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.
Flank pain, Sleep disorder and Hypoesthesia
12.19.2020 – Flank pain 30min after inj
12.20.2020 – I forgot to mention that 30min after I got the vaccine I had facial tingling and some numbness to left side of face. Went away after 30 or so min.
12.21.2020 – Last night i was having trouble sleeping from total body musce aches. Took 3 ibuprofen and when woke up fine. Had my first headache around noon today...still present.
12.22.2020 – Around noon I started having lower left flank pain.
12.23.2020 – Same left back flank pain. Ibuprofen makes it go away but it returns.
12.24.2020 – Left side flank pain
12.25.2020 – Left flank pain.
1.10.2021 – I didnt get the second vaccine because my reaction to the first dose.
Axillary mass, Tremor and Lymph node pain
3.30.2021 – Chills and shaking. Very fatigued. Might be something other than the vaccine. Not sure
6.10.2021 – Developed a sore limp under my armpit. Was very painful and finally sissies after four days. My husband who also had moderna recently had very swollen lymph gland in neck. One side of his face was huge and it was hard. Took about eight days to re
9.7.2021 – Lymph node under left arm swells and is very painful for about 2 days at a time.
3.9.2022 – Occasional lymph gland swelling under left arm pit
Hemorrhoidal hemorrhage, Hematuria and Rectal hemorrhage
2.14.2021 – Strained my neck this morning
3.3.2021 – Hemmorhoid flare up
3.24.2021 – A stomach upset on Monday.
4.7.2021 – Stomach flu
10.29.2021 – Nasal congestion
10.31.2021 – Eyes are tearing
11.3.2021 – Internal hemorrhoid flare up
11.11.2021 – As happened after the 2nd Moderna shot, I've had a flare up of my internal hemorrhoids. Also, sporadically experiencing chills and feeling more tired than usual.
4.28.2022 – Blood in my urine Visits to my PCP and a Urologist
5.19.2022 – Breakthrough bleeding on day 7. I've had this problem after receiving doses 3 & 4
5.23.2022 – Bleeding rectally began 5 days after receiving the second booster. I have internal hemorrhoids which reacted to each of the shots.
5.30.2022 – After the second Moderna, the Moderna booster and the Pfizer Booster, my internal hemorrhoids became inflamed. The episodes of bleeding occurred on and off for several weeks afterwards. Prior to that I had an episode ever few years.
Rheumatoid arthritis, Joint stiffness and Paresthesia oral
3.13.2021 – Muscle ache in the upper arm where shot was.
3.14.2021 – Just muscle soreness at injection site.
4.2.2021 – Lips tingling 15 minutes after shot
4.4.2021 – Started in the pm of 4/3/21 the right arm pit was sore. It's the lymph nodes. A little better but still sore.
4.5.2021 – Still have swelling and soreness of the lymph nodes under the right arm pit.
4.6.2021 – First thing this morning, below right arm pit was still sore and felt alittle swollen. This pm it does not.
11.5.2021 – Tingling in my lips and jaw.
11.11.2021 – The lymph nodes in right armpit were swollen and sore yesterday and today. But not feeling that bad right now.
5.19.2022 – Forgot to report that I've had a sore throat for 5 days now. It comes and goes. I think from the shot.
6.17.2022 – My hands now have arthritis in them. I think a symptom from the Moderna booster. In person with PC.
6.24.2022 – Still having stiff joints in both hands. Have been told it's probably rheumatoid arthritis. In office with PC.
10.8.2022 – Back on 10-1-22 when I got the booster, about 20 hrs later, I was very dizzy for about 2 hrs. No issues since.
12.31.2022 – Back on Dec 9,2022 I had a bad sore throat that lasted a few days. Took a covid test at urgent care & it came back positive. Talked to my PC & was prescribed Paxlovid. Only felt like I had a bad head cold. Feel really better now.
Face injury, Skin laceration and Rib fracture
1.28.2021 – No
2.2.2021 – I get chilled rather easy so I use a space heater by my lift chair and I also use a blanket to cover up with most of the time, so I have had chills but not the same as fever chills exactly.
2.19.2021 – Drippy nose.
2.21.2021 – Stuffy nose and slight earaches.
