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.
Gastritis, Productive cough and Ear pain
5.9.2021 – tender lymph node under armpit of the arm that got stuck-- since yesterday evening, mild
5.15.2021 – intermittent earache in right ear since last night
5.22.2021 – yesterday i experienced extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. i had to stop to breathe very deeply for several minutes after going up four steps in my house. felt lightheaded.
6.9.2021 – shortness of breath, cough, earache
6.10.2021 – checked symtpoms also appeared yesterday and day before. especially pronounced on sunday and monday
7.17.2021 – sore throat, wet cough, earache, headache, diarrhea, poor appetite
9.4.2021 – gastritis
12.4.2021 – more frequent heart palpitations
6.5.2022 – cough, intermittent earache, headaches, shortness of breath, fatigue
Blood pressure increased, Rhinorrhea and COVID-19
2.15.2021 – My blood pressure has been 120 and below over 68 and below for the last year and 1/2. The day after I got my shot my wife who is a retired nurse and does my blood pressure manually took it and found that my blood pressure was 170/78. The next day it was 140/70. Today it was 130/65. The only thing I can attribute the spike to because nothing else changed was getting the COVID-19 shot.
2.12.2022 – I caught Covid at the beginning of January. Had very mild symptoms. I had a leaky nose and a slight cough. It lasted about four days. And then nothing in the way of symptoms.
Blood glucose increased, Injection site pruritus and Injection site erythema
2.15.2021 – I had a very high blood sugar if 350 2 1/2 hours after receiving the vaccine.
2.16.2021 – None today
3.1.2021 – 8 days after my vaccine my left arm at the vaccination site got itchy and developed a red patch and hard knot. Mine was a relatively small area. No pain or discomfort. Just itchy. A mild version of COVID arm? My sister developed, also much the same.
5.4.2022 – The three days after I received the injection I did feel arm soreness at the injection site as well as general fatigue and tirednesses. Mild muscle and body aches.
Tendonitis, Mobility decreased and Arthritis
2.26.2021 – I went to the cancer center yesterday for my bloodwork and see my oncologist and at the hospital they had 19 cases of Covid there and I am not feeling good today at all Ive been in bed all day sleeping I feel terrible
4.30.2021 – The second Pfizer shot in my left arm I have inflammation in the tendons and joints and MRI confirms that and I am now having Cortizone and steroid shots for the ortho team at (b)(6) orthopedics
7.28.2021 – Ever since I got the second Pfizer shot I had inflammation in the joints in my shoulder Ive had numerous Cortizone treatment cant get the inflammation down Im thinking of suing Pfizer
Sinus pain, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis
4.4.2021 – I had a monoclonal antibody infusion 3 months ago after testing positivefor Covid
1.20.2022 – Tested positive on a PCR. Had a cold, I thought, that had cleared up. Did 2 rapids, then 3 days later tested positive for Covid. Never had temperature, just mild sore throat, sneezing. No way to tell if it was a false positive. Cancelled dental appt.
5.5.2022 – Runny nose. Mild sinus pain. Likely pollen allergy related. I have no fever.
Facial spasm, Ocular discomfort and Stress
2.4.2021 – I fell while walking my dog yesterday, so my aches are partially that fall yesterday and today.
2.26.2021 – I'm very fatigued because of my menstrual cycle this week. My hematocrit always drops after these time periods. I was scheduled for the 2nd shot today but I didn't go. I was afraid the shot would make me unable to work
6.4.2021 – Well, I though this symptom would go away but has not. I'm experiencing muscle spasms on the right side of my head! It's frequency and strength is increasing to where i experience discomfort around my right eye and down right side of my chin!
9.4.2021 – I'm still experiencing muscle spasms on the right side of my skull starting at my neck all the way to my forehead. It feels weird. If I'm really tired or stressed it's more intense to where it effects my right eye muscles and cheek.
Thirst, Insomnia and Injection site pain
3.27.2021 – I felt like my breathing was similar to hyperventilating. I quickly took deep breaths to calm myself. Also, felt very thirsty.
