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.
Joint effusion, Hyperesthesia teeth and Gingival pain
3.11.2021 – Stayed very alert on the day of vaccination. Couldnt get to sleep until 3:00am, had extremely vivid and detailed dreams - highly unusual occurrence for me.
3.12.2021 – I am very concerned about receiving a cortisone shot for my knee yesterday. Doctor told me there werent any problems with interfering with my first Moderna vaccine on Monday. But from what I read afterwards, I shouldnt have gotten the cortisol so soon after my vaccine. Now am really worried. Is that going to cause health problems for me?
11.7.2021 – On my initial report I forgot to add extremely sensitive, almost like burning skin all over my body. Also, strangely throbbing, sensitive gums/teeth.
11.5.2022 – Joint & muscle pain, nausea/vomiting, headache, skin sensitivity
Connective tissue disorder, Eyelids pruritus and Eye pruritus
3.1.2021 – Corner of rim of left eyelid itching and eye stinging Phone call to eye doctor
3.2.2021 – Rim of left eye lid continues to itch Called eye doctor and he suggested OTC eye drops and a eyelid cleanser
3.3.2021 – These symptoms started late yesterday. I don't know if the vaccine is making my MCTD flare. Phone call to doctor for medicine
3.4.2021 – Pins and needles head pain. Had to start taking steroids for the body pain. Called doctor to ask about unusual blood bruising on my wrist
3.5.2021 – My pain may be due to my connective tissue disease
4.14.2022 – Heart palpitations and shortness of breath Office visit with PCP and ekg with cardiologist
Facial paralysis, Bell's palsy and Eye swelling
3.3.2021 – Numbness on my face/one side of lip droops
3.4.2021 – Numbness on left side of face- a little less than yesterday. Droopy mouth on left- less than yesterday. Mild case of Bell's Palsy
3.5.2021 – Left side of face slightly numb. Better than yesterday though.
3.24.2021 – I had mild case of Bell's Palsy with 1st vaccine which cleared up in a few days after. My left eye and cheek are tender and slightly swollen as of 2 days ago. Scheduling Neurologist appointment
Asthenia, Myalgia and Dyspnea
1.26.2021 – Yesterday after check in, while playing a musical wind instrument i noted mild shortness of breath for a couple of hours. I stopped playing and no problems. While trying to play phrases on one breath i got winded. Dont know if that was a side reaction as it was 24 hours later. It was very mild.
2.14.2021 – Shortness of breath
2.17.2021 – Short of breath
2.19.2021 – Mild shortness of breath
6.29.2022 – Muscle ache, sore throat, congestion, low energy, diarrhea, headache.
11.30.2022 – Cold symptoms. Runny nose, cough.
Sinus disorder, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
3.31.2021 – My left armpit (the same arm I received the initial shot in) was emanating a dull pain for a few hours on the night of the 26th of March. It passed after a few hours but I had to lie down for a few minutes.
5.5.2021 – Slight occasional cough, but I believe it may just be due to allergies. I am outside the house more these days, so I get more exposure to the elements. Maybe ~4 coughs a day for the past few days.
5.19.2021 – Sore throat, feels like some kind of sinus issue. Fever on 5-18-21 that lasted all day. Today the sore throat and congestion is still present, but the fever is gone.
12.7.2021 – Lymph node under shot arm was sore yesterday, 13 days after my shot.
12.21.2021 – I have a slight cold, but took a flu and covid rapid test and it came back negative.
Brain fog, Pruritus and Nausea
4.14.2021 – I feel like I have Covid all over again
4.19.2021 – Just some itching all over at times, but that is Mild.
5.4.2021 – I still itch from my last shot, I finally had to start talking something for that. I was itching all over but over the counter meds are taking care of that at this time.
6.1.2021 – Headaches and itching
6.8.2021 – Nausea I had a lot lately. When I walk its worse. It comes in waves I will feel okay for hour or so then it comes back, lasted almost 2 days.
6.15.2021 – Still having headaches, brain fog
8.10.2021 – Just body aches and joint pain off and on and nausea, not every day. Didnt have before Covid.I also dont think as clearly before that part makes me worry. I am still glad I got the shots. My entire family is vaccinated. I had to go see a chiropractor
Bronchiolitis, Myositis and Lower respiratory tract congestion
12.25.2021 – Nausea, dizziness, fatigue. Negative covid test.
5.28.2022 – Confirmed influenza exposure turned into an illness in our home, too. Upper and lower respiratory symptoms, fever, muscle aches. Some conditions were unexpected and some have not resolved. Leg pains (BACM). Unresolved intermittent nausea/vomiting.
