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.
Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, C-reactive protein increased and Injection site scab
1.29.2021 – Swollen throat & lymph nodes not sure if from shot or have strep throat
11.5.2021 – Tired
11.12.2021 – Tired!!
12.3.2021 – Bump scab at injection site. Headache, big swollen stomach Will see doctor Tuesday
1.21.2022 – Strep throat don't think related to the booster. & lots of inflammation in my body. My CRP & Sed rate are elevated
4.22.2022 – High CRP and Sed Rate not sure if shot made inflammation worse I'm a Longhauler I now get bright red face & short of breath not sure if related
Injection site discomfort, Tachycardia and Myalgia
1.13.2021 – I did not get to discuss symptoms right after the shots. After the first dose on 12/18/2020, I had some soreness at the injection site about 12 hours postinjection. After the second dose on 1/8/2021, I had a headache about 3 hours after receiving the second shot. Starting 22 hours post injection and ending approximately 36 hours post injection, I had fever, headache, chills, myalgias, fatigue, and tachycardia. My fever went out to 101.5. My heart rate was as high as 115.
Reynold's syndrome, Poor peripheral circulation and Raynaud's phenomenon
3.5.2021 – Severe chills & shaking lasting eight hours, with 100 - 101 degree fever lasting two days. Onset occurring one week after first Pfizer dose injection.
4.16.2021 – First onset of what appear to be Reynaud's symptoms: low blood flow to fingers, with whitish appearance, tingling, etc. Not sure if there is a causal relationship to the Pfizer vaccine, or just an odd coincidence. Any other reports of this?
4.24.2021 – Sudden onset of Reynaud's symptoms: white/cold fingers, tingling sensation etc. May or may not be related to Pfizer vaccine.
6.11.2021 – Severe ongoing Reynauds disease symptoms. Sudden onset 3 weeks after 2nd Pfizer vaccine. Timing suspicious. No such symptoms prior to vaccine.
Urinary bladder sarcoma, Hypovolemia and Tumor excision
2.25.2021 – Nasal congestion, stiff neck
2.27.2021 – Some dizziness mild
11.17.2021 – Nausea, diarrhea
1.5.2022 – Had bladder surgery to remove a sarcoma.
4.8.2022 – Bladder cancer tumors (2), successful surgeries for those followed by week in hospital with hypovolemia and now facing vascular surgery
10.6.2022 – Two cancerous bladder tumors removed. Following 3nd surgery had severe hypovolemia that left my right leg and foot numb. Have less numbness in leg after 7mos but foot remains numb
Fear, Hyposmia and Herpes zoster
2.4.2021 – On the 8th of 9 to day I felt like I was coming down with a cold. I was very tired, had nausea and a headache. It all went away the next day, and lasted like 12 hours.
3.3.2021 – Joint pain in hip and back of neck.
5.12.2021 – I had a cold around 3 weeks ago, a few days after being in contact with several people who went on to test positive for covid. Im ok now, but my sense of smell has been greatly diminished for the last three weeks. It seems to be coming back slowl
9.29.2021 – Last night my whole arm +hand felt pins n needles from tip of fingers to shoulder/neck. The tiniest movement was super painful. It was a scary thing. Its much better today, with no numbness. Pain in shot site continues but not as bad as yesterday PM
4.15.2022 – Palpitations
4.27.2022 – Daily Headaches. Allergy symptoms.
Ear congestion, Chills and Nasopharyngitis
10.25.2021 – These symptoms occurred for 2 days after my booster on Oct 12. That was almost 2,weeks ago but your questions say today. My symptoms only lasted a couple of days.
4.12.2022 – Low grade fever, chills, dizziness, cold like symptoms stuffy head, ears, runny nose. Felt really bad. No loss of taste or smell. Lasted more than a week. Tested for covid, flu, strep but negative for all. Dizziness lingered but not as prevelant. Dr visit
10.12.2022 – Covid
Skin discoloration, Injection site induration and Tremor
1.31.2021 – Im 73, body aches and tiredness not unusual
2.1.2021 – Always tired and aches. 73 and active!
2.2.2021 – Fatigue and ache a part of life at 73
2.3.2021 – Typical day
2.4.2021 – Normal for me
2.5.2021 – Both are typical daily
2.6.2021 – Typical for me
2.20.2021 – Week before, my arm had a hard spot,2-3 inches round, hot and red at the shot site. It has disappeared this week.
3.5.2021 – Dog tired!
4.10.2021 – Exhausted all the time. No energy. Sometimes shaky. Maybe from shingles shot, or old age? Or too much to do?
