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.
Feeling of body temperature change, Cold sweat and Hypersomnia
4.14.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth
4.15.2021 – Shakiness and still metallic taste in mouth
5.28.2021 – Cold chills, sweating, clammy, sleeping longer than normal but unrefreshed, muscle and joint pain
6.4.2021 – Had a day of real bad pain, rigors and 102 fever.
6.11.2021 – Night sweats, hot and cold chills, extreme fatigue and muscle aches
8.6.2021 – Scratchy sore throat, impaired smell
11.5.2021 – Extreme fatigue and muscle and joint aches
12.24.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, runny nose
12.31.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, aches
Limb operation, Periorbital swelling and Irritability
3.20.2021 – Swelling around left eye. it started the evening I was vaccinated the second time but I wasn't thinking it was related. On March 19th two days after the shot I visited my eye doctor. He examined my eye and said it was fine he doesn't know but he is wondering if the puffiness might be related to the shot. I'm using warm compresses and I drops to relieve the discomfort Office visit to eye doctor
3.21.2021 – Eye area seems to he improving from yesterday. It no longer hurts to blink my left eye however I do notice around this around the eye on my cheek and above my eyelid but it appears to be getting better
3.22.2021 – Puffiness around left eye is diminished
10.30.2021 – Irritable
1.28.2022 – Covid positive 1/13/22. Cold like symptoms and chest pain. No fever
6.3.2022 – Feeling fine
Illusion, Sleep paralysis and Tic
6.14.2021 – Stomachache and change of smell, but not a change in how coffee or food smells, just something that I didnt smell before. Minor arm pain in forearm, as if from overwork but no cause
6.22.2021 – Internal vibrations, fatigue, sleep paralysis phenomena
8.13.2021 – Muscle spasms/ticks. Changes in expression
11.11.2021 – Muscle spasms/tremors of levator labii superioris alaeque nasi and occipitofrontalis. Trouble focusing eyes. Difficulty urinating. Nerve pain throughout body. Change in perception. Unexpected fatigue.
Hangover, Brain fog and Influenza like illness
5.5.2021 – injection site achiness and soreness, feeling weak, and chilled
5.7.2021 – Slight pain/ tenderness in and around the Injection site
6.9.2021 – Leg cramps
6.10.2021 – I still feel very fatigue and the feeling of having a hangover: brain fog, headache, feel like I have nasal congestion
6.11.2021 – I still have the feeling of brain fog or nasal congestion just not as much
6.12.2021 – Still having the brain fog/ head contested feeling but not as much
6.14.2021 – Still have mild head congestion feeling and a consistent dull headache
6.15.2021 – Still having mild brain fog/ head congestion/ dull headache
6.30.2021 – As of 06/23/2021, I had flu like symptoms: feverish, body achiness, chest congestion, fatigue, cough. A rapid Covid test was negative. Return to work that Friday. Addressed symptoms with OTC medication.
Telemedicine, Throat tightness and Musculoskeletal discomfort
3.21.2021 – Fatigue
4.10.2021 – A strange pulling sensation above the groin area
4.11.2021 – Persistent mild headache; Dry mouth
4.13.2021 – Called primary care dr; told signs are expected; some people more susceptible.
4.15.2021 – Periodic itching in different areas
4.23.2021 – Constant coughing, one side of throat feels slightly obstructed. If it gets worse will go to doctor.
4.30.2021 – Don't feel like myself, fuzziness and forgetfulness.
5.7.2021 – Cramping, muscle tightness and fatigue.
5.22.2021 – Still feeling occasionally foggy.
