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.
Ophthalmic herpes simplex, Nasal herpes and Parotid gland enlargement
1.26.2021 – Cold sore (virus) outbreak on my eyelid
2.25.2021 – Congestion and post-nasal drainage x 5 days
3.9.2021 – Seasonal allergies - mostly congestion and post-nasal drip
11.19.2021 – Swollen right parotid gland
12.3.2021 – Cold sore (HSV) in my nose - lasted 2 days, applied Abreva to it once
12.10.2021 – Cold sore (HSV) in each nostril
12.17.2021 – Cold sore in nostril
12.24.2021 – Sore throat
2.11.2022 – Cold sores in nose
9.20.2022 – Cold sores on face under eyeglasses nose pads
9.21.2022 – HSV outbreak not responding to topical treatments
9.23.2022 – HSV 1 outbreak
Wheezing, Sinus disorder and Bronchitis
3.31.2021 – My cough is worse. And I feel like something is all wheezy in my chest. I have to use my inhaler more v
4.7.2021 – My cough is worse. Ive been using an inhaler which helps some.
4.14.2021 – Very sore arm. Had an MRI on it today.
4.21.2021 – I had a really sore arm. Recently had an MRI and it turns out I have a torn something or other in my shoulder. So its not because of the vax.
6.9.2021 – I have bronchitis and it may have developed because right after my last vax in March, I developed a cough that I attributed to allergies. Perhaps from that bronchitis settled in. Im on medication for it now. Maybe the bronchitis is related to the final Covid vax. Not sure.
12.26.2021 – Wheezing and sinus problems Office visit with the doctor
3.26.2022 – Return of cancer in several lymph in chest.
7.4.2022 – Sinusitis because of allergies. And worsening cough because of asthma.
Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain
2.28.2021 – Fatigue probably attributed to Tylenol taken last night, but the lymph nodes under the arm with the shot are quite tender and somewhat uncomfortable.
3.1.2021 – The swelling under my arm progressed last night. It is about the size of a large egg in my armpit. It is better today, but still quite tender.
3.2.2021 – The swelling under my arm is slightly better today, but I have continued to take Advil to ease the pain.
3.3.2021 – The swelling in my arm pit is better today.
3.4.2021 – The swelling in the lymph nodes under my arm is much better today. At my regular doctors visit today , she said this is a normal reaction.
3.5.2021 – I am all better now. Thanks for keeping tabs on all of us!
Neuropathy peripheral, Neuralgia and Diarrhea
5.8.2021 – Increased neuropathy pain.
5.9.2021 – Increased neuropathy pain. I also had this after the first dose, but I forgot to include it.
5.20.2021 – Nausea and severe diarrhea.
6.3.2021 – General aching, mostly in joints.
6.17.2021 – Increased neuropathy pain. This has been an issue throughout the time since my second shot, but I keep forgetting to include it. Could it interfere with the gabapentin?
8.5.2021 – Body aches, particularly joint aching.
5.11.2022 – Deep exhaustion
Joint instability, Exostosis and Osteoporosis
2.18.2021 – I dont believe this is connected to corona virus, but I have gotten notice from my family doctor that a recent scan I had revealed nodules on my thyroid. At this moment I am planning on having an ultrasound to find out what the nodules are. Ultrasound test done in hospital.
3.25.2021 – Not sure this is related to immunization, though. Feeling very cold and tired just as though I was coming down with the flu.
4.10.2021 – Pain in upper shoulder with particular pain in upper arm especially in upper arm joint.
5.27.2021 – Since beginning of April I have experienced extreme pain from bone spur(s) in C6, C7 area of spine resulting in only one or two hours of sleep a night. Meds such as ibuprophen or Bauer extra strength only go so far. No COVID illness, though. Call to doctors office for prescription.
