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.
Body temperature decreased, Toothache and Vomiting
I developed cold-like symptoms yesterday, and am feeling achy today.
I had a very low temperature reading when I woke up (95.9°).
Dizziness
Cough
Coughing, sneezing/congestion, headache
Coughing, congested, toothache
Cough, congestion, some trouble breathing
Cough and dizziness and sore throat
Vomiting/diarrhea for 5 days in December; periodic congestion/sneezing; persistent mild cough
Persitent cough
Congestion, sore throat, dizzy
Congested, sore throat, headache
Sleep disorder, Mobility decreased and Injection site pain
I had excruciating pain the day after the vaccine. I could not move my arm more than one inch. Pain relievers did not help. Pain continued the next day, but not as severe.
Continued soreness in arm when I move it. It is difficult to sleep that side. Possibly SIRVA? (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) When given the vaccine, it felt like it went into the bone or ligament- not muscle.
Ear pain, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
Pain in tonsils and ears
Sharp pains in tonsils, ears, and underarm areas. Felt like lymph node pain; reminded me of pain in my lymph nodes when my immune system is working, like before I get sick. Lasted two days, reaolved yesterday.
Sore and swollen lymph nodes under arm on sode of injection
Swollen and tender lymph nodes under arm on injection side
Swollen lymph nodes under arm in injection side; sharp ear pain on injection side
Swollen lymph nodes under arm on injection side
Swelling in lymph nodes under arm on injection side
Sleep disorder, Hot flush and Muscle spasms
Clarifying that the soreness/achy ness I experienced in my arm was last night around midnight (post my first symptom check in, so I could t report it at that time.) After I woke up this morning, all pain was completely gone.
Last night, post checkin, I wound up with some sourness in the muscles around my arm. Has lessened today.
Fatigue was most predominant yesterday and through this morning. Feeling better this afternoon. Also have some cramping outside of my normal period time. In retrospect, this happened after the first vaccine dose. I had an earlier period than expected after the first one. Well see if that happens as well after the second one.
Just updating my notes that I continued to experience (unexpected, out of my cycle) cramping through the evening last night. Nothing today.
Last night I felt warm all night. I couldnt sleep and kept waking up. Today during the day I feel fine.
Slight soreness in flu arm a few hours later. Woke up at 4am due to extreme soreness in COVID arm, and could not sleep. Took high dose of acetaminophen. Soreness also in flu arm. Next day extreme soreness, fatigue, neck pain. Following day better
Dyspepsia, Abdominal discomfort and Diarrhea
Feeling of indigestion earlier in the day when I hadnt eaten anything.
Dizziness
Ache in my arm where I got the shot. It has bothered me but Ive just kind of blown it off because its not bad. It does increase with certain movements. I can still function without any real issues, but thought I should mention it. Thank you.
Stomach upset, headaches, diarrhea
Continuing coughing which could be allergies
Amnesia, Dehydration and Neuralgia
Entire rib cage felt under major pressure with whole body pain for about 20 hours. No vomiting but darn close. Just now starting to feel a little better but still a pounding headache with severe neck pain.
Shortness of breath
Symptoms cleared up for 9 days then returned. Fever, stomach pains, diarrhea, joint pain, fatigue and shortness of breath. Shortness of breath most interesting and worrisome. Better today than yesterday.
Vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, severe dehydration even with a ton of fluid intake, joint and muscle pain, fever.
Neurological troubles, nerve pain, numbness. Vertigo. Loss of short term memory. Trouble focusing. Menstrual frequency changes as well as unusual heavy flow. Depression. Neurology- 3 MRIs including brain scan
Mucous stools, Diarrhea and Rhinorrhea
To be fair, i think the headache was hunger. Also when i did eat i drank 4 cups of coffee. When i over-caffinate i do sometimes vomit when i poop. This is what i did today so I'm not sure those were vaccine reactions. I'm
I believe unrelated to shot. I read rather late last night. New book by favorite author!
Loose stools, sometimes diarrhea for about 4 or 5 weeks plus a lot of mucus anally now, runny nose, more cough.
Ligament pain, Tendon pain and Sinus pain
Temo is a out 1 degree a ove my normal, which is lower than 98.6.
Normal temperature is 97.6, do only slight elevation. Sinus pain, ear lain, likely allergy
I have a sinus infection and rescheduled my 2nd vaccine for 10/29/2021
I have a sinus infection and was unable to have my second covid vaccine. That is why I'm feeling so unwell. I have rescheduled for next week.
Tendon pain around numerous joints.
I continue to have worsening ligament, and tendon pain since my vaccine, as well as fatigue. Who do I talk to abloy about this?
Total body tendon, ligament, joint pain and fatigue. Who can I report this to over the telephone?
