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.
8.6.2021 – I'm sure the tiredness comes from not getting enough sleep recently.
8.8.2021 – tiredness probably due to poor sleep
8.22.2021 – fatigue and sore throat today, rash on right foot (likely insect bites)
3.4.2022 – I felt sick for a couple days. I think it involved a mild fever, fatigue, occasional nausea, and intestinal discomfort. I could look up the date if necessary. Today I felt occasional dizziness that will probably be gone tomorrow.
3.23.2021 – Very tired but only sleeping maximum 3-4 hours at one time. Always tired. Got so many things to do that I normally love to do but no energy drives in body or brain . Boohoo. Make me into an Android.!!
3.29.2021 – My replacement knee and surrounding area has become worse. I can barely walk as this has been compromised. MD is scheduling appropriate test to determine what is actually happening. Person to Person
4.5.2021 – Knee can barely walk. Going Wednesday for Bone Scan. Went Friday for mri. Person
4.18.2021 – My legs and ankles Person to person
8.31.2021 – Deep knee pain increase with my vaccine 2 and it has never returned to the level it was before vaccine. The ankle where cancer was removed also became inflame after my vaccine 2 & I am experiencing sensitivity & pain in left leg/knee. Hurts. 1. Face to face 2.Procedure
3.20.2021 – Visual auras started back up after years today
3.21.2021 – I have had serious sleep issues for years but they have worsened a little since getting the vaccine.
3.22.2021 – I normally have fatigue but I've barely slept since getting the vaccine, which is making it worse.
1.6.2022 – The shot likely triggered a flare up of my Fibromyalgia.
4.6.2022 – Minor flu-like symptoms, fever, aches & pains, etc. I got tested to be safe and I was negative for COVID.
1.22.2021 – None. Slight, slight redness at injection site. On a scale of 1 to 10 where 10 is the worse, I give it a 1. If I touch the injection site, I feel it; but, absolutely NO pain.
11.4.2021 – I have a red "strawberry" like swelling at the injection sight that is sensitive to the touch. Didn't experience this with first two Moderna vaccine shots. I have experienced similar reactions with vaccines in years past.
11.21.2022 – Prescribed Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP 875 mg/125 mg on Thursday November 17th for sinus infection. So far, very little relief from symptoms. Feeling lousy. Tests for COVID and flu were negative.
1.22.2021 – Yesterday, the day after my injection, I felt quite congested in sinuses and ears. I sweated unusually and got deeply chilled. General malaise yesterday. Yesterday, I took Extra strengthTylenol, antihistimines, guaifenesin. Feel better today.
2.3.2021 – Sinus and ear congestion. Feel I'm close to getting a sinus infection.
2.10.2022 – Left shoulder and arm became painful and not functional.. I am in PT..Though i have had neck injury and shoulder trauma, it collapsed just after my Covid booster in that same arm
10.24.2021 – Nasal congestion.
10.26.2021 – Enlarged tender axillary lymph nodes since receiving the vaccine, but this is improving daily.
10.27.2021 – Still have mildly enlarged and tender left axillary lymph nodes, but this is improving slowly.
10.28.2021 – Still slightly enlarged and tender axillary lymphadenopathy.
10.29.2021 – Axillary lymphadenopathy has resolved.
4.22.2022 – Either a flu or cold, with symptoms of sore throat, body aches, chills, fatigue, stuffy/runny nose.
1.6.2021 – Date vaccine was given 01/04/2021 by healthcare professional BSC in Southfield. Name:(b)(6) DOB:(b)(6) White Female Non Pregnant Prescriptions: Zoloft, Xanax, Pepcid, Levothyroxin, Vaccine info: COVID-19 Pfizer 0.3ML lOT#: EK9231 Left upper arm Date & Time: 01/04/2021 approx: 11:00am (b)(6) Date & Time adverse event(s) started: 2hr later Symptoms and out come of the adverse event(s): Nausous, dizzy that lasted about 15 mins my left arm was sore. Within 3 hours I was home took a look at my area where the shot was given because my are was so sore. I found it to be swollen and very bruised 1/2 down my arm. ILLNESS CHRONIC: Reflux, diverticulitis, IBS, Fatigue, Depression, Anxiety & Panic attacks, 2wks post surgery for Gallbladder removal (chronic Cholecystitis) On 01/05/2021 while at work I found it difficult to raise my left arm above my shoulder. The bruise is now 1/2 way down my upper arm & I have a tiny other bruise where the injection site is. I just wanted someone to know. Today 01/06/2021 my left arm is sore to the touch & I have regular use of my left arm and no other symptoms. Thank you (b)(6)
1.10.2021 – Dizzy
1.18.2021 – Lack of appetite a little nauseous with headache
7.26.2021 – Fatigue,low grade fever on & off, upset stomach, not sleeping, increased urine incontinence, restless
1.25.2022 – Increased fatigue, not sleeping, incontinence, vertigo, slight low grade fevers on & off
3.20.2021 – Dizziness and positional tinitus
4.1.2021 – Fatigue and chills with intermittant headaches. No fever, in fact temp is slightly lower than normal.
