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.
Periarthritis, Joint range of motion decreased and Vision blurred
I hadnt realized exactly how fatigued I was and the weakness I sustained after the immunization. Until I really began getting out of the house for prolonged periods did I realize how quickly I lost stamina that I needed to sit, fatigue has been hi
Received my Official 2nd Dose of the vaccine today. Low grade fever 100.7°, sore and stiff arm, blurry vision, body aches, and headache. All becoming worse as the day goes on. Initial dose was possibly not mixed with vaccine, receiving saline
Low grade temp. Body aches all over from deep in the bones. Have had difficulty sleeping and I have been prescribed and taking 100-150mg Trazadone every night @ bedtime.
Left shoulder has almost frozen. I've seen an Orthopedic Specialist. I am in Physical Therapy to gain back the loss in Range of Motion, feeling of stability/strength that's been worsening since October 2021.
Injection site induration, Skin warm and Sleep disorder
Arm is still sore to touch after 1 week
Injection site is very warm and hard to the touch
Injection site is very warm. And area has expanded during 48 hours
Went back to pharmacy that administered vax to ask about application of something topically
Size of reaction seems to have stabilized at at 12 cm in length and 9 cm in height I drew a circle around the area last night it had not expanded beyond circle by morning. Area is still extremely hot to the touch
Fatigue maybe from not sleeping because of arm pain every time I roll onto arm while sleeping it wakes me up
Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit
Swollen lymph nodes under injection arm
Telemedicine, Decreased appetite and Asthenia
I have had 102.2 fever since the second vaccineChills, no appetite, been taking Tylenol three times a day and ibuprofen two times a day since just so I can make it bed to chairIm exhausted, trying to be afebrile MD visit said to keep up this tx
Elevated fever continues over102 dailyMore diminished appetite, more diminished energy. Had telemedicine,urgent care visit and apt with infectious disease since last weeks check in Referral and visit to infectious disease
Fever of around 100 degrees for four weeks daily after second Covid shot controlled with Tylenol around the clock. Fatigue, loss of appetite still. Infectious disease specialist
After second Covid shot had a fever for a month of 101 to 102 and felt lousy. Finally given prescription for steroids and coughing and fever subsided
Brachiocephalic vein occlusion, Peripheral venous disease and Breast pain
Left arm is mildly sore again.
Nothing but absolute elation over getting a new president today! I feel like a million bucks!
Overwhelming glee since Biden sworn in.
Mild nasal congestion, sore throat, mild SOB
Have had constant nasal congestion since getting vaccinated. Its daily and has never gone away.
Chest pain this morning.
Very tender in axillary area, intermittent chest pain, heaviness in left arm, with vein on the inside of my left arm feeling like something is pulling it. All symptoms on side of vaccination site.
Swelling in LUE, indentation along AC vein for approx 6, intermittent chest pain.
Left upper quadrant pain, left breast pain
Slight pain remaining in left chest and breast.
Chest pain came back.
Tested positive for COVID in February
Sinusitis, Lymphadenopathy and Pain in extremity
Soreness in my arm
I feel great!!
Lymph nodes are swollen under my armpits and neck. I feel like I have the mumps.
My resting heart rate went from 68 bpm to 77 bpm since my second shot.
I either have a cold, sinus infection, or COVID. I went to a wedding this past weekend. I've tested negative twice with the home test. I will make a pcr test for Wednesday. I have no fever.
Very sore arm. I have an ice pack on it.
I feel great! Thanks for checking on me:)
Got COVID 12/01/2022. Still have not tested negative:(
Influenza, Abdominal discomfort and Abdominal pain upper
Had 24 hours when she vomitted 4 times, 2 of the 4 times were huge spews of vomit.
12 hours of upset stomach, during which she had 3 huge vomits. This had happened 12 hours after her 2nd vaccine, and it happened more recently several days after her family members had covid symptoms. She tested negative for covid.
She had the flu for several days. Her fever peaked at 102.7 on day 2, but went down with tylenol after a few hours, and hovered at 100.1 for a day before returning to normal. Cough, stomach ache, head ache and general pains were also symptoms.
Rash pustular, Induration and Rash papular
Looking for information about purchasing covid at home tests
Back pain
Not sure if because of vaccine. I have copd. I am coughing like crazy ,nose running, sleepy and last night I woke up in night with sweats. Thats new,never before. Idk if these are just my normal things
Probably not from this but my voice horse but I have no pain in my throat. Ive been coughing a lot so that may have strained my vocal chords.
