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.
Lymph node pain, Diarrhea and Nasopharyngitis
7.19.2021 – I caught a cold. Cough and runny nose for 16 days. No other symptoms. I took two COVID tests (PCR) a week apart and both were negative.
10.18.2021 – Diarrhea (half day)
4.19.2022 – Mild cough, sore throat for a few days after my spouse tested positive for COVID-19. While I was unable to get a test, our pediatrician told us we all likely contracted it.
10.16.2022 – Sore throat, lymph nodes in neck
10.23.2022 – Sore throat, lymph nodes
12.18.2022 – Congestion, sore throat
Drug eruption, Bronchial irritation and Muscle tightness
3.18.2021 – Slight burning sensation in tight breast muscle not bad, just very different and new
3.28.2021 – Rash 3 inches below injection site, size of a tomatoe, soreness has returnedFirst experienced it on day 8, lasted 3 days, then a developed random hives across my body. Those faded and now the rash on my arm has returned on day 14.
4.4.2021 – Covid arm got worse, and the discomfort in my arm returned. Several hives returned as well. All is fading back now so hopefully wont return again
4.21.2021 – Occasionally I feel a heaviness/tightness in my airways. Nothing major and not all the time.
5.1.2021 – Bronchial irritation, feel like I have to cough. But could be allergies
10.16.2021 – Random fixed drug eruption on arms legs chest upper back and lower legs, in the exact same locations. lasts about 24 hours probably 2 dozen spots overall. Has happened twice with no apparent cause.
4.11.2022 – Sinus infection/bronchitis symptoms
Arteriospasm coronary, Angina pectoris and Cardiac disorder
12.4.2021 – Numbness and tingling and weakness in bilateral upper extremities, sharp pains in heart, sharp pains in right lower leg
12.6.2021 – Intermittent numbness and tingling bilateral upper extremities including hands and fingers and intermittent chest discomfort over my heart
12.7.2021 – Intermittent sharp heart pain, numbness and tingling in bilateral upper extremities including hands and fingers
12.8.2021 – Intermittent chest discomfort, numbness and tingling bilateral upper extremities, hands and fingers
12.9.2021 – Heavy feeling in chest(heart) at times, heavy dull ache in right leg and hip that has lasted all day, numbness and tingling in hands and fingers
12.10.2021 – Tightness in chest(heart) at times, intermittent numbness and tingling in bilateral upper extremities
1.2.2022 – Ever since I had Covid in September 2021, I am having what could be described as intermittent coronary vasospasms..it often feels like someone is squeezing my heart in my chest and they happen at rest or at times of exertion. It's scary
1.7.2022 – I am experiencing intermittent coronary vasospasms. This never happened to me before Covid or the vaccine
1.14.2022 – How about not new but persistent symptoms because it hasn't gone away for weeks since I had Covid back in September ...intermittent chest tightness/tenderness..I don't know what to call this but I never had this issue before Covid
Borderline glaucoma, Oligomenorrhea and Chest discomfort
6.26.2021 – Im having aching tightness behind my left breast. It started as a mild annoyance but today has been very painful. I marked about the same on the question below since everything else is about the same. Just the awful chest pain is new.
9.2.2021 – Ive had a mild headache since Sunday, yesterday was especially bad, but back to mild today
10.21.2021 – I've had 4, 7 day long menstrual cycles in 2 months
7.7.2022 – Extreme exhaustion, joint pain, body aches, headache
12.16.2022 – Mild cold for a week, then 6 weeks with a dry cough and 2 weeks so far with a crackly cough
Flatulence, Menstrual disorder and Heavy menstrual bleeding
4.6.2021 – I think the shot may have temporarily worsened my dysatonomia/POTS?
4.8.2021 – The shot seems to have worsened my ovulation pain; I'm on 36 hours of pain from it now, so it should also be listed in my check in yesterday, but I can't edit it. Timing is correct, but symptoms are far worse.
4.10.2021 – Still having that odd lower quadrant discomfort that i believe started with a rough ovulation this month.
4.11.2021 – Upswing of menstrual-related symptoms and GI issues/gas?
4.13.2021 – I think the vaccine may mildly exacerbate POTS symptoms?
4.29.2021 – Menses still a lot thicker than usual.
4.30.2021 – Mild mood swings?
