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.
Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Hyperhidrosis and Injection site pain
3.21.2021 – I think my fever broke very early am. Intense sweating. Fever has been gone since i about 6am.
4.30.2021 – My shoulder that received the shot is still sore when i lift weights.
9.17.2021 – I could be wrong, but i feel there is a lingering very mild soreness at the injection site. But i only encounter it when lifting weights. But it isn't limiting. I just notice it.
3.19.2022 – My sinuses running nonstop w/ headache while running a fever that got as high as 102. Fever lasted almost a week. Had to sleep on my side for a month or mucous would go down my lungs. Doctor diagnosed me with presumed covid over a Telehealth visit.
Gastrointestinal bacterial infection, Escherichia infection and Clostridium difficile infection
1.16.2021 – Anxiety. Irritability.
2.4.2021 – Slightly dizzy last night and today. Tired. Low energy. Slightly out of breath.
2.11.2021 – I rode my spin bike for 62 minutes so I feel pretty good.
2.14.2021 – Stuffy nose, cough, congestion, dizziness.
2.15.2021 – Foggy headed
2.16.2021 – Dizzy, nasal congestion
3.4.2021 – Dizziness, muscle aches, tiredness, and fogginess.
10.24.2021 – I got the booster shot on October 12 and had four days of miserable symptoms. Chills, fever, nausea, tiredness, headache, dizziness, fatigue. They may have given me the full dose of Moderna I am not sure but I was sure sick for four days.
10.26.2021 – Fatigue, congestion
11.2.2021 – Fatigue, dizziness, muscle aches
11.9.2021 – Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, sleeplessness, exhaustion, low energy, stomach upset
11.23.2021 – Fatigue, lightheadedness, dizziness, congestion, achiness
1.11.2022 – Fatigue, muscle aches, headache, dizziness, congestion, cough.
4.12.2022 – Common cold symptoms, tested negative for COVID
4.15.2022 – Dizziness
4.16.2022 – Dizzyness. Though I think the symptoms are subsiding now, but it has been 40 hours of feeling crummy.
10.13.2022 – I've been diagnosed with E. coli bacteria and C diff bacteria.
Sensitivity to weather change, Rash pruritic and Sinus disorder
3.4.2021 – I developed whats called Covid arm 8 days after my vaccination: a itchy rash, redness, a bit swollen, directly beneath the site of the shot. Benadryl and a hydrocortisone cream helped reduce & then eliminate the problem.
3.11.2021 – A dry cough (which is not normal for me). So I got tested for Covid. Fortunately, the results came back as negative for Covid. Perhaps its due to ongoing sinus issues &/or breathing dry furnace air during a recent extended period of cold weather.
Mobility decreased, Limb discomfort and Anxiety
10.7.2021 – Headaches all day and sore shoulder and weakness
10.16.2021 – Tingling and heavy feel in arm. Anxious kind of feeling and vibration in body left arm pain
10.23.2021 – Fatigue, sore arm heavy tingling feeling in arm, random itchiness, back pain
10.30.2021 – Shoulder pain both sides upper back pain stiffness and very fatigued
11.6.2021 – Continued neck shoulder both sides and upper back pain and fatigue
11.15.2021 – Less range of motion in arm. Increased stiffness in neck, back and arm and constant pain in arm.
Oxygen saturation decreased, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Body temperature increased
3.15.2021 – Lymph nope soreness in armpit of other arm
3.25.2021 – Headache, temperature of 100 to 101, neck and backache , fatigue .
4.1.2021 – Fever of 101.5,Fatigue, Headache,Low blood oxygen dipping to 72%.When for testing. Now on Bactrim and progesterone. Oxygen now in 90 sHeadache gone.No Covid-19 or flu detected .
3.13.2022 – Flu like symtoms (body & joint aches headache and extreme tireness) with 101 degree temp. Temp went to mormal overnight but symptoms remained for 48 hours. About seven later, symptoms and temperature repeated and then subsided as before.
