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.
Diplopia, Neuropathy peripheral and Loss of personal independence in daily activities
5.9.2021 – I had a body flush, do to a histamine release. I took a 25 mg tab of diphenhydramine. It reduced the situation.
5.11.2021 – Neuropathy, itching in the left foot on Sunday, and today my right foot itched. The itching was very intense. I couldnt do anything it was that significant. The left occurred in the morning before 06:00, and woke me up. Lasted about 30 minutes. Today, my right foot occurred around 17:30. I was doing surgery when it occurred. I wouldnt have been able to work. Fortunately, I had finished. It lasted approximately 45 minutes. I have not experienced this before.
5.13.2021 – Ive had itching in my left foot once, right foot once right hand fingers, index, middle; tonight, left middle finger. My shoulders and upper back is itching now. The itching was so bad, I couldnt operate.
5.17.2021 – My vision was distorted on 5/15/21. Resolved on 5/16/21
Joint swelling, Sleep disorder and Neck pain
4.20.2021 – Dolor en la parte de atrás de la cabeza, donde se une la cabeza con la columna vertebral. Más en la noches cuando duermo, me despierta el dolor cuando me muevo.
4.21.2021 – Sigo con dolor de cabeza. Cuando duermo en la y cambio de posición . Me duele el cuello en parte de atrás. En el dÃa es leve , pero en la noche el dolor al moverme es duro..
4.22.2021 – Dolor en el cuello cuando estoy durmiendo y me muevo parece como si estuviera va cabeza apunto de despegarse del cuerpo, pero en el dÃa el dolor es leve.
4.23.2021 – El dolor en la parte de atrás de el cuello anoche 22 de Abril fue el dolor mejorando. Me sentà mejor del dolor.
Cardiac disorder, Rash pruritic and Urticaria
4.8.2021 – Sore under my arm pit.
4.9.2021 – Sore under my armpit
4.10.2021 – Chest discomfort
5.11.2021 – On May 4th and 5th I had chills, joints and muscle aches
5.18.2021 – Scratchy throat, itchy rash
5.25.2021 – I yet itch from the rash/hives. How long is this suppose to go on? Why no one has called me? What yall doing? Went to see someone at my clinic. They say they dont know what this is. What yall got to say?
8.3.2021 – Sometimes I dont like the way my heart feel.
11.2.2021 – I broke out with bumps. Dr. Didn't know what they were. My chest hurts. Went to see my clinic
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Eye disorder and Joint swelling
3.30.2021 – Im 32 weeks pregnant
3.31.2021 – I felt fatigue, but I am 32 weeks pregnant, so its pretty normal for me.
4.2.2021 – A little lightheaded in the a.m. and Ive also had carpel tunnel in both hands/wrists due to pregnancy
4.4.2021 – Swollen feet (most likely pregnancy related)
4.5.2021 – Pregnant with swollen feet and ankles
4.6.2021 – I experienced a brief eye anomaly this morning. My eye spotted up as if I had been staring into a light for a good time and then looked away. In the corner of my vision I saw geometric shapes of light. I had my husband check my blood pressure and it was normal. The eye anomaly soon cleared up. I was worried it was somehow linked to my pregnancy.
4.22.2021 – Fatigue and swelling of the feet (pregnancy related).
4.23.2021 – I have edema (feet/ankles), but its pregnancy related.
4.27.2021 – Swollen feet (pregnant)
Throat clearing, Dysstasia and Injected limb mobility decreased
3.20.2021 – Sneezing fits & runny nose
3.22.2021 – Shot was given at top of left arm. Pain in shoulder is very bad. Can't move it.
3.24.2021 – There's been a terribly bitter taste in my mouth & back of my throat for a few days. Maybe that's what's making the nausea so bad.
3.27.2021 – Chest feels heavy & feels like work to breathe. Will call doctor if gets worse.
4.3.2021 – Scratchy throat, needing to clear throat frequently. Chills worse.Dizzy spells. Sometimes making me unable to stay upright.
