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.
Injection site rash, Injection site swelling and Injection site erythema
What they call Covid Arm on the Internet. Approximately 8 days after first injection, injection site swelled up, turned red and a light rash appeared. I did a Google search and saw others had this too. Today, five days later, the symptoms are gone.
The rash is in two locations. 1. At the injection site 2. In the armpit area of the injection arm.
I am being evaluated at (b)(6) for an enlarged lymph node/lesion of unknown origin on the left side of the neck. More tests are planned as it is so unusual.
Infected bite, Middle insomnia and Cellulitis
Feel lousy
Lower leg aches Charlie horses at night when asleep wakes me up all of Sudden in the last week its in both legs legs feel heavy and am very tired. Having to rest take naps. Could this be a side affect from the vaccination never had
Leg heaviness and Charlie horses at night all new
Dry cough sore throat no fever saw urgent care viral allergy. Took Claritin and cough pill All better great now
Had cellulitis from a spider bite. Nausea vomiting from clyamicin. And steroids. Doing ok cellulitis gone nausea awful
Lactation insufficiency, Suppressed lactation and Breast feeding
Breastfeeding and I have had a decrease in milk supply since the vaccine.
Decreased milk supply breastfeeding
Decrease in milk supply since the morning after I took the vaccine about 10-15 hours post vaccination and continuing today despite all my efforts to boost milk suppmy
Decrease in milk supply since vaccine
Drop in milk supply from day of vaccine on and am working tirelessly to try to get it back up - pumping, staying hydrated, eating well and resting
Therapeutic response unexpected, Sleep disorder and Somnolence
I feel I am having a really good sleep at night!
Deep sleep at night, harder to wake up
Sleep pattern not as before
Moderate-Noted enlarged lymph node in the supracrevicukar area- left side. Tender to touch. Vaccine shot was also on the left arm.
Noted 2 enlarged lymph nodes in mh neck
Left neck lymph nodes enlarged and painful
Left neck lymph nodes still enlarged In person visit with pcp
Left neck lymph nodes enlarged In person
Neck lymph nodes enlarged In person
Nasal discharge discoloration, Nasal discomfort and Upper respiratory tract infection
Fuzzy feeling in head and sinuses, not typical sinus pains.
Mild Dizziness
Forgot to mention YESTERDAY that I had a moment where it seemed difficult to catch my breath for 5-10 minutes.
Nasal cavities bothering me, but no other sinus issues
Headache and sore neck on and off die a week or so, sore knees yesterday. Wasnt worried about it until I read an article about blood clots and headaches Chiropractor
There's a big red spot below the site where I received a flu shot.
Same redness, though lighter, at flu site below Covid.
Onset of headache and neck pains Saturday evening that never abated, even with pain meds. Finally improved some today, but still sore.
Headache, stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, slight ear ache
Yellow nasal secretions
Sore throat, cough, dx URI
Covid, flu
Tympanic membrane perforation, Labyrinthitis and Abnormal dreams
Couldnt sleep. Things taste slightly off.
Crazy dreams and forgot to say that on the first day my lips were tingling as if they were swelling but didnt look swollen at any point. Everything has been very minor and less than any other vaccines.
Sinus infection
Unrelated inner ear infection with ruptured ear drum, sinus infection, cough, headache, sore throat, aches. Two Negative PCR tests and one negative rapid test. Symptoms began 9/18.
Myomectomy, Uterine leiomyoma and Eructation
Sinus pressure
Gas coming out in the form of burps
Sneezing more than usual , warmer than usual at night not able to get totally comfortable to sleep during the night
My arm is a little bit more stiff than usual
It feels like it's pulling in my arm near the injection site when I move my arm to lift things or push down
Awaiting surgery for fibrouds
Upcoming surgery
Had surgery for fibroids
Received the.booster dose an there is a red bump that is sore and itchy
Pain in back between my shoulders
Fear of death, Panic attack and Hunger
Cafe quick pain, notice heart beating.
