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.
White blood cell disorder, Blood pressure inadequately controlled and Cognitive disorder
6.19.2021 – Feel fluish-hot and flushed, Swollen glands
6.20.2021 – Light Cough, hoarse deep voice, flushed/hot, flu-ish
6.21.2021 – Terrible cough both dry and wet, laryngitis, dry mouth, excessive urination/thirst , went to dr for COVID test a d was negative
6.22.2021 – Cough, burning nose, laryngitis, higher BP than normal for me, dry mouth, bad taste Yesterday and today
6.24.2021 – Burning nose, fuzzy head, cough, sneezing, sinus pressure, teeth pain, slight headache Saw primary dr yesterday who prescribed steroid pack, Flonase, omnicef, I missed the check in yesterday and on day 2 of the meds. Cough has improved
7.1.2021 – Heart flutters, tickling, racing heart, shortness of breath, ice cold feet off and on a few days, right eye stabbing pain. Each day different but today mainly fatigue and the heart, easily winded symptoms . ER today x ray ok, WBC 13K, discharged.
7.8.2021 – Had more blood work today as follow up to ER visit. Still have shortness breath, high BP, extreme fatigue, calf spasms, heart flutter, head feels full/heavy, want to get second dose but afraid. Dr sending me to cardiologist and ENT. I feel off.
7.15.2021 – Unstable blood pressure, hypertension, back pain, urination every 20 min, heart flutters, chest tight, palpitations, unstable white blood cell, 13, 8.5, 11, 10 all in days. Inflammatory response ongoing. Admitted hospital 1 night, abnormal ekg,sinus
9.16.2021 – Incredible pressure and pain in my head and sinuses, headaches, severe brain fog, bounding pulse, feel pulse all over, dizzy, tachycardia, erratic BP, new meds, spending thousands in dr appts, meds
10.16.2021 – Racing pulse, slight shortness of breath, heaviness, spacey
10.17.2021 – Racing heart, higher blood pressure, sinus pressure like heartbeat in head
10.18.2021 – Racing heart, congestion, sinus pressure
10.20.2021 – Sinus pressure but not as bad
10.22.2021 – Little sinus pressure
1.14.2022 – Ongoing sinusitis, sinus infection, heart palpitations, bounding pulse, pressure in face
10.15.2022 – Worsening brain fog and cognitive function, fullness/heaviness /pressure in face/head, sinusitis, air hunger, inconsistent and high blood pressure
Cold sweat, Hypersomnia and Tremor
1.28.2021 – Low grade fever & clamy
1.29.2021 – I have an interior irritable shake. Its exactly like when I have my period. But I dont currently have it. I never get headaches so I know its from the shot. Today my stomach was a little upset. ALL mild & managable.
1.30.2021 – I dont normally get headaches- todays is very mild & no Tylenol needed
2.5.2021 – Where the heck did ALL this come from today - after a week?!?
2.10.2021 – Day 9 & 10 I had a headache, stomach ache and felt exhausted (slept an additional 4 hr each day)
Crohn's disease, Hip arthroplasty and Respiratory symptom
1.5.2021 – I believe these symptoms are related to starting my period today, not the vaccine.
1.6.2021 – Again, not sure if symptoms are related to vaccine or my menstrual cycle.
2.10.2021 – Nosebleed
2.12.2021 – The GI symptoms may be related to my Crohns disease.
5.11.2021 – Had a cold/upper respiratory infection and bronchitis and laryngitis for nearly 2 weeks. It took me off work with weakness and fatigue. This was 3-4wks ago. I was tested for covid to rule out despite already being vaccinated; it was negative.
8.10.2021 – Had a left total hip replacement 7/29/21.
2.9.2022 – Have had bronchitis/upper respiratory symptoms multiple times over past 2 months. Currently with symtpoms again. Doctor's office appt
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Dysmenorrhea and Wheezing
11.28.2021 – Moderate headache
12.19.2021 – Earlier this week I had the worst period of my life with awful cramps. It was the first time a period has kept me home from class. (This could have possibly been due to stress)
9.13.2022 – I got my period a couple of days early today. I have some abdominal pain and diarrhea, but I think it's associated with my period and not my vaccine
9.30.2022 – I have cold-induced asthma. The weather has gotten colder and I have had problems with wheezing and breathlessness, but I'm fairly certain it is all related to my preexisting asthma.
