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.
12.20.2020 – Mild body ache yesterday,
2.23.2021 – I have Slight soreness in the right joint elbow since I've received the second vaccine, which never goes away.
7.12.2021 – Right arm (vaccinated arm), anterior forearm proximal to the joint, has intermittent muscle pain, relieved by massage And warm compress. I noticed that one week after I received the shot. I even bought a warm sleeve compress. I See my doctor soon..
12.22.2022 – Cough, fever, chills, body ache
3.27.2021 – Within 15mins of having the moderna shot yesterday morning, my nasal passage and face became swollen and my throat. The clinic gave me Benadryl but syptoms came back. To my knowledge I have no food allergies, I have eaten eggs, nuts wheat all my life without an allergic reaction . I have developed seasonal allergies since living in Atlanta and thats it. So to have an allergic reaction to the moderna 1st shot was a surprise. I had to have an epi pen administered and sent to ER for 4 hours for observation. They have me on steroids and benadryl for next 4 days. Swelling has abated today on day two. Just have pain in arm around the injection site.
2.24.2021 – No
11.26.2021 – I have covid. I got the covid infusion
4.28.2022 – No, but only got the shot 2 hours ago.
4.30.2022 – If I push on arm where shot was given it hurts some but not otherwise.
10.22.2022 – Just have chest congestion/cold. Nothing to do with the shot
10.23.2022 – Chest congestion and cough
10.24.2022 – Still dealing with cough, congestion not anything to do with shot
10.25.2022 – I did a home Covid test last night and I have Covid. Congestion, laryngitis, sore throat, cough.
10.26.2022 – No. Still cough and moving slow but better.
3.18.2021 – Lower back pain Chiropractor
5.1.2022 – My discomfort at the injection site is so minimal that I almost answered no. Because there still is some, I thought I better answer yes.
5.4.2022 – Just feel somewhat sad.
5.8.2022 – I have had a persistent mild cough since getting my shot
6.13.2022 – Diagnosis is stage 4 cancer of brain, lungs, liver, lymph nodes, and maybe stomach and colon.
7.31.2022 – I have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that metastasized to the brain.
10.28.2022 – Was taking Retevmo (120 mgs, twice a day) since mid-August. Liver enzymes rose significantly, so I stopped for 2 weeks. Liver enzymes went down enough, but still not within normal range. Started again at lower dose, 40 mgs twice a day, 9 days ago
3.3.2021 – My right arm broke out with 11 welts that look like bee stings. They itch a little but do not hurt. They are warm to the touch. This occurred 10 days after the second shot. 3 of the welts have gone away. It does NOT seem to be getting worse.
3.10.2021 – My left arm broke out in small welts that look like bee stings. Breakout was 20 days after the second shot. Slightly itchy and very red. Does not hurt.
3.17.2021 – The rash appears on my chest, back if my neck and on my right ankle 3 days ago. No pain. It has been about 30 days past my second shot.
3.31.2021 – Today, upper right arm is swollen and has a rash and is sore to the touch.
4.21.2022 – Broke out in a rash on my forearms and near my arm pits. Did not hurt. Did not itch. Went away within 8 hours.
7.7.2022 – Hives on my lower left back. Four hives. They went away in about 5 days. Did not hurt or itch.
10.15.2021 – Arm swelling in the injection area as well as the glands in my arm pit
11.3.2021 – I've had a mild cough for a few days.
1.12.2022 – Covid.
4.13.2022 – Potential flair up / worsening of autoimmune conditions that already exists prior to my having covid in late December - January (formally diagnosed as covid on 1/8/22). Normal Dr. Apt.
11.10.2022 – My asthma has gotten MUCH worse since my last vaccine and every cold has hit me way harder in my respiratory system
12.29.2022 – I cannot drink coffee anymore without nausea and I have a dry cough that will not go away.
3.20.2021 – Broke out in a serious cold sore. Haven't had 1 in OVER 6 years & I do not take any preventative meds.
