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.
Radiculopathy, Hepatic enzyme increased and Blood cholesterol increased
3.10.2021 – Occasional stuffed up nose
3.11.2021 – Malaise, dizzy
3.18.2021 – GI distress. I think it happened from something I ate
3.25.2021 – Stress and anxiety. I dont think its because of the vaccine
4.1.2021 – A bit dizzy. Feeling tired. Malaise.
4.8.2021 – In the beginning after both vaccines the next day I sweat a lot. And it didn't smell familiar.
4.18.2021 – Smell different when I sweat. Sweating has eased compared to the first week after the first shot. Intermittent exhaustion
7.4.2021 – Nerve impingement right side lumbar shooting stabbing pain in right front quadricep mid thigh to the knee. In physical therapy for it. Going to orthopedist next week. Physical Therapy
10.1.2021 – I recently moved and had to clean out a storage space that I had not visited in three years. There was about an inch of dust on everything. And I was wearing a mask the whole time. I have had an intermittent dry cough ever since. It has gotten better
4.2.2022 – Re-inflammation of bulging disc
4.30.2022 – I got blood work for my doctor. Who wanted me to wait for two weeks after I got my booster to get my cholesterol checked. The cholesterol was elevated and for the first time in my life my liver enzymes are elevated. I think it is due to the vaccines.
5.11.2022 – Torn meniscus in my left knee is flaring up. And I still have those elevated liver enzymes in my recent bloodwork. That has never happened to me before.
Jaw disorder, Axillary pain and Oropharyngeal pain
3.25.2021 – I did not feel that this was related. But Friday 3/19 I noticed that I was having a problem with jaw. It was on the left side which is where I had my shot. I also had some symptons with my throat being sore. Just enough to say it was sore. I just wanted to tell this because i just realized whenmy boss was talking about his today. Then I asked was that a side effect of the shot. Nothing big it does not bother me as much as it was on the day that I received tbe shot.
3.26.2021 – Just tbe symptons in my jaw and in the throat area
4.2.2021 – Soreness under left arm and still have some soreness in my throatI have called and left a message for my PCP have not hobe for a visit.
Nightmare, Abnormal dreams and Herpes zoster
2.21.2021 – Only this. I a person who doesnt typically remember my dreams. But since my first shot I am aware of having very vivid dreams some nightmares. Has anyone else reported this?
2.23.2021 – Still having very vivid dreams
2.24.2021 – I am still having the very vivid dreams Ive had since the first dose. This is uncharacteristic for me
2.25.2021 – Vivid dreams
3.5.2021 – 6 days after 2nd vaccine I got shingles on my left side of my torso. I also had my shot on my left side. It would be plausible to be connected
3.12.2021 – Still recovering from Shingles which I got 5or 6 days after my 2nd Covid shot
Ventricular extrasystoles, Neck pain and Paresthesia
12.31.2020 – Tingling
1.1.2021 – Muscle aches particularly in arm where injection was. More than just the deltoid. Had to take ibuprofen.
1.28.2021 – Chest pain
1.30.2021 – Rash
2.24.2021 – Neck pain & lymphadenopathy, contralateral to vaccine site. I dont think its related though. Scheduled not yet completed
7.28.2021 – New: Occasional symptomatic PVCs. Ongoing: occasional chest pain. Work as an EM physician so Im too stubborn to go to the doctor (as a patient) about it. Thought I had pericarditis after the 2nd vaccine but wasnt known SE at the time & did impr
1.29.2022 – Ongoing PVCs, left arm parenthesis (vaccinated L both times)
Injection site nodule, Nodule and Skin warm
1.6.2021 – Nasal congestion and lots of sneezing started last evening. I'm not sure if it's vaccine or seasonal/food allergy related
1.7.2021 – Nasal congestion and sneezing are significantly decreased today
1.19.2021 – On day nine I had a track of nodules under my skin starting at injection site and running down my arm about 3-4 inches. They were pea sized initially and by the d d of day one was size of ping pong ball. Red. Hot. Itchy. Some hives too. 2 days
2.3.2021 – Dizzy. Unrelenting headache
2.4.2021 – Arm pit tenderness and swelling in the injection arm
2.5.2021 – Sore armpit
5.4.2021 – I had bronchitis Clinic visit
2.3.2022 – Bronchitis for 8 weeks. Lingering cough. Occasional Headache and stiff neck, body aches
9.24.2022 – About 16 hrs after dhot I had 101.7 temp, migraine, chills, body aches. For 12 hrs. Arm pit and breast sore for 3 days. With the 3rd dhot I was in bed and fever etc for 2 days
Visual impairment, Taste disorder and Parosmia
1.8.2021 – Cough
2.8.2021 – Eye sight has changed since 2nd shot
2.19.2021 – Blurry vision still there.
