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.
Asthma, Dyspnea and Pyrexia
1.24.2021 – The The day of the vaccination I had breathing problems I could not breathe I took salt which I generally use for asthma and it finally went away but I was really exhausted I had a terrible headache that night and yesterday all day it went away today and I feel much better I still have a slight fever but my normal temperature is only 94.6 so anything above that is a favor for me OK Im done I dont know that I should get the next shot because of the problem I had breathing I just could not get any air in at all thank God for my salt because that worked
Allergy to surgical sutures, Chronic sinusitis and Pulmonary pain
1.23.2021 – Asthma is acting up
1.24.2021 – SOB, dyspnea with activity (hx of asthma)
1.25.2021 – Achy lungs
1.30.2021 – SOB
2.5.2021 – Developed rash and increased shortness of breath on Saturday 1/30/21 two weeks after first vaccine. Met with allergist/immunologist in my office and was put on Prednisone. Telephone call
3.26.2021 – Partial loss of taste. May be getting sinus infection, which I do have a chronic history.
2.19.2022 – Increased shortness of breath. I am also now allergic to surgical glue and dissolvable sutures.
Night sweats, Brain fog and Chest pain
1.23.2021 – 1st day slight pain at injection site. 2nd day moderate pain. 3rd started feeling better. 4th day pain went away.
2.19.2021 – Night sweats
10.24.2021 – My head feels for lack of better words foggy, dinghy. Woke up this morning 5:30 AM didn't feel real good was back asleep by 8 o'clock till nine and feel generally a little better now.
11.13.2021 – About 5 days ago I started experiencing pains in my upper torso front and back. Seems to be coming from the center of my body. I don't know if it's muscular or what. Just wanted to let you know.
Local anesthesia, Skin graft and Nail operation
11.11.2021 – Itching
11.12.2021 – Headache was a Migraine and responded to my Zomig nose spray medication.
11.13.2021 – Left Earache, which I remembered I had the afternoon of the injection and the next day, but not again until today.
11.14.2021 – Mild congestion in chest and head
11.16.2021 – Hives continue and swollen joints (ankles)
11.17.2021 – Rheumatoid Arthritis swelling of ankles and hands and moving & thinking much more slowly than usual
11.25.2021 – Fatigue and pain in hips and back, though have been cooking a bit to bring food to TH at my sister's house.
12.8.2021 – Fatigue
12.15.2021 – Joint pain in knees and elbows and neck pain
2.9.2022 – Reaction to 3rd Dose of Moderna received 11/10/21, first noticed on or about 1/9/22. Numbness and pain in collarbone on right side, loss of strength in both hands-Dropping mugs of coffee/tea without notice/unable to open jars that hadn't been an issu In person visit in March
5.11.2022 – I've had a neurological reaction to the Moderna vaccines and third dose I received that results in pain and numbness down my arms into my hands and legs into feet, with the left side being worse & where I got 1st dose as a "righty." I tripped and fell on granite steps in August 2021, due I believe to the numbness and sustained a fractured right fibula at the neck of the bone and 2 gashes that have required weekly biologic skin grafts over the past 8 months, beginning 9-30-21.
11.12.2022 – Fungal growth under thumb nail requiring nail to be removed under local anesthesia Outpatient surgery
Idiopathic urticaria, Herpes ophthalmic and Injection site muscle weakness
3.21.2021 – Sore throat
3.22.2021 – sore throat, increased heart palpitations especially last night; a couple of brief episodes of feeling high blood pressure
3.23.2021 – i have chronic idiopathic urticaria, and have noticed more hives today than i would normally have.
3.24.2021 – I have chronic hives, and have still been experiencing more than the usual number per day, and also have tiny red dots that look like little bites scattered on my arms. Had swollen glands behind my ear on the injection side yesterday and the day before but forgot to add that.
4.3.2021 – The day after my last check-in, i developed itching at the injection site. There was no redness, rash, or swelling, and it went away after a few days.
4.10.2021 – Sore throat has come and gone; mostly gone now. Ive always been prone to minor throat infections.
7.19.2021 – I had a sore throat, cough, headache.
