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.
Tinea manuum, Skin infection and Skin exfoliation
I have had a rash on my hands for a week and a half now. It's much better now tho, have used hydrocortisone which has helped considerably. 2nd shot tomorrow.
Not today
Still have a rash on my hands??
Fungus on both hands Dermatologist
I've had a rash on my hands that started last March. Been to a dermatologist, it still exists. It's like Eczema, had a skin infection. Weird.
I've had Exzema , diagnosed by a dermatologist since my 1st shot of Moderna. I've reported to you before. It's not too bad right now but suddenly flares up. Periodic dermatologist visits, last 2 years. I never had such a thing prior to my 1st shot.
Now its on my legs??? (b)(6) Dermatology.
That's it??
Same as its been on my hands.
My hands are peeling skin again.
My hands, that I have mentioned to you before are pealing skin again. You evidently don't think it's from Moderna (b)(6) Dermatology, two doctors!
Bad cough!! Had covid test!
Headache went away with Tylenol.
Had a allergy problem. Sneezing and running nose. Still off and on sneezing. Anti histamine helps at night.
Oral disorder, Neck mass and Nightmare
Low mood
Low mood but improving from yesterday
Last night I had half of one cocktail and my whole face and chest became very hot and red, temperature readings of my face and chest skin were 101 degrees, the rest of my body was 97. I have a picture if you want it. It went down when I stopped drinking alcohol but has flared up on and off less severely since. Made an appointment with GP for Wednesday.
Lump in my neck, feelings of anxiety, vivid nightmares Made appointment with regular doc for tomorrow
Back pain
Swollen lymph node
Lymph node still swollen
Lymph node still swollen, still have back pain, bumps in mouth on side of vaccination site
Lymph node on vaccine injection side still swollen
Delayed period
Vasospasm, Energy increased and Ocular hyperemia
Slight sweating unusual but not fever!
Have inexplicably had more energy since the shot, almost like being on a stimulant!
Pain in right shoulder joint (replacement joint)Itching all over body.
Fever and intermittent cough
Go in and out of low grade fever but theres more energy, just very tired!
Vascular spasm in the hand of vaccinated arm, throbbing continuously
Still sweating and have a bad red eye. Also vascular spasm in (vaccinated) hand
Hand fracture, Tooth infection and Acne
Just feel kinda crappy. Also, apots where I have pre-existing conditions (notably feet, knees, hips, back, hands) are more inflamed than usual
Preexisting conditions hurt more
Symptoms are consistent with "normal" fibromyalgia flare except arm pain
I normally don't feel awesome because of fibromyalgia but I feel normal for me
Many of these symptoms are normal to me due to fibromyalgia but are much worse than normal
I had an unexpected severe acne breakout the last couple of days.
Trouble sleeping, both getting to sleep and staying asleep
Fractured thumb, dysmenorrhea, viral dental infection, anemia Pcp visit
Vomiting, Myalgia and Chills
Approximately 12 hours after receiving the vaccine, developed fever to 101.5, chills, muscle aches. Fever lasted approximately 16 hours, after which I experienced about 24 hours of fatigue. All symptoms resolved soon thereafter.
Not symptoms that I experienced today, but approx 8 hours after 2nd dose of vaccine I developed a fever to 103, child, aches and headaches. Treated with acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Fever lasted until 48 hours after the dose. Vomited x1 approx 20 hours after the dose. Fatigue until 72 hours after the dose.
Not new but ongoing: when I had joint pain right after the second dose, the pain in my left knee (a knee which had previously had arthroscopy and MACI surgery) was worse than that in my right. There is still pain/weakness in my left knee.
Nausea, Pain in extremity and Nasopharyngitis
The extreme pain is in my feet. It started in the middle of the night after day 1. It hasn't backed down yet
My feet still hurt
Still the same pain in my feet
Still my feet
The foot pain
The last 8 days I have felt extremely dizzy and nauseous.
