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.
Injection site nodule, Rash macular and Skin warm
3.30.2021 – Just been more tired than usual past couple days but not sure it has anything to do with the shot.
4.22.2021 – Tingling in the face
4.23.2021 – Last 2 days I have a red spotted rash on my arms but not real bad. Except for around the injection site. The redness around the injection site has almost tripled in size since yesterday. Still hot to the touch.
4.25.2021 – Around injection site some puffiness. Redness not as bright but still there and has moved down arm a little. But not as hot and no pain now.
12.31.2021 – Headache is not as bad today but still feeling weak
1.1.2022 – Today is better
1.25.2022 – I have been losing a lot of my hair these past couple months. Several others have as well. We have been hearing it is due to these shots. Is this true?
Throat tightness, Aphonia and Eye pruritus
1.27.2021 – 6 hours after vaccine received, I had mild body aches and fatigue. 8 hours after vaccine still had mild body aches, fatigue, and mild asthma symptomtightness in upper airway requiring to use inhaler puffs a couple of times. Took ibuprofen overnight for mild body aches. Still had mild asthma symptoms only the next morning that required another puff of inhaler albuterol. No more symptoms later in the day.
2.12.2021 – Had allergies- sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, mild cough, mild constricted airway like asthma symptom for one day. Then next day it became a common cold- stuffy nose, sneezing a lot, coughing, produced sputum, sore throat, taste buds off.
2.21.2021 – Came down with a bad cold with flu like symptoms- coughing, sneezing, sore throat, asthma triggered, low grade fever for one day. This also came on with the winter storms in Texas. Also lost my voice. Its been one week. Only cough now.
1.22.2022 – Two weeks ago, I had symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, lots of sneezing, on going fatigue, on going mild body aches, and cough. These symptoms also triggers my asthma. I have been vaccinated and received a booster last October.
Axillary lymphadenectomy, Cellulitis and Urticaria
1.18.2021 – Swollen left axillary lymph nodes (same side as vaccine)
1.19.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and pain in left axillary
1.21.2021 – Swollen and painful left axillary lymph nodes and slight pain in right axillary nodes
1.22.2021 – Improving pain and swollen lymph nodes in left axillary
2.7.2021 – Unrelated to vaccine: cellulitis of the eyelid Hives
2.14.2021 – Rash
2.19.2021 – On 2.18: chills, headache, body aches, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, joint pain
2.22.2021 – Rash started 12 days after first dose. Treated with oral steroids and topicals. History of atypical dermatitis.
8.18.2021 – Heart palpitations
Manual lymphatic drainage, Thyroid pain and Massage
3.29.2021 – Axillary swelling grade 3 Tomorrow I see my PCP, have had acupuncture & lymphatic massage.
4.16.2021 – Lymph swelling armpits,chest,breasts Call PCP rx prednisone
4.17.2021 – lymph swelling armpit, chest breasts
4.18.2021 – Cough,lymph swollen armpits,breasts, chest
4.19.2021 – Lymph swelling left armpit, breasts, chest, cough
4.20.2021 – Deep cough, lymph swelling more left armpit, breasts
4.21.2021 – Lymph swelling left armpit, breast, chest still cant have arm against chest.
4.22.2021 – Increased lymph swelling left armpit, breast, chest, severe pain when arm is down against chest
4.29.2021 – Lymphadenopathy 2nd prednisone rx, & bad thyroid nodule pain ultrasound of thyroid. Seen PCP, acupuncture, 2 lymphatic massage. PCP, acupuncture, 2 lymphatic massage
5.13.2021 – Lymph swelling left armpit breasts worsened 2x lymphatic massage
5.27.2021 – Lymph swelling both armpits first time to wear a bra since 1st shot increased left strap1-1/2 right 2. Breasts Still painful to lay on. The swollen lymph nodes still hurt. Lymphatic massage 2x
7.15.2021 – Continued Extreme pain & swelling of armpits rib cage and breasts has delayed mammogram. 7 appointments of lymphatic massage and acupuncture
4.18.2022 – Many foods taste bad, reduced sense of smell. Bad lymph swelling armpits,chest &breasts. Was 38B now 42D and I weigh ~5lbs less than precovid 2020. Continued daily breast & pit pain. Continued thyroid/throat pain Acupuncture & lymph massage
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Joint swelling and Arthralgia
3.9.2021 – Ive had joint pain since one week after the first injection . Its getting harder to deal with on a daily basis. Im usually pretty active. Right now Im not and Ive had to take off the rest of the month because of this pain. At first I did not connect the two, but this did not start till 1 week after the first injection.