10.16.2021 – Recurrence of ocular herpes simplex infection in the absence of known food/environmental triggers.
4.17.2022 – Repeated herpes infections of facial skin and left eye since initial vaccination in 2021. Wound up back on prophylactic acyclovir. Right arm pain/weakness in arm where all 3 injections have been administered.
Wheezing, Bronchitis and Injection site swelling
3.8.2021 – Headache is not as bad today as yesterday.
3.12.2021 – I usually have bad pain, swelling and itching after any vaccination for at least a month. The J&J vaccine has been easy in comparison.
4.3.2021 – Stiff neck and headache.
12.3.2021 – Fever, cough, achy, congestion, wheezing the past week. Had 2 negative rapid covid tests. Been at home and not around anyone as spouse was out of town. Feeling much better now.
12.9.2022 – Sinus infection/bronchitid
Candida infection
2.23.2021 – I have been treated by a dentist on February 10 and was given a seven day supply of antibiotics for thrush. The symptoms disappeared before the last pill was taken on the 18th and my mouth was returning to normal. On the 20th I received my shot. Today, the 23rd for thrush returned and was more prominent than before. Back to dentist for more meds. He could not rule out with a vaccination had prompted a return of the symptoms. Because of the possibility of more problems, we have put off an oral surgery That was scheduled for five days before my next vaccination as a precaution. Dentist
Tongue coated, Laryngitis and Pain in jaw
1.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, jaw and ear pain
2.21.2021 – Pain and weakness in left knee
2.28.2021 – Left arm muscle very sore
3.12.2021 – Congestion, sore throat, fatigue, ear pressure, laryngitis
10.1.2021 – Burning pain down arm and tingling in fingers for about 20 minutes after shot
10.3.2021 – White tongue
10.4.2021 – Joint pains likely due to having to stop RA meds for a week after shot
10.5.2021 – Joint pain increasing likley due to time off w RA meds
10.6.2021 – Likely due to being off RA meds this week due to shot
10.7.2021 – Likely due to beimg off RA meds for a week after getting shot
10.22.2021 – Urinary tract infection
Renal pain, Palpitations and Back pain
2.21.2021 – Lower bachcahe at kidney area for 1 1/2 days
2.22.2021 – Lower back around kidney area. I dont think.it is muscle pai
2.26.2021 – I still have the pain /ache/knawing in my lower kidney area
3.13.2021 – Last night(day of vaccine) I had palpitations and early this morning(next morning).Also body ache early this morning
3.15.2021 – Ive just had palpitations, but im not sure if they ard from the vaccine
3.26.2021 – Persistent palpitation, bur may no be related. Not sure.
Scratch, Pruritus and Rash
3.23.2021 – Itchy arms associated with my pollen allergies
3.25.2021 – Itchy arms. Both left and right near wrist. Small breakout of rash near left wrist.
10.15.2021 – Unrelated but i felt like doing laundry today. So i did laundry. Thanks!! I am perfectly healthy!!
11.5.2021 – Itchy just under my skin. It may be unrelated due to my allergies for pollen.
11.12.2021 – Itch! Under my skin there is an itch i just cannot relieve. Scratching makes it worse. Itch treatments have no effect.
1.7.2022 – Tested positive for covid.
Gastric disorder, Eye pruritus and Mobility decreased
3.1.2021 – The above items were present through my 8th day after the shot. I took no pills and basically all I did was drastically reduce the amount of and what I ate. Today is the 10th day after the shot and I feel good but still careful about eating. Someone needs to know that the V-safe.cdc site was not accessible by my smart phone after multiple attempts.
3.7.2021 – Gastric disturbance.0
3.13.2021 – None
3.14.2021 – Ive been in bed all day
4.17.2021 – Flu-type or allergy symptoms: itchy painful eyes, headache, sore throat, stiff neck, runny nose, chills, hot but no fever. Worst symptom was eye itching & pain. I took a Benadryl pill and slept most of the day.
Vascular stent stenosis, Procedural complication and Superficial vein thrombosis
3.22.2021 – I have a rash on my arms, particularly in the inner bend of my elbows
3.29.2021 – Pain in my upper left jaw
4.26.2021 – Chest pain. Arm numbness. Sore jaw and ear ache.