Uterine polyp, Blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased and Aphasia
6.26.2021 – Probably not related to the vaccine but I had a random zing in my shin while i was standing and thought something had bitten me but nothing had
6.29.2021 – Some heart burn kind of feeling in chest on and off
7.25.2021 – Fatigue. Heart beating a little faster than normal today.
12.31.2021 – Migraine, loss of appetite
1.1.2022 – Scratchy throat
1.3.2022 – Still loss of appetite
1.13.2022 – Some erratic heart beats, headaches, fatigue
4.2.2022 – Some cramping in abdomen, sometimes struggle with finding right words when speaking
6.30.2022 – Relatively chronic fatigue and depressed mood, weight gain, some muscle twitching in calf (not painful)
12.30.2022 – I'm not sure when the last check in was but heart palpitations, elevated TSH levels, uterine polyp, possible depression
Skin discoloration, Rash erythematous and Feeling cold
2.6.2021 – I'd describe arm as sore, not pain
2.7.2021 – Sore arm
2.8.2021 – Soreness in arm intentifies as tylenol wears off and/or if arm gets cold.m .
2.9.2021 – Arm is Still very sore when tylenol wears off or it gets cold.
2.10.2021 – The soreness in my arm is nearly gone. I have forgotten to report a very slight headach that comes and goes during the afternoons. They started on the day i recieved my vaccine.
2.15.2021 – Headache yesterday was worse. Between moderate and severe. Today my headach began after noon and is between mild abd moderate.
3.7.2021 – Yesterday a.m. red spot at injection site 2 in. diameter, p.m. 4 in.diameter, today 6in.diameter
3.8.2021 – The red spot is larger 7in diameter, but lighter red color and a little less swollen.
3.9.2021 – Pain is a soreness and tired feeling down my arm.
3.10.2021 – The spot on arm is not yellow-green color 4 in diameter. Sore to touch,down the arm feels tired and achy.
3.11.2021 – The spot on my arm is better. Less red,less sore.
3.12.2021 – Red spot at injection site is nearly gone today.
Telangiectasia, Skin exfoliation and Rash erythematous
2.1.2021 – I have rash/ redness like a sunburn on my face and front of neck under chin, started early yesterday but more visible today Spoke on phone with PCP
2.2.2021 – Facial rash and rash on my neck
2.3.2021 – Still have facial and neck rash/ redness. Have been in touch with my PCP for something more than Benadryl since it continues. Called my PCP since we discussed yesterday possible steroid/ Medrol pack if rash persists. I did work today but having difficulty due to sleepiness from Benadryl .
2.4.2021 – I still have facial and neck rash, my face is beginning to peel, feels burnt. I started taking steroids prescribed by my doctor last night. This has been a nightmare.
2.5.2021 – Facial and neck rash continues. My face is peeling in spots, still flaring red as is my neck. On steroids currently from my PCP
2.19.2021 – I had a burning, itchy facial and neck rash, after steroids it appeared to start resolving but my face is still peeling and feels burnt. I am seeing a dermatologist next week. My appointment is next week
Impaired work ability, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
1.8.2021 – Tylenol and ibuprofen taken together make the symptoms all mild. I feel moderately poorly when the medicine wears off.
1.9.2021 – When I take ibuprofen or Tylenol, my symptoms are managed well enough for be to be able to work. Without the meds, I wouldn't be able to work. My headache is my most impressive symptom.
1.12.2021 – Under my left arm pit (my left arm got the injection) I have a swollen lymph node. It still hurts. Other symptoms have subsided.
Respiratory tract infection viral, Weight decreased and Seasonal allergy
2.2.2021 – No other symptoms
3.6.2021 – Headaches yesterday and today, did not limit activity. Minor fatigue.
5.23.2021 – Abdominal pain, and wt loss; had CT, to have upper, lower GI. Cough, wheeze, seem related to seasonal allergies. Follow-up w dr, test, as above
8.21.2021 – Resurgence of GI issues, which had been experienced before receiving vaccines.
