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.
Hypertension, Edema peripheral and Neck pain
2.8.2021 – Lymph nodes under the arm where I got the second vaccination were significantly swollen.
2.9.2021 – Swelling of lymph nodes on arm where I got second shot
2.10.2021 – The lymph nodes on my right arm where I got the shot, got really swollen. It had not gone down
2.11.2021 – Swelling in my lymph nodes on right side where I got the second vaccination
2.12.2021 – I have had swelling of my lymph nodes in my right arm pit
3.15.2021 – Muscles aches. light headed
3.20.2021 – Right after the second vaccination. I got swollen lymph nodes in the arm where I got my shot. It went away and has come back one. Also, not sure if related, Ive had neck, back and arm pain. Also, elevated blood pressure.
Aphthous ulcer, Limb discomfort and Neck pain
1.23.2021 – No
3.1.2021 – Canker sores in mouth
3.2.2021 – Swollen glands around neck, canker sores in mouth
3.21.2021 – Body aches,exhaustion - came on very suddenly a couple of nights ago. Felt just like I did after the injection. Surprised I would still be having a reaction.
3.27.2021 – Aches in muscles - esp. back of neck. Glands swollen. Exhaustion - for about three days.
4.4.2021 – I cannot believe I am still having reactions to the vaccine. Exhaustion, achy limbs, congestion. Swollen glands on neck. Comes and goes. Not terrible but debilitating.
4.10.2021 – For the most part Im ok but out of nowhere I will suddenly feel terrible. Strangely my upper arms and my neck ache, terrible fatigue and nausea. No one I know whos had the shot has this for so long. So its frustrating but still glad I did
Dehydration, Depression and Anxiety
3.15.2021 – Dehydration (could be from other medications)
3.17.2021 – Dizziness
3.28.2021 – Headaches & light headedness. Maybe from dehydration because of other medications
10.14.2021 – Scratch my throat. Probably because I teach kindergarten, not because of the vaccine. Also headaches. Hard to say why.
11.4.2021 – Sniffles, cough, some headache. Could easily be allergies or a cold. I teach kindergarten.
11.11.2021 – Fatigue. Probably not vaccine related.
12.30.2021 – Depression and anxiety.
4.2.2022 – Sniffles and cough. Negative Covid tests. Very likely allergies.
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Neck pain and Pruritus
3.7.2021 – Muscle only base of neck on left side which was injection side
3.8.2021 – Did not report tiredness in earlier report by oversight. Tiredness has been effect since within hours of vaccine at 3:30 on March 4th. Most apparently the following morning.
3.31.2021 – Itching is new
6.24.2021 – Feels like crick in neck on back left side. Like had slept on it wrong. Have had most days since 2nd Covid shot. Improves if rub in Aspercreme. But is annoying and mildly .painful
Menstruation irregular, Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
5.24.2021 – Lymph nodes on shot side underarm very painful and large
5.26.2021 – Still swollen and painful lymph nodes in armpit and collar bone of injection side
5.27.2021 – Still swollen and tender lymph nodes in armpit and collar bone on shot side
11.28.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
11.29.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes that are very painful
11.30.2021 – Lymph nodes in armpit, side of breast are still very large and painful.
12.1.2021 – Armpit and breast lymph nodes significantly improved, especially with exercise. They do get quite tender at night. Still very swollen.
12.2.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen and painful. Developed a new shoulder pain that extends down to elbow and wrist. It's fairly severe and not alleviated by OTC meds
12.6.2021 – Period over a week early.
Achenbach syndrome, Psoriasis and Burning sensation
4.22.2021 – Rash under injection site
4.24.2021 – Since I had the injection about two hours after I got a rash below the inject site As well as a rash on my legs which I get from time to time it seem to get worse, Im talking about my psoriasis
4.25.2021 – Rash on arm & leg
4.27.2021 – Sniffles
5.21.2021 – Migraine
7.21.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes under arms
10.20.2021 – I developed on the underside of my fingers Achenbachs syndrome. ( blue brushing unexplained ) that burns Vascular surgeon
11.20.2022 – Had shingles in May
Injection site induration, Injection site reaction and Epistaxis
1.25.2021 – Day 7 swollen painful lymph, Day 11 swollen hard, red, warm vaccination site, day 21 sinus issues headache, just left covid testing site results in 24hrs
2.8.2021 – Heartburn
2.9.2021 – Called dr yesterday told to take antihistamine continually for 3-5 day. 6hrs after injection fevers began and ran to 102 degrees, heartburn, lasting 36hrs after injection. Swelling, redness, pain, itching still present from day after injection. Lymph in injection armpit sore today.
