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.
Butterfly rash, Impaired driving ability and Exercise tolerance decreased
Dizziness, Throat tightness and trouble breathing and coughing but it went away an hour after I got the shot
I have lupus and I have been flaring since I got the shot. Butterfly rash the past few days because of the flare up.
I still unable to workout because of fatigue. I am able to go about my day but with many needed breaks in between tasks because of fatigue. I can drive now without the fatigue and headache preventing me to do so.
Feelings of depression since getting the shot
Sick. Flu
Influenza like illness, Dyspnea and Pain in extremity
A little difficulty breathing. However, do not think its related to vaccine, I believe its related to recently spending a few days in a higher altitude.
This injection was 8 days ago; I felt fatigued and feverish the next day and arm was very sore for a few day after.
Was pretty sick at the end of December. Tried to get in for a COVID test but was unable to find any within a reasonable timeframe (wait time was more than 3 days). Went to urgent care and although they were setup to do Rapid tests, they wouldnt test
Flu-like symptoms, summer cold
Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, Thoracic vertebral fracture and Swelling face
Slight breathlessness only, but its only been 3 hours since vaccination
Tingling numbness in legs and feet (related to CMT 1x?)
Dizziness and numbness in legs. Related to my CMT 1X?
Tingling numbness in legs and feet
Slight numbness in legs and feet Note that I had similar symptoms just after both doses. Is it related to my mild CMT? Would appreciate a reply!
Swollen rash on cheek under right eye and Thoracic spine fracture
Impaired work ability, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash
None
The injection sit is not red. The rash is more like redness in 4x4 space off to the side of the injection site. It was warm to the touch earlier today and has now subsided.
Got a 2nd Shingles shot in the morning of December 2nd. By evening, I had a headache and chills, but no above normal temperature. Used extra strength Tylenol to manage. Also stopped work. By the morning of December 4th, all symptoms were gone.
Cough, congestion
Blood pressure increased, Myalgia and Nasopharyngitis
Having a on and off headack.
Had a sore muscle in left arm shoulder. Unsure why. Maybe too much computer work. A bit more tired than i think i generally feel.
Increase in Blood pressure
2 colds covid negative but cough and congestion. Bp up. Have seen doctor and added new meds. 0
I have had several colds. Runny nose, cough. But i have always tested negative. Am still working with pcp but blood pressure is stabilizing.
Impaired work ability, Pain in jaw and Contusion
March 24th headache and jaw pain shortly after vaccination followed later in the day by tiredness, muscle soreness. Later unable to lift my left arm. March 25th unable to lift my I left arm, tiredness, muscle aches, fever. Unable to work. March 26th same as the day before although arm pain subsided. Unable to work.
Swollen lymp node in left armpit
Swollen lymphnode under left armpit
Diarrhea, extreme tiredness
Bruising
Diarrhea, fever, lethargic, muscle aches
Shortness of breath, sore throat, fever,muscle aches
Arthritis, Neck pain and Myalgia
Joint & muscle pain not believed to be vaccine relatede
These and other issues the norm & not believe to be vaccine related
The pain in my neck, arms, and fingers has become a little worse above my tolerance.
Arthritis neck, hands, legs, feet cramps in those areas have intensified. I don't believe the vaccine had anything to do with that.
Mornings were the worse. Flexing, swing, and raising my arm straight up level with my shoulder spite of the pain I am happy to say it is barely noticable. No worries afterall it was merely a shot in the padded area of the arm.
Not because of the the vaccine this is just a constant dry cough that aggravating me.
Abnormal feces, Somnolence and Diarrhea
Light chills, almost mistakable or unnoticeable
Fatigue. Cannot tell if vaccine related.
Ive had intermittent diarrhea since the shots and itd not bad but it is not relenting. The odor is like I am sick. Not usual.
Bowels are moving well but ever since vaccine the odor is putrid. Wonder if it altered microbiomes in any way.
Head cold after traveling. Tested negative for Covid.
Excessively tired without explanation- to where I fall askeep
Covid +- body aches -headache- congestion that migrated to chest- no fever
Sciatica, Back pain and Arthralgia
Back pain. Not sure if related. R elbow pain. L elbow pain after first shot.
I have been having arthritis like symptoms. First shot was left elbow, finger and toe. Second shot right elbow, ankle, top of foot and sciatic nerve pain
I think I have arthritic sx since receiving vaccine. Looking retrospectively I had one finger, L hand and one toe L foot pain after first vaccine, then R elbow and R ankle after second. Overall arthritic manageable symptoms that I never had before.
