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.
Angina pectoris, Conjunctivitis and Heart rate increased
6.21.2022 – June 18th to 19th, complaining of stomach pain. Vomited on the evening of the 19th. Developed fever, which lasted until the 20th.
6.22.2022 – Says his heart hurts. Says it's like when he's running, so probably probably a rapid heartbeat. Seems normal otherwise, normal activity level.
7.13.2022 – Had a cold, stuffy and cough. Tested negative for COVID.
7.22.2022 – Had a cold (stuffy nose, cough). Tested negative multiple times over the course of illness.
Toothache, Asthma and Brain fog
2.24.2021 – Swollen, painful armpit and neck on side of injection, sensitive throbbing teeth above neck area
2.25.2021 – Swelling in right armpit and tender nodes still there and right neck.
2.27.2021 – Still have lymph edema on side of neck and armpit. Feel worse today than yesterday
2.28.2021 – Still swollen lymph nodes, but not tender
11.21.2021 – Neck pain/stiffness
2.17.2022 – Covid symptoms- body aches, headache, nausea, cough, congestion, fatigue, brain fog- all resolved. asthma flare ups continue
Confusional state, Depression and Vertigo
2.8.2021 – Very mild sense of dizzyness and just a hint of nausea for a couple of hours this morning.
2.23.2021 – Fuzzy thinking
2.24.2021 – Sore throat
3.4.2021 – Worsening rash not on the injection site, and lack of energy.
3.11.2021 – More tiredness, mental confusion, rash.
3.18.2021 – Vertigo that lasted 3 days. Nausea the first day
4.1.2021 – Extra tiredness and depression. But I dont know if its COVID related.
2.18.2022 – Cold-like symptoms for a few days in January. My husband tested positive for Covid with the rapid test. I tested negative.
Arthralgia, Dizziness and Cough
1.9.2021 – Mild dizziness
1.13.2021 – I have a mild right cough. Feels like asthma but maybe unrelated. However wanted to report. I realize now that I had it a little bit last night and Monday night.
2.2.2021 – Cough since Sunday. Did not make the connection that it could be the vaccine. Has worsened a little bit.
2.3.2021 – Cough continues. Mild to moderate.
2.4.2021 – Cough,mild to moderate.
3.4.2022 – Joint pain. I actually realize it has been going on since a few months the after I had COVID-19 in 3/2020. My right shoulder, right hip and right knee are chronically painful.
Rash macular, Menstrual disorder and Sleep disorder
5.26.2021 – Started menstrual cycle day after I received my vaccine. Flow has been different than normal every day.
6.13.2021 – Extreme pain in center of back near spine and center of ribs. Progressively got worse furing the night while I was lying down. Finally went away some time after i got up. Then had to sleep sitting up otherwise it would come back.mostly sleepless nigh
6.27.2021 – Previous week and the beginning of this week i had a radh that ran down both arms. Slightly red splotching and tiny bumps, some that came to heads. I have not been anywhere or have tried anything new that could have caused that. It was slightly itchy
Post procedural inflammation, Post procedural swelling and Procedural pain
1.27.2021 – These have to do with inflammatory arthritis condition
1.28.2021 – Related to inflammatory arthritis
2.25.2021 – I think my tiredness is due to my ongoing health issues
3.12.2021 – Severe lt side sciatica, being treated by PCP
5.21.2021 – Extreme fatigue in a short time, makes it hard to complete any task. As far as I know nothing to do with COVID or vaccine. The increase in my health issues is the major contributor of my decline.
8.20.2021 – Have sinus infection for 7 days being treated with antibiotic & steriod
3.22.2022 – Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Started on Methotrexate and had a severe reaction to mucous membranes & past abd surgery scarring areas. been on 3 rounds of antibiotics. A great deal of improvement mucous membranes and some improvement abd wall
6.13.2022 – Have been diagnosed with Strep Throat, having fever, headache, sore throat. On antibiotic 3 days now. Feeling somewhat better
8.22.2022 – Being treated for Rheumatoid Arthritis flare
10.24.2022 – These symptoms due to rheumatoid arthritis
11.29.2022 – Had exacerbation of abdomen post Surgery inflammation, pain & swelling. I'm post 8 abdomen surgies with lady surgery 2010 and MRSA afterwards. Have had a few flare ups with above mentioned symptoms. Take antibiotics, pain meds, rest with no pushing,
Throat tightness, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Abdominal pain upper
4.7.2021 – None
5.1.2021 – I think Ive been having chills since I got the shot . I have been ignoring it, today is been bothersome
5.19.2021 – Im having pain just below my ribs right side , not sure if vaccine is the cause.
