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.
Visual impairment, Balance disorder and Vertigo
7.1.2021 – Feel some sudden visual distance with no nausea but quick dis balance
7.2.2021 – Fatigue , light but real Off-balance ( vertigo like quick episode)
7.3.2021 – Still have unbalanced episodes and muscle spasms less joints:: acting as focused pressure the release
7.4.2021 – Felt light nausea in middle of the night and at wake up but its gone. Still feel chills and lighter muscle/joints spasms but more in the background still less but unbalanced (slanted if I move too fast)
Swollen tongue, Muscle twitching and Rash pruritic
4.8.2021 – Swelling of my tongue slightly
4.9.2021 – Slightly swollen tongue again - swollen lymph nodes
4.10.2021 – Swollen tongue and slightly swollen lymph nodes
4.13.2021 – Swollen tongue - ringing in ears - nerve twitching in face
4.15.2021 – Itching on back of neck , swollen tongue - less,
4.22.2021 – Nauseous and achy and tired Slight stinging emanation in my stomach area Sleeping a lot more than normal
5.6.2021 – Nauseous
5.22.2021 – Nausea frequently Strange rashes bumpy rash on shoulders and frequent itching of the trunk of the body
7.10.2021 – Congestion Sinus isdues
Food allergy, Seasonal allergy and Sinus pain
5.24.2021 – More frequent headaches
7.18.2021 – Right side of the face tingling around eye for a few days. Went to hospital to make sure it was not a stoke, appears to be face shingles and I continue experiencing numbness on right side of my face. I am taking anti viral medication.
10.17.2021 – Body aching
1.13.2022 – Neck pain, fatigue
12.16.2022 – sinus pain, neck pain, diagnosed with food allergy and pollen allergy, had two bad allergic reactions and had to rush to ER, constant throat pain.
Respiratory symptom, Breast pain and Edema peripheral
3.31.2021 – Pain left side intermittent axillary and under breast area if you will left side. No breathing issues etc.
4.27.2021 – I started Plaquenil 3 days ago for autoimmune condition.
7.27.2021 – upper respiratory symptoms but at the time was determined to be covid and strep negative. Placed on a short course of prednisone to help get better.
8.19.2021 – soreness at left arm injection site
8.20.2021 – pain at injection site (soreness)
8.21.2021 – left axillary pain and swelling
8.22.2021 – left axillary swelling and pain
2.17.2022 – covid 19
Sciatica, Neuralgia and Neck pain
4.10.2021 – Lightheaded
4.16.2021 – I forgot to mention that on the first day of my shot I had a sensation where some of the muscular pain from the injection site radiated up my trapezius upper fibers/neck on the same side as the injection. When I talked to my grandfather about it he said he felt the same sensation but thought nothing of it shrugging it off as maybe some latent neck pain from working out.
4.24.2021 – A two day bout of sciatica type pain that went away on its own happened on Monday the 19th and was gone by the end of Tuesday the 20th. My chiropractor said everything seemed fine so Im not sure what the nerve pain came from but Im glad its
Infected cyst, Joint swelling and Arthritis
3.6.2021 – Dizziness or lightheaded
3.8.2021 – Sore throat and congestion
3.10.2021 – Sore throat
3.11.2021 – Congestion on left side of face. Same side vaccine was given in arm.
3.12.2021 – Congestion
4.9.2021 – Ive been breaking out in a daily sweat since second dose. No big deal but noticeable.
4.24.2021 – Swollen knee
5.1.2021 – Knee and back pain though not sure its related to vaccine...
7.3.2021 – Some type of arthritis flare up in my hand that Ive never had before thats very painful. Prob need to see a doctor. An infected cyst.
12.28.2021 – Certain food tastes strange
1.4.2022 – Joint pain in my right hand. This happened after my second vaccination also. Office visit
Epistaxis, Feeling cold and Asthenia
1.9.2021 – my arm is sore, low energy to do anything
1.10.2021 – Sore on my arm & i feel a little chill, cold.
