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.
Peripheral swelling, Erythema and Hyperhidrosis
2.20.2021 – Chills on Tuesday (16) and Thursday (18). No fever, but sweating.
2.21.2021 – Yes, left leg is red from my above my ankle to have way up my leg and is swollen. Would you be able to edit the day of my shot. I accidentally put the 18th of February and it should be the 16th of February.
2.23.2021 – I went to the doctor yesterday, the chills and redness are related to a different issue. Please make sure that you changed thr the date of my vaccine to 2/16/2021, instead of 2/18/2021.
Back pain, Injection site pain and Arthralgia
12.28.2020 – End of day 1–21 dec arm pain at the injection site Day2–22 dec increased pain at injection site day 3: 23-dec arm pain subsided some generalized joint pain. day 4:24dec headache and slight lower back pain and fatigue. Day 5:25dec headache, increased Moderate back pain now in upper and mid back & moderately fatigued. Day 6:26 increasing back pain (mod) , headache and mod-severe fatigue. Day 7: dec 27: short headache which spontaneously resolved, same level of back pain and fatigue as day 6
Nightmare, Neuralgia and Dysphonia
3.4.2021 – Swollen gland armpit area of injection side
3.12.2021 – Mild redness, itching swelling at injection site.
11.5.2021 – Nightmare
11.6.2021 – Pain swelling gland under arm on side of injection
11.7.2021 – Painful swollen gland underarm on injection side
11.8.2021 – Painful swelling of gland underarm injection side
2.3.2022 – Scratchy hoarse throat, Fever, body aches, runny nose, sneezing Drive thru covid test
5.5.2022 – March 8 covid positive. Muscle, joint, nerve pain.
10.26.2022 – Daily nosebleed Dr visit, xray, MRI
Depressed mood, Aphonia and Anxiety
7.3.2021 – Headache
11.27.2021 – Low mood/anxiety
11.30.2021 – Low mood
12.22.2021 – Sore throat and headache. At home covid test - negative. If symptoms continue will make urgent care appt for strep test.
1.4.2022 – Scratchy throat, losing voice, headache.
2.22.2022 – I tested positive for Covid-19 and had many symptoms that lasted for several weeks are more. Scratchy throat, tight chest, headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, runny nose, sneezing, diarrhea, chest pain. Some symptoms still remain 7 weeks later.
5.26.2022 – Continued shortness of breath after positive covid case in January. Heart 48 hour Holter monitor
11.11.2022 – Low mood/depressive qualities
12.12.2022 – ER trip for chest pain/pressure. All tests and scans came back with no issues.
Periorbital swelling, Hypothyroidism and Pharyngeal swelling
12.10.2021 – Sore & swollen throat, heart palpitation, hand & voice tremors, sweating
12.24.2021 – Puffy eyelids & swollen neck, night sweats, very dry mouth, hoarseness in voice
1.1.2022 – Throat pains, headache, bone pain
2.18.2022 – Although I suffered from hypothyroidism at the time when I received the booster shot on Nov 19, 2021, I started having symptoms of hyperthyroidism 10 days after the booster shot. Hyperthyroidism continues till now, also shown in blood work results.
7.16.2022 – Lightheaded
Sjogren's syndrome, Viral infection and Parosmia
2.19.2021 – The evening of 2/17/21 after receiving vaccine, I experienced a slight headache and a smell through my nose upon going to bed. The smell can only be described as medical/hospital like and not present after sleeping. Kinda weird but thought I would report.
3.18.2021 – Fuzzy brain
3.19.2021 – Yesterday 3/18/21 chills/fever 100.4 late afternoon and evening.
3.17.2022 – Sjögren's syndrome Non-COVID virus (diarrhea, headache, vomiting) negative COVID test
12.20.2022 – Diagnosed with Sjgren's syndrome
Erythema, Pruritus and Diarrhea
2.28.2021 – Mild joint pain in index finger, thumb and wrist of vaccine arm.
3.1.2021 – The left hand, mild joint pain continues, when I had none before and have had no injuries.
3.13.2021 – Very loose stools and diarrhea on March 8 & 9. I felt totally fine otherwise; no fever or anything. I stayed hydrated and the issue resolved.
3.23.2021 – Getting batter. Calves only.
3.24.2021 – I have to small , red, itchy spots that happened 3 1/2 days post vax. They may be contact related or vax related. I don't know, but am using a steroid cream on them.
3.26.2021 – The 1 episode of diarrhea happened again - about 1 week post vax.
