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.
Breast cyst, Breast pain and Rash
3.3.2021 – I have joint pain which I didnt have before. I am not sure if it is related to the vaccine, but other than that I feel good.
3.10.2021 – I continue to have mild joint pain. I didnt have it before the vaccine, so I am not sure what is going on. I feel like I need to rest more.
10.25.2021 – Severe breast pain on site of injection which is improving.
12.27.2021 – I had breast pain and cysts on the side that was used for the vaccine, which I've never had before. The pain is gone now, but I still feel bumps in my breast.
Ophthalmic migraine, Syncope and Lacrimation increased
2.17.2021 – Sinus congestion watery eyes sniffles no temp
2.24.2021 – 2 ocular migraines. 2/16, 2/18
2.26.2022 – Fainted, had check at emergency room. Experienced some allergy symptoms that might have been med related. Needed CAT scan followup, chest xray. Noted enlarged lymph nodes in chest. Will follow up in 6 months. No nodule in lung. Follow up with my PCP
5.4.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit. same side as shot
5.6.2022 – Possibly exposed to covid on 5/4
6.6.2022 – Headache, diarrhea
Peripheral swelling, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain
3.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes. On the injection arm, visible swelling from under the armpit to collar bone
3.10.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes and swelling on the shot side from under the armpit to collarbone.
3.11.2021 – Swelling from under the armpit to collarbone of the shot arm. Swollen, sore lymph nodes in multiple locations, including the non shot armpit.
3.12.2021 – Swelling on shot arm from armpit to collarbone. Minor swelling in armpit of non shot arm. Swollen, painful lymph nodes all over.
3.14.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
Parkinson's disease, Dysstasia and Breakthrough COVID-19
3.2.2021 – Chills that cause body to shake.
3.4.2021 – itching , vertigo, body tremors
3.5.2021 – Head to toe shaking/tremors.
3.6.2021 – Vertigo, Foot Cramps
3.7.2021 – Stiff Neck, Foot Cramps
3.14.2021 – My Parkinsons Disease has worsened even more. Difficulty standing upright after bending over, stiff neck, itchy body, itchy eyes.
4.17.2021 – Very stiff joints with difficulty moving and walking.
6.26.2021 – Ive had diarrhea and occasional nausea. On 6-6-21 I passed out and hit my head. Since that time Ive had symptoms of a concussion with problems in balance and vision. Check by a paramedic.
3.27.2022 – In December I had a mild breakthrough case of Covid. Only experienced cold symptoms and body aches.
Photophobia, Eye irritation and Disturbance in attention
3.12.2021 – Yesterday for about 4 hours my eyes were very sensitive to light and were burning, even though I was inside. I was also dizzy and my mental concentration was completely derailed. It was the strangest feeling. I took a nap and it was all gone after four hours.
4.1.2021 – im getting slightly dizzy. My sinuses are getting stuffy and my throat is starting to hurt.I just had my second vaccine roughly 3 hours ago.
4.2.2021 – Sensitive throat, nasal stuffiness, dizziness
4.8.2021 – Sinus stuffiness
7.26.2022 – COVID for 10 days. Needed Paxlovid due to chest pains and other symptoms.
10.18.2022 – Very Sore throat and phlegm Dr visit after the telephone appointment
10.20.2022 – Sore throat and sinus congestion
10.21.2022 – Bad sinus congestion
10.22.2022 – Bad sinus congestion and cough
10.23.2022 – Loss of smell, Cough, bad sinus congestion
10.24.2022 – Worsening Cough, Bad sinus congestion
Cholecystitis, Iron deficiency anemia and Cholelithiasis
2.26.2021 – Last night temperatore rose to 100.2
3.1.2021 – My normal body temp is about 97.5F, since the shot it has been running from 98.5 to 100.4. This morning it was 99.5. I don't feel bad, no chills, and no symptoms of any illness.
