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.
Flatulence, Night sweats and Vertigo
3.7.2021 – Feel great.. usual energy level
3.8.2021 – Gassy
3.9.2021 – Busy day in our yard spreading bark mulch
3.31.2021 – No
4.10.2021 – I have noted overall since second vaccination some joint and muscle soreness in my lower extremities
10.1.2021 – Insomnia last night
12.29.2021 – Reflecting back right after I had the booster I had noted that for several days I felt like I had some dizziness i.e. vertigo and I also for about 10 days to two weeks had night sweating. I really didn't know what to attribute this to but resolved
Paresthesia, Axillary pain and Pruritus
12.17.2020 – Nauseated last night and itchy but ok today
12.18.2020 – Underarm/ armpit hurts a lot. Also my brith year is 1959 we were unable to fix it Also had some tingling in fingers on right hand.
12.19.2020 – Underarm still hurts. Especially if I have to raise my arm.
12.20.2020 – Underarm still is sore , but much better today.
12.21.2020 – Underarm hurts a little still but much better
1.9.2021 – I actually have had a headache every day since my vaccination
4.7.2021 – Having a lot of pain in hip joints , not sure if its related but it is new.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Decreased appetite and Lymph node pain
1.15.2021 – Loss of appetite
2.20.2021 – I have CLL. My lymph nodes around my neck and especially under left armpit, which is the arm I had the shot, is so swollen that it hurts badly, when I lift anything with my left arm or put my Rm against my body. This lymph node cant be pressed in any way because it hurts badly. My CLL doctor told me to monitor my symptoms and let him know how I am doing.
2.21.2021 – My lymph nodes under my left armpit are still severely swollen
2.22.2021 – The lymph node under my left armpit and the lymph nodes around my neck are still swollen due to my CLL
3.1.2021 – The enlarged lymph node under my left armpit which is the arm I had my shot has now developed more protruding lymph nodes in the front of this arm. Lymph node under my armpit has lessened
Ear infection, Ear pain and Hypoesthesia
3.5.2021 – Im started menstruation cycle today.
3.6.2021 – Im on my menstrual period now.
3.7.2021 – Im on my menstrual period
3.8.2021 – Im on my menstrual period.
4.1.2021 – Im on my menstrual cycle.
4.2.2021 – Im on my menstrual cycle
4.3.2021 – I am on my menstrual cycle.
4.4.2021 – I am on my menstrual period.
4.8.2021 – Soar throat
4.15.2021 – A persistent cough and soar throat and ear pain as well as headaches.
4.22.2021 – Numbness in left leg and feet.
4.29.2021 – Headache and menstrual period.
12.18.2021 – Ear infection
2.5.2022 – Body aches headache chills coughing
Photopsia, Head discomfort and Secretion discharge
8.19.2021 – Possible ear infection symptoms
8.26.2021 – My right ear feels clogged and I have a constant headache on my right temple. I can feel the vein pulsating. A lot of sinus pressure from the front of my face to my ear to my neck. All on the right side
8.27.2021 – Pressure in my ear, possibly sinus related
8.31.2021 – Briefly saw flashes of light, for about 10 seconds total
9.10.2021 – Shortness of breath, had to use my inhaler today. No rash but theres an intense itchy area on my upper back near my neck
9.17.2021 – Headaches, weird feeling on the right side Of my head near my temple. Pain in my ear and jaw
9.24.2021 – Stomach issues. Intense heartburn, nausea, very bloated. Constant burning sensation in my stomach
2.8.2022 – Tender to touch on my calves
Excessive cerumen production, Anemia and Sinus headache
4.9.2021 – I had routine CBC yesterday, for pregnancy, and results said I'm slightly anemic. Just FYI.
12.27.2021 – Runny nose, sore throat, fatigue.
1.10.2022 – Same lingering symptoms from the cold that I've had since December 18th. Post nasal drip, sore throat, runny nose. I thought I was almost totally over it, but just in the last 2 days it's worse. I have a bit of a sinus headache and fatigue.
6.13.2022 – Fatigue, headache, sore throat
12.13.2022 – I have a cold that has lasted a month. Sinus congestion is lighter now, sore throat on and off, and one ear clogged with ear wax.
Skin discoloration, Hyperhidrosis and Hypoesthesia
1.23.2021 – I can't say for certain that this is related to the vaccination, but I noted I was very slightly sweaty the last two night. Not problematic and might not even be related but O thought I would mention it in case others noted this too.
