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.
Lymphangitis, Hallucination and Skin tightness
1.27.2021 – Very sore arm within an hour of injection that keeps getting more painful.
1.28.2021 – A bit of Heat at injection site
1.29.2021 – Went to dr for red streaks and blotching and heat from injection site down side of arm
1.30.2021 – The red streaks and blotches are still there, hot, painful, tight
2.2.2021 – Rash now under arm feels like a sunburn lots of aches and pains and a terrible headache still, constant ibuprofen/Tylenol to manage, fever with hallucinations Sunday night, constant nausea
2.3.2021 – Still have the left eye twitch
11.7.2021 – Constant all joint aches and ran some severe stabbing pain
11.13.2021 – Another round of swollen lymph nodes on left side, massive joint pains, headache, neck pain, aching muscles
10.23.2022 – Mouth ulcers I've never had before started Friday morning. I had vax Wed afternoon
10.25.2022 – Both legs are swollen and limit mobility went to Dr
Pregnancy, Vomiting and Nausea
4.20.2022 – Recently, bad allergies with congestion, but attributable to extreme levels of oak pollen in our area, plus negative at-home COVID-19 test. Last summer, bad cold that went around, but again, negative COVID-19 test.
9.20.2022 – Swelling of the lymph nodes in my armpit; also, I did have nausea and vomiting the day after my shot
9.21.2022 – Swelling of lymph nodes in armpit, continued but improved
9.22.2022 – Swelling of lymph nodes, continuing to decrease
9.23.2022 – Still a little swelling of lymph nodes in armpit
Laryngitis, Somnolence and Influenza like illness
3.29.2021 – Sore arm
3.30.2021 – Runny nose, sneezing
4.10.2021 – Congestion and runny nose for 3 days not relieved by sudafed or flonase
11.16.2021 – Swollen lymph glands in neck, incredibly tired, loss of appetite. Symptoms lasted 24 hours, but milder lymph gland swelling and tiredness stayed for another 24-48 hours then gone Just sleep and nyquil
5.6.2022 – Flu like symptoms: congestion, cough, earache, enlarged lymph nodes, laryngitis Swab for covid and flu
Bradykinesia, Blood iron decreased and Dry throat
3.27.2021 – Sleepy and tired
3.28.2021 – Still sleepy and tired plus pain in the arms and a little headache.
3.29.2021 – Sleepy stil and tired like heavy body a little
3.30.2021 – Little sleepy
3.31.2021 – Heavy body in morning
4.2.2021 – Dizzy
4.9.2021 – Tiredness (heavy) and dizzy
4.23.2021 – Just a little pain on arm I got the vaccine
4.24.2021 – Pain on my arm were the vaccine was , and the chills was on the morning
4.26.2021 – Just little tired like no energy in morning
4.30.2021 – Sleepy and slow motion today during morning and after 1:00 pm,
5.14.2021 – Tired and fatigue
5.21.2021 – Hot flashes, sweating and insomnia
5.28.2021 – Low Iron levels so Im weak and having Iron infusions now.
7.23.2021 – Migraine, dizzy and tired
6.16.2022 – Dry and itchy throat and swelling on my hands and knees
Facial paralysis, Facial pain and Muscle tightness
5.3.2021 – Vaccine 1 week 1: injection site painful arm, fatigue, 4 days later: headache, fever lasting 2 days, Week 2: injection site large bright red rash, muscle pain, paralyzing face pain lasting 2 days, muscle pain in hip, sharp knife joint pain
5.11.2021 – Vaccine 1 Week 3: Continued joint pain and muscle aches. High fever appeared and fatigue Vaccine 1 Week 4 no change in joint pain or muscle ache. Continued fatigue
7.18.2021 – After 9 weeks of fatigue I started to feel like myself. However, my muscles that had tightened previously relapsed and I suffered from extreme tightness across the hips. Lots of pain.
Injection site paresthesia, Hypersomnia and Tenderness
3.2.2021 – Little tingle at injection site, about an hour afterwards, lasted maybe 15 or 20 mins.
