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.
Mild symptom of Small amount of blood-tinged mucus when blowing my nose. Not usual unless I have experienced sinus infection. However, it is not acute illness or bothersome in any way.
I developed a rash to the vaccination site on the day I submitted the last check-in, which was a week. It was a large area around the site of insertion and it was itchy. However, it is resolving. I took some Benadryl. No other issues.
My chestfelt a tight and short of breath just enoigh to make me cough. I would say a mild nuance.
Noticing my arm still hurts every now and then & up into my shoulder.
Lack of apatite scene the shot
Loss of appetite
Low appetite
My period was a week late and lighter than usual. I am VERY regular normally amd was not / am not pregnant. Also have been having headaches more frequently.
Having some issues with blood work being off. Including low iron.
My right eye had an erosion of the cornea incident. This was caused because of my eye being dry. I have made 3 visits to my eye doctor since last Friday I lost my left eye due to an accident years ago so its an important issue to me. Visit to eye doctor
I have had an earache for the past two days
My arm was very sore the first 36 hours. All good now
Very tired 2 days in a row. Chills overnight. Ringing in my ears.
Last week I had a cold. Much better now
6 plus weeks after first Moderna shot I still have a soft edged bruise about the size if a tennis ball. I believe I reported 2nd day dollar size raised, hot, swollen, bright pink lesion at injecting site, & @ 1 wk, itchy spreading rash for 7 days.
Still have a 50 cent size light bruise and mild tenderness at vaccination site from FIRST vaccination February 4, so 6 1/2 weeks ago.
Vaccination site of first shot on Feb 4 is still tender after 9 weeks. Bruise at that site finally went away this week. No problems with second shot site in glute.
ER cardiovision September 3rd for prolonged AFib. Also had covid test. Negative results
Sore throat since yesterday evening
Lightheaded starting about 1 he after injection that lasted for about 2hours. Better now
Ringing in ears and shorting pain intermittently up the back of my head
Pressure in ear on injection side
Tender lymph nodes in armpits and groin, intermittent joint and muscle pain
Chronic hip pain bilaterally -tolerable but mostly constant
Electrical shooting pain up ipsilateral neck
Cold symptoms - productive cough, some burning in chest and coughing up phlegm, tiredness, runny nose
Ear fullness and pain
Pressure in head, twinging in nerves with previous issues
Runny nose, sinus pressure, light headed
Pressure in the top of my head, shakiness
Pressure in my head and sinuses, increased pressure in the back of my head and tension in my neck, cough, possible sinus infection, ongoing dry cough, occassional productice cough, chest heaviness
Health is fair to poor on most days. Increase in headaches, dizziness, nausea, vertigo, migraines, fatigue
The night of my second dose, i did not sleep well i kept feeling like waves were washing over me - very strange. The day after my 2nd dose I was very tired, nauseous, - no energy.
I experienced nausea and extreme fatigue for several days. I did have a Covid test - results negative. Returned to normal in 4-5 days Phone call to triage nurse
Shot in am 11/5- by nighttime- fatigue chills, aches, leg cramps, and extreme pain in arm. The next morning extreme fatigue and arm pain. Tired the next two days with some morning nausea
I have a sinus cold- tested negative for Covid
Only has been 2 hours
From 1st shot I forgot to mention the burning itchy needle like sensation on cheeks & couldnt put anything on my face for 3 weeks until I found a yogurt probiotic face cream that soothed it away. For 2nd shot I also have stomach gurgling for few hours until I fell asleep and I have all over heaviness. A small itchy hive on chest area not bad.
Whole body feels heavy. Intestinal gas.
Sleep is interrupted
Sides of Face by hairline and cheeks burning hot and itchy!
Red hot itchy face this afternoon
A little bit of red itchy face but less than other days.
Shingles
Still have painful shingles.
Still painful shingles
Still have painful shingles
Pain in my right knee. And still have the shingles. Doctors office
Very minor itching sensation in my armpit in the same arm I received the injection. A little red but pretty much nothing visible.
Discomfort under my shot arm
Slight discomfort under my left (shot) arm
Legs have been aching.
Losing my voice
Pain in the arm that I was injected in. I had it originally after being vaccinated then it went away. Now it is back and I have had it for 2 weeks.I have not been to my Dr yet but if it continues next week I am going.