2.19.2021 – It is important to report that AFTER I completed my check in yestetday (2/18/21) I developed two more symptoms. I had a mild fever of 100.4. Additionally, I had numbness and loss of coloration in my left index finger, right heel, and left heel.
3.17.2021 – Headache
3.29.2021 – Dizziness and headaches Primary physician
Chillblains, Psoriasis and Body temperature decreased
4.19.2021 – 12 hours after injection, left arm felt cold, unlike rest of my body. Also having pain around pec muscle, near heart.
4.21.2021 – Felt warm but not feverish.
5.10.2021 – Vertigo / dizziness, chest / back pain
5.12.2021 – Chest & back pain, body stiffness
8.9.2021 – Sore throat, feeling warm, back pain, fatigue, congestion, low energy. Symptoms lasted for a few days and were mild-moderate.
12.2.2021 – Dehydration
1.12.2022 – Sore throat, headache, low back / hip pain, feel warm but temperature below 98
10.19.2022 – Sinus congestion - moderate to severe
11.7.2022 – No menstrual period since the vaccine which is very unusual. Haven't taken the birth control pill since the vaccine so I should've gotten my period by now. No chance of pregnancy as not sexually active. Nowhere near menopause.
11.28.2022 – Moderate cold
Galactorrhea, Hypomenorrhea and Blood pressure decreased
3.29.2021 – The bulb or tip of my nose is itchy
3.31.2021 – Lower than normal blood pressure
4.12.2021 – Chills started on day 10 and I felt like i was getting sick.
4.24.2021 – I forgot to mention that I did start producing a small amount of breast milk. This happened after the first dose too. 48 hours after the vaccine. I had a baby 4.5 years ago and only breast fed for a few months.
5.10.2021 – Muscle ache, headaches, sore throat
5.17.2021 – Sore throat that came and went. Today i got dizzy out of nowhere, and i have chills.My 1st period since my 2nd shot came on Friday and has been extremely different in color, it's almost watery and extremely light. Not typically at all.
5.24.2021 – My period was way abnormal for the first time in years, (almost nonexistent) and I have acne starting for the first time in decades. I started lactating a few days after each vaccine I'm growing concerned about how this has impacted hormone levels.
5.31.2021 – Extremely tired and sleepy
7.19.2021 – All of my periods since I took the vaccine have been wildly different.I provided information on my first 2. the 3rd month I was a week early. This month, (4 months out), I was 2 weeks late. I just started yesterday.
12.20.2021 – Stomach cramping continues
12.27.2021 – Stomach cramping and fatigue
1.3.2022 – Chest pains are way more frequently
1.10.2022 – Still have random chest pain, cramping sensations in my abdominal area and now lymph nodes in neck area are very painful.
3.2.2022 – Heart palpitations continue, I've been extremely exhausted since my 1st dose, joint pain has started since my booster.
Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion, Rash papular and Injection site pain
3.17.2021 – Nasal mucous a bit thick
3.22.2021 – I wonder if anyone else has noticed this. I have a skin condition which there is no cure, called granuloma annulare. It looks like ringworm all over parts of the body. It itches and is unsightly. I think the vaccine is actually clearing it up! My arms look much better every day now!
4.7.2021 – Spots like spider bites or pimples, on my arm and face
5.20.2021 – Sore arm. Where I had vax. Actually, it's been sore for about 10 days.
Pericarditis, Conjunctivitis and Diabetes mellitus
2.18.2021 – Slight runny nose
3.3.2021 – 2 days of fatigue.Mild nausea and a general feeling of malaise and aching. Interestingly, the injection site on my arm was sore again after it had been feeling fine. All occurred about the same time.
3.31.2021 – Pink eye or similar
5.19.2021 – Sore throat, cough, and really tired.
8.18.2021 – Diabetes. Also a fine rash, determined to possibly be from an allergic reaction to a new medication.
10.6.2021 – Woke to mild symptoms of pericarditis, which I've experienced in the past.
