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.
Abdominal rigidity, Abdominal pain and Somnolence
2.28.2021 – Had chills for about an hour overnight
3.1.2021 – Nausea and dizziness
3.2.2021 – Black American female treating (Orencia) for rheumatoid arthritis. Last tx 2/4 next tx 3/4. Pfizer shot 2/24 next 3/19.
3.3.2021 – Dizziness
4.9.2021 – Respiratory symptoms: coughing, runny nose, sneezing
4.16.2021 – Headaches
4.23.2021 – Increased shoulder pain. Could be due to chronic rheumatoid arthritis.
4.30.2021 – Pain and limited function due to inoperable rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders Upcoming steroid injection
10.2.2021 – Abdominal spasms and cramping periodically for the past ten days.
10.4.2021 – Feel quite tired and sleepy even after waking up in the morning. Symptoms between Mild and Moderate.
Blood pressure decreased, Somnolence and Throat irritation
3.18.2021 – I have Addisons Disease. My blood pressure dropped to 101/62 with pulse at 72. I was very weak and saw stars when I stood up. I was afraid to take extra cortisone, for fear it might interfere with vaccine. I finally took 5 mg extra hydrocortisone and feel better.
3.17.2022 – Two weeks ago just felt "bad" with scratchy throat. I went to bed and slept for 3 hours. Awoke feeling much better. The next 2 days I had scratchy throat 2-4 hours each day. No fever.
Respiratory disorder, Eye pruritus and Urticaria
4.10.2021 – In central TX, also high allergens?
4.13.2021 – After spending some significant time outside this morning and not having any allergen responses, I'm inclined to think the past days of symptoms were related to the vax. NBD!
4.30.2022 – Sore lymph nodes under arms
5.1.2022 – Slight tenderness under arms/lymph node area
10.19.2022 – upper respiratory issues, itchy eyes, cough
10.26.2022 – upper respiratory issue, cold/allergy issues after 3-day music festival outside with a lot of dust
11.2.2022 – hives, likely from onslaught of sinus/cold meds
Dizziness postural, Balance disorder and Gastroenteritis viral
4.19.2021 – I had a bad incident of unexplained nausea and dizziness that last most of the day this past Saturday 4/17/21. Everything has been fine before and since last Saturday.
4.26.2021 – 2 days: today and last Wednesday I woke up with extreme nausea and my equilibrium was off.
5.12.2021 – I had two days with the symptoms of stomach flu.
7.1.2021 – Wake up with vertigo and become nauseated within minutes of getting out of bed. Within 5 to 15 minutes I am overcome and start vomiting. This condition will continue until I lay back down and remain still. This condition continues for a 2-12 hrs.
8.22.2021 – Dizziness (in AM after getting up)
8.25.2021 – vertigo
2.17.2022 – I had Covid-19 two weeks ago
Painful respiration, Pulmonary pain and Bone pain
3.30.2021 – Chest tightness with voice hoarseness for 3 days
4.9.2021 – Body aches and nausea
4.16.2021 – Extreme hair loss for the last 3 weeks. Muscle pain and rash that wont go away
4.24.2021 – Chest tightness a d pain when breathing
4.25.2021 – Very lightheaded and weak. Almost passing out
4.26.2021 – Very lightheaded
6.4.2021 – Lung pain, chest tightness and voice hoarseness and winded
10.22.2021 – Shortness of breath, chest tightness, back lung pain and severe body aches for months now
4.23.2022 – Shortness of breath, cough, bone pain and nausea
Tremor, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Chest pain
3.6.2021 – Dizzy
3.7.2021 – Bit dizzy
3.15.2021 – Just some muscle pain last few days ... mild
4.10.2021 – Hands shaking and some weird nerve thing in my upper thigh
9.4.2021 – Cough, chest hurts, slight burn, stuffy nose, bit stiff. Some Family is Positive and bit Ill. Waiting for test results. Also , got an additional moderna shot when first Family member tested P. I have asthma, & @ thus time feel pain in chest
9.4.2021 – Chest pain, restricted breathing slightly
Musculoskeletal stiffness, Neck pain and Back pain
4.20.2021 – Back pain
4.21.2021 – Finally felt less tired last night
5.9.2021 – Slightly tired. Some pain in my left shoulder front and back
5.10.2021 – Still some weird feelings in the left side of my neck. Nothing super serious
5.11.2021 – The left side of my neck has been slightly painful. Last night in front near glands?
5.12.2021 – Front of Neck still feels a little stiff. Have been taking Advil to relieve the pain
5.14.2021 – Still some neck pain...mild on the left...
11.6.2021 – Have kind of had a cold but feeling better
Appendicitis, Abdominal pain and Tinnitus
2.9.2021 – Stomach pains for over a week now. Some nauaea. General weakness like my body does not have ant energy. I seen my doctor bur my health insurance denied the pre auth for the cat scan, so I am hoping this all goes away. My family doctor
2.16.2021 – I have appendicitis and in doing the CT scan they may have found cancer of the colon so i am.being schedulex for several more tests.
