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.
Bell's palsy, Glossodynia and Aphthous ulcer
1.23.2021 – Mild symptom - I had Bells Palsy 25 years ago, and the right side of my face is somewhat tingling now as it was back then. Right side of my tongue is a bit tingly also. My vaccine was given in my left arm.
1.27.2021 – Sore throat, sinuses ache, ears ache
1.28.2021 – Sore throat, nasal congestion
1.29.2021 – Sore throat
2.21.2021 – These mostly took place last night 10pm-8am
3.19.2021 – Im not sure if this has anything to do with the vaccine, but Ive had numerous canker sores in my mouth for the last 3 weeks. Some cankers are on my tongue - top, sides and bottom. Ive also had multiple small cankers on the inside of my low
2.21.2022 – Sinus issues, post nasal drip, coughing
Hyperventilation, Burning sensation and Epistaxis
3.2.2021 – Cough
3.3.2021 – Cough, runny nose, blood in nasal discharge.
4.15.2021 – Bilateral heel pain and burning sensation when walking, sitting, driving, and lying down.
4.29.2021 – Left lower abdominal pain.Pain increases with palpation, deep breathing, & walking. No fever or constipation.
5.13.2021 – Bilateral heel pain with burning sensation. PCP and Ortho
10.2.2021 – Chronic headaches, every day.Most severe headache ever experienced. Muscle aches, fatigue, weakness, congestion, sore throat, cough, runny nose, post nasal drip.
4.3.2022 – Periods of chronic fatigue, weakness, muscle aches, cough, post nasal drip, congestion, low grade fever. Symptoms come and go and may not be Covid related. One ER visit secondary to anxiety attack, not treated. Multiple PT, OT & chiroprac treatments.
Tooth disorder, Tooth extraction and Back injury
5.19.2021 – These are symptoms common for me. I am sure not related to vaccine.
5.20.2021 – These are likely from preexisting conditions
5.21.2021 – These are common for me. Likely not from vaccine
6.24.2021 – Rashes, infections, slight fever, headache, sore throat, cough. Diagnosed as fungal infections in armpits that caused swollen lymph nodes. Either that or antifungal seems to be causing the rest - also nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
7.1.2021 – Loss of taste
9.9.2021 – Unrelated to vaccine. Tooth issue & extraction. Dentist and Oral surgeon
12.22.2021 – Lack of appetite - moderate
12.23.2021 – Sore throat - mild
12.26.2021 – Sore throat mild
12.28.2021 – Sneezing
1.3.2022 – Cough, sneezing - very sure caused by allergies. No fever
1.10.2022 – Cough, sneezing, nasal congestion, and fatigue - I think this is still allergies, but I am a tad more concerned
3.21.2022 – Potential heart arrhythmia
5.17.2022 – Tremors, but all of these often reoccur from preexisting conditions
6.7.2022 – Depression and anxiety, preexisting conditions
6.21.2022 – Unrelated to vaccine. Preexisting depression and anxiety worsening & back pain
8.10.2022 – Back pain - pre-existing condition reinjured Physical therapy
11.8.2022 – Episodes of chest tightness, followed by lack of balance, wobbly, fallen once. Cause unknown, but likely blood sugar. Office visit with primary care physician (next day)
Myotonic dystrophy, Arthralgia and Headache
1.4.2021 – I have myotonic muscular dystrophy, chronic joint pain and headaches everyday. So not related to the shot.
1.5.2021 – Myotonic dystrophy
1.6.2021 – I have Myotonic dystrophy, and chronic headaches, back and joint pain.
1.7.2021 – I have myotonic dystrophy which causes the above symptoms. Not the shot
1.9.2021 – It is part of myotonic dystrophy.
1.10.2021 – I have myotonic dystrophy
1.23.2021 – I have myotonic dystrophy but I think the symptoms are from the shot
1.24.2021 – I also have myotonic dystrophy.
