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.
1.25.2021 – Had an OB appointment today, and had my first instance of high blood pressure after months of having BP in great range. Could *not* be related, as I know hypertension can develop in the last weeks of pregnancy, however I wanted to report it just in case there's any correlation with the vaccine and pregnancy, for future data. I am performing a 24 hr urine collection as well to determine if there are preeclampsia signs beyond the hypertension.
2.10.2021 – The nausea really bothers me.
2.11.2021 – Wozzy light headed
2.12.2021 – Feel so weak wozzy
2.13.2021 – Tiredness insonmia
2.14.2021 – Tiredness mild abdominal discomfort
2.15.2021 – Titedness
3.1.2021 – Weak
3.2.2021 – Insomnia
3.3.2021 – Difficulty sleeping
3.29.2021 – Nausea, vomiting dizziness, intensepain in left shoulder that radiates down my left arm and fingers.Abdominal pain above and below navel.
4.5.2021 – Abdominal pain,diarrhea, nausea
4.12.2021 – Nausea and diarrhea
5.31.2021 – Tiredness, nausea, inability to sleep Dizziness.
8.30.2021 – Night sweats, nausea, lack of taste in food, stomach aches,
3.1.2022 – Hair loss ,difficulty sleeping, aura headaches
3.22.2021 – I had the worse gas pain of my life after sleeping all day. Made me hyperventilate & almost pass out
10.13.2021 – About a week ago, i had very bad vertigo. It felt like the room was rocking back and forth & I vomited 1x. Immediately following the episode of vomiting, the rocking sensation subsided. I was also extremely fatigued that day. This lasted 1 day.
12.5.2022 – I tested positive for COVID the 2nd week of November. Had a fever of 100.7F. An itching/burning throat with a relentless cough and a ton of very thick congestion It lasted for ~14 days. Got a constant runny nose now with post-nasal drip now.
1.29.2021 – Not today, but about 30 minutes after the shot, had a tingly feeling in my lips. Also at that time and within an hour later, a weakened feeling in legs when walking. Both went away within 1-2 hours.
2.2.2021 – Rash has persisted before having Covid, unknown time. It continues, but may be an allergic reaction. A month after Covid, I had the shot. I dont know if the rash was from Covid originally (just undiagnosed), from the shot, or from an allergy. It has continued now for almost 2 months. Its being treated by a dermatologist now.
3.5.2021 – Swollen, sore lymph node in armpit on injection side
3.13.2021 – Red, itchy rash appeared at injection site 8 days after vaccination and lasted about two days. Sore armpit and swollen lymph node continued about as long (9-10 days after vaccination). All resolved now.
3.20.2021 – Vomiting on evening of Thursday 3/18. I stayed home from work on 3/19 and got a COVID test as a precaution although I felt fine by then. Awaiting results.
6.26.2021 – I had what was probably a cold with a mild cough from 6/15/21 - 6/20/21. I tested negative for COVID
10.31.2021 – Vertigo
11.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit
11.3.2021 – Tender armpit
1.29.2021 – No
1.30.2021 – Blood sugar went nuts yesterday and last night (high) but is getting back into my normal range now.
2.12.2021 – Not feeling well in general. Nausea again but could have been from FaceTiming w a two-year old who could not keep phone steady. Blood sugar is not getting back to normal easily.
3.2.2021 – Very cold
3.9.2021 – Nausea. Headaches.
3.16.2021 – Cant get warm. Still lethargic.
3.23.2021 – Muscle aches and joint pains.
4.6.2021 – Tiredness
5.25.2021 – Severe pains in hands. Im thinking it is arthritis.
8.24.2021 – Fungus
10.1.2021 – Vaginal bleedingSkin rash on backRash where skin touches skinHip pains
12.1.2021 – Severe muscle pains
3.2.2022 – Drainage, sore throat, coarse voice, apparently a temp
9.1.2022 – Itching on head and legs More sleepy than normal.
1.15.2021 – Headache
1.29.2021 – Extreme muscle back pain, and joint pain.
2.5.2021 – I have had chest pain and left should and arm pain for the last three days. Yesterday it was accompanied by vomiting. But Im not thinking it is related to the vaccine.
2.7.2021 – Blisters on the roof of my mouth. But that could be my Lupus acting up.
2.8.2021 – Blisters on the roof of my mouth.
2.10.2021 – Mouth sores
2.11.2021 – Sores on the roof of B my mouth
2.21.2021 – Extreme fatigue, shortness of breath with moving around joint paint.