My body hurts all the time and I'm exhausted. My feet are also back to feeling in extreme pain. I keep having this nauseous, dizzyweird feeling
Sick again with cold like symptoms. Seems to be happening a lot since catching covid and then getting the vaccine. I never had colds like this. And the colds feel like I did when I had covid
Influenza, Ear pain and Lymph node pain
Can tell lymph nodes near back of head swollen and painful
Still have very swollen lymph nodes
Still have swollen lymph nodes in head
Swollen lymph nodes not going down and still painful. I do have MS dont know if that is playing into it. I also have excessively high neutralizing antibodies per a study I was involved in for MS drug also unsure if this is playing into this
High fever again ears painful. No ear infection Doctor visit
Fever coming and going spiking high for a day or two then normal for a day or two energy level is extremely low swollen painful lymph nodes both sides of head and under arms. Visited doc negative test for Covid and both A & B flu.white blood cell nor Office visit
Mass, Axillary mass and Injection site warmth
10 days after vaccination, site turned red. Entire upper arm was a red circle around site. Became swollen and warm to touch on day 11. Days 12 and 13 began to itch. 98 percent fine today.
Baseball size lump under arm of injection site. Assuming to be lymph nodes. Causing pain in arm, chest and ribcage.
Baseball size lump still under my arm spreading across chest
Baseball lump under arm into chest and rib cage.
Swelling under arm is much better today.
Rash on my face
Cold symptoms negative covid test
Cold symptoms
Very swollen lymph nodes. Baseball size
Swollen lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are very swollen. Baseball size under a
Lymph nodes are very swollen
Vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, body aches
Procedural complication, Blood sodium decreased and Rheumatoid arthritis
Just aches and pains in legs, feet and hands. Not sure what is going on but will discuss it with primary doctor. I do not think it is related to vaccination. Just old age.
Low sodium level on Chem 20. 129 Sodium. Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis discomfort and stiffness.
My hands and are swollen and painful. Labs are normal. Saw the Rheumatologist yesterday and he is not doing anything. Doctor office
Doctor during a procedure nicked my femoral artery and I almost died. I am still recovering.
White blood cell count increased, Pharyngitis streptococcal and Burning sensation
Some numbness in right arm Moving to index/thumb
Numbness in right hand from shoulder to fingers
Mostly Joint pain
I did have some burning leg pain in my left leg that throbbed overnight took Aleve and felt better this morning
Redness, Swelling and warm to the touch at Injection site
Swollen lymph nodes under arm
Shortness of breathe
Shortness of Breath
Extreme fatigue
Tested negative for Covid but the entire household of 6 tested positive via rapid test all showing symptoms. Not sure how I did not test positive for Covid experiencing different symptoms more accurate of Streph throat. Treatment was antibiotics
Extreme Fatigue Moderate Headache Blood work change immature blood cells increased In person visit
Some blood work abnormalities of which I was referred to a hemotologist. Had a visit with my PCP who ordered blood labs
New bllod tests reveal Higher White blood cell count then normal and other abnormalities
Snoring, Sensation of foreign body and Increased upper airway secretion
Chest a little tight
I can't swallow it feels like snot stick it won't come out up or go down I found of in. December I have a lump in throat I think this is part of the problem
Threw up last night had fever over night of 101.4 trouble swallowing migrain went away this morning armHurts tired still trouble swallowing and Flemish wint come up or do down
Couch flem
Flem cough t blowing nose
Kid of snot nose and still fell th flem down throat still have some coughing but that getting less and less the noise is getting more and more thought
Cough some still and bad noise snort
Chronic sinusitis, Renal pain and Secretion discharge
It made my heart rate go sky high. Resting heart rate reading was averaging 99-108. Normally my resting HR is 64-67. Additional symptoms difficulty breathing like an elephant sat on me, but I dont have asthma and my fitness normally good. Other symptoms were chronic pain in kidneys and stomach.
48hrs in and still have Stomach pain and kidney pain. Fever started to ease up after 36hrs.
18 June had a cough, headache and chronic sinusitis. 15 days later still had infected mucus. My doctor said it was a cold that had turned into infected sinusitis.
Hunger, Thirst and Edema peripheral
Very hungry and thirsty abnormally.
