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.
Head discomfort, Rash erythematous and Asthenia
2.24.2021 – Bad sore throat, moderate fever, increasingly stuffy head
3.3.2021 – I developed a sore throat 10 days after 2nd vacc that persists to this day ( 21 days after vacc). Worried, I tested for COVID 9 days ago: negative.. Yesterday, I tested for COVID, flu and strep. Awaiting results. tests
4.29.2022 – Both for the first and now the second boosters, I break out in a red rash on my abdomen. It doesn't itch; it looks like a sunburn.
10.26.2022 – I took flu and 5th COVID shot together and felt weak for about 24 hours. Then rebounded
Impaired work ability, Tenderness and Edema peripheral
2.17.2021 – The first 2 days following the injection I experienced chills briefly both days less than 15 minutes and diarrhea. Took Tylenol and Pepto Bismol. Both were mild and I was able to go about my regular activity, did not miss work.
2.19.2021 – Left armpit swelling and tenderness, same side as injection site (left arm).
2.20.2021 – Left armpit soreness, same side as shot.
3.20.2021 – I had moderate symptoms next day after vaccine injection - chills, headache, fever, body aches lasting a day and a half.
11.9.2021 – First 2 days were BAD. Temp 102.2 cough chills headache extreme fatigue. Missed 2 days work.
11.20.2021 – Common cold / sinus infection - tested NEG for covid
12.4.2021 – Snuffy nose, congestion, cough
Decompressive craniectomy, Menopausal symptoms and Ocular discomfort
3.11.2021 – Around 1700 3/10/21, felt pressure around eyes and back of neck, similar to pre-menstrual tension. Mild. Around 1700 to 1900 3/10/21, felt tired but could have been from working all day, not drinking enough water. Also very mild.
3.13.2021 – Abdominal pain could be from something I ate, combination of foods.
3.21.2021 – I think this is due to menopause, not the vaccine: started menstruation mid-cycle. On that day, the vaccination site was a bit tender, more than it had been. I think due to overall sensitivity in my body.
4.19.2021 – I had bloodwork on 4/7/21. By 4/14/21, my arm was still sore, felt bruised above and below needle insertion site, which was inner right elbow. On 4/16/21, yellowish bruising underneath skin surface, below elbow. Vaccine was upper left arm.
9.6.2021 – Bleeding between menstrual cycles for three weeks straight. Likely menopause symptoms.
3.13.2022 – Extremely heavy menstrual bleeding a few times. Bleeding for a few weeks without stop. Might be due to uterine fibroids or menopause; aggravated by stress. In person scheduled doctor and herbalist visits
Palpitations, Dyspnea and Nasopharyngitis
1.6.2021 – I get tested weekly for Covid 19 and found out I tested positive an hour after I took the vaccine
1.8.2021 – 1/7/21 tested negative for Covid
1.11.2021 – I re tested for Covid and was positive yesterday.
1.15.2021 – Recovering from COVID
2.3.2021 – Post COVID breathing problems
2.5.2021 – Made my COVID lung symptoms increase
2.19.2021 – Continued post Covid symptoms that waxes and wanes. Shortness of breath, fatigue, heart racing, dizziness.
12.28.2021 – Cold/Allergies waiting for a COVID test to come back.
Bed rest, Colitis and Vertigo
2.26.2021 – Developed a rash on abdomen on day 2
2.28.2021 – 2days ago I started to have light headedness which still continues
3.1.2021 – Lightheadedness still throughout the day.
3.2.2021 – Lightheadedness
3.9.2021 – The lightheadedness has gotten worse. Today I havent been able to get out of bed due to vertigo
3.16.2021 – I still have times if lightheadedness and dizzy. This has been occasional since the vaccine.
3.23.2021 – Still have light headedness and dizziness since the last dose of vaccine
12.15.2022 – Colitis
Paranasal sinus inflammation, Psoriatic arthropathy and Breast mass
3.23.2021 – My psoriatic arthritis in the last two days 3/21 and 3/22 has been acting up slightly.