4.8.2021 – Had a sympathetic nervous system/vagal response at second vax, probably stress induced as well since more crowded and they were all confused although i had correct appt confirmed.
4.9.2021 – Violent chills and unquenchable thirst
4.10.2021 – SEVERE Ostealgia (long bone pain) in addition to the arthralgia and myalgia Public health nurse consult
4.22.2021 – Return of Long bone pain, abdominal pain, fatigue, and intense dizzing nausea. Has since eased, but lingering fatigue and exaustion after simple tasks or activity.
7.8.2021 – Unexplained bruising, chronic sleep disruptions, fatigue.
10.7.2021 – Persistant cough, spider veins/capillary clusters.
3.10.2022 – Chest tightness
3.11.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck, side of face and under arm on vax side remain
12.30.2020 – Mountain Cedar has been at a high level so not sure if headache is from that
1.25.2021 – My husband tested positive for Covid today he received his Pfizer vaccine one week ago today he thought his symptoms were related to the vaccine which they were not I received my second dose on Friday, January 23, 2021I am going to be tested and have quarantined myself from my husband I feel OK maybe just a headache probably from hunger
8.25.2021 – My left side only that I got the shot chills one leg side of face sensation of skin standing up and visible goose bumps
8.26.2021 – Left leg feels cold chills and goosebumps. Not the right leg, tingling face
9.20.2021 – Tingling in left leg back of thigh going down to calf started 3 days after first shot comes and goes also feeling tired havent gotten my energy back up to normal before shot worried to get 2ed vaccine now
9.27.2021 – Left leg tingling everyday
10.4.2021 – Left leg tingling
2.26.2021 – I wanted to report my symptoms on the day after I received the second vaccine. I did not receive a link that day to do so. Both my first and second vaccine made me miserable . Symptoms started about 13 to 15 hours after the vaccine and lasted through hour number 30.I missed two days of work because I had fever of 101.5 chills, body aches, headache. At least currently still feel pain at the injection site with some redness and my back is still sore but otherwise as of today I feel normal again.
2.19.2021 – Little sinus congestion
2.20.2021 – No other symptoms, felt like I had a temp but was 97.8 when I took it. Headache was off and on.
3.26.2021 – Difficulty swallowing, choking and coughing
4.2.2021 – I aspirated water, X-ray were okay and probably have COPD. Will have swallow test this month and a pulmonary function test this month or next. Do not think it is secondary to Covid Vaccine. Regular office visit
5.21.2021 – Nothing to do with Covid vaccine. Just old age. Osteoarthritis in shoulder keeps me from doing much of what I used to do. Scheduling shoulder replacement. Difficulty swallowing with muscle growth in my esophagus.
1.28.2021 – On day 7-8, developed a 6 x 8 cm erythematous, mildly pruritic, discrete macular rash at the injection site and appearing to have gravitational migration. Moderately responsive to topical hydrocortisone 1%, and almost resolved at today's check-in.
10.28.2022 – Restless sleep because of moderate injection site pain (too painful to lay on that side), ~15-20 min period of real chills (very early am), then mild fever-associated symptoms until resolving by morning with a mild sweat
3.5.2021 – I woke up yesterday AM with a 3 inch red rash at the vaccine area. This surprised me as it was a week after my first vaccination. It was very red yesterday. I applied hydrocortisone and it is considerably lighter in color and no longer itches.
4.8.2021 – One day last week I had a rash on my face then it went away it was a week after the second shot the next day I had a rash on my stomach it went away the next day. They both looked like the rash I had gotten on my arm after my first shot.
4.17.2021 – No
4.19.2021 – Woke a.m. on Sunday 4/18/21 with a slightly swollen and sore area in my armpit on the same arm where I received the injection. All around the arm was fairly sore. Not red though. It's gotten better as the day went on... though it's still sore at 12:30 a.m. this Monday morning.
5.24.2021 – Covid symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, congestion and fatigue.I was exposed at work to 2 people who had the virus and was just tested myself today.
2.13.2021 – Diarrhea is typical for me so may not be from shot.
2.14.2021 – Took an Imodium. As I said, I dont know if this is from shot, but its a little worse than normal for me.