Irregular sleep phase, Oral fungal infection and Body tinea
3.14.2021 – Slight swelling in groin and neck
3.15.2021 – Swelling in groin, it has not improved but Im sure it will soon
3.16.2021 – Swollen glands same as previously reported
3.17.2021 – Swelling in groin area,Slightly improved and less tender
3.18.2021 – Swelling in groin; insomnia
3.19.2021 – Swelling again, but most symptoms likely related to decreased physical exercise
3.20.2021 – Same lymph node swelling in groin, no changes
4.4.2021 – Vertigo, sleep irregularity
4.6.2021 – Slight dizziness
4.9.2021 – I have lymphoma so fatigue is normal
10.2.2021 – Yeast infection on skin of both earsYeast infection on tongueAt different times and got medicated skin cream and then anti fungal mouthwash prescribed. Used both and infections are gone Specialist- dermatologist and dentist
4.15.2022 – None
4.17.2022 – Depression, not likely related to vaccine
7.15.2022 – Ringworm skin infection on my arm
10.14.2022 – Tested positive for Covid
12.1.2022 – Loss of appetite
12.2.2022 – Loss of appetite, was awakened by vomiting, possible constipation
Ankylosing spondylitis, Rhinalgia and Thrombosis
3.23.2021 – I have arthritis and hay fever and most of the symptoms can be explained by those conditions but my headache is strange and centered in my nose like i have never had before. And EVERYONE of my joints hurt. I an also snezzing
3.25.2021 – The weird nose heaache is gone though. Just regular hayfever headach now
4.17.2021 – Chest tightness
4.30.2021 – My skin feel like its on fire...i took my temp on a thermometer that is my normal is ussually 87.6 and it says my temp is around 100.6 I just sent a email to doctor on the portal
7.16.2021 – Blood clot in leg...went to hospital and had an ultrasound to diagnois it
7.14.2022 – I have ankylosing s3but it has been well controlled for almost two years but immediately after this shot im going through a flare
8.13.2022 – The flar in my ankylosing spondylitis that i already reported got alittle better but is continuing to be a problem with my joints in my hips , knees and fingers and toes getting worse even after my cymbalta infusion....i also have rheumatoid arthriti
8.22.2022 – I have become to realize the flare in my arthritises that i have already reported is still going on and my joints are getting worse
Discharge, Rheumatoid arthritis and Alopecia
3.6.2021 – No
3.7.2021 – This reporting is for my second shot! App does not give me option to correct error
3.9.2021 – This report is based on both my Covid injections:2/5/21 and 3-2/21
3.12.2021 – This is my second shot 3/5, first shot 2/3/21
4.14.2022 – Allergy like symptoms: cough, runny nose, clear drainage
4.15.2022 – Terrible cough
4.22.2022 – Bronchitis
5.6.2022 – Horrible congestion, cough, fever and tested positive for covid and Diaherra Body aches, headaches
5.20.2022 – Headaches and lack of energy /sleep
Dermatomyositis, Cholelithiasis and Systemic lupus erythematosus
3.20.2021 – I have Lupus/ (b)(6) so lots of symptoms similar to my illness
3.22.2021 – Most likely lupus flares
3.24.2021 – I have Lupus/ Dermamyositis
4.8.2021 – I have Lupus/Dermamyositis
4.9.2021 – Night sweats last night. Second time since vaccine
4.10.2021 – Severe lupus flare today
4.13.2021 – Had teeth cleaned today - causes fatigue also
5.12.2021 – Pain in left side rub and shoulder
5.12.2022 – I have Lupus SLE- Dermamyositis
5.17.2022 – I have lupus/ Dermamyositis
6.15.2022 – Muscle aches and allergies
10.19.2022 – I have lupus dermamyositis
11.17.2022 – Muscle spasms in left shoulder blade and side. Went in and got muscle relaxer and Salonpas. All health otherwise good.
Tension headache, Skin irritation and Pelvic pain
4.30.2021 – Joint pain muscle pain neck pain and tension headache last 3 days
5.9.2021 – Pain in shoulder blades neck and under arm
5.12.2021 – Neck pain and back pain
5.13.2021 – Severe anxiety. Menstrual cramping and severe pelvic and lower back pain. Menstrual cycle 2 1/2 weeks early
5.22.2021 – Shingles and horrible menstrual cramps and no menstrual cycle. Headache and nerve pain and rash on face chest neck and back. Muscles aches and extreme joint pain and stiffness.