1.11.2021 – Cold/ chilly. Arm would itch when it will be expose to cold temperature.
1.15.2021 – Funny nose, nose bleeding twice.
1.22.2021 – Headaches, arm itches with expose to cold. I got a cold last week. I was getting chills during the day. Woke up with runny nose. I got nose bleed for 2 days..... Was not able to work for 1 day. My body felt weak. Got tested both times negative.
Neuropathy peripheral, Muscle spasms and Chest pain
3.10.2021 – Noted over past 2-3 weeks, persistent and reoccurring myalgia and muscle cramping. Unable to associate it with any particular activity. Cramping occurring primarily at night.
2.3.2022 – Positive rapid Covid test 1/22/22. Onset fever, chills, myalgia, runny nose, sore throat, headache, and cough. Fever resolved 2/25 . Persistent cough, headache accompanied by intermittent breathlessness and chest wall burning, peripheral neuropathy.
Vitamin B12 deficiency, Thyroid mass and Musculoskeletal discomfort
4.8.2021 – Stiff neck about 20 min after injection.
4.29.2021 – Had an unusual headache that would not go away Tuesday most of the day.
5.20.2021 – I can feel Bill Gates's mind control nanobots moving through my body taking over my mind spreading to anyone who stands next to me..... Just kidding ;) No problems.
11.7.2021 – Thyroid Nodules & vitamin B12 deficiency. But I doubt it is related to the vaccine.
5.6.2022 – Non specific left upper chest & back discomfort / spasms. Can't see how it is related to the vaccine booster so long ago (4 months ago). May just be a muscle an overuse issue. Just specifying in case it is any use to you.
Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain
4.10.2021 – Swelling and discomfort in underarm area
4.11.2021 – Swelling under my arm that received the injection
4.12.2021 – Tenderness, swelling under arm.
4.13.2021 – Still just a bit of underarm tenderness
8.27.2021 – Mildly painful lymph nodes on the side where I had the shot. Same as second shot.
8.28.2021 – Swelling under the arm around lymph nodes
8.29.2021 – Swelling and minor discomfort under the armpit, same arm where I was inoculated.
8.30.2021 – Swelling is under the arm where injection was given. Better than yesterday.
9.1.2021 – Very mild swelling under the arm where injection was given
Increased upper airway secretion, Balance disorder and Vertigo
5.7.2021 – Equilibrium is terrible
5.8.2021 – Vertigo
5.20.2021 – Extreme energy loss in the afternoon. I am getting enough sleep , etc., but feel like something is draining my energy every day.
6.3.2021 – Once again I feel so drained, exhausted and have very little energy. Could the vaccination have affected my Hypothyroid condition?
11.4.2021 – Constant cough off and on throughout the day.
5.6.2022 – I had upper respiratory coughing and severe throat irritation with drainage.
Post herpetic neuralgia, Respiratory disorder and Influenza like illness
3.14.2021 – I've had an episode of post herpetic neuralgia the last few days. I went to my local doctor Friday morning. It's better today.
4.24.2021 – For 2 days, I had a sore throat & felt feverish. Today i am feeling better.
9.18.2021 – Feel like I have a mild cold & sore throat.
11.30.2021 – Yesterday & the day before, I had headache & sore throat & malaise. Rapid antigen test yesterday was negative. Today I am feeling fine.
12.28.2021 – I am having a post herpetic neuralgia flat up, but this is not at all related to my vaccine.
6.14.2022 – For 2 days, Sunday & Monday off this week, had a sore throat & chills & felt flu-ish & tired. I feel fine today. Yesterday I tested negative for COVID-19 using an at home rapid antigen test.
11.15.2022 – I felt flu-ish & had a sore throat for a couple days, 2 weeks ago. No fever. My over the counter covid test was negative. I only did 1 test. Brief & mild cold I figured.
Abdominal infection, Sialoadenitis and Cholecystectomy
4.8.2021 – Symptoms of a bad cold. Congestion, bad sore throat and headache.