11.28.2022 – Covid or flu like symptoms (cough, nasal congestion, headache, fatigue) but negative on both accounts. Repeated home covid tests every two days for the first 6 days of symptoms. Likely a common cold or rhinovirus.
12.30.2022 – Headache, vomiting, negative for covid.
Gout, Poor quality sleep and Sensitive skin
3.31.2021 – Sensitive to sunlight? Face sun burnt and right hand sun burnt...sitting in shade near the (b)(6) for about 1.5 hrs.
4.8.2021 – Soreness caused by a car accident!
9.2.2021 – Came off my Afib meds. A little vertigo. Tend to sneeze more.
5.10.2022 – Coughing, restless sleep
5.17.2022 – Diarrhea, fatigue
5.25.2022 – Change in heart medication and changes in heart rate and blood pressure.
5.31.2022 – Lack of energy, elevated blood pressure needing new meds.
7.20.2022 – Positive test result for Covid and being hospitalized.
10.18.2022 – July caught Covid and was hospitalized.
Sinus operation, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Arthritis
2.18.2021 – I have arthritis so pain probably from that
4.13.2021 – My allergies are bad. Even though on meds lots of coughing and drainage. Better in am and worse later in day. Pollen count is high now. I have a prescheduled doctor's appt tomorrow so will talk to him about it.
4.27.2021 – I had sore throat and nasal fluid. Took strep testbut negative. Pollen count very high though. Better now but had belly pain last 4 days. That is gradually getting better but think I ate some bad gas station food. I already had a doctor appt so asked for strep test.
9.14.2021 – High blood pressure diagnosed
3.16.2022 – High blood pressure
Breast swelling, Swelling and Edema peripheral
3.13.2021 – Aching in the arm I got a shot in 5 weeks ago. Swelling I. The left breast, under the left arm, and in the upper left back and the left side of my neck
3.21.2021 – Had vomiting and diarrhea a week ago today and was very tired the next day.
9.30.2021 – Yesterday I started to itch on my chest/breast area. I was in a store and wanted to rip off my clothes it was so bad. After about 45 minutes it was gone. It happened about 25 minutes after I left the store.
10.10.2022 – No
Stress, Bronchitis and Urticaria
3.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck on same side as shot, slight sore throat end of day 8. Went away within 12 hours.
4.5.2021 – Symptoms occurred last night, beginning about 5 hours after shot.
10.3.2021 – Hives, unexplained. Probably stress-related. In-person visit with allergist
11.28.2021 – Congestion, sore throat, headache, fatigue.
12.5.2021 – Migraine. Neck pain. Have had same symptoms before, but not for several months. Chiropractor visit
9.26.2022 – Mild sore throat
12.28.2022 – Cough, congestion, sneezing, sore throat, headachecold or flu, bronchitis. Negative Covid. Office visit
Blood glucose fluctuation, Sepsis and Blood pressure fluctuation
1.10.2021 – Very important, i want to report to the CDC i received the covid vaccine on January 3, 2021 on Jan 8th i was covid positive in a preop test
1.18.2021 – Lack of appetite , general fatigue, increased pain level
1.24.2021 – Developed UTI that turned sepsis Currently hospitalized
1.31.2021 – Hospitalized for false positive covid test. Turned out to be UTI that went sepsis
2.7.2021 – I have a sepsis (ecoli) infection that was misdiagnosed as covid, due to false positives from the rapid test. I believe that the vaccine caused the false tests. Would life to discuss this with the CDC Hospitalization has almost been 3 week further duration unknown
4.4.2021 – Had first Pfizer vaccine on 1/4/2021. I just got out of the hospital after a 2.5 month stay. I kept testing positive for covid with the rapid test. Blood cultures taken twice showed i not only didn't have covid but never had it. I tried to contact u
7.4.2021 – I have been experiencing significant fluxes in blood pressure and sugar I am on my third and final week of inpatient rehab and acute medical care
1.7.2022 – Loss of appetite loss of strength tired
Brain stent insertion, Blood electrolytes decreased and Blood calcium decreased
1.22.2021 – Oxygen level was low 90-95
1.23.2021 – Oxygen level slightly low
2.25.2021 – Dr Office
2.26.2021 – Cellulitis Dr
2.27.2021 – Cellulitis
3.9.2021 – Fever. Headache. Sinus infection. Dr office outside COVID test
3.16.2021 – Fever. Sinusitis. Double Ear infection. TMJ joint inflamed. Vertigo
8.25.2021 – Brain aneurism - procedure to put in 2 stints. Stroke during the procedure. High blood pressure. Low calcium sodium - electrolytes. Fatigue. Start to feel better then something else continues to happen. Home healthcare
Ankle operation, Foot operation and Food allergy
1.23.2021 – Some mild pelvic pain with gas (for 3 days)unsure of cause as I havent lifted anything heavy, am not constipated, and have had no sex. I did finish my period last week, so maybe related to that, but thought it was worth mentioning just in case.