3.31.2021 – Blah
4.1.2021 – Itchiness is not new, just that I newly realized that its where I got the shot. Looking closer is when I noticed a little swelling, probably not new either...just newly recognized. Pain is a little odd, today. Coming in spurts, almost describable as sharp but in a wider, area than pinpoint.
4.4.2021 – Arm is only sore to the touch, otherwise it feels fine.
4.5.2021 – Hardly any soreness (arm) at all, today.
11.16.2022 – Was sick, last eeek, most; fever, chills, headache, slept A LOT with side of body aches, cough, used rescue inhaler a couple times.
Mycotic allergy, Pancreatitis and Viral infection
1.29.2021 – It has been 1 week today that I got the vaccine. I did not have any symptoms other than a sore arm & tired the 1st 2 days. A little dizzy about 4 hours after getting vaccine. Then felt ok until day 6. Then felt really tired, had chills, & headache & achy. Continued into the 7th day, but feeling better.
3.11.2021 – Upset stomach, abdominal pain.Slight headache. Could be from my chronic pancreatitis, which seems to always act up in the spring with my mold allergies.
5.15.2021 – I have SOD, Sphinter of Oddi Dysfunction resulting in chronic pancreatitis and it has been acting up the past few months, especially this past week. Was kind of wondering if the covid shot may have caused more inflammation in my body to cause this.
8.14.2021 – I experienced a few days of not being able to taste food and a little more of a runny nose and a little cough.I also have severe allergies so don't know if that was what was happening or if I had a breakthru case. I stayed away of people.
9.30.2021 – After getting the 3rd shot (booster shot) , I've been really tired.The first week I had a low grain headache and joint pain.
10.24.2021 – I have chronic pancreatitis due to SOD. It has been acting up the past 5 days.
3.14.2022 – I've had a runny nose, sore throat, and sneezing & slight cough. Tired. Took a at home covid test, which was negative. After 3 weeks, slowly feeling better.
4.15.2022 – Had chills & a headache yesterday and still a bit today.
4.24.2022 – I've had a headache off and on since getting the booster shot. It actually got worse on day 13. Right between my eyes. I've gotten this headache with each covid vaccine, but with this 2nd booster, has been the worst. Also been really tired.
5.1.2022 – Question - I still am getting this weird headache on most days, right between my eyes. I've gotten this headache after every covid shot, however it usually had gone away by now. If I cough or sneeze, it really kicks in. Allergy season is not helpin
Injection site hemorrhage, Rash and Arthralgia
5.4.2021 – I bled more than usual at the injection site but was healed by the time I got home, ~45 min
5.5.2021 – Just mild soreness in the injected arm and up the shoulder
5.6.2021 – Very mild, less soreness than yesterday
5.8.2021 – Got light headed in the shower, probably unrelated
5.25.2021 – I've had some rashes on the backs of my hands, but I've also been washing them a lot so it could just be irritation
11.2.2021 – I had one severe cold and one mild cold after seeing my nieces, but got a negative covid test
Tearfulness, Eye hemorrhage and Ocular discomfort
1.19.2021 – Tingling fingers in the arm that i received the injection in. Index finger most tingling.
1.22.2021 – Sense of depression with tearfulness
1.23.2021 – I had severe depression 1-2 days following the injection. Improved on day 3 and 4 following.
11.23.2021 – Sadness and tearfulness
11.26.2021 – Major bruising at the site of the injection. Did not have this with the first 2 doses
11.28.2021 – Brusing still at injection site
2.21.2022 – Fatigue; vertigo; waves of tremors; sore throat for 3 days; headache; pressure in the eyes; blood vessel burst in eye; nausea; dizziness; brain fog; confusion; covid +
Eye disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder and Urinary tract infection
3.20.2021 – My asthma has been acting up a little recently and before the shot. I think it will continue for awhile and wanted to give you a heads up. When it comes to this should I just see it as a separate thing.