12.1.2021 – Head cold I guess. Feel like crap.
1.26.2022 – Severe fatigue, head cold symptoms, messed up taste and smell lasted about seven days. Almost back to normal. Did not get tested. Just stayed home.
4.12.2022 – Swelling in my arm pit
4.13.2022 – Swelling under arm and in lymph node on collar bone
4.14.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm and on collar bone area
4.15.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes on collar bone and in arm pit but getting smaller
4.16.2022 – Swollen lymph node under arm
4.17.2022 – lymph nodes still swollen but less
7.11.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under other arm. The first ones went away.
10.10.2022 – More problems with lymph nodes. Ever since boosters. Never before.
Hyposmia, Hypogeusia and Taste disorder
4.12.2021 – Tingling sensation of the skin, loss of appetite, taste altered
4.13.2021 – Shortness of breath, decreased appetite
4.14.2021 – Mild shortness of breath and loss of appetite
4.16.2021 – Shortness of breath and appetite loss
4.17.2021 – Shortness of breath
10.9.2021 – Malaise, not able to take a full breath, brain fog, hand tremors
11.14.2021 – Breathing difficulty
11.16.2021 – Breathing difficulty and cough
11.17.2021 – Shortness of breath and coughing
12.3.2021 – Fibromyalgia flare up shortness of breath and dizziness
12.17.2021 – Cough, fever, nausea, congestion, malaise, body pains
12.24.2021 – Cough, fever, shortness of breath, exhaustion, chest and nose congestion, back and joint pain, malaise, myalgia, sneezing, runny nose, loss of appetite, sense of smell and taste dulled
2.13.2022 – Dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, fibromyalgia flare Subsequent tests as a result of appointments
Listless, Joint range of motion decreased and Irritability
7.23.2021 – Sore throat, Mucus in back of throat, unable to move injection arm past 90°
7.25.2021 – Dizziness
7.27.2021 – Anxiety
8.14.2021 – Severe chest pain / acid reflux
8.15.2021 – Chest pain / acid reflux
8.16.2021 – Severe listlessness & irritability since symptoms first began
8.17.2021 – Irritability and listlessness; rash is same arm as injection, but different in location (appeared after shot)
8.19.2021 – Irritability and listlessness
8.26.2021 – Rash on injection arm persists
9.2.2021 – Not worsening, but the rash on the injection arm still has not gone away.
9.9.2021 – Rash near injection site remains and has gotten more itchy.
9.16.2021 – Rash at injection site continues to get worse (larger bumps, more itchy, covers more of upper arm).
9.23.2021 – Rash still present, though itching has not worsened.
11.11.2021 – Rash continues. It has not worsened, but it is persistent.
Hypoacusis, Depression and Tinnitus
3.13.2021 – Depression. Very unusual for me.
3.31.2021 – Terrible tinnitus, so bad it is affecting my hearing
4.1.2021 – Awful tinnitus! Not subsiding!
4.2.2021 – Swollen lymph node on left neck, same side as shot. TINNITUS!
4.3.2021 – Left neck lymph node is swollen. Tinnitus somewhat improved.
4.4.2021 – Swelling in left neck lymph node has improved, still have tinnitus
4.11.2021 – Pain in my calves and leg veins
4.18.2021 – Daily headaches
5.10.2021 – My right ear is buzzing and tinnitus is still bad since the second shot.
