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.
Autoimmune thyroiditis, Immune system disorder and Urticaria
1.24.2021 – Metallic taste in mouth
1.27.2021 – More of arm soreness than pain
2.5.2021 – Breaking out in hives, injection site is itchy, red and a little achy
2.21.2021 – Dizziness
5.21.2021 – Hashimoto's flared up, had hives, worst of them being three days after second dose.
8.22.2021 – Had hives for 11 weeks post vaccine. Saw allergist and rheumatology. Also, endocrinologist. Nothing conclusive. May have had COVID at some point, asymptomatic and then vaccine caused immune system to react.
Amenorrhea, Aphonia and Productive cough
3.11.2021 – Scratchy throat. My temp has gone up a whole point. Im usually 97.5 or 97.7. I clocked in at 98.4 this morning
3.14.2021 – Coughing up flem. Nose is semi stuffy but when I blow nothing comes out.
3.15.2021 – Coughing up flem. Have basically lost my voice.
3.16.2021 – Still have no voice. Its a little bit better today. Still coughing up flem. Temp at 98.4. My normal temp 97.7
4.29.2021 – Just wanted to make a note that I skipped a period for the months of March. Which was when I received both shots.
Diverticular perforation, Urinary tract infection and Hypertension
2.17.2021 – cough & runny nose
2.25.2021 – Blood pressure running high. I have made a dr appt. they will see me in a month.
3.4.2021 – Multiple COVID symptoms incl high blood pressure, chills, temp, aches, fatigued. All this beginning 11 days after 2nd shot. Delayed side effects? did covid testing. Negative result.
3.25.2021 – Tinnitus
10.4.2021 – Insomnia
10.6.2021 – Diagnosed with UTI.
10.27.2021 – Developed cough and lower back pain.
4.18.2022 – Possible UTI
7.4.2022 – Perforated diverticulitis plus covid Twice
Dyspepsia
3.27.2021 – Have had an increase in duration and frequency of arthritic knee pain (one knee is bone on bone at inner aspect). Not sure if it is incidental or from vaccination. The increased pain started late evening of first dose. Still going for second and if I would have known about pain I still would have had the vaccine!
7.17.2021 – Frequent often severe heartburn. Call to office for script for previously used protonix
10.16.2021 – Frequent heartburn Physician office visit and GIbsoecialist vist.
4.17.2022 – Increase of pain in right shoulder. MRI showed further degeneration and larger tear of rotator cuff compared to 2016. Scheduled physician and specialist visits
Upper respiratory tract congestion, Injection site warmth and Edema peripheral
4.22.2021 – Warm red circle near the injection site 8 days after my first shot. Additionally, my arm was sore again.
5.27.2021 – Allergies that likened some symptoms to COVID (stuffy head, horrible muscle aches, chills), but had a negative rapid test on 5/25/21.
12.5.2021 – After my booster, I experienced chills and major muscle pain for about 10 hours, along with a mild fever. Additionally, for three days post booster I had swelling in my left armpit (the arm I received the shot) and it was quite sore.
Rash vesicular, Hordeolum and Blister
6.7.2021 – Right neck and right shoulder pain
6.16.2021 – Upper arm itching. Hair loss more than ususl.
6.23.2021 – Still have strange leg cramps in morning, like charley horse in legs and feet. Seems a little less, but still there.
6.30.2021 – Still some leg cramps.Now have a few itchy bumps on feet/ ankles like bug bites, but really haven't bern anywhere without sock or near bugs.
7.7.2021 – Small rash with itchy blisters on legs. Never had before.
7.15.2021 – I've had weird things since first shot.A rash, head and neck aches, stomach issues, leg cramps, shortness of breath, and I am tired alot.
9.2.2021 – Since getting the 1st shot I have experienced new things:A rash like shinglesEye styesLeg cramps and swelling at timesCold extremitiesStrange headachesLosing lots of hairFatigued Do I have mirco thrombosis going on?
