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.
Cardiac flutter, Dysphonia and Epistaxis
3.28.2021 – A little dizziness
4.24.2021 – Nosebleed
5.7.2021 – A little fatigue, dizziness, headache for the past few days
5.14.2021 – Heart has been fluttering a bit for days now. Happens every so often throughout the day. Not sure if the shot or just medication I'm taking.
5.21.2021 – Bad diarrhea for a couple of days, headaches, heart flutters. Not sure if assoc with vaccine or other meds or both.
5.28.2021 – Mild Headaches
10.22.2021 – Diarrhea, nausea, headache, sniffles
4.23.2022 – Bad cold. At least i hope its just a cold. Sniffling, sore throat, congestion in chest, cough, hoarse. Going on now
5.20.2022 – Coughing, sweating, congestion
Blood iron decreased, Injection site erythema and Fatigue
3.18.2021 – The redness around the injection site is fading but it still appears there slightly.
4.2.2021 – Very faint red circle around injection site . After first vaccine it was much more noticeable.
10.2.2021 – Recent blood work is showing low iron. Ive experienced this in the past due to heavy periods but currently I am beginning menopause and have not been having periods. Went to outpatient clinic for routine follow up and routine blood work. Results show low iron. Have been experiencing tiredness. Please see other answer. Also on 9/28 I was given a covid booster vaccine.
Basal ganglia stroke, Hemiparesis and Facial paralysis
12.19.2020 – Sore throat
12.20.2020 – Sore theoat
12.21.2020 – Probable coincidental viral/strep throat infection
1.9.2021 – Right (same side as shot) Axillary lymph node enlargement and significant tenderness
1.10.2021 – Same axillary discomfort as yesterday, slightly bettr
1.11.2021 – Axillary pain almost gone
1.7.2022 – Received flu vax 10/4/21, COVID booster 10/6/2021, and Shingles vax (2nd of 2) 10/14/2021. On 11/8/2021, I had a left basal ganglion stroke, with mild right side hemiparesis, facial droop and speech issues. Recovered with very mild residual effects Speech tgerapy
Quarantine, Tremor and Injection site pain
2.12.2021 – Just a very minor pain where I got the shot, Ive been rubbing it and that has helped.
2.13.2021 – The chills and shaking were quite severe, and lasted for about three minutes last night. After that I was fine.
2.11.2022 – Tested positive for Covid Wednesday. Mild symptoms had appeared Tuesday, lasted one day. Retesting this coming Sunday. Self quarantined, basically just had a head cold and sore throat for one day, than those went away.
Hyperparathyroidism, Pulmonary hypertension and Pericardial effusion
4.14.2021 – I am having pain secondary to kidney stones.
4.21.2021 – Kidney stones
6.16.2021 – Blood test revealed hyperparathyroidism. Also have small area of pericardial effusion. Additionally I passed a kidney stone.
3.17.2022 – Tachycardia; chest pain and shortness of breath ER visit for tachycardia. Other symptoms evaluated by cardiologist in office.
8.17.2022 – Worsening of osteoarthritis in right hip resulting in pain. Doctor's office
10.14.2022 – On a recent ECHO, it was noted that I have mild pulmonary hypertension.
10.19.2022 – I have arthritis in my hip and need joint replacement surgery. The pain has worsened but feel it's unrelated to vaccine.
Productive cough, Nasopharyngitis and COVID-19
3.11.2021 – Deep cough intermittent
4.15.2021 – Sinus cold thaf went to chest. Coughing up yellow flem. No temp, not weak, no loss of smell or taste.
4.22.2021 – I got sick last week with what I thought was a cold but now since my partner received a positive covid-19 test result I am almost certain that I had covid-19. I am feeling better now but still have a deep cough. Test results aren't confirmed yet.
4.29.2021 – Got covid-19 and thought it was a bad cold. I still have a really bad productive cough. By the time that I got tested it was past the 10 day quarantine limit and my test came back negative for covid-19
Dyspepsia, Heart rate increased and Insomnia
2.22.2021 – Indigestion again
6.17.2021 – My heart rate has been elevated in the 120s since the day of the first of 2 doses
9.16.2021 – Rapid heartbeat i e. 120 sine the day aof 1st shot
11.11.2021 – Rapid 120 heartbeat and since 1st dose
11.13.2021 – Rapid heartbeat shortness of breath
11.14.2021 – InflsMed heaet
11.17.2021 – Rapid HR, short of breath
11.22.2021 – Rapid heartbeat shortness breathq
12.13.2021 – Rapid heartbeat short of breath after 1st shot
12.20.2021 – Rapid heartbeat short if breath
2.7.2022 – Increased heart rate even more, lack of sleep short of breath
Painful respiration, Arthritis and Brain fog
3.19.2021 – My arm at injection site was sore a few days .