Hot flashes like when I had hormonal treatments for prostate cancer. Nothing serious.
Return of hot flashes and a bit more fatigue.Also, experiencing slight pain at injection site that had not appeared until this week.The symptoms are mild. If I wasn't asked, I would not have mentioned them.
Lower tract with mild nausea for past week.Cause unknown.
Extreme diarrhea for 4 days. Bowel movements were clear, better than my colonoscopy preps. First time I had to change my bedding due bowel leakage since the time I was in diapers.
Headaches and light headed more frequently. This may be from a change in prescription meds. This may also be from a flair up of my neurosarcoidosis. Actively being followed by my neurologist.
severe headaches probably due to my neurosarcodoisis
Recent oral surgery, possible CFS leak
recent oral surgery
Oral surgery
I reaction was stronger than the previous shots.
Had colonoscopy on March 31, 2022
colonoscopy on March 31, constipation over last several months
Cold/flu-like symptoms sore throat, lots of post nasal drip irritation two antigen tests (Monday and Thursday) were negative
Sinus infections, short of breath, fatigue
Exposure to Covid twice. No symptoms July 19 PCR tested positive on July 24. No symptoms for last week's exposure. PCR test taken yesterday awaiting results.
No appetite.
Sinus surgery to clear blockage In office procedure. Balloon sinuplasty.
1. Severe lower abdominal pain. CT scan. Resolved without intervention. 2. Kidney stone. Non-acute. Reoccurrence. Removed via a minimally invasive procedure. Office visits with GI and urological specialists specialists. Outpatient urological procedure to remove kidney stone.
Impatience with waiter.
Exhausted dealing with car dealer.
Episodes of unrelated hypertension
While sleeping last night I felt warm and noted my pulse rate (via Fitbit) was elevated to the high 80s. My rest pulse rate is usually low 60s. It settled down and was OK today.
Yesterday, with the good weather, I decided to do some robust yard work. Resulted in muscle ache and fatigue. Feel great today after more moderate yard work.
Slight sore throat followed by laryngitis followed by runny nose and dry cough.
Mild laryngitis
Had a breakout of cold sores on my lips appearing about two days after the 2nd booster. Those have pretty much healed, but did precipitate a canker sore in my tongue, which remains.
Canker sore on tongue
Rapid pulse rate while in bed on the night of the injection. Development of cold sore three days after injection. (I developed 4 cold sores over both lips that lingered for a number of weeks after booster #2 this past spring.)
My arm is very sore today.
My headache woke me up during the night it was so violent and has reduced to a light headache but has not completely gone away.
The fever tends to spike at night. With severe chills.
Ive felt uncomfortable,crampy in my lower abdomen area. Different than menstrual cramps. Similar to constipation cramps mixed with a discomfort. (I am not constipated, but had diarrhea yesterday.)I have also had a moderate headache almost daily.
I have a very sore throat, a post nasal drip and a little swelling.
I have an oval red spot about the size of a baseball about 2 inches below my injection site. It feels a little hard and is sore.
More frequent headaches and occasional sharp stomach pains.
I just continue with my usual sinus pressure
Having tenderness under my left armpit (injection arm). Haven't got to thoroughly assess. Maybe just a coincidence.
Swelling and tenderness under left arm(side that was vaccinate To rule out Covid vs immune response
Axilla tenderness edema
More sinus pressure the past week.
Sweating/ like hot flashes maybe. I just felt heated all morning. Resolved by afternoon.
Just went to podiatrist and they said I had a low temp!
I noticed I keep getting these itchy flair up which is very red and appears on my chest which tend to last for a several hours and suddenly disappears.
Corvid In person PCP visit
I think its a Reaction to a new med?
Had flu vaccination and I have spent most of the past few days have been in the bed in pain and I was already still recovering from last booster I had a few weeks ago.
Flu like symptoms PCP
Bowel urgency, but NOT diarrhea. Also, CHILLS are mostly at night. My strength is better today.
I tested positive on a rapid / home COVID-19 test (manufactured by: Quidel) it was called, "QUICKVUEAt-Home OTC COVID-19 Test". I tested positive (+) on 12/28/2021, after more than a week of congestion, raspy (mild) sore throat & continuous fatigu. Telephone call to my MD. He prescribed a strong antibiotic (Zrithromicyn) 500mg/day; for 7 days.
