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.
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Flushing and Injection site warmth
3.11.2021 – Face felt maybe flush
4.1.2021 – Hot/warm on injection site
4.2.2021 – Felt feverish but had no fever
4.27.2021 – Only thing Ive noticed since my vaccine is Im much more tired in general by mid to end of day than I use to be. It could be a co-incident, not sure. Just noticed it thinking back.
5.4.2021 – Just feeling more tired than usual but not sure if it has anything to do with vaccines. It does affect some normal activities.
11.19.2021 – Soreness in arm pit area
11.20.2021 – Sore lymph nodes under arm of inj. Site
12.2.2022 – Feeling that I feel lil sick
12.17.2022 – Headache and just feeling not so great.
Mass, Infection and Axillary mass
4.12.2021 – I have lumps under my armpits. One of the lumps under my left (shot is on left arm) armpit was red and swollen right after the first shot and then remained red a few days after but not swollen. The same red lump became swollen last night. It is still red and swollen today.
4.13.2021 – Red infected lump/cyst under left armpit (injection side)
4.14.2021 – Red/infected lump under left armpit.
4.15.2021 – Still have the red lump under left armpit
Painful respiration, Musculoskeletal pain and Tenderness
3.13.2021 – Pain in upper back. Hurts when I breathe. Started Friday morning pain on scale 1-10 about a 3
11.10.2022 – I've actually had 5 Covid shots
11.11.2022 – Pain in upper legs and buttocks only when sitting Primary NP & neurologist who found no problem
12.10.2022 – Pain in upper legs and lower buttocks when sitting only. Neurologist said not sciatica . No pain when walking, sleeping, running or golfing. Just when I sit! Went to physical therapy. So far no relief.
Vitamin D deficiency, Blood cholesterol increased and Nasal dryness
4.7.2021 – I experienced pinkish blood when blowing my nose since the injection. I could smell and taste the medicine.
4.22.2021 – I could taste the vaccine in my mouth 30 mins after getting it. My nose was dry and burning. I can smell the medicine when I urinate.
7.22.2021 – I have pain throughout my arm that I received the injection. I have had an upper respiratory infection since my last check in.
10.21.2021 – Diabetes Hypertension High cholesterol Vitamin d deficiency
Sleep deficit, Oral pain and Balance disorder
1.25.2021 – Briefly unsteady on feet about noon today.
1.30.2021 – Lots and lots of intestinal gas. A fair amount of pain from an unrelated dental procedure Thursday, re-doing of an old root canal therpy
2.8.2021 – Occasionally feel unsteadiness on feet at mid-day, perhaps a bit more than I might have simply from sleep deficit.
2.15.2021 – Brief periods of mild mental fog not lasting more than 45 minutes total.
2.17.2021 – Very slight mental fog from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
3.27.2021 – Suspicious bruise appeared near/at site of 2nd shot, abt 10 days ago. Size: nearly size of golf ball. Not sensitive to touch. Color beginning to fade from center outward, while color and flow downhill into a plant leaf shape. Is this common?
5.12.2022 – Fatigue that occurs intermittantly.
Poor quality sleep, Visual impairment and Arthritis
2.9.2021 – Within two hours following the injection, the arthritis in my left shoulder and right and left elbows suddenly disappeared, and has not returned. One night while sleeping, I woke up with sharp pains around the injection side and in my right shoulder. That cleared
2.10.2021 – Mild weakness and lethargy
3.7.2021 – Shoulder joint pain night after injection, but went away the next morning
3.19.2021 – Fatigue and tiredness its more of an issue. I assume it is more related to lack of physical activity, getting fat, and staying in the home.
4.10.2021 – Significant change in vision. Current eyeglasses do not help.Have an appointment with an ophthalmologist to determine if it can be corrected with new glasses. I am a school bus driver and my vision is very important. Ophthalmologist appointment
6.4.2021 – Got Singtix vaccine yesterday. Lousy night sleep, aching body and joints, weak muscle tone in legs today,, And heavy chest congestion. Fell asleep in middle of day in the recliner, went out in the car and fell asleep for an hourIn the car, got home,
4.30.2022 – Flu like runny nose, coughing, and chest congestion. Some people in my area have the similar condition. Uncertain whether or not it is related to the annual pollen event that occurs at this time of year.
