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.
Nasal pruritus, Eye pruritus and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
2.26.2021 – Little bit of a runny nose and a little tired. I can feel my immune system is working things out.
2.27.2021 – Just a little runny nose and drainage that makes me cough a little but really not that bad.
2.28.2021 – Yes, enormous amounts of gratitude for everyone who had a hand in making this vaccine possible.
3.26.2021 – General fogginess and really tired but okay.
3.31.2021 – Scratchy throat and a little bit of a runny nose and achy.
4.3.2021 – Itchy nose and eyes but thinks its pollen
Eye irritation, Injection site swelling and Injection site pain
2.16.2022 – Sore throat for about three to four days, body fatigue and burning eyes briefly for one of those days; don't know that it's related, just answering the question with what I do know.
2.25.2022 – Fever was yesterday, but after check-in. Fever gone today. Also, the reading I took was the highest measured, but doubtful it's the highest experienced since I didn't feel well enough initially to retrieve thermometer for measurement.
4.6.2022 – This is not new, nor worsening, but my arm still hurts from time to time at the injection site. I'd very much like to know what that's about please. I think I feel a bump there.
7.29.2022 – Burning eyes
7.30.2022 – Chills, yesterday.
7.31.2022 – Felt feverish AFTER yesterday's check-in.
8.3.2022 – Mild pain in arm yesterday
Synovial cyst, Increased upper airway secretion and Mobility decreased
10.4.2021 – Since Saturday I feel a discomfort of pain in the ganglia of the right armpit. This has left me limited in some movements and posture, especially lying down. the muscle where I took the dose was the right on when I close or move my arm I feel a lo
10.5.2021 – I have pain in the right armpit ganglion
10.16.2021 – Nausea, armpit pain, night sweat, back pain,
10.22.2021 – diarrhea and stomach discomfort
10.31.2021 – Fever, pain, cough, runny nose
11.7.2021 – I have cough, fatigue, secretion in the throat, which bothers me to breathe during sleep
1.2.2022 – Flu
10.1.2022 – Pain, fever,cough
Dysgraphia, Dermatitis acneiform and Tooth infection
1.24.2021 – Headache probably due to sinuses
1.26.2021 – Did not sleep well
2.13.2021 – Loose bowl movements with gas and neck and right shoulder pain
2.22.2021 – Pimple like rashes
2.23.2021 – Upper back pain
2.24.2021 – Pain high in the back
2.25.2021 – Back pain middle Back
2.26.2021 – Back pain high in the back area
3.6.2021 – Worsening upper back pain. It is affecting my activities. Going to the doctor this week.
3.22.2021 – Things seem heavier than I am used to. Been having problems sleeping. My charg 5 Fitbit shows that I have very restless sleep more than before the Covid-19 vacation. And continue having high back pains.
5.22.2021 – Severe gas, mucus and loose bowl movements. Fatigue and continued memory problems Dentist due to infected tooth
8.21.2021 – My hands are shaking making it difficult at times to operate my smartphone or write smoothly
Hyperesthesia teeth, Injection site paresthesia and Alopecia
2.14.2021 – Forgot this yesterday, tingling at injection spot and in fingers of that same arm. Went away after a short time.
2.15.2021 – Tried to do my usual 2 miles on the elliptical and treadmill but really tired fast. By 15 minutes I quit. Normally I'm fine doing this. ALSO Yesterday, I noticed my heart rate was higher than usual. Checked my pulse.
3.13.2021 – Severe shaking last night.
3.14.2021 – After 1st dose, excessive hair loss. After this dose, heartburn first two days.
3.16.2021 – Teeth sensitivity other days
Injection site hemorrhage, Sputum discolored and Injection site bruising
4.14.2021 – Injection site became red and very warm to the touch last night.
7.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in right armpit - the arm where I received the vaccination. Physician's office
11.10.2022 – Small bruise at injection site. When I was given the injection I bled a lot. This has never happened before from any type of vaccine I've received. Will it affect the efficacy of this booster?
