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, Bronchitis and Erythema
2.25.2021 – Muscle soreness and aches.
10.24.2021 – Friday, Sept. 18 - Sunday 20, 2021 Fever (99-101 degrees), achy, fatigued. Stayed in bed and slept. Recovered from vaccine side effects by Monday morning.
12.18.2021 – After a full shot booster, I was out for the weekend with chills, fever, and fatigue. I also had a huge red and swollen SRW for a week! It's worth it all to know my immune system is strong!
3.20.2022 – Allergy and bronchitis Doctor's office visit.
Lethargy, Influenza like illness and Dyspnea
2.8.2021 – About 12 hours after my 2nd morena covid vaccine I experienced flu like symptoms. The following day I was really lethargic and by 4pm that evening I had a temp of 101.9 that didn't break until the next morning
2.26.2021 – Slight hortness of breath and also coughing when I talk
3.6.2021 – I have not had worsening symptoms but I still have slight SOB and coughing when I talk.
3.13.2021 – I have not experienced worsening symptoms but I'm still experiencing slight shortness of breath and coughing when I talk.
Impaired healing, Movement disorder and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
3.12.2021 – Both shoulders appear to have something going on. They are hurting so bad for a few weeks now that its hard to sleep and even put a seatbelt on Have an appointment coming up next week
3.19.2021 – Both shoulders are still acting like they are inflamed. Hard to lift anything
3.26.2021 – Joints in both shoulders are finely starting to calm down. Right leg is going crazy from ankle to hip. May be my sciatic but it just keeps going on and on
Impetigo, Tooth infection and Upper respiratory tract infection
1.28.2021 – Extra congestion and cough
1.29.2021 – I have sinus and chest congestion but I don't believe it is associated with the vaccine.
2.18.2021 – Getting a cold sore on the edge of my nose. Anytime I get a virus I get a cold sore on the edge of my nose. I believe this w is caused by the vaccine, but not sure. Not sick otherwise.
5.14.2021 – I have a second fever blister in my right nostril. Since I very seldom get them, and this is the second one since I had the second dose of the vaccine, I believe it is connected. This one has turned into impetigo and now I am treating with Mupirocin.
8.13.2021 – I have COPD and Allergic Asthma. I am having a hard time breathing. Not Covid related as far as I know.
7.13.2022 – Infections from tooth and upper respiratory .
Bladder disorder, Immune system disorder and Renal disorder
3.17.2021 – Histamine reaction that started at 7:30 am yesterday. Yesterday it was severe, necessitating Benadryl
3.21.2021 – Mild histamine reaction with the rash
4.7.2021 – Inflamed lymph node with lump in armpit
4.8.2021 – Swollen lymph node and lump in armpit
4.9.2021 – Swollen lymph node. No pain today.
5.3.2021 – Bladder or kidney infection symptoms. Fever. Visit with primary care physician. Urine test.
10.19.2021 – Pain in left armpit
10.20.2021 – Pain in armpit
4.20.2022 – Lymph node swelling in armpit in injection arm
4.21.2022 – Lymph node swelling, histamine reaction
4.22.2022 – Histamine reaction, swollen lymph node
5.23.2022 – Sore throat, fever, congestion, headache, fatigue
Eye infection, Burning sensation and Ear infection
4.16.2021 – Mild anxiety
4.17.2021 – Burning inside my body
4.18.2021 – Burning inside the body at low back and right tricep
4.19.2021 – Low back and right tricep burning sensation
5.7.2021 – The vaccine flared up the site where I had shingles in 2019. And has been sensitive to the touch. It is the opposite arm not where I received the vaccine.
10.15.2021 – In the month of July I developed sinus, eyes and ear infections with symptoms of fatigue, headaches, chills, fever for about a month.
Bronchial edema, Skin hypertrophy and Bronchospasm
3.24.2021 – A bit of heavy chest pain. Woke me up and lasted until early afternoon.
