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.
Pulmonary mass, Back disorder and Pulmonary congestion
2.17.2021 – Sneezing & cough.
2.18.2021 – Sinuses, sore throat.
2.19.2021 – Sinuses, ears clogged.
3.9.2021 – Tingling neck n shoulder
3.11.2021 – Tingling back of left ear down neck.
3.26.2021 – Cough, chest congestion, shortness of breath, fatigue. Made appointment to see MD.
4.9.2021 – Annual checkup, xray 12mm mass in one lung; ct scan today confirms so new test with dye soon. Fatigue. Joint pains. Grumpy. CT scan of lungs.
4.16.2021 – Nodule discoveted in lung. Petscan
6.4.2021 – Heavy legs. Shortness of breath. Headaches. Coughing flem. MD visit n referal for xray, cstscan et al.
9.3.2021 – Clogged lungs. Back problems. P
3.6.2022 – Cough, cogestion, sinus clogged, muscle aches, big toe and foot pain. Chronic tired.
4.22.2022 – Chest congestion, cough, sinuses clogged. Ears jammed, feet andleg cramps, dry itchy skin, neuropathy, dry scalp.
Lower urinary tract symptoms, Amenorrhea and Intermenstrual bleeding
1.30.2021 – Rash on the same arm where I received injection. Painful itching and soreness that I had after the initial vaccine. Rash is approx 8 inches tall and 4 inches wide, irregular margins
2.15.2021 – None of those symptoms today, but following the second dose, I had a 101 fever for 26 hours and severe body aches. Body aches kept me from sleeping but I was in bed for more than a full day.
2.20.2021 – Short of breath, lightheaded
3.6.2021 – Lightheaded, vomiting
3.13.2021 – Spotting between monthly cycle, lightheadedness Visited primary care doctor
2.15.2022 – I contracted Covid in January 2022. I also did not have a menstrual cycle from the date of my booster (Nov. 1) until the week I tested positive.
9.9.2022 – About 28 hours after vaccine, developing UTI symptoms
10.6.2022 – Extreme nausea, diarrhea, headache
Endometrial ablation, Uterine dilation and curettage and Lip pruritus
4.11.2021 – Joint pain/swelling & low grade fever this week
4.18.2021 – Itching of eyes, nose, lips & Sneezing
4.19.2021 – Face & tongue itching, Sneezing
4.21.2021 – Itching, Sneezing - improved
4.22.2021 – Itching of eyes & face, improved
4.23.2021 – Mild itching eyes/ nose/ face, improved
5.2.2021 – New cough - Dr thinks anaphylaxis from the vaccine triggered my asthma to worsen
5.30.2021 – Uncontrolled menstrual bleeding w/recent cycles, became uncontrollable even with meds, so had a D&C w/ablation on 5/25... Had to wait until asthma exacerbation (triggered by Anaphylaxis to Dose #2 of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine) stabilized. Surgery in hospital OR
7.18.2021 – Uncontrollable menstrual bleeding. Eventually leading to a D&C and Endometrial ablation. Surgery as above
10.17.2021 – Foot Fracture, New/Unexplained Allergic Reaction
4.20.2022 – Got Evusheld Injections and had an Allergic Reaction to them.
Tenderness, Lymph node pain and Diarrhea
2.12.2021 – Some diarrhea
5.22.2022 – Swollen lymph gland in armpit
5.23.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in axilla-same arm as shot
5.24.2022 – Still some minor lymph node swelling in left Scilla. Pain is less
5.25.2022 – Still have minor left axilla lymph node tenderness
5.26.2022 – Very minimal lymph node swelling. It has definitely improved each day
5.29.2022 – Just a little tender still under my left armpit
8.19.2022 – Developer a cold on July 24th
10.25.2022 – Runny nose and cough. Not COVID-negative test x 2. Was around my 2 yr old grandson who had a mild cold
Chronic pigmented purpura, Skin irritation and Rash pruritic
2.6.2021 – I got my shot on Saturday 1/23/21, and on Sunday evening 01/31/21, I broke out in a rash from my upper arms trough my thighs just above my knees. This area also included my lower back and buttocks. It included intense itiching and irritation .
