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.
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You get a random set of these people on every visit.
Nasal discharge discoloration, Injection site induration and Aphonia
Irritability, sore throat
Stomach pain, sore throat
I could still go to work but it sucked
The injection site in my account became swollen, red, hard and rash like for about 4 days. Ive felt tired and getting headaches and body aches. I cannot chose to not work but if I had the choice I would have stayed home for the first week
Ringing in my ear
Dizziness and ringing in my left ear
Dizzy and ringing in my ears
I feel light headed and dizzy
Ive been dizzy and light headed
Dizzy and light headed
I feel like I have a bit of a cold. Muscle aches and fatigue.
Ive been getting pretty bad headache and I feel very tired all the time
I feel fatigued all the time, like I'm coming down with a cold
I have a sore throat but not a lot of snot, I'm so tired and have an awful headache
I have had a sore throat, cough sinus pressure and greenish drippy snot since 23 DEC 21. I feel tired and have shortness of breath
Cough, fatigue, headache, body ache, I list my voice and have a drippy nose.
Same conditions but short of breath after one flight of stairs. I'm starting to feel better now. I did not get tested but was told to assume I have COVID due to my symptoms and isolate for 5 days
Middle insomnia, Vomiting and Insomnia
Was worst in the morning and got better as the day went on. Received my shot in the middle of the day yesterday, and my side effects were mostly improved by about 24 hours after the shot
I did experience vomiting last night which occurred after my daily check in yesterday
A cold this week. Assuming its not related to the vaccine though
Headache went away easily with ibuprofen and fatigue also could just be unrelated. Also woke up around 3 times last night and struggled some to go back to sleep each time as well
A sore throat for a few days. Most likely the beginning of a cold. Slight runny nose expected to get worse soon but in line with common cold. Feeling well right now
Panic reaction, Blood urine present and Panic attack
Panic - felt like i couldn't breathe but i could, was not palpitations think it was some sort of panic attack.
Cold hands and feet and its warm out.
Pain in or near armpit of shot arm.
Swollen armpit with pain laat 2 days. Today pain is gone, but still swollen
Armpit on shot side still a little swollen and becomes sore depending on movement
Lymph nodes under shot armpit still a little swollen
Lymph nodes under armpit still a tiny bit swollen
Blood in urine. Seeing a urologist about it.
Vertigo attacks off and on and have progressively gotten worse. Makes me wonder if the vaccine or covid played a part since pre oandemic i did not have them Doctor's Office
Seizure, Nervousness and Dehydration
Fatigue and some spasms. I think some of the fatigue may be related to the vaccine, the rest and the spasms are side effects from a pain medicine.
It felt like the temperature went up in the house last night. I felt shaky at the time. I hadn't eaten for a while, and felt better after I did. The shaking and diarrhea happen sometimes anyway, but I have never had that kind of sudden hit feeling.
I think the diarrhea may be due to something I ate.
The pain is likely related to existing disability, not the vaccine.
Migraine, insomnia, and minor seizures. I believe the migraine is either a residual of an old brain injury or caused by dehydration. The seizures and insomnia are a side effect of Tramadol. I took two 50 mg doses of it six hours apart.
I think the fatigue is because I still have a cold. Diarrhea is somewhat normal for me.
I have the common cold. Stuffy/runny nose, coughing, fatigue, sore throat. Covid 19 antigen and PCR tests were both negative on 23 January and 25 January respectively.I also have had some nausea and diarrhea.Will get 2nd Moderna shot in 30 min. PCR test was done in the ER at work.
Symptoms were yesterday evening after the check in, today they are almost gone.
Back cramps that began Saturday, peaked in intensity Sunday, and have subsided a bit since then. I niece it's related to an old injury.
Severe migraine on Tuesday.
Stuff related to service connected disability. Also joint pain.
Increased joint pain, related to service connected disability.
Ovarian cancer, Ovarian cyst and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Dizzy
Shaking
Swollen Lymph nodes under arm
Swollen lymph nodes and insomnia
Swollen lymph node
Intense abdominal pain
Abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizzy, temp 99.7, runny nose. Check up with doctors scheduled for Friday.