4.18.2021 – Deep chest cough and painful sore throat
4.19.2021 – Cough, heavy chest congestion and sore throat
4.21.2021 – Very sore throat and deep hoarse chest cough. Ear ache too
4.29.2021 – I have a large swelling under my chin. I believe it is an infected salivary gland, but it is now affecting ability to swallow. I amGoing to urgent care to get it checked.
5.5.2021 – Swollen gland under chin still there. Terrible nausea and diarrhea - just today beginning to ease off.
5.12.2021 – Sore throats is back with nausea and cough
5.19.2021 – Cough and sore throat are back.
10.14.2021 – Gall bladder removed 9/27/21. Acities has occurred. Abdominal infection occurred. In hospital since 10/4/21.
4.16.2022 – Stage 4 liver fibrosis
Anemia, Sinus headache and Viral infection
2.11.2021 – 24 hours of fatigue about 10 days after the shot.
3.2.2021 – More fatigued today than ever since dose #2. Wondering if this may be a separate issue. I have a history of anemia.
11.7.2021 – I have a history of migraine-like headaches. Today's symptom may be unrelated to the vaccine.
2.1.2022 – Some kind of viral infection that lasted almost two weeks. Fatigue, sore throat, nasal congestion, sinus headache. No fever. No sign of secondary infection. At-home and PCR lab tests for Covid were negative.
5.19.2022 – I was very fatigued for about 24 hours after the booster. Pain at the injection site for 3-4 days. I'm fine now.
Tricuspid valve disease, Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and Retching
3.19.2021 – Obstructive Lung Disease, Tricuspid Valve disease
5.4.2021 – My shingles pain has increased to an uncomfortable level. I feel nauseous and weak, tired.
7.14.2021 – The shingles neuralgia pain near has returned and is not as responsive to the DRG Implant II Generator/pain management device. Does the Moderna Vaccine activate the body's auto immune response after receiving the last Shingles Vaccine? Just wondering
10.14.2021 – Coughing, gagging, shortness of breath, and exposure to Covid 19
11.13.2021 – bad cough & cold/flu like symptoms
11.17.2021 – cant breath easily, taste or smell
Taste disorder, Menstrual disorder and Hypersensitivity
3.17.2021 – Weird medicine like taste in mouth in evening. Let you know if it goes away tomorrow
4.7.2021 – Sleepy
4.28.2021 – My seasonal allergies have been the worse it has been in my entire life. I had no issues managing til this year. I wonder if it's the vaccine side effects. May is going to be the worse for me.
5.19.2021 – Day before menstruation, I feel like I'm getting a cold..like flu. On top of that, I experience some nausea..it's very slight but it there most of the day. Then I have vomit. Never happened before vaccine. Happened in all 3 cycles since vaccine.
Tonsillar hypertrophy, Lymphadenopathy and COVID-19
11.7.2021 – Sore throat
12.3.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in neck
12.10.2021 – Swollen glands in throat . Started 4 days after booster and still going on over 4 weeks later. Dr says it's part adverse reactions . Give it another month . Seems like this will never end . Thinking about not getting any more boosters if recommended
12.17.2021 – Still have swollen lymph nodes in throat , 6 weeks now. Going to Dr for 2nd time on the 20th
11.5.2022 – Had COVID in Sept , mild case. Still getting swollen tonsils on and off for the last year since my last COVID Vaccine
Musculoskeletal stiffness, Injection site pruritus and Abdominal discomfort
2.23.2021 – Arm where injection of Moderna was inserted became red , painful, and very itchy all the way down to my elbow level. This was 9 days after injection. It is still very red and somewhat itchy.
3.11.2021 – Very stiff neck
3.16.2021 – The last several days I have lots of trouble sleeping. I usually sleep9-10 hours soundly and lately I struggle to get 5-6 hours. I have no unusual stress in my life and dont know if the second shot is causing this. It was on the 9 th of this month and it is the only thing different in the last week or so.
