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.
Cough
I have had two episode of an allergic reaction >1week after my vaccination. Ive had minor allergic reactions in the past due to unknown allergen. I had mild angioedema of the upper lip during my 2nd episode which has never occurred before.
I have had recurrent episodes of urticaria/angioedema. This time it was related to delayed pressure angioedema due to wearing double layer clothing. It also affected my eyelid though after I rubbed my eye.
Nightmares- not usual for me. I took a four-hour nap after my 8 hours of sleep and feel better now.
I am still having nightmares- very unusual for me except if I am running a fever. I have had not fever.
Strange. I expected these after I got the shot but not after a delay. Joints were so bad they kept waking me long enough to note their presence, but I slept fitfully for eleven hours after having a nap yesterday.
I have been nauseous with stomach pains since yesterday morning.
Increased difficulty with join pain and movement
Slight arrhythmia and chest pressure: This has happened before, so there may not be a connection, but the last time was after my second Moderna shot..
I have had some chest pressure and occasional arrthymias since getting the shot . My arthritis has intensified.
Arthritis is worse. Dr. visit
Chest tightness- Don't know if this is related. I have made an appointment with the cardiologist for further tests. appointment pending for testing with cardiologist
Increased chest pain. Cardiologists all have long waits for appointments. on lists to get seen
Chest pains continue since the fifth shot. This happened a couple of the previous shots but had resolved. Doctor finds nothing alarming. office visit
Experienced a 'zap' up my neck when the shot was administered. It was a really strange sensation, and I'm still having some weird sensations up my neck and near my ear area.
Inner ear ache - experienced a 'zing' or 'zap' sensation up side of neck during injection.
Left ear is beginning to feel better.
Feeling soreness below left arm into left breast. Trouble sleeping on left side last night because of this.
Still experiencing some mild discomfort left breast region/armpit area
Back pain - possibly pulled a muscle two days after vaccine but wasn't doing anything too strenuous.
Feeling very tired, typically 3-4 days a week.
Slight itch across the fading rash
I've been more itchy since I reported in yesterday, but the rash is nearly gone .
My rash is almost completely gone but I still got itchy overnight.
The rash is completely gone although I still experienced some itchiness overnight.
My symptoms have subsided across todaybut kicked in late yesterday, overnight, and into this morning. I took it easy today.
While the (mini-hives) rash is fading, I'm experiencing more itchiness.
No
My (mini hives) rash is no longer visible, but some residual itchiness remains.
None
No symptoms today, but I did have mini hives for four days following my booster on 9/14/22.
Purpura under eyes and on nose. Waiting for response from my doctor but I suspect I will have a phone appointment, possibly dermatology. Not sure if this is related to vaccine, but odd that it happened now - first time ever.
The purpura I reported yesterday is not related to the vaccine.
Purpura on face is gone but doctor thinks COULD be related to vaccine.
Purpura has appeared on my face a second time. Never had it before, have had it twice since receiving Moderna vaccine. A strong sneeze brought puddles of blood to my face just under my skin surface. Blood went away within 12 hours.
Sciatic nerve pain in right leg
Asthma has been wise the past few days
Strange pain/ache in my right eye I've never had before. No idea if it's in any way related to vaccines, but I'm reporting it just in case.
Certain foods are now suddenly bitter: Romaine lettuce for example. It's been my favorite lettuce but now is so bitter I can't tolerate it. Everyone else eating the same lettuce says it tastes normal. This started shortly after my last vaccine.
I cant remember anything, my mind is not functioning properly. None
None
Im experiencing difficulty focusing on anything, and I cant remember anything? I cannot focus??!! None
I cannot focus, I cant remember anything my hair is falling out None , because Im so sick of it
My head hurts, I cant focus anymore, I cant remember whom I spoke to yesterday, my son tell me over and over that I keep repeating what we already discussed? I dont remember?
My head hurts very much None
I Got sick again fever headache chills body aches and muscle pain and Im experiencing loss of memory, I cant remember anything constantly confused, and I had several falls . I was on antibiotics 500 mg penicillin 3X a day for 2 weeks
I had a cold, and I was on antibiotics 500 mg of amoxicillin 3X a day for 2 weeks. PCP
Left side weakness, tingling I thought I was having a stroke
Muscle spasm excruciating pain when I move my arm.. my eye is constantly twitching, I have no energy??? PCP
Migraines to many migraines, muscle spasms, I'm tired all the time , my left side of my body is week. Sometimes I feel like im going to have a heart attack.