3.4.2021 – While driving home about 45 min to hear after shot my cheeks got very red and hot. Went away itself.
3.8.2021 – Took 1 Imodthird at 1:00 after 3rd BM. Seems to have helped.
4.15.2021 – I was lightheaded/dizzy for about 24 hours.
10.2.2021 – For 48 hours post vaccine, pain lifting arm. All else fine.
12.27.2021 – Routine bloodwork 2 or 3 times in a row showed My blood sugar is a little high. Dr put me on pills.
9.27.2022 – Tested positive for Covid. Had moderate cold symptoms and THE WORST sore throat of my life. It lasted 3 days. Then I started improving.
11.3.2021 – Night sweats
1.26.2022 – Have a cold today. Just took a rapid test which was negative. Diagnosed with sleep apnea. Have not yet begun treatment with a CPAP machine. Office visit
10.2.2022 – Got Covid! 9/19/22 I took off my mask (only my husband and I were masked) at an indoor wedding reception. The ceiling was very high, so I felt safe removing my mask. Most guests (90%) were under 40. My husband and I are friends of the grooms parents.
10.30.2022 – Runny nose, sore throat--the usual.
2.20.2021 – I dont feel like doing anything. Im very tired and I had plenty of sleep.
2.23.2021 – My stomach has been bloated for 2 or 3 days. My arm still mildly hurts. I didnt mention that for 2 days b/c I wasnt sure if it was that important. It doesnt hurt unless I touch it.
3.12.2021 – My shoulder hurts. I dont have issues with either of my shoulders but for now, the left shoulder hurts where I had the shot. Ive still had tenderness when pressing on the area.
3.19.2021 – Not yet.
3.20.2021 – I barely slept last night. I was up every hour throughout the night.
3.21.2021 – When I woke up both calves felt very sore as if I did exercise. It was odd. I didnt do anything to make that happen. Ive been low key Friday & Saturday not feeling well.
3.22.2021 – Just to say that my headache is now gone but I had a low grade headache earlier.
3.23.2021 – Sometimes severe since yesterday.
3.25.2021 – The redness is still there and blotchy. I was out yesterday when I answered that Q.
3.26.2021 – The itching is intermittent day by day.
4.11.2021 – Tired all of the time. This has been happening intermittently since my second vaccine but currently daily.
7.7.2022 – I got Covid on June 1. My right eye is still watering terribly and I am still very tired. I have to take a nap most days.
1.18.2021 – Increased volume to tinnitus
1.29.2021 – Increasing in weather related migraines... I do not think theyre vaccination related headaches
3.7.2021 – Diarrhea, shakes, feeling hot or cold, and fatigued
5.7.2021 – April 12, 2021 I had an emergency appendectomy.
8.6.2021 – two days ago I had fatigue and body aches that went away with rest and tylenol
11.1.2021 – I went to visit my son in Colorado and have a migraine every day. I do not think it's vaccine related but due to high altitude
1.3.2022 – Increase in migraines and epigastric pain
4.4.2022 – Stomach polyp removal
7.12.2022 – Head cold - very runny nose and eyes
8.25.2022 – I got CoVid July 3, 2022 and am sick now, but not with Covid
3.21.2021 – Ever since I got up feeling awful yesterday, Ive had pain after I urinate and feel the need to go often. Ive never had any type of infection with the bladder or urinary tract so am concerned that this started exactly when my other symptoms did. I dont know if there is a connection.
3.23.2021 – Confirmed with physician a UTI that started the same time as my side effects 44 hours after first Pfizer Injection Visit with my PCP
3.25.2021 – I am now on Cipro so think that may be causing the pain
1.5.2021 – Mild Tenderness to palpation over injection site
1.18.2021 – I had nasal congestion, nasal pain, a small lesion developed in my left nostril that was painful. I had a sore throat for one day (2 days ago).
1.26.2021 – No
1.28.2021 – Nasal congestion
1.29.2021 – Nasal congestion on one side with soreness of septum
1.30.2021 – Nostril congestion and slight blood tinged mucous discharge
2.1.2021 – Mild nasal congestion with sore inside right nostril
2.3.2021 – Still having blood tinged clear nasal discharge from right nostril
3.29.2021 – I think the vaccine messed with my menstrual cycle in terms of pushing it back a few days and also increased the severity of my cramps and back pain. I was very tired, more tired than usual.
4.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my arm pit on the right arm (where the injection was).
4.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my right armpit (right arm is where I got my injection)
4.9.2021 – Swelling around the armpit / lymph nodes of my right arm
4.14.2021 – Swelling on the right under arm/armpit in the lymph nodes area. Increased pain around PMS cramps and fatigue
4.26.2021 – The vaccine affected my menstrual cycle. My period is now 4 days late and counting (the first vaccine pushed it back 7 days).