6.2.2022 – I have weird immune things going on, skin rashes, styes, eczema, continued hair loss, I never had before, ever.
Sinus congestion, Muscle spasms and Asthenia
2.21.2021 – What felt like a attack of arthritis happened in my feet last night, dont know if it is related.
2.22.2021 – Much less than previous days
4.8.2021 – Very tired the last few days.
4.15.2021 – Fatigue and breathing issues
9.16.2021 – Tired, runny nose, 02 level is fine.
11.12.2021 – Fatigue, just can't get rested enough.
1.21.2022 – Sinus, constant congestion.
4.18.2022 – Fatigue after my 4th dose
4.22.2022 – Fatigue continues, severe muscle cramps
4.29.2022 – Body cramps, mostly legs and ankles.
6.17.2022 – Lack of energy and shortness of breath. Tested twice negative, saw my primary physician who gave me an EKG and saw and a regularity. Scheduled to take a chemical stress test at the hospital soon. Visit with primary care physician
10.3.2022 – Sinus, runny nose
12.12.2022 – Typical COVID stuff, but have tested negative 2 times
Alopecia, Balance disorder and Contusion
3.27.2021 – Dizzy, congestion, sweating
3.28.2021 – Today there's less intensity
3.29.2021 – It's better today.
3.30.2021 – Today's a good day, manageable.
4.1.2021 – I probably should not include the muscle aches and pains because I do have. Arthritis, and I do have FMS. I'm not having any pains from the shot.
9.24.2021 – My equilibrium has been getting steadily worse. My hair is still falling out in clumps. My body aches more than it ever did. But basically I'm healthy and even though I now have to use a walker since I had the virus July 2020 I'm doing okay.
5.30.2022 – Above symptoms are my usual. Vax #4, 5/20/22: after effects moderate 1st 4 days; headache, slight fever, body achs like mod case of flu, arm sore/useless 3 days then sore 2 more, still bruised (31st) but no pain. This vax was the easiest of the 4.
Ureteral wall thickening, Endometrial hyperplasia and Muscle discomfort
3.5.2021 – Soreness
3.6.2021 – Lightheaded
3.7.2021 – Soreness shot area and finger cramps
3.8.2021 – Soreness in lower right leg muscle
3.9.2021 – Small circular blotches on arm w/shot
3.10.2021 – Soreness in right lower leg muscle.
3.25.2021 – Cough slight soar throat. Feels like maybe cold symptoms. Tired or sloughish.
4.1.2021 – Anxiety, hair lose, depression, moody
6.3.2021 – Uterus lining thinking, ovarian cyst, muscle pain in calf area of leg.
9.2.2021 – I continue to have soreness in my muscles in my legs. Mainly near the calf and lower part of my leg. This discomfort recycles and never happened before the COVID shot. It occurs the most in my left leg.
12.5.2021 – Slight discomfort in left calf nerve or muscle.
12.7.2021 – A brief tingling sensation behind the left knee.
12.9.2021 – Slight irregular discomfort in left calf muscle.
Blister, Laryngitis and Peripheral swelling
2.17.2021 – Slight dizziness
2.24.2021 – Stuffed head and dizziness
3.19.2021 – An odd symptom- a large blister appeared on one toe. I might have dismissed it, but the same thing happened with the first Covid-19 vaccine. I didnt report it then because it seemed like a fluke, but having it happen again seems an unlikely coincidence.
3.20.2021 – Red puffy area on toe looks like photos of covid toes. Had the same thing happen with my first shot.
3.21.2021 – Still have red, swollen area on toe.
10.10.2022 – Sore throat and coughing
10.24.2022 – A positive Covid test on 10/19/22. Sore throat, congestion, laryngitis. I had previously had a positive test on 10/4/22 followed by a negative test on 10/12/22.
Neck mass, Nodule and Bone pain
3.12.2021 – Swelling and pain in collar bone area. Where my bra strap crosses my shoulder
3.13.2021 – Soreness and swelling in left arm at injection and collar bone by bra strap has knot swollen and sore.