4.27.2021 – Sinuses are inflamed
4.30.2021 – Pain in left breast (same side I got my vaccine on) and a lump or nodule. Have called my obgyn and I have a mammogram scheduled next week. It was already scheduled as they wanted me to wait a month after my second shot
5.5.2021 – Lump in breast 4 centimeters with pain and fever Went to obgyn
9.23.2021 – Sinus pressure and pain
12.16.2021 – Pain in my left breast. Ultrasound showed nothing nefarious could be related to my vaccine ? As that is the the side I received my shot Follow up appt I had scheduled for biopsy
Dialysis, Hematological infection and Pleural effusion
5.4.2021 – I get migraine headaches depending on the weather. I don't think it's from the vaccine.
5.8.2021 – My husband,(b)(6) reported to his v-safe on Thursday that he was in the hospital and had pneumonia. He is in the hospital, but he has a blood infection. The ER doctor told us pneumonia on Wednesday evening because of the chest X-ray. He had a Cat scan on Thursday and had pleural effusion. He has a Staphylococcus infection in the blood probably from dialysis. He did have a 105 temp. Wanted to let you know because he didn't get any check-in yesterday. It wasn't from the vaccine. Thank you.
Infertility, Polycystic ovarian syndrome and Endometriosis
3.20.2021 – Swollen lymph node in arm pit on injection side (same side as injected arm)
3.21.2021 – Swollen lymph node in left arm pit (same side as where I received the injection)
4.13.2021 – Difficulty sleeping at night
4.18.2021 – After my first shot, I got an eye stye. I was able to keep it under control, and it went away before my second shot. After my second shot, the stye started to come back. Ive been working to keep it from getting out of control again.
4.25.2021 – Body aches
5.16.2021 – Diagnosed with PCOS for the first time
4.11.2022 – Infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, miscarriage
Pseudomonas infection, Psoriasis and Taste disorder
3.11.2021 – No
3.14.2021 – Psoriasis flared.
3.16.2021 – Psoriasis getting better also
7.1.2021 – With 2nd vaccination had fever between 101 - 102 degrees even when taking tylenol 3 days aNd extremely tired 4th day. Noticed some food flavors changed from liking to not liking anymore.
9.30.2021 – Been having some diarrhea episodes. Take extra care with gluten since have Celiacs disease so have been wondering why Ive been getting them.
4.1.2022 – After got booster (Moderna this time), I had nausea, cramping, diarrhea & a low grade fever that night. 5 days & stomach kept acting up. I went to urgent care & came to find out I had Pseudomonas which happens when immune system goes down. Vac cause?
Pustule, Breast cyst and Skin swelling
3.20.2021 – Dizziness, chest pain, throat tightness, numb/swollen lips
4.3.2021 – Painful rash/acne? Suddenly broke out all over my entire chin, skin is swollen, bright red, and dry, burning and itches. Tiny pus filled pimples are spreading to my nose and cheeks. Benedryl helps. Messaged my rheumatologist, scheduled a dermatology appt.
4.24.2021 – Eyelid twitching
4.28.2021 – Eye twitching
4.29.2021 – Eye twitching/burning, swollen glands under arms
5.7.2021 – Left eye conjunctivitis, extreme fatigue
6.4.2021 – Nausea, digestive issues
7.23.2021 – Very large complicated breast cyst on same side as vaccination arm
8.23.2021 – In addition to swollen gland under my arm, painful swollen glands in my neck
9.17.2021 – Stomach pains, chronic yeast infection, nausea
9.22.2021 – Extreme fatigue
9.29.2021 – Reflux/nausea, constipation
11.17.2021 – Pain/arthritis in feet and hands
Energy increased, Therapeutic response unexpected and Nasal congestion
1.29.2021 – Runny nose & stuffy nose, body aches, mild fever, fatigue. Lasted approx 3 days..felf like a bad cold.
2.6.2021 – I have a ton of energy & feel great!
2.7.2021 – Feeling super energized & great!
2.8.2021 – Feel great! Lots of energy!! :-)
2.9.2021 – Feel great..lots of energy :-)
2.5.2022 – I had Delta covid in Septemberhad the remisvider treatmentended up having severe inflammation until Novembertook Famotidine & prednisonefelt better until first week of January when I got sick again..did not get tested but I am sure I had
Exercise tolerance decreased, Hypoesthesia and Asthenia
6.22.2021 – Tingling in fingers, pain in arm from shoulder to wrist, a little nausea, a little lightheadedness.
