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.
Rash macular, Injection site bruising and Urticaria
12.14.2021 – This rash is actually hives that are on the back & side of body. This is the third day experiencing this symptom. Itching is getting better, however. Also there was some soreness at the injection sight on the first day only.
12.15.2021 – Still have hives but they no longer itch (just blotchy & raised).
12.16.2021 – There is a bruise at the injection sight that has yet to go away (6 days in).
12.17.2021 – The hives are continuing to lessen. The injection sight bruise remains the same.
Gastroenteritis viral, Vomiting and Nausea
4.15.2021 – For the last 2 weeks, one of the lymph nodes along my collarbone has been slightly swollen.
4.24.2021 – Lymph node swelling
4.25.2021 – Lymph node swelling near collarbone
4.26.2021 – Lymph node on collarbone swollen
4.29.2021 – Lymph node swollen near collarbone
4.30.2021 – Slight lymph node swelling near collarbone
5.21.2021 – Got a stomach bug (vomiting and nausea) in the past week after traveling...Likely related to a social gathering, not the vaccine.
12.2.2021 – One swollen lymph node near collarbone
12.3.2021 – Swollen left lymph node near collarbone
12.4.2021 – Left lymph node swelling near collarbone
12.5.2021 – Swollen lymph node
12.6.2021 – Lymph node swollen
12.8.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph node
12.1.2022 – Caught covid prior to booster School health center
Herpes zoster, Paresthesia and Dizziness
2.4.2021 – 2day is day2. i did not report yesterday & the 1st was esentiallly too early. I did develope a lot of pain in the left
2.6.2021 – I felt some sight dizziness upon beginning exertion, but that disappeared after further exertion (snowboarding & skiing)
2.16.2021 – I have developed shinglesstarted late last Wed into Thurs i am taking Valacyclovir 1gm 3xgabapentin 300mg 2xalso was prescribed 800 mg 3x before the gabapentin i am checking to see if i should use both. I messaged the doctor & awaiting a respons
2.23.2021 – shingles
3.9.2021 – still have PHN from shingles/onset 10 days posterior to dose 1
4.13.2021 – phnis worse than a few days ago.
3.11.2022 – i have had a rather strange tingling in my left arm
Tongue discomfort, Odynophagia and Glossodynia
1.14.2021 – My tongue has felt like its burning and hurts since the vaccine.
2.8.2021 – Arm has been a little itchy at the vaccine site
2.23.2021 – Shaking feeling inside, eyes burning, face felt hot
2.24.2021 – Extreme neck pain, throat is a little sore
2.25.2021 – Neck pain and stiffness
5.24.2021 – Sore throat, couldnt talk, couldnt swallow Extreme painNegative for strep and covid at instant urgent care. Seeked help at the local ER the next day.
8.23.2021 – I feel like I have stayed sick since getting the vaccines. Ive kept a constant cough and when I get any least bit Ill it hits me hard. I have been tested for covid numerous times and been negative.
7.30.2022 – Dizziness
Crying, Toothache and Sinus headache
4.8.2021 – Allergy flair up
10.2.2021 – A very slight headache but not enough to need any pain meds.
10.3.2021 – Could be the weather but I have a slight headache. Not bad enough to take any medicine.
11.11.2021 – I think I have a sinus infection. Symptoms: Sinus type headache, top jaw and teeth pressure pain, tenderness to the face and head, weeping eyes and a cough. Was with my primary care physician
12.30.2021 – Cough and runny nose
4.1.2022 – Had had several colds. Seems I get a cold with a cough every three weeks. Went also to my PC doctor.
5.18.2022 – Yesterday I forgot to check in.I had been very tired. The night of my vaccination my muscles ached some and my arm hurt.
Epistaxis, Peripheral swelling and Dyspnea
3.10.2021 – Shortness of Breath at rest and walking
3.11.2021 – Difficulty Breathing Nebulizer prescribed
3.12.2021 – Shortness of breath at rest
3.13.2021 – Shortness of Breath... Using nebulizer that was prescribed physician
3.14.2021 – Shortness of Breath
3.15.2021 – Mild shortness of breath using nebulizer.