7.29.2021 – Im having some kind of cough and weird symptoms on my throat, kinda of the feeling after you just had chocked with water, thats the best I can describe it.
10.27.2021 – Pain in between my ribs and stomach RT side towards the back has increased. Been referred to Nephrology. Doctors office visit
Abscess, Retching and Skin discoloration
2.9.2021 – 2/4: injection site swollen, red, itchy x 36 hrs; 2/5: vertigo, cold sweats, nausea, retching that slowly resolved over 3-4 days
2.25.2021 – Vertigo
2.28.2021 – Severe upper arm pain that woke me from sleep and lasted < 2 hrs; in the arm injected for the first shot not the second Plan to call my pcp during regular hrs tomorrow
3.16.2021 – Developed an abscess on the mons pubis (doubt this was vaccine related!)
8.24.2021 – Cough, nasal congestion, fatigue but no fever x 10 days so far Covid test negative
11.1.2022 – Purplish rash on lower legs
Limb asymmetry, Oral allergy syndrome and Mouth swelling
3.31.2021 – Coldness up and down injection arm for 1st hr
4.1.2021 – Inflamed nerve, possibly high blood pressure which I never have Dentist for inflamed nerve, felt like swelling in my mouth
4.3.2021 – Flare up of oral allergy syndrome for no reason
4.4.2021 – Hives or rash on front of body, arms, and legs but not symmetrical with burning feeling
4.21.2021 – Numbness on left side of face, heaviness in chest muscles
4.22.2021 – Chest heaviness, full feeling under jawline
4.25.2021 – Severe symptoms for my food/outdoor allergies
4.26.2021 – Allergy symptoms in mouth
4.28.2021 – Severe allergies
5.13.2021 – Food and environmental sensitivities, mouth and throat swelling Office visit
Stomatitis, Toothache and Impaired work ability
3.22.2021 – Feverish
3.23.2021 – Mouth sores
9.17.2021 – Got horrible case of shingles June 23,three months after my last vaccine. I was in bed 4 weeks and 2 more only at work a few hours a day. The intense nerve pain hasnt stopped. Dr working on best gabapentin dosage. I am doing 300every 4hours
11.15.2021 – had fever headache on 11/13/21 cough 11-14+15th
11.16.2021 – Coughing since 11/13/21
11.17.2021 – My daughter got hers 15days ago and rash on face every day like sunburn
2.11.2022 – Lots and lots of coughing past 3 weeks. Pcr test 2/9/22 negative But feel good other than that. It is super deep and so much mucus.
5.14.2022 – Sore arm dizzy super tired coughing headache nauseous phantom teeth pain day day after my 2nd covid booster and continued next day Now just the cough and tiredness
Pericardial effusion, Pancreatitis and Nervous system disorder
3.26.2021 – Mild headache for about an hour upon awaking.
4.29.2021 – The 2nd day I was very ill. Fever 101 body aches muscle pain painful arm. Unable to get out of bed.
1.1.2022 – Neausia, headache
1.8.2022 – Just feeling sick to stomach, pain in left side under rib cage.
1.15.2022 – Pancreatitis and rash Doctor visit
6.4.2022 – Hospitalized 4 days with Covid booster injury. Have the water around heart between sack that holds heart. It also attacked my nervous system. Now on neuronton.
12.4.2022 – Diverticulitis, eye infection, fever, aches and pains, shoulder pain in left and right shoulder
Pelvic discomfort, Pelvic pain and Nephrolithiasis
12.27.2020 – I believe I may have a kidney stone, so this isn't likely due to the vaccine.
12.28.2020 – Aches are related to kidney stone, not vaccine
1.28.2021 – I have abdominal, back, and pelvic pain, plus it burns as though I have a UTI. Ive tested negative for everything though. I have an ultrasound in the morning. This began a few days after my first dose, and returned/intensified after my second. Multiple outpatient visits
2.4.2021 – My abdominal, pelvic, and back pain has continued. In addition, my stomach is now bloating to the point of distention. I have been to the doctor several times now with a slew of tests run, but there is still no explanation.
