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.
Macular degeneration, Parainfluenzae virus infection and Clostridium difficile infection
3.12.2021 – Dry cough began 3/5/21, got worse for a few days, then improving since 3/10/21.
3.26.2021 – Fingers had white areas that were numb at the same time as I had chills
3.28.2021 – Lack of appetite
3.29.2021 – Lack of appetite, Ive lost 3 lbs. since the vaccination
4.1.2021 – Hoarse voice
5.7.2021 – Sore throat
9.24.2021 – Visual disturbances which are tentatively diagnosed as Age-related Macular Degeneration Outpatient eye testing and brain MRI
2.22.2022 – Headaches
6.30.2022 – Ocular migraine (which I get occasionally)
9.22.2022 – Parainfluenza virus 8/12/22 followed by worsening respiratory symptoms that required Augmentin prescribed 8/18/22
10.15.2022 – Right shoulder pain with some movements, not all the time. It feels like tendonitis which I have experienced twice before in that shoulder triggered by the drug Levaquin.
10.28.2022 – I was diagnosed with a C. difficile infection.
11.4.2022 – Atrial fibrillation
Breast pain, Injection site rash and Erythema
12.13.2021 – Swelling of lymph node under left arm ( injection site) approx 1.5 inches; mild pain & discomfort; mild redness
12.15.2021 – Left lymph node swelling approx 1.25 inches no pain ; slight tenderness& no redness
12.16.2021 – Swelling of left lymph nodes Approx < 1 inch; no redness; no tenderness; no pain
12.17.2021 – Swelling of lymph node left arm approx 1 inch
12.18.2021 – Swelling left lymph node approx less than half inch; no redness; no tenderness; no pain
1.8.2022 – Rash around the injection site
6.11.2022 – Headaches and allergies
10.10.2022 – Slight Inflammation on both armpits. Had throbbing pain on left breast on 10/7 and nothing since then.
10.24.2022 – Itchy throat/runny nose
Breast pain, Injection site reaction and Migraine
1.28.2021 – I had th vaccine on my left arm and the vaccine traveled to my arm Pitt where my lymph nodes were and was very swollen and painful. I have a pre-condition called Ulcerative Colitis
1.29.2021 – Dizziness
1.30.2021 – Foggy
1.31.2021 – Pain in left arm Pitt on the same arm of the vaccine.
2.9.2021 – Just migraine
3.4.2021 – Originally I had moderate pain under my left armpit initially after the 2nd vaccine. Now over the last few weeks it has moved to my left breast.
Emotional distress, Crying and Initial insomnia
3.25.2021 – Eye socket achy
4.14.2021 – I should have reported it earlier but wasnt sure it was related until recently. There was abdominal upset after the shot. That feeling persisted off and on for a while. It has lessened now - but thought it should be reported for the record.
9.30.2021 – Swollen at the left side of my neck
10.1.2021 – Swelling left side of neck, and slight dizziness
10.3.2021 – Left neck/ shoulder area red, warm to the touch, and swollen.
10.4.2021 – Swollen neck on left side, area still warm.
10.18.2021 – Very tired!!
11.1.2021 – Stomach upset & achy joints again. Seems to be intermittent.
5.3.2022 – Soar through, sensitive stomach
5.4.2022 – Stomach ache, minor headache
5.5.2022 – Soar throat, trouble getting to sleep last two nights.
5.6.2022 – Difficulty going to sleep, some stomach upset, not nausea
5.9.2022 – Surprisingly Emotional / crying spontaneously
5.31.2022 – Abdominal discomfort / cramp a couple days ago. Then, today, 5/30, Vaginal bleeding. I'm post menopausal
10.31.2022 – Digestive issues. Office Dr. Visit
Seasonal allergy, Joint stiffness and Sensitive skin
2.9.2021 – I have arthritis in my knees and it is very cold out. That is why I believe my joints are sore.
2.10.2021 – Due mostly the cold weather and my arthritis my knees are stiff.
2.24.2021 – Just had my vaccination about 15 minutes ago
2.28.2021 – The injection site feels warm to the touch and the swelling seems to be expanding but not rising upward.
3.1.2021 – The injection site is still somewhat swollen and feels warm to the touch. The site is sensitive to touch.
3.17.2021 – Frequent nausea. After meals I must take Tums to help lessen the feeling. Been quite tired lately also.
3.31.2021 – Diarrhea and frequent bouts of nausea. Lots of aching in my legs
10.2.2021 – I have allergies which are acting up. Hay fever!