4.1.2021 – Blood pressure has been unusually low at times, like 95/57. Will discuss at dr appt 4/12/2021
8.25.2021 – Gallstones, cholycystitis. Had cholycystectomy 8/12/2021. Outpatient laparoscopic cholycystectomy
10.28.2021 – Would like to state that injection site pain, swelling and itching have been much worse after booster than they were after the first two vaccinations.
4.22.2022 – Iron deficiency anemia
10.14.2022 – Injection site is still sore
10.16.2022 – Very light rash on neck, upper chest area. Probably not vax related
Poor quality sleep, Myalgia and Pain in extremity
3.10.2021 – Arm is a bit sore from the poke spot
3.11.2021 – The left deltoid is sore, more so than usual. I have had other injections in the deltoid and they did not result in a sore muscle at the injection site for this long, at least I don't remember it that way. I'm tired today, but that may be related to currently working away from home and not sleeping well in the hotel.
3.14.2021 – There is still mild pain in the arm when I wash in the shower, or rub my arm. 4 days after the shot, mild pain still persists, not enough to bother me, but I don't remember injection pain persisting this long from previous experiences like the flu shot.
10.30.2022 – During the last week of August I contracted covid. I was in (b)(6) Spain.
Cardiac discomfort, Ear swelling and Dry throat
5.29.2021 – Had a few heart pressure feelings/palpitations but couldnt tell if was ingestion or related to other potentials. It went away after doing it a few times.
8.7.2021 – Been getting a lot more sinus headaches and some dizziness but that could be from summer air pressure.
12.9.2022 – Caught some sort of a virus probably with sneezing and runny nose and swollen/sore ears but there's a lot of things going around and I doubt this is covid.
Pulmonary congestion, Injection site reaction and Peripheral swelling
2.2.2021 – Extremely red and swollen arm - large rectangular shaped area starting just above site of shot and all down my bicep. I noticed it the night of last check in but after I had checked in. Lasted a few days. Also itched
4.10.2021 – Extreme fatigue
5.27.2021 – Sinus infection- cough, sore throat, 99 temp, congestion
2.26.2022 – Fatigue, slight feeling in lungs when breathing (tightness?) congestion, headache, back and neck pain, and day after booster shot on January 21, very swollen and sore lymph node in left arm pit - same side as shot- fever, extreme fatigue
Rales, Visual field defect and Periorbital swelling
2.2.2021 – Ears ringing, shivering from pain, extremely cold with hands and feet being icy cold
2.3.2021 – Ringing ears, ultra painful skin... hurts without being touched and wearing clothes
2.4.2021 – Eyes super blood sho, red, and burning all day, ringing ears, elevated heart rate
2.5.2021 – Swelling and soreness behind and around my eyes... my field of vision is limited due to what I believe is pressure/ swelling above and behind the eyes.. Vision blurry is when I look to the sides and I feel pressure like someone is pushing on my eyeball. I have also experienced a flushing response in my face over the last few days since my second vaccine.
2.6.2021 – Extremely swollen and puffy eyes affecting peripheral vision and causing eye pain.
8.3.2021 – Covid like symptoms on July 8-12th. Fever 101.1, severe body/ muscle aches, crackle sound in lungs- clear ct scan, tho, and nausea. Neg Covid test on 12th.Based on IgM and IgG positive antibodies test for Spike protein- said Covid, tho vaccine Pulmonologist
4.8.2022 – Cold
10.8.2022 – TIA
Eustachian tube obstruction, Tendonitis and Throat tightness
1.17.2021 – Pai at injection site.
2.19.2021 – Chills, throat tightening, fatigue, weakness for 2 days following tbe vaccine.
3.19.2021 – Rotator cuff tendinitis, bicep tendinitis, swollen lymph node under arm where injection was given. 2 Physician office visits; outpatient therapy.
3.26.2021 – Swollen left lymph node, tendonitis left bicep and rotator cuff.
