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.
Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Eye irritation and Menstrual disorder
2.4.2021 – The day after the 2nd dose I had temperature of 99.8 (my temperature is normally 97) I had a headache and chills
3.9.2021 – Unsure if this is related to the vaccine or not but I have not had a period in well over a year and had a period last week lasting three (3) days.
8.3.2021 – Numbness in heel of left foot
11.1.2021 – Swelling under arm if the injection, feels like lympnoyd area
11.2.2021 – Underarm swelling and pain on injection arm
11.3.2021 – Slight underarm swelling on injection arm
11.8.2021 – I started menstruating (light) on Sat 11/06/21 odd since I am menopausal. On my 2nd dose the same thing happened.
11.22.2021 – Pain in abdomen on right side Going to get a CT scan for it today
11.29.2021 – Abdominal pain, possible fibroids enlarged CT scan
Gingival discomfort, Cheilitis and Gingival pain
3.27.2021 – Something weird. I ate beef schwarma at a restaurant I have eaten at many times before and the food stung my gums. 2 days later, my mouth (cheeks and lips) are irritated.
4.3.2021 – The irritation in my mouth persisted through the week. I decided to take antihistamines and it helped reduce the irritation.
6.12.2021 – 2 weeks back I had dental work done; prep for a crown. After the temp crown was in I had soreness at the site, but then I had sensitivity/discomfort in all my gums. It was similar to what I experienced several days after my second vaccination.
Carpal tunnel decompression, Carpal tunnel syndrome and Sciatica
3.2.2021 – No
4.6.2021 – Left hand and fingers are numb in the morning. Gets better throughout the day.
4.13.2021 – I'm having some tingling and some soreness in my left hand and fingers. Some numbness during the day on the left hand . At times it Wakes me up at night with the hand hurting.
6.1.2021 – Arthritis symptoms in both hands have become more pronounced. Hand and finger soreness, before there was none. I have less energy and forgetfulness is more apparent.
9.2.2021 – Carpal tunnel syndrome on my left hand with surgery. Symptoms on my right hand. Sciatica nerve on my right hip and leg. Had surgery on my left hand. Therapy on my lower extremity.
6.8.2022 – A few days ago after working in the yard I had been feeling flush and warm and then started feeling very cold with chills. I went to bed early and woke up the next day and had no recurring symptoms. Some sore muscles overall.
Apathy, Dysstasia and Gait disturbance
8.19.2021 – Dizziness. The pain in my arm is the most horriblest pain ever, it started right after I completed this survey yesterday. Luckily I got the shot on my left arm, bc Im right handed, like the 2st shot I cant be touched or sleep on or use my left ar
8.21.2021 – Im feeling really weak & debilitated. Feeling like I cant get up, or walk or be productive, a bit lethargic :(
9.4.2021 – Exhaustion, very, very extremely tired & my arm still hurts really bad, (the arm I received the injection in) I can barely move it without feeling excruciating pain. I have also felt labored & experienced some shortness of breath, all vaccine related
2.18.2022 – Bad bought of asthma has to be shut in for an entire month. My body couldn't shake it off, even with all the medicines & treatments. When everyone was masked & it was mandatory neither my son or I did not even get a cold & I had absolutely no asthma Phone consults with my pulmonary specialist
8.18.2022 – I feel tired, weak & fatigued often.
Skin irritation, Psoriasis and Gait disturbance
1.31.2021 – Itchy
2.2.2021 – I have an itchy rash on the inside of both my arms and my face
2.4.2021 – Itching on my head and my legs and Im just concerned about the second shot
2.5.2021 – I just see that under my skin theres red watches its not hives its not itchy its just red watches and I need to know if I can take the second vaccine
2.7.2021 – My hands are swollen and hurting every morning
2.14.2021 – I have no rash on my arm two weeks later now I have a huge rash on my arm from the vaccine
3.4.2021 – Its very hard to walk my muscles in my legs feel like theyre pulling Im trying to walk I have to stop it almost feels like my muscles are being polled
3.21.2021 – I have really bad bodyaches ImA sore throat and just an overall feeling of having the flu mildly And really bad swollen glands
8.29.2021 – My psoriasis. A small pack has doubled in size its al its also extremely irritated this only happened since the vaccine
6.18.2022 – Covid-19
Epigastric discomfort, Sinus headache and Thirst
2.5.2021 – Possibly a mild sinus infection or just really bad allergic reaction to whatever is blowing through these few days. No other symptoms and these are known allergies.