4.6.2021 – Shortness of Breath- using nebulizer treatments and inhalers.
4.7.2021 – Shortness of Breath, using nebulizer and MDIs to manage breathing.
4.8.2021 – Shortness of breath is more mild
4.9.2021 – Shortness of Breath. Coughing. Hands very swollen.
4.10.2021 – Shortness of Breath with coughing. Use Nebulizer along with meisdi as
4.11.2021 – Mild shortness of breath
12.2.2021 – Headache and nose bleeds
Blood immunoglobulin E increased, Skin exfoliation and Dizziness postural
4.29.2021 – Lightheaded specially when standing up, a few seconds after vaccination I felt weird waited 30 mins. They checked blood pressure it was normal after almost 30 mins it went down but still on normal range, slight tingling sensation and left side of my head. A few minutes after the vaccine I had some brain fog.
4.30.2021 – Brain fog
5.1.2021 – Brain fog, pins and needles on my right side of my head. It comes and goes.
5.3.2021 – Brain fog that come and goes and short term memory issues.
5.4.2021 – Brain fog, lightheaded around noon,forgetful
5.5.2021 – Short term memory issues, pins and needles in my head.
6.4.2021 – Elevated heart rate since the vaccination but leveling out
12.2.2021 – Allergy - IGE level is high and and developed scaly patch in my knee and nose area. Got tested for psoriasis by its negative.
Unresponsive to stimuli, Influenza like illness and Ear pain
7.11.2022 – Extra tired and had a couple of staring off into space without response episodes that lasted 15-30sec (a few days after first dose). Saw pediatrician who referred to neurodiagnostics; EEG was normal. Seems fine now.
9.18.2022 – Runny nose, cough, and congestion
9.19.2022 – Congestion and runny nose
10.12.2022 – Cold-like symptoms
10.24.2022 – Lingering cough from cold on October 5th and now has earache.
12.12.2022 – Cold/flu-like symptoms. Runny nose, fever, cough, chills, and vomiting.
Lymph node palpable, Apathy and Seasonal allergy
3.23.2021 – No
3.27.2021 – Tiredness, but certainly could probably be attributed to other issues.
4.13.2021 – Was shaky for about 10 minutes one hour after receiving the second dose.
4.14.2021 – Lymph nodes under arms seem affected.
4.15.2021 – Tenderness under both arms.
4.16.2021 – Underarm (lymph nodes?) tenderness remains
4.17.2021 – Underarms still tender.
4.19.2021 – Seem to be either cold or hot still.
4.26.2021 – Saturday, 4/24, I was exhausted, shaky, dizzy, and struggled with my balance. Sunday, 4/24, I felt much better, but am also exhausted/ unmotivated today(4/26).
7.14.2021 – Recently got an old fashioned cold. That never happened while I was wearing a mask!
6.24.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 06/20/22.
Injection site bruising, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis
1.6.2021 – Just sore at injection spot
1.12.2021 – I still have a bruise on the injection spot. No pain.
8.4.2021 – I was under the weather about a month ago. Congestion & fatigue. It lasted about 2 weeks. Week 3, I was still struggling to get back to normal. My doctor put me on steroids & antibiotics. RSV was going around daycare. I did not get tested for COVID.
9.3.2021 – I felt fatigued the 1st & 2nd shots. I just so happen to take my weekly 50,000 if vitamin D3 & was not tired at all.
12.1.2021 – Got a cold. Taking a while to beat. It's been a week.
Dysmenorrhea, Diarrhea and Pain in extremity
12.12.2021 – Diarrhea on 12/11, none on 12/12
12.31.2021 – Once in a while, the place I got my shot had a needle like pinch feeling. It started a week after I had the shot. I would lift my arm to reach for something and it would hurt. The pain was sharp. Not frequent, unpredictable. Last one was on 12/27.
