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.
1.1.2021 – Last night my joints hurt but didn't last long
1.5.2021 – I'm not fatigued just more tired but I think it's just stress related.
1.31.2021 – Weakness I had my second one 1/29/21
3.12.2021 – After I had the 2nd vaccination I got really sick afterwards. During that time my heart was pounding so bad I almost went to the hospital. Was that a normal symptom? That was within 8 hours after the 2nd vaccine.
7.30.2021 – Seems like Ive had a chronic cold bug
4.10.2021 – Nausea diarrhea muscle joint pain joint clicking chills since getting the vaccine 25Feb2021. Stomach issues previously however none at the time of vaccine. Muscle not in my calf.
8.26.2021 – Breast soreness, stomache issues increased, nausea, mild dizziness.
2.25.2022 – I am still getting intermittent muscle issues, bruising, worsening of stomach issues since my first vaccine last year. No doctor is taking these complaints seriously so not sure what to do at this point. I work in clinical research something is wrong
4.6.2021 – None
4.9.2021 – My skin itches
5.11.2021 – Stomach problems, skin problems, and headaches.
5.18.2021 – Chills, Headaches, Itching and been very tired.
5.26.2021 – Feeling really tired at times and headaches.
6.1.2021 – Headaches and my left arm as been hurting seen getting the vaccine.
12.12.2021 – I been coughing after I got my booster shot.
12.14.2021 – I've been coughing since my booster.
9.27.2022 – I also been experiencing severe pelvic pain.
9.29.2022 – I'm experiencing gas in my pelvic area. I don't know if it's has to do with the shot.
10.8.2022 – Pelvic pain and headaches.
10.17.2022 – Facial acne reaction after the Covid booster.
10.24.2022 – Very tired and facial reaction.
10.30.2022 – My skin had bad irritation and I have had headaches also.
11.7.2022 – I got a flu shot vaccine.
3.3.2021 – Severe asthma attack requiring me to leave work and use nebulizer (probably not vaccine related, but havent needed nebulizer in a while)
3.4.2021 – Asthma exacerbation issues requiring both steroid inhaler, rescue inhaler and nebulizer and oral Benadryl
3.5.2021 – Continued asthma exacerbation
3.6.2021 – Residual asthma exacerbation issues
3.7.2021 – Continued residual asthma exacerbation issues
3.23.2021 – Asthma attack not caused by normal triggers
3.24.2021 – Itching all over, especially hands and feet
3.25.2021 – Hands and forearms still itching severely, currently having asthma attack that was not triggered by any of my normal triggers. Still exacerbated after rescue inhaler and nebulizer use
3.26.2021 – Severe itching of hands and forearms and asthma exacerbation
3.28.2021 – Itching hands and feet and so residual asthma exacerbation
4.12.2021 – Cough similar to bronchitis and sinus congestion
2.14.2021 – I received my 2nd Moderna Vaccine on January 29th... I still have pain in my arm and it is radiating to my left under arm and breast. I still feel fatigue, low energy something that would have experienced when I had cold.
4.30.2021 – Since my second dose I had lots of pain on my vaccines site radiating to my left breast. I checked with my Doctor and had a mammogram 3 months late and results came back positive showing dense tissue. It has been really tough. Hope someone reads
7.4.2021 – Lightheadness
7.31.2021 – Elevated temperature on 7/27/21 (99.8°) and 7/29/21, (100°). Periodic lightheadedness during the week, sometimes upon standing, or just with light exertion.Note: Was dx'd w/Covid on 4/9/21, relatively mild course, w/lingering symptoms since.
8.7.2021 – Scratchy throat. Intermittent rise in temp (99-100° instead of usual 97.8).Previously dx'd w/Covid19 4/9/21.
8.14.2021 – Sore throat, headache Referral for Covid19 test but nothing available until 8/17/21
1.13.2022 – Some swelling/tenderness in axillary lymph nodes, same side as injection
2.12.2022 – Sore throat
7.9.2022 – Nerve pain in legs; bilateral knee pain
2.3.2021 – Tingling at different points in my body.
