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.
Swelling and pain in my arm pit on my shot side.
Arm pit on shot side mild swelling and sore
Hives all over my body!
Hives all over my body
Still have hives all over my body
Hives all over
Eye lids are swelling in both eyes. Worse when I wake up in the morning. PCP office visit
I had Covid and a sinus infection. My asthma acted up and I was placed back on steroid inhaler. I had been off them for almost 10 years. Allergy and asthma
Very stiff neck, shoulder, swollen lymph nodes
Very stiff neck, sore shoulder, swollen lymph nodes on side of shot
Swollen lymph nodes
Joint pain in shoulder and neck but is slowly going away. Other random joint pain in knee and lower back.
Stiff neck, swollen lymph nodes
Bad neck pain radiating down arm and back
Stiff neck
Came down with a sinus infection but recovered
Permanently enlarged axillary lymph nodes possibly from COVID vaccine
Almost went into respiratory failure. Arms & legs shaking real hard. HB
Breathing much better than yesterday when he almost went into respiratory failure
Still having extra hard time breathing, and 1st headache in 50 yrs
Breathing better... Had been very tough since vaccine. Does have severe COPD
Still extra short of breath, poor appetite
Still has breathing issues worse than usual
Still getting extremely short of breath even just eating. Now has House Calls vs own dr because still to weak to go to Dr. They have ordered oxygen for home...never had before this adverse reaction. Appetite is a little better, but eats very small. Nurse came to house, did teleconference with provider. Did
Continue s to have extra hard time breathing...still weak..low appetite. Starting on antibiotics & NAC in nebulizer. Home health, now they referred him to pulmonologist
Severe breathing issues, water retention, and as of today...not able to urinate House Calls since day after Moderna vaccine
Retaining water...more weakness..more spells that started the night Tommy had his vaccine. Tommy is deceased as of 07/13/21 Home Health Care
Tachycardia/regular rhythm for 15 minutes late morning
Heart palpitations for about 20 minutes this afternoon.
I have no idea if this is vaccine related but since the first shot I seem to have memory blanks. Meaning I cant bring a word or name to my speakable memory. Ive had trouble at times remembering someones name as Ive aged but this seems d
After I took the survey yesterday I had chills and deep bone pain in upper arm and shoulder on vaccine arm and generally felt achy for a few hours in the afternoon. It all passed by 6PM yesterday
Had heart palpitations and felt very jittery/anxious while laying in bed about to fall asleep. Nothing prompted this. It lasted about an hour. It happened after the last shots for a shorter period of time
Mild sore throat and morning and afternoon couch. I was exposed to someone diagnosed with the common cold. He tested negative to the flu and Covid.
Stomach bug. Diarrhea, nausea, headache. Took home Covid yesterday and was negative. Also for about 6 weeks certain foods taste different. Like coffee and alcoholic drinks
I have mast cell activation syndrome. Within the first 30 min i experienced swelling of lips and hoarse voice. Resolved within 30 min of Benadryl.
Abdominal and pelvic pain. Not sure if related to the vaccine.
More joint, abdominal, pelvic pain
I have MCAS. 1.5 hours after shot I had typical anaphylaxis symptoms: swelling around eyes, lip swelling, nausea, hoarse voice.
Nosebleed & skin hurts all over
Still feels hot.
Tooth pain & bleeding gums
Fatigue
Persistent right calf pain.
Headaches, muscle aches, increased frequency of mast cell reactions, recurrent yeast infection
mild lightheadedness
Ringing in ears more pronounced than normal. Right ear sometimes partially muffled.
Headache and some chest congestion and cough
Late last week medium almost constant heahache. Starting to be better. Chest congestion and normal cough(have emphysema). Temp is normal. Pressure and some chest pain.
Some chest and sinus congestion. Already had scheduled primary care appointment. Coincedental.
Only a very sore arm
A chronic, mild, but wide-spread headache with only a little improvement with medication.
Migraine-type headaches that last overnight into the next day. Used to get these headaches but never that lasted overnight and continued.
Excessive sweating
Faint, though yesterday nearly passed out in the shower
Couldn't taste mint the past few days, tongue feels burned when have something acidic like lemonade
Still a little loss of taste for some flavors
My left arm was initially sore, hard to lift like weighted. I had a big knot at injection site that lasted for about 2 weeks with major itching, a reddish- pink circle, and little hard black pimples that brushed off. My NP wants it ment. at 2nd one Nurse practitioner visit at insulin infusion
TWITCHING OF LEFT EYE, UNSTABLE BP- TRENDING HIGH, VERY HIGH, RENAL FUNCTION DECREASE
I have experienced decreased renal function and additional issues with my back and joints. Renal specialists / pain mgmt. visits in and out of town
Hardness at injection site
Swollen and painful lymph node under arm.
Very swollen and tender lymph node underneath arm. Painful to lower arm normally.
Swollen & tender underarm ñymph nodes.
Painful, canker-like sores all over my tongue and mouth. General fatigue. Suspected UTI as well, but likely unrelated to vaccine.
Numerous canker sores all over mouth and tongue. Painful to eat solid foods. Condition seems to be resolving itself.