2.23.2021 – The joint pain and muscle aches are probably related to being 76 years old and with arthritis all over my body.
3.4.2021 – Bladder infection; taking Cipro. Felt very shaky and weak. Very tired today.
3.11.2021 – I have noticed in the last few weeks that I have a decreased sense of smell.
5.20.2021 – Had some squamous cell places frozen or biopsied and had a bad fall with a hit to my cheek resulting in severe bruising and cut to my upper cheek and an injury to my foot which has been Xrayed but is indefinite of a broken bone X-ray will be repeate Paramedics called.
8.19.2021 – Runny nose; broken ribs from a fall
Feces soft, Injection site erythema and Insomnia
1.1.2021 – My stool has gotten real soft. Almost diarrhea. My wife was vaccinated too a few days earlier and that was her pattern too but she's full blown diarrhea now.
1.3.2021 – Lymph nodes swelled in my neck. Felt like the beginning of a cold, but abated after several hours. Lymph nodes returned to normal
1.5.2021 – Had a very hard time sleeping last night. Probably not vaccine related..... I took a nap and I'm good
1.6.2021 – Lower back pain only.
3.11.2021 – I feel sick. Coughing and nausea.
4.29.2021 – The injection site on my arm has become red and is almost like a boil.
Skin mass, Furuncle and Acne
1.8.2021 – Dry cough
1.9.2021 – Dry cough, some brain fog
1.12.2021 – Brain fog, dry cough
1.26.2021 – More of a cough.
2.5.2021 – Occasional Ear pain seems to originate from gland
2.6.2021 – Pain going from gland into ear
2.23.2021 – Fever came back, 100 F for 2 days. Developed a small boil on tail bone and acne breakout. Small nodule in armpit,same side as injection site. Nodule now gone. Boil area is getting better as is acne after 5 days. These things are atypical for me
3.10.2021 – Diarrhea for two days. Infrequent Pain under arm, thinking it is glandular
3.17.2021 – Pain in right foot inner heel, like a possible bone spur? Came on out of the blue.
10.23.2021 – Had a UTI, was treated with a antibiotic after 4 days broke out in Hives. Never have been allergic previously. Hives still come and go. Treat hives with antihistamine whenever it occurs.
Pulmonary congestion, Ocular hyperemia and Eye irritation
7.30.2021 – Extreme fatigue lasting a couple of days, paired with swollen lymph nodes under both armpits on and off for two weeks
12.1.2021 – Symptoms 24 hrs after vaccination: extreme fatigue, pain at injection site, joint aches, neck ache, severe headache, nausea and vomiting. Many of these symptoms subsided within 24 hours.
12.5.2021 – Sore throat
12.7.2021 – I have caught a cold, sinus issues
12.14.2021 – I had a severe cold that I suspected could be Covid, but tested negative.
12.28.2021 – The cold or virus that I caught in early December made a comeback. Unsure if it's the same cold or a new one. Symptoms include headache, lots of mucus production, full sinuses and lungs with cough. No fever.
1.4.2022 – Persistent congestion, cough, phlegm in lungs.
6.2.2022 – Red, irritated eyes, allergies
Hypoesthesia eye, Hypoesthesia oral and Hypoesthesia
4.2.2021 – Intermittent numbness in my entire face
4.3.2021 – Numbness and tingling on my face(forehead, mouth, nose and eyes)
4.4.2021 – Numbness in my lips and prickles in my forehead
4.5.2021 – Prickly sensation in my face
4.6.2021 – Numbness in my forehead
4.8.2021 – Tingling and numbness on my forehead and post nasal congestion
5.6.2021 – Patchy Numbness of my face
5.20.2021 – Numbness in my face around my mouth
5.28.2021 – Facial numbness and headache
7.22.2021 – The numb feeling has spread to my eyes
10.21.2021 – Body aches all over and facial numbness is still ongoing
Pulmonary congestion, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Productive cough
3.6.2021 – fatigue, stuffy nose/runny nose, slight sore throat
3.13.2021 – slight cold or allergy symptoms- cough, runny nose, slight sore throat, tiredNot a symptom, but didn't get my 2nd vaccine because they cancelled it in anticipation of snowstorm today
3.27.2021 – Slight sore throat
4.10.2021 – sore throat
4.25.2021 – sore throat, cough, tired
5.1.2021 – allergy symptoms- coughing, post nasal drip, sore throat
6.19.2021 – Cough- possibly allergy related
12.20.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, headache. Took a Covid test and it was negative.