Drug hypersensitivity, Breast cancer and Hypersensitivity
Started chemotherapy for breast cancer...had allergic reaction to cremophor which was the lipid part of Taxol. Because it is similar to the lipid part of the Covid vaccine, I delayed it until I speak with my oncologist. In person visit tomorrow and second chemotherapy with new formula
Chemotherapy for breast cancer.Had allergic reaction to cremophor. May be similar to coating on mRNA in vaccine. My doctor advised me to delay until more information on this Cancer specialist
Chest discomfort, Back pain and Dyspnea
Yesterday in the morning (Wednesday 4/14) I suddenly got a pounding headache only on my right side of my head. Also at the end of the day that headache returned on the right side of my head but both time it only lasted less then a minute.
A couple weeks ago I felt some pain on my top right back I was unable to take deep breaths & it felt tight when I tired to. It felt compressed but it only lasted a day and I was fine after that.
Lumbar puncture, Procedural pain and Mastitis
I had a lumbar puncture on 2/10/21 and today (2/11/21) I am having a great deal of neck and back pain, likely related to the lumbar puncture.
Muscle cramp in legs. Side effects started 3 hrs post vaccine.
Headache is probably not from vaccine
Muscle pain around collarbone when bending- not typical!
I have chronic migraines & am experiencing one today
Mastitis on July 9 In-person doctors appointment
I think I had Covid the week of 2/14, but never tested positive. I did receive Evusheld pre exposure antibodies in January.
Enlarged uvula, Dysphagia and Pharyngitis streptococcal
Dry cough, wheezing, occasional diarrhea
I weird, indescribable feeling of being off? Its hard to explain.
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath
Dry cough, some shortness of breath
I had a strep throat test that came back positive yesterday. I am on penicillin to treat it.
I had a lingering cough that didn't go away for a month. I tried to be seen by my PCP but he was refusing to see any patients at all who had a cough. I also had a weekend of nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue that my wife had as well.
It hurts to raise the injection arm too high above my head, at the injection sites
Heartburn
Trouble swallowing, sore throat, nasal congestion
Running nose and sinus congestion
Congestion, runny nose, sore throat, ear pain
Nocturnal acid reflux leading to vomit and swollen uvula
Upper respiratory infection: headaches, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat, cough, etc.
Intense cough with no relief, loss of sleep, sore throat, runny nose, body aches. My wife and 2 year old son tested positive for COVID, and I felt worse than I ever had in my life I consistently tested negative for Covid as well as flu and rsv
Salmonellosis, Impetigo and Throat clearing
Sunday I had a 15 sec sharp pain on the side of my head twice.
Crick in neck
Back pain followed by sciatica.
Pains at regular intervals hour and one half after a flu shot lasting four days off and on.
Had to clear throat about once every 30 seconds. A feeling of pressure below my throat. Temp of 99.3. Took vit C and zinc. Took a nap and it was over after about two hours.
Below normal temp and need to lie down. I think my thyroid was low. Doctor increased dosage and I feel better.
Behavior disorder, Abnormal behavior and Emotional disorder
Severe Mental fog
Mental fogginess and difficulty remembering/following directions
Behavioral and cognitive shifts
Difficulty focusing and sitting still
Behavioral challenges, itchiness PCP visit
Some behavior struggles
Loss of appetite
Impulse control, mental fog
Negative cognitive impacts
Mental fog, behavioral challenges
Behavioral challenges, mental fog
Mental fog and behavioral challenges
Mental fog
Mental fog, behavioral challenges, emotion regulation degradation In person mental health services
Frequent headaches/migraines with stomach upset Primary care provider
Tic, Blood pressure inadequately controlled and Ventricular extrasystoles
Sore throat, aches, low fever, back ache-strep positive. One Covid test positive and one negative. Waiting for send out PCR results.
Dizzy and flushed
Dizzy and flushed off
Dizzy
Periods of being flushed ...feel hot but no temp. This is not normal for me and I have felt it everyday since the 2nd vaccine. Its not unbearable but it is weird.
Flushed
Tic
Blood pressure out of control. So odd for me. And daily headache. Also, not my norm.
Strep throat
Continued odd periods
I had flu like symptoms the evening of the shot abs the day after. I had the shot 4/7today v safe is staring the questionsbut say one was 4/7
Left neck swollen lymph node for one month. 3 antibiotics- not improved
Super tired. On and off achy. Nothing consistent.
Peptic ulcer hemorrhage, Hematemesis and Skin swelling
Woozy
Slight wooziness
Mild dizziness and lethargy/malaise Poop out quickly
Dizziness #1.Wooziness, foggy headMy rash flared back up.Not sleeping
Malaise, woozy
Dizziness, malaise, foggy head, skin is hyper-sensitive and itchy
Malaise, dizziness, foggy brain
Malaise, wicked head/neck aches, dull brain
Brain fog
Brain fog, dizziness, melaise
Dizziness, brain foggy
Crazy dizziness and exhaustion, melaise
Lymph glands in neck have been swollen.Odd pinprick red dot rash is still present. The other rash has subsided - raised areas of skin, crazy itchy, around neckline, neck and chest.Still dizzy at times, comes on strong then dissipates.Tire out.
