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.
Nodule, Injection site warmth and Injection site swelling
1.6.2021 – 8 days out... skin warm, red, swollen, itchy near site of injection. Redness area growing. Size of a softball or just larger area.
1.12.2021 – It started a few days after my vaccine. Wasn't sure related. Developed lump that is movable on top of left big toe. As for day 8 symptoms of injected arm breaking out red, warm, itchy, swollen... that resolved with allergy meds. Toe lump still there
1.26.2021 – Sneezing few times an hour
Hemoptysis, Blood glucose increased and Body temperature increased
1.25.2021 – My blood sugar shot up for 3 hours
1.27.2021 – Dizziness
2.16.2021 – Diarrhea
3.3.2021 – Headache, dizziness, fever off and on at 100° to 101°. Extreme fatigue. Diarrhea, nausea. My dr said she was sure I have COVID, and because of bad weather, I couldnt get my 2nd shot. Too slick on my wheelchair ramp. Havent had the test
3.23.2021 – Stiff neck for a few days. And headache, diarrhea
4.6.2021 – Headache was really bad yesterday, and before that, I still have one and today too.
4.12.2021 – Joint and muscle pain is increasing and very bad today
4.20.2021 – Muscle and joint pain significantly worse, as are headaches. Home health nurse - RN
6.8.2021 – Daily headache, joint pain much worse
9.6.2021 – Headaches. Never used to have them. Some blood in the mucus when I cough but X-ray showed nothing. Intermittent fever
3.9.2022 – Increased joint and muscular pain, nausea, headaches, Normal doctor appointment
Oxygen consumption decreased, Patient isolation and Exercise tolerance decreased
2.24.2021 – Had an allergic reaction at the pharmacy. Ill bring my inhaler next dose.
2.26.2021 – I have a question I need answered.
2.27.2021 – Pain in back/kidneys interfering with mobility.
3.17.2021 – Feeling achy and sore muscles. Im having unusual trouble with my left knee, like gout or something.
4.13.2021 – Muscular weakness on one side.
4.27.2021 – Failed a cardiac stress test.
5.4.2021 – O2 levels drop after moderate aerobic exercise (87). Cardiologist.
9.22.2021 – Working with pulmonologist due to diagnosed 50% breathing capacity. Havent had COVID, but the isolation had bad effects on my fitness level and aerobic capacity. In person visit in office.
11.8.2021 – More wheeziness and tiredness.
5.9.2022 – Allergies
9.30.2022 – Trouble sleeping
Asthma, Urticaria and Dyspnea
2.12.2021 – I went to the emergency room last night with hives and shortness of breath
2.13.2021 – Still have some shortness of breath
2.14.2021 – Still having shortness of breath
2.16.2021 – Shortness of breath
5.11.2021 – Since my second covid shot back in February I have been having shortness of breath. I've been to the doctor and I have put me on trelegy but it does not seem to be working.
2.9.2022 – I have developed asthma since I recieved the second shot on 2-9- 2021 . I have been having to see a pulmonologist. Still having trouble breathing
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
9.28.2021 – I woke up today (2days post-booster shot) with a swollen/sore gland in my left armpit, same side that my booster was given. Im seeing my Dr tomorrow to check it.
9.29.2021 – I still have the swollen gland under my left armpit (same side as vaccine arm). I saw my Dr today, and she definitely thinks its from vaccine & will resolve on its own. I believe its a little less swollen today.
10.2.2021 – The gland under my armpit is still swollen, but much less painful
10.4.2021 – Swollen gland under my left armpit (same side that I got booster on). It's starting to feel better.
Hemorrhage, Epistaxis and Rash
5.2.2021 – Bloody nose yesterday morning and this morning. Could be allergies though. High pollen in IL.
5.3.2021 – I usually get this rash with viral infections. On sides of my torso and groin areas. Not itchy or raised.
5.5.2021 – Rash is almost gone compared to yesterday.
5.14.2021 – Still having daily bloody nose (mild) since shot #2. Otherwise I feel fine. May be not connected but thought Id mention. Blood pressure is also a little higher (144/97). I take 5 mg amlodipine daily.
Intestinal obstruction, Irritable bowel syndrome and Sluggishness
1.27.2021 – Blood sugar related nausea
3.4.2021 – Fatigue- Mild to Moderate at times. IBS flaresHeat Flashes- no fever
3.10.2021 – Fatigue and brain fog, had to reduce hours at work 3 days. Joint pain and swelling which was partially alleviated with a lymphatic massage. Intestinal backup and sluggishness.
