times a week, I got mild pain at upper left of my chest. This lasts around 2-3 hours. Most the time it happened eatly morning 3am -6am, while I am in bed. I never have this pain before.
Supraventricular extrasystoles, Extrasystoles and Ventricular extrasystoles
3.2.2021 – Stuffiness in chest
5.29.2021 – Had flu/cold symptoms for 6 days. Tested negative on rapid and pcr test 5/26.
8.31.2021 – Palpations and skipped beats In office with cardiologist
3.1.2022 – After both second shot and booster I experienced palpitations and skipped beats. Both times wore halter 3-4 weeks. Recorded an abnormal EKG about 5 weeks ago. Seeing cardiologist tomorrow. Office visit
4.5.2022 – PVC's. & PAC's. Frequent tachycardia Cardiologist
Mass, Dyspepsia and Tenderness
4.22.2021 – Could be allergies.
4.26.2021 – Pretty severe heartburn (actually for last several days) however I am not sure that the stomach pain, heartburn & the nausea are related to the shot. I have decided to include it for your information.
5.15.2022 – Two Swollen Glands under jaw. 1 on each side..continuos sore throat daily..since last fall. Headaches/earaches daily. The lumps are VERY painfull to touch. Went to the doctor and she just Shrugged prescribed antacid.. refused to feel the lumps!
Facial pain, Sinus pain and Pain in jaw
4.26.2021 – Tinnitus
4.28.2021 – Tinnitus in both ears continuously
4.29.2021 – Tinnitus constantly in both ears - obnoxious
5.1.2021 – CONTINUOUS ANNOYING TINNITUS IN BOTH EARS
5.7.2021 – Tinnitus in both ears 24/7
5.21.2021 – 24/7 tinnitus in both ears for weeks now. Its awful!!!!
5.28.2021 – 24/7 Tinnitus in both ears ... still
6.4.2021 – Tinnitus in both ears 24/7. No breaks from ringing. This is awful!!!
7.23.2021 – 24/7 tinnitus in both ears since 2nd vax in April 2021. Multiple visits to ENT, heating tested, MRI done
10.22.2021 – 24/7 tinnitus in both ears with AWFUL PAIN in face, sinuses, jaw, & both ears since 4/21 MRI has been done with ENT & also hearing exam & they both report DOZENS of people coming into their practice every week with these awful post COVID vax issues. Multiple visits to ENT & MRI
1.30.2022 – Tinnitus in both ears
2.11.2022 – 24/7 tinnitus in both ears. Extreme Sinus pain Extreme pain in ears Pain in jaw
2.26.2022 – 24/7 Tinnitus Sinus pain & pressure Ear pain Throat pain
3.13.2022 – 24/7 tinnitus in both ears. Sinus/ear/jaw pain
Pregnancy
3.31.2021 – I'm 33 weeks pregnant, so no new symptoms since injection
4.1.2021 – Most symptoms are probably due to 33 weeks pregnancy
4.2.2021 – 33 weeks pregnant, symptoms probably unrelated to vaccine
4.3.2021 – Symptoms may be due to 33 weeks pregnant
4.4.2021 – 33 weeks pregnant - symptoms unrelated to vaccine
4.6.2021 – 34 weeks pregnant
4.7.2021 – 34 weeks pregnant.
4.28.2021 – 37 weeks pregnant
5.2.2021 – 37 weeks pregnant. Also curious if anyone else has had AWS symptoms since vaccination. I'm noy sure if its caused or related. But noticed weird perception distortions when going to bed for the last few weeks.
5.5.2021 – 38 weeks pregnant
Hypokalemia, Blood pressure fluctuation and Painful respiration
8.27.2021 – Dizziness, light headed , stomach burning , tight feeling neck in front and back , difficulty concentrating,feeling like something is off
8.28.2021 – Some sharp pain intermittently in my heart when upon inhalation
8.29.2021 – Difficulty concentrating, no energy!
9.17.2021 – Chest tightness, having a hard time getting a deep breath, dizziness dose received at 1355 today
9.18.2021 – ULQ abdominal pain on inhale
10.5.2021 – Trip to er for left arm numbness / pain, headache, nausea, dizziness, unstable BP , elevated BP with no prior hypertension before vaccine, hypokalemia , confusion lack of concentration overall feeling very unwell, WBC, BUN,K+,creatinine out of range
10.15.2021 – Admitted for observation Sunday evening for chest pain
10.25.2021 – Dizziness, migraines worse, nausea, feeling overall unwell
Sinus node dysfunction, Bradycardia and Cardiac pacemaker insertion
5.27.2021 – Since my vaccination, episodes of Herpes have been occurring every 5-6 weeks. Before the vaccination, the episodes occurred about twice a year.