5.3.2021 – Chest pain and gastric trouble
6.28.2021 – Yeast infextion
11.2.2021 – One of my heart stents suddenly and unexplainably has a severe stenosis. Probably unrelated, but rather shocking.
12.21.2021 – I developed minor surface blood clots in my arm after having an iv inserted during a procedure. Just pcp
Increased upper airway secretion, Polymenorrhea and Ear congestion
4.17.2021 – I started my period 2 weeks early.
5.14.2021 – Dry throat, within 5 minutes of injection. Happened with first shot as well.
5.15.2021 – Injection site is covered in a large bruise and there is a lump underneath the skin. The lump size was significant this morning (golf ball), but icing, ibuprofen and arnica have reduced it. I also had a sleepless night.
12.23.2021 – Runny nose with congestion and headache
3.2.2022 – Congestion w/runny nose, fatigue
6.1.2022 – Symptoms are from covid: fever, chills, sweating, joint and muscle pain, extreme fatigue, brain fog, congestion with runny nose, loss of taste and smell.
10.30.2022 – Phlemy sore throat
11.1.2022 – Still have sore phlegmy throat. Also congested sinuses and ears.
11.4.2022 – Cough and congestion
12.2.2022 – Fever, cough, headache, congestion with runny nose and fatigue.
Asthenopia, Flushing and Sinus disorder
1.3.2021 – Congestion & eye strain
1.16.2021 – Sore throat, ear pressure, moderate HA, malaise, sleepiness
7.29.2021 – HA, sore throat, trouble breathing, fatigue , head fog etc
1.28.2022 – Scratchy, sore throat. Malaise. Light-headedness nausea etc
4.23.2022 – My face is feeling warm/flushed
4.24.2022 – Pain radiating to wrist on same side of injection
4.25.2022 – Drenched during the night twice. HA & body aches gone upon waking exhausted
4.28.2022 – May be a cold
4.29.2022 – May be a terrible cold
5.14.2022 – Winded , fatigue & sinus issues
Rash macular, Injection site rash and Urticaria
2.16.2021 – COVID Arm began on Day 8. Today is day 10. Arm is itchy. Blotches of red going down the arm 3-5 below vaccination spot.
2.20.2021 – First Moderna vaccine was on 2/8/2021. On 2/14 I got a rash and swelling by the shot. The area by the shot is better but the rash has extended down my arm to the shoulder joint and under my arm. Its fading but discolored and itchy. My doctor know Doctor has spoken to me twice. Dr has seen pictures. Wish I could send you a picture. Will go for 2nd shot but afraid of a worse reaction.
3.7.2021 – I called my doctor.
3.11.2021 – A few hives on my chest and back during the night. All gone now.
Limb injury, Fall and Ear discomfort
3.5.2021 – Kind of dizzy sometimes.
3.13.2021 – Very sleepy. Slept in middle of day for 3 hours
4.16.2021 – A slight headache that has been ongoing. I also feel slightly dizzy on an ongoing basis.
10.28.2021 – I have left rotator cuff ongoing pain which is pretty painful today.
5.14.2022 – My ears feel plugged as if I am in an airplane. I have been under doctor care for this health issue for about a month now. My ears still feel plugged. Visit to my family doctor who sent me to sn ear, throat, nose specialist.
5.23.2022 – Ears are constantly plugged and feel as if rising an airplane. Visit with primary doctor who sent me to an ear, throat and nose doctor.
7.25.2022 – Fell and hurt my right shoulder. Visited my family doctor who sent me for X-rays. I am presently in therapy.
10.26.2022 – I hurt my right shoulder and had therapy for it. It is still paining me somewhat.
Ophthalmic migraine, Vision blurred and Abdominal discomfort
4.6.2021 – I barely felt pain at the injection site today.
4.8.2021 – I had an ocular migraine with a mild headache
4.9.2021 – I have had shoulder pain, but I think it is just injured from doing pushup two days ago.
4.10.2021 – I had an ocular migraine without pain today. This is the second ocular migraine since my vaccination on Monday!!! Is this a side affect of the vaccine??