Tooth disorder, Patient isolation and Toothache
4.30.2021 – Mild cough / throat tickle.
5.1.2021 – Left armpit is bothering me a little.
7.27.2021 – Dental issues/severe pain related to the need for a root canal. I also experienced dry coughing around that time, but I had a COVID test administered at Mount Sinai and the result was negative. The cough has gone away. Dental appointment for antibiotics and pain killers and a follow-up COVID test (that came back negative).
11.26.2021 – Mild diarrhea on a couple of occasions
12.3.2021 – Stomach pain & mild diarrhea
5.19.2022 – Coughing, sneezing, and slight fatigue.
6.1.2022 – Coughing
8.3.2022 – Tested positive for COVID on 7/2/2022 and isolated for ten days. Experienced Mild symptoms.
Body temperature fluctuation, Hypoesthesia oral and Memory impairment
3.22.2021 – A numbing tingle sensation in my mouth and tongue.
3.23.2021 – Numbness and tingling in the mouth and tongue.
3.24.2021 – Tingling and numbness in the mouth and tongue. Milder than yesterday.
3.25.2021 – Same thing about my mouth as previous days.
4.16.2021 – Sore body aches
6.18.2021 – Foggy thoughts and memory recall. Also joint pain in my ankles and knees. I'm now waking up with my fingers clutched and popping when i stretch them out. I had a week where my body temp went up and down, chills, and a asthma like breathing. Doctor follow up in person.
Therapeutic response unexpected, Neuralgia and Mobility decreased
1.6.2021 – My headache is gone that I had all day before the vaccination!
1.10.2021 – Nerve tenderness on left wrist painful to touch
1.11.2021 – Still have nerve pain left wrist
1.21.2021 – Back psi Going to physical therapy
1.27.2021 – Back pain in left to ckavicle Physical therapy
2.3.2021 – Pain still in left clavicle rotator area since 1st fose
2.8.2021 – Opposite arm still pain limited rom since 1st shot in opposite arm Physical therapy today for joint clavicle left arm never injected hurts since 1st shot
2.9.2021 – Neck is swollen, still have a pain on left shoulder and clavicle
2.10.2021 – Pain in left clavicle upper arm joint, neck left pain
Myalgia and Injection site pain
4.30.2021 – The shoulder where I got injected feels like a muscle ache. I think I reported it as such with the first shot. I'm not sure if that should be counted as pain. I think I reported it as muscle aches. Now I'm wondering if I should have used the other identifier.
5.1.2021 – The shoulder where I got the injection is sore. Not sure whether or not to count that as pain or muscle aches, but nothing full body for sure.
Amylase decreased, Pancreatic disorder and Oral herpes
4.3.2021 – Sinus pressure and headache with it. Pretty sure it's allergies.
4.29.2021 – I developed a cold sore out of the blue, tiredness, and a bit of congestion.
5.13.2021 – Monday night while laying in bed my heart rate sky-rocketted to 160. Went to the ER and more testing will be done to see cause.
12.26.2021 – Muscle spasms and very low amylase in the pancreas found through lab tests.
11.28.2022 – In August I developed a severe sore throat and cough. I tested negative for everything and ended up being allergies. I've never had a sore throat that severe go on that long before. It was a good 3 weeks or so.
Rhinalgia, Nasal discomfort and Painful respiration
3.4.2021 – Injection site continued bruise, and tender, diarrhea, lethargic, headache, generalized aches left heal very tender n right arm weakness
3.11.2021 – The injection site continues to hurt, off n on, as if the injection is just happening, fatigue continues, cold symptoms, the lousy feelings just dont go away
3.18.2021 – Achy, lethargic, headache, cough, sore throat, nasal passage pain when breathing, long lasting cold type symptoms.
