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.
Ophthalmic migraine, Hypersensitivity and Feeling hot
2.12.2021 – Sniffly/runny nose (allergy like) but passed. Also, was hot in middle of the night, but that passed.
2.14.2021 – I get ocular migraines once or twice a year during periods of stress or extremely high caffeine intake, but today, I experienced one midday following lunch. Seems to be transient and mild, but wanted to report. Husband drove me home. No other symptoms, otherwise.
10.8.2021 – I got the shingles vaccine on Tuesday and the following day, I had a low-grade fever (100.5) as well as some body aches. The fever and pain went away within 24 hours. Attributing it to side effect of shingles vaccine.
3.11.2022 – I contracted COVID in early February. Recovered and better now, thanks to vaccines.
Dehydration, Syncope and Upper-airway cough syndrome
11.21.2021 – Fainted once, though that may just have been from dehydration when I woke up all feverish
11.24.2021 – Sore throat and postnasal drip that I am hoping is just allergies and not some little opportunistic bug
11.25.2021 – Sore throat, probably a coincidental cold
11.26.2021 – These are probably mostly from having caught a cold
2.19.2022 – Caught covid sometime before the 7th. Not very serious but 3 of the 4 people in my household had it (all fully vaccinated) - I got it last.
Skin erosion, Sunburn and Photosensitivity reaction
4.5.2021 – one week after first vaccine I started itchy all over my body and broke out in hives, one week after second vaccine my skin stat_x000D_ted peeling on my arms, hands, legs, feet, and face and continued until I received medical help and drugs
4.9.2021 – Skin is still raw and peeling after taking a 12 day packet of Prednisone In person visit with dermatologist
4.15.2021 – Hands are peeling worse than before went to see Dermatologist again and he gave me a steroid shot and once again said symptoms were the result of Covid Maderna vaccine Office visit with Dermatologist
4.21.2021 – My hands and elbows are continuing to peel, very raw and sore like a bad burn. My dermatologist gave me a long lasting shot of Kenalog to try and stop the peeling but it is not working. At night I put triamcinolone on the peeling area under gloves Dermatologist
6.9.2021 – Very sun sensitive, welts and sun blisters after a sho time in sun, more skin peeling on my hands. Thinning of hair on my head snd all over my body
3.10.2022 – Still have skin red splotches and peeling skin. I am now taking Humira shots every 2 weeks and steroid shots once a month to calm my skin Dermatologist office visits
Aortic stenosis, Neuralgia and Wheezing
4.26.2021 – I have had a cold/cough since last Sunday add not getting better. Was put on Z-pack 4/21 but did not help coughing and wheezing worst at night but still bad during day. Just started on prednisone today. Nauseous feeling just started today. Might just be from not being able to get up mucus or start of something else
7.23.2021 – Pain/soreness at injection site down rt arm. Feels more like nerve pain
10.22.2021 – Chest discomfort diagnosed with no heart attack but found abdominal stenosis in multiple areas
Abnormal dreams, Sinus disorder and Back pain
3.3.2021 – Vwey tired, headachy when i never get headaches. May have nothing to do with vaccine but..
3.10.2021 – Low back pain which i rarely have but i could have it for other reasons. I am VERY nervous about getting my 2nd Moderma shot. I was very tired a couble of days after receiving my first shot & had VERY vivid dreams that felt loke a panic attack.
3.18.2021 – Not sure if it is because of the vaccine though, might just be tired!
1.26.2022 – Had cold? Sore throat., sinus issues. Conjestion& cough.
4.21.2022 – Increased coughing, conjestion & sore throat. Dr office
Impaired driving ability, Tongue disorder and Throat tightness
3.17.2021 – Within 20 minutes after second shot I had to pull off interstate and call an ambulance because I became very light headed, dizzy, leg muscles shaky. Unable to drive safely. Throat and tongue thick Called ambulance. Did not go to ER because I cant afford it. My daughter came and got me. Took Benadryl
3.19.2021 – Cold sweats for 12 hours
3.21.2021 – Dizzy
9.18.2021 – Headaches every day for at least 2 months.Diarrhea, explosive or just loose, everyday for at least 2 months. Covid tests come back negative.
3.17.2022 – Covid positive 2/28
Musculoskeletal pain, Muscle spasms and Rash
3.24.2021 – Pain across shoulder blades
3.26.2021 – Exhausted
4.14.2021 – Leg cramps. Severe Headaches
4.22.2021 – I received my 2nd vaccine 6 days ago. The day after I ran a 101 fever, had chills and terrible hip pain , body aches and a rash over most of my face.
