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.
Cellulitis, Specialist consultation and Discharge
1.14.2021 – My arm turned red, the size of a baseball, where I got the injection. This happened 9 days after I received it. It still is red but doesnt feel warm as it did. At 6 - 7 days I felt achey and feverish. Just that day, but now at day 14 the same
1.21.2021 – Went to ER on 1/15 - fever/chills and arm, where vaccine was given had large red, warm area. Diagnosis was Cellulitis from vaccine and was given 10 day round of antibiotics. Have since had headaches and not feeling 100%.
2.4.2021 – I had a rash in my mid-area on day 3, that and the redness went away after that day.
4.30.2021 – Sore throat, fever, drainage, cough Primary Dr
1.29.2022 – A bit feverish but not above 98.8. Throat feels a bit swollen. Chills and upset stomach one evening this week. Better today.
Constricted affect, Muscle contractions involuntary and Blood pressure decreased
6.16.2021 – Ongoing muscle constriction at the back of the left rib cage from the time of the first dose.
6.21.2021 – Light headedness
6.22.2021 – My blood pressure is running low 103/53
6.23.2021 – Low blood pressure
7.7.2021 – I feel constriction around the backside of my left rib cage area. I took my vaccine on my left arm and this symptom has been on and off since I took my first shot.
9.15.2021 – My period cycle has been more frequent with intermittent problem of spotting.
Blood pressure decreased, Specialist consultation and Hypotension
1.2.2021 – Stuffiness
1.3.2021 – Raspy throat, bp 76/54, dizziness
1.4.2021 – Weakness, low bp, burning sinus pain
1.8.2021 – Positive covid test Referral for monoclonal antibody tx
1.21.2021 – Positive covid 1/5/21. Fever, chills, headache, etc last experienced 1/15/21 Monoclonal antibody infusion
1.29.2021 – Pneumonia, did not receive 2nd vaccination due to this. Was scheduled at soonest appointment of 2/16/21
2.10.2021 – Fever, nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches, chest pain, covid + in 1/1/21, negative 2/5/21
3.31.2021 – Continued dizziness, chest pain, fatigue, muscle/joint/headaches, SOB 1-7 days a week since contracting Covid 2 days after my first vaccination. No other vaccination due to monoclonal antibody infusion on 1/10.
Skin discoloration, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic
3.19.2021 – A few days after my vaccine my toes on Right foot began itching voraciously. It was reddish & purplish in color w/ bumps and this stage lasted 2 weeks. Now it just itches a lot but not as bad as initially. No pain just the horrible itching...
3.26.2021 – Reddish purplish bumps w/ voracious itching
9.20.2021 – My asthma has been triggering almost daily requiring my inhaler several times per day. Has not required the use of my nebulizer nor have I had to go to ED or UC.Not sure why.Prior to this I seldom used my inhaler, perhaps only once every few months
Laryngitis, Injection site reaction and Epistaxis
10.2.2021 – My nose on one side blead lightly on the third day after, which I thought was strange.
10.22.2021 – left arm I got shot in; thumb pains, can't twist caps/lids off. Seems like problem runs up to shot area. 2 age 70 men in house have covid. 1 is over it, 1 sicker. I had 2nd shot for wk when they home testd. No MD. Neithr had shots. Text, email only
10.30.2021 – I have laryngitis, head congestion, some coughing, and body aches. Since I've had to live in close contact with positive COVID-19 cases, I may have it. I am going to buy a home test kit online.
Urine flow decreased, Micturition urgency and Groin pain
2.3.2021 – sore throat in evenings
2.7.2021 – My record does not show an expiration date but another persons card shows expiration 7/20/21. Why is that?
2.15.2021 – I have had light pain in the groin area that I think began about two weeks ago. Did not pay much attention to it or relate to vaccine. More concern as it continues. Could this be related to vaccine?
3.2.2021 – Difficult to pee - strong urge very little flow with burning pain
3.22.2021 – Sore joints, occasional brief head ache
10.27.2022 – Trouble urinating - not related to COVID or cscinr
Rectal hemorrhage, Musculoskeletal pain and Toothache
1.24.2021 – No fever but a profuse about of sweating, the side where I got the injection hurts, ie my teeth hurt all the way down to my buttock but only on my left side ( my left arm is where I got the injection)
1.25.2021 – Last night I started and still have a metallic taste in my mouth
3.25.2021 – Abdominal cramps and rectal bleeding I have made an appointment to see a specialist
4.5.2021 – Headaches and abdominal cramping that is not related to my menstrual period.
