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.
Cardiac flutter, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Dry eye
3.16.2021 – Increased arm redness at injection site that appeared weeks after the fact.
3.24.2021 – Ears feel clogged as if under water
3.25.2021 – Pins and needles every where- particularly hands; clogged ears
3.27.2021 – asthma flare up
3.28.2021 – asthma triggered/flared
3.29.2021 – Aggrivated asthma
12.12.2021 – Painfully swollen armpit on injection side only (lymph nodes) & triggered asthma (wheezing, coughing)
12.13.2021 – Severe armpit pain (lymph node?), aggrivated asthma (cough, wheezing)
12.14.2021 – Painful armpit on injection side, aggravated asthma
12.15.2021 – Painful swollen ipsilatereal armpit, cough
12.16.2021 – Armpit pain, cough/aggravated asthma
12.17.2021 – Aggrivated asthma (cough/wheezing)
5.27.2022 – Painfully enlarged lymph node in armpit on the sode of injection
5.28.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes
6.14.2022 – Headache, fatigue, sore throat
6.30.2022 – Cough
7.5.2022 – Dry eye, cough, fatigue
9.30.2022 – Faster heart rate and fluttering feeling
10.1.2022 – Elevated heart rate
10.23.2022 – Bad cold
10.28.2022 – Rsv
Cough variant asthma, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Depression
3.20.2021 – None
4.2.2021 – More fatigue and wanting to sleep a lot more.
4.30.2021 – Asthmatic cough has been happening a little more throughout the day/night.
5.7.2021 – Lupus aches, and UTI infection.
5.14.2021 – Had UTI, went to urgent care for medication and treatment.
5.21.2021 – My depression has been worse for the past two weeks.
7.10.2021 – I have a dark mark on my arm where I received my shot. Its approximately 2-21/2wide and about 1 3/4high. It doesnt hurt and its starting to get lighter.
Middle insomnia, Injected limb mobility decreased and Abdominal discomfort
2.24.2021 – Slight rash. This is my second dose, not my first. Please correct the record. My first dose was on feb 3. I had a little rash then too which went away.
2.25.2021 – Had a migraine like after last shot though then it was two days after the shot. My arm hurt a lot last night. Still hurts today. Hard to lift arm.
2.26.2021 – Felt like I could get another migraine, but so far Ive been ok
2.27.2021 – Woke up last night at 3:39 am. Really chilled but no temp. This morning felt somewhat weak with stomach upset. Also felt like I could have another migraine
2.28.2021 – A little headachy
3.1.2021 – Still a little headachy
Anaphylactic reaction, Painful respiration and Tachycardia
1.7.2021 – Anaphylaxis following shot Anaphylaxis
1.8.2021 – Sore throat, pain with breathing, chest tightness
1.9.2021 – Painful respirations, chest pressure
1.10.2021 – Shortness of breath
1.12.2021 – Shortness of breath, tachycardia, hives
1.13.2021 – Shortness of breath and chest pressure, tachycardia with activities
1.21.2021 – Now off steroids and shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal pain and nausea have returned
1.6.2022 – Shortness of breath, cough, fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue
Immune system disorder, Dysphagia and Pain in jaw
4.21.2021 – Really intense chest, neck, and jaw pain
5.24.2021 – This is not since my last check in, but i just realized it could be related. I had a HORRENDOUSLY bad period after my shot, worse than I'd ever had, starting 4/27/2021.
7.19.2021 – I got a really severe cold about two weeks ago, and the cough hasn't gone away yet
11.15.2021 – Extremely swollen and painful lymph nodes in armpits and difficulty swallowing. My shot arm goes numb in some positions from the pressure.
12.17.2021 – I think I have a cold, I've been coughing. I was exposed to someone with COVID 12/11 but hopefully it is unrelated.
5.15.2022 – Ever since I got COVID, a few months back, my immune system has sucked. I get sick at least once a month when I used to get sick once a year.