8.26.2022 – Reemergence of heart issues. Continued wt loss. Regular appointment with cardiologist, GI follow-up, etc.
10.3.2022 – Hip pain related to arthritis
12.22.2022 – Laryngitis, cough. Began with sore throat morning of 12/19. Dr says symptoms a respiratory virus. Testing negative for covid. Appetite some better tday.
Insulin resistance, Diabetes mellitus and Blood glucose increased
3.13.2021 – I'm not sure if there was any relation, but about 3-4 days ago, my glucose levels were some of the highest I've ever had, including the length of how high my numbers were (I am a Type 1 Diabetic, since diagnosis at age 11).
3.22.2021 – On the day of the shot, March 20th, I felt fine. The next morning, I had very sudden and extreme chills to the point of not being able to stop shaking. Then shortly after, a mild fever (100)
4.10.2021 – I had slight, intermittent pain where I received the injection for a day or so, but it went away after 24 hours. My arm is still slightly bruised, which is surprising to me as the first shot did not cause brushing at all.
4.17.2021 – About a week after my 2nd shot, I had some of the highest glucose levels (I'm a type 1 Diabetic), for the longest time I've ever experienced. More importantly, the high levels continued, and became a regular thing. I'm highly insulin resistant now.
4.24.2021 – The insulin resistance issue continues, yet it has party resided. The problem is, it is now not 100 percent of the time, so half of the time I am going low, and the other half very high. Please look into this immediately, and publish it on CDC.gov I am spekamg with my endo about it now, and will have an appointment soon.
Injection site hemorrhage, Menstrual disorder and Menstruation irregular
1.5.2021 – Feeling a little out of it and a little dizzy but that happens sometimes when i get vaccines
1.6.2021 – Just a little bruising where the injection site was, i did bleed a bit from the shot though
1.9.2021 – Bruise from vaccination site
2.9.2021 – After i got my second dose i started my period 30 minutes after. I am on birth control and am not pregnant so it was very weird
2.2.2022 – The vaccine completely changed my menstrual cycle as well as my mental health
Tongue eruption, Skin disorder and Eye swelling
12.17.2020 – The area where I received the vaccine swelled and turned red
12.18.2020 – Sore throat and ear. I got a rash on my tongue. I also had a very fast pulse
12.19.2020 – I have felt a bit dizzy, and unbalanced but I can associate it with the earache.
12.20.2020 – My fingers hurt.
1.9.2021 – Chest pain and very thirsty, want to drink water
1.10.2021 – Much desire to drink water
1.12.2021 – I have not had a fever but on the top of the ears I have had them super hot and on the bottom of the foot to the knee.
1.25.2021 – I have had a sore throat
2.1.2021 – Joint pain and fatigue when walking
2.10.2021 – This week I had a lot of headache and chest pain. Additional numbness in the hands and legs.
10.4.2021 – red eye rashes and swelling
11.9.2021 – He tenido mucho dolor de cabeza. Ademas, he desarrollado irritación, hinchazón de los ojos.
12.30.2021 – Dolor de estómago y abdominal constantemente y una ves que otra mareos
4.1.2022 – Me fatigo con regularidad, he tenido periodos largos de 10 o 12 dÃas. Rasgos en la piel y dolor de vista y cabeza todo el tiempo.
10.5.2022 – Dolor abdominal fuerte y cambios en mi menstruaci?n desde la ltima vacuna Bivalente eh estado en menstruacion todo el mes.
Impaired work ability, Lethargy and Feeling hot
5.18.2021 – My Arm was Sore N Hurting for 2 days after my 1st Dose and Felt Feverish as Well and Suddenly it Disappeared but the soreness in my arm was there though Not as bad as before.. Took a Day Off from work the next day and was OFF The Next 2 Days.
5.25.2021 – A very,very mild feeling of a headache..
5.26.2021 – Last Night ,I had the chills and shivering and fever.Right now I think ,I still have the fever and been sleeping and feeling absolutely lethargic.
