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.
Pruritus, Myalgia and Dyspnea
4.17.2021 – Just tenderness at the injection site ..
4.20.2021 – just a very mild transitory itching sensation over various parts of my body.
4.21.2021 – Slight transitory itching & mild headache
6.5.2022 – Slight itching on my hand in my injection site arm
7.2.2022 – Chills Headache, Dizzy. Short of Breath Diarreah Fatigue Muscle Aches. I took a Covid/ Flu PCR test. It came back negative for Covid but Positive for Influenza Type A
7.8.2022 – coughing, chest congestion, short of breath, lightheaded, headache, diarrhea, fatigue,
7.15.2022 – Positive for Influenza Type A as per Covid / Flu PCR Lab Test
Bone pain, Anosmia and Musculoskeletal stiffness
5.22.2021 – I had bone ache the day following first shot. Bone ache in my wrist (2019 surgery for keinbocks disease) has lingered and developed stiffness. Incision sites are the worst but the lunate bone also has some pain.
5.31.2021 – Sore throat
6.2.2021 – Congestion
6.20.2021 – Sniffles, minor cough. More than allergies but less than a cold. 2 kids also have runny noses
6.28.2021 – Joint pain low fever exhaustion higher heart rate slightly uncomfortable breatjing
7.5.2021 – Sinus congestion, continued joint pain in knees and elbows. Low energy
8.27.2021 – Right elbow pain. Similar to tendinitis. Began the week of 2nddose as mild and has become significantly worse over time. Vaccine received in right arm. Heart rate at rest will occasionally spike to 160 and then return to normal. Also began at dose 2
11.28.2021 – Cough, loss of smell, sneezing congestion
Colitis ulcerative, Injection site hemorrhage and Injection site discoloration
2.12.2021 – Bled when vaccine was injected. Big black and blue at injection site. Im not sure if the symptoms are caused by the black and blue.
2.14.2021 – Im on Humira for ulcerative colitis.
5.13.2021 – Since taking the Covid vaccine, every time I take my Humira shot I develop a lump and rash around where the Humira was injected. It itches and feels hot. It lasts about a week. I never had this reaction before the Covid Vaccine. Called Humira and am going to call my doctor to see if I can continue taking Humira. I take it for colitis.
Ligament sprain, Hypoacusis and Muscle spasms
2.12.2021 – I had a few very short headaches for a couple of seconds literally, but it could have been sinus issues which I get from time to time.
2.14.2021 – I notice vex that when I had the best ejectionthat a muscle ache that Ive had in the past reoccurred. I didnt think much of it but it was persistent and I iced it. Twice stopped the pain at the injection site and helped a lot with neck muscle ache. Today Was had a back spasm which above had before, which could be a coincidence, but who knows.
2.15.2021 – Physical therapy
2.18.2021 – Recovering from back sprain
3.12.2021 – Dizziness and blocked ears. All symptoms except fatigue come and go
3.16.2021 – quick headache
Facial discomfort, Memory impairment and Muscle tightness
4.25.2021 – Brain fog and forgetfulness.
5.9.2021 – Sleepy
5.31.2021 – Over all a feeling of not feeling well. I feel like I have high blood pressure and I have been having frequent headaches and lack of energy. I feel a tightness in my neck , face , kinda of like heart racing with a felling of needing more oxygen. Over
6.6.2021 – I still do not feel normal since my second dose. Kinda of like high blood pressure feeling. I do not feel the same as before I took the vaccine.
6.13.2021 – I feel feel like half the man I was before the shot. My 5 k time is shit now.
11.7.2021 – I caught covid
Muscle edema, Temporomandibular joint syndrome and Spinal pain
3.4.2021 – Dizziness
4.3.2021 – Exactly 32 hours after vaccine#2, severe symptoms began, joint pain to the point of not being able to bear weight on right leg( pain at MCL knee), right hip,jaw, TMJ, ear pain, headache stabbing and intermittent, c spine pain and muscle ache all over like the flu. Tylenol helped a little bit much. I felt unable to do anything other that go to bed. Symptoms resolved just as suddenly after 4 hours. I am a medical provider reporting these side effects. This am, I feel normal with only slight pain at injection site.