Chills, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity
2.12.2021 – Very mild chills
2.17.2021 – I have none today but I didnt realize until now, but the first night after I had my second shot I had severe joint pain in my hands. I had attributed this to playing volleyball on the day of the shot. The pain went completely away the next day. I now realize it was from the shot. My finger injury from volleyball didnt go away over night! Im sure this was related to the second vaccine.
Eructation, Spinal pain and Gastrointestinal pain
2.4.2021 – Cough
2.7.2021 – Lie back pain.
2.8.2021 – Drippy nose
2.15.2021 – Im soooo tired. And my skin is itchy. I cant find any reason ski. Wise for this either. No rash or bumps
2.22.2021 – Dry mouth
2.23.2021 – Skin Itching, dry mouth, neck ache
2.24.2021 – Sneezing, nose blowing, wheezy
2.26.2021 – Coughing
3.15.2021 – Ate a spicy elk and cheddar sausage for breakfast and paid for it all day with burping and farting and loose stools. I could tell where it was in my digestive tract by the pain and bloating. Better today but took an aleve.
2.22.2022 – Have crates scoliosis of l1-5 spine. Had cortisone injection. Feeling better now. Only twinges now and then. Awaiting next dr appt for recommended exercises. And therapist.
Neck mass, Injection site bruising and Lymph node pain
3.26.2021 – Very small amount of pain at injection site. Feels similar to a bruise when touching it
10.22.2021 – I have a swollen lump (lymph node?) on left side clavicle area
10.23.2021 – Swollen (lymph node) on left side clavicle area seems to be decreasing. Was painful the first few days but pain has decreased as well
10.24.2021 – Left side clavicle lymph node area- swelling has decreased 90% and no pain
10.25.2021 – Swollen lymph node left side clavicle area- size has decreased to size of medium grape. No pain when touching it
1.17.2022 – Dec 2021- sore throat, headache, runny /stuffy nose, tired. No fever. No body aches. Lasted for about one week. Rapid test & PCR both negative
Hip arthroplasty, Fungal infection and Sluggishness
2.27.2021 – Yesterday, I was tired and sluggish in the morning, and my low back was hurting and my gluteal muscles were in spasms. I didn't get to the survey in time, so the link expired.
3.1.2021 – Itchy rash on opposite side of arm of injection site/ just belo my underarm
3.11.2021 – Diarrhea and vomiting one night saturday 3-6-21
4.1.2021 – Two Huge hives on my legs
6.19.2021 – Surgery for total hip replacement
9.17.2021 – 1) Shingles, including headaches, nerve pain, hypersensitivity on the right side of my head. Had to see an eye surgeon to make sure shingles didn't get in my eye. It didn't.and 2) a fungal infection by my tailbone Shingles and a fungal infection by my tailbone
Herpes zoster, Urinary tract infection and Pruritus
3.7.2021 – Itching upper torso, very tired
3.9.2021 – I have had shingles on my head on two different occasions. The first time was before I was vaccinated, the second time was after my one time vaccine. I completed the 2 part shot in 2019. In the the two places I had shingles ( top of my head and on the bone behind my ear, I had sharp pain this morning. I took two Tylenol and it subsided. No redness or itching.
3.13.2021 – Rash on chest and neck
3.17.2021 – UTI
Poor peripheral circulation, Apathy and Disturbance in attention
10.8.2021 – Feeling of High blood pressure
10.25.2021 – Fatigue. Stiff neck (left side). Increased number of minor headaches.
11.6.2021 – Hands lack circulation. Lower back pain
11.15.2021 – Fatigue, lack of concentration, motivation and enthusiasm
11.22.2021 – Extreme fatigue is getting worse. Spent most of Sunday in bed.