3.28.2021 – A bit thirsty , drinking alot of water
3.29.2021 – Little fatigue, and very thirsty
3.30.2021 – I forgot to mention that the day of my 1st shot. I had a difficult time sleeping. I wasn't tired enough to fall into a deep sleep. It wasn't pain from sore muscles. I felt like I had stored adrenalin. It gradually went away after the second day.
4.19.2021 – 2nd day experienced slight fever. tenderness around shot area. 3rd day today feel way better
Hiatus hernia, Gait disturbance and Balance disorder
4.2.2021 – Fatigue, headache (3days now), more short of breath than normal, increased back pain.
4.13.2021 – Nothing.
4.14.2021 – Balance impaired
4.14.2022 – Pain in hips, back, progressive. Not like symptoms related to COVID in my understadin. Multiple tests . No two diagnosis same. Abdominal pain, nausea vomiting for past 4-5 months. DCCS hiatal hernia. Walking now like I have had a small stroke, very mild weakness changed from right side to left. No speech problem but an abnormal sw. t
Ear hemorrhage, Renal disorder and Hunger
4.7.2021 – Poor sleep last night
4.10.2021 – Forgot to report hot flashes night after shot. Really bad.
5.3.2021 – Aches all over
5.10.2021 – Kidneys are no longer concentrating urine. Scary to see it so light. Going to go get tested at doctor soon.
10.15.2021 – Hungry!
11.26.2021 – Heart is racing a lot. Have been having to take my albutolol more often to feel okay.
1.11.2022 – Weird heartbeats, especially at night. Noticed about 6 weeks from booster. I stopped all calcium supplements and that helped greatly.
4.11.2022 – Exhausted last 24 hours
4.20.2022 – Ear is bleeding. Haven't decided if going to doctor.
10.7.2022 – Two day Migraine, but right after a flu shoot (quad)
Trigeminal neuralgia, Muscle fatigue and Gingival pain
3.25.2021 – Ill with Covid in Dec 2020
3.26.2021 – Tylenol doesn't seem to help reduce any symptoms
3.27.2021 – Fever up to 101.3 at 10 pm and severe aches. Took 4 Tylenol which knocked it out.
3.28.2021 – Odd ache and sensitivity in right jaw and gums, going up into the temple
3.29.2021 – Sensitivity on the right side of head and face, right side of gums very sensitive when brushing teeth
3.30.2021 – Neuralgia? On right side of face/head, ear, throat, extremely sensitive gums
4.1.2021 – Injection site muscle has felt fatigued since pain went away. Still a bit of facial neuralgia
4.8.2021 – Injection site arm muscle feels very fatigued. Not painful, but like it's been over used, but it hasn't.
5.20.2021 – Unexplained fatigueOccasional dizziness/ vertigo
5.27.2021 – Unexplained fatigue, vertigo, intestinal issues, blurry vision.
7.15.2021 – Unexplained fatigue, Vertigo, blurry vision, intensified arthritis, intensified hot flashes Appointments with internist, rheumatologist
10.14.2021 – Unexplained random extreme fatigue Memory issues Taste and smell comes and goes
4.15.2022 – Continued erratic spells of brain fog, fatigue, memory issues, joint and muscle pain. Possible vision problems. Altered sense of taste and smell.
Ocular discomfort, Balance disorder and Vertigo
2.11.2021 – A few times feeling dizzy. Once had to cetch myself from falling.
2.12.2021 – Moderate. Light headed, no sense of balance as need to hold onto a vertical object if walking too far. Been horizontal resting all day. Early in the day couldnt look at a TV.
2.13.2021 – Balance and light head issues continue
2.14.2021 – Still have vertigo
2.15.2021 – Vertigo mild
3.18.2021 – None.
3.20.2021 – None feeling great. Vaccine shots didnt really affect me.
6.14.2021 – Suffering from a weekend head cold.
Diverticulum, Gallbladder disorder and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
3.21.2021 – My heartburn is acting up so I think my symptoms are from it
4.10.2021 – My acid reflux is bad today.
4.11.2021 – My acid reflux is bothering me today
4.12.2021 – My acid reflux is bad today
4.20.2021 – I have had vomitting nausea & diarrhea that has been worsening. My doctor thimks i have gall bladder problems.
