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.
Viral upper respiratory tract infection, Bone pain and Tachycardia
2.28.2021 – Sore spot back of head and muscle soreness right neck
3.8.2021 – I had wrist pain and redness and itching on the back of one hand
3.17.2021 – Pain base of skull and slight headache
3.18.2021 – It was more like hives than a rash and just a small area.
3.22.2021 – These joint pains are on going but lessening
4.20.2022 – I have come down with an upper respiratory virus not Covid
4.21.2022 – I still have the common cold!
5.6.2022 – Increased inflammation in arthritic joints. Had an episode of tachycardia for short time
5.13.2022 – Increased joint and muscle pain Email notification of condition and same reply from doctor
10.15.2022 – No
Abdominal distension, Flatulence and Body temperature increased
4.22.2021 – Onset of wet cough four hours after shot, simultaneous with onset of arm pain
12.16.2021 – Bloating / gas (mild)
12.21.2021 – Anxiety (mod-severe)
12.30.2021 – Fatigue, dizziness, malaise, low-grade fever since 12/22 (now 9 days, still ongoing, typically around 100.5F). covid test (PCR, negative) on 12/28
1.6.2022 – Currently on day 16 of a low-grade fever (~99.5°F +-0.3°; typical baseline is 97.8°F). Some lightheadedness and mild nausea. PCR came back negative.
1.28.2022 – Currently on day 38 of low-grade fever that started five days after 3rd shot. Possibly (probably?) unrelated but felt it's worth mentioning.
3.17.2022 – Have had a low-grade fever since five days after my booster jab. Docs have no idea what the cause is. It's now over twelve weeks.
9.24.2022 – Swelling and tenderness in/around armpit lymph node on same side as injection, moderate (enough that wearing a shirt and moving are uncomfortable and sleep was difficult)
9.25.2022 – Swollen and tender lymph node under arm on injection side (mild-moderate)
Lymph node pain, Injection site pain and Lymphadenopathy
1.22.2021 – My shoulder area feels a little sore as well, but less than at the injection site. Overall no issues at all.
3.2.2021 – My lymph node hurts under the arm I got my shot
3.3.2021 – Last night I ran a fever of 102.7 and my lymph node under my left arm is very swollen and sore
3.4.2021 – Still have swollen and very sore lymph node on the same side I got my vaccine
3.5.2021 – Lymph node under arm is still swollen, but getting better
3.6.2021 – Still sore lymph node, but it is better
3.7.2021 – Lymph node still sore when I lift things
3.8.2021 – Still some soreness in my lymph node.
10.12.2022 – I had COVID-19 in June.
Diabetes mellitus, Injection site induration and Blood glucose increased
3.5.2021 – My injected arm feels like a brick
3.7.2021 – I am diabetic 2 Just wondering if my blood sugar will go with this vaccine
3.8.2021 – I have diabetes 2 my blood sugar is been on the high
3.9.2021 – My blood sugar has been higher than normal
3.10.2021 – My blood sugar is on the high side
3.11.2021 – My blood sugar is on the high
3.28.2021 – My blood sugar is on the high side And My injection arm is warm
3.29.2021 – Blood sugar is on the high side and Injection site warm
3.30.2021 – Blood sugar is on the high side
Confusional state, Myalgia and Arthralgia
3.22.2021 – these are daily symptoms due to other medical conditions
3.23.2021 – Normal symptoms due to other medical issues
3.24.2021 – These are daily symptoms from other medical issues
3.31.2021 – These areas are due to other medical conditions
4.5.2021 – Extremely fatigued, confusion, joint and muscle soreness due to other health conditions.
4.26.2021 – These symptoms are due to other health issues I have
4.27.2021 – These symptoms are due to other health concerns
4.28.2021 – Due to other health concerns
5.1.2021 – From other health issues
Skin mass, Limb mass and Induration
4.5.2021 – I received the shot in my left arm & have a painful, lump under the skin on my left forearm (it cannot be seen, it can only be felt). I dont know if its related to the vaccine, but Ive never had anything like this before.
4.6.2021 – I still have a painful, hard lump under the skin on my forearm; same arm I received the vaccine.