10.23.2022 – It's not bad. I have a cold, so congestion which is making my asthma worse, so slightly increased wheezing.
Tremor, Muscle spasms and Hypoesthesia
4.19.2021 – Last night inhad a mild tremor in my left hand, the side where I received the injection. Today i have had cramps in my legs and feet.
4.20.2021 – Leg cramps, mild tingling in hands and arms
4.21.2021 – Cramping in my right calf, tingling in arms hands and feet
4.22.2021 – Tingling in hands, arms feet legs and leg and feet cramps
4.23.2021 – Cramps and tingling in legs and feet
8.8.2021 – Cough, low grade fever, severe leg cramps, body aches, chills, runny nose, congestion
11.7.2021 – Numbness and sever cramping in my legs, numbness of my right foot, cramping in both hands. All began with the vaccination and have never subsided.
5.9.2022 – I am continuing to have the same leg cramps that I e had for more than a year and nobody cares.
Borderline glaucoma, Tooth disorder and Tooth abscess
4.23.2021 – No , doing just fine
4.25.2021 – Muscle ach not that bad . 1 to 5 (give 1 ok-5 bad ) It's a 2 no big deal ..
5.8.2021 – Abscessed tooth and Cellulitis in the face . Went to emergency room and was admitted for 2 nights .
7.23.2021 – Joints feel like there stiff more in the morning. Have pain in hip and back . Had a couple headaches. Otherwise fine. Stiffness has been getting worse in time . But Im 57 . Bad tooth.spent 2 days
10.22.2021 – It's a little warmer. I got a little pimple and a knot under injection spot
10.23.2021 – Left arm / small pimple and lump under the skin
10.24.2021 – On my left arm underneath the shin is a lump .
10.25.2021 – Lump under skin where was injected
Blood bilirubin increased and Alopecia
10.6.2022 – The COVID Vaccine and Boosters ( all Pfizer) is causing my scalp hair to shed in excess and it won't stop. I suppose it's making me bald. Currently on a DR waitlist for end of Oct.
10.13.2022 – Have Dr appointment 27 Oct 22 regarding the following hair issue. Appears COVID Vaccines and boosters inclusively are causing my hair to fall out excessively. Pending Dr Appointment
10.20.2022 – 1. Scalp hair shedding from Vaccines. 2. Vaccines causes my elevated BILIRUBIN levels confirmed by blood work. I CANNOT have these levels elevated. Don't bother to call me with your "Boilerplate" questions. CDC interviewers don't see comments. Dr Office in person and blood work up
Feces soft, Body temperature decreased and Skin warm
8.15.2021 – I had covid previously. I have symptoms severe enough that I stayed in bed all day. Tired achy joint pain. Coughing headaches. Nausea, almost diarrhea. So smoky here so not sure what is related to vaccine. Feel like I have covid again but less.
8.16.2021 – Still some lack of balance
8.18.2021 – Coughing
9.4.2021 – Diarrhea and coughing
9.15.2021 – Body like a furnace, leg cramps
10.5.2021 – Coughing worse. Continuing low grade fever and fatigue. Probably shouldn't have gotten vaccine as i already had covid. I don't need these Continuing problems that affect daily life. Have scheduled physician appointment.
10.22.2021 – Constant low grade fever, coughing, fatigue.
10.26.2021 – Have had stomach pains and diarrhea since vax but did not attribute to vax. Low grade fever is mostly gone. Currently has been 96.9 to 97.7 so better. Health about the same as before last vax but worse than before 1st vax.
12.14.2021 – Stiff neck and major headache. Don't have a clue if related to vaccination. Am assuming not due to time lapse.
Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Tinnitus
5.24.2021 – Numbness ffith finger both hands
5.25.2021 – Minimal numbness both hands over fifth finger. Also postnasal discharge
5.26.2021 – Bilateral numbness ulnar nerve. Postnasal discharge
5.27.2021 – Numbness ome hand, postnasal discharge
5.28.2021 – Minimal numbness one hand, postnasal discharge
5.29.2021 – Minimal numbness fifth finger both hands, postnasal discharge
6.7.2021 – Post nasal discharge now is more pronound and caus8ng coughing
12.11.2021 – Sore throat
12.18.2021 – Sore throath
2.27.2022 – Tireness one day
5.30.2022 – Tinitus
11.27.2022 – Asthenia, adynamia, numbness in face and hands
Rectal ulcer, Age-related macular degeneration and Proctalgia
2.6.2021 – Feeling wonderful.
2.7.2021 – Snizzing, runny nose
2.8.2021 – Yesterday I had an elevated temp of 99.4 but subsided in the evening. Normal today 97.4.
2.19.2021 – Diarrhea for a couple of days.
3.19.2021 – All of a sudden on Thursday March 18, 2021 I had tenitus so bad in my left ear I couldn't hear from the left ear. On Friday my hearing is back on the left.
4.9.2021 – Lethargic
9.3.2021 – Diagnosed with AMD right eye problems. Physical therapy
10.16.2021 – Burning sensations in lower legs. Physical therapy
10.23.2021 – Nausea and lethargic from an added medicine for high blood pressure. An HTZ water pill the only new addition to my daily regimen. Call to the Doctors office and a visit to the clinic
4.2.2022 – Just a cough and runny nose. It maybe due to my allergies I have rhinitis.
5.2.2022 – Hoarseness
11.10.2022 – Sneezing and a lot of mucus. I associate it with Autumn and winter allergies.
Metapneumovirus infection, Poor quality sleep and Upper-airway cough syndrome
2.19.2021 – Didnt sleep well
2.20.2021 – May have UTI. I am Type 1 Diabetic and Kidney Transplant.
2.21.2021 – Probable UTI
2.22.2021 – Have UTI
3.23.2021 – Not sleeping well
3.24.2021 – Due to other health issues
3.25.2021 – Other health issues
3.26.2021 – Diarrhea- recently had C-diff
4.23.2021 – Fever up to 101.8 starting late Monday. 99s the next day. No other symptoms. Tested negative. for Covid
11.21.2021 – HMPV Cough, runny nose, tired, I'm immunocompromised and ended up in hospital.. Treated symptoms
2.16.2022 – Allergy symptoms including some post nasal drip. Fatigue Monoclonal antibody infusion
Lymphadenopathy
10.1.2021 – I have a golf ball size (but not hard) swelling in the area of my supraclavicular node on the left side, and moderate swelling of the infraclavidular nodes immediately underneath.
10.2.2021 – Supraclavicular lymph node swelling and infraclavicular lymph node swelling, both on left side
10.3.2021 – Supraclavicular lymph node swelling(still large) and intraclavicular lymph node swelling on the left side
10.4.2021 – significant supracavicular lymph node swelling and minor infraclavicular lymph node swelling on the left side
10.5.2021 – Supraclavicular and infraclavicular lymph node swelling on the left side: the first is worse.
Swelling face, Rash erythematous and Swelling
1.29.2021 – Some tingling feeling in eye and cheek area. Not bad just annoying.
1.31.2021 – Friday day of vaccine tingling and numbness in face from eye to the mouth. Lasted between 12 and 13 hours.
2.19.2021 – Tingling left side of face. Some swelling and red rash in left cheek area.
2.20.2021 – Left cheek still a little puffy with rash same as yesterday
8.20.2021 – 11 days ago I had a cold, back ache and temp 3 degrees above normal for 1 day then diarrhea.
Hypoacusis, Deafness and Tinnitus
11.12.2021 – Severe ringing in my ears/tinnitus
11.13.2021 – Severe tinnitus, not getting better
11.14.2021 – Severe tinnitus. Not improving. Appointment scheduled to see specialist
11.15.2021 – Severe tinnitus, hearing loss Moved up appointment with specialist due to severity
11.16.2021 – Severe constant tinnitus
11.17.2021 – Severe tinnitus
11.18.2021 – Severe tinnitus, potential hearing loss per audiogram Audiogram and second ent consult
11.25.2021 – Severe tinnitus and some hearing loss Audiologist appointment and hearing test
12.2.2021 – Worsening tinnitus Hearing test at audiologist
12.23.2021 – Severe tinnitus, worsening.
