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.
Affective disorder, Intermenstrual bleeding and Menstruation delayed
4.27.2021 – Moody
5.10.2021 – About a week after my vaccine I got a big red lump on my arm near the injection site (COVID arm). It was a little itchy and warm but no other symptoms and has almost gone away now.
5.19.2021 – Sore throat, brain fog, hot/sweating
5.20.2021 – Period started 5 days late.
5.23.2021 – Still have stomach ache every day and sleeping 12-13 hours.
5.24.2021 – Period started late and is now longer and heavier than usual.
6.16.2021 – I previously had irregular period and now am being worked up for unexplained abdominal pain.
6.29.2021 – I continue to have irregular periods (which I a track and were very regular before) ever since I got the 1st shot).
11.15.2021 – I have continued to have irregular periods - I think they are finally starting to get back on track but are closer together tha. They used to be and I have some spotting between periods.
Allergy to plants, Fibromyalgia and Constipation
1.14.2021 – New- worsening fibromyalgia New- changes in tinnitus New- worsening costochondritis New- worsening anxiety/panic attacksNew onset- allergic reaction to aloe vera New onset- constipation x2 Same- fatigue, pain, headache >1 week, couldn't report
1.22.2021 – Stiffness, etc.
2.11.2021 – Worsening anxietyDizziness
3.6.2021 – Continuous anxierty and fatigueBreakthrough migraine lasting 4 days
4.22.2021 – Additional swelling of toes- now affecting left side
Swelling face, Tremor and Heart rate increased
5.4.2021 – Chest Pain
5.5.2021 – Last Night, i had Burning Chest Pain on Left side. All day yesterday was Sharp Chest Pain ;( on and off
5.6.2021 – Chest Pain, Face Swollen and i took Benadryl
5.7.2021 – Emergency room last night from 12:30am till 8am
5.8.2021 – Yes, i keep waking up in the middle of the night with my heart beating fast and shaking and gasping for air
5.24.2021 – Chest Pain on and off. All that started 4 hours after i took the first Moderna. I have Cardiologist Appointment in 2 weeks
Intranasal hypoesthesia, Ocular discomfort and Hypoesthesia oral
4.1.2021 – Left eye ache still
4.2.2021 – turned numb and then forehead. Started dizzy head chest and Arms. Had to pull over on highway for husband to finish driving. Then tongue numb and cheeks bright red and hot.
4.3.2021 – Dizziness down through chest and arms
4.4.2021 – Numb nose, cheeks, forehead, lips, ears, tongue. Red and hot to touch cheeks and ears. Chest feeling weird.
4.5.2021 – Today red cheeks and hot. Itching in spots all over body. Yesterday afternoon had numb nose, lips, tongue forehead, chin. Nausea and kept smelling smoking ham. Had this for hours.
4.6.2021 – Al last night i felt all my bones hurting bad. Back arms neck legs. When i got up i started cold sweats. I had a numb nose, tongue and all around my mouth was numb. Have felt nausea and funny feeling in my head most if day with no energy. Had light headaches also.
4.7.2021 – No other today for first time.
9.29.2021 – Still having dizzy spells off and on. My eyes still blur some since my covid shot. Now have eyesight change and high eye pressures
3.31.2022 – Lost taste and smell.
Staphylococcal skin infection, Norovirus infection and Ligament sprain
4.17.2021 – Tingling in hands, blacking out
4.30.2021 – Fever, dizziness, fatigue
5.21.2021 – Sore throat, mild fever, body aches, fatigue
11.27.2021 – Upper resp viral infection. Sore throat, congestion, inflammed sinuses, achy muscles, fatigue.
2.5.2022 – Ligament strain in the knee. Pulled muscle in lower back. Headache and nausea and dizziness with intermittent sore throat for a couple days last week.
5.8.2022 – Norovirus, staph infection in left pinky cuticle.