10.3.2021 – Slight lightheadedness on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Resolved.
Nodule, Joint stiffness and Musculoskeletal stiffness
1.7.2021 – Mild coughing
1.29.2022 – Hard small Nodule in my right forearm
9.22.2022 – Had to take ibuprofen twice for the pain/headache
9.23.2022 – Took another ibuprofen for pain relief
9.25.2022 – Took ibuprofen for lt shoulder & arm pit pain
9.26.2022 – Arm pit pain continues, ibuprofen needed again
10.6.2022 – I'm experiencing stiffness all over but mainly in my hips, especially after sitting for an extended period of time
10.15.2022 – Abnormal EKG on annual check up.. im following up with cardiologist for further information
Photopsia, Blood pressure increased and Nasopharyngitis
2.23.2021 – Cold symptoms
3.9.2021 – Slightly dizzy
3.11.2021 – May be related to my daughter having an emergency the nigjt I had the shot - shes currently in hosp
3.13.2021 – A little dizzy when I went for a walk
10.2.2021 – Since getting the vaccine my BP whatcha was previously normal is elevated to 150/100
10.3.2021 – Dizzy and flashing in my eyes same as when I had covid and after each vaccine BP remains elevated
10.5.2021 – Elevated BP has not changed in the week since I got the shot
10.14.2021 – BP remains elevated and headaches
Rhinoplasty, Nasal operation and Acute sinusitis
4.3.2021 – Mild loss of taste
11.30.2021 – I had nasal passage widening operation Nov 22 and only being one week recovery, I am better now.
12.7.2021 – November 22, I had nose surgery which triggered acute sinusitis which I am just recovering from.
4.22.2022 – My temperature is running between 97.6 and 100.5. I was tested for covid but will not have the results till Sunday. My in home test shows covid negative. Therefore, we look for something else causing the problem.
7.12.2022 – Shingles around left side of face
11.24.2022 – Sense of smell is a little off
11.25.2022 – A little loss sense of smell
12.2.2022 – Chills at night and could not sleep
Injection site warmth, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
6.3.2021 – Mild lymph node pain in injection armpit.
6.4.2021 – Heat around injection site. Mild lymph nodes pain in injection armpit.
2.9.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm and side of neck.
2.10.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under injection arm and the side of my neck
2.11.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm and side of neck. Less pain today, swelling going down.
2.12.2022 – Mild swollen lymph nodes under arm and side of neck
2.13.2022 – Mild lymph node swelling under arm
2.14.2022 – Very little swelling in lymph nodes under arm, mild pain
Splenomegaly, Impaired driving ability and Injection site hemorrhage
1.18.2021 – Unusually long all day small bleeding at the injection site
1.19.2021 – Horse voice. Feel like about to get cold
1.22.2021 – Strong back pain which is not relived by conventional physical therapy ( massage, hit) knee pain, horse voice. All old pain problems resurfaced. I am concerned!!! Is it normal? Physical therapy appointments
1.23.2021 – Got Celebrex rx from immunologist. The pain almost instantly got much better
2.8.2021 – Back, knee pain and body inflammation. Physical therapy
2.16.2021 – Feel like hit by a truck. Similar to flu. Body aces, weakness, sleepiness. Very miserable.
2.17.2021 – Feel better today but still very tired and cannot do anything. Need to stay in bad all day.
2.18.2021 – Dizziness and double vision. Have to stay in bad all day. I am very afraid to fall. Standing makes me dizzy and nauseated. Hot flashes all day. Very tired. The
2.19.2021 – Feel even more dizzy today with double vision. Unable to drive a car. Staying in bed all day again.
2.20.2021 – Feel exhausted and very tired still. Sleep all day
2.22.2021 – A little dizzy
3.1.2021 – Enraged ( very big) lymphonode and very painful on the injection site under armpit.
3.8.2021 – Enlarged painful lymph node. Itchy skin on the side of the injection. Inflammatory back pain and upset stomach Physical therapy
3.15.2021 – Enlarged lymph node under armpit
3.22.2021 – Extreme dizziness.
5.17.2021 – I started to have spleen pain at the upper left part of abdominal area 1.5 weeks after first vaccination. i had to contact my immunologist. She prescribed 7 days of celebrex which made it better but it it hurts still. Very painful heavy periods(3).
8.16.2021 – Enlarged lymphonodes. Body inflammation, enlarged painful spleen
2.15.2022 – Menstrual disorder. Heavy bleeding and absent menstrual sicle after it.
