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.
Hypoesthesia oral, Paresthesia oral and Dysphonia
12.22.2020 – CoViD test done today
12.24.2020 – Tingling/numb tongue 40 min after injection to hour 30
1.10.2021 – Diarrhea, ha, muscle ache, chills x 1 hr yesterday. Tested & negative 1/6/21. Exposed by asymptomatic patient on 1/1/21. Retesting 1/11/21. If negative, ok to get 2nd vax per PharmD on 1/11/21 (one day late)
1.11.2021 – Numbness/tingling generalized
2.1.2021 – Muscle pain/fatigue
2.17.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing. Cold
2.22.2021 – Excruciating joint pain during the last major storm.
4.12.2021 – Just a LOT of fatigue with simple colds.
4.2.2022 – Seasonal Allergies worse than usual. Cause coughing, asthma attacks, and hoarse voice due to post nasal drip
Tongue disorder, Glossodynia and Oral pain
2.18.2021 – I always have joint pain and muscle aches
2.19.2021 – I always have the ones marked, not caused by vaccine
2.20.2021 – Pre existing
2.21.2021 – Pre existing. I am very thirsty. I am drinking much more than i was
2.22.2021 – Two marked above are pre existing. The inside of my mouth and tongu. e have become sore today. I have little bumps on my tongue that hurt.
2.23.2021 – First two are pre existing. My mouth is still sore on the inside but not as sore as yesterday. e
2.24.2021 – The above two are pre existing
3.12.2021 – My left leg has been hurting pretty bad. It hurts in the muscles from my ankle to my knee and sometimes from my knee on up to my hip.
Nausea, Injection site pain and Headache
10.31.2021 – I have ITP, type 2 diabetes, IDA, obesity, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and take few medications
11.2.2021 – The pain in the injection site is only to the touch
11.13.2021 – I feel great but because i have ITP my platelets dropped from 101k to 62k, i had blood work right before and then again after the second shot of vaccine, i am still on treatment and hematologist will check back in 8 weeks unless ITP symptoms worsen
1.29.2022 – Nausea and headaches
4.30.2022 – ITP, IDA, allergies, high blood pressure, alopecia, diabetes type 2
Grief reaction, Gastrointestinal bacterial overgrowth and Limb injury
1.22.2021 – I do not believe headache was from shot.
1.24.2021 – Right hip pain.
1.25.2021 – Unrelated back pain.
2.12.2021 – Sluggish in movements
2.18.2021 – Back ache on lower right side.
3.5.2021 – Lower right side hip and back pain.
3.12.2021 – Anxiety, dizziness, headaches, sinus congestion, bad feeling all over primarily due to my SIBO (Small intestinal Bacterial Over Growth) condition.
3.19.2021 – Headache, Sinus Congestion, Constipation, sore shot arm when I sleep on it and SIBO attact.
8.13.2021 – SIBO Attacks.
10.13.2021 – Lower right side back ache.
10.15.2021 – Balance control
10.18.2021 – Dizziness
10.19.2021 – Dizziness, Off balance, Blurry vision
11.4.2021 – Back pain, anxiety, stomach aches.
11.17.2021 – Stomach and headache pain. Headache level 7. Stomach level 4.
4.14.2022 – Bad SIBO attacks!
5.16.2022 – Stomach ache
6.2.2022 – Severe headache, anxiety
8.5.2022 – Stomach problems.
11.3.2022 – Stress, anxiety, SIBO symptoms. Left shoulder sprained from fall from stairs.
Oxygen consumption decreased, Vertigo positional and Sleep disorder
2.22.2021 – Muscle pain in my back at night. It disturbs my sleep.
3.3.2021 – Cough
3.5.2021 – Persistent cough. I just cant get a deep breath. Covid test prescribed.
3.6.2021 – Cough, cant take a deep breath.
3.15.2021 – Have pneumonia and being treated with adoxa. I tested negative for covid.
3.22.2021 – Cough is worse, fatigue, low O2
4.4.2022 – Allergies causing vertigo.