2.21.2021 – Bloody Noses. Dr has prescribed bloodwork that I had done Wednesday February 17th now awaiting results
2.26.2021 – Weird sensation in injection site on and off for 2 days .
Aphonia, Abdominal pain upper and Lymph node pain
11.28.2021 – Lymph node swelling in armpit where got injection (mild)
11.29.2021 – Mild pain in lymph nodes in armpit
12.1.2021 – A little pain in armpit (lymph nodes) again
12.2.2021 – Soreness in lymph nodes in armpit
5.28.2022 – He's recovering from a cold and recently had a fever
6.24.2022 – Cough, loss of voice, low fever, sore throat Appointment with pediatric nurse to get checked out
7.1.2022 – He tested positive for COVID on June 26. His symptoms were mild - fatigue, stomachache (one night), runny nose, congestion.
Chiropractic, Lymphedema and Sinus operation
1.13.2021 – Chiropractor
1.14.2021 – Increased sinus pressure and drainage for last 3 days
1.25.2021 – A severe headache for approx 72hrs Fellow provider in my office
2.14.2021 – Enlarged cervical lymph node on same side as injection
2.15.2021 – Right side cervical lymphedema with significant tenderness. Right arm is aching, heavy and hurts to use
2.16.2021 – Continued lymphadenopathy of right side. Arm continues to ache with significant joint pain.
3.11.2021 – Sorethroat, sinus drainage, ear fullness,
3.23.2021 – Sinus congestion with persistent headache
Diverticulitis, Abdominal distension and Flatulence
3.8.2021 – Bad upper back pain sometimes chest, fatigue , shortness of breath My Pulmonary Dr prescribed Prednisone for the shortness of breath today
3.26.2021 – Upper body pain chest and upper back
3.29.2021 – Lightheaded
4.12.2021 – Fatigue, dizziness, , chills , feeling bloated
4.26.2021 – Feels like pressure or indigestion in the center of my upper body , light headed , nausea sometimes ,
6.22.2021 – Stomach issues , gas and bloating , pain , diarrhea
9.20.2021 – Ear ache sore throat a week ago but its better now
5.1.2022 – Diverticulitis flare up on antibiotics
Presyncope, Laryngitis and Cold sweat
1.29.2021 – Brain fog
2.28.2021 – A very tender and large swollen lymph node just above my clavicle on the side of my shot.
3.1.2021 – I still have the gigantic swollen lymph node on my clavicle and another large one on my neck.
3.2.2021 – I still have two very swollen lymph nodes
3.12.2021 – Vasovagal reflex? with no explanation why. Not sure if related but no other reason to have it. (Cold sweats, nearly passed out.)
8.27.2021 – Had a cold (not covid).Currently have laryngitis.
Eye pruritus, Oral herpes and Lethargy
3.13.2021 – Cold sore bottom inner lip
4.7.2021 – Aches and pains especially around my joints. Advil helped ease the pain.
11.8.2021 – Joint pain
1.24.2022 – Coughing, itchy eyes, lethargic, lasted three days. I did not get tested. We had 4 fully vaccinated family members come down with COVID-19. This was our daughter and her entire family.
4.25.2022 – Received my second Mederna booster on 4/8/2022. On 4/8-4/10 experienced chills and joint pain
5.1.2022 – Chills and aches one day after the 3 dose
Tendon pain, Muscle spasms and Migraine
4.11.2021 – New joint pain in Rt knee and Rt hip, more pronounced in midday. No joint pain before. Also have Large muscle pains that feel like I just started working out in the gym. Mostly in my Rt shin, Rt quads, Rt hamstring.
7.10.2021 – Continued joint pain.
1.12.2022 – Continued joint pain that started after getting the second psizer shot.
4.19.2022 – Increased/new joint pain.
4.25.2022 – Increasing and more painful joint pain and increasing large muscle cramping in lower extremities.
6.13.2022 – Fleeting migraine headaches.