10.28.2021 – Raised, red, circular area on arm where injection was given. It is the size of a quarter within the diameter of the severe redness on the arm where the injection was given. The entire deltoild muscle is bright red.
10.29.2021 – Raised red circular elevation in the red zone where I received the injection. It is the size of a quarter. Tender to touch. No drainage. Resembles a "welt.
10.30.2021 – A quarter size, "welt" within the redness in my deltoid muscle where I received the injection. I did not have the welt reaction with the prior two injections.
10.31.2021 – Quarter size "welt" in injection site present but decreasing in elevation. Degree of redness in deltoid muscle where injrection was given is decreasing. Not as bright in color.
11.1.2021 – Redness of deltoid muscle where the injection was given is less and the "welt" area, which previosly was the size of a quarter is now the size of a dime. Improvement is evident today.
11.2.2021 – The arm of my injection site is less sore and less red. The "welt area" is barely visible. Joint pain and muscle aches still bothersome.
1.25.2022 – Sinus infection. Blocked eustachian tube.
5.20.2022 – I ready reported the symptoms I had for about a week following the 4th shot.
Feeling cold, Arthritis and Paresthesia
3.4.2021 – I do have arthritis and am not taking Celebrex for a week, at the direction of my rheumatologist
3.5.2021 – I have arthritis, so my aches and pains could be as a result of not having my medication, per doctors direction
3.9.2021 – I often get aches when its rainy weather
3.24.2021 – A little burning as the shot went in and some tingling throughout my arm for the
3.30.2021 – Arthritis
4.21.2022 – I feel very cold and I'm never cold
10.19.2022 – I finally caught COVID in August. I had symptoms like a sinus infection for a couple of days (fever, headache, congestion, sore throat, cough), and my cough lasted approx 3 weeks
Alveolar osteitis, Tooth extraction and Abdominal pain lower
4.2.2021 – Forgot to say, from day 1 through this very second I have been EXTREMELY thirsty and a lot of cotton-mouth!
4.4.2021 – I have EKG readings from before my injection and daily readings from my Applewatch, plus I take daily measurements on a Wyze scale that includes 9 metrics plus weight and pulse. Lots of data and a bit of interesting changes someone might want to look at.
4.5.2021 – Extreme irritability but no appetite/feel like Im not eating enough.
4.20.2021 – Had a dry socket today from a molar extraction 4 days ago! Dental then to ER due to dry socket intense pain.
4.26.2021 – Horrible stomach cramps last night!
5.24.2021 – Pain in my lower right abdomen. It gets worse when I cough or put pressure on the area just under my rib cage.
Musculoskeletal discomfort, Tenderness and Lymph node pain
4.25.2021 – My lymph nodes on the same arm where I received the vaccine are very tender and puffy since after my health check in yesterday.
4.27.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on my neck area since I received the vaccine. Less tender by still a bit painful when touched.
4.28.2021 – Still having discomfort on my neck area. Otherwise feeling fine.
4.29.2021 – Still discomfort in the neck area. Going to get checked to see if it is indeed a lymph node or something unrelated.
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Myalgia and Arthralgia
12.2.2021 – I have a connective tissue disorder and joint conditions that also produce these symptoms so I wouldn't count them as strictly vaccine related. It could be either thing, neither, or both causing the above symptoms.
12.4.2021 – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, degenerative joint and inflammatory disorders that cause chronic pain make this a normal thing for me
12.5.2021 – I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and other chronic pain and degenerative disorders of the joints
12.6.2021 – I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, degenerative disease of the joints and spine, and other painful chronic conditions that can be inflammatory and responsive in autoimmune situations
1.8.2022 – Joint, muscular, and fascia pain related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome Primary Care Provider visits
3.3.2022 – Covid on 01/18/2022 Post covid syndrome 01/31/2022 Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome flare up 02/28/2022 to present
Hemorrhage, Sinus congestion and Rhinorrhea
3.25.2021 – I started having sinus congestion, runny nose and coughing yesterday either late afternoon or early evening. It got progressively worse and made it difficult to sleep. This morning, after blowing my nose it started to bleed on the right side. It soaked through 4 or 5 paper towels and took over 30 minutes to stop bleeding. It was exponentially worse than any nose bleed Ive ever had. But I googled it and couldnt find anything related to nose bleeds except in people that have bleeding disorders, which I do not have.