8.22.2022 – Flu like cold with racking cough. Fever of 101, but dropped to normal next day. Cough lasted more than two weeks. Took two at home covid tests. Four days apart. Both negative.
Lip pain, Vaginal hemorrhage and Intermenstrual bleeding
5.22.2021 – Spotting but Im not on my menstrual cycle
5.24.2021 – Spotting when Im not on my menstrual cycle, sensitive lips and face to water, taste buds are so what not right, sensitive to body temperature with cold water like if you have a cold and slight runny nose
5.26.2021 – Im not sure if this is a side effect, but I have been noticing that I have been spotting and Im not on my cycle. My hips have been hurting since I was vaccinated.
Injection site swelling, Abdominal discomfort and Nasal congestion
1.27.2021 – Stuffy nose
2.26.2021 – The swelling & pain was more than likely caused by my injection site being rubbed too hard after my shot by the person giving the shot...
3.21.2021 – I had fatigue, fever, and aches the week of 3\8. I was a little more tired than usual this past week.
4.3.2021 – I went back to work at my school last week. It went well. This past Wednesday, I had fever (99.8), and diarrheapset stomach on Thursday. I took a COVID lab test just to check, but it came back negative.
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome, Weight gain poor and Malabsorption
2.19.2021 – Shortness of breath/but I have asthma. Stomach was a little queasy on 2nd day.
2.23.2021 – I just feel little weak not like my usual self. Little more tired.
6.9.2021 – I have asthmatic/bronchitis right now and am under the weather. Dont have any COVID symptoms was tested and it was negative.
3.26.2022 – Diagnosed with SMA Snydrome (Superior Mesentric Artery Snydrome). Extreme weight loss. Having hard time gaining weight as body will not absorb food. Waiting for surgery. Six months waiting period.
Neuralgia, Sinus disorder and Injection site bruising
3.10.2021 – No e at all
3.11.2021 – Pain from neuropathy. But dont believe from injection
3.12.2021 – I believe from something I ate. Has caused diarrhea before.
3.13.2021 – No
3.14.2021 – Most likely due to the time change.
3.15.2021 – None
4.19.2021 – The day after my 2nd dose my arm was sore at site I ran lo grade fever (99.8) & felt like I was coming done with something I took a Tylenol and had chicken noodle soup. And in about 3hrs was okay. Nothing further
11.9.2021 – Large bruise appeared at injection site yesterday evening.
2.1.2022 – No symptoms of Covid. Had a cold. No cough, no fever. Runny nose Took Zyrtec and that dried it up and away it went. Otherwise I have been fine.
Blood pressure decreased, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Wheezing
4.6.2021 – Shingles
4.9.2021 – The fever was yesterday . Couldnt change it. It was from 1:00 pm til 10 pm last night.
4.13.2021 – Light headed
5.5.2021 – Leg cramps but I think its due to meds Im on.hip and legs hurt to point cant sleep good
5.12.2021 – Blood pressure went down to 106/63 pulse 63 so I feel dizzy off and on.allergys too.nothing I think to do with the shot .
7.12.2022 – Sinus drainage, headache, body aching , upset stomach ( but not throwing up) wheezing this morning til I used my asthma inhaler and major cough.I tested yesterday positive for Covid.
Myalgia, Arthralgia and Respiratory tract congestion
3.19.2021 – I had a sore shoulder for 2 days right after receiving the shot. I experienced tiredness and some light-headiness. Minor joint and muscle aches, but all cleared by the third day. Feeling fine now (day 4).
4.19.2021 – Bothered by seasonal allergies, congestion/ stuffy head. Light headedness for a few days.
4.27.2021 – Mild dizziness... went to my Dr and there are a few posible reasons: mild dehydration, mfg switch of my BP medication, allergies and posibly the last covid shot... symptoms persisted for about 10 days... i feel better yesterday and today. Dr,s office
Intercostal neuralgia, Gastrointestinal bacterial overgrowth and Vulvovaginal mycotic infection
5.1.2021 – Vaginal yeast infection Normal doctor visit
5.8.2021 – Aches and chills daily for several days. Fatigue. Mild sore throat. Recurrence of vaginal yeast infection that began 5 days post vaccine.