7.9.2021 – Shingles
10.8.2021 – Exacerbated pain in cervical/thoracic areas; tingling and numbness in arms/hands. Primary doctor
Back injury, Neoplasm malignant and Muscle strain
2.25.2021 – Just my normal aches and pain
2.26.2021 – Just my normal stuff
2.28.2021 – Just my normal
3.1.2021 – Normal stuff
3.2.2021 – Just normal stuff
3.4.2021 – Normal things
3.18.2021 – A little joint pain but nothing bad
3.19.2021 – Small amount of joint pain
3.20.2021 – Minor pain and a little tired
3.21.2021 – A little pain
3.22.2021 – Not bad today my normal pain
3.24.2021 – Normal pain
3.25.2021 – Normal stuff at my age
12.2.2021 – Hips but I think it's from hip replacements and weather change
1.3.2022 – Cold running nose tired
1.10.2022 – Headache, coughing, sore throat
2.28.2022 – Pulled backed mussel
12.1.2022 – Cancer
Endotracheal intubation, Oxygen consumption decreased and Anaphylaxis treatment
1.27.2021 – I am on day 2 batrium plus for u.t.i. infection
1.28.2021 – I am also dealing with a u.t.i. infection. This is day 3 for 14 day Bactrim plus after a 10 day Cipro 500mg.
1.30.2021 – I have mentioned this u.t.i. infection that I gave had for over 2 months. I wasn't treated for it until this month and waa given Cipro 500mg for ten day I am on Day 4, I think of the newest Bactrim Plus. I was symptom free with Cipro. My normal temperature is 97.4.
2.10.2021 – Breathing sinus and ear infection
2.17.2021 – Intubated 08 Feb.
2.24.2021 – More congestion, decreased oxygen levels, anxiety/panic attacks, not sleeping well.
Edema, Pancreatitis and Fluid retention
5.23.2021 – A day after my shot, i experienced menstrual spotting (not normal for me @ mid-cycle) + edema (noticed extreme water retention in my legs day 2- now day 6)
6.8.2021 – Just a sunburn type rash down arms
7.8.2021 – I recently was diagnosed with pancreatitis in April (not a result from covid vac). My typically good immune system hasn't been good at fighting off any ailment since my 1st vaccination in May. Easily fatigued & brain fog) GP visit
Vaginal hemorrhage, Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual disorder
5.19.2021 – Early periods, more than 7+ days. Occasional cramping. Tired and heaviness.
6.4.2021 – I had almost 15 days period(4 day earlyperiod) and im still spotting.
6.11.2021 – I am still bleeding like periods with cramps. There was no stop in bleeding from my last period started. I was hoping it will go away. Have bad back pain.What to expect?
7.30.2021 – I had bleeding and on and off cramps for over a month. I checked in with doctor and they prescribed me pills for a week. For last 2 cycles i had my regular period and no abnormal bleeding.
Skin warm, Swelling and Injection site warmth
4.26.2021 – Vertigo, dizziness
5.17.2021 – Redness, swelling, warm to the touch and pain below injection site Spoke with triage nurse about symptoms
5.18.2021 – Still having the redness, swelling, pain, and warm tonthe touch below the injection site. Could be Covid Arm.
5.19.2021 – Still have some redness, swelling, itchiness on arm below injection site
5.20.2021 – Still having some pain and a little redness with some swelling below the injection site. Spoke with a nurse a few days ago and she said it was probably covid arm. This is day 4 with it but getting better. Spoke with triage nurse on monday over the phone.
5.21.2021 – Arm still has some soreness, warm to the touch, and swelling underneath the injection site. Covid arm is still present.
Primary headache associated with sexual activity, Irritability and Urinary tract infection
3.18.2021 – Felt slight warm sensation in my head for a few seconds immediately following the injection but it faded and no problems since
3.22.2021 – Headache was really bad last night, eased up this morning and I feel better today than I have since vaccine
4.4.2021 – Fatigue
4.22.2021 – Nausea with vomiting, headache
7.8.2021 – UTI and Ive also had a sex headache lasting4 days. I really dont think those 2 conditions are related to each other or the vaccine but u did ask I made telehealth appointment and I never heard from my doctor. I just havent followed up on that and rescheduling but I will
4.8.2022 – Currently have UTI that's dragging me down zapping my energy from me. Tired and cranky.