4.27.2021 – I have been sick every time I eat for hours. But I am being referred to a GI. I dont think there is any connection here. Ultrasound
4.6.2022 – I have diverticulosis now.
Sitting disability, Weight bearing difficulty and Injury
1.27.2021 – No
1.29.2021 – Initial injection1/26/21
2.2.2021 – Feels like flu sxs
2.3.2021 – Roof leak, exposure to dampness and mold .
3.4.2021 – Swollen,tender lymph nodes below both clavicle s, sore throat, stiff, painful neck
3.5.2021 – Swollen nodes over left clavicle
3.6.2021 – Enlarged painful lymph nodes under left clavicle, smaller in size
3.7.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes @R Clavicle, less sensitive
3.16.2021 – Old lumbar and left injury causing extreme pain, no weight bearing or walking . Initial trauma was 2 bd week of July 2020, warm to touch . Recently pain on right same areas from compromised . Bilateral sciatica. Worst on right . Did notify primary
3.30.2021 – Severe low back pain and both hips , swollen and warm to touch . General fatigue and myalgia.
4.6.2021 – Injury to lower lumbar and left hip, diagnostic in process. Non-Covid related . Injury is 2 multiple falls with in last 8 mons. Falls are being addressed .
4.14.2021 – Injury L upper leg, L hip pain, redness and swelling iliac sacrum joint with sciatica . Non weight bearing , difficult ambulate , sit , or stand . R side mimics sxs but less 2 compensation. Seeking medical Tx.
Synovial cyst, Osteoarthritis and Mobility decreased
3.4.2021 – Fever for first 2 nights after injection given. Stayed in bed most of Tuesday. After shot received Monday.
3.5.2021 – The 10th day after my first shot, my left 4 th finger became extremely painful and immobile due to osteoarthritis. Wondered if shot caused this as no injury happened. It is permanently unable to bend.
3.6.2021 – Today I have swollen lump on right index finger proximal phalange all joint that appears to be ganglion cyst. Never had before. I wonder if these joint effects after both vaccines is related to the vaccine causing inflammation response.
Metamorphopsia, Grip strength decreased and Tooth fracture
10.23.2021 – Heartburn, hot flashes, dehydration, dizziness, weakness, worse period, light sensitivity, skin sensitivity
10.24.2021 – Same as yesterday, plus diarrhea now
10.25.2021 – This morning I woke up in a sweat. My nose was running, which made my throat slightly sore. I forgot to note yesterday that it wasn't just the site of injection that began to hurt, but my entire left arm. My left hand also went numb twice.
10.26.2021 – My temp this morning was 96.1 but I was so hot. The temp in my condo was 69 degrees.
10.28.2021 – Some congestion as of last night
11.12.2021 – Not sure if it's related, but I keep getting a sensation that I'm going to drop things I'm gripping with my fingers. I finally did drop something three days ago. Also, I forgot...since 1st shot-tinnitus and itchy top of left foot
11.26.2021 – A large piece of one of my front bottom teeth chipped off yesterday while I was in bed. I've never had issues with my teeth. Probably not related to the vaccines, but reporting it just in case.
1.21.2022 – Weeks agopain in side of leg that felt like blood clot; vision issues; headaches; heart palpitations; warm sensation on bottom of foot that would come and go; lightheadedness; numbness in extremities
4.22.2022 – Vision (rt eye) still distorted. Heart still feels fatigued. Joints and other random areas of pain.
10.23.2022 – After the Omicron booster... sore arm (days1-5), fatigue, body/headaches (days2-3), diarrhea (day4), intermittent joint pains/plantar foot pains (ongoing); itchy eyes/throat/lungs, runny nose, sneezing (began 1 wk after, ongoing)
Skin cancer, Lymphedema and Memory impairment
2.12.2021 – Could not get out of bed. So sick. Horrible
2.13.2021 – Rash in arm pit/arm from shot
3.11.2021 – Scratchy throat and mucus in my nose
5.13.2021 – Lymph edema under my arm
11.27.2021 – Severe neck pain
12.1.2021 – Neck is worse very stiff can't move it This sucks
12.8.2021 – My neck is so stiff worse on the left side. So much pain and headache in the back of head base of skull. Received a steroid shot from my dr in my neck area to relieve the pain and stiffness
12.15.2021 – Continuing neck pain in my glands on the left side of my body Saw my dr today and she prescribed two medications for me
12.22.2021 – Pain and stiffness is traveling up into the base of my head now. Dr gave me two new medicines to use. Meloxicam and voltaren gel
12.29.2021 – Fatigue and forgetful
2.16.2022 – Headaches that don't go away with medication
5.18.2022 – Skin cancer Headaches Fatigue
Serum ferritin increased, C-reactive protein increased and Fibrin D dimer increased
3.2.2021 – SoreArm when the vaccination was given again.