4.25.2021 – Please note....I had my 2nd dose Friday the 16thI had fever, chills muscle pain, hip pain and rash.
5.1.2021 – Headaches, terrible deep leg pains.
5.16.2021 – Since my vaccines I have experienced terrible hip and leg pain. I have an appt this week with a Dr.
Herpes zoster, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Sneezing
8.15.2021 – I had shingles on June 3 that lasted 6 weeks and required two doses of antiviral medication. I am still experiencing pain.
12.11.2021 – Had fever and chills and aches two nights but then went away.
12.18.2021 – Had a fever this morning, been tired all week, a little stuff, sneezing a lot, post nasal drip.
12.25.2021 – Fever of 102 for 3 days. Aches, headaches
1.1.2022 – Fever, cough, headache, chills, shortness of breath
5.21.2022 – Had a fever, chills, body aches, sore throat
10.28.2022 – Diarrhea, fatigue
12.16.2022 – Stuffy head, fever, COVID-19
Musculoskeletal pain, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Muscle spasms
12.31.2020 – Stiff neck developed this afternoon.
1.3.2021 – Mild
1.20.2021 – On Saturday I ran a fever between 101.4-102.3. It lasted just about 24 hours.
2.5.2021 – Intermittent stabs of pain. In various parts of my body. Upper arm, shoulder blades, mild headaches but went away without using pain relievers.
4.17.2021 – Ive had excruciating pain in my left shoulder Im trying to reach or apply pressure or weight-bearing etc. Same shoulder as vaccines. Had x-rays done this week. Started about three weeks after second vaccine. With prescribed X-rays
1.16.2022 – I had a fever of 102 for two days during Christmas. I had similar reactions to the second Pfizer shit last January. This time I had the Modena booster. I contracted Covid w/no s symptoms Sept. Last week sudden back spasms.
Glossitis, Tongue discomfort and Paresthesia oral
3.14.2021 – Its only been two hours since vaccine. Felt a slight stiffness across neck area.
3.15.2021 – My tongue has been feeling irritated which started an hour and a half after the vaccine.
3.16.2021 – My tongue still feels uncomfortable.
3.17.2021 – Tongue still bothering me.
4.20.2021 – Since my first Pfizer vaccine March 14,2021, my tongue continues to have a tingling and burning sensation. The sensation began about an hour and a half after the vaccine. Ear, nose and throat doctor and a neurologist.
4.5.2021 – I had severe symptoms for two days after both of my shots. I had severe body aches and after my second shot I could not get out of bed. I had COVID in November and thought that my reaction after the first shot was because of that, but I cannot explain the severe reaction after my second shot. It was like getting Covid-19 all over again for both shots. I do take an immunosuppressant drug Humera and wondered if that had an impact
Celiac artery occlusion, Gastric neoplasm and Contrast media reaction
2.10.2021 – Received steroid injections in both knees 2/8/21 and had a reaction with flushing and some headache which was a much stronger reaction than I normally have. Will the vaccine affect the reaction to steroid medication? Better today.
5.6.2021 – Had bout with sinusitis and bronchitis 2 weeks ago. Treated with steroids and antibiotics and better now.
10.1.2021 – Arm less sore today.
10.4.2021 – I do have problems I didn't report. I have an aneurysm in a stomach artery, a blockage in my celiac artery and also have a Gist tumor in my stomach. Wondered if any of these are related to Covid vaccines.
10.27.2021 – Had surgery for blockage in celiac artery. Completely blocked so stent couldn't be done. Had reaction to dye and have sore throat from trouble swallowing and dry mouth during surgery. Better today.
12.29.2021 – Duodenum aneurysm repair 12/14/21 and celiac blockage of artery unsuccessful attempts to stent 10/26/21.
3.30.2022 – Tumor in my stomach. Having removed 5/31/22. Found on ct scan last summer. Biopsy with bleeding following biopsy that I had to go to ER for.
9.29.2022 – July 22 had Covid 9:24/22 started bronchitis. Neg. Covid and strep. 3/31/22 Gist stomach cancer removed.
Acute myeloid leukemia, Parosmia and Contusion
2.7.2021 – 1. I have a bruise spot on my thigh, and I don't recall hitting my leg against anything.2. I feel slight nausea during the day. Started using a Lipo Flavonoid about 1.5 weeks ago. Not sure if that causes the nausea.3. Joint pain in rt. Leg and knee
4.14.2022 – I have a bruise spot near my elbow on the arm i got the injection. I had a bruise after 2nd dose (on thigh) and 1st booster (on arm).They last about 2 weeks and disappear.