Increased GERD, skin rash and complex ovarian cyst
Benign Tumor on Ovary. Had to remove tumor and ovary.
Large swollen lymph node
Large swollen lymph node armpit of injection side
Lymph node swollen under armpit still. Very painful
Swollen lymph node under armpit
Experiencing fatigue and sore throat
Nausea, fatigue, headaches
Irritability, Breast pain and Muscular weakness
Soreness at the injection site.
Tired & back aches
Shooting pain in breast, leg & arm. Randomly moving through the body. Mostly during the second half of the day into the evening.
Tiredness, muscle weakness & irritability.
Started coughing Saturday.
Feet feel swollen & hurt
Coughing
Coughing, runny nose & tired.
Hands periodically shaking & lose of some feeling in my feet. Never had any neurological symptoms prior to bring vaccinated. Health issues more pronounced following booster shot.
Headaches, bodyache
Blood thyroid stimulating hormone decreased, Sudden hearing loss and White blood cell count decreased
Sudden, extreme, entire body fatigue and aching. Lasted for 2 days. Occurred on days 16 and 17 after vaccination.
Severely loud bilateral tinnitus, lethargy, weight gain, low WBC, low TSH. Outpatient OCP visit, blood work, and referrals to specialists.
Low grade fever, fatigue, runny nose, stuffed up nose and ears, slight cough.
Sudden hearing loss to ear , tinnitus, inner ear swelling
Ringing, fullness, pain and sudden hearing loss to ear
Tinnitus to left ear. Feeling of swelling in ear. The decreased hearing is now increasing. I had to go to the doctor and be put on high dose prednisone
Ear swelling, sudden hearing loss resolving. Knee swelling decreasing. On 5th day of 60 mg of Prednisone.
Left sided chest pain. Pain during deep breaths. Extreme pain and swelling to right kneeno fall or blunt injury to knee occurredpain happened suddenly.
Fungal infection, Loss of consciousness and Tenderness
Slightly woosey this am
After a vision test Friday, with numbing drops & dilation drops, I came home & I was completely knocked out for about 4 hours. I do not remember this happening before with a vision appt. Wondered if it was in addition to my vaccine being on board
I have had a slightly tender stomach. And I dont think that they are related to my test, but I have had a couple of severe headaches & I developed a yeast infection. They are new since the last check in but I attribute them to other circumstances.
Myocarditis, Thyroid mass and Oxygen saturation decreased
I had fever and chills earlier this week after shot.
Heaviness in chest
Still struggling with chest tightness and low O2
Breathing has worsened. Had to have breathing treatments. Chest X-ray after dr visit
Shortness of breath, cough chest heaviness increased from onset related to vaccine. Doctor said lungs not moving air. Lung X-ray clear. Flu and Covid negative. Steroids, steroid inhaler, albuterol nebulizer, and benzonate prescribed. Better w meds. Meds see comments
Dr says lungs are moving air better. I had to use rescue inhaler this week for first time in years. Still taking steroids, steroid inhaler, breathing treatments and cough suppressant due to symptoms that started after vaccine 3 weeks ago. Meds
While I am feeling somewhat better, I still have shortness of breath. My new symptoms are: I woke up for 3 nights I a row needing to take breaths. Also, when I tried to clean house, I experienced notably more sweating than I normally would.
Fast heart beat on exertion
My doctor believes my earlier vaccine illness may have been myocarditis. I have recovered after 12 weeks but am not back to prevax health.A CT scan that ruled out pulmonary embolism found a large thyroid nodule. I have a biopsy scheduled Monday.