1.7.2022 – Caught Covid 19
9.25.2022 – Sore throat
10.17.2022 – New severe menstrual pain.
12.19.2022 – Been coughing since 11/21/22, after coming in contact with an infant (15 months) with a cold. Can't seem to shake it off. Tested for Covid but it's been negative.
Rheumatoid factor increased, Barrett's esophagus and Intervertebral disc degeneration
3.29.2021 – Dizzy
4.2.2021 – Wheezing
4.3.2021 – Sore throat, sneezung, wheezing
4.4.2021 – Sore throat, wheezing, tightness in chest, soreness in lower ribs
4.6.2021 – Chest pains, shortness of breath, sore throat, congestion
4.14.2021 – Sore throat congestion pain in upper back fatigue when walk or work ear ache tingling throughout body swollening extremities productive coughs tighness in chest wheezing palpitations
4.19.2021 – My throat is still sore, ears still hurt, and now my legs are aching and swollen
4.27.2021 – Scratchy throat
4.30.2021 – Hives on face chest arms stomach
5.2.2021 – Foot and leg pain ears ringing
6.9.2021 – Swelling feet, ankles and legs. Pain well sleeping especially in legs, an all over tingling feeling throughout my body and hot flashes that feel like fevers.
7.26.2021 – Swelling in my legs RA LEVELS ELEVATED AFTER SHOT
4.26.2022 – Lupus, Barretts Esophagus, degenerative discs in lower back and neck
Circumoral swelling, Localized edema and Renal disorder
1.28.2021 – I overlooked mentioning that Monday eve after shot & still happening right now, I have slight swelling of upper lip to under my nose. It feels a bit stiff.
1.29.2021 – Still have the upper lip to nose stiffness & fulness
2.8.2021 – Headache, very stiff knees, loose stools
2.15.2021 – Had joint pains all last week & BAD neck & head pains, but NOT a headache.
2.16.2021 – I have had these same pains since my 1st shot
2.19.2021 – Low blood pressure, feeling weak
3.1.2021 – Leg pain & swelling. trunk of body swelling is decreasing. starting to be very tired.
3.22.2021 – Swelling in knees, ankles & feetPain returned in neck. Waiting for dr response to my phone call
2.15.2022 – Uti, kidney infection Now on new Rx for uti/kidneys
Transient global amnesia, Acupuncture and Nasal discomfort
2.11.2021 – My headache in the back of my head may be a sinus pressure headache, but Im not sure
2.13.2021 – I have a slight sinus headache, this time in the front of my head. Im sure its not related to the vaccine.
2.15.2021 – Another sinus headache in the front of my head.
8.9.2021 – July 11th I experienced a transient global amnesia episode. It lasted approximately 4 1/2 hours.
10.3.2021 – Stomach unsettled: slightly queasy
10.4.2021 – Slight stomach upset
10.6.2021 – My regular doctor's practice.
12.29.2021 – Sore throat and laryngitis for 3 days
3.30.2022 – Back spasms and aches Acupuncture
9.20.2022 – Chills late last night but they subsided.
10.17.2022 – Runny nose, irritated eyes and nasal passages , fatigue. Classic cold virus.
10.24.2022 – Back spasms, cough
10.31.2022 – Headaches
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Memory impairment and Asthenia
4.1.2021 – My joints hurt
4.21.2021 – Went to doctor and he diagnosed me with carpol tunnel syndrome and thinks somewhat related to covid.
6.9.2021 – Corral tunnel in both wrists, lots of joint pain in general
3.10.2022 – Tired and forgetful all of the time still trying to get my stamina back which I didn't know was a thing. I thought this was all just me. My doc said I should also list that I have developed carpal tunnel which he thinks is also related.
Immunodeficiency, Blister and Flank pain
3.17.2021 – Inflamación en la axila y dolor que corre hacia el homo plato izquierdo y piquetes.
3.18.2021 – Dolor en el busto izquierdo e inflamado
3.19.2021 – Dolor en mi axila y busto derecho
3.20.2021 – No mucha Sensibilidad en la piel en la axila y bubbly.