Blood blister, Rhinitis and Nervous system disorder
8.18.2021 – Joint stiffness and a blood blister on forearm
9.7.2021 – Runny nose, dizziness
9.8.2021 – Rhinitis mild
9.10.2021 – May be getting sick so symptoms may be unrelated to shot. Possible Covid exposure one week ago
9.18.2021 – Problem with nerve into both upper arms causing weakness and pain. Exacerbation of current autoimmune disease or new problem? Unknown.
10.2.2021 – Another problem with either a nerve or tendinitis, this time right thumb and wrist. Most likely relay to underlying autoimmune disorder. Ill see doctor next week for follow up on the neck nerve inflammation and ask her about it. Next week routine follow up with primary
Eating disorder, Restless legs syndrome and Heart rate irregular
3.24.2021 – I have breathing problems and its pretty bad today !!
4.10.2021 – Ive had rapid and strong heart beating and shakiness off and on, also dizziness since Thursday evening!
4.13.2021 – My stomach has been bloated for 3 days now. I feel miserable and unable to eat because of this ! I am not constipated but I have no idea what can be making me feel this way!!
4.14.2021 – Stomach is still bloated
4.21.2021 – My stomach is still bloating and makes me miserable! Anxiety seems worse also
4.28.2021 – Heart palpitations
4.8.2022 – Very bad headache Everyday for the past 8 months at least and acid reflux more often than usual, also restless leg syndrome !!
Musculoskeletal stiffness, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
2.21.2021 – Sore near injection site
2.22.2021 – Most joint pain is in the injection arm
10.25.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in arm pit
10.26.2021 – Pain in lymph nodes in armpit of side where i got injection from a couple days after injections
10.27.2021 – Under arm pain worse in am
10.29.2021 – Pain in arm pit in morning but went away throughout day
1.21.2022 – Congestion body aches, tiredness Antibodies treatment
4.30.2022 – Bit of sore throat
5.1.2022 – Armpit lymph node swelling
5.2.2022 – Armpit lymph node swelling alot of discomfort
5.3.2022 – Arm pit lymph node swelling/pain
5.4.2022 – Sone swelling and pain due to lymph node swelling
9.23.2022 – Armpit lymph node swelling and pain
10.11.2022 – Elbow pain and stiffness
Visual impairment, Sinus pain and Thirst
4.25.2021 – Sinus swelling on one side, possible sinus infection. Started on 4/21, was very painful 4/23 and 4/24. Getting better today.
5.16.2021 – Some sinus pain and a minor cough
5.17.2021 – Very thirsty
5.18.2021 – Sinus pain causing migraine. Similar to a few days after first shot.
5.21.2021 – Still having intermittent sinus pain leading to the headaches. Similar to after the first shot.
5.28.2021 – It not sure if its at all related to the vaccination but I had what Ive seen described as Kaleidoscope Vision yesterday for about an hour. My doctor said it was likely related to migraines. No other symptoms.
Oral herpes, Feeling hot and Neck pain
3.17.2021 – Pain in my left leg and upper left shoulder.
3.26.2021 – Neck pain Doctor
4.5.2021 – Neck and shoulder pain and cold sores again. Office visit
4.23.2021 – Still having Cold Sores around mouth and inside nose. This started after the first vaccine. Doctor prescribed Valtrex 1g 3x a day for seven days. Im still having a small break out weekly after receiving the second vaccine.
9.13.2021 – Suddenly getting hot all over, but without sweating, then it passes with in a minute or two. Do not know what causes it, because I do not have hot flashes or night sweats.
Herpes zoster reactivation, Hematocrit decreased and Iron deficiency anemia
1.3.2021 – Sudden onset of unilateral sore throat - deceased over period of 5 hours. Visible small ulcer like lesion noted.