Infection, Nephrolithiasis and Migraine
3.11.2021 – I had a migraine prior so current head pain is most likely due to previous migraine. It is less than it was before shot.
4.8.2021 – I have a severe migraine prior to receiving the shot.
4.9.2021 – Chronic migraine sufferer. Had severe - 10/10 - migraine prior to shot due to barometric pressure. Pain has not change. Migraine history of three decades would say this is unrelated to vaccination.
11.19.2021 – Hospitalized with infection post kidney stone
12.4.2021 – Significant issues with kidney and urinary tract. These are pre-existing since 2013.
10.4.2022 – Migraines
10.7.2022 – I have chronic migraine. Today is a bad migraine day. Likely unrelated to shot.
Vein disorder, Swelling and Injection site swelling
5.15.2021 – My right shoulder (injection site) continues to be very painful.
5.23.2021 – I continue to be experiencing an increase in swelling of areas which are related to chronic Veinous issues. This condition began in early April 2020, and has had a noticeable increase since being administered first dose I will be contacting my Vascular Specialist for treatment tomorrow
5.24.2021 – Continue to experience swelling at injection site as well as throughout lower half of body
5.26.2021 – Continued swelling of lower extremities
6.16.2021 – My right shoulder has never improved, and in recent days has actually become worse. Additionally, the flare up of my veinous/lymphatic condition, since vaccination, has not changed. Saw my pcp on 5/30, he placed me on a diuretic to reduce some of the fluid weight I was carrying . He also ordered echocardiogram. Hecc be anal referred me to physical therapy for shoulder.
6.24.2021 – The swelling of my lower half relating to vascular issue was worse this past week.
Lower respiratory tract congestion, Limb mass and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
4.15.2021 – Noticed a red painful swollen lump on my forearm the morning after the shot. Not where the shot was given. Further down on the inside of the forearm of the arm that got the vaccine.
4.16.2021 – I still have a swollen, red lump on the inside of the forearm on the arm that got the shot. It may be getting slightly smaller now.
4.17.2021 – Still have a reddish swollen spot on the inside of the forearm on the arm that got the vaccine
4.19.2021 – The red, swollen lump that i have been reporting on the forearm of the arm that got the vaccine seems to be less swollen and red today.
4.21.2021 – The red lump on the inside of the forearm of the arm that got the shot is less red and swollen now. It is no longer painful.
7.14.2021 – Sinus drainage, sinus infection, cough, chest and bronchial congestion, migraine. No fever. Got a covid test. It was negative.
Menometrorrhagia, Mouth swelling and Polymenorrhea
3.26.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth; is also cut my period short by several days
4.16.2021 – Period started a week early (which never, ever happens) and is heavier than Ive ever experienced
4.17.2021 – Heaviest period of my life that came a week early (which never happens)
4.18.2021 – Worst period of my life!
4.19.2021 – Why are abnormal and/or early periods not listed as a side effect? Worst one of my life!
4.21.2021 – Can confirm this vaccine caused an abnormally early and heavy period; I have years of data to backup the claim of early as well
4.29.2021 – Persistent headache
5.6.2021 – Swelling at back of mouth/top of throat that caused difficulty swallowing. No visible disease or other explanation. Came on overnight and resolved in 3 days with OTC medicine.
5.27.2021 – Since vaccination, Ive had on and off nausea problems. This used to be rare for me, now its almost daily. Getting vaccinated was the only change in my normal routine.