10.11.2021 – My arthritis in my knee is hurting. Really flared up the past 4 or 5 days.
10.18.2021 – My arthritis in my knees is really hurting. I know I am facing knee replacement in the future. I've had one done so now facing that again.
3.28.2022 – I have a bad cold along with springtime allergies.
10.2.2022 – My arthritic knees have been very painful.
Tension, Fibromyalgia and Muscle tightness
5.14.2021 – Only achy on the injection site side from head to foot
5.15.2021 – It seems to have spiked my fibromyalgia I am continuing my lyrica and that seems to help a bit.
5.18.2021 – I have fibromyalgia and am wondering if my symptoms are due to that. I do feel better every day.
6.10.2021 – My fibromyalgia has been flaring up since I received my last shot. I have muscle tension in my back, calves and forearms that has been gradually getting worse. My normal treatments have bot been helping.
11.12.2021 – Dry cough that happens a few times a day.
5.2.2022 – Fibromyalgia
Taste disorder, Parosmia and Sleep disorder
1.8.2021 – I noticed that the way I feel is it he same as when I did get Covid in November
1.15.2021 – Itchy comes and goes some days every thing itches I didnt know this could be symptoms until I was complaining more about feeling itchy Ive been itchy from the being I feel I got worse symptoms than others a lot of the people that had Covid we had more symptoms
1.21.2021 – Headache and itchy
2.5.2021 – Tired an unable sleep
2.3.2022 – Smells are off and taste buds are off
Feeling hot, Vomiting and Chills
3.17.2021 – almost like a heat sensation from time to time, more then anything just very tired.
3.22.2021 – I have noticed at night feeling out of it some. The first night was strong but other wise Im ok
3.26.2021 – This is Probably just my allergies but at night breathing mucus build up seems to be heavy but thats prob just my allergies Im very sensitive to dust mites and apparently this apartment Im in must have them in a heaven manor lol
4.9.2021 – Threw up three times symptoms are in and out chills bad in the morning
4.12.2021 – Just readjusting my medications I did not take them during vaccination
Vertigo positional, Breakthrough COVID-19 and Dyspepsia
2.11.2021 – Slightly dizzy
2.12.2021 – Palpitations
3.14.2021 – Vertigo
4.22.2021 – Vertigo Office visit
6.10.2021 – Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. I had a short lived acute episode the night if my second vaccine that went away. Started again two weeks later. It is finally subsiding after 2 months.
9.10.2021 – Fever, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, body aches, congestion that lasted almost two weeks. I had 2 negative Covid tests, negative flu tests. My doctor was highly suspicious that this was breakthrough Covid.
11.5.2021 – 2 swollen lymph nodes in my neck since Tues. A little less swollen today.
10.2.2022 – Heartburn
Skin warm, Erythema and Rash
1.30.2021 – Flat red Lacey type rash on arm that injection was in but not the site, neck, abdomen, & thighs. Rash feels warm to touch. Rash on arm is painful to touch.
1.31.2021 – Rash on arm is painful to touch
2.1.2021 – Rash still slightly red and sore to touch
2.17.2021 – The redness has reappeared on the arm that the injection was given in. This is the redness where the flat rash was on the arm, but not at the injection site
1.27.2022 – COVID positive on 1/21/22 COVID test
Feeding disorder, Telemedicine and Joint swelling
4.2.2021 – Just feel like I have a head cold.
4.4.2021 – Still symptoms of a head cold.
4.5.2021 – Spasms in location of the injection
4.16.2021 – The fatigue is worsening. Im so tired I can barely function. I could sleep all day.
4.23.2021 – Swelling lips that are very painful and cause difficulty eating. I will schedule a doctor visit if no improvement over the weekend.
5.1.2021 – Loss of appetite
5.6.2021 – Extreme night sweats Scheduled telehealth visit for the night sweats.
5.14.2021 – Joint pain was worse for a couple of days.
Leukopenia, Nasal ulcer and Temporomandibular joint syndrome
2.17.2021 – TMJ pain on left side
2.18.2021 – TMJ Pain (Left Side, Mild); Nose Ulcer (Right Nostril)
2.19.2021 – Nose Ulcer (Right Nostril)
2.22.2021 – These symptoms are most likely due to having a Lupus flare
2.23.2021 – Symptoms are most likely due to a Lupus flare-up
2.24.2021 – Symptoms most likely due to Lupus flare-up
8.18.2021 – Excessive sweating
8.20.2021 – Sore throat; Malaise
8.21.2021 – Sore throat
11.15.2021 – Change in menstrual length (an increase in number of days of flow).