11.13.2022 – Achiness, hot flashes, chills, nausea, sore throat
Dupuytren's contracture, Muscle strain and Diabetes mellitus
1.13.2021 – fascial tingling, feel uneasy
1.22.2021 – Hearrburn
8.4.2021 – Arthritis dupyutren contractires, myalgia joint pain and backache
10.1.2021 – Severe eye pain
10.2.2021 – Abd soreness, arthritis
10.6.2021 – Dupytren contracture
10.28.2021 – Arthritis , pain in joints
11.4.2021 – Arthritis, myalgia and Dupytren contracure both ring fingers
11.11.2021 – My arthritis progressively getting worst, painful right and left shoulders, neck , back and all small joints of hands and toes of leg , got sprain on right neck muscles, dupytren getting worst will get surgery. Schedule aptt
12.30.2021 – Arthritis worsening with D contracture. Diabetes worst myalgia worst. Fatigue Dr. (b)(6) nurse took care
3.31.2022 – Arthritis and resp dyspnoea on exertion, myalgia, fatigue
Pseudostroke, Pleurisy and Migraine
3.11.2021 – Got very weak suddenly while showering. Symptoms in general very reminiscent to bad covid symptoms; breathing a bit labored for a few days, as well. Didn't start feeling better until 4 days after injection.
6.27.2021 – Stroke-like symptoms, but were not long-lasting. Drs determined was having complicated migraine. Was taken to office visit, but could not get out of car. Drs came out and assessed, called ambulence to get immediate emergency care at the nearest hospital. Went to office visit
3.28.2022 – Pleurisy; complicated migraines Dr office visit
Dyslexia, Communication disorder and Foreign body sensation in eyes
4.28.2021 – Blurred vision since 4272021 makes it difficult to see close up or far away objects and words. I wear glasses for near sightedness. Now wearing them is futile.
4.29.2021 – Double vision has improved.
5.1.2021 – Eye discomfort. Seeping. At corners. Feels as if there is debris, dust in my eyes. I do not rub them or touch them. Follow your guidlines for covid 19 safety.
5.3.2021 – Eyes are still seeping. Feels as if debris ir material is in my eyes.
6.30.2021 – Joint pain, muscle pain, headaches, fatigued.
7.5.2021 – Both of my eyes seep at both interior and exterior corners. It causes bleeding like a bit sand is trapped. Interferes with clear vision.
8.24.2021 – Headaches, Nasal and ear discomfort. Dizziness, off balance with my gait. Brain foggy not as alert as I was before 2nd dose. Focus and attention span affected. Short term memory considerably diminished. Spelling difficult and comprehending verbal ..
Joint swelling, Decreased appetite and Sinusitis
1.14.2022 – Swollen ankles and feeling like I have a sinus infection my temperature on my checks was higher than my forehead - it was 101.4
1.16.2022 – I'm happy to report the swelling in my ankles is gone.
1.27.2022 – I've been having headaches. They don't last long but they come on fast - mostly occurring on the left side above my eye in the upper quadrant. I wish I had known about this with the first & second injections, I had a lot of reactions. Thank You!
2.10.2022 – I continue to have sudden headaches.
7.19.2022 – Headache, Headache and headache, fatigue, sore throat, no appetite and experiencing chills now.
Chapped lips, Lip dry and Dehydration
1.28.2021 – Extra dry chapped lips about 5-6hrs after shot and still going. Very dry mouth and slightly sore throat up to 24hrs after vaccine. Seem dehydrated and have not stopped drinking water and switching out with Gatorade
1.29.2021 – Still really thirsty even though I drink water non stop and lips still really chapped and Im keeping chapstick on them constantly
1.30.2021 – Still a little dehydrated not as bad as the last few days. Lips still a little chapped, but a lot better today then they have been. Still keeping chapstick on them all day.
3.6.2021 – Developed a deep cough
Dry skin, Eczema and Pruritus
1.6.2021 – I think I started having eczema a few days before I got my first dose so I'm not sure if the vaccine has any direct correlation to the slow progression of my eczema
1.15.2021 – I think Im breaking out with eczema. I had a single itchy/dry patch of skin a few days before I got my first shot. Now I have those same spots on 5 parts on my body. Its not severe at all but I dont know if the vaccine played a role in this
1.24.2021 – I think Ive been experiencing mild eczema since I got my first dose
Breast discomfort, Breast swelling and Limb discomfort
1.11.2021 – Last night I developed swelling in my armpit of the arm I received a vaccination in. It's uncomfortable and I almost feel it into my breast as well. My Right armpit feels full and uncomfortable.