5.27.2021 – Menstrual cycle 2 weeks heavy bleating and severe cramping.....skin irritation and fatigue
6.10.2021 – Im experiencing issues with skin, breakouts on back and face....back and abdominal pain, menstrual cycle is off; after vaccine menstruated 1 week early/2 cycle 2 weeks early lasting 12 days. Nerve pain in arms legs head neck
Trigeminal neuralgia
3.6.2021 – I have trigeminal neuralgia and Thursday night was awful! Although I took my meds as usual it was as if I failed to take them. My dr. suggested that it was possibly a side effect from the injection. Today I am fine.
3.9.2021 – I continue to have significant pain from my trigeminal neuralgia that was not present prion to receiving the injection.
3.25.2021 – Continual break through pain from my triieiminal neuralgia. None of this going on prior to shot. Neurologist has recommended that I not get the second injection.
Basedow's disease, Fibromyalgia and Injection site pain
3.31.2021 – I have fibromyalgia so I have many of these symptoms regularly
4.1.2021 – These are regular symptoms for me. Probably not related to injection other than the pain at the injection site
4.2.2021 – My arms a little sore, but other than that, these are regular symptoms that I have because of the fibromyalgia/Graves disease
4.3.2021 – My regular symptoms because of my other health issues
4.30.2021 – I have Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Graves disease, so I always have a moderate level of pain in my joints and fatigue
5.1.2021 – All symptoms I have commonly
5.3.2021 – These are normal conditions likely due to my other chronic health issues
5.5.2021 – Fibromyalgia & spinal arthritis make these an everyday occurrence
5.26.2021 – Fibromyalgia flare
6.11.2021 – That weird throbbing in leg
Oxygen saturation decreased, Paresthesia oral and Urticaria
1.23.2021 – Dizzy
2.19.2021 – Tingling in hands, feet and lips
5.20.2021 – Frequent hives (nearly every day for the past 3 weeks) no known cause.
8.24.2021 – I had a common cold a couple weeks ago (tested negative for COVID) and it resolved within a few day.
2.18.2022 – Got COVID for about 10 days, high heart rate, low O2 levels, headache, fatigue congestion and a persistent cough. Tested negative about 2 weeks ago, cough/fatigue remain and heart rate occasionally spikes.
Oropharyngeal discoloration, Vaginal discharge and Pelvic pain
3.17.2021 – Flushing
10.13.2021 – Sore lymph nodes under the arm
10.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under my arm
10.15.2021 – The lymph nodes under my arm are still very sore
9.7.2022 – I have noticed an increase in pelvic pain (I have endometriosis) but I think it's just a coincidence.
9.9.2022 – Swollen, painful glands in the armpit of the arm I received the injection in. Hurts to use the arm
9.11.2022 – Axillary lymphadenopathy on the side of injection. It's painful enough that using the arm too much or sleeping on that side is uncomfortable.
9.12.2022 – Still experiencing uncomfortable axillary lymphadenopathy
9.21.2022 – Increase in fatigue, body achrs, sore throat with little spots on it.
10.5.2022 – Endometriosis flare, sinus congestion w/sore throat but not covid
10.12.2022 – Loss of appetite, increased pelvic pain, gelatinous vaginal discharge, headache, body aches, increased fatigue, nausea I think these are just endometriosis symptoms flaring again.
Depressed mood, Heart rate irregular and Depression
1.23.2021 – Very bad headaches and muscle pain
1.24.2021 – You have shortness of breath
1.25.2021 – Shortness of breath and Hypertension
1.26.2021 – Shortness of breath & Hypertension
2.2.2021 – Headaches, body aches, hypertension, shortness of breath, depressed, post nasal drainage
2.9.2021 – Bad cough and shortness of breath and headaches
2.16.2021 – Muscle and neck pain
3.18.2021 – Shortness of breath and headaches
3.25.2021 – Neck and shoulder stiffness, cough
4.1.2021 – Trouble with my breathing and heart beats.