4.4.2021 – Left supraclavicular lymph node tenderness and swelling.
4.5.2021 – Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy resolved. Lasted about 36 hours
4.7.2021 – Symptoms are noted only in the early evening; again noted supraclavicular LN left and fairly significant edema of the left deltoid, chills for about 2 hrs in the evening.. hot shower and Celebrex helped. No sx. In morning. Will see if they return this evening...very strange S. E.
4.8.2021 – Still have enlarged SCLN left. Also have sinus infection, thus the HA Don't believe sx. Are vaccine related except enlarged Lymph node
Rash, Diarrhea and Chills
4.15.2021 – I want to report on 2 hours to 48 hours after shot. I had a rash on my legs at 2 hours. Diarrhea at 8 hours. Chills and fever at 10 hours. The next 48 hours it felt like I was going to die. Temp of 104.6 was the highest. Kept to 101-102 while on Tylenol.Went for covid tests yesterday just in case. All clear. Still have a cough and tired. I slept, drank water, took Tylenol for 48 hours. I could do nothing else!
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
4.13.2021 – Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes on same side as injection
4.16.2021 – Swollen supraclavicular lymph glands on same side as vaccine. First noticed 9 days after vaccine
4.27.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes on side of injection
4.28.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes around clavicle on side on injection
4.29.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes near clavicle on same side as injection
4.30.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes around clavicle on same side as injection
5.3.2021 – Slightly swollen lymph nodes around clavicle on same side as injection
10.9.2022 – Painful lymph node swelling, armpit and collarbone
10.10.2022 – Pain and swelling of lymph nodes in armpit and collarbone.
10.11.2022 – Pain and swelling of lymph nodes in armpit and collarbone
10.13.2022 – Minor swelling of lymph nodes at collarbone
10.16.2022 – Slight swelling of lymph nodes near collarbone
Fatty liver alcoholic, Fungal skin infection and Retching
3.13.2021 – Taste of metal when I got the shot
4.16.2021 – Very tired and chest tightness but maybe asthma or a URI related since I get those a fair amount. Had to miss one day of work from it.
4.23.2021 – Very itchy sore throat
6.11.2021 – Got a nasty cold, Dry heaving, fever 100.1, cough, stuffy nose, headache, and chills.
9.10.2021 – Fungal rash
4.18.2022 – Mom-alcoholic Fatty liver
10.18.2022 – Really tired and having a hard time remembering things. Currently have a head cold or something. Since the pressure in my head and fog is really messing with me.
Infection, Vomiting and Chest pain
1.14.2021 – I spit up a little infection. You would think it would be green but it was bright bright yellow. My nose is running a little last night and today
2.6.2021 – I have both knees replaced and normally no pain irritation but my right knee beginning to ache last night and its a little achy today and thats never happened before. I took Tylenol and it was a little better
10.7.2022 – I was COVID positive after a rider in my car got Covid And gave it to me during our four hour ride from a conference
Hypersomnia and Chest discomfort
1.21.2021 – Dont feel this is related to the vaccine as i had this prior
1.22.2021 – None are new with the vaccine
1.23.2021 – Am having Shortness of breath & fatigue. However started way before my vaccine
1.24.2021 – No new symptoms since vaccine
1.25.2021 – I did not mention before. When leaving after vaccine I felt a warmth with heaviness in my chest. Lasted about 30 minutes... maybe just anxiety after reading about the allergic reactions
2.8.2021 – I had the vaccine at about 6pm & fell asleep by 8pm . Sleeping 12 hours waking a few times for bathroom. Wuth in 5 hours I wanted to go back to bed. Stayed up a few more hours beforw going back to bed.
Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Vision blurred
3.26.2021 – I was gardening. I had an allergic reaction to a weed in my yard. It happens, but it is not usually this severe. It went systemic and I am on oral prednisone and a steroid cream. It might be connected or not, just mentioning it here.
4.3.2021 – Dizzy, brain fog, trouble focusing eyes
4.23.2021 – Allergic response. I have itchy bumps on my legs, arms and trunk. This happened just over 2 weeks after my 1st injection as well. I took prednisone and used a topical steroid. Symptoms are resolving. I had meds left from the original attack from my 1st injection.
5.1.2021 – Allergic reaction: After going for several days off medication and without a rash, the red, itchy bumps came back. This time on the inside of my upper arms above my elbows. Also, behind my knees and between knuckles on my hands. Resolved w/prednisone
Bradycardia, Cardiac pacemaker insertion and Systemic lupus erythematosus
2.20.2021 – Runny nose?
2.25.2021 – Headache is a migraine-not covid related.
3.11.2021 – My Lupus flared after my first injection and has become worse over the past few days. Just started Prednisone so 2nd injection on Mar 17 should be easier. PCP office visit
5.21.2021 – Electrical issue with heart. Severe Bradychardia. Had to get a pacemaker that is pacing 26% of the time. Removal of Implantable Loop Recorder and implantation of a cardiac pacemaker.
Tongue discomfort, Glossodynia and Chills
2.27.2021 – Last Evening I had slight body aches but nothing ibuprofen couldnt take care of. Slept very well. Today, I feel perfect!
3.18.2021 – Just got shot 2 hours ago so no symptoms as yet.
3.20.2021 – Also had chills at bedtime last night
3.21.2021 – I feel great!!
3.22.2021 – I feel 100% today!!
3.23.2021 – Another day of feeling great!!!
3.24.2021 – Another day of feeling great!
3.25.2021 – Feeling 100%
3.18.2022 – Burning sensation and soreness on top of my tongue. Had this symptom for approximately two months now.
Back pain, Chills and Fatigue
3.1.2021 – Bad headache
3.2.2021 – This vaccination totally kicked my butt the headache I got the first night in the chills felt like somebody was hitting me over the head with an ax... Horrible had to take Advil no hotlines would help me all I listened to were recordings
3.3.2021 – Had chills last night around 3:00 a.m. although I didn't register a fever I was freezing with chills for about a half hour today I just feel exhausted and some aches and pains when I try to do anything
3.9.2021 – Some middle back pain don't think it's associated
Paranasal sinus discomfort, Productive cough and Sneezing
6.3.2021 – Cold symptoms (wife and son also), earlier in the week felt like just seasonal allergy-like symptom, then changed to cold-like runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and sinus pressure with headache. No temperature.
7.29.2021 – I have attributed these symptoms to wildfire smoke and 4th of july smoke, but I have had cheat congestion for this entire month with minor coughing and phlem.
2.16.2022 – Got a cold in the last month. negative covid test. congestion, runny nose, 1 week
Head injury, Loss of consciousness and Visual impairment
3.11.2021 – Swollen neck lymph node on left side. Same side as vaccine. Nothing swollen on right side.
3.12.2021 – Swollen neck lymph node on same side as shot, left side. 2nd day that it is present. It is the only 1 that I have found so far.
3.13.2021 – Swollen neck lymph node on left side same side as shot. Half size smaller today.
4.4.2021 – Loss of consciousness/fainted last night at 10:30 PM while standing up In the bathroom. Very light headed / dizzy / yellow tinted, sparkly and bright vision as well as ringing in the ears leading up to fainting. Also confusion, I remember thinking I should get on the ground and next thing I know Im coming to on the ground. I have what seems to be lighter concussion symptoms as I hit my head on door handles and the tile floor going down. This was 12 hours after 2nd dose. Other than being in a bit of a fog today I think it could have been a lot worse if I didnt fall into doors on my way down. Feel better today.