10.24.2021 – Flu like
4.15.2022 – I had the most side effects associated with this last jab. Very sore arm, feverish feeling (no fever) for several days, some irritation in the gut, and achy all over. But was feeling back to normal within 5 days.
5.13.2022 – Had very aggressive head cold, low fever, bough, sore throat, from 5/10 to present (slackening). Several negative at home Covid tests.
9.30.2022 – Thirsty
10.1.2022 – Sore to touch injection sites.
12.29.2022 – Nasal congestion, sinus headache, cough.
Rash pruritic and Dizziness
1.13.2021 – I have a mvp. It is not unusual for me to have premature irregular beats but today I had one and suddenly started feeling faint and upon feeling for my pulse, it was extremely faint. It lasted about 6-7 seconds but enough to cause my adrenaline to surge. I wasn't even thinking about the vaccine when it happened.
2.25.2021 – I have an itchy rash on my neck under my chin. I have contacted Dr and waiting to see if I should go in. I don't know if it is at all related to the covid shot. But, the question asked if I have any new symptoms, and this is something new.
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Impaired work ability and Feeling cold
1.8.2021 – Woke at 2:00 am, headache, chills-feeling cold , fever, joint an body aches.Stomach not well
1.9.2021 – Ears & throat
1.23.2021 – Stomach upset, sore throat
2.4.2021 – My stomach keeps getting upset, bubbly stomach, going to the restroom a lot. Felling tired, maybe that is not so abnormal. Long week.
2.11.2021 – Neck and back and hip bothering me Chiropratcor
4.8.2021 – Sore throat, headache cough, cold sores stayed home from work - tested negative for COVID 2 weeks ago This week I have a cough, runny nose , sneezing but no headache I have no allergies and this is the season COVID test
1.7.2022 – Sore throat & headache, neck ache
Tongue ulceration, Hypertension and Myalgia
3.20.2021 – Vaccination Arm a little bit ache-y.
3.21.2021 – Just a slightly ache-y arm, nothing serious
3.22.2021 – No
4.30.2021 – I have an ulcer on my tongue, but I don't think that is anything to do with COVID.
11.21.2021 – I am not sure this is related to COVID, but I do have some low level muscle pain when I do some exercise (not extreme exercise) -- might be the allergic-to-exercise response! Just mention it because it is a bit different to previous experiences.
11.9.2022 – High blood pressure
11.14.2022 – High blood pressure.
Sleep disorder, Tremor and Injection site pruritus
3.16.2021 – Last Friday injection area started itching arm is still itching and it's Tuesday morning Sunday I had a severe headache very tired sinus congestion chest congestion the sinus congestion started I guess Friday with the itchy I have a very slow metabol
4.5.2021 – For some reason I didn't get a check in the day of or after my second covid I do want you to know that I got my shot at 11:00 a.m. by 2:00 a.m. the next morning I woke up shaking violently maybe it was shivers from a fever I don't know I didn't feel particularly feverish but I shook violently for about 2 hours fell back to sleep woke up with a headache very very sore arm very tired for 3 days and I am now better
Hyperthyroidism, Tachycardia and Injection site reaction
1.21.2021 – Lymph nodes swelling to the arm injection site
1.22.2021 – Lymph nodes in the arm injection site is still swollen
1.23.2021 – Still tenderness in the lymph nodes but the swelling has improved on the same arm where injection site is
5.9.2021 – High blood pressure, intermittent heart palpitations and tachycardia In person doctors appointment
8.7.2021 – Thyroid was triggered and caused hyperthyroidism..had palpitations and high blood pressure. Went to the doctor and Im now on medication for treatment
Cardiac discomfort, Blepharospasm and Bone pain
1.4.2021 – The symptoms were more yesterday than today. My face was also red yesterday and I had chills . .