2.25.2022 – Dealing with extreme pain in upper left side of body down to fingers probably due to diagnosed bone spur in C6, C7 spine area. No symptoms of Covid-19 as of this date. Office visit
5.25.2022 – Non-Covid related problems with pain-causing bone spur in neck area and problem with pain throughout right leg. Getting an EMG through local hospital.
10.11.2022 – Osteoporosis in hip joint. Pain throughout leg starting where leg joins aforementioned hip. Buckling knee and ankle at various times as I walk.
Petechiae, Dyspepsia and Influenza
3.26.2021 – Yesterday I felt as if I had the flu, extremely exhausted, chills and sweating and a slight cough.
3.30.2021 – No
4.7.2021 – Fever yesterday of 100.8 in ear. Muscle aches and malaise, fatigue.
9.24.2022 – Sneezing
9.29.2022 – Last Monday night I developed indigestion. The symptoms developed into vomiting and diarrhea at 3amon Tuesday. Felt fatigued throughout Tuesday. Developed petechia on anterior right foot and spot on left ankle and one. Felt better yesterday and am f
10.11.2022 – Sniffles developed last night. Mild sore throat and mild malaise today. Had a scheduled pre-op physical today and took PCR per protocol. My internist
Constipation and Gastrointestinal disorder
12.9.2021 – Constipation mike giving birth, unrelated to vaccines but due to long travel in days before vaccination probably.
12.10.2021 – Constipation resolving itself, seems unrelated to vaccines and related to long haul driving travel.
12.11.2021 – Still some constipation that seems I related. Getting better I think. Moving but still seems off.
12.12.2021 – Continue with constipation even after eating more fiber and going for a run.
12.13.2021 – Slow bowel but better- unrelated it seems to vaccines.
12.14.2021 – Still off but best to date
Pharyngeal erythema, Oropharyngeal discomfort and Dry throat
3.9.2021 – So far just a small bruise and a little tender at the injection site.
3.10.2021 – I woke up feeling like I had a lot of phlegm in my throat, and throughout the day I have felt like there is something stuck in my throat, but not in a painful way.
3.11.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing, sinus pressure with a headache, slight scratchy/sore throat
3.12.2021 – Sore/dry throat, nasal congestion and runny nose
3.13.2021 – Slight sore throat. Red veins/redness visible in the back of throat
3.14.2021 – Dry throat, mild
3.16.2021 – Dry/scratchy throat, mild
11.23.2022 – Cough, headache, lethargic
Esophageal obstruction, Esophageal discomfort and Glucose tolerance impaired
5.7.2021 – Muscle in arm near shot site sore. Headache in front of head and eyes.
5.8.2021 – Headache in front of head. Lower backache on right side.
5.11.2021 – Head cold, sore throat, ears popped.
5.12.2021 – Severe head/sinus infection
6.4.2021 – Lightening twitches in my face in right eyebrow area.
6.5.2021 – Lightening streak type pains through my right eyebrow
7.1.2021 – Extreme esophageal uncomfortableness. I went to Gastrointestinal Dr. Given meds I cannot afford even with insurance. Made appointments for upper and lower GI screens. Gastrointestinal Dr. Office
9.2.2021 – Gastrointestinal. Liver enzymes above 700. Hospitalized for gallstone stuck in esophagus. Kidney Stones.
12.2.2021 – Joint Pain
6.3.2022 – Depression Anxiety Joint pain pre diabetes New Drs
Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Injected limb mobility decreased and Sputum discolored
12.30.2020 – After getting out of bed this morning, I broke out in a sweat, felt weak, exceptionally dry mouth and fainted.
12.31.2020 – Difficulties raising shot arm due to pain.
3.11.2021 – Sore throat, sneezing, nasal congestion, coughing (croup like). No fever. Probably seasonal allergies.
4.29.2021 – Nauseated, vomited, fatigue and joint pain. Recovered but today I woke up with a sore throat, cough and shoulders hurt.
7.29.2021 – Cold, productive cough, low grade fever
5.10.2022 – Cough, congestion, headache, low grade fever, and fatigue.