Muscle twitching, Swelling and Injection site warmth
A few heart palpitations and face muscle twitches on Day 1
Mild heart palpitations and facial muscle twitching
Facial twitching
A few heart palpitations and facial twitching 2 hours after shot, heat at injection site, minutes after injection had sore arm starting and sore and swollen front left side of neck that lasted 30 minutes
A few minor heart palpitations
Moderate headache yesterday after my check in, also very mild flu like symptoms
Had tinnitus on day 2 and 3
Vertigo GP, endocrinologist, chiropractor
Psoriatic arthropathy, Rash and Back pain
Dizziness right after injection lasting 15-20 minutes
dizziness
dizziness day of injection
severe lower back and hip pain
fatigue & joint pain. Better though today
rashes, arthralgias, etc. Have had reactivation of all of my autoimmune issues and dormant viruses!!! I am a surgeon and have had to continue working this way. I am a doctor
Psoriatic Arthritis still activated since 2nd vaccine
Muscle aches ans joint pain. Doctors offices
Cystitis, Diabetes mellitus and Rheumatoid arthritis
Im diabetic and my blood sugar is very high today.
UTI - serious MD visit
High blood sugar and all over body aches
Very painful joints and higher level of fatigue.
Increased Fatigue, poor sleep, joint pain, body pain
Bladder infection
(b)(6) has RA and he always has sore joints and muscles And these shots make it worse for awhile
Cold symptoms
Joint swelling and joint pain and general fatigue and feeling unwell.
Vaginal cancer, Epistaxis and Mobility decreased
Wiped out for 3-4 hours
I had an unrelated tumor return, causing more surgery.
After battling several surgeries for severe nosebleeds, I was wiped out with fever & total weakness. I had not been able to get my third vaccine at that time, so I thought I was dealing with Covid symptoms. I could barely get of bed for the bathroom!
Very serious nosebleeds;; a tumor I've dealt with for 40 years has returned; plus a second cancer has appeared vaginally. I've had 10 surgeries in the pat 14 months. 10 surgeries
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Depressed mood and Depression
Some shortness of breath, possibly related either to hayfever or a very mild cold. Not Covid, I have home health tested and PCR negative for Covid
Was infected with SARS to virus apparently on June 12 or 13th, 2022. PCR on the morning of June 13 came back as "presumptive positive". Covid symptoms began the evening of June 14. Mild to moderate symptoms , No fever, but still extremely fatigued.
COVID positive by PCR On June 13, 2022 and 14 days later I am still mildly symptomatic and mildly positive by home rapid antigen test.
Now have less trouble breathing, and some days can exercise BUT the day after exercise I feel very heavy physically and sad. I have started anti- depressants to treat my long COVID induced depression.
Fibrin D dimer increased, Hypothyroidism and Blood pressure increased
3 to 4 days after injection having headaches and high blood pressure . My Blood pressure medication stop working and BP went up to 161/105. Went to Emergency on 12/24/20. They gave me a second blood pressure medication and didn't start to work until 3 days later. They don't know why a spike in blood pressure MD said maybe my body is fighting virus. I think it's from the vaccination.
Recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism
After 1st vax, was in ER for high BP. Also developed hypothyroidism. After vax, now it's low and have to take meds. After booster shot, had high blood pressure problems and elevated D Dimer test for blood clot. I have developed so much health problem
Tongue coated, Oral discomfort and Glossodynia
Had flu like symptoms (ague, stomach upset etc). Got tested for COVID just to be safe and tested negative.
Tested positive for COVID on March 18, 2022. Symptoms includes ague, muscle soreness, difficulty breathing, runny nose, fatigue, rapid heart rate but were milder than when I contracted it in March of 2020. Also shorter - 2 weeks instead of 4.
Sore mouth - tongue and roof of mouth have have a grayish coating and is very sore as though I had scalded my mouth.
Flatulence, Feeling cold and Arthritis
The worst was last night with such body pain all over that I could hardly sleep so I was very tired today and still body pains. Also stuffy nose this evening and feeling chilled but not shaking with chills.
Freezing weather, electricity out, no heat, so very cold!@
Power is out and very cold so that might account for any symptoms and arthritis, but since the vaccine e I have had leg pains at night. It could be because of my lower back.
Could be arthritis and cold weather
Some dizziness and slight headache
Joint aches and fever for one day
Digestive upsets, gas
Nipple pain, Hyposmia and Sleep disorder
My breast (nipples hurt)
Im not sleeping through the night. Im only sleeping about 5 hours, then tossing and turning the rest of the night for about a week now. I usually sleep sound for 7 hours. I rarely get up in the middle of the night to go to the restroom.