1.30.2021 – Stuffy nose, sore throat (from drainage), sinus pressure. All are increased symptoms of seasonal allergies I have been dealing with all year. The increased symptoms started today, 1/30.
12.4.2021 – Sinus infection
1.31.2022 – I caught the flu (influenza). Tested daily for Covid, but was negative each time.
10.3.2022 – Sinus issues
10.27.2022 – Allergic reaction to some foodunrelated to vaccine
12.29.2022 – I had foot/ankle surgery, however it was planned and unrelated to the vaccines.
Muscle tightness, Abdominal pain and Vomiting
3.6.2021 – I had joint pain and some aches yesterday
11.1.2021 – The last 2 days I was also fatigued and had a headache
11.12.2021 – Nausea and vomiting 2 nights ago. Not sure what caused it. Been low energy for 3 or 4 days now. Some muscle soreness today in chest, possible from vomiting 2 days ago
9.24.2022 – Tight muscles. probably be unrelated to the shot
9.25.2022 – Had abdominal pain but it's something I get from time to time. Probably not related to the vaccine
Hyperventilation, Cardioversion and Cardiac ablation
2.14.2021 – Dizziness and shortness of bresth
3.28.2021 – Shortness of breath, dizziness and fainting and diagnosed with AFib. Currently wearing a heart monitor.
4.4.2021 – Still having trouble getting enough air (breathing hard). Also get a little dizzy.
5.30.2021 – Atrial fibulation
8.29.2021 – AFib resulting in a cardiac ablation
2.28.2022 – I was experiencing shortness of breath due to atrial fabulation. I had to undergo a shock treatment in order to get the heart beating in a normal fashion
Thoracic vertebral fracture, Sensitivity to weather change and Back disorder
2.16.2021 – No
2.18.2021 – I have Arthritis all over my body my pain is probably come from it, plus damp weather
3.4.2021 – I am having severe aching in my hips and down my left leg to my ankle. My primary care Dr. Sent me for X-Rays today. I have always had Spine & Disc problem. She thinks it Sciata Nerves.
4.29.2022 – Due to a fall I fractured the T1 vertebrae, I messed up my upper back&neck. PT released me Wed. But I am still walking with my head drooped, which causes neck pain. PT
Sluggishness, Atrial fibrillation and Tinnitus
2.26.2021 – Both tiredness and headache were very minor.
4.1.2021 – Mysterious stiff neck on right side for several days. Pretty much gone now.
4.15.2021 – Continuing tinnitis...sometimes abates for a while but then returns. Also have periodoc stiff neck on right side.
6.17.2021 – Overall sluggishness and some general achyness during past week including stiff neck on right side. Not enough to change general daily patterns or tasks but definite lack of customary physical ambition.. Today seems better.
3.18.2022 – A re-emergence of atrial fibrillation symptoms that had been largely dormant. Had tests and now blood thinners have been prescribed.
Bell's palsy, Nausea and Chills
4.6.2021 – About 36 hours after the vaccination, I developed nausea, chills, joint pain and fatigue. This lasted roughly 24 hours
4.30.2021 – On 4/25/2021, I developed acute Bells Palsy on the left side of my face. My Moderna vaccination was on 3/31/2021. I have temporarily postponed the second dose.
5.5.2021 – I received my first dose of Moderna on 3/31/2021. Two days later, I became very ill with fever and nausea for 24 hours. On 4/25/21, I experienced acute Bells palsy - and have delayed the second Moderna vaccination until I finish predinsone I was rushed to the ER in an ambulance during the Bells palsy attack
Hypersensitivity, Hyperhidrosis and Respiratory tract congestion
1.28.2021 – The first night I had an allergic reaction in my hands. It did not progress further. Ive had these before.
1.29.2021 – I woke up congested. Ive been sweating something off in bed. On 3 occasions when getting out of bed, Ive become lightheaded and dizzy.