1.14.2021 – Numbness and tingling in 2 fingers of hand, zoster breakout
7.13.2021 – Pulled muscle in left groin and leg.Drop in hematocrit - iron deficient anemia
6.21.2022 – Swelling and pain in axilla - same side as injection site
6.22.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes in axilla of arm injected
6.23.2022 – Swollen and painful lymph nodes- axillary, subclavicular and side of breast - side of injection site.
6.24.2022 – Continue to experience painful swelling in axilla, subclavicular and side by breast on injection side of body
6.25.2022 – Continue to have swelling axilla, subclavicular and to side of breast.
6.26.2022 – Continued mild lymph node swelling
7.17.2022 – Allergy symptoms
11.6.2022 – Congestion and sneezing
11.21.2022 – Osteoarthritis
Uterine pain, Uterine spasm and Adnexa uteri pain
8.17.2021 – Cramping and stabbing pains near ovaries and uterus
8.19.2021 – Dizziness and sharp ovary pain outside of normal cycle and pain levels
8.21.2021 – Cramping and sharp pains around ovaries and uterus out of cycle from mensural cycle.
8.22.2021 – Out of cycle cramping usually associated to my period
8.30.2021 – Mensural cycle started a full week early.
9.27.2021 – Irregular mensural cycle. Now starting a week earlier than it should, but not a full, normal cycle until what my body previously was doing pre-vaccination. This is the second month in a row it has started early.
2.28.2022 – Upper body rash needing steroid treatment to stop it from spreading
3.7.2022 – Sudden upper body rash, addressed with steroid treatment. Unknown cause.
7.25.2022 – COVID positive
Polymyalgia rheumatica, Arrhythmia and Peripheral coldness
3.8.2021 – Kind of dizzy this Morning
3.27.2021 – Cold hands and feet
3.28.2021 – Tiredness when a go for a walk
4.1.2021 – I have polymyalgia rheumatica possible flare up
5.1.2021 – Allergies with nose bleedingJoint pain my mainly on my hands and arms
9.24.2021 – Frequent allergies with nose bleeding body achesI am not attributing these symptoms to my Pfizer immunization.
10.2.2021 – Cold feet
10.22.2021 – Allergies, nosebleeds, joint a muscular pain some exacerbation on my chronic cardiac symptoms and some arrhythmia. I do not think These is related to my Pfizer booster shot Cardiology appointment
10.29.2021 – I have heart disease my symptoms are related to my chronic heart condition.
1.2.2022 – Arrhythmias Zyo Patch Monitor, MRI of the heart
4.22.2022 – Back pain headaches sneezing
10.5.2022 – Fatigue, severe allergy symptoms, joint pain
Oropharyngeal discomfort, Pain of skin and Musculoskeletal discomfort
6.12.2021 – Tender to touch back of head(totally hurts when touched) and pressure around ears. Sharp shooting pain in back of head on the right side, sore throat, upper back pain, upper back pain
6.13.2021 – Still having that sharp shooting intense pain in the back of my head only the right side. Both sides of the back of my head down my neck are super tender to touch, it's still swollen and hurts! My upper back still hurts. Plus stomach pain around the
6.14.2021 – Still having that sharp shooting pain in the back of my head on the right side. Alot of uncomfortable pressure around my ears, my neck and back of my head is still tender to touch, as in it's painful. Upper back hurts, pain in stomach. I have a doc a
6.15.2021 – Still pain in the back of my head, neck and ears and upper back is so stiff, tender to touch as well.
6.16.2021 – The sharp shooting pain has slowed down, but the back of my head is still hurting and tender to touch as well as pain and pressure around my ears and upper back. The right side of my throat is bothersome
6.17.2021 – Same pressure, pain and discomfort around the back of my head, ears, neck and upper back. New tender spots on top of head and new right side eye pain.
7.3.2021 – The back of my head on the right side still feels pressure, still body aches and minor headaches. Dry throat, squeezing, throat on the right side still feels sore.
7.10.2021 – I am still having pain in the back of my head and neck on the right side. There's still discomfort around both ears and my right hurts sometimes and jumps, not sure if it's the nerve muscles or not. The right side of my throat is still bothersome.