6.23.2021 – Times of lightheadedness, feeling fuzzy
6.24.2021 – Tried to workout...was exhausted quickly, no energy afterwards. Still lightheadedness and fuzzy off and on, nausea comes and goes. Achy, tired..
6.25.2021 – Still just feeling off...tired, achy, headache, nausea, and headache.
6.27.2021 – Still can't get rid of the gurgling stomach and nausea. Still feel fuzzy, lightheaded, and at some times even numb feeling
6.28.2021 – Still nauseous after a week. Still experiencing lightheadedness. Upper body still feels numb-ish.
7.1.2021 – Still pain in my arm but not at the injection site. Still nauseous every day, all the time. Still tired. Still experiencing lightheadedness. Joints are still aching, especially on the side I got the shot.
7.7.2021 – 2 weeks after my first dose and I am still queasy/nauseous every single day,all day. I'm still feeling fuzzy and lightheaded. This is not my normal self. I feel gross all the time and it didn't start until after I received the shot.
7.13.2021 – Not new. But after 2 weeks I am still queasy and nauseated every single day, all day. Still experiencing lightheadedness, sometimes even when just sitting. It sucks. Should I still get the 2nd dose?
Head discomfort, Swelling and Chest pain
4.28.2021 – Inflamación en lado derecho de la cabeza exactamente detrás de la oreja y molestia en esa área.
4.29.2021 – Hinchazón en el lado derecho de la cabeza especÃficamente detrás de la oreja el cual quisiera saber por parte de ustedes si es normal.
4.30.2021 – Hinchazón en el lado derecho de la cabeza detrás de la oreja.
5.1.2021 – Hinchazón en la cabeza
5.3.2021 – Quisiera orientación sobre si es seguro ponerme la segunda dosis aún presentando el sÃntoma de hinchazón en la cabeza luego de la administración de la vacuna. Quisiera que ustedes que son los expertos me ayudaran con esta inquietud.
Rash erythematous, Injection site reaction and Injection site rash
1.30.2021 – Pain in axillary region on Left armpit - same side as vaccine injection. Experienced both yesterday and today. No noticeable lymphadenopathy present.
2.10.2021 – Day 6-8 after vaccine: pain in left armpit on same side as injectionDay 8-10 after vaccine: red rash of presented around where shot had been administered. No pain or itching. Day 9-present: swollen supraclavicar lymph node on left side
2.24.2021 – Systemic puritis
Sneezing, Nasal congestion and Chills
1.20.2021 – dizziness for 1/2 hour after vaccination
2.15.2021 – sore throat, running nose
2.24.2021 – sore throat Tuesday and continuingmild headache Tuesday and continuing
3.17.2021 – sometimes i feel chilled overnight and will sometimes wake up with a headache
3.24.2021 – might be catching a cold sneezing, stuffed nosesore throat intermittently
8.11.2021 – I have had an antibody test recently. The results of that test show that I have NO covid19 antibodies in my system. Does this mean that I have no protection even though I have had both vaccine shots
Galactostasis, Lactation disorder and Mastitis
3.13.2021 – Clogged milk ducts (currently breastfeeding)
3.15.2021 – Clogged milk ducts for the third day in a row (currently breastfeeding)
3.16.2021 – Clogged milk ducts is getting better but not completely resolved (currently breastfeeding).
3.17.2021 – Clogged milk ducts are mostly cleared up but the breast is still painful and sore/tender to the touch (currently breastfeeding)
3.18.2021 – The clogged milk ducts has turned into full blown mastitis. I had to go to urgent care and was prescribed antibiotics.
3.21.2021 – Mastitis is getting better after two days of antibiotics (currently breastfeeding, developed mastitis the day after the first dose).