11.29.2021 – Severe Fatigue. Seems to be getting worse. Back pain has also increased
12.6.2021 – Fatigue getting worse and worse. I just want to hibernate zzzz
5.2.2022 – Common cold back to back two weeks sick, one week ok, then over two weeks sick again
Bladder pain, Bronchitis and Tinnitus
10.12.2021 – Tinnitus since about an hour after injection
10.13.2021 – Tinnitus
10.17.2021 – Sore throat (probably not from the vaccine at this point); tinnitus
11.26.2021 – I have bronchitis, unrelated to covid. I had a negative covid test today. My son is a doctor. He confirmed my diagnosis of bronchitis. Currently visiting him.
12.1.2021 – I have bronchitis, and then got a cold on top of that. Unrelated to vaccination. I had a negative covid test on the 3rd day of this illness. My son is a doctor, and I was visiting him, so no office visit was necessary.
12.8.2021 – Flare up of psoas syndrome (painful core muscle). I've had this problem occasionally throughout my life, and it's doubtful that it would be related to vaccination. Chiropractor for physical therapy
4.21.2022 – For a week after the booster vaccination, I had a painful swollen lymph node under my arm on the same side as the vaccination. It has completely gone away. (It is now 22 days since that booster.I registered here late.)
6.30.2022 – bladder pain, not an infection, unexplained
Throat clearing, Injection site induration and Upper-airway cough syndrome
2.8.2021 – I am diabetic Type 1.5.
2.14.2021 – Covid arm! Hardness, some swelling, and slight redness at injection site. And itching!It started day 8 after injection, lasted four days.
3.1.2021 – Last nie at 11pm I gad a fever (99.7), chills, and body aches.
3.2.2021 – Mild achiness upon waking, but it faded once I was up and about.
3.14.2021 – Constant post nasal drip, causing throat clearing and some coughing... probably (hopefully) due to allergies. There is a high pollen count almost all over Florida. No fever or aches, so probably (hopefully) not a cold.
Vaginal discharge, Ear pruritus and Dry skin
5.5.2021 – Tinnitus (before 2nd dose), Spotting during ovulation (before 2nd dose)
5.6.2021 – tinnitus
5.11.2021 – Tinnitus
5.19.2021 – Fatigue- Just one afternoon, a nap was needed.Tinnitus- Short, loud ringing sometimes when shifting my head. Softer static sound when lying down, can last over a half hour.Dehydrated- Dry skin, throat, eyes, only 2 days.
5.27.2021 – tinnituschange in vaginal fluid consistency
6.3.2021 – Loud tinnitus (static in both ears) when laying down for bed and when waking up.Period started 1 day earlier than usual.
6.9.2021 – Tinnitus.Rash on back of hands, wrists, and ears.
6.17.2021 – Tinnitus,Rash on back of hands and forearms,Itchy rash on ears, upper back, back of neck, and back of scalp
11.4.2021 – The tinnitus has gotten stronger. It started out mild and only when I laid my head down, but now it is louder and can come on any time of day (Still happens mostly in bed). I tried to get help from my pcp at my annual checkup, but he brushed me off.
Injection site pain, Chills and Arthralgia
6.6.2021 – I have experienced (None) of the above symptoms today. However, I got my second dose of the vaccine on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 and I forgot to complete a check-in at that time. I would like to report the symptoms I experienced on the day after I received the injection (Thursday, June 3, 2021): Fever (Severe), Chills (Severe), Headache (Severe), Joint pains (Mild), Body aches (Severe), Fatigue (Severe). These symptoms began at 3 am on Thursday and lasted until 5 am on Friday. I experienced mild fatigue on Friday (June 4) until 6 pm. I also experienced moderate pain/soreness at the site of the injection immediately after receiving the vaccine that lasted until the morning of Friday, June 4. The pain/soreness Is currently mild, but it has lasted until today (Sunday, June 6).