Ovarian cyst rupture 1st time everPelvic pain and cramping not on my period, lasted for 2 weeks thus farDebilitating nausea might go to ER, unprecedentedI have fibroids and endometriosis, and this feels related and extreme-unusual
Menstrual cramping despite not having my period and being on non-stop birth control pills (highly unusual)Nausea
Post nasal drip, mucus generation, coughing
Post nasal drip, mucus generation, coughing, sore throat
Nasal congestion
Constipation
Break through period (I'm on nonstop birth control pills and never have periods)-this happened after my first and maybe second shot as well
Covid
General malaise. Im not sure if the vaccine has caused my autoimmune disease to go haywire or if its simply the time of year when I tend to have more symptoms.
The muscle of the injection site is still quite bothersome. Its enough pain, I cant lie down on that side.
I had both doses of Moderna in the left arm. Theres not a day that goes by that I dont have significant arm pain. Many nights its so painful that I cant lie on the left side.
Crohns flareGallbladder issues
Brachial neuritis
103.5 fever day of shot, 102 fever next day and debilitating shoulder pain. Brachial neuritis
Numb right hand, fingers, pain in elbow, forearm. Numbness in armpit. Twitching muscles in shoulder, upper arm. Vaccine caused Parsonage-Turner syndrome leaving me in severe pain, difficulty working, requiring care/assistance at home for daily tasks Primary, ortho, neurologist, accupuncture
Weakness, numbness, and tingling in right hand, thumb, index finger, middle finger. Pain in chest muscles near armpit. EMG show damage to 2 branches from the break youll plexus. Diagnosis Parsonage-Turner syndrome caused by the vaccine.
Sudden sharp pain & tingling at vaccine site.
Sharp tingly pain at injection site, tingly hand. Tired & sleepy.
I am very tired daily.
Always tired and sleepy by end of day. No energy.
Left side of neck and back pain (injection in left arm). Entire arm feels swollen and tingles.
Neck and shoulder pain left side of body (injection was on left arm).
Neck/shoulder/back pain on left side (injection on left arm).
Headache pain is horrible.
Headache daily.
Wet cough
Experiencing Diarrhea for 2 days. Not sure if its related since its been 3 weeks..Taking pesto bismol. Seems to be improving.
Soft stool
Arm options could include this : tender. Not really sore just tender
Just not sure if related. Discomfort under right arm feeling something in upper et chest area. Seeing doctor tomorrow
A bit of a cough
Discomfort in lower region it's been going on a couple months.., following up with my doctor this week. Tired. Been nervous to see a doctor due to Covid
Diarrhea occasionally
Mild finger joint pain/wrist aching in arm of injection site
Mild nasal stuffiness unsure if related
Nasal stuffiness
Low back and neck pain, painful lymph nodes
Neck pain
Stiff and painful neck on side of injection
Muscle pain continues in legs only, feeling stuffy
Feeling stuffy nasal
Few days of out of norm fatigue
Contracted covid, 3 weeks later had fever of unknown source with tachycardia and had to come to ER- unsure if related to covid infection.
Some tingling and numbness on left side of my mouth.
Still just a little numbness on the left side of my mouth.
Still slight numbness on corners of mouth left side.
Slight numbness on corners on mouth on left side.
Slight numbness on corner of mouth on left side.
Numbness on the left side corners of my mouth.
Slight numbness on corners of left side of mouth.
Having pain in my hip, that is causing difficulty walking.
I have chronic pain, but there was no place to indicate a chronic condition being exacerbated. My joint pain and muscle cramping are above moderate today. Additionally, I havefor the first timefelt prickling neuropathic pain at shoulder, back of non-injection arm and neck area. Likely all is unrelated to vaccine. Just reporting what I feel.
I have chronic pain. This is not likely associated with vaccine.
Likely due to ongoing chronic pain flare up and not vaccine related. Just reporting facts.
Edema. Not likely vaccine related. Just reporting.
Unlikely related to vaccine. I have chronic pain.
In past reports I noted that pain was probably my chronic pain. This is different. This feels directly related to vaccine. Injection arm and shoulder joint and elbow joint are painful and stiff.
Chronic pain and digestive issues unrelated to vaccine. Primary doctor visit.
Increased BP not likely related to vaccine.
Muscle and joint pain. Primary care doc
I have a slight fever today, body aches, stuffy nose and some congestion in the area of my trachea. It funny that today of all days I get a check in from the cdc. Im sick, but do not know if its covid.