Fri wasn't feeling well,sat i slept almost 24 hours. Sun woke up better and by end of day I was fine.
Had/have pneumonia. I get xray the 26th to check. Now cough and really short of breath. But I do hope COPD.
Idk if relevant because its been so long since my vaccines. I have bumps in my armpit. They are looking, look like you can squeeze them. The biggest one has big hard bump under it. Not long ago i had same thing.eventually went away. But came back
Bursitis, Gait disturbance and Asthma
Stomach ache
My asthma is acting up. Needed extra inhaler
On 8th day after vaccine I developed a rash at injection site and bursitis type pain that locked up my shoulder.
I was sick for two days after I got injection. 102 fever, chills, severe aches and weakness
Heart palpitations and left foot pain
Scratchy throat runny nose and cough with worsening asthma
I have developed a possible autoimmune disorder and having trouble walking
Sensitive skin, Dry throat and Injection site bruising
Only very slight discomfort if I lightly press on injection site.
Very sensitive skin all over- like flu
GI tract a little upset. nothing serious
Both headache and abd pain very mild and not sure from the shot
Injection site felt like very, very mild bruise woukd feel. Not bothersome though.
slight arm soreness about hour after injection today
Sleepy
Heart palpitations
Slight palpitations and dry throat
light headed, slight palpitations
Tiny palpitations still but less than previous
Still occasional feeling of palpitations. Getting flu shot later today.
still slight palpitations occasionally.
Pancreatic carcinoma recurrent, Wound and Bradycardia
Neck on rt side, rt shoulder, and rt shoulder blade were killing me today. I had increased area that needed heating. Ive had two sets of Tylenol and am not finished for the day. Range from motion on right side is restrictedlike frozen shoulder. Still having trouble putting my head back all the way to see the ceiling.
Neck pain has moved to the left. Tremendous neck pain. Swelling felt in top of left shoulder blade. Difficulty turning head from left to right. Hands & body cold most of the day.
Last Monday, I fell, slammed my head on the bathroom tiled floor, incurred a concussion, sent to hospital ER for open head wound. I was hospitalized from 2/1 to 2/6. Bradycardia was diagnosed from test results and pacemaker was installed.
Started to have pain and some swelling on left side of the rib cage and stomach. Cant position myself painlessly for sleep at night. PCP Visit today. Waited to see a gastroenterologist.
Recurrence of pancreatic cancer,
Edema, Joint stiffness and Night sweats
I normally have some of these issues so I cant say for sure they are vaccine related. The swelling is mainly in my legs. And the pain and stiffness in my joints are just a little more than is normal for me.
Above is normal for me
Dorenessbin my thighs, knees, lower abdomen, and swelling in my legs. Doctors did not make any connection to the vaccine
Loose stoolsSinus congestion
Night sweats, edema, runny nose
Impaired work ability, Body temperature increased and Injection site bruising
Fatigue 8 or so hours after injection.
Believe headache is related to barometric pressure. Storm here today.
Bruise at injection site
I got the shot less than 1 hour ago
My temperature is about one degree higher than normal for me, but not feverish.
Armpit lymph nodes are swollen. Did not happen with previous COVID-19 vaccinations
Lymph nodes swollen and tender
Lymph nodes are still tender and swollen
Yesterday's notice was not received until 11:47 pm, when I was in bed, and expired shortly thereafter. My answers of today would have applied yesterday, as well.
Very sore the day after vaccine, but fine since
Sore throat today. Stayed home from work as a result.
Bronchospasm, Meniere's disease and Respiratory tract irritation
Lung congestion
persistent cough
A probably unrelated sinus infection has set in over the last few days
Stomach upset (cramping, loose stool, nausea) for the last few weeks. Probably unrelated (IBS-C diagnosis 2018) vertigo for two days last weekend (Meneieres diagnosis 2003) also probably unrelated.
Feels like i have pneumonia.
Lungs are still irritated. The sensation of lung constriction passed Saturday night. Was enjoying Menieres symptoms yesterday so forgot to check in.
I have caught some form of infection at least once. I isolated and it passed in a reasonable time. I suffer from airborne allergies and I'm not even certain that it wasn't an allergic reaction. Currently having allergic reactions.
All of the symptoms were much worse 48 hours ago and included chest congestion similar in feeling to Pneumonia. That eased off after twenty-four hours. Yesterday was moderate on all symptoms.
Hot flush, Rash and Chills
Rash is subsiding. Not major. Slightly swollen lymph node right armpit. Nit sure if this is related.