Dysesthesia, Formication and Blindness
5 minutes after injection almost fainted, lost vision for several minutes, very low BP
Rapid onset of Dry eye syndrome starting April 2021. Also currently being treated for possible sciatic nerve issue or possible auto-immune disorder due to left leg pain/numbness
Numbness/tingling in arms/legs/hands/feet, neurological symptoms such as dysesthesia/skin crawling, eye twitching, unable to take full satisfying breaths every time
Multiple sclerosis, Wheezing and Somnolence
I keep falling asleep during the day even though I am sleeping well at night. I can be in the middle of writing checks, reading, watching tv almost anytisme. When I'm awake I feel foggy. Has anyone else had this problem?
Sore throat, cough, wheeze mild shortness of breath Checked home Covid test. Was negative
Had second booster with four days of fatigue and two days of nausea
Can't remember when I last did this but I had a major MS relapse in September They have been adjusting my central sleep apnea pacemaker and am ok now MS relapse
Aphonia, Alopecia and Viral infection
I had chills, fever and body aches last night 5pm-2am
Throbbing hands and feet
Lymph nodes in arm pit of the arm I got vaccine in are sore.
Soreness of lymph nodes under arm that had vaccine
Swollen painful lymph nodes in armpit of arm I had the vaccination
Lymph node still swollen
Lymph node still slightly swollen
A cold with coughing and sneezing.
Bronchitis
I am very sore at the injection site!
Sore throat stuffy head.
Coughing , sore throat, no voice. And head congestion Doctor tested for Covid and flu both test neg. Viral infection with Sinus infection.
Body aches, headache, head congestion and cough
Emphysema, Bronchitis and Sneezing
Diarrhea may be due to weekly Risedronate (sp?) medication for osteoporosis
Recently diagnosed with emphysema and fighting bronchitis now. Tested neg for covid a week ago. Follow up with Dr on oct 4. At dr office
Got the booster vac on November 3, 2021. Only slightly sore arm for a few days. Had a very Runny nose and sneezing and chills for several days December 20 through 23. Purchased at home test kit. Results showed negative on December 24 and 26.
Iron deficiency anemia, Uterine leiomyoma and Vaginal hemorrhage
I was not provided with the information for reporting symptoms previous to today. I received my 2nd shot 10 days ago. I had numerous symptoms starting the day after my shot .
Irregular spotting for 7 days Will be seeing my Dr. in person for a consultation
Diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia
Diagnosed with uterine fibroids
I'm just so tired
This has just been an on going struggle that started with my initial vaccine series. I don't think the vaccine caused the issues, but I think that the side effects (the finally confirmed proof it messes with women's orriods) brought things to light.
Congestion and runny nose
The truthful answer is yes. I have a unexplained rash, but I don't believe it is necessarily related to the vaccine.
Common cold symptoms. There's a lot going around.
Photophobia, Head discomfort and Eye pruritus
I've had some swelling in my arm and tenderness that inhibited my ability to. Reach up for hold things. It also affected my sleep making it hard to turn without pain which would wake me up at night. Today swelling is decreased, pain is milder, ability to move his improved.
Very tired all week but starting to improve today.
Missed yesterday's check in continued headache mod. Joint pain abdominal pain mild extremely tired light sensitivity moderate, today my headache is milder but still feel pressure in my head and my chest feels heavy at times and I also had a very persistent cough from Friday night till last night. Cough is less frequent. Mostly on exertion. I have to rest frequently throughout the day from fatigue, head pressure, and chest pressure with breathing..
Notice a rash around my neck upper chest and ears, throat nose and arms beginning to itch, chest feels congested more than having allergy attack, eyes very itchy, nose is congested, I've been indoors started from this evening progressing.
Very tired but can function throughout the day.
Just very tired. Have to rest a lot.
Tires easily. Must rest frequently.
Very tired most of the day, take frequent rest periods to get thought the day.