4.15.2022 – It's been a week and the arm still has a 2x2in sq.spot
Rash papular, Menstruation delayed and Rash erythematous
4.23.2021 – I had a rash appear the day after the second shot. Large raised hurt and red. Mostly faded today. Now I have random shooting pains on my fingers.
4.24.2021 – Pins and needles and tingling and random sharp zaps of pain on hands andFeet. Sor wjpintz
4.25.2021 – Pins and needles left arm from elbow to wrist. Joint pain reallly noticeable wrist and elbow. Zaps of pain all around body sporadically feels like a synapse. Easily fatigued.
4.26.2021 – Best day in a week
5.24.2021 – My period is now a week late
7.19.2021 – Found out I was pregnant! Happened sometime within the week after the second vaccine!
Somnolence, Feeling hot and Paresthesia
10.27.2021 – Tingling in neck and fingers and warm feeling in chest and upper right back
10.29.2021 – Slight sore throat
11.26.2021 – At times still get a tingling sensation in right side of my neck and right hand and wrist, as well as a warmth feeling in my right leg. The nurse who gave me the shot must have hit a nerve. Injection site was above deltoid.
1.21.2022 – Feeling tired and sleepy. Have a headache, slight runny nose and dry cough. Fortunately I'm teleworking today.
Somnolence, Injection site pain and Rhinorrhea
1.10.2021 – The slight pain was just at the injection site. And started about eight hours after the injection.
1.11.2021 – As mentioned earlier slight soreness at the injection site about 8 hours after the shot. The soreness cleared the next morning-about 24 hours after the injection.
1.16.2021 – A slight bit of sniffling in the sinus area. Possibly though due to the rainy weather in our area.
1.31.2021 – 24 hours after my 2nd shot I spent the day feeling tired and sleepy. Tired in a sense of not being fatigued or exhausted. Primary relaxed and sleepy most of the day.
Esophageal obstruction, Lung disorder and Bone pain
1.23.2021 – When I breathe in I feel a slight obstruction
1.24.2021 – When breathing in I feel something in my lungs
1.28.2021 – Ive had some pain by my chest area last night
2.13.2021 – My armpit area is swollen and pain goes through the chest area
2.14.2021 – Swelling under my armpit and chest area
2.15.2021 – Swelling on my armpit and chest side area
2.16.2021 – Armpit area is swollen
2.17.2021 – Swelling in armpit
3.18.2021 – I have felt my bones hurting (the sensation when the weather is cold or about to rain) on both sides of my arm where I got both my shots. I have never had that before.
8.12.2021 – More coughing than usual
12.2.2021 – Armpit/ chest swelling
12.4.2021 – Swollen armpit and chest area
12.6.2021 – Waking up with headaches in the morning
12.17.2022 – I've been getting a lot of migraines than usual
12.30.2022 – Migraines
Middle insomnia, Night sweats and Headache
3.20.2021 – In the middle of the night I did wake up a little sweaty which isnt normal for me. Ive never recorded a fever since my injection, but I dont know if I had one in the night and broke it while I slept? Just figured I would add this.
7.13.2021 – I had a really severe head ache for a couple days. Not sure the cause, didnt get tested or anything but it was worse than what I normally deal with when I get a headache.
Palatal swelling, Injection site pruritus and Chest discomfort
3.16.2021 – Mild swelling in the roof of my mouth. More significant 35 minutes after injection. Very mild this morning.
3.29.2021 – Increased itching at injection site.
4.12.2021 – Swelling on the roof of my mouth (mild), mild chest tightness
4.14.2021 – I should note that my regular body temperature before the shot was 96.2°F to 96.6°, so yesterday my 101° fever was high for me. Today its better at 99°F
4.15.2021 – My base body temperature is 96.2° to 96.6°F, so a temperature of 98.9° is a fever for me
4.16.2021 – My normal body temp is mid 96°
Creatinine urine increased, Blood albumin increased and Lacrimation increased
3.17.2021 – Just FYI...last night I had a slight fever...100.1...which went down once I took Tylenol. I woke up today feeling fine!
3.20.2021 – Woke up with a sore neck but most likely its due to the way I slept.
1.21.2022 – I tested positive for covid. I have sniffles and a mild cough.
4.30.2022 – The day of the booster I had pain at the injection site, mild body aches, mild chills, slight headache. Symptoms lasted about 24 hours and then I was fine!
10.28.2022 – Just cold-like symptoms?runny nose, eyes. Could be allergies. Took covid test just in case?it was negative.