1.18.2022 – Loss of appetite
1.19.2022 – Some stiffness, tingling, & numbness in left hand (same side of injection)
4.18.2022 – A much lower white blood cell count (leukopenia); was referred to a Hematologist. Is most likely due to my autoimmune conditions and not the vaccine.
10.27.2022 – Lupus and RA have flared up.
Tendonitis, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Taste disorder
2.15.2021 – Little appetite. Food doesnt taste good
2.17.2021 – Had vertigo Sunday, Monday ( moderate),Tuesday and some this morning,(more mild). None since this morning.
3.7.2021 – Vertigo
3.9.2021 – Occasional dizziness
3.26.2021 – Knee, leg pain
4.2.2021 – Very sore muscles and joints getting progressively more pronounced the past week and days. Will be going to PCP next week if this doesn't resolve. Unable to do my normal yoga, and hour plus of walking for the past few weeks.
4.16.2021 – Patellar Tendonitis PT
3.5.2022 – Vertigo, sinus drainage nearly constantly Appointment pending
Catarrh, Eye discharge and Eye swelling
3.17.2021 – Did not sleep well last night.
10.1.2021 – Symptoms mostly fatigue day after injection. Slight headache. Joint pain daily. Not worse day after vaccine.
8.17.2022 – Tested positive for covid almost two weeks ago. Awful sore throat and ear ache. Runny swollen eye. Fatigue. Head full of mucus. Occasional coughing. Low fever for two days. Was prescribed paxlovid for five days. Opthamalogist had me come into office to see eyes before he would prescribe medication.
11.16.2022 – Contracted second case of covid.
Gastroenteritis viral, Pain in extremity and Pyrexia
3.7.2021 – first two nights following vaccine i had fever and moderate pain in arm. day three only mild pain in arm and fatigue
3.8.2021 – pounding headache feverish fatigue
4.5.2021 – with the second dose i had moderate fever on second day after second vaccine only, wherease with the 1st vaccine moderna i had fever for three days post vaccine. monday fatigue
4.10.2021 – sore throat and cough
4.4.2022 – stomach flu lasted 3 days was negative on covid 19 antigen testing. not related to vaccine.
Ocular discomfort, Poor quality sleep and Wheezing
4.6.2021 – Sinus pressure behind my eyes.
4.7.2021 – A bit sneezy, wheezy, and coughy - but that could easily be seasonal allergies.
5.2.2021 – Didn't sleep well last night.
5.18.2021 – Just trouble sleeping which I have from time to time.
7.27.2021 – Persistent productive cough
10.26.2021 – I thought I might have had covid, but tested negative. And I thought I had appendicitis, but the symptoms cleared up after 2 days or so.
5.6.2022 – Summer cold last weekend.
5.20.2022 – Headache and tiredness. Could be allergies, a summer cold, or Covid.
Cataract operation, Pulmonary pain and Myocardial infarction
3.26.2021 – Today, I have a slight cough and lung pain in my back area ( where my lungs are located).
4.9.2022 – I had a mild heart attack with hopefully no permanent damage. I hav not been feeling well and go in Monday for a nuclear stress test.
12.30.2022 – I had a heart attack on March 24, 2022. I also had cataract eye surgery on September 20, 2022 (right eye) and on October 4, 2022 (left eye). I tested positive on a Cologard test, and I have an appointment in March 2023 for a colonoscopy.
Stress, Poor quality sleep and Impaired work ability
4.2.2021 – Runny nose and more tired than usual.
4.14.2021 – Runny nose, headaches
4.20.2021 – She injected it while the alcohol was still wet and it stung.
4.21.2021 – I didnt sleep well.
7.20.2021 – Air quality outside from pollution and wildfires/smog is keeping me inside on these 80+ degree days
10.21.2021 – Sore neck from stress. I called in one day and took a muscle relaxer.
11.30.2022 – sudden runny nose after exposure and was notified of close positive contact; tested rapid test at home and was negative.