Asthma prophylaxis, Limb injury and Crohn's disease
1.25.2021 – Forgot to note on prior submissions that I have had lymphadenopathy since the day after
1.26.2021 – Ongoing lymphadenopathy. Asthma exacerbation since Sunday (3 days total) and so also short of breath at times. Sent a message to asthma doctor about breathing. Did not go to get seen.
1.27.2021 – Ongoing supraclavicular lymphadenopathy
2.3.2021 – More asthma exacerbation symptoms. Supraclavicular lymph node still swollen and present
2.17.2021 – Nausea before vaccine related to crohns and not vaccine
2.19.2021 – Highest temperature reading was on Tylenol
3.10.2021 – Vaginal bleeding/spotting
5.19.2021 – Foot injury, UTI, I am 10 weeks pregnant
8.22.2021 – Asthma flare with URI.
12.14.2021 – Abdominal pain is similar to crohns flare and my last Covid vaccine triggered a crohns flare as well
Injection site reaction, Arthritis and Injection site swelling
3.4.2021 – I had a reaction six days after 1st vaccination only when I applied Voltaren cream to my foot and applied Stop Pain cream to my neck (for arthritis pain).
3.13.2021 – The two anti-inflammatory creams interactions used on my body six-days after the vaccination, caused swelling and redness in my left upper arm where the shot was given. Now at 22 days later, the swelling and red is gone, but a slight sensation remain
3.19.2021 – Disinfectant accidentally touched my wrist and that area turned red.
Erythema, Vomiting and Sinusitis
2.19.2021 – Coughing, face redness, pain where I had my knee replaced
2.21.2021 – I have had lots of coughing every day to point where my chest hurts
2.22.2021 – Chronic cough that my chest hurts from coughing
2.23.2021 – Severe coughing that leads to vomiting at times
2.19.2022 – Coughing headache runny nose congestion. Tested positive for Covid Thursday. Was directly exposed to others that had Covid.
5.6.2022 – Sinus Infection and currently on antibiotics.
6.2.2022 – Dizziness and headache
Painful respiration, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Pyrexia
7.5.2021 – Severe pain at the rib cage on a site of vaccination
7.6.2021 – I had 102-103 fever for 6 days plus severe stabbing pain in a rib cage for 5 days. Today is day 7 and my temp is 37.5 and pain is rub cage is subsided so I can inhale. It was a pain on each inhalation.
7.7.2021 – Today is day 8 since I was vaccinated on june30 with a first dose. Today is the first day my pain is subsided but I still have 37.5 temperature.
7.16.2021 – I developed cough. As a result of COVID vaccine. Went to pulmonologist
7.30.2021 – Lightheaded
Nasal discomfort, Lacrimation increased and Wheezing
1.29.2021 – Always have had trouble with a non productive cough. Last 5 days, it seems to be more congested, but still non productive. X-rays always negative, have GERD . On protonix for years. Take liquid phenergan that seems to help some.
2.10.2021 – Yesterday, felt like I may be starting to get head cold. Watery eyes, little runny nose , sneezing, that tingling feeling in your nasal cavity thats usually the first sign of head cold. Went to bed, rested, ate 2 navel oranges. Feel better today.
2.18.2021 – On the 14th(Sunday) I had a noticeable runny nose/coughing/sneezing all day. Subsided the following day.. no pain in right arm, just a little soreness for 2-3 days
3.18.2021 – Perhaps a little more SOB when traversing my stairs (30). Some inspiratory wheezes this morning before I went to sleep. Im obese (230lbs) and 66, so maybe just a consequential progression of those factors. Worked a strenuous 14h shift last PM also
Eye infection, Flatulence and Abdominal pain
1.30.2021 – My stomach produced a good amount of gas. I was in the shower and almost needed to start over. The gas was good and stinky. Tummy ache gone now.
3.1.2021 – Could not go to sleep, had mild anxiety.
3.31.2021 – Bad powerful gas, below the waist.A couple of times, it was like I could have shot a rocket off.
