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.
2.26.2021 – A little tire, but i work overnight and had to stay and wait to get my vaccine at 1pm yesterday
2.27.2021 – All this came about when i went to sleep last night. I woke ip vomiting in my sleep. My headache was bad in the morning, my calfs ached and i was chilly and very tired. I am beginning to feel better. But i still feel as if i am full.
3.25.2021 – Day 2 i had tge chills, very thirsty, messed with my asthma and runny nose
2.3.2021 – The injection site is a hard lump, tender but not painful.
2.4.2021 – A lot is sinus drainage today; doubt it is related to the shotmore likely some allergen blew in with the changing wind today.
2.21.2021 – Sinus drainage, congestion, sore throat
2.28.2021 – Sinus congestion & blocked ears
5.2.2021 – Bad allergies and sinus problems; doctor placed tube in right ear to clear congestion & fluid. In office visit & procedure
7.19.2022 – Feeling in my arm is more tenderness than pain
7.22.2022 – Tested positive Waiting for return call
7.29.2022 – Tested COVID + on Fri 7/22
2.18.2021 – Not sure if it's related, but I started my period four days early, starting pretty soon after getting the shot.
2.19.2021 – Extremely mild loss of appetite
3.2.2021 – Mild stuffy/runny nose, occasional sore throat, occasional cough. I initially thought it couldn't be related to the vaccine because it's been so long, but then I remembered how long it can be between exposure to real COVID and onset of symptoms. It could easily be something else (I have a toddler, so it's not like my environment is exactly hygienic), but I figured I should report it anyway.
3.12.2021 – Lightheadedness, also I realized what I marked as "nausea" was more loss of appetite than nausea
3.10.2022 – I gave birth
3.31.2021 – Whole body very itchy. Started a couple of days ago. Slight rash on back, but otherwise just itchy. Have not changed any products.
4.7.2021 – Body itching. No rash. Approximately 7 days ago a strange red circle appeared on top of my left foot. Not sure if it is related to vaccine or not. Did see doctor today and she directed me to dermatologist. Dr visit
6.16.2021 – I feel fine, but my husband had vaccine on same days and now has Shingles. Started on same side as shot. Neck, shoulder, left side of back. Related to vaccine?? He has had Shingles for a month now. Doctor visit
3.30.2021 – Ive had more of a thirst since having my Covid shot. I had forgotten to report that previously
3.31.2021 – Still difficult to move arm of injection
4.16.2021 – Muscle where injection was is hard to move certain ways and aches. Wakes me at night 1-2 times a night, hurts to move
11.3.2021 – Sore throat
11.11.2021 – Congestion, sore throat, coughing and trouble sleeping
12.9.2021 – Congestion, headache, sneezing and coughing
1.27.2022 – Congestion. Cough
10.3.2022 – Sore throat, congestion
10.4.2022 – Cough and congestion
12.29.2022 – Dry cough, conjunctivitis, congestion
12.18.2020 – Headache was yesterday night
12.31.2020 – Left arm pain
1.11.2021 – Itchiness in my throat I had a family member that I recently contacted test positive for Covid, Out of precaution I sought a Covid test and my results are pending, I reported this to my work as well as a minor throat itch I woke up with, my work placed me on a 10 day quarantine / will allow me to return with a doctors note and negative test result . Headache and throat itch are both minor and o would otherwise not been concerned about but for the potential exposure
3.5.2021 – Inpatient check to see if I would be OK to get my allergy injection.
3.12.2021 – Dizziness...but this might be a result of change in medication for post-herpetic nerve pain.
4.14.2021 – Red spots have appeared at various places, starting on neck and arms, moving to legs and reappearing on arms. They seem to fade after a few days. They're now visible on my shoulders. No pain or itching. My MD prescribed topical cream. Doctor's office visit.
3.1.2022 – A spinal elec stim implant for pain in right shoulder and arm resulting from shingles 4 years ago. (b)(6) Inst for implant, w/ required preclearance by psychiatrist Visiting nurse weekly
10.15.2022 – Allergy responses to weed, tree and grass pollen. Coughing, nasal congestion, sinus infection. Regular in-person dr appt.
3.7.2021 – Had headache all next day after shot was received 3-4-21 at 7pm and it lasted until afternoon not 3-6-2021. Had nausea within first hour of receiving shot which disappeared after three hours. Had chills on and off Friday night through Saturday morning. Had fatigue all day Saturday 3-6-2021 until next morning. Arm soreness at injection site until Sunday afternoon at which time mostly all gone..