2.4.2021 – My left hip joint was very sore over night, and most of today. The outside of my left leg and the outside half of my left foot has been num all day today. At this time my hip is fibe , but my left calf muscle is still sore, and the outside of my left foot is still num.
2.5.2021 – My left hip along with my left calf if better today. My left foot and ankle still are weak and a bit num feeling.
2.7.2021 – Weakness in the left calf, ankle and foot. Also a tingling in that same area.
2.8.2021 – The joint pains and the muscle aches are still in the left leg from the knee to the the foot, with the ankle-foot area affected the most. There is still numbness and tingling from my calf through my foot.
2.9.2021 – Still having problems with my left leg from my knee to my foot. Tingling and numbness in the area from my knee to my foot.
2.10.2021 – Same issues in lower left leg that I have been reporting ovet the past several days.
2.19.2021 – Tingling
3.2.2021 – Chills
3.11.2021 – Swollen gland in armpit of injected arm
3.13.2021 – Swelling in left armpit is less. Still hurts a little
3.14.2021 – Swelling in armpit getting better
3.16.2021 – Left armpit swelling still there
3.25.2021 – Right knee pain radiating up and down front of leg. Caused sleepless nights. Temp drop to 94.7* for 1 night, then up to 96.5*
3.30.2021 – Pain in right knee radiating to foot and up to hip flexor. Couldn't sleep for 2 nights. Was painful to walk. It's improving. Today is a little better. Had a cystic acne breakout on right cheekbone and tailbone (normally skin is clear) Better now.
4.6.2021 – Right knee pain radiating to hip is worse
4.13.2021 – Right knee and leg pain much worse. Very difficult to sleep or stand for very long
1.25.2021 – The data that you have from me begins three days after my injection. I have not provided you any data on the first few hours after the injection. I had a lot of side effects that are not being reported on this form. They occurred before I connected to be safe.
8.21.2021 – Headaches, chills, fever, diarrhea, nausea last week. These symptoms lasted approximately three days. I took a Covid test three days ago but do not have the results yet.
3.4.2021 – Pain in the arm the most prominent. Some feeling of stiffness in the neck and shoulder area and feeling a little sniffly and tired.
3.24.2021 – I have had a mild tinnitus for many years. For about a week now, it has been very strong all day long. It feels like its going constantly, making it hard to fall asleep too. Called my primary care physician today. He recommended an ENT. Called there, left a message, still waiting for an appointment
3.31.2021 – Some dizziness, which subsided
4.3.2021 – Feel a little sniffly, like having a light cold. Not sure of that has anything to do with the vaccine
4.28.2021 – I had an itchy rash after my second dose on my arm. It went away after a few days, but on some days, a dry patch thats itchy will turn back up on that same arm and area. Not sure if certain things such as water, heat, shower gel make it reappear
6.30.2021 – It doesnt necessarily qualify as a new symptom, but I reported increased ear ringing a few months back. I have had mild tinnitus before the vaccine. The second dose seemed to make it stronger. The ENT confirmed some patients reporting the same
3.21.2021 – Nothing bad just annoying symptoms above maybe not even from shot
5.5.2021 – 97.1 body temp, could not get warm even though wearing long sleeve down jacket and three blankets. Extremely nauseated and constipated as of two days ago. Spent 30 minutes on the tile, elevated heart rate and sweating buckets. Even eyelids Sweating
5.19.2021 – Fatigue
4.22.2022 – Horrid vertigo 2 days later that lasted about 5 days. Never had this before ever
3.5.2021 – The arm pain was yesterday and is mostly gone now
3.7.2021 – Perfect all good
3.27.2021 – My first shot I I couldnt move my arm and couldnt get out of bed 2nd shot no reaction
3.28.2021 – Like I never had a shot All good
3.29.2021 – No symptoms
3.30.2021 – None no symptoms so far
3.31.2021 – First time my lower legs feel swollen and my left ear lobe and side of neck is swollen for a few hours. Thats it
4.8.2021 – I am not feeling myself but I am functioning. When I drink my bottled water it has strong a strong metal taste. Slightly confused at times which is not like me. Small Headaches other than that no other symptoms. But very happy I had a vaccine.