5.17.2022 – Continue coughing and sinus congestion and drainage (thick green, yellow)
10.17.2022 – Chronic cough and wheezing. Some sneezing attacks.
Muscle tightness, Sleep disorder and Musculoskeletal stiffness
1.27.2021 – Up middle-night 1.5 hrs, midmorning headache sent me to bed. then slept until 2 p.m.- unusual. Had joint pains 2 previous days.
1.30.2021 – Muscle/body aches/fatigue has passed as of yesterday 1/29; was kind of undefinable, so I never reported that. Headache went from sharp intense pain forehead to possible sinus-type headache. In retrospect, I foolishly thought maybe past few days was related to Moderna-1. Today 1/30 Headache minor, feel as well as I normally do physically.
2.7.2021 – I spent much of last week feeling like vertebral discs inflamed, affected my whole torso so felt was more internal like kidneys, back muscles all across felt very stiff, burning, spasmlike pain. 3chiropracticvisits helped but no injury preceded this. I couldn't identify a dr, called former cholesterol cardiology because of chest pressure, got better
2.27.2021 – Day after 2nd vaccine, injected arm muscles hyper tense approx 24 hrs, then stopped (more or less suddenly; inexplicably felt good after being miserable). No fever or other symptoms. This current report completed 2/27 for vax#2 2/19/21.
Influenza like illness, Axillary pain and Injection site pain
1.30.2021 – Pain in the armpit of the arm where injection was given.the injection site pain was almost totally gone and yesterday + today it's much worse
2.12.2021 – Ongoing flu-like feeling, persistent headache, head congestion. A little worse as of yesterday, 1/20/21Note: currently on immunotherapy(keytruda)
2.20.2021 – Congeation and cough
2.21.2021 – Cough + congestion
2.22.2021 – Congestion + cough
2.23.2021 – Cough
3.5.2021 – Was feeling better, then it kicked in again 3/3. Headache/bodyache/fatigue,low-grade temp. Note: I had immunotherapy infusion (Keytruda) on 3/2.
3.30.2021 – Achy fatigued head/chest congestion, cough, headache
Arrhythmia, Wheezing and Injection site pain
3.3.2021 – Dry cough/wheezy cough infrequently
4.16.2021 – Sharp pain at the injection site. Like someone gave me a bad Charlie horse in the arm. It is worse when I lift my arm fir any extended period of time.
9.26.2021 – I had Covid in December 2020. I got vaccinated i. Feb/March 2021 since then I have experienced Heart arrhythmia on occasion. I will need to go to (b)(6) for an EKG to compare to one I had in the late 90s. This sucks!
Appendicectomy, Facial pain and Cardiac disorder
4.17.2021 – I seem to still have been tired since my vaccine, but can still push myself to go through a normal day. But definitely more tired for some odd reason.
11.12.2021 – Heart Issues, headache, tired, eyes burn
11.28.2021 – Have had headaches and some heart palpitations lots of joint pain
12.4.2021 – Heart palpitations, headaches with pressure
1.28.2022 – Headache Joint paint Nauseous Chills, freezing cold Aches Sore throat Runny nose Glands hurt Face painful Tired Acid reflux Feel like a lead balloon Also have UTI
4.29.2022 – Appendectomy
7.14.2022 – Sinus, headache, sore throat, joint aches, tired
12.1.2022 – Covid and now heart issues and cough that won't go away
Lactation disorder, Lactation insufficiency and Suppressed lactation
3.20.2021 – Only acute pain on left side down whole body. Shot was given on left side.
3.22.2021 – Decreased milk production. Breastfeeding mother of 9 month old.
3.23.2021 – Still struggling with low breastmilk supply. I do not know if it correlated to my second shot or not.
3.24.2021 – Breast Milk supply back to normal.