3.21.2021 – I have had a runny nose (clear discharge) and sneezing since my vaccine. Not something I normally have an issue with.
3.22.2021 – Runny nose still and minor occasional cough.
3.23.2021 – Still have a runny nose but cough is gone.
3.31.2021 – Diarrhea and vomiting daily for the last 4-5 days.
4.11.2021 – Still have a runny nose nose.
4.12.2021 – Still have a runny nose. Treating it with antihistamines.
4.13.2021 – Trouble breathing
5.18.2021 – My injection site has caused my arm tattoo hurt continuously.
7.6.2021 – Chronic pain in my injection site of my left arm .
4.1.2021 – Im more thirsty than usual. Glands swollen on back of neck.
4.2.2021 – My glands are swollen. I was hospitalized with COVID a year ago, so I think thats why I had a bad reaction. I feel like I have COVID again but on a much smaller scale. A little afraid for the 2nd dose.
4.3.2021 – I feel like I felt when I had Covid but on a lesser scale. Back ache being one of them and now fever
4.4.2021 – Swollen glands in back of neck, arm pits and where legs meet torso. Better today.
4.5.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
4.6.2021 – I think its because I have fibromyalgia
4.8.2021 – The muscle aches and fatigue may be from fibromyalgia. What I really notice is that I was feeling super good before the vaccine and now after I feel a lot of anxiety and depression. I feel like I felt after being hospitalized with Covid last year.
4.22.2021 – A little shaky
5.27.2021 – Probable Diverticulitis and a fever of 102.5
3.10.2021 – As soon as i got the shot i lost my breath. Is was as if i had inhaled something but it was in my throat and i struggled for a few seconds. This happened once b4 when given medicine in iv. That time b4 they thought i was reacting to the iv being wiped with alcohol and then the medicine injection. This time was not as severe. It was as if i inhaled alcohol fumes and it took my breath away bcause when i gasped for air i was only getting alcohol fumes. This time was no where near as severe.air
3.11.2021 – No.
3.12.2021 – Very minor, still slightly sore at injection site.
3.14.2021 – Just received the shot right now
3.15.2021 – If one of you understands energy work, you will get this. I feel like my energetic body is being assaulted. I teach qigong and can feel energy rushes but they are not controlled.
3.16.2021 – There was definite heat at the injection site
3.20.2021 – Last night, after I checked in with you itching at the injection site came on quickly and was almost intense. Made me want to scratch it like a strong insect bite. Went away when I went to bed.
4.18.2021 – Once in awhile I feel the same fatigue I did right after my second shot. Might not be noticeable to some, but I am aware that Im not 100%. This has happened a couple of days.
6.13.2021 – When I have been bitten by bugs, a wasp, tree ants, the swelling is bigger on my skin than it used to be.
5.8.2022 – That temp seems low but it is usually 96.5!
5.10.2022 – My spine always hurts. Not related to shot
5.12.2022 – This is NOT because of booster
6.5.2021 – it's a massive migraine been going up and down for awhile
6.20.2021 – dealing with migraine from weather issue
6.21.2021 – I have chronic migraine
6.24.2021 – just migraine and arthritis
6.26.2021 – migraine and arthritis probably the cause
7.20.2021 – Migraine issue...normal issue for me just extra bad....slight cough from post nasal drip....due to alletgies
7.25.2021 – Tired, achy, scratchy throat but no pain --note had botox treatment for migraine &these are common side effects
2.12.2022 – Severe sinus drainage, chills, sore throat sinus headache body and muscle aches, stomach ache, nausea, major fatigue
4.5.2021 – Vomitting, stomach cramps, nausea, headaches, sinus pain, sciatic pain down both legs from hips to feet, low grade fever on and off.