8.29.2021 – Caught a cold on a plane crossing the Atlantic.
4.30.2022 – Multiple brief episodes of SVT Four months after 3rd dose. Extra SV beats have occurred for years, but the more frequent episodes prompted a cardiology evaluation for this and bradycardia(pulse as low as 49). This slow pulse due to sick sinus.
Muscle fatigue, Balance disorder and Limb discomfort
4.9.2021 – Weak knees before joint pain began, lightheadedness, a little bit of occasional shortness of breath
4.10.2021 – Dizzy sometimes, light headed, occasional shortness of breath, Strange feeling in legs. Tingling in fingers (ring and pinky, both hands). I have strength in my legs but feels weird to walk. Feels like muscle fatigue, not pain. Doctor said to keep eye out for worsening numbness or weakness as a possible sign of Guillain Barre.
4.11.2021 – Still some numbness and tingling in fingers and right foot
4.12.2021 – Still some residual numbness and tingling in right leg and both hands. When its not numb or tingling, it alternates to aches in my legs.
4.13.2021 – Still numbness and tingling in 4th and 5th fingers and parts of right leg
4.14.2021 – Still have some brain fog. Still intermittent numbness and tingling in 4th and 5th fingers, right leg feels like its partially asleep and feels heavy. Concerned about my leg and possible nerve damage. Seeing doctor Friday.
4.15.2021 – Muscle fatigue in arms and legs. Still some tingling and numbness. Brian fog this morning.
Ear infection, Myalgia and Chills
3.18.2021 – I have RA and fibromyalgia so it could just be a flare up of that
3.19.2021 – My RA and Fibromyalgia can cause the joint pain and sore muscles
4.15.2021 – No
4.27.2021 – I have some muscles that are very sore. They are causing pain when I bend and walking.
7.13.2021 – I had an ear infection a week ago and sore throat. I have a sore throat again this week.
10.29.2021 – The 24 hours after my booster. I got chills and hurt all over.
11.15.2021 – I had a sore throat and a cough
12.6.2021 – Headache, cough, sore throat
Back pain, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity
3.19.2021 – Last week I felt mildly fatigued. This week I feel more exhausted on most days but I feel good today.
4.8.2021 – Back ache
4.9.2021 – Lower back pain
4.16.2021 – Before my right side hip was hurting. Now its my left side.
4.30.2021 – Pain where my left leg attaches to my body. Was in the front. Now moved to the back. It seems that I've had aches since getting first dose. Aches on right side of my hip. Then in center lower back. Then the left front upper leg. Now back left leg.
Alopecia
4.7.2021 – Head hair loss and noticeable thinning on sides and crown of head. It started about a month after my first vaccine shot, but I didnt connect it as a possible side effect. Im have an appointment with a dermatologist on 4/12 to check this out. My appointment is upcoming on 4/12.
5.26.2021 – My hair has been breaking off since within a month of the first vaccination. I did t realize it could possibly be a side effect. Its hardly grown back at all.
Breast cancer, Gait disturbance and Blood pressure increased
2.10.2021 – No
2.23.2021 – Day 8 after 1st vaccine dose injection site was itchy enlarging, pink. Continued getting bigger for 2-3 days. About 3X6 inches. I marked it with a blue pen. Also felt very tired. Continued a week. Now Concerned about getting 2 nd dose.
3.3.2021 – Blood pressure heartbeat increased
3.12.2021 – 24 hours after 2nd dose of Moderna I felt exhausted/ shivering/ headache/ heart rate up to 120
4.20.2021 – Shuffling gait
9.7.2021 – Breast cancer diagnosis Foot painFatigueBut otherwise..
Productive cough, Chest pain and Pruritus
4.23.2021 – Was really itchy one night almost all over the body. Lotion helped a bit. Might not be vaccine related. Has happened before but rarely
5.21.2021 – Some phlegm but I suspect it might be a result of foods I ate. Mentioning in case there is a trend.
7.9.2021 – Early June I felt the left side of my chest ache. I also felt concerned that I wasn't breathing easily. I went to the doctor 2 days later for electrocardiogram and chest x-ray but nothing found. Stress test and echocardiogram sched.
11.1.2021 – Soreness near injection still present but much less intense
Terminal insomnia, Musculoskeletal pain and Memory impairment
3.24.2021 – Tinnitus
3.29.2021 – Tinnitus, forgetfulness
4.27.2021 – Fogginess; Forgetfulness
5.9.2021 – Fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, joint inflammation, head and chest congestion, irritability, insomnia
5.13.2021 – Musculoskeletal aches and pain. Memory lapses. Difficulty staying asleep. Head and chest congestion.