7.5.2022 – Cough is worse, sore throat, vertigo.
10.4.2022 – I had vertigo. It was diagnosed as BPPV. After 2 months of dizziness and Physical Therapist fixed it in 5 minutes and it has not reoccurred. I doubt if it was Covid related. And Physical Therapy
12.29.2022 – Sinus stuffing, headache, bad cough, aches. No fever. Tested negative for covid.
Speech disorder, Gait disturbance and Skin warm
3.6.2021 – Dizziness
3.7.2021 – Fatigue is extreme.
3.10.2021 – Upset stomach on and off. Talking to my parents i realized that we all having trouble sleeping.
3.11.2021 – Depression is so bad this week. I also cant sleep at night.
3.12.2021 – My blood sugar has been all over the place, it dropped into the 60s during sleep. I was shaking and dizzy. This has never happened to me.
3.19.2021 – I got the delayed injection sight reaction. My arm became swollen, hot and itchy/painful. Lasted 3 days or so. Fatigue is still horrible.
3.26.2021 – Been in the ER twice on tuesday. Having extreme sensation that isnt quite dizziness or lightheadedness. I'm waiting to get into a neurologist on April 8th. Feeling awful
4.2.2021 – Waiting to see a neurologist on the 8th. I get these odd sensations coming over me. Its intense and i stumble and cant speak correctly. Fatigue is 10/10
4.9.2021 – Seeing a neurologist awaiting testing.
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Restless legs syndrome and Feeling cold
4.11.2021 – First, I'm suffering from long covid. My symptoms were nearly non-existent after I got the vaccine. Now, all my symptoms are back with vengeance. Chest pain, cough, muscle pain, fatigue, brain fog.
4.30.2021 – Restless legs
5.1.2021 – Cough
5.2.2021 – Cough is a bit stronger
5.4.2021 – Not really chills but I feel cold and the room is 75F
5.5.2021 – I feel cold
5.6.2021 – Cold and cough
5.13.2021 – My long covid cough is just as bad if not worst.
6.10.2021 – I had a long covid flare up.
10.28.2021 – Moderate Depression
Pneumonia fungal, Lung opacity and Pneumonia bacterial
3.21.2021 – Mild upper arm ache around injection site like flu to tetanus vaccines would ache, still ache 18 hrs post
3.24.2021 – Sob, cough up dime size fresh blood, new, chronic severe lung disease patient, blood has been at bay since 2017. Dr notified, CT ordered, last one 6 mos ago anyway, maybe vaccyine set off increase in chronic lung inflammation?? Probably unrelated, just poor timing Calls and emails to established pulmonologist, ct and sputum cultures ordered
4.14.2021 – Shortness of breath, hemoptyosis, dr had thought maybe tied w vaccines, occurred w first... not so sure? Severe lung disease patient, these symptoms tho had been calm for some time Emails, increase prednisone doses
4.15.2021 – Cough, shortness of breath. Both somewhat better, no hemoptyosis after 30 hrs increased more high dose prednisone
4.16.2021 – Continued sob, no hemoptyosis, still treating with higher does prednisone
4.17.2021 – Just the continued sob, still on extra course of higher dose prednisone
10.9.2021 – Serve lung diseases have taken a bad turn down. New cavitary lesion, both lungs covered with opacities, bacteria and 2 fungi growing, 1 of which we've surgically treated and I've brn treating specifically targeting since 2016. Multiple specialists virtual and numerous calls, emails, bronchoscoscopy,.
4.10.2022 – Pneumonias repeatedly, hospitalized twice.
4.23.2022 – None related to injections
5.29.2022 – Cough and sputum worsening, but probably due to ongoing underlying lung disease
Chronic myeloid leukemia, Tibia fracture and Lower limb fracture
3.11.2021 – Rash from buttocks to face but likely from taking Imatinib 400 mg as just diagnosed CML.
3.25.2021 – 2nd dose was Feb 18. Since Feb 25 for almost a month went into severe pain flare of existing long term chronic pain condition (myofasial/neuropathic). Head of (b)(6) Pain Center thinks might have related to vaccine. Dont know!