3.14.2021 – Still sore and swollen from bra strap area to injection site
3.15.2021 – Still sore with knot in bra strap area but injection site no pain or swelling
4.2.2021 – Knot on my left collar bone like before. Pain swelling
4.3.2021 – Pain swelling left collar bone has knot
4.4.2021 – Pain and swelling knot on left collar bone
4.5.2021 – Knot on left collar bone pain swelling
4.6.2021 – Knot on left collar bone still a little swollen but pain is gone
4.7.2021 – Knot on left collar bone still a little sore and a little swollen
9.30.2021 – Weakness in my left arm where i got both 1st and 2nd shots. I went to doctor they did xray and said i have atthritis in my shoulder which started hurting me and was hard to lift alway up after 2nd shot. I am now taking pednisone and physical therapy
Breast pain, Pain in jaw and Asthenia
2.11.2021 – Pain in the jaw
2.25.2021 – Had a yearly mammogram they found in larged lymph nodes on both sides of the Breast said believe side effect of the vaccine shot
3.4.2021 – again in my jaw
3.24.2021 – No energy sore
6.2.2021 – My lymph nodes still enlarged going for 3rd ultrasound next week
9.1.2021 – Still have enlarged lymph nodes
3.3.2022 – I did get the omicron in December I now have a little trouble with breathing. Still have enlarged lymph nodes from the original vaccine.
7.4.2022 – Pain started in stem and breast again enlarged lymph nodes again
9.12.2022 – Shortness of breath
Injection site nodule, Nodule and Injection site swelling
2.26.2021 – Felt tired the day of second shot and slept well that night.
2.27.2021 – Sore to touch at injection site and swelling is going down
2.28.2021 – Soreness is subsiding and injection site knot is getting smaller
3.1.2021 – Soreness is even better today and knot is getting smaller
3.2.2021 – Still sore and still have a knot
3.3.2021 – Still a bit sore to touch and knot continues to get smaller
8.28.2022 – Positive for Covid Labor Day on Paxlovid for 5 days still positive but no symptoms and then 10 days later symptoms again another round of Paxlovid and no more symptoms and negative PCR and antigen test.
Gastritis, Nephrolithiasis and Ear pain
1.4.2021 – Migraine-see a neurologist for chronic headaches but haven't had migraine like this in a long time, diarrhea- not unusual for me but has not ever presented with the severe stomach cramps i had or didint respond to the immodium, vomiting-not normal
4.10.2021 – Gastritis, migraine
7.10.2021 – Emphysema has been much worse and have been miserable since beginning of April. Exacerbation has not let up. Kidney stone is new. Migraines are worse.
1.9.2022 – Ear ache, sinus infection
Migraine, Paresthesia and Pruritus
1.28.2021 – Mild Unusual Itching on jaw line
2.11.2021 – Fatigue again
2.24.2021 – Yesterdays headache turned out to be a migraine. Sorry I reported it.
8.18.2021 – I have developed terrible fatigue & internal vibrations which may relate to my MS. I have not had new symptoms of the MS in years. MRI is scheduled. Regular appt with neurologist.
2.17.2022 – On 5/29/21 I developed internal vibrations for the first time. They have not stopped. I tried to get specialized care but due to no Covid test the long hauler clinics will not accept me.
Tooth abscess, Dry eye and Hypersensitivity
2.10.2021 – I often take an afternoon nap; had about 4-5 hrs sleep last night
2.13.2021 – I have bad knees & back, frequently have joint pain
3.5.2021 – Nothing else specific just "not right
4.7.2021 – Allergies
6.2.2021 – Abnormal mammogram (nodule and calcium cluster)
10.6.2021 – General aches
5.2.2022 – My dry eye condition is worse. M. Fungoides is flaring up as well
5.8.2022 – Though i was dx with m Fungoids over 12 years ago, and had patches periodically, ot recently developed new patch. Was routine f/u with dermatologist
5.15.2022 – Abscess tooth resulting in root canal Regular dentist then referral to endodonist
10.2.2022 – Increase back pain, dry eye worse
Cardiovascular symptom, Cardiac ablation and Flushing
2.28.2021 – Approximately 10 hours after the injection I had some soreness at the injection site (upper arm) and experienced mild flush symptoms.