4.25.2022 – Day of injections I had terrible chills, next two days I had terrible arm pain, very fatigue, stomach discomfort and ache all over symptoms
4.27.2022 – No
Back disorder, Musculoskeletal discomfort and Musculoskeletal chest pain
2.8.2021 – little more tired.joint discomfort
2.16.2021 – cant fall askeep at night
3.8.2021 – discomfort Lt of sternum
3.17.2021 – tingling base of neck posterior
3.22.2021 – upper shoulder neck tingling, discomfort.numbness Rt hand
3.30.2021 – Lt upper arm soreness.Rt sided discomfort foot below under arm
4.7.2021 – weakness both armstingling base of skullsoreness Lt upper arm in area of vaccine injection. soreness rt upper anterior distal rib area ( below under Arm)soreness anterior upper mid chest near throat
5.24.2021 – dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting
8.23.2021 – Back problemsupper chest problems
2.22.2022 – discomfort
Muscle tension dysphonia, Throat clearing and Asthma
8.1.2021 – Asthma seems worse since I had COVID in February. It seemed to get better after the 2nd shit, worse with DC summer.
10.31.2021 – Persistent increase in asthma symptoms and stuck music production in my chest compared to before covid. Just diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia due in part to the frequent coughing. In office specialist visit.
5.2.2022 – Mucus in airway is sticky, thicker than it used to be. Coats my larynx and affects my voice if I cough/clear my throat too much some improvement after prophylactic antibiotics but not gone. ENT voice specialist, vocal therapy
Musculoskeletal stiffness, Rash and Chills
4.2.2021 – I had a fever of 100.2 after yesterdays report, but resolved overnight. No fever today.
4.3.2021 – Since last check in moderate-severe stiffness in muscles along spine and shoulders. Resolved overnight.
6.30.2021 – Strange rash on the sides of my chest. It was a very distinct pattern that Ive noticed only twice before: after each dose of the COVID vax. A PCR COVID test administered with 24 hrs of rash was negative.
3.31.2022 – Sore throat, congestion, cough, rash, fever, chills
Injection site pain, Dizziness and Fatigue
3.20.2021 – I wrote none because so far I am only experiencing tenderness at injection site; and earlier a little sensation of lightheadedness and mild fatigue.
3.21.2021 – Just a little soreness at injection site. Headache was brutal all morning but is lessened since about 3pm
3.22.2021 – I feel wonderful. No symptoms whatsoever.
4.17.2021 – I think its more anxiety than illness making me feel lousy so soon after the injection. I had unpleasant side effects after the 1st dose, on the second day but not the first day.
4.18.2021 – I fee overall lousy; just like last time 24 hours in
4.19.2021 – I feel at least 50% better today than yesterday.
Bladder cancer stage II, Bladder mass and Bladder cancer
2.13.2021 – Mild diarrhea
2.20.2021 – Minor diarrhea last week.
8.25.2021 – Mild cold on July 26, 27, 28. Temperature on July 28 = 100.2 Positive Covid test on July 29. Then quarantined for 12 days.
2.24.2022 – Blood in urine. Positive systoscope exam showing a mass in bladder. Stage 2 bladder cancer detected. Have completed 1 of 8 chemotherapy sessions. (All presumably unrelated to covid except my lower resistance?) Doctor's visits related to newly diagnosed bladder cancer.
7.27.2022 – Bladder removal last week.
Oropharyngeal discomfort, Diarrhea and Injection site pain
3.11.2021 – Tender at needle point
4.6.2021 – Loose intestines continue for 5th full day. Distractingly frequent toilet trips.
5.13.2021 – Cough - persistent at times; other throat issues not present pre-vaccine
7.1.2021 – Inflammation, from the outset, of the esophagus- I believe Strongly a direct side-effect of this untested, unproven vaccine. Am taking frankly Relief Factor to directly target this side-effect inflammation. ALSO, have eliminated caffeine coffee, cola
Gastrointestinal viral infection, Night sweats and Feeling hot
1.10.2021 – I felt a little nauseated for a few days, but actually better than after some previous flu shots.