Local reaction, Injected limb mobility decreased and Specialist consultation
1.18.2021 – Localized allergic reaction to vaccine. Including tingling in entire arm, 11x10 red, swollen, hot, sensitive to touch and movement in area where vaccine was injected into muscle.
1.23.2021 – Th reaction continues to flair up, I have joint and muscle pain. Inflammation continues to effect me. PCP
2.1.2021 – Cannot get the 2nd dose since my 1st dose reaction is still ongoing and has not resolved with medical treatment. Still cannot perform daily activities normally. High heart rate, between 100 and 130 at rest. Entire arm still tingling. PCP follow up
Respiratory tract infection viral, Irritability and Epistaxis
3.14.2021 – I was shivering with chills. Later I was drenched in sweat. It might be coincidental, but I had 3 nosebleeds this week (could be due to the dry winter air, though).
3.15.2021 – Insomnia. Awake 3 hours after going to sleep without falling back asleep
10.25.2021 – Sinus congestion and sore throat
10.26.2021 – Sinus congestion, runny nose and sore throat
10.27.2021 – Sinus congestion, dripping nose, sore throat and ringing in ears
10.28.2021 – Sinus congestion
9.28.2022 – Irritability
9.29.2022 – Insomnia last night
10.18.2022 – Covid
Salivary hypersecretion, Spinal pain and Skin burning sensation
3.13.2021 – Watery mouth and shortly after eyes were watery considering I have dry eyes
3.15.2021 – Producing more saliva
3.18.2021 – Grumpy
7.10.2021 – Got skin rash but 1 month after the covid shot I got the MMR shot. Not sure if it was caused by one or the other or a combination. The rash has gone. I have GVHD from a bone Marrow transplant and my skin feels like it has a light rope burn
10.9.2021 – Strange pains in my chest going along my spine to my kidneys up to my head. Pulsing with every heart beat.
4.12.2022 – Joint pain shortness of breath tired
Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased
1.26.2021 – New aching in back and neck. Tried a new type of insulin two days ago and the pain may be related to that. Switched back to my usual insulin today.
2.2.2021 – Higher than usual blood glucose levels (type 1 diabetes x 43 yrs). Also herpes outbreak, last one was over 5 years ago. No other recent triggers.
1.12.2022 – Viral upper respiratory, tested negative for Covid with rapid and also PCR. Symptoms cough, fatigue, body aches, congestion 12/24/21 to appprox 1/3/22.
Back pain, Pain in extremity and Oropharyngeal pain
2.17.2021 – My answers have all been about my SECOND DOSE, not my first. Second received on 02/13/2021 and first received on 01/15/2021. Vsafe does not allow me to correct that on my profile.
2.18.2021 – This report is for mr SECOND DOSE OF THE VACCINE.
2.19.2021 – These reports are for my SECOND DOSE of the vaccine received on 02/13/2021. First dose was received on 01/15/2021 and sore arm for a few days was the only side effect.
2.20.2021 – These answers all have to do to my SECOND DOSE received 02/13/2021. First dose was received 01/15/2021.
2.13.2022 – Sore throat Backache
Post concussion syndrome, Concussion and Cellulitis
1.14.2021 – It was hard to swallow for a few minutes. But I had a drink. Told myself I was fine practiced swallowing a few times. And it improved soon. I didnt feel anxious sdyer the shot. I was happy. So that swallowing difficulty was weird but brief.
1.21.2021 – I dont know if it was chills or if I was just cold and cant get warm.
1.28.2021 – Cellulitis of my feet probably not related to the vaccine
2.13.2021 – Dizziness
3.15.2021 – Cellulitis has persisted and eorsened
8.12.2021 – I had the second Shingrix vaccination so had symptoms as a result of that with fever, fatigue, low appetite for about two days.
5.31.2022 – I had a concussion so I think these symptoms are from the concussion and not from the vaccination.
6.1.2022 – Post concussion syndrome is the likely cause of these symptoms
11.28.2022 – Cellulitis
Dysphonia, Neck pain and Diarrhea
3.21.2021 – Slight cough, but honestly think its allergies
3.22.2021 – I believe the diarrhea is likely unrelated, but noting it just incase
7.13.2021 – I had a sore throat for a few days after attending an event with several people, including unvaccinated folks, but tested negative for COVID with an at home test. Doctor thinks it was allergies.