5.6.2021 – Going to dr not sure if my meds are strong enough had swelling and thirst issues. I had heart issues already. Must say happy Im vaccinated thank you!! Drs office
9.23.2021 – Ovarian cyst has gotten larger Discussion of surgery
10.4.2021 – Everything ok thank you
12.30.2021 – I was previously diagnosed with blood disorder MGUS a few months before covid. To answer any questions it's hard to tell if it has anything to do with vaccine or not. All I know is I am glad I have had my shots even though I have different reactions.
4.15.2022 – The first 3days after shot my arm was swollen at injection gradually got red and very itchy. All good now
5.15.2022 – I take thyroid medication for hypothyroidism. I found by end of my third and beginning of my fourth week I was super agitated, difficulty falling a sleep and anxious. I lowered my meds I am better
10.24.2022 – I had to lower my thyroid Meds. I was too hyper
11.15.2022 – Protein higher in urine
4.18.2021 – Confusion
4.19.2021 – Pain in L previously injured RCT shoulder, not the R side receiving injections
5.16.2021 – Bad headaches and lethargy.
6.1.2021 – Runny nose, headaches, coughing - probably allergies
1.5.2022 – Light headedness
1.7.2022 – Increased pain in post-op shoulder
1.9.2022 – Forgot to mention I had kidney pain the first 2 days after vaccine
1.19.2022 – Chronic cough with phlegm
2.9.2022 – Symptoms consistent with Piriformis Syndrome (undiagnosed)
4.6.2022 – Cardiac arrhythmia, chest pain
7.27.2022 – Kidney pain
8.23.2022 – Lethargy. Hard to get out of bed. Tired all the time.
8.31.2022 – Tired all the time. Has actually lasted for weeks, but I thought it was thyroid, but thyroid numbers are ok
1.28.2021 – Hives / breakout, starting 2 days after first Moderna Vaccine. Intermittent nasea and vomiting up until 1/23/21. Small itchy hives still spreading throughout trunk area and lower back. Initial hives/ breakout not going away. Fatigue as well.
2.11.2021 – The pimple like rash is still present from my first Merdona vaccine . It doesnt bother me much but it wont go away and looks bad!
2.12.2021 – Pimple like rash still there from first vaccine dermatologist just gave me results of biopsy from February 5th Said they were skin ulcers and I have a follow up on February 17 .I had never had this before receiving the Moderna Vaccine .r Visited GP on 1/26 , Dermatologist on 2/5 going for follow up with Dermatologist on 2/17 for outbreak that appeared 2 days after first dose of Moderna vaccine
2.19.2021 – Stye/swollen red sore eye . Still have hive like pimply rash from first vaccine and its not going away! It is worse on right arm site of the second dose. No one has even reached out to me about these side effects.
2.26.2021 – Slight sore throat,Stye and fatigue
3.5.2021 – Heart is flutter in in and off for the past 3 days. Itchy skin
2.25.2021 – My arm felt sore on 2/20 (9 days post vaccine) it didnt hurt in 2/19!or 2/21
3.19.2021 – I had my 2nd dose on 3-12. On 3-13 I had a sore arm, chills, aches, fatigue and a low fever. On 3-14 and 3-15 I had sore arm and a stiff neck.
6.14.2021 – Three weeks after my 2nd shot I had a very heavy period, and a second heavy period started 3-4 weeks later. Prior to these I hadnt had a period for 6-7 months. It has now been 4 weeks since the end of the second cycle.