Nothing new just tiredness
Erythema infectiosum, Pain of skin and Sensitive skin
Shortness of breath, sore throat, heart palpitations
Sore throat, sinus pain, shortness of breath
County health dept. nurse to report adverse effects
Dizziness
Skin extremely sensitive to touch
Mild Sore throat, skin is painful to touch
COVID-19 and Fifth Disease; originally exposed to COVID-19 around Jan 11, never tested positive, 2.5 weeks later my mom tested positive; still have cough and fatigue
Extremely thirsty
Extremely thirsty, slight dizziness, itchy, sore throat, flared asthma a little last night and this morning, abdominal pain was "stabby"
Breast tenderness, Stomatitis and Dysmenorrhea
Mouth sores
Neck pain(sides) & mouth sores Employee health. Phone intake. Being referred to an allergist to measure reaction prior to second dose.
Swelling of fingers
Daily Headaches, neck pain
Since the 1st dose I have had daily headaches in the upper rear portion on my head. They've been a constant dull pain that worsens at different times of the day
Still have the daily headaches.
Headache
Still have the headaches and now sudden dizziness, randomly.
Fibromyalgia and Heavy Crampy periods and breast tenderness
Heart palpitations Dizziness
Blood creatinine increased, Basal cell carcinoma and Trigger finger
head feels a little foggy
armpit of arm where I got the shot is very sore
Armpit is still sore
armpit still a little sore, but improving
basal cell carcinoma
I have mild cold...sore throat & some congestion
I found a lump in my groin but haven't yet made an appointment with my doctor.
I was given a steroid shot for 'trigger thumb' Mild increase in blood pressure and creatinine level in-office appointments with PCP and specialist
Breast pain, Lymph node pain and Chest pain
Lymph nodes increased on side of vaccine. Even cervical nodes popped
Lymph nodes of left side still elevated and tender. Had mammogram two hours after booster and left breast still very painful.
LN slightly tender still and left breast still painful from mamm
Left chest still hurts from mammogram same day as vaccine same side
Still some pain left chest but getting better
Lymph nodes still up
LN still up
Blood pressure increased, Somnolence and Brain fog
Numbness in thumb and index finger of injection side
Tired, runny nose/sneezing (only in the morning hours), coughing, higher blood pressure than 3-4 month ago (about 5 points higher on both sys and dia), some brain fog
Runny nose in the morning
Very tired, could sleep all day anywhere
Shoulder and upper arm pain, limited to right arm and neck, could be a pinched nerve, has persisted for over a week now.
Neck pain, stiff neck pcp
Injection site scab, Arthropod bite and Migraine with aura
Sharp pain in foot. During COVID 19 back in October I would have sudden stabbing pain in my leg
Had some shortness of breath on light exertion.
Feeling better!!!!
Feeling much better. Worried about after effects of second shot since I didnt feel so well with this first one. They say it is worse with the second shot. YUCK!!!!
Swollen lymph glands under shot arm and same side neck still.
A little dizziness
I feel tired and every time I do something I feel my heart racing and my head feeling odd. I have to sit down. I feel shortness of breath. I feel like my blood pressure goes up. Sitting down helps.
This pertains to my first vaccination which I had in my RIGHT arm. Around the injection site have appeared a few scabby raised scabby raised things. I have just picked them off. One is still red after several days. Should I be concerned?
Bloating
My right side of my face along the jaw line, and my jaw hurts. It started 4 or 5 days ago. It hurt to open my mouth at all and chew. The lymph nodes are swollen and my neck is sore. Not sure if connected to vaccine or not. Better now than it was but
headache, post nasal drip, hoarse voice
UTI and migraine auras
Bit by a tick. Taking Doxycycline for 6 weeks.
My knee hurts in a place that usually doesn't hurt. Took 2 Tylenol moments ago and hopefully it will feel better soon.
Missed yesterday and these symptoms were yesterday . Lots of bloating and a bad muscle soreness in my opposite arm from the shot arm. And sime heart irregularities and shortness of breath. All yesterday and fine today.
Blood pressure increased, Chest discomfort and Headache
Since my 1st vaccine on April 6, 2021 I have had headaches all day & mu blood pressure has been up even with my high blood medication taken. Ive been to my doctor last 4/15/2021 & gave me acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine but I still have my heada
I still have headaches since my 1st vaccine but now my pain level is low for 3 days now but my pain level varies. So I didnt get my 2nd vaccine today. My doctor told me to wait till I get an MRI of my brain & my blood pressure is normal
Feeling some abnormalities on my whole chest.
Toothache, Sleep disorder and Rash pruritic
On day 9 I developed an itchy rash in a capsule shape about 4 long by 2 wide. Its went away in 2 1/2 days without incident or treatment. (Around injection site)
Was aching during the night then it stopped in the morning
Symptoms are passing. Only mentioned it in case it was helpful. During night I couldnt sleep on that side. Its Improved
The arm pain included stinging .Improved with Tylenol.