Still dizzy. Still have tiny blood spot rash on chest, back and torso. Still exhausted - taking naps during day. Still foggy headed, forgetful.
Exhaustion - especially after doing anything active. Need to rest a lot. Dizziness.
I am still experiencing dizziness and tire quickly. I was hospitalized for a few days, was vomiting blood. Turns out I have 2 peptic hemorrhagic ulcers.
No taste or smell senses. Still dizzy from time to time.
Influenza, Hyperhidrosis and Migraine
Had a migraine prior to getting the first vaccine. My arm hurt that night and a lot the next morning at the injection site. The next day I felt really fatigued and tired in the afternoon and evening. But otherwise fine with no other side effects.
Menstrual cramping, tingling in legs and feet, and really bad runny nose and sneezing. Did not have any symptoms prior to getting Covid shot number 2. Started feeling sick and sweaty within 2 to 3 hours of getting injections
Cold flu
Laziness, Dysuria and Hypersomnia
Sore throat. Mild
Brain fog
Allergic reaction to dust disturbed in air ducts
Fatigue, aching muscles, headache for two days
For the past 48 hours I felt like I had a mild case of the flu. Stayed in the Lazy Boy shivering under a blanket. Woke up feeling fine today.
Feels like moderate flu with lots of aches and pains, especially in fingers and toes; coughing and sore chest; intestinal cramps; brain fog; headaches handled by acetaminophen.
Fatigue, shortness of breath, headache, cough, brain fog, 14-15 hours of sleep/nap, muscle aches, urinary pain; felt much like mild to moderate flu Nurse recommended Covid PCR test; taken yesterday
Fatigue. Headache chills
Hypersomnia, Impaired work ability and Tenderness
Last night, after my check in, I had a fever of between 99.5 and 100.5, and extreme fatigue - I slept about 11 hours. Today, it was all gone :-)
I have an ache in the underarm where I had the shot (lymph nodes?) No swelling, just a mild ache and tender when touched.
I was told I had Covid antibodies, and that the test they did does not register the vaccine, only the real Covid virus. A few weeks before that I had just felt very tired for a few days, and once slept for 21 hours straight. I had to stay home 1 day.
I felt like there was something under my arm on the injection site. I kept pulling my sleeve down, thinking it was bunched up. Google tells me it's probably my lymph nodes, but i had to take a Tylenol to be able to get to sleep.
Libido decreased, Hunger and Nasopharyngitis
I have had a problem for decades where some days I am excessively hungry and also tired. It seems that I have had a slight increase with that problem following my second shot. It is not something that shows up on any medical diagnostic tests.
Fatigue and excessive hunger, during many days and even more evenings, although this is similar to a chronic situation longstanding, it is more pronounced.
There may be some lowering of libido after the vaccine. It is hard to be certain that the vaccine is the cause.
Coughing started yesterday. I have no idea if that is related to a Covid infectionmy guess is no.
Headaches and cold symptoms and cough.
Colitis microscopic, Cognitive disorder and Painful respiration
sinus pain
light-headedness
Diagnosed with microscopic colitis, underwent 20-wk course of oral steroids (presently in taper) Concerned about booster scheduled on same day as next step down of steroid dosage - may not be able to differentiate symptoms from separate causes
sore throat
sore throat, "fuzzy" cognition
rec'd flu shot yesterday (10/25/21), no additional symptoms
Approximately 36hrs of low-grade fever and flu-like symptoms, sore throat; residual pain in airways (esp in cold temps) x3wks, slowly resolving
Injection site pain and Pain in extremity
No
I have some mild pain in moving my right arm at times, this is the arm that I received the 1st injection
Still experiencing pain in my right arm at the injection site from the 1st vaccination, still applying rubbing alcohol not sure what else that can be done, if you have other methods to relive the pain please email me at (b)(6) or you can text me. Thank you,
There is still some soreness with movements that requires me to raise my arm or extend it out
Feeling of body temperature change, Peripheral coldness and Rash erythematous
Circle red rash at the injection site on the 8th day after the vaccine. Joint aches
Swollen and pain in armpit of injection arm
Armpit pain and swollen on injection side
Armpit pain and swelling
Swollen armpit
Rash on my leg, shoulder and back
Racing heart beat in the middle of the night, inability to sleep thru the night, getting 5-6 hours of sleep. anxiety with breathing issues like asthma where I use an inhaler Doctor visit
Exhaustion, low fever, itching near injection,
Tired, low back pain, hot and cold
Cold sensitivity in toes and finger tips
Headache. Itchy skin tired a good bit blurry vision
Numbness in extremities on and off and a couple rashes
Blurry vision, tired, unable to sleep
Procedural complication, Hernia repair and Hernia
Dizziness
Mild to moderate case of food poisoning
Back pain
Headach
Backache neckache headache chiropractor
Had a colonoscopy with complications
Runny nose
Went to dr and must have hernia repair surgery
Had hernia repair surgery with cathaterization. Feeling like crap. surgery with comications
Had hernia surgery. Nothing to do with vaccine.