11.4.2022 – Just a cold I think!?!?! But all better now! Did 3 Covid tests, just in case?all were negative!
11.18.2022 – Unusually high, for me, urine creatinine and albumin. Waiting to hear if my Dr. wants to do a retest.
Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Sinus disorder and Productive cough
2.6.2021 – Normal excessive sinus drainage
2.8.2021 – Nothing other than normal day-to-day things of watching a 4 yr pld
2.11.2021 – Sinus drainage, but old condition
2.25.2021 – Sinus drainage. Long time problem.
3.25.2021 – Sinus drainage, but not sinus infection. Long time ongoing condition. Does cause a cough but almost over by today.
4.1.2021 – Sanitizer that Walmart uses on their shopping carts bothers my sinuses causing excessive drainage which makes me cough. This is an old problem.
3.4.2022 – Issue with severe sinus drainage. No fever though and generally didn't feel bad, just cough up a lot of phelm.
Hunger, Pollakiuria and Intermenstrual bleeding
2.2.2021 – Hungry
2.22.2021 – Mild Jaw pain a few hours post shot, I forgot to mention last time the same occurred as well
2.24.2021 – Feel a bit off, not back to myself yet. Experienced dizziness last night for a few hours. Low appetite. Also, forgot to mention the day after the shot when I felt very sick, my period stopped for a day and came back the next day.
2.28.2021 – Light bloody nose, some itching on skin
1.6.2022 – Dry mouth, sometimes funny taste in mouth, thirsty, frequent urination. A few palpitations which I can get when stressed, uncomfortable or have stomach issues.
1.8.2022 – Palpitations on and off
1.9.2022 – Forgot to mention the past few days I feel slight discomfort in left armpit when my arm is down in certain positions (same side I got the shot) but it is decreasing and is mild
1.19.2022 – I feel fine but this cycle I had light spotting for 3 days before getting my period which is unusual for me.
Body temperature decreased, Sensitive skin and Hypersomnia
4.1.2021 – Rash on my thighs. But, its going away
11.5.2021 – Just Lethargic
11.18.2021 – Just feel off. Skin is really sensitive. I understand that it's normal. It just came on yesterday. I took a home kit for COVID came back negative.
2.3.2022 – Shingles. I'm vaccinated. Seems break outs are worse than before. Also, it comes out in different spots.
5.6.2022 – Major headaches. Extreme stomach pain. Diarrhea. Lasted 24 hours. Slept majority of it. Woke next day and was fine. Plus a temp. I run 97.4 consistently and I had 97.8. Today I'm awesome
11.6.2022 – I'm vaccinated against shingles but I'm still breaking out and it's more painful than before. Spoke to pharmacist and was told that could be norma.
Compulsive cheek biting, Tongue biting and Urinary incontinence
1.10.2021 – Tiredness after daily activities!!
1.23.2021 – Stiff neck
2.7.2021 – Sore throat
2.8.2021 – Nightingale Maude of my mouth
2.10.2021 – Cough &
2.13.2021 – Severe headache
2.20.2021 – I have started biting inside my mouth.
2.27.2021 – Started biting the inside of my mouth. Bite my tongue & thats painful. Wore my night guard out. Have pain in arms, legs & it goes away. I have fallen 2 times inside & 1 outside. Im almost 75,walk, play tennis with grandson& golf.
3.6.2021 – Joint pain at night, ankles, knees & hops. Started nightingale inside of my mouth. Also have bitten my young & that is painful. Has a terrible cough. Dr. Ran a Covid test which was negative. A lot of mucus. No temp. No motivation so weird. Covid rapid test was drive to Dr office & they came out & swabbed nasal cavity. Test negative. They rain another test & it was negative. Dont remember what it was called.
3.15.2021 – Joint pain, knees & shoulder - left side & im right handed
3.20.2021 – Urinary unconteniance & very restless nights. I believe it is due to be home 24/7. No social life.
Hypersensitivity, Hypoesthesia and Axillary pain
5.1.2021 – Right armpit is a bit sore. Jab side.
6.4.2021 – Jab arm armpit soreness and lymph nodes swollen
7.2.2021 – I had a light cough for a few days with cold like symptoms.
7.9.2021 – Cold symptoms
8.29.2021 – Allergy. Fatigue. Cold symptoms that have been on and off for two months
12.31.2021 – Cold and allergy symptoms. Congestion, fatigue. Sneezing.
1.8.2022 – Cough. Cold and allergies. Jab site hurts a bit and had headaches. My left leg and arm were numb for a few days early in the week.