3.27.2021 – Slight cough, slight sore throat
4.6.2021 – I had a delayed local reaction at vaccination site w/swelling that started on day 7 and has lasted until today. I also had a 100 godet temp for 2 days. The skin over the swelling area is now rough, thickened and dry.
11.5.2021 – asthma symptoms - had to use 2 treatments in past 24hr
11.6.2021 – Severe asthma attack - no triggers
11.7.2021 – Runny nose, slight congestion
11.8.2021 – Huge purple bruise at injection site - larger than half dollar.
11.25.2021 – Cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, hoarseness, headache - lasted 3 days.
12.2.2021 – Every few days I get a sore throat, runny more and headache.
5.5.2022 – Constant cough. Not new- but worsening. Bed. Going on for almost a year now.
7.31.2022 – Complounable to sleepLast night - so anxious and restless
8.2.2022 – Runny nose, watery swollen eyes, no appetite
8.4.2022 – No appetite
12.6.2022 – Dizzy, general feeling of not well, something wrong.
12.7.2022 – Sore throat and cough
12.8.2022 – Sore throat, cough, ears vlogged and painful
12.9.2022 – Cough
Back disorder, Brain fog and Sneezing
4.3.2021 – None
4.4.2021 – Just feeling a little tired, thats all
10.22.2021 – Cough, congestion, sneeze
10.23.2021 – Neck and lower back issues, following congestion, cough and sneezing problems
5.16.2022 – A little sore, much better than yesterday
5.17.2022 – Still tired a little
5.18.2022 – While I thought I was fine, this past a few days, had cloudy, not clear mind, so I was reacting to things a little bit more harsher than I would. Today feels better
5.19.2022 – Have been tired, seems not going away
5.21.2022 – Getting much better
Wheezing, Gastrointestinal disorder and Abdominal discomfort
4.2.2021 – I experienced a moderate level of wheezing within 10-15 minutes of getting the injection. I sat in my car in the COVID vaccination site parking lot for ~20 more minutes to make certain I was ok. The wheezing eased up within 30-40 minutes of getting the shot. My breathing is pretty much back to normal
4.16.2021 – Bad upset stomach & diarrhea.
4.30.2021 – The intestinal issues continue...
5.16.2021 – Swollen sore lymph glands in my neck. On both sides.
5.23.2021 – Swollen glands in neck & armpits
6.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck past nearly 10weeks.
8.1.2021 – The swollen lymph nodes in my neck & clavicle area continue to be painful & swollen since my Moderna vaccinations in April & May. 2021. Ive seen my primary care physician.
Blood glucose increased, Chest discomfort and Insomnia
1.30.2021 – I felt strange on the day on the first shot. It is hard to describe. Overall, I felt tired and slightly dizzy. My arm was hurting for two days. After two days I felt fine
3.7.2021 – I dont know if this is related to the shot in any way but my blood sugar went up recently, around the first shot actually. Also, I have trouble sleeping. It has always been a problem but it is worth recently.
4.7.2021 – I have unusual chest pain and pressure in the chest area.
Labyrinthitis, Middle ear effusion and Knee arthroplasty
3.4.2021 – Eye pain behind left eye. Left arm was used.
3.5.2021 – Eye pain behind the left eye
3.6.2021 – Headache behind left eye.
3.18.2021 – I have CPRS of my right hand including my right arm. Sometimes it involves my left hand as well. I have suffered with this since 12/2015. Without question, the frequency at which the pain becomes debilitating has increased at least 3 fold. Seek care from a new health care provider.
9.2.2021 – My knee failed in April and i had it replaced in July
3.4.2022 – Inner right ear minor infection with fluid, moderate pain. PCP
Neuromuscular pain, Rotator cuff syndrome and Asthenia
2.12.2021 – Im 8 weeks post Covid; so the fatigue/weakness and joint pain muscle aches are also due to those lingering symptoms. The massive horrible headache was not part of Covid and came on approximately 20-25 post injection
2.13.2021 – Covid from Tgiving onset still has me with joints/muscles/body aches and weakness/fatigue but are somewhat more pronounced after receiving injection or I may be so tired of having these symptoms my tolerance for same could be affected.