Chest pain. I woke up around 5am with a panic attack, headache, sweating hands and feet, heart beating faster than normal, fear of dying, felt forehead hot, I was able to sleep after 20mins or so and woke up hungry again. Feeling stiff underneath my left armpit
Highest temperature was at 9:50pm yesterday to 11:14pm March 15th 2021 feeling better with temperature at 98.8 at 3:48pm March 16th 2021
I woke up with a sore arm pit left side only, continue to feel sore, l feel a headache sharp pain but goes on and off left side. Day 6th 1st dose
My left armpit has been sore, left upper back ache, my rate rate is normal 60 but at times feels my heat beats heavy at random times. Mild headaches left and back side Seems normal, but maybe I'm overthinking it. If pain seems worst, or does not improve contact them again.
At times my arm (where I received my shot) feels tender /sore it comes and goes but it feels the same as if the shot was taken. Pain mild.
Pelvic pain, Abdominal pain lower and Dyspepsia
UTI symptoms since day after first dose
Pelvic pain
Right lower abdominal pain
Abdominal pain in lower right quadrant
Lower right abdominal pain
Heart burn
Sharp lower right abdominal pain
I was diagnosed with two massive hemorrhagic cysts on my right ovary. One burst this week and caused an infection. I had a cat scan confirming this after suspected appendicitis. Symptoms of the cysts presented 3 days after first vaccine dose. Two doctors visits, one ultrasound, one cat scan
Lower right abdominal pain from hemorrhagic cyst
COVID-19 infection
Syncope, Blood pressure increased and Anxiety
Anxiousness
Anxiety
Anxiety, elevated heart rate
Anxiety, elevated heart rate (over 90) and elevated blood pressure (162/102)
Anxiety has been bad on some days. Im nit normally anxious but on Tuesday and Friday, I just could not calm down. The anxiety attacks started after each dose of the Moderna vaccine. First raise, the anxiety last 4 days, seconddise abd we are at 14
Anxiety was once again very bad and went to see my primary care physician. Nothing has been the same since I took the 2nd dose of the Moderna vaccine.
I fainted at the dentist office due to anxiety.
I had COVID in August. I had a cough, a sore throat, a fever of 101 degrees for four days and nasal congestion My primary care physician
Lip exfoliation, Gingival discomfort and Gingival pain
Very very mild waves of nausea a couple times but its only been a few hours since got vaccine
My lips are peeling a little bit which is somewhat abnormal for me
I forgot to note yesterday I had no appetite. Today its somewhat back but still less than normal
But I just got it an hour ago
My teeth hurt (almost like a burning sensation/sensitivity at my gums) and Ive had a strange sensation in my chest / throat (may be reflux?). Over night my throat was hurting for a while also
My teeth hurt a bit (nerve pain)
My teeth are still feeling painful
Minor but Ive had a couple times in the last week that I developed hives (just a couple isolated ones each time, they went away with some hydrocortisone cream within a couple hours each time). No idea its vaccine related but its not typical for
I got mild acid reflux almost immediately after the shot. It's been coming and going but definitely still have it (it's been about 3 hours since I got the shot). Fatigue has just hit in a couple of intense waves then fine
Was so tired but had bad insomnia last night
Hepatic pain, Quarantine and Oral herpes
Getting a cold sore on my lip
Exposed to COVID. Hopefully all my symptoms will be from allergies. Got tested today
Positive for COVID-19. Both my husband and myself... we are quarantined until the 13th
Continuous runny nose and sneezing for weeks now Ear nose throat specialist
Same thing as what I put in just a little bit ago sneezing and a runny nose for weeks Ears nose throat specialist
Started having pains in the area of my liver. Not sure what's going on with that.
Injection site urticaria, Injection site mass and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Feels almost like a small welt/bruising under the skin at the injection site, tender when touched, about a nickel sized area of redness at injection site, mildly sore arm on movemebt
Still have a welt/bruise like underneath skin at the injection site, less tender when touched
Continue to have redness and a lump underneath skin at injection site, this is about a quarter sized. Less tenderness when site is touched.