2.13.2021 – Rash on torso one week after 1st vaccination. It's gradually going away. Got a cream prescription from the dermatologist. Dermatologist
4.7.2021 – I have a rash on my left leg in the ankle area that runs about 3 inches above the left leg. I have never had any rashes until I received this vaccine.
5.26.2021 – Don't know if it's related, but I now have Shamberg' in my lower left leg. I 've never had it before. Dermatologist
Flatulence, Influenza and Abdominal pain upper
2.16.2021 – No, I just want to note that my symptoms come on every day in the middle of the afternoon.
2.17.2021 – Just shooting pains in my muscles & joints
2.20.2021 – I misread the first question about symptoms at my injection site: I only had pain at the injection site for the first two days.
3.14.2021 – My symptoms increase in the mid-to-late afternoon.
4.10.2021 – I have had unexplainable recurring bouts of stomach cramping and gas.
6.4.2022 – I want to note that I experienced these symptoms on 5/22/2022 when I received my second booster shot of the Moderna vaccine.Thank you for this follow up.
11.20.2022 – Unfortunately, even after getting my annual flu shot, I came down with a case of the flu, but I feel like I got lucky with its lack of severity and duration.
Vitamin D decreased, Frequent bowel movements and Mobility decreased
3.4.2021 – Every time I go to the bathroom (4 or 5 times) I have diarrhea
3.11.2021 – Still going quite often to the bathroom. Each time having a bowl movement
4.8.2021 – Low in vitamin D. Now on medication
5.27.2021 – I am now taking vitamin D2. Once a week for 8 weeks Office visit
8.26.2021 – Diarrhea
3.2.2022 – My numbness in my hands. Tingling feeling at times
5.4.2022 – Seemly tired then usual.
5.11.2022 – Noise running. Seemly a lot tired
10.12.2022 – I have had my super booster. Now my shoulders hurt. And I can not lift my arms up high. Seemly it hurt for me to walk
Lymph node pain, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy
4.2.2021 – Im wondering if the lymph nodes under the arm that I got the vaccination reacted to the vaccine. It seemed to me there was some swelling and a little bit of tenderness. This lasted about two days but appears to be better now.
5.15.2022 – Up until today, I had a pain in my armpit that I have gotten before with vaccinations. I'm assuming it's the lymph nodes interacting with the vaccine. It is much improved today.
Laryngoscopy, Enanthema and Palatal disorder
3.16.2021 – Mucoid eruptions lips thru GI tract. Tingly hands Visit to PCP 3/11/21. Email with Rheumatologist
3.21.2021 – Continued tight throat feeling,mucoid eruptions of mouth, enlarged bilateral axillary lymph nodes,left shoulder/clavicular discomfort,intermittent hand/right leg tingling,muscle weakness, right clavicular discomfort, T-96.5 96.73 wks post vaccine
3.30.2021 – Tingling of tongue lips, cough
3.31.2021 – Heart flutter with cough,palpitations, dizziness and short of breath episodes On a cardiac event monitor Called cardiologist office to check recordings on my event monitor
4.1.2021 – Continued throat tightness and irritation In person Dr visit with laryngoscopy performed today
4.2.2021 – Tingling of tongue,palate,upper / lower left lip. Throat discomfort/ irritation
4.3.2021 – Continued tingling full sensation l upper/lower lip, palate. Continued tight feeling of throat.4 pound wt.loss in 2 days
4.4.2021 – Continued throat tightness and mucoid eruptions of palate
4.5.2021 – Still tightness in throat
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Alopecia and Peripheral swelling
3.15.2021 – Sore arm for a little bit during the day
3.18.2021 – Numbness in my left fingers down my left thighs into my left feet when I woke up
3.20.2021 – Middle right finger was a tad swollen/painful to move for the morning
3.21.2021 – In the morning my middle right knuckle was quite little stiff again
4.30.2021 – Yesterday I had a really bad headache from my left eye, to the temple and a tad up above the side. Im not used to headaches and so that was the only thing I have felt since my last check in. It was hard to get things done during the day.
