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.
Dysphonia, Body temperature increased and Productive cough
4.13.2021 – Mild headache, sore throat, tired, slightly elevated temp
5.6.2021 – Some sore throat, tight chest and scratchy voice ... but my kid had a negative-on-COVID nasty head cold so I blame him.
7.22.2021 – Summer cold: sneezing, runny nose, chest congestion, 99.0-99.5 temp, eventually productive cough, then tapering and ongoing.
10.21.2021 – Fever 99.5-100, heavy chest, body aches, headache, exhaustion, loss of taste and smell
12.26.2021 – Mild: sore throat, headache.
1.7.2022 – Headache
12.3.2022 – "Fall crud" in late September: fever (99.5 for a few days, one of 100+), headache and sore throat and runny nose for a few days. Chest congestion and cough for weeks. Negative COVID OTC tests 3 times, negative PCR 2 times a week and a half apart.
Tenderness, Anosmia and Ageusia
3.26.2021 – Sore armpit (I assume lymph nodes, even though they arent swollen to the touch) on the side of my injection.
3.27.2021 – Sore armpit on the side of the injection
3.28.2021 – Sore armpit on side of injection
3.30.2021 – Both armpits and groin, near lymph nodes, is tender today
3.23.2022 – I have still not regained full sense of taste or smell after having Covid. I am fatigued more than I think is normal. I have had recurring sinus infections; it seems like I can't fight any infections off.
Tinnitus and Headache
2.10.2021 – I do have something of an unbalanced hormones due to a pituitary surgery 5 years ago and sometimes still have headaches. These have been a little more often
2.21.2021 – Headaches at bedtime. They seem to be while laying down for a long time. Ive had them before but not so bad or often. Im not sure if their related to the vaccine because Ive had on occasions from a stellar mass on my pituitary that been re
9.29.2021 – Loud ringing in head
10.2.2021 – No
Urinary tract infection bacterial, Central venous catheterization and Joint warmth
2.4.2021 – Dizzy sometimes flushed face
2.5.2021 – Mild cold symptoms
2.6.2021 – Runny nose cold symptoms
2.9.2021 – Cold symptoms stuffed up nose
2.25.2021 – Odd joints of ankles feeling on fire hands cramping and fingers stuck in off positions with pain, knee joint pain
3.1.2022 – I had an acute gastrointestinal virus accompanied by a rare UTI bacteria. I've had a pic installed and have had daily infusions for a month. I sleep much more than usual. Outpatient installation of pic and support of a home nurse.
Telemedicine, Burning sensation and Joint swelling
3.11.2021 – Lightheaded & sinus issues
4.7.2021 – Ankle swelling
4.27.2021 – Lightheaded, nauseous, chills, increased fatigue, headache & sinus problems
5.4.2021 – Pain in arm, increased fatigue & on & off nausea
10.6.2021 – Hives
5.1.2022 – Insomnia
5.14.2022 – Sharp, shooting pain on left side into chest/abdomen area
5.28.2022 – Lightheaded, dizzy, overwhelming fatigue, burning up with no fever, head/sinus problems, GI issues Exposed to someone who was Covid positive Phone appointment as well as virtual
10.29.2022 – High blood pressure; feel like something's attacking all my joints & muscles - not sure if it's related to the vaccines or not PCP office visit
Tonsillolith, Bradykinesia and Tonsillar hypertrophy
4.12.2021 – Just slower to react, brain fog
10.15.2021 – Sinus pressure, stuffy then runny nose
1.13.2022 – Woke up with a sinus headache and took Sudafed but now feel drowsy but could be from that medicine most likely. Headache may be from weather changes in my area.
4.14.2022 – Had sinus congestion and cold like symptoms for 2 weeks got antibiotics for sinus infection. Rapid covid test was negative.
9.17.2022 – The day after the shot I had very mild itching and pain and a headache
10.3.2022 – Just a headache today but could be from anything
Lipoma, Blood pressure fluctuation and Neuropathy peripheral
3.26.2021 – Fluctuating blood pressure
3.27.2021 – Fluctuating BP
3.28.2021 – Blood pressure still fluctuating
3.29.2021 – Blood pressure still fluctuating but better
3.30.2021 – Flushing Allergist
5.6.2021 – Pain in right shoulder and hives on left arm Allergist
6.22.2021 – Lipoma in arm and arm pain Ultrasound
1.14.2022 – Lip twitching
1.15.2022 – Hands burning
1.16.2022 – Feet numbness and burning hands
1.18.2022 – Leg cramps
2.23.2022 – Left toe has become numb since booster shot progressive neuropathy still on left side where booster was given. Still experiencing Pain from Lymph node on right arm result of vaccinations.