5.29.2021 – Severe vaginal yeast infection that required 2 prescription medications to treat. This also occurred 1 week after shot #1. Both infections began exactly 1 week post vaccine and both were unusually difficult to treat.
6.12.2021 – Intercostal neuralgia
6.26.2021 – 3rd yeast infection since vaccination (none for many years before that)
11.15.2021 – Tingling hands and fingers - both hands
12.9.2021 – Joint pain - knees, hips, pelvis
5.14.2022 – Esophagitis / digestive issues (SIBO)
11.6.2022 – Sore throat
Emotional distress, Sensitivity to weather change and Stress
2.24.2021 – Soreness in deltoid improved after weight-lifting
2.25.2021 – Very mild muscle soreness
2.26.2021 – Soreness, very mild
2.27.2021 – Soreness very minimal
2.28.2021 – Minimal muscle soreness, continued improvement
3.2.2021 – Mental Stress about COVID-related job loss
3.9.2021 – Sinus congestion & headache a couple of days ago with weather changes but those symptoms have resolved. I do have stress about loss of work related to COVID.
3.19.2021 – Loose stools
3.20.2021 – Family-related stress
3.23.2021 – Stress about COVID-related job loss
4.23.2022 – Resolved VGE from travel 3 weeks ago.
10.23.2022 – URI x1 week. Negative for COVID. I had flu vaccine > 1 mo ago. I'm frustrated by all the coughing people who don't wear high quality masks on planes & in public places. I should cough on them!
Pleurisy, Vertigo positional and Gait disturbance
3.20.2021 – I have an old crusty clot, subclavian and brachial blockage, in injection arm. Lots of collateral veins formed over 30 years to compensate for venous flow. My arm is a little sensitive and redder than usual, but manageable.
3.24.2021 – Vertigo
10.8.2021 – Pleurisy after 3 weeks head cold and bronchitis
5.2.2022 – Dizziness, imbalance with walking for a week
5.9.2022 – Continued vertigo
5.16.2022 – Dx Benign Positional Vertigo for now. Same symptoms of last check in. Not new. Not worse.
7.4.2022 – Fatigue, imbalance with movement
Cardiac flutter, Secretion discharge and Flatulence
4.1.2021 – Bad gas, but I also have a slow intestine so for a normal person it could be diarrhea
4.7.2021 – That overall feeling you're coming down with something
9.30.2021 – Mucus and severe cough
11.30.2021 – Pain in armpit I believe to be a swollen lymph node
12.1.2021 – Armpit pain
12.2.2021 – Pain in armpit
12.3.2021 – Small amount of pain in armpit
12.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpit
12.26.2021 – Heart flutters(could be from stress with holidays), upper back pain (could be from extra work hours) Chiropractor
2.27.2022 – Cold with swollen lymph nodes in neck
Sleep disorder, Pruritus and Pain in extremity
2.26.2021 – Shot Monday, resumed push ups Wed & Thurs. Resumed 8 lb weight lifting Thursday. No problem/pain lifting weights overhead. When attempting to do "palms down" arm lift - encountered very sharp pain in arm and dropped weight. By "palms down" - I mean lifting like a "mike drop" or flapping like a bird. In the middle of the night I slept on that arm for awhile.. I woke up to pain and itching in that arm that felt like Day 2 of the first shot. Prior to that I had no injection site pain and couldn't even feel by touch/tapping where it had been. Arm now feels like Day 2 of the first shot.
3.29.2021 – Severe pain in toes on one foot started late in the afternoon. It was stabbing pain that lasted most of the night. Prior evening a sharp pain in the toes woke me up but only lasted a few seconds. This afternoon - all is well. Appointment is tomorrow morning with PCP
10.28.2021 – This report is for the booster shot
Tendon disorder, Patient isolation and Rash macular
2.28.2021 – Gratitude!