2.11.2021 – My abdominal and pelvic cramps continue to worsen, to the point that I considered going to the ER on Saturday. They eased up from their most severe, but still continue without any identified cause, despite multiple doctor appointments.
Abdominal pain upper, Neck pain and Lymph node pain
1.25.2021 – can feel soreness and or firmness in lyph gland areas unders jaw R&L and arms close to ribs R&L
2.26.2021 – Some swelling lymph glands in neck under jaw both left and right.
3.12.2021 – Glands on neck slightly sore and swollen.
3.27.2021 – Swollen glands in neck, coughing, some cingestion.
8.20.2021 – Notified today that I have been indirectly exposed (through boyfriend) to a positve test covid case. Have had a stomach ache since since last night. Still present. Currently teleworking and will be getting a Covid test Monday.
Hypernatremia, Blood caffeine increased and Abdominal rigidity
5.21.2021 – Inner ear issues, poor sinus drainage, headache or grade fever and nausea.
10.4.2021 – Sinus congestion causes headache
10.18.2021 – I suffer IBS and don't eat carefully enough, so some days (fewer now) start with my belly swelling in spasm and I spend several hours between the toilet the shower and the bed until the spasms end.
11.15.2021 – Severe allergy attack- at 2 days almost went for covid test - but Claritin helped. Still having respiratory issues but it's getting better.
4.4.2022 – Hypertension episode, over night hospital stay. Was at the highest tension point of moving a large household. Extremities went numb and couldn't make a fist. Four shots in the stomach to help eliminate salt. I have eliminated caffeine and salt. Out patient stay for observation
Angina pectoris, Muscle twitching and Somnolence
5.9.2021 – Drowsy
5.11.2021 – Twitching in random parts of my body like the top of my hard, my face, my feet
5.23.2021 – Twitching above or around my right eye brow
6.23.2021 – Feeling tiny aches on the left side of my chest. Unsure if its my heart thats aching. Itll happen randomly and happens when I make a slight movement (like if I slouch or straighten my back) or when I inhale.
6.26.2021 – Heart ache. Its mild and random but its noticeable which concerns me
Viral infection, Nasopharyngitis and Respiratory tract congestion
2.8.2021 – Had cold symptoms for 2 days.
2.23.2021 – My temp is usually 97F so I have a slight fever, but enough that I feel indisposed.
8.23.2021 – Had a cold for a week. Sore throat, congestion and cough. Believe I caught it from my 17 year old granddaughter who had been vaccinated months before, so I believe it was just a cold virus. No one else I was in contact with came down with it.
10.27.2021 – Within 24 hrs of the vaccine I had fever, body aches and headache. I had the shot 6 days ago so I'm fine now. Side effects lasted 48 hours.
Neck mass, Skin burning sensation and Blister
4.22.2021 – Un conjunto de ampollas cerca de la boca. Aparecieron de la nada y rápido, me duelen, se llenaron de algún tipo de lÃquido y también tengo comezón ardor y dolor en esa área. Aparecieron dÃa siguiente de la vacuna por la noche
4.23.2021 – Los ganglios linfáticos muy inflamados del lado derecho del cuello, con dolor y bulto. Ya han pasado muchos dÃas y la inflamación y dolor la tacto no baja
4.24.2021 – Caléndulas linfáticas por el cielo lado derecho siguen inflamados y adoloridos
Food allergy, Heart rate irregular and Blood pressure increased
3.1.2021 – Just a little out of sorts this afternoon. Could be my allergies.
10.4.2022 – My blood pressure went up. I have q regular checkup sheduled tomorrow.
10.5.2022 – My blood pressure is back to normal but I had a slight heart blip and had a electrocardiogram. Will get the report tomorrow. I haven't had anything like this before. I had an appointment already for a checkup with my regular doctor.
10.6.2022 – I did experience a slifht spuke in my blood pressure and my doctor at my regular annual checkup Wednesday detected a slight abberation in my heartbeat but all is normal today.
Exercise tolerance decreased, Heart rate increased and Palpitations
5.14.2021 – I have had high rate per minute in the high 80s and up too 100 without doing excercise. It started Tuesday I didnt previously mention it. Thought it was a fluke. Yesterday it was bad. Today not as bad but still racing heart. I dont have any health issues.