4.15.2022 – Not a rash but a bruise spot on right arm near elbow.
7.9.2022 – Weird smell, like a hot car radiator, in my nose all the time.
10.7.2022 – Diagnoised with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Chest crushing, Circadian rhythm sleep disorder and Sleep disorder
3.5.2021 – Please keep in mind I had the fatigue and tiredness issues well before the pandemic, they've been a constant in my life throughout it, and the headaches and body pains have also been intermittent during quarantine, so I can't really say if the vaccine is exacerbating or really affecting me much at all in those areas, these may just be unrelated symptoms, for all I know.
4.5.2021 – Heartburn, stomach/chest cramps, bad sleep patterns, though today's circadian rhythm seems promising. The first two are almost certainly diet/food choice related and not to COVID or any particularly cardiovascular concerns.
Eyelid margin crusting, Eye discharge and Migraine
7.15.2021 – Severe sore throat that lasted two weeks; headaches for three days at the onset of the sore throat; and a significant amount of matter present in the eye for a few days just before the sore throat presented. This occurred 4 wks after being fully vacd
12.13.2021 – Severe migraine headaches for last 3 consecutive days, similar to same symptoms that occurred 4 weeks after my 2nd Moderna shot. Waiting to see if I also experience a severe sore throat and excretion of large amts of grey matter from my tear ducts.
10.6.2022 – Just soreness around injection site
Secretion discharge, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Productive cough
5.25.2021 – Low grade fever of 99 degrees F, nausea, dizzy. After sleeping, it went away without meds
7.27.2021 – Coughing, sneezing, slight congestion, runny nose. All assumed to be related to seasonal allergies since there has been little rain.
10.26.2021 – Allergy-like symptoms such as postnasal drip, causing coughing, and sneezing.
4.28.2022 – Postnasal drip causing productive cough with mucus.
9.16.2022 – Dizziness, nausea, mild fever, postnasal drip, dry cough
Traumatic lung injury, Gastric operation and Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
4.15.2021 – Mostly severe allergies I think but ache all over, fatigue
4.1.2022 – My only son died (b)(6), 2022 from cancer. I am depressed. Weight gain trying to eliminate.
4.1.2022 – Depression related
4.3.2022 – Depression
4.7.2022 – I have had 3 injections. None recently
5.6.2022 – Sinus drainage-especially on right nostril, severe headache, sore throat, fatigue, a bout of diarrhea
5.13.2022 – Extremely sick going on second week. Nasal drip, headache, sore throat, lung pain, cough, generalized pain, fever, weakness. Negative home Covid test. Recently receiving medical Rx Rx
7.1.2022 – May 4th NonCovid / flu infection Damaged lungs. Malignant Gist tumor between stomach and liver on ligament. Waiting surgery and chemo Phone with primary then to office
9.16.2022 – Recovering from stomach cancer surgery
9.20.2022 – Recovering from Gist stomach surgery 7/25/2022
9.22.2022 – Recovering from stomach surgery stromal Gist tumor removal Glaucoma
12.16.2022 – Pain point on liver. Scam scheduled Called oncologist and scan date asap
Restlessness, Menstruation delayed and Head discomfort
1.19.2021 – I have been really tired recently. I dont know if its vaccine related but it seems suspect since I have not felt tired before the vaccine or in the months prior
1.26.2021 – The day after my 2nd vaccine I had a fever of 101.4, chills, aches, head pressure And restless sleep. I was not able to do my usual activities
3.5.2021 – While it may be coincidence I have not gotten my period since the vaccine. I am about 80 days with no period. I am of peri-menopause age but it is rather suspect that is chose to stop at the time of the vaccine. I am more tired and bloated too
Endotracheal intubation, Respiratory failure and Sepsis
5.27.2022 – Prostrate problems were exacerbated since COVID delta late November 2021. Could be attributed to taking theraflu.
6.1.2022 – The fatigue and tiredness are normal. I am 76 yo with a number of pre-existing health difficulties. And did not regain strength after Delta Covid episode end of October 2021.
11.23.2022 – Respiratory failure and sepsis on 11/19. RSV virus and bacterial infection. Still in ICU on breathing and feeding tubes.
Vomiting projectile, Skin lesion and Hypotension
3.17.2021 – Day 1/2: Pain at Injection Site. Day 2: Extreme Fatigue, Headache, Diarrhea, Chills, Bodyaches. All vitals were checked each day and stable. Just started app today Day#3 so including data for days 1 & 2.