8.19.2021 – Traveled to Africa for one month. Developed GI tract distress. Unrelated to COVID. Had 5 negative Covid tests pre and during trip.
Feeling hot, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Hyperhidrosis
4.22.2021 – Yesterday after my check-in, I had much more fatigue and malaise. Perhaps low grade fever but no joint pain. Went to bed at 5pm from extreme fatigue and tiredness. Today I feel almost my normal self.
4.25.2021 – Just seem to get wiped out about 2-3 pm most days.
5.4.2021 – On day 9, the left side of my neck was very stiff. It was due to the lymph node at the collarbone (left side, same as shot) being swollen & very sore. It is still swollen & a bit tender. The size of the lymph node was like peach pit.
5.13.2021 – Just so warm and sweaty today compared to chills yesterday
5.14.2021 – Collarbone Lymph node swollen on right side of neck (vaccine given in right arm), some tenderness/pain.
Chronic spontaneous urticaria, Mechanical urticaria and Rash pruritic
4.19.2021 – Mild pain in left pinky toe; itchy rash on left ankle and right shin
4.20.2021 – Itchy small bumps at the back of my right ankle
4.21.2021 – Itchy hives at left inner ankle
4.25.2021 – General itchiness/hives of arms, legs, and chest that occur at night and disappear during the day
5.10.2021 – hot flashes
5.12.2021 – itchy hives
5.16.2021 – Itchiness all over back and stomach
5.23.2021 – Low degree fever and itchy/hives on back
11.7.2021 – I'm experiencing chronic spontaneous urticaria (usually happrns at night) ever since my 2nd Pfizer shot and had to take antihistamines every two days.
5.9.2022 – Dermatographia & hives all over my body everyday
Full blood count decreased, Transfusion and Neoplasm malignant
2.3.2021 – Slight Sore arm
3.3.2021 – Slight short instances of very light nauseaVery low grade temp at night one nightVery slight headache
3.5.2021 – Metallic taste briefly in mouth
9.4.2021 – Possible diagnosis of Polycythemia Vera Primary care visit about vaginal bleeding
3.4.2022 – Blood counts dropped to dangerous levels but I was also undergoing radiation treatments for cancer. Transfusion at a hospital and weekly subsequent blood draws at cancer center
4.25.2022 – Immediately had a headache after the shot on the 22nd and next day had fever 99.2 and headach and pain and soreness in arm I received the shot in. All cleared up by Sunday the 24th.
5.6.2022 – Vomiting diarrea
Joint stiffness, Bronchitis and Myalgia
5.29.2021 – Stiff, aches joints, not sure its related.
1.15.2022 – Severe coughing I tried but was unable to access care. Will be trying again tomorrow.
1.16.2022 – Severe cough and bronchitis
1.17.2022 – I have COVID-19. So my symptoms are likely not from the booster
1.18.2022 – I have COVID-19 so I'm also coughing
1.19.2022 – Coughing, also COVID positive
2.23.2022 – I've been having a lot of joint and muscle pain that just doesn't seem to be getting better. However, I got COVID shortly after receiving my booster, so I think those issues are likely more related to COVID than the booster.
Intermenstrual bleeding, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Edema peripheral
5.11.2021 – Heavy period, spotting between cycles. I've never had this issue. I'm not worried, but wanted to report in case it's a trend.
10.4.2021 – I also got a flu vaccine today, and both arms are equally sore
10.6.2021 – My armpit lymph node on the side of my injection is slightly swollen. Not causing any pain or discomfort, I only noticed when I was showering this morning after a workout. Otherwise I'm completely back to normal.
10.7.2021 – Armpit still swollen on the same side as the injection. Still not painful or annoying, but it's happening.
10.8.2021 – Armpit lymph node still slightly swollen on the same side as the injection. Still no pain or anything, just there.
10.9.2021 – Armpit lymph node still very slightly swollen. Not painful or bothersome. I expect it will be gone entirely tomorrow.