3.22.2021 – Earache, dry throat n cough
3.23.2021 – Dry scratchy throat
3.24.2021 – Nasal irritation, stuffy, runny, nose and sinus pain
3.25.2021 – Stuffy, runny, itchy eyes n nose
3.29.2021 – Sinuses, stuffy, runny, painful when breathing deep
6.18.2021 – Continued fatigue n intermittent body aches
9.17.2021 – Body n joint aches; lethargy
Face edema, Specialist consultation and Facial pain
4.19.2021 – Joint pains, body aches and some muscle pain is preexisting
4.20.2021 – Joint and muscle pains are likely not related to the vaccine
4.21.2021 – Bruise-like pain on right side of skull upon waking. Subsided about 2 hours after being upright, but still slightly tender and painful in the late afternoon. Face feels swollen. I am concerned about the Moderna vaccine combining with lymph problems which I may have in facial tissues. Other muscle/joint pain more likely preexisting. Does an mRNA vaccine know how much protein to make and what cells to put it in? I guess it goes into the bloodstream and then interacts with every cell. I hope those with lymph problems and or previous ionizing radiation can be examined in a unique data category.
4.22.2021 – The bruise-like pain on the right side of my skull became more pronounced again overnight. Again after being upright for a couple hours, the pain resided. I can find it though with my fingers. I think this is lymph related. I have had facial edema since 2011 ionizing radiation. This might also be activated by other environmental factors. Kaiser primary care suggested it could be vaccine related. My other muscle and joint aches are most likely pre-existing conditions. The bruise like right skull pain was very unusual though I have had skull pain reported also to Kaiser primary care several months ago in similar spots after walking outside in my neighborhood. I suspect cumulative electromagnetic fields may play a role. My mom suggests hateful people with EMF weapons play a role.
4.23.2021 – The bruise like swelling right side of upper skull seems a little less hazardous at the moment. This is probably lymph related. The muscle and joint pain feels a bit better today too although those were pre-existing conditions.
4.24.2021 – The bruise like area on the upper right side of my skull is less swollen today. I have other facial swelling, muscle and joint pain that is preexisting. The bruise like spot is still there however and sore when touched.
4.25.2021 – The bruise like pain on the right side of my upper skull seems to be nearly gone now. Other symptoms such as muscle ache and joint pain are preexisting. Currently I can feel active nerves in my left hand. (The active nerves are unlikely vaccine related. I worked hard outside this morning and often my left arm and hand act up after physical exercise.)
5.2.2021 – The symptoms are not new but prevalent today. I seem to be having facial swelling including lips, cheeks and around my eyes. This is probably allergy and lymph related. Also my neck is sore from physical work yesterday and then computer work today.
5.23.2021 – Facial/jaw pain bad upon waking and first morning hours though has been a preexisting condition.
5.24.2021 – Sinus, eye, facial pain likely preexisting conditions, allergies and/or due to too much screen time.
Bile duct cancer, Biliary obstruction and Pancreatic carcinoma
9.23.2021 – Elevated liver enzymes, partial obstruction in bile duct. Will be having gallbladder removed and bile ducts examined. Believed to be after effect of gastric bypass. Multiple labs, ultrasound, MRCP, clinical visit and virtual visit
9.30.2021 – Blocked bile duct requiring surgical intervention 10/1/21. Have spoken with someone in your group and nobody feels this is a consequence of the vaccine. Multiple onsite and telehealth visits
10.7.2021 – Discovered bile or pancreatic duct cancer after surgery to relieve blocked duct. Don't believe it's got anything to do with vaccine.
11.25.2021 – Pancreatic cancer but I doubt related to vaccine. Multiple clinic visits
Injection site mass, Rheumatoid arthritis and Injection site erythema
2.4.2021 – Usual RA symptoms
2.5.2021 – Normal RA joint aches
2.7.2021 – Sore throat
2.10.2021 – RA type joint pain
3.18.2021 – Chills day of vaccination
3.27.2021 – Headachebut may be due to stress.