3.26.2021 – I had 2 days of stomach cramps , diarrhea. Then began feeling better. Hope the next dose is better !!!
5.13.2021 – Migraines
5.18.2021 – Headaches everyday . Some days worse than others . I cant say for certain its from the vaccine or not
10.7.2021 – Inflamed joints and pain
10.10.2021 – Just been gradual feeling less tired , arm is still sore some joint pain still
10.11.2021 – Mild still getting less
10.28.2021 – Joint pain , headaches
11.9.2021 – Headaches, nausea joint muscle pain tired all the time brain fog !!!
11.19.2021 – Body aches joint pain , headaches everyday since shot , stomach cramping , foggy brain
1.5.2022 – Sore throat swollen gland very red headache fever body aches joint pain chest hurt to breath
Anger, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
4.16.2021 – Evening of shot, irrational short temper
11.15.2021 – I have lupus, the joint pain is way worse this last week but i have no reason to thibk the vaccine caused this.
5.2.2022 – Got covid, positive PCR test 4/29
5.2.2022 – Our family came down with COVID. We are recovering now with Paxlovid.
5.17.2022 – I tested positive for covid on april 29, recovered with paxlovid and tested negative on may 8th, then became symptomatic again and tested positive for a second time on may 14th. Currently still symptomatic.
9.20.2022 – Sore throat, sinus drainage
9.22.2022 – Sinus drainage, sore throat
9.24.2022 – Sinus drainage, irritated throat
12.19.2022 – Flu
Skin irritation, Limb discomfort and Herpes zoster
4.6.2021 – I feel loopy from tiredness. Also maybe a headache, but I get those daily anyway so it's hard to tell if it's from the vaccine or not
4.7.2021 – I get headaches anyway. also my right leg was bothering me but that could be my self-diagnosed plantar fasciitis - I was on my feet yesterday more than normal
4.9.2021 – tiredness from allergies and headaches from that being just my usual life . unrelated to vaccine
5.5.2021 – dizzy / vertigo
5.18.2021 – I had a few pretty bad headaches with some migraines symptoms. my normal ones are on the left side but these were on the right.idk if it's related but happened last Weds thurs Fri . also I suddenly can't handle certain breakfast foods like eggs
6.8.2021 – I went to urgent care Sunday with ear pain and rash. They diagnosed me with shingles. I'm 29 lmao. it hasn't gone away yet. irritating painful itchy
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
12.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes below armpit of the arm where the injection was done. Better today. Awful yesterday.
7.1.2022 – Painful and very swollen lymph nodes under arm of injection site
7.2.2022 – Lymph nodes under same arm as injection site are extremely swollen. Unable to let arm hang normally without moderate pain.
7.3.2022 – Lymph node swelling has gone down considerably. Still painful, but I can at least let my arm hang normally without a lot of pain.
Rotator cuff syndrome, Eye pruritus and Lacrimation increased
1.7.2021 – Nose a little runny and eyes feel itchy. Probably environmental allergies.
1.8.2021 – I think the allergy symptoms I had yesterday was due to a face cream. I washed it off my face and my symptoms, runny nose and teary eyes, went away.
1.9.2021 – Joint pains due to arthritis and a partial tear in my rotator cuff.
1.11.2021 – I didn't get a lot of sleep last night.
1.12.2021 – Backache
1.19.2021 – The site where I got the vaccination was reddened 10 days after the vaccine. It is still pink.
2.9.2021 – My stomach has felt irritated. The day after the Moderna vaccine I was feeling achy, tired, and lost my appetite. I feel better now except for my stomach feeling irritated.
3.18.2021 – Sleeplessness. I would guess unrelated to the vaccine but I am not sure why it is getting worse.
5.6.2021 – I had a very itchy rash that I went to the doctor for. Probably not a reaction to the vaccine but to a medication. Doctors office.
2.5.2022 – I had cold symptoms but tested negative for Covid.