Neoplasm malignant, Thrombosis and Cardiac disorder
3.26.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm and in jaw are sore and swollen
3.27.2021 – Lymph nodes swollen
3.28.2021 – Lymph nodes are swollen and painful
3.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.31.2021 – Lymph nodes are still sore and a little swollen. Rash on stomach came on three days after injection but can be from something else.
4.14.2021 – Just got shot
4.17.2021 – Have been getting migraines since my vaccine
4.28.2021 – Had a issue with my heart that caused a blood clot that went to eye. Talked to my dr he doesnt think its associated with Pfizer vaccine
7.14.2021 – Had heart monitor placed and having more heart issues and pain in lymph nodes around breasts.
10.13.2021 – Constant sinus infections a change in a cyst on my right ovary exhaustion upper respiratory infection etc
4.14.2022 – Cancer
Sputum discolored, Upper respiratory tract infection and Productive cough
3.27.2021 – Neck ache fuzzy head feeling
4.1.2021 – Svr chills/ sweats for 4 hours 3/27 no fever. Arm pain again for a day. No swelling/rash on arm. 3/28 joint pain- minor feet ankle elbow hip severe joint pain wrists fingers hands unable to work nursing job 3/30 Spoke with immunologist at allergy shot appt
4.10.2021 – Dull headache in and if located on top of head I am a nurse with a lot of headaches and this kind of headache only started after my first injection.
9.16.2021 – Went to urgent care. Dx with URI Covid rapid and send out tests both beg. Had persistent sometimes dry and sometimes productive cough with brownish phlegm balls. Lungs and sinuses clear. Never a fever. Rx for augmentin. Meds taken. Feel ok
3.18.2022 – Overall since all of my Covid vaccines I have more joint pain and fatigue.
Bone disorder, Anaphylactic reaction and Sleep disorder
9.14.2021 – Went to ER last night for Covid arm rather than using epipen. I was surprised it happened with the Pfizer vaccine. It was my booster shot since my immune system is compromised
9.17.2021 – I am concerned because earlier in the week I said the reason I went to the emergency room was for Covid arm. It did not start at the injection site. Anaphylaxis was beginning
10.3.2021 – Headache, muscle aches, sore throat, fever- but rapid test this morning was negative
3.15.2022 – Bone problems in foot, sleep disturbance Doctor appointment
Asthenia, Myalgia and Respiratory tract congestion
3.18.2021 – Since I had the 2nd shot 4 days ago, I did wake up with a headache, had muscle aches and a slight fever. Still had all the same symptoms the 2nd day following, On the 3rd day, all that was left was low energy.
9.12.2021 – Slight headache along with low grade fever, slight muscle aches and congestion. Tested positive for Covid-19 on 8/30/2021 in (b)(6) , GA while visiting family. Tested negative on 9/7/2021 before returning home.
Skin warm, Tenderness and Axillary pain
2.17.2021 – Slight headache. Don't know if I'm tired due to shot or being a working parent of two.
2.18.2021 – Tiredness likely due to crying kid overnight
2.20.2021 – Slight tenderness inside arm near armpit of injection arm.
2.21.2021 – Slightly tender in armpit of injection arm.
2.22.2021 – Slight tenderness inner armpit of injection arm.
2.23.2021 – Sore armpit on injection arm.
3.9.2021 – My ears feel warm. That's about it.
3.10.2021 – Fatigue likely due to late night of work. Unsure.
3.15.2021 – Woke up fine. Felt this way post nap. Likely how I slept.
Injection site discoloration, Injection site induration and Injection site discomfort
2.11.2021 – Arm above injection site is slightly achy, not enough to call pain
2.24.2021 – Injection site and 2 inches around it slightly pink, warm to the touch and hard. I am assuming this is indicative of developing antibodies as required. No pain unless touched, then minimal pain if pushed.
3.3.2021 – COVID Arm previously reported disappeared in 4 days, FYI.
3.13.2021 – Headache was very slight and Aleve handled it
3.14.2021 – Nothing major, trouble sleeping last night.
3.16.2021 – Short bout of chills last night
3.19.2021 – The swelling and redness extended from my deltoid injection site past my elbow and halfway to my wrist (about twice the COVID arm I experienced from the first shot and about double the amount of swelling. As of right now it has been diminishing a bit all day but still noticeable.
Dry skin, Seasonal allergy and Sleep disorder
3.25.2021 – While sleeping, woke up with dry hot sensation all over body
3.30.2021 – After the shot I have had hay fever type symptoms which I have not had for years. Is this a result of the vaccine?