4.7.2021 – The hard, painful lump on my forearm is still there & still painful.
4.8.2021 – Hard, painful lump in forearm of same arm I got vaccination.
10.13.2022 – Pulsatile Tinnitus (heartbeat/whooshing in ear)
Photopsia, Tenderness and Paranasal sinus discomfort
5.12.2022 – Underarm pain on injection arm. Believe it's a swollen lymph node.
5.13.2022 – Moderate to mild pain from visibly swollen lymph node under injectin arm.
5.14.2022 – Swelling in lymph node in armpit of injection arm is smaller and less painful.
5.24.2022 – Very mild armpit pain in my non-injected arm.
6.21.2022 – Tired/sleepy, some sinus pressure, a general feeling of malaise. Could be anything.
11.10.2022 – Triggered, intense pain in big toe on roght foot when pressure applied in certain positions.
12.16.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpits
Diabetes mellitus, Blood glucose increased and Vision blurred
4.1.2021 – Weird taste in my mouth
4.4.2021 – I missed check in yesterday, due to hives all over my face. I treated with Benadryl and slept all day.
4.22.2021 – My vision is blurry and I still have a headache and worsening back pain. I am prone to migraines. Not sure this is vaccine related.
4.1.2022 – I got Covid the end of January and Doctors say I am experiencing long Covid. I am also diabetic and am dealing with higher blood sugar readings and erratic heart beat.
Discharge, Diarrhea and Arthralgia
1.1.2021 – Joint pains are common every day. My joint pain today is not noticeably different than normal.
1.2.2021 – Common, everyday.
1.3.2021 – This is chronic pain. Not related to COVID or the vaccine.
1.4.2021 – Every day, chronic. Not caused by COVID or the vaccine
1.6.2021 – Chronic joint pain. Not COVID related.
2.3.2021 – I cannot directly attribute either of the above to my vaccine. I have chronic joint pain and I suspect my diarrhea came from eating fast food last night, something that has been out of my diet for months.
2.4.2021 – As with all of my responses, this is chronic joint pain, not caused by the vaccine
2.6.2021 – This is chronic pain. Not related to the vaccine.
2.11.2021 – This is a chronic condition. Not related to vaccine or COVID-19
2.2.2022 – Congestion, drainage, cough.
Quality of life decreased, Panic attack and Muscle tightness
4.23.2021 – Anxiety attack/Rapid Heartbeat
5.12.2021 – Anxiety and panic attacks have started since the second dose, tightness in my neck leading to numbness in my arm and headaches have also started.
4.19.2022 – Since my moderna booster my health and qualoty of life have deteriorated significantly. My anxiety now needs medication, i have a number of new physicaly ailmanents including ringing in my ears, difficulty getting physically active. I regret this
Disorientation, Feeling cold and Lymph node pain
4.22.2021 – I felt cold today but it was much cooler weather then weve been having so I can't necessarily attribute it to the vaccine. I did feel slightly less lucid throughout the day. Mildly out of focus or distracted. But that's all so far.
5.6.2021 – Swollen lymphnode on collerbone on side of shot.
5.13.2021 – Swelling of lymphnodes
5.15.2021 – Sore lymphnodes in my armpit, left side, shot side
5.16.2021 – Lingering pain in lymphnodes
5.19.2021 – Minor pain in lymphnodes
Immune thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenia and Platelet count decreased
4.21.2021 – Idiopathic thrombocytopenia March 23 I was hospitalized at (b)(6) hospital with a platelet count of 2000 and I stayed in the hospital for 12 days, I have been unable to work since March 22 and I am being followed by hematology team at (b)(6) being closely monitored
7.21.2021 – Refractory idiopathic thrombocytopenia. I have reported VAERS. I am very suspicious that this medical condition is due to my Pfizer Covid vaccine. It has severely impacted my life. Ive been hospitalized twice. Its terrible. Im on a medical Weekly or multiple medications during the week
1.20.2022 – Still dealing with severe thrombocytopenia that occured only after Pfizer vaccine.
