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.
Ears are stuffed havent had this all winter
I have fatty liver and had pain, its better now
Feeling much better, still have liver pain but its very mild
Itching at feet ankle and hands
Vertigo
I feel my inflammation is much worse due to the shot. My vision is changing and hoping things go back to normal for me.
Still have elevated inflammation, but is milder.
Blood clotting in finger, fluid in another finger, swelling and bruising in foot and ankle
Painful, swollen finger on arm of injection. I am HLA-B21 positive and receiving treatment for spondyliarthropathy.
Painful and swollen finger on the injection arm. Less severe than yesterday. HLA-B21 positive receiving treatment for spondyloarthropathy.
Slightly painful finger on injected arm. I am HLA-B27 positive currently receiving treatment for spondyloarthropathy.
Spondyloarthropathy
Pre existing, active spondyloarthropathy
Hla b27 positive spondyloarthropathy
Hla-b21 positive spondyloarthropathy flareup
Spondy flareup
Spondy flareup (unrelated)
Spondyloarthropathy flare-ups that are slightly more frequent/severe than usual.
Strong spondylitis flareup, stronger than my usual during prior spring seasons.
elevated TSH
I am a tiny person - under 100 pounds. Could my Side effects be slightly greater slightly longer because of my small size? Should I have waited for a child size those?
I weigh less than 100 pounds. Does that make side effects stronger?
I realize that my appetite has been down a bit. I did not think to mention that earlier and I believe it is much better. I was never nauseous, but looking back I didnt eat much the first few days. Partly, of course, I didnt have the energy to c
Not hungry. I only weigh 100 lbs. can my low body weight make symptoms more intense?
Symptoms very bad last night. Fever (did not take highest temperature), bad sweating, fever broke and I woke up feeling much better.
In hindsight I feel a bit warm and flushed for a few minutes most afternoons. I dont seem to register much of any temperature. It might be .4 above normal but goes away quickly.
I needed to see a chiropractor for pain in my right lower back and hip. I doubt its related to my vaccination. Chiropractor
Minor but real. I had a dental procedure that should have been simple but a week later pain remained. The dentist said I had mouth sores that seem to be occasionally connected with Covid vaccine. The sores healed and pain dissipated within 10 days. Dental gum line filling.
Some fatigue
Odd occasional thrum over right eye.
Please note that I tried to give daily reports since September 16. Hid a sore arm the 17th and slight fatigue.Since then and today my arm is bruised.
Right hand joint pain too much to hold a coffee cup. Put on a brace. Not likely related to shot in left arm. I have arthritis.Used other hand all day
Only the metal taste in my mouth after getting the shot (started about 15 min after), then was intermittent during the day. Taste of food/bevs hasn't been totally normal since, but it's fading. I reported it to VAERS and Pfizer.
Just the weird taste in my mouth that now occasionally happens since my first shot. Happened again with 2nd shot but not as bad (metal taste with 15 minutes of shot). Intermittent weirdness with taste since
I was sick yesterday (headache, fever, chills, nausea) plus two of my fingers kept going numb and one turned blue. Today am mostly better but the finger that turned blue is sore and still slightly discolored. Slight metal taste in mouth
Minor sore throat yesterday and toda
Yesterday I was having numbness on two fingers of my left hand (same arm as shot) . Last night got extremely dizzy and nauseous and missed my check in. Got faint and the episode last over an hour. Don't know if it was related to the booster or not.
Unsure if related to vaccine but had vertigo last Wednesday and two bouts of serious back muscle spasms that rendered we immobile for a couple of hours. Today just tired. Trying to get a doctors appt
Something weird is still going on with my tastebuds and mouth. Didn't have the metal taste as much after the booster but intermittently having issues with parts of my tongue not detecting tastes.
I dont know if its a coincidence or a symptom, feeling like I have a chest cold. I had to use me inhaler and nebulizer Tuesday evening and Wednesday evening and have some phlegm.