6.17.2022 – More allergies and cold/ congestion than in years past.
12.17.2022 – Got Covid 10/5. Typical low fever and aches. After recovery had bad arthritis aches for a few weeks. Light fatigue.
Breast mass, Breast tenderness and Breast pain
1.30.2021 – Bruised at injection site size of silver dollar.
1.31.2021 – Tired at 8 PM at the latest. Normally dont go to bed before midnight.
3.17.2021 – Lymph nodes in my neck seem a bit swollen. Bit of a sore throat
5.19.2021 – Probably nothing but my breasts hurt SO bad for about a two week period. A-OK now, though.
10.1.2021 – Low grade headache and super achey all body
10.2.2021 – Tiny bit of muscle and body aches left over from yesterday. Not sure if I mentioned it yesterday but fairly late in the day I had a killer tummy ache until I went to bed. Could have possibly been from the bad aches and body pains that came on late.
10.3.2021 – Lower back achey. More fatigued than yesterday.
10.21.2021 – My breasts are extremely painful since Monday evening. I also found a small lump in my right breast late Monday. Husband confirmed Tuesday. Called for appointment for mammogram yesterday. Appointment with GP to sign off for mammogram tomorrow 8:45am See above - appt for mammo
10.28.2021 – My breasts are still very tender and hurt. This has been the case after each shot. The lump I found last Monday is still there. Went to GP. Was referred to radiology for diagnostic mammo. Will complete on 11/2/21.
4.2.2022 – Just getting over Covid. Positive on 3/20-Finally negative on l3/30. Orig shot early 2/2021, late 2nd 2/2021, 1st booster early 10/2021. Fever, razor blade sore throat, aches, dizziness, super tired. All same symptoms as reactions to shots. VERY sick Phone call with doctors assistant
Loss of consciousness, Ocular hyperemia and Balance disorder
3.19.2021 – Dizziness
4.15.2021 – Blood shot in left eye. Passed out 3 hours ago. Now at the emergency room
4.16.2021 – Weakness
5.6.2021 – I passed out the day after I took the vaccine ever since I have not been able to walk straight at all times without feeling like I'm going to fall. I stumble a lot especially after wKing up in the mornings. I have an upcoming in person appointment with my primary care physician to discuss those iss3
5.16.2021 – Headaches,dizziness,off balance.
5.19.2021 – Weakness, dizziness, off balance
Stress, Urticaria and Erythema
4.16.2021 – I got the TDAP vaccine on 4/14/2021 (32 weeks pregnant), and 7 hours after felt nauseous, had an upset stomach, body aches, and sore arm. Symptoms resolved about 24 hours after they began. Ive had this vaccine previously without any reaction.
12.15.2021 – Slightly runny nose, but could be due to seasonal allergies and change in weather. Feel fine otherwise.
12.22.2021 – Broke out in what I believe was a stress rash for the first time with red welts on arms and legs
Renal pain, Gait disturbance and Fall
3.18.2021 – Tiredness
3.25.2021 – Headache is from Giant Cell Arteritis
5.1.2021 – Back of neck hurts and upset stomach. Although I don't believe it is due to the vaccine.
5.6.2021 – I have another Urinary Tract Infection. On Doxycycline, which upsets my stomach. I have 3 days left. Otherwise, I'm good.
5.22.2021 – Urinary tract infection, back/kidneys sore.
7.10.2021 – Neck and rught shoulder pain due to a deteriorating C3 & 4 disks. Will have an Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion on August 11th. Met with neurosurgeon.
10.11.2021 – I am very unstable on my feet. I have fallen twice, in as many weeks. I will be having cervical fusion surgery Nov3rd.
Rash macular, Brain fog and Peripheral swelling
3.26.2021 – Red spots, redness on hand fingers, itches
3.28.2021 – Still have redness, dots on fingers, hands. But not as itchy as past two days. Swelling also down.
3.30.2021 – Redness and itchy fingers.
3.31.2021 – Redness, itching fingers
4.1.2021 – Red, itch fingers
4.15.2021 – Rash was since after first dose
4.21.2021 – Lightheaded
4.22.2021 – Lightheaded, chest pressure, throat hurts
4.29.2021 – Top and back of head and throat hurts,chest pressure,
5.20.2021 – Headache/fogginess, chest pressure/tightness/pain
4.21.2022 – Sinus, sore throat, exhaustion
Nasal discomfort, Respiratory tract infection and Neck pain
4.7.2021 – Soreness in neck and neck glands
4.30.2021 – Extreme fatigue
7.29.2021 – Had a non Covid respiratory infection. Did get a negative Covid test. If not retired, I would have not been able to work. Took full 2 weeks to recover. Cough lasted 6 weeks. Very similar to when I did experience Covid, but a little less sick.