Venous stenosis, Increased upper airway secretion and Arthropathy
3.26.2021 – Feel a little out of breath when walking up steps or walking a distance
3.27.2021 – Just a bit short of breath when going uo steps or walking fast
3.29.2021 – Upper back muscle or something aching on side body that i had injection
4.19.2021 – Usual temp is 97 but its now 99
4.20.2021 – normal temp is usually 97 but wss 99.6 .Had extreme shaking and chills for hours and layed in bed and froze.
7.19.2021 – A few headaches, not sure if from allergies or what.
10.18.2021 – My one knee was hurting idk why. Had hard time walking on it so i went to er and they said it might have a narrow vein, lasted like three weeks and mostly better now. I didnt do anything to injure it.
1.25.2022 – After having the 3rd booster, my blood pressure went crazy high. My usual is around 110 over 70 and it went to 150 over 100. Resting pulse is usually 80 and it went to 110. Also temperature went up one point.
2.7.2022 – Last time i said i was good, but actually i had been having gunky throat and lots of sneezing. Last week i had runny nose few days. And my arm has been itching alot near vaccination location. Still been sneezing lots and never been so much pressure
6.28.2022 – I have ankle issue with the back of my foot with it hurting when I walk on it and as I walked on it awhile it's okay, like is a muscle or something. started like a month after booster cuz I never did anything to hurt it
Viral infection, Upper respiratory tract infection and Oral herpes
3.2.2021 – newhealth condition? - pretty large cold sore on upper lip
3.18.2021 – Really big fever blister on lower lip.
5.11.2021 – aching joints in my hands and shoulders
12.27.2021 – Bad upper respiratory "virus?" Hanging on for almost 3 weeks. Took COVID BinaxNow test. Negative for COVID. Terrible cough, scratchy throat, clogged sinuses , no fever. Too tired to function normally.
5.14.2022 – "Fever blisters" appeared on both upper and lower lips approx 9 hours after vax. Unusual!
5.15.2022 – Fever blisters a little worse
5.18.2022 – Fever blisters much better but still present
11.29.2022 – URI
12.6.2022 – Really bad virus of some kind-possibly influenza although I did have my flu vaccination earlier in November. Fever, chills, congested chest and terrible hacking cough. Tested negative for Covid with home rapid test.
Aphonia, Wheezing and Chest discomfort
1.20.2021 – Congestion, wheezing in left lung , Just went to walk in hours at my clinic
1.24.2021 – Cough tightness in Chest, shortness of breathe , headache, I have lost my voice
2.3.2021 – Shortness of breathe Already had an appointment scheduled
2.5.2021 – Shortness of breathe
2.14.2021 – Went to hospital for chest pain headache shortness of breathe excessive coughing no voice. Wasnt getting any better
2.22.2021 – Short of breathe, no voice ,headache, severe couch Follow up with my doctor
5.2.2021 – Insurance wont pay for my breathing treatments, symptoms and health condition is same as last time yall asked me to report
Sinusitis and Pyrexia
2.22.2021 – Area of vaccination started itching two days ago. The area of redness enlarged around vaccination site to about 3 inches in diameter. Firmness in muscle where needle went in & seemed to become noticeably painful. Ibupro helped. Today Worse redness
4.12.2021 – Sinusitis with fever - my PCP said this was unusual. She wants to follow me closely when my body responds to disease. She thought my fever was from an overcharged immune response precipitated by this vaccination.
6.7.2021 – Sinus infection with fever; requiring antibiotics
Injection site rash, Abdominal pain and Injection site erythema
3.12.2021 – A U-shape red rash appeared around the injection side yesterday. It doesn't give me any kind of discomfort. It is just there.
3.21.2021 – Abdominal pain is in the left upper quadrant and comes and goes throughout day.
4.15.2022 – After 1st booster i noticed some joint pains in fingers of right hand, but didnt make connection to vaccine. After the 2nd booster i also started to get joint pains in fingers of left hand. I assume it could be connected to the vaccine.
Syncope, Herpes zoster and Abdominal pain upper
1.1.2021 – Headaches, nausea/stomach pain has returned
1.8.2021 – Headache, syncope, weakness
1.21.2021 – I have developed a rash/almost abscess on my forehead. Very painful, feels like how people describe shingles. Been using hot packs, steroids and on a 10 day antibiotic regimen.