Forgot to mention i also had fatigue, ate alot more than normal, and drank water 200% more than normal, on my 1st day of my 2nd shot. I also had the soreness on the same spot of the shot on my left arm while I actually had the shot on my right arm. No soreness on right arm, especially if I kept using it during the day time. Only felt the soreness where I got the shot on right arm when I woke up in the next morning. Theore I utilize and move my right arm, I felt less sore and even down to 1%.
Swollen under armpit of the arm that received the shot
Constipation, Asthenia and Myalgia
the symptoms are chronic and predate the vaccine.
constipation. also, the joint & muscle aches were a chronic condition before the vaccination, so it's hard to sort out what's causing it. they and the chills were pretty bad, though.
again, the joint pain, muscle soreness, and fatigue are chronic and predate the inoculation.
again, the body aches are chronic & predate the inoculation.
the fatigue and pains are chronic & predate the inoculation.
the pains and fatigue are chronic and predate the inoculation.
the pain & fatigue are chronic & predate the inoculation.
the pain and fatigue are chronic and predate the inoculation. seems to be more fatigue than usual, though.
excessive fatigue and weakness.
massive fibromyalgia pain
Colon operation, Tongue coated and Procedural pain
All symptoms checked above were also present PRIOR to shot.
Injection site pain diminishing steadily. Seeing PCP tomorrow for routine visit.
Above checked symptoms are ongoing prior to Covid shot. Saw PCP today. Routine visit with PCP where I discussed these ongoing issues. Referred to my ENT for further evaluation. Ordered routine blood work up. Aches & pains from old injuries, age.
Joint/muscle aches not Covid shot related
The usual stuff
Slight cough...not unusual...allergies?
98.6 is low-grade fever for me. Symptoms checked above are also part of my everyday life too.
Above checked are experienced apart from Covid vax shot. Am seeking medical attention & treatment for them.
Above checked symptoms are typical for me probably not related to Covid vax.
Felt feverish but kept testing in normal range. 98.6 is slightly elevated for me. Headache. Feeling generally lousy. Bad nights sleep last night.
Headache, stiff achy neck, joint & muscle aches, fatigue, nauseous, ear ringing worse than usual. Temp usually ok but had a couple of low grade fevers. Got worried. Went for Covid test (not the rapid one) on 4/3-results=Not Detected. Phone. Talked to PCP when he called about blood test results. B-12 levels are low-296.
Onset a week AFTER 2nd shot, 3/22. Headaches, stiff achy neck, fatigue continue. When does this end? Is it vax or something else? No fever. BP ok. Might be B-12 level...296. Doc wants me to get B-12 shots again. Feel crappy.
Headaches, stiff achy neck, fatigue, lethargy, lightheadedness continue. However, routine bloodwork revealed a low B-12 level, which I had a long time ago. Symptoms are similar. Started the series of B-12 shots today. Will see I feel soon. Thanks! In person with PCP
Dull headache, neck ache, fatigue continues. Now getting B-12 shots. Appt. to evaluate for vestibular P.T. GI tract issues ongoing. Feeling overall lousy. Regular in-person visits
Above symptoms might be from lack of sleep bec I have circadian rhythm disorder & went to work early prior to getting 3rd shot
Sneezing/congestion/dry mouth
Nasal congestion, dry mouth & throat
Stuffy nose, dry mouth
Mild headaches
Gastric issues & pain/fatigue
Symptoms not typical of covid, but was directed by doc to get test anyway-negative. Fatigue, gastric issues, slight fever, coated tongue. Not cold or flu either. Also had diverticulitis infection in December. Surgery imminent.
Full disclosure: I am 6 weeks out from recovering from colon resection surgery for diverticulitis. Gastric issues are probably related to adjusting to that. Recovery going well. Waited to have booster until well after this surgery.
Just stuff probably related to aforementioned surgery recovery. Routine followup appts with surgeon, gastroenterologist, & PCP later this week.
Pain at surgical site. Saw surgeon today for routine followup. Working on it. In person. Visit already scheduled. Pain happen to occur just prior. Prob not related to booster shot.