4.27.2021 – Had lower back and hip aches, but very minimal.
5.17.2021 – As I reflect back I didnt think I had any symptoms. I do want to share though, that after the first vaccination and after the second vaccination I did have some difficulty focusing my eyes. It was difficult to read. Had 2 ocular migraines, too.
10.27.2021 – Tested positive foe covid Sept 13, 2021. Just a mild sore throat.
10.20.2022 – I really don't have abdominal pain but I do have some gastrointestinal discomfort
Skin tightness, Increased viscosity of upper respiratory secretion and Nasal dryness
2.8.2021 – Symptoms started on day 3. Nothing before day 3. The symptoms prevented me from performing my daily activities. I could not lift my arm without pain. I also had pain on the left side of my neck.
8.30.2021 – Just a mild mucous feeling in my throat with a dry nose.
11.2.2021 – Sort of a mild tightness at the base of my nostrils and throat.
2.1.2022 – Mild symptoms. For the past week, I have been waking up with colored phlem in my throat. It's enough to make is slightly difficult to inhale and exhale without a slight rattle. Once I cough it up my ai It's very dense. The phlem is very thick.
5.3.2022 – Ache, slight headache, eye socket pain with slight mucous in nasal passage. Had chills for two days. Saw some relief with one dose of Ibuprofen.
Menstruation delayed, Chest discomfort and Axillary pain
3.19.2021 – General soreness at injection site
3.20.2021 – General Soreness At Injection Site
3.21.2021 – General soreness at injection site is improving
3.22.2021 – Minimal injection site soreness. Soreness under left armpit, but lymph nodes doesnt feel swollen. Started Saturday, but wasnt thinking about the fact it could be the side effect from the vaccine.
3.23.2021 – Soreness under left armpit but lymph nodes arent swollen. Slight chest discomfort left of the sternum.
3.25.2021 – Chest discomfort
3.26.2021 – Less chest discomfort
5.7.2021 – Very late menstrual cycle. Finally came on today 5/7/21. Last cycle was 3/9/21. Same thing happened when I was COVID positive in November. The vaccine has affected the timing just like when I actually had Covid.
Atrioventricular block second degree, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased and Atrioventricular block
1.17.2021 – On January 13 I had headache, nausea, muscle aches that prevented me from functioning normally. They improved on the 14th and resolved on the 15th.
2.11.2022 – Vaccine on January 6 followed in 24 hours fatigue aches continued. Diagnosed second degree heart 1/15. Complete heart block 1/18 urgent pacemaker placed, hospitalized. ?Related to vaccine. Sed rate 35. Treponin negative. Elevated liver enzyme call me Cardiology twice
Cardiac discomfort, Ear disorder and Mental impairment
3.8.2021 – Rapid heart
3.9.2021 – High heart palpitations
3.10.2021 – Pounding heart and ears
3.11.2021 – Heart rate still pounding
3.12.2021 – Pounding heart
3.13.2021 – Heart pounding, ears ringing
3.14.2021 – Heart and ears still pounding
3.28.2021 – Heart pounding, ears pounding, arms and fingers numb
3.29.2021 – Racing heart and pressure in ears
3.31.2021 – Raising heart pressure in ears
4.1.2021 – Raising heart and pressure in ears
4.2.2021 – Racing heart and pounding ears
4.3.2021 – Heart and ears continue to pound and feel heavy
4.4.2021 – Heart and chest ache. Ears still full of pressure
9.29.2021 – Heart pounding very hard
10.1.2021 – Heart palpitations
11.10.2021 – Bad headaches. Lump un left arm pit.
12.29.2021 – Bad cough, headache, sore throat, temperature, fatigue bad backache
3.21.2022 – Heart pounding
3.22.2022 – Heart Palpitations
3.24.2022 – Heart papatations
4.16.2022 – Lungs full again. Bad cough. Headache back. Can't think right. Memory loss.
4.30.2022 – Constant cough, fatigue, headache
9.21.2022 – Heart pounding; hot
10.12.2022 – Bad cough, temperature, body aches
10.26.2022 – Shakes, heavy chills, very bad headache
11.2.2022 – Bad cough. Lungs very congested. Severe headaches.