1.28.2021 – Been diagnosed with shingles and it is in my eye.
2.4.2021 – Shingles in my eye
2.11.2021 – Shingles have returned and on a second round of anti-virals. Acyclovir 800mg, 5 times a day for 10 days. It has spread to the torso and the opposite side of the first outbreak. Optometrist
2.18.2021 – Shingles returned Optometrist
4.8.2021 – Return of shingles
1.7.2022 – High fever, cough. Negative PCR.
Ear disorder, Ear congestion and Body temperature increased
3.6.2021 – Blocked ear canal after flying and swimming. Possibly due to ear wax buildup.
3.13.2021 – Fever, chills, diarrhea
5.10.2021 – Intense itching on my forearm extending to the elbow crease started about 10 days ago. No rash or evidence of insect bite. It has gradually subsided. Same arm as my shot.
4.5.2022 – Fever (100F), chills, headache, sore arm, fatigue.
5.16.2022 – Sore throat, runny nose, sinus and ear congestion, fatigue, started 5/11/22. Cough started 2 days later. No fever. Feeling better since yesterday but still congested and fatiuged.
10.4.2022 – Covid June 2022
Prostatitis, Prostate cancer and Herpes simplex
2.14.2021 – The mild pain is in the injection site. It was expected.
2.18.2021 – Maybe you should know that I was very recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.
2.19.2021 – Just the recentliy diagnosed prostate cancer, whI mentioned yesterday.
3.21.2021 – I have recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and started hormone treatment 2 days ago with radiation to come-
6.13.2021 – Upper respiratory, non-covid, condition (congestion) - probably allergy-related. Also, fatigue, weakness, and increased severity of arthritis - most likely due to hormone deprivation trestments due to prostate cancer. Visit to primary care physician and ct scan of lungs in addition to x-ray. Also prednisone and antibiotics
12.8.2021 – Sinus infection. Tested negative for Covid. Infection getting better.
5.17.2022 – Herpes attack - right eye. I don't think it is covid or vaccine related Scheduled bisit to eye doctor
10.11.2022 – Prostatitus
Influenza, Hyperhidrosis and Myalgia
3.28.2021 – I started feeling very tired the 1st. But the fever, chills, and muscle and joint pain has gotten worse.
4.2.2021 – I felt very ill for 4 days, Saturday through this Tuesday. Highest fever was 101.6, but was usually 100.7, had very bad headache, joint and muscle pain. Took lots of Tylenol and Theraflu. Im not getting the second vaccination.
4.9.2021 – I had a 102.7 to 102.9 fevers, headache, whole body aches, and joint pain staring on April 5, 2021 for 3 days! Was diagnosed with the flu, started Tamiflu on 4/6/21. Much Better today.
4.18.2021 – 103 fever, bad headache and body aches, chills, sweating, basically felt like I had the flu. I WILL NOT BE GETTING THE SECOND VACCINATION.
Esophageal spasm, Paranasal sinus hypersecretion and Upper-airway cough syndrome
2.9.2021 – I was able to shovel snow from the driveway and sidewalk.
2.10.2021 – Sore arm but not bad. Similar to a flu shot
2.11.2021 – Pain at injection site is minimal. When I tense my arm I feel it in my tricep.
4.5.2021 – A minor headache, runny nose, and tired. Probably just seasonal allergies.
12.8.2021 – A little sinus or nasal dripping in my throat and a slight tickle that sometimes becomes a little cough. The weather here is very erratic 60° one day then snow the next. These symptoms are not unusual for me.
5.19.2022 – A little tender around the injection site.
5.26.2022 – Sweaty last night.
Injection site rash, Pruritus and Rash
2.4.2021 – The rash that I have on my arm got larger since the check in I had with you last week. It is very itchy and hurts. I have been to my family doctor and to the dermatologist. I have been putting ice And using different creams. It has been seven days. Dr office
2.27.2021 – I would like to speak to someday about having the rash each time after my vaccinations
2.28.2021 – The rash has now gone down my arm to my elbow pain in my elbow. The first time I had the rash it did now go down to my elbow.
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