10.8.2021 – Extremely tired and still having hair loss
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, Wheezing and Asthma
12.28.2020 – Allergies, sneezing, runny nose, scratching thoart,
12.29.2020 – Runny nose, scatchy thoart
12.30.2020 – Itching, scatching thoart, running nose
12.31.2020 – Nasal congestion, scratchy thosrt
1.14.2021 – Runny nose started within 30 minutes of vaccination
1.15.2021 – Runny nose
1.18.2021 – Exposed to +COVID coworker last week
1.20.2021 – Cough, running nose
1.28.2021 – Flareup of my Asthma and allergies
9.14.2021 – Nasal congestion
9.15.2021 – Allergy symptoms
9.23.2021 – Nasal congestion and headache Office visit
9.30.2021 – Headache, allergy type symptoms Pharmacist consult
4.22.2022 – Asthma flare-up
5.12.2022 – Allergy symptoms not responding to my allergy meds, headache scrathy throat New allergy meds
10.9.2022 – congestion, runny nose
10.25.2022 – Chills, sore throat, headache, cough, wheezing fatigue, joint pain, started yesterday PCP visit
12.11.2022 – RSV PCP visit
Urticaria, Pruritus and Rash
12.22.2020 – just some muscle sore
1.6.2021 – rashes on both arms and both legs
1.12.2021 – not sure because of it or not but I had rash and skin is still itching getting worse since a day after I had 1st vaccine. It has been worse so I'm using cream and pills
1.23.2021 – since first shot, expecially my legs are very itch and rash gotten worse had consultation and diagnoised that the itch happen as a internal problem. (first itching started Dec. 24th at night). now feels better after have a medication by allergy doctor
2.4.2021 – still have rash and hives with sever itching keep checking with blood test. My allergy doctor said it is internal problem and looks like something switched my immune system so I have this crazy itching and hives right now. it has been over a month. started after 2 days past of I got vaccine
2.11.2021 – used to have crazy itching and rash whole legs and little bit of arms and waist after two days later od first dose shot. the rash happen after scratching legs and crazy itching all day also getting worse. still have since 24th of Dec 2020. and having a medication but don't know when it will gone with it or not
2.18.2021 – Since I got a severe lash and hives after first dose, I still see a doctor. It most likely looks like causing of vaccine. It has been two months but I'm still taking medication and can't stop because last time it came back. it is stressful
Oral pruritus, Groin pain and Sensation of foreign body
5.10.2021 – Chest pain
7.12.2021 – Some chest pain from time to time
1.19.2022 – Throat feels a little tight
1.26.2022 – Feels like something stuck in throat it went away and it came back
2.4.2022 – Had a sore throat and itchy mouth on and off while tested negative for covid-19 three times. I took 3 tests just to be make sure I didn't have COVID.
2.11.2022 – Groin area pain, sore throat
2.16.2022 – UTI; sore throat on and off Primary care physician
2.25.2022 – Sire throat, hives
4.14.2022 – Hives, inflammation
Foot deformity, Multiple sclerosis and Feeling of body temperature change
2.10.2021 – I have MS, which might account for fatigue.
3.4.2021 – Muscle spasms
3.6.2021 – Perhaps some bilateral underarm lymph node tenderness.
3.7.2021 – Toe spasms, maybe MS related.
3.8.2021 – Some muscle spasms in toes.
3.9.2021 – Hot, cold on and off.
5.13.2022 – I feel good every morning, but by afternoon and into evening i am very fatigued.
5.14.2022 – Less fatigue than yesterday. I've had more problems with my MS symptom of curling toes. Curling toes is a frequent MS symptom for me, but these past few days the curling has been very tight and slightly painful.
5.17.2022 – Fatigue might be from my MS now. Previously it was definitely from my reaction to the vaccine.
10.27.2022 – Shingles
Hypoglycemia, Irritable bowel syndrome and Balance disorder
2.10.2021 – Mild symptom: loose bowel (not diarrhea). While I do deal with IBS, I've been bulking on fiber (Wal-mucil supplement), so the loose stools (3 out of 4 movements today) were unexpected.
2.12.2021 – Regarding the symptoms that I've checked above, after check-in last evening, I had a chest ache when breathing in for a time, possibly associated with a routine walk, and I usually don't have an achy chest chest with that. My knees were also aching while walking then, and it was very cold out.
