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 cold, Hyperhidrosis and Chills
4.26.2021 – I wokeup with a headack at 5am (CST). The pain at that point was Moderate, i could get up a move and do thing, but it hurt such i wanted to try and nap it off. However, after taking ibuprofen and eating later in the morning, the pain of that headack messened to mild. As I type this comment (at about 4:30pm CST), I only feel the "hints" of a headack. (I also feel i need to paint out that the headack seem to really start around midnight or 1 am CST.)
5.22.2021 – I indicated chils and "felt feverish," but i would more discribe it as "Cold Falshed and Flash Sweats." Also, the headache is more likelly do to bad posture as the pain most centered around the bace of my skul where it meats my neck/spine.
Spinal operation, Injection site pain and Pyrexia
2.15.2021 – Sinus headache. Might me more related to extreme cold weather and snow. Even though I have been inside the heating unit is doing the best it can. The problem is mild. Took 2 Tylenol at 2 pm
4.18.2021 – Had covid test on 413-21. Negative. Back surgery on 5-15-22
6.13.2021 – Back surgery April 15 2021
10.27.2021 – The day of the injection site was a little sore so I took Tylenol one time
10.29.2021 – When to CVS to report the reaction to injection
10.31.2021 – The site is getting better each day
11.2.2021 – Getting better each day
4.26.2022 – Fever and sore throat Call to dr
10.26.2022 – Tested positive for Covid PCP appointment
Tongue disorder, Paresthesia oral and Balance disorder
12.14.2021 – Off balanced, a bit dizzy.
2.22.2022 – Probably from my sinuses, but I've had a sore throat and my tongue has been bothering me off and on. Throat feels fine right now though.
5.24.2022 – I think I have Oral Allergy Syndrome, but not sure. Itchy throat and tongue feels weird at times. I just recently started thinking it was possibly due to me adding strawberries to my morning smoothies. So stopping the strawberries to see.
Diverticulitis, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Arthralgia
2.11.2021 – Soar throat and cough. Dont think its related to the shot.
2.18.2021 – Allergic sinus issues
3.11.2021 – My left arm and shoulder were very painful onTuesday the 9th. It pretty much went away but I still get pain in it from time to time. Not sure if its shot related.
4.8.2021 – Stiff neck and right arm is sore and gets pain in it
5.28.2021 – I had a part of my Collin removed yesterday due to diverticulitis which had been an ongoing problem. Not covid related
8.28.2021 – Sharp pain shooting sometimes
Benign fasciculation syndrome, Gastrointestinal bacterial overgrowth and Intermenstrual bleeding
2.14.2021 – Some dizziness and lightheadedness, question if related to vaccine or not.
2.15.2021 – Lightheaded & dizzy-mild, may or may not be related to vaccine
2.22.2021 – I went to my PCP as I was having indigestion and sternal discomfort causing slight dehydration/fatigue/lightheadedness, was diagnosed with GERD and prescribed Pepcid. Today is the first day I am feeling better.
8.10.2021 – Ive been diagnosed with Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (it was not GERD which was documented in previous response).
2.10.2022 – Benign fasciculation syndrome, abnormal vaginal bleeding in between menstral cycles, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Herpes virus infection, Herpes simplex and Ageusia
4.18.2021 – A slight loss of taste the past few days. No hunger.and nothing tastes good.
4.20.2021 – Like with the last vaccination, I developed a small herpe about a week after. Nothing major, but just curious. The first one went away quickly and I would bet this one will too. Havent had one of these for over a year.
4.21.2021 – Just the tail end of a small herpe, which came about because of the shot. I got one after my first vaccination as well.
5.5.2021 – Just feel more tired than I usually feel. Get tired quicker than usual. Otherwise I feel just fine.
5.3.2022 – Very mild soreness at injection site
Bleeding time prolonged, Restless arm syndrome and Increased tendency to bruise
4.13.2021 – Tremors, shakiness and feeling off when I first wake up in the morning. It started yesterday morning. Ive never had tremors like this before.
4.15.2021 – Still waking up feeling shaky like I have low blood sugar.
4.22.2021 – For about the past week, Ive been experiencing what I believe to be restless leg syndrome in my left leg. The feeling is mostly concentrated in my left calve and very uncomfortable.
4.29.2021 – Heart palpitations.
4.30.2021 – Sensitive facial skin.
5.1.2021 – Mental fog.