Pharyngitis, acute laryngitis, chills, no fever, ringing in ears, general malaise. Hospital tested for covid, inter alia and negative. Joints sore. Had flu shot a few momths ago.
Tongue dry, Hepatic pain and Therapeutic response unexpected
Very high Blood pressure
Rapid heart palpitation, odd feeling Waiting to hear back from my dr.s covid care team
High blood pressure! Strange palpitations, traveling head pressure
Palpitations
Heart palpitations, and pain at liver area
A burning feeling at my liver area
Can do a little, but fatigued easy. I noticed my tender/painful, extremely Dry sore tongue & mouth i ve had for months amazingly heal over last 2 days! I think this Vaccine helped somehow? THANKFULLY. I heard a lady in UK say her covid longhauler symptoms dissappear after her shot.
Tired on & off
Elevated Blood pressure
High BP
Pain in liver area
Could feel inflammation at right ribcage at liver area, like 1st shot. But doing ok. Actually the 2nd shot was easier to deal with than the 1st shot. And, my dry tender mouth ive had for months is healing!
Fog brain
Fatigued, dry sire mouth
Dry, sometimes sore tongue or mouth.
Headaches
Gingival pain, Depressed mood and Peripheral coldness
No overall chills but mt hands were like ice upon awakening. I slept 12 hours last night. An insane # of hours....but...got up after 9 hours, ran very warm water over handa...took 1....500mg Axetomiophrin and laid down again. Been mild to moderately active today...day after 2nd shot. But was realllllt active and busy yesterday....day of 1pm PST shot. FEELIBG A BIT BETTER NOW at 3"36pm PDT...and temo is down to 99.1 My 'normal tenp average is 97.8 F
A little depressed
TiredJoint pain in obe finger ( arthritis...tendinitis)
Slight rash around neck.Gums are sensitive...but...also have a temporary crown givibf me trouble.Have felt fatigued....can sleep 10 -11 hours
Sinus infection....i think allergies here in desert....lots of pollen.
Influenza, Sneezing and Chills
Chills/ fever to 106/ positive Covid-19 test today/ congestion/ runny nose/ sneezing
She tested positive for Covid-19 rapid test 12/29/21 and 01/03/22. Symptoms started 12/28/21. She had 2 negative PCR tests done 12/17/21 & 12/23/21. Exposed to positive close contact 12/24 & 25 (who was unaware, asymptomatic at the time). Urgent care test visit
Diagnosed with Influenza A November 14-16th. Not related to Covid vaccine.
Dysstasia, Odynophagia and Ear pain
Not truly feeling pain, but rather a soreness when the area around the shot is touched or I lean on that arm. mild
Muscle & body aches refers primarily to a back ache as does my scale rating for category below
Developed ear-ache in left ear. Feel the pain more acutely when I swallow. Do NOT associate it with my vaccination not with covid-19 but if I still feel pain by tomorrow (02/06/2021) I will go to an Urgent Clinic for evaluation.
Shortness of breadth
Nothing related to Covid-19. Been experiencing sharp pain in back of upper thigh when standing or turning. OTC ibuprofen seems to alleviate it.
Angina pectoris, Brain fog and Influenza like illness
Dizziness, lightheaded, chest pain
Kind of sweaty
Chest pain, foggy brain
Chest pain, brain fog
Woozy, chest pain
Chest pain, malaise- I feel really bad!
Some chest pain and brain fog still, flu-like symptoms
Chest pain, lightheaded, hard to stand for more than a few minutes
Extreme dizziness. Dyspnea, racing heart, heart/chest pain. I need to see a dr but am not an established patient, so its hard.
Not sure
Eye infection, Gingival pain and Facial pain
Pain around my gums
Sensation of heat on my right calf... intermittment
Heat sensations on my right calf
Runny nose and heat sensation on right leg
Heat on my right leg
Heat sensation on my calf
Heat sensation in my calf
My right hand hurts
Eye infection
I got a very bad cold that lasted 1 week
Hot feet
Sweating
Pain in my face
Facial pain
Blocked ears
My arm hurts where the injection was given
My left arm hirts
Left arm pain and sinus pain
Covid
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