Viral infection, Flushing and Paranasal sinus discomfort
1.14.2021 – A little facial flushing
1.28.2021 – Although my arm had completely ceared a few days after the vaccine, the redness and swelling returned after eight days. I was also mildly itchy. This worries me because I do not understand the seemingly local reaction returning .
8.12.2021 – I had a virus around June 1st. My grandchildren had been sick and shared it with me. Felt fine after a week.
8.26.2022 – Had a virus Sunday-Tuesday. Sinus pressure and hot and chills overnight. Home test for Covid was negative. Guess just a common head cold
Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Cardiac flutter and Diabetes mellitus
9.30.2021 – Dizziness & vision problem
10.1.2021 – Heart flutters
10.2.2021 – High glucose all day yesterday & today(Im type 1 diabetic); very dizzy; vision still off
10.3.2021 – Very high blood glucose, extremely dizzy, vision problems
10.4.2021 – Dizziness , high glucose (type 1 diabetic), vision bad
10.5.2021 – High glucose (type 1 diabetic), dizziness, vision foggy
10.6.2021 – Extreme dizziness, faint
10.7.2021 – Very dizzy, vision foggy,very sleepy
10.14.2021 – Really bad joint pain. Still having some high glucose for no known reason (type 1 diabetic on insulin pump & CGM.) Very dizzy. Feel faint a lot. Still have bad intestinal discomfort with some diarrhea
Thyroid cancer, Thyroid mass and Toothache
2.4.2021 – Tingling down toMy wrist in the vaccine arm
2.7.2021 – Unable to sleep through the night /up every 2 hours and awake at 5AM after only 5 1/2 hours of sleep
2.8.2021 – Very tired-taking a 3hour nap this morning that i never do!
3.4.2021 – Tingling and pin prickly arms and legs.
3.6.2021 – Runny nose and coughing
4.14.2021 – Toothache that could be a dying tooth or am infection. On antibiotic today,will have tooth pulled tomorrow if still painful. Dentist office.
9.1.2021 – Thyroid nodules suspicions for cancer
Dermatitis acneiform, Scratch and Sleep disorder
3.25.2021 – The night of the 23rd March, I experienced malaise weakness and pain and swelling of the deltoid. I feel better today.
4.28.2021 – Malaise and weakness
5.8.2021 – Muscle achiness in the upper arm.
5.26.2021 – Fatigue, disturbed sleep pattern.
6.12.2021 – Fatigue
10.26.2021 – Pain in top of shoulder, limited motion of left arm.
4.29.2022 – Swelling feet
5.13.2022 – Malaise, pain in the arm
5.14.2022 – Malaise
5.16.2022 – stomach upset
8.13.2022 – Pain in right knee during motion, and swelling of right foot.
11.3.2022 – Itching at injection site and small rash at site.
Tendonitis, Rash erythematous and Injection site reaction
1.11.2021 – Muscle ache is very minor.
1.12.2021 – Very minor muscle ache in injection arm
1.22.2021 – I am having some discomfort in the elbow in the arm i had the injection in. Right after the shot i had muscle pain in that arm that did spread to the elbow. That had passed, but in the last three or so days I've had new elbow pain in that same area
2.7.2021 – Increased cold sites since first injection.
2.19.2021 – Odd pain in my left elbow (below the injection site) continues.
10.30.2021 – Increasee Achilles tendonitis
10.31.2021 – Increased Achilles tendinitis
11.1.2021 – The red rash at the injection site is worse today than before
11.2.2021 – Large red area in arm just below inj site. Covid arm.
11.4.2021 – Covid atm resolved
11.12.2021 – Nausea and diarrhea yesterday
Pneumonia bacterial, Deafness and Upper respiratory tract infection
1.25.2021 – Mild soreness at injection site
2.16.2021 – Today I had an acute onset of Vertigo & I was taken by ambulance to the hospital. Not sure if related to the vaccine.
2.21.2021 – I experienced left ear hearing loss for about 1 hour. It be be residual inflammation from the Vertigo I experienced on 2/16.
7.7.2022 – Seems to be upper respiratory infection. Coughing but chest seems to clear. Feeling of tiredness, no energy.
7.21.2022 – I have had an elevated heart rate.
9.8.2022 – I had bacterial pneumonia with low grade fever and cough.