3.10.2021 – Still have moderate joint pain in bilateral knees
3.11.2021 – Still have swelling in both knees. I will see an arthritis doctor tomorrow .
Cold sweat, Oral herpes and Musculoskeletal stiffness
4.5.2021 – I wanted to share that I broke out with cold sores under my left nostril about two days after receiving my shot.
4.6.2021 – Stiffness in the left side of my neck; may not be related to the vaccine.
4.7.2021 – Although Ive not really had a fever today, Ive taken my temperature several times because Ive felt clammy and feverish at times and thought I might have one. The three main things Ive noticed is that I have almost no appetite nor a desire to eat, Im incredible fatigued, and Ive had a pounding headache all day long.
8.5.2021 – Ive recently had some soreness recur on my left upper arm around the area where my 2 COVID-19 shots were given, but I have no idea if its related to the vaccine. Its since gone away & feels fine now. I also got a bad cold but have recovered.
10.14.2022 – An old stomach ulcer I haven't had an issue with in a while flared up this week. It was quite uncomfortable for about 2-3 days, and my energy level was very low. But things seem to be getting better as of today.
12.9.2022 – Got a nasty cold. Had a mild fever, nasal congestion, runny nose & lack of energy. Also got a cold sore.
Emotional disorder, Injection site urticaria and Mobility decreased
1.22.2021 – No
2.5.2021 – On approximately day 8 after the vaccine I developed a large circle around the injection site. It was red and warm to the touch. It was slightly itchy for a few hours. Today the spot is still there but only mildly red in appearance.
8.20.2021 – I seem to be more tired more frequently.
4.29.2022 – At my April booster I had chills and a fever. In bed for 2 days. Felt horrible. After the booster emotions were all over the place! This has happened each time I've gotten a vaccine or booster.
Lymphedema, Joint swelling and Bronchitis
2.25.2021 – Nothing other than slight soreness at injection sight of left arm. No other issues in connection with the 1st vaccine shot, but have other medical conditions presenting aches and pains.
2.22.2022 – Not due to Covid. Will be in hosoital this coming Fruday for arteriogram and possible angioplasty. About a month ago, had case of bronchitis, but did a quick test thst prived negative fir Covid...
5.14.2022 – Condition of RA and Fibromyalgia and Heart Disease
11.2.2022 – Severe swelling in my leg and ankles... May be heart or lung issues... Not contributed to RA condition or COVID Awaiting to receive my 3rd C9vid booster shot.
Injection site discoloration, Skin discoloration and Rash erythematous
2.27.2021 – I have had a red rash on my vaccination arm since Sunday, February 21. This morning it measured 3 inches wide by 7 & 1/2 inches long and it still seems to be getting bigger. It is redder or an itchy at the bottom as it grows. I wonder why. Called the pharmacist where I got the vaccination.
3.14.2021 – Chills and elevated temperature started at about 11 PM last night. No chills today.
3.18.2021 – Very slight change in color where I had what has been called Covid arm after shot number one. It is almost the same as reported in the past two days as a rash near the injection.
3.19.2021 – Again, very faint color on injection arm where I had COVID arm after the first injection.
10.9.2022 – Chills were last night at bedtime.