12.15.2022 – sore throat, congestion, runny nose, coughing up green mucous have appointment to see family doctor tomorrow
12.20.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, wet cough, fatigue.
Dental bone graft, Gingival erythema and Anorectal discomfort
1.25.2022 – Close contact with a Covid-19 positive patient who was not aware of positive Covid-19 diagnosis at the time, but who had refused to wear a mask during close platonic social contact. I was wearing a mask. We were in an indoor environment.
4.9.2022 – Slight chills yesterday after reported symptoms on 04/08/2022.
5.5.2022 – A reoccurrence of herpes in my rectal area. Awaiting a message response from my primary care physician.
7.7.2022 – Hemorrhoids discomfort in rectal and anal areas. Colonoscopy scheduled on July 29, 2022, to verify diagnosis and treatment. In person doctor's office appointment and examination.
11.4.2022 – Dental issues. Swollen, painful, and red gums in mouth. Scheduled appointment with Dentist on 11/07/2022.
11.11.2022 – I had an infected broken tooth removed on 11/08/2022, & a graph preparation for a forecasted tooth implant. Dental surgery is healing properly, & appears to be successful as of 11/11/2022, with a two week follow up with dental surgeon on 11/22/2022. Emergency dental visit and surgery because of infection and tooth removal.
Muscle twitching, Injection site reaction and Muscle spasms
1.1.2021 – Frequent muscle spasms in my arm around the injection site throughout the day I received the vaccine
1.25.2021 – Muscle twitching all over body. Also had yesterday, but forgot to report it.
4.24.2021 – Enlarged lymph node under right armpit. Received vaccine in right arm. Noticed lymph node/lump around a month after second vaccine. Wasn't sure what lump was so did see a doctor and got an ultrasound of the area. Determined was enlarged lymph node.
1.24.2022 – Bilateral outer ankle pain. May need surgery on one of them, specifically the right retinaculum.
Miliaria, Tendon pain and Muscle strain
1.29.2021 – When turning to the non-injection site, the neck stretch uptight
1.30.2021 – The same feeling as yesterday
1.31.2021 – The same as yesterday
2.1.2021 – Still the neck stretching with minor discomfort.
2.2.2021 – Very little uncomfortable
3.2.2021 – Sometime mild headache muscle pain joint pain Abdominal pain for 3 days tendon pain. Red and itchy big spot @injection, etc.
8.17.2021 – Heat rashes majorly.
10.1.2021 – Continuous-annoying heat rashes on legs, especially on the right one.
8.17.2022 – Rashes
Joint lock, Hallucination and Systemic lupus erythematosus
2.13.2021 – Fever
2.19.2021 – Runny nose big time
3.5.2021 – My arm is hurting from my first shot again!
4.22.2021 – Night sweats, woke up to fiery pain in every joint, all joints also locked &impossible to move. Yesterday Doctor said my BP was 150/100, gave me 20 Prednisone pills. She did not know if this was my RA or Lupus. Last night i had a fever of 103+ Doctor office
6.10.2021 – Dehydration, dizzy, rash
3.13.2022 – Rashes and was VERY SICK FOR TWO DAYS AFTER MODERNA BOOSTER. 104 fever and hallucinating . Vomiting. Refuse to get another.
Sleep deficit, Neck pain and Pain in extremity
3.17.2021 – After taking the shot the pain happened on the opposite side of my body my neck was affected my arm and my thigh. The pain from my neck and thigh went away after 1 1/2 days. I still have pain in my arm but its gotten better because Im taking the Aleve and the Tylenol as directive from the doctor. I do not have any other illnesses or anything else thats wrong with me. This all happened after I took the Shot.
