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.
Abortion spontaneous, Decreased appetite and Myalgia
6.2.2021 – Diagnosed with miscarriage on 5/27/21 at gestational age 11 weeks and 4 days.
6.9.2021 – Went to Ob/Gyn for repeat ultrasound on Thursday, 6/3, and miscarriage is slowly progressing but still not complete. Have repeat ultrasound scheduled for 6/11 to monitor progress of the miscarriage and to determine if medical intervention necessary
8.4.2021 – Recently had sore throat, swollen neck lymph nodes, nasal congestion, cough, and severe fatigue. Went for rapid covid testing on day 7 of symptoms and was negative. Only sick contact positive for parainfluenza 3, negative covid.
11.11.2022 – Started feeling sick on June 4th, then diagnosed with covid on June 5th. Had sudden onset high fever (102.6F), chills, muscle aches, lack of appetite, nausea, and cough. Fever and chills ended after 48 hours, mild symptoms for the next few days.
Tonsillar hypertrophy, Neck mass and Lymphadenopathy
1.23.2021 – My tonsils got swollen along with a big swollen ball as if a lymph node on my left side of my neck on top of my left shoulder where it meets the neck has appeared, that is a big concern I have.
2.4.2021 – I still have a lump on my neck that came the next day after the vaccine, a lymph node must have gotten swollen from it and its not going down at all.
2.18.2021 – Besides the swollen lymph node I notified you since the first vaccine, I now have 2 little fluid filled nodules on my right side of head. One on my head behind the ear and the other by my right side burn.
3.29.2021 – Again, Ill try to explain but I think no one reads this messages. The lump on the left side of my neck is getting bigger. Is this normal?? Could someone at least please text me in regards to this.
Gingival blister, Feeding disorder and Ear disorder
2.15.2021 – Severe dizziness, neck pain
2.16.2021 – Sore throat
2.25.2021 – The injection site itched like crazy for three days. I also have an intermittent low-grade fever.
3.11.2021 – Injection site does not hurt but my whole arm feels numb
3.13.2021 – My neck is really sore on the injection side
3.16.2021 – Sore thtoat
3.17.2021 – Really dizzy
3.18.2021 – Still dizzy
4.8.2021 – Uncontrollable dizziness / vertigo. Loud noise in left ear that prohibits sleep Waiting for neurologist appointment
4.15.2021 – Dizziness / vertigo will not go away. It is constant and unrelenting. It's difficult to sleep and eat and walk without bouncing off of things or having to catch my balance.
4.22.2021 – Still incredibly dizzy. Sometimes a lot dizzier than others. No time when I'm not dizzy. Difficult to sleep MRI
9.11.2021 – My vertigo has gotten much stronger and more constant. I'm dizzy 95% of the time. I've had MRIs and been to a neurologist and they say it's idiopathic.
11.5.2021 – Headache, body aches, nausea, chills, sweats, diarrhea, ear pain, blister on left upper gum
11.6.2021 – Absolutely no appetite, dizzy
11.7.2021 – Still have painful blisters on my upper back left gum. I got my injection on the left side and that seems to have messed up my ear as well.
11.30.2021 – Dizziness is slightly worse than normal and headaches are lasting longer.
12.7.2021 – Diarrhea, nausea, migraines
12.14.2021 – Unrelenting diarrhea, fever, neck pain, loss of appetite
10.19.2022 – Very sore throat, clogged and painful ears, elevated temp
10.26.2022 – Horrible sinus infection, deep unending cough, fever, chills
11.16.2022 – Gut pain, nauseous most of the time, trapped gas
Bacterial infection, Fibromyalgia and Alopecia
3.24.2021 – I think its my fibromyalgia and arthritis acting up not sure it due to vaccine.
4.16.2021 – Numbing in left hand. Sensitive.
3.19.2022 – I lost of hair fallout. Not sure if caused by booster but many friends had the same experience.
10.19.2022 – Site pain hurts to move or left arms. Injection site on both arms. Flu shot on rt arm and COVID booster on left arm.
11.29.2022 – Looks like I'm sick with a virus or bacterial infection. I used home COVID test it was negative. I will do another test to make sure I don't have COVID.