Affect lability, Crying and Emotional disorder
3.22.2021 – Was extremely whoosy & lightheaded the day after the shot, but missed the checkin for this site, thank you.
3.24.2021 – Called Primary Physician back; first call placed day after shot when felt whoosy & drugged up - like surreal lethargy.
3.25.2021 – PCP nurse says to give it time to pass, common side effect, but to call back if gets worse.
4.18.2021 – Strange as it sounds; I have been crying hard since the day of my 2nd shot; very emotional. No other variable to account for it - strange isn't it? Extremely cathartic, but adding to the fatigue quite frankly.
4.24.2021 – Emotional roller coaster effect. Go figure!
Otitis externa, Hyperacusis and Tooth infection
5.27.2021 – Tooth infection Visit to a Dentist
4.14.2022 – Tested posative for Omacrorn in at home test
5.6.2022 – Muld fever at night
5.13.2022 – Runny nose, shortness of breath
6.4.2022 – The area where i received booster shot remains sore.
8.21.2022 – Swimmers ear efficting my hearing
8.26.2022 – Difficulty breathing, not attribed to the virus.
10.21.2022 – I received the new booster shot for a covid 19 varient and had aching joints , and chills. I also had 65+ flu shot in my other arm. This week i am due the new forever pneumonia shot.
Respiratory tract inflammation, Tongue pruritus and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
6.26.2021 – Hives, itching all over my body, tongue burning, lymph nodes swollen and pain under both armpits Call and spoke with my doctors head nurse
6.27.2021 – Body and face itching, tongue burning and itching, rash on face, lymph nodes under both armpits swollen Telephone conversation with my doctors head nurse
6.30.2021 – Hives (bumps) on my face, burning and itching tongue, and Body and face itching, Lymph nodes swelling under both my armpits Telephone call conversation with my doctors lead nurse
7.1.2021 – Lymph nodes Swelling under both armpits, tongue burning and itching, body and face itching
11.1.2021 – Soreness in my rip cage area & Lymph nodes pain and swollen under both armpits
11.2.2021 – Both armpits Lymph nodes swelling and pain
11.3.2021 – Swelling lymph nodes in both armpits but swelling is going down
11.4.2021 – Lymph node pain and swelling in both armpits
11.5.2021 – Lymph nodes swelling and pain in both armpits
1.30.2022 – I forgot to say on yesterday'sI have COPD now (bronchial tube inflamed issues) due to having COVID19 and the vaccine/booster. I am feeling better now because my doctor finally prescribed me some meds that is treating both my asthma/COPD.
9.23.2022 – Tongue swelling, hives, and itching
9.25.2022 – Armpits lymph nodes swelling
Connective tissue disorder, Respiratory symptom and Joint stiffness
12.28.2020 – Terrible taste in the back of my mouth started late tonight
1.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node under my arm started throbbing last night and continues today.
2.9.2021 – The night of the last check in I had stiffness in my joints and connective tissue of my arms and back. My muscles on the injection arm were sore like I had pulled them. I was super tired sleeping 12-14 hours a night for most of the week.
1.26.2022 – Covid-19 related respiratory symptoms of cough, congestion, slight fever
9.29.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes on vaccination side in armpit and collarbone area.
10.1.2022 – Lymph nodes are still swollen
Drainage, Back disorder and Taste disorder
3.9.2021 – Everything I eat taste extremely bland. Also I cannot smell most orders. Seams odd!
3.10.2021 – I still cannot taste or smell things.
3.11.2021 – Im still unable to smell things and taste food as it should be.
3.13.2021 – Lack of smell and taste.
4.8.2021 – Since the vaccination I have continual sinus congestion, drainage and cough. That has been a problem today and throughout both vaccinations.
4.9.2021 – Sinus drainage with extreme cough.
4.10.2021 – Cough, sinus congestion and drainage
4.5.2022 – Ongoing back problems. But pain down the right leg. I'm going through the protocol to hopefully remedy the problems. Pain pills, injections and possibly surgery if the lesser evasive methods do not work. Person to person.
Primary progressive aphasia, Excessive cerumen production and Hypoacusis
3.17.2021 – Only 30 minutes of nausea but leg was sore & couldnt sleep on that side. Getting better now.