3.23.2021 – Not sure this is due to the COVID shot or just my general health issues that flare up from time to time.
3.25.2021 – These could also be do to my general health.
4.1.2021 – Diverticulitis yet to be determined.
4.9.2021 – Felt a little spacey
4.10.2021 – Brain Fog
10.8.2021 – UTI, Eye Problems, Stomach Problems
Dizziness exertional, Dizziness postural and Delivery
4.21.2021 – I feel like my throat may be irritated, but I'm not certain.
4.23.2021 – AFTER the check in last night i DID have malaise, chills, body aches, SEVERE joint pain.
4.29.2021 – Ear ache. First one in at least 20 years.
5.26.2021 – I've had pretty consistent joint pain since my vaccine. Could be unrelated but it hasn't let up.
4.21.2022 – Contracted covid February 14, delivered healthy baby boy February 16.
5.8.2022 – Cough. Nerve pain that comes and goes. A 2nd positive covid test.
11.12.2022 – Excessive sweating.
11.19.2022 – Swelling in neck that comes and goes. Painless.
12.8.2022 – Covid for the THIRD time. Every single time while vaccinated. I've been boosted twice due to diabetes also. Every single time this year. This time is much less miserable, and I'm sure i have the vaccine to thank for that.
Neck pain, Back pain and Myalgia
2.6.2021 – Had vaccine in the afternoon in left arm NO symptoms first day but 12 hours after shot had very very sore arm at injection site Moving arm naturally (not rubbing or touching injection site) but when arm felt sore the more I stretched and moved it the symptom of pain was relived
3.7.2021 – Feeling much better than yesterday and I didnt feel bad
5.18.2022 – Low grade Fever muscle aches Head ache full, Extreme sore back and neck Dissiness
Hiccups, Burning sensation and Contusion
3.1.2021 – Hiccups (unsure if that's related but just noticed a lot of them recently haha)
3.4.2021 – Congestion
3.21.2021 – Intense bruising around the injection site (i think the pharmacist just stabbed me incorrectly )
3.22.2021 – Bruising at/around injection site
3.23.2021 – Bruising around injection
3.24.2021 – Bruising
3.25.2021 – Rash on left side of face near chin/mouth/jawline- itchy, red, burning and have not eaten or used anything new/different. Also bruising around injection site
3.27.2021 – Bruising at injection site
Diarrhea, Chills and Respiratory tract congestion
3.4.2021 – At the time this was sent, I was fine. Symptoms started about 7PM and the chills were intense for about 10 minutes and have subsided some.
3.5.2021 – Shot was at 10:30 yesterday. Started feeling bad around 7PM. Chills and achiness were first, then fever. Took Tylenol around midnight. Fever and chills subsided during the night. Achy and fatigued today but was able to work. Would not have been able to work with chills - I shook a lot.
3.8.2021 – While not diarrhea, my bowel movements have been loose.
7.23.2022 – COVID- drop cough, congestion, fatigue.
Soft tissue injury, Nerve compression and Myocardial infarction
1.23.2021 – Small bruise at the injection site. It was larger this morning.
1.24.2021 – No real change from yesterday.
1.25.2021 – On my way now at 3:00 pm. Severe hip pain. Dont know if it a reaction.
1.26.2021 – I am currently on hospital with suspected sciatica. No one thinks it is related to the vaccine. X//rays yesterday , CT scan today, still waiting for results from CT scan. Very high blood pressure, medications for that. Doctors say high BP is because of pain.
1.27.2021 – I reported severe pain Monday and Tuesday. After two visits to ER doctors say not vaccine related. Old compression fracture at L1 and pinched nerves. Referred me to neurologist for treatment.
1.28.2021 – Still treating pinched nerve. Not related to vaccine.
2.5.2021 – Still dealing with hip pain. Wednesday 1/27 pain caused very high blood pressure 220/90 that had me taken to ER. Now under control and back to normal 124/76. Doctors at ER not sure related to vaccine. Primary thinks I maybe had inflammatory reaction. Office visit follow up with primary physician.