1.5.2021 – I heard a high pitch sound once today and my eyelids quivered, but neither lasted very long. I have arthitis in my knees and they have hurt really bad since i had covid last August. They still hurt , but i dont think it is vaccine.
1.6.2021 – My feet hurt in my bones. My left ear feels different.
1.8.2021 – Arm is bruised and appears to be getting larger.
1.23.2021 – My left eye keeps twitching. May be unrelated to vaccine, just letting y'all know
3.9.2021 – My heart and left lung feel different.
3.16.2021 – My heart and left lung feel different . i feel tired and somewhat slow in my thimkimg .Similar to the way i felt when i had covid last August.
Ureterolithiasis, Avulsion fracture and Ureteric obstruction
3.5.2021 – Dizzy, tingly, paresthesia, Nadal drainage, crying / anxiety/ depression. Watery eyes. Cold feeling.
3.6.2021 – Bloating and gas
3.7.2021 – Limited range of movement in my shot arm x3 days, sweating, hot /flushed x2d,
3.8.2021 – Behind my eyes and fever forehead entire time, light entire time light sensitive but a bit better today. A few chills tonight
3.11.2021 – Depression
3.21.2021 – Headache around my eyes have returned. Might be unrelated but continuing and worsening anxiety frustration impatience which cycles to depression and crying. Has prevented me from driving, my other source of income. Still in bed today, almost 4pm omg
4.4.2021 – Dizzy
4.5.2021 – Itching mild dizziness mild to moderate
4.7.2021 – Severe persistentScalp itching since last checkin. Used husbands dandruff shampoo rinsed again later, covered scalp in morracan oil and put my hair up to try to deter continued scratching. Spoke with np office who denied correlation. Was total body itching immediately at 2nd injection, slightly so after the 1st inj Phoned again np office and get ns called me back
4.8.2021 – Been nauseated 3 days. Extremely irritable
4.17.2021 – Gastritis, urinate cystitis or uti, urinate pressure and frequency, diarrhea, gas, fatigue and lethargy, malaise
4.24.2021 – Kidney stones, bowel troubles, frequent painful urination, limb swelling
5.1.2021 – Hypersomnia, insomnia, auditory hallucinations, mania,
5.9.2021 – Probable uti and likely nephritis note on azo and keflex. Still passing stones. Back pain bladder discomfort and urinate track pain/sensitivity. Fatigue. Sometimes insomnia. Severe depression with occasional SI. Had to change a medication last week
5.17.2021 – Crippling Fatigue, lability of mood, fibromyalgia joint and muscle pain, uti was negative but to continue on keflex. Back pain. Had to use my cane some bc r knee pain, fatigue or dizzy. Burning skin and allergy reactions unseen in yrs. constipation Recommended CT scan but providers not in agreement
7.3.2021 – Ureter stones requiring a scope, lithotripsy and stent placement. L rotator cuff needing repeat surgery, increase in pain patch and flexaril, R large complex ovarian cyst, appendicitis, migraines and headaches, continued extreme fatigue and mentalhth Regular occurring visits
4.3.2022 – Elbow avulsion, ammenorheia not due to menapause, dizziness, lethargy, excessive sleep, memory problems
Intermenstrual bleeding, Body temperature increased and Menstruation irregular
3.6.2021 – Extremely sore and tender lymph nodes (supraclavicular, neck and under arm pit) on side of injection location
3.7.2021 – Lymph node swelling on side of injection site
3.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection under armpit and supraclavicular. Reduced over the last couple of days, though
4.3.2021 – Basal body temp has been elevated daily since Ive received my 2nd dose, menstrual cycle is usually regular but hasnt started/ only had light spotting x1.5 days around the days it shouldve started. Negative pregnancy test. Cycle has been regular prior to this.
Choking, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular
9.18.2021 – I had a fever that last 5 days with extreme joint pain. I also have developed a horrible full body rash
9.22.2021 – I broke out in a rash all over my body and had to go to the ER. Been sick since my first shot on sept 1.I will not be getting the second one: I am still nauseous and have a metallic taste in my mouth
9.29.2021 – I have been extremely tired, problems breathing and have had problems with thick phlegm.Almost to the point where I feel like I am choking. I havent felt like myself since the first vaccine. I will not be taking the second shot.