I accidentally put that this was my third vaccine it is actually my fourth.
Sinus drainage could be causing nausea.
Very tired for the past 2 days, some dizziness, maybe an ear infection.
I need back and hip surgery Orthopedic. Specialist
No
Digestive distress for about 20 hours.
The arm pain is under the arm on the side where I got the vaccine.
Still have underarm pain, which is moderate.
Scratchy throat and drainage. Dermatitis outbreak on the left side, where I received my vaccinations/boosters.
I have a rash under the arm where I got my booster. It Delores about 7 weeks ago, and has lessened in the past couple of weeks.
Lower back ache
I have been having som back and hip pain.
I was awakened to upper stomach, chest and teeth discomfort. I wasn't sure if it was indigestion or something more serious.
Developed sinusitis.
I'm only sore where I got the shot in my arm
Only my arm is sore where I got the shot.
I got my vaccine Tuesday, December 29th. I felt fine after getting it and went to work afterwards. I conducted a safety care training outside where it was pretty hot. That night I started feeling really lightheaded like I was going to pass out. It hurt really bad to breathe and was hard to get air in. And I had a small headache. I have asthma so I assumed that's what I was feeling. I went to the ER because the primary care doctor on call recommended it. The doctor at the ER told me it was just my asthma and I would be fine. He sent me without running any tests. When I got a second opinion from another doctor she said it might be best to not get the second shot since I had a really bad asthma flare up. I didn't feel ok until Thursday night. I'm completely ok now though. Thank you for allowing me to take the vaccine. I'm not sure yet if I will get the second shot but I'm very thankful for the opportunity and I'm still open to talking to someone from the CDC to get their recommendation on whether or not I should get the second shot.
My brain is really foggy and I keep making small errors in my work. I also sometimes have to use my inhaler for my asthma
Two days after the vaccine I ended up in the hospital with inflammation of the intestines. I felt fear after the shot and then 13 hours later I felt like I was hit by a Mack truck. I chills, arm and body aching, and felt poorly. I had had some diarrhea But that is not unusual for me. Ended up in the emergency room late Wednesday night and had an ng tube placed in me. No bowel blockage and they could still hear bowel sounds but I looked like I was 9 months pregnant. Diagnose was inflamed intestines and The only thing different was. The Moderna vaccine and I had a rough reaction to the vaccine
Slight dizziness for approx 15 mins after injection
Shirt of breath. Feeling like im getting sick.
Shortness of breath
In ER with migraine and parotid gland swelling
Dizziness
Small Hives/Rash on my abdomen and back
Heartburn
Hives. Random
BAD headache, ringing in ears, shingles flare
Chest pain. Need a work up. Syayed in hospital a weekend. Intermittant diarrhea
A really bad virus over last weekend. Fever 101.5 for 3 days (even with motrin and tylenol) now on steroids and augmentin.
Viral illness last week. Bad headache, congestion, fatigue. Tested negative. Had a pinched nerve in back too
Injection site hot to the touch
Injection site is less red. Large spot is reducing but has some streaks with red or brown skin. Small raised blister bumps and skin that turned brown comes off like a burn.
Skin still burned. Issuing aloe Vera and treating burn from injection site
Skin still has red mark and and scabs forming over burnt skin
Rash and burn scar around injection site
Scar from rash/burned skin at injection site
Skin peeling from burn due to injection.
Increase in headaches
Headaches and itching at injections site
Respiratory infection
Pins and needles in my whole body in am after I woke up with severe cold sweating. 2 episodes each took 10 minutes to go away
Took 1000mg Tylenol the second night that helped w my sore arm and body pain
Having a feeling in back of my throat like when you're about to get sick
I woke up w a pain in the right side of my throat.
I missed my monthly period after both shots.