2.19.2022 – Hip pain. MRI indicates tear in soft tissue. Waiting for orthopedic referral. Not related to vaccination.
10.17.2022 – Mild heart attack September 4, in hospital September 5-7. There wasn't a question, but my husband and I got the bivalent booster on October 13.
Postmenopausal hemorrhage, Stress and Gastrointestinal disorder
3.13.2021 – At day 9 I had arm pain again. I had to take tylenol to calm it down
3.30.2021 – Left armpit lymph node is swollen
4.3.2021 – Headaches are due to sinuses infection
5.8.2021 – Since the 2nd vaccine I haven't felt right. Not sick, just very tired and alot of inflammation that comes and goes. Muscle aches which causes me stress.
6.26.2021 – I had a period. I haven't had one since 11/2019 after the 2nd vaccine I started one shortly after. I spoke with a doctor who told me it was a common side effects. So far that's been the only one.
12.25.2022 – GI issues and nerve hurting on left side. Didn't have before Moderna Bivalent
Pityriasis rosea, Productive cough and Anosmia
4.15.2021 – Feel like I have a cold now, rapid heartbeat last night
10.15.2021 – I had a rash for 2 months that I believe to have been pityriasis rosea that I have never had before. Onset was around 4-6 weeks after second dose. I also feel that I have been fatigued more so than usual continually ever since vaccine. Heart palps Primary care physician and then cardiologist
9.6.2022 – Coughing up phlegm throughout the day still. Had calf pains, cough, congestion, fatigue, aches, loss of smell and taste, pretty much everything except a fever for the first couple of weeks. Still don't feel normal.
Skin irritation, Productive cough and Paresthesia
2.3.2021 – Woke up with a sore throat/flem. Got better once I was up and showered in hot water.
2.25.2021 – Woke up middle of night with tingle/stinging sensation in right upper back/shoulder. Thought bug was bitting me. No bug and no marks.
6.2.2021 – Small bumps and rash on fingers and palms of hands. Had to visit 3 doctors and go on medication three times. It looks to be now coming back. One of the doctors indicated that the vaccine could be the cause. Dermatologist
9.3.2021 – Continue to have reoccurring bumps/pain/irritation of hands and fingers.
3.3.2022 – Today I'm experiencing Covid symptoms and I had Covid on jan 1 also.
Polyarthritis, Spinal stenosis and Poor quality sleep
4.9.2021 – Rash has continued to get worse. Is all over torso, neck, arms. It is more itchy an irritated feeling. I called my family doctors office and they couldnt get me in. I was told to take Benadryl.
4.27.2021 – Ive bruised easily. It could be from something else, but I dont know what. I think I have a swollen lymph gland in the groin area. I am not otherwise ill.
5.4.2021 – Ongoing joint pain seems worse. Im not sleeping well. Not sure if thats related or not.
5.11.2021 – I have arthritis in multiple joints as well as spinal stenosis. I have associated an increase in joint pain with the vaccine. The pain fluctuates yo some degree, but it has been consistently worse since the second shot. A lymph node still swollen.
Heart rate irregular, Heart rate increased and Palpitations
4.22.2021 – 5-6 short instances rapid heartbeat over past few weeks. No idea if related to vaccination. Seeing my doctor next week. Office visit next week
5.31.2022 – Ache left chest area over last 2-3 weeks; heartbeat seems irregular at times; some shortness breathe & slight burning sensation back of throat; dry cough; heart palpitations last 2 days early morning Scheduled stress test. Consulted NP. Consult with primary or cardio depending on test results.
Syncope, Injection site reaction and Urticaria
3.19.2021 – Swollen lymph node under arm on same side as injection.
3.20.2021 – Lymph node under arm where I received the injection is still swollen.
3.21.2021 – Lymph node under arm on the side where I received the injection is still swollen and sore.
3.22.2021 – Lymph node under arm still slightly swollen.
3.23.2021 – Lymph node under arm is still slightly swollen.