2.9.2021 – General malaise
2.10.2021 – Woke up in middle of night feeling sick. Lasted about 1 hour.
2.17.2021 – A few dsys sgo i felt my worst. Like i had the flu. Woke up the next day feeling fine. Ok since.
3.11.2021 – Wake up in middle of night feeling hot and not well. Feel a little off in morning. Nothing serious.
3.17.2021 – Night sweats. Headaches. Malaise. Some occasional other odd feelings.
5.5.2021 – After effects of post cataract surgery medications. Follow up with eye doctor and allergist
5.6.2022 – G I upset. Not sure why. My primary care clinic.
5.20.2022 – GI virus
Sluggishness, Limb discomfort and Injection site pain
3.16.2021 – No arm pain just a little sore
3.18.2021 – Only soreness at injection site. Forgot to say that yesterday but had soreness yesterday and today.
3.19.2021 – Very slight soreness at injection site
3.20.2021 – Still a very tiny amount of soreness at injection site when touched. Better.
9.14.2021 – About 3 weeks after the second vaccine, I had severe tiredness for about a month. I still could do my activities but slower.Then the symptoms were gone until a few weeks later then I was really tired again but it didnt last long and I am fine now.
Disorientation, Sinus disorder and Influenza
3.15.2021 – None
3.17.2021 – Noticed am getting cramps on my left thumb while driving and left toes yesterday; same day. New to me but nit experiencing today. Any input? Thanks
3.20.2021 – Sudden lost sense of direction; only quick then okay
3.21.2021 – Wearing kn95 mask seems am gasping for air
4.18.2021 – Sinus issue; is it pollen?
3.16.2022 – Feeling weird on chest; cardiologist thought it is missed hearbeat. Cardiologist
5.17.2022 – Lately lightheadedness that is tolerable. I did not have this before.
8.4.2022 – flu symptoms and one time disorientation in June 22.
Bladder hypertrophy, Urinary tract disorder and Gait disturbance
9.29.2021 – Slowish
10.1.2021 – Yesterday I had body aches today feeling better
10.4.2021 – My left underarm was a bit swollen and it was itching for a couple of days
10.12.2021 – Headaches
10.26.2021 – I rarely get headaches sin vaccine I've been getting on and off headaches not intense it comes and goes.
4.29.2022 – Body pain and I didn't mention previously that I've had swelling swelling under my left arm from the day of vaccination I
5.6.2022 – Since the vaccine I immediately got a urine infection I'm still not feeling to well from that. I don't know if the vaccine had anything to do with the vaccine.
5.15.2022 – Still dealing with urine issues and muscle aches
5.20.2022 – Since last vaccine shot Iva experience health issues I had not experienced before. Since Friday I've experienced severe muscle pain. Primary care
7.15.2022 – Was hospitalized due to enlarged bladder. Also been in the emergency 2 times something happened and I was having serious walking issues. Las emergency room visit I was told I had shingles in my right eye behind the eyeball.
Rash morbilliform, Rash pruritic and Night sweats
2.8.2021 – Night sweats
5.8.2021 – Two days after I received my second Covid vaccine, I started having an itchy rash on my bilateral lower extremities. At the time I couldnt say it was vaccine related but now its more reported. It was a measles like rash that is FINALLY improvin
8.7.2021 – Still having the BLE rash/hives flare up that started occurring within 24 hours of the second shot. It comes and goes and unsure what triggers it.
Injection site induration, Wheezing and Injection site warmth
3.18.2021 – I didnt get to send this when it happened but on day 5-7 I had what I would consider severe side effects. Difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, chills, and severe Covid arm. My entire upper arm was red, hard, hot and swollen.
4.1.2021 – Lymph node under the injected arm is swollen like a softball
4.2.2021 – Very swollen lymph node in the armpit of the injected arm.
4.4.2021 – Still have a very swollen Lymph node. Like the size of a baseball
4.5.2021 – Swollen lymph node
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