10.12.2022 – Migraine headache yesterday evening
Breast pain, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
1.5.2021 – Pain in breast on the side of injection site
1.6.2021 – Pain in lymph nodes in arm pit and breast on the side of the injection
1.7.2021 – Swollen lymph node in arm the injection was received. Very painful and swollen
1.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node next to injection site
1.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node in the injection arm. Day 6 now
1.10.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit of arm that received injection. Still swollen and hurts
1.11.2021 – Pain is finally getting alittle better in my lymph node. Still swollen and tender
Peptic ulcer, Hemiparesis and Nightmare
4.10.2021 – Palpitations
4.12.2021 – Palpitations and bad dreams
5.9.2021 – Palpitations, really swollen armpit
5.10.2021 – Armpit swelling
5.11.2021 – Palpitations and armpit swelling
8.6.2021 – Tingling and weakness on left side
11.5.2021 – Peptic ulcer
12.12.2021 – Palpitations, sweating, swollen armpit
12.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit, sharp lower abdominal pain, intermittent chest pain
12.14.2021 – Intermittent chest pain, palpitations, swollen armpit, leg tingling and pain
1.17.2022 – Vomiting, diarrhea, headache, stuffy nose, chest pain
Weight increased, Hypertension and Hyperhidrosis
2.16.2021 – Was extremely lightheaded with sweating for about an hour 24 hours after injection, to the point that I called someone to be with me. I have never experienced those systems before. I actually had to lie down for about 30 minutes. I am back to normal. I take no medications and am rarely ill.
2.19.2021 – Dizzy again today for about an hour
3.22.2021 – I received the 2nd injection last Tuesday. By Wednesday I had a fever, was extremely tired, and was nauseous. By Friday morning I was tired, but fine
3.16.2022 – Since the last vaccine I now have very high blood pressure, dizziness, weight gain, etc. without any changes to my normal healthy habits, ie, regular exercise, very healthy foods. The only change was that 3rd vaccine.
Flank pain, Pneumonia and Dyspnea
2.3.2021 – None
3.5.2021 – Arm hurting where i got my shot.
3.27.2021 – My arm has been hurting.Its getting better. Where i had my shot.
11.3.2021 – No
11.5.2021 – Leg hurt same side as. The shot
11.16.2021 – Right leg hurts.
11.30.2021 – Side hurting right side
2.1.2022 – Lung inflection, had to go to the emergency room. Getting better seeing lung and heart doctor. In December,January and in February . Was out of breathe.
4.20.2022 – Arm was aches
4.26.2022 – Right leg hurts
5.10.2022 – Right leg is hurting me. Going to the doctor. Started two weeks ago. Never had this problem before.
5.24.2022 – Heel and leg pain
Throat tightness, Ocular hyperemia and Toothache
2.6.2021 – Swelling in my right armpit
2.7.2021 – Swollen armpit lymph node on the injection side
2.8.2021 – Sore lymph nodes under same arm as my injection
2.19.2021 – Headache and swollen glands side of the injection again and jaw and tooth pain that same side also. Dentist visit
2.26.2021 – Off and in mild headaches Right jaw and multiple teeth sharp painsSaw me dentist and had xrays nothing was found They are Thinking I have nerve pain on my right side that was the injection side Dentist
5.7.2021 – Stuffy noseEaracheSneezing Dry coughThick throat Painful neck lymph bodes
2.9.2022 – Watery red eyes, painful Sinus pressure Sneezing and a little cough
8.8.2022 – Covid
11.6.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes axillary
Neurological symptom, Frequent bowel movements and Loss of consciousness
4.21.2021 – 4 days ago I had a very sudden and strange attack. I suddenly started to black out. Was dizzy. Couldnt tolerate the light and felt very ill all over. Wondered if I was having a stroke. I needed to move my bowels twice over the next few hours. It t
6.25.2021 – Cramping in my gut and intestines. Some stomach aches. Unusual pattern of needing to empty my bowels more often.
10.18.2021 – I reacted to the flu shot I got 10 days after my COVID booster. Never happened before. Was achy from it for almost 48 hours.
11.8.2021 – Extreme fatigue
4.14.2022 – I was quite sick with this 4 th dose with fever body aches fatigue. This lasted a few days
Supraventricular tachycardia, Confusional state and Memory impairment
2.5.2021 – Arm woke me up during the night. Pain at injection site. Body ache started about 10am, very tired, BAD headache. Took long nap, but still have headache. But we are THANKFUL!