4.9.2021 – Stomach virus
6.18.2021 – Severe allergies and coughing. Trouble swallowing at night. Saw an allergists and have been newly diagnosed with asthma. Scheduled visit
9.19.2021 – I am pregnant. Almost nine weeks planned pregnancy with baby three. Prenatal checkups
5.13.2022 – Uti
Movement disorder, Gastric disorder and Dehydration
4.25.2021 – Feeling dehydrated , pain in back and wrist where I have damaged ligaments
4.30.2021 – Could not breathe at all 2 nights ago. Woke up after one hour suffocating. Went away yesterday.
5.14.2021 – Severe exhaustion. So tired can barely get out of bed some days.
6.3.2021 – One night I had severe high fever. Couldnt move. Covered myself with lots of blankets. Would have called 911 but couldnt even move to get my phone. Had no way to take temp . It took about 15 hours to go away
7.24.2021 – Severe Stomach issues and fatigue
Aphasia, Memory impairment and Tremor
3.24.2021 – Muscle ache at shot location
3.25.2021 – Muscle ache at injection site. Worse than 24 hrs ago, but still minor.
4.7.2021 – Slight difficulty breathing - may be continued symptoms of Covid from November of 2020
5.5.2021 – Memory problems. I'm having difficulty connecting words to meanings. May be related to having covid in November vs getting the vaccine.
7.21.2021 – Slight pressure while breathing, always there. It gets worse with activity such as going up/down stairs, too much talking, and heat. Brain fog. I get tired all the time, usually with no warning... Almost a wall sensation of energy going away.
4.21.2022 – Brain fog, easy exhaustion, shaking hands, forgetfulness
Dermatitis allergic, Rash pruritic and Urticaria
5.18.2022 – Some type of allergic skin reaction. Skin itchy and reddish welts. About 2 weeks after 2nd booster. Currently taking Allergra which seems to help decrease symptoms. But symptoms reappear when not taking Allegra. I plan to seek medical attention soon.
5.22.2022 – Allergic type itchy skin rash. General to various areas of body. Reddish itchy welt appearance when scratched. Seems to go away by taking 1 Allegra allergy tablet per day. Symptoms started around April 29, 2022. Still present as of May 22, 2022.
Pleurisy, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Limb discomfort
4.2.2021 – Tenderness to touch in shot-arm armpit. Irritated when going about my day for about 8 hours
7.20.2021 – Sinus congestion, cough, rib/chest pain (both sides). At the doctors office diagnosed with pleurisy 7/12. (X-ray and ekg for chest pain.) At this date, it has been 6 weeks since onset of sinus and cough. 3 weeks of chest pain.
10.19.2021 – Sinus infection: nasal congestion, earache, irritated throat/cough
4.20.2022 – Sinus cold for 2 days.
Cardiovascular insufficiency, Shock and Lower limb fracture
3.10.2021 – cold sweat
3.11.2021 – just 2 hours in morning
3.12.2021 – might have slept in wrong position; but had right side muscle stiffness in neck ; better after applying muscle cream
4.2.2021 – 2 days headache, tylenol not helping, today gone
4.16.2021 – 3 days of severe headaches (no migraine) , feels like crane is too small
6.4.2021 – Mild headachesPain in left leg , poor blood circulation in upper thighLasted approximately 1,5 week and now 1 week full clear again
9.3.2021 – Jaw joint stressed
11.7.2021 – The muscle and joint pain goes from top of schoulder downwards to elbow and moving more downwards and intenser on Sunday
11.10.2021 – sore injection site
11.28.2021 – 2-3 days this week of a stiff painful neck and feeling ill and intestinal issues, no fever though.
12.16.2021 – Since return from Belize flight on 12/15 Headache, neck pain, chirping in ear, dizziness and nausea on head-movement
7.13.2022 – Severe headaches started again last Friday and ongoing
7.20.2022 – Busted knee and twisted ankle after a fall on the concrete backyard as unbalanced. Had medical shock as well and vitals only were normal after half hour. Resting/icing legs.