5.1.2021 – Dysautonomia slightly worse than usual
5.2.2021 – Brain fog, spacyness/mild dizziness, proprioception issues (may be part pf dysautonomia flare)
5.4.2021 – Spaciness, dysautonomia flare?
Confusional state, Muscle tightness and Hypoesthesia
3.19.2021 – Head felt fuzzy? Almost dizzy but not quite?
3.21.2021 – Around right ankle and heel and up shin area hurting?
3.22.2021 – Ankle pain. Knees are better today. Hurt yesterday.
4.8.2021 – Lower back pain, mild tightness between shoulder blades, a little fatigue
4.9.2021 – Just low grade temp, low back pain, shoulders achy, h/a off and on
4.11.2021 – Just some lower back back pain, and some fatigue.
4.12.2021 – Just a low grade temp and shoulders and neck achy.
4.22.2021 – Numbness to left outer thigh & left middle toe
Hypoacusis, Toothache and Pain in jaw
6.13.2021 – Sore jaw muscles and aching upper teeth
7.3.2021 – Dizzyness
7.5.2021 – Depression
7.8.2021 – Tight chest, coughing, runny eyes, depression
9.30.2021 – Constantly sore left index finger when moved from any direction from neutral
12.30.2021 – Body aches, nausea, diarrhea, weakness. At later time, pain in left thigh.
1.24.2022 – Pain behind left knee, sharp with certain movements, dull ache the rest of the time.
2.1.2022 – Weeping eyes
2.14.2022 – Higher blood pressure and new back pain
4.11.2022 – Sore upper right arm and/or shoulder, where I got 4 vaccines (3 covid plus flu) since June 2021. It has been sore since shortly after third covid vaccine in January, but I didn't report it until now.
7.11.2022 – Lower left back pain for two weeks continuously.
Oral pustule, Urinary tract discomfort and Intervertebral disc protrusion
4.1.2021 – My shoulder and neck on the same side as I got the vaccination on my left side it's killing me. That time pain levels at 6 to 7 out of 1 to 10
4.15.2021 – I have some kind of bulging disc most likely in my lower back pressing on my sciatica causing me to have bowel issues urinary issues and lose complete control and feeling in my left leg I doubt it's related to the vaccine but who the hell knows I started going to a chiropractor but I'm about to go to the ER it's getting really bad today
4.30.2021 – I have pustules in the back of my throat running a low grade fever I have had contact close contact with a covid positive but my test came negative they think it may be a false negative
Muscle injury, Food allergy and Peripheral swelling
4.26.2021 – Seasonal allergies. Stuffed sinuses, tired.
9.20.2021 – Chills, sweats, headache. Got tested results=virus not detected
10.19.2021 – Varicose vein's in leg for 25 yrs. With no issues. Now having foot swelling, heat, tingling in that foot. Seeing vein specialist in a week. Doubt any connection to vaccine.
10.12.2022 – Hamstring muscle spasm
10.13.2022 – The issue I reported (hamstring stress injury) is unrelated to the vaccine. I have been having some issues with my right leg that would have likely developed whether or not I had been vaccinated.
Hiatus hernia, Sinus headache and Epistaxis
2.4.2021 – Nausea after ate lunch
2.9.2021 – Bloody nose when blow my nose now for 3 days
2.10.2021 – My nose still slightly having some trace blood. I am on (b)(6) so I know that bleeding can occur but just surprised that it has been more of an issue now
2.11.2021 – Nose draining still but no longer bleeding
2.18.2021 – Sinus headache with headaches still.
3.13.2021 – Asthma flare up and migraine headache
3.25.2021 – Headache and diarrhea
4.1.2021 – Headaches back
4.10.2021 – Bad uri with asthma flair
8.26.2021 – Ill x 2 weeks flu and covid - with horrible
2.25.2022 – And pain and hiatal hernia from coughing
Skin warm, Edema peripheral and Anosmia
1.29.2021 – I have had a swollen and very painful lymph node in the armpit of the arm where I got the vaccine.
10.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit. Visibly swollen
10.27.2021 – Swelling in the armpit and skin is hot around thr area
11.30.2021 – I have body aches, stuffed nose and mild fever. Diarrhea and stomach ache.
