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.
Cheilitis
4.30.2021 – Rash around lips developed 1 week after dose #1, & went away within several hours. Lip rash developed again the next day & resolved within a couple of hours. 1 week + 1 day after dose #2, developed more severe rash around lips. Resolved in ~36 hrs.
5.4.2021 – That same lip rash is back today. It seems unrelated to food, as I have no known food allergies. This is exactly two weeks since the last occurrence, and three weeks and one day since dose #2.
5.10.2021 – Return of the lip rash on Thursday, 5/6. Again I have no known food allergies and this only started happening after my vaccine.
5.17.2021 – Experienced another bout of lip rash on 5/11
Muscle rupture and Tinnitus
6.15.2021 – The 24/7 high pitch sound seems quieter in my right ear, after I had I sudden sharp sound in that ear for 3-5 seconds. The left ear is still high pitched, if I drive my car for 20 minutes. That is a trigger. If I stay home, it gets a little softer. Audiologist, ENT, Primary doctor
3.16.2022 – Partially tore a muscle. I am in PT. I use less thyroid medication. I now wear hearing aids with a masker for the tinnitus which happened after my first Pfizer vaccine in 2021. Physical therapy
Epistaxis, Muscle spasms and Vomiting
1.21.2021 – Very slight body aches last night. Went to bed early and fine by this morning. All very mild.
2.11.2021 – Symptoms are all mild.
2.13.2021 – Opposite arm has occassional muscle spasms. Not painful.
8.11.2021 – Environmental allergies
10.19.2021 – Yesterday - Bloody nose that bled for 40 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes around noon. Nose bleed was constant, nonstop and came out in large globs. I went to the ER and was given a nasal spray.
3.29.2022 – Aches, vomiting, nausea
Weight increased, Flatulence and Tinnitus
3.7.2021 – Increased tinnitus bilateral
3.8.2021 – Got some fatigue and nausea about 34 hours after injection. Took two Tylenol went to bed felt better on awakening. Tinnitus improved.
3.9.2021 – Excessive gas from time of injection and less, but still there. Increased Tinnitus present but decreasing
3.10.2021 – Extensive GI gas with no pain addressed with gas X since vaccine is all but gone. brief minor nausea this date
4.3.2021 – Overall muscle and joint painduration three days and improved this am. Pain is resuming but I finished a workout by golly
4.20.2021 – Decreased sleep and 5 pound weight gain despite increased exercise and good diet.
9.4.2021 – Worsening insomnia, hip pain, arm soreness after allergy shots increased, increased tinnitus bilateral continues after vaccine. All of these things worth the protection to myself and my community.
3.6.2022 – Insomnia worsened after vaccines/booster. It has remained that way. Sleeping about 4-6 hours per night with CPAP and targeted low dose meds. It would not change my choice. The vaccines have been crucial.
Reaction to excipient, Mast cell degranulation present and Frustration tolerance decreased
2.12.2021 – Note: just signed up after second shot but got facial rash immediately after both shots and slight nausea and bloating. Immediate reactions after first shot were much worse allergic reactions so took Benadryl before second shot on dr recs.
2.13.2021 – Eye pain & high fever which Tylenol does not help. Much worse today than yesterday. Is 103+ fever a normal reaction? Plus stiff neck and pain running down from shoulder to hand on side of injection. Chills :- very weak getting up.
2.26.2021 – Sinus infection.
3.12.2021 – Worsening sinus infection.
5.15.2021 – Cough, fever of 100 plus, trouble breathing. Diagnosed fluid in lungs probably atypical pneumonia. Levaquin plus Advair for week. Better now but still cough. Negative Covid & flu test.
11.1.2021 – Arthritis like severe pain in left hip
11.2.2021 – Joint pain left hip and now foot
1.29.2022 – Migraine
5.14.2022 – Really bad headache. Fell & hit my head 5 days ago. Mild concussion. Headache went away after a day but came back at the spot where I hit really bad after the shot. Assume swelling there.