Joint range of motion decreased and Limb discomfort
1.3.2021 – I am a physician. The shot administered yesterday was too high up closer to the deltoid bursa or joint capsule. It was uncomfortable at the time and got progressively worse with loss of range of motion. I have been started on prednisone and am to have an ultrasound of the joint and a steroid shot into the joint by orthopedics tomorrow
1.4.2021 – Saw orthopedic surgeo for a steroid shot in my shoulder because they put my shot in my shoulder joint instead of my deltoid and started me on oral steroids
Bronchial disorder, Bradykinesia and Injection site nodule
4.11.2021 – I'm not trying to go only where the shot where I took a shot at and it's got a little not right there under where the injection was and it's red and it's a sore it's not bad
4.15.2021 – I just been feeling like a little tired more more than I have been in a small bit of a headache but it went away with some aspirins fatigue is on and off in between days but other than that I've been feeling really great
4.24.2021 – I got a rash around my breast stuck in my chest area and it was like there for like a couple days it didn't it didn't burn but it was just you know a big decal oh it was like a little round rash and I was I don't know it just went away but I was
5.1.2021 – I have found that I have been tried and sleep a lot more. Its been on and off some days I good and some days I get real tried. So I been taken napes durning the day. But I all so had taken the hep A a few weeks before my vaccine with no problems.
10.9.2021 – I was tried but that's was due tomy 55 hours I. Worked. My left are is hurting but I good I am still able to do my boot camp class for one hour and 30 minutes with out a problem. I have problems with my bronchial tubes I'm asthma
10.11.2021 – I just have a not under my left arm
11.6.2021 – I got a sore throat and a run noise which I was feeling bad for 5 days now. I just start it feeling better. I am not 100% yet but I taken medical for a cold. I have been very tried and cold
1.8.2022 – I have a sore throat no fever runny nose little bit of sinus took Theraflu and it went away after about four days feeling fine great hope it keeps that way.
4.9.2022 – I was tired and sleepily. My blood pressure when up. But I took 3 days off from work and rest. But now I am great I feeling ok I went be to my routine day in and out. Happy I got my short due to my age and plus I work at an airport.
4.19.2022 – No
4.24.2022 – I was tired for a few days but its now gone. I feel better after I rested. Now I am back working out and doing good.
10.3.2022 – I received my updated booster it my fifth one. Plus I received the ful to. I was fine all day and till the next day. I very tired and my arms are hurting. I'm slow moving Today's.
Bronchiectasis, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Deafness
2.17.2021 – S.O.B..Suffer with COPD..Bronchictasis,Astma..I dont think my problem is from the COVID-19 Shot.But needed ti start Prednisone and Antibiotics 2/16/21.Will this affect my second shot,3/11/21. Please text your response. Im deaf.Thank you.
4.15.2021 – Since last shot March 11, breathing, coughing , thick mucus. Needed antibiotics and prednisone . Suffer with COPD, bronchitis, asthma . Prior to vaccinate,past years no problem, with breathing was doing well. Will see primary dr April 20th
Cubital tunnel syndrome, Muscle disorder and Nodule
8.30.2021 – Throat was itchy and felt very full within 10 minutes of first shot. CVS who administered the first dose said it is normal response as some people get flu like symptoms.
9.5.2021 – A small section of the front of my hair at the bangs lost about 50% of hair.
9.10.2021 – Hair loss at front forehead hairline.
9.19.2021 – Tingling in fingers of arm that received the vaccination. Are muscle reacted initially and this tingling/numbness started 10 days later.
9.26.2021 – first shot in my left arm. Within a week I now have cubital tunnel syndrome and never had any symptoms prior. I had my second shot on Friday, Sept 24th and had them put it in my right arm. Within 30 min of this shot, my right thigh had Making appt next week with doctor
9.29.2021 – Two fingers starting to numb
9.30.2021 – Fingers getting numb
10.24.2021 – Numb fingers from first shot in left arm. May have been stuck too high in arm. Second shot was in right arm. Within 45 min of the shot two lumps in my right upper thigh rose and became very very sore to the touch. Continued follow up with orthopaedist and general surgeon.
Asthenopia, Eye pain and Somnolence
1.26.2021 – Feelin weak a bit
1.27.2021 – Just feeling weak even last night and half day today @ my work
1.29.2021 – Feeling sleepy and tired
2.1.2021 – Feeling sleepy like I didn't slept
2.10.2021 – Feeling so tired and back muscle pain that even pain reliever is not working to get rid of the stiff pain
3.1.2021 – But I got chills & fever the night of FRIDAY and Saturday
3.4.2021 – Eyes feeling tired and sore as well
3.5.2021 – Headaches for days and couldn't sleep even taking 720 mg of pills it didn't go away.
Pulmonary thrombosis, Multiple sclerosis and Gait disturbance
3.3.2021 – My leg has been stiff. And hurting worse after the shot. Don't know if it had anything to do with it or not.