3.30.2021 – Worsening Intestinal distress. I have SIBO, parasites, and mold poisoning. Was doing better in January, the last 2 weeks have been really rough with did sensitivities and colonic symptoms.
10.6.2021 – Fatigue.
Initial insomnia, Rash erythematous and Anxiety
1.23.2021 – Ive been having pain/burning on left side of chest..feels like my rib or lung for 3 days. Not sure why
2.1.2021 – 7 days after vaccine I developed a red rash like streak on my shoulder, my whole left arm became sore again, my lymph node above my clavicle became swollen and still is swollen. I had pain over my chest area. Ive been extremely tired and fatigued. Received an ekg and will be getting a chest x-ray
2.8.2021 – Ive had diarrhea and horrible body aches and chills with low grade fever. This only lasted a few hours. My back also hurts where my kidneys are.
2.16.2021 – Lower back pain
2.19.2021 – Feeling fog brain and light headed
2.20.2021 – Trouble sleeping
2.21.2021 – Anxiety
3.29.2021 – I recently started waking up gasping for air and feeling like Im not breathing during sleep.
Injection site discoloration, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Injection site bruising
3.28.2021 – Bruise Discoloration at Injection Site, size of a Dime
3.31.2021 – Its been a week and a yellow bruise has grown to the size of 2 quarters at the site. It had no bruise the first 3 days.
4.22.2021 – Intense Post-Nasal Drip
6.2.2021 – Likely allergies but havent had it before, excessive post nasal drip and hot feeling a few days ago.
1.12.2022 – Very hot in the neck and head, kept ice on neck.
1.28.2022 – Occasional intense hotness in neck and face but it could because of Adderall 30mg, I just don't remember getting it with my Adderall before. I have taken Adderall 5 out of 7 days weekly for more than a year.
7.10.2022 – Occasional Dizziness likely Anxiety Related.
Hyperglycemia, Pneumonia bacterial and COVID-19 pneumonia
1.3.2021 – Headache yesterday
1.16.2021 – Nasal congestion and mild headache.
2.6.2021 – Had diarrhea for 72 hours post. Temp hovering around 100.0 with mikd headache. Vefy tired since
8.2.2021 – I have autoimmunne issues. I have had a flate nearly monthlynsince February where normally maybe twice a year. I missedcmaybe one wirk day a month to get treatment and recover Doctor visit
10.28.2021 – Had masdive headache, nausea, fever, dizzy chills yesterday,
11.1.2021 – Nadal confedtikn, sore just inside right nare
11.9.2021 – Stuffy nose, fatigue, muscle soreness
1.25.2022 – Had a GI.virus with diarrhea and poor sppetite
4.28.2022 – Flare of autoimmune disease of psoriatic disease with hyperglycemia and fatigue
11.18.2022 – Constant runny nose, sweats( no more fever), cramping in muscles
12.18.2022 – Fever, chills, pains generized. Dizziness, headaches. Poor appetite
Eye swelling, Hot flush and Injection site rash
1.6.2021 – hot flash immediately after injection
1.8.2021 – woke up this morning with slightly swollen undereyes, had dermal filler (Restylane brand) placed in 2012 in undereyes, as well as other filler, but the only area swollen was undereyes, took antihistamine and iced slightly and swelling subsided.
1.20.2021 – 1.5 weeks post vaccination, developed rash around injection site, red, slightly raised, not itchy, subsided after 2 days
Conjunctivitis, COVID-19 and Pyrexia
3.3.2021 – Conjunctivitis in one eye for a few days. Now almost gone.
4.6.2022 – Contracted Omicron Covid-19 on 1/9. Probably contracted during dentist appointment on 1/6. Temperature ran between 99 and 102 for about 3 weeks, until I received a Sotrovimab infusion last January. Finally felt better early February.
6.21.2022 – Had Covid starting 1/9/22. Lasted about 3 weeks but I am now fine. No long-lasting symptoms. Received monoclonal antibody infusion on 1/27/22
Tic, Facial spasm and Adverse drug reaction
2.25.2021 – My tongue may have swelled a little? My lips were a little tingly for an hour.
3.2.2021 – I have muscle spasms in my face, mostly right side mouth and cheek since getting the injection.