10.7.2021 – Chest pain from pericarditis
10.8.2021 – Mild chest pain from pericarditis
10.12.2021 – Rapid heartbeat
11.16.2021 – Fatigue and diarrhea for 5 days
Dry throat, Asthenia and Dyspnea
1.22.2021 – No nothing else
1.25.2021 – No just tired but it could be the weather also
1.28.2021 – Yesterday I was good today Im tired an headache
2.13.2021 – I get all over
2.14.2021 – Very dry throat
2.17.2021 – Light headed
3.11.2021 – My knees hurt an having a hard time breathing at times an out of breath
3.25.2021 – Cough an joint pain Constant Dont keep me from my daily routine
8.12.2021 – Im tired all the time an so many pains that I never had
2.11.2022 – Have been tired no energy an been having pain all over my body
Lymph node pain, Nasal congestion and Lymphadenopathy
2.5.2021 – Dizziness
2.18.2021 – Lymph node enlargement to left clavicle x 2
11.3.2021 – Lymph node enlargement with tenderness to left clavicle
11.4.2021 – Supraclavicular lymph node enlargement and tenderness on left side
11.5.2021 – Left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy with soreness
11.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes to left clavicle
11.7.2021 – Supraclavicular lymph node edema left side
11.8.2021 – Left supraclavicular lymph node enlargement
2.1.2022 – Headache, sore throat, nasal congestion & fatigue and tested positive for Covid on Monday, January 10th, 2022
Temperature regulation disorder, Energy increased and Body temperature decreased
1.18.2021 – Just a tenderness at the site
1.19.2021 – Started getting sick last night about8 hours after getting the vaccine. Today I slept all day, very dehydrated, no appetite, couldnt move, never left my bed
1.21.2021 – Temperature off but no fever
1.22.2021 – No temp but got overheated in store today although I have more energy but this is day 5!!
1.23.2021 – Temp seems off, reaction concerns me, would like a call from CDC (b)(6)
1.24.2021 – Temp regulation issues.
2.23.2021 – Had a very bad glue like reaction to shot 2 for 48 hrs plus
3.3.2021 – Tiredness
Productive cough, Sinus congestion and Sneezing
4.19.2022 – Thought I had my usual and annual sinus infection. Typical symptoms for me: sinus congestion and lightly productive cough. After experiencing them for the obligatory 8 days, went off to doctor for usual course of antibiotics. Surprise! You have covid
11.17.2022 – Lots of sinus build up plus some sneezing.. Achy feeling too. Persisted for two days, but now very quickly passing. Treated with decongestant and Advil.
Renal disorder, Sinus disorder and Swelling
1.16.2021 – Improved as day has progressed
1.27.2021 – Increased itching and swelling near injection site
2.10.2021 – Slight congestion
5.12.2021 – -
8.11.2021 – Sinus issues following oral surgery
1.23.2022 – Sneezing Coughing Sore throat Headache Mild nasal congestion
4.24.2022 – Headaches, dizzy, sore throat, extreme fatigue, mild congestion, SOB
5.26.2022 – SOB
5.29.2022 – Still having some SOB problems
6.15.2022 – Fatigue and breath support discomfort
6.29.2022 – Kidney isdues In office, outpatient testing
11.23.2022 – Cardiovasculature, Digestive, muscularure
Respiratory symptom, Injection site swelling and Back pain
5.4.2021 – Sore throat
5.8.2021 – I have had a worsening of somewhat chronic low back pai. Ever since the second injection. I mistakenly checked none on the second day afterwards, because I felt so much better than the day before.
5.1.2022 – Just chronic back pain
6.3.2022 – Mild runny nose for a couple days with feeling of head congestion, very mild sore throat. Total about five days mild URI symptoms, or fine for a couple days. I had thought I might have been exposed to COVID and checked frequently , neg
7.22.2022 – COVIDsore throat, headache, fatigue, rhinorrhea, some a Chinese, and early on loose stools and chills.
10.23.2022 – Headache, fatigue, injection site swelling and tenderness, muscle soreness following omicron COVID booster 3 days ago. Mostly the day after the booster, mild now. I'll answer the last question with reference to the previous booster.
Aphthous ulcer, Oral pain and Stomatitis
3.15.2021 – Two canker sores since getting vaccine this morning
3.16.2021 – Canker sores in mouth
3.17.2021 – Two sores in mouth. After first shot, I had bad brain fog for a week.
3.19.2021 – Canker sore inside mouth
3.20.2021 – Mouth canker sores
3.21.2021 – Canker sores, mouth sores
3.22.2021 – Canker sore in mouth, since day of vaccination. Brain fog.
4.5.2021 – Bronchitis, bad cough, sore throat Both
4.12.2021 – Out of breath a bit, cough
4.28.2021 – Heart races sometimes at night
6.14.2021 – Racing heart or heart palpitations at night. Forgetfulness.
9.13.2021 – Short term memory seems to possibly be affected.