5.3.2021 – Lots of heart palpitations, dry mouth, dry nose.
5.6.2021 – Restless leg syndrome.
5.7.2021 – Restless legs, heart palpitations
5.14.2021 – The lymph node on the left side of my throat seems sore again and I had the shakes when I woke up yesterday morning again. Ive had a touch of restless legs and Ive had some hot flashes here and there.
5.21.2021 – Yesterday I had itchiness and redness near the shot site and restless legs tonight. Im also getting more headaches on the same side of the head that they developed on when I got my shot. Some of them are serious migraines that last for days.
5.30.2021 – Very frequent ice pick headaches. This is something Ive only experienced a handful of times before getting the vaccine. They are on the right hand side towards the middle back of my head. Im also getting restless legs still.
6.4.2021 – Lymph node in throat on left hand side keep randomly swelling and feeling a little painful when I swallow. Random ice pick headaches. A couple days of shakiness upon waking and bad crawling feeling in my arms and hands. Still getting restless legs.
6.13.2021 – Unrelenting restless legs like feeling in back of knees and calves. Same feeling in my lower arms and hands. Ice pick headaches here and there.
10.29.2021 – Lots of heart palpitations lately and a cold that won't go away. I first got sick on the 6th of October and still don't feel better yet.
4.30.2022 – Easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, increasingly achy and stiff joints. Lab work with blood doctor.
Throat clearing, Alopecia and Arthritis
1.5.2021 – I was delayed in signing up for this reporting. I feel good today but had the vaccine on Dec 31. Within 24 hours after I had , fever of 100.8, chills, body aches, fatique, diarrhea, headaches and insomnia. Most have resolved after 48 hours.
1.6.2021 – Intermittent dizziness
1.7.2021 – Dizziness
1.21.2021 – Headaches and dizziness. Phlegm to clear in my throat. MD told me to monitor and if worsen to contact her.
1.28.2021 – Dizziness. Just got shot 3 hrs ago but feel something coming on
2.1.2021 – Congestion
4.29.2021 – Hair loss, inflamed joints, headaches, brain fog
1.28.2022 – Covid in December 2020 and then again in January 2022
Feeling of body temperature change, Mobility decreased and Muscular weakness
4.21.2021 – My period kind of started on Sunday but compared to my normal cycle, its barely existent. Usually I can barely leave the house for two hours at a time but right now, its hardly happening. Im wondering if this might be related to the vaccination.
7.17.2021 – Bronchitis in early June
12.17.2021 – The day after the booster, I felt sick. I was hot and cold, had a headache and felt very tired. My arm was very sore to the point where I could barely lift it (even my armpit hurt)
Asthma, Abdominal pain and Anxiety
12.22.2021 – Sore throat
12.23.2021 – Snotty nose and sore throat. He has a cold right now
12.24.2021 – It's Christmas Eve I think he is just tense with anticipation but he has had tummy aches and is a bit strung out today.
12.27.2021 – He is snotty with a cold
1.3.2022 – He has had a cold but not bad. Unsure if it has been one cold or two since he started before Christmas and is still coughing now. I think there may have been a second virus go through us. Antigen test on his sister negative for covid on (Monday?)
1.17.2022 – He has always tended towards anxiety but we are seeing an uptick in anxiety right now. Given past patterns it will ebb with time
1.31.2022 – Increase in asthma symptoms. It is possible/probable that it is just the time of year that is causing the increase in asthma symptoms.
3.21.2022 – He had a little cold 2 weeks ago but he is fine now.
Supraventricular extrasystoles, Oral herpes and Productive cough
3.3.2021 – Cold sores
10.5.2021 – Phlegm and tickle in my throat that causes occasional cough
5.10.2022 – Sore throat, headache, low-grade fever
5.13.2022 – mild headache, mild sore throat, phlegm, general malaise
7.3.2022 – Covid infection in May. Husband tested positive and I became I'll about four days later. Symptoms like a mild head cold. Recovered with no lingering problems. Feeling only fair today because of a new medication prescribed for osteopenia.
Arnold-Chiari malformation, Myoclonus and Purpura
4.1.2021 – Purpura
5.10.2021 – Sinus infection
7.28.2021 – Headache, fatigue
10.25.2021 – Mild COVID, only got COVID after my kids, too young to be vaccinated, threw up, coughed, sneezed, etc. all over me for 2 weeks. Vaccine definitely helped and I'm the only vaccinated family member who got it.