3.3.2021 – Still having muscle twitches
3.4.2021 – Facial tics
3.11.2021 – Diarrhea set in Sunday evening and will not stop. It was accompanied by a low fever and throwing up on Monday.
3.26.2021 – Dizziness
3.30.2021 – This pain may be re other conditions
9.23.2021 – Rheumatologist put me in Humira and I have started experiencing a reaction to the drug. Have been taken off Humira and will receive a different biologic soon. Will see rheumatologist on Monday
Poor quality sleep, Injection site reaction and Injection site bruising
3.21.2021 – My temp is usually 95.5. When I checked it this morning it was 98.5. I feel fine now. Temp back to 95.5.
3.30.2021 – Vaccine arm was sore yesterday.
4.7.2021 – I slept poorly last night after getting the 2nd vaccine. Small bruise on injection site, which I didnt have w/ the first dose.
4.10.2021 – Dizziness today
4.11.2021 – Still a little dizzy today, but better than yesterday. Headache not constant.
5.4.2021 – What I thought was a bruise from the 2nd vaccine is still there. Could it be a tattoo like often happened after the smallpox vaccine?Physically, Im fine. Just wondering.
Brief resolved unexplained event, Parotid duct obstruction and Salivary gland disorder
2.24.2021 – Some nausea for 24 hours following vaccine #1
2.25.2021 – Afib & vertigo
3.6.2021 – Covid arm at 9 days. Arm aching & itching & hard lump at site. Today 14 days arm still aches but not read anymore.
3.22.2021 – The severe symptoms came on late last night.
4.17.2021 – Psoriasis
5.1.2021 – Blocked Parotid glandBladder pain
6.19.2021 – Blocked salivary gland & flare-up of interstitial cystitis.
3.20.2022 – Life threatening reaction to booster 3-1/2 hours after on 2/22/22. In hospital 3 days. Needed paramedics. Hospital swab tested positive covid 4-5 5 hours after booster. No symptoms or fever ever only accelerated heart rate weeks previous & after.
Hyposmia, Nephrolithiasis and Impaired work ability
4.7.2021 – The side effects are come and go except for the body/backache
4.8.2021 – I work at the (b)(6)
5.4.2021 – Kidney stones and a uti. Probably not vaccine related?
5.18.2021 – Still dealing with a kidney stone. I have had kidney stones before I was vaccinated, I am not saying that the vaccine cause these stones, just that I am passing them since a week after my second shot.
10.30.2021 – Started passing a kidney stone on 10/28/2021
11.2.2021 – Still passing a kidney stone, so I have those types if symptoms on the left side
11.30.2021 – Congestion Semi loss of smell Runny/stuffy nose Shortness of breath Head ache Body aches Home test and Urgent care test on Sunday(11-28) both negative for covid. Another test the Monday(11-29) for return to work on Tues(11-30). Feeling better.
4.6.2022 – Tinnitus in right ear, stuffy/runny nose
4.11.2022 – Old knee injury flared up out of the blue last night
5.9.2022 – Seaonal allergies. Sinus. Off work from covid exposure. Tested negative @130pm today thru work testing. Not returning to work until tomorrow. Home testing tonight. Benadryl for allergy symptoms. Feel great other than my nose!
9.4.2022 – Sorry I didn't check-in yesterday. I had soreness and tiredness yesterday. TODAY (9/4) I an fine!! Thank you for all you do!!!
Dermal cyst, Synovial cyst and Ocular hyperemia
5.11.2021 – Symptoms may be due to poor choice of food I ate.
11.4.2021 – I am not sure if it is from the vaccine but I have been gradually having more pain in my joints, fingers, ankles, shoulders & elbows over the past year.
1.6.2022 – Shoulders hurt. Hips hurt Ankles hurt Every day. Maybe arthritis starting?
5.16.2022 – Feeling extremely tired- but it is probably because we had a death in the family and had to make a trip to help out family and have funeral. I did a at home Covid test today. It was negative. I do not have a fever.
7.20.2022 – Ganglion cysts on both hands. I went in for annual check up and showed the doctor my cysts on my hands. She said it's nothing to worry about and I can get them removed. The left had has two cysts. The larger one is the size of a pea, so it's not too big. They other cysts are tiny
10.3.2022 – Had 4 days of achiness, fatigue, one eye was getting red in. I'm not sure if it was allergies, which I have had before at this time of year, or some kind of virus. I did not have fever, and my at home Covid test was negative.