4.3.2021 – Headaches
4.10.2021 – Diarrhea
10.28.2021 – Headache after 3rd dose for 2 days. After flu shot on 10/8/21, I had lump and red spot on arm at site of shot. Very sore. Then arm that I received shot 3 began hurting again. Both are better now.
12.31.2021 – Cold following thanksgiving for 2 weeks; felt good one week then after Christmas I got another cold (both from grandchildren who tested negative for Covid, strep and flu). Still fighting second cold.
Gingival bleeding, Tooth extraction and Tooth infection
2.1.2021 – Starting to have gum problems (tender, bleeding) that I normally experience only when ill. Wondering if maybe, for me, this is a function of my immune system responding to something going on.
3.15.2021 – Following my second shot my arm felt numb & heavy but was not painful. On the 8th morning after the shot I woke up with a sore arm & ran a low grade fever that day & the following 2 days. It was like a timed release reaction. I have felt tired since
8.30.2021 – I am now experiencing my 3rd tooth infection. I have already had to have 2 teeth pulled. Dental Office Visits
5.15.2022 – High fever, sore throat, cough, metallic taste, nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, fatigue
10.30.2022 – Head & chest cold. I took 2 at home tests. Results negative for Covid.
Histamine intolerance, Sacral pain and Immune system disorder
11.20.2021 – Random itching that migrates from palms to feet to shoulders, breast, midriff, fingers, toes. The itching usually creates a rash with itching and burning lasting 10-15 minutes. it subsides only to happen again randomly. Began 12 days after 3rd shot
11.25.2021 – The itchy migrating flare ups continue. Zyrtec seems to help. But I'm also experiencing joint pain especially in my hips and it radiates down my legs. It too flares up. It feels very much like my immune system is hyperactive and is manifesting
12.2.2021 – Still experiencing itch. Dermatologist said it's a histamine reaction and prescribed Zyrtec or Allegra daily which has helped. But without it the itchy flare ups reoccur.
12.10.2021 – In addition to the itch which is controlled by taking Allegra twice a day, I am having chronic muscle , joint pain in my left gluteus muscles and SI joint pain. It also creates sharp nerve pain down the side of my left leg. Primary care and chiropractic
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Contusion and Edema peripheral
3.2.2021 – Pain on top and to the back of shoulder
3.3.2021 – Pain and bruised top of shoulder
3.4.2021 – Top of shoulder still sore and bruised
3.5.2021 – Shoulder still sore and bruised
3.9.2021 – Pain has move to my elbow and still sore some on top/back of shoulder
3.29.2021 – Swelling under my underarm
3.30.2021 – Underarm still swollen and pain
3.31.2021 – Swelling underneath underarm
4.1.2021 – Underarm still swollen and elbow still hurts
4.2.2021 – Some swelling underarm and elbow still hurts
4.5.2021 – Elbow still hurts
4.10.2021 – Elbow is still hurting
Breast mass, Restlessness and Neuropathy peripheral
3.6.2021 – Both symptoms minimal, dull headache, a little flare of hip arthritis I worked out with stretches
3.7.2021 – Twitching in my right foot. I have a mild case of neuropathy in both feet.
3.9.2021 – Had a short bit of vertigo first day, sounded similar to a friend who got the Moderna first dose.
3.27.2021 – My foot neuropathy increased intensity a notch.
4.1.2021 – Restless, broken sleep
4.2.2021 – I need extra rest and drink alot of water. When i do that i have a good day.
5.8.2021 – Continued gastric issues. Problems eating many foods i usually tolerate, broccoli, beans, oat milk, wheat, rice..on and on. Juggling act..wonder if I had covid in early 2020. Settled down, but flared up again recently. Luckily, work from home.
3.27.2022 – Joint aches, small breast mass in process of being diagnosed, foggy memory.
Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, Menstruation delayed and Decreased appetite
4.13.2021 – Body aches, difficulty sleeping, and tiredness but this could just be from challenging workouts. I work out regularly and am not usually this sore.
5.18.2021 – Just felt tired and off yesterday with a loss of appetite. I dont think its related, but dont feel 100% today either.
12.24.2021 – Stuffy nose and congestion
2.18.2022 – My period is coming 1-3 days later
11.19.2022 – I got Covid on 6/6/22 and have felt fatigue ever since that doesn't seem to be getting better. My TSH levels elevated from 4 in March 2022 to 6 in October 2022.
Middle insomnia, Abnormal dreams and Body temperature increased
1.3.2021 – Moderate abdominal pain overnight feeling ok today
1.7.2021 – Not sure If it is related however I have woken up between 2am and 3am for the past 4 days I feel hot but not hot like a fever. Also having vivid dreams. Again not sure if related there has been nothing else new as far as meds. Just thought I would report it. It may not be related.
2.25.2021 – Since having the vaccine I have been awoken at night by abdominal pain. It has only occurred about 6 times. I do not remember ever waking up from belly pain in the past. It may be unrelated. I have also had chest pain a few times which I have not had
1.30.2022 – Cough runny nose
Limb injury, Breast swelling and Neck mass
1.6.2021 – Brief shaking, like a chill, but I was not cold. Very brief, a few minutes. Actually was Monday night after v-safe check in.
2.23.2021 – Unrelated. Hurt my foot.
3.2.2021 – Infection that requires oral antibiotics. Probably a cut that went bad.
7.27.2021 – Lump on back of neck In person visit; further tests scheduled
3.28.2022 – High blood pressure Doctor's office
7.22.2022 – Swelling on left breast, same side as Covid Moderna vax, started about 8 days after vax.
Injection site reaction, Rash pruritic and Injection site rash
3.29.2021 – On the 7th day after my vaccine I got a welt and rash at the vaccine site. It was very itchy and annoyingly painful like throbbing. Nothing severe.
4.19.2021 – Today is two days post vaccine, but the night of my vaccine (12 hrs post) I had chills, fever, aches, and the worst headache of my life. Yesterday (1 day post) I had a headache, tired, and body aches. I missed my v safe reporting so I wanted to give that information.
4.20.2021 – Very very minor soreness at the injection site
5.8.2021 – Have had a sore throat for two days, stuffy nose, and my ears hurt. Feels like a sinus infection.
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Hypoesthesia and Paresthesia
5.6.2021 – The arm I got my shots in goes numb numerous times a day; everyday
5.10.2021 – Arm continues to go numb and tingle from my shoulder down to my fingers 5 times or more a day since my first vaccine on 3/29/21. Sometimes my arm hurts when I start getting the feeling back.
5.24.2021 – Arm goes numb a lot and interrupts my day, everyday. Some of the tingling sensations are painful and last long
6.7.2021 – Arm is still going numb. Some days it hurts
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
10.12.2022 – Swollen lymph node in arm pit on left side (injection site - left arm.)
10.13.2022 – Painful swollen lymph node in armpit and in neck on my left side. (Vaccination site-left arm.)
10.14.2022 – Painful swollen gland in left armpit (injection site-left arm.) Seeing family doc this afternoon. Routine doctors office visit to ask about this side effect of painful swollen axillary lymph node.
10.15.2022 – Swollen lymph node in left armpit-better than yesterday.
10.16.2022 – Swelling of lymph node in left arm pit. Less sensitive than yesterday.
Middle insomnia, Rash and Back pain
3.21.2021 – Slight headache yesterday when I got my injection and a little arm pain but that is gone today
4.18.2021 – I had the joint pain last time but I thought it was because I was painting. My lower back both knees and shoulders ache and woke me up at 2 AM and I couldnt go back to sleep till 5 AM. But in the morning the joint pain was gone.