Basal cell carcinoma, Plantar fasciitis and Nightmare
2.9.2021 – I had a slight headache and muscle aches 29 hours after the injection and was a little tired for two days
2.20.2021 – My hands are arthritic in the morning. My second vaccination is scheduled 40 days after the first one
3.13.2021 – On 10th day of 2nd injection had nausea fatigue headache culls fever nightmares extreme thirst
3.14.2021 – I appreciate the mfg and distribution of the vaccine ever after getting sick from it
6.9.2021 – Joint pains. Planter fasciitis. Two basal cells. Tiredness
9.8.2021 – I got the annual senior flu shot and had low fever aches and pains and racing heart that lasted four hours during the night. Ok mid day following previous days shot.
10.6.2022 – Yeast infection, migraine
10.7.2022 – Sinus pressure
Feeling cold, Somnolence and Injection site swelling
4.5.2021 – After my first day and the second day of receiving the 2nd dose, I had chill, redness and swelling on the area around the injection site. I felt like vomiting, felt weak, sleepy , discomfort. But at this time everything is alright. My back pain triggers more since after tha vaccination. I dont know if it is because of the vaccine or it was just there. To this day it is still hurting from time to time
10.29.2021 – The next day after the shot I got chills and after taking Tylenol I felt better
4.18.2022 – I was dizzy, cold and weak. Took Tylenol and gotten better. After 12 days I had diarrhea. After taking Imodium I felt better but my stomach still upset like I am hungry which I was not really hungry
Dry eye, Limb discomfort and Vision blurred
3.31.2021 – My tinnitus increased considerably - much louder - three times higher level than prior to vaccination
4.1.2021 – Tinnitus still worse than normal
4.2.2021 – Tinnitus still louder than usual
4.3.2021 – Tinnitus still louder than normal
4.4.2021 – Tinnitus still loud
4.5.2021 – Tinnitus
4.13.2021 – Feeling more fatigued than usual. Heart palpitations. Tinnitus is worse. Found out my boss doctors have concluded she most likely had COVID in Dec 2019/Jan 2020. She got the terrible dry cough, cold, fever that I had in Nov 2020. Long haul symptom
4.22.2021 – This report is for 4/20 noon thru 4/21 midnight. I was in too much pain to report in yesterday. I also had dry eyes.
7.20.2021 – Sudden blurring vision and dizzy spells. Episode of sudden left side heaviness in arm and leg that went away in 10 minutes. Received referral from physician to ophthalmologist and neurologist.
10.20.2021 – Heart palpitations, fatigue, dizzy spells, episodic blurry vision Appointments with specialists
Visual impairment
3.26.2021 – I have developed x-ray vision
3.27.2021 – X-ray vision
3.28.2021 – X-ray vision persists
3.29.2021 – I have developed a strong X-ray Vision
3.30.2021 – I now have X-ray vision
3.31.2021 – X ray vision is getting stronger
4.25.2021 – X ray vision is back
4.28.2021 – X-ray vision enhanced
11.30.2021 – I have enhanced x-ray vision. I can see through womens clothing
12.1.2021 – X-ray vision. I can see through most women's' clothing
12.2.2021 – Developed X-ray vision. Thank Van see through womens clothing
12.5.2021 – I have the ability to see through womens clothing. X ray vision. Very selective
Injection site mass, Injection site induration and Injection site warmth
4.10.2021 – Injection site area feels warm to the touch (more warm than the rest of my arm), and a firm lump under the skin (as well as the mild symptoms from question 1).
4.11.2021 – Injection site feels warm to the touch, and a firm lump under the skin
4.29.2021 – Soreness at injection site for one day.
5.11.2021 – Injection site feels warm to the touch, and a lump under the skin
5.24.2021 – Sore throat, cough, breathing difficulty (needed asthma inhaler more often), stuffy nose. Since yesterday
2.26.2022 – Sniffling/running nose
Shortened cervix, Retinal exudates and Postpartum state
2.6.2021 – Ive been feeling a potential migraine coming on, which is not unusual to have once every couple of months
2.9.2021 – My eye has been itching a lot today. I dont have allergies, so its not usual
2.10.2021 – Still having something going on with my left eye. Itching, some type of allergy
2.25.2021 – Stuffy nose at times, some mild throat pain and swollen lympnodes. Everything hurts my skin all over my body. I felt terrible in the morning and perked up a little, and started feeling pretty bad again by lunchtime. Ordinarily I would have taken the day off because I do feel pretty bad, but it was a busy day so I pushed through. Not sure how to classify that. I think most people would have said the way I felt kept them from performing daily activities.