4.13.2022 – allergies and/or cold
6.24.2022 – Neck pain
12.19.2022 – Got COVIDin October Currently have some sort of cold that's causing me to cough a lot and feel hoarse In office check in
Bradykinesia, Bradyphrenia and Eye irritation
3.1.2021 – None
3.3.2021 – Sneezing, burning eyes. Allergies.
3.4.2021 – I have been tired since I had Covid the end of January.
3.5.2021 – Tired since having Covid late January. No different after shot.
3.6.2021 – No
3.24.2021 – I am 83. So I have some daily aches and pains with or without the vaccine.
4.5.2021 – After sitting for a short while aching in upper thighs and lower back. And a little wobbly for a short time. Slows me diwn somewhat in getting things done I want to do.
4.12.2021 – Aching muscles and joints. Joint pain mostly in hands and left knee. Muscle pain thighs. Still unusually tired.
Rash erythematous, Edema peripheral and Arthralgia
3.25.2021 – Low grade pressure headache
5.27.2021 – Joint pain. Some new joints that have never been problems before, but intensified pain in previously injured joints. Not sure this is due to vaccine or just age. Either way I am glad I received the vaccine. Actual office visit to orthopedic doctor office
3.26.2022 – Extreme joint pain, multiple joints
4.8.2022 – I shave had multiple joint pain since my 3rd shot, but this has disappeared since this last shot
4.28.2022 – Achy joints
9.16.2022 – 12 hrs after shot had pink rash and swelling of armpit of arm that received shot in
Blood calcium increased, Blood iron decreased and Skin exfoliation
1.25.2021 – No
1.27.2021 – Cramps in calf and fingers , sore throat. My oncologist
1.28.2021 – Cramps in hands and legs IV fluids from oncologist.
2.8.2021 – I am having trouble walking and a rash in my hands.
3.1.2021 – Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.
3.8.2021 – Rash in face, hands and feet are pealing and black in color also stomach pain with diarrhea and vomiting. Saw doctor. Got meds
3.15.2021 – I have a lump in my arm where I got my shots.
3.22.2021 – Diarrhea
8.16.2021 – My iron is low and I have to have infusions. Dr. Office visit, blood tests and I am scheduled for 2 infusions.
10.8.2021 – Body pain and weakness.
10.15.2021 – Upset stomach body aches
12.10.2021 – I have been having dizzy spells.
3.11.2022 – I was diagnosed with having sezures.
9.10.2022 – My calcium levels are high along with pain in my lift side of my back and my doctors are trying to find out what is causing it.
Percutaneous coronary intervention, Blood pressure systolic increased and Catheterization cardiac
12.31.2020 – Rapid drop in heart rate from 81 - 40 bpm & increased blood pressure from 120/73 to 159/85. Was "foggy" & light headed. Lasted 20 miinutes. 14 hours after injection and 2 hours after taking Metoprolol, Livalo, Ranexa, and Losartan.
1.2.2021 – Heart Rate dropped to 49-51 BPM and blood pressure raised from normal to 163/85 and both stayed like like rhat for about 8 hours. My avg BP is 130/75 and avg resting HR is 62 bpm.
1.3.2021 – Elevated blood pressure.
1.5.2021 – Continued elevated blood pressure since 1st injection. Systolic has iincreased >20 mmHg, while diastolic has remained fairly normal <85 mmHg
1.6.2021 – Still haviing elevated blood pressure. My cardiologist can not explain this phenomenon.
4.22.2021 – PVC's and chronic muscle fatigue.
7.24.2021 – Developed PVCs. In April. Then had Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in July 2021 (10 days ago).These blockages, (2 of them), developed in less than a year. My heart cath in 2020 was good. Heart Cath
9.29.2021 – Dizziness
10.21.2021 – Extreme dizziness.
3.24.2022 – Pre-Diabetes; Joint Pain
Blood immunoglobulin M increased, Gastrointestinal pain and Feeling of body temperature change
1.21.2021 – Inctease in fatigue and muscle aches
1.28.2021 – Increase in palpitation Md office visit
2.7.2021 – Dizziness , sweating
2.8.2021 – Having spells of sweaty and freezing with overall ill ferling with dizziness
2.9.2021 – Hot flashes /chills
2.18.2021 – Continued off and on with palpitations since gettinv vaccine
2.26.2021 – Have continued with tachycardia off and on
3.11.2021 – Continue with palpitations off and on GI issues overall fatigue
3.21.2021 – Continued tachycardia GI issues
8.7.2021 – Muscle weakness elevated Immunglobin M levels
Depression, Mobility decreased and Hypersensitivity
5.23.2022 – Depression
6.3.2022 – Systemic allergic reaction, probably triggered by digestive enzyne supplement (?). Burning, itchy hives over large areas of my skin.