Vulvovaginal pruritus, Vaginal discharge and Sinus disorder
4.21.2021 – I had a severe headache and felt feverish and a sore arm yesterday.
5.3.2021 – Itchy scalp & skin. Had to take a Benedryl last night.
5.10.2021 – I am having bad lower back pain, in the kidney area. Not sure what from.
5.23.2021 – Had a couple red spots show up on my face,neck & lefy breast
5.24.2021 – Consistent lower back pain for over 2 weeks
11.15.2021 – I feel like I have a constant sinus issue, and I have been having an itchy abdomen and back. And some vagunal itching and discharge.
Skin discoloration and Erythema
3.18.2021 – Only the redness on my hands
3.20.2021 – The back of my hands continues red since the first day of vaccination
3.21.2021 – On my both hands I have redness since the first day. I do not know what to do
3.23.2021 – I am very worry about the redness on my both hands. They are getting worse ...
3.24.2021 – The redness on my hands are worse and hurts when I wash them with warm water
4.2.2021 – The redness that appeared since the first day of vaccination on my both hands now look almost brown instead of red and the few spots through my arms are still visible
Lymph node pain, Myalgia and Headache
2.14.2021 – Day 1 headache day 2 headache and muscle aches day 3 no symptoms
3.11.2021 – Tender lymph nose at collarbone and axilla on side of the shot
3.12.2021 – Continue to have some tender lymph nodes at axilla and collarbone area on side of the shot
3.13.2021 – Tender nodes at collarbone. Better in axilla.
3.14.2021 – Less tender lymph nodes on side of injection
3.15.2021 – Lymph nodes continue to be less tender
10.28.2021 – Some tender lymph nodes on same side as the shot
10.29.2021 – A few tender lymph nodes
Drainage, Skin irritation and Breast mass
1.15.2021 – Slight soreness at injection site, a little sinus drainage.
2.5.2021 – A little itchy
10.9.2021 – Dizzuness
1.2.2022 – Tiredness, aches, chills and post nasal, sinus and throat drainage
5.10.2022 – Persistant Arm and shoulder pain and armpit irritation too, felt a lump in right breast also.
7.19.2022 – Last covid boister on 4/19/22 cause me to have abnormal breast exam and enlarge lymph nodes. Doubt if I take another booster! Monthly doctor's appointment for keep a watch on enlarged lymph node
10.2.2022 – Lump found in right breast and enlarged lymph node under armpits, achy right shoulder and arm periodically since last covid booster done on April 19, 2022
10.19.2022 – A smaller size lymph node was found by my Primary Care physician today at my appt. 2 month follow up Appt . Dr.(b)(6) is monitoring the lymph nodes shes found in my neck atea on the right side. Advised a biopsy be done.
12.26.2022 – Soreness and some swelling in right arm.
Musculoskeletal chest pain, Joint stiffness and Swelling face
2.5.2021 – Constant dull cheekbone pain. EXTREME tiredness and dizziness for the past 24+ hours
2.6.2021 – Weird cheekbone discomfort but improved somewhat from yesterday.
2.21.2021 – Headaches, intermittent dizziness , chronically tired
3.3.2021 – Leg pain that wakes me up. Both legs. But ok when up and around during daylight hours
3.6.2021 – Sore throat
3.14.2021 – Joint aches
3.21.2021 – Joint aches. Tired. Intermittent headaches and dizziness
3.28.2021 – Just bouts of tiredness and brain fog. Extra sleep needed for sure. Periodic joint stiffness.
4.4.2021 – When will leg discomfort stop? It wakes me at night. I deal all day at work because I cant lose time. Is this common? Plus periodic tiredness. I forge onward because I need to work
5.30.2021 – Always TIRED!
12.19.2021 – Tired
2.13.2022 – Severe thoracic pain/burning radiating to right lower back and into rib cage.