3.4.2021 – Probably not related but have bruises popping up ..... like 10 in past 2 weeks and 3 overnight. Notified my doctor this afternoon.
3.11.2021 – Light headed, dizzy, confused, forgetful, teary Dr ordered labs fir bruising from last week. Will be calling for a ct brain scan, as i have history of 2 strokes
3.18.2021 – Still bruising with no apparent reason. Have seen doctir and he rans blood tests. Waiting fir results of tests he sent off. CBC AND ELECTROLYTES were ok with a slight rise in calcium Lab work
5.6.2021 – SVT
2.21.2022 – Sneezing, itchy eyes no fever prob a cold
4.14.2022 – My "normal" temp is 97.6
5.9.2022 – Swollen glands both sides of neck Dr office
7.4.2022 – Headache, bodyache, fever runny nose, sneezing
Eye disorder, Photophobia and Seasonal allergy
12.31.2020 – Just odd -chilly -achy
1.3.2021 – Slight Cough & runny nose (MN climate?...)
1.4.2021 – Dry cough, runny nose
1.6.2021 – Slight cough runny nose
2.4.2021 – From my toes nails to my head hair I ache: chills all night into today; I feel like I was hit by a truck
5.5.2021 – Seasonal allergies
2.3.2022 – I had Covid in October
7.5.2022 – I tested + for covid today on a at home test. Runny nose, slight cough, eyes are wiggy- sensitive to light. Weak but not as terrible as others I know who have had it.
8.23.2022 – July 4 I tested positive for Covid and was sick with temp chills severe cough and headaches eye aches pain all over
Fungal foot infection, Tinea pedis and Periorbital swelling
2.24.2021 – The temp I reported of 99.2 is a 2 degree elevation for me since I am always a 97.2.
2.25.2021 – Sweaty, weak
3.21.2021 – Sweating and quivering
6.18.2021 – Urinary tract infection Phone call to office followed by lab tests, return call to change antibiotic.
9.17.2021 – Fungus on toes and athlete's foot Office visit
11.18.2021 – Lack of appetite
11.20.2021 – Cold? Sinus congestion, sore throat
11.21.2021 – Sore throat, head congestion,
11.22.2021 – Sore throat, laryngitis, congestion, cough,
11.23.2021 – Congestion, sore throat, cough, laryngitis
11.24.2021 – Head congestion, chest congestion,
12.1.2021 – UTI, head congestion, cough, headache, achy, tested positive for covid on Fri, Nov 26, 2021.
12.22.2021 – Urgent care on Sunday, high fevers. I couldn't get a urine sample without waiting to drink a lot of water. Headache, weak and shakey; injection of Rocephin, on 10 days of cephalexin for projected uti. treated for uti in Nov.. maybe need longer course
11.2.2022 – Congestion and cough...mild
11.3.2022 – These symptoms were yesterday afternoon ( much worse) and today they are present to a lesser degree. I took a covid test, negative.
12.2.2022 – Cough, nasal congestion,headache, exhaustion, puffiness under eyes Terrible Cold
Nasal herpes, Mass and Oral herpes
1.13.2021 – My lymph nodes are little sore
1.25.2021 – I feel tired lately
2.1.2021 – Lil sore throat
2.19.2021 – Ive having migraines since Monday off and on.
2.23.2021 – I got cold sore?! on my lips, around mouth and nose. One of on my lips are getting really swamped.
7.12.2021 – Cold sore High blood pressure
11.19.2022 – Glance are lil sore
11.23.2022 – My sinus is stuffed
12.1.2022 – I have a sinus cold
12.6.2022 – My sinuses are acting up.
12.14.2022 – I got a little lamb in behind my ear.
12.21.2022 – I think I have a head cold. My nose won't stop running and I feel pressure in my sinuses.