5.20.2021 – Stiffness of back neck and shoulders with shortness or breath and heartbeat racing during the time I ha e shortness of breath.
8.19.2021 – Shortness of breath, fast or out of breath heart beats, headaches, no taste
2.18.2022 – Shortness of breath
Hepatic cirrhosis, Osteopenia and Abdominal pain
1.16.2021 – No
1.18.2021 – Feel fine thank you
1.25.2021 – I was in er on/23 /21 for abdominal pain that came out of nowheres (b)(6) er
2.7.2021 – Not yet has not been 24 hrs yet
2.8.2021 – I week after my first Covid I did go to er with abdominal pains that felt like labor pains. They lasted for several hrs and stopped on their own. Nothing was found in ct scan and labs . Just in case you hear this from other seniors. I am 71 .
2.6.2022 – Non alcoholic cirrhosis of liver and osteopenia. Gastroenterologist it health
Musculoskeletal pain, Breast cancer and Pain in jaw
2.27.2021 – No appetite, very thirsty
3.3.2021 – Generalized itching, not at the injection site.
3.4.2021 – General itching, not at the injection site.
5.28.2021 – Pain in left temple, and left side of the head. Sometimes also in the jaw. Dentist
5.28.2022 – Sore arm/shoulder blade. Sore back.
7.15.2022 – Physical Therapy for rotator cuff and bicep. Office visit and physical therapy .
10.14.2022 – I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a lumpectony and will start radiation soon.
Muscle tightness, Epistaxis and Dyspepsia
1.28.2021 – Nose bleed from one nostril. However, that happens frequently and is probably not related to the vaccine. It is dry here in Arizona, and I believe the dryness contributes to this.
1.31.2021 – Yesterday I was not able to report becausr although the text message came in, there was no code with the message. I had a muscle spasm or tightness in upper left back. It's a little less painful today.
2.1.2021 – Some indigestion, which is something I experience on occasion.
2.4.2021 – Post nasal drip, which may be related to allergies.
2.10.2021 – Nose bleed today lasted a little longer than usual. I get them now and then. It may be due to dryness in Arizona.
2.17.2021 – I have a muscle spasm in the left side of the middle of my back. I had this before l got my my shot today.
Neck pain, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
3.20.2021 – Neck ache
9.16.2021 – I got tested for covid today. Cold like symptoms. Sore throat, runny nose, cough. Waiting on the results
11.22.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes in armpit and back of shoulder. Very painful.
11.29.2021 – Still having trouble with arm/armpit/ shoulder pain.
12.8.2021 – Strange pain in armpit, shoulder and neck. Seems to be getting better
10.10.2022 – Armpit pain (this happened with my last booster as well)
10.14.2022 – Armpit pain
10.21.2022 – Shoulder joint pain on injection arm
10.28.2022 – Painful hand and finger joints more so on vaccination arm side
Otitis externa, Hepatic pain and Labyrinthitis
3.8.2021 – I normally run 96.8 to 97.2 so running slight fever
4.8.2021 – Kidney infection. I am on antibiotics for it.
9.23.2021 – Sinus, inner ear, out ear infection. Been on antibiotics ~48 hours as of writing this. Still feel bad but turned the corner I think. In person with Primary
10.1.2021 – Sinus and ear infection Primary doctor office visit
2.19.2022 – I got sick for about 10 days in January.
8.20.2022 – Fatigue, kidney function down 20%, liver pain with 1 enzyme elevated slightly.
Skin wound, Skin exfoliation and Contusion
7.25.2021 – Right side muscle arm pain (shot was in left), knee joint pain right side.
8.10.2021 – Headache and a sinus pressure feeling in left sinus area.
8.11.2021 – My hands itch. Fingers mostly.
8.24.2021 – Serious itching of vaccination sites. Skin broken and peeling. Like there was an injury, other than just a shot.Very easy bruising on my body too.