3.11.2021 – Sore arm and shoulder on the site of the injection. Chiropractor and cupping
3.16.2021 – Sore arm, shoulder, swollen lymph nodes in side that received injection.
5.17.2021 – Elevated d-diner, ferritin and Reactive protein. Arm, neck and shoulder have been swollen and very sore for past 6 weeks. Started having night sweats, child, fatigue and malaise. Doctor put me on a burst of steroids.
Multiple sclerosis, Kidney infection and Flank pain
4.11.2021 – I already have multiple sclerosis and deal with tiredness from that disease. However after both my first shot and my second shot I had extreme exhaustion for 24 to 32 hours after the shot and then it got much better at the 48-hour mark and by the third day it was back to normal
4.13.2021 – Last night for the first time I woke up with odd pains in my abdomen. They didn't last very long and I was able to go back to sleep fairly quickly. I also had a stuffed nose yesterday afternoon and all night last night but after I showered this morning it went away.
4.14.2021 – Woke up again with a mild headache but after I took Advil it went away
10.8.2021 – I received my third covid shot the booster on September 25, 2021. My side effects were much greater this time. I was exhausted and unable to properly sit up or walk for 48 hours. Because of my MS my right side has always been weak. But not like this.
4.9.2022 – I developed a UTI that spread to my kidney. I had pain first on my side but then along my back I had immense pressure on my bladder and I was very weak . It took two courses of antibiotics but I'm feeling much better now 34 days after 1st symptom.
Photophobia, Gait disturbance and Wheezing
12.6.2021 – A little tingly in arms hands and legs feet occasionally
12.7.2021 – Pain in legs and feet at intervals
12.8.2021 – Pressure pain in legs feet
12.9.2021 – Swelling in leg foot especially mornings
12.23.2021 – Left leg and foot swollen, red, hot, painfu difficulty walking. Went to Urgent Care Sunday, They sent me to ER to check for Bloodclot, ER sent me to Orthopedics, nothing Ortho can do. Saw family doctor today. Have to pick up antibiotics at pharmacy. Also orthopedics and family doctor.
12.30.2021 – Aching all over & migraine today, vomited x 2 on 12/25/21, leg and foot remains swollen. Difficulty walking in it. Can't we're wow all the way on. Taking antibiotics And office visit
1.6.2022 – I tested positive with a home test the day before I was due to get my 2nd vaccine. Jan 2Took a test at the health department Jan 3 and waiting in results. I have all the Covid symptoms except fever lost if taste and smell. It's been horrible
1.13.2022 – Tested positive for Covid the day I was supposed to have my 2nd vaccine. All Covid symptoms headache light sensitivity, diarrhea, nausea, body aches, cough wheezes sore throat. May have been prior to the last checkin. I can't remember the date.
Confusional state, Poor quality sleep and Alopecia
8.17.2021 – Headaches balance issues stiff neck and cough Doctor office visit and referral for CT and MRI
10.27.2021 – Started running fever that evening of 102.7 and accompanying headache then chills. Then fever returned and lasted for 3 full days before subsiding to a headache the next full day before leaving and feeling fine
1.13.2022 – Cough headaches and runny nose
4.15.2022 – Hair loss. Fatigue and tiring easily. Headaches and chilling. And a bit of brain fog it seems with confusion or blank stares My primary care Dr visit
Galactostasis, Lactation disorder and Candida infection
1.29.2021 – Redness, swelling, small amount of hives just around injection site, and thrush (likely non related as I am breastfeeding)
2.15.2021 – Drop in breastfeeding milk supply
2.21.2021 – Plugged ducts (breastfeeding)
3.7.2021 – Thrush reoccurred after 1st dose and now after 2nd dose (breastfeeding)
5.14.2021 – Shingles
11.9.2021 – Gastrointestinal/flu like symptoms including loose stools, mild muscle/body aches and headache, moderate fatigue. My 1 yr old had same sx week prior.