5.15.2021 – I excerise daily by walking. Seem out of breath when I get home and dont feel like that normally. Oxygen level 96-97. Normally 97-98. Did drop to 95-96 after walking up my stairs. Seems unusual. Bpm 67 ish.
6.15.2021 – Higher then normal heart rate on and off throughout day. When wake up I am at 95beats per minite
Functional gastrointestinal disorder, Exercise tolerance decreased and Gastritis
3.14.2022 – Ever since the booster phizer vaccine I've been having severe shortness of breath. My stomach is inflammed in sections 5,6,7 of upper stomach in the gastric section. I can't exercise, I lost 20lbs since then as well. It has been a 3-4 month nightmare
12.12.2022 – Very bad IBS symptoms since the booster vaccine. Affecting my breathing, digestion, bloating, GI functions, random reactions and random related asthma events. There were times I had to stop work to see doctors or had fever break outs and lung congest
Nipple disorder, Breast enlargement and Vaginal discharge
3.7.2021 – Feel emotional
3.11.2021 – Light headed - mildly dizzy. May not be related to the caccine
3.12.2021 – Mild dizziness
3.13.2021 – Sizzy
3.28.2021 – Dizziness
4.10.2021 – Since My 1st Covid vaccine my hormones have gone out of balance. Enlarged breasts, sensitive nipples, more vaginal secretions. Only in retrospect i realize this may be directly related to the vaccines. I also have mild dizziness
5.1.2021 – Heart palpitations, chest pain, periodic dizzinrss
5.8.2021 – Heart palpitations and chest pains
6.26.2021 – Chest pains and light headedness
10.11.2021 – Anxious feeling
Pharyngeal swelling and Lymphadenopathy
3.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on left side of throat, same side I got the shot on. Started about 8 hours after I got the 1st shot.
3.14.2021 – Still have swollen lymph node in throat on left side - shot side.
3.15.2021 – Now I have a very small swollen lymph-node on the left side of my neck. It has went down a little each day.
3.16.2021 – Still have swollen lymph node in throat on left side. Flairs up a bit when I eat and swallow. Its getting smaller each day.
3.17.2021 – Still a little swollen in my throat on shot side.
3.18.2021 – Still a little swollen in my left throat area
Localized infection, Blood glucose increased and Brain fog
4.7.2021 – Congestion, coughing, sneezing. Assumed to be unrelated to vaccination.
4.17.2021 – Sore throat
4.18.2021 – Moderate pain at site of FIRST injection.
4.19.2021 – Mild pain at first vaccination site
4.20.2021 – Pain at first injection site
5.20.2021 – Increasing pain in tricep/shoulder of first vaccination arm. Increased fatigue. Occasional nausea. Occasional chills. Increased blood glucose levels.
7.15.2021 – Infection in toe that has now resulted in fever and systemic symptoms
12.1.2021 – Cough, headache, congestion, exhaustion, brain fog, elevated blood glucose
4.12.2022 – Sore throat, fatigue
4.19.2022 – Fatigue, sore throat, cough
10.18.2022 – Sneezing, coughing, headache, fatigue
Angiopathy, Limb discomfort and Muscular weakness
4.5.2021 – Generalized itchiness, including tongue, and random, mild pain
4.6.2021 – A little generalized itchiness still, but less than on previous days.
4.8.2021 – Some itchiness
4.15.2021 – Headache. Mild vascular gurgling.
4.23.2021 – Itchy slightly sore throat. Random, quickly dissipating pain here and there from head to toe.
5.13.2021 – Itchy. Tired.
6.3.2021 – Generally Weak and tired. Limb fatigue.
7.22.2021 – Persistent cough
10.21.2021 – A cold and bronchitis.
10.23.2021 – Mild lymph node swelling and discomfort.
10.27.2021 – Itchy (mostly on my back); slight metallic taste as well.
11.2.2021 – Generalized itching; continued arm discomfort.
1.21.2022 – I had a very mild sore throat, mild runny nose, moderate body aches, a persistent moderate headache, a fever, and general fatigue and overall feeling of malaise for 1.5 days. I couldn't get an appointment for a test to determine if it was Covid.
Heart rate irregular, Tachycardia and Injection site warmth
2.10.2021 – VERY tired but not unusual after running errands day of vaccine. Some site tenderness and warmth around injection site. Pretty much 100% after a long nap. Return of appetite
2.16.2021 – I think it's because my level of activity has increased. Not as tired as my first day though.