Pregnancy, Somnolence and Musculoskeletal stiffness
2.3.2021 – Fatigue for one day. It came and went. It kept me from doing things like my work out, and I slept in longer than normal, but it did not keep me from doing mom duties and household duties. I did not need any doctor or other healthcare service.
2.24.2021 – The day after my shot I felt terrible: muscle pain and stiffness, headache, chills, fatigue, moderate pain at site. It lasted 24 hours and then was over.
8.22.2021 – Chest pain, fatigue, headache, palpitations
2.21.2022 – Had a cold for 2 weeks. Negative at home covid test. May have been RSV as I was exposed to someone who had it.
11.30.2022 – Pregnant now 24 weeks
Pancreatic cyst, Peptic ulcer and Colitis ulcerative
3.27.2021 – Femur pain
6.7.2021 – Fever, respiratory symptoms, stomach problems new loss of taste and smell. Negative COVID19 test.
8.2.2021 – Ulcerative colitis, peptic ulcer disease, respiratory illness(viral, Covid test negative)
11.1.2021 – My pancreatic cyst which has been stable for 11 years has increased in size and I have another pancreatic cyst, which was detected during an endoscopy and needle biopsy in September.
5.3.2022 – Skin rashes and constant itching, unexplained weight gain, gastrointestinal issues
Ear discomfort, Sinus congestion and Myalgia
1.31.2021 – I had th headache, chills, muscle/body aches and fatigue for three days following the vaccination. These symptoms mimicked the Covid19 Virus I had in August gue and a heavy injection site arm the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following my vaccination on Thursday. When I woke up Friday morning, I thought I was getting Covid again. I had the virus from August 12th to Septemberarm
2.11.2021 – Same location, above the eyes, across the forehead headaches. Same like I had when I had the Covid virus. They feel worse when I bend over.
2.22.2022 – Sinus congestion and ear pressure. Those Covid headaches I remember from August 2020.I took OTC meds for relief. These symptoms come and go. They are not daily. My husband had a breakthrough Covid infection, but after 2 separate tests I was negative
Cystitis, Head discomfort and Rash pruritic
4.13.2021 – Stuffy nose
4.15.2021 – Yesterday upset tummy better today
5.10.2021 – I seem to have a cold. I did one Covid test at CVS which came back negative. Stuffy head, cough, slight fever of about 99.
5.17.2021 – I got a cold over a week ago. I had to take the Z pack and Symbicort inhaler. seem to be doing better
7.14.2021 – Bad allergies. Cough.
11.20.2021 – Redness itching at injection site
2.22.2022 – Coughing for weeks but not sick or testing positive
5.20.2022 – I got a cold and a cough
11.17.2022 – UTI or bladder infection- I get them chronically but had not in a long time. And itchy bumps on skin - acute and not normal for me.
Edema, Irritable bowel syndrome and Facial pain
5.28.2021 – dizziness
5.29.2021 – dizziness, brainfog
5.30.2021 – dizziness, brainfog, feeling very hot
6.10.2021 – achiness, fatigue, fever, brainfog, nausea
6.17.2021 – Worsening respiratory symptoms, sore throat, severe head and facial pain, headache, severe fatigue, weakness, full-body pain, malaise, dizziness, nausea, feeling very hot, extremely sore throat with difficulty swallowing, hectic fever (99.9 - 101.9)
6.24.2021 – Severe weakness, fatigue, full-body achiness, and dizziness, erratic fever, nausea
7.2.2021 – Severe fatigue, weakness, achiness, malaise, occasional nausea
7.5.2021 – Rapid heartrate, feeling very hot, dizziness, weakness
7.6.2021 – brainfog, dizziness, feeling very hot
7.8.2021 – brainfog, dizziness, weakness, feeling very hot
7.11.2021 – brainfog, weakness, dizziness, feeling very hot
7.18.2021 – Severe fatigue, sleepiness, achiness, nausea, intermittent fever, dizziness
7.25.2021 – Intermittent fever, severe achiness, fatigue, malaise, and dizziness, chills, feeling very hot, frequent headaches, nausea
8.1.2021 – Severe achiness, weakness, fatigue, and dizziness, nausea, intermittent fever
8.8.2021 – Increasingly severe weakness, fatigue, achiness, and dizziness, ongoing intermittent fever, exacerbated IBD, worsening, more frequent nausea, inexplicable, repeated vomiting episodes on night of 8/7/21
8.18.2021 – Ongoing intermittent fever, severe weakness, achiness, and fatigue, nausea, chills, feeling very hot, exacerbation of already-existing severe IBD, increasing elevation of blood pressure (I already have hypertension), severe tachycardia, palpitations Crucial appointment with cardiologist
10.6.2021 – Severe edema and purple discoloration of legs, ankles, and feet, ongoing hectic fever since late May, ongoing chronic dizziness, fatigue, and weakness, difficulty swallowing, tachycardia, severe, full-body achiness appointment with cardiologist
Pharyngeal erythema, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Pharyngitis streptococcal
7.28.2022 – Fever of 101, headache, slight chills, mild body aches between hours 8-20 post vaccine.