3.5.2021 – Severe muscle cramps in my legs. Mouth sores. Vomiting
3.21.2021 – Extreme fatigue, muscle spasms in my leg really bad. Nausea,
8.6.2021 – Hypoglycemia, Dizzy spells, weight loss. Office visits.
2.5.2022 – Even though I had gotten both of my Covid Pfizer Immunizations and the booster I contacted Covid at 65. The biologic drugs I am on left me immuno compromised. At the hospital I recieved rejuvenation. After virtual visit my doctor sent me to the emergency room.
1.30.2021 – Area on the arm were shot was given- VERY sore- painful
1.31.2021 – The pain from the shot was severe, very severe. I received my shot around 4 on Thursday, January 28, 2021. The pain started around 5:00pm on Friday, January 29, 2021. The pain has subsided somewhat this afternoon, Sunday, January 31, 2021. Because the pain was so bad, Im nervous about getting the second shot. Does it make a difference where the shot is given- top of arm, middle of arm?
6.1.2022 – Bad cough, really tired Tested positive today
3.20.2021 – My left arm is so sore, it feels like my carpal tunnel is on fire since I received the vaccination.
3.22.2021 – My carpal tunnel flaired up on the left arm I received my injection,
3.24.2021 – Minor carpal tunnel but not as bad as it was the first few days after the the vaccine was given.
4.17.2021 – My carpal tunnel is flaring up, runny nose, congested
4.18.2021 – Headache, runny nose, stuffiness, cough
4.20.2021 – Carpal tunnel flair up on injected arm
10.27.2021 – Cough
11.8.2021 – Cough, fatigue
2.5.2021 – Itchy palms a few hrs after injection. No rash, not overly itchy but itchy
2.18.2021 – on day 8 after vaccine developed Andrea just below injection site that was itchy, red and approx. golf ball size in diameter or slightly more and resolved within 24 hrs. no fever but very tired and chills with this. arm felt very heavy, but did
3.6.2021 – Yesterday symptoms were tough worse than first vaccine
3.26.2021 – Today my left hand/arm and both feet felt numb and felt strange briefly. Not sure what it was, but had some sugar and hydrated and then started to feel better.
4.2.2021 – Seem to be getting some headaches which I normally dont have but not sure if related to the vaccine at this time.
9.3.2021 – Mild heart/valve issues
9.14.2021 – Had a fever a few days ago. Had an on-and-off cough since Thursday the 9th, and currently i have a stuffy nose that sometimes makes it hard to breathe or taste. Once my sinuses are cleared, i can taste and smell.
9.27.2021 – Heart/Chest Pains
10.20.2021 – Head cold (sinuses), runny nose, cough, headaches.
12.23.2021 – Chest felt a little tight on left side. Would feel worse if I refrained from using the restroom (urination).
4.10.2021 – Frequent Urination
4.11.2021 – Stinging pain in toes on right foot. Only lasts for a few seconds then goes away then comes back after an hour and repeat.
5.3.2021 – Left ear ringing
5.21.2021 – Left ear ringing. 1 month.
6.4.2021 – Ringing in left ear
6.11.2021 – For the majority of week, had chest pain on my upper left side with a some tingling feeling in left arm. Has gotten a bit better.
7.30.2021 – After the first shot in April but before the second, Ringing in left ear has been constant for 3 months. Doctor visits result in no clear reason such as infection nor allergy.
2.20.2021 – No
2.22.2021 – Not easy in cold weather to tell whether muscles issues, joint sensitivity, cold chills are caused by the cold or vaccine. But exercising 1st time says muscles get sore faster
2.23.2021 – Muscles, joints and chills diminishing as weather warms, so if anything vaccine contribution minimal
3.16.2021 – Fading rashes
4.9.2021 – Lingering rashes (2) that itch; new rashes that dont itch. Not easily attributed to the sun. Will observe
4.21.2021 – The rashes, although few, are persistent and hasnt disappeared. These are the ones that appeared after vaccination.
4.2.2021 – Chills, headache, body aches and night sweats Tuesday, Wednesday and Wednesday night. May have had a low grade fever, but didn't check. Felt great Thursday morning. Strange so long after 2nd shot.
6.5.2021 – diarrhea - bit sure if it was due to something I ate, the flu or to a doctor prescribed increase in medication for high blood pressure. No fever, but ill about 36 hours.
10.1.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19 Very mild case - like a head cold.
8.25.2021 – Lightheaded sometimes. Just last 4 or 5 days. Normal doctor visit.
11.12.2021 – I am having dizziness. Not sure if it is related to the vaccine. Regular doctor visit. He requested a CT scan of head. Go on Monday for that.