4.8.2021 – Dizzy
7.7.2021 – Wax in my ear. Couldnt hear. Got drops for ear & nurse washed out the wax. Went to doctor office
4.9.2022 – After 2 Pfizer's shot I have progressive aphasia. Referring to (b)(6), Minnesota. MRI's show no damage on our brain, no tumors, no stroke. Been to many neurology doctors. Doctors said don't get the booster & could have moreproblems. Speech therapy
Skin burning sensation, Bone pain and Ear pain
12.21.2020 – Was itch- tingle for first 15 min the disapeared
1.27.2021 – Last two nights felt like skin burningAfter I get up in am I do not notice
2.2.2021 – At night skin feels like burningI think I have a cold virus from my husbandScratchiest throatEars hurtI do not even kiss him but he touches everything no matter how much I wipe surfaces
4.12.2021 – About a month after 2nd vaccine felt at night like my skin was burningArms, legs and when I layer down to sleep my trunk Skin not hot to touchJust nerve endings
12.1.2021 – I believe I just have a cold Started Sunday night was exposed to someone Last Thursday I had Flu vaccine Sept 3, 2022
3.2.2022 – Lt deltoid muscle pain and bone pain
Rheumatoid arthritis, Night sweats and Neck pain
4.2.2021 – Sore injection arm shoulder
4.11.2021 – A little head ach & a bit of a sore throat
4.18.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis
4.21.2021 – Woke up middle of night sweating
7.19.2021 – Loose stools and hip and neck ache
10.18.2021 – Sore throat, headache, sinus infection. Got an antibiotic
11.21.2021 – About12hrs after my 3rd full dose of the vaccine ihad all but 3 of the symptoms above pretty severely but not as severely as after the 2nd dose
12.9.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis acting up
11.19.2022 – Super bad cold going on 3 weeks Doctor visit
New daily persistent headache, Depression and Vision blurred
4.5.2021 – The area of the injection feels hot to the touch.
4.6.2021 – Injection site is hot to the touch.
4.7.2021 – The headaches happen daily.
4.8.2021 – I'm very depressed. Don't know why.
4.17.2021 – Extreme stiffness of right side of my neck. Severe pain causing migraines on right side of face. Right eye blurred vision due to pain. This has been going on for THREE DAYS. Pain killers dont help. Only sleep helps.
5.4.2021 – My very painful stiff neck continues. Migraines result from the pain including blurred vision of my right eye. NOTHING helps it, except sleep.
Chromaturia, Thyroid disorder and Arrhythmia
4.30.2021 – Cannot sleep, but feeling overly tired.
6.21.2021 – Excruciating headachez
8.7.2021 – Chills from time to time that i never had before
2.5.2022 – Constant pain in joints all over the body. Urine color changing constantly from totally clear to cpletely brown whithout any explanation [going through all the color of the rainbow]. Contant migraines/headaches.
4.20.2022 – Difficult breathing with congested chest and permanent headaches
7.20.2022 – Difficulty breathing....short of breath Arythmie
Carcinoma in situ, Transurethral bladder resection and Lower respiratory tract congestion
8.26.2021 – Had a cystoscopy and noticed CIS. Had TURBT performed, pathology was cancerous. Have another cystoscopy scheduled for mid Oct. If additional CIS are noted will schedule another TURBT and Chemotherapy. Urology and one day surgery
5.23.2022 – 100.6 deg temp, cough, raspy throat, fatigue, difficulty sleeping for about 4 days. All symptoms gone except for the cough and raspy throat. Did covid at home test, results were a negative.
5.30.2022 – Seem to have a chest cold or infection. Can not seem to get rid of a nagging cough and congestion deep in my bronchial system
Red blood cell count decreased, Generalized edema and Transfusion
3.23.2021 – dizziness and froggy voice
3.24.2021 – pain around liver, swelling of lymph nodes in neck, sore throat and face swelling.
4.13.2021 – Headache, edema, sharp burning abdominal pain on right side around liver and a little lower that comes and goes, bloated stomach, and numbness in feet and ankles
4.20.2021 – headaches, abdominal pain, whole body edema, lower red blood count, 30 min gusher nose bleed, swollen face and sinus, dizziness, headaches general fatigue, shortnessof breathe. scheduled appt with my hematologist and PCP
4.27.2021 – Went to the ER and followed up with hematologist and PCP. My Hemaglobin was down to 8.3 and had a blood transfusion 4/23. Glucose was 375 and my PCP put me on Type 2 diabetes medication. I have a follow up appt with my PCP on 5/6.