Restlessness, Poor quality sleep and Anxiety
3.28.2021 – Very restless last night. Body aches, tossing and turning . Not much sleep.
4.24.2021 – My tinnitus is much worse than usual, and kept me from sleeping even though Im exhausted
4.25.2021 – My tinnitus has been much worse than usual, and I havent been able to sleep much even though Im exhausted
4.28.2021 – My tinnitus isn't as bad as it was for the first several days after the second shot, but it's still worse than usual.
4.29.2021 – Tinnitus is still worse than pre-jab, but better than the first few days post-jab. Fingers crossed.
10.28.2021 – My tinnitus is much worse than usual
10.29.2021 – My tinnitus is much worse than usual; very anxiety-provoking
10.30.2021 – Tinnitus still worse than usual, so I haven't slept well
Genital cyst, Cyst drainage and Dermal cyst
2.6.2021 – Dizzy
2.13.2021 – Right hip and Lower-back pain, pelvic cramps and irregular bleeding, light-headedness
2.20.2021 – GI symptoms, bloating, abdominal cramps, lower back spasms w/moderate pain.
3.13.2021 – Genital sebaceous cyst that was itchy, painful and swollen. It did drain with frequent warm baths and started a course of antibiotics. Additionally, Im experiencing symptoms that may be related to UTI: pelvic cramping, needing to go pee but litt
Gait inability, Aphasia and Nervous system disorder
2.19.2021 – 12 to 15 hours following vaccine odd neurological semi dream issues, chills, body aches, leg aches, fever, etc.
2.20.2021 – Greater hair loss yesterday and today. Which happened also with Covid-19.
2.22.2021 – I still have a very vague lingering of night sweats today but the worst of them were days three and four following the vaccine.
4.2.2021 – I continue to have difficulty with word memory and focus and concentration. I also have continued difficulty walking up stairs with shortness of breath and heaviness in my legs. I have increased loss of hair to approximately now 60 to 70% hair loss.
5.19.2021 – Ankle joint inflammation
8.17.2021 – Ive had some odd neurological issues a couple of times the last few weeks and sleep is interrupted after 4 or 5 hours. When trying to regain sleep is when the odd neuro issues would occur.
2.16.2022 – Increased fatigue and joint pain
Suicidal ideation, Aphasia and Bursitis
3.10.2021 – Head fogginess, problems remembering pets names, husband's name, aphasia ..difficult with words.. chills and sweating, left ear pain .
3.29.2021 – Joint paint, bursitis in my elbow, redness & warmth around injection site, abdominal pain, fatigue, confusion or fogginess and forgetfulness..
4.10.2021 – EAR RINGING !! DRIVING ME INSANE!
4.13.2021 – Loud screeching noise in both ears
4.26.2021 – Severe high pitched ringing in both ears.. joint pain in elbows, wrist and knees! Noise won't stop! maddening
5.9.2021 – I want to kill myself.. I've gone crazy .. vaccine is shit
7.2.2021 – Sore throat, hoarse voice, extensive bruising! Eccymosis?Fatigued!
3.31.2022 – Ringing in the ears. Tinnitus! Its maddening..
Middle insomnia, Respiratory symptom and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
1.22.2021 – Your verification codes are very slow to arrive via text to my Verizon wireless cell phone. For surveys for day two and three arrive late in the evening after I went to bed and the link had expired by the time I saw the message the following morning.You need to do better.
3.23.2021 – Fatigue and lack of energy
8.17.2021 – Runny nose and sinus discharge Got COVID-19 test which was negative
9.2.2021 – Disturbed sleep for the last two nights keeping me awake from 2 am to 5 am.
7.27.2022 – URI symptoms at the same time that my wife tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 on July 15, 2022 by PCR. I have tested negative multiple times since then including two PCR tests. My wife completed her V-Safe check-in today, too.
9.8.2022 – Runny nose and sneezing
9.9.2022 – My SARS-CoV-2 home Rapid antigen test yesterday was negative
12.2.2022 – Upper respiratory infection with stomach ache. Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen test negative yesterday afternoon. No cough or fever.