4.3.2021 – Tired but lack of sleep
Oropharyngeal discomfort, Dysphagia and Pharyngeal swelling
4.4.2021 – Sore/tender throat
7.3.2021 – Sinus infection and some virus lasting about 5 days at the beginning of June
9.30.2021 – Continuing swelling and pain around throat/neck and occasional difficulty swallowing. About a week of runny nose and congestion after testing positive. Vomiting and nausea for about 48 hours after testing negative again.
12.10.2021 – Lymph node swelling and pain over the last several days.
1.2.2022 – Pain limiting range of motion in right leg. Sudden and frequent anxiety. Facial tingling. Acid reflux.
6.3.2022 – Stabbing/throbbing pain at only the injection site.
12.3.2022 – Lymph node swelling and strange throat sensations
Menstrual clots, Lymphadenitis and Dysmenorrhea
3.31.2021 – Spaciness / mental cloudiness
4.2.2021 – I think I underreported the severity of my symptoms on 3/31- they definitely kept me from doing things (like going for a long walk and cooking dinner)
4.28.2021 – Lack of appetite
4.29.2021 – Fever broke about 6:30 AM, still feeling tender (like I am recovering from the flu)
5.2.2021 – My right arm has a node where inflammation often becomes caught and it is still a bit sore/bruised. It is the kidney/liver/spleen point on my forearm, if any of you practice TCM.
5.3.2021 – Longer than usual menstruation (7 days as opposed to 4-5)
12.16.2021 – My period, which started Saturday 12/11, was incredibly heavy and painful - lots of clotting and flow exceeding 20 mL an hour (measured with a menstrual cup) for most of the day on Wednesday.
10.13.2022 – Menstrual period was heavier and longer than usual by two days
Lower respiratory tract infection, Respiratory disorder and Rash pruritic
1.18.2021 – Rash on arm area where vaccination was injected is slowly growing bigger and going down my arm. It itches at times but is mostly just visually offputting. Started as 3 small circles on the day after my shot but has grown into one huge circle.
5.7.2021 – Head and chest cold since last week
2.5.2022 – Covid 19. When i had covid 19 symptoms i had sore throat, runny nose, head congestion, bodyaches, cough and loss of taste and smell for 2 days. After 3 weeks, my symptoms improved but after my cough improved i then developed breathing issues.
Ear swelling, Deafness and Disorientation
1.6.2021 – Initial head rush and continued foggy feeling
1.7.2021 – Still feeling “foggy†this morning and off and on. Ears popping. Head pressure.
1.9.2021 – Again head fogginess and hearing loss ringing in ears and disorientation
1.10.2021 – Still having the ringing in ears and head fogginess pressure with kind of dizziness
1.11.2021 – Still having head pressure and fogginess and ears ringing
1.12.2021 – Still having head pressure for 2 hours this morning and may have to see a dr about these side effects continuing
1.13.2021 – Pain in armpit. Head pressure and ringing in ears better today. Almost none.
1.20.2021 – Worsened ear ringing. Does not ever stop. It is loud now. It was off and on with my head pressure and now the head pressure has lessened but the ear ringing has increased and not stopping. I did teledoc appointment Friday. I will call again tomorrow.
1.27.2021 – The whole time I have had head pressure and ear ringing and popping since the vaccine. The head pressure is better but the ear ringing has become significantly worse! I have had 2 tele health appointments and saw an ENT ear specialist today. And saw ENT ear specialist
2.3.2021 – I saw an ENT ear specialist because of my ear ringing and had a hearing test and have mild hearing loss and am on medicine to try to help my ear ringing. This all happened after the first vaccine. I can not get another vaccine and have this worsen! ENT ear specialist
2.11.2021 – Still having the ringing in my ears but is slightly better because of the medicine my ENT ear specialist has me trying the last 2 weeks. ENT ear specialist
Perineal pain, Proctitis and Pelvic inflammatory disease
1.16.2021 – Some reinflammation from previous issues but nothing new
2.25.2021 – Previous issues non related to vaccine
3.4.2021 – Pelivic pain discomfort infection, not related to Covid vaccine pre existing ongoing issue not related to Covid vaccine Dr visits
3.11.2021 – Pelvic rectal inflammation pain occasional burning on urination fine burning to thighs occasional biting feelings in perineal region thighs, not from Covid vaccine. From previous ongoing issues. Insomnia, confusion
3.18.2021 – Rectal burning pain pelvic inflammation not related to Covid vaccine
8.5.2021 – Developed really bad/severe allergies running nose, head congestion, sinus congestion and general body aches, had nasal swab Covid 19 test 8/3/21 at Drs office and was negative, treating with otc medication.