3.1.2021 – I have had blotchy skin for awhile~ so I may be mir cognizant ~
3.2.2021 – Just achy when walking up hill ~ feel like bones in feet and tendon in one leg tight~ VERY MILD
3.5.2021 – Weird tightness in tendon~ Experienced charlie horse yesterday~ probably just being hyper critical
4.2.2021 – 12 hours after shot- mild/18hrs. Severe/24-48hrs mod->mild/72-present- tired
4.23.2021 – Red blotches close to surface- bleeds easily- but while never had before - cant imagine how it could be related
5.2.2021 – Small bruises I dont remember getting ~ very small except on knee. But no pain~ very grateful. Also getting very tired about 8 hrs. After waking. Not concerned~ just giving data!
6.25.2021 – Small red splotches , seems to bleed underneath ( only broke through once ) then darkens, then fades into a pale brownish over a few days. I had mentioned in past, but now, and I have four pronounced and a few tiny clusters and these on forarms
10.29.2021 – To clarify - symptoms the day after until two days after Now..(4 days after, I have No more symptoms
12.11.2021 – No strength
4.19.2022 – Think I may have a separate issue~ isolated soar throat/ ear and am home testing NEGATIVE
9.21.2022 – Tired, light headed about 28 hrs. Later~ slept
9.22.2022 – Bruises popping up unexplained ? NO PAIN
10.13.2022 – Sleeping more~Tired~ so I am not able to attribute this to my vaccination~ I am 69~ out of shape~
12.15.2022 – More tired
Photophobia, Diverticulitis and Abdominal distension
3.2.2021 – Warmth at injection site
3.3.2021 – Had a slight headache late yesterday, but took Tylenol for the aching arm (shot site), and to make sure I stayed ahead of any possible fever. Was really tired and sleepy this morning, but was better after 12 noon.
3.5.2021 – Restricted breathing, had to use nebulizer. During course of lung cancer surgery, I had chest reconstruction with a muscle flap; which was very tight today... my surgery was January 6th...
3.8.2021 – Moderate pressure on right ear; injection site on left side.
4.1.2021 – Extreme dizziness, cough w/phlegm
4.2.2021 – Swollen glands, dizziness (the last 2 days extreme dizziness, nausea & diarrhea )
4.3.2021 – Coughing, and fluctuating dizziness with nausea (mild to severe)
4.4.2021 – Extreme dizziness, some light sensitivity
4.5.2021 – Extreme dizziness with nausea, all week terrible gas and bloating
4.6.2021 – Congestion, exttreme dizziness with nausea
4.22.2021 – Headaches, coughing, & dizziness.
4.27.2021 – Coughing
5.11.2021 – Headaches
6.29.2021 – Headaches, diverticulitis Also in-office visit; was told that I could have covid19, but some symptoms of diverticulitis similiar to covid19
Blindness, Rash pruritic and Nausea
2.10.2021 – Itching with rash (rash actually started the 2nd day in the evening)
2.13.2021 – Already has been itching with rash. Rash is starting to heal (scab phase now).
9.30.2021 – Today, 9/30/21, is 3 days later than shot. I felt nauseated, achy, & extremely tired on 9/28, less so on 9/29, & less so today. Also seem to have some swollen glands in my neck
10.1.2021 – More mild than yesterdays.
10.2.2021 – None from vaccines.
10.18.2021 – Lost 44% of vision in one eye. (Field of vision test results.) Ophthalmologist arranged with visits to multiple specialists. Testing to ID cause is ongoing.
Hypoesthesia oral, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Chest pain
5.6.2021 – Worsening of autonomic nervous system condition (autoimmune)
5.16.2021 – Worsening underlying autoimmune autonomic symptoms, plus chills
5.19.2021 – Received IVIG dose for my autonomic autoimmune condition and the side effects were significantly worse after (not quite 2 weeks post vaccination)
5.27.2021 – Continued flare of underlying autoimmune autonomic nervous system condition. Very heavy menstrual bleeding
6.2.2021 – Continued flare of autoimmune autonomic condition
6.9.2021 – Continued severe flare of autoimmune autonomic condition
7.28.2021 – Increased chest pain, upper palate numbness, sensation left arm detached from body,
Biliary colic, Gallbladder disorder and Cholecystectomy
3.13.2021 – Slept 10 hours last night, 3 hours more than usual.