Vitreous injury, Retinal detachment and Vitreous detachment
1.26.2021 – Just soreness in upper arm muscle injection site, nothing unusual after a vaccine
2.8.2021 – Osteoarthritis flare up in fingers, doubtful is related to the vaccine
7.26.2021 – Intermittent noticing taste is off sometimes, not sure if related to vaccine at all, and it's not consistent
10.26.2021 – New floater in right vision field Going to eye Dr. to have eye checked, make sure no serious issue with new visual floater
10.27.2021 – Unrelated most probably, but have developed a spontaneous ocular vitruous tear with retinal detachment since receiving my booster vaccine.e Opthalmologist in office visit, after which a retina surgical visit appointmen now is scheduled.t
1.23.2022 – Detached vitreous in RT eye Overall health is good, but eye issue remains. COVID exposure last week symptoms of headache mild fever resolved after 2 days. Today, 1/23/22 am good aside from visual issues assume due to vitreous detachment in eye.
Muscle tightness, Flushing and Dyspepsia
3.31.2021 – My face flushed initially for about 10 minutes
4.2.2021 – Felt a bit weird last night/this morning. Blood pressure was up a bit.
4.6.2021 – Light headed
4.21.2021 – My right calf muscle felt weirdly tight for a few hiurs
4.23.2021 – A bit weak feeling first thing this morning, then good
7.21.2021 – Last week I had days of severe indigestion which was unusual. Also felt a bit weak at times.
4.21.2022 – After my booster, I had a cough for two months . I tested negative for Covid.
Pollakiuria, Sluggishness and Blood pressure increased
1.31.2021 – Insomnia last night
2.25.2021 – sweating
2.26.2021 – Nausea
2.27.2021 – Fever has just returned to 98.6f,sweating,drowsy,tired
2.28.2021 – Feel drowsy at times
3.3.2021 – Mild scratchy throat, fever was last night it is now 98.7, tiredness goes from mod to severe to mod
8.27.2021 – I think I may have a UTI with symptoms of UA frequency, mild back ache, fatigue and mildly concentrated urine.I Plan to increase fluids, observe and if not better in 7-10 days Ill call family doctor
7.20.2022 – Fatigue,cough,sneezing,pain in upper back
9.28.2022 – Ringing in ears
10.25.2022 – >fatigue, runny nose, sporadic dry cough, High B/P 153/89,ringing in ears Son who lives w me is + Covid x 3 days
11.8.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, backache
Toothache, Pain in jaw and Sinus disorder
4.5.2021 – Large area on vaccinated arm below injection site is swollen and quite warm to touch. At times it itches. Appeared 7 days after vaccination.
4.12.2021 – Rashes on various areas of my body.
5.11.2021 – Extreme tooth and jaw pain. Sought emergency dental care. Dentist unable to find issue, pain gradually subsided over the course if one week. Have since talked to others who received the Moderna vaccine who experienced similar issues during the same t
10.19.2021 – Bouts of extreme fatigue lasting for more than a month.
4.20.2022 – Sudden tiredness (intermittent), random sore throat (for a day), skin rashes, sinus conditions that come and go.
Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy
4.17.2021 – Left armpit pain, shot was in left arm.
4.18.2021 – Left armpit pain, still moderate
4.20.2021 – Left armpit still hurts, now mild
4.21.2021 – Still some minor pain in the left armpit
4.22.2021 – Minor pain in left armpit
4.23.2021 – Armpit still hurts a bit
4.30.2021 – Armpit still hurts a bit.
5.7.2021 – Armpit still hurts slightly
5.15.2021 – Armpit still hurts, almost 1 month after second shot
5.21.2021 – Armpit still hurts, but less than the previous week. My allergies have gotten worse compared to this time last year. Possibly connected to vaccine?
5.28.2021 – Armpit still hurts but not everyday, for whatever reason the lymph node gets swollen sometimes but not all the time.