Anal hemorrhage, Mucous stools and Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
3.17.2021 – Delayed rash on arm lasted for 5-6 days. It was red, hot to the touch and itchy. Two days after it went away, yesterday, I started vomiting ALOT, had chills , sweats, and a headache. Today, the vomiting has stops but still not feeling 100%.
3.25.2021 – My vomiting last week ended up turning into diarrhea with nausea for 3 days before finally going away. I was sick 6 days total with vomiting chills, nausea, and diarrhea .
4.2.2021 – Vomiting lasted a full day starting yesterday when i was to sick to do the check-in
4.3.2021 – Gas
4.4.2021 – Can't sleep for more than an hour or so at a time, white mucus in stool
4.28.2021 – Muscle pain that comes and goes at injection sight. Joint pain and Sciatic nerve pain( not constant but comes in waves) chest pain when working out/ jogging ( never has happened before)
5.5.2021 – Still getting random pain, sometimes sharp, sometimes dull ache,on arm (s) at vaccination site.
9.29.2021 – I still have muscle pain and problems with my left arm fromsince getting the first shot.
9.2.2022 – Infections from shingles...i never have shingles before the covis vaccine and ive had it twice since. Nerve issues
10.6.2022 – Anal bleeding
10.7.2022 – Chest pains, not able to sleep well
11.9.2022 – Chills, sore throat, diarrhea My son tested positive for Covid yesterday. I'm still negative.
Croup infectious, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Respiratory symptom
7.21.2022 – Symptoms for Upper respiratory infection. Tested first 3 days with rapid antigen tests (all different manufacturers) and all were negative for SARS-CoV-2. Took a PCR for SARS-CoV-2 and flu a and b and those were negative. Symptoms resolved in <7 days
9.1.2022 – Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, fever, fatigue
10.27.2022 – Upper respiratory infection (either croup or RSV). Barking cough, heavy congestion, fever, lethargy, and lost voice.
Neurogenic bladder, Joint injury and Spinal operation
3.26.2021 – UTI, reaction to .4 IV of Zometa on 3/19- bone and joint pain (4th IV -every 6 months; 1st reaction) Lab for UTI
4.16.2021 – Joint and back pain (due to side effects of AI medication - Anastrozole for breast cancer treatment).
6.11.2021 – Fell and hurt left knee.
5.1.2022 – None
6.3.2022 – Sudden onset diarrhea. Working with GI staff - think it' s connected to my IBS. Also have R arm pain and ache at injection site and have had since injection administered.&
7.29.2022 – Tested positive on 7/10/22
Injection site papule, Body temperature fluctuation and Mobility decreased
4.5.2021 – I had an abdominal pain two days ago, it was severe, and I still have weak abdominal pain right now. It is make sense that the rash came out after abdominal pain.
4.26.2021 – I almost take a NYQUIL because of side effects, but I didn't. I thought my body adjust with vaccine.
4.27.2021 – Thid is not today but I had 101.32 °F when I went to bed ladt night. I took two motrins and temperature was down in two hours.
4.29.2021 – I forgot mention about my redness on injection site expandingto inside arm day by day.
11.2.2021 – I can't put arm up over the shoulder and localized warmth at shot area
11.3.2021 – I have red papule at injection site.
11.4.2021 – I took NYQUIL when I go bed last night because had up and down of temps.
Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary thrombosis and Intervertebral disc protrusion
11.19.2021 – Persistent cough (no other symptoms). Diagnosed with bronchitis based on stethoscope observation of deep breathing.
4.22.2022 – I caught COVID-19. PCR positive on 4/4. Still have an annoying cough.
7.24.2022 – Developed blood clots (pulmonary edemas), two of the, one each in a lobe of my right lung. At the hospital they told me that my having contracted COVID-19, coupled with being immobile due to a herniated disk, created clots in my legs, which migrated
Gastroenteritis vibrio, Campylobacter gastroenteritis and Breast hyperplasia
11.5.2021 – Indigestion
5.20.2022 – Phlegm in throat
5.21.2022 – Appetite still off
8.18.2022 – Covid-19 - fever, chills (once rigorous teeth chattering), sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose, fatigue, distortion of taste for a short time.