8.25.2021 – On and off have felt a pressure in my chest almost as though I have congestion but I dont. Currently happening for 2nd time since vaccine, goes on for 2-4 weeks at a time. Also, my husband and I are trying to conceive (no space to indicate below)
1.14.2022 – Head fog and mild nasal congestion (without snot)
1.15.2022 – is anyone going to ask about my pregnancy? Seems to be important to know, since safety data in first trimester are inadequate
1.20.2022 – Light headed
2.11.2022 – Pregnancy
2.26.2022 – Major increase in migraine frequency.
4.15.2022 – Probably pregnancy related, but who knows. Nearly passed out a couple times, problems breathing, elevated heart rate. Usually short lived. Also a cotton wool spot in one eye.
7.15.2022 – Anemia and short cervix
Plantar fasciitis, Nerve compression and Tendonitis
10.10.2021 – Probably an arthritis flair in my hand that caused a pinched nerve
10.28.2021 – Stomach ache, diarrhea and slight fever. But I have been in contact with my doctor because I had diverticulitis in the past and it felt similar. I'm feeling better today.
1.6.2022 – Tendonitis in right foot, plantar fasciitis in left foot.
5.23.2022 – I've been having mild stomachaches but I think it was from Jiff peanut butter. I had a jar that was in the recall range. I have thrown it out and expect to be better soon.
Rash papular, Rash erythematous and Injection site reaction
1.2.2021 – I don't believe this is vaccine related, I have felt fine until today. I think I've picked up a stomach bug.
1.3.2021 – As reported yesterday, I believe this is related to a stomach bug and not the vaccine.
1.4.2021 – Still believed to be symptoms related to previous stomach bug. Feeling much better today.
1.12.2021 – On the evening of 1-4-21 I had a rash appear at the injection site. It covered most of my deltoid. Raised & red. Visit to PCP confirmed that the previous reported symptoms of a stomach bug were actually related to vaccine.
Joint stiffness, Sleep disorder and Contusion
2.25.2021 – Woke up with cramps in my left hand and fingers, woke me from a sound sleep, my knuckles and hand seams stiff. That was the arm o got the shot in..
4.2.2021 – I have a bruise on my arm that is healing from my last shot..also have been having cramps in my upper thighs...
2.19.2022 – I got covid19 again on labor day weekend, had to go on antibiotics and prednisone. I Had the regeneron infusion and because I have asthma and had a upper left lung removal 3 years ago was quite ill but remained at home. Better now. Saw several doctors
Breast hyperplasia, Animal bite and Costochondritis
3.3.2021 – Itchy, watery eyes and runny nose. It could be seasonal allergies, but these symptoms started a couple hours after receiving vaccine.
3.16.2021 – Shortness of breath when exercising (walking, going up stairs). It could be allergies, but the symptom definitely started after the vaccine.
3.26.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.29.2021 – Severe chest pain
4.13.2021 – Severe chest pain that made me go to doctor. Turns out it is costochondritis and I am having a strong inflammatory response. Office visit
4.27.2021 – Severe body aches and sharp pains
5.5.2021 – Still suffering from severe joint and body aches
10.29.2021 – Joint and muscle pain Physical therapy and methylprednisolone pack
11.12.2021 – Flared up inflammation and my fibromyalgia
5.5.2022 – Body/joint aches
6.2.2022 – Nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness but think it's related to antibiotics I'm on for dog bite
7.23.2022 – Atypical lobular hyperplasia Appointment with breast surgeon
Nausea and Fatigue
4.3.2021 – So far so good ty Happy Easter all
4.4.2021 – So far so good
4.6.2021 – I have chronic pain everyday but I know its not from the shot I would be able to tell if it was so so far so good ty
4.22.2021 – A little nausea and a little tired mild symptoms
4.23.2021 – Much better today mild nausea and tiredness went away first time in a while I actually slept a solid 7 hours the shot made me fatigued but in a way that was good I did take an alka seltzer last night around 900ish and it seemed to help some with the nausea also
4.26.2021 – So far so good still staying safe though masking up distintig and sanitizer and will continue to buy happy I made the decision to get the shots
Hypersomnia, Injection site rash and Feeling hot
3.29.2021 – On the 7th day, I was feeling very tired/woozy headed, in the afternoon/ next day. I slept longer than usual. The next day, 9th day, arm where I received the injection started itching. 10th day red and then began a rash/very itchy. Today is better
4.2.2021 – The itching on my arm had almost stopped complete but started back 2 days ago- really bad yesterday - itching and heat in the area. Treated with taking benadryl and using hydrocortisone cream and not itching quite as bad today. Shot was 3/12/21.