I feel stiff and ache all over even after I get exercise. Less flexible
My sense of smell has lessened and I dont sleep well . I used to sleep 8 hours and now I only get 5-6 hours of sleep at night.
Ive been feeling really tired and sometimes taking 1-2 hour naps. I exercise an hour every day Monday through Friday. But I still feel tired. Exercise use to energize me, but now exercising is more like I have to, not , I want to.
Took shingles booster shot yesterday and I feel awful today.
Axillary mass, Lymph node pain and Dyspnea
I skied at 11,000 feet and both the 1st and second vaccine has made it had to catch my breath above 10,000 feet with endurance activity. I am an athlete and swam 17 laps yesterday at 8k and did not have a problem with breathing but above 11k, I have a hard time catching my breath. Something to know for the elite high altitude athletes. Thanks for all your help.
Lump and lymph swelling in arm pit of injection arm
Lymph underarm of injection arm sore to touch and swollen
Blood pressure increased, Hypertension and Axillary pain
None
Both arm muscles and Right thigh muscle aching .under arm hurts while exercising,Raising,arms up and down.Right upper thigh muscle hurts all the time.
Still having Muscle aches on upper right thigh,both left and right under arm.After the second Covid shot my blood pressure went high and my doctor increased my blood pressure tablet Amlodipine Besylate by 2.5MG. I used to take 5MG .before.
Both upper and lower leg and both hands muscle aches at all times.Conditions same as before.
Pain in both arms and both upper thigh muscle aches improving.It is much better with less aches and pains.
Still have pain on both upper thigh and pain on both hands on bottom. I feel the pain more while exercising
Blood pressure went up a little
Since I took Covid shots lately I have noticed my blood pressure has been going up And had to change my medication twice. Saw my doctor at Henry Ford
My blood pressure has been going up.My doctor from Henry Ford has had to change my medication twice so far. I am still monitoring my blood pressure every day. Doctor visit
Mussels and join pain
Rotator cuff syndrome, Restlessness and Head discomfort
Not sure about cause of headache
Could be allergies to oak? Head felt stuffy.
Head seems "stuffy". Not sure what it means. This is FL and weather keeps changing. Also two prior injuries are aching
Last night, in bed, felt warm and unsettled. 3am
Had symptoms 1st night of joint pain, possible fever.....only at bedtime.
Injection given in shoulder with a injuried rotar cup. Made the injury more sore
Injection site given on top of torn rotar cup. Arm sorer than usual
Skin exfoliation, Rheumatoid arthritis and Oral herpes
After one and a half days following my first vaccination, I developed a severe rheumatoid arthritis flareup, immune issues such as scaling, cold sore. Have been in tremendous joint pain, and I am being treated with anti-inflammatories as a result.
Join 10 minutes joint tenderness ever since first vaccination, pain medication has alleviated the joint pain symptoms
Symptoms are receding, whether by pain meds or time. But Im a lot happier, and had no worsening effects from the second vaccine.
Being treated for joint pain and happily no (further) symptoms arose from second vaccine.
Depression, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular
Mild tinnitus for about two weeks. It woke me up in middle of night for a little bit, not debilitating but noticeable. Previous history of mild tinnitus. Not sure if it's related to the booster. Also, forgot to report swollen lymph nodes for 4 days
Congestion, achy body, nausea. Husband and daughter tested positive for covid. I tested negative but with mild symptoms.
Irregular, heavy, and long periods, anxiety, depression, fatigue. Definitely from getting covid, for which I didn't get a positive test until after I submitted the last vsafe check in.
Feeling hot, Influenza like illness and Chills
You might want to revamp your app; April 8/9 I had fever and chills; felt like the flu. When you feel that bad, your first thought is not to register and report side effects
Face and ears feels hot today
Once again, I wish you could back date your symptoms after your shot. I received my 2nd shoot a week ago and the day after I was super sick with a fever 102.1, chills, headache and sore arm. Today, Im perfectly fine.
Apparently, I was exposed to COVID at a rehearsal dinner last Friday and Ive had the sniffles for the past two days; other than that Ive felt okay. A little tired more than usual.