3.27.2021 – I stumbled out of the porta potty at the vaccine location not watching where i was going i suffered a huge bruise on the non vaccinated arm. I dont think its related to the vaccine . Otherwise i feel great Thank God. I scheduled an appointment with Dr (b)(6) to make sure Im healing well and to verify that its just a bruise with a lump and to verify its not vaccine related
7.15.2021 – Allergic reaction to mosquitoe bites
10.13.2021 – Unexplained elevated A1C diagnosis of std but ive been celibate 4 years
4.14.2022 – Vein reflux leg problems
2.17.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes in neck/ear area for about first hour.
2.19.2021 – My hands and feet (esp right hand) tingle.
2.20.2021 – Tingly right hand, pressure between shoulder blades
2.23.2021 – My right hand is still tingly and a different temperature. Lymph nodes swollen.
2.24.2021 – Strange sensation in my right hand, some in my left hand. Stops at wrist.
3.10.2021 – It feels bruised at the injection point when I lie on it. It had not been tender since the second day.
3.18.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.21.2021 – I don't think the vaccine is making me feel poorly. I think it is allergies.
3.23.2021 – I believe the headache is from something else
3.31.2021 – Possible TIA. Also Posterior vitreous detachment
4.7.2021 – Neck pain
4.14.2021 – They are still assessing me for a TIA since the first shot. Possible migranes since the second.
9.15.2021 – My lymph nodes, which reacted to the first shot then calmed down, are swollen and sore. scheduled visit with primary care
1.22.2021 – A little upper abdominal discomfort not nausea but somewhat quezy. Wouldnt consider it nausea. But a different upper abdominal. Im sure its nothing to be concerned about
1.24.2021 – Has anyone reported not sleeping well at night. Waking up 3-4 x night
1.25.2021 – Still am having much lack of sleep at night which is verunusual
2.10.2021 – Dont know if its related but I have rashes on both feet on and near toes. I always have scratchy throat but seems a little worse. Probably unrelated, and my husband and I are looking forward to getting 2nd vaccine next week I hope.
3.5.2021 – Flushing, but it's likely due to receiving IVIG infusion yesterday.g
3.6.2021 – This may be symptom post-IVIG infusion on Thursday
3.13.2021 – On days 10-13 days after the vaccination I had redness, itching and soreness around vaccine site (more than after vaccine), plus fatigue that forced me to sleep several hours 1 day, and several hours of brain fog. All have now disappeared.
4.17.2021 – Muscle and joint aches, burning sensation on forearm and shins.
4.24.2021 – Some fatigue, achy muscles/joints, upset stomach
4.21.2022 – My normal temperature is 96.7 so 97.6 was lowgrade for me
5.4.2022 – Intermitent mild to moderate fatigue and muscle aches almost daily. 2 days (not today) of underarm achiness
7.26.2021 – Shot arm sore near the collarbone
7.28.2021 – Loose stool and stiff shoulder on injection arm as well as stiff neck
7.30.2021 – Stiff neck, stiff shoulders, and tired
7.31.2021 – Stiff neck & shoulders. Slight dizziness.
8.2.2021 – The top of the shoulder of my left arm which is the arm I received my shot Dash its still slightly achy. However I no longer have a stiff neck or both sore shoulders.
8.9.2021 – Dizziness and continue to feel tired and dragging. Not as tired as the first week post shot. Brain fog has returned.
8.24.2021 – I just received the vaccine 10 minutes ago
8.25.2021 – Upset stomach
8.27.2021 – Throat scratchy. Head heavy.
8.28.2021 – Throat feels scratch. I feel like I have a cold.
8.29.2021 – I have forgotten to add I do get the occasional Covid sweats. So annoying. Received shot on 1st day of period- it stopped my period. No more menstration after day one. Happened w/first shot too.
9.29.2021 – A bad cold that feels like strep throat. I tested negative for Covid and negative for strep.
3.31.2021 – Tinnitus
4.1.2021 – Tinnitus (bilateral)
4.2.2021 – Tinnitus, Bilateral
5.11.2021 – Tinnitus has become more intense.
10.6.2021 – Increase in tinnitus that began with first Pfizer dose on 03/08/2021. Scheduled audiology appointment to address tinnitus.