Autonomic nervous system imbalance, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and Migraine with aura
5.7.2021 – Migraine and/or headache lasting over 4 weeks now with and without auras
5.11.2021 – Another Severe ocular migraine, dehydration, fatigue, increased urination
10.5.2021 – continuing treatment resistant severe migraine and POTS attacks plus associated neurological issues for 6 months now. Appear to be improving periodically for last couple of months, but debilitating relapses keep persisting, not at baseline yet
4.6.2022 – Continuing to have episodes of severe migraines, neuropathy and POTS, dysautonomia, tachycardia, internal vibrations, chest pain etc
Wound, Fall and Abdominal distension
3.12.2021 – Lymph node swelling under left armpit
3.13.2021 – Lymph node under arm still swollen
3.14.2021 – node under left (shot) arm still swollen
3.15.2021 – Still swollen node under left arm
3.16.2021 – Lymph node still slightly swollen, getting smaller
3.31.2021 – Got really cold for 2hrs after shot
4.1.2021 – Gut bubbled for a few hours
4.4.2021 – Stomach discomfort and loose stool, but not watery
4.14.2021 – Severe fatigue yesterday and today. So bad I went to bed two hours early yesterday.
5.12.2021 – I've had a rash of unknown origin for months now, it has worsened as of past week to now be weeping. 12+ derm trips prior never warned this could happen, so very odd.
7.2.2021 – rash on shins that turned into open wounds, unrelated to vaccine as far as we know
11.17.2021 – cough, sinus drainage, slight GI issues.
10.15.2022 – Super strange but i have had no sense of smell for over a year and a half now. Got shot and 3min later i could smell EVERYTHING. Still can. Bizarre.
11.18.2022 – Nothing to do with covid. I fell..
Cognitive disorder, Middle insomnia and Amnesia
1.18.2021 – I am feeling fine. Just very tired today but let's see tomorrow
1.23.2021 – Total body itching from head to toes. Maybe due to something else...
1.27.2021 – Hives all over the body took a Covid test and had medication prescribed
2.11.2021 – My usual temp is very low 95.8 to 96.2 so 99 degrees is high for me.
2.12.2021 – I am extremely tired. My usual temperature is very low 95.7 to 96.3 so 99.6 is felt very much. It is not high all the time, just intermittent. I wake up a lot at night.Had a bit of itchiness today. Took Benadryl.
2.13.2021 – dull ear pain/molar pain. Much better than yesterday!
3.3.2021 – More tired
5.12.2021 – A bit of a brain fog. Some loss of sharpness, harder to remember stuff
Eye abrasion, Nasal pruritus and Eye pruritus
3.16.2021 – Headache, 2 episodes of fairly severe vertigo, and some body aches. Difficult to tell if due to COVID-19 vaccine or spring allergy season beginning. I will say, I have not had vertigo like this in years.
3.2.2022 – Spring allergies are starting for me. Itchy eyes, throat, and nose. Nose cycles between congested, constantly dripping, to sneezing. Ears get stopped up at times, but open with with swallowing. Saw ENT due to need for hearing aids. Bummer!
5.7.2022 – Spring allergy symptoms are 10/10 this year. Wind in my area has been exceptionally high and constant. The wind blew something in my left eye while exiting a building. This caused a rather large abrasion that had to be seen by an ophthalmologist. In office visit with ophthalmologist.
Tenderness, Swelling and Lymph node pain
3.13.2021 – Moderate soreness around injection site in the upper arm only
3.19.2021 – I think this is typical spring allergies and related sinus issues and not related to vaccine.
4.11.2021 – Swelling on my neck (same side as injection) and feels like a swollen lymph node above my clavicle.
4.14.2021 – Most of the swelling is gone from my shoulder & neck. The lymph node above my clavicle is only slightly swollen and mildly tender.
11.20.2021 – Lymph nodes under arm (same side as injection) swollen & sore
Cluster headache, Spinal pain and Nerve compression
4.7.2021 – Severe sinus headache - in eye area
4.12.2021 – I had chills last night - so bizarre
4.27.2021 – Yesterday I was extremely lethargic and very achy in my muscles- that marked approx 1 week after the 2-wk period after my 2nd shot, recd April 6th Im still pretty achyI honestly thought I caught a mild version of corona
5.4.2021 – Very achy spine and crackling noises Either pinched nerves or something! Went to Chiro twice this week Chiropractic care
5.11.2021 – Pain in feet Think it could be goutGot steroid shot and blood test
5.18.2021 – Per my dr today, I suffered as cluster headache yesterday. MMost random and painful thing ever! Never had this happen in 50 yrs of living!
7.8.2021 – Told mass in cervix and cyst in ovaryAlso have swollen lymph node under right arm Gynecological Oncologist visit
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dysmenorrhea
3.19.2021 – Mild menstrual cramping and light spotting mid-cycle (day 13)
3.20.2021 – Bloody mucus when blew nose first thing in morning; no additional throughout day. Still some mild menstrual cramps mid-cycle (day 14); no spotting today.