9.30.2021 – Not sure if related or not but have had upper arm and muscle pain in right arm, same arm I received vaccination in. Had been bothering me last 2.5 months on and off and seems to be getting better slowly.
3.5.2021 – No
3.24.2021 – A scratchy throat and I sneezed a whole bunch of times, probably allergies
6.2.2021 РMy M̩ni̬res disease is bad, and some foods do not taste good to me anymore
9.1.2021 – In June I had the worst sore throat, cough and headache of my life. My husband had also difficulty breathing and couldnt lay down with it. Both my husband and I had it and it couldve been the Delta variant??? I am an RN so we took care of it at home, but my husband should have gone to the hospital but he refused .
4.8.2021 – Sharp pain on the left side and below my left breast which generates pain to below my breasts (along my bra) and to my back (along the bra area) and some neck pain on the left side. I got the vaccine on my left arm.
4.9.2021 – Pain on the left side of breast and under the breast (along my bra), stiff neck
4.10.2021 – Stiff neck, achy all over, left side pain by breast and under chest along bra strap
8.5.2021 – I had a cold and cough last week which lasted 4-5 days.
11.4.2021 – On 2 separate occasions I have experienced cold and cough symptoms that have lasted 2-5 days.
2.14.2021 – Dizzy
2.18.2021 – My normal temp is usually 97.9
3.5.2021 – Sore throat
9.3.2021 – About a month after the injection until now, I been having leg cramps and other muscle cramps in my hands. In fact last night I was woken twice with leg cramps. I have heard from others with the same problems. Is this something that you are aware of?
3.4.2022 – I have had leg cramps almost daily. Never had this problem before I got the jab. Sometimes I have had numerous in my feet. Way don't you post nerve problems?
8.1.2022 – Tested positive for Covid. Fever, chills, congestion, cough, runny nose. I was prescribed Paxlovid, and symptoms lessened within two days.
9.30.2022 – Scratchy throat
11.8.2022 – Head ache, body aches, chills, fatigue.
12.27.2022 – Did not test positive for Covid, but had fever, cough, headache, brain fog, dizziness, fatigue, and general malaise. This lasted for three plus weeks. I still have a lingering cough weeks later. All of this occurred well after I had my booster.
4.12.2021 – Ã had a headache before the shot, so it's not due to the vaccine.
4.13.2021 – My headaches this week are due to my menstrual cycle, which is typical for me. I don't think they are related to the vaccine at all.
4.14.2021 – The headache has been here all week due to my menstrual cycle. I had it before I got the vaccine, and it is common for me to have it all week during my cycle.
4.16.2021 – Just like most of this week, I've had a headache due to my menstrual cycle, not the vaccination.
2.1.2022 – Sore throat, cough, cold symptoms
1.9.2021 – Stiff neck for the first hour after the shot
1.12.2021 – Skin and muscle hurt to touch down the arm of injection sites for under arm pit
1.13.2021 – All of the following symptoms are throughout the the arm of the injection: Pain in tendons ? Lighters colored patches, Sensitive skin , sore under the skin
1.14.2021 – Pain and tightness in tendon near elbow....
2.6.2021 – Lessening sense of smell, Fatigue, minor feeling of oncoming sickness,
5.29.2021 – Blood in urine.Brain fog
2.25.2022 – Cough, slight breathing issues, congestion in early January
1.11.2021 – Left leg edema had prior to vaccine and joint stiffness that could be attributed to snowshoeing over weekend
1.14.2021 – Rapid heart rate could be anxiety
2.6.2021 – Swelling of right sinus and right eye. Tingling tongue and mouth 40 min after inj
2.7.2021 – Might have had underlying sinus issue, have right sinus and right eye swelling
2.20.2021 – Rash on abdomen and flanks. Unsure if vaxx related, stress related or insect bite. Raised red papule with white head. Slightly uncomfortable, not itching. Not flat like hive.
2.27.2021 – Had 2nd Shingrix shot, just feeling tired
3.13.2021 – Uti
10.30.2021 – Extreme pain at injection site. Also received flu injection in same arm
11.1.2021 – Slight loose bowels. Not full onset of diarrhea.