Injection site urticaria, Painful respiration and Swelling
1.11.2021 – days 8-11 post vaccination i had profound fatigue and swelling and hives around injection site. i also had afebrile chills and full body aches for about four hours after the injection site hives began.
1.27.2021 – miserable since 12 hours after injection. highest fever yesterday was 102.4. no rash or difficulty breathing other than chest muscle and bone pain hurting when i breath. really really bad side effects this time. but worth it i know.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Swelling face and Toothache
2.20.2021 – No
3.31.2021 – My right temple feels swollen.
6.18.2021 – Type two diabetes diagnosis In by person doctor office and nutritionist office
10.30.2021 – Wave I'd exhaustion eve. Then I cannot sleep later. Otherwise I am ok
5.20.2022 – A bit tired, yesterday very tired
5.22.2022 – I don't think it is booster related
5.23.2022 – I could not sleep after 4.5 hours
5.27.2022 – I had a root canal wed. And my tooth is hurting a lot
8.17.2022 – Tested positive for Covid, symptoms were sneezing, congestion, coughing, Phlegm, no fever, tiredness
Arthralgia, Pyrexia and Cough
1.7.2021 – Feverish last night around midnight took 2 aspirin and went back to bed no fever this morning
1.9.2021 – To be fair I'm not sure whether these symptoms are immunization related or from the high cedar counts we have been experiencing
2.11.2021 – Just to let you know Im 7 days post 2nd vaccine. Im good now but the 4 days from early Friday morning until Monday afternoon I felt like death. Fever, joint pain, body aches fatigue, cough...
Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
3.22.2021 – Minor pain in the left arm.
3.23.2021 – The minor pain in the left arm continues when is moved upwards. It is manageable.
3.24.2021 – I still feel a little bit of pain on the left arm, but it is better than the two previous days.
4.12.2021 – Just felt the second shot stronger than the first by the time of injection. No other pain at this time.
4.13.2021 – Just a minor pain in the left arm. Same symptoms for the first dose.
4.14.2021 – Minor pain on the left arm. Almost nothing.
4.15.2021 – I feel a minor pain by touching my left arm and if I press the region I got the vaccine.
10.20.2022 – Covid symptoms.
Eosinophilia, Joint noise and Poor peripheral circulation
4.15.2021 – Its difficult to tell what is pregnancy related and what carries the possibility of being vaccine related. Ive been so tired and out of breath, but havent reported in it due to pregnancy being a possible cause.
4.26.2021 – Insomnia
5.13.2021 – Extreme fatigue, nausea
7.24.2021 – Jaw popping, achy joints
10.21.2021 – Ear infection, sinus infection, jaw pain, swollen painful lymph
2.17.2022 – Stiff joints and poor circulation
11.20.2022 – Constipation, eiosinophilia, poor circulation
Hypopnea, Pulmonary embolism and Sluggishness
1.31.2021 – Shortness of breath
2.1.2021 – Went to urgent care because of difficult breathing had ekg blood wk and xray all good
2.2.2021 – Feel sluggish
2.3.2021 – Yesterday evening got shallow breathing around 430 to 730 called cdc to see if normal this long after shot they could not tell me
2.10.2021 – Chills dizziness headache
2.17.2021 – Shakes warm sensation inside from head how can i find out if i had allergic reaction to pfzer ingrediants not takingb2nd one
2.24.2021 – Hand tremors in rt hand
1.29.2022 – Got a clot in rt lung blood thinners 3 months tintinitus headaches
Initial insomnia, Abdominal distension and Atrial fibrillation
2.20.2021 – Just a slight headache today. Had trouble getting to sleep last night and felt Not nauseous but like has eaten too much -which I hadnt
2.22.2021 – Slight headache but much better (have developed heel pain in my right foot- dont think that the vaccine caused it - probably coincidental- it started Saturday the day after I got my first vaccine - again Probably not related but odd)
2.25.2021 – Just a slight headache
3.5.2021 – For the past 2 days I had serious egg aches. And trouble falling asleep last night. I ended up taking an Alprozalippran an got to sleep! Ended up sleeping until noon - but I have felt fine today.