Polymenorrhea, Facial pain and Pain of skin
6.24.2021 – Menstrual cycle has been more severe (heavier flow, more abdominal cramping and more frequent period (two in one month))
7.1.2021 – I am a migraine sufferer anyways, but Ive had more frequent headaches recently (within the last week).
8.19.2021 – Weird superficial pain in right side scalp/face that lasted for a few days. Went away on its own.
12.10.2021 – I usually get a migraine once or twice a month: had two migraines in one week. Also one day of slight diarrhea.
Sinus headache, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Ear pain
1.5.2022 – congestion, sore throat due to post nasal drip, sinus headache - I suffer from allergies, am certain this is due to dust allergy from heating systems
1.12.2022 – Cough / post nasal drip worsening; tiredness; Received word that I was exposed to active covid-19 case, trying to get tested
1.19.2022 – Tiredness, congestion, cough, sore throat
12.22.2022 – Pain/aching runs from injection arm, up neck & into an ear ache. But I think it's from the shingles shot not the covid booster
Frustration tolerance decreased, Skin irritation and Rash
1.26.2022 – Two weeks after booster rashes appeared all over. Not all at once. Ex. Starts on arm. Goes away. Then leg. Then goes away. Then back. Etc. this has been going on for 3 days now.
1.31.2022 – Nothing new or worsening. But Rashes are appearing less and less after a week with the exception being when I get out of shower. But overall they don't appear as often of last as long.
2.7.2022 – Still won't say worsening. More frustration. Rashes aren't as bad but every once in a while get a "nice" flare up. More irritating than anything.
Injection site scar, Dry skin and Rash pruritic
1.1.2021 – Itchy rash on the back of my hands. I felt like i had fever this morning but my temp was 98. Something. I did not chek after that so far. I have just felt off since the injection. Just a little off.
1.3.2021 – The rash on the back of my hands is a little better, the left hand is wirst and still hurts a little and itches. The headache was this morning and is better now. A scar is left at the injection site.
1.5.2021 – Rash on back of both hands.
1.26.2021 – Soarthroat, lightheaded,feeling weak and shaky
1.28.2021 – Weakness. Yesterday moderate pain,headache, chills abd pain fatigue weakness. Called doctor
2.1.2021 – Noticed rash on back right hand like i had after the first vaccine. Has gotten a little worst since i noticed it last night.
2.10.2021 – Rash on back if right hand. Tiredness, dizziness on and off. Stomach pain. Nausea on snd off. Got a doctor appointment scheduled.
2.23.2021 – Tiredness, dry skin on back hand where i had the rash Dr visits
4.26.2021 – The same rash on back of my right hand came back but in a smaller area.
Oligomenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Tenderness
4.15.2021 – Slightly longer and heavier menstrual cycle.
4.30.2021 – Brain fog; had a reaction to the band-aid
5.1.2021 – A was having some heart palpitations yesterday, not sure if it was vaccine related or due to my previously diagnosed PVCs.
12.17.2021 – I did feel weird, light face tingles 1-2 hrs after the shot, but they went away after about 20-30 mins
12.18.2021 – Achey and sore in my underarm, possibly a tender lymph node, on the arm I received my shot
12.19.2021 – Tender in the armpit area on the shot arm; maybe lymph node related
12.20.2021 – Still a bit of tenderness in the armpit of my shot arm; lymph node maybe
Dizziness postural, Loss of consciousness and Musculoskeletal discomfort
4.9.2021 – Pain in collar bone up into the neck some
4.10.2021 – Still some collarbone pain and a little neck pain
4.11.2021 – Slight discomfort in collar bone on both sides today.
4.12.2021 – Mild discomfort in shoulder and collarbone on the opposite side of injection.
5.7.2021 – Overnight I had severe dizziness and rapid heart beat to the point I could not lift my head or get out of bed for three hours. My upper legs had muscle spasms.