4.27.2022 – Headache, exhaustion, body aches
5.11.2022 – Headaches fatigue, runny nose
7.14.2022 – I tested positive for Covid On 6/14 and had several symptoms: fever, body aches, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell.
Sinus congestion, Abdominal discomfort and Back pain
1.14.2021 – Low back soreness last night, frontal headache, loose stools but not diarrhea, slight upset stomach
2.6.2021 – Yesterday evening same symptoms as today; neck and shoulders , headache
2.7.2021 – Runny nose past 3 days, headache behind eyes still
2.8.2021 – Still with runny nose, antihistamine helped
2.9.2021 – Slight runny nose, better today
2.5.2022 – For over a month I have had a bad "head cold."Sore throat, Nasal/sinus Congestion, cough, tiredness. No fever, no dyspnea. Tested negative 3 days after all started.
Varicose vein, Gastritis and Kidney infection
4.29.2021 – Legs feel weak and tired.
5.19.2021 – Lips and face tingling with slight puffiness. Slightly lightheaded and dizzy.
6.1.2021 – Rashes were appearing on my lower face and now new ones are coming out along the back of my hairline.
6.8.2021 – The itchy rash that developed after the second vaccine seems to be getting worse on my neck and lower hairline.
8.17.2021 – Severe gastritis without hemorrhage. Primary care physician
11.16.2021 – Sciatica and varicose veins of both legs. PCP
5.1.2022 – Frequent muscle aches and multiple muscle strains of the neck, back and leg. All on the left side of body. Kidney infection.
7.29.2022 – The rash that developed on my neck after the vaccine, reoccurred a couple times. Both times it went away after treatment.
Pain in jaw, Hypoesthesia and Insomnia
1.14.2021 – 16 hours after my first shot, I work and the entire right side of my scalp was numb. I did not regain feeling until I massaged it for about three to give minutes. I had my shot in my left arm. I have also had very sore jaws on both sides that are painful when I open my mouth wide. That started about 5 hours after the shot an has continued since.
2.18.2021 – Back and chest pain at night. Severe enough to keep me awake all three night after receiving the vaccine.
Food allergy, Tongue discomfort and Oropharyngeal discomfort
4.7.2021 – Yes! When I receive the vaccine after a couple of minutes had passed, I had strong rapid heart rate (felt it through my chest) with a sensation in my tongue and throat. I asked for water and Prayed for it to pass to not make everyone else scared. Which it did. I do get hives sometimes after eating shrimp. But, have never had an adverse reaction from a vaccine.I was able to go home.
4.18.2021 – Diagnosed with a sinus infection
Urinary retention, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Joint stiffness
2.10.2021 – Irritability with too many kids talking at the same time.. I am very patient and hardly ever feel that way.
2.11.2021 – Irritability
2.13.2021 – Backache
2.14.2021 – I fell down last night I fell on my left side and ribs and hips on the left side hurt. Due to the fall.
2.16.2021 – None
3.4.2021 – Excessive sweating had to get up snd change 3xs
3.5.2021 – Neck pain,stiffness jaws
3.6.2021 – Running nose, neck shoulders pain
3.7.2021 – Lower back neck pain
4.1.2021 – HeadChes, neck pain,weakness of legs
4.14.2021 – Slight headaches, weakness in legs
3.4.2022 – Had vivid 4 weeks ago, headaches, tired, bladderr retention problem.
Eyelid ptosis, Retching and Abdominal discomfort
2.25.2021 – I was violently ill with extreme vomiting, dry heaves, sludge for stool, and could not be upright for 30 hrs. I have had a queezy stomach still after 66 hrs. I had some wine and it almost felt to me that it somehow interacted and I was experiencing alcohol poisoning despite not having more than two glasses. To be still queezy days later is very unusual. Having two glasses of wine never makes me react in any way like this.
2.27.2021 – Eyelids drooping
3.1.2021 – Nausea at 3 AM; I am normally very healthy. Today is the first day I felt more like myself.
6.14.2021 – Sore throat; I have been wearing a mask as a continued precaution but had to remove it to be treated with a blue light on my face for precancerous areas on my face.