10.7.2021 – Tinnitus in Both Ears Made audiology appointment to address worsening tinnitus.
10.8.2021 – Bilateral Tinnitus Made appointment with audiologist for persistent tinnitus that began with first dose and intensified with each subsequent dose.
10.9.2021 – Bilateral Tinnitus Scheduled appointment with audiologist to address tinnitus.
10.10.2021 – Bilateral Tinnitus Made appointment with audiologist to address tinnitus.
10.11.2021 – Bilateral Tinnitus Made appointment with audiologist for bilateral tinnitus that is not abating.
10.12.2021 – Tinnitus Scheduled appointment with audiologist to address tinnitus.
10.13.2021 – Bilateral Tinnitus Made appointment with audiologist to evaluate persistent bilateral tinnitus.
11.17.2021 – Bilateral tinnitus sometimes seems worse.
10.9.2022 – Vaccine-Related: Worsening Bilateral Tinnitus. Non-Vaccine Related: Multiple Traumatic Injuries from MVA.
10.17.2022 – Bilateral Tinnitus
11.21.2022 – Bilateral tinnitus has intensified.
4.26.2021 – All my muscles are getting very weak. What i could do a couple months ago like stairs is very hard to now do. I actually have to take a break coming up them. Im also extremely tired to the point i cant do much at all. Walking my dog is difficult
5.1.2021 – My muscles are still getting weak after repetition. I do not understand why either as i have not had this issue before at all with my muscles. And im on a blood thinner already for protein s deficiency so that shouldn't be it for me
1.24.2021 – Neck stiffness/rigidity with headache
1.27.2021 – Mild sore throat early morning
2.11.2021 – Overnight fever made me feel delirious
2.19.2021 – Low white blood cell count (leukopenia) after administration {neutropenia, lymphocytosis, monocytosis, normal eosinophils, normal basophils}
8.11.2021 – Intermittent sharp burning sensation localized around my left sternal border. Usually when symptomatic, aggravated by deep inspirations. Recurrent events tend to occur by bed time.
8.5.2021 – I felt a little weird about an hour ago for maybe 30 minutes. Not bad but its difficult to explain.
8.6.2021 – Fatigue didnt start until later yesterday. I had to nap all afternoon which I dont normally do. Somewhat fatigued today but not terrible.
8.8.2021 – I felt very fatigued and thirsty late yesterday afternoon. Headache on the top of my head this morning when I woke up but I dont have a headache now.
8.26.2021 – Sleepy
8.28.2021 – I felt very weak and shaky last evening. Low energy and sleepy today.
8.29.2021 – I have had a headache off and on since about 2 hours after getting shot #2 on Thursday. I woke up with one this morning. Had Tylenol and Aspirin and it is gone for now. Every time I think it is finished, it starts again. Very tired.
8.30.2021 – I normally do chores inside or outside after work but too tired and a headache. Thank goodness Im working from home this week. Off/on headache and abdominal pain.
8.31.2021 – Headache gone at the moment. Still very tired. Working from home but unable to take care my usual house chores. Too tired.
9.2.2021 – If I had felt this way with the headache, tiredness, etc after the first one, I dont think I would have taken the second.
3.2.2021 – Legs aches briefly when I was out in the cold.
3.28.2021 – Dizziness
3.29.2021 – Left hand - mild finger swelling - side the shot was given.After 1st shot, I had tingling in those fingers on day 1
3.31.2021 – Dizziness/fogginess
11.21.2021 – Tingling and numbness is fingers of both hands but more in shot hand.
11.22.2021 – Tingling fingers
11.24.2021 – Asthma - bronchial congestion and severe coughing
11.25.2021 – Asthma- congested cough and tight chest
1.2.2022 – Had bronchitis - chest cold and cough from 12/13- 12/20. Still have a bit of a cough but have slight asthma, so it could be that. Minute clinic and narturopath
3.17.2021 – A little flutter like heart palpitations
3.18.2021 – Just a little blue and black bruise
3.22.2021 – Just noticed a little small rash around the area still very sore and is very achy to lift my arm
3.23.2021 – I did not even realize Ive had severe headaches every day I was thinking it might be iron deficiency but Ive had a headache every day since Ive gotten the shot a severe headache I was taking my iron vitamins and still have a major headache
3.24.2021 – Still having severe headaches
3.31.2021 – My abdomen has been hurting really bad every since I got the shot! Is the agonizing pain right around a 10 p!