4.8.2021 – My right ear feels stuffy and I am very out of it
4.9.2021 – Sinus pressure and pain in face, eyes, stuffy sore ears, nerve pain/sciatic pain, tendon pain similar to shin splints, sensitivity to sound
4.10.2021 – Continued nerve pain, particularly in forearms and hands
4.15.2021 – Cough, sore throat
4.22.2021 – Fatigue and brain fog are persistent
5.13.2021 – Stiff neck, stiff joints in hands, headache, fatigue
5.20.2021 – Stiffness in hand joints, diarrhea
7.8.2021 – Low grade fevers, headaches, diarrhea, night sweats
10.7.2021 – Chronic diarrhea, chronic sore throat Visited GP in person
11.9.2021 – Carpel tunnel-like pain in hands and arms
11.10.2021 – Ears stuffy, carpel tunnel like pain, sinus pain, sore throat
11.14.2021 – Sinus pain
11.23.2021 – Severe headache, body aches, sinus pain and pressure, nausea, diarrhea, dizzy, weak, lightheaded, low fever
11.30.2021 – Congestion, cough, fever, chills, sor throat, sore ears, body aches, fatigue. Had 2 negative covid tests and 1 negative flu test.
12.16.2021 – Bright red rash on torso
12.21.2021 – Cough, sore throat, headache, sinus pressure
2.9.2022 – Some difficulties with word retrival. Some headaches and sore throats, chest pressure and stuffy ears
9.27.2022 – The joint pain has moved throughout my whole body and in my ligaments it feels like, especially in my feet, toes, and hands.
9.28.2022 – Sciatic hip pain, also threw out my back
9.29.2022 – Physical therapist
10.1.2022 – Sore throat
10.19.2022 – Depression and sadness, fatigue
10.30.2022 – Muscle and nerve pain
12.25.2022 – Migraines
5.6.2021 – 20 days after 2nd dose, I had a sm. Grape size lump at injection site appears where CG was painful, itching and a rash. 23 days after 2nd dose a hive rash, blisters on my feet appeared and was itchy and painful, went away on day 26 after 2nd dose.
5.19.2021 – Swollen glands in my under arm
4.7.2022 – Week after booster my breast were very tender- started menstruating again after already stopped for a year. It has been 87 days of non stop bleeding.
3.6.2021 – Stiff neck difficulty walking
3.7.2021 – Intense systemic burning when awakening. Inability to walk head pressure weakness have to cling to walls. Eyes red crusty lips super red strange pressure headache flushed feverish feeling extreme fatigue
3.8.2021 – Very bad headache worse when bending stiff neck. Red scratchy eyes difficulty ealking
3.9.2021 – Erratically very low or high blood pressure. Pressure headache instability in walking arm is much more painful not just injection site. Tender. Numb
3.10.2021 – Numbness right leg staggering walking due to headache and stiff neck and leg numbness systemic feeling of burning and feel flushed and feverish
3.11.2021 – Severe intense burning flushed fever feeling especially after waking up or taking Tylenol. Difficulty with walking arm soreness increasing blood pressure low. Pulse racing
3.18.2021 – Muscle pain in left thigh as well as very painful tender left arm and armoit( vaccine in left arm) body burning/headaches/ fatigue/ generalized muscle pain/ difficulty waking/ sleeping. Feel like body is attacking itself Also visit to doctors office
3.26.2021 – Burning pain in body and left arm of shit....headaches...fatigue...muscle pain...irritability.....my body is attacking itself....cant sleep without waking up systemic burning. Muscle pain left arm tenderness tourniquet feeling in arm and hand Doctors office plus multiple teleheallth. All agree its from vaccine
4.1.2021 – Intense tenderness/inflammation/muscle pain / numbness in left vaccinated arm and right arm. Intense exhaustion/fatigue/blood pressure spikes/ systemic burning / increased irritability
4.9.2021 – Extreme exhaustion difficulty walking intense muscle pain both arms especially in COVID arm systemic burning irritability headache pressure
4.20.2021 – The fatigue is more intense. Burning in hands as well as feet.. difficulty walking... handling touching objects... immediate intense muscle aches/ tenderness upper arms/ spasms/ bloated hard belly
12.31.2020 – Lightheaded/dizzy (may be due to poor sleep and/or pulled neck muscles)
1.2.2021 – Dizziness/lightheadedness, very very mild weakness (may be back/nerve issue)
1.17.2021 – Underarm pain on side of injection site (present yesterday too); I have chronic hives that have been well controlled, currently having a significant outbreak post vaccine.