1.28.2022 – Got a cold and sinus infection - tested neg for Covid
10.7.2022 – Headaches
Swelling of eyelid
6.5.2022 – Swollen eyelid (like stye/chalazion). The condition first appeared two months after the second dose. I have undergone medication since November 2021 until March/April when my doctor decided to directly shot the swollen part. Swelling has re-appeared Swollen eyelid (like stye/chalazion). The condition first appeared two months after the second dose. I have undergone medication since November 2021 until March/April when my doctor decided to directly shot the swollen part. Swelling has re-appeared
Injection site joint pain, Lymphadenitis and Neck pain
4.26.2021 – Injection arm shoulder moderate joint pain since first vaccine 3 weeks ago.
4.29.2021 – Pain Around collarbone and neck with a an inflamed lymph node. On the side that was vaccinated.
5.1.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes along collar bone and up left side of neck. Painful neck and shoulder
5.2.2021 – Mild neck and collarbone lymph node swelling and muscle pain up the neck in the side of the shot. Getting better as of yesterday. Still present but better.
5.3.2021 – Muscles in neck soreness on side of shot. Swollen lymph nodes along collarbone on left side near shot.
5.17.2021 – Left shoulder socket pain near injection remains and is not going away. Feels arthritic and painful on extreme movements and far reaching movements.
11.2.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm and neck
12.15.2021 – Peripheral pain in hands and feet
Rosacea, Swelling face and Peripheral swelling
1.26.2021 – I have approximately quarter-sized, non-itchy, red patches on face - similar in appearance to rosacea. I noticed the patches on the evening I got the vaccine. I have experienced this intermittently before so it may be completely unrelated to vaccination, but I noticed another individual who got the vaccine the same day I did has the patches as well so thought it worth noting.
2.20.2021 – face and hands slightly swollen
11.15.2021 – Cold symptoms
4.25.2022 – Post-covid infection 02/07/2022 have had shortness of breath, fatigue and headache symptoms for >6 weeks and continue to have increased migraines
Hemorrhagic stroke, Oxygen saturation decreased and Cerebrovascular accident
1.18.2021 – Temporary loss of smell and taste
2.5.2021 – Very Tired, sleeping more.
2.13.2021 – Itching all over
2.14.2021 – Body itching
2.16.2021 – Itching, runny nose, phlegmy
2.17.2021 – Itching all over, runny nose, phlegm
2.18.2021 – Runny nose, itchy skin, phlegm
2.19.2021 – Itching, runny nose
3.12.2021 – Arm where vaccinated started itching again. Fatigue.
3.20.2021 – More forgetful than usual
5.16.2021 – Extreme itching on back and vaccine site that disrupts sleep. Raised bump at vaccine site. Lethargy, generally feeling unwell.
11.6.2021 – I had a hemmoragic stroke in june 2021
11.7.2021 – I had a stroke in june 2021 after receiving bith doses in the moderna vaccine
11.26.2021 – Diarreah, fatigue, brain fog,
12.3.2021 – Very fatigued.
12.12.2021 – Extreme fatigue. Low O2 (have to use my oxygen concentrator more often). Brain fog
12.17.2021 – Fatigue, brain fog
Telemedicine, Feeling jittery and Asthma
12.30.2020 – Shortness of breath
1.2.2021 – Shortness of breath (I have asthma but haven't had shortness of breath in at least 5 years. Phoned my pcp for an albuterol inhaler.
1.5.2021 – Breathless - I have asthma. Haven't had to use an inhaler for years. Needed on. Have a telemedicine appt tonight.
1.19.2021 – Extreme fatigue
2.2.2021 – Extreme back itching, shortness of breath Workplace (b)(6)
2.3.2021 – Shortness of breath, back itching
2.5.2021 – Jittery
2.26.2021 – Im having increased shortness of breath and horrific muscle spasm pain in my lower back and b/l hip pain.