5.17.2022 – Severe upper right thoracic spasms radiating down and around to right rib cage. Ultrasound,Ct scan chest X-ray and ekg normal. Took 2 weeks to resolve
11.17.2022 – COVID June verified with pcr test
Urticaria, Tinnitus and Paresthesia
1.25.2021 – Slight itchiness on my forehead. Maybe unrelated?
1.29.2021 – Fatigue could be unrelated
2.8.2021 – I have had a red hive develop on the front side of the arm that had the shot. It flares up and with hydrocortisone stops itching and goes away, to come back again two days later. It has done this on and off for 6 days now.
3.1.2021 – A tapping in my left eardrum last night and this morning.
3.2.2021 – Could be unrelated, the headache or body aches I feel today, but felt similar to the day after the vaccine
8.26.2021 – Sore throat and headache. Believed to be a cold. Had negative Covid test.
2.25.2022 – Lower body pain, potentially from spinal stenosis, but came on suddenly when our son contracted Covid. Also tingling in my legs and feet.
Somnolence, Chest pain and Sneezing
2.11.2021 – Sleepy. I took a nap, which I never do
2.12.2021 – I was fine in the morning, but in the afternoon I was tired and achy
2.14.2021 – Just a little tired
3.20.2021 – Last week, I had a pain in the upper right area of my chest and a pain also in my left calf. It lasted 1 day. Then the next day I started feeling like having low grade fever, but I have no fever, almost everyday for the last week.
8.13.2021 – sneezing and congestion
9.30.2021 – I had 2 colds during July and early in August, despite wearing a mask all the time (I take it off for outdoor lap swimming and outdoors restaurant eating, which I barely do)
Tic, Hallucination and Nervous system disorder
1.15.2021 – At the 24 hour mark my sympathetic nervous system became unregulated, my heart rate went up and I could not sit still, I also developed a tic of my left upper body. My arm and shoulder and neck were most affected. This lasted an hour and then I became nauseas. I have barely slept in 48 hours. Last night I experienced hallucinations and could hear the sound of an old tv in my left ear. I have had a headache since the injection and I feel increasing pressure in my ears. I cant calm down to sleep, very anxious and unregulated Called my PCP to discuss my symptoms and occupational health at the hospital
1.12.2022 – Cough, bodyaches, congestion, headache
Blood alkaline phosphatase increased, Clostridium difficile infection and Arthralgia
3.17.2021 – Diarrhea. I dont think it is related to the vaccine as I have been dealing with this off and on for a few months. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist in April.
3.25.2021 – minimal feet aches
4.7.2021 – Pain R shoulder several days. opposite arm injection site. Dr thinks and I do too it is RA flare or rotator cuff. x-ray and labs taken 4/6/21 Rheumatolgy visit
4.28.2021 – c diff was just diagnosed. I dont think this is from vaccination as I have had periods of diarrhea since November gastroenterologist
5.5.2021 – This is not from vaccine. Found out diarrhea was from C Diff. I had diarrhea off and on since Nov. I was given a 3 day antibiotic in Jan for this. Went to gastroenterologist and was put on Vancomycin. I am starting to feel better
6.23.2021 – High alkaline phosphates 175. going to have other blood tests. US of abdomen was normal
Mucous stools, Breast feeding and Diarrhea
4.13.2021 – Daycare reports diarrhea for my baby, who is exclusively breastfed.
4.15.2021 – Baby had diarrhea, with green mucus in her stool; she is exclusively breastfed and had a similar reaction to her 4 month vaccines.
5.2.2021 – Lightheaded
5.15.2021 – Noticed a drop in my milk supply, which I noticed 2 days after my shot when I returned to work and was pumping; my supply dropped about 25% and the biggest change was my COVID shot. Supply seems to be returning after 2 weeks of work to restore it.
Aphonia, Toothache and Dysphonia
1.21.2021 – Left upper arm is swallowed and red near the injection.
1.28.2021 – Headache
2.5.2021 – Weakness, sleeping
2.6.2021 – Lost my voice. Hoarseness
2.9.2021 – Sinus
5.6.2021 – I have pain in my limbs. It feels like a toothache especially when I lay down. I am not sure it has anything to do with the vaccination.