3.22.2021 – Light menstrual spotting for past two days starting in evenings (after v-safe check-in)
4.10.2021 – Shortness of breath
10.13.2021 – Injection site has been warm for last four days.
10.8.2022 – Heart failure (EF = 45%)
12.24.2022 – Dizziness, nausea
Nerve injury, Oral mucosal eruption and Facial pain
7.28.2021 – I came down with shingles and the rash was inside my mouth and all the way up the one side of my face and over my ear. The pain was unbearable. My face is still numb and tingling with occasional pain. My primary care provider saw me and also an ENT specialist.
10.27.2021 – Nerve damage from the shingles in my ear and face is bad. Ent Associates for my ear and medication from my primary care physician.
4.29.2022 – Pains in my head . Doctor ruled out ear problems. Ent specialist and vascular surgeon
Cyst rupture, Synovial cyst and Deep vein thrombosis
2.7.2021 – Small rash ar base od my neck
3.28.2021 – Severe chest pain but only lasted a minute or so. Unknown cause.
5.29.2021 – Sudden pain in right popliteal with minor swelling and swelling in right ankle. ER ruled out DVT and thinks it may be a Baker's cyst that ruptured but not sure.
8.30.2021 – Mainly fatigue and body aches
2.27.2022 – I had COVID-19 infection in January. I was treated with Ivermectin and certain vitamins and did well. I was more sick than my husband who wasn't vaccinated at all. I'd rather take my chances with future infections than trust any more vaccines for thi
Injection site nodule, Nodule and Skin warm
4.10.2021 – Chest warm on and off like drinking a hot tottie when I have bronchitis. Only first 24 hours not anything worrisome though.
4.14.2021 – Not sure it's from the vac. I also suffer severe migraines, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, arthritis. So some days are just bad and that's normal for me.
5.2.2021 – It's a red swollen spot about the size of a half dollar and it feels like there's a huge knot
5.3.2021 – This site looks like I got hit in the arm with a golf ball and it's warm to the touch not hot just warm and knotted like crazy
Joint noise, Injection site reaction and Asthma
4.7.2021 – neck and shoulder ache, clicking feeling when raising and lowering in upper arm
4.8.2021 – clicking feeling in muscle around injection site
4.10.2021 – mild headache, light rash with itching on left side of chin and a little on upper arm of injection site
5.27.2021 – red spots on both lower legs blood pressure higher, above 160 in office visit
6.3.2021 – congested loose cough, sinus infection
7.29.2021 – First I had a lingering cough, then told was bronchitis, cough didn't subside after antibiotics and prescription cough med, returned to Dr. and finally told it is Asthma, put on 5 day prednisone, and 2 inhalers, Advair and albuterol, current. in person doctor visits
11.9.2022 – I just tested positive for Covid. Got it from my son.
Muscle contractions involuntary, Rash erythematous and Neck pain
1.13.2021 – left supraclavicular lymph node swollen and tender
1.24.2021 – red rash to bilateral inner thighs that lasted two days and did not itch, burn, or cause pain
1.27.2021 – sinusitis
2.17.2021 – worsening pain and swelling in left supraclavicular lymph node
5.5.2021 – continued pain left shoulder/neck so Mri w lith contrast of neck soft tissue was done and was read as unremarkable imaging
8.5.2021 – paraesthesias in hands and feet as well as muscle fasciculations
Loss of consciousness, Heart rate irregular and Muscular weakness
3.4.2021 – My heart beat was weird for a few seconds before I started not feeling real good.
3.10.2021 – Blacked out for a second today and then experienced light headedness all day today, blood pressure was still in normal range, but elevated. Calls primary doctor to get in and get checked out
3.18.2021 – High blood pressure
3.25.2021 – Blood pressure is high and not responding to medication that I was put on a week after the vaccine. I have never had high blood pressure and they have upped my medication to 50 mg.
4.25.2021 – Very tired, joints and muscles really weak.
Inner ear disorder, Fall and Balance disorder
1.12.2021 – Yes- I have continued to experience intermittent sharp ear pain that started within an hour of the 2nd vaccine dose
1.13.2021 – Ear pain which I have experienced since receiving the 2nd dose
1.14.2021 – Ear pain continues but less frequently
2.21.2021 – The intermittent ear pain that started right after immunization. #2 had started happening again.