7.7.2021 – Sore throat
Tension headache, Arthritis and Asthenia
4.13.2021 – I also got Arthritis throughout my body Joints
5.2.2021 – None
5.6.2021 – My joints are Hurting me but what I did 1st thing I did when I got back from the 2nd shot I want to weed whacked messed up doing our what tell you the truth monstered up a lot of problems I got hip problems I got arthritis too Authorised throughout my body some days are good some days bad but not right now just going through some muscle pain
5.14.2021 – Itchy throughout my body not all the same spots in different times Round my wrist I have Are the rightness in my head my shoulders so when I got the shot seemed to be a lot soar with lot of body I still have a lightly of it right now still to
6.13.2021 – Muscles throughout my Body R sore Not as sore as they were last 2 weeks agoAnd the shot gave me no energy it's got I got no energy it seems like
Paranasal sinus abscess, Abscess drainage and Sinonasal obstruction
5.25.2021 – entire arm felt heavy and sore
8.25.2021 – My arm has been very sore at the vaccine sight for the past week or more. Moving it or touching it has been bothersome
11.22.2021 – nasal congestion that never goes away along with frequent headaches
5.24.2022 – perpetual sinus infection in left side only since being diagnosed with Covid in January 2022. My symptoms during covid were mild but I developed a sinus infection that I just recently got rid of. This was after 2 rounds of antibiotics and a Medrol p
8.12.2022 – I recently had sinus surgery to relieve an absess of puss that had sealed my left maxilary sinus from draining . surgical
8.19.2022 – nausea dry heaving
10.7.2022 – I tested positive for Covid again on 9/22/22 and was out of work for a week. I still tire easily but am feeling better
12.8.2022 – arthritis in my back but nothing else
12.22.2022 – headache and scratchy throat that started today. Was exposed to several people in office who have tested positive in the past 2 days
Musculoskeletal pain, Breast pain and Pain in jaw
6.25.2021 – Pain is radiating from my left arm to my left collarbone, left breast, left shoulder blade, left armpit, and left jawbone.
6.26.2021 – Pain radiating from my left arm to my left breast, left collarbone, left armpit, left shoulder blade. Rash down my left arm. Swelling down my left arm. Swollen armpit.
7.31.2021 – Pain in my armpit is not improving. It started when I got the vaccine, along with a rash down my arm with inflammation. Also still have pain in my left breast which started the day I got the vaccine. Also still have pain and numbness in my left jaw.
Sinonasal obstruction, Acupuncture and Sciatica
1.14.2021 – (note - I had the same symptoms yesterday, but did not report because I did not know it was possible - to say mild. It appeared the assessment/repor required all or nothing reports, which could be expected to reduce the symptom report from others as well as me. Also 2- the questionnaire require that I had to make a false report to be able to move on in the questionnaire. What I said NONE to the SECOND set of symptomsit would let me move on - because it said that I can not say none and report symptoms- though one of the second set of symptoms were true- but only something in the FIRST set if snot is was true. So I chose muscle ache - because the s he of the shit was by/in a muscle. I guess because I reported this additional important information (I thought of #1 comment here- it would not let me move on.
1.26.2021 – A bit worse rash than the last time/s reported. May have been irritated also with socks -but I have worn those same socks daily for years & it never happen before. Also had rash a couple/few days after shot, that was a couple inches away. Mild.
2.3.2021 – Realized still pain at the shot site.May not be worse now- but had occasion to notice in a way that had not arisen in recent weeks- was leaning against a wall and I realized with that pressure it did hurt at the injection site.
2.16.2021 – The two days after the shot-(though not today which is 3 days after)-fatigue-sleeping most of the day after, headache, generally feeling bad/sick. By today these symptoms are gone- except still today...(as noted) pain, itching and swelling (though less than the first day at the shot site- the tiredness - severe. I probably would NOT have been able to work -thus severe - from fatigue & generally feeling sick the day after the shot - but since it was a Sunday I was already taking the day off.
2.13.2022 – Not related to covid (obviously) I think, but to be thorough: sciatica, and sinus drainage/blockage, typical for me if this time of year. (because obviously your reports will be skewed &/ or minimized if/when patients decide what's relevant.) accupuncture- sciatica - (Dr. (b)(6))
Quarantine, Irritability and Edema peripheral
2.19.2021 – Irritability and light headedness
2.22.2021 – My elbow feels arthritic on the same arm yhat my injection was on. May not be relevant but worth mentioning
11.18.2021 – Tender, swollen lymph nodes in armpit on same side as injection
11.19.2021 – Swelling and moderate discomfort in armpit of injection site
12.15.2021 – Splitting headache, chills, congestion, exhaustion which led me to take a covid test and that was positive
12.22.2021 – Unable to smell and taste and on day 9 of isolation due to having covid 19
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Oral herpes and Night sweats
2.21.2021 – Night sweats, upper arm still very sore but better range of motion. Yesterday it was extremely sore and moving at all hurt. My entire upper arm not just injection site.