Dandruff, Skin exfoliation and Body temperature decreased
1.15.2021 – Dry Eyes and Mouth With Excessive Thirst; Left Side Pain and Headache Better Today than Yesterday; Chills Gone Today
1.16.2021 – Dry Eyes
1.19.2021 – Dry Eyes: I had an optical exam today; however, there were no serious eye problems noted. I saw my ophthalmologist today; dry eyes noted.
1.27.2021 – Ive experienced periodic sharp joint pain; especially in my knees and fingers. Excessive thirst and dryness are still noted.
2.3.2021 – My hair has been severely shedding and my scalp excessively dry and full of dandruff.I have never, in all my life, had dandruff.My eyes continue to be dry; however, my vision is fine.
2.14.2021 – On-going dry eyes and scalp
3.9.2021 – Periodically, I have bad headaches. Yesterday, I had a really bad one, but not today.
3.16.2021 – Last Wk, I had flu/sinusitis symptoms. Took RX of Azithromycin 250 mg & Tylenol on Thursday. I had a sub level temperature, chills & headache.My scalp is not flaking as much but my hair has come out/shedding.
10.7.2021 – Sinus infection Antibiotics RX
12.9.2021 – Upper respiratory infection
5.14.2022 – Experienced Chills, Headache, Joint pains, Muscle & Body Aches, Fatigue and Nausea three days after vaccine; had to go to bed. Reported to doctor. Back to normal after 4-5 days.
Vestibular neuronitis, Vestibular migraine and Nerve injury
3.21.2021 – Numbness in the arm of the injection site and facial numbness/ tingling
3.22.2021 – Numbness in arm of injection and face, lips tingling
3.23.2021 – Chest pain
3.25.2021 – Tingling feeling all throughout body
3.26.2021 – Body tingling, face tingling
3.27.2021 – Numb face and arm
3.28.2021 – Left arm and face have been numb since the injection. I have been referred to a Neurologist Monday referral from urgent care yesterday
9.19.2021 – Chronic migraines, nerve damage, vestibular neuritis, vestibular migraines, eye pain, nausea, headaches, inflammation and inability to do active movements which get heart rate or blood pressure up
Fall, Eye pain and Vertigo
3.19.2021 – The day after second dose Feb 26 I had severe vertigo and fell. The room was spinning. It happened a second time the same day. I had vomiting and diarrhea right after the vertigo episodes as well as headache o right side of head and behind my eye. Primary care thought the vaccination and not a repeat BPPV I had three years ago
4.9.2021 – Little dizziness and nausea began yesterday. Still effects off snd on from vertigo after second shot. I have read on a blog about many people who experienced vertigo after second shot. The spinning and nausea sent them to ER and family doctors
Anxiety, Vertigo and Heart rate increased
12.24.2020 – Heart was beating fast at some point, nose a little bit stuffy, some shortness of breath but was probably anxiety bc i started to feel better after i spoke tp a (b)(6) (my ins) nurse. They told me to take 2 tylenol but i took 1 only
1.19.2021 – I feel a stranger numbness on the right side of my face for the past week or so... I have also been experiencing headaches mostly in the back of my head.
1.21.2021 – I got high fever 104.0, headache, runny nose, fatigue, lost appetite and it lasted 38 hrs. Days later I started having numbnes on the right side of my face, which lasted hrs or even days, headaches ,and vertigo ... I thought it was anxiety. Not sure
Ear congestion, Injection site discoloration and Pharyngeal swelling
1.4.2021 – Slight 1" x 1" purple bruise below shot yesterday, greenish and size of a quarter today
1.13.2021 – Slight cough, slight runny nose, 2 inch square red mark at injection site. It stopped itching 2 days ago.
1.20.2021 – I have covid.Cough, stuffy ears and sinuses, slight headache comes and goes, slight fever off and on Sunday and Monday and maybe Tuesday.