Quarter sized lump under the injection site, mild tenderness when injection site is touched
Lump under skin at injection site
Acid reflux not related to vaccine/COVID
COVID
Hypopnea, Initial insomnia and Eye disorder
Finger, hand, and wrist tingling
Left eye spasm/twitching; left hand/finger tingling at times
Trouble breathing/ taking deep breaths
Trouble breathing
Some trouble breathing
Trouble breathingTrouble sleepingTingling in fingers/hand on injection arm
Dizziness
Dizziness and still having L arm issues where shot was given (still pain/ still difficulty raising arm up, etc)
Worsening arm/shoulder pain in arm that vaccine was administered in and tingling in L hand/fingers
Left eye abnormal & left shoulder blade pain
Chest discomfort/tenderness ; eye issue
Polymyalgia rheumatica, Lyme disease and Arthritis
I am beginning arthritis therapy so that may impact my reporting
Very very slight prickly itch on left wrist. Shot was right shouldet
Experienced lower back pain today which I have not had for approximately 5 - 6 months. Did not do any thing strenuous to cause problem.
My lower back pain has returned after a 4 - 6 month pause??
Pretty good health today
Diagnosed with either Poly Mialga Rheumatica or Lyme disease
Nothing to do with COVID. Best medical move I could make. My medical issues are from arthritis,
Gastrointestinal disorder
This has been going on for a week now
I guess you didnt get my message about feeling like absolute death warmed over for the last week and a half?
Well yeah, I felt like death after the first shot, where were you then?I had mild symptoms after the second shot but what I need to know, is how do I prove that I had my shots? I need to fly out of here tomorrow.
My lower intestinal tract, and general well being has not been the same since the shots.
Tongue ulceration, Immune system disorder and Stomatitis
I do have a compromised immune system and many other health issues. However, I have not had any new issues besides mild pain near injection site. My ability to work is not caused by the shot, but by Covid-19 itself and the fact that I am high risk.
I get almost all of these symptoms every day due to my underlying health conditions. I have no way of knowing which things are related to the shot and which things are related to my own issues.
I do have a compromised immune system and many other health issues. So, I do have most of these issues everyday, and have no way of knowing if any are directly related to the shot. However, I have not had any new issues today.
I have most of these symptoms every day due to having a compromised immune system and many other health issues. Therefore, I have no way of knowing which symptoms are due to the shot and which are not.
I have a compromised immune system along with many other conditions. I have no way of knowing which symptoms are related to the shot & which are not. However, joint pains, diarrhea, & fatigue have been worse lately.
I do have a compromised immune system and many other health issues. However, I have not had any new issues besides mild pain near injection site, a bit more fatigue than I normally have, and some random sharp nerve-like pains pains in my back.
I do have a compromised immune system and many other health issues. I really have no way of knowing which things are related to my current medical conditions and which ones are related to the shot. However, today has been a really hard day and all of the pain I normally feel is highly elevated, making it much more difficult to function today.
I do have a compromised immune system and many other health issues. I really have no way of knowing which things are related to my current medical conditions and which ones are related to the shot. However, today's major issues are marked.
I do have a compromised immune system and many other health issues. I really have no way of knowing which things are related to my current medical conditions and which ones are related to the shot.
Mouth sores on side of tongue, which are new today. I do have a compromised immune system & many other health issues. I really have no way of knowing if things are related to my current medical conditions or to the shot.
Abortion spontaneous, Blepharospasm and Blood glucose increased
Light headed, congestion
Feeling very hot, sweating
Some headaches and sinus pressure with runny nose and sneezing. Slight cough.
I have had a cough, sinus pressure, ear pain, very tired, sore throat. Runny nose and congestion. Itchy eyes and headache.
Very tired and have back aching. Also had a positive pregnancy test.
Higher Sugar levels.