3.20.2021 – Very achy today and didnt do any heavy physical activity yesterday to warrant this
5.3.2021 – Diarrhea, vomiting (just one day)
4.5.2022 – Hypotension, dizziness
4.16.2022 – Severe headache
4.23.2022 – Explosive vomiting 1 day 10 times in succession
9.16.2022 – High Fever
9.24.2022 – ? L4-L5 Dermatome non itchy Rash following. RLE. Pain no itching. Multiple lesions. ? Shingles
9.29.2022 – Shingles worsened. I question if the vaccine booster brought this on and/or I might have even had a prodrome around the time right after the vaccine. Were my shaking chills then from the vax or shingles? The headache? I don't know
10.6.2022 – Worsening painful shingles rash. Right leg, right low back and pain like I was "sucker-punched" just under my right rib cage over my liver on the right side
Arterial bypass operation, Intermittent claudication and Thrombectomy
2.9.2021 – arm pit tenderness on side of injection
2.10.2021 – significant swelling in the lymph nodes in arm pit and clavicle area on side of injection site (R)
2.11.2021 – still significant swelling in lymph nodes in arm pit and clavicle area on side of injection, also felt mildly spacey in the head for the first half of the day
2.12.2021 – Still have swelling in armpit on side of injection, but it has gone down a little since yesterday. Lymph nodes in clavicle still swollen as well, but they have gone down more than the axillary ones.
2.13.2021 – Swelling in armpit is still there, but continues to go down. However, it is causing occasional pain down into brachial artery.
2.14.2021 – Arm pit swelling has gone down significantly, barely there. Very mild tenderness in the area now.
2.15.2021 – Lymph nodes in arm pit are no longer swollen, but the area is still mildly tender, lymph nodes in clavicle are now normal, headache started yesterday but I forgot to note it.
11.23.2021 – minor swelling in axillary lymph node on side of injection
11.24.2021 – swollen axillary lymph node and mild soreness in other lymph nodes in neck and shoulder area
11.25.2021 – swollen axillary lymph node
11.26.2021 – Very little residual swelling in axillary lymph node
11.27.2021 – Only tiny amount of swelling left in axillary lymph node
11.28.2021 – These symptoms are all from the flu shot I had yesterday.
11.29.2021 – Symptoms today are still from flu shot I got on Saturday 11/27
9.26.2022 – Swollen axillary lymph node on side of injection
9.28.2022 – Swollen axillary lymph node on injection side
9.29.2022 – Swelling in axillary lymph node on injection side plus swelling down into lateral rib cage area
9.30.2022 – Swollen axillary lymph node on injection side - has decreased considerably in last 24 hours
10.9.2022 – My symptoms are likely unrelated to my vaccine. I've had worsening symptoms with some vascular issues I've had over the past two years. I've had left leg claudication and stomach pains (vomit and diarrhea).
10.16.2022 – I had an arterial bypass in my hip occlude a week ago. Needed emergency surgery to remove clots.
Parainfluenzae virus infection, Anaphylactic reaction and Neck pain
1.23.2021 – Neck pain
1.31.2021 – Dizzy, nausea, headaches since the 22nd (5days after 1st vaccination). I went to the ER after 3 days of symptoms. Was told to treat the headache after normal CT. After 5 days of symptoms I saw a walk in tested negative for Covid and he prescribed headache medication and antibiotics.
2.14.2021 – Severe anaphylactic response
2.17.2021 – Continue to have symptoms of anaphylaxis
2.18.2021 – Continuing anaphylactic reaction
2.20.2021 – Recovering from anaphylactic reaction
8.17.2021 – Paraflu
Nasal congestion, Respiratory tract congestion and COVID-19
1.10.2021 – I had a low grade fever last night. Had resolved today.
1.12.2021 – Developed mid congestion and a cough during the night. Nasal Congestion still present, cough abated.
1.13.2021 – Nasal congestion and a slight cough. I was tested for covid yesterday as a precaution and I am negative.
1.14.2021 – Headache begins mild but as the day progresses the headache becomes intense. I forced myself to complete my work day.
1.15.2021 – Headache begins mild each morning but ramps up to moderate by late afternoon,
1.16.2021 – Day 7 and I still do not feel back to normal. General digestive issues still continue. The headache is the most extreme of the side effects .