3.27.2021 – Me dieron los shingles Se me bajaron las defensasTengo mucho dolor y malestar Visita ala clÃnica de dr primario
4.3.2021 – El dÃa 3/23 fui diagnosticada con shingles los sÃntomas empezaron desde el 3/17. por esa razón no fui por la segundaDosis de vacuna contra el covid19 que me tocaba hoy 4/3/21.
4.10.2021 – Dolor y comezón por los shingles Y por teléfono
Muscle fatigue, Rash macular and Oral pain
4.14.2021 – Sore throat and mouth, which my neighbor also had sore mouth after the pfizer
4.23.2021 – Extreme fatigue ever since about 24 hours after the vaccine that will not go away. I also keep getting weird splotchy rashes that I dont know if they are related.
4.30.2021 – Severe fatigue
5.9.2021 – Extreme fatigue
5.14.2021 – Severe fatigue and muscle fatigue
5.21.2021 – Moderate to severe fatigue that my doctor has now referred me to a sleep specialist. Also increase in my migraines.
7.11.2021 – Chronic congestion and shortness of breath
10.8.2021 – Worsening tachycardia and fatigue- just got a holter monitor. Tremor.
Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid disorder and Postmenopausal hemorrhage
4.1.2021 – Sore throat
4.4.2021 – Backache
4.24.2021 – Sore throat and eye discomfort and heaviness
4.25.2021 – Light headed, sore theoat
4.26.2021 – Intermittent light headed
4.28.2021 – Tiredness
6.4.2021 – Post menopausal vaginal spotting. Office visit
7.23.2021 – Post menopausal spottingThyroid from hypo to hyper activityLow abdominal discomfortLow back discomfort Multiple MD specialist in-person
10.22.2021 – Thyroid issues from hypo to hyper. Office visits
4.23.2022 – Tinnitus 1.5 m moths after the 1st vaccination. Still with tinnitus. Office visit with testing.
6.20.2022 – Back pain and hip pain and tinnitus
7.6.2022 – Lumbar back pain, right leg pain, tinnitus
11.23.2022 – Osteoporosis MD office visits
Skin swelling, Pain of skin and Rash
3.12.2021 – Little swollen lymph node noticed under left arm. Will watch it.
11.18.2021 – Noticed sore bump on scalp about 4 days ago. Don't know if it's related to the vaccine or not but thought I'd just list it here.
2.11.2022 – Have 2 spots on scalp that are tender and flare up ever since getting the booster.
5.13.2022 – Shortly after my booster I developed a couple sore bumps on my scalp which I still have. I've seen 2 different doctors who don't know what they are however are not concerned. I may go get a 3rd opinion as they are sore and seem to flare up.
Myalgia, Chills and Arthralgia
3.16.2021 – Headache, body aches, fatigue day after vaccine
3.17.2021 – On December 3, 2020 I tested positive for Covid and received Bamlinivamab monoclonal antibodies on December 5, 2020.
3.18.2021 – Previous positive covid test and monoclonal antibodies
3.19.2021 – Covid and antibodies in December
4.10.2021 – 6 hours after shot headache and body aches. Next day fever, chills, severe muscle and joint pain. All ok day after that.
10.2.2021 – 9 days ago I tested positive ro RSV Regular doctor visit
Amnesia, Dyspnea exertional and Musculoskeletal chest pain
4.9.2021 – I felt extremely cold after supper in warm house. Took tylenol...felt relief a few hours later
4.28.2021 – Stuffy sinus...smell off and on
5.7.2021 – Seem to relapse last night with intense shivering and woke up to diahrea
5.26.2021 – Sinus are blocked worse than ever . Have use sinex to breathe easier.Getting out of breath much more when i do things.Feet swelling up more than usual
6.1.2021 – Breathing heavier upon little exertion...pain in neck ...fatigure
6.17.2021 – Numbness of left side of hand...fatigue...get winded much more Went to family dr.