4.27.2022 – symptoms related to COVID NOT the vaccine. After COVID sinuses have been bad and aggravated or caused chiari malformation. Sinus surgery in January. Brain surgery coming up. Almost daily migraines, fatigue with ADLs, fasciculations, monoclonal jerks. NOT due to the vaccine, due to complications from COVID. No problem with the vaccine. Without the vaccine I would probably be worse off than I am now.
Swelling face and Nasopharyngitis
4.12.2022 – I'm pretty sure it's the bad cold my wife is just getting over.
4.13.2022 – All from a cold, I feel sure, I got from my wife.
7.6.2022 – Bad cold symptoms.Puffy face feel.Did not take temps.My wife had symptoms.I was a day or2behind.She tested + F.6 24 22.I did S.6 25,tookPaxlovid,finished&tested neg W.6 29.We had recurring symptoms.I just tested positive again tonight Wed. 7 6 22 !!
10.5.2022 – Cold-like. Those around me with these symptoms have all tested negative.
Decreased appetite, Nasal congestion and Injection site pain
3.3.2021 – As of 11pm brief wave of dizziness. Pain in left heel which I experienced when I had Covid in November 2020. The pain has since dissipated. Nose congestion and some respiratory congestion.
3.4.2021 – Mild headache and soreness at injection site have pretty much dissipated
4.6.2021 – A few hours after vaccination I had 101 fever headache fatigue The fatigue lasted one day. All is well now
10.29.2021 – Both my husband and I were sick for 36 hours after our shot. Sore arm at injection site. Fever 100.4 no appetite and headache.
Screaming, Initial insomnia and Herpes simplex
10.30.2021 – Occasional random sharp pain in various places in my body
10.31.2021 – Area of injection has a small dime size or less swelling which appeared last evening. Arm in injection area is moderately sore
11.3.2021 – I'd forgotten to mention that the night after I was vaccinated I woke up screaming. Don't remember a nightmare but likely had one. I had trouble falling asleep as my mind felt very active. This one only the night after I had been boosted
11.5.2021 – Still mild pain at injection site. Today is day 8. I had the same thing happen following my jnj last March. In contrast, I had mild pain in my arm for a day following my flu vaccine this year. It's not bothersome but interesting.
12.3.2021 – Runny nose. Headache. Sneezing I did a home covid antigen test. Negative
12.10.2021 – Just a cold sore on my lip. Very very rare that I get those so wanted to mention it
5.30.2022 – Random needle stab type pains lasting a few seconds. These are felt any random place on my body. The first time I got this ever was after my last moderna booster. After a few days they went away. And I am feeling them again after this last boostet
9.17.2022 – Random sharp pains around my body. They last several seconds then vanish. I've had these pains after each covid vax including today
Neurological symptom, Cognitive disorder and Pharyngeal swelling
3.28.2021 – Palpitations
4.15.2021 – Sore and feels swollen throat
4.30.2021 – Just feeling of heavy discomfort in my chest / breathing. If it continues I'll go to my doctor.
5.19.2021 – Nausea, headache, and raspy cough
7.18.2021 – Piercing headaches, nausea and exhaustion.
10.18.2021 – Heart palpitations, fatigue, difficulty breathing, headache/migraine.
4.14.2022 – Tested positive in October 2021 and February 2022. I had all vaccinations as of January 2022 (first vaccination and two boosters) I have neurological effects with dizziness and cognitive impairment. Also having heart fluctuations and a raspy cough Under neurologist care
Grip strength decreased, Pharyngeal swelling and Joint stiffness
1.27.2021 – Slight tingling of tongue and a little more swelling. of throat
1.31.2021 – I dont know if its related but I have had some joint pain in my right hand for the ladies week or a little more. Never mentioned it before but its not going away so I started to wonder if it could be a reaction to the vaccine.
2.1.2021 – Stiffness in joints my right hand has increased. Pain is impacting my use of hand/my grip. I have taken ibuprofen but it is not helping much at all.
Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Swelling and Urticaria
4.19.2021 – Since the 1st vaccination Ive noticed Ive been itchy and seem to have raised red spots that go away after a while. Seemed to get better with benedryl
4.24.2021 – Cold like symptoms. Sore throat and runny nose
4.25.2021 – Cold symptoms. Runny nose. Sore throat loos of taste smell and voice
4.26.2021 – Cold symptoms
4.27.2021 – Coughing and sinus drainage
4.28.2021 – Cough
6.4.2021 – Unusual skin hives and itching on the arms and upper torso area I have made an appointment with allergist
Injection site induration, Burning sensation and Dyspepsia
3.10.2021 – Very slight headache and unsettled sleep last night -
3.23.2021 – The day of my 1st dose Moderna I experienced slight soreness @ injection site nothing else THEN 8 days after my injection -swollen, sore, red circle hard bump radiating heat, & painful x 3-4 days @ injection site. No fever. No headache. No nausea.
4.22.2021 – Increased burping and (hope) heartburn (and not heart attack!!) x 3-5 days. Today finally called and Waiting for Dr to return call to get assessment. Taking OTC antacid tablets which do seem to alleviate sx.
5.4.2021 – Yesterday - swollen lymph node in neck/throat and earache - never get earaches ... Felt very tired all day.
12.11.2021 – Cough and Achy
12.26.2021 – Achy and feverish but no fever. Neg At Home Covid antigen test. Sometimes cough and tightness in chest feeling - all off and on this past week.
5.21.2022 – Not wearing @ work husband brought home so I also caught a nasty -he did 2 @home & 1 PCR Covid tests -all negative: cough, fever, achy, lethargy, sneezing=nasal congestion, headache =bad symptoms lasted 2wks -I recover /he taking antibiotic
Rash pruritic, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Rash
1.28.2021 – Small rash appeared on the side and back of my neck on the side opposite the injection overnight. It was itchy this morning but has stopped itching and has not worsened
1.29.2021 – The same rash that appeared two nights ago on my next is the same... it DOES itch again but looks the same as when I first noticed it
1.30.2021 – The same rash... less itchy looks the same
1.31.2021 – Rash looks and is the same less itchy again yesterday afternoon I developed a stiff neck but it has dissipated with heat and Advil and is better today
2.1.2021 – Rash is dissipating today, neck stiffness also much improved
2.2.2021 – Scheduled for COVID test this afternoon bc Im a teacher and in a hybrid on campus situation and cant return without a clear test even with the vaccine
2.16.2021 – Rash on neck on side opposite vaccine is back after a week long hiatus
Hypotonia, Catarrh and Injected limb mobility decreased
4.29.2021 – The 1st shot was not administered in the deltoid muscle and was given in the back of my upper left shoulder. I was in pain from the 1st shot when I got the 2nd shot. My range of motion is terrible and painful to even lift my arm. Tylenol helps but only for a while and I don't want to take medication like that. My arm should not still hurt like this and its to the point that it goes limp.
5.14.2021 – My arm still hurts from where I was given the shot in the wrong lication. It goes limp and can only be raised a certain height before unbearable pain starts.
5.21.2021 – My L arm is still sore and going limp.
7.23.2021 – High Blood Pressure
5.23.2022 – Anxiety
Intrauterine contraception, Uterine dilation and curettage and Anemia
3.18.2021 – I have had my period for 4 straight weeks (probably not covid shot related, but new, never experienced before) Urgent bloodwork, urgent transactional ultrasound, urgent referral to OBGYN
5.8.2021 – My period has been weird, I had to have a D&C and have become extremely anemic. I bled from February 18th until after the D&C which was April 14th. The only think different was I had the covid vaccine STAT transvaginal ultrasound, and a D&C
2.4.2022 – Irregular periods to the point of low blood count Surgical D&C and IUD placement
Uterine hemorrhage, Eye discharge and Ovarian cyst
1.2.2021 – Stuffy nose
1.25.2021 – I have been having abnormal vaginal bleeding.
1.26.2021 – Eye discharge in morning and abnormal vaginal bleeding
1.27.2021 – Eye drainage in morning, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and been losing quite a bit more hair than usual
2.3.2021 – I have been having a very heavy menstrual cycle since right after I got the 2nd dose of the vaccine. It has not ceased yet.
2.17.2021 – Telegen effluvium (Hair loss), excessive uterine bleeding
7.21.2021 – Menstrual cycle disturbances where I experiences vaginal bleeding continuously.
1.21.2022 – Ovarian cysts and abnormal vaginal bleeding
Defecation disorder, Proctalgia and Biliary colic
4.5.2021 – Physical Therapy.
4.15.2021 – I have a Bacterial Infection, and Gastritis.
4.22.2021 – That of having my Gallbladder hurt off and on!
5.12.2021 – That of my Heart, hurting every once in a while.