Colorectal surgeon ordered bloodwork. Have TeleHealth appt with gastro doc tomorrow. Might take a few days to diagnose. Home covid test negative today. Symptoms between moderate & severe.
This is related to gastrointestinal issues. CTScan has been ordered.
Had diverticulitis surgery on 4/8/22. 6.5 weeks later, on 5/25/22, I woke up with fever & lower left abdomen gut pain. CTScan this week revealed acute diverticulitis. Am now under the care of my G.I. doc & PCP. On antibiotics. Not vax related.
Symptoms not related to covid booster shot, but to ongoing diverticulitis infection & other gastric issues. These GI symptoms have caused me to seek medical help & have prevented me from doing my normal activities.
Symptoms related to other things. Diverticulitis is back (2 flare-ups despite/since surgery in April). GE doc is managing. Also, knee & elbow joints acting up?from an old injury.
I have joint & muscle pains from former injuries too.
Joint pains & abdominal pains are a result of other pre-existing issues not related to the covid vax.
Above checked are pre-existing conditions
Muscle & joint pains-the usual old age complaints
Muscle & joint aches from injuries, age
PCP gave me FLU SHOT yesterday (Fri., 10/7/22) & since last night I have sore arm at injection site, stuffy dry nose, slight cough, dry mouth,'slight headache, low grade fever, chills, fatigue. Also, diarrhea from something I ate. Sleeping it off.
Stuffy nose, general fatigue. Felt lightheaded one evening, but it went away. Also, GI tract recovering from endoscopy, colonoscopy.
Stiff & achy joints & muscles, especially in legs, including some mild cramps. May be from fall injuries. Also fatigue.
Oligomenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Erythema
Arm became sore again and was red in large patch.
Body aches, headache, nasal congestion, chills and fever.
Light headed
Headache, body ache, fever, loss of taste and smell
Lymph nodes in left armpit enlarged and painful.
Lymph nodes in left armpit extremely enlarged and painful.
Menstrual cycle is 15 days long for last 2 cycles!
Since booster i have experienced longer and heavy menstrual bleeding. Currently on day 15 and last three have lasted 19 days on average. Scheduled for hysterectomy May 2
April 29, 2022 tested positive for COVID-19.
Dysstasia, Energy increased and Hypogeusia
Dizziness, facial & feet tingling. Last year after iodine radiation, my senses of taste and smell dulled. Today they came back!
I have two autoimmune diseases, and today after receiving the Moderna vaccine two days ago, I have more energy than before the shot. Im curious as to the reason for this.
Weakness
Trouble standing and walking. Feel like Im going to faint when I go to the bathroom
After taking a short walk with my dog yesterday, I began feeling worse. Having more problems staying up on my feet. Weakness, fatigue worse again.
Muscle cramping
Choking, Spinal pain and Diverticulitis
Arthritis
I had surgery todayo
Arthritis and surgery yesterday
Pain is from spinal structural and arthritic issued
Choked on food
Pain is chronic; not related to vaccination
Pain not related to immunization
At day 8, my upper arm, starting at injection site got progressively red and itchy all the way to my elbow. On call doctor said likely a delayed autoimmune reaction exacerbated by certain meds, particularly Methoyrexate. Much improved.
Ear infection and side effects from urological procedures and increased GERD issues.
Diverticulitis
2 bouts of diverticulitis.
Virus, sinus infection, long-term hoarse voice
Confusional state, Atrial fibrillation and Body temperature increased
Two A-Fib episodes (Tuesday and Friday) followed by tightness in chest, get out of breath quickly, cannot take deep breaths (when I do, stabbing pain on right side of breast bone), and cough.
Chest congestion and difficulty breathing. Plus Covid test and chest X-ray.
Confusion
Acute dystolic congestive heart failure with all the symptoms of Covid except the loss of taste a smell. Originally thought it was an adverse reaction to second Covid vaccination on Feb 11, five days before chills, elevate temperature and fatigue.
Urinary track infection.