3.15.2021 – Arm is still sorr
6.11.2021 – Trouble controlling Afib and a higher pulse rate than normal
10.15.2021 – Back and neck aches. Some diarrhea today.
4.14.2022 – Just a sore /tender arm
4.15.2022 – Arm is sore from the shot but fine
4.16.2022 – Soreness in arm but not bad
Upper-airway cough syndrome, Hypertension and Urticaria
5.6.2021 – Hives
5.7.2021 – Hives have appeared on my legs since my second dose on 5/4
5.8.2021 – I still have hives on my legs from two days after my second shot.
5.9.2021 – Hives from a few days ago on my legs
5.10.2021 – Hives appear to be healing/going away on my legs that appeared on the third day after my second shot
5.11.2021 – Hives are still healing from two days after second dose
1.1.2022 – Post nasal drip, sore throat
1.2.2022 – Stuffy nose
1.4.2022 – Dripping nose
1.12.2022 – Runny Nose
2.2.2022 – Sneezing, stuffy nose
2.9.2022 – Runny nose, stuffy nose, headache
12.29.2022 – High blood pressure
Blood glucose decreased, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased
6.8.2021 – Swelling in arm like a ball where shot was given, and it was red and itchy . Thursday night and Friday were the worst of it. Almost felt like I had just gotten shot again.Took pictures as it was weird. Yesterday and today clearing up.
6.15.2021 – Rash/ Hives on chest, arms and back and some on neck.
6.26.2021 – Severer issues with diabetes all the sudden cant keep blood sugars up and sense shot like I cant handle insulin
6.27.2021 – Still having issues with insulin
6.28.2021 – Still fighting insulting, so now cant tolerate no Humolog and going from 40 down to 15 units Lantis and even that is too high and its shooting you blood sugars down. Another night now sleep Saw 2 doctors and might be heading to ER here soon again
7.2.2021 – Still having issues with insulin and going Low... have reduced Lantis even more working with doctors
7.20.2021 – Rash on arms and back and a little on chest, Also stomach and bowl issues and still struggling with diabetes like I have been sense the second shot.
7.27.2021 – Rash - which I got a couple weeks after first shot as well. So Im assuming its the same type of deal. Also diabetes is still doing the same, and so far hasnt gone back to where I was before the shot. Doctor appointment and labs ofter
9.23.2021 – Diabetes issues still and constant drops on blood sugars and a couple hospital visits and Lots of doctors visits trying to figure it out.
Personality change, Supraclavicular fossa pain and Mood swings
1.29.2021 – Soreness in armpit, breast, neck, and right ear which are all on the side of injection site
3.12.2021 – Abnormal mammogram 2nd mammogram and ultrasound done, no results yet
4.28.2021 – Another bad mammogram and ultrasound of the right breast. Soreness and swelling of the right arm pit area and collar bone area. Another mammogram and ultrasound scheduled in a few months. Women's clinic
10.25.2021 – Hands shaking, confusion, memory loss, anxiety, mood swings Ongoing medical treatment with my healthcare provider, seeing therapists and doing memory exercises
1.2.2022 – Still have shaking mainly in left side, memory loss, personality change Family doctor numerous times, brain MRI, Psychiatrist
Bone cyst, Respiratory tract hemorrhage and Tongue disorder
3.4.2021 – Fuzzy tongue
4.5.2021 – Day after shot I experienced fatigue and a raw tissue feeling in my mouth
4.6.2021 – Raw mouth is gone but have bloody nasal secretions.
4.7.2021 – Still have blood in nasal secretions
9.29.2021 – In Late june had explosive bowel issues
11.3.2021 – Focal sore throat this morning
11.5.2021 – Bloody nose
11.7.2021 – Wide spread Itching during the night but no obvious rash
12.7.2021 – Sinus headaches and a scratchy throat.with one day of mild joint pain. I plan to self test on Thursday as I spent the weekend with a couple who had just come back from Connecticut.
7.18.2022 – Left shoulder joint pain
10.17.2022 – Left shoulder pain.
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