Painful mouth sores, lymph node pain (underarm)
Swollen underarm lymph node, painful oral blisters
Painful oral sores.
Vertigo. Sensation of room spinning, light-headedness, slight loss of balance. Visited Urgent Care facility, was diagnosed with viral sinus infection and given Rx for Meclizine. Symptoms have subsided.
Several days with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Two self-performed Epley Manouvers, and symptoms cleared up. I have no reason to suspect this had anything to do with COVID or vaccine.
Sleepy, took a nap which is rare. Probably due to staying up too late the night before.
I've had an upset stomach anytime I eat since the injection.
My joints in my fingers and toes go numb randomly.
Extreme fatigue
Short of breath
Shortness of breath
I felt feverish and coughing more after being in the sun for the day. My arm is still sore in the injection site.
I had loss of taste, fever, problems breathing, exhaustion and the rest of the household had issues to. So we had COVID-19 even after getting the vaccine. I'm still feeling off, but am much better than last week. We quarantined to be safe.
Didnt realize the injection spot was sensitive til I brushed against a doorframe
Tenderness noticed yesterday (but still tender) when I brushed against a doorway. The previous question is unclearIve answered yes I did have pain but I wonder if the question meant do you have pain today?
Tenderness at injection site
No longer tender at injection site
Fatigue was yesterday after the shot. Went to bed THREE hours early. Is ok today
The injection site is sensitive to touch but doesnt hurt otherwise
Tested positive for Covid. Worst sore throat ever. Monoclonal antibody infusion
Oddly, I started to smell some things yesterday and today that I had not realized I was not smelling.
More sense of smell returning, a good thing!
I don't think the fatigue is related to the vaccine. Also, when the shot was given on the 14th, I had insane, severe pain for about a day. What I have now is mild.
Hard time breathing on trail work a couple months ago and constant tired. Otherwise fine.
Just cold and tired.
Chills and fatigue are mild. Just not sleeping good.
My arm from shoulder to wrist has been sore since the first shot on 1/25/21
The injection site is bigger than a silver dollar. Red. Hot. Swollen. Is this normal.
Left arm is very sore and aching to my elbow.
Can you tell me why my arm hurts from my shoulder to my wrist. At times I can barely use it. It has been 3 weeks since my 2nd shot. Thank you.
Ive been very dizzy since May. Could this be from the moderna shot. Been to the doctor 3 times. No ear infection or sinus infection. Have yo go see an ENT. Saw my doctor and cardiologist
Serious issues with my leg. Seen several doctors. And rehab.
Cough
Cough & Runny nose
Runny nose for the last 5 days
Runny nose, sneezing, repeated poo
Continuous runny nose since fully vaccinated, started about 2 weeks after and still suffering. Phlegm thickened a week ago and coughing started a week ago, which is little worsening. Eye itching started, lasted for about the same period of time
Loss of smell and taste, high fever, cough & cold, severe fatigue and loss of complete energy
Swollen, sore lymph nodes.
My lymph nodes are still swollen, but not as bad.
The nausea came back strong last night at about the 80 hour mark. Today Im still nauseous with a headache.
Today is the first day I feel completely normal head to toe. :)
Just a mild headache.
I feel like all my nerve endings are raw. It feels like someone is taking a screwdriver and pressing it into my bones, muscled and joints. Its very uncomfortable to the point I couldnt even sleep at all last night.
Nope. I feel 100% good today. :)
Joint inflammation. Nerve pain.
Swollen supraclaviclar lymph node for 3 weeks3 days after first vaccine Dr visit which recommended to see a surgeon and get an ultrasound
Swollen glands still from first vaccine
Swollen lymphnodes, from first thst have not gone down, and now from second
Lymphnode swelling & pain
Still have swollen lymph nodes from 1st and 2nd shot
Swollen lymph nodes stll from 1st vax and now 2nd
Swollen lymphodes from 1st & 2nd shot
Extreme fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, joint pain in shoulder and knee, general aches, chills but no fever, unable to focus or concentrate, vision gets blurry when I try to focus on something like reading.
Thyroid inflammation with lymph node swelling. Continue to have severe fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain and chills without fever.
Throat and lymph node issues. Continue to have severe fatigue, muscle weakness, joint aches and chills without fever
Continue same symptoms diagnosed with post Covid vaccine thyroiditis. Endocrinologist expects a full recovery but it is going very slow
A red oval rash developed just below the injection site.
Neck pain; hip and lower back pain. Egg shaped knot below injection site.
Low thyroid Primary Care Doctor
Sour stomach
Since a week following my booster I am experiencing bladder leakage.
Constant fatigue
Fatigue continues, leaky bladder continues along with loose bowels
High blood pressure; heart beating hard; kidney stones PCP; Urologist
High blood pressure PCP
Lower back pain, mucous and uvula feels enlarged
Have had Migraine headache, low blood pressure, fatigue
Flushing, dizziness, anxiety, high BP
Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, slightly elevated d dimer
Elevated heart rate, palpitations, slightly elevated d-dimer, low blood panel and platelets
Still having elevated heart rate
Elevated heart rate
I dont know if its related but I have been experiencing hot flashes more consistently.