3.14.2021 – Slept longer again last night, close to 10 hours rather than the usual 7.
3.15.2021 – Still a little tired, but better than the last 2 check-ins. No other issues.
3.18.2021 – Acid indigestion, 2nd day
12.3.2021 – Gallbladder attack, it's now scheduled to be removed 12/16. Great Christmas present, right?!
1.28.2022 – Gallbladder attack, had laparoscopic surgery to have my gallbladder removed 12/2021.
6.22.2022 – Sneezing, probably allergies
Mass, Injection site reaction and Tenderness
1.12.2021 – Mild ache feeling in muscle around injection site.
1.13.2021 – Continuous ache in the muscle near injection that has stretched to an ache in the elbow and shoulder
2.2.2021 – Mild Tenderness/Soreness in muscle surrounding injection site
2.3.2021 – Mild tenderness and hardening of the muscle tissue around the injection site. Aches in the shoulder, elbow, & wrist. Noticed a small, hard, & moveable lump near collar bone.
2.4.2021 – Mild arm tenderness still, still an ache in the area where the clavicle mass is located
2.23.2021 – Still have a swollen node above the clavicle near the injection site. Getting smaller, but doctor believes it's an inflammatory response to the injection
3.9.2021 – Still have swollen node on my clavicle. Not painful, just there.
Musculoskeletal pain, Neuralgia and Brain fog
5.28.2021 – Brain fog
5.30.2021 – Brain Fog: I actually had fatigue and brain fog yesterday in the evening hours as well.
5.31.2021 – Muscle pain in shoulder blade near shot injection
6.1.2021 – The ache I am feeling isnt like an illness, just really sore in my shoulder of the arm where the injection was.
6.2.2021 – Mild shoulder pain in the shoulder blade
6.20.2021 – I am noticing brain fog and nerve pain in my hand. Last time I got the first vaccine, I noticed the pain traveled from my arm to my shoulder. This time it seems to have traveled to my hand. Why does it do that?
6.21.2021 – Brain fog and still some slight tingling in hand
6.22.2021 – Brain fog and still some tingling in the hand, but its getting better
6.24.2021 – Tingling still in hand that feels like something pulled
7.8.2021 – I have stomach cramping today, but I dont think its related to the vaccine.
Chest discomfort, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis
1.27.2021 – chest tightness
2.1.2021 – Arm pain at shot spot when raising the arm above the shoulder w/any sort of resistance or weight in hand.
2.2.2021 – When I move my arm above my shoulder with any sort of weight, then I have a sharp, abrupt pain at the shot site.
10.14.2022 – I caught a cold from my visiting five year old granddaughter. It was worse than Covid. I had a test thinking it might be Covid, but I was negative. After five days I am mostly fine now with only a slight cough.
Nasal disorder, Depressed mood and Blood glucose increased
1.2.2021 – Earache yesterday that is almost gone. (No history of earaches)
1.3.2021 – Yesterday's ear ache localized to below ear (lymph node?) and today is gone
2.10.2021 – 1) I use insulin for T2 diabetes. Two days after the second dose, my blood sugar began rising, and the usual insulin corrections did not keep it in check for about a week. 2) The day after that dose I felt mildly unwell - not really nauseated.
4.23.2022 – Low mood
4.24.2022 – I forgot to tell you about high blood sugar yesterday. OK now
10.21.2022 – I contracted COVID in August 2022. Nasal symptoms and cough. Napped a lot.
Arthralgia, Dizziness and Fatigue
2.26.2021 – A little dizzy but very slightly headache is mild
2.27.2021 – No wanted to know if I can take Levi et for the allergie
2.28.2021 – Headache is better but lingering
3.21.2021 – It feels like Epstein Barr fatigue! Pain all over the fatigue and pain are severe the other symptoms moderate.