Quality of life decreased, Addison's disease and Vitreous floaters
4.30.2021 – The vaccine seems to have triggered my Addison's disease; recognized the Addison's crisis evolving and intervened with increased hydrocortisone. Is working, but should have known what to expect. No one seems to be aware or just not communicating this knowledge
5.3.2021 – Some vision problems since the shot, but don't know if correlated.
5.10.2021 – Vision problems. No matter how much eye wash solution used, i now see floaters in my visual field. Never had this issue on my lifetime until after the 2md vaccine.
5.17.2021 – The floaters in my visual field, which developed within 48 h after the 2nd vaccine, have not cleared up. My vision is blurry. I'm a scientist. My eyes are crucial to my work. I will go to an eye MD for this now.
7.27.2021 – Your ccp covid plague caused my immune system to attack my adrenals and condemned me to Addison's disease. Peer-reviewed papers indicate a link as well. This is a very rare disease. Not a coincidence. $10,000 in 3 mo tests and analysis. Not covered by insurance BTW
4.26.2022 – Chronic fatigue, chronic bronchial inflammation and wheezing, dramatically lower quality of life due to the new health issues
Skin burning sensation, Feeling hot and Injection site pain
3.2.2021 – Injection site pain occurred 4 hrs after injection and became moderate until I awakened this morning, after which it has been mild. An odd problem was that I felt slightly feverish but had no fever at about 9 hrs after injection and abated after 12 hrs following injection.
9.16.2022 – Yesterday, (the day after injection), I had a headache, chills, and my skin would burn slightly when touched. It all disappeared by this morning.
Tooth injury, Lip injury and Tooth fracture
5.16.2021 – I experienced very severe shakes and chills and have broke out in a rash all over my body which I am still experiencing on May 15, 2021 24 hours after my second shot I passed out and hit a cabinet in my living room where a metal plate went through my top lip busting my teeth I had to go to the emergency room and have my mouth so that from the inside and the outside still have numbness all through my mouth and jaw and have not had my teeth fixed
5.18.2021 – I have broke out in a rash that comes and goes sometimes it's very severe and sometimes it's very mild
Peripheral coldness, Contusion and Constipation
1.7.2021 – My hand was cold eatlier in the day. It was numb overnight and it took a while to warm it up today. It is better now.
1.8.2021 – available. Headache was a migraine so could be related or not. This headache was different than the last one. Also the cold in my arm and hand is better tonight.
1.15.2021 – Constipation
1.27.2021 – My hand is cold again
1.28.2021 – My hand is still cold
1.30.2021 – Swelling in the arm pit. I think this is why my hand has been going cold and numb.
2.2.2021 – Have a head cold today. Sore throat and stuffy head. This happened with the 1st shot and lasted a couple of days. Then was gone.
2.3.2021 – Mild flu symptoms. Sinus congestion, cough
2.17.2021 – Ive had some bruising on my leg and upper torso. They are all healing now and no new ones have appeared.
3.3.2021 – I have a cold or allergies today. I dont know if it is related or not.
12.10.2022 – My hand is cold again just like the other three doses.
12.11.2022 – Hand is still cold
12.12.2022 – Painful Lymph nodes in my arm pit.
12.13.2022 – Lymph pain
12.14.2022 – Some Lymph tenderness but much better today.
12.16.2022 – Shoulder and Neck aches more than usual but getting better.
Pain in extremity, Pyrexia and Fatigue
12.28.2020 – I just got my vaccine 5minutes ago, will check back in tomorrow.
1.26.2021 – The 24 hours following my second shot I had arm soreness, low grade 99.1 temp, felt tired and was a little bit achy. I had the shot at 3:30pm on Monday January 18th, by the time I woke up Wednesday the 20th I felt completely back to normal. I am unsure why I did not get frequent/any texts to check in after my second dose. This is information I would think the health department and Pfizer would actually want and the common time most people are having symptoms.
Vertigo positional, Balance disorder and Limb discomfort
1.25.2021 – I think I'm dealing with a mild case of BPPV (ear rocks). This affects my balance slightly so I'm just taking it easy. I can still do normal ADLs. (I'm scheduled for my 2nd vaccination in 3 days.)