12.8.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing, scratchy throat, and some cough. Went to doctor, he said i have acute bronchitis. Prescribed medications. Made appointment with my doctor.
4.22.2022 – Around both shoulders and breasts.
10.26.2022 – Some light headedness.
10.27.2022 – Neck is a little stiff.
10.28.2022 – Lightheaded a little.
11.19.2022 – My back is causing me some discomfort. But i think it is from my job and my fall scrubbing in my house. Taking meds from doctor and is much better today. No work for 4 days to give it some rest. My annual checkup and called doctor this week.
2.18.2021 – After receiving the shot I had indigestion( acid reflux) then at the 24 hour afterwards I had chills,lo-grade fever, body aches, sore arm. today I feel better.
2.11.2022 – Had a severe cough with fever and chest pains due to the coughing and some body aches. After the COVID I believe I have breathing issues (taking a full breath) but not severely. Not hospitalized. Just quarantined at home for 10 days. Feel better now
1.19.2021 – The knuckles on the hand of the arm I recieved my shot are painful
1.25.2021 – I have a general feeling of unwell. A rash on my upper arm. And a swollen lymph node near my collar bone.
2.1.2021 – Discoloration on upper arm also swollen gland by collar bone
2.11.2021 – Swollen lymph node near my clavicle
2.12.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
2.13.2021 – My leg muscles are very veey fatigue borderline charlie horse
2.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on both sides
2.15.2021 – I work a physicality demanding job. I feel like my muscles are WAY more fatigued than normal. It's almost like my muscles aren't recovering from a days work. This has been since my first dose but much more so since my second
2.23.2021 – I have a pain in my right back for about 7 days, after going to my doctor, and havinf tests run, she thinks its a real possibility its from my vaccine, since I have had some severe swollen lymph nodes she thinks it's swelling in side
8.9.2021 – Unexplained pain.in my lower abdomen that my dr.suspects was a ruptured ovarian cyst but could not confirm.
11.1.2021 – Swollen lymph.node near collar bone
11.2.2021 – Swollen lymph.node near clavicle
11.3.2021 – Swollen lymph node near clavicle
11.6.2021 – Swollen lymoh node near clavicle
2.3.2021 – Lightheaded
2.8.2021 – Arm at side of injection is only slightly tender now
2.17.2021 – Light headed, tired, Lethargic
3.6.2021 – Woke up witb swollen glands
3.7.2021 – Did not sleep well, Thirsty
3.9.2021 – Vaccination site still sore when pushed on
3.24.2021 – Sinusitis has been getting worseCough up phlegm often
10.28.2021 – Prior ToToday it was horrible, chills fever, aches. Iwas given 3dose ,booster Moderna, onthe 25th about 5pm. The 26 and 27 my wife. And I both. Experienced fever, chills, aches and severe pain at injection site
10.31.2021 – Frequent poops
11.1.2021 – Woke up at 2am in a sweat. Did not feel bad just chilled. I did have an alcoholic beverage at dinner
11.29.2021 – Ear infection Phone call to ENT prescribed Steroid pack d
1.24.2022 – Felt a little punky, a lack of energy. 2 days cleared up. All is pretty good now.
5.24.2022 – Tight chest hard to take a deep breathe dizzie 1st report was one hour after injection. Was up all night.also difficulty emptying bladder.. Felt like the "gripp" bad flu as of about 1pm today arm loosened up and no fever or chills.Still a little dizz
5.25.2022 – Second day symtoms are less severe but onset in afternoon. Had to change my shirt in middle of the night dre N ched in sweat. Feeling a little punky now just took ibuprofen around 3:30.
5.27.2022 – Shot site is still tender but I have full range of motion
5.28.2022 – NightShirt. Was wet with perspiration around 2am
11.21.2022 – Took my 3 maderna booster last week feverish and clamy for 3 days. Left arm shot extremly sore for 5 days could not lift above head without having pain. Now, its just tight but noticeable. Same symptoms I've had with all covid shots and boosters but
1.1.2021 – After a couple days of rumors our staff has gradually heard onfirmation that at least 3 staff and several clients tested positive but we werent informed, given precautions ir provided adequate protection gear or cleaning materials until yesterday after requests were made again. We are being told to continue working and transporting clients even though realistically everyone should be quarantined at home or with the clients. I fear i will possibly be a carrier and give it to someone else. If i start showing symptoms i believe it will be due to this exposure.
1.28.2022 – Arthritis in wrist, hands hip and back has gotten much worse and vety painful at times after i got the booster.