I believe it could be from a toothache Ive had off & on for a few days. Have appt on Friday
Lymph node pain, Axillary pain and Myalgia
Swollen Lymph Nodes - Mild
Recently had cold or virus symptoms (congestion, runny nose, sore throat, body aches, fever, fatigue, cough) but, when tested (both rapid and PCR), I tested negative for COVID-19.
Swollen lymph nodes on same side as injection site
Swollen arm and neck lymph nodes on same side injection given
Fatigue, muscle aches, headache, swollen lymph nodes
Swollen axillary lymph nodes with sporadic slight pain on same side received the vaccine.
Off and on have had minor pain in axillary area on side that i received all three vaccinations. This has occurred since first vaccination.
Upper respiratory tract infection, Nausea and Headache
Head aches, nausea, body aches
Frequent headaches originating in the back of head I had these symptoms as i reported the first days after 1st and 2nd dose but they subsided after 5-7 days. Present headaches started about 6 weeks ago & were occurring daily. Had ct brain scan/negati PC ordered ct scan and blood work out patient. BW ok snd scan negative. Referral to ENT specialist
Upper respiratory infection Covid test negative PCP
Nausea, Pyrexia and Fatigue
The fatigue and fever were similar to the day after the vaccine, in that they lasted abour three hours, then were gone.
I have had a recurring headache, in the same area, at some point most days since the second vaccination. Less painful all the time. I never, ever have headaches.
The headache that I have only felt since rhis vaccine. I don't have it right now, but I did have it, and pretty bad nausea durinf last night.
I still seem to have waves of extreme fatigue. Occasionally I have a fever during these.
Nasal inflammation, Hypogeusia and Rheumatoid arthritis
Cramps in both legs
First day of shot my face got red and swollen from cheek to cheek and across my nose.... i forgot to put it in on my first day
Severe headaches, loss of appetite, stuffy headI have not gotten tested. Symptoms started getting worse thursday. Feels like i did after the shots
Fever, cough, ear pain, headache, loss appetite, congestion body ache.Tested negative for flue Tested negative for covid
Sore throat headache head congestion No appetite no thirsts metal taste or no taste upset stomach
Was diagnosed with RA . With sweats, joint pain dody aches Appointments with rheumatology drs clinic
Bursitis, Pollakiuria and Herpes zoster
Warm feeling
Fatigue
Fast heart rate 100 bpm
Fast heart rate
Very drowsy
I have symptoms of a cold such as constant sneezing, runny nose and headache.
Bursitis resulting in severe pain in the right shoulder during this week. Had an in-person Dr visit for additional treatment. In-person Dr visit
Bursitis and Shingles during separate periods of time
Frequent urination every 1/2 hour - swelling under the arm where I got the shot
Swelling under the arm the shot was given
Mild swelling under arm with shot
Swelling underarm is milder today
Runny nose Sneezing Post nasal drip Chills
Continuous pain in the muscle I received the booster. Pending in-person appointment with PCP
Still having pain in upper left arm where I received the booster in November 2021.
Chills and fever.
Dry throat, Decreased appetite and Throat irritation
Just clarifying my symptoms: my joint pain was only specific joints, one of which has been injured in the past. Its also snowing heavily and that has contributed to pain the past. Its possible that the pain is soreness from the shot but I dont believe its the only contributing factor
Joint pains still specific to certain joints (not generalized).
Scratchy/dry throat, nasal congestion, headache, cough (recent positive COVID test)
Some loss of appetite, joint pain (difficult to discern from existing issues though)
Rash
I am very concerned that the vaccine used might not have been effective. She was giving about 4 shots an hour and when I was called there were about 20 syringes already filled laying on her desk. I asked her where the bottle of cVaccine was and she said she fill up a bunch at a time. I did not see a vaccine vial. I told her I was concerned about the vaccine not being kept cold and I touched the syringe and the vaccine wasn't cold. She told me it had to be room temperature to give it. I am angry at myself fir not having her get me a fresh shot. I do not have confidence that I was properly vaccinated and I don't know who to talk to. Please text or call me about this. (b)(6)
Mr forehead broke out with a painful rash after my last shot and may be getting worse not better. I have not had that problem in the past so Im not sure if it could be related to the shot. Havent had any other changes to cause it to break out.
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