Headaches with neck and shoulder pain
Sinus congestion, cough, sore throat, chills body aches and diarrhea. Also had a miscarriage after getting pregnant in February.
Foot pain
Joints hurting and stomach upset.
Headaches
My left side of my face and eye is still twitching a lot.
Sinus and ear infection, sore throat and diarrhea
Shortness of breath. Asthma symptoms.
I got COVID in September
Tendonitis, Disturbance in attention and Decreased appetite
Just someContinued fatigue
No appetite
Decreased ability to focus at work. SmallJoint tenderness. Tendons feel fragile. Loss of appetite hard to eat.
Swollen lymph nodes
Have tendinitis right thumb that started afterFirst vaccination. Worsened after second. Am working to resolve. Consult with hand therapist
Just the tendinitis. Began shortly after first vaccine. Resolved then worsened after second. Not sure if related. Overuse is issue. Never had tendinitis before. Occupational therapist
An ongoing tendinitis in my hand. Have also been working more but did coincide with timing of vaccine.
Another area of tendinitis
Multiple sclerosis, Syncope and Tachycardia
Dizziness
I suddenly developed vertigo at 10 p.m., having gotten the shot at 11:30. I went to bed and asked my daughter to bring me a pot in case I needed to vomit. She brought a one-quart pot, I vomited five times in five minutes and filled the pot to the brim with four cups of vomit. I was too ill to stand up. Today Im better. I have MS. I need to know if its advisable for me to get the second dose in three weeks or if it might be dangerous. The neurologist hasnt replied yet.
I only had dizziness and vomiting the day of the vaccination.
A fever and sweating for an hour yesterday. Dizziness and nausea today.
Shingles lesions on my left arm
Tachycardia
Dizzy, faint
Severe dizziness and headache, weakness.
Disorientation, Angina pectoris and Peripheral swelling
Severe lower back pain, right hand swollen, severe headache, dizzy and a bit disoriented
Diminished strength, disoriented, severe lower back pain and severe joint pain, lightheaded and dizzy.
Dizzy, lightheaded, disoriented, moderate heart pain, weakness
Disoriented, lightheaded, dizzy, head pressure, swelling of hands, itching, hot reddened face
Mild disorientation, weakness, numbness on right hand
Swelling in hands and feet, loss of strength and numbness in hands.
Hordeolum, Muscle fatigue and Amnesia
Sore throat and cough
Foggy, zoning out
Trouble focusing on tasks
Sore throat
Short term memory loss
Short term.memory loss
Visited with an acquaintance who said they were vaccinated but they were not and i felt a sore throat, very tired and coughed for a week afterward. Very tired. Better now though.
Diarrhea
Still have memory loss, fatigue and weakness.
Cough for 3 days, but has now subsided.
Diarrhea for 4 days, continued fatigue and weakness, short term memory loss.
Tired
Red itchy eyes and a stye
Tired and have had a stye and dry red eyes since 4/14/22
Slight sore throat for 2 days slight headache at night. Slight cough for 2 days. No fever. Better now.
Fatigued muscles and headaches
Pain in my left arm like nerve pain. Not a heart attack. Not muscle pain. Like a twonge radiating from the vax site to my left hand
Rhinalgia, Hordeolum and Nasal congestion
Its possible I had a low grade fever for a while today, but not bad enough to justify taking my temperature.