11.17.2022 – Covid in Aug 2022 - shin splints as after effect - yes, orthopedic doctor stated they are from Covid. Nov. 6 - Severe gastroenteritis secondary to infection - vibio and campylobachter. Resulted in septic shock. Hospitalized 6 days.
Blood parathyroid hormone decreased, Vitamin B12 decreased and Vitamin D decreased
3.3.2021 – Facial swelling and swollen eyelids
3.16.2021 – Right shoulder all the way to the bone hurts. Its same arm as injection.
4.13.2021 – Arm pain is back. And has spread into my left shoulder blade.
4.20.2021 – Pain in joints that rotated
6.22.2021 – Severe cold that turned into sinus infection. I was not tested for Covid since Im vaccinated
9.23.2021 – Low vitamin D and B12 even though I take those daily, low thryroid. And skin cancer. They could all be unrelated. But it was new
Odynophagia, Pelvic pain and Neck mass
12.25.2020 – Both hands, more specifically the left are on and off numb and tingling down the left arm.
12.26.2020 – Hand neuropathy
12.27.2020 – Tingling and numbness in hands and possible sinus issues as well as burning in my throat that comes and goes
12.29.2020 – Blurred vision today which is very odd. Both arms on & off tingling or numb. Sinus issues where suddenly its more difficult to breathe out of my nose. I never run fevers though so you won't get me there but have turned the A/C on and iff several times. Slept 18 hours yesterday through to today which is NOT GOOD!! I can't deal with this fatigue. Its crippling
12.31.2020 – Unbelievable fatigue and NO I haven't contacted a Doctor because our Doctor if 20 years left (b)(6) and the new doctor doesn't know us and will as I do, chalk it up to the vaccine. Also, my son and I do not run fevers, never have. I wonder every day ifI have Covid. My legs hurt from the knees down, my hands tingle NONSTOP and the fatigue is brutal!
1.6.2021 – Fatigue and neuropathy is still present. My ankles into my feet seem to be having some intermittent issue in regards to walking like they don't wish to work. The most troubling a highly visible swollen lymph gland in my neck that won't go away. I had our ER doctor look at it. I have one more day before I have to call my doctor for further testing.
1.15.2021 – These were all approximateky 15 hours after the shot and then lasted 18 hours. I feel better today but yesterday was brutal. I went to the doctors and got blood work as I have never been that sick! Also, the swollen lymph node has still not gone away so I am going tosee a specialist. I called the doctor and received bloodwork.
1.17.2021 – Blurred vision
1.22.2021 – Constipation & conjestion with sinus infection - severe
2.3.2021 – Severe fatigue. Still have lumps on side of my neck which were ultr sounded and are believed to be result of shot. Now hirts and makesxme feel only one side of my throat works when swallowing, pain and stiff neck.
2.12.2021 – My hair is falling out. My neck feels stiff where the lumps are.
2.24.2021 – Pelvic pain. Have doctors appt tmrw. Dr Visit scheduled Still way too much fatigue
7.15.2021 – Vision issues and very CHRONIC FATIGUE
Skin disorder, Angina pectoris and Cardiac flutter
5.14.2021 – Itchy face, tightness in base of throat and chest, cough
5.16.2021 – Sharp quick needle-like pain in stomach and feet
6.4.2021 – Tenderness in front/left side of throat for a couple days (May not have anything to do with vaccine, of course)
12.17.2021 – Increased heart rate
12.18.2021 – A couple Blemishes on face - unusual for me. There yesterday but forgot to report.
12.19.2021 – Sharp pains in breast - side of vaccine
12.20.2021 – Acid reflux - very abnormal for me
12.23.2021 – Acid reflux, a few quick sharp pains
12.30.2021 – Heart flutters
1.7.2022 – Headaches, congestion, muscle aches
1.13.2022 – Headaches
10.29.2022 – Sharp pain in heart - with each beat
12.9.2022 – Headache/migraine
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