3.19.2021 – Mild diarrhea for about 12 hours.
3.26.2021 – Sore arm at injection site
10.30.2021 – These symptoms occurred 24 hours after receiving the vaccine and cleared up in the next 12 hours.
10.31.2021 – Little nausea for a few hours this morning
4.24.2022 – Had prior scheduled cardiac ablation on 4/22. Experiencing symptoms from the procedure. Mild fever.
Secretion discharge, Asthma and Hot flush
2.7.2021 – The pain at the injection site is only noticable when I push on it, it's not sore at all from moving my arm or anything. :)
2.8.2021 – I also had loose BMs the past 2 days but didn't realize it could have been a symptom, FYI.
2.19.2021 – I don't know if it's relevant, but my asthma has been very bad. Lots of coughing with green mucous production. Steroid inhaler, albuterol, and allergy pills are not helping.
2.26.2021 – My asthma continues to be quite bad. It's difficult to control with allergy meds (Claritin and Benadryl), a steroid inhaler (Flovent), as well as a rescue inhaler (Albuterol).
3.7.2021 – Sweating/hot flashes
Diverticulitis, Breast pain and Gastrointestinal disorder
1.13.2021 – None
1.15.2021 – A sharp pain here and there, not constant pain
2.14.2021 – Chills with muscle and joint Pain
2.21.2021 – Itching and I DON'T have dry skinNever had an itch like that before. It be in different areas. Goes and comes...
3.8.2021 – CHILLS FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS GOES AND COMESTODAY IS ONE OF THOSE DAYSA FEW ACHES AND JOINT PAIN
8.2.2021 – Itching on the left side BACK areaMiddle part of BACK. The Itching wont stop. No discoloration or swelling. Right side under the Rt. Breast area pain, consistent,..Already Been to URGENT CARE
6.23.2022 – I have diverticulitis. I have a problem digesting my food.
Graves' disease, Hyperthyroidism and Weight decreased
2.11.2021 – Feel spacey. Swollen lymph nodes under arm on injection side.
2.12.2021 – Tenderness under arm on injection side.
2.15.2021 – A little discomfort under arm on injection side
8.11.2021 – Hyperthyroidism. Looking back, my resting heart rate increased from an average of 68 to 98 two days after the second vaccination, and it never went down. Multiple other symptoms of hyperthyroidism became apparent in March and April. Diagnosis in May.
12.2.2021 – Fast heart rate since third vaccine. The same thing happened after second vaccine. I lost 15 lbs in three months following the second vaccine and was diagnosed with Graves Disease.
Rash papular, Specialist consultation and Pyrexia
1.26.2021 – Starting 1/22/2021 I started having a bad rash swollen and fever in left arm where I got the shot I started taking Benadryl and putting ice on it which only work for a few hours ! The swelling rash and fever on the left arm got worst by Saturday I tried to go to ER Sunday and was told outpatient nurse was gone I had gone for the day I had to wait til Monday to be seen.. Monday morning came and I called my regular physician which she had me to come right in
Injection site reaction, Depression and Gastrointestinal disorder
8.27.2021 – ok, so after my first Moderna shot, in my left arm, it got very swollen and hot, red, moderate pain. It passed, and about 2-3 weeks later (before second shot), it started acting-up again! Went away by second shot, which I got yesterday. oops! outta r
8.28.2021 – after my second shot, the site of the first shot (other arm) started acting up!
8.29.2021 – THIS IS AT SITE OF FIRST SHOT-AFTER SECOND SHOT!