6.2.2022 – Intermittent dizziness, head swimming similar to inner ear issues. I lost my balance once and fell against a piece of furniture
6.9.2022 – Ongoing dizziness
Gastroenteritis viral, Lymph node pain and Injection site pain
3.4.2021 – Acyclovir interaction question: I started to take Acyclovir tablets last night for a mouth blister. After taking 3 tablets, I realized there could be potential for interaction or reduced vaccine efficacy. I stopped taking them and asked doctor. Should I be concerned about impact on vaccine efficacy?
3.31.2021 – Tenderness at armpit of injection site arm. Some tenderness at neck near shoulders
4.1.2021 – Only some tenderness around lymph nodes near jaw and ear joints
3.30.2022 – Had a 24 hour stomach/dizzy bug a few weeks ago. Possibly norovirus(?) Tested negative for COVID-19
9.11.2022 – Tested positive for COVID-19 the next day
9.12.2022 – Tested positive for COVID-19 day after booster
9.13.2022 – Tested positive day after booster
9.14.2022 – Still positive for COVID-19
Vaginal discharge, Oligomenorrhea and Hyperhidrosis
1.21.2021 – Headaches have been more frequent but generally mild. More discharge noted during ovulation period as well.
2.3.2021 – Chills/sweats overnight first 2 nights
2.15.2021 – Noticed more headaches and fatigue at end of menstrual cycle (happened after first dose as well) and cycle seemed prolonged. Unclear if vaccine related or hormonal. Will see next month
3.17.2021 – Periods seem prolonged since getting vaccines (more days than usual, headaches later in cycle)
Hepatic steatosis, Muscle fatigue and Dry eye
4.11.2021 – Injection site very sore
5.1.2021 – Last night felt achy, tired like I was getting sick. Symptoms gone today
5.8.2021 – Arm was sore 5 minutes after shot. Its almost 4 hours now and I cant even lift my arm at all.
5.9.2021 – Nausea comes and goes quickly
5.15.2021 – I have a fatty liver and it has never bothered me before. Constant tenderness since last evening.
6.19.2021 – Very tired & fatigued muscles. Can do things but may take longer
5.8.2022 – Dry eyes constantly to the point my vision is constantly blurry unless I use drops several times daily. Eye doctor visit
Dermatitis contact, Cognitive disorder and Blood glucose increased
3.25.2021 – Unexpected blood glucose spike
4.26.2021 – Extremely stiff neck and right shoulder pain Massage therapy
5.9.2022 – Sinus congestion, runny nose, ear pain, periodic cough
5.30.2022 – Early evening fatigue, headaches
7.18.2022 – Some vertigo and possible hearing loss. Have yet to see a practitioner
10.17.2022 – Had a dry cough and sinus congestion last week. Tested negative at home for Covid 2x last week. Been experiencing persistent brain fog/cognitive change since having Covid in early May
Quarantine, Tremor and Chills
12.31.2020 – I had chills last night when I went to bed (after midnight). They didn't start until I was in bed. They only lasted about 20 minutes and then were gone. But I was shaking with teeth chattering, etc. I feel fine now.
7.21.2021 – Cough, runny nose, brief and mild fever. The cough lasted for two-three weeks. The runny nose and fever lasted about one day.
1.20.2022 – I had cold-like symptoms in mid December for several days. Never got tested for covid though. It was mild. I quarantined for about a week.
Gastrointestinal pain, Cardiac flutter and Renal pain
5.13.2021 – Dizziness
5.14.2021 – Still slightly dizzy. I felt like there was a tightness or lump in my chest last night and it felt like I wasnt getting enough air but no wheezing or coughing. The tightness has lessened as the day wore on.
5.15.2021 – Muscle cramps last night. Ok this afternoon.
5.19.2021 – Tightness in my chest. Pain in abdomen is in intestines but no diarrhea.
5.24.2021 – Tightness in chest & fatigue are persistent. New this week occasional bouts of sweating and chills.
6.2.2021 – Ache/Pain in joints- hands, knees, feet, arms. Also pain in kidney area of back.Tightness in chest/shortness of breath still there sometimes more than others.
6.9.2021 – Tire easily, short of breath often & heart feels fluttery sometimes. Joints ache. Intermittent Nausea.
8.14.2021 – Muscle and joints ache like Im 80Occasional Shortness of breath persists.
Pneumonia, Peripheral swelling and Feeling hot
3.6.2021 – I missed reporting any symptoms the day after I received the shot. I felt a bit foggy and feverish but didnt have a temperature. I also felt nauseous and at one point thought I was going to pass out. I had muscle soreness and felt achy. Had alittle dinner but later vomited. Since that day (which was 3/3... day after my first vaccine, I have not had any symptoms.