2.14.2021 – Symptoms of fatigue/weakness Muscle/joints seem to be in keeping with Covid symptoms; dont appear to be exacerbated as they were previous two days. More like my new normal. Looming forward to the Covid symptoms going away
2.15.2021 – *ALL of these are due to ongoing Covid side effects. The injection site is fine
2.16.2021 – THESE MOST LIKELY DUE TO ONGOING COVID SIDE EFFECTS from Covid onset Thanksgiving
8.15.2021 – Additional neuromuscular. Bilateral impinged shoulder syndrome
9.4.2021 – My neuromuscular events left over from long Covid have another version of events. Feels like ice pick stabbing me
3.5.2022 – Still have long Covid but it is changing in symptoms. Wondering if this new phase has evolved into autoimmune illnesses going into a state of flare in perpetuity. Rescheduled rheumatologist appt & mammogram appt. 2 different appts had to be rescheduled
Restlessness, Sleep disorder and Productive cough
3.5.2021 – Was unable to sleep last night from pain and heart palpitations.
3.7.2021 – Sleeping much longer than normal.
3.8.2021 – Tired but couldnt stay asleep. Feeling restless although exhausted.
3.9.2021 – Trouble sleeping
3.11.2021 – Continued insomnia. Only sleeping a few hours a night sine shot
3.28.2021 – Dizziness, muscle spasms
3.30.2021 – Interrupted sleep/insomnia
6.25.2021 – Fatigue, insomnia, upset stomach, body aches
9.24.2021 – Extreme fatigue, body aches
3.26.2022 – Horrible flu like symptoms, sore throat, runny nose, lots of phlegm, coughing, aches in body.
Nasal dryness, Dry eye and Epistaxis
2.7.2021 – Low grade fever spike like feeling the day after
2.8.2021 – Hard to fall asleep but I believe I had too much caffeine.
2.11.2021 – Itching but I think its the cold weather. Legs
3.3.2021 – This week dry nose and bleeding . Allergies and dry eyes. Co worker had the same vaccine with the same symptoms. Other than that Im good.
2.4.2022 – Coughing a few weeks back Early Jan . Cold like symtoms but it went away. Had symtoms of COVID but it got better.
Cataract operation, Edema and Rotator cuff syndrome
3.11.2021 – Diarrhea Redness over injection area
3.25.2021 – Left eyelid red, very swollen and sore for past 4 days
10.29.2021 – Very sore armpit
10.30.2021 – Swollen painful armpit of injected arm
10.31.2021 – Continuing painful tenderness with swelling in my armpit.
11.1.2021 – Armpit less sore and less swollen.
11.2.2021 – Armpit still slightly sore but much better than previous.
11.11.2021 – Frequent sneezing, very runny nose, watery eyes.
11.18.2021 – Herpes simplex1 outbreak in both nares.
10.28.2022 – Rotator cuff tear and tendinitis Cataract surgeries
Quarantine, Hypersensitivity and Sinus congestion
6.23.2021 – Headache, sinus congestion. He has allergies and asthma. No fever. No aches or pains. Austin was ordered to quarantine on 6-18-21 due to exposure in Summer School PE
7.7.2021 – Seasonal allergies possibly. He hasnt received the second vaccine yet because he was exposed to covid in summer school and was quarantined. Vaccinating once hes past the allergy attack.
7.10.2021 – Seasonal allergies
10.11.2021 – 1 day of a fever of 102.1 and a headache. He was fine and back to normal the next day. This was last Monday.