Runny nose. Cough. Confusion Took rapid antigen test. Negative but wil do another test tomorrow. Canceled previously scheduledl office visit
Runny nose.
Sinus headache, Sleep disorder and Sinus disorder
A little residual bruise feeling on arm to the touch but much better
Probably sinus headache
Sinus infection and head/ear ache. Treated with Amoxicillin. Negative Covid test. Doctor insisted on test.
Possibly sinus related issues and lack of sleep
Was very sick with fever the day after the vaccine. Walgreens gave a full dose rather than .50 as CDC recommended.
Scratchy throat
Allergy symptoms only
Fatigue and sinus infection symptoms
Runny nose sinus symptoms
Pain in jaw, Injection site pain and COVID-19
Could be due to dental surgery under sedation.also a slight cough
Jaw pain from dental surgery and a little cough,which might be due to3 hour anaesthesia
I have Smith Maginis Syndrome..delayed reaction fir pain,cold ,hot etc.
A lot of pain all night at injection site.
I have Smith-Magenus syndrome. Usually have delayed redponsr to pain,hot and cold temps.
Got covid Dec 2021after 2shots and a booster taken in October 2021
Tongue dry, Dry throat and Dysphonia
3/27 rash appeared on both arms, back of left leg, forehead, right ear, several spots on scalp, and neck. 3/31 saw doctor who prescribed prednisone and benadryl. By 4/3 rash is mostly gone.
Large hives spread down both arms, neck, right ear, forehead, and back of left leg. Throat & tongue very dry.
All week I've had a raspy voice, very liquid, clear drainage from both sides of nose, acid reflux, and yesterday bloody nose. I was notified I was exposed to covid by positive coworker on 4/9 so worked from home all week while office deep cleaned.
I was told I can't get 2nd vaccine due to continued allergic reactions. New spot of hives on right hand. Took benadryl every 7 hours for 4 days and it stopped the hives from spreading. Now I take 1 benadryl daily.
Another round of hives on my forehead, nose and right cheek. It is crazy these hives have been happening on & off since 3/24/21 and today is 4/29/21!
Hives on and off. If I stay on benadryl they are minimal if I don't take benadryl they spread.
Hemiplegia, Hemiplegic migraine and Neurological symptom
Have a BIG knot at the injection site on my upper.
Knot at the injection site
Swollen eyes and feeling Cloudy
A golf ball knot at the injection site.
Itching all over
I am finding bruises all over my body. Mainly on my legs. Im also still itching, but not as bad as I was when I first got the shot... Ive made an appointment to see the doctor.
I have been itching terribly. Had to go to ER on Friday due to facial swelling and lymph nodes throughout my body. Having a severe reaction to this injection or an immune response. Released with many meds.
Swollen lymph node on back of neck. Had blood work done. Body fighting unknown infection. Will see a different specialist next week. Headaches, running nose, deep chest cough. In and out of the doctors, ER and specialist since my 2nd vaccine. Help!! Referred to an Allergist. Who is now referring me to a ENT. My health is deteriorating and no one knows why!!!
Lymph node under arm and neck. Lots is headaches. Ive gain 38 pounds rom steroids given for sinus issues after vaccine.
I was admitted into the hospital with stroke like symptoms. Had a MRI, CT, ECHO and everything is normal. Have paralysis on my left side. Its getting better daily. Have terrible headaches and us wearing a heart monitor
I have diagnosed with Hemiplegic Migraine. I have headaches daily since the vaccine. I also have had two blackout episodes, both have caused me to go to the ER. Will I receive any help paying these medical bills? Routine doctor visits with Specialists
Poor quality product administered, Skin discoloration and Thrombosis
Blood clots, small dark places round it and then little swelling under foots when you wake up in the morning. COVID-19 vaccine was cloudy when i got it and the first was clear and not problems.
Yesterday blood clots on right leg, swollen ankles. Today left ankle starting to swell.
Blood clots are going down and make an appointment with Dotor Monday
Appointment 5/20/20 feet swollen feet gone down and blood clot with Ibuprofen.
Doctor appointment on the 5/20/21 Swelling went down and blood clots left except 1 small. Got appointment to check it out.