1.28.2022 – Sinus pressure and headaches. Tested negative twice
9.23.2022 – Internal Surgical sites from appendectomy in early June are a little painful
2.25.2021 – Ever since around the time of my first shot (I think) Ive had trouble raising the arm in one certain position. I really cant recall injuring it and have been wondering if it has anything to do with the shot
2.26.2021 – Still some pain lifting my left arm. Ill be checking in with my Dr
8.23.2021 – I have pain in my left arm that received the injection. The Dr said it may be a irritation from where I got the shot. Ive had physical therapy and at this point there is little improvement.My shoulder is very painful when I try to lift my left elb 2 Physical therapy visits
10.27.2021 – Feel mildly "flu-y"
3.23.2021 – Swelling on back of neck
3.24.2021 – Neck and shoulders ache
3.25.2021 – Neck ache
4.2.2021 – Some nausea and constipation. Headaches and neck aches.
4.10.2021 – Indigestion
4.12.2021 – Shortness of breath with minor movement
4.13.2021 – Short of breath and
4.15.2021 – Short of breath
4.23.2021 – Congestion , very short of breath
5.14.2021 – Congestion, cough. Indigestion. Fatigue
5.21.2021 – Congestion in chest, short of breath
4.11.2022 – Constant tearing/drainage of eyes. Bloodshot eyes since last October 2021. Office visit with ophthalmologist
3.23.2022 – Purple Blotches knees and toes
3.24.2022 – Purple toes receding. Burning body pain. Third bed ridden day. I will never get another vaccine.
3.25.2022 – Exertion and heat intolerance. Usually very active.
3.26.2022 – Continuing exertion and heat intolerance.
3.27.2022 – Now that I feel better I'm aware swollen lymph nodes is not listed. My lymph nodes were so swollen until day 6 I could barely move. I will never take a second booster. This was a nightmare.
4.3.2022 – Extreme exertion and heat intolerance. Unable to stay on feet. I would have gone to dr if I had insurance. Absolutely flattened.
6.19.2022 – Exhaustion, dizziness, unable to function normally
1.13.2021 – Lymph node in left armpit feels alittle tender just mild
1.15.2021 – Moderate-Left armpit where the injection was given my lymph nodes have been swollen & moderately sore. The lymph nodes have been sore for 3 days with the same amount of tenderness each day.
1.23.2021 – 7 days after the 1st vaccine the injection site got a welt that was 3x3 inches raised and red and warm to touch. That lasted for 2 days and went away. I have not had a symptom after the 10th day.
3.26.2022 – Hypertension. The 4 prescriptions i have been taking for several years are no longer keeping my blood pressure down. Regular office visits with my cardiologist and general practitioner.
4.14.2022 – Temperature was 99 today at NP office. Usually it's high 97. Blood under skin of right forearm. NP said probably a vein popped. I do take baby aspirin daily
10.2.2022 – Diarrhea- might be caused by a new medication I started taking.
2.26.2021 – Tender with mild swelling in nodes under jaw on vac. side. Started the day after vaccination & just occurred to me it may be related.
3.24.2021 – Fine today but last night headaches with muscle aches with joint pains
9.18.2021 – Unexpected pain at the vaccine injection site. Hopefully unrelated. Lasted about a week or two.
11.1.2021 – Armpit of injection arm: tender
11.3.2021 – Mild swelling & tenderness of lymph nodes under arm of injection
10.25.2022 – Headache, dizzy, cough, sneezing, sore throat, congestion, tender nodes in neck
11.1.2022 – Swollen neck nodes and throat, headaches, sinus pain, congestion and laryngitis, cough
2.22.2021 – I have never lost my cough, But it has increased & last longer.
3.1.2021 – My cough is not getting any better.
3.10.2021 – All mild.
3.12.2021 – Headaches more then ever!
3.13.2021 – Last 3 to 4 days Headaches have been Severe
3.15.2021 – Headaches not getting better.
3.24.2021 – Still have sever headaches, taking Tylenol, not helping.
6.7.2021 – I have stage 4 cataract on both eyes, according to my eye surgeon. Last year I had no cataract. He think Covid caused it.I still feel weak at times. My asthma has gotten worse.
9.6.2021 – Last year in January I went to optometrist for a new glasses,I was told then I had no cataract for someone my Age. I never got to order my glasses because of covid. Now I have stage four Cataract. Cant drive until I have cataract surgery.
3.8.2022 – According to my pulmonologist I have broken glass like scar tissue on both lungs because of Covid & Pneumonia. My asthma is worse then ever. Hard time breathing just walking. See my pulmonologist by appointment.