Hemoglobin decreased, Hypogeusia and Anemia
3.12.2021 – Constipation
3.31.2021 – Sinus infection sore throat increased asthma Primary care physician
4.7.2021 – Sinus infection on doxycycline
4.9.2021 – Diminish taste
4.10.2021 – Injection area is warm to touch
10.6.2021 – Atrial Fibrillation 7/22/2021 Episodes lasting seconds to hours continue
11.13.2021 – Dizziness- broken up sleep
2.10.2022 – Covid for 35 days Influenza
5.17.2022 – Worsening anemia hgb 8.7 Increased Episodes of AFib RA flare up Out patient iron infusion
5.24.2022 – Atrial fibrillation episodes increased after vaccines
7.12.2022 – Increased episodes of AFib
10.28.2022 – Rash about 8inches long 5 inches wide on arm injections given
11.8.2022 – Fever, sinus infection, ear infection, worsening asthma. Migraine headache lasting a week!
11.29.2022 – Yet another URI (2 since this vaccine)
Breast discomfort, Breast tenderness and Breast pain
2.6.2021 – Redness at injection site reappeared and was about the size of a baseball in area earlier this week. It lasted for slightly more than a day before disappearing.
8.17.2021 – Sinus infection/upper respiratory, congestion, cough, tiredness In office visit with allergist/asthma NP
10.9.2022 – Feeling of tenderness in left breast
10.10.2022 – Tenderness in left breast is still present, although it has lessened in intensity
10.11.2022 – Tenderness/soreness in left breast still present
10.12.2022 – Soreness/discomfort in left breast continues
10.13.2022 – Soreness in left breast still present
10.14.2022 – Tenderness in left breast has eased a little.
11.4.2022 – Cough, sore throat & lo grade fever, started 10/30..negative test. Impacted by asthma. After breathing treatment & cortisone shot on 11/01, symptoms lessened. Still building back strength. Urgent care for test; visit with Asthma dr
Eructation, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Acne
3.14.2021 – All fairly normal for me and predate injection (I have Lupus)
3.16.2021 – All normal for me and predate injection (I have Lupus)
3.17.2021 – All fairly normal for me & probably not shot related(I have Lupus)
3.18.2021 – All normal for me, not likely shot related (I have Lupus)
3.19.2021 – All fairly normal with my Lupus and Fibromyalgia, so most of this is probably not shot related. Granted I have been having a flare lately of fatigue and joint and pain, possibly it's been a bit worse or extended due to the immunization, but it did start before the immunization.
3.22.2021 – Better than the last couple days :) stil all normal for my lupus, fibro, IBS(BOS), & etc. I deal with these various pain & fatigue flares all the time. This may have been triggered by the shot, or totally unrelated.
4.10.2021 – All mild and normal for me with my Lupus and other conditions.
4.11.2021 – Most of this is pretty normal for me - I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia, IBS, etc. For the trip out and walk through the vaccination place to trigger fatigue and aches is also typical for me.
4.12.2021 – All fairly normal for me with my Lupus, Fibromyalgia, IBS, etc.
4.13.2021 – All fairly normal for me with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, IBS, etc.
4.14.2021 – A few zits on my face since first and second vaccine. Very weird for me. Thought nothing of the first one but now there are 3, I'm wondering if vaccine triggered them, since I otherwise rarely get one and virtually never more than one at a time in many years. Otherwise symptoms all fairly normal with my Lupus.
4.15.2021 – All fairly normal with my Lupus, Fibromyalgia, IBS, etc.
4.17.2021 – All fairly normal with my Lupus.
7.10.2021 – Back pain in kidney area, both sides, feels like very severe muscle cramping, worse w/standing. Note I'm already disabled w/lupus&FMS & back pain in itself nothing new, but this exact location is different & hasn't been this bad in a long time.
5.29.2022 – Fever 101-102F, pulse ox 83-96 but usually 92-94, sore throat, headache, eyes burn, body aches, congestion both nasal and chest, cough, air feels thick, hard to breathe, I reek of sick (so I can still smell). Worst virus ever. Worse at night.
6.8.2022 – Lost sense of smell for several days. started before last check-in. I think it's starting to come back now. Yesterday I tested negative for covid on antigen test #3 (day 11). Today I have extreme dizziness, nausea, and other pre-migraine symptoms.