About 5 days ago I began to experience soreness and a swelling in my left nostril. I saw my internist on March 11 who believes it might be a polyp and she prescribed medication. I will see and ENT dr on the 15th who will be able to get a better view Doctors Office
Stye in right eye Doctors office
Infection, Dry throat and Viral infection
Feverish
I've noticed a minor change in taste and smell
Taste and smell a bit off but better than yesterday
Symptoms like a cold - stuffy, coughing
Stuffy cough
Cold symptoms stuffy
Stuffy
Sinus infectionDifficulty breathingCoughHeadacheCongestionChills Diarrhea
Swollen glands in neck. Dry throat. Doctor visits, CTs, MRIs
Chronic sinus infections
Off balance
Congestion and headache
Viral infection
I'm dying
Cough, upper respiratory infection
Bowel movement irregularity, Chromaturia and Eye irritation
Rash from previous day gone
Upset stomach
Want to sleep a lot and have some vertigo with dizziness. Eyes fell little burning and little sore throat and post nasal drip
Scratchy throat and post nasal drip in morning
Pain right side hip area. Diarrhea and bowel movementsabout four times a day,headache, brown urine during this but not every time voided, after diarrhea slight constipation with small amount bowels movement about 3-4 times a day. This lasted 2-3 week
Dyspnea exertional, Peripheral coldness and Gait disturbance
Mild headache; I am prone to headaches so it might not be from vaccine
Right knee pain for a day, difficult to walk sometimes (after I'd been sitting a while). I don't remember wrenching my knee, but I might have. Then the pain went away and it's been fine since.
Light headed
Sore arm, not at the injection site. Cold hands.
Today and the last couple of days I've also felt light-headed.
Joint pain probably not related to vaccine but to other health issues.
Joint pain is an ongoing issue for me, probably not related to vaccine.
Exposed to Covid. Got a cough, runny nose and congestion. Took a rapid test and it was negative. Waiting on results from PCR test.
Cough, upset stomach, headache. Note: rapid test and PCR test last week came back negative.
Fever, chills, upset stomach, dizziness, food tasted off, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, nausea. Sick for 2+ weeks, then weak and lack of energy for about a month afterwards (gradually improving day by day). Flu or Covid ???
Weakness, light headed
Anosmia, Injection site pain and Nasopharyngitis
Yesterday I had a max 100.3 fever and more body ache. Possibly a warmth around shoulders and head a couple of hours after the 2nd shot. No fever and much reduced pain and little pain at injection site. Better, now, 2 days after injection.
I had a mild to moderate case of Covid 19 per my home test (twice). Similar to my colds but a bit worse. Experienced loss of smell. It happened in the first week of October 2022. I took Paxlovid on about day 3 of symptoms. It helped knock it out.
Pharyngeal erythema, Asthenopia and Sensitive skin
Tingling in my jaw on the side of injection, tingling in my tongue on opposite side of injection
More headaches than usual, stomach upset for three days this week.
I have had a sore throat, headache and exhaustion since Sunday 9/26. I tested negative for covid (PCR).
Increased headaches in frequency and intensity, 'heavy' feeling eyes like when I'm sick, very sensitive skin, and fatigue
I was exposed to someone who tested positive for covid, and 4 days later started having an upset stomach (hard to eat, felt painful/nauseous after) and day 5 got a red throat that was sometimes sore/scratchy, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.
Wakened with horrible stomach pain a few days ago and didn't know if I would vomit or have diarrhea. I took some medicine and neither happened but my stomach was upset for three days.
Headache, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea, loss of appetite, congestion
Intestinal obstruction, Disturbance in attention and Parosmia
Some tastes and smells are much more bitter. My mind feels foggier than usual -- hard to focus and stay on task.
Don't feel nausea when I don't eat, but stomach still feels sensitive and unhappy with some foods when I do eat.
Been having an upset stomach 3 or 4 days a week since my second Covid shot. May be from something else, but I don't know what that could be and it is an unusual symptom for me.
Inntestinal blockage/surgery. Worsening of arthritis symptoms. Probably unrelated to Covid shots.
Paresthesia, Pruritus and Rash
Tingling arms for 3 hours after injection
Back pain
I noticed a small rash on my elbow Monday night after the vaccine but didnt think anything of it, it has been spreading since Monday though, its a pimply looking rash on my elbow, and inside of my upper arm and now today showed up on inside of my forearm, all on same side as the vaccine was placed. Not sure what to do? It is very itchy!
Rash on elbow and arms
Rash on elbow, extremely itchy, cant get it to go away.
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