Dizziness postural, Viral infection and Paranasal sinus discomfort
4.12.2021 – On the evening that I received my second shot, my arm was VERY sore (almost as bad as my first shot). The next day, on April 10, my arm was still sore, plus I had body aches and fever for a couple hours. By the 11th, body aches were gone and I felt almost back to normal.
4.9.2022 – I was sick in November 2021 with COVID-like symptoms (headache, cough, sore throat, bodyaches, and slight fever), but tested negative.
10.20.2022 – Allergies- sneezing, coughing, sinus pressure dizziness when getting up or turning in bed. COVID test was negative though.
12.30.2022 – I don't remember when the last time was that I had a check in. However, I was sick mid-October for about a month. I tested negative for Covid and suspect it was some other virus.
Vaginal polyp, Dermatitis allergic and Food poisoning
3.12.2021 – Restlessness, inability to get comfortable, pain in the occipital region
3.14.2021 – intermittent left ear pain, sore throat and cough
3.15.2021 – stiff neck, shoulders and left jaw; pain around left ear; sore throat and cough; sleeplessness
3.16.2021 – setup a stiff neck and shoulders, cough and left ear pain
3.17.2021 – Stiffness is neck has increased as has sore throat, cough and mucus.
4.8.2021 – Allergic reaction resulted in croupy cough, congestion and difficulty breathing.
4.22.2021 – Coughing requiring steroids to get under control. After hours consult and Rx
6.12.2021 – Barking cough with lots of phlegm, sinus pressure, nasal discharge, ear pain and ringing, trouble sleeping, various allergic reactions presenting as bronchial, sinus or skin.
9.9.2021 – Diarrhea, chills, sweats, low grade intermittent fever since last Saturday night. Think it's food poisoning but had a COVID test today just in case.
3.13.2022 – Vaginal polyps outpatient surgery
Exercise tolerance decreased, Respiratory disorder and Mobility decreased
3.30.2021 – I think today the headache and tiredness is from allergies. Its been warm and windy.
7.15.2021 – Respiratory illness, non covid. The one everyone is getting now. Im over it now too.
10.18.2021 – I started walking 5 miles daily in September. Since the booster, it is a struggle to complete my walk.
10.19.2021 – I didn't go for my walk today. Just didn't feel up to it.
4.21.2022 – Injection site is warm
7.19.2022 – Very fatigued one Sunday in May. Couldn't get out of bed. The 2 people in my Covid pod both tested positive a week later, I was negative. I called my doctor, they said I probably had the virus.
Edema peripheral and Lymphadenopathy
2.4.2021 – Swollen lymph node under the arm where I received the vaccine.
2.11.2021 – Continued swollen lymph nodes since day 6 after the vaccination. The worst swelling is in the armpit of the same arm as the vaccination. It does not appear to be getting any better nor any worse.
2.18.2021 – Continued swollen lymph nodes, especially under the arm where I was vaccinated. No other symptoms.
3.1.2021 – Lymph node swelling
3.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit, groin
3.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes bodywide
3.18.2021 – Continued lymph node swelling flareups bodywide. Feel fine otherwise.
3.26.2021 – Continued swollen lymph nodes bodywide. No other symptoms.
Urine output decreased, Fluid retention and Dysuria
2.22.2021 – Excessive thirst, fluid retention, reduced urine output, dizziness
2.23.2021 – Dizziness, itchy throat, raw chest, swollen finger (not sure this is related), sneezing, reduced urine
2.25.2021 – Some weakness, some chest irritation, finger still slightly swollen
2.26.2021 – Finger is much less swollen, stiff neck at the back
3.6.2021 – Indigestion (very unusual for me)
3.20.2021 – Bloodshot eye with some pain.
3.27.2021 – Continued indigestion and other digestion problems. Still waiting for appointment.
Cognitive disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder and Insomnia
3.4.2021 – Headache during night
3.5.2021 – Is sleeplessness a side effect? Again, not sure if tired from waking up in the middle of the night or vaccine or if the vaccine is creating sleeping difficulties.
3.6.2021 – Arm pain much less today
3.7.2021 – Still wondering if sleeplessness is a side effect. Up in middle of the night again.
4.4.2021 – Fogginess when trying to work. Note fever was overnight.
4.2.2022 – GI symptoms. Regular visit
4.8.2022 – Just got it a few hours ago.
4.11.2022 – Fever overnight
9.10.2022 – Trouble sleeping
9.11.2022 – Fever was overnight.
9.12.2022 – Not as sharp cognitively as normal!
10.14.2022 – Sore throat today.