2.4.2022 – With the booster, I have experienced a tremendous amount of itching. At first it was around the area where I had the injection. While it stopped for maybe 3 weeks. It has started back and hasn't stopped.
Rash erythematous, Injection site erythema and Rash
4.16.2021 – Muscle pain little bit
5.14.2021 – Just muscle pain where shot was
5.15.2021 – Where i had my shot my arm is red. Ive been doing cold compress with ice pack. Called the place i had my shot at.talked to them about my arm
5.16.2021 – Went saturday 15th to Immediate care about my right arm i had red rash from the 2nd Moderna shot. I was given Amoxicillin 500mg. The woman thought it had affection in it. She wrote down when the needle was introduced to the skin it picked up bacteria (germs) take Amoxicillin. Reaction to the covid immunization Immediate care
Skin erosion, Middle ear effusion and Nasal discomfort
2.2.2021 – Allergies/vertigo, headaches occasionally.
2.11.2021 – Pain under left arm, almost in armpit. Hurts when i move my left arm. Started last night around 10PM.
2.12.2021 – Not really but every female i know who has had her second shot had side effects but none of the males i know had any. Unfortunately none of them bothered to sign in with vsafe.
2.14.2021 – Some vertigo. Not sure if sinus, allergies or what.
3.9.2021 – Ive had worsening sinus problems since 1st shot& it continues to get worse. My nose raw inside & out from all the blowing but clear not discolored like sinus infection.
8.10.2021 – Severe flare up of arthritis in rat hip. Had to get a shot under flouroscope but nothing related to COVID . Also had fluid in right ear with severe pain Rheumatologist saw me in the office
11.10.2021 – Have a rash under both eyes. Eyes are watering and itching something fierce. I do have allergies but I've never had anything quite like this.
12.1.2021 – Woke up Thanksgiving morning with shingles on left shoulder. Started antiviral on Friday. Almost completely cleared up now. This was second time I had shingles. First time was when I was 49. Got a shingles shot in my 50s but still got them again!
1.26.2022 – Accute arthritis flareup in right hip. Not sure when last check in was so not sure if I informed you that I had shingles day after Thanksgiving MRI on hip
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
12.4.2022 – Lymph nodes in my neck are swollen on the same side I received the vaccine
12.5.2022 – My lymph nodes on the side of my neck by the arm the vaccine was administered are so swollen they are so swollen they are visible through my skin and very painful.
12.7.2022 – My lymph nodes are swollen in my neck on the same side I received the vaccine
12.8.2022 – Lymph nodes in my neck on the same side of the body as the vaccine are swollen and painful
12.9.2022 – Lymph nodes are still swollen just not as much
Colitis ulcerative, Energy increased and Memory impairment
3.12.2021 – Not remembering what I was saying
3.16.2021 – Sore throat
4.3.2021 – Pain in my stomach
4.4.2021 – Lots of energy today
4.18.2021 – Yesterday I felt like I had Covid, very tired, congested and off. Got tested and it was negative.
5.10.2021 – More tired, worse UC symptoms
5.18.2021 – My periods have been slightly irregular and Im not sure if this is related but no luck trying to conceive. Also my ulcerative colitis symptoms have flared since the vaccine.
10.2.2021 – Missed a period
4.4.2022 – Didn't get my period for three months after the Pfizer booster shot in September
Dental caries, Tooth disorder and Tooth extraction
2.9.2021 – I always have joint pain and muscle aches but haven't noticed that they are worse. What is new is a flushed feeling on both sides of my face. But then I had a Lupron injection yesterday so it's a toss up as to which one.
3.23.2021 – Chronic pain from spinal injuries and Firomyalgia. Maybe more added from vaccinations but maybe not. Previous 5 days pain was severe! Moderate tody.
9.17.2021 – A lot of teeth problems including two extractions & 6 fillings. All since last September. I feel there must be an underlying cause.
Nasal irrigation, Chronic sinusitis and Joint injury
3.29.2021 – Mild involuntary muscle spasms near injection site
5.22.2021 – Chronic sinusitis with fever, day 5. No loss of smell or any lung issues yet (self-examination normal). Treating with Claritin-D, Advil and saline nasal irrigation. If I am not better in the next few days I will see a doctor.