8.30.2021 – again, you need to know that its the site of the FIRST shot thats reacting to the second shot. The first shot i had wuite a reaction at site of shot. The second one-virtually nothing. Because i drank the water CDC recommended. :-)
8.31.2021 – ONCE AGAIN, THE SECOND SHOT SITE IS FINE-BUT IT CAUSED THE FIRST SHOT SITE TO REACT
9.10.2021 – headache, on and offshot site (first shot), got itchy, reddish around it, little bit of bruising, some pain
9.18.2021 – it doesnt matter as you never listen
9.24.2021 – shot sites are still weird. Itchy over body, on and offheadachey on and off
10.7.2021 – my right arm is numb
11.25.2021 – depression
2.26.2022 – achy low fever GI issues, profound fatigue
8.26.2022 – the usual
Exercise tolerance increased, Erectile dysfunction and Pollakiuria
4.23.2021 – Lost of appetite.
4.24.2021 – More frequent urination than usual
4.25.2021 – Tree pollen could be the cause of the headache.
4.26.2021 – Difficulty achieving my normal work-out routine
4.30.2021 – All okay today.
8.13.2021 – Periodically, I feel warm and sweat for no reason. No exercise, just sitting watching tv and start sweating. I also seen my health care provider today because I have unexplained erectile issues that I didn't have before my vaccinations. Related??? Doctor's office appointment
Lip erythema, Exercise tolerance decreased and Rheumatoid arthritis
3.26.2021 – Developed 3 cold sores on lips
3.27.2021 – I still have the red and sore spots on my upper and lower lips. They feel like cold or fever blisters but none have broken open. Also, please be aware that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis which is the source of most of my aches and pains.
3.29.2021 – Still have four red and tender-to-touch spots on my lips. They look like cold sores or possibly worse; ( trench mouth). None have brokren open or bled. Throat is just a little sore. (Reminder, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis).
4.16.2021 – Runny nose. Not sleeping well.
4.17.2021 – Very tired today even after 8 hours sleep last nite.
4.18.2021 – Tiring with moderate activity. (Please note that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis).
4.19.2021 – Very tired.
7.14.2021 – Continuing fatigue and tiredness and muscle aches and pains.
4.12.2022 – Had a bout with Vertigo in Late Sept, 2021. Dizzy spells have subsided about 3 weeks ago. Kept overnight fo observations.
9.30.2022 – Rheumatoid Arthritis
10.2.2022 – I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.
12.27.2022 – I had an upper repository condition and got tested for Covid and for flu, type A and type B. All test results came back negative. I was then treated for Bronchitis. It took 3 weeks to get over it. Swb tested outside of Doctors office.
Arthritis, Myalgia and Diarrhea
10.29.2021 – Mild sore throat
11.10.2021 – Fatigue, runny nose and conjestion sometimes.
6.15.2022 – I have had several days of fatigue and joint inflamation. One day couple with extreme muscle & joint aches.
8.10.2022 – I had a period of a few weeks with unexplained extreme and overwhelming fatigue & mild sore throat for a few of the days in those weeks. Was negative for covid during many rapid tests.
12.11.2022 – I'm sick today. Body aches, chills, nausea, diarreha
Colon neoplasm, Glaucoma and Rectal hemorrhage
3.6.2021 – Arthritis/weather changing
3.7.2021 – Body aches on legs near knees. Usually weather.
3.18.2021 – Head ache and achy body today. Very congested during the night. Believe it was sinus headache and body aches from the weather today and last night. Headache went away after drinking water and allergy pills.
4.15.2021 – Occasionally waking up with head aches. Not severe but very annoying. Rarely had headaches in past. Always attributed to sinus congestion. Usually drinking water helps. Headaches dont last too long. 1-2 hours. Just more often than before.
10.8.2021 – Both eyes totally bloodshot, extremely itchy, drippy.
10.9.2021 – Pink eye in both eyes. Itchy, bloodshot. Light sensitive. Runny eyes. Called for prescription
4.2.2022 – Gloucoma got much worse. Had one scare when I went through day off being very achy and more short of breath than normal
5.24.2022 – Bronchitis and severe cold. Lungs sound terrible.