Rectal polypectomy, Blood cholesterol increased and Fluid retention
3.11.2021 – Muscle spasms in each inner thigh.
3.12.2021 – No
3.13.2021 – Muscle spasms in both feet. Urinary frequency (every (2)hours during the night for the past(2) nights.
6.9.2021 – Swelling and pain in the calf of my left leg. I had an ultrasound which revealed fluid at the bend of the left knee. Outpatient Imaging.
9.8.2021 – I had a rectal polyp removed 08/06/2021. Outpatient surgery at (b)(6)
3.10.2022 – Abdomen and back pain. Office visit with Nurse Practitioner
11.7.2022 – *Elevated cholesterol levels. *Occult blood fecal sample positive for blood. Appointment for 11/09/22
Hordeolum, Pain of skin and Depression
1.30.2021 – Unclear but had depression feeling for a few days niw
2.16.2021 – Had a number of headaches of a sort I dont get and also a few close together.
2.26.2021 – Mild depression and insomnia which I noticed in week after first shot.
3.1.2021 – Mild depression
10.27.2021 – Head ache but probably unrelated.
11.17.2021 – Stye
5.9.2022 – Tender skin
5.10.2022 – Skin tenderness
6.6.2022 – Ear infection
6.20.2022 – Nausea
8.8.2022 – I often 5 x a week. Wake up with a headache and I have generalized joint pain. I think it started after getting what I assume was Covid Nov. 21
Vulval eczema, Hepatic pain and Liver disorder
3.3.2021 – Low BP in AM, very tired
3.16.2021 – High BP today it may be due to eating carbs
4.1.2021 – Constipation with first and second shot
4.2.2021 – Constipation
5.4.2021 – I have an auto immune liver disease. I forgot to mention. 2 days after my first immunization on 3/2/2021 that I had really bad liver pain that Ive never had before that required a Dr visit, ultra sound & MRI. Dr office visit
5.11.2021 – Tiredness, BP up and down
6.29.2021 – I have autoimmune bile duct disease and after 1st shot Im still dealing with complications that I never had prior to shot.
9.28.2021 – My tachycardia and BP seems to be worse Dr office
1.28.2022 – Eczema in vagina area. I've never had eczema in my 65 years. Dr office
10.28.2022 – High glucose Regular dr visit
Naturopathy, Pulmonary pain and Angina pectoris
8.16.2021 – Itchy around mid section mild rash
8.17.2021 – Itching mid section neck face
8.19.2021 – Little itchy
8.26.2021 – Flu like symptoms chills headache sore throat Covid test pending
9.2.2021 – Covid
9.9.2021 – Pains in heart and lungs like an ache or cramp comes and goes
9.16.2021 – My lungs hurt when I lay down some cramping in heart area comes snd goes
9.23.2021 – Inflammation MILD SHORTNESS OF BREATH
11.11.2021 – Sometimes cramps or pains in my heart and lungs
2.10.2022 – Continuous cough
8.12.2022 – Persistent cough tummy trouble Naturopath
Dermatitis acneiform, Disorientation and Rash macular
1.29.2021 – Face itches, hands feel somewhat numb, confusion
2.2.2021 – When I first got the shot I felt very disoriented and confused. Through these past days Ive gotten better. Even though I feel much better now, I still have a bit of hard time remembering things. It doesnt prevent me from doing things overall, Im just not as efficient yet.