6.17.2022 – In ER for appendicitis.
6.24.2022 – Emergency appendicitis surgery Friday June 17. Monday back in ER for fluid in lungs & enlarged heart which did not have a month ago.
12.17.2022 – Extreme joint pain; low blood pressure; fainted twice; quit breathing once after fainting!
12.18.2022 – Extreme joint pain. Checked in with doctor via email since had severe reactions earlier
12.19.2022 – Frustrated since CDC & Moderns cannot give me info on excipient sources sufficient for me to determine why allergic reaction!!!!! Please require more info from Vaccine providers about excipients and what sources of excipients are for those of us with allergies and adverse reactions!!!!
12.29.2022 – Stomach ache plus diarrhea. Still have joint pain in shoulders from Vaccine. Has not gone away.
Euphoric mood, Feeling cold and Limb discomfort
3.19.2021 – Just a slight bit of soreness at the injection site
3.22.2021 – An appointment with my case management team
3.30.2021 – I've been feeling extremely tired.I don't know if it's my new medicine or the vaccine.
4.13.2021 – Felt high after the shot and feel light headed and legs and body feel extremely heavy Doctors office
4.14.2021 – Iching. I think I'm on the mend. I get chilly easy. I NEVER do NEVER
4.17.2021 – Just extreme exhaustion
7.12.2021 – My medical injections seem to be more and more painful and there seems to be more and more redness at the injection sites as well as I seem to be experiencing more cistic growths along with an increase in pain at the cost sites
4.14.2022 – Contacted the covid verient Just stayed home until I got well again
5.11.2022 – Light headedness
5.13.2022 – Feeling slightly (the word I would use is exhausted and heavy
5.15.2022 – No
Gastroenteritis viral, Edema peripheral and Influenza like illness
6.3.2021 – Stomach flu like symptoms, diarrhea and nausea. Lasted 2 days, luckily it was on a weekend.
8.5.2021 – I had a cold about week ago, with tiredness, coughing and headaches that lasted 3 days. I've been feeling better for the last 3 days or so.
11.4.2021 – General fatigue and coughing. It has gone away since. I doubt it was covid-19. There was no shortness of breath or fever.
11.8.2021 – My armpit on the side where the shot was given has swollen and is painful.
5.7.2022 – Had a pretty bad cold/flu. Tested negative for covid-19.
Rash vesicular, Injection site hemorrhage and Injection site mass
1.20.2021 – Feel like a cold or flu is coming on a little
1.26.2021 – I developed a almost golfball Sizes red lump at the insertion site almost 8 days after the vaccine And I also developed mild flu like symptoms It also started bleeding almost a week later. It was very confusing to have the symptoms that far aft
10.29.2021 – I've been very sweaty since the vaccine. My face drops sweat with almost no exertion, the sheets are damp. Very odd for me
11.28.2021 – Head cold
1.23.2022 – I had Covid-19
4.24.2022 – Vesicular rash and calf pain
10.26.2022 – Sweating with no exertion and night sweats
11.27.2022 – I have a stomach virus
Vocal cord dysfunction, Nephrolithiasis and Pneumonia
3.4.2021 – Feeling like the flu. Been in bed most of day. Dizzy
5.27.2021 – Bladder and urithal stones. Liver function test real high and vocal cords wont close all the way. Extremely tired Gastroenterologist, ENT, and Euro gynecologist.
8.26.2021 – I because extremely sick after that booster shot.
11.15.2021 – Pneumonia in the hospital. Was very sick after my booster shot.
2.14.2022 – Extreme screaming pain in upper stomach under breast. Endoscopy already done just waiting for MRI to get done. Pc
Gingival swelling, Pancreatitis and Toothache
3.23.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.24.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes Extreme fatigue-almost as if I have not slept rash down my left trunk/hip, but not on my left arm, where I got vaccine Everything smells like bleach or cooking pinto beans
3.25.2021 – I slept 18 hours straight to get rid of the headache
4.8.2021 – I have a sore throat, dry cough, fever & swollen lymph nodes.