Have developed severe nose bleeding. 5 days now
Daily nose bleeding that goes on up to 30 minutes each time
Nosebleed - a few wks now - will see a doctor tomorrow
Frequent coughs
Signed up late for this. I did experience a 24 hr period the day after my injection (1/27/21) in which I had nausea, severe chills followed by sweats, moderate body aches/pains, and low grade temp
Dizziness
Peripheral visual disturbances that appear as dark objects which disappear when I look directly in the direction where they appear to be in my peripheral vision. I have also experienced coldness and paleness in hands, right more than left.
It has been 6 hours since i got it. How long does it take to start feeling effects. So car dry throat.
Dry throat
Mouth dryness
More relax since i got the shot. Calmness
Digestive, diarrhea, stomach pain, fatigue.
Eye irritation and sensitivity to heat
Digestive issues. After buster Eye dryness after covid on jan 2020 These two issus now has flair up. I had issues with this two organs before but worse after covid and buster. I believed is a case of long Covid.
Blotchy skin all over, kind of like a rash, but it doesnt itch.
Injection site pain kept me awake the last two nights, but didnt limit daytime activities.
I think I have swollen lymph nodes in my neck, and I have a headache (since yesterday). Not sure if it could be vaccine related.
Had shortness of breath, but I think it was due to a new medication. I stopped the med and it got better. Had a negative Covid test.
Chest discomfort
Coughing, chest discomfort
After my booster in December, I was sick for a week. Very swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, severe fatigue, some nausea, etc. I gradually gained my strength back over a month or so. Each vaccine has caused unceasingly worse symptoms.
I have Crohn's Disease and I'm about to start my monthly female cycle, which could explain the constant tired feeling.
Feminine cycle started yesterday and still rocking Crohn's Disease.
Day 3 of female monthly cycle, storms in the area, and still rocking Crohn's Disease.
My eyes felt warm all day. My head had no fever, but warmth coming from eye sockets.
Chest pains, but due to complications from my Crohn's Disease.
Injection site sore but improving
Extreme fatigue & bout of diarrhea which lasted 2 daysAppetite dwindling over past 3 days
Stomachache last night but went away
My hydradenitis supportiva which was dormant for many years returned & family Dr said it could be related to vaccine; however, after a few flare ups they're in remission again.
Hyadenitis supportiva resurfaced after almost 20 years in remission. Being treated topically
Injection site is hard and a bit sore.
4 days ago I developed a slight fever, chills, congestion and a cough. It was bad enough to impact me for 2 days, but then got better.
Fever
Probably allergies: congestion, post- nasal drip, cough.
Might have been exposed to COVID, 2 different people tested positive but didnt have strong symptoms. I had a sore throat and mild congestion/cough.
Came down with COVID
A mild tingling in the arm that recieved the shot, like faint pins and needles, except that it tickled, too. I had my shot in the am and the tingling was in the pm about 6 hrs later.
Probably just a dehydration headache.
I woke up with a very very sore neck. Been taking ibprophen for it. Painful to hold my head in certain positions. Itcs happened before. It goes away in 3-4 days.
I got a severe case of the flu that landed me in bed from Aug 31st thru september 6th. I had two negative covid tests during that time. I recovered with a prednisone prescription.
I got sick with the flu (September), caught a stomach virus (March), and got my booster shot (December).
Sharp pain on right side of head. It was a shooting pain.Not sure if it had anything to do with the shot or not
Two more occurrences of sharp pain on the right side of my head. These came on suddenly lasted 3 to 5 seconds and then disappeared. This occurred about 6:15 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. .
Occasional pains in my head. They only last for a few seconds. And they are not sharp pains like I originally experienced
Right leg, right above the knee getting a horrible shooting pain. Right calf felt like micro cramps. Also gas in lower into stone and chest. Balance issues. Walking in a straight line I cant do always.
Lymph node under my arm is swollen and causing pain into my chest. Loss of grip strength in left hand.
Left lymph node in armpit still is soar and swollen. Almost feels like a strained muscle when lifting or exerting
Left lymph node is still tender to the touch. Nostrils are burning, so is the back of my mouth. Not sure if head cold or side effects.