Swollen lymph in throat
All mild... Old injuries or issues having flare ups: left ankle, right knee, right ovary. New: right hip. Will have MRI on ankle and knee. Probably just a coincidence.
Under arm lymph nodes swollen on arm that had the shot
Blood pressure elevated, upper arms aching moderate, when blowing nose a little blood.
Right eye still bloodshot from elevated blood pressure the night before. Almost cleared up.
Left arm tight (same arm as shot Given)
Sinus infection, sore throat, runny nose, coughing (allergies?). Started with a stye in left bottom eye inner lid that came and went. Old under left eye filler injection site was swollen for a few days. Never had those two happen before.
Sinus infection
Thirsty - now drinking more water. Urine in the morning a dark yellow.
Since my family and I have had the cold early August, my sinuses /throat have constant really mild issues. I didn't think much of it till October, which should have been enough time for it to go away. My joints/ligaments all have mild issues.
No but I took 2 aleve before the shot to help with symptoms
Taking aleve every 12 hrs
Small rash on right cheek & really dry nose left nostril where it hurt some to breathe
Feeling anxious since my initial shot and today not sure if its related
Eye has been twitching intermittently since shot
Lots of eye twitches everyday since
Still eye twitching
Bad Vertigo, Nausea, Headache -scheduled to see my dr on Friday. Office visit 5/28
Tachycardia rapid heart rate for a day
Heart palpitations or skips in beat
Heart palpitations, skipping beats randomly
Skin felt tingling and sensitive to touch.Also had a runny nose. Took nasal decongestant and 2 Tylenol 1 with caffeine and am feeling much better
Have a pain in upper back right side near shoulder. The pain is stabbing. It will get worse with lifting and right arm movements.
Had knee/leg tightness I have never experienced before. Physical therapy
Had sneezing and runny nise for about 2 days. Took COVID home test and was negative. ??Allergies??
Had a reaction to the adhesive on the band aid used post shot (I have an existing adhesive allergy, so this isnt surprising)
I got a huge, super itchy, red rash on my arm around the injection site. (the initial soreness and redness had gone, but came back with a vengance on day 8).My period was 3 days late and I suffered from the absolute worst menstrual cramps of my life
Worse than normal seasonal allergies causing muffled hearing
Delayed period with worse than usual cramps
Bladder spasms
blood in urine, possible kidney stone
Increased pain during period, blood in urine
fatigue
Fever, lack of appetite, headache, sinus pressure/congestion, lethargy
Felt much better by the afternoon.
The chills were during the night and gone by morning.
Early January x cold, mild flu or Covid; body aches, fever and sore throat. As I am retired I just isolated for ten days after the symptoms appeared and did not test. Symptoms were gone by day five.
The night after I received the 9:00 AM shot I had chills and body aches. Much more noticeable than after the previous three doses. Fine now though.
Chills is a strong descriptor; I was uncomfortably cold last night. I just put on sweat pants and was fine.
Some lightheadedness at times
Some general itching and bouts of lightheadedness
Occasional itching on my body
Sweating early this morning for no apparent reason, took temperature but was in normal range
PACs intermittent throughout the day
Having some low HR and higher than normal BP and possibly PACs
Multiple PACs higher BP last night, trouble falling asleep, excessive sweating during night.
Last week started having PACs, particularly severe attack one evening, finally fell asleep and later woke up in a sweat, but felt better, had a few other occasions of sweating and PACs. I Contacted my (b)(6) cardiologist and reported the episodes.
Had an intense sore throat pop up last night. Kind of carried over today.
I don't think my check-in yesterday turned in... Not sure if it is relevant or not... I have a 4 month old breastfed baby who got her standard vaccines, also on Tuesday. She didn't seem to have any effects left from her vaccines on Thursday, then Friday had a very bad tired/uncomfy day. It would have seemed normal enough were it the day after vaccines, but popping up 3 days later, it made me wonder if it had anything to do with antibodies getting to her from my vaccine.
Likely just smoke & allergens causing sinus issues, but I did have some sinus issues that my husband was all what if its Covid?!? about
Feeling very good on Monday
Yesterday the day after shot I was tired warm general icky feeling but okay today
Yesterday the shot site seemed smaller than it did today ; neither day was problematic . I went about day as normal.