1.30.2022 – I contracted Covid
Axillary mass, Lymphadenopathy and Fatigue
2.21.2021 – Concern: They gave me the vaccine 4 days earlier than 21 days? Day 17 in the am. Had original in the afternoon so not quite 17 full days? Is this a concern? I have no symptoms so Im concerned
2.22.2021 – Still would like to know if getting the vaccine at day 17 Vs day 21
3.9.2021 – Lump / enlarged lymph node under armpit of the arm in which I received the Pfizer vaccine
3.18.2021 – Armpit Lymph nodes swell, go away, re-swell
5.18.2021 – Tired
Hangover, Dry mouth and Eye pain
4.17.2021 – Fatigue and tiredness with a bit of chill yesterday evening after 1st check-in.
5.15.2021 – Pain behind the eyes. Feeling of a hangover. Dry mouth all night. No diarrhea, but multiple stool visits today.
6.20.2021 – Muscle in left arm has been hurting a bit since the second shot. At first I thought it would go away, but it is persistent. Mostly felt when I lift my arms horizontal to the ground.
6.28.2021 – Pain in left arm.
12.4.2021 – Swelling in left armpit. Mildly painful.
Vulvovaginal burning sensation, Skin irritation and Eye irritation
7.10.2021 – Skin itches face, arm and thigh and burning
7.11.2021 – Mild skin irritation
7.12.2021 – No
7.17.2021 – My skin on my whole body and face is itching and eye burning
7.31.2021 – My entire body is itching my
8.1.2021 – Vaginal burning, eye burning, skin irritation all over
8.2.2021 – Skin irritation
8.3.2021 – Skin irritation all over my body and face
8.4.2021 – Dizziness
8.21.2021 – Broke out in hives on top of my hands and arms. Had to go to the Dr
1.31.2022 – Today 1/31/2022 I got my booster shot experience headache, eye burning, mild skin itching my face and upper part of my body. Sore throat. Mild soreness in arm of vaccination
Gastroenteritis eosinophilic, Brachial plexus injury and Osteoporosis
3.14.2021 – Constipation, sleeplessness
7.8.2021 – Low grade fever last 10 days, awoke once sweats & shaking, pulsating tinnitus, left brachial plexus pain. Visit was for left shoulder only
10.8.2021 – Pulsatile Tinnitus
11.2.2021 – Ongoing pulsatile Tinnitus since around March. Probably unrelated to vaccine shot.
4.26.2022 – Increase in existing pulsatile tinnitus symptoms
5.10.2022 – Liquid diarrhea since 2nd booster 2 wks ago. Don't know if connected.
5.30.2022 – Worse diarrhea and abdominal pain after it had briefly been better
6.6.2022 – Recently diagnosed with eosinophilic gastroenteritis, symptoms of which began the day after 2nd covid booster.
11.11.2022 – Diarrhea
Musculoskeletal pain, Heart rate increased and Neck pain
12.20.2020 – Resting heart rate on the night of injection was around 100-107. Baseline resting heart rate normally in the high 80.
4.13.2021 – Left posterior neck, left scapula, left shoulder, left upper arm having muscle pain, soreness. Now need to do physical therapy and stretching exercise. Not sure if it is caused by Covid vaccine or not. But symptoms are new after receiving vaccine. Regular doctor visit for pain described as above. Cervical Xray showed normal result. Not sure why the pain comes later in early March up to now.
Injection site reaction, Oral herpes and Body temperature increased
3.16.2021 – After my second shot I had a fever of 100 for 3 days. My entire body hurt, mostly my legs. I could not keep them still because of the pain. I had a headache and nausea. My shoulder hurt for 10 day. I alternated between Tylenol and Advil for 3 days.
3.24.2021 – Stuffed nose and sinus pressure. I am attributing it to allergies.
4.1.2021 – I am still having twinges of pain in my shoulder that received the injection. It feels like an impingement. It is not all the time. Just with certain movements. I wake with numbness at the tip of my middle finger. It goes away with movement.
4.7.2021 – I have a fever blister on my mouth. It has been several years since I have had one this size. It was 3 little ones making a big one.
Skin tightness, Migraine and Lymphadenopathy
4.16.2021 – I've felt like I do when I'm just starting to get sick with something.
11.27.2021 – Mild dizziness
11.29.2021 – Mild dizziness, also I believe the lymph nodes are swollen in the area around my left armpit because I have tightness and discomfort there. Injection site was left deltoid.
11.30.2021 – Dizziness
12.1.2021 – Mild dizziness. I believe the vaccination triggered a migraine two days ago. Overall though, I'm starting to feel more normal now finally.
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