1.18.2021 – Underarm pain on side opposite from shot
7.16.2021 – Enlarged axillary nodes
9.3.2021 – During the first 10 minutes after the shot, I felt like I might pass out. I got lightheaded and felt like something was going to happen. I breathed through it and felt fine in another 2-3 minutes. Also brain fog soon after.
9.3.2022 – Persistent vertigo, occasional light sensitivity, tinnitus Started July 20, 2022
3.23.2021 – The heart racing is gone.normal pulse all day.
3.25.2021 – Had racing pulse again 630pm yesterday.PR 155.
9.21.2021 – Afib..saw heart dr..cant confirm or deny 2nd moderna dose involved.. Racing pulse after 2nd shot.wore 10 day halter.AFIB detected.
3.22.2022 – Tachycardia..reported it to you after 2nd moderna shot..still an issue..on heart meds and still tachy.probably med increase when I see heart dr april 1st 2022.I believe the Moderna shot caused this. Heart dr added to my team.
4.5.2021 – The pain decreased since yesterday.
4.10.2021 – Headache might be associated with thirst or inadequate sleep (lack of sleep likely not due to the vaccine)
5.3.2021 – I neglected to mention that I had sinus congestion yesterday
6.5.2021 – Pain in hip/groin area got worse, but unlikely due to vaccine. Seeing pcp. Physical therapy and meds recommended
7.31.2021 – Allergies. Sinus infection Doctor visit
11.1.2021 – My blood pressure has been high. I'm working to find the reason for this. I also had what seems to have been a bacterial infection that in part caused a sore throat. Doctor's office visit
1.30.2021 – To clarify, the muscle aches are likely not due to carrying heavy objects for long periods of time
2.1.2021 – I've had an eyelid twitch in my right eyelid for the past few days. Not sure if it's a symptom but it's a new experience that I haven't had.
2.2.2021 – Eye twitch
2.3.2021 – Eye twitch, less intense and fewer instances
2.18.2021 – Fainting - about 10 hours after receiving the vaccine
3.10.2021 – Las 3 days, headache, fatigue, brain fog
12.29.2021 – Extreme dizziness, overly sweaty, eye twitch
1.18.2022 – Nausea and headache yesterday and headache today
1.25.2022 – Headache, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, chills, fatigue
3.29.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, cough
2.3.2021 – On the 4th day after the shot my tongue began tingling and sensitive on the right side, I got hives inside my mouth on the right side, my eye became irritated on the right side and my face tingled on the right side. This lasted around 3 hours. This happened towards early evening, but the entire day I felt very unusual. I was lightheaded and lethargic.
2.14.2021 – Tingling and numb tongue on the right side, bumps inside cheek and lip on the right side, right eye bothersome, right cheek tingling, and a hive by right temple.
2.24.2021 – Hives mild
3.20.2021 – Knot in chest, cold sweat, light headed Dr office
3.9.2021 – Could not lift arm at injection site
3.12.2021 – Not hungry. Inflamed gland under arm
3.13.2021 – Still feel like im coming down with a cold
3.14.2021 – Dizzy
3.15.2021 – I had covid previously. Are you tracking this as it relates to vaccine reactions?
3.22.2021 – Continuous headaches, body aches and fatigue
3.29.2021 – Continued fatigue. Headaches subsided sfyer 2 weeks. Fatigue continues.