Feces pale, Renal impairment and Alopecia
Fatigue
Fatigue, body aches & chills without feverFor two days
Cold symptoms, fatigue, headache, pulsating in ear, vertigo, mild hair loss
Cold symptoms- cough, sinus congestion, ear pressure & discomfort, headache, itchy throat, fatigue, pulsating in right ear, mild discomfort in heart area, vertigo, mild body aches Covid test - negative result
Fatigue, swollen lymph glands, kidney function decline
Fatigue, nausea, chills & body aches
Rapid heart rate, fatigue, headaches, faintish, pale stools, hot flushes
Fatigue, body aches
Vascular pain, Tonsillitis and Blepharospasm
Slight cough, trouble breathing well indoors
Eye twitch
Severe brain fog, loss of appetite
Extreme brain fog, sinus pressure
I was very very warm last night and it was hard to cool down. I took my temperature and it was normal at 97.1. I was also very nauseous do to being so hot. Lasted for 20 minutes
Bad acid reflux. The more concerning is feeling of pressure or pain deep in veins from time to time. Some times get a fleeting headache that lasts only for a few seconds
Sinusitis symptoms. Pain in upper left thigh
Sinus infection, pain in lower back, pain in upper left thigh
Pain in upper left abdomen, pressure in lower back by tailbone
Reoccurring tonsillitis every month since testing positive for covid
Frequent sinus infections
Tongue discoloration, Cardiac discomfort and Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome
Severe Facial pain
My left side face hurts Phone
Severe left facial pain
Mild left face pain
Mild facial pain left side
Black tongue on left side where face hurt
Left face pain
Still left side facial pain
Chest cant breathe sometimes panting like dog to catch breath, shoulder pain, severe headache this has been happening since my 3rd vaccination
Chest pressure dizziness sore throat eye pain ear pain rapid heart and cant breathe
Bone pain, shoulder pain, extreme fatigue and chest pressure
Significant weight loss and shoulder pain heart and chest pressure/pain with negative covid test
Right side pain very intense
Breathing difficulties but I did have Covid. My heart doctor said long Covid
Incomplete spinal fusion, Ankle operation and Procedural pain
Pain is from old injuries
Sneezing
The nausea and vomiting are from food poisoning not the shot
Symptoms are due to food poisoning
Still fighting food poisoning
Still feeling the effects of food poisoning
Still dealing with a tough case of food poisoning
Nothing to do with vacc. Having surgery next week on a failed fusion.
I had to have ankle fusion surgery redone 5 days ago and was sent home from the hospital the next day so not feeling great. No covid or booster shot issues. Finally am starting to manage the pain from surgery.
My back has gone out on me and i had to go to the ER.
Limb discomfort, Flushing and Diarrhea
Typical vaccine soreness around injection site.
A little soreness around injection site. Not sure tiredness the night of receiving the vaccine was from vaccine or busy schedule!
Hard to tell if the nausea is as a result of a vaccine or from something I ate. Should I reported that yesterday I felt a little fluish: very mild chill and sensitivity. Not sure if I would say it was painful, but the arm was quite sore yesterday.
The slight pain I was feeling around the injection site is now gone. Oh no more fatigue or any other symptoms
A little tired, diarrhea.
Eye irritation, Swelling face and Lethargy
I have dermititis but it appears to have gotten worse since I got vaccinated. I would not claim a direct correlation since I have not taken any medication or sought any medical help yet.
My itch seems to be subsiding compared to yesterday.
I feel that I do not have enough energy and I feel lethargic. I can't establish a correlation between this condition and vaccination but I am reporting this anyway
Malaise, muscular pain, burning eyes
Itching but can't establish correlation with vaccination.
Swelling Left side of the face. can't established if it is due to the second Morerna shot. I have taken Benadryl tablets.
I have facial swelling (left side only) for last two days. I don't have any facial fillers etc or any other underling cause to explain facial swelling. It was worse yesterday but it is improving now.
Facial swelling has subsided. fatigued. Very minor headache.
Felt chest pressure as one can feel in pneumonia.
Why the frequency of check-in changed?
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