4.7.2021 – A little diarrhea, nothing terrible. Drank 4 C of tea and then later, V8 juice for lunch. BTW, I'm 71 years old and NOT pregnant.
8.25.2021 – Summer Allergies. Taking an antibiotic for an infected eye.
Nail disorder, Ligament sprain and Muscle strain
2.4.2021 – I have had a stuffy nose since late last week. It could just be allergies, I do have seasonal allergies, but I am not sure. I know that the more data that can be collected, the better so I am sharing this symptom.
5.13.2021 – I had a cold or allergies that lasted about a week. I experienced a cough (phlegmy) and sinus/nasal congestion. No fever, no aches, no fatigue, and no trouble breathing. I have suffered this every spring since I was an infant.
2.11.2022 – Bumps and dents in my thumbnails.
4.27.2022 – I suffered a sprained knee. Perhaps related to having had COVID, perhaps not.
10.8.2022 – I suffered a second knee strain (opposite leg than previously reported) and have noticed a slight change in my hair texture.
12.22.2022 – I had what seemed like a simple cold about a two weeks ago. I did not get tested for COVID-19. I had a scratchy throat (not sore), congestion on my throat, some coughing, and a stuffy nose as everything else cleared up.
Bradykinesia, Pharyngeal disorder and Limb discomfort
3.11.2021 – Just not feeling myself today so laying down mostly
3.18.2021 – I went in yesterday for ultrasound Doppler for possible blood clot. Dont have any results too soon just slightly swollen thigh and leg. Doctor says could be sciatica so other than that Im good Went to dr then appointment for ultrasound
10.9.2021 – Arm of injection sight has aches and lab work done on 10/8 on that arm unsuccessful due to blood came out & was sitting in a pool in center fold of injection. Technician had to use left arm. My right arm had been bothering me, following up with dr Have appointment 10/13
3.26.2022 – Never put 2 and 2 together but the arm I received all my boosters in now hurts constantly and feels numb with tingling fingers. Only on that arm. Went to my pcp who ask if I maybe I lifted something heavy. This is 2nd time in 6 months for this arm.
5.23.2022 – The fatigue is for real, legs, hip joints everything hurts. I'm walking slowly with no sudden moves. Bed is where I'll be until this passes
11.20.2022 – I having runny nose, stressed throat, headaches
Micturition urgency, Tension headache and Pollakiuria
4.16.2021 – I have some of these symptoms NOT related to the vaccine.
4.17.2021 – I have some of these symptoms but not related to the vaccination.
4.19.2021 – I have some of these symptoms NOT related to the vaccination.
4.29.2021 – Headaches, anxiety, nausea, bloating, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, dryness in mouth and throat, frequent urination, weak, some joint pain
5.13.2021 – I have these symptoms normally and not related to the vaccination.
5.14.2021 – Tingly skin, lite flushing
5.18.2021 – Heat flush through night associated with urgent urination.
5.27.2021 – Abdominal/digestion discomfort: cramping, bloating, trapped gas, nausea, dizziness, flush face. Sudden heat flushing/nausea in the middle of the night.
6.3.2021 – Abdominal discomfort: gurgling, nausea, dizziness, pain, frequent urination. Headaches: flush face, tight forehead temples, heart pounding in the head, sensitive eyes.
8.12.2021 – Ongoing flush face, headaches, digestive irregularity, anxiety. Symptoms come and go in surges that can last up to two weeks before they subside. Each wave seems liter.
Abnormal sleep-related event, Balance disorder and Urinary tract infection
4.2.2021 – My CPAP reported many more events when I was sleeping.
4.21.2021 – Have a UTI
4.28.2021 – Fatigue is much worse. I hit a brick wall everyday around 5
6.30.2021 – Fatigue, low grade fever, shortness of breath,
11.26.2021 – Having headach and real tired
12.10.2021 – Congestion and fatigue
5.27.2022 – Fatigue
7.27.2022 – Extreme fatigue, headaches and body aches.