2.22.2021 – Night sweats, actually noticed the redness yesterday; as to the next question my work won't let me return until I'm 3 days fever free but I felt as though I could have done my work
2.24.2021 – I forgot to report I began getting a couple cold sores two days ago.
3.27.2021 – Night sweats
3.28.2021 – Acid reflux
Arthritis, Nausea and Chills
3.19.2021 – I have arthritis. Not sure if its related but I have been more uncomfortable than usual in the last few days. A little slower than usual - Needed to take ibuprofen.
3.28.2021 – Had a tough evening last night with, chills, headache, body aches, fatigue and, nausea and fever of 100.4. Slept through the night and awakened feeling well. Over the course of the day Ive felt some fatigue and occasional dizziness/lightheadedness.
9.26.2021 – Increased joint pain Physical therapy
10.4.2021 – PT
Cardiac failure congestive, Pelvic pain and Bone pain
4.9.2021 – Bone pain in thighs, pelvis, back
4.10.2021 – Pain is slightly less severe than it was yesterday.
4.21.2021 – My only new health issues are digestive ones, including: gas, bloating, constipation, nausea, and some vomiting.
5.5.2021 – Ongoing loose stools/diarrhea
5.12.2021 – GI issues (stomach pain, gas, intermittent constipation or diarrhea) continuing and getting worse.
3.25.2022 – Difficulty breathing, coughing up phlegm, alternating nasal congestion and drainage
7.8.2022 – Severe breathing issues, congestive heart failure
10.9.2022 – Newly-diagnosed congestive heart failure (diagnosis date: 30 June 2022)
Lyme disease, Muscular weakness and Neck pain
5.10.2021 – Elbow joint pain (same arm where injection site is). Pain spread from injection site to shoulder & neck.
5.24.2021 – Pain spread from the injected site to elbow from the second week and lasts till now. I dont have strength on the arm where I got the injection. I have inactive Lyme disease and it feels like that Lyme is back after the vaccination.
6.7.2021 – Pain at left arm where I had both vaccine injections continues and is worsen. Its similar to what I had active Lyme disease.
6.14.2021 – Pain on the left arm was extended to neck and upper back and wrist.
Renal pain, Visual impairment and Nephrolithiasis
3.16.2021 – Falling to sleep on my self at work
3.17.2021 – Having pain on my right side Feel like kidney stones pain and my Both ankles swollen
3.24.2021 – Vomiting diarrhea headache pains chills DrowsinessCoughing had to stay home from work still feeling sick
4.10.2021 – Diarrhea come and go chills in the day its moderate but at night its severe I feel like I am freezing
4.27.2021 – Started to feel worst again over this weekend I couldnt go to work yesterday and today feeling chills and Nauseous stomach pains just not feeling myselfI did not do no Covid test and I did not go to my doctor
5.19.2021 – Chills Muscle pains headaches vision fatigue just not feeling myself Its 80%outside and I am still cool I have the heat on in the house chills all the time and muscles pain I can stay home from work so I am going to work still I didnt do COVID
Cardiac disorder, Swelling and Erythema
2.9.2021 – 8 days after my shot I got a large circle that was red and swollen. It did not hurt just itched . It is fading now.
2.27.2021 – Day after injection I had fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, aches
8.27.2021 – A heart malfunction in one of the upper lobes of my heart. One of the blood pressure meds that I had been taking for years was masking the symptoms. A visit to an electrophysiologis
1.26.2022 – Tested positive for omicron. Stuffy nose, slight cough, a lot of sneezing, no fever, tired
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