1.30.2021 – Lightheaded when getting up. Im congested, slight cough and sweating something off. This is day 5 of not feeling well.
2.1.2021 – Im a little better today, but not much. Tomorrow will be 1 week from shot.
2.3.2021 – I went to ER last night. I have covid. I have covid
Asthenopia, Flushing and Abdominal pain
1.16.2021 – Warm face, upper arm very tender to the touch, muscle aches described below are in the upper arm only
1.17.2021 – Stuff like the abdominal pain (cramping) happened at night on day 1, most things like chills and stomach cramps resolved by today but I feel light-headed
1.18.2021 – A little light headed, almost a headache but more like the feeling of eye-strain but its mild. Honestly I dont know for sure if the diarrhea is just something I ate, I just seem more prone to stomach cramps and diarrhea than I would usually be even with food that Im more sensitive to
1.22.2021 – Im tired but it might just be a busy week, not sure if its actually related to the vaccine or not
2.16.2021 – The worst of the chills and feverishness hit last night
2.18.2021 – A bit light headed
3.1.2021 – Feels like my lymph nodes are slightly swollen. Might need to just drink more water because woke up that way
Feces pale, Gastrointestinal inflammation and Feces soft
2.25.2021 – Chest tight , poop is soft and light in color
2.26.2021 – Mild seizure, Tingling mouth/tongue, jittery With neurologist by telephone. I was never asked about my first day after the shot. I am not sure how to record those side effects.
2.27.2021 – Little jittery. I definitely think all this is related to the vaccine. I thought they would go away by now. Anything I can do to resolve these effects. I dont know if I can take second shot. I am worried what second shot will do to me.
2.28.2021 – Shaking, tremors, seizures - please advise who to notify and what I can do to help this. There are other people too when I googled. My stool is light colored. I had annual exam and perfect blood work week before this vaccine. I never questioned the vaccine. I cannot imagine taking second shot. I am happy to release my medical records. I started taking Xanax to try to help. I need advice.
3.1.2021 – Dizzy/light headed - other side effects are better
3.2.2021 – Dizzy, blurred vision
3.3.2021 – Chest pain radiates to my back Dr office
8.25.2021 – Inflamed GI track, headaches, still muscle twitches,
2.25.2022 – Headaches, nervousness and muscle twitches on and off. Body itches that move around to different spots that I didn't have before.
Glossitis, Abnormal feces and Oral pruritus
6.12.2021 – No
7.10.2021 – Lightheadedness
10.5.2021 – Itchy back and mouth internal irritations on inner lips, cheeks, back of throat or tongue for the past few months.
2.11.2022 – Lightheaded and heart palpitations
3.24.2022 – Scratchy throat. Bronchial cough. Runny nose, fever. Negative home test twice. 2day/5day
8.11.2022 – My sense of smell comes and goes. Sometimes everything around me smells like trash! I can't figure out if it's an internal thing or what. I also have periods of time that I can't smell any of my herbs from the garden and some foods taste awful to me.
Bowel movement irregularity, Tension headache and Muscle tightness
2.5.2021 – I believe I am now allergic to country/western music. I suddenly have a craving for matzoh ball soup, but never borscht. Never borscht.
2.6.2021 – My heart is filled with gratitude. Thank you to all of the health care workers whom were literally on the front lines of this battle and all of the people whom worked hard to develop this vaccine. Thank you!!!
2.7.2021 – I love (b)(6). She is smart, funny, has a great sense of humor, incredibly beautiful, and super sexy! Every time I see her, I want to make love to her. Every time!
2.8.2021 – My farts are extra stinky. They could bring a person to their knees.
2.10.2021 – I was able to give my girlfriend the high hard one last night and this morning. All is good!!!
2.11.2021 – Even though I received the first dose, some of the people I work with are still assholes :-(
3.5.2021 – I felt like having soup today. And even though I had a fever of 101.7, Still, I would never eat borscht. Never.
3.6.2021 – Im still allergic to country western music.
3.7.2021 – I took a huge dump today. My first since the vaccine more than 3 days ago. It was huge!
3.8.2021 – My girlfriend would like you all to know that my private parts are working just fine! :-)
3.9.2021 – My poop schedule is a bit off.
3.10.2021 – I almost asked my girlfriend to marry me. Almost.
3.12.2021 – I would like to thank everyone involved who worked tirelessly to develop all the vaccines and everyone involved in distributing it and getting it in our arms. You are all amazing people and this is why the USA is the greatest country in the world. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I wish all of you the very best! You are soooooooo appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all did a great mitzvah!