10.26.2022 – After the new booster I was very fatigued, had a fever, and generally did not feel well for a few weeks. I had my flu shot the week before.
Asthma, Dyspnea and Pyrexia
3.23.2021 – Worsening asthma
3.24.2021 – Asthma, on oral prednisone now
4.2.2021 – After end of prednisone burstv Low grade fevers returned, lower now, 98 degrees (am usually 96). Mild achiness. Worsening asthma.
4.7.2021 – Worsening asthma, used up rescue nhaler. Doing several nebulizer treatments a day - evennwhen not active. Still getting 99 degree fevers every day. My normal temp is 96.
4.14.2021 – Shortness of breath, needing more nebulizer and rescue inhaler doses, more fevers. I had a negative covid test come back.
Skin burning sensation, Throat tightness and Burning sensation
9.7.2021 – My legs feet hands and arms are feeling tingling numb and burning now the left side of my face is starting the same thing and my heart rate is up to 121
9.8.2021 – My legs hands feels and arms are still having the burning the tingling and the numbness in them its worse today than yesterday the left side of my face is also doing the same feels like someone is on each side of my throat applying pressure
10.7.2021 – Same as the first dose
Balance disorder, Heart rate increased and Sneezing
2.10.2021 – Last night I had unusual balance issues and fatigue, but none today.
2.14.2021 – Normal daily resting heart rate low fifties. Since shot 15% higher.
2.15.2021 – More energetic today and resting heart rate only 6% over norm.
3.3.2021 – Normal temp 97.5F
3.5.2021 – Have not had the higher resting heart rate that I had following first shot.
3.6.2021 – About four hours in mid to low 99sF
3.7.2021 – Temperature mid 98s most of day. Normally mid 97s
3.23.2021 – My resting heartbeat has been slightly over 20% higher than normal, slightly higher than Ive ever had since buying my Apple Watch over three years ago.fever then. No other symptoms until today- multiple sneezing all day. Mean anything?
Dental restoration failure, Procedural pain and Laryngitis
3.7.2021 – Arm pain on side of injection
3.14.2021 – But the headache early this morning may be about my failing root canal!
4.26.2021 – Im just now filling out. My vaccine was last week. So Im reporting symptoms from last week. I am now without symptoms a week out.
5.24.2021 – Ive been having a stiff neck. Waking with it and throughout the day. I will be following up with a chiropractor later next week after Im done with end of school duties. Will be scheduling a office visit with chiropractor to work on my neck.
10.20.2021 – Sore throat, runny nose, sneezy, cough, laryngitis. Virus cold + allergies. Got cough meds and inhaler. Did a covid test - was negative. Went to doctor-got inhaler and cough meds. Currently going on 2 weeks of symptoms Also did a covid test/neg.
4.19.2022 – Had a stomach bug 3 weeks ago- Diahrea. Missed 2 days of work
Abdominal distension, Flatulence and Lacrimation increased
1.6.2021 – Feels like sinus congestion - mild
1.28.2021 – Runny nose foggyness
1.29.2021 – Watery eyes, fever
2.10.2021 – Dizziness/light headedness
7.28.2021 – Bad cold - headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue. I did not get tested as there are no longer local test sites available.
1.27.2022 – Sore throat, head and muscle ache, chills, chest pain
10.2.2022 – I've had a couple bouts of symptoms of covid (after exposure) but always tested negative. Headache, fever, aches, fatigue, stomach issues...
10.13.2022 – Gastro - bloating, gas... Fuzzy head ??
Mobility decreased, Neck pain and Pruritus
1.19.2021 – Some neck pain & mild itching around neck for last 2 days. Yesterday evening was worse
1.22.2021 – Briefly, this morning felt very strange; cant explain it. Almost faint like. Lasted about 20 min on & off. Back to feeling normal rest of day
10.1.2021 – I had vaccine on 9/27 & experienced pain (lots) at vaccine site; general aches & fatigue that kept me down for 30 hours, then gone. I received this query 3 days after vaccine & all symptoms gone except for some joint pain (which I get on & off anyway
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