3.9.2021 – Woke up very tired today BEFORE vaccine
3.14.2021 – Called 911 sat. 11pm because of rapid heartbeat and chest discomfort pulse 150. Abnormal ekg
10.26.2021 – Third vaccine left me feeling quit I'll. Pain in arm to fingers. Erratic heart beats, tachycardia episodes. Major fatigue. For 3 weeks
Pulmonary edema, Hordeolum and Neuropathy peripheral
3.5.2021 – Covid mouth like I had when I had COVID
3.8.2021 – My mouth taste terrible like it did with COVID
3.9.2021 – Mouth issues
3.10.2021 – Covid mouth
3.27.2021 – Have stye in my eye
3.28.2021 – Stye in my eye
3.29.2021 – Eye redness , discharge
4.1.2021 – Eye redness , itchy ,
4.22.2021 – Fluid in my lungs around my lungs . X-ray doctor office
5.8.2021 – Viral infection infection kin lungs
10.8.2021 – Headaches, tired , no appetite
9.16.2022 – Neuropathy in elbow had surgery to fill in. And heal skin I am disabled and am high risk . So I check the box that I don't work .
Food refusal, Benign prostatic hyperplasia and Abnormal loss of weight
4.23.2021 – Wheezing, pain and inflamation. Serious pain in back and neck
4.30.2021 – I became disoriented quickly and without notice, fell, and fractured my ribs on my lest side. I somehow doubt this is related to the vaccine but i report it and let your scientist determine
5.7.2021 – Pain, due to fractured ribs, from a fall
6.25.2021 – Severe headache, high bp spikes, angina
11.8.2021 – In office visit with doctor
11.15.2021 – Just a continued ache surrounding my artificial hip teplacement. I sought treatment and symptoms improved with steroid treatment, but a continued ache returned. I dont anticipate it is vaccine related as i did not experience this with the first 2
5.31.2022 – I have been experiencing discomfort from mild chest congestion since 24 hours after this vaccine. Not enough to see doctor yet, but didnt have this with first 3 vaccines.
6.30.2022 – I do not believe the vaccine had anything to do with it, but worsening condition of being unable to keep food down to ths point of fast and excessive weight loss. Currently being sent to a specialist, appointment is tomorrow. I didnt seek treatment, doctor noticed the wight loss during a routine office visit
7.6.2022 – Vomiting, food avoidance, weight loss, fatigue Specialist visit
8.23.2022 – Stroke
Groin pain, Vitreous floaters and Sciatica
4.8.2021 – Mild headache and sinus congestion; I drank extra fluids & took Tylenol. Symptoms wete eliminated.
4.29.2021 – I had sinus congestion that was uncomfortable enough to require over-the-counter meds
5.8.2021 – I seem to have a LOT floaties in my left eye with apparent lightning flashes in my left peripheral range. I do NOT attribute this to the vaccine as I had the same issue in my rt eye last fall.
5.29.2021 – Woke up with bad sinus congestion & a headache.
4.26.2022 – Sciatic nerve pain, perhaps caysed by groin pain.
10.23.2022 – Fever, chills, body aches, migraine headaches.
Renal disorder, Groin pain and Abdominal pain lower
1.8.2021 – None
1.21.2021 – Woke with a terrific headache, which has not gone away with Tylenol, also having some body aches, but only since headache which started 10 hours ago. Had to work due to no one to take my position this evening.
2.4.2021 – Shortness of breath
2.6.2021 – No
8.4.2021 – Kidney problems, right side lower back going to the front to my groan area, excruciating pain on Monday morning, could be passed a kidney stone, have Drs appointment on Thursday 8/5/21 at 11am. Doctors Office
Middle insomnia, Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Burning sensation
4.6.2021 – Yesterday late afternoon, I developed a headache. I took 1 Tylenol, which relieved the headache. In the middle of the night, I woke up with abdominal pain followed by severe acid reflux. I took 1 Pepcid Complete. Both symptoms subsided by late morning.
4.7.2021 – The rash is a little worse today. It itched a little and when I scratched, it burned. I took Childrens Liquid Benadryl at night.
4.28.2021 – I received my injection on my left arm and almost immediately, my neck and shoulder on my left side started to ache.
5.26.2021 – Digestive issues
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