11.28.2022 – Very heavy headaches and stiff neck
12.2.2022 – Stomach pain
12.7.2022 – fatigued with insomnia
Frustration tolerance decreased, Blood pressure fluctuation and Blood pressure decreased
2.26.2021 – a little tired and a slight ach in my upper left back
3.27.2021 – This is second day... First day very dizzy and nauseous Slept till 6pm..Didn't want to get up. But had no choice had to prepare for next day. Went back to bed as fast as I could.
3.28.2021 – Blood pressure dropped really low 5:55am 82/67 pulse 67 at 2:40pm 173/67 pulse 62 blood pressure has been jumping up n down but never that low.. I really want to sleep but I have to much work to do. So I know I am pushing myself to keep working
3.29.2021 – The itching was early this morning. But only lasted about a minute or so.
3.30.2021 – Frustration
4.1.2021 – After resting a little bit the nausea passed and I was able to go back to work.
11.2.2021 – No
11.3.2021 – I'm very cold
11.8.2021 – I got extra sleep yesterday. Didn't feel as tired today.
12.13.2021 – My blood pressure is very high. I will be talking to physian Jan 22. I don't think it has to do with the covid shot. But I felt I should tell u.
1.31.2022 – My blood pressure is high. Testing medications as we speak to see what dosage will bring it down..
5.3.2022 – Having higher blood pressure problems and seem to get tired faster
Sepsis, Dehydration and Sinus headache
3.4.2021 – I had a headache after my 2nd vaccination which I treated with Tylenol, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. It disappeared. Then two weeks later, I started getting mild headaches over my sinus area on and off upon wakening, 6 or more.
3.6.2021 – I have been having recurring headaches. I don't normally get them. The only side effect I had after my 2nd Pfizer vaccination was a deep strong headache. Could it have triggered these in some way?
3.13.2021 – A few more mild headaches over my sinus/eye area. Not sure, since this is allergy wake up season. But I still feel the initial strong headache after my second shot woke up or sensitized nerves or something in my head. Anyone else?
8.7.2021 – Experienced headache and fever of 102 for four days, ended in ER for dehydration on June 27, 2021. No diagnosis, so labeled Sepsis. Had two more episodes of fever since. But ER AntiSpike blood test shows NO Antibodies from Pfizer Vaccs of Jan/Feb.
Disorientation, Heart rate irregular and Vision blurred
4.10.2021 – Itching everywhere, not just arm
5.2.2021 – Ringing ears and disorientation
5.3.2021 – Ringing ears
5.4.2021 – Ringing ears, untimely, heavy menstruation
5.5.2021 – Heavy irregular menstruation, ringing ears
6.5.2021 – Irregular pulse
6.12.2021 – Blurry eyes, irregular heartbeat, headache, muscle pain.
7.31.2021 – Dizziness, heart palpitations, weakness
10.30.2021 – Weakness, fatigued, sudden pain here and there in my body.
11.23.2021 – Palpitations
2.19.2022 – Weakness
12.3.2022 – Coughing, headache, and itchy throat
12.12.2022 – Shortness of breath
Sleep disorder, Injection site pain and Chills
1.31.2021 – I took ibuprofen and feel fine now.
2.5.2021 – Covid tested results in 24/48 hr
2.24.2021 – I was fine for 11 hours, and now Im a wreck
2.26.2021 – Ive been taking ibuprofen and drinking lots of water, keeping active, and am feeling fine.
2.27.2021 – Im sore from working out yesterday, ibuprofen for fever/headache, heat wrap for chills
2.28.2021 – Im sore from working out, may have mild cold, ibuprofen managing symptoms.
3.2.2021 – Ibuprofen and I feel fine.
3.3.2021 – I think I have a cold, ibuprofen management
3.10.2021 – Injection site woke me up at 4AM with shooting pain when I was sleeping on it. It hasnt been sore since day 2/3 and is fine now.