Swollen lymph gland right arm pit
These symptoms emerged 12 hours after injection. Lasted 24 hours with fever and chills. Fever up to 101. Unable to eat and not able to do anything other than sleep. Fever broke after 24 hours but returned very slight on day 2 and day 3. Swollen lymph nodes in armpit of injection site. Fatigue persists to day 3.
The low grade fever is more like a hit or warm flas that comes on and then subsides within about 30 minutes or so.
Ear infection, Injection site bruising and Vertigo
Sore underarm on same arm as injection
Sore underarm, bruise at injection site
Sorry underam
Sore underarm
After the 2nd moderna vaccine, I had very bad pain near my underarm. I have never gotten pain near my underarm with the flu shot, but for the first time in close to 20 years, I now had pain near my underarm after receiving the flu vaccine.
Pain in left underarm (injection given in left arm)
Pain in left underarm
Sore throat, ear aches, congestion, fatigue, headache
Ear infections causing feelings of vertigo
Nervousness, Dry skin and Pain in jaw
Shortness of breath and asthma-like wet cough and couldnt breathe through my nose.
Just neck pain
Bad bruises on my leg. Saw the doctor for blood tests. Also constantly smell blood when there is no blood.
Slight chest pain
Slight headache intermittent, but having nervous/anxiety
Sometimes leg pain and sometimes slight chest pain but nothing major just noticeable.
Pain in the left side of my neck under the jawline. Its not too bad but noticeable off and on.
Excessive dry skin
Pain in right leg daily
Lung disorder, Pneumonia and Ear pain
Ear ache
Sore throat
I tested positive for covid on 3/3/21 but received the Pfizer dose 1 on 3/1/21. I had no symptoms before the vaccination
Again I tested positive. Does anyone monitor this checkin? I have received no call although I reported it to the city as well.
This is bullshit. This isnt even monitored. If it were, I should have received a call already
I hope you guys actually check this and follow up with people. Im losing faith in these checks which is why I stopped them after dose 1 and was hospitalized with pneumonia and Covid
Cough
Pulmonary issues and unable to sleep
Eye hemorrhage, Asthenopia and Ocular hyperemia
No
Experiencing redness in left eye that is much heavier than normal.
Heavy reddening of the left eye. Looks like a broken blood vessel in the eye
Redness of the left eye
Left eye redness still present but now finally beginning to lessen.
Still have redness in left eye, but is now steadily decreasing
Redness in left eye continuing to dissipate. But still monitoring.
Congestion/Runny Nose and Coughing
Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.
Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of 1/13/22. Have had coughing, congestion
Axillary mass, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Ear discomfort
Light headed
Right Side painRight lower back pain
Swollen lymph nodes under left arm(injection site)
Brain fog
Sweating
Chest pain. Swollen lymph nodes
Chest pain. Underarm knot. Rib pain. Chest congestion. Cough
Headaches congestion earaches joint pain
Sweats Headaches Joint pain Body aches Nausea
Congestion Severe headaches Dizziness Chest pain Lymph node pain
Liver function tests abnormal
Dizziness Ear pressure Chest pain on the side of vaccination
Multiple sclerosis, Myalgia and Pain in extremity
I feel the worst today, I also have MS so not being sure whats going on I went for a covid test.
This dose really set my MS into a flare.
Seems vaccine really lit my MS symptoms up
I have MS and since shot 2 I have been extremely fatigued and in pain and cant get past that.
Chronic fatigue and leg and muscle aches
Extreme fatigue and pain that i never had until after the 2nd vaccine
MS
Bad headaches on and off
Constant headaches
Extreme fatigue due to covid
Joint range of motion decreased, Heart rate decreased and Hypoesthesia
Woke feeling weak and slow heart rate.
Though I was out of service and couldnt report the days earlier this week, Ive felt some hollowness in my chest right below my sternum like I felt after COVID.
Fatigue and slight faintness one time.
Chest seemed to be being constructed last night.
Last night felt weak and shallow pulse during sleep hours. Last evening has tingling and numbness in arm and hand of arm shot was in.
Fatigue, and calf and knee pain.
Feeling fatigued, slightly nauseous, and malaise today and yesterday.
I had sharp pain in my second and third toes on my right foot the other evening for an hour or so and a resurgence of pain in my R outer ankle that started after COVID last summer.
Painful right shoulder since yesterday. Range of motion is limited. No injury.
Occasional sub-eternal discomfort and heaviness. Feeling off sometimes.
Pulmonary pain, Joint swelling and Epistaxis
Still have weird taste in my mouth.
My right ankle swollen?
Stiff Neck!