4.5.2021 – Very tired. Lethargic
4.19.2021 – 2nd vaccine had 3 days of fever, chills body aches, and joint pain. These were all secere. I had to stay in bed feeling very sick. The 5th day im better.
4.21.2021 – Blurry vision, dizzy
4.22.2021 – Blurry vision
4.29.2021 – Tired, blurry vision
5.6.2021 – Blurry vision and tired
5.15.2021 – Feeling metal taste in mouth, extreme tiredness, overall malaise. Need to lay down constantly
5.20.2021 – Extreme tired and lack of sleep
4.15.2022 – Lots of joint pain, esp in elbows and knees
3.15.2021 – Some swelling in my legs
3.18.2021 – Coughing up blood. Only mention it because I saw my doctor & he said it could be related to the vaccine
3.19.2021 – Raw, sore throat but no coughing up blood today
3.27.2021 – Coughing up blood
10.26.2021 – On Sunday (day after my shot) I felt terrible and much worse than after my first two shots. Nauseous, extremely fatigued, urinary problems, chills, achy all over
10.28.2021 – Sinus discomfort (booster or allergies?)
4.23.2022 – Loss of appetite (but not smell or taste)
4.14.2021 – Over 2 days I had an occasional low-grade fever with chills and body aches. Just in case I had a COVID test done today and await the results.
10.31.2021 – You should know that these check-ins began 3 days after I received the booster shot. The evening of and the day after I was feverish and had both headaches and full body aches. I was back to normal 36 hours after the shot and have felt fine since.
11.7.2021 – Dizziness and feeling nauseated
10.26.2022 – Have a sore throat from a cold.
2.25.2021 – Large, red, mildly itchy, area surrounding the injection site on day 8. It took a couple of days for this symptom to resolve.
4.15.2021 – Earlier this week- 36 hours of extreme fatigue, muscle aches, night sweats, mild temperature, persistent mild headache, reoccurrence of mild rash on midriff.
9.3.2021 – 3 + vertebral compression fractures - related to osteoporosis. Vertebroplasty - outpatient visit
7.8.2022 – Diagnosed with a Nocardia infection of the lungs.
12.16.2022 – Sudden onset of Acute coughing, shortness of breath, chills, extreme fatigue.
4.3.2021 – Also pain and tenderness on my side. Under the armpit area/side of the chest. Same side of the body where the injection was given.
4.4.2021 – Swollen lymph node in armpit area on the side of the injection site. Its moderately painful overall. The pain fluctuates throughout the day and depending upon my activity level.
4.5.2021 – Same swelling and pain in the left armpit area. The severity varies through the day.
4.6.2021 – Injection site pain and swelling is mild. The arm pit lymph node pain and swelling is more moderate. It varies by time of day and activity.
4.8.2021 – Still tenderness and discomfort in the lymph node area under left armpit. Much more tolerable than previous days.
4.23.2021 – Headache, achy eyes, loose stool. Fatigue (the fatigue is more severe than usual). Lower abdominal pain sporadically.
4.20.2021 – back spasms; left bicep pain (injection in rt arm)
4.27.2021 – increased muscle pain; swollen & painful lymph nodes (groin & underarm).
5.4.2021 – enlarged lymph noded
5.6.2021 – enlarged lymph nodes
5.11.2021 – swollen lymph nodes
5.25.2021 – post-surgical (neck) pain, swelling, & stiffness; increased fatigue, tiredness, & sleepiness secondary to pain medication. after hours telephone call to office
8.3.2021 – muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, slight sore throat
11.2.2021 – sore throat; severe back spasm chiropractic care
5.12.2022 – diarrhea (dumping syndrome); allergic reaction (runny nose & severe swelling) & infection of philtrim & upper lip; allergic rhinitus & headaches; dizziness. in person visit - dr.'s office
11.12.2022 – sore throat, ear infection, fever, severe allergies pcp visit
11.12.2021 – No
11.13.2021 – Last night I suddenly became clammy with chills., but temp was normal- 97.6. I was a little queasy. I felt like I had to lay down immediately. Then it was over. 5 min like that. Today just a little fatigued.