3.31.2021 – Still have symptoms like hay fever which I have not had for years
4.7.2021 – Just after my last report to Vsafe, the next day, I found I have a large red area around the injection site, a rough circular shape about 3 in diameter. There is a raised redder area around where the needle went in. At times it is speckled & itch
4.24.2021 – Weakness, dizzy, loss of appetite
10.20.2021 – I had two colds. Was tested for Covid and found negative.
Stress, Throat irritation and Insomnia
1.6.2021 – I am prone to prone to migraines normally, so a headache isn't necessarily abnormal.
1.8.2021 – Feeling real run down today. Slightest scratchy throat in morning. Got a Covid test from my work just in case.
1.9.2021 – Have not been sleeping well, has happened before that I've felt sick because of lack of sleep/stress. Received Covid test, it was negative.
1.23.2021 – Not sure if counts as health condition, but I had an annual physical and my bloodwork showed elevated ALT (SGPT) at 38U/L. I feel good otherwise.
Blood donor, Sinus congestion and Nasal congestion
3.18.2021 – No
7.22.2021 – I am a regular Blood Platelet donor, my highest Titer level was 39 on 5/6/21 but in my last 4 donations it was last at 8 on 7/16/21. I am concerned donating is taking away my protection, curious if I should stop donating?
10.19.2021 – No, but it's only been 5 hours since I got my booster shot today.
1.18.2022 – Have had sinus congestion for the last 3 weeks. Have taken 3 C-19 tests; 2 rapid (1 pos & 1 neg) and last test was a PCR test (neg) so I consider myself as having NOT tested positive and I have no illness, just a plugged nose.
11.23.2022 – Nasal congestion, past 4-5 days.
Urine output decreased, Urinary tract disorder and Mental disorder
3.10.2021 – Irritable
3.12.2021 – Difficulty walking Left a urine sample
3.13.2021 – Low urine output. No desire to eat
3.14.2021 – Urinary issues
3.16.2021 – Anxiety
4.20.2021 – UTI following both shots. With second one I have been sick over 14 days, multiple doctors visits. Nausea persistent for over 2 weeks. Fever gone. Sore throat gone. Dizziness mostly gone. Exhausted daily. Home Health visit (doctor appt)
4.21.2021 – Continued stomach issues... specifically Nausea
6.30.2021 – Overall health decline, mental health decline past 2 to 3 months
Abnormal sensation in eye, Nausea and Arthralgia
3.30.2021 – Sore shoulder. I didnt get to report it yet, but yesterday I had nausea throughout the day, and on Saturday-day of vaccination, a few hours after, I experienced a very strange feeling of cold behind my eyes, and a cold rush of moisture behind, and around my eyeballs! Lasted for about 10mins. Was ice cold, and felt like water, or fluid . It did not hurt, just extremely odd. I had a mild headache at times first, and second day.
Oxygen saturation decreased, Sinus headache and Throat irritation
4.20.2021 – I have been experiencing alleegy problems such as teary, itchy eyes, a little congestion and a bad heahache.
5.18.2021 – I have had a really bad sinus headache.
10.4.2021 – I have no energy and I'm tired most of the day.
11.22.2021 – Scratchy throat and congestion.
11.29.2021 – I'm congested and i had a scratchy/raw throat feeling. I don't have any energy.
4.18.2022 – My blood oxygen level was below 80 for a couple of days last week.
7.1.2022 – I had a scatchy throat, runny nose and a cough. I did not have a fever and i tested negative for COVID. It lasted a week. The cough lingered for a while.
10.8.2022 – I was experiencing dizziness for three days. It went away the fourth day.
10.22.2022 – Sinius headache for several days.
Gallbladder operation, Cholelithiasis and Secretion discharge
3.23.2021 – mild tenderness, not pain, at injection site. also muscle stiffness in that arm
3.25.2021 – for yesterday i forgot to report light headedness and some minor unsteadiness. none of this today
10.12.2021 – Gallstones and gallbladder surgery. Constipation. Fatigue.
10.20.2021 – Early this am about 130, my fever broke and i felt better. Please note that i had the flu vaccine at the same time as the pfizer booster
1.17.2022 – Cough with mucus. Mild sore throat. Runny nose. Fatigue PCR test as well as a home test
4.29.2022 – Bruising at injection site
4.30.2022 – Bruising, redness at injection site.
5.1.2022 – Still have a sizable bruise at injection site
5.26.2022 – Constipation. Insomnia. Allergies.