Not new, just still ongoing. My left lymph node under my arm isn't tender, but it's swollen still. And I'll get pains and or aches with it.
I'm getting throbbing pains from my left lymph node in my armpit.
Not new or worsening. But I still have my left arm pit lymph node being sensitive and swelling. Starting to feel uncomfortable for how long it's been like this.
Pain in my armpit and lymph nodes of armpit by arm that got the injection
Still some pain and swelling in arm pit lymph nodes, but improving
Slight pain in lymph nodes of armpit left, but significantly better than before
Armpit pain has resolved
Sore throat
Some congestion, slight cough, getting tested tomorrow
Swollen lymph nodes in armpit
Still have swelling and pain in my armpit lymph nodes
Still some pain and swelling in armpit lymph nodes, but improving
Mild discomfort in armpit lymph nodes left
Ear infections and RSV
Some type of virus and two ear infections. Lots of runny nose, fever (rectal 104.1 on Monday and slowly decreased to normal on Thursday), light coughing, lots of sleep, lots of fussiness.
Has had spiking temperatures from 95.7 to 102.6 since Wednesday morning. Tested negative for Covid on Wednesday and the parents have tested negative for Covid multiple times this week. The only symptoms are the child's fever and very mild congestion.
Appears to have croup. Barky cough and some wheezing.
Some type of viral infection and double ear infection
Unrelated to vaccination, I was hospitalized for severe lower abdominal/intestinal distress. Spent two or three days as an in-patient in acute care isolation ward (due to my being immunocompromised).
Minor cold-type virus symptoms, including severe canker sores on my tongue, for the past four days. Almost assuredly unrelated to my set of Merdina vaccines, administered well over a month ago.
Severe ischemic and infectious colitis attack, with 3 days hospitalization.
Ischemic colitis flair-up.
Another ischemic colitis attack, severe. Possible infectious colitis as well, but unwilling to present to the ER and be hospitalized for a sixth time this year! Taken three full-strength Mederna vaccinations; yet labs show NO sero-conversion.
Minor-to-mid level ischemic colitis attack, acute.
The pain/swelling is lymph nodes in the armpit of arm that received the vaccine. Started yesterday but I didn't associate it with the vaccine until today, so did not mention it yesterday.
My injection site became swollen and red and itchy today. Lymph nodes also still swollen and tender. Had an already-scheduled dermatology appt. she has administered a patch allergy test for one of the vaccine components given the reaction on my arm that appeared this morning.
I had moderate numbness in my left arm, left leg, and left jaw for about an hour after getting the vaccine; self resolved. I have had this with Gardasil dose 2 and 3 before.
I didn't mention this in my check in from yesterday but I also recently had COVID infection so I wonder if my side effects from yesterday were more severe than typically reported due to that fact
Headache, confusion/disorientation when I was having a fever yesterday. Also on the day of my shot I had unilateral numbness and tingling on my left face, mouth, arm, and leg I got a fluid bolus
Feeling very dehydrated I got a litre of fluids
Like I did on the second day after first vaccine, I had aching at injection site on Monday at 7pm then redness and warmth came on fast. Telemed visit dr Norris on Tuesday he not surprised since react meds said take benedryl 25mg before second vaccine
Right arm has been warm but no redness or swelling so far. Aching from lower right arm up to shoulder area and around injection site
My hair has been falling out for over a month. Dr did labs. All normal but my thyroid has lowered even though still in range. Hard time sleeping. Not sure if hair color has any effect on hair falling out never has before. Growing in length thin top Got lab work/messages
Lost 22 pounds. Anxiety. Difficulty sleeping. Have telemed appt dr Tuesday morn. Possible thyroid med change and more lab. Feel cold a lot. Upcoming telemed
Have had tingling in legs like pins sticking into left calf and some burning sensations. Not sleeping well. Thyroid test is Monday hair continues to fall out slightly. Had oral surgery extraction of tooth so all tied into lack of sleep
Had shingrix vaccine on 6/25 ; temp 102 and high 100s 4 plus days ; pain/redness at site of injection. second dose -on 8/25. Dr notified by phone
Nasal congestion ran temp 99-100 plus on April 6 and April 7. Small cough.