9.7.2021 – Left arm pain, by the shot area, and down my arm to my wrist. 3 days
9.14.2021 – Itching at injection site, arm sore
Temporomandibular joint syndrome, Skin tightness and Joint stiffness
5.4.2021 – My left jaw is very tight and stiff and seems to be directly associated with the shots in that arm... had similar with the flu vaccine but not as intense as now.
5.11.2021 – My arm is still not great - and its given me a tight jaw (like TMJ) and I dont grind my teeth. It seems my arm tightness is also relaying to my jaw nerves on the left side. Its like TMJ. And it all started post vaccine. Otherwise I feel fin
12.14.2022 – Mild sore throat, congestion, fatigue
Illiteracy, Abnormal behavior and Aggression
5.14.2021 – (b)(6) is severely Autistic, disabled and medically fragile non-verbal, Mom is filling out this form
5.22.2021 – This is (b)(6) Mom (b)(6), (b)(6) is non-verbal & was holding his stomach & showing pain on his iPad language program. He was overly aggressive and combative Developmental pediatrics
5.23.2021 – Non verbal, attacking more than normal
5.24.2021 – (b)(6) hands & feet were freezing cold on and off, while his forehead was burning hot. He was overly aggressive this morning but is taking a nap now. (b)(6) is non-verbal. Thank You for the vaccines. He nearly died from H1N1 virus a couple of years ago. God Bless
5.26.2021 – I am just guessing since (b)(6) is non-verbal, he didnt fight too much today, and wasnt very aggressive. Thank You for keeping him safe
6.3.2021 – Bertrand is non/verbal and has become overly aggressive, since his 2nd dose
7.3.2021 – Bertrand who is non verbal has become more aggressive and seems to have a fever and seriously chapped- cracked lips always
Joint swelling, Gastrointestinal disorder and Brain fog
5.5.2021 – Light headed
5.14.2021 – Diarrhea, stomach ache, headache
6.3.2021 – Vomiting, diarrhea, headache. Sometimes I feel my chest is tight or hurting a bit. But might be allergies as well? But not like the heart.
7.30.2021 – Numbness and tingling in arms and legs
10.29.2021 – Got booster shot. So sore and tired
11.1.2021 – Tingling in hands
11.3.2021 – Tingling and numbness in hands
11.11.2021 – Had swollen ankles for few days
11.25.2021 – Nauseous and vomiting
12.2.2021 – Diarrhea and tummy problems. Tingling/numbness in hands and sometimes feet.
4.28.2022 – Rash, headache, arm swollen and hot, nausea, foggy thi king
10.30.2022 – Fatigue, digestive issues, and organ issues
Joint range of motion decreased, Injected limb mobility decreased and Depressed mood
12.25.2020 – My deltoid is very sore (more than any other vaccine I've received). I also have restricted range of motion and weakness related to the pain. Brushing my hair was nearly impossible this morning. It's almost like an early frozen shoulder. Otherwise I feel great.
1.13.2021 – Developed mild flu like symptoms 1/9/21- body aches, chills, headache, fatigue, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat. Got tested- COVID-19 negative, positive for rhinovirus. Today I feel better but still with nasal congestion.
1.27.2021 – Missed period, but not sure if it is related (not pregnant, husband has vasectomy)
4.19.2021 – I developed probably before the last check-in some arthritis type symptoms- bilateral knee pain, pain, swelling, and redness of 3/10 distal interphalangeal joints, itchy rashes on the affected joints.
10.7.2022 – 16-18 hours after the vaccine, I did experience fever, body aches, fatigue, headache, nausea
10.20.2022 – Feeling a bit more depressed
11.4.2022 – I realized that I had a headache daily for about a week that was unusual for me. It's now resolved. Also, I feel more depressed, but this could be the weather change to winter.
11.16.2022 – Nasal congestion, runny nose, mild cough, missed period
Flank pain, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Rash erythematous
3.24.2021 – My arm that was injected felt stiff for a short while.
3.26.2021 – I got these tiny pin prick red spots in a few places. The spots are spread out. They don't itch or hurt. There's a few on each arm, some on my back and some on my stomach.