7.31.2022 – Hoarse voice; negative test
8.19.2022 – Congestion, sneezing, cough
11.1.2022 – Low grade fever of 99 returned after approximately ten days with resolving symptoms post-booster.
11.8.2022 – Congestion, fever / diagnosis of ear infection
11.18.2022 – Fever of 99-102, congestion, tired, sneezing, faster heart rate and shortness of breath during fever spikes. Negative covid and strep by pediatrician
11.22.2022 – Tested positive for influenza A and negative for covid, strep, RSV. Required oral dexamethasone and amoxicillin for secondary sinus infection.
Amenorrhea, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Menstruation irregular
9.22.2021 – Extremely heavy periods which started the next day after vaccine. I am on birth control pills, i was half way thru a pack, my periods not supposed to start for another week after a shot. However it started and was very very heavy
10.20.2021 – Sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache
12.8.2021 – Right after first dose i had heavy flow periods, now I dont have periods at all and I am not pregnant (per home test AND hospital test)
Infection, Brain fog and Injection site swelling
4.2.2021 – 1 week after receivinf rhe vaccine, the injection site became red, swollen and painful. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic due to concerns of an infection. It is better now, and i am still taking the antibiotic.
4.19.2021 – Brain fog
5.3.2021 – Sore throat
11.3.2021 – Light headedness
11.30.2021 – Diarrhea, nausea, low grade fever, headache
5.3.2022 – Diarrhea
5.25.2022 – Mild cough
5.31.2022 – Light headed
6.21.2022 – Headache, cough, runny nose, head congestion
11.22.2022 – Congestion, cough, headachez sore throatz body aches, loss of taste
Colitis microscopic and Diarrhea
3.29.2021 – Diarrhea
9.6.2021 – Since my last 2nd dose vaccine in April I have been Dx with lymphocytic colitis. I started having uncontrollable diarrhea shortly after 2 nd shot and colonoscopy late July. This will be my 3rd autoimmune disease. Hashimotos and rheumatoid arthritis.
3.8.2022 – 2weeks after Moderna #1 diarrhea and it seemed to resolve. After Moderna #2 massive diarrhea daily. Dx lymphocytic colitis and Tx with steroids. Didn't get Moderna booster waited until Jan. Got J&J booster no symptoms. I have notified you in past
Exercise tolerance decreased, Cardiac disorder and Heart rate irregular
3.19.2021 – heart palpitations
3.20.2021 – heart beating faster but no palpitations today
3.21.2021 – heart rate still higher than normal
3.23.2021 – still have swollen lymph nodes
3.24.2021 – pain in lymph nodes under arms but getting better
4.1.2021 – More recently heart irregularities picked up. I have had COVID before and experienced this then. They are subsiding. I do have changes to my heart function following COVID.
4.19.2021 – irregular hart beat and racing heart similar to first shot. Difficulty sleeping. Pain in lymph nodes.
4.21.2021 – swollen glands
4.22.2021 – dizzy, weak
7.15.2021 – Asthma is problematic, harder to exercise and catch my breath even without asthma, legs feel very heavy at times.