2.1.2021 – I had fatigue the 2nd day after the 2nd injection along with residual injection sight pain. I took a Naprosyn that night & felt normal by the next day.
7.29.2021 – Some knee joint pain, but probably from an old sports injury. I self treated & it's much better. Also some lateral ankle discomfort.
4.26.2022 – Arm ache from 2nd booster injection for 2 days. Night sweat the first night.
10.19.2022 – I got exhausted caring for my wife and picked up an illness thought to be some sort of infection. It felt like mononucleosis. I had 2 negative Covid tests & was treated with an antibiotic & recovered.
Muscle tightness, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling
3.4.2021 – Stiffness in neck and upper shoulders.
3.23.2021 – Light headed
3.24.2021 – Vertigo
4.26.2021 – Have been experiencing reactions from my second shingles vaccine. Headache, body aches, muscle tension, along with redness, swelling and warm patch at injection site. It was 4 weeks after my second covid shot.
9.20.2021 – Spouse and I both got covid early August. Lost sense of smell and taste. I was very tired, felt nauseous and experienced bad cold-like symptoms for about 2 weeks. Spouse had lighter symptoms.
10.4.2021 – Brief early morning dizziness
10.31.2021 – Migraine headache for 3 days, better now.
Rash macular, Intermenstrual bleeding and Skin warm
3.29.2021 – The rash on my left arm returned yesterday (March 28th). The rash is fading today. The rash was splotchy, red, and hot, but not itchy. In addition, some mild pain returned to my arm and shoulder joint. My shoulder felt weak, like I had lifted weights
3.15.2022 – I had an UTI in January. I also had break through bleeding with my menstrual cycle in January (I basically had 2 cycles in January). I saw a urologist for the UTI. I saw my OBGYN for the menstrual issue.
Skin disorder, Swelling face and Breast pain
4.6.2021 – Mild swelling of the face today. Mild swelling of face also occurred yesterday (Monday) & Moderate swelling of the face occurred on Sunday (the day after I received the vaccine).
4.17.2021 – Severe fatigue, moderate muscle pain. Facial skin issues.
4.26.2021 – Facial swelling
4.27.2021 – Unexplained breast pain
5.26.2021 – Horrible facial skin issues (not acne)Increase in migraine headaches
10.25.2021 – I got covid & it was horrible. Glad I was vaccinated.
4.26.2022 – Severe fatigue
Productive cough, Injection site rash and Throat irritation
3.2.2021 – Muscle ache only at injection site.
3.8.2021 – Minor rash appeared 7 days after dose 1. It's localized at injection site, in area 2-3 in sq.
3.30.2021 – Faint rash at back of waist, left and right.
3.31.2021 – Rash at back of waist to left & right is mild.
4.1.2021 – Rash at injection site, and back of waist not as red or itchy.
8.21.2022 – Persistent scratchy, mildly sore throat. A little swelling at neck glands. Sometime dry cough, or with a little clear phlegm. Primary Care Physician - in office
Neck pain, Back pain and Injection site pain
1.22.2021 – No symptoms yesterday which was the day after my injection . Today I have a bit of pain in my neck and back. My arm is just slightly sore at injection site . Nothing major.
1.23.2021 – Today and yesterday it feels like a pain in my shoulder and back area on dude where I got the injection. Feels like a pulled muscle or something. Not thinking it has anything to do with injection but I cant think of anything else I have done to it.
1.25.2021 – Sore throat
Autoinflammatory disease, Mitral valve incompetence and Spinal compression fracture
2.16.2021 – I had my weekly chemo today of Taxol and Herceptin.
3.12.2021 – Had chemo on Tuesday
3.13.2021 – I am receiving chemo . My oncologist sent me to the ER to be evaluated
3.26.2021 – B/p is running low and pulse is. High
3.8.2022 – Elevated blood pressure, dizziness due to medication changes unrelated to Covid vaccine.
3.20.2022 – Nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue from a new medication I have started to reduce chance of reoccurrence of my breast cancer.
8.4.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 5/29. Had fatigue and a cough, no fever.
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