And have weird taste in mouth.
Have had a lot Nausea & Dizziness.
Bloody nose
Very stiff neck.
Rash around thighs.
Bloody Nose.
Just very fatigued, can't shake it.
Shortness of breath & uper back pain
I have had a bloody nose since 1st vaccine.
Lung & Chest pain with Asthma. And toothaches?
I have extreme muscle & bone since I had the booster. Feels like body shutting down
Angina pectoris, Confusional state and Sinus congestion
Feeling uncomfortable around my chest, confusion (this happened to me when I got the first dose too)
Uncomfortable around chest
Uncomfortable around chest as if the heart was swelling
Uncomfortable around chest, better than yesterday
Uncomfortable and feeling pain around my chest
Uncomfortable around chest and feeling pain
Chest pain(uncomfortable) persists
Chest pain
Heart aches/chest pain
Covid Fever/chills/sinus congestion/cough
Covid
Gingival swelling, Ear pain and Insomnia
I have been having back aches for the last four or five days. I didnt know if it was related. But I thought I would mention it
Swollen gums for 3 days
Sore throat and swollen left gland for 5 days.
Head aches
Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty sleeping through night
Ear ache and headache today.
Congestion, sore throat and cough
Head ache, cold symptoms and slight cough.
Gum swelling in mouth
Ear pain
Left ear sore
Ear hurts, sore throats
Pelvic pain, Spinal pain and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Very bad back pain. Not sure if it is related. Prior history of laminectomy at L5/S1 circa 2013. Happened to experience increasing, severe low back/spine pain since 2nd dose. Today is at its worst.
Sinus pressure, chills,fatigue, post nasal drip
Bad taste in mouth
Abdominal pain is specifically pelvic pain
Acid reflux, abdominal pain - CT scan of abdomen negative for abnormality; issue likely unrelated to any vaccine
Cardiomyopathy, Dysphonia and Wheezing
Hoarse throat
I have had a sore throat for three days.
Flushing
Wheezing started February 22 and continues to presentSore throat for the last two days
Headaches
Awful periodic extreme headaches
I have daily bad headaches that are unusual for me. I have had them almost every day since my second shot. I have them especially evenings. One ibuprofen every four hours seems to help. Last night I had to take three ibuprofens throughout the night.
Cardiomyopathy.
Injected limb mobility decreased, Muscular weakness and Lethargy
Runny nose
Tiredness and my feet and ankles feel weak
Pain at injection point almost completely gone. Tiny bit of stiffness
No
My arm still hurts, the spot where I took the injection and sore when doing full shoulder rotation. This pain is worse and is lasting longer than shot 1-2-3. Thought that you should know
Still sore in the injection spot, affecting the whole shoulder area and fluid rotation of my arm
Lethargy and some headache, feel like a fever at times especially the first 4 days after taking the shot on 9/23
Rash macular, Rash pruritic and Herpes zoster
The rash is on my neck and chest and started yesterday, two days after getting my shot. Last year I had the first dose shot of Shingrix vaccine for shingles. I had the same type of rash but much more severe and it appeared two days after the shot. I was told not to get the second dose shot of Shingrix. I really want the benefit of the full Covid vaccine so I hope I will be permitted to have the second shot.
Rash is starting to fade.
Not yet! Only been a few hours.
Light headed. Got the second dose at 1:15pm. Very sick at 11:30pm. Terribly ill all night. Regret getting the second dose. Very weak today.
The rash I have has extended from my face all down my torso, front and back and also down the length of my inner arms. The rash is blotchy and itchy if I touch it.
The rash is starting to fade and is less itchy. Feeling much better.
Skin ulcer, Impaired healing and Skin disorder
Not exactly new. Lingering Joint tightness / pain with normal activities. Muscle fatigue
Disruption of menstrual cycle including late /early arrival, duration (longer than usual) symptoms (severe) and flow (heavier than normal). Prior to vaccination, predictable to the day, very few if any symptoms, three day duration, predicted flow.
Stiffness in the neck
Blemishes or sores on the head hairline and neck that don't seem to heal quickly or reoccur in the same place after a few weeks
Cystitis, Paresthesia oral and Paresthesia
This was for day 1 & 2 and after that Im fine. I cant figure out how to go back and do those days.
Tingling in my right eye and the right side of my mouth
The First day right after my shot I had a tingling by my eye but it went away with in an hour
I had a bladder infection and felt bad- body aches and pains all over and a terrible sickening headache. After two days on an antibiotic I felt better. I think Ive had a bladder infection. I get them often.
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