Got Covid in August 2021. I am thankful it did not go to my lungs. Mostly severe pain. Worst I have ever been ill in my life. I had both shots before covid. Covid brain fog is difficult to deal with. I also have not returned to former energy level.
Arm is a little stiff. Nasal Passages feel similar to slight pollen allergies. Rainy day so fatigue could be weather associated. Doing better than expected!
Headache, sore throat, fatigue, stuffy nasal passage, no fever, can smell, started last week. I was able to get an Abbott home test Monday for covid. Test was negative. Feeling better today than Monday. But not as good as 10 days ago.
Had covid
No
None
Lower back hurts like hell but otherwise good
I went to bed directly after work and rested well woke up feeling much better
I was good early in the day and completely wiped out at the end. Not sick wiped out rather tired and achy wiped out. Otherwise good
Runny nose but otherwise feel good
All seems well today
Just lately I have been experiencing some issues with pain in the left quadrant of my chest. I just had blood work done today and will be having a ct scan soon. In part it was the blood from my rectum with dark colored clots that were in addition to
Although it probably has nothing to do with the vaccine, I find myself in the hospital dealing with as of yet unknown health issues. Abdominal and left side chest pain. Constant pain and stabbing pain. Today was an angiogram. Still waiting for result
Since my last check in I am still in the hospital. I am awaiting an endoscopic procedure soon. I am experiencing continuing pain in the pancreas area and am still being given a penicillin mix iv and other meds with morphine for pain every 4 hours
mouth felt similar to "freshly brushed teeth, minty-fresh" but wouldn't classify as tingling about 10 minutes post injection. Stayed in observation for 30 minutes. Ended around 1 1/2 hrs. post injection, but face and ears became itchy. Took 50 mg Benadryl per RN at vax clinic still; slightly itchy 2 1/2 hrs. after Benadryl.
Still itchy but no Benadryl today.
Hair loss Rash Muscle aches and fatigue Migraines
Only noticing sore/achy muscle in injection area. Decreasing day by day. More noticeable in evenings ( same as last night, after my check in). Nothing acute.
Occasional and very mild awareness of injection site, most common at rest in the night
I have had an elevated body temperate of 98.7 since 3 am . Normal body temp 96.4. I would say all of my symptoms are moderate plus ( struggling, but not what I would classify as severe)
muscle pain at injection site
Dizziness and nausea yesterday after reporting
I have chronic migraines and IIH and had a persistent headache post injection
Loss of conciousnes Neurology
Papilledema, progression of Intracranial Hypertension, seizures Opthamologist, Neurologist
Visual disturbance, flashes of light in visual field related to idiopathic intracranial hypertension Neurology /radiology/opthamology
Congestion
Digestion concerns. Not severe enough to see a health care provider, but very concerning to see abnormal feces. Other concerns involve a change in skin condition from clear to breakouts. Final concern is a lack of appetite and nausea.
Dehydrated. Dry eyes. Nasal congestion.
Nasal congestion. Dehydration.
Nasal congestion and dehydration.
Dehydration, nasal and chest congestion.
Dehydration and slight nasal congestion.
dehydration
Mild skin rash on fore arms and biceps during the day and at end of the day, shortly before bedtime, the rash becomes slightly moderate. Appears to be similar to eczema symptoms. In addition, symptoms persist in dehydration.
Reoccurring skin rash that flares up unexpectedly on one side of body above the waist or sometimes both sides.
At exactly one week after vaccine, and for only 24hrs I had under arm linfonodos visible enlarged and a circle red skin rash around the site of vaccination. Both symptoms lasted 24hr.
Low blood pressure (99/66) and developed cold sores, which I usually have every times in awhile but this time they were much more and stronger.
I got cold sores, from yesterday to today developed very badly all over my mouth and nose
I am still dealing with the cold sores outbreak that started after the vaccine. I have cold sores in and out of the mouth and in the nose. My doctor prescribed prednisone and valacyclovir
Getting better with cold sores
Skin rash all over the body, had to visit the urgent care and currently getting corticosteroids orally.
Skin Rush Visited urgent care first then my dermatologist
Chills, fever, nausea, headache
Cough
Have been sleeping. Headache. The vaccine hurt more than any other immunization I have received in the past. Strangely, I have no tenderness or pain at the site like with dose #1. I had a mild headache prior to the vaccine, which has continued. Usually sleep takes care of my headaches, but I still have a headache after 3 hours of sleep. Unusual for me to sleep during the day. Very fatigued. I am concerned there was something wrong with the administration (did it not dethaw enough, etc) given how painful it was- it was stabbing pain.