3.24.2021 – Lymph node under arm still slightly swollen
3.25.2021 – Lymph node under arm still swollen
4.1.2021 – Raised welts and redness at injection site on arm 8 days after I received the vaccine.
11.10.2021 – Lymph node swelling and sore under arm
11.11.2021 – Fainted this morning
10.13.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes under arm
Procedural failure, Inguinal hernia repair and Tooth disorder
5.23.2022 – Tired. Probably related to failed root canal. Per endodontist tooth must be pulled. Not related to booster. Saw endodontist
5.30.2022 – Endodontist had diagnosed a failed root canal. Still waiting to see oral surgeon to remove tooth. Taking antibiotics. Helped for a few days, but now hurting as much as before Still waiting to see oral surgeon
7.25.2022 – Inguinal hernia operation today. Surgery not related to COVID or COVID caccine
Blood lactic acid decreased, Lactation insufficiency and Photopsia
4.1.2021 – Dizziness, seeing stars, woozy
4.2.2021 – Numbness and tingling in my arm, swollen hard lymph nodes
4.3.2021 – Insomnia, itchiness all over body
4.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
4.8.2021 – Muscle stiffness
4.15.2021 – Lymph nodes got more swollen and painfulGot a hard painful knot at injection site
4.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, tingling and nerve pain, wooziness and disorientation
4.30.2021 – Wooziness, swollen painful lymph nodes, congestion, ear ache, bone pain, swollen and numb tongue
5.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, disorientation, inability to recall a word, sinus congestion, ear pain, vivid dreams, throat pain
5.2.2021 – Swollen sore lymph nodes, dizziness, numbness in hand and lower arm
5.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, woozy/dizzy
5.4.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, dizziness, insomnia
5.13.2021 – Worsening swelling of lymph nodes, hot flashes, decrease in breastmilk production
7.29.2021 – Amenorrhea
11.30.2021 – Decrease in breastmilk production
12.1.2021 – Dizziness and wooziness
12.2.2021 – Tachycardia, heart palpitations
12.3.2021 – Dizziness, shaky legs, lightheaded
12.4.2021 – Tachycardia, palpitations
12.5.2021 – Tachycardia, swelling of arm and hand, nerve pain, numbness of arm and hand
12.6.2021 – Tachycardia
10.4.2022 – Dizziness, swollen lymph nodes
10.5.2022 – Severely swollen painful lymph nodes
10.7.2022 – Swollen painful lymph nodes
10.24.2022 – Severe fatigue and sore joimts
Gastrointestinal viral infection, Bowel movement irregularity and Feces soft
4.27.2021 – Stuffy nose, allergies??
5.28.2021 – Repeated vomiting and urgent soft stool, followed by 102.1 fever. Stomach-intestinal virus confirmed by Emergency room support care, negative Rapid Covid-19 test and bloodwork
10.27.2021 – Some increase sinus drainage past 3 days ( have year round allergies- take Allegra and use Nasonex spray
4.21.2022 – Definite Positive Covid-19 home test. Flu like symptoms with 101-103 fever Tuesday and Wednesday. Now wheezy chest
Hallucination, auditory, Electric shock and Axillary mass
3.24.2021 – Brain fog
3.26.2021 – Brain fog, electric shocks/spasms
3.28.2021 – Sweating
4.20.2021 – Mild itching and tingling throughout extremities
4.21.2021 – Tingling
4.23.2021 – Auditory hallucinations and tingling sensations
4.25.2021 – Auditory hallucinations
5.4.2021 – Only today do I feel 100% better from the side effects of second Moderna shot, which I received on April 20th. I had 2 days of constant nausea, which happened at almost a week after the second shot.
5.18.2021 – Lump in left upper arm (injection area). Sore.
10.6.2022 – I had Covid at the end of July but I never tested positive. Fever, headaches, fatigue, congestion, brain fog.
Nocturia, Urinary incontinence and Feeding disorder
3.17.2021 – I have had difficulty the past few days holding my urine. I have been sleeping heavily and have wet the bed. My husband is waking me to use the bathroom between 5-6am.