Have been to my Dr a few weeks ago as I am having frequent urination. I do drink a lot of water and hydrate a lot. Had UA. Am considering a return to Dr for another UA to be sure I don't have an infection. Ran UA lab and saw my Dr.
Yesterday at injection sir was mildly red and about 2 inches below injection site a quarter size redness have had yesterday and today. I did have fluzone vaccine last Wednesday September 21 ran 99.9 temp and sore arm. Some congestion. Headache but th
Only side effect still remaining I mildly red below injection site but it is size of 59 cent piece now larger area than yesterday. But no other side effects.
I believe the area below my injection site has gotten less red and improving.
I can barely detect a light discoloration not redness a couple of inches below injection site.
The area 2inches down from injection site is barely little bit red. Improving almost normal skin color.
I am on my way to returning to normal skin color below site of injection.
Having dental issues had to go back and have chipped fro teetn worked on. 2 times painful gums bleeding and skin peeling off my lips and gums. Two dentist created permanent crowns. Hard to eat and digestive problems. Is better with each passing day Dentist office. Not my medical family practice Dr. Dr
Rash is on both arms; inner upper area, and adjacent area on torso. Also continued sore arm near injection site.
Still some very light tenderness at the injection site. The rash experience early yesterday, dissipated by late evening.
Its a week since I obtained the 1st dose, and a small area around the vaccination point is still black & blue and a bit hard to the touch. I noticed the bruise beginning, I believe, on day 2. It doesnt hurt but thought I mention it.
The rash which was on my entire upper torso, back & front, is slowly disappearing,
Rash on torso is still evident, though much less severe than on Monday.
After 5 days, rash is lessening, but still a bit itchy.
The rash on my torso & arms has diminished and should be gone soon.
Rash is only slightly evident; and slightly itchy.
No
No. The area on my arm where the injection was given is not so much painful, as the option to answer asked, it's just slightly sore and a bit stiff.
Slight soreness in arm of injection; but less than yesterday.
I noticed redness around the injection site only yesterday, 2 days after receiving the injection. I previously reported there were no symptoms. I don't know why I hadn't noticed, or if the rash & redness just weren't easily visible.
Rash has lessened since yesterday. Arm only slightly sore.
I was asleep when my link came yesterday, so I wasn't able to check in yesterday, but 1/6/21 I still had arm pain (started 12 hours after injection and lasted about 30 hours), and I still had chills thru out the day, but no fever.
The rash started last night. Is like 5 little pimples spread out on the arm I got the shot on. Still present but not worse than last night.
Intermittent sharp pains like a zap of electricity or like a stitch being pulled in my abdomen and groin.
Breast and underarm tenderness
Sharp intermittent abdominal pain for 2 days, followed by 2 good days followed by one day of nausea, generalized abdominal cramping and diarrhea.
Small bowel obstruction. Headache.
For some reason I slept 12 hours
Some slight pain like tightness upon awakening, but dissipated by mid day.
Some mild indigestion since taking the booster
Indigestion and gas over the last few days which is not usual for me. This seemed to happen since the booster shot.
Still some indigestion and gas but less than before
Since the booster I have had intermittent mild gas and sometimes indehestion
Slight chills last night about 8 hours after the injection, but rather mild and only lasted about 10 minutes
Dizziness and heart racing
Very sore at injection site, muscle pain in arms, fevers, severe rash on hands & fingers- blisters- infection in private areas, headaches all have gradually worsened- Some not addressed by health care providers yet
Unexplainable high fevers of up to 102.8Labored breathing
Breathing on an ongoing basis is more difficult
I tested positive and was very ill In person with my primary