10.6.2021 – My period seems to be off and still have a rash. Also seem to have a lot of ringing in my ears
10.13.2021 – My period has been off
Bone pain, Asthma and Chest discomfort
1.23.2021 – Some shortness of breath( have Asthma)
1.24.2021 – Shortness of breath.. I gave Asthma
1.25.2021 – Some shortness of breath..? Due to my Asthma & having y to o wear mask for 11-12hrs while at work
2.17.2021 – Nasal congestion... some shortness of breath.. but I have Asthma .. could be weather related symptoms
2.18.2021 – Some shortness of breath
2.19.2021 – Shortness of breath
2.20.2021 – Slight shortness of breath
2.24.2021 – Shortness of breath.. remains
3.3.2021 – My Asthma has been an issue... shortness of breath...put on Predisone 10mg tabs pack 21 yesterday.....today had EKG & Chest X-ray Doctors office today for lab work ,EKG & Chest X-ray
3.10.2021 – Chest discomfort. ,bone pain.. continued Shortness of breath ..increased fatigue Had CXR,EKG,Lab work on 3/3/21
3.17.2021 – Still with shortness of breath, some fatigue
3.24.2021 – Fatigue & shortness of breath remains ...have to do things at slower pace..
5.19.2021 – Due to the Shortness of breath & chest discomfort since my second vaccine..my Pul.Func test wasnt good .. Ive been started on Singulair & Symbicort inhaler....they have helped. Drs office visit
Influenza, Myalgia and Diarrhea
2.18.2021 – Only during the night. Felt fine during the day.
3.17.2021 – Just feel punky. Kind of like after some flu shots over the years.
3.22.2021 – Only for a few hours in morning, felt better later.
3.23.2021 – Woke up with headache and congestion in early morning then subsided.
6.15.2021 – I had a cold, sore throat and congestion, runny nose for about 7 days then gone.
11.12.2021 – I have been having joint, muscle pains for a while. Some days are better than others. Maybe it's just that I am 66 years old.
12.30.2022 – Have been getting over Influenza A these last week and a half. Chills, diarrhea, cough runny nose. Headache. On the mend.
Tongue erythema, Odynophagia and Telemedicine
3.15.2021 – Vaccine on 3/1. Joint swelling left thumb 3/4/21.3/10/21:Facial swelling, tongue swelling & nose swelling, really dry eyes & dry mouth. Telemedicine- 1° care 3/15, eye exam 3/17.
3.31.2021 – Brain fog
4.2.2021 – Brain fog. Tongue still swollen with patchy red spots. Painful to eat.
4.3.2021 – Tongue still sore with patchy spots & slightly swollen. Feel a little spacey (brain fog) post headache.
4.4.2021 – Headache re-occurred Saturday night & again today. Brain fog, sore tongue still but tongue better today
4.5.2021 – Mild headache again today
9.27.2021 – Extreme Vertigo on 7/25/21 tested negative for COVID. Lingering dizziness for several weeks.
5.25.2022 – Also experiencing Vertigo prior to vaccines
5.26.2022 – Still suffering from Vertigo onset 4/29/22 prior to vaccines.
5.29.2022 – Nausea from Vertigo onset prior to vaccines.
5.30.2022 – Vertigo onset prior to vaccine- that's why nauseous 2 ENT visits for vertigo, 1 primary care visit
5.31.2022 – Vertigo still unresolved. Onset prior to vaccines.