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Disturbance in attention and Fatigue
3.9.2021 – Fatigue has been sporadic
3.10.2021 – I have just had occasional, but passing waves of fatigue. After I eat a bit of something and rest a bit, I feel better.
3.11.2021 – Continued sporadic waves of fatigue
3.12.2021 – Not as frequent as past days
3.13.2021 – Repeatedly being hit by waves of fatigue that are limiting my ability to do what I normally would be doing.
3.14.2021 – Not as bad as in previous days
3.29.2021 – Inability to focus at points
3.31.2021 – Foggy-brained - at points difficult to think clearly
Orthostatic hypotension, Arthralgia and Dizziness
1.21.2021 – I experienced extreme fatigue abt 14 hours after receiving my second vaccine injection accompanied by a feeling of lightheadedness. On the evening of day 2 following my second injection, I felt mild joint pain to my hips n shoulder of the arm in which I received my injection. On the third day after receiving my second injection, I experienced orthostatic hypotension lasting approximately 3 hours that morning. Beyond day 3 post 2nd injection, I felt fine.
Body temperature fluctuation, Presyncope and Ocular hyperemia
12.15.2021 – My symptoms started exactly 14 hours after the 3rd shot and very severe unlike shots 1 and 2. Violent vomiting almost to blacking out. Burning organs inside, almost "radioactive" Bulging lymph node in armpit. Chills to severe sweats. Elevated heart None, Vaccination was done at a pharmacy. I have not been into see a doctor.
12.16.2021 – Organs burning inside, can't regulate body temp, waves of nausea, extreme muscle soreness, unscheduled menstrual cycle, bulging lymph node in armpit, extreme fatigue, Non-functioning at the moment, cannot even get out of bed much less get to a doctor
12.17.2021 – Enlarged lymph node still present in armpit, blood shot eyes,
Hypertensive urgency, Localized edema and Edema
1.21.2021 – Pain in upper arm around injection site, swelling, redness and warmthStarted late in the evening, wasnt able to sleep much that nightStarted on the day of my last check-in, pain lasted about 36 hours, all symptoms improved after three days
5.6.2021 – Hypertensive urgency, aggravated leg weakness
11.30.2021 – Swelling of axillary lymphnodes
12.1.2021 – Edema of arm and chest
9.12.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes
9.13.2022 – Swollen lymph nodes, edema
9.14.2022 – Swollen lymphnodes, edema
9.16.2022 – Edema
Angina pectoris, Hypersomnia and Peripheral swelling
11.20.2021 – I have a cough
11.21.2021 – The symptoms were pretty strong last night but much better today
11.22.2021 – Cough
11.26.2021 – Past couple of days I have had a funny taste in my mouth
12.10.2021 – My toes are red and itchy
12.17.2021 – Cough and toes still bad
12.24.2021 – My toes are not only red and swollen but they hurt.
2.18.2022 – I am tired, sleeping much more, but I had Covid
11.19.2022 – Heart pain. Shortness of breath extreme fatigue after Covid in July (2nd time). Diarrhea for months. Visited pcp and got ekg, echo cardiogram and appointment with cardiologist
Blood pressure decreased, Impaired work ability and Head discomfort
1.22.2021 – On 1/20/21 about 1pm, I had a severe episode of spinning vertigo and almost passed out. Initially my BP was 124/83, and 15 minutes later, it was 86/62. Was diaphoretic and didnt fully recover until the next day. This is not normal for me. I was unable to get off of the couch for about 4 hours. Nauseated the rest of the day.
2.11.2021 – I had to call off of work
2.12.2021 – Insomnia
2.14.2021 – Dizziness
2.15.2021 – Dizziness-mild
2.16.2021 – I have felt off.
2.17.2021 – Felt off earlier, but nothing significant
3.5.2021 – Today I have a terrible headache
8.11.2021 – 2-3x since vaccination Ive had cold/allergy type symptoms on different occasions. Head pressure/congestion, sore throat, dry cough. Currently on the mend from being ill.