3.27.2021 – I've been itching all over since midnight the day I got my shot. The itching seemed worse today. No rash. I also had some pins and needle like stabbing pain in the side on my right side of my ribs and on the left side of my neck.
3.28.2021 – Itching all over my body. One short episode of dizziness.
3.30.2021 – Itching on my face.
4.14.2021 – Shoulder joint pain.
Injection site mass, Injection site induration and Skin warm
2.7.2021 – Sneezing quite a bit
2.8.2021 – Sneezing
2.9.2021 – Dull sinus headache. Sneezy.
2.18.2021 – Hard lump surrounding the injection site. Red and hot to touch. All appeared 8 days post vaccination. As of today, the lump, tenderness and redness have subsided and it no longer is hot to the touch.
3.25.2021 – Arm issue - hard and red around injection site. Hot to the touch.
10.29.2021 – No
10.30.2021 – Feel awful but glad to have gotten my booster
11.2.2021 – Arm still feel very heavy.
4.29.2022 – Bad cold Pcp
Tongue geographic, Tongue erythema and Tongue eruption
2.9.2021 – Pain/soreness in armpit for the past several days
2.10.2021 – Soreness in my armpit
3.19.2021 – Rash
6.4.2021 – Rash on chest and neck for a couple of months. I have seen a doctor for this and he is unsure of what it is.
10.26.2021 – Weird rash on my earlobe on the same sight as injection.
10.27.2021 – On earlobe - same side as injection
10.29.2021 – Rash on ear of same side of body I got the injection.
11.6.2021 – Red blotchy spots on tongue
10.25.2022 – Persistent red spot on my tongue accompanied by burning sensation. Geographic tongue. In person visit with a head and neck specialist and my primary care physician as well.
Axillary mass, Body temperature increased and Asthma
1.13.2021 – Last night I had a low grade fever.
1.14.2021 – My temperature is slightly elevated.
1.25.2021 – I am having difficulty breathing. I think its an asthma flare up due to a cold. I did call my doctor to get their advice.
3.15.2021 – Difficulty breathing. Having an asthma flare-up. Pulmonologist prescribed Prednisone.
3.22.2021 – My asthma continues to be flared up even after a prednisone 5 day dose. Today my pulmonologist prescribed more prednisone and an antibiotic.
8.9.2021 – Chronic asthma problems
10.25.2021 – Sat. I had 103.9 fever and body aches, lump in my armpit.
5.6.2022 – Sore throat and fatigue.
5.20.2022 – Low grade fever, malaise, sore throat
Cyst drainage, Synovial cyst and Injection site bruising
2.19.2021 – Achy
2.20.2021 – L shoulder (injection) aches
2.21.2021 – L deltoid still a little sore
5.20.2021 – Both shoulders hurt. But I think its from over stretching the rotator cuff.
8.19.2021 – Joints snd muscles ache most of the time
11.2.2021 – Still have large purple/yellow bruise at injection site
11.9.2021 – Baker's cyst left leg causing below knee swelling. Prob not related to shot at all. Ultra sound of left leg
1.25.2022 – Swelling of L. Leg below knee due to lg Bakers cyst which was drained Friday 01/21 and received cortisone shot. Swelling has diminished greatly. Leg near normal size now.
Joint effusion, Blindness and Spinal pain
2.5.2021 – I think I had a mini stroke today!
2.7.2021 – Dizzy
2.17.2021 – I was extremely dizzy and lost my vision for a short time. Later I developed a fluid pocket on my left elbow.
2.24.2021 – Severe dizzyness and pain.
3.4.2021 – Chest Pain - extremely sick. Throwing up!
3.5.2021 – Memory Problems VA wanted me to go to ER - Couldn't!
3.6.2021 – Memory Problems
3.17.2021 – Severe Headache and Dizzyness
3.24.2021 – Severe Headache, dizzyness, spine pain. Multiple doctor visits!
3.31.2021 – Dizzy, headaches, and spine pain getting worse.
4.14.2021 – Went to the ER yesterday, really sick!
6.4.2021 – Extremely lower extremity weakness and headaches.
9.2.2021 – Multiple health problems
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