10.29.2022 – Sore throat
Weight increased, Loss of personal independence in daily activities and Chest discomfort
2.3.2021 – Headache lasted until I took an Advil tablet. Then I forgot about it. ALSO I went on a 2 mile walk (30 minutes), normal pace and distance for me. I felt different. It felt more difficult to expand my lungs. Not bad, just a new feeling. Finished fine but feeling was there the entire walk. After was back to normal feeling.
2.6.2021 – Took 2 naps today. Normal is one.
2.8.2021 – Chest discomfort while trying to sleep last night,. Extended into late morning. Similar to tightness i felt during a walk in day after shot.
2.9.2021 – Same chest tightness in the morning but less than yesterday,. And a faster recovery time.
2.23.2021 – More like changed. After first shot, Feb 2, I mentioned chest tightness during walks/stretching. That is all gone. I believe it was due to the shot. Also, I gained a few pounds initially. Now back to normal weight, i believe it was water retention.
3.11.2021 – Rash on back of neck. May not be from shot, but a never rash thing all the same.
3.13.2021 – Weight gain, about 3 pounds, like after the first shot.
9.7.2021 – Periodicly overly fatigued, but i have attributed that to difficulty sleeping. I do not think it is Covid or vaccine related.
Taste disorder, Parosmia and Hypersensitivity
3.10.2021 – My sense of smell and taste have been overwhelming. Ive been sensitive to certain foods and products with fragrance. I also got a delayed allergic reaction where my body broke out in hives/rashes. Its taking a while for them to go away.
3.15.2021 – Heightened sense of smell and taste
3.16.2021 – Heightened and Change of smell and taste :
3.17.2021 – Change and heightened sense of taste and smell
3.18.2021 – Heightened and change of taste and smell
3.19.2021 – Heightened and change of smell and taste
Sensitivity to weather change, Depressed mood and Anxiety
5.14.2021 – It may be because it 100degrees today i
5.15.2021 – Tired probably because of heat here in AZ; even walking briefly outside sucks my energy.
6.1.2021 – HeadacheTire easily going upstairs, such that I have to rest to catch breath. Mask on.
6.22.2021 – Headache - migraine-like, but probably sinus relatedNot uncommon for me, nothing different (frequency, severity, relief) from before/after vaccine.
12.12.2021 – Sinus stuffiness
12.13.2021 – Lack of appetite- unusual for me
1.6.2022 – Sinus headache-usually have one when weather changes
3.10.2022 – Sinus congestion & headache for 48 hours
4.27.2022 – A feeling of 'foreboding'. Like the painting, The Scream.
4.28.2022 – Depressed
Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema and Sinusitis
12.18.2020 – Shortness of breath
12.20.2020 – I am thinking about going to the doctor I think I may have cellulitis around the injection side the redness is spreading down my arm and the swelling is getting bigger
12.21.2020 – I thought I had cellulitis but a strong reaction to the shot is what they thought it was told me to take Benadryl I already take a Claritin every day and ice the
12.17.2021 – Cough sinus infection sore throat Muscle aches when he and got tested negative
Sinus disorder, Dyspnea and Nasopharyngitis
1.23.2021 – But I'm old; this happens every so often.
2.4.2021 – I think I've caught a cold. I have congestion. I have a virtual appointment scheduled on Friday, the day after tomorrow.
8.19.2021 – I was diagnosed positive for covid19 when I was tested on Aug 12, 2021. I felt like I had a mild cold. I had a mild sore throat, mild sinusy, mild cough. I felt tired.
2.18.2022 – I had Covid again. I was sick starting Dec 27, 2021. I tested positive on Jan 5, 2022. I had a cough, shortness of breath, and very tired until Feb 5.
Night sweats, Brain fog and Injection site pain
2.23.2021 – From about 12am to 6am I persisted so much my nightgown was wet. I rarely ever sweat not even with heavy exercise. No fever.