Feeling of body temperature change, Ear discomfort and Tinnitus
1.22.2021 – A couple times had ear pain
1.23.2021 – Mainly I just felt fatigued and feverish overnight but not bad
1.24.2021 – Sweats and feverish during sleep.
1.25.2021 – ear ringing
1.27.2021 – Some minor ear ringing
1.28.2021 – Some ear ringing
1.29.2021 – Some sinus infection, ear ringing.
2.9.2021 – My ears ringing more.
2.12.2021 – Ears ringing
2.19.2021 – Ears humming
2.20.2021 – Ears ringing and throbbing
2.21.2021 – Ear ringing
2.22.2021 – Ear ring and feels clogging
2.23.2021 – Ear throbe and ringing or clogging.
2.24.2021 – Ear throbbing
2.26.2021 – Ear ringing and throbbing
11.2.2021 – Heat cold, fever, headache, cough
Injection site urticaria, Injection site warmth and Injection site pruritus
1.6.2021 – One week after I received my injection I developed intense itching and hives at the injection site. This was accompanied by warmth and redness around the injection site at approximately 7 to 10cm in diameter. It has come and gone daily since that day
1.26.2021 – 24 hours after my injection I was very fatigued had a total lack of energy. Had a fairly significant pain at the injection site for which I took Tylenol and Motrin throughout that second 24 hours. Since that time the injection site has gotten increasingly better. The injection site is completely normal now and I have no symptoms.
2.26.2021 – Right arm and shoulder pain
4.17.2021 – Arm and shoulder pain in my right arm
Muscular weakness, Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
11.15.2021 – My arm hurts where I got the shot. Yesterday it was throbbing when I was driving. I keep trying to stretch and move my arm but was curious if this is normal the pain comes and goes but my arm doesn't feel the same as it did before the booster shot.
11.22.2021 – Just my arm pain continues from where I got my booster less pain I am assuming it will get better over time. !? Hopeful it will. Thank u
1.17.2022 – The same as I mentioned before my arm is weak last time had 3rd shot I experienced a lot of arm pain. My arm is weak now and hurts I think from booster shot I was sitting he was standing above me tall. Sadly as my arm was fine people to this shot
Aortic stenosis, Bronchial irritation and Smoke sensitivity
3.30.2021 – Blood pressure went down to 86/95
4.27.2021 – Tachycardia
4.29.2021 – Red spot 4 inches in diameter on injection site
4.30.2021 – Yesterday circular red irritation in the injected area has become an irregular shape red patch. Mild pain remains in the affected area.
5.1.2021 – The redness in the injected area is fading away.
5.2.2021 – Redness starting gradually fading
5.3.2021 – Redness gradually decreased in the injected arm area
5.4.2021 – Redness gradually decreasing in the injected area
4.27.2022 – Strange cold/allergy that starts throat and bronchial irritation, headache, itchy and irritation on both eyes
6.12.2022 – Muscle pain, headache and tachycardia
11.15.2022 – New symptoms of flu 4 weeks ago. Dry throat, sensitive to smoke including incense, and upper respiratory congestion with phlegm and mucus. Anteropro and cooling severe nighttime cold and flu medicine reverse the symptoms.
Connective tissue disorder, Muscular weakness and Asthma
2.24.2021 – Mild symptoms the day after dose 1; fatigue, dizziness, arm pain. Nine days later (2/14) injection site became red/tender, 2 asthma episodes and was short of breath all day, terrible chills (no fever), and very dizzy. Felt fine next day.
3.7.2021 – Dizzy and short of breath
3.8.2021 – Shortness of breath
3.9.2021 – Shortness of breath, moderate
3.10.2021 – Short of breath, moderate symptoms
3.11.2021 – Short of breath, very mild (improved)
3.14.2021 – Short of breath, moderate
4.2.2021 – Shortness of breath persisting since 3/7/2021
3.6.2022 – Autoimmune response as loss of elasticity in ribcage/left lung connective tissue Rheumatologist
Invasive lobular breast carcinoma, Hypotension and Hypoesthesia oral
4.21.2021 – Trouble maintaining blood pressure
4.25.2021 – Brain fog
5.12.2021 – Severe waves of hypotension. It doesnt appear to be related to hydration, salt intake, or changes in body position. I am a highly trained athlete with typically low BP (90/55mmHg) - these waves of hypotension arent normal for me.