Distractibility, Crying and Ophthalmic migraine
2.10.2021 – Yesterday, 2/9, I had ocular migraine, fatigue after and slept heavily for 2 hrs.
2.11.2021 – A little more easily stressed
3.13.2021 – Just in the deltoid, slightly more than day 2.
3.14.2021 – Broke out in 1st cold sore I have ever had!!
3.16.2021 – Exacerbated knee pain
3.17.2021 – Loose bm, arm site is feverish, 2 to 3 degrees warmer than non shot site.
3.18.2021 – Something has aggravated my diverticulitis.
4.1.2021 – Low grade fever, 99 degrees, distracted at work, weepy, went home from work.
Discharge, Contusion and Heavy menstrual bleeding
4.20.2021 – Upper arm is just a little tender but not painful.
4.23.2021 – Unexplained bruises on back of left leg (calf). Heavy, unexpected period. Period started 2 weeks after last period, 3 days after vaccine.
4.24.2021 – Still have bruise on leg and weird period.
5.29.2021 – I discovered a bald spot about the size of a quarter on the side of my head. Rest of my hair covers it.
12.12.2021 – Mild cough, some drainage
12.14.2021 – Menstrual cycle is a little heavier than usual.
12.15.2021 – Heavier period than what is usual for me.
12.16.2021 – Heavier than usual period
1.8.2022 – I have prior diagnosed condition of Alopecia Areata. Haven't had a case about 10 years. I noticed a balding spot a few weeks after my 2 original vaccinations. Hair started growing back. Now a few weeks after booster, I have a new bald spot.
6.11.2022 – Diagnosed with covid 19 In person visit with dr
Upper-airway cough syndrome, Bronchitis and Muscle spasms
2.2.2021 – Joint & muscle pains are fairly normal for me
2.10.2021 – I have had a sore throat for the last couple of days. Im sure not related but felt I should mention.
2.19.2021 – Probably normal aches
2.22.2021 – Arthritis muscle spasms and aches
2.24.2021 – Normal arthritis aches and pain
5.19.2021 – Started with sore throat due to post nasal drip, bronchitis- still lingering but on the mend. No different than in previous years
2.17.2022 – Nausea and knee/legs pains- I'm sure not as a result of the vaccines
Sciatica, Menstrual disorder and Sinus disorder
3.29.2021 – Hot flashes, no fever
4.28.2021 – I have noticed a change in my menstrual cycle since getting my first vaccine. It's hard to know why. I also have a small hive that popped up after my 2nd vaccine. It happens with drug allergy and seasonal. Hard to know here too.
9.11.2022 – My armpit is swollen in the arm i had my booster.
9.30.2022 – The only thing new, that I havent had before, is siatic numbess in my left foot. I havent had issues before, nor have i hurt myself. I heard that sometimes illness, infections, or inflammation could cause it. I have more inflammation this month.
12.10.2022 – Sinus infections, colds
Portal vein dilatation, Vasodilatation and Autoimmune disorder
5.28.2021 – I didn't say something sooner because honestly I don't know if it's because of the vaccine but it first happened just days after my first vaccine. Veins in my shins are enlarged, swelling and burning. No blood clots. This is all new for me.
6.4.2021 – As I stated last week, roughly 4 days after getting my first dose of the vaccine I all of a sudden started seeing bulging veins in both of my shin. I don't know if the vaccine triggered something but it is certainly something new to me.
1.15.2022 – Sore throat, fatigue and just last night body chills
6.4.2022 – Found out that I have multiple autoimmune diseases.
Sleep disorder, Injection site pruritus and Fatigue
4.14.2021 – I have had hepatitis C for over 15 years and Im on Suboxone
5.19.2021 – I have very mild and slight temporary headaches occasionally they seem to be spaced further apart since Ive had the vaccine almost a week ago also I am still experiencing itching at the injection site possibly because of the sun and I feel slightly more tired than usual but also has gotten better since my sleep has been a little disrupted as well
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