Respiratory distress, Respiratory disorder and Palpitations
3.30.2021 – Heart palpitations
3.31.2021 – Over night I had some issues breathing, I have asthma that requires using my rescue inhaler. I had not done anything that usually triggers this response. Also had a pounding heart rate but has subsided by this morning
4.22.2021 – Respiratory distress
4.24.2021 – Some respirory distress still
4.26.2021 – Still mild respiratory distress
4.27.2021 – Mild respiratory distress
7.20.2021 – Inflammation that is also causing some mild breathing issues Primary care physician
Transient acantholytic dermatosis, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic
4.13.2021 – I had severe chills with strange feeling of compression on my lungs. Couldnt take deep breaths. Had itchy rash on torso 2days after 2nd shot, an erythema rash bright red grid or lace-like looking on day 5 along my entire inner thigh. Body aches.
4.29.2021 – After the 2nd Moderna shot, my Grovers disease rash has consistently flared up more than usual.
3.23.2022 – Grover's Disease has not dissipated. More consistent migraines.
Hepatic steatosis, Lymph node pain and Back pain
3.27.2021 – Sniffles
4.7.2021 – Back pain in shoulder area. Allergies.
4.15.2021 – Feels like I have swollen lymph nodes under the arms. It feels tender.
4.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes where the arm begins.
4.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, arm pain
4.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
5.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm. Joint pain.
5.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arms
5.19.2021 – Still have swollen lymph nodes under right arm.
5.26.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen under arm.
10.13.2021 – Fatty liver
4.14.2022 – I have a sore throat, headache, and cough.
Iodine allergy, Ear congestion and Depressed mood
5.27.2021 – on the day after the second shot, I was very tired.
5.29.2021 – a little sad.
5.30.2021 – just a slight headache. it went away.
6.16.2021 – Allergic reaction to Iodine Tincture topically. I never had allergy to iodine before. Developed Rash as a result, being treated by doctor. Nothing else r manifested; sensitive all around; arm still very minimally sore, after second covid vaccine. I called Poison Control hotline.
6.22.2021 – Headache upon waking, sinus and ear congestion.
Family stress, Insomnia and Respiratory tract congestion
1.10.2021 – Also menstruating and I typically have both of these symptoms during my menstruation
2.5.2021 – Have had some family situations going on and I got less than 6h of sleep, so that could also be a factor here...
2.7.2021 – Fatigue, but have a lot of personal/family thinks going on right now that may contribute to not sleeping well.
5.5.2021 – Runny nose - I'm presuming seasonal allergies given the pollen counts in my area and personal health history
12.11.2021 – Congestion, body aches, sore throat
9.14.2022 – Congestion
9.16.2022 – Congestion/Runny Nose
9.19.2022 – Cough, congestion
9.20.2022 – Congestion, cough
Abdominal pain lower and Aphthous ulcer
4.9.2021 – Not sure if its related. I developed a large canker sore in my mouth a few days after the second dose. It is mild-moderately painful and has been around for about one week. Cause of the sore is unknown and has a severity unlike Ive experienced.
10.2.2021 – Not sure if this is covid related but the past few days I have had some moderate-severe lower stomach pains, but no diarrhea or nausea. I am able to pass a normal bowel movement but it takes some time.
Ear inflammation, Colitis and Diarrhea
2.15.2021 – Feel like I have a mild cold
2.16.2021 – I had cold symptoms but they have gone
4.9.2021 – Diarrhea and fatigue
4.17.2021 – Liquid diarrhea for 14 days
6.4.2021 – Got colitis about 3 weeks after second shot. Still got it, not sure if its related . I do have lupus so maybe it upset that
4.15.2022 – No thank you for checking
4.18.2022 – I think I have a bad cold. Did COVID test yesterday I was clear. Will test again tomortoe
4.26.2022 – I have COVID
5.2.2022 – I'm recovering from COVID
7.11.2022 – Inflamed sinuses and Ears. Dr said it's post COVID inflammation. Put in steroids and antibiotics. Going back to Dr tomorrow
Bursitis, Muscle fatigue and Gait disturbance
2.19.2021 – Burning sensation can be felt in my legs, most noticeably my knees . My left knee has intermittent inflammation and swelling that limits my ability to walk or sit. The burn sensation started with Covid infection but the swelling is post-vax.
2.26.2021 – Bursitis in knee
2.27.2021 – Inflammation and swelling
2.28.2021 – Knees swollen
3.2.2021 – Knees. On fire. Like muscle fatigue from a million squats except I dont do that.