5.26.2021 – Some pain, in my Abdomen.
7.30.2021 – That of Pain, on the Back of my Head.
10.29.2021 – My Eyes are Watery.
11.19.2021 – Stool Problems.
11.26.2021 – That of having Diarrhea.
12.10.2021 – That of having Pain in my Abdomen.
1.28.2022 – Pain in my Stool.
5.13.2022 – That of having some Chest Problems.
5.20.2022 – That of some Headache.
5.27.2022 – That of having problems on my Stool and Shoulders.
6.10.2022 – That of having Lower Back and Neck Problems.
7.29.2022 – That of Blood, in the Stool.
Dysphonia, Atrial fibrillation and Body temperature increased
1.9.2021 – I take warfarin x 7 yrs due to positive Lupus Anticoagulant Hx single episode Afib
1.10.2021 – Please add- I have Hx of Pulmonary embolism and DVT and Osteoporosis
1.11.2021 – Fatigue may be due to my difficulty sleeping-
1.12.2021 – Awoke at 6:00am w chills and headache-Didn't check my temperature-Symptoms lasted about 2 hours then resolved
1.13.2021 – Feel like I'm getting a cold-back of throat a little scratchy- runny nose
1.14.2021 – Scratchy sore throat, nasal congestion, mild bilateral ear ache
1.15.2021 – Very scratchy throat, bilateral ear ache, mild hoarseness, temp 99.1 Stuffy nose
1.16.2021 – Runny nose occasional cough
Soliloquy, Peripheral paralysis and Language disorder
4.24.2021 – My left was paralyzed for about half a day and overnight one day after the first vaccine.
5.20.2021 – Drowsiness
6.24.2021 – Prior to vaccination there was vocalized internal dialogue which has subsided tremendously, there was also assitantance with sleep with melatonin, difficulty regulating emotional outbursts and decision making, language difficulties spelling, speech..
11.18.2021 – I lost my use of my legs for about 5 secs while I was jogging. Temporary paralysis and partial paralysis on my left shoulder where the vaccine shot was given. Neurologist and Primary Care
7.17.2022 – Severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Sought healthcare provider.
Iodine deficiency, Impaired work ability and Anosmia
3.21.2021 – It was for only 12 hours. 10 at night till 10 in the morning and then it went away problem in the (b)(6) begins when
9.18.2021 – Tested positive for covid on September 13th I did miss work went back to work on September 21st. The symptoms were like a very bad cold plus I lost my taste and my smell which is slowly starting to come back
3.20.2022 – Iodine deficient . did miss work here and there. Once i had proof ive been taking 9 drops a day. The thyroid test was wrong. The urine test told the truth and confirmed what i had been saying.
Respiratory tract irritation, Gastrointestinal disorder and Insomnia
3.15.2021 – Just feeling kinda shitty overall.
4.8.2021 – I have chronic stomach issues that I am not reporting because the vaccine didn't cause them. Just wanted this noted.
10.5.2021 – High blood pressure and pre diabetes but that's from being fat and not the vaccine. I'm currently on a diet and losing weight.
12.31.2021 – Sleeplessness is always a problem but last night was exceptional. Thank you whoever is reading this.
2.6.2022 – Body aches and pains, nasal and respiratory congestion, need to cough but can't, fatigue and shortness of breath.
12.28.2022 – Difficult breathing.
Cold sweat, Muscle spasms and Hyperhidrosis
2.28.2021 – 10 hrs after my 1st vaccine i woke up and immediately after getting up I felt cold, clammy, sweaty, nausea, like I was going to vomit and have diarrhea. I stayed in the bathroom for about 40 minutes and never vomited. Went back to bed and during the day was fine other than a little soreness to the arm for the next 2 days.
3.2.2021 – Cramping this afternoon. Not serious but new symptom.Was moderate and took a Tum and now mild. Rarely take any Tums or anti gas OTC medicine,
Rash papular, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash
4.12.2021 – April 10 (day 12) developed 6.5cmx6.5cm raised, red, slightly itchy, warm and tender to the touch rash at and below injection site, still have rash today
4.19.2021 – The arm rash that started on day 12 continued to spread until it was about 6inches by 4inches. It began fading again on day 18. And is finally gone on day 21.
4.28.2021 – Arm Rash developed below the injection site, 2inches by 4inches, raised, red. Warm, slightly itchy, very tender to the touch
4.29.2021 – Still have arm rash
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