2.10.2022 – Worsening bilateral tinnitus
5.12.2022 – Tinnitus and hearing loss
11.11.2022 – Tinnitus, hearing loss
Muscular weakness, Somnolence and Ear pain
2.18.2021 – Sleepiness
2.19.2021 – Sore throat
3.16.2021 – Ear aches
3.19.2021 – Ear ache
9.13.2021 – Was sick with covid for about 3 weeks. After a couple of days of feeling very bad went to the emergency room. They took xrays of the lungs and sent me home. Still have lingering symptoms 3 months later.
10.29.2021 – Extreme tiredness and weaknesses of the legs
10.31.2021 – Extreme weakness. Leg pon
4.12.2022 – Fatigue, shortness of breath. Tiredness. Went to see my primary health provider
5.19.2022 – Joint pain and fatigue
5.25.2022 – Fatigued musle aches. Visited dr ofgice
6.1.2022 – Muscle aches and fatigue
11.2.2022 – Shortness of breath. Weakness in my legs. Visited Dr 's ofgice
Breast edema, Lactation disorder and Pain in jaw
3.25.2021 – Jaw joint pain and a little numbness
3.26.2021 – TMJ/jaw pain, tingliness and swelling in my knees
3.28.2021 – Jaw/TMJ pain
4.19.2021 – Legs feel heavy
4.23.2021 – Clogged milk duct (lactating)
5.24.2021 – CongestionSlight headacheLittle achyFatigue
5.31.2021 – Sore throat
7.20.2021 – Edema in breast Ultrasound and mammogram
4.23.2022 – Stomach flu Had Covid in late December/early January and still have some lingering and intermittent issues with a lack of a sense of smell.
11.22.2022 – Sore throat Runny nose Aches
11.29.2022 – Aches Headache Sore throat Sneezing Cough
Allergic respiratory symptom, Dry eye and Ocular hyperemia
4.20.2021 – Dry, itchy eyes
4.21.2021 – Itchy eyes
4.25.2021 – Dry itchy eyes
5.3.2021 – The day after the last check in, the area where I received the shot became red, swollen, and itchy for a few days. Also still have dry, itchy eyes, and redness which wasnt there before.
5.20.2021 – Eyes still slightly red/bloodshot since the first dose
6.14.2021 – Same eye bloodshot again
6.21.2021 – Diarrhea.
8.18.2021 – Itchy face and neck. Not sure if its related to the vax. Could be from a new laundry detergent that was used.
5.18.2022 – Fatigue, cough, congestion, sneezing, allergy like symptoms
Palpitations
3.20.2021 – Heart palpitations that were getting stronger after the first week. Starting to diminish past few days. Cardiologist scripted 30mg cardizem. Office visit
3.27.2021 – Mild palpitations prior to 1st vaccine but they got more intense for several days after 1st shot after several days. Wearing Holter per cardiologist & waiting to track and see if palpitations get worse again. Office visit wit cardiologist
3.28.2021 – Palpitations and wearing holter monitor
3.29.2021 – A few palpitations. Working with cardiologist & wearing holter monitor.
4.3.2021 – Still have palpitations but they did not get worse like they did with the fist dose
4.24.2022 – Palpatations continue and under the care of a cardiologist, taking meds. Normal office visit
5.6.2022 – Long-haul palpitations seem to have increased a little
Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism
12.31.2020 – İ have been hospitalized since the 30th die to an unrelated issue. İ had blood clots in my lungs I'm related to the injection. İ Don't wish to continue with this study since İ need to concentrate on my other issues. İ will still get the 2nd ahot get
1.1.2021 – I have been hospitalized with an hereditary PE since Wednesday I have a PE that appears to be hereditaryditary
1.2.2021 – İ was diagnosed with PE 1/30 İ was diagnosed with PE
1.3.2021 – Was diagnosed and hospitalized with blood clots on my lungs 12/30/2020 Was diagnosed and hospitalized with PE 12/30/2020
1.5.2021 – On 1/30 was hospitalized with blood clotsinboth lungs On 1/30 was hospitalized with blood clotsinboth lungs
Blood glucose decreased, Injected limb mobility decreased and Disorientation
1.28.2021 – Disoriented
1.31.2021 – Last night and today my right arm felt almost numb and painful
2.11.2021 – Stomach/digestive issues.