4.7.2021 – Headaches Abdominal pain develop allergies I never had
4.28.2021 – For some reason Im having neurological problems Im having extreme headaches loud sounds are hurting my ears and I havent really left out the house sunlight hurts my eyes. So Ive leaving leaving out during the night time
5.5.2021 – Still have a major headaches tingling on my left side feeling like I have some type of sharp pains through my left side behind my eye has been hurting on my left side
5.12.2021 – Ive had a lot of headaches that side pains a lot of changes within my own personal body is feeling sluggish its not just me either my brother-in-law told me hes had several I have the same ailments
5.26.2021 – I am having a series belt which sour stomach and its really bad it makes me vomit a lot Going to see a cardiologist my heart is been acting up every since I got the covid Moderna shot
7.14.2021 – Had to go to the cardiologist because my heart has been skipping and having heart palpitations
10.13.2021 – I haven't been back to work I had severe chest pain severe left arm pain severe headaches burst of energy and then extreme tiredness and fatigue bouts of anxiety and panic attacks more than normal
4.14.2022 – The arm where I got my vaccination in hurts me to the core.
3.7.2021 – No
3.8.2021 – Headache may be allergy related. It got better when I took antihistamine.
3.9.2021 – Mo
3.11.2021 – Sneezing-probably allergy related
3.28.2021 – Stomach pain / gas and vomiting - 1 episode of each on Friday night. Very likely something I ate. No problems since then.
9.5.2021 – Mild headache and runny nose for about 2 days last month.
10.27.2021 – Slight, transient blurred vision- may be allergy related
11.28.2021 – Nasal congestion for 2 days probably due to weather change, allergies
1.23.2022 – Cough, runny nose, sneezing, itchy dry eyes, trouble sleeping, head congestion
4.14.2022 – Head congestion / allergies
5.10.2022 – Tachycardia episode lasting a few hours
11.6.2022 – Intermittent coughing
1.22.2021 – Second and third day experienced moderate soreness in the top rear part of scalp
2.28.2021 – Diarrhea on 27th from about 12am to 4am, took anti-diarrhea pill and had no further problems, no other symptoms such as fever or pain. Feel fine now.
3.15.2021 – Runny nose, achy sinus, normal temp and no headache.
2.13.2022 – More tired then normal, not sleeping well.
7.15.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on July12. Diarrhea, heavy chest congestion and sore throat.
10.15.2022 – Covid July 12
1.29.2021 – Hot flashes without fever
2.20.2021 – Hit flashes
2.21.2021 – Blurry vision
2.23.2021 – Rash in my face started day before yesterday.
2.24.2021 – Rash on face, mostly on forehead 4th day
2.25.2021 – Slightly raised, itchy rash on face, mostly on forehead
3.25.2021 – Seasonal allergies with headache, sneezing, sore throat, cough and post nasal drip.
2.18.2022 – Constant chest pain and pressure. Worsening fatigue and headaches. Torn left knee meniscus. Severe spasms, tetany and cramping of many large muscle groups.
2.14.2021 – Lower back pain
3.19.2021 – Headaches
12.5.2021 – Persistent headache.
5.13.2022 – Exacerbation of asthma. Daily use of inhaler required.
10.17.2022 – The day after receiving my two shots I had significant left arm pain and pain all down by left side. Left arm, left side hip, left leg. I had received the COVID shot on my left arm. Had to take ibuprofen for the pain. Pain subsided next day.
11.4.2022 – Chest congestion, coughing, wheezing, occasional shortness of breath and mild fever.
11.18.2022 – Persistent dry cough.
11.25.2022 – Dry cough