3.18.2021 – Still having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night
4.4.2021 – I got the shot Friday afternoon. I felt tired but ok, until today. Going back to bed.
4.5.2021 – Cant seem to hold my urine, leaking. I feel like I have the flu.
4.7.2021 – Sweating now for 2 days.
4.8.2021 – Still unable to eat much. Fever over and sweating mostly gone . Nausea won't let me eat. But I am feeling much better though I'm still laying in bed a lot.
7.2.2021 – Some Foods still have a metallic taste, ever since I had my 2nd shot. . Difficulty sleeping.
10.1.2021 – Food sometimes has a metallic taste. After 6 months this problem seems to be resolving. I sometime experience fatigue.
Paranasal sinus hypersecretion, Productive cough and Sinus congestion
3.16.2021 – Morning headache
4.1.2021 – Head cold, sinus draining, irritated throat. Wife had it first. Wife had Test for Covid 3 days ago but was negative.
4.8.2021 – I was recovering from sinus conjestion prior to 2nd shot
4.10.2021 – Previous head cold symptons. Sinus draining and wet cough.
4.12.2021 – Cough continuing from prior cold.
4.13.2021 – Cough from prior head cold
4.14.2021 – Mild cough from prior cold
7.8.2021 – 1 week head cold , just now recovered.
4.8.2022 – Sinus congestion a couple times. In January 2022 i had positive covid test.
9.23.2022 – Sinus drainage
9.27.2022 – I had headaches, some fever, stuffed up nose, hacking flem, coughing. At home covid test was negative. Mild sore throat.
Injection site mass, Epistaxis and Hypertension
4.5.2021 – At sight of injection to my left upper arm there is a lump where the injection was given not sure if this was given into the deltoid muscle but there should not be a lump there hopefully it will dissipate
4.9.2021 – Feverish feeling
4.23.2021 – Fatigue worse
4.30.2021 – I had ringing in one of my ears. Tinnitus along with numbness and a feeling of blockage in my right ear. I had hearing problems and loss of hearing for a day to my right inner ear.
5.14.2021 – Bleeding nose today. BP is high
Somnolence, Injection site pain and Respiratory tract congestion
3.16.2021 – Today is day 2. i can raise my hand above my head. The insertion site is sore to touch, and when i move my armband to shoulder level. Yesterday was day one, after the 2nd vaccine. I was fatigues all day, napped on the couch all day until about 7pm. I took Tylenol twice die a headache and achiness throughout my body. i could hardly raise my arm. I really did nothing all day, but i was prepared for thst.
3.20.2021 – Motrin helped. Would love a massage insertion site, a little pain with palpation..
3.21.2021 – Its just slightly annoying.!Need a massage!
11.2.2021 – A bit spacey.
11.3.2021 – I'm not feeling spaced out today. And no headache.
11.4.2021 – Really feel like taking a nap. Waiting for Ibuprofen to kick in.
8.7.2022 – Sore throat, congested, some fatigue.
Tooth abscess, Specialist consultation and Sinus pain
1.16.2021 – My lower back hurt on the Thursday and Friday. I had my shot Wednesday.
1.17.2021 – Ears and sinuses are hurting like a sinus infection.
1.18.2021 – Thumb joint
1.19.2021 – Knuckle. Ears and sinuses stuff and runny.
1.27.2021 – Tooth abscessed. Dentist
2.3.2021 – Became sick 2-1/2 weeksAfter vaccine dose #1. I had a low grade fever 1 day. Was beyond exhausted the past week. Have had a bad headache. I felt bad enough to go get tested for covid. I was negative.
2.17.2021 – I felt like shit day of shot and the 4 days following. Above are those symptoms. Fever got up to 103.4. Very sick.
2.26.2021 – Ears clogged up. They did this at the second week mark for my first injection. Also very very tired.
8.13.2021 – Covid symptoms, headache, fever, congestion tested -.
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