Drug resistance, Insomnia and Back pain
My right upper back UP to my arms was very painful , I take tylenol and also advise but it does not work , and before I Can sleep at night but last night I cant sleep
After 2 days of my 2nd vaccine my right arm and back was sore and very painful. Im worried because its already 2 weeks and still painful so I call Ed my primary doctor and prescribe me tylenol w/ codeine , but its the same after 4 hrs. the p Phone call
Lymphadenitis and Tinnitus
Just a little off
A bit of ringing in the ears
It is going down but I believe my lymph nodes on my collarbone were inflamed all week. Still just a little
Pretty significant Tinnitus
Tinnitus is getting challenging. I reported it both to vaccines reporting site and moderna. Sucks. Im not sure I want the second shot
Tinnitus had not gone away
Tinnitus still going strong. This is problematic. Im hopeful that it will self resolved. Unfortunately I dont think its been talked about enough
You may want to change the survey. Because its not worse but it is the same. Ive been suffering from tinnitus every day post vaccination. It would be great if I could get information about this other than on Reddit. Will it resolve? Treatment? Im now doing hyperbaric oxygen treatment
Tinnitus
Eyelid irritation, Eyelid margin crusting and Erythema of eyelid
Left Eyelid rash developed approximately one week after .. red around eyelid snd under. Appears crusty skin peels. Itchy Still there and spread to second eye after second dose. No products being used since started Saw primary dr 6/9. Suggested Zyrtec. Not pink eye
Eye symptom is still there both eyelids red, irritated , crusty. Looks like left eye is spreading towards temple area. Going to dr again today for follow up In person
Still eye issue. Its been over 40 days. .. red irritated both eyelids and under eye area. Drs on 6/26. Dermatologist on 7/2 prescribed eye cream Review in 2 weeks. We have removed all cleansers lotions shampoos etc no improvement Dr spots and dermatologist on 7/2
Follow up at dermatologist 7/2.. treating eyes irritation with a hydroquortzone steroid cream Follow up 7/19 Seems to be lessoning. Could it have been the 10 weeks of the rapid tests used every Monday to play a sport required by or c19 shot Dermatologist appt. follow up 7/19
Still seeing dermatologist for eye reaction. Steroid cream makes seeems to be working Will know more in a few days In person dermatology spots
Positive covid test Bad headache and felt like a very bad cold
Influenza, Vomiting and Lymph node pain
(b)(6) had a fever and body aches for just under 18 hours with a little bit of vomit.
Pain in the underarm area of the arm where he received the shot
Underarm pain same side as shot given
Underarm pain on same arm as shot
In the underarm of the arm he got the shot
Stomach it with a little bit of vomit. Seems fine now. Must have been something bad he ate.
Bad cold followed one week later by a bad flu and nasty cough.
Lymph nodes at every sore
Lymph nodes are still sore
Allodynia, Thyroid mass and Blepharospasm
Muscle aches are likely related to having fibromyalgia
Sore throat
New sore throat
Mild sore throat
Was diagnosed with a nodule on my thyroid.
Allodynia on scalp, twitching eyelid
Twitching eyelid
Eyelid twitching
A few days of mild body aches, fatigue, sore throat, and chills. Husband was exposed to someone at work who had tested positive with COVID a few days prior.
Have had one cold and two fibromyalgia flare ups (body aches, chills, body temp of 99.0-99.5, fatigue). One flare up lasted 5 days, and the other was one day.
Seasonal allergy, Anxiety and Hypertension
Question! I had made an appointment for my initial dose on 4/18 but got it on 3/15 at (b)(6) NY as a walk-in. My card says I should get dose #2 on 4/19. Is it okay to get it a day earlier and keep my 4/18 appointment at the (b)(6) location?
Left hip pain. Had bilateral hip replacement in 2013. Assume this is irrelevant in your line of questioning about COVID, but if its not, let me know! Thanks
Severe hay fever. Also high blood pressure / anxiety situation, received an EKG. Then had bloodwork done 3/30/22.
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