Noninfective encephalitis, Fear and Dyskinesia
2.5.2021 – Muscle jerking in legs, arms, neck and thumb that kept waking me up last night
2.6.2021 – Muscle jerking is improved, but still present.
2.9.2021 – Muscle jerking in legs
2.10.2021 – Body still jerks. Ive never had this before.
2.18.2021 – I have had a headache, dizziness, brain fog and nausea for the last six days. On Tuesday night I experienced some sort of heat waves that went through my chest, arms and head. This kept me up all Tuesday night. I am awaiting a response from my doctor Awaiting a return call from my doctor to see what I need to do
2.25.2021 – Pain under under both arms, but worse under the one where I got the vaccine. I am not understanding why my side effects seem to be lingering and prolonged compared to others, and wonder if its because of immunosuppression. Afraid to get 2nd vacci Televisit and visit to urgent care
3.4.2021 – My conditions are not new. I have had a headache and dizziness every day for 20 days in a row! I will NOT be getting a second vaccine. I am in the process of scheduling an appointment with a neurologist.
3.11.2021 – My headache, dizziness and nausea started 9 days after my first vaccine, and has continued until today. I have visited the doctor twice. A CT scan was ordered yesterday as the doctor thinks I may have inflammation in my brain. Will NOT get2nd vaccine
3.18.2021 – Had to see a neurologist. Diagnosis-my immune system went into overdrive attacking the products of the vaccine and started attacking my nerves in my head. Given a prescription that I start today. Was referred to and saw a neurologist
Blood pressure decreased, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Peripheral swelling
1.19.2021 – Lower blood pressure and Lightheadednessdness and sinus pressure
1.27.2021 – Some dizziness and also light headed.
2.24.2021 – Pressure feeling headavhe. Some neck pain.
5.17.2021 – Pain and swelling in feet, may be due to shoes being to tight.
8.15.2021 – I have been experiencing inflammation since my vaccines. Saw my provider last month and had a + ANA blood test. We are doing some more testing to rule out things like food allergies.I am not sure if due to vaccine or inflam or it made it worse. In person normal visit
2.12.2022 – Inflammation on left foot. In person ,x-ray Mri
Tongue dry, Aphthous ulcer and Dry mouth
1.14.2021 – Tongue/mouth feels dry.
1.16.2021 – Canker sores in mouth.
1.18.2021 – Still canker soars in mouth. Slight headache. Felt feverish no fever
1.19.2021 – Still some canker sores and dry mouth. Better than last few days. PCP Is NOT concerned with mouth/canker sores or fatigue.
1.20.2021 – Most canker sores gone.
1.21.2021 – Canker sores are gone finally
1.28.2021 – Chest congestion and still some canker sores in mouth. 2 weeks out unsure if virus/cold or vaccine.
2.11.2021 – Literally got 2 minutes ago.
Rheumatoid arthritis, Arthritis and Pneumonia
3.28.2021 – No. Injection site may be slightly sore, but nothing of convern
5.9.2021 – A reoccurance of hand swelling and pain that could not be diagnosed when it first happened ~10 months ago. I do not believe it related to the vaccine, just trying to be accurate.
5.23.2021 – Doctor believes I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Had it happen once before, but this attack is worse. It started about a week after 2nd shot, although I mention that just for clarity. I am not associating the two events.
10.17.2021 – Inflammatory arthritis
1.23.2022 – Have arthritis, so joint pain not new.
1.24.2022 – Joint pain from arthritis. Tiredness is new.
1.25.2022 – Joint pain pre-dates the shot. The spot of the injection is slightly raised.
1.26.2022 – Pain from arthritis.
1.27.2022 – Pre-existing arthritis.
1.28.2022 – Old pains.
1.29.2022 – Old pains
Euphoric mood, Disturbance in attention and Migraine
4.5.2021 – I received my vaccination on March 15.On March 18-20, I had a light tingly feeling in my nostrils, similar to the beginnings of a cold.On March 18, I woke up inexplicably at 4 a.m. to a severe migraine that only abated enough for sleep after meds
4.13.2021 – Approximately six hours after vaccination, I briefly felt "high" and disassociated from my body.