Painful respiration, Facial pain and Sensitive skin
7.28.2021 – Chest pains and elevated heart rate
7.29.2021 – Shortness of breath. Mild chest pains
7.30.2021 – Shortness of breath and chest pain
7.31.2021 – Short of breath and chest pains
8.1.2021 – Chest pains and shortness of breath
8.3.2021 – Chest pain and shortness of breath
8.11.2021 – Sore throat and headaches. Covid test was negative
8.20.2021 – Burning chest when I breathe, easily fatigued, hypersensitivity on the skin on my neck & chest.
9.1.2021 – Sharp chest pains and burns when I breathe. Numbness and tingling in hands and feet.
9.8.2021 – Burning chest, sore throat, pain radiating up my chest into my chin
Migraine, Sinusitis and Arthralgia
8.24.2021 – This on the day after the shot 8/21/21 four days still have moderate headaches and mild join pain the questions are answered for the day after the shot
8.26.2021 – I cant get rid of the headache keeps coming back
9.12.2021 – Headaches and congestion plan to go to the doctor tomorrow get put on anabiotics Going to the doctor tomorrow due to its the weekend
10.1.2021 – I only taken first shot and since then I developed sickness of a sinus infection major migraines i am just now finishing up antibiotics
Oxygen saturation decreased, Injection site discoloration and Breast pain
8.14.2021 – Bruising and bled more than normal at vaccine site
8.15.2021 – Still have a bruise at injection site. Color is still fresh (not yellowing)
8.16.2021 – Bruise on arm at injection site
8.19.2021 – Under arm lymph nodes are swollen and tender. Menstrual cycle is much heavier than normal.
9.8.2021 – Breast pain
9.9.2021 – Elevated and rapidly changing heart rate, chest pain at upper abdomen, SpO2 reading dropped to 83
9.11.2021 – Injection site is warm/hot to the touch. Tingling in left leg (very little).
9.14.2021 – Menstrual cycle came a week early, slightly heavier bleeding
Body temperature increased, Axillary pain and Nasal congestion
1.19.2022 – Mild cough on Sunday, but was cleared up by Monday. Two home Covid tests Monday and Wednesday were negative.
5.29.2022 – Soreness in armpit of arm where shot was given
6.11.2022 – Congestion, slight cough
10.31.2022 – A bit stuffy and a very slight cough. Brother has a cold right now that kept him from getting vaccinated on the same day
11.2.2022 – Stuffy nose and cough. Temp in low 99s yesterday (when I forgot to do check in)
11.3.2022 – Cough
11.4.2022 – Tiny bit stuffy, continuing cough
11.11.2022 – I think her stuffy nose that she had last week improved some and now is worse.
12.9.2022 – Slight cough
Skin cancer, Hyperesthesia and Pain of skin
5.7.2021 – Lower back pain in kidney area
5.10.2021 – Cough - a dry cough yesterday and chest congestion today
5.11.2021 – Neck really hurts and not sure if it is related to the ongoing headache.
5.12.2021 – Neck pain. Probably caused by muscle aches
5.19.2021 – Strange unexplained pain in my left hip, lower back and left leg in the thigh area with Skin sensitivity. Neck cramps as well.
5.26.2021 – Worsening Skin pain on back and abdomen, left leg and under both arms. Increasingly Painful. Headaches continue anx I need tylenol constantly. Back pain is increasing snd I feel very bad but not as bad as bad day following the 2nd dose. In person visit with doctor and tests are beung run as well as physical therapist for continuing leg and back pain.
6.2.2021 – Skin pain has expanded to under arm pits and underside of arms and near lymph nodes at top of legs nearower abdomen. Lower back pain has increased. Headaches are finally gone. Doctor visit in person and physical therapy visit with ultrasound
6.9.2021 – Lower back pain, nerve pain and numness in leg In office visit to physical therapy
5.5.2022 – Skin cancer. And continued arthritis and joint pain symptoms since the vaccine and worse asthma / breathing and chest congestion. In office dermatology visit
Spinal osteoarthritis, Periarthritis and Tenderness
1.29.2021 – Lymphadenopathy above collar bone
1.30.2021 – Still have significant lymphadenopathy above collarbone on side of injection
2.1.2021 – Still some swelling above left clavical in lymph nodes
2.2.2021 – Still have sore shoulder and mild swelling and tenderness of supraclavicular lymph nodes
2.3.2021 – Still slightly tender lymph nodes.