2.12.2021 – Nauseated, felt like I was going to pass out. Lasted 30-40 minutes. Happened only once in the morning.
2.28.2021 – I feel like my throat is swollen and have mild pain.
3.2.2021 – Had a hard time breathing right throughout the day.
3.20.2021 – Random stabbing pain on the left arm, not where I got my Covid shot. Headache, only in the morning the past 2 days.
3.27.2021 – Random stabbing pain on my left arm.
4.3.2021 – Additional rash by my wrist on the arm where I got my COVID shot, I also have dark spots on my hand on that same arm.
5.29.2021 – Rash on arm site and same side leg
11.9.2022 – Disoriented, tingling on my right foot while walking
11.22.2022 – New rash on my arms and legs
12.6.2022 – Tired every day for the past week
12.13.2022 – Continuing to develop rashes all over my body :(
12.20.2022 – Urinary tract infection, rash all over my body continues
Feeling jittery, Breast tenderness and Sleep disorder
4.3.2021 – Jittery
4.21.2021 – I am tired all of the time. No energy
5.5.2021 – I just feel so tired all of the time now
5.12.2021 – I am still very tired and do not have my normal energy. I have also been woken up with headaches in the middle of the night about 1 night weekly which is very unusual for me.
9.29.2021 – I am still experiencing headaches that I never had before my vaccine.
11.19.2021 – Tenderness next to my breast and armpit area on same side of injection site
12.14.2021 – I am still having headaches in the middle of the night. These have been occuring since my 2nd Pfizer vaccines I am getting them 2-3 x per week.
12.28.2021 – I am still experiencing headaches 2-3 times weekly that wake me up in the middle of the night. They are always on the same side of my head on my left temple. This has been occurring since my second Pfizer vaccine, 9 months ago...
Dysarthria, Disorientation and Balance disorder
2.11.2021 – I had a bad reaction after the vaccine for 4 days. I had Headaches and fever for 5 days, my arm hurt and had a little rash, then it got better. Now after 15 days the rash in my arm and the swelling are back. It does not hurt but it is very hot.
2.18.2021 – My arm healed just 1 day ago but still itchy and my muscle in that arm hurts every time I use it. My next vaccine dose is next week and I do not know if I should do it.
2.26.2021 – Disoriented and lose equilibrium
2.28.2021 – Blurred vision
3.25.2021 – After I had the COVID arm with my first vaccination my knees and articulations in general got a little inflamed and they hurt. With this second one my articulations really hurt for days but my knees do not seem to recuperate completely.
4.1.2021 – Pain in knees and other articulations still there.
2.26.2022 – Muscle pain on the right arm.
Meniscus injury, Joint stiffness and Nasal congestion
2.27.2021 – Had mild nasal congestion last evening. Had not taken any over-the-counter allergy medications for 48 hours for minor allergies I have. Symptoms were gone by this morning. May not have been a result of the vaccine.
3.1.2021 – I did have some knee joint pain yesterday. However, since it was raining and I know I have osteoarthritis in my knees, I assume it is more likely related to those issues than the vaccine. However, I felt I should report it.
3.12.2021 – Tired; stiffness in my jointsIm not sure either can be attributed to the vaccine.
4.30.2021 – I have a torn meniscus in my left leg, that an orthopedic surgeon says Im too old to fix. I have been experiencing some different symptoms in that leg & have an appt. for a 2nd opinion this week. I doubt it relates to the vaccine, but Im In-person office visit
Telemedicine, Polymenorrhea and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
1.14.2021 – Heartburn, but I'm not sure it was connected to the vaccine.
1.15.2021 – Had telehealth consultation with an urgent care last night (after my last check-in here) and with my GP this morning about unusual and bad heartburn experienced Thursday afternoon. My GP thought it might have been exacerbated by the shot reactions. Feeling fine today.