5.8.2021 – Still slight dizziness at times but hydrated more and that helped.
5.9.2021 – Slight dizziness maybe still from dehydration?
5.11.2021 – Slight dizziness still
5.12.2021 – Slight dizziness when standing in one place.
5.23.2021 – Some extreme dizziness when taking a walk and even just standing still to the point I thought Id pass out and pain in my left side calf. The pain has subsided I believe.
6.17.2021 – A rash with some itching appeared on my back last week. Its calmed down now.
8.5.2021 – Two week long severe cold in early July. I was tested for COVID both rapid nasal and PCR spit test and both were negative.
Food aversion, Autoimmune disorder and Acne
3.17.2021 – Dizziness
3.29.2021 – Cough, fever, fatigue, headache
4.14.2021 – Dizziness, Tachycardia
4.26.2021 – Abnormal smell and taste, food aversion
5.3.2021 – Nausea, vertigo, tachycardia, altered mensus
5.10.2021 – 3 false positive pregnancy tests, delayed heavy mensus, painful acne like outbreaks with no history of acne
5.24.2021 – Sudden tachycardia episodes, chest pain and pressure, including during sleep, accompanied by lightheadedness and nausea
7.12.2021 – Heart racing issues, chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness
12.27.2021 – Tachycardia without exertion
12.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection
12.31.2021 – Vertigo
1.11.2022 – Headache, vertigo, nausea, fever, episodes of forgetfulness/confusion. I have a known exposure to COVID in the house within the past week.
1.16.2022 – COVID positive, vertigo, headache, cough, runny nose, altered taste, painful swollen joints, painful breathing
12.28.2022 – Diagnosed with autonomic disorder
Blood pressure fluctuation, Injection site discoloration and Impaired work ability
1.22.2021 – Slight rash upper arm around injection site last Friday-8 days after injection. Minimal itching. Red, slightly raised. On Saturday, just pink area and flat. Gone by Sunday.
2.10.2021 – Did not work Friday 2/5. Had body aches and fuzzy feeling (in my head) Friday morning. Temp 100.4 at noon resolved with Tylenol- 99.4 at 10pm. Afebrile Saturday 2/6- felt better. Seem a bit more tired than usual this week but able to work without difficulty
3.11.2021 – Blood pressure fluctuations- on Metoprolol
Reflux laryngitis, Muscle strain and Throat tightness
4.6.2021 – Very mild bruising at injection site
4.7.2021 – Very light bruise at injection site
4.8.2021 – Possible swollen lymph node in armpit of injection arm. Mighy just be a muscle strain.
4.16.2021 – Abdominal cramps, fatigue. Cramps likely PMS related.
6.11.2021 – Shortness of breath. May be related to seasonal allergies.
7.30.2021 – Allergies seem to be different/worse this year. I now experience shortness of breath or throat tightness when exposed to certain allergens. Worsening may be due to regular exposure to mold at work since there is likely hidden mold growth in my offic General practitioner
10.29.2021 – Now diagnosed with asthma. It is related to the shortness of breath I reported last time. Believe it is due to mold outbreak at work + pre-existing allergies. Allergy and lung function tests
4.30.2022 – Was diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux.
Sciatic nerve injury, Neuropathy peripheral and Musculoskeletal discomfort
1.14.2021 – at about 28 hours post injection I was very tired, but it resolved with a night's sleep
1.15.2021 – only discomfort in my deltoid muscle in the area of the injcection when I use that muscle for lifting
1.18.2021 – My arthritic shoulders have been painful without the normal provocation it usually takes to make them sore
2.10.2021 – redness below the injection site was not noticed before last night but it has probably been present at least since 2/9 in the morning.