5.3.2021 – The vaccine pushed my period back a few days, and made my cramps more intense.
5.19.2021 – Intense menstrual cycle cramps. More than a regular period
7.5.2021 – The vaccine is still messing with my menstrual cycle. The intensity of my cramps increased before the usual onset of PMS, including lower back pain. The mood swings intensified as well. And the start of my period was pushed back 15 days.
2.4.2021 – Cold symptoms
2.5.2021 – Sore throat, heavy chest, common cold symptoms
2.6.2021 – Severe cold symptoms and cough
2.7.2021 – Severe cold symptoms, green mucous, and deep cough
2.8.2021 – Severe cold symptoms/ deep cough
2.9.2021 – Slight cold symptoms/sinus infection
3.24.2021 – Absolute worse flu like symptoms I have ever had in my life. 3 weeks out from 2nd shot of vaccine, doctors couldnt diagnose anything else.
4.8.2021 – My ribs hurt all of the time, and am having weird aches and pains. Nothing in my lifestyle has changed since vaccine to cause this.
6.2.2021 – Have been having increased chest pain and discomfort. If I move wrong and breath in too deep I get awful pain.
2.18.2021 – Flushed face and tingling in arm
2.19.2021 – Eye pain
2.20.2021 – Phantom smells like when I had Covid
2.21.2021 – Swollen painful armpit lymph nodes
2.22.2021 – Soreness in armpit still
2.24.2021 – Earache/swollen postauricule node on same side of injection
3.13.2021 – Dizziness
4.1.2021 – Fatigue
4.8.2021 – Fatigue seems to be getting worse, occasionally pain in left lung Appointment is coming up next week
4.15.2021 – Abdominal pain, lung pain
9.9.2021 – Diverticulitis, still mild right lung issues
1.31.2022 – Smelling rancid decaying smell
2.6.2022 – Armpit Lymph nodes swollen mildly
2.13.2022 – Sinus infection/double ear infection
7.31.2022 – Microhematuria Regular dr visit
4.4.2021 – A strange tingling sensation in my left foot. I also felt this right after I got the injection but I didnt think anything of it until it happened again yesterday after the V safe check-in and again today.
4.5.2021 – Slight tingling sensation in my left foot, continues to come & go but seems to be getting better
4.30.2021 – I havent felt the same since I got my 1st vaccination. Im tired all the time.
10.1.2021 – I got very sick after my second dose
2.24.2021 – Feel little bit jittery
2.25.2021 – Arm aches from shoulder to fingers. grouchy, also, lol
2.26.2021 – Was cleaning and started to get pain in both armpits, felt like many pinched nerves type of pain, decided to stop cleaning since it was so weird
2.28.2021 – Not sleeping good. vivid dreams, not sleeping all night
3.3.2021 – Still off abd on have darting pain in arm.pits and along collarbone, strange
3.10.2021 – Just very tired Cant finish my daily activities Right arm pit still swollen
3.17.2021 – Very tired few days last weekHad to Just rest
3.24.2021 – Driving the 70 miles back home had.pain in both elbows wrists,ribs kinda like pinched nerves type pain now feel like the flu
3.25.2021 – Couldn't sleep at all last night to much headache, body aches
3.26.2021 – During night had pinched nerve type pain in lower andomen couldn't pee,for 2 hours,ugh! Better now. Hope to sleep tonight,just took long nap
3.29.2021 – Feel like collarbone area lymph nodes swollen
4.7.2021 – Very nauseous, low bloodsugar levels, headaches, muscle pain, lasted 5 days,better today except bloodsugar level, i keep it usually at 94, has been 78 since 2nd shot, trying to get it back to 94
4.14.2021 – Still having pinched nerve tpye pain randomly, neck area,left arm pit, elbows Muscle aches, so strange
4.21.2021 – Still having those pain like shooting pinched nerves random areas,especially after physical execution. Called my doc They said vaccine so new they have no clue what to do, just take tylenol Emailed doc, they did nothing
4.28.2021 – Still having those quick shooting pains randomly, this week in my face and eyeballs. I went online and reported it to VEARS FDA because the side effects are still continuing and now in my eyes. Are they going to stop or be Permanent ? Went online reported it to VAERS, FDA. Listed on vaccine handout sheet
5.5.2021 – Besides the shooting nerve pain,since it happened in my eyes last week,now i have pins and needles sensations random times and all over. Doctor told me to come in to be seen In person primary care doctor visit, also ordered labs
6.23.2021 – Still having shooting nerve pain side effects, very low TSH levels,doctor checking me again in 6 weeks In person doctor, lab work
12.10.2021 – Feel a little spacey , forgetful, just going to rest today
12.11.2021 – Also nerve pain from face down armsto elbows to finger tips just like Moderna shot reaction up since 2am. Mo sleep lsst night headache too bad
12.12.2021 – Chest aches a little
12.13.2021 – Feel lousy all over
12.14.2021 – Very grouchy very distracted
12.15.2021 – So distracted. Cant remember what im doing had to keep turning around when ive been driving cause I cant remember where im going. So strange
12.16.2021 – Still distracted trouble concentrating but little better
12.24.2021 – On day 9 and 10 i had a fever of 100,-cold sweats, and my bloodsugar dropped to 69 body aches Those symptoms lasted 2 full days Feel fine now
3.11.2022 – Had a Reclast Infusion treatment for bones side affects were high fever, chills Stuffy painful nose. Passed out morning after. Have not felt right since then in sinuses, feel lousy all over the shooting nerve pain from covid shots returne
6.10.2022 – Still having the nerve pain since the first Moderna shot
2.8.2021 – Got vaccine just 20 minutes ago!