5.19.2021 – Severe hypotension persisted for weeks after my vaccine. Just started adrenal supplements that seem to be working. Alternative medicine provider
7.21.2021 – I got sick! Headache, chills, fever, vomiting for 3-4 days. Thought Id caught a COVID variant but my rapid test came back negative.
10.22.2021 – Numbness in my lips; feeling just a little "off"
10.21.2022 – Invasive lobular carcinoma on the vaccine side
Edema peripheral, Throat irritation and Chills
2.28.2021 – Nothing much; a bit tired which may/may not be related to the vaccine. Arm just mildly sore when touched.
10.1.2021 – Migraine May not be related since I get them occasionally. Not today, but a few hours after receiving the booster, chills for about four hours. Currently (3 days later), some swelling in armpit in same side as the booster. Phone consult for swelling in armpit. Was told that it has been reported after Covid vaccine, and to monitor for a week.
10.2.2021 – Some swelling on armpit (same side as vaccine) remains.
9.21.2022 – A slight scratchy throat, which may be due to allergies
Drooling, Salivary hypersecretion and Injected limb mobility decreased
1.31.2021 – Muscle stiffness at injection site, cant raise my arm over my head very well.
3.6.2021 – Weird possible side effect: in the week following my second dose, I felt like I was producing more saliva..to the point of almost drooling! It was weird. I thought it was just wearing a mask all day, but never noticed this before the shot. Weird science! :)
3.1.2022 – After my second dose of Moderna, and my booster dose of Pfizer, I've experienced increased DROOLING. It's weirdmaybe some facial nerve numbness or something.
Injection site paresthesia, Delivery and Muscle tightness
3.5.2021 – Swollen, tender lymph node cluster under collar bone; nerve tingling on R side from the needle hitting bone
3.6.2021 – Swollen lymph node cluster under collar bone on same side as injection
3.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node cluster, grape sized, under collar bone on same side as injection
3.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under collar bone, feels like 2-3 blueberries now, getting smaller
3.9.2021 – Just the two lymph nodes, still blueberry sized, under my collar bone
3.10.2021 – The lymph nodes under my collar are smaller, size of one caper now or a green pea
4.7.2021 – The lymph node in my collar bone shrank but has not fully gone away and sometimes it tightens my muscles and creates a sore neck. Is this normal?
3.3.2022 – Birth of child in January
Palpitations, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
3.24.2021 – Heart palpations
4.23.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on same side as injection - very swollen in arm pit, slightly swollen in neck and behind ear.
4.24.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck and armpit on same side as injection
4.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes behind ear and in arm pit on same side as injection
4.26.2021 – Swollen and sore lymph nodes behind ear and armpit on same side as injection
4.27.2021 – Sore and swollen lymph nodes behind ear and armpit on same side as injection
Pharyngitis, Feeling of body temperature change and Thirst
3.26.2021 – Slight sore throat
3.27.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under armpits especially under left arm (shot in left arm). Forgot to mention this symptom yesterday as well.
3.28.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen in arm pits, especially left side
3.29.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen, not as much though
3.25.2022 – Cold symptoms that lasted a couple weeks, last day of that the worst diarrhea with cold and hot sweats I've ever experienced along with weakness and thirst. But that part was short lived - only a day.
7.31.2022 – Bronchitis and pharyngitis with fever and cough
Vaginal disorder, Post procedural infection and Mood swings
2.27.2021 – Mood swing
3.27.2021 – Sore throat
3.28.2021 – Soar throat
6.23.2021 – HPV reactivate and i have manifestations for the last 3 months even on a antiviral which it never happened before Doctor office in person visit
9.24.2021 – I had sinus surgery and developed a bacteria that is still not gone after 40 days of multiple antibiotics. Post op visits
3.26.2022 – Unable to keep a balance vaginal health. On treatment for the last month. 2 different doctors besides urgent care
Ischemic stroke, Hypersomnia and Myalgia
3.13.2021 – Arm in area of injection very sore
3.26.2021 – Muscle ache and joint pain in shoulders intermittently. Occassional fatigue. Sleeping more.
7.9.2021 – Ischemic stroke 5/25/21. I thought it was only a migraine. Waited 3 days before getting medical help on 5/27 coz i thought it was only a migraine. I saw stars like (star trek hyperspeed) but functioned normally otherwise. Hospitalized 5/27 - 5/30/21
10.8.2021 – In May i had an ischemic stroke, in mid July i caught covid delta variant & had to get the Monoclonal Antibody Treatment bc im immunocompromised.
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