3.21.2021 – since vaccination my arthritis is more painful and less amenable to relief with NSAIDs
5.9.2021 – My sciatic nerve has been badly inflamed. I dont think it is related to the immunization but I have noticed a generally higher level of inflammatory pain from my Arthurs well since the immunization With a neurologist for sciatic netvebpain
8.8.2021 – Increased neuropathy of feet and lower legs
11.10.2021 – Muscle aches most likely due to amount of yard work done today
2.3.2022 – Atrial fibrillation
11.18.2022 – Muscle and joint aches
Functional gastrointestinal disorder, Flatulence and Contusion
2.20.2021 – Runny nose two days after for one day easily resolved with cold med
3.7.2021 – Chronic back pain related to medical hx bad today. Believe unrelated to Vaccine
3.14.2021 – Feel on hip. Experienced contusion only pain unrelated.
5.16.2021 – Had 3-4 week abnormal GI function. Began April 21. First had acute early AM gas and LBM with abdominal discomfort. Seen in ER and had normal CAT scan. Has now almost resolved with dietary modificafions and OTC treatments. Do no tbink related. CAT scan
Viral infection, Decreased appetite and Lymphadenopathy
3.4.2021 – Low appetite
3.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node above right clavicle (shot arm)
3.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node above clavicle
3.23.2021 – Swollen lymph node got larger, others popped up. Currently taking antibiotics so most likely its unrelated to the vaccine. Lab for blood work
9.28.2021 – Low fever, severe headache, body aches, and slight cough that lasted about a week. I tested negative for covid with a pcr test though so it was likely a common virus.
Disorientation, Lower respiratory tract infection and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
1.17.2021 – Headache probably from allergies.
2.1.2021 – Chest cold
2.6.2021 – Dry hacking cough, sinus drainage.
5.29.2021 – Unable to breath, severe chest congestion and sinus. Totally disoriented. Very scary. Zpak, steroids, increase inhaler strength. Still lingering minor cough, sinus and a little confusion. 2x COVID tests negative. Not one done at the emergency room. office visit as well.
8.28.2021 – Sinus pressure, allergies, normal at this time of the year.
Osteoarthritis and Therapeutic response unexpected
2.24.2021 – *IMPORTANT, the pain from my arthritis is gone in my joints. 1 hour after my first shot and still without pain after my second. I have severe osteo arthritis, had to have a shoulder replacement, could barely walk, could not hold a cup. The last three weeks i have all of my facilities back. "THIS, LADS, IS IMPORTANT. This truly is a break through. Please someone research this. I am willing to talk to anyone about it. The covid shot is the best thing that ever happened to me. Respectfully
Avulsion fracture, Ankle fracture and Hypoacusis
12.29.2020 – Tinnitus
12.31.2020 – Tinnitus moderate
1.1.2021 – Tinnitus mild decreased from yesterday
1.3.2021 – Tinnitus mild
1.18.2021 – Increase in tinnitus starting a few hours after injection
1.19.2021 – Tinnitus but improved
10.5.2021 – Tinnitus and pain at an old thoracotomy site.
11.16.2021 – Brief episode of increased tinnitus associated with decreased hearing right ear. Returned to baseline in a few minutes.
4.7.2022 – Mechanical fall on March 19 resulting in right ankle avulsion fracture.
10.4.2022 – Area right ankle that had fracture six months ago increase pain and periods of pain right toes.
10.6.2022 – Periodic discomfort at old thoracotomy site increased after vaccination. Improving today.
11.1.2022 – Occasional joint pains mainly left foot and left wrist. Received influenza vaccine four days ago.
Gait disturbance, Tremor and Brain fog
3.29.2021 – Brain fog
4.5.2021 – In addition to extreme fatigue, body aches and loss of appetite, Im now having pain in my joints - especially my hips- and Im having trouble walking.