1.22.2021 – Ive had ripple movements and I hurt horribly the night and next day after the shot
1.23.2021 – I had ripples in my stomach and leg and my boss did too. Can someone please tell me what caused these
2.23.2021 – My head feels a little sluggish or dizziness
3.23.2021 – Have a horrible sense of smell and taste. Cant really smell and when I do its a really awful hard to describe and my taste is acting different dont like eggs anymore or other food doesnt taste the same. Its been going on for about two
4.8.2021 – Big bump on the place of the vaccine
4.9.2021 – Neck pain
4.10.2021 – Nervousness (since yesterday)
4.11.2021 – Nervousness
4.12.2021 – Extremely tired
4.28.2021 – Lack of energy
5.5.2021 – Since first dose my nervous system is been affected
5.7.2021 – Gum and tooth lain
5.11.2021 – Severe pain in top part of the gum bones
5.12.2021 – Gum pain
5.26.2021 – Extremely tired and tooth sensitiveFeeling exhausted not may self
8.5.2021 – Dizziness, wrists and ankles pain, fingers and toes pain as well
11.3.2021 – Recurrent colds and sinus infection plus constantly joints paint in the last three months Doctor' office visit and reumathology
6.7.2022 – Few colds coughs specially and hoarse
12.7.2022 – Joint pain toes and finger pain
3.10.2021 – Mild dizziness
3.31.2021 – Fever, chills, body aches, headacheDiagnosis: cellulitis
4.7.2021 – I had fever, chills, body aches, nausea. It was cellulitis in my leg. I took a seven day course of antibiotics. Called my doctor's office. Since this is a reoccurring problem (the cellulitis), she called in the antibiotic for me.
4.29.2021 – Diarrhea
5.6.2021 – Fever, chills, body aches. I have a history of cellulitis. This is the second time I'm down with this in a month's time. Saw doctor last week and she prescribed antibiotics in case I had a relapse
4.10.2022 – Cough, congestion, general malaise
2.11.2021 – Just face felt warm and was flushed apx 1 or 2 hours after.
2.12.2021 – Felt nauseous for few minutes after 10 hours after and this morning had sore throat for 2 hours
2.14.2021 – Realized last night that urine had noticeable unusual odor
2.16.2021 – Neck pain/achy, little dizzy but not sure if related to vaccination tho
2.17.2021 – Moderate Achy/mild pain on back of neck continies
2.18.2021 – Recurring dizziness and achy on back of neck
3.11.2021 – Neck pain and dizziness recurring Office appointment visit
3.20.2021 – Dizziness and neck pain with physical activity persists Doctor visit
5.13.2021 – Reduced energy/strength. Slight tingling/numbing sensation. Some Neck pain Doctor visits
8.13.2021 – Episodes of Low BP under 100 diastolic/under 60 systolic, dizziness, intermittent exhaustion & loss of balance
2.12.2022 – Severe hives, cause unknown
10.19.2022 – Mid January 2022 began getting hives that continued 7 months. Dermatologist concluded caused by Dec 2021 1st booster. Food/med testing negative In person doctor visits
10.24.2022 – Hives for 4 days Continued Pepcid and Xyzal daily. So far no recurrence
10.30.2022 – Had about 5 hives for 4 days 18 days after Pfizer Bi valent vaccine then couple hives a week later for 2 days. I'm continuing Pepcid 2 tid and now Zyrtec 1/2 tab 1 daily
3.9.2021 – I have had some itching on my back and side but otherwise Im fine.
3.18.2021 – Gastric Volvulus that resulted in an operation to straightened out stomach. Associated with fever and high blood pressure. Low hemoglobin blood count. Emergency operations
4.1.2021 – I had emergency surgery for Gastric Volvulus so I am recovering from that. Gastric Volvulus.
5.19.2021 – I suffered from gastric Volvulus approximately four weeks after second shot. It was corrected by surgery. I have had nothing since then. Laparoscopic surgery
3.6.2021 – Having a bad eye inflammation and sinus inflammation
3.7.2021 – The first snow melt is very hard on me. Can't tell what might be from that or the I got an eye swelling and sinus swelling the day before my shot.
3.9.2021 – Pelvis pain for the last two or three days. Very weak this morning but much better this afternoon.