9.4.2021 – Stiff neck. Head and neck muscle tightness and stiffness.
3.6.2022 – Neck and head pain.
Exfoliative rash, Spinal pain and Hunger
1.27.2021 – First 2 nights I was tired but not sleepy and when I did sleep, I had more and stranger than normal dreams.
2.15.2021 – Neck pain on side of vaccine
2.16.2021 – Feels like i have gout in my toes, my knees and hips Ache. I ache across my shoulders, up my neck and down my spine.
2.17.2021 – Felt pretty good this morning in spite of headache but by lunch fever is back
3.8.2021 – I have a bunch of itchy, scaley bumps on my hips and lower stomach. Might not have anything to do with the vaccine but Ive never had them before. I do get a rash on my stomach if I take tetracycline but no other antibiotic is like that
3.29.2021 – Fatigue, headache and general blah feeling
9.22.2021 – Was very hungry after injection for 24 hrs, ate way more than normal
12.21.2021 – Head/chest cold, did 2 home tests, both neg. it's just kindergarten crud
Loss of personal independence in daily activities
3.16.2021 – I had these issues all of Monday and when I woke up today. These issues all seemed to fade at some point today in the early afternoon. Monday I wasnt able to do anything. Around 2pm today I realized I was feeling so much better.
3.17.2021 – I feel great!
4.5.2021 – I received my injection around 1:30pm, no issues at all so far. I did apply an ice pack to the injection site when I returned home. I also took one each, Advil and Tylenol just to net ahead of any potential issues.
4.7.2021 – I feel 100% better then I was yesterday afternoon & evening. Symptoms ended around 10pm.
4.9.2021 – Feeling great!
Cerebrovascular accident, Asthenia and Dyspnea
3.6.2021 – No
3.7.2021 – I walked two miles in 44 minutes. Feeling great.
3.9.2021 – None
5.14.2022 – Within a few hours of receiving the vaccine I felt out of breath with no energy! 10 days later I went to doctor and then to hospital where an MRI results showed that I had had a stroke in the brain. I weigh 107 lbs. I was a very healthy person. No
5.26.2022 – I have filed the information with someone that called me as I was sick after my booster and had a stroke. I am a very healthy person with no issues to cause a stroke.
6.2.2022 – After getting the booster I felt awful and after 8 days I went to urgent care, then sent to hospital to get MRI which showed I had had a stroke. I was physically fit with no health issues that would indicate possibility of a struck.
7.22.2022 – After my second booster shot, I had a stroke. It was given the first day I was eligible and I only weigh 104 lbs. within two hours, I felt like I did when I had covid. I think it might be a good idea to check people weight. I am still recovering.
Vomiting and Headache
3.3.2021 – I am just recovering after my first injection last Thursday. Im back to my full strength now, but 11 hours after my first injection, I got extreme body aches, headache, and starting to vomit. I could not stop vomiting for over 2 and a half hours. I was about to go to the ER around midnight but ended up finally falling asleep. I have never thrown up the violently. I had Covid around 40 days ago, so Im assuming my antibody count was too high. Considering that reaction almost sent me to the emergency room I wonder if the CDC should reconsider getting rid of the rule saying you need to wait 90 days after Covid to get the vaccine. To clarify, I am fine now. But I just thought I needed to report this.
Food poisoning, Respiratory disorder and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
3.31.2022 – Allergies are running wild and several migraines
4.8.2022 – Had an allergy attack thatvlasted several days and barely kept away an asthma attack
4.14.2022 – Allergies are running rampanr Body hurts
4.22.2022 – Allergies cUsing congestion. Migraine as well and the weather makes me ache
6.9.2022 – Had food poisoning and just havent got my strength back. All the. Pollution has made breathing worse
9.8.2022 – Nauseau Insomnia
11.3.2022 – Breathing issues Congestion Headache
11.10.2022 – Heaaches Diarrhea Upset stomach
Cardiac operation, Cardiac failure and Cardiac pacemaker insertion
2.13.2021 – Muscle body aches severe yesterday and nausea
2.25.2021 – nose and throat irritated and burning tongue for a couple of days. only 4 hours of sleep last night.
3.25.2021 – Weakness in legs
5.26.2022 – Muscle aches in his. Hard to walk and get up and down from chairs and car seats.
6.16.2022 – Swelling of feet
8.10.2022 – Legs and body weakness Primary Care appt for stress echo no
11.10.2022 – Heart problems with heart procedure and leg weakness Outpatient procedure for heart failure.
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