Epidural injection, Hypersomnia and Lethargy
8.4.2021 – Back of my neck is stiff and aches
8.6.2021 – Still have Mild to moderate pain in the back of my neck
8.7.2021 – My neck still hurts very mild an I still have a headache its not as bad as it was it comes and goes
8.9.2021 – None
8.13.2021 – Ive been extremely tired dont know if that has anything to do with the vaccination or not
8.27.2021 – Extreme headaches Sore throat shortness of breath Extreme fatigueStuffy & runny nose Epidural
9.1.2021 – Very congested low grade fever, I get winded very easy, lethargic, 9 scale headache, 8 scale body pain. Slept the entire weekend Covid test was negative as of yesterday
Meniere's disease, Balance disorder and Atrial fibrillation
1.27.2021 – At approximately 1:30 on 1/26 I went into a fib for about 24 hours, dont think it was related to vaccines.
2.27.2021 – Day after first shot and second shot heart went into a fib.
2.28.2021 – Continued a fib today
3.1.2021 – Third day of afib.
3.2.2021 – Third day with afib.
3.3.2021 – Fourth day afib.
3.4.2021 – Fifth day of being in afib. Long than usual.
10.26.2021 – Stayed in afib longer than normal
11.26.2021 – Having afib., afib has lasted considerably long than normal. The same held true for the first two vaccine shots.
4.9.2022 – I have minears syndrome and after the injection my vertigo has exacerbated.
4.14.2022 – Had three episodes of vertigo since my second booster injection.
4.21.2022 – Vertigo and vomiting- fullness in the ear
4.28.2022 – Periodic vertigo and balance issues
6.30.2022 – Mnire's disease attacks. Less attacks than right after boosters. Specialist
Time perception altered, Injection site paresthesia and Nervousness
3.16.2021 – My arm the injection was in has be tingling and shaky feeling
3.17.2021 – Tingling in injection site
3.20.2021 – Numbness in my arm that I got the injection in
3.29.2021 – I have a cough I cant get rid of, feel nauseous and sometimes cant hardly speak
4.5.2021 – I cough and cough to the point my ribs hurt and it never stops! I have not been sick in over year and now I feel miserable
4.14.2021 – Feel like Im going to pass out, when I try and read stuff everything goes hazy and out of focus! Feel like curling up and dyeing
4.16.2021 – A persistent cough that hurts
4.27.2021 – A persistent coughOut of breath from walking Dizzy and lightheaded Nauseous
10.12.2021 – I had covid in august 23rd and was not better till September 20th was off work that whole time, my arm burns and gets a rash on it from time to time where I got the injections at! I feel horrible all the time keep a headache daily
4.13.2022 – I have had covid twice that lasted a month both times! I have loss of thought, brain fog, feeling loos of time, not remembering things and important things too! Went seen my PCP
Mouth ulceration, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Impaired work ability
5.2.2021 – I was only sent the link to this site over 24hrs after 2nd vaccination. I have experienced fever, headache, joint pain, muscle ache, fatigue in the 60 hours following vaccination to the point I was unable to work and do normal daily activities. (wasn't alert enough to sign up!) Redness at injection site only appeared this morning.
5.13.2021 – I had mouth ulcers and cold sores flare up (not had either in years) OTC medication from the pharmacy
Migraine with aura, Asthenopia and Photophobia
4.2.2021 – Eye pain
4.5.2021 – Eye pain / strain
4.6.2021 – Very weak, off balance, exercise intolerance. Preexisting brain injury. Very concerned about my second shot into weeks if Im experiencing all of these symptoms after the first one. Please advise.
4.7.2021 – No sense of balance whatsoever. Utter fatigue. (Pre-existing brain injury)
4.8.2021 – Migraine with aura, eye pain
4.15.2021 – Continued headache and eye pain. Dizziness. Pre-existing brain injury. .... Really need to know whether or not to go ahead with my second shot next week?? Have not heard anything at all from my doctor. PLEASE advise.
5.6.2021 – Pre-existing brain injury. Extreme eye pain. Headaches. Extreme light sensitivity.
5.14.2021 – Extreme light sensitivity. Eye pain/headache
5.20.2021 – Eye pain, Extreme light sensitivity, headache
5.27.2021 – Extreme eye pain. Extreme light sensitivity. Same report for past two months.
6.3.2021 – Eye pain, headache and extreme fatigue
6.10.2021 – Continuing neurological symptoms (headaches, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, etc.) Existing brain injury. No advice provided regarding Vaccine.