Catheterization cardiac, Atrioventricular block and Stent placement
4.6.2021 – Just feeling funky
4.7.2021 – Feeling better from yesterday
4.8.2021 – Feeling like myself again
10.4.2021 – RSV, Sr adult version...hospitalized for 2 days
4.7.2022 – Bad sore throat and cough Seen at Dr office
5.10.2022 – Tested positive on a home COVID test on May 7
5.31.2022 – Heart issues...going for a heart catheterization on June 3, 2022 Dr office visits and different related tests
6.7.2022 – Had a heart Cath and found a 80 percent blockage...1 stint put in same day procedure at hospital
7.26.2022 – Heart catherization...one stint put in Dr office...then catherization at hospital..released same day
Gastrointestinal disorder, Decreased appetite and Diarrhea
3.4.2021 – I got loose bowels to stop by taking otc anti-diarrhea pills but lower GI is so gurgly, feels like intestines are wrestling with each other and all this is whats causing nausea at times/no appetite but not all day
3.5.2021 – Taking pepto-bismul to help settle intestines
3.6.2021 – I am afraid of getting 2nd pfizer vaccine as first one has made me so ill. I have heard of people having a worse reaction after 2nd vaccine. Please release info about this issue so i can decide about getting 2nd vaccine or not. Thank you
Left atrial enlargement, Neurological symptom and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome
11.19.2021 – Inside roof of mouth sore,Neck stiff,Lightheaded/ dizzy, arm Hurts feels heavy
11.20.2021 – Stiff neck, roof of back mouth is more sore than yesterday
11.21.2021 – My nerve ending tingling throbbing arms hands feet, Shortness of breathe oxygen levels lower without oxygen
11.22.2021 – My legs and feet are sore hurting ,sharp pains last night on feet
11.23.2021 – I am a long hauler with neurological issues. It appears the pain in legs, feet and hands have flavored up after shot.
11.24.2021 – Hard to breathe in elevation. Got a bad headache, arms and elbow are hurt
11.26.2021 – Short of breath lower oxygen , legs and feet throbbing and hurting
12.2.2021 – Muscle aches arms and legs feet continue to hurt tingle- and pain in my toes and feet when I walk. Pangs throughout the night Neurologist appt
12.9.2021 – My legs and feet hurt almost continuously, low heart rate short of breath Cardiologist
12.17.2021 – Muscle spasms, low oxygen levels 83and chest aches & back
12.20.2021 – Will see doctor today if it doesn't get betterLeft side of the middle of my back has ached for days
12.22.2021 – Mid left side of back
1.6.2022 – My chest feels like it's burning, shortness of breath and exhaustion probably will get tested
1.27.2022 – Left v atria enlarged
Intermenstrual bleeding, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Upper-airway cough syndrome
11.5.2021 – I had an unusually long period a couple mo ths ago. Spotting for 3 weeks after the usual week of bleeding. I heard that's been happening to some women who get the vaccine. Gyn exam by my doctor
1.13.2022 – My fibromyalgia pain has gotten worse in the last week. I think it's weather-related, though, and not from the vaccine booster.
10.24.2022 – I caught a bad cold, probably from the work trip i took last week. Lots of post-nasal drip, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, stuffy nose. No fever. COVID test was negative.
11.7.2022 – The cold i got (reported last week) turned into bronchitis and i had to go to urgent care for medicine and an xray. They did another rapid covid test and pcr covid test, both still negative.
Blood pressure increased, Productive cough and Hypertension
2.11.2021 – Weak
2.14.2021 – My blood pressure is a little high
2.15.2021 – Slight headache better than yesterday. Still tired
3.1.2021 – Still have a slight headache every morning and I cough up alot of phlegm
3.15.2021 – Coughing
3.29.2021 – Coughing up a lotbof phlegm and rattles my brain when I cough. Using an inhaler several times a day. Thinking about going to see a doctor.
4.5.2021 – Continue to cough up phlegm and still lingering headaches.Probably should contact my primary physician
4.12.2021 – Continue to cough up phlegm and a rattling headache when I cough
Pain management, Spinal osteoarthritis and Spinal stenosis
4.2.2021 – Chest tightness, feeling winded
4.3.2021 – Pressure in chest
4.6.2021 – Chest pressure
4.21.2021 – Tightness in chest, sharp stabbing pain that has subsided so far
4.27.2021 – Bruise at injection site
5.4.2021 – Burning sensation at the injection site lasted for about 10 minutes today randomly out of nowhere. May 4th 2021.