4.18.2022 – About 12 hrs after the shot I experienced bad fever chills aches & pains, headache and mental fog. This lasted about 18 hrs. Within 24 hrs it was resolved. Very very unpleasant!
5.6.2022 – Pain at the injection site. It came on suddenly and in about 10-12 hrs it was gone.
5.27.2022 – Extreme headache, congestion & fatigue
Dyskinesia, Arthropathy and Feeling of body temperature change
12.5.2021 – Pain on my back up and low
12.6.2021 – Mareos, un poco elevada la presion
12.7.2021 – Un poco de mareo
12.8.2021 – Dolor en el pecho,mareos , respiración con silbidos,comezón en algunas partes del cuerpo
12.9.2021 – Dolor en pecho, ligeros mareos
12.10.2021 – Mareos, silbidos cuando respiro,dolor de pecho y en la noche se durmieron mis manos y siento como si estuviera un lÃquido helado en mis huesos
12.17.2021 – Dolores en articulaciones, dolor de cabeza diario, wheezing al reÃr , respirar, Un poco de tos, ronquera , cansancio,aveces dolor en el pecho, dolor de huesos, calambres, suspiros profundos
12.25.2021 – Problemas cuando camino me duele mucho la caderas y espalda baja y se me traba para dar el paso dolor articulaciones
12.31.2021 – Siento como un temblor dentro de todo mi cuerpo los huesos como con lÃquido frÃo o aveces caliente , ligeros mareos aveces dolor de cabeza e intenso del cuerpo
1.7.2022 – Cansancio, mareos movimientos involuntarios en la mano izquierda en los dedos,escalofrÃos, dolor de pecho coyonturas , piernas dolores, un silbido al respirar
1.14.2022 – Comezón, silbidos en el pecho , aveces movimiento involuntario en las manos , aveces se me adormecen las más manos, cansancio, voz ronca, mareo un poco en los huesos los sientes como si estuvieran calientes, aveces escalofrÃos, dolor de piernas ca
6.4.2022 – Unbalanced sometimes and tired, pain on my joints
Lymph node pain and Lymphadenopathy
2.21.2021 – I had a lumpectomy 5 years ago on left breast. I had vaccine in right arm. Around 24 hours after second shot I started to get severe stabbing pains in left torso by bottom of outside breast. Putting warm heat helped relieve stabbing pain. This continued off and on for a total of 48 hours after shot. I am thinking my lymph node could have been inflamed. It was I little swollen and sore to touch. As of now, it feels fine.
Disturbance in attention, Brain fog and Lymph node pain
1.10.2021 – For first several hours after injection (Fri. 1/8, 11am PST ) had a little episodic dizziness, headache and general fatigue... last resolved after 24 hr's
1.15.2021 – Possible/unconfirmed COVID exposure @ work; asymptomatic testing today
3.22.2021 – Some chest pain, shortness of breath
7.28.2022 – Concentration difficulty / fatigue
7.30.2022 – Brain fog
8.1.2022 – The day after, had a noticeably painful/swollen neck lymph gland, on same side as injection (checked out with pcp today),reduced and no longer painful but still swollen
8.2.2022 – Swollen neck lymph gland persists but reduced, not painful now
8.3.2022 – Continued swollen L neck lymph-node, seems generally reduced though
8.4.2022 – L neck lymph still slightly swollen, reducing, not painful
9.2.2022 – Slight cough, fatigue
Herpes simplex, Upper respiratory tract congestion and Urticaria
3.17.2021 – Some mild itching and redness, swelling at injection site day 8 - present. Worse on days 8-12 but subsiding. Mild-No treatment necessary
4.14.2021 – Herpes outbreak 7-8 days after each vaccine. (I get an outbreak following every viral illness, but I havent been sick.Didnt know if it was related the first time but now with it occurring again, thought I should report.