8.3.2021 – Memory loss seems increased a lot. Shortness of breath
11.2.2021 – Increased Shortness of breath...fatigued...strange chest pains come and go...hurts to touch
Cholecystitis chronic, Eyelid sensory disorder and Neuritis
1.21.2021 – Chills, which may be associated with my adrenal insufficiency
1.28.2021 – Nerve pain, eye pain, upper spine pain at back of neck, fever going up and down and skin sensitivity from fluctuations all day, sore throat, instances of numbness in left eye and cheek, lower back pain Telephone call to nurse to see how to handle adrenal insufficiency and hydrocortisone
1.29.2021 – I have adrenal insufficiency and fever went up late last night, as well as worsening sore throat. The doctors were no it sure about whether to increase hydrocortisone or use stress doses but recommended to increase hydrocortisone 5-10 mg. I felt like I was getting worse so I took extra 10 mg and also arythromycin. Aches and night sweats continued through the night but I am better today. This was a lot of challenge for adrenal insufficiency patient. Dosing recommendations from CDC would help.
2.1.2021 – Pain in upper spine
2.2.2021 – Pain in upper spine at back of neck
2.3.2021 – Pain in upper back of neck area and stiffness
2.17.2021 – Inflammation in upper spine area, and it hurts to move my head and neck. I have a UCTD and HLA B27 gene, so this may be a contributing factor.
8.19.2021 – Nerve.pain, especially in my back and legs..
8.24.2021 – Pain in left shoulder and arm. This is from the vaccine in that shoulder. I have tingling in fingers and deep pain down my arm. Called nurse.
8.25.2021 – Pain in left arm continues. Nerves and arm is inflamed from the shot still. Arm aches.
11.17.2021 – I've had increasing chronic pain in mid-right abdomen so they removed my gallbladder two weeks ago, which shows a stone and chronic cholecystitis. Surgery went well and feel better now, almost normal. Day surgery and in-person doctor visits.
1.19.2022 – Back and nerve pain
1.22.2022 – Sore throat
2.1.2022 – I am having some night sweats, mild weakness and chills.
2.8.2022 – Episodes of very itchy hands and feet, and sometimes all over, but mostly hands and feet. I'm not sure of the cause.
2.15.2022 – Fairly bad skin rashes and itchiness. My husband has had Covid over last 10 days but I haven't come down with Covid yet.
2.22.2022 – Very itchy palms and feet, and all over at times.
Cataract, Anxiety and Brain fog
3.15.2021 – Lightheaded
3.25.2021 – Migraine headache, insomnia.
4.15.2021 – Mild shortness of breath. Mild lightheadedness. Moderate insomnia.
4.22.2021 – Headaches
9.9.2021 – Aching joints, mostly ankles and knees.
11.16.2021 – Headaches. Muscle aches.
12.7.2021 – Muscle aches. Brain fog.
4.26.2022 – Migraine headaches. I have had them from time to time in the past, but they have been more frequent in the past month few months.
10.10.2022 – Joint pain, especially in knees.
10.17.2022 – Mildly lightheaded all day. Anxiety worse than usual.
10.24.2022 – Headaches. Joint pain, especially in knees and ankles.
12.26.2022 – Fatigue, joint pain, body aches, headaches.
Anaphylactic shock, Anaphylactic reaction and Blister
3.19.2021 – Very itchy, somewhat painful rash on hand of arm that got the shot. Started about 6 days after. Talked to allergist with whom I already had an appointment for another issue. Rash still on hand as of March 19. Allergy doc visit
3.26.2021 – The rash on my hand is SLOWLY healing, but now I have a rash all over my scalp and on my right ear. All the rashes developed weeping blisters. Hydrocortisone cream does not help. Only Calahist lotion gave relief.
4.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm and back of neck
4.16.2021 – Rash on left foot near toes.
4.30.2021 – Diarrhea and nauseated for 3 days.
7.2.2021 – Weepy rash on left arm that lasted 3 weeks. On June 20, tongue swelled up and had to call ambulance for anaphylactic shock. Took 1 week dosage of prednisone.