Ocular discomfort, Photophobia and Head discomfort
3.17.2021 – Fast heart rate pressure around my eyes congestion
3.19.2021 – Fast heart beats at times
3.20.2021 – Mild chest pain fatigue light pain in eyes
3.21.2021 – Lightheaded slightly unbalance
3.22.2021 – Mild chest pain back pain
3.30.2021 – My taste is off and that smokey smell is very strong and stays with me all day took tylenol for my consistent headache
4.6.2021 – Constant headaches a little pressure a little cough lightheaded
4.13.2021 – A little eye blurry
4.14.2021 – Mild dry cough
4.16.2021 – Congestion
4.18.2021 – A little cramping pain in my chest
5.20.2021 – Have breathing problems at times very fatigued
Cardiac ablation, Supraventricular tachycardia and Rash macular
3.30.2021 – Muscle cramping, spasms and a burning itchy Seems Benadryl is keeping it at bay for now. rash on chest and half of neck. 3 small red spots on face. This is the 3rd day and got up this morning with the rash.
3.31.2021 – Chest and neck rash still. Burning and itching but less than yesterday
4.2.2021 – Very slight rash still on chest
4.10.2021 – Rashly and itchy every morning in left chest area, below left breast, now pain around upper left cheek around eye. Had shot on left arm
4.17.2021 – My body hasnt been right since 2nd shot. Itchy rash or just itching has traveled from left chest to under left breast. Then started left sinus pain and around left eye and behinds eye. Now I have had off and on migraine for 4 days straight. Not we
4.24.2021 – Constant migraines for days off and on. I do have them but not like this. Feel like Ive been run over by a Mac truck. 3 weeks. I have other health issues so it seems they are exacerbated since 2nd shot.
3.29.2022 – Came down with shingles Nov. 25, 2022 that put me into PSVT. Had a heart ablation on Jan 31, 2022. Now have some kind of positional blood pressure problems. Having further testing now.
Taste disorder, Muscular weakness and Asthenia
2.4.2021 – Some foods taste odd and that odd taste is the same on three different foods. French fries, grilled chicken breast and grapes. However other foods were normal like ice cream and tea
2.7.2021 – At tested positive for covid three days after the vaccine
2.10.2021 – Dizzy
8.4.2021 – The arm the shit went in has considerable weakness when using my arms in physical activity. Which In turn begins to make me feel extremely weak all over. Like my heart cant keep up Im extremely active physically outdoors and its a proble
Nightmare, Oligomenorrhea and Amenorrhea
4.17.2021 – Sore arm
4.19.2021 – prolong my bleeding for my period
4.20.2021 – Still bleeding my period get prolonged
5.8.2021 – Block audition in both ears
5.12.2021 – Light sensitivity
5.13.2021 – Neck and back pain
6.6.2021 – Last month i dont get my period and this month my period is early and a nightmare a lot of pain and weird headache dizziness plus the abundant period witch is not normal on me today is my day six with it and my regular always has be 3 days top
6.11.2021 – My period is so bad with so much pain usually my period are from 3 to 5 days and today is my day 9
Skin exfoliation, Rash papular and Skin warm
6.3.2021 – I got a rash on my neck. On both sides of my adams apple area. The rash was semetrical on each side. It was raised and itchy. It was red and warm. Lasted about 5 days. It is getting better now. -(b)(6)
7.1.2021 – The rash on my neck came back. But not as bad. It's getting better.And my right knee, the skin peeled off. That was weird. Got all infected. Knee filled up with blood. Strange.Never had that before. It's getting better now.
11.18.2021 – I'm very tired all the time. Ever since my vaccines. I don't know if it is related. I hope it changes back to normal.
5.20.2022 – Tested positive for Covid-19. 5-18-2022. Feel sick. Headaches. Congestion. Coughing. Malaise. Yucky feeling. Feverish.
Fibromyalgia, Rash macular and Arthritis
3.13.2021 – I have fibromyalgia so always some pain
3.14.2021 – Arthritis and fibromyalgia
3.26.2021 – Covid arm
4.2.2021 – Red itchy blotches on my stomach and all areas that I sweat and skin touches skin and a low fever it started last night
4.9.2021 – All over body rash and it was from my first shot so I was informed not to get the second one Given meds
9.10.2021 – I had a severe break out of my Steven Johnson syndrome from getting the first vaccine Madonna I was not able to get the second shot so I don't feel like I am totally safe but I stay isolated most of the time and wear a mask when I do have to go out
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