4.9.2021 – Tightness in chest
4.10.2021 – Shortness of breath
Increased upper airway secretion, Nasopharyngitis and Pyrexia
3.3.2021 – Good
5.12.2021 – 5/9/2021, I had 90% fatigue with no reason since noon. Didnt feel for lunch nor dinner. Rest most of day; didnt have fever until night @ 100.2F. 40% recovered next day 5/10; 90% on 5/11. Similar condition in July 2015, not sure by coincedence o
2.10.2022 – Since the 2nd vaccination on 2/10/2021, my throat has minor but unusual phlegm, almost right before cold and sore throat feeling; these symptoms have come and gone, and repeat for about 8-10 times since.
Injection site warmth, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus
4.8.2021 – Not sure if important . Saturday 2 days after vaccine I had new sore inside inner upper ear that has been painful. I've been putting g alcohol on daily. Never had this before so wanted to report that
4.15.2021 – Well exactly on 8 th day after first vaccine, the injection site swelled and was red amd hot to touch for 4 days. Also itching and I read about delayed reaction and felt better knowing that. Wish they would have warned me before receiving though .
5.20.2021 – Went for CT of abdomen amd pelvis may 19 th due to pain , knot in mid left chest.May be hierarchy hernia. Will find out may 21st Drs office
6.10.2021 – I just feel much weaker than normal. No energy, less active and just not my normalSelf
Mitral valve incompetence, Coronary artery disease and Cardiomegaly
3.2.2021 – Hurts to raise arm that received shot
3.3.2021 – Can now raise the arm without pain- just some discomfort
1.26.2022 – Shortness of breath due to Mitral valve regurgitation. Had covid test at (b)(6) Acute care. Positive. Had EKG ALL ON 1/10/22. 1/18/22 had echocardiogram complete. 1/21/22 had covid test at (b)(6) hospital- negative.
4.27.2022 – Coronary heart disease. Discovered 1/10/22. Enlarged heart. Mitral valve not closing properly. Covid test that day was positive. But looking back, i had the shortness of breath symptoms in the fall of 2021 that progressively got worse. Ih hospital had cardiac catherization and eventually had 3 stents put in. Wearing a portable defribulator until pacemsker/defribulator can be implanted
Oral disorder
3.26.2021 – A few hours after the shot a small hard bump appeared inside my mouth located in middle of bottom lip on the right side, its about the size of a pea. It has not gone away to date, which is 6 days from my first shot. I received the shot in my right arm. My husband was vaccinated the same day, same CVS, same Pfizer vaccine, about 20 minutes after me, he got the shot in his left arm and developed the same bump but on his left inside bottom of the lip. He said his went away that day.
Vertigo and COVID-19
3.27.2021 – Extreme vertigo
4.2.2021 – Serious vertigo.
4.14.2021 – I have extreme vertigo. I need HELP. My doctor does not know how to help me. PLEASE HELP.
4.21.2021 – I have extreme vertigo from Pfizer. My doctor cant help. I asked you for help and you did not respond. Pfizer did not reply to my email. I NEED HELP. HELP PLEASE !!!!
4.28.2021 – I have vertigo since March 18th after second Pfizer dose. I have asked for HELP here and no one responds. My doctor has no advise. Pfizer does not respond. HELP PLEASE!!!
3.17.2022 – I got covid
Muscle fatigue, Feeling cold and Sinus congestion
3.17.2021 – Yesterday was strange. I had about a six- eight hour window when I felt chilled, achy, and fatigued. The fatigue was both a general feeling and more specific muscle fatigue. It often felt like my muscles just couldnt do what I needed them to because they were just fatigued.
10.28.2021 – Got a cold. No fever just coughing and stuffy nose.
12.30.2021 – Four weeks of stuffy nose, sinus congestion, sneezing No fever or shortness of breath or fatigue
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