4.15.2021 – I have a bad cold with cough, fever, fatigue & sore throat.
4.22.2021 – Hives
4.23.2021 – Hives, gum swelling & teeth hurt
5.10.2021 – I have pancreatitis
Mania, Psychomotor hyperactivity and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2.26.2021 – Feel a bit hyper (similar to being on oral corticosteroids but was able to sleep). I should note I have chronic migraine and my prodrome includes mild mania and the weather is changing which is my biggest for an episode so this hyper feeling may be more related to migraine than a side effect but thought I would mention it.
3.11.2021 – I have Gerd & am on Prilosec so this may be unrelated to vaccine, but since about 4 days out from my first dose my acid reflux has been noticeably worse. I am on PPI for reflux. I have no idea if this has any correlation, just thought I'd note it.
3.22.2021 – I should note that I have chronic migraine and this may just be a migraine episode since I am a few days out from my vaccine.
9.17.2021 – On Sunday of Labor Day weekend I spiked a fever of 100.4°. I also have joint pain. And headache. (I do however suffer from migraine, arthritis, and diverticulitis. I did get a Covid test to rule that out, and it was negative. fever resolved next day
Cyst, Gait disturbance and Somnolence
3.30.2021 – On the 3rd day I got severe muscle pain in my whole body. If not already on pain medication I would of had to go to the emergency room. Headache started day after shot and got increasingly worse. It has started to subside today.
4.30.2021 – My hips and thighs are extremelyPainful. I can barely walk. I am thinking of going to the emergency room.
5.10.2021 – Extremely tired and sleepy. My pain levels have increased, it's as though I am not taking my pain meds at all. I have a cyst in my right hip that may have nothing to do with the vaccine. Office visits, x-ray, MRI.
5.14.2021 – The pain in my hip from the cyst found with the MRI is still increasing. It has become very difficult and extremely painful to walk. X-ray and MRI
5.23.2021 – Extreme fatigue, always sleepy.
Pulpitis dental, Neurological symptom and Dizziness postural
1.12.2021 – I felt like “under the weather†for a short time last night and today.
2.1.2021 – I feel tired a little bit. I had the 2nd shot yesterday at around 2:30pm.
2.21.2021 – Dizziness mainly when lying down:It happened when I woke up yesterday (Sat). It happened again in the afternoon when I was lying. In the evening after I went to bed, I noticed it a couple of times. I never experienced dizziness like this before.
3.15.2021 – I started to have bad back pain and other neurological symptoms in late Feb, which got worse. It was very bad on 3/1 and 3/2. I had an accident two years ago and maybe it just got worse. Im reporting just in case the vaccines are related.
12.26.2021 – Sore throat, cough, sometimes feverish I think I have a cold. I got a rapid test on Friday and the result was negative.
12.31.2021 – Last time I probably wrote about my "cold"symptoms. The rapid test was negative on Friday. My throat has been itchy and I've been coughing in the past week. Around last Sunday my throat was slightly painful just for one day or two.
2.20.2022 – I got tested positive on 12/28/21 even if I had three shots last year. My symptoms were mild when I got COVID. However, I started have a toothache afterwards due to inflammation (no decay). The pain level varies and I haven't seen an endodontist.
Breakthrough COVID-19, Facial pain and Hypersomnia
3.1.2021 – Nausea was the day after injection, but I want registered yet. Occasional shooting pain in breast on infection side.
3.14.2021 – Last Monday/Tuesday I had a bad headache and I felt off. Extreme fatigue and a achiness. Need to nap for a couple hours midday (I never do that) and I slept for ten hours two nights in a row. I also never do that! My VHR went from 34 to 18.