4.14.2021 – I felt like it was hard to concentrate yesterday.
4.19.2021 – I am not certain whether the symptoms I am experiencing are related to the vaccination or something else.
4.26.2021 – My vaccination site has been aching more than it did during the first week post-vaccination. I have had some tingly sensations in my nostrils, too. I also had a bout of explosive diarrhea, which I don't think was simply diet-related.
Benign renal neoplasm, Benign tumor excision and Pneumonia
2.25.2021 – No
2.26.2021 – Tiredness
2.27.2021 – Abdominal pain may be from cancer surgery last year
3.17.2021 – I'm on the National "DO NOT CALL" and the Florida list but today it was quite disturbing. Got 4 separate calls while waiting in line for my Covit booster from fellows trying to sell me final expense insurance, almost freaked me out even asked the nurse if she was sure shot was safe. And when she said yes I asked her if she would take it before me. She replied she already and if I wanted it a different muscle just step out of car and bend over
3.18.2021 – Provide driving and machinery caution for 3 to 24 hrs after shots
3.19.2021 – None
5.22.2022 – Cancer has apparently returned. Nothing associated with covid Routine exam
8.21.2022 – Growth in right side kidney; non cancerous and removed And surgery
Edema, Weight increased and Injection site mass
1.7.2021 – 4 hrs after injection experienced 4 hrs after injection i sad severe bone pain and a feeling of swelling in the arm i had surgery on in nov, lasted 2 hrs, and same type pain where i bumped my forhead
1.9.2021 – Missed ck in yesterday. Redness and lump at injection site went away yesterday.
3.27.2021 – Abdominal pain, nausia on and off 4 days, muscle and jointlpain & stiffness when getting out of bed lasted about a week.
4.2.2021 – Muscle pain upper arms, mild dihrea, abdominal pain. Each lasted a few days.
8.28.2021 – Gaining weight, edema, changes in vision, occasional abdominal pain...my doctor wants to test for hypothyroid
Heart rate irregular, Swelling face and Injection site warmth
1.4.2021 – Pain in armpits
1.5.2021 – Sore throat, mild swelling of face and hands, swollen glands in armpits
1.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes, painful armpits and neck. Sore throat
1.7.2021 – Swollen and tender lymph nodes in arm pits,
1.9.2021 – Armpit pain, swollen lymph nodes. right more than left, left neck pain
1.16.2021 – 8 days after my immunization, on 1/10/21 my injection site swelled up and got red and hot. Redness and swelling was very severe 7x5 in size. I had to call doctor urgently. Benadryl didnt help, Ibuprofen didnt help. Redness and size kept i
2.1.2021 – Radiating pain down the arm, racing heart beat
2.2.2021 – Racing heart rate
2.5.2021 – Shortness of breath, irregular heart rate
2.3.2022 – Flare up of ankylosing spondylitis, joint pain.Had very bad cold with severe cough,SOB and sinus congestion for over 5 weeks.Tested negative for Covid. But I never before had a cold that resembled this one.Still coughing and have shortness of breath
Limb discomfort, Tenderness and Abdominal pain
12.22.2020 – Mild abdominal cramping
1.14.2021 – Discomfort and swelling in the Axilla region
1.15.2021 – Just still have swelling and tenderness in Axilla
1.16.2021 – Still have some swelling in the axilla
1.17.2021 – Swelling in Axilla is finally going down
1.18.2021 – Swelling in Axilla still subsiding
1.19.2021 – Swelling in the Axilla is almost gone
10.1.2021 – Large Swelling of Lymph Nodes in my armpit, which is painful as well as itchy
10.2.2021 – Still have swelling, pain and itching in Lymph nodes in armpit
10.3.2021 – Still having pain, swelling and itching of Lymph Nodes in armpit
10.4.2021 – Still have swelling, pain and itchiness of Lymph Nodes in armpit
10.5.2021 – Still swelling in the Lymph Nodes in armpit
10.6.2021 – Still swelling and very little pain in the Lymph Node under armpit
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