6.22.2021 – Ozempic weekly is helping manage my high blood sugar levels but my hemaglobin dropped to 8.2 again and I had to have a blood transfusuon of 1 unit of blood. I'm hoping this isn't a new norm for me.
3.23.2022 – Low energy and low red blood count. Now taking prescription testosterone and DHEA to support red blood cell production and improve energy Hematologist visit
Chillblains, Vitreous floaters and Night sweats
2.2.2021 – Worsening of a vitreous floater in left eye. Also getting chilblains in toes after even short cold exposures.
2.23.2021 – Had pain at injection site and night sweats first 2 days
3.4.2021 – Occasional chillblains appearance in some of toes in both feet, with good capillary refill. No fever, chills, respiratory symptoms, or similar symptoms in fingers.
3.11.2021 – Fluctuating dusky changes in toes. Capillary return is OK and foot pulses are unchanged from baseline. Getting tired easily doing yard work but exercise at the gym is okay.
2.14.2022 – Had fatigue and questionable COVID toes for 2-3 days a couple of weeks ago. Good foot pulses, no cough / fever / headache / myalgias. Home rapid tests negative x 4. Did not get PCR done.
Foreign body sensation in eyes, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Anxiety
10.24.2021 – My right eye feels like sands are poured inside it.
10.26.2021 – Like l have sand inside my eyes.
10.27.2021 – Feeling so unease
10.29.2021 – Very tired
11.6.2021 – Pains all over my body. My throat very very has been very sour and like left side ribs are so painful.
12.4.2021 – Headaches, Headaches and headaches.
1.22.2022 – I have really nt been feeling good. I feel sick everyday unless l take Tylenol l feel relieved a little. I will always be feeling like l want tohave fever, until l take fever reducing tab. I don't know what to do.
4.23.2022 – Cough,cough cough and tiredness
Somnolence, Influenza like illness and Asthenia
3.10.2021 – Sore throat
4.7.2021 – On Sat 4/3 evening (day 10 after vac#2) I developed a bad headache which continued into Sunday 4/4 when I felt tired, weak, flu-like achy, & had diarrhea. I was not out of the house so I couldnt have been exposed to an illness. I was better on M
9.30.2021 – Lightheaded
10.1.2021 – VSafe system missed my Severe symptoms on 9/28 (day after booster), extreme headache, fatigue, chills, fever because I was not asked about booster in time to record it
4.14.2022 – Tues 4/12 was severely I'll with flu-like aches, chills, slept most of day. But symptoms mild on 4/13
Spinal fracture, Paranasal sinus hyposecretion and Sciatica
12.3.2021 – Dry sinuses and throat initially, following day congestion, day after that coughing up some mucus. Negative results from at-home covid test on day 2, Negative molecular test results receved on day 5. Symptoms believed to be common cold.
12.10.2021 – Experiencing symptoms that I believe are related to the common cold since 11/25/2021 (mild congestion, mild productive cough). Received negative covid test results on 11/27/21 and 11/29/21. No fever.
1.28.2022 – Cold symptoms following by severe lower back pain ( sciatica). Sciatica waned after two weeks, but dull lower back pain continued for 4 weeks. Tested negative when initial cold symptoms appeared (at home) and 3 days later (molecular).
4.30.2022 – Vertebrae fractures possibly due to osteoporosis
8.10.2022 – Cough, fever (100.6), chest congestion, achy bones.
Injection site discoloration, Joint stiffness and Tremor
2.24.2021 – These are from yesterdays day after shot effects
2.26.2021 – On the second day after my vaccine, when I felt like eating, I noticed a slight loss of taste, but it it was back to normal the next day.
2.27.2021 – Yesterday evening I noticed an irregular rash to the left and under the injection site in my left arm
2.28.2021 – Still have irregular rash below injection site
10.28.2021 – Just a tiny pink dot at injection site. Soreness seems to be underneath in muscle.
10.30.2021 – Arm muscle still slightly sore
11.1.2021 – Redness is diminishing
4.24.2022 – After my 2nd booster, within 5-6 hours I developed stiff joints and a fever causing me to tremble. It was gone, however, within 24 hours, and I continue to feel fine.
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