2.14.2021 – The hint of a sore throat. I had this yesterday too, and it's barely noticeable and seems to go away as I eat and drink things, not to return until next morning.
2.16.2021 – I was up really late (into early morning), and I experienced a sense of being off balance when walking around in my apartment. This may have been due to fatigue, and I have not noticed it before. I plan on mentioning it to my doctor in passing when we review my staying on anticoagulation when I'm in my telemedicine appointment that I had previously scheduled for 2/22.
3.1.2021 – My sleep schedule is very skewed of late (I'm going to sleep when I want to be getting up), and my night's rest was markedly broken today by environmental factors. I'm just now getting up for the day (approx. 3:20 PM Pacific). My daily schedule is somewhat physically rigorous at this time, so other health factors may be contributing to today's state (e.g. IBS).
3.4.2021 – My sleep on 3/3 had been broken up into a 2.75-hour and 2-hour segment, separated by a 7-hour period during the day Wednesday, so this may have contributed to how I'm feeling today.
3.5.2021 – Mild sore throat
2.26.2022 – A reduction in my hypoglycemic reaction time (nausea, lightheadedness, fatigue) when I don't eat every 2-3 hours. Prompted by the notion that eating is a stopgap measure, I'm in talks with my PCP nurse and a dietician about mitigating the effects.
Device occlusion, Drug withdrawal syndrome and Withdrawal syndrome
4.18.2021 – Nose runny then stopped up
4.28.2021 – Nose is either stopped up or running. Head congestion causing cough and now full blown sinus infection. Trying to set up an appointment with a doctor
5.5.2021 – My head is stopped up I have thick drainage down the back of my throat cough is worse and productive getting green sputum out. Face pressure
5.12.2021 – Developed a nasty sinus infection with a cough
10.13.2021 – Pain Pump Catheter has become blocked throwing me into withdrawals along with increased neck pain radiating down my right arm causing tingling and numbness
4.14.2022 – My Medtronic Pain Pump Catheter became blocked inducing severe withdrawals from Baclofen and Morphine on 08/13/2021. I just had surgery to insert a new catheter in my spine and a new pump in my abdomen on 04/07/2022 Outpatient surgery
Sleep disorder, Lethargy and Somnolence
1.15.2021 – Only soreness of arm/injection site dissipating.
1.17.2021 – Stabbing pain of arm awakened me this a.m. Mild intermittent pain followed but presently not a problem.
1.18.2021 – A stabbing pain in my arm wakes me up and continues sporadically for a time. It mostly subsides when I get up and start moving about. The pain started Saturday three days after I received the vaccine.
2.12.2021 – Lethargic and sleepy one day following 2nd vaccine. Generally feel well.
5.14.2021 – My left arm where I received the vaccine hurts sporadically and intensely at times. I have noticed that it hurts more severely when I am in bed at night and when I consume alcohol although that is not the only time that it hurts. Has been some time.
2.12.2022 – For months have experienced severe pain in my left arm site of first two vaccines. Moderna. Also in right arm site of booster by Pfizer. Wakes me up late night. Getting increasingly worse. Please advise. Becoming really concerned!
5.15.2022 – Diarrhea after traveling out of state for Mother's Day weekend along with very mild flu like symptoms for a couple of days. Aunt went to ER due to sinus infection and bladder infection while traveling. We both tested NEGATIVE for Covidno more sy
Specialist consultation, Visual impairment and Ear pain
2.27.2021 – Sore throat
3.5.2021 – Sore throat, ear ache, probably unrelated
3.13.2021 – Tingling/pins and needles sensation in right arm and right leg, and occasionally other body parts. Vision seems off, headaches.
3.20.2021 – Tingling/pins and needles in right arm and leg Neurologist
3.21.2021 – Pins and needles
3.22.2021 – Lingering pins and needles feelings
3.24.2021 – Tingling on right side
3.25.2021 – Pins and needles feeling on right side
3.26.2021 – Right side still feels weird
5.1.2021 – Tingling on right side extremities is back Neurologist
Periorbital swelling, Hunger and Nervousness
3.5.2021 – Pain in jaw on right side
3.9.2021 – Since I got vaccine I have had 3-4 episodes of feeling like blood sugar was low. That is feeling shaky and like I need to eat something NOW or I might pass out.