3.20.2022 – I have more pain in my joints and stronger but since I am 73 perhaps it's circunstancial? With the shot for a while I felt tired but I work a lot , same I cannot say it is for sure the vaccine . I am happy I got the vaccines.
Mobility decreased, Flushing and Axillary pain
3.26.2021 – Flushed face and feeling a little tired
3.31.2021 – Not really sure if this is vaccine related. But my headache won't go away even with taking medications
4.2.2021 – Pain on underside of arm where shot was given. Near armpit.
4.23.2021 – Flushed face
10.31.2022 – Although I now feel fine, Saturday was a complete loss... in bed the entire day. It seems like every booster I get is worse than the one before it. Seriously thinking about switching to Pfizer.
11.11.2022 – Achey but not sure if its from the vaccine
Arrhythmia, Sinus headache and Dysphonia
2.13.2021 – I awoke in the midst of the night with a racing heart rate. It was about 11 hours after the injection.
2.14.2021 – I discovered a rash on my back. I had noticed a general itchiness following the shot but didnt notice the rash until last night.
2.16.2021 – I still have remnants of the rash on my back but it doesnt itch
3.6.2021 – Arrhythmia, out of breath, slight cough
3.19.2021 – Some intestinal issues and Im still very tired by mid day.
12.8.2021 – Large swollen glands in upper shoulder/neck region. Constant aching pain radiating from arm pit to wrist
12.9.2021 – Large swelling of lymph glands in neck, shoulder, and arm
12.11.2021 – Still large swollen lymph glands along collar bone and breast
12.12.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen and painful
12.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes remain
12.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes are shrinking, I have developed a cough.
12.21.2021 – Hissing in my hearing started about 5-6 days ago.
1.11.2022 – Sneezing and a slight headache. I don't feel "sick" just cautious as so many are getting Covid now.
3.8.2022 – I still have ringing in my ears since the booster shot
6.5.2022 – Chest pain, palpitations. I have heart block, the vaxx recovery aggravated it.
6.6.2022 – Voice is hoarse, stuffy/runny nose
6.7.2022 – Hoarseness, stuffy/runny nose, slight cough. I needed to use my inhaler today
6.8.2022 – Still hoarse and have a sinus headache
6.9.2022 – Dizziness, sinus headache
6.11.2022 – Stuffy/runny nose
12.5.2022 – I came down with Covid in August, 8 weeks after my 4th vax shot which I believe was the last time you contacted me. Since then I have gotten the new vax in November
Swelling, Hypertension and Edema peripheral
4.13.2021 – Swelling around my neck on the side of the shot with mild pain and tingling.
4.14.2021 – The lymph gland on my neck on the side of the vaccine is still swollen/ puffy.
5.4.2021 – Not sure if related but just in case, yesterday evening I felt my heart to start beating fast I thought it could have been my blood pressure getting high. I dont have blood pressure problems, never had.
5.13.2021 – I noticed yesterday minor pain and swelling under my right arm. Armpit. Those would be lymph nodes, correct. Not sure why my lymph nodes would swell. I havent been doing anything different I am I am under no medication whatsoever for anything.
7.13.2021 – When I lay down to sleep sometimes I feel my heartbeat quicken (its scary) and it has never happened before the vaccine. I do deep breath exercises to bring down my heart rate. Not sure if its related to the vaccine.
4.18.2022 – Racing heart rates on occasion.
Balance disorder, Depression and Night sweats
8.31.2021 – Dry cough
9.29.2021 – Feeling more depressed
4.14.2022 – Night of shot I had night sweats and chills
9.30.2022 – Felt very tired after getting new bi-valent Covid-19 booster. However I also received my senior flu shot and Prevnar 20 pneumonia shot at same time. Took at least 72 hours before I felt normal again.
10.10.2022 – Dry cough still. Night after injections had chills, joint and muscle pain. Following day I felt very tired and somewhat off balance. Within 72 hours felt normal again.
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