1.16.2021 – Indigestion, but may not be from vaccine.
2.11.2021 – Prickly feeling skin in places
2.24.2021 – Joint pain in one hand knuckleGERD chest pain at night
5.12.2021 – My periods seem to possibly be a little shorter and lighter.
11.25.2021 – Caught a cold this week. Basically just nose congestion, no big deal. (Rapid test says it's not Covid-19.)
12.2.2021 – Caught another cold
1.27.2022 – Bad cold with congestion, mild lingering cough, 100.5 fever. I'd been near someone sick 2 days before who subsequently tested positive COVID. Took 4 rapid tests, and then PCR following week when one became available -- all tests were negative.
Exercise lack of, Epistaxis and Injection site rash
11.15.2021 – A little bit of chest pain.
11.28.2021 – Not sure if it's because of the vaccine, but he broke out in a small rash on the upper arm of the injection site. He has a history of eczema so it might not be a result of vaccine, though.
7.14.2022 – Nose bleed
7.18.2022 – Slight chest pain last night
7.21.2022 – Slight chest pain last night.
8.18.2022 – He occasionally gets an odd chest pain/discomfort. He had that back in 2020 and was seen by a pediatric cardiologist and was found to be very healthy, and Dr said it was lack of exercise and moving around (due to pandemic and being indoors).
Genital rash, Dysgeusia and Asthenia
3.25.2021 – After vaccine last week I had high temperature and extreme exhaustion that occurred 22 hours after the shot! Symptoms were gone 36 hours after the vaccine injection.
6.22.2021 – I think I have a slight lessening of energy
9.19.2021 – I seem to be troubled by rashes. Sometimes under my arm, sometimes on my arm. -- persistent on my testicles, and I've used tube after tube of antifungal cream.
3.19.2022 – Temperature, sore muscles, bad taste! The dreaded Omicron!
Breast tenderness, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Tenderness
2.18.2021 – On day 8, redness and mild itch on arm at injection site. The itch didn't last long. The redness increased slightly the next day, then started to fade. Lasted 4 to 5 days. Approx area of 3-4 inches long.
3.8.2021 – The redness on the arm extends down the arm nearly to the elbow on the inside of the arm.
4.1.2021 – Symptom or age? But occasional twinge of pain in the elbow of the arm that had the injection.
6.5.2021 – Right knee pain
11.2.2021 – Tenderness along outer edge of breast area.
11.3.2021 – Swelling and tenderness in armpit area
12.5.2022 – Head cold with sneezing and sinus drainage
Illogical thinking, Miosis and Mental disorder
12.31.2021 – brain fog
1.1.2022 – lethargic in every way
1.2.2022 – IMPORTANT + DOMINANT severe debilitating fatigue for days now: terrible eye pain, eyes wont dialate, lack of logic, brain fog, depression, memory, balance, weakness, dizzy, body dead weight feeling, and honestly need longer period to record effects
1.3.2022 – soo many, terrible eye socket pain, joint pain, gum pain, terrible weakness and fatigue. Balance, dizzy, Mental challenges and slowness, Important to track symptoms in the system
1.4.2022 – SEVERE FATIGUE and JOINT / BONE PAIN ...debilitating
1.6.2022 – extreme fatigue
Stress, Visual impairment and Disturbance in attention
3.4.2021 – None
3.6.2021 – Little energy or mental energy May just be having an off day.
3.8.2021 – The underside of my left foot, between arch and heel, has been aching since last night. It feels almost as if I had stepped on a rock, yet I have not had any missed steps or injuries. This is something I have not experienced before and It is quite uncomfortable to walk on it.
3.24.2022 – Issues with my right eye vision which may possibly be cleared up with Lasik. Have an appointment with an eye surgeon scheduled for Monday, March 28. Increased fatigue and neck pain/stiffness that varys, but have been under stress in past few months
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