Shot location irrational is minor
Nose sniffles
Yesterday after getting injection I worked in yard trimming tree limbs climbing ladder and cutting up limbs as a result I do feel stiff and sore from that activity - normal for me
Feeling great no soreness or stiffness
Last three days a sore throat and horseless today , today I did a self COVID test and was negative Last week we traveled to (b)(6) had negative COVID tests for travel
Three weeks ago I tested positive for COVID I attended a packed church service where a VBS program for children had occurred the previous week / adult teacher were reporting COVID my symptoms were minor slight sore throat and drippy nose spoke w dr Spoke on phone
I get a mild headache here and there.
I have experienced testicular pain and swollen lymph nodes. Not sure if its important but wanted to list it.
Maybe related or not but the only thing I think Im having lately is joint pain (wrist and hands). This is usually felt during the night and when I wake up in the morning. I dont notice it as much during the day.
Mild headaches and some neck pain
Just to be safe, I can't recall if I mentioned that I have a mild headache most days (5 out 7) and on some days a worse one. Just want to mention it case I hadn't in the past check in and if it could be related or not.
Day after. Drink a lot of fluids after the shot as suggested it and had to get up a bit during the night to use the bathroom so maybe a combination of that and the shot but experienced some tiredness
Tired. No energy. Headaches
Vertigo, general unwell
Very severe Vertigo that required ER, presidone, Patches and many test. I have wondered if triggered by vaccine as several others I know hav had first time very.
Vertigo
Very frequent urination. Went to urgent care. On antibiotics
Vertigo. Had fir the very first time post vaccine
Vertigo. My first in my life episode of Vertigo happened after my first COVID shot. While I am not telling people this because I would not want anyone to be discouraged from getting a Covid shot, I believe the vaccine caused and is causing vertigo
Fearful that vertigo will return after shot
Felt a little dizdy/light headed earlier this morning then
COVID 19 , General unwell feeling , cough, irrated throat , low grade fever , runny more
Rotator cuff issue. No falls , no hurting in any way but developed problem. Many people that have had the vaccine are now reporting memory issues. I think that should be looked into. I personally develop vertigo after I had the vaccine.
Left underarm swelling still has not went away. Had a sore throat and white patch on my left tonsil but went away after two days without meds or seeing a doctor about it. Coughing and sneezing with runny nose.
Vomiting and severe headache
Sore and scratchy throat, cough, very fatigued. Not going to doctor unless i get a fever.
Loss of taste and smell, headache, runny nose, and fatigue.
Cold sweats Sore throat Headache Fatigue
Pain in the area of my elbow ligament/musclet
Acfually h as been zbout a wedk ago but I nevrr reported this. As not dure if relevant. Got like a small blister/protrusion on the white part of my left eye
Rejected my cornea transplant
Acfually 3 weeks ago, I started to reject a corneal transplant to my left eye but never reported it. My cornea is still rejecting...
Muscle pains, coughing and shortness of breath.
Dizziness And felt floaty after injection for most of the day.
Lymph nodes are tender in arms and neck.
I got itchy last night on ribs, back and arms. I forgot to mention in my daily checks that I Started mental cycle 7 days early 3 days after vaccine. Neck lymph nodes tender.
Heavy Feeling chest, tender lymph nodes and Overall did not feel good for 10 days after vaccine. Im not excited to get my second dose next week as I dont want to feel bad again. But will get it as I Also Spotted 2 dayS after early period.
Lymph nodes on left arm pit and throat area are soar.
Slightly Dizzy
I have had some weird sensations in my head a few times. Back behind the ear and upper sides. It did not last long so not sure if it was sinus pressure or what. But it happened a about 3 weeks after my first does too
Continued menstral cycle issues. Early and longer periods. My cycle has been messed up since the vaccine. It trigger me to start early and now it's always early. Tiredness and still a few chills in my head.
Covid and now long covid effects. Brain fog, exhaustion and joint pain.
I have four swollen red bumps under my Opposite arm. They came up last night and are tender to touch.
Still have bumps under the other arm, not sure if related
Still have bumps under opposite arm two of them have gone away. I dont know if this is realated. They came up the night after I got my vaccination
Still have three bumps under right arm
Bumps under left arm still have three left
Still have three bumps left armpit. They are getting smaller