3.11.2021 – I continue to feel very hungry often.
3.26.2021 – For about four days my arm had a red, hot, and near the end, itchy spot. It was very swollen too it was right under where the needle had entered.
4.3.2021 – Last night couldnt stop shivering, sinus pain
4.5.2021 – Last two nights I had night sweats and had to change clothes
5.7.2021 – Just slight soreness in arm that was vaccinated.
9.5.2021 – Sore throat
1.26.2022 – Sinus pain
4.26.2022 – Swelling around eyes after yardwork. Reaction to bug bite or allergies?
Ovulation disorder, Ovulation delayed and Menstrual disorder
4.26.2021 – Dizziness
5.8.2021 – Persistently sore trapezius muscle, right side
5.30.2021 – Random sweating this morning for like 10 min while also nauseous and abdominal pain
8.24.2021 – Ive noticed my menstrual cycle has been harder to track. Ive measured my temperature every day for the last year and there was significant change in the last 3 months. Delayed ovulation and shifting cycles. I was very regular before getting vac
5.25.2022 – Full body aches, headache, period like cramps, swollen
Tenosynovitis stenosans, Hypoesthesia oral and Gait disturbance
1.11.2021 – My lips seem a little Numb
1.27.2021 – I had a stent placed in my Circumflex coronary artery. This is not related and scheduled before I had the vaccine.
2.8.2021 – Sneezing and a running nose that is consistent with allergies I have.
3.4.2021 – I have head chest discomfort and shortness of breath. This is probably not related to the Vaccine, the symptoms precededVaccine, but they have worsened in the last week. In person doctor visit
5.13.2021 – My heart rate fail to 140 And I experienced lightheadedness. My doctor change my medications and I am fine.
8.14.2021 – De Quervain's tenosynovitis, right
10.29.2021 – Muscle pain in right thigh that sometimes results in a noticeable limp.
10.30.2021 – Sore thigh mussel
11.23.2021 – Nasal congestion and cough
12.3.2021 – Frequent coughing Doctor appointment
Apathy, Dysphagia and Taste disorder
3.18.2021 – Shivering
3.26.2021 – Tired, fatigue, hard to function after finally getting out of bed. Headaches. Body shivering for no reason.
4.23.2021 – Severe back ache, diarrhea, stomach cramps, weakness & tired.
9.10.2021 – Gut/intestinal issues. My regular Gastrointerologist
10.19.2021 – Loss of appetite, food doesn't taste good, slight elevation of temperature, hard time swallowing pills & very odd pain in my head. Very little energy, no desire to do anything & extreme body tremors.
11.9.2021 – Change of taste, nothing tastes good & has an odd taste. Not interested in eating, headache, nauseous & just feel off.
12.28.2021 – Cold like symptoms, throat irritation & coughing. Wellness
3.29.2022 – I contracted Covid in January 2022. I am still being affected by headaches and fatigue. Appointment with general care physician
7.21.2022 – Got shingles the 2nd week of this month.
11.20.2022 – Cough, itchy throat & runny nose.
Swelling face and Urticaria
4.5.2021 – I have had hives everyday since 2 weeks after my first dose. To control the hives I have to take allergy pills & antacid pills.
4.9.2021 – I had extreme facial swelling. Have been struggling with hives since Feb. 22 (appx 2 weeks after my 1st dose). I am now taking prednisone, 2 allergy pills, & 2 antacid pills to keep the hives under control. No 1 seems to know what 2 do.
4.23.2021 – I completed my prednisone prescription & the hives came back. Went to the doctor & added Singular. Am now taking antacid (20mg), Claritin (20mg), & Singular (10mg). Plus topical treatment.