5.31.2022 – COPD flare up
12.26.2022 – Vision is bad today but I have Glocoma and some days are better than others.
Gait disturbance, Impaired work ability and Mobility decreased
3.23.2021 – A very bad lower back pain and it still Until now !
3.24.2021 – Lower back pain
3.27.2021 – Nothing than my seasonal allergy
4.5.2021 – I had a very very bad lower back pain! I couldnt move from my bed for the last three day my doctor wrote for me some medicine I took around 10 bills during the day ! Im not sure if this safe with my next shot which is gonna be in the weekend!
5.24.2021 – A pain in my right feet I cant step on it sometimes from pain ! My primary doctor
7.10.2021 – A very very bad back and heels pain it happen to me after the vaccine Until now Im not sure if the vaccine is the reason even my doctor dont know but the pain is so annoying and prevents all my daily work ! I cant take it anymore all the tre
Anger, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Vision blurred
1.1.2021 – The first few days i had strong stomach pain its better now though
1.3.2021 – I have Lupus so I go through daily issues & I am no longer experiencing added or increased aches/pain with fatigue but I did have added symptoms in the first week after the shot
1.11.2021 – Stuffy nose and sneezing alot
1.21.2021 – Not as bad as 1st shot initially but was over a week before 1st shot caused autoimmune flares so dont wanna speak too soon but stomach pain this time has been less severe so far
2.1.2021 – 2 days ago I randomly vomited & nose has been running not sure if its side effects or my lupus that is aggravated & flaring, I have also had some blurry vision in one eye I feel its from swelling and will come and go
2.8.2021 – Nausea and vomited and the aches and pains have been alot worse I feel due to causing lupus flare so is hard to tell the diff. But the nausea and vomiting was unusual
2.17.2021 – Headaches, constant nausea with some vomiting. All symptoms hard to distinguish from Lupus activity that started a week or so after the vaccines this second one has had more long term symptoms it seems. Just unusual for me to b vomiting
2.22.2021 – The nausea and sickness seems constant this is not usual for me but im now having yo use promethazine daily i seem to contantly feel sick to my stomach
4.21.2021 – Constant nausea and vomiting that all of the nausea meds havent helped and i also have a new rash popping up all over resembling sun spots so im very concerned the shots triggered something that i didnt previously have so its very upsetting
7.19.2021 – Still having the systemic inflammation as well as nausea and vomiting regularly even when taking anti nausea meds including patches and oral meds
Edema peripheral, Axillary pain and Chills
12.30.2020 – Pain/soreness in the armpit of the arm I got my injection. The discomfort felt just like a cyst or like I was getting an ingrown hair... but I wasn't. It was weird. I woke up with that feeling this morning and now it's practically gone away.
12.31.2020 – Still have that weird sore bump in my armpit of the arm where I got the injection. No idea if it's related.
1.25.2021 – NO SYMPTOMS TODAY. Just wanted to mention About 6-8 hrs after receiving the vaccine I felt quite fatigued. By the next morning I had full body aches, chills, felt feverish with no fever, and headaches which all lasted for about a day or so. I got the same reaction the second time as I did the first time.
Arrhythmia, Hypotension and Bone pain
4.21.2021 – Unable to sleep last night
4.24.2021 – The bone pain sropped at 3 AM, then diarrhea, more fatigue, more weakness. Very sleepy.
4.25.2021 – Had 750ml IV today, diarrhea right after. Oatmeal and soup only foods. Feel bad, do not want Pfizer #2. EMT visit
4.26.2021 – BP is low, dehydrated
5.10.2021 – Left lower lobe pneumonia
6.6.2021 – Pneumonia, arrhythmia
6.13.2021 – Left lobe pbeumonia has resolved but there is left pulmonary edema. Also a prolonged rpusode of tachycardia.
6.20.2021 – Tachycardia, sweating, diarrhea, constant cough. I have been sick since the day after my first vaccination 4/19. 24 hr Holter moniror, CT scan
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