2.18.2021 – Spotting in between periods
2.25.2021 – I was not given a full dose of the shot.
2.26.2021 – Ear pain
2.28.2021 – Ear pain still, and my arm still hurts from the 1st shot.
3.1.2021 – Low blood sugar, ear pain
3.11.2021 – My arm hurts from my first vaccine shot still. It hurts to stretch it and use it at all.
3.18.2021 – My arm has been hurting from my first shot still and it's not getting any better and it's hard to move my muscle.
3.25.2021 – My arm still hurts from the 1st shot I got. I can't move it normally.
4.1.2021 – My arm still hurts from the 1st injection
4.8.2021 – My arm still hurts from the 1st shot and is hard to move at times.
2.27.2022 – More heart palpitations
Pneumonia, Productive cough and Nasopharyngitis
5.28.2021 – A phlegm producing lung infection. Currently lasting for more than 1 week, little to no fever, very little tiredness. No other major systems. Little to no color to the phlegm.
8.16.2021 – Just a general overall I'll feeling
4.9.2022 – Major cold symptoms, but no fever. Dispatch Health, They come to your home
4.16.2022 – Various systoms of a cold, but longer in duration,
9.10.2022 – A couple of fairly serious colds no fever little sore throat little chest congestion but that's it.
Heart rate irregular, Blood pressure increased and Dyspnea
2.24.2021 – On Monday, 2/22/21 at 9:30pm, I started having breathing issues and my heart was beating strangely. I took my blood pressure and it was 188/109 and my pulse was 93. I was scared and unsure if I should call an ambulance. I went to bed and took my vitals on Tuesday morning. All was back to normal.
3.10.2021 – My blood pressure appears to be elevated since the shot. I have the 2nd shot scheduled for 3/15 and will address with the nurse. Will address BP with the 2nd appointment for the shot. Did not schedule an appointment specifically for BP.
Laryngitis, Parosmia and Sinus disorder
2.13.2021 – Unpleasent medicine smell in my sinus. My sinus burn slightly
2.14.2021 – Still smelling an unpleasent scent. Not as strong as last night. The headache goes into the base of my head and neck. Mild. Feel better outside.
2.15.2021 – If I touch my arm whete I got the vaccine its tender but no pain if I dont touch it. I seem to have a ringing in my ears. I notice it more at night. I have slight laryngitis but no sore throat.
2.16.2021 – Ringing ears is my only symptom todat
2.17.2021 – Ears still ring
3.13.2021 – I have a unusual medicine scent in my sinus
Polyarthritis, Ventricular tachycardia and Trigger finger
1.15.2021 – I have Lupus
1.22.2021 – Sore throat
4.10.2021 – Arthritis symptoms of all myJoints especially in my hands that I never experienced before and carpal tunnel of my wrists and a trigger finger
7.10.2021 – Palpitations (pvcs)
8.26.2021 – Neck pain and burning eyes
8.27.2021 – Neck pain, eyes burning
8.28.2021 – Neck ache, eyes burn, racing pounding heart
9.1.2021 – Racing heart
9.15.2021 – Racing heart again and excruciating headaches that have not gone away since getting vaccine with neck stiffness that may be associated with headache. Still have Right upper quadrant abdominal discomfort.
9.30.2021 – Racing heart swollen painful joints , headache still, tendonitis, right upper quadrant pain of abdomen
11.26.2021 – AFIB
2.23.2022 – Have been having problems with my heart.. vtach and A Fib and SVT never had heart problems before these vaccines
3.3.2022 – Tendonitis
3.9.2022 – Tendonitis of Achilles, ankles, knees and fingers
3.16.2022 – Tingling on both sides of my lower face. And tendonitis and lymphnode enlargement worse.