Breast tenderness, Memory impairment and Gastroenteritis viral
1.25.2021 – Tenderness in left breast (received shot in left arm)
1.26.2021 – Tenderness in my breasts
2.17.2021 – Woozy
2.19.2021 – Tenderness in left breast (injection in left arm)
2.20.2021 – Realized that on 2/18 I have a 90 minute gap in my memory, which Im guessing was due to fatigue
3.17.2021 – Have a head cold with cough, runny nose, and sore throat
3.24.2021 – Stomach virus- low grade fever and diarrhea
5.19.2021 – Vomiting from stomach bug; cough and runny nose from cold
12.6.2021 – Soreness in my armpit
12.9.2021 – Sore throat, sneezing
12.10.2021 – Runny nose, congestion Took at home Covid-19 rapid test
12.11.2021 – Tested positive for Covid with a rapid test at a clinic
12.18.2021 – Loss of taste and smell, headaches, runny nose
6.6.2022 – Pregnancy
Irritable bowel syndrome, Abdominal distension and Abdominal pain
3.4.2021 – A tightness in the upper chest/throat thats like the feeling of a cold coming on - coughing some, nonproductive.
3.22.2021 – I am experiencing a prolonged attack of IBS, with which I was diagnosed in 2012. It has been at least several years since I have had an attack like this, though I always have mild sx that are manageable. Have called my GI doctor for assistance.
3.29.2021 – Continuing flare of IBS. Diarrhea, significant abdominal cramping, bloating. Been going on for 10 days.
Dysphagia, Head discomfort and Productive cough
1.30.2021 – I feel like i am getting a cold stuffy runny nose head fells congested. Slight sore throat. Started a couple of days ago. I am also trying to quit smoking. No temp
2.5.2021 – Stuffy runny nose cough and spitting up flem. Ear ache soar throat hard to swallow. Pressure in my head. I had a covid test on wednesday which came back negative. My dr recommended that i do not get the 2nd vaccine dose today as i am ill.
Paresthesia oral, Influenza like illness and Hypoesthesia
2.5.2021 – Entire mouth and tongue was tingling after and inside of my nose was numb for hours
2.6.2021 – Tingling mouth, tongue and lips
2.7.2021 – Winded with activity
2.8.2021 – Tingling in mouth and very winded short of breath
2.19.2021 – The vaccine caused me so much inflammation that i have had severe back pain since having it
3.18.2021 – Felt like I had the flu all night
3.19.2021 – Sore throat since vaccine
3.21.2021 – Shortness of breath started on day three of both doses
3.31.2021 – Still severe fatigue and back pain
9.15.2021 – Severe fatigue since getting tbe vaccines
Gastrointestinal disorder, Asthenia and Diarrhea
3.27.2021 – Experienced some fatigue and loss of stamina over last 2 weeks or so. Didnt think anything of it at first but it continued into this week. Not sure if its related to vaccine but it feels like my body is fighting off something over last 7-10 da
4.3.2021 – Just rcvd dose-2 Shingles (Shingrix) vaccine on Thurs 4/1/21. In fact, rcvd dose-1 late Dec, before my Covid vaccines started. Want you to know before I say, I feel fatigued, stomach/intestinal issues w loose stool. I think its Shingles vaccine.
Blood glucose decreased, Tremor and Ear pain
5.5.2021 – It seems as if my blood sugar keeps going down. I keep feeling shaky until I eat then it goes away.
6.7.2021 – Just pain in my arm where I recieved the shot.
6.20.2021 – I have a cough that's lasted for two weeksI feel very drug down.
6.27.2021 – New pain in my arm where I got my second shot when I woke up this morning, but it eventually stopped hurting.
7.4.2021 – Have been experiencing pain in both arms where the covid shots were given. Right now I have a cough and my head hurts, my ears hurt, and my throat hurts.
9.5.2021 – I am having chest pain.
12.5.2021 – I am currently experiencing diarrhea, extreme fatigue, runny nose.
Eczema, Pain of skin and Anxiety
4.7.2021 – Palpitations
4.14.2021 – Worsening generalized anxiety, probably not vaccine related.
4.29.2021 – Middle back pain (mild), skin hypersensitive to touch (mild), redness by the injection site but only where the adhesive of the bandaid was... (mild)
7.28.2021 – Mild stomach upset; mild muscle soreness. Increased drowsiness.Neither seem likely to be linked to the vaccine, in my layman's opinion.
3.8.2022 – Change in palpitations
12.15.2022 – I had a cold last week with fever and coughing for about 4-5 days. A rapid covid test at home was negative (taken when symptoms started). It's all resolved again now.
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