Cold symptoms, presumably from a virus I picked up from my husband Primarily congestion and a post-nasal drip which led to a coughAlso a fuzzy head and fatigue
Six months after vaccine #2 (and 4 days after air travel): sore throat, swollen glands, headache, fatigue, slightly elev. temp. Lasted five days. Had COVID test done (NEGATIVE) to ensure I wouldnt put others at risk during upcoming medical appts.
Hot flashes
Not 100% energy about 75%
Little soar throat
Mild Sore throat
Chwst pain, indigestion, irritated
Chest pain, irritability
Irritability
Ability to hear and sensitivity to high pitch sounds
Hearing high pitch frequency in voices or dog barks
Still hear high pitch tones in voices etc...
A persistent cough that turned into pneumonia
For the past week a lot of fatigue and headaches for no apparent reason.
Itching
Heartburn
The itching had cleared up, but it flared up right after I ate a hard-boiled egg for breakfast. I had eggs on the day the itching started, too.
Rapid heartbeat since the vaccination
Mild pain around the injection site for dose one (left arm). My second shot and yesterday's booster shot were given in my right arm. I had a great deal of difficulty with my left arm for months after the first injection.
Shallow breathing, increased arrhythmia (pre-existing condition)
Ekevated heart rate (Fitbit)
Subtle ache in the injection site. Fixed with warm compress and Advil. Working the muscle helps as well.
Shoulder ache is gone. Flesh is slightly tender.
My left knee had surgery on it. Sometimes inflammation will cause pain.
Second vaccine. These are initial reactions and expected. Will notify tomorrow if problems persist or get worse.
My back, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles and feet hurt a lot. I wake up in pain, and when I put weight on my legs my joints hurt. I turned 40 this year. This could be arthritis but I don't feel like my sedentary lifestyle would merit such a condition.
Dizziness
Slight dizziness in the morning.
Every day since the shot I've had a headache. I don't usually get those. Different days it's worse or better depending on the situation, but it is every day. I've taken between 2-6 pain pills a day now every day, like Tylenol and Advil. To No help.
I still continue to have a headache almost every day since I've had the second shot. I didn't have but 1 a month prior to that.
None
Injection site is sore
Point of injection is sore and aches a little bit.
My arm remains sore and aches but less so - very mild
I have a migraine today. I do not believe it is related to the injection (I get them all the time)
I have had a migraine for 3 days. I do not believe it is related to the injection
I tested positive for COVID on April 19 2022. I initially had a head cold which became a chest cold. It then turned into 10 days of flu followed by 14 days of mild pneumonia. I'm feeling better but not completely well
Aches
All over headache not just in one spot, slight pinch on the bottom area where my heart is idk if its my heart or a nerve that feels like its being pinched, the back of my neck all the nerves there feel super stuff and in pain, random hot flashes since Friday that i received the vaccine today is Saturday.
Occipital lymph nodes swollen and in pain- this symptom started 2 hours after the vaccine and its still here today from June 4th-June7th. Headache, upper back and neck muscles hur, runny nose, stiff neck, swollen lymph nodes on side of neck since june 4th,
Aches on the back of the neck
Stiff neck and ribs.
Intestinal discomfort for about 3.5 days as well as muscle achesfor about 4.5 days
Extremely fatigued, coughing, joints aching
Booster made me sick for 4 days. Headache, chills,muscle aches, extremely tired. Also in December had some kind of virus. Coughing (which I still have) extremely fatigued, malaise, no appetite and forever sinus infection.
Respiratory distress, severe aching, fatigue and malaise. Although I was not tested my doctor said he believes I had COVID. He advised me to wait 6 mos. For my booster. I didn't have the 4th one but will be getting the new bivalent this week.
Bad taste in mouth, excessive thirst.
Wet macular coats disease greatly improved
Still very tired. Developed vertigo.
Vertigo. Forgot to report it last week. Vestibular balance therapist okay
vertigo Cancel ct scan
I have a rash on both cheeks. Dr. It was contact dermatitis but the antibiotic has not changed it any I'm going to see a dermatologist on Friday. I'm wondering if it's some kind of rash related to my covid injection. I was checked for covid and it wa
Shooting pain in long bones
Swollen axillar lymph nodes on injection side.
Significant swelling and pain at vaccine arm lymph nodes on
Vaccine side swollen glands continue although swelling is subsiding
Swelling in lymph nodes on vaccine arm
Lymph node swelling continues to decrease. No pain any longer. Almost back to normal.
Not sure if related - could be weather- or due to underlying autoimmune issues under care of rheumatologist. Last 48 hours I have had exacerbation of joint pain right knee and tendon pain left hand.
Exacerbation of arthritic inflammation right knee and shoulder starting Saturday. Reporting in case it is deemed relevant but assuming it is coincidental.
Very swollen and painful lymph nodes on injection arm axilla.
Swollen axillar lymph nodes since Day 2 post injection
Axillar lymph node swelling on injection arm
Swollen axillar lymph nodes in injection arm