4.1.2022 – Racing heart, tendonitis
4.6.2022 – Racing heart and AFib at times
Vaginal odor, Hypomenorrhea and Oligomenorrhea
4.14.2021 – Lightheaded/dizzy and metallic taste/smell
4.16.2021 – Confused state until today
4.18.2021 – Vagina smells like pennies
5.5.2021 – Exacerbation of endometriosis symptoms
5.6.2021 – Lightheaded, dizzy, itchy
5.7.2021 – Spleen pain, dizzy/lightheaded, confusion
5.8.2021 – Coldsore
5.26.2021 – A swarm of bees has taken over my front yard
6.9.2021 – Nausea, vomiting, dizzy for last 2 days
8.4.2021 – Increased my cycle by 7 days and shortened my period from 4 days to 2. This occurred for two cycles after the vaccine and has been regular thereafter.
Hypoesthesia, Migraine and Paresthesia
3.31.2021 – The headache is a migraine. I'm prone to them. It could be related to the vaccine or it could be related to the weather and/or allergies. Hard to say.
4.19.2021 – Within 15 mins of injection, mild tingling & numbness down arm & hand of arm that received the injection, similar to migraine prodrome symptoms I've had in the past. Within 45 mins, some similar sensation in same side of face, also consistent with long ago migraine prodrome symptoms. No headache yet, but it's only been a little over an hour since the jab. Nurse took vitals at clinic before releasing me. All were normal. Vitals check at the vax clinic, as that's where symptoms began.
7.19.2021 – Body aches, fatigue, and migraine for several days immediately following receipt of first shingles vaccine. I'm certain it's unrelated to my covid vaccines.
Pre-existing condition improved, Nasal disorder and Uterine leiomyoma
3.4.2021 – It is not a normal headache or migrane. Feels like a cenent block is sitting on top of my head and there is a burning across my forehead
3.5.2021 – I have had pain in my body for last 12 months but today I woke up with no pain AT ALL! It started to diminish after first vaccine and now after second it gone.
3.8.2021 – Headache severethen eased about 8pm yesterday then severe at 4am again eased at abkut 9am to moderate all day
4.7.2021 – The pain in my body that I had been struggling with before the vaccines that dimished with first vacine and disappeared with the second vaccine came back.
9.1.2021 – 4 weeks ago had nasal oroblems and lungs hurt lasted 5 days. Week and a half ago lungs burned and hurt, weak dizzy alot lasted 5 days. Been fine since. 2 covid rapid tests
3.9.2022 – Pain and swelling in joints. Starting bleeding heavily after not having one for years Large fibroid tumor in uterus. Dizziness. Ocular migranes.
Scleroderma, Dental operation and Photophobia
8.6.2021 – My eyes are more red and irritated but that could be poor air quality.
8.27.2021 – Scleroderma symptoms have appeared. Tightness in hands and wrists, mainly. Plus some coughing (wildfire smoke?) And more tired than usual.
9.7.2021 – Bloating
9.17.2021 – Digestive issues, bloating, stomach pain, queasiness, some insomnia.
10.15.2022 – Eyes are light sensitive
10.19.2022 – Whole digestive tract is tender and sensitive
10.20.2022 – Digestive tract still tender and sensitive
11.18.2022 – Caught a stomach virus a week ago. Much better now but have lingering stomach soreness. Got my flu shot 3 days prior to that.
Bone pain, Injection site discomfort and Injection site pain
4.11.2021 – The first couple days after the vaccine I felt tired but I did not get much sleep the night before so it could have been due to that.
6.10.2021 – Some discomfort at the injection site.
7.29.2021 – Still having short stabbing pains at times at the injection site. Pain goes all the way to the bone.
10.28.2021 – No new symptoms but as previously reported some discomfort is still being experienced at the injection site. Maybe a nerve was hit with the second injection but that is supposition.
4.29.2022 – Was diagnosed with COVID.
Food poisoning and Influenza
3.17.2022 – My husband and I had flu or food poisoning. I took temps during it and normal temps for both of us. It only lasted 24 hours. He had it first and I came down with it over 24 hrs later. We believe it was a flu bug.
6.14.2022 – I've neuropathy in both arms since 2015 - breast cancer after-meds. The followup meds caused neuropathy. Take B12 3000mg that managed it. But the 2 vaccinations - 1 in ea arm have caused it to return and is not improving. Related ???
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