7.24.2021 – Mild flu like symptoms for three days. No fever.
10.25.2021 – I had flu like symptoms with mild fever for two days but I was not tested for Covid.
11.23.2021 – I am recovering from an ankle injury, the fever and inflammation in reaction to the vaccine made the pain unbearable the last 12 hours, but it is improving.
11.24.2021 – Possible right ankle reactive arthritis
2.21.2022 – Omicron infection
Thirst, Burning sensation and Dry mouth
3.6.2021 – No
3.7.2021 – Desde el primer dia, boca seca y mucha sed. Lo más bien.
3.11.2021 – Dolor y ardor en el brazo de la aplicación, próximo del codo , cuando levanto el brazo.
3.19.2021 – Solamente que El ardor en el brazo cerca del codo continúa.
3.26.2021 – A veces durante el dÃa me quema el brazo que me pusieron la vacuna. Si relajo el brazo, mejora.
4.11.2021 – El brazo donde recebi la primera dose, sigue ardiendo cerca del codo.
4.13.2021 – El ardor en el brazo donde tomé la 1ª dose continúa, principalmente cuando hago esfuerzos con el.
Muscle discomfort, Aphasia and Disorientation
3.29.2021 – Seems to spread a slight soreness and spasms to all the muscles on the same side as the vaccine.
4.19.2021 – Left side neck - stiffness
4.22.2021 – Just kind disoriented which I forgot to mention with the tired, but that could just be me LOL but I don't think so
5.5.2021 – I realized I'm confused or forgetful or something! I've always been a little bit of a goofball but others have actually noticed that I'm having a little trouble. Recalling words, completing a thought. I will call my doctor if it does not improve.
5.16.2021 – The brain fog. At 61 if I wasn't a geriatric social worker I would think oh my gosh this is early-onset something. But I know for a fact that I had a brain before the vaccine. I'm trying to be lighthearted, but it truly is a bit unnerving.
Paresthesia ear, Angina pectoris and Brain fog
2.4.2021 – Ache that spider-webs out around my heart. 10-15 seconds each episodeabout 15 episodes thru the day
2.5.2021 – Spider-web of ache around heart a few times
2.9.2021 – Heart ache spider webbing outward
3.24.2021 – Tingling on left side of neckup into/around left ear
3.31.2021 – Increase in tingling left side of neck and ear. Fatigue and respiratory difficulty.
4.7.2021 – Increase in intensity and frequency of tingling sensation on left side of neck and ear
9.3.2021 – Brain fog
Lymphadenopathy
4.20.2021 – Potential swollen lymph node near collarbone Called my doctors office today about the potential lymph node. I was directed to continue to monitor and come into office if it doesnt subside in a few days.
4.21.2021 – Potential swollen lymph node that seems to be shrinking now
4.22.2021 – What seemed like a swollen lymph node by my collarbone is continuing to shrink
4.24.2021 – Cannot feel the swollen lymph node by my neck anymore
4.25.2021 – No more swelling on lymph node by collar bone
Rash papular, Muscle tightness and Rash erythematous
3.17.2021 – Red rash around injection site with hard spot underneath.Dr. has me taking 50mg of Benadryl every 6 hrs, using ice pack as needed. Have office appt. on Fri. to check status.
3.26.2021 – Much better today than yesterday and last night when I hit 101. This morning I was down to 98.8 and got outside for a little while.
3.28.2021 – Red ring around the injection site is now the size of a grapefruit.
3.29.2021 – Sore and tight across my shoulders
3.30.2021 – Injection site issues have improved every day and almost gone.
4.7.2021 – Over all body itching different spots at different times. Some small raised hive like bumps that itch then disappear. Benedryl stops the itching.
Sinus pain, Tachycardia and Paranasal sinus discomfort
4.10.2021 – Tachycardia episodes when just standing or slowly walking. Heart rate up to 135 (normal ~76). After laying down and hydrating HR came down to 80s but elevated again each time standing or walking.
4.11.2021 – Tachycardia intermittent.
4.12.2021 – Heart rate still more elevated than normal.
4.17.2021 – Elevated resting and active heart rate.
5.7.2021 – Headache and sinus pain/pressure
5.14.2021 – Several days of headaches and worsening sinus pain/pressure. Possibly due to seasonal allergies.
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