11.17.2021 – no
11.19.2021 – No pain. I just have mild pressure in my lower abdomen.
11.18.2022 – I had the 4th Booster and the flu at the same time. Horrible chills and uncontrollable shaking. It calmed down when I finally got warm. Good Grief! I hope I'm done with vaxs for a while! ???
2.12.2021 – Numbness on my fingers, fingertips, lower arm and hand, vision issues, dry left throat, and migraine
2.13.2021 – Dry or sore throat and numbness on my hand and lower left arm.
2.17.2021 – Moderate numbness in my fingers, hand, and lower arm, pain in my armpit lymph node, muscle stiffness. This not the only time this has occurred.
2.25.2021 – Weird sharp pains in different areas of my body, numbness on both my feet, fingers, and lower arm and hand, but only on the left side. I still have a light shade of pink rash near the injection site and minor migraine headaches.
3.25.2021 – Palpitations bpm 120. Bp at 124/87, acute migraine headache
3.26.2021 – Mild Palpitations
3.28.2021 – Shortness of breath, numbness on and off on my lower right arm and foot, and palpitations.
3.31.2021 – Bloating, numbness on my right arm, hands, and foot
4.7.2021 – I have 4 bruises and an additional 1 developing on my leg that I don't know how I got them. I also suffer from daily migraines. However, I suffer from them but not constantly. I am worried about the bruising, though. Should I seek medical care?
9.23.2021 – Bruising, heavier period flow, and I had shortness of breath for several months but it's gone now.
10.1.2022 – Constant bloating and heavy periods.
12.31.2022 – I caught covid from my irresponsible parents. Date tested positive nov 13.
2.16.2021 – Slight facial twitching
2.24.2021 – About 9 days after the vaccine, on two separate occasions, I felt a pinching in the skin of my thigh, and developed a reddening about the size of a nickel. I used an acyclovir ointment because I felt like I might be coming down with shingles.
3.3.2021 – The pinching in my leg that feels like it might be shingles continues.
3.17.2021 – Allergic rxn; cause unknown
3.24.2021 – Tingling back in thigh; toe infection; SJS allergic rxn. Doctors office
4.1.2021 – Most of my aches and pains and fever were last night starting at 5 PM, about 8 hours after shot.
4.2.2021 – Feel great!
4.4.2021 – Feeling groovy.
4.7.2021 – A little depressed, but probably nothing to do with vaccine. Though I am not normally depressed.
4.21.2021 – I had a headache for 4 days. It wasnt terrible. It finally went away yesterday.
10.28.2021 – My arms and hands ache.
10.26.2022 – Fatigue and aches overnight, but great today.
12.6.2022 – I had RSV (not tested though) and that turned into a sinus and ear infection.
1.27.2021 – No
1.28.2021 – None
1.31.2021 – Runny nose at times
2.2.2021 – Intestines feel a little sore.
2.5.2021 – Intestinal soreness
2.17.2021 – Tired all the time.
2.26.2021 – Lots of fatulance
2.27.2021 – My intestines feel sore. I cannot eat but a light diet. No heavy meats. Milk and fruit.
2.28.2021 – Tired and achey. My urine and bowels stink abnormal smells. My arm at injection site is black and blue.
3.1.2021 – Orange urine upon rising.
3.3.2021 – Leg cramps after taking rosovastatin .5 mg
3.17.2021 – Bones and joints ache. Tired all the time and cannot shake it. Achey feeling all over like I have the flu sticking in me.
4.27.2022 – Cannot shake off this tired feeling I started on day 3 after the 4th shot of COVID. I did not feel this bad after any of the other 3 shots. All shots were Moderns.
10.24.2022 – Severe sore throat.