1.12.2021 – R axillary swelling and discomfort and into R breast still
1.13.2021 – R axillary swelling and discomfort and into R breast.
1.14.2021 – R axillary swelling and R breast slightly swollen and now a lymph node under R collar bone is enlarged.
1.15.2021 – Swelling in R axillary seems to be going down now. And hardly any discomfort at all.
Carcinoembryonic antigen increased, Neoplasm and Spinal fracture
1.27.2021 – Note on chemo for cancer. Actually have chemo pump in today. Fluoracil 5
1.28.2021 – Minor headache
1.31.2021 – NOte--I am simultaneously having chemo--leukovorin, Avastin, Oxaliplatin and Flurocil 5 ( 46 hour infusion ). I had vaccine while wearing the FU-5 pump.
2.1.2021 – Constioation
2.2.2021 – Constipation
3.19.2021 – Carcinoembrionic antigen has risen quite a lot. It started rising after shingrix shot. Continued to rise after covid vax. Regular chemo restartef
3.27.2021 – Cea blood test still very high in the 60 s.
4.4.2021 – Cancer cea has been rising. Crazy bad back pain this thurs fri sat. Worse than night after 4 simultaneous surgeries.
8.20.2021 – Cea has risen. Chemo not working as well. Did get Pfizer 3 early this week due to chemo Regular oncologist and internist visits
9.30.2021 – Cancer. Back pains
11.14.2021 – Cracked vertebra and tumor
Rash and Headache
2.26.2021 – Notice a red mark that showed up on my hand that might be a rash? Looks more like a burn, but I didnt burn myself or anything.
3.16.2021 – Increased random headaches. I never really used to get them as often as every other day to every day. Not sure if its related or not.
3.23.2021 – Random headaches pop up that havent happened before. Its frequent now. In fact I just had one come on 10 minutes ago. They typically last an hour or two. Ive never had frequent headaches, and noticed they frequently show up since the vaccina
Hypermobility syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Dysarthria
2.21.2021 – dizziness
3.13.2021 – just feeling mild achy all over, headaches runny nose, chest congestion
3.20.2021 – uncoordinated, nausea, vomiting, headache, slurred speech
2.20.2022 – sinus infections, body aches, HA'S, slurred speech, double vision
12.17.2022 – Migraines, vertigo. Was Dx'd with Hypermobility by rheumatologist summer 2022. But D/T these 2 sx's persisted >2 wks then saw chiropractor that discovered/clairfied i have: hEDS (hypermobility Ehler's Danlos Syndrome) = cause of my sx's Called drs; then saw chiropractor
Deafness unilateral, Deafness and Cystitis
2.13.2021 – I just yesterday got a small bump with pink but not painful. That was 8 days post vaccine. No other symptoms.
3.5.2021 – Tiredness but not excessive
11.17.2021 – Slight cold for 3 weeks but not Covid.
7.25.2022 – we went to Europe on a River cruise. Runny nose and sore throat 2 days before we flew home. We tested negative over there but several positive when we arrived back in (b)(6). Headache, completely deaf in rt. ear for 3 1/2 weeks, bladder inf., cough PCP visit in office and later with ENT
10.24.2022 – Colds increased and UTIs and hearing loss after June 2022 trip and return with Covid. Office visits
Feeling jittery, Tremor and Somnolence
1.19.2021 – Slightly jittery in my legs.
1.24.2021 – Sweats upon waking this morning.
5.18.2021 – Chills and uncontrollable shaking followed by intermittent low fever, drowsiness, and headache for 5 or 6 days. Went to an emergency clinic where several tests were conducted with no conclusion (plus neg. COVID test). Conditi went away on its own.
5.3.2022 – I occasionally have mild nausea. I think it is due to chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff injury and frozen shoulder. I have experienced this for several weeks. Phone query and appointment scheduled with orthopedic surgeon
5.23.2022 – Tested positive for COVID-19
Ear pain, Abdominal pain upper and Throat irritation
1.26.2021 – Scratching throat and a ear ache
1.27.2021 – Yes. I have bronchietcis and cystic fibrosis. Also I am 72 years old. And 52 years ago I went into anaphylactic shock from a allergy doctor experimenting vaccines to find out what allergies I had. Sine that time I never have a bad reaction to the flu or pneumonia shots. Should I have an epi pen on hand?