3.8.2021 – Do not believe muscle /body aches are related to vaccine
3.9.2021 – Dont think related to vaccine
3.25.2021 – Back pain... unrelated to vaccine Spoke to doctor
4.6.2021 – Unrelated to vaccine Unrelated to vaccine
6.29.2021 – Swollen hands and feet, neck and back pain.
9.28.2021 – Had pneumonia
Restless legs syndrome, Asthenopia and Eye pruritus
1.28.2021 – Itchy tired eyes- as if I just had a long crying jag
1.30.2021 – Drippy, runny nose and itchy eyes
2.28.2021 – Tingling in my fingers and toes and restless legs
3.1.2021 – Metallic taste in my mouth
3.2.2021 – Hot flashes
3.27.2021 – Since my second shot I have had weakness in my leg muscles. I didnt really think much of it at first, but it has persisted. It was one of the side effects I had within the first 48 hours. It lessened, considerably but has never fully resolved.
Upper respiratory tract irritation, Dysphonia and Gastroesophageal reflux disease
3.23.2021 – After a lessening of pain in bicep a return to sharper increased pain on day 4 after shot.
4.3.2021 – On day 10 I ran a fever of 99.4 and suffered from lightheadedness for several hours. By the next morning my symptoms had resolved.
3.20.2022 – Gastrointestinal issues. Positive Covid test on Feb. 16. Minimal effects. Minor loss of smell/taste. One bad day of feeling ill. March 7 new illness suspected influenza A, neg. for covid. Still symptomatic with sinus and cough at day14
4.22.2022 – Issues with gerd. Scopes were clean.
9.22.2022 – When I got the shot, it was an updated booster, the shot site swelled like a wasp sting. It was red, swollen and painful for 3-4 days. Today I have a cough and irritation in my upper respiratory track.
9.24.2022 – Cough and raspy voice
Confusional state, Memory impairment and Hypersensitivity
7.7.2021 – Lower Back ache
7.22.2021 – The joint pain is less than yesterday when it was stabbing on every bend.
7.24.2021 – Woke up coughing today
7.25.2021 – Cough
7.26.2021 – Cough and memory issues
8.2.2021 – Allergies have worsened. My overall physical strength is less where I was unable to lift certain items I could before. I still have the fatigue though not as extreme.
8.9.2021 – I have had weird muscle spasms on my right side but that may be due to other health issues
10.18.2021 – Severe cold started Friday with Fever Saturday of 100.9
1.17.2022 – Confusion. Memory issues.
7.19.2022 – Had neck surgery 2 months ago. Fatigue is back harder than ever
Vitiligo, Injection site discoloration and Tinnitus
1.16.2021 – Scratchy throat
1.19.2021 – Hypopigmentation around injection site upper arm . Spread of a vitiligo syndrome
1.22.2021 – White patches persist around injection site
1.23.2021 – Blanching of color around injection site
2.14.2021 – Severe joint pain
2.20.2021 – 2/18 day after vaccination I had fever and severe malaise. Extreme fatigue to such extent I just slept.
5.19.2021 – Severe fatigue . Constant ringing in ears, Scheduled with eye, ear, nose doctor end of May
2.17.2022 – Fatigue, fever, sweats
Laryngitis, Upper respiratory tract infection and Hot flush
3.17.2021 – Chest heaviness and shortness of breath
3.18.2021 – Lymph node pain and swelling
3.19.2021 – Painful and swollen lymph node under arm where I got the shot
3.20.2021 – Painful and swollen lymph node under arm of injection site
3.23.2021 – Painful swollen lymph node under arm of injection site
10.30.2021 – Pain in lymph node in armpit/chest area on side of injection
10.31.2021 – Moderate pain in lymphnode in armpit area of arm of injection site
11.1.2021 – Painful swollen lymphnode under armpit of injection site arm larger than golf ball
11.2.2021 – sweaty hot flashes, Decreasingly swollen and painful lymphnode in armpit of injection site arm
11.3.2021 – Profusely sweaty hot flashes, decreasingly swollen and painful lymphnode under injection site arm
11.19.2021 – Laryngitis
11.26.2021 – Laryngitis and upper respiratory infection
11.7.2022 – Swollen and painful lymphnode under arm of injection site
11.8.2022 – Painful swollen lymphnode under arm of injection site
11.9.2022 – Swollen lymphnode under arm of injection site
11.10.2022 – Swollen painful lymphnode under arm of injection site
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