6.3.2021 – Pronounced Tinnitus, Frequent awakenings, Fatigue, Joint pain/inflammation,
7.22.2021 – Chest tightness, congestion, deep cough: productive then dry hacking, sneezing, runny nose, fatigue
Bed rest, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Musculoskeletal discomfort
3.10.2021 – I had the above symptoms yesterday. Monday 3/8 was my second Covid vaccine. I did not feel well Monday night and all day yesterday. Feeling much better today.
3.13.2021 – Slightly tired but not a problem
3.14.2021 – Discomfort in front of throats (thyroid area?) and shaky & weak. Not feeling well. Will be one week Monday received 2nd Moderna vac. The discomfort neck area started Friday. Felt ok Sat and had energy today not feeling well in bed!
Norovirus infection, Edema peripheral and Abdominal pain upper
1.8.2021 – Runny nose
2.12.2021 – Fatigue, short of breath or tight chest. Currently on medication for BP, but have had consistent healthy readings.
9.30.2021 – Swollen armpit or lymph nodes under arm are swollen - safe side as injection site
10.11.2021 – Persistent headache for 3 days. I take high blood pressure medicine but it didn't seem to help. I felt like my blood pressure was high during that time period.
12.27.2021 – Recently went on a cruise. December 18-23. I now have symptoms comparative to norovirus. On day 4 of diarrhea and stomach cramps. Tested negative for Covid on 12/27/21.
Osteoarthritis, Paresthesia oral and Muscular weakness
2.23.2021 – Joint pain in right knee. Tingling on right neck from jaw to collar bone.
3.2.2021 – Tingling right side on neck. Site of previous shingles infection about one and a half years ago. Increasing frequency
3.16.2021 – Reoccurrence of previous case of shingles
5.6.2021 – Recurrence of previous shingles. Worsening of undiagnosed knee pain
8.3.2021 – Degeneration of knee. Also had a cough in June resulting in a doctor visit and antibiotics
2.2.2022 – Numbness and electrical currents in hands feet and upper lip toward nose. Weakness in hands due to pain and numbness GP, then referral to neurologist, nerve conduction test, referral to a second neurologist
Urostomy complication, Cardiac ablation and Supraventricular tachycardia
4.8.2021 – Hands swelled up, pulse went to 200 initially, tongue started going numb like a much smaller anaphylaxis symptom I usually get. Was similar,just very lessened. Palpitations. Very high blood pressure. Apparently my face went bright red after as well when my pulse started racing.
4.9.2021 – Palpitations and fast heart rate. I feel my blood pressure may be up but definitely not to the level it was yesterday
4.22.2021 – Unrelated to the vaccine completely. Retention in stoma, swelling,vomiting, nausea, pain
4.29.2021 – Not applicable,due to separate issues with a urostomy plus had a surgery done today Surgery, not covid related
5.22.2021 – Stoma issues, having surgery. In immense discomfort, retention, swollen, sore,nauseous
6.3.2021 – Irrelevant to vaccine, this is to do with symptoms worsening prior to a surgery I'm getting
6.10.2021 – In regards to a surgery I'm getting, not related to the vaccine
11.4.2021 – Heart arrhythmia avnrt, had ablation for it but now dr believes it is possible they had another not detected
Injection site swelling, Erythema and Influenza like illness
5.1.2021 – Since I did not report on Day 1 to 4, I will note here: day 1, only arm pain at injection site and some redness; day 2,high fever, chills, body aches, pain redness swelling at injection site and muscle pain, headache, nausea all felt just like the flu; day 3, same but somewhat milder symptoms from day 2, I could eat; day 4 no flu like symptoms, just headache, dizziness, aching, and extreme fatigue; day 5 has been documented on this platform
4.26.2022 – Headache, exhaustion, dizziness
10.30.2022 – Back pain, sinus congestion, fatigue
Injection site cellulitis, Injection site inflammation and Nasal discomfort
2.8.2021 – My left elbow has hurt since the 1st shot and now with the 2nd
2.19.2021 – Left arm/elbow swollen and inflamed. Went to Dr and now on antibiotics for cellulitis. She's confident it's a reaction to the 2nd covid shot since that area has hurt since the vaccination and finally resulted in severe pain and unable to move arm.
2.26.2021 – Muscle pain and continued arm pain from cellulitis. Back pain. Primary care provider
8.6.2021 – Sore throat and nose irritated. Cannot shake the sore mouth and roof of mouth soreness. Symptoms have been effective for about a month and i have taken antibiotic and still there. Doctor's unsure of Symptoms cause and can't explain sore throat. Dr. Office
2.5.2022 – Body Aches and headache . My body feels like I have arthritic joints and hands.
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