6.10.2022 – 7 days of systemic allergic reaction/hives, no known trigger, followed by a migraine that lasted 4 days
6.17.2022 – Severe headaches
11.18.2022 – I got COVID and was very sick (in bed) for 2 weeks and sick for another 2 weeks after that. Cough lingered after that. My spouse called my primary care NP's office for me.
Heart rate irregular, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash
4.9.2021 – After my first moderna shot, on day 7 I experienced armpit lymph node irritation and a small rash about 2in by 5in below area where shot was administered. Rash lasted 7-8 days and had a continuous feeling under the armpit
4.10.2021 – Slight armpit lymph nodes feeling, back of neck and lower back pain
4.11.2021 – Same rash around injection site but today in increased its area where it is red. It is still warm to touch.
4.12.2021 – Rash has expanded from site injection to just above where the arm bens
4.13.2021 – Very minor swelling of lymph nodes under armpit
4.15.2021 – Continued feeling under armpit. Suspect lymph glands are ?somewhat swelled?
11.20.2021 – Rapid heartbeat. 98 - 101 bpm all day. Had a rapid heartbeat after original moderna second shot in April. Should I be concerned?
11.21.2021 – Continue to have high beats per minute. Yesterday had 101 bpm today 93 bpm at rest
11.22.2021 – Heart beats down to 80 bpm from 101 bpm on Saturday
Chest discomfort, Sinusitis and Injection site pain
10.17.2021 – Joint pains- had them for a few weeks, but they're getting worse.
4.23.2022 – Some chest tightness
4.24.2022 – Mild chest tightness
4.25.2022 – Mild to moderate chest tightness earlier in the day, better now
5.1.2022 – Called my doctor due to a +Covid test on 4/30
5.4.2022 – +Covid on 4/30
9.17.2022 – Had pain at the injection site for 24 hours after the injection
9.19.2022 – Received my flu vaccine today. Sore arm from that. Previous sore arm from my bivalent Covid vaccine resolved after 24 hours.
10.12.2022 – Sinus infection
Lymphocyte count decreased, Urticaria and Injection site erythema
5.28.2021 – 1 day quarter size welt at injection site. Over the week it has slowy dispersed to a 3' in diameter flatter welt and itching. I have been take Benadryal and using Benadryl cream.
6.28.2021 – Large quarter size welt at 1st vaccination dose. Took days as the medication spread into a large red area. About a 6x3 patch. Still have the signs of the large patch of redness. Sore lymphnodes under arm. Bl work l week ago indicate low lymphocyt Follow up with neurologist
Lens disorder, Eye complication associated with device and Gastroenteritis viral
12.27.2020 – I didnt get a check in on the days i was sick.
1.13.2021 – swellin at site
1.18.2021 – my cataract lens is dirty n worse...since shots. having orocedure earlier than scheduled. ??
1.25.2021 – r abd pain n bak pain went to er tbinking i had kudney stone. nothing. lsabs all good. n no stone just r side bak pain. ?? shot probably not.
2.10.2021 – shingles n having a yag procedure tomorrow for dirt on my internal cateract lens. related?? idk
4.13.2021 – stomach virus. i seem to be catching everything now. Stomach bug, shingles. Im ok no covid but im getting everything else.
10.5.2021 – sweating, like hot flashes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Dysgeusia and Anosmia
1.25.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth and throat
1.26.2021 – Still have metallic taste in mouth. Not as bad as yesterday
1.27.2021 – Still waves of metallic taste. Less than day 1 and yesterday, but still happening from time to time. Am I safe to have the second shot?
1.30.2021 – Still some traces of metallic taste. This is weird as I lost my taste and smell to COVID in March.
2.1.2021 – Back to metallic taste in mouth. Again, lost taste and smell on March, maybe 40% smell back and 5-10% of taste (on a very good day), so to have a metallic taste is very odd.
2.15.2021 – Metallic taste
2.16.2021 – Dizziness
3.8.2021 – I had the Pfizer vaccine. On March 6, 2020, I lost all taste and smell and had other symptoms. It was too early in the pandemic to get a test. I did have lots of antibodies in August. I had strong metallic taste after both shots. taste is now returni
2.15.2022 – I'm still experiencing loss of taste and smell, 23 months after having COVID. I've now been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, which they think is related to the COVID. No problems with the 3 vaccinations
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