1.29.2021 – Sore throat
2.24.2021 – My internist
3.14.2021 – Stomach pain , nauseous Gastrointestinal doctor
4.4.2021 – Very tired
Rash pruritic, Pruritus and Rash
2.2.2021 – Ive got a rash on my right arm that started Saturday (Jan. 30). It seems unlikely to be related to the shot but wanted to mention it. It itches a bit and hasnt gone away but seems a little better today.
3.2.2021 – Since February 22, Ive had a rash of small bumps covering my left arm from wrist to upper arm. It was also on my right arm but only to wrist. It itched slig but was unsightly and I never typically have rashes so was unusual. Its resolving now.
6.6.2022 – Fever, dizziness, sore throat, congestion, coughing
Throat clearing, Increased upper airway secretion and Stress
2.3.2021 – Neck hurting
2.7.2021 – Phelmy in my throat. Alot of throat clearing could be dust mite allergy assoicated
2.8.2021 – Stressed as they are not allowing me to schedule 2nd dose at the health dept
2.9.2021 – Stress unable to schedule 2nd dose
2.10.2021 – Been teying to schedule 2nd vaccination stressed
2.24.2021 – Arm and hand was numb earlier hand hurt like it was hit by hammer when open palm. My phone number is (b)(6)
2.26.2021 – Severe backpain
3.24.2021 – Taste of food has changed
5.28.2021 – Legtharic
Initial insomnia, Blood pressure fluctuation and Pollakiuria
5.15.2021 – A few days after second dose I had tingling and numbness in left hand.On 5/7 tingling returned in left hand. 5/10-5/13 tingling got more intense in left hand and also felt it in left foot and calf. I also experienced dizziness and off balance.
5.20.2021 – Left arm weakness and left hand tinglingLips, jaw and nose tinglingBlood pressure fluctuationsWobbly gait, dizzinessInsomnia, wake up at 2 AM can't fall back asleep
6.3.2021 – Tingling, pins and needles in left hand, arm and foot, more intense at night.Difficulty falling and staying asleep Frequent urinationHeightened sense of anxietyHeavy head feelingDiminished coordination and balance Neurologist specialist
Injected limb mobility decreased, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling
2.2.2021 – The rash and sweeping around the site did not appear until Sat 1/30. I had no side effects until 9 days AFTER the vaccine. On Sat, site became itchy, and hot and swollen. Pain began in my arm which was hard to move.
2.5.2021 – My arm rash got worse and spread in size this past week. It first started out golf ball size and continued to grow until it covered from shoulder to elbow. Th area was hot and harder than normal skin, and stated that way for 7 days.
Anemia, Atrial fibrillation and Muscular weakness
4.18.2021 – I didnt feel 100 % my usual self today but I didnt feel any specific symptoms. Maybe just mild fatigue.
10.15.2021 – Atrial Fibrillation has been diagnosed Scheduled visit with my primary care and potable monitor
12.10.2021 – Arm that received vaccine is weak and has intermittent pain with use. This may be unrelated to the vaccine
5.2.2022 – Urinary Tract Infection
5.23.2022 – Mild sore throat mostly in the evening. It went away when I started showering after being outdoors. I think it was allergies. I took 2 home Covid tests during that time and both were clearly negative. Also I had no fever.
12.21.2022 – Anemia
Rash pruritic, Body temperature increased and Injection site warmth
1.30.2021 – Torso rash in 1-24, lasting a few days
2.5.2021 – On Jan. 29, my arm at injection site was very itchy. The next day, it got a rash all around the site and slightly hot to the touch. The next day redder, about 2 around. Then Feb. 1, it got a bit lighter, and since then , each day lighter.
2.22.2021 – Fever of 100 the day after shot, with chills and body aches all weekend. Had headache that was severe all weekend, and still is mildly there. If it was dyring the week, I would not have been able to work.
2.23.2021 – The rash is almost gone, but last night and today, back and chest itching like crazy. Never had this before. Using a lot of cortisone cream.