3.12.2021 – Horrible back and hip muscle cramps. Shortness of breath. Headaches.
5.3.2021 – Extreme shortness of breath.
8.1.2021 – Returning shortness of breath. Chills. Sore throat. Diarrhea.
Cardioversion, Cardiac ablation and Atrial flutter
2.12.2021 – Went into afib last Sunday. I do have a history of it. Increased cardiac meds per doctor with no effect. Im waiting insurance approval for cardio version
2.19.2021 – In afib since last check in. Heart rate increased to 160 or higher. Admitted to hospital 17 February. Had cardio version. Back in sinus rhythm and now home. Feeling much better
3.10.2021 – I am back in A-fib since Monday evening. Heart rate 110 to 140. Very tired and light headed at times He altered my medication. Have in person appointment on Friday
3.17.2021 – Went into afib. Nearly the same time frame as after first shot. After 3 days admitted to hospital bcause of fairly rapid heart rate and chest pain. Inpatient nearly a week. Second cardio version successful. Discharged today
2.24.2022 – I continued to have problems with periods of atrial fibrillation and also developed atrial flutter. After passing out and ending up in ER they did a cardiac ablation. It took several weeks to recover but I am now feeling better than I have for months Cardio version and later a cardiac ablation
Left ventricular hypertrophy, Chronic kidney disease and Nerve injury
6.7.2021 – I have a dark purple bruise on my upper arm on the one that was not vaccinated. I had one on my leg as well but it cleared up. Cramping in my leg.
6.11.2021 – Sore throat currently and chest pains
6.19.2021 – Cough sore throat and runny stuffy nose
6.22.2021 – Dizziness and wheezing
6.23.2021 – Wheezing every day and dizziness
6.24.2021 – Wheezing, cough, runny nose and sore throat
6.25.2021 – Still wheezing pain under arms , shoulder pain
7.16.2021 – I had a few rashes throughout my face and neck, I started wheezing again. Unexplained sharp pains ( like nerve pains) . This is new but cleared up in a few days.
7.30.2021 – More frequent headaches than usual.
12.17.2021 – I have swollen limp nods in my neck. Unexplained bruising. Stage 3 kidney disease which is shocking. Tingling and numbness in my legs. Diarrhea that comes on unexpectedly. Wheezing may not be related.
12.18.2021 – Leg cramps
1.8.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes
3.21.2022 – Dark purple bruise on my left leg and it is sore but I didn't hurt my leg. It seems to clear and come back. I have stomach issues more frequently.
12.18.2022 – I have left ventricular hypo trophy, nerve damage in my right hand and cysts growing in odd places ( undiagnosed).
Lymphadenitis, Burning sensation and Edema peripheral
3.13.2021 – Dolor en la axila y gangleos inflamados en la axila y a la altura de la clavÃcula
3.14.2021 – Aun tengo los gangleos inflamados
3.15.2021 – Dolor y ardor de la axila y los gangleos aun inflamados
3.16.2021 – Dolor, ardor y picazón en la axila y los gangleos inflamados
3.17.2021 – Malestar en la axila y gangleos inflamados en la axila y clavÃcula
3.18.2021 – Gangleos inflamados en la axila y a la altura de la clavÃcula
3.25.2021 – Mi gangleo del cuello sigue algo inflamado. Un poco de dolor del cuerpo algún dÃa.
4.10.2021 – Gangleos inflamados en el cuello y la exila del lado de la vacuna
4.11.2021 – Gangleos inflamados
Cellulitis, Muscle tightness and Swelling
1.6.2021 – I have had a killer headache since I received the vaccine. I never ever get headaches. I also had what looked like cellulitis below the injection site in my arm. Red, swelling with border that faded after 5 days which came about last Thursday
1.13.2021 – I never get headaches and have had a moderate headache pretty much constantly sense the vaccine it seems. Today it was the worst.
7.30.2021 – Severe muscle spasms in back
8.1.2021 – Tightness in back and neck
9.2.2021 – So I went to ER day after Covid shot and my back completely locked up and spasmed. It is still tight.
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