Headache overnight. Unable to sleep due to headache. Woke up every couple of hours. Nausea in the am. Took tylenol which helped. Without tylenol- severe. With tylenol moderate
Only overnight. During the day headache went away and feel much better.
Last night
Headache on and off since the vaccine
Headache off and on
Persistent headache off and on
Continued intermittent headaches(already reported). New- very fatigued today, took a nap (unusual)
Migraine, vomited, but healthcare worker up all night on 24 hour. Slept 2 hours and then continued 48 hour call
Left shoulder pain intermittent, sometimes unable to raise my arm (injection arm). Ibuprofen helps. I believe the injection was placed too far up, only an inch down from acromion process on my slender arm. Same pain as post injection
Generally fatigued with episodes of deep sadness unrelated to anything going on in my life. This sadness happened the night after vaccine, and I cried for 1/2 hour. I didnt mention it then because I wasnt sure if vacc related but has recurred
Hypertension
Nausea vomiting diarrhea for 4 days
Day after the vaccine i got bruises near my hip replacements, both sides
Pain and cramping at hips which were replaced in 2013
Mild general itching all over
Feels like something is pulling inside near the injection site
Muscle and joint pain
Trouble sleeping
Type 2 Diabetes
Head and body aches, shortness of breath, chest pain, congestion, runny nose, trouble sleeping. Even though my tests have been negative my doctor says that i am positive
Headache
Recurring pain back of neck near base of skull on left side
Very cold from time to time and had to. layer clothing; but each time I took my temp it was in the normal range and it wasnt cold outside.
Foot Rash probably not Vaccine related
Continued lack of energy
sense of taste issues Appt with ENT physician Tastebud sensitivity Appt w/ ENT SPECIALIST
No
I feel like crying
Joint pain in legs, but faded as I moved in my daily activities
Much discomfort calf pain in both calves/took Tylenol
Sadness. Anxiety
Mild chest pains from time to time
Im pregnant
Runny nose since yesterday (it was not in the options so I havent checked it). Pain in the throat
Runny nose, cold like symptoms, Cough and sneezing
Runny and congested nose, hard time to breath due to nose congestion and cough. Was kept 2h30 in an isolated room at hospital, was plugged to pulse and pulse oxygen monitors, BP monitor and heart beats monitor for the baby. They also did a COVID test that came back negative so staff concluded all of these cold like symptoms were just reaction to the vaccine. I was given an oxygen finger monitor to take home with me in case I experience shortness of breath in the next few days.
Runny and very congested nose resulting in breathing difficulty, coughing
Severe nose congestion with difficulty breathing. Cough. Bronchitis and expectorations. Herpes sore appearance in nose (usually appears when my immune system is under stress)
Cough and expectorations. Sore cold
Dizziness, light-headed
Sore throat. Also, I missed my period. Maybe not vaccine related, but wanted to report so y'all know if this is something that sometimes happens. Two at home test say I'm not pregnant. I've never missed a period before.
Finally started my period 5 days late which is highly unusual. Much more cramping and pain than usual.
Bloody nose, pressure in my head
Terrible brain fog. I often can't remember names of close co-workers, friends, and even family members. I also often forget the name of everyday objects or activities. These occurrences usually happen a minimum of three to five times a day.
no
abt 12 hrs after shot I probably had a low grade temp and felt cold..briefly felt mild nauseated with mild bowel upset and had a non-productive cough. All of these symptoms lasted a couple of hours. The malaise, joint and body aches are still with me and last night they hurt enough to keep me awake so I took a prescription pain pill and that worked. I am better today but still achy and little tired.
can't think of any other reason I feel so tired in middle of the day and nap hard for a couple of hours...?l
The injection site got very itching and develop about a 5mm circular rash that eventually formed a thin scab lasting about a week. I still have the scab. Otherwise I am doing good.
dizziness
lightheaded essay. flu like symptoms
weaknesses
lumph glads under shot arm still sl swollen
My preexisting tinnitus seems to be a little louder. Not sure if it is from shot or other cause.
Tinnitus has increased but do not know if it is because of vaccine.
Tinnitus is elevated but was prior to vaccine
Tinnitus flareup but not sure if related to vaccine. Had it prior to vaccine
Tinnitus flareup but not sure if vaccine related
Bad tinnitus flareup but it started prior to vaccination.
Tinnitus (do not know if it was aggravated by vaccine).
Ongoing tinnitus
Ongoing tinnitus flareup. Started prior to vaccine.