4.12.2021 – More joint pain in my hips, trouble walking. Still having extreme fatigue and muscle aches. Seeking help from holistic doctor, chiropractor and physical therapist
4.19.2021 – Joint pain in my hip flexors, difficulty walking, still have body aches and fatigue. I also get shaky now. Physical therapy
9.20.2021 – Chronic headaches are back
Sensitivity to weather change, Hypothyroidism and Seasonal allergy
3.5.2021 – I sometimes get sinus headaches or migraines but this seemed to come on early today (~ 12 hours after the vaccine) & was accompanied by symptoms similar to a bad head cold or the onset of flu. I would rate symptoms md to.moderare. the worst symptoms have eased since this morning w/additional rest, joint & muscle aches have mostly subsided.
3.6.2021 – Most symptoms have faded completely, have slight headache but very minor.
3.8.2021 – Woke with a migraine but I don't think it is related to the vaccine, just incidental. I haven't had any significant related symptoms for a couple days.
3.9.2021 – Headache likely due to seasonal allergies. No noticeable side-effects form vaccine for a few days now
3.10.2021 – Slight headache & sinus pressure but I'm pretty certain it's due to the sudden weather change & warm up the last couple days & onset of seasonal allergies rather than dragging side effects of the vaccine.
3.11.2021 – Mild headache, sinus pressure but it's very warm & dry here today, got to 70, so just early allergy symptoms...
4.1.2021 – Just an increase in seasonal allergy symptoms with the weather flipping between mild & dry & chillier & damp. Haven't had any likely dude effects from vaccination since 2 or 3 days after the jab.
3.4.2022 – Have developed mild hypothyroidism.
10.27.2022 – Slight sinus pressure but that could be from moderate ragweed pollen count
10.28.2022 – Headache was bad early, took buffered aspirin aspirin & half dose of Benadryl for sinus pressure then slept a while longer & woke feeling much better
11.2.2022 – Headache was sinus & migraine, buffered aspirin, a 1/2 dose of benadryl & morerestcleared it. Not likely vac side effects
Internal hemorrhage, Diverticulum and Transfusion
1.22.2021 – Only age appropriate aches
1.26.2021 – Sneezing and runny nose
1.27.2021 – Runny nose
2.5.2021 – Laryngitis. I am a radio broadcaster so I could not work. I think completely unrelated to the vaccine.
4.23.2021 – Diarrhea, tested negative for COVID. Fine now.
7.23.2021 – I have a cold. Sneezing coughing itchy eyes. Or it could be allergies. Other members of my family have the same symptoms they will take in Covid test last two days and its negative. No fever.
1.22.2022 – Had a breakthrough case of Covid in Aug-September and ended up in hospital for five days. I'm still somewhat short of breath but feeling pretty good
2.18.2022 – Constipation
4.22.2022 – I just had the shot 4 1/2 hours ago
4.23.2022 – I think the aches are not shot related
4.27.2022 – The aches are no greater than normal.
4.28.2022 – No more than normal.
4.29.2022 – No different from most days.
5.14.2022 – I have a cough, slight fever, aches, incontinence and congestion. Under Dr's caretaking antibiotics started two days after seeing Dr, not wanting to start antibiotics until we knew bacteria was the problem. Tested negative for COVID.
5.22.2022 – Had emergency gall bladder removal. Air evacuation to (b)(6). Released today. Air evacuation from (b)(6)
5.27.2022 – I had my gall bladder removed.
Muscle twitching, Secretion discharge and Injection site reaction
6.30.2021 – Worst headache Ive ever had. Twitchy & itchy
7.4.2021 – Bruise
7.5.2021 – Bruise on site
7.12.2021 – Ruining at injection site not going away.
8.16.2021 – Sore throat, coughing, running nose, earache.
8.23.2021 – Sore throat, double ear infection. Twitches, tight chest. Sinus. Coughing. Second round of antibiotics not working. Covid test negative but was exposed 3 weeks ago.
8.30.2021 – Ear ache is not going away, twitchiness
1.19.2022 – Cough, mucus, headache, no smell for 4 days, no taste for 4 days. I know I had Covid in fall. Now my husband has Covid and I'm showing symptoms again.
7.19.2022 – Asthma has been horrible after Covid.
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