3.28.2021 – Pain behind my right eye and radiating down my cheek
4.17.2021 – I think the dizziness I am experiencing while exercising may be vaccine related? Took me awhile to consider that possibility.
9.25.2021 – Fever, congestion, sore throat. My husband tested positive for COVID. His nurse said I most certainly also had it, although I did not get tested. We had been together constantly.
3.28.2022 – Break through COVID in early September. Mild case. Fever and fatigue.
Clumsiness, Acupuncture and Joint stiffness
4.22.2021 – Believe I have shingles - first flare up ever - no rash but treating it as shingles per my doctor. The area of numbness on my left rib cage is now very deep and I didnt fee soap on my skin this morning Regular office visit
4.28.2021 – The numbness has spread from my bellybutton around to mid- back and starts under my boobs and is now down into my legs. Im done with the antiviral pills and the pain is more tolerable but still there.
5.5.2021 – Numbness has spread to my feet. Getting stabbing pains and its hard to sleep. Walking is clumsy and Im so tired and my brain feels foggy. Lab tests
5.12.2021 – Numbness is worse. Foggy brain. Hardly sleeping. First of 2 MRI
5.19.2021 – The numbness that started after my first shot now feels like my left leg is frozen (cold)
5.27.2021 – In the process of being diagnosed with CIS/MS - believe the stress of the vaccine brought about the first big flare up. Obviously this is something that would have eventually happened but
6.3.2021 – Left food up to my knee feels like a block on concrete - left side still numb. Acupuncture
6.10.2021 – Numbness - trouble walking - joint stiffness Acupuncture
Productive cough, Injection site warmth and Injection site pruritus
2.20.2021 – Injection site is mildly warm
2.26.2021 – Covid arm on day 8. Started with red oval patch at injection site. Warm and itchy. Day 9 tripled in size. Took Benadryl and applied cortisone cream. Right new hurt about the same time, took Tylenol. Day 11 things calmed down. Redness is pale pink Called pharmacist at Walgreens and texted primary care doctor
3.14.2021 – Injection site slightly warm
3.18.2021 – Itchy skin
3.26.2021 – Phelm in my throat. Right ear a bit itchy, I think its from getting water in my ear when I showered. No fever. Feeling tired today.
Dry eye, Joint swelling and Dry mouth
4.16.2021 – No, but I missed initial check ins and had 102.5 fever, chills, muscle aches, and severe headache from hour 7 to approx hour 30.
4.17.2021 – Mild swelling in fingers, legs, ankles
4.19.2021 – Mild swelling in fingers,legs, ankles
4.26.2021 – Would say headache, mild nausea, and swelling in fingers and ankles varied 8n intensity since last check in. At 2 week mark now so hoping things go away and stay gone....
10.14.2021 – Dry eye, dry mouth, metallic taste in mouth, fatigue, esp post-exercise
Hyperacusis, Photophobia and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion
2.4.2021 – Elevated heart rate, lightheadedness, congestion
2.6.2021 – Congestion
2.8.2021 – Congestion- could be allergy related
3.10.2021 – Severe headaches on a daily basis. Have gotten progressively worse. Seeking medical care for them.
3.17.2021 – Severe headaches and sensitivity to sounds and sometimes light.
12.2.2021 – Hives and rashes on various body parts
10.13.2022 – Likely allergy related- runny nose & congestion. Rash that looks like poison ivy.
11.3.2022 – Sinus congestion and drainage
Gastric disorder, Abdominal pain upper and Diarrhea
4.28.2021 – I had stomach issues that came on with slight headache, fatigue, and sore arm within three hours of my first shot. All other symptoms went away within 48 hrs of my first shot, but the stomach issues have come and gone ever since- first shot was April 1st.
4.29.2021 – still a bit of stomach issues
5.8.2021 – Stomach pain has come back, diarrhea, headache. This stomach hyperactivity and pain came on with symptoms right after my first shot. Got better but then came back severely Friday am.