1.27.2021 – Cough got a lot worse, like bronchitis type of cough. Got super fatigued. Slept most of 3 days. Still tired, but not as bad. Cough is more frequent now, but not as deep. Easier to breath today.
12.30.2021 – Sore & swollen throat, runny nose, cough. No fever. Just a cold that my 3 year old and toddler nephews had on Christmas Day. They were sick for three days and are on the mend now. This is my third day and symptoms are lessening.
Peripheral coldness, Paresthesia oral and Gastrointestinal disorder
4.5.2021 – A metal taste that went away.
4.8.2021 – Maybe a little tingling fingers and toes sporadically.
4.10.2021 – A tiny bruise at the injection site. My arms sore for the first time.
11.13.2021 – Body aches ended around 30 hours after the boost
2.10.2022 – Fatigue and runny nose. Feet were extremely cold. At night it felt like frost bite for a few weeks. Lab
4.15.2022 – A little goofy
4.16.2022 – 8 hours after injection was sore all over. 24 hours later I was dancing (seriously). Thanks for all you do.
11.10.2022 – Lips are tingling
11.24.2022 – Exposed to Flu-A so I am guessing it got me too.
Sleep disorder, Mobility decreased and Insomnia
12.30.2020 – Small bit light headed after the shot while waiting around. Lasted for about 5 minutes. I felt like I needed a coffee.
12.31.2020 – Pain at shot location a lot worse since last night. Restricting raising my arm die to pain. Caused me to wake up a lot due to turning on that side. Have not experienced this with prior vaccines. No other issues.
1.6.2021 – Bit tired for the last few days but could be unrelated.
1.27.2021 – Just got it in the last 30 minutes so no issues yet.
Livedo reticularis, Burning sensation and Brain fog
3.10.2021 – Livedo reticularis On thighs. HeavyLight mottling on shins, arms
3.21.2021 – Burning sensation in my forearms
4.7.2021 – Continuing fatigue. Burning sensation on forearms.
4.16.2021 – The extreme fatigue and brain fog are much better. The livedo reticularis is still a concern.
4.22.2021 – The livedo reticularis continues.
6.15.2021 – Cognitive decline since 2nd vaccination as measured by online puzzles. The intense brain fog from the first month has gone away. This is more subtle. Livedo reticularis remains but is less. Still grateful to have had vaccinations!
Chest pain, Myalgia and Nausea
7.20.2021 – I had a fever, headache, chest pain, and nausea for about a day and a half. Resolved with rest and some Tylenol; did not end up seeking medical attention.
10.19.2021 – I was ill for about 2 days around 3 months ago. Symptoms included high fever, chills, and upper back muscle aches that were worse while breathing. I recovered fully after resting at home and taking over-the-counter medication to control the fever.
12.10.2021 – Nausea, fever of 38.6 C
Limb mass, Neck mass and Flank pain
3.18.2021 – Scratchy throat
6.9.2021 – GI problems
10.30.2021 – Swollen gland in neck, same side as the arm of injection
10.31.2021 – I have a lump on my arm & neck on the same side of injection
11.1.2021 – Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes on same side wher injection was given
11.2.2021 – Lump in neck still there Going to doctor for sonogram of lump in neck today
11.3.2021 – Lump on neck that developed the second day after injection I had a sonogram yesterday & I'm waiting for results.
11.4.2021 – Swollen cervical nodes Waiting on results of sonogram of swollen cervical nodes resulting from booster shot
11.18.2021 – Well I still have swollen lymph nodes in my neck & am being referred to have a CT scan.
11.25.2021 – I still have swollen lymph nodes in my neck. My doctor is sending me for a CT scan on December 3rd.
12.2.2021 – Pain on side Scheduled for ct scan of lumps in neck which occurred 2 days after booster vaccination
4.28.2022 – After receiving the 2nd booster, the lumps in my neck (that never went away after first booster) got worse.
10.31.2022 – Shortness of breath
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