6.1.2021 – Mild swelling in legs/feet
10.19.2021 – Covid 19
4.20.2022 – Bulging disc, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis of the lower spine. Memory issues, constant migraine, chronic fatigue, ear pain, sickness off and on. Neurology, ENT, Dentist, Pain Management
Hyperventilation, Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Lung disorder
1.22.2021 – Raspy throat
2.15.2021 – High blood sugars. Type 1 body aches first 2 days
2.16.2021 – Bs still high
2.18.2021 – Sore throat
2.20.2021 – Blood sugars are back to normal
2.26.2021 – Runny nose
3.12.2021 – Tired breathing problems
3.19.2021 – Still have problems with breath during exercise
5.14.2021 – Still having breathing issues. May or may not be related Office visits
10.1.2021 – Breathing problems
11.20.2021 – Still having breathing problems
4.18.2022 – Lung and breathing seems worse
4.25.2022 – Breathing issues Going to have clinic
5.2.2022 – Breathing issues
10.3.2022 – Funny squeaky voice now and then. Have had shingles. Urgent care and drs office
Skin laceration, Vertigo positional and Syncope
3.1.2021 – Tinnitus and pressure in ear
3.2.2021 – Tinnitus, nasal stuffiness mild,
3.12.2021 – One day when i sneezed alot and had runny nose. I have no history of nasal allergies or spontaneous sneezing 2, 3 times in a row 3 times in one day
3.26.2021 – Mild vertigo when getting up from weeding. Or compound axis head motions.
8.27.2021 – Since I got the vaccine. I noticed a slight reoccurrence of my viral labyrinthits, with minor infrequent balance episodes. Was non existent before vaccines. Otherwise ferl great
10.27.2021 – Fainting spell day after shot Very ditzy after shot. Cut thumb and fainted
10.28.2021 – Slightly vertiginous when climbing up and down ladder
10.29.2021 – Slow to revover balance when arising form laying down
10.30.2021 – Pale rash developed on outer left thigh Dermatologists
11.1.2021 – Still have rash on outer left thigh
11.2.2021 – Vertiginous when getting up from sleep and exercising
11.4.2021 – Rash on outer left upper thigh Dermatologist
Rash erythematous and Rash
3.29.2021 – 24 hours after the shot i broke out with a pretty severe red "angry" rash, not on the arm of injection, but rib cages, underneath arms, around the arms. I did have some elective surgery 10 days before, and had asked my doctors office if i was ok to still keep my vaccine appnt and they said i should be fine. I did still have some antibiotic in my system as i completed taking the day before which was a precaution for infection from surgery. i called both my surgeons office, and sent pictures, plus spoke to pharmacist where i received the vaccine, plus my dermatologist
3.30.2021 – Rash is almost gone
Abnormal menstrual clots, Pulmonary pain and Dyspnea
4.4.2021 – Menstrual from 26th going on today. Clots started on the 1st. 10days now menstruating with last 4 days passing clots regularly.
4.22.2021 – Dermoid cyst completely comprised right ovary. Getting surgical clearance for complete hysterectomy asap. Second covid shot due next Friday to complete. What happens if I'm in hospital?
4.29.2022 – Right lung on top of upper ribcage has a twisting, stabbing feeling. All vitals are good. Not completely taking deep breath.
Trigger finger, Joint stiffness and Night sweats
3.7.2021 – Yesterday after shot lung/chest discomfort
3.8.2021 – Residual mild chest discomfort
3.9.2021 – Slight chest discomfort. Much better, slight scratchy throat prob not from vaccine, ear ringing only twice
3.12.2021 – Mild burning/discomfort in chest, mild night sweats
4.3.2021 – Very tired, aches. May not be related to vaccine.
4.10.2021 – Allergies, runny nose, cramps in hands , hip pain
4.17.2021 – Stiff joints in hands
6.5.2021 – Very achey. Hips, hands stiff in the morning, gastrointestinal issues
12.1.2021 – Probably due to other reasons, pain and stiffness and trigger finger.
1.19.2022 – Trigger finger and hand pain
4.22.2022 – Pain in both hands. Trigger finger.
10.20.2022 – Very tired , more insomnia,
Impaired work ability, Feeling cold and Pyrexia
12.27.2020 – Around twelve hours after receiving the vaccine i became slightly dizzy. When i attempted to go to sleep I became very cold and had body aches. The next morning, I had a low grade fever of 100.3, with the continuing body aches, which led me to miss work that day. On the second morning after receiving the vaccine my fever had subsided with lingering body aches. By the third morning after receiving the vaccine all symptoms experienced were gone.
1.14.2021 – None
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