Injection site discoloration, Injection site bruising and Hyperhidrosis
1.31.2021 – Took off bandaids today and is a bit blank and blue where shot was given
2.1.2021 – My arm is still black and blue where the injection was given
2.2.2021 – Arm still a bit black and blue on the arm where shot admonisteted
2.9.2021 – I went for my yearly breast mammogram and ultra sound. Prominent axillary lymph node due to vaccine Radiologist said they just came out with recommendations to wait 2 months after the vaccine to have the sonogram and mammogram. Taking exam again
2.16.2021 – Not yet
2.18.2021 – Sweating
2.19.2021 – Sweating every so often
Fear, Apathy and Nervousness
2.9.2021 – Dragging my eye sight is blurry
2.11.2021 – I dont know if this is related not just now but more so I get a hive like oror bite that turns into a rash and scratch until
2.18.2021 – Very very tired
3.4.2021 – I get itches for no reason then turns into a rash I still get tired spells
5.6.2021 – Feel shaky at times still tired
10.13.2021 – Dragging no motivation unwell
10.17.2021 – Hard to concentrate
10.18.2021 – Anxious
10.21.2021 – Eyes hurt
11.9.2021 – Very unsteady on my feet scary
11.16.2021 – The past couple of weeks I have been very unsteady on my feet still feel not myself
11.23.2021 – Very unsteady balance
Taste disorder, Parosmia and Balance disorder
4.26.2021 – Leg cramps leg issues
5.7.2021 – Tiredness and out of gas
5.14.2021 – More bruising easily same
5.21.2021 – Hand pain. Bruising in legs big time
5.28.2021 – Lack of energy and fatigue quickly tired out out of gas
6.4.2021 – Tired all the time no NO energy
7.23.2021 – Major stiffness in hands and feet
10.22.2021 – Sorness muscle stiffness Primary care doctor
4.23.2022 – Stiffness hands and feet
4.26.2022 – Stiffness and balance issue plus bruises
7.24.2022 – Muscle problems best friend was hospitalized with extreme covid complications
10.22.2022 – Dizziness
10.23.2022 – Dizziness big time
10.24.2022 – Dizziness foggy
10.25.2022 – Very very tired. Ie foggy
10.26.2022 – Very Very extremely tired and fatigued
10.27.2022 – Severe Fatigue No energy at all
11.3.2022 – Very very tired lack of any energy non appetite
11.10.2022 – Tiredness. severe fatigue. Lower body joints hurt knees and ankles
11.17.2022 – Still having serious fatigue problems and now noticing problems with smelling most foods and also issues with taste
11.24.2022 – Flu like symptoms and again extreme fatigue missing ability to smell.allongoing
12.1.2022 – Fatigue is still a problem not getting any better getting worse..now sense of smell worse now sense of taste is an issue..Help
Otitis externa, Lower respiratory tract congestion and Syncope
3.29.2021 – Faint mild numbness in face
3.31.2021 – Stuffy nose like a mild head cold
4.1.2021 – Mild stuffy, sneezy nose like a mild cold
4.3.2021 – Nasal congestion
4.19.2021 – Mild swollen glands in my neck, more on the vaccine side.
4.20.2021 – Mild swollen glands in the neck on vaccine side.
5.9.2021 – On non-vaccine side: swollen glands in neck and jawline, mild pain in lower back skull behind ear, seems to be an infection in one part of ear cartilage. Dont know if vaccine-related or not. Never had anything like this before.
7.20.2021 – Fatigue
10.18.2021 – Recent and ongoing sore throat, bronchial congestion and minor headache. However, Covid PCR test was negative.
11.25.2021 – Mild cold symptoms.
11.30.2021 – Moderate head cold type symptoms, esp nasal congestion and sneezing.
12.21.2021 – Minor bronchial congestion, some hoarseness, some occasional sneezing.
2.8.2022 – 12/28/21 moderate symptoms like a cold, mostly sore throat and nasal congestion. 12/28 positive Covid antigen test. Mild bronchial congestion. Acute symptoms resolved, but have ongoing moderate frequent fatigue.
11.24.2022 – Sore throat, mild nasal congestion, fatigue.
12.8.2022 – Lots of fatigue. Some nasal congestion. A mile sore throat.
12.15.2022 – Ongoing increased fatigue. Lots of nasal congestion and sneezing. Starting to have a cough.