3.30.2021 – Mild arm pain and tingling from injection site to hands
3.31.2021 – Hyperventilated last night when I was trying to sleep. Had an arms jerk
4.3.2021 – Bad jaw and neck pain, lower back also
4.4.2021 – A few days of extreme stress and very little sleep I think is the main culprit of my extreme fibromyalgia symptoms
4.5.2021 – A rash on my face that is unusual and that I've had since the immunization. Neck and jaw pain still much stronger than normal
4.6.2021 – Just extreme fatigue today because I was up very late taking care of an emergency toilet overflow issue
4.27.2021 – Intermittent diarrhea. Extreme extreme fatigue and strong pain below my clavicle on the right side. I am going to go to the doctor
10.27.2021 – I've been having a little blisters at the back of my throat. Allergy triggered my immune system seems very very overly sensitive right now. I am disabled to begin with though. I had a flu shot at the same time as my third Covid.
12.13.2021 – I don't know the details yet and I don't know if it's new but I failed my mammogram and I got a biopsy and I will get details tomorrow but I am told that it's not cancer but it was an eighth of an inch lesion of some sort it
4.14.2022 – Mildly sore throat. Underarm of shot site was severely swollen getting better
4.27.2022 – Bloodwork showed my liver and kidneys not doing so well. Loud ear ringing itchy all over cramps liver and weak/tired
5.4.2022 – I think I caught a cold from my granddaughter so my nose is very plugged up, my face and jaw hurt and my ear is bothering me and I feel pretty terrible.
5.11.2022 – Terribly stuffed sinuses, bad cough. Ringing ears
5.18.2022 – I've lost track at this point but I was diagnosed with my second round of Covid on May 8. Previous to that I was diagnosed positive for Covid January 12. I have had four immunizations
10.7.2022 – My doctor has diagnosed me with long Covid. I'm just excruciatingly tired. Horrible taste in my mouth and a weird sense of smell. Bad fibromyalgia. Low Endurance. I was already disabled before I had the COVID's And this is a definite step back worse A visit with my doctor
8.26.2021 – Very mild itchy/sore throat
8.29.2021 – Very mild itchy and sore throat. Not sure related or if allergies
9.17.2021 – Sore throat. Dont think its necessarily related to vaccine tho.
9.24.2021 – My period started last night 3-6 days earlier than usual. I am irregular but usually not early. It is also very heavy.
9.29.2021 – My period was early as previously mentioned. Extremely heavy (more than usual) for one day. Not sure if this is related and/or normal
5.25.2021 – I believe the vaccine has intensified my menopause symptoms. Initially, prior to the vaccines I would have warm flashes once and blue moon but now I have hot flashes every day.
6.15.2021 – I was in peri menopause and never got hot flashes until after my 2nd dose of Moderna. It started immediately after my 2nd dose and now Im in full menopause. I never got sick from the vaccine it just excelerated me into full menopause.
4.27.2021 – Head and neck feels like high blood pressure
5.23.2021 – Night sweats
7.27.2021 – My menstrual cycle was completely thrown off. Short cycles to long cycles, cycles too close together and too far apart, and I had my first hot flash. To fix it, I had to start taking birth control pills.
11.4.2021 – This joint pain was even worse than the first 2 shots.
5.28.2022 – Headache is so bad my teeth hurt. Vomiting isn't bad, just up to my throat.
10.18.2022 – I get dizzy suddenly, but it comes and goes.
10.20.2022 – Endometriosis pain
10.21.2022 – Not as much brain fog as the last 2 days.
11.30.2022 – I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and my sacrum is dislocating from my hips more frequently, as in several times a day. This summer, it started doing it on the left side, too. Inflammation makes my joints more "slippery."
2.7.2021 – Congestion
2.15.2021 – The day of the shot flu like symptoms . I was very hot and just wanted to sleep.
3.6.2021 – Burning where I had the shot.
3.13.2021 – A little pain in the arm I did not have the shot in, in the same spot I had the shot in the other arm.
10.1.2021 – The do of the vaccine flu like symptoms.
10.14.2021 – Nausea, headache pain in my knee and arm where I had vaccine.
10.20.2021 – Congestion,Headaches
10.28.2021 – Nausea, headache and congestion. Stomach pain
4.27.2022 – Fever, congestion.
5.25.2022 – Joints pain and headache
4.12.2021 – Migraine aura, migraine visual disturbances
5.6.2021 – Increased head and body aches. But I think its from MRIs with contrast more than the vaccine Physical therapy
5.20.2021 – I have intracranial hypotension. Headache and dizziness are worse this week
10.7.2021 – I had spinal neurosurgery for a spontaneous CSF leak
11.14.2021 – Tight TMJ on same side as my booster
10.13.2022 – pain flare in hips and legs (I have issues with my joints so it's probably not vaccine related)
11.5.2022 – Apparent stomach virus Hip pain