5.2.2022 – Positive Covid test. Symptoms similar to, but worse than common cold. Painful nasal burning, unstoppable sneezing and fatigue. Still not close to as awful as my first bout of Covid was before vaccinated
Grip strength decreased, Feeling of body temperature change and Peripheral coldness
1.8.2021 – Hot flashes
1.9.2021 – Some hot/cold flashes
11.11.2021 – Tingling, numbness down left arm and hand and right hand numb
11.14.2021 – Numbness in left arm/hand and right hands.
11.21.2021 – Diarrhea all week. Vomiting on Tuesday. 3 negative rapid tests. Fatigue. Joint pain
12.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, still have intermittent tingling and numbness in both arms down to hands.
12.14.2021 – Still having numbness and coolness down both arms
12.21.2021 – Still have numbness and tingling down arms and hands. Difficult to open containers
Pain in jaw, Bronchitis and Neck pain
3.3.2021 – I have not reported this before because I am not sure it is related. I had COVID back in Sept and I have had this pain behind my right ear. The pain is in my jaw, the bone hind my ear that is part of my skull, and sometimes in my neck. Since I had the vaccines, it seems worse and more constant. I have an appointment with my doctor on 3/16 and will see what can be done. The pain has gotten worse since the vaccines and it never stops hurting.
7.18.2022 – Dizziness
Aspartate aminotransferase increased, Acute kidney injury and Generalized edema
1.3.2021 – Loss of appetite
1.17.2021 – Sore throat and headache for the past 5 days, although it may be due to the weather changes recently.
2.14.2021 – Severe Flu-like symptoms, similar to those immediately following the second dose of the vaccine
2.21.2021 – Joint pain still persistent
2.28.2021 – Frequent flare-ups around nose and cheeks since the second vaccine dose, believed to be autoimmune-related. Experienced flu-like symptoms 2 weeks following the second dose as well.
3.7.2021 – Allergy-like symptoms to many foods, joint pain, and chronic edema.
3.14.2021 – Autoimmune-like symptoms similar to Lupus. Malay rash, flushing, joint pain, and bloating,
12.15.2021 – Anasarca
12.16.2021 – Acute kidney injury
12.18.2021 – Heartburn
1.15.2022 – Elevated AST level of 107
Eye naevus, Antiviral treatment and Keratitis
4.26.2021 – Shingles, diagnosed yesterday. On my scalp, forehead and eyes.Was supposed to have second vaccine tomorrow but was advised too reschedule until after lesions crust over. I have an appointment with the opthalmologist today
4.27.2021 – Shingles with spreading rash, pain, nausea and fatigue.It has spread to my eye. Opthalmologist in office
5.11.2021 – Shingles in cornea. Worsening inflammation. Its very serious. On antivirals and steroid eye drops. Unclear prognosis. Ophthalmologist
6.4.2021 – I have a rash on my chest and stomach.
9.1.2021 – New inflammation in the eye affected by shingles. Visit to cornea specialist. On higher dose of valacylovir and steroid eye drop. Continued regular visits to opthalmologist for monitoring. Cornea specialist in Portland, had to take day off from work
12.1.2021 – New flare up of HZO in eye and back on steroid drops. Still taking valacyclovir. Opthalmologist
12.5.2021 – a new rash appeared on my abdomen.
12.6.2021 – I still have a spotted rash on my abdomen
3.4.2022 – I had another flare up off HZO with spots on my eye and had to have several ophthalmologist visits and increased medication. Doctor visit
10.17.2022 – COVID diagnosis
Tenderness, Swelling and Neck pain
1.15.2021 – Swollen lymph node in neck on injection site side
2.6.2021 – Lymph node swollen in my neck on injection side (right)
2.7.2021 – Tender, swollen lymph node in my neck
2.8.2021 – Swollen/sore neck and lymph node in neck
2.9.2021 – Swollen neck/lymph node
2.28.2021 – Tender neck and lymph nodes
10.25.2021 – A lymph node on the left side of my neck is swollen since getting my booster (happened with the 1st 2 moderna shots too)
10.26.2021 – Still have the swollen lymph node in my neck
10.27.2021 – Still swollen lymph node on neck
10.28.2021 – Swollen lymph node on neck
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