Streptococcal infection, Injection site discomfort and Peripheral swelling
2.13.2021 – Mild - Soreness noted in in upper arm at injection site and surrounding area, not significant to take Tylenol by afternoon it was gone
2.28.2021 – Last Saturday I do not recall receiving a check in but I became very ill and was seen in ER. I was weak, sick, vomiting and feeling bad, in ER received IV fluids, toradol, meds for Strep, congestion, nausea, coughing and chest congestion since Sat.
3.5.2021 – Fatigue, congestion, sob, coughing
3.13.2021 – Mild swelling in armpit. Discomfort from shot radiates to armpit. Swelling significantly decreased from Tuesday
3.8.2022 – Covid-19
Eyelid cyst, Eyelid irritation and Erythema of eyelid
7.16.2021 – Sinus problems
7.19.2021 – Sinus problems. Lots of thick mucus in nasals & coughing mucus
7.27.2021 – Harking up real thick white mucus (thick as slime) with a tinge of blood in it several times throughout the day. Sometimes its hold to get it out but feels like I might choke if I dont so I keep trying.
8.4.2021 – A little weak, a feeling of being a little off balance & coughing up & blowing out mucus through my sinuses
8.11.2021 – Sinus
9.7.2021 – Slight sore throat
3.11.2022 – Sinus issues
3.12.2022 – Small raised bumps
3.14.2022 – Small bumps, just a few
4.11.2022 – My eyelids, top and bottom, have cysts, swollen and irritated
4.18.2022 – Both eyes have cysts on the lid. There were swollen, irradiated and red for 2 weeks but today seem to be getting better today.
9.5.2022 – Raised bumps on my scalp & Face (maybe acne like bumps). It has happened twice but has cleared almost up. Only notice 1-2 on my scalp
Body temperature, Oral mucosal blistering and Contusion
2.15.2021 – Since the 1/29/21 Vaccine, Ive had blister sores in my mouth that continueeven with Acyclovir and Valacyclovir. My Normal is 96.8 Yet, several hours after the shot, my temperature has been regularly 98.2-99.8 I have Rashes and Bruises. Tomorrow, 2/16/21 at 5:15pm, I have an appointment with Dr. (b)(6), at (b)(6)
3.11.2021 – My Normal Temperature is 96.8 Degrees
3.12.2021 – My Normal Temperature is 96.8 degrees.
3.24.2021 – More tired. Still have slight Temperature.
4.8.2021 – Constantly tired and having stomach and diarrheaand loose stool issues.
4.14.2021 – Sick to my stomach and still tired.
6.9.2021 – Overly tired some days, with bad Gastro issues.
Nervousness, Wheezing and Injection site reaction
3.13.2021 – I have asthma and the Dr. heard wheezing in my lungs during a regular checkup and put me on medicine. Have some shortness of breath and tiredness. I think its the medicine making me tired and jumpy . Having trouble sleeping and headaches
10.26.2021 – The redness, swelling and itching around injection is expending and hot in that area.
1.22.2022 – UTI and several asthma attack
4.23.2022 – Diabetes, high blood pressure Routine dr in office visit
Feeling hot, Injection site pain and Arthralgia
4.20.2021 – On days 9 and 10 after vaccine, experienced aching pain in injection arm. First day over entire length of full arm to wrist, second day more localized to shoulder near injection site. Pain dissipated by end of second day. No other issues observed.
4.27.2021 – Felt warm yet w/o elevated temperature.
5.10.2021 – Similarly to Dose 1, experienced dull aching pain in injection arm approximately 9-10 days after Dose 2 was delivered. Pain began in lower arm at wrist on 1st day then moved to upper arm on 2nd day. Dissipated after 2nd day. No other symptoms.
11.8.2021 – Arm pain radiating midway shoulder to elbow.
11.11.2021 – Small level residual mid-arm pain yesterday. No pain today.