Plantar fasciitis, Breast swelling and Muscle twitching
1.16.2021 – Around Jan.4, approx. 4 in. red rash & itching developed at site, lasting approx. 3-4 days. Resolved. Jan. 13 noticed muscle, at site, tender during pushups. Since resolved. Ok today.
1.24.2021 – Horrendous flu like sx. Feels like GI maybe coming on.
4.24.2021 – Other than onset of Plantar fasciitis, ok up until last Wed. woke up very dizzy, had diarrhea for 5 hrs. Dizziness diminished over 2 days then had a headache. Felt very weak for those days then ok. Ok today.
1.23.2022 – Had the booster on Nov. 30,2021. 9 hrs later had full sx's of 2nd vac. with 101.7 fever, plus breast aching, swelling & fullness,also urethral, clitoral twitching for 1+hrs. In the weeks since have had breast itching & aching.
Blood pressure increased, Asthenia and Fatigue
3.22.2021 – Actually I have felt tired starting the fifth day after the shot bug thought that it was not eating enough but this is not the case. I have no energy and feel like I have no gotten enough rest but I have 8 hours of sleep. I am going out jogging today and see if this helps with my energy. I usually jog daily but havent for a few days. Glad to hear others have fatigue as well.
3.23.2021 – Blood pressure was elevated but Ill monitor
Jaw disorder, Tongue discomfort and Paresthesia
1.21.2021 – Unknown if related but felt a twinge in the clavicle area. First day it was in the same arm, second day opposite arm. A day after shot its a non issue.
2.3.2021 – Not sure if shot related but noticed two days ago a weird feeling on my tongue. Almost like a tingle.
2.19.2021 – After first shot I noticed pins and needles feeling in top of my tongue and chin jawline area it lessened week 2 going into week 3 then I got 2nd shot and again same feeling.
Injection site mass, Mobility decreased and Blood pressure increased
3.4.2021 – Had minor pain at the injection site a week after the injection and a day later the pain moved to my shoulder then a couple days later into my neck right side up into the base of my head making it almost impossible to turn my head or raise my arm to the right. If I take Tylenol or Ibuprofen it eases up for 4 to 6 hrs. This is the third day that the pain has been severe.
3.13.2021 – Pain in my shoulder, neck & back on different days. My blood pressure has raised. My docotor told me to monitor it. In office annual check up
3.22.2021 – Arm is itchy & has a sore lump & rash around the injection site, blood pressure has gone since the 1st shot!
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Menstrual disorder and Lymph node pain
2.15.2021 – Swelling of the lymph nodes in the armpit of the arm I got the injection in. This is my most limiting symptom.
2.17.2021 – Tender lymph nodes under injection arm (mild) "covid tongue" (mild)
2.19.2021 – Congestion
3.6.2021 – Increases congestion, mild fever--it's my allergy season and I may have a sinus infection.
3.20.2021 – Bit of covid tongue. Worsening congestion, fatigue, mild fever. May be allergy related
10.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit. Very painful and limiting to daily activity
10.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under injection site armpit. Limited daily activity severely
10.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under injection arm. Much more mild todat
10.7.2021 – Slightly swollen underarm lymph nodes
10.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm. Very mild today
10.30.2021 – I started my period, despite being on the depo shot and am experiencing headaches and muscle aches
10.9.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit of the injected arm
10.10.2022 – Lymph node swelling in the armpit of my injection arm
10.11.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of injection arm
Rib fracture, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Influenza like illness
1.14.2021 – Last evening had a few dizzy spells something like vertigo - went to bed and nothing today
10.16.2021 – Last two days my injection arm became very sore again. The site looked fine but I had terrible pain lifting my arm up. Today it is gone though.
1.1.2022 – Flu like chills- low grade fever - congestion - terrible cough that lasted a month . Body aches . Very tired. I did nothing for two weeks . Consulted doctor. After a week of it or more I tested at a facility - neg for flu or covid -other viruses.
5.18.2022 – May 9 th tested positive for covid ( had been having a sore throat ,low grade fever , and post nasal drip causes frequent coughing spells . Then may 10 PCR done was positive. That night rigors and watery diarrhea and terrible cough / broke a rib .