5.5.2021 – Hives over most of my body excluding face, onset May 1. Never experienced before. Worse at night. No other S/S No changes or exposures to explain. Treating myself with Benadryl for night itching prn. Hopefully self resolving, may see dr if not
11.13.2021 – Herpes simplex outbreak (had one after each Covid vaccine including the recent booster ) Rx valcyclovir
10.18.2022 – Had fever and chills first night -1 1/2 days of fatigue-good now
Endometriosis, Blood cholesterol increased and Head discomfort
1.5.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes
1.6.2021 – Enlarged lymph nodes, swelling
1.13.2021 – More (quantity) swollen lymph nodesIntermittent head pressure/sharp pinching 10-20 sec bursts.
1.30.2021 – Full body muscle spasms "Charlie horses
1.31.2021 – Very large supraclavicular lymph node, axillary pain and swelling with enlarged lymph nodes
2.1.2021 – Very swollen lymph nodes
2.2.2021 – Very large, moderate burning lymph nodes.
2.4.2021 – Swollen, painful lymph nodes; night sweats
2.5.2021 – Enlarged, painful lymph nodes
2.26.2021 – Bilateral enlarged lymph nodes- more nodules and increase in size. Pain and swelling around lymph nodes, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping, fatigue.
4.30.2021 – Severe vertigo and nausea. Enlarged lymph nodes increasing in quantity (neck, clavicular, chest, arm, breast)Endometriosis pain and symptoms worsening.Still fatigued.
7.30.2021 – Elevated cholesterol (no personal or family history of) More lymph nodes became enlarged
Feeding disorder, Sleep disorder and Urticaria
3.10.2021 – Hives on face and head.
3.28.2021 – Pain under arm
4.1.2021 – I was so dizzy yesterday and the night before it was bad.
4.2.2021 – I feel dizzy all day for several days now. It started three days after I got the my second shot
4.16.2021 – Such a bad migraine to where I could not eat all day and I felt achy all over my body. I do get migraines but never this bad The medicine that I have did not work w.hich is unusual.
5.3.2021 – When I would lay down my heart would act up weird to where I couldnt go to sleep if I set up my heartbeat was normal. I do have irregular heartbeat but this was something different that Ive never experienced before.
Grip strength decreased, Limb mass and Muscle fatigue
3.18.2021 – I experienced several days with a very upset tummy and diarrhea.
9.24.2021 – Changes that have affected my menstrual cycle. This has actually affected me since soon after my initial vaccinations, but i didn't realize the symptoms were related. Gyn and general visit with EKG
10.2.2021 – Hard knot under arm where shot was injected. This was not experienced with previous 2 injections.
10.3.2021 – The lymphnode under the arm I received the shot in yesterday is visibly swollen and sore today.
10.4.2021 – The knot under my arm where i received my shot is still persistent.
10.5.2021 – I still have swelling and tenderness under my arm where i received my vaccination.
10.6.2021 – In the arm I received my shot in I am still experiencing a large swollen lump under my arm in my lymphnode.
10.7.2021 – I continue to have a large swollen knot under the arm that I received my vaccine in.
10.8.2021 – Continue to have under arm swelling in the lymphnode of the arm i received the shot in with periodic numbness in my arm.
10.15.2021 – Still continue to have a lump under the arm i received the vaccine in with worsening numbness in the same arm.
10.24.2021 – I am experiencing continued numbness in the arm I received the vaccine in.
10.29.2021 – Experiencing radiating numbness and pain from the initial swollen lump i had resulting from my booster shot.
11.6.2021 – The numbness and tingling ìn my arm resulting from the booster after the initial large lump went down is getting more pronounced. I've noticed a slight loss of grip and fatigued muscles between constant numbness spells.
11.12.2021 – A almost consistent numbness and tingling in arm I received the booster shot in. It started in the large lump in my armpit.
4.3.2022 – I've had a series of UTI's which i haven't experienced prior to the vaccines or booster.
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