3.15.2021 – Flare-up of arthritis psin6
5.10.2021 – Severe bilateral pain similar to sciatica starting two weeks ago while under PT care for osteoarthritis of one knee. Ongoing PT modified
8.9.2021 – sciatica leading to diagnosis of age- and osteoarthritis-related spinal stenosis Physical therapy
11.5.2022 – Body aches became severe yesterday 2 hours after I reported feeling good. It felt as if the booster had fired up sensitive nerve pathway from spine to knee that I usually have under control with PT, acupunture treatment, Tylenol. OK since morning.
12.18.2022 – A roughly 24-hour period of severe flu-like pain in joints and lower back, mainly in left side, from jaw down into ankle. The pain vanished as mysteriously as it appeared, after I slept for 11 hours straight (no use of sleep aids). Feeling fine now.
3.2.2021 – None
3.4.2021 – None other
3.5.2021 – No appetite...forcing self to eat.
3.8.2021 – I have been experiencing a stiffness and pain in my neck, right side (opposite side from COVID vaccine). Feels sort of like having a crook in the neck. Can't totally attribute it to the vaccine because it is sharp in pain extending to my head. Check BP and its fine. It sort of dull nagging throughout the day. Has been going on since Feb 4. Has anyone else had this issue? It does seem to get a little better each day, but I thought I would mention it incase it is vaccine related. Otherwise...I feel fine. Thanks!
5.31.2021 – Had shots in my left arm, but my right are hurts alot. Not sure if this is associated, but it only started after taking vaccine. And I tire more easily than I used to. Not a lot of energy at times. Mentioning, in case it may be a side effect.
9.1.2021 – I seem to cough more often since my vaccine. No sickness, but at times my right arm aches. Can't say this is vaccine related, so jjst stating here. Staying in a lot, so when I do get out...I tire easily. Thanks for checking in on me.
4.2.2021 – Ended up in the emergency room. They said my potassium had dropped severely and after blood work I found out that I am now low on my platelets and something else I believe referred to as MCHC. Have also continued to have headaches.
4.30.2021 – Swollen calves and hands
5.7.2021 – Nausea, some throwing up. Body wide aches
5.14.2021 – Constipation and continued muscle aches.
5.21.2021 – Still having bouts of nausea
7.16.2021 – High liver enzymes, fainting, nausea, low potassium
10.15.2021 – Dehydration, exhaustion
11.9.2021 – Runny nose
11.19.2021 – Sore jaw with some swollen glands on right side
11.26.2021 – Swollen glands and pain in the right jaw Regular dr
12.3.2021 – Seized up jaw muscle on right side of face. Facial pain Dentist and pcp
5.6.2022 – Body wide muscle weakness
11.5.2022 – Body wide muscle pain and some swelling even with exercise. Issues with nerves in left arm which is where I've had all vaccines Potential emg to check nerves.
2.12.2021 – Fatigue
2.26.2021 – Heavy, tight feeling around my eyes
3.5.2021 – Extreme fatigue, kidney pain (both sides)Eyes feel tight and heavy. I made an appointment with my provider today for next Weds the 10th Have in office appt on the 10th with my nephrologist.
5.21.2021 – Fatigue My nephrologist. I had a strong reaction to the second shot - went to bed for about 2 1/2 weeks. Was extremely fatigued. She believes I had Covid-19 in March of 2020. I never had a FEVER so I didn't think of being tested.