Cardiovascular disorder, Skin discoloration and Hypoesthesia oral
3.11.2021 – Increased heart rate and tightness in chest
3.13.2021 – Swollen fingers and ankles
4.2.2021 – Clammy and hot
4.14.2021 – Rash on upper region of stomach/ribs, lower back, shoulders (not middle of the back) and also on my neck. Did not have rash on injection sight. Swollen lymph nodes and numb lips at time of injection (only the 1st dose not second)
4.28.2021 – Sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and fatigue
9.29.2021 – Heart racing frequently, legs cramping, circulation problems that cause skin discoloration (purple, red and white spots).
Urticaria
12.28.2020 – Hives. I have chronic autoimmune hives for the last 6 years on a daily basis that have been mainly suppressed with medications. I received the vaccine 1 week ago and noticed a increase in hive breakouts starting about 3 days after receiving the 1st dose of vaccine. I would say I have about 20-30% more hives appearing on a daily basis since the vaccine. Normally I my daily medicine routine would suppress 95% of the hives but now they are appearing more and more.
Neurodermatitis, Skin ulcer and Gastrointestinal viral infection
3.14.2021 – My Transdermscope patch helps a lot with the nauseaus
3.22.2021 – Chest and Head Congestion, Coughing spells to get congestion in chest loose - at times it catches in my chest and takes my breath away.
4.5.2021 – Symptoms did not appear until 4 days after I had my second injection.
4.12.2021 – Flu like symptoms all at once, wheezing in my chest and deep coughing spells, waking in a cold sweat, and what seems close to narcolepsy episodes.
5.3.2021 – Feels like a stomach/Intestinal bug that just will not go away.
5.10.2021 – stomach and intestinal cramping
6.28.2021 – Pain in left lung, Anxiety attacks
9.27.2021 – Extreme Sores on right arm Office visit in person
11.17.2021 – Extreme abdominal pains for almost three weeks. Bad rash on arm.
2.16.2022 – Extreme pain in left arm. Dizziness.
2.16.2022 – Extreme pain tighness in left arm. Dizziness.
Eye pain, Abdominal pain and Chest discomfort
12.20.2020 – Back pain
12.21.2020 – back pain since the day after my vaccine and a cough since 12/20. I may have Covid since my spouse tested positive late in the day on the day I was vaccinated
12.22.2020 – Less chest pressure than yesterday
12.27.2020 – I tested positive for covid,the test date was 12/21/20
1.1.2021 – I was diagnosed with Covid. Cough, fever, body aches, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, abdominal pain
7.9.2021 – Fatigue, joint and leg pains and cramps, lower extremities feel weak
5.12.2022 – Pain behind eyes
5.13.2022 – Malaise
Injection site discoloration, Syncope and Limb discomfort
1.13.2021 – Sore at injection site. Like flu shot.
1.14.2021 – Slight and pain, cause be from exciting medical condition
1.27.2021 – Developed a 3 inches in diameter red ness at injection site. Soreness at this area. Lasted 2 days, area then became blotchy. Site still has discoloration but not as dark. Arm still tender.
2.14.2021 – Body itching and dizziness
2.15.2021 – Dizzy
3.2.2021 – Headache, Syncope after giving blood donation
3.23.2021 – Injection site sore
5.11.2021 – Injection site arm still sore
10.23.2021 – Arm sore at injection site.
5.18.2022 – Had fever and body aches 24 he's after shot.
10.28.2022 – Tinnitus, fever, achy,loss of smell and taste ( after tested positive for covid)
Tenodesis, Hematoma and Joint noise
3.20.2021 – When the vaccine was administered, I bled some. Had some reactions the next day (arm soreness, lightheaded) but was good the following day. Then a week later redness, stingy, and then a brown yellowish tint and now a greenish tint. It is improving
4.15.2021 – I developed la hematoma in my left bicep. The doctor injected me in back of shoulder. I had torn labrum surgery 4 yrs ago n now have shoulder stiffness with cracklings n stiffness n pain in bicep. Went to GP n scheduling appointment with Orthopaedic surgeon
10.30.2021 – I had these symptoms 10/27/2021. I am fine today 12/30
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