Hypertrophy of tongue papillae, Tongue discoloration and Oral disorder
4.14.2021 – Feeling of numbness, at times, in arm injected
4.15.2021 – Change in urination, feeling of pressure like infection
4.16.2021 – Possible infection;sudden onset
4.18.2021 – Change in urine; dark, painful regardless of fluid intake
4.19.2021 – Continued dark and painful urination
5.3.2021 – Swelling in hands, feet, lower legs
5.12.2021 – Pain in my right jaw at the joint- new
7.12.2021 – Right - sided headaches that are sharp/stabbing in nature. Currently seeking treatment and therapy.
10.12.2021 – Sharp stabbing headaches Referred for therapy and neurologist
4.12.2022 – Black tongue, enlarged tastebuds, swelling, and burning of the tongue. Diarrhea and changes in color of stool, nausea when attempting to eat,fatigue, increased headaches, abnormormal bruising, body pain, brain fog Urgent care and dentist for oral manifestations
Tachyphrenia, Psychomotor hyperactivity and Agitation
2.18.2021 – Hyper. I woke up WIDE awake about 12 hours after getting it night before last and spent the whole day REALLY hyper. Slept ok last night but still a little hyper on day 2
2.19.2021 – Still a little hyper, but nowhere near as bad as the first day after the shot
6.9.2021 – I had a sinus infection from allergies from being out and about maskless, but I will gladly take that!
9.10.2021 – I hadn't had a period in a year, and I had a week long heavy one a couple months after vaccination and then one other one, and then they stopped again.
3.10.2022 – Nausea, vomiting, fatigue
4.3.2022 – As with past covid shots, was super hyper the first day after, slept like a rock for 9 hours last night, then today my mind is racing again. Much faster drop in the hyper level for day 2 than in the past, though.
4.5.2022 – Still a little hyper, but it's getting better
4.6.2022 – Still hyper and not sleeping as much, but its slowly getting better every day. It has been a lot slower to improve this time around.
5.1.2022 – The vaccine pulled me out of menopause and made me have a period. For the second time - booster #2 did the same thing last year.
9.30.2022 – I was really sick at the end of August when several people I knew and had been to an event with had covid, but ai consistentlu tested negative. Just for info, I got the Jynneos monkey pox first dose on Sept. 23
Feeling cold, Muscular weakness and Injection site pain
1.2.2021 – I only had arm pain the day after I got my shot. No pain until about six hours later and for at least 24 hours. It felt like I had bruised my arm. More painful than a flu shot and slightly more painful than a tetanus shot. Only last 24 hours and it felt better the next day. Only symptoms I've had
1.28.2021 – My arm feels cool like it has a cooling gel in it or something but doesnt hurt at all so far.
2.1.2021 – My arm feels weaker and a little achy today. It didnt really ever hurt except for at the injection site but my whole arm feels achy and weaker today (compared to my other arm)
Hip arthroplasty, Psoriasis and Arthralgia
3.19.2021 – Pain in left hip. Probably fraying. Dr told me that was the case in 2018 before replacing right hip.
3.28.2021 – Pain in left hip area, at least moderate, maybe worse but probably not related to the shot. Possible fraying of the hip, similar to pain in right hip before replacement in 2018.
3.29.2021 – Same pain in in left hip as I have had for 2 or 3 weeks. Probably not related to injections.
3.30.2021 – Pain in left hip continues. Have continued to do my daily walk, but hip is tight and painful though probably has nothing to do with pandemic or shots.
3.31.2021 – Left hip pain continues unrelated to shots.
4.1.2021 – Same pain in left hip, probably not related to shots.
4.3.2021 – Same hip pain as before.
4.9.2021 – I am feeling the same pain in my left hip, but it is worse. Do not believe it is Covid related, but nevertheless it is painful. Chiropractor. Also have appointment with orthopedist but not till 5/18z
4.16.2021 – Continuous pain in left hip. Getting worse. Probably not related to shots, but appointment for next month with orthopedist.
4.23.2021 – Severe pain in left hip. Appointments with orthopedists for 4/29 and 5/18. Probably fraying of the hip due to age. Appointments start next week.
11.1.2021 – Other than psoriasis
1.31.2022 – Cough and cold, not Covid, was tested
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