6.8.2022 – My asthma & cough has gotten worse since I got out of the hospital back in January of this year after Covid & pneumonia.
1.23.2021 – Heart rate was elevated and I felt anxious about 7-8 hours after injection. Went away after 5 hours. I have no hx of anxiety.
2.5.2021 – The worst menstrual cycle ever. Cramps and heavy bleeding. It is not usual for me.
3.7.2021 – The inside of my bottom lip is swollen, red, and painful. No injury/no new medication/no dental issues.
8.12.2021 – I have a paraovarian cyst, then 2 other common type cysts noted on my left ovary. So, 3 all together.
2.11.2022 – Early menapause.
4.3.2021 – 4th day that my left pinkie finger is painful when bent. Not sure if this is a side effect from the vaccine.
4.4.2021 – 5th day of left pinkie being painful when bent.
12.22.2021 – Small lump on the left collar bone.
12.24.2021 – Small lump on left collar bone. Swelling on left armpit. Soreness in left shoulder blade and back.
12.25.2021 – Lump on left collar bone seems to be getting smaller and almost no more pain.
12.26.2021 – No more pain on the lump on left collar bone
6.26.2022 – Go5 Covid-19
10.17.2022 – Severe tremors in thighs, forearms hands 24 hrs. post booster. EMTs checked md out. Normal EKG, normal respiration, everything else normal. No fever. Tremors subsided after about half an hour.
10.19.2022 – Uncontrollable shaking for 1/2 hour thd day after the booster. Had to call paramedics. Is this normal? Paramedics
10.20.2022 – I have checked all because no one has followed up previous description of inlisted symptoms for which Paramedics were called. Do you actually care about these responses? Paramedics were called
3.2.2021 – My arm is sore today.
3.3.2021 – Pain on my arm
3.4.2021 – Pain on the arm
3.5.2021 – Slight pain on my arm.
4.12.2021 – Tiredness and a sharp jabbing pain where I got the shot.
5.3.2021 – I'm a diabetic. My legs are numb.
5.12.2021 – Diabetes symptoms seems to be more constant. Blurry vision, more tired, and weakness in my legs and arms
6.28.2021 – Leg cramps. Headaches. My sinus problem are more frequen.
3.30.2022 – My vision is worse, my heart beats too fast and hard sometimes and I'm more tired now.
5.19.2021 – Sore throat and runny nose but i think it's just a cold
5.20.2021 – Sore throat and runny nose
5.23.2021 – Sore throat runny nose sneezing cough
11.13.2021 – I concieved twins (we were trying) and miscarried one and then had to medically terminate the other because it wasn't developing. I don't know if it's tied to the vaccine. But my first two pregnancies were 100 percent normal.
7.15.2022 – I am 17 weeks pregnant after the miscarriage i had in November. High risk pregnancy appointments
4.7.2021 – I have a sore tooth that's inconsistently painful. I'm not sure if it's related to the vaccine.
4.14.2021 – My tooth is still hurting off and on, but now I'm on my period. I'm on depo provera shots, so I haven't had periods in years. I'm sick, gassy, tired, and having to double-pad my underwear. Very annoying. Better than Covid.
4.23.2021 – Leg cramps while sleeping
5.6.2021 – Just very tired and sleeping for long periods of time.
1.3.2022 – I don't know if it's related, but I did wake up one morning with heartburn. I don't get heartburn, just acid in my throat and mouth. While painful and distracting, I've had worse. It was accompanied by stomach issues, and it has not happened again.
1.12.2021 – It felt like an allergic reaction was coming on within a minute of the shot. This was accompanied by a rapid pulse. Then a headache started coming on.
1.13.2021 – Dizzy and a little numbness feeling on the left side of my face.
1.14.2021 – Dizziness that caused me to feel nauseas.
1.15.2021 – Dizzy
7.13.2021 – My allergy reaction to things has intensified. Hives that recur for a few days in a row.I have also noticed that I don't have as good of balance as I did before.
1.21.2021 – Enlarged lymph node and tendon in armpit of arm where injection was given. Pain and tenderness to the touch
2.19.2021 – Left arm (injected arm) hurts near the shoulder joint and neck. Started yesterday and hurt during the night, kept me from sleeping.
2.26.2021 – Inflammation/bursitis in shoulder of arm of infection. Very painful at times and have consulted with my PCP.
3.5.2021 – Pain in left shoulder has worsened
3.12.2021 – Worsened pain in left arm