Intervertebral disc protrusion, Sciatica and Neuralgia
3.15.2021 – Back, hip pain, possibly sciatica. Started after first shot. Worsened after second. Not sure if vaccine related. Dr visit.
3.22.2021 – Sciatica , If that's what it is, has gotten worse. Was on rt side after 1st shot and shifted to left side after 2nd shot. Coincidence? Office visit
3.29.2021 – Sciatica in left hip. Painful walking. Dr visit. Prescribed Celebrex
4.6.2021 – Hip pain, probably not related to vaccine In office
4.12.2021 – Terrible low back pain In patient visit
5.31.2021 – Terrible nerve pain in left hip/back due to herniated disk
Injection site mass, Sleep disorder and Mobility decreased
3.22.2021 – Headaches almost every day
3.30.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit
4.1.2021 – Painful lump in armpit
4.12.2021 – Left upper shoulder joint pain won't go away. It wakes me up at night and I can't get comfortable sleeping.
4.19.2021 – Left shoulder joint still painful and keeps me up at night.
4.26.2021 – Left shoulder joint still hurts and the pain wakes me up at night.
5.3.2021 – Left shoulder joint still very painful and have lost a lot of sleep bc of it.
5.10.2021 – Same left shoulder joint pain that limits my movement and disturbs my sleep. There is also a lump on my left arm where I received the vaccine.
10.13.2021 – My left arm hurts so that's difficult to sleep on it. I did not have this problem before getting the vaccine.
Gait inability, Telemedicine and Feeling cold
3.4.2021 – I dont think it was from the shot. I think i just overdid it this week. Its normal for me to feel bad when i do that. Im feelimg better now but under an electric blanket cause im cold. Again not that unusual
3.28.2021 – I spent sunday bomiting all day. I called the doctor on call who called in a script for xofran. Worked instaneously. Called the dr on call
2.26.2022 – I can no longer walk..i have excruciatingly pain from my foot to my hipd Drs.office
Blood lactic acid, Hyperventilation and Energy increased
3.19.2021 – My feet are numb, blue. Probably pinched nerve. Nausea may be hiatal hernia. Things task wrong, funny
4.7.2021 – Both arms hurt, like lactic acid and neck. Can't lift arms well. Low grade Fever increases with activity. Onset of all symyoms was around 2a, woke me up. First shot symptoms were milder, lasted exactky a week, arm pain started first short about 4 hours post shot and rest pf symptoms started Friday, day 3, whereas the 2nd shot, all symptoms started about 15 hours post 2nd 10:30a injection. 2nd shot, Ears ache, eyes dry, have low grade fever evrn taking 500 mg acetaminophen. Head hurts when move eyes, stuffy nose. Breathing hard, like allergies. Turnimg on AC helped breathing. Urine hot
10.5.2021 – For about a week i frlt covidlike symtoms like i did after my 2nd shot. I gkt trsted and the test was negatve. It was chils; muscle aches stomach upset
11.8.2021 – Left jaw pain and ear ache
1.24.2022 – Sore throat, headache, breathing. Nurse at doctors office said via phone it was covid. I never tested the after 2nd shingles vacinne had chills, headache, body ache. Feel it was reacion to vacinne
12.19.2022 – My hands get very stiff and hurt especially when i use them. There's swelling in the joints too. I also was sick with flu like symtoms. I tested negatice for covid. It may have been Montezuma revenge as i was in Mexico.
Muscle strain, Flank pain and Mobility decreased
1.23.2021 – Extreme tiredness and fatigue
2.19.2021 – Lethargic
2.21.2021 – Migraine headaches
2.22.2021 – Migrains
3.31.2021 – Very tired, warm but not registering a fever. I had a rash earlier in the week that went away after one day. Surprised to be feeling this way now.
8.20.2021 – Diarrhea, bad headache, periods of complete exhaustion, lethargy I thought I might have been exposed to the Covid variant. Still feeling symptoms
11.2.2021 – Splitting headache
1.25.2022 – Mid-back, right side pain. Could be a pulled muscle but it's been there for awhile. Probably nothing but I think anything could be covid related lately
4.26.2022 – Bad reaction to the 4th vaccination. Tiredness, headache, rundown feeling, sore arm where vac was given. Slept for 3 days. It only lasted 3 days.
10.28.2022 – Headache and fatigue really intense
10.30.2022 – The intensity of pain comes and goes. Sometimes I am so exhausted I can't or won't do anything and I have to go to bed. I feel tired all the time.
10.31.2022 – Extreme fatigue, body aches, lethargic
11.2.2022 – We are traveling so no thermometer to measure temperature. It's not too high I don't think
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