7.28.2021 – Back pain, dx with spinal arthritis. Did PT 6 weeks. I feel better.
11.24.2021 – Mild lymphadenopathy in left axilla
11.25.2021 – Lymphadenopathy left axilla
2.18.2022 – Adhesive capsulites of shoulder. Peripheral edema , hands and legs.
Esophageal spasm, Respiratory disorder and Chest discomfort
4.19.2021 – This rash may not be related since Ive had it before in this same place.
5.18.2021 – Small pain near hipnot usual, but probably not related, but mentioning just in case.
11.18.2021 – Sore throat
11.20.2021 – Back and knee pain but probably not related; similarly, mild loose stool (prob not related).
11.24.2021 – Lower Back pain, prob not related
12.8.2021 – Sudden chest tightening and hard to catch my breath. Went away after about 7 hours. Doctor said it was esophageal spasm.
Ear congestion, Tinnitus and Musculoskeletal stiffness
3.8.2021 – Mild ringing in one ear
4.5.2021 – Kind of a stiff neck past few days. But mild.
1.17.2022 – Intermittent left arm muscle pain since the booster. Although all of my shots were given on my right arm. Uncertain if it's vaccine related. Just thought I should probably point this out.
5.7.2022 – Congested ears, very slight sore throat. Presumably allergies?
7.16.2022 – Had a confirmed Covid exposure, had mild symptoms right in schedule l, but self tested negative twice.
10.13.2022 – Fatigue, mild headache
Injection site scar, Impaired healing and Constipation
5.19.2021 – Intense vertigo; increased migraines, muscle pain, nausea, low fever, injection site sore and refusal to heal, mild rash and swelling on day of shot- deep pain and severe lymphatic swelling in arm and armpit of injection.
5.20.2021 – More intense vertigo, tinnitus, constipation.
5.29.2021 – Migraine frequency and intensity, more frequent vertigo, deep muscle pains affecting whole body. Injection site is finally healing but deeply scarred.
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, Autoimmune disorder and Lung disorder
1.30.2021 – Coughing
2.19.2021 – My left hand has an odd sensation. Kind of like not the strength I normally have in it. This is the arm I got the shot in
2.20.2021 – Odd sensation/dullness going down my left arm into my hand. Pain in my left hand.
2.25.2021 – Sore throat. Not sure if related to vaccine or not
3.5.2021 – Taste and smell is diminished. I had Covid the 1st week of Dec and lost may taste/smell. It was coming back and has diminished from that.
4.2.2021 – Vertigo/migraine that lasted 6days
8.20.2021 – My no taste and no smell have gone to a horrible taste and smell. I am eating very little. Most everything tastes bad and smells worse. Went to see my doctor
2.21.2022 – Chronic cough. I still have the horrendous smell & taste.
7.15.2022 – I have many. Parosmia, pain in joints, asthma, coughing, autoimmune disorder, headaches, blurring vision earaches, neck pain, pulmonary issues, stomach problems, brain fog and probably more.
Fear, Ligament sprain and Syncope
2.12.2021 – Faint feeling with prickly head
2.18.2021 – Chest congestion. I feel as if I have COVID. Ill see my primary doctor on Monday. Perhaps get chest X-ray. My body aches are going away. This has been very scary.
2.4.2022 – I feel good overall. Ankle was sprained or broken in July from my two 70 lb dogs running into me. Now the pain goes up my leg knee to my hip. Ugh. It was my regular physical. She referred me to a podiatrist but we moved so now I need to find a podiatrist here in (b)(6).
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