4.20.2021 – Still feeling some joint pain in my knees and lower back
4.22.2021 – Joint pain very mild today
4.24.2021 – Mild joint pain again today in my knees
10.24.2021 – Rash on my abdomen
10.27.2021 – Because I had the abdominal rash will be going to get tested to see if I am allergic to PEG or polysorbate 80
10.29.2021 – I may be allergic to PEG or polysorbate 80 and I have to check with an allergist because I got a rash from the booster shot only lasted 24 hours. And on my abdomen
1.21.2022 – Went through allergy testing for PEG because I did get a mild rash with the booster. The Moderna component testing was inconclusive. The allergist would prefer if I need another vaccine that I get it there with an antihistamine as a precaution. Allergist office
5.22.2022 – I feel so much better on the Pfizer vaccine. I had joint pain and a rash with Moderna in
Impaired driving ability, Loss of consciousness and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
5.24.2021 – Dizziness, foggy brain
11.15.2021 – Heart racing and chest tight
11.15.2021 – The passing out stopped a little less than three months after my second shot. When I was dealing with the passing out worried about driving and daily activities. Beyond that things are about the same.
11.16.2021 – Heart racing
11.29.2021 – Fever was up in the 103's a couple of days. More body & mainly joint aches. I passed out a couple of times but is nowhere close to as bad as it was after my second shot. Can't afford the copays so I have not gone to the doctor for a check-up.
Dry eye, Arthritis and Oral herpes
2.2.2021 – Yes, at the time of the injection, it made a weird taste in my mouth/sinus area. This only lasted a few seconds, not long. I also had a numbness in the left side of my face. It is much improved.
2.3.2021 – My regular GP. I wanted advise on the headache. I feel certain they are associated with a sinus infection that was going on before I got the Covid shot,
2.4.2021 – I only had a slight headache today. Much improved.
2.5.2021 – Underneath (b)(6) I the empire area has hurt today.
2.20.2021 – I still have numbness in the left side of my face. It is better , but there. Also my left arm muscles feel weak. I have had a few hives and fever blisters. Is it safe to take a 2nd shot? I have my pharmacist researching. It is due 2-24-21. I went to the doc Mar. 11 and got a meg. Covid test. I got an antibiotic that gave relief from the headaches .
2.27.2021 – This is my 3rd day. I got my shot on Wen. 2-24. On 2-25 I had a fever 101.6 and chills. It lasted about 24 hrs.
3.3.2021 – I have arthritis and the last 2 days it has been worse.
3.10.2021 – Dry dry eyes. I also have a cramping on the left side of my abdomen, just like I did with the first shot. The first time the pain left in about 3 weeks.
Ear disorder, Rash and Nasopharyngitis
3.2.2021 – my symptoms are like a flare up of previous issues related to my pre-existing condition
3.16.2021 – I had a rash that was new but mild the day after the 2nd vaccination, but as time went on it became so severe that last weekend I had to go to urgent care. They gave me prescriptions that so far have helped, but well see.
3.30.2021 – I am having some problem with my ear. I don't know if I have a cold or something that's unrelated to the vaccine, but at least my rash is gone.
4.6.2021 – I have a mild, dry, but persistent cough that began after I finished my newly prescribed anti-allergy medications.
Lipoma excision, Blood urine and Lipoma
1.22.2021 – I missed report yesterday I had mild sore throat and earache with no fever gone today
2.25.2021 – Some pressure in my head especially back of neck
3.22.2021 – Bladder infection- blood in urine - under treatment Urologist office visit
4.5.2021 – Radom shooting pain in head/brain
8.23.2021 – Diverticulitis but I have a history of this so not due to vaccine Not due to vaccine
1.27.2022 – Surgery today for lipoma on my back Day surgery at hospital
6.11.2022 – 6/10 10pm - 6/11 noon reaction to booster
9.9.2022 – Pain / weakness right foot/ leg due to pinched nerve being treated with physical therapy Orthopedic doctor
12.12.2022 – COVID twice in a month Positive test 11/21:/22 - paxlivid 11/21-25 Negative test 11/28/22 Positive test 12/11/22 My doctor on phone
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