Back disorder, Oral herpes and Tinnitus
11.13.2021 – Nausea may not have been related to vaccine, but to intense lower back pain yesterday.Still have some back pain today.
11.14.2021 – My back is healing, but I have a cold sore and need to be quiet today.
11.15.2021 – Cold sore, back ache.
12.8.2021 – Continuing backache.
2.9.2022 – Slightly itchy at sight of injection this morning. Did not last. Momentary two times. Did not occur previously.
4.19.2022 – Ears ringing
5.16.2022 – Slightly runny nose and slight fatigue for 2 days. Okay now.
Loss of consciousness, Dehydration and Mobility decreased
5.8.2021 – Shoulder stiffness & decreased range of motion in my vaccine arm.
5.16.2021 – Dizziness & dehydration. I lost consciousness while walking to get fluids and hit my head on the floor. Monitoring for brain injury at home; so far just a minor headache.
6.12.2021 – Worsening, lingering stiffness/soreness in the upper arm/shoulder of my vaccine arm
12.4.2021 – Swollen, painful underarm lymph node on injection side
12.5.2021 – Lymph node pain/swelling
12.6.2021 – Lymph node swelling
Antinuclear antibody increased, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased and C-reactive protein increased
2.11.2021 – Since my 2nd shot, I have been experiencing severe fatigue and brain fog. I am still working but not at my peak.
4.29.2021 – Headache, sore throat, head and chest congestion, asthma
7.29.2021 – Asthma problems
9.12.2021 – Swelling in lower left leg Dr. Appt. on 9-13
9.26.2021 – Migraine headaches; RA flare-up Dr. Appt. Scheduled
11.14.2021 – RA flare-up with increased inflammation markers in SED rate, ANA, and CRP. Additional testing and medication change from doctor visit
8.3.2022 – Asthma/respiratory issues have been worse the past 24 hours; self covid tests are negative
8.4.2022 – Asthma/respiratory issues Also completed a VARS report on 8-4-22
8.5.2022 – Asthma/respiratory issues - still covid negative
8.12.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on 8-7-2022
Sinus disorder, Influenza and Nasopharyngitis
10.5.2021 – I had a touch of the flu bug that was going around but other than that I am feeling good.
10.5.2021 – I have not had the booster shot yet and I would like to get it asap. I did the check in and it would not let me choose two. 3 was the only choice? But I have not had the booster shot yet and I want to do it asap.
10.6.2021 – I have not had the booster shot yet so please change my file to reflect that. When can I get it.
10.7.2021 – I have not had the booster shot yet so please fix my records to reflect that.
1.4.2022 – I have been out sick with the flu bug and it has been mostly a sinus problem and I thought that maybe I am what they call a long hauler so I went in and got the test for the virus and I tested negative
4.5.2022 – I had a cold and a runny nose but I am feeling better now. I tested three times for the covid and I was negative all three times.
Abdominal pain upper, Chest discomfort and Dyspnea
2.20.2021 – The day following the second vaccine I experienced a low grade fever aches and pains and an overall sense of being unwell with feeling like an elephant was sitting on my chest much like actual covid felt when I had it
2.26.2021 – Shortness of breath , heavy chest
3.5.2021 – Stomache concerns and heavy chest difficulty taking deep breath
8.8.2021 – Breathing is more labored now I am using not only a a rescue inhaler but also another inhaler twice a day
Skin disorder, Eye hemorrhage and Skin irritation
4.12.2021 – I had SEVERE symptoms three (3) days AFTER my first (1st) shot.
4.25.2021 – General fatigue suspected from conditions not obviously or directly related to vaccinations.
5.16.2021 – Random skin irritation areas that are individual, roundish with dry patchy skin. Making appointment w/PCP or dermatologist immediately.
5.23.2021 – I was diagnosed w/diabetes two weeks ago and an unrelated improving skin condition. I doubt either are COVID or Covid vaccine related.
7.12.2022 – Extreme fatigue in hips.
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