Blood testosterone decreased, Scleritis and Gingival discomfort
2.28.2021 – Sore throat feeling
3.1.2021 – Slight sore throat feeling (less than yesterday)
3.2.2021 – Sore throat feeling is gone
3.4.2021 – Dry throat
3.6.2021 – Stuffy nose
3.23.2021 – Bloating (maybe from sugar free candy and gum)
4.5.2021 – It's difficult to raise my left arm (arm of the injections) above my head, sense a swelling in my left underarm,
4.6.2021 – It's a little easier to lift my left arm above my head than yesterday
4.7.2021 – A little tightness when raising my left arm over my head
4.8.2021 – Eye infection
4.17.2021 – Head cold; runny nose; taking medication for eye infection
5.10.2021 – Eye infection and head cold
5.15.2021 – Toothache and irritated gums
7.5.2021 – Sore throat
5.31.2022 – Low testosterone
10.14.2022 – Scleritis
Catarrh, Mouth ulceration and Musculoskeletal chest pain
8.6.2021 – Mucus/phlegm from roof of mouth
8.7.2021 – Nasal cavity mucus buildup
8.8.2021 – Nasal cavity mucus/phlegm
8.30.2021 – Mouth ulcer for a few days, likely unrelated
9.8.2021 – Bloating and gas, tenderness around left rib cage, some diarrhea
9.21.2021 – The dull pain in my left abdomen (around my rib cage) has gotten worse. It seemed to be getting better and then upon sneezing I had a moderately sharp pain which increased tenderness greatly. I am somewhat worried and am scared of sneezing.
Injection site paresthesia, Injection site hypoesthesia and Injection site warmth
1.30.2021 – Skin area around shot site is very warm, a little tingling and minor numbness in the arm I got the shot.
2.5.2021 – Total exhaustion with slight flu like aches but NO fever. Today I feel much better than yesterday. This started 4 days ago but I think I'm on the other side of it!
2.14.2021 – Major exhaustion, aches, just foggy too. But today has been good... Sleep had a lot to do with it I think. I've been surprised that it's taken so long to bounce back... But maybe I actually did have a little flu exhaustion!!
3.5.2021 – Ear fluttering from a slight cold I believe. Was chilled outside a few days ago!
Amenorrhea, Viral infection and Sneezing
10.30.2021 – I don't normally have headaches but since my booster shot I've been fighting a pretty bad headache that's not going away and not touched by Tylenol or NSAIDS. It's a little concerning. I'm still able to function, so I'm ranking it as mild.
11.7.2021 – I've been battling headaches since my booster shot. Headache will subside and then return. I don't normally have headaches.
4.24.2022 – I tested positive for COVID on 4/16. I had runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, chills, aches. I'm just getting over it.
10.31.2022 – sore throat, headache
11.7.2022 – sore throat, cough, aches, bad cold not COVID or vaccine related
12.26.2022 – 2 viral infections but no COVID
Body temperature increased, Edema peripheral and Influenza like illness
1.7.2022 – Fatigue! I have had the Epstein-Barr virus for many years. In the last 6-7 months I have been a bit more fatigued. I found out the booster has cause the Epstein-Barr virus to become active again causing the fatigue to return. Can I get a call from U?
4.9.2022 – I have the Epstein-Barr virus aka chronic fatigue. My understanding is the Pfizer booster brought it back. Office visit with an infectious disease physician
10.9.2022 – After taking the second booster (Moderna) I had left arm pit swelling with a bit of minor pain. Also, temp elevation for a few days. The achiness, fatigue, and minor pain felt like I had the Flu. I began to feel fine after about three days.
Blood glucose increased, Feeling cold and Injection site rash
2.15.2021 – Cold from power outage
2.23.2021 – Slight rash around injection site
3.30.2021 – My blood sugar has been high and is just now getting back to normal ranges. I didnt originally attribute this to the shots. At my follow up with my doctor he said he had heard this.
4.20.2021 – I have been having headaches. I dont know if it is the vaccine or my new medication
11.24.2021 – Headache
4.7.2022 – Noticed my blood sugar is higher than normal
4.8.2022 – Blood sugar is reading higher than normal
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