10.1.2021 – Rash on left arm finally cleared up middle of September. Had a anaphylactic reaction in June, unrelated to the vaccine.
Blood disorder, Localized infection and Injected limb mobility decreased
12.30.2020 – Super fatigued 6 hrs after injection however after sleeping through night I was fine this morning. Injection spot felt frozen at 4 pm yesterday and regaining normal ROM took a bit, but great today
10.28.2021 – Bouts of severe hyperhydrosis
10.29.2021 – Extreme sweating in hands and feet. Puddles within 30 seconds. Lasts for about 10 minutes then shivering, shaking freezing cold
11.9.2021 – Massive infection in my jaw. Ended up in the ED and now on clindamycin until infection clears. Lymph nodes on L side of face are also swollen.
11.16.2021 – Extreme hyperhydrosis- and extremity swelling
11.25.2021 – Peripheral swelling and plasma leakage.
1.25.2022 – COvid + 1/13/22
Gastrointestinal disorder, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
6.4.2021 – I didnt mention it earlier but I have a swollen gland on the same side as the vaccine. Doesnt hurt but it is still swollen six weeks later. Normal doctors Visit is scheduled, not yet completed
11.1.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit, tender
12.4.2021 – I got a cold
1.29.2022 – I had COVID
10.30.2022 – I had aches and tiredness yesterday but better today
10.31.2022 – I have a swollen lymph node again in my clavicle
11.1.2022 – Continues enlargement of lymph node
12.9.2022 – I caught a cold and then had some digestive symptoms
Ageusia
3.2.2021 – Lost my sense of taste 3 days after receiving shot. Tested negative for Covid 19 Tested negative for covid 2/22/21
3.5.2021 – Still have no sense of tastr
3.14.2021 – I still have no sense of taste. Difficult to get info - my Dr admits he doesnt know, but loss occurred two days after my first shot of Moderna vaccine.
3.21.2021 – I still have no sense of taste since 2 days after first shot. Primary care dr referred me to ENT dr
10.30.2021 – Loss of taste from previous COVID shot still present.
Lip swelling, Hypoesthesia oral and Paresthesia oral
1.5.2021 – Sore where I got the vaccine
1.7.2021 – Unsure if related to vaccine-Last night my bottom lip swelled significantly. Took Benadryl which took down most of swelling. Now have mild swelling a little lower
1.8.2021 – The swollen lip that I had reported yesterday that may or may not be related to the vaccine has gone down but still has mild swelling
1.13.2021 – Once again, not sure if this is related to the vaccine but my bottom lip swelled significantly last night. It has gone down about 50% since then (took Benadryl). During both episodes, my bottom lip swelled about as much as possible & it was numb and maybe a very faint tingling or burning sensation. I have no idea what has been causing this?
Blood iron decreased, Anemia and Heavy menstrual bleeding
2.12.2021 – Covid arm: redness, itching and swelling, a thin red outline around injection site. Completely resolved by 2/10/2021.
4.12.2021 – Stomach upset for 3 days.
5.31.2021 – Two extremely heavy periods after my second shot, first lasted one week and second lasted 3 weeks, resulting in anemia and low iron levels. Never in my life had they been that long or heavy. I am 53, so this was worrisome. Visit with nurse at PCP office.
Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Retching and Feces soft
1.4.2021 – Pressure in upper chest radiating towards right side
1.22.2021 – Itching generalized
1.24.2021 – Generalized itching
2.3.2021 – Had diarrhea 1 to 2 times a day for 4 days. Started Wednesday, January 27th through Saturday, January 30th.
2.2.2022 – Diarrhea
5.23.2022 – Sore/fire like feeling in liwer intestines, soft almost diarrhea, lower back pain/sore, tired, achy generally
7.18.2022 – Chills, low grade fever x 5 days, body aches(both muscle and bone/joint), upper airway congestion, sore throat, congested ears, hacking dry gaggy cough that lasted 4-5 weeks, headaches/migraines, brain fog, no energy/fatigue, emesis due to thick muco
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