3.3.2021 – Knees burn
3.26.2021 – Swelling in knee and now the ankle on opposite leg.
8.27.2021 – Wet cough, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, lethargy
Tremor and Paresthesia
3.28.2021 – I am feeling a tingling sensation, which has continued since I have received the shot.
9.14.2021 – Tremor in right arm. Tingling on face continued for five weeks. The ER doctor said he has seen many strange reactions from the vaccine.
3.18.2022 – I wish i did not take the pfizer. Immediately after taking the.pfizer i had tingling on my head and face. Pfizer has ruined my life. The ER doctor said he has seen adverse reactions like mine from pfizer.
Immunosuppression, Rheumatoid arthritis and Skin warm
3.11.2021 – No other
3.12.2021 – Stomach cramps last night and this morning
3.15.2021 – Headache and RA hand attack. I am immune suppressed so that happens.
3.16.2021 – RA as usual
3.30.2021 – Heavy legs then ok then heavy forearms and shot upper arms. FYI I am immune suppressed though.
4.22.2021 – Immune suppressed, recent Remicade infusion 10 days ago
4.23.2021 – Mild symptoms. Body in am feels hot but no fever. I think it is the infusion Remicade from 3/8 I am getting used to. Lite red heat color in am and gone by 9:30-10am.
4.25.2021 – Morning still body heat skin feels normal temp no fever. Goes away by 10am. Prickly feelings at times. Could be Remicade first infused 4/8/21
5.2.2021 – On waking up my legs are painful for an hour then normalize BUT I am immune suppressed on my first month of Remicade infusion.
5.9.2021 – Waking with dull pain hips to feet. Goes away In an hour. Immune suppressed and started Remicade infusion 2nd one so it might be from infusion.
7.18.2021 – Switched from RA hydroxychloriquine and prednisone to Remicade infusions. This is a good thing.
10.17.2021 – Weaning steroids and on to Remicade plus some steroids. Doctor RA & Dental & Reg dr
Paresthesia, Chills and Nasopharyngitis
2.10.2021 – One day chills and cold with no fever and feeling mildly sick and fatigue. The next day felt completely healthy.
3.6.2021 – More fatigue.
3.13.2021 – Yesterday only I experienced chills and felt sick like the beginning of a flu or virus so I took Vitamin C and rested and feel fine today without any symptoms except fatigue.
3.28.2021 – Not feeling sick but have noticed a tingly, creepy wave type of sensation occasionally a few days a week which lasts a few minutes at a time over the last few weeks. It started in left hand and arm but now feel in front of body. It is not painful.
10.11.2021 – Chills one night with no fever.
Neuropathy peripheral, Dyspnea and Pain in extremity
9.9.2021 – Leg pain neropathy
9.10.2021 – Leg neropathy
9.17.2021 – Shortness of breath.Hours everyday.I got a covid test at Walgreens and that came back negative, thank goodness.I will go to a doctor soon .This struggle for air is all new to me.
9.24.2021 – Shortness of breathStarted after third shot..Had negative covid test result. Drs. doing more tests....why?
10.1.2021 – Shortness of breath
9.5.2022 – Shortness of breath....more and more from one year ago. Who reads this info? Please advise as to issues in my regard. Thanks. Labs and lung tests.
1.24.2021 – If no symptoms, the body is still learning to fight off future infections?
2.14.2021 – I need the details of the vaccine volume in the syringe of each shot I took? And, is the each vaccine shot I took valid within 6 hours since it is diluted to be ready to administer shots? The CDC card didn't have this information but the the vaccine name and lot number. I think I are responsible for what details of vaccine I took as well. Thanks
2.17.2021 – My both vaccine shots were taken in 1st shot 1/23/2021 and 2nd shot 2/13/2021. May I have the data of the vaccine volume taken and if the vaccine shot I took is valid within 6 hours since it is diluted to be ready to administer shots? Thanks
2.21.2021 – May I have data of Pfizer vaccine volumes I took in 1/23/2021 of 1st shot and 2/13/2022 of 2nd shot, and verify if the vaccine shots I took were were valid within 6 hours since the vaccine diluted to be ready to administer on arms? CDC card didnt has this information. Thanks
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