4.8.2021 – My leg is hurting like crazy. I can barely walk on it. It started about the time I got the shot. I have MS but haven't ever had anything like this. I don't know if it's related to the vaccine or not.
4.14.2021 – I haven't had my period yet and it's over the amount of time. Was very consistent until the vaccine .I had heard that the vaccine could cause issues with that.
9.8.2021 – My leg had been hurting after getting the second vaccine . Didn't think much of it.... And had just been getting worse. Lots of drs and then ct scan found 2 blood clots in my lungs...
Cardioversion, Muscle fatigue and Pain in jaw
4.14.2021 – Some diarrhea for just one day.
10.20.2021 – Diarrhea, loose stools, some nausea.
10.15.2022 – After my 9/23/22 Pfizer CV-19 and flu shots, I experienced: 1. Significant fatigue, muscle tiredness/aching, headaches 2. An episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation that needed electrical cardioversion at a hospital.
10.28.2022 – Jaw pain related to a root canal procedure that I underwent a few days after my vaccination. Nothing related to the vaccine.
Dysphagia, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Head discomfort
1.28.2021 – loss of appetite
2.1.2021 – Shortness of breath
2.24.2021 – head/ neck feeling a little odd. pre-headache perhaps.
2.28.2021 – congestion, runny nose
3.10.2021 – Headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, & fatigue
3.17.2021 – Sore throat that made it difficult to swallow. Coughing that seemed to move deeper into my chest over a few days. Fatigue and probable low grade fever (although I did not take my temperature). I needed aspirin and cough syrup.
3.31.2021 – Headache, sore throat, congestion
4.7.2021 – Fatigue, congestion, occasional cough to clear phlegm
Flushing, Vomiting and Nausea
3.11.2021 – Felt flushed n 'not quite right' before bed last night but woke up feeling fine
3.14.2021 – Im very concerned. This began suddenly durring the night. I would like advice to know if this is related to the vaccine n what i should do.
3.15.2021 – Did not hear anything back after reporting extreme symptoms yesterday. What's the point of filling this out? Does anyone read this or care/followup?
5.5.2021 – Nausea n vomitting most likely due to starting new trintellix medication yesterday to treat my depression. Will be discontinuing use
4.7.2022 – A cold a few weeks back
Vaginal hemorrhage, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dysmenorrhea
1.2.2021 – Spotting like Im getting my periods again. My periods came last week. Why am i getting periods again?
1.3.2021 – Periods ( more like spotting) with period pain has started. Spotting started 8 hours after vaccine administration and has continued since. I had my periods on dec 17 and received vaccination dec 31. Periods (spotting with black blood) started again on dec 31 night.
1.4.2021 – Spotting present today, felt tired
1.6.2021 – Spotting (Never ever have had periods within a week) but due to vaccine it came earlier?
1.7.2021 – Spotting has decreased, right arm where i received dose ( the hand get numb occasionally, this has been happening since past 2-3 days)
Pharyngeal mass, Body temperature fluctuation and Fibromyalgia
2.24.2021 – Incredible burning in my torso and back of head/neck
2.25.2021 – I still experience the burning core up through the back of my head at least 4-5 times a day.
3.11.2021 – The inability to control my body temperature has become worse.
3.18.2021 – I continue to have problems regulating my body temperature. The hot flashes happen about 6-10 times a day.
3.25.2021 – I still have 9-10 hot flashes a day, now along with super cold spells.
5.13.2021 – Feeling lightheaded
8.14.2021 – Constant lump in my throat. Theyre checking me for thyroid cancer.
2.13.2022 – Fibromyalgia Neurologist
6.22.2022 – I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
12.20.2022 – Fibromyalgia
Tonsillar hypertrophy, Anxiety and Chest discomfort
4.12.2021 – Swollen tonsils
4.13.2021 – Shortness of breath, chest pressure
4.14.2021 – Chest pain, shortness of breath
4.15.2021 – Chest pain and shortness of breath
4.23.2021 – My vaccination arm has started hurting again. Both at the site of vaccination and the pain moves around to my bicep and tricep.
4.30.2021 – More shortness of breath that has come and gone. Still have pain in arm where i received the vaccine.
5.8.2021 – It may be totally unrelated, but ive started to have what my healthcare provider thinks are anxiety attacks. Shortness of breath and adrenaline rush.
1.12.2022 – Congestion
1.14.2022 – Congestion and sore throat
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