7.13.2021 – Frequent headaches and constant getting worse Tinnitis. In one ear.
Massage, Arthritis and Tenderness
3.31.2021 – Nothing consequential. If not questioned, arm soreness would hardly have been noticeable.
4.1.2021 – Very slight tenderness, insignificant
4.21.2021 – Injection site pain is unconcerning, a slight ache
4.23.2021 – Slight tenderness at injection site. Not bothersome
4.28.2021 – Feeling great.
7.3.2022 – Neck muscle spasms. X-Ray reveals arthritis . Saw PA. GOT X-ray. Seeing massage therapist weekly.
10.2.2022 – Covid: one night of fever and cough. Had what I thought was a seasonal allergy during week before. Subsequent 2 weeks of slight but persistent cough.
Feeling cold, Vomiting and Diarrhea
2.20.2021 – I had a minor occurrence during the night. I had diarrhea an threw up, but just that once and nothing since. I have a slight headache but I do get them often. Weird, but I got the shot in my right arm and yet there is some, a little, soreness in my left arm where a couple of months ago I had a pneumonia shot that was troublesome at that time. I'm pretty sure it's nothing but I did want to mention it.
11.24.2021 – I'm chilled and I'm very tired. I might have a urine infection, don't believe it has anything to do with Covid. I had a urine test today. Quest urinary test.
9.30.2022 – Tested positive for Covid on September 13th, never felt any symptoms. Gave it to my sister, she still is sick. I'm feeling fine.
Palpitations, Sneezing and Nasopharyngitis
9.17.2021 – Some heart palpitations that may be insignificant but have not been fully diagnosed yet. They could be related to diet or menopause, not likely to the vaccine.
6.14.2022 – My symptoms are related to the Shingles vaccine, not the Covid Booster. Almost no pain from Covid Booster #2!
6.30.2022 – Sore throat, headache, sneezing, runny nose, minor cough. Probably just a cold since I never had a fever, and I'm mostly better today (6 days later). I never got a covid test, though.
Immunodeficiency, Respiratory syncytial virus infection and Abdominal pain
2.10.2021 – Dizziness
2.11.2021 – Short of breath
3.15.2021 – Abdominal pain
12.29.2021 – Swelling and tenderness of axillary lymphatic tissue on same side as injection was given.
12.30.2021 – Positive drug test for amphetamines, have not consumed any amphetamines or any other substances that could produce a false positive
3.28.2022 – Allergies
12.27.2022 – Began having severe allergies resulting in a need for allergy shots to treat/build immunity. RSV diagnosis november 2022, covid positive 12/26/22
Esophageal disorder, Paranasal sinus hyposecretion and Swollen tongue
4.17.2021 – Earache and sinus pressure with sneezing- probably seasonal allergies
5.15.2021 – For the last couple of weeks I have had a feeling of thickness in my tongue and my mouth is dry and sticky feeling.
7.10.2021 – Dry mouth
10.9.2021 – Dry mouth is getting worse Primary Care referral to Rheumatologist
12.13.2021 – Mouth is still horribly dry, since early May, as are my eyes and sinuses
12.14.2021 – Dry mouth, eyes, headache
12.15.2021 – Dry mouth, eyes, sinuses, throat
12.29.2021 – Dry mouth, sinuses, esophagus, eyes
6.22.2022 – Still fighting dry mouth since soon after my first shot in April of 2021.
6.29.2022 – Only the persistent dry mouth since soon after my first shot.
7.20.2022 – Dry mouth is still a chronic problem since 2 weeks after my first shot.
8.3.2022 – Still fighting the dry mouth
Hypomenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and Impaired work ability
5.25.2021 – My partner & I had cold/flu symptoms May 16-23. I had a minor fever (99.5 F) 5/21, & near total loss of taste/smell 5/22. He had moderate loss of taste/smell. We'd both had 2 Pfizer doses. He tested negative for COVID. I didn't get tested.
8.10.2021 – I had an extremely long menstrual period, June 30 - July 20 (21 days). The bleeding was very light, but normally I bleed for about 7 days. July 14-15 I had some of the worst cramps of my life. I had to take time off work, which is extremely rare.
11.9.2021 – Unsure when V-safe last contacted me, but I had an extremely long period July ~1-20. 4-6 days very heavy, the rest were light. Excruciating cramps July 14, worst pain I've felt in my life. Very unusual. I've never had a period like that before.
Deafness, Diarrhea and Arthralgia
2.21.2021 – yesterday at Mass at 5:15 i experienced a sharp shooting pain from my elbow down my arm to my wrist. that is when the soreness began.
2.22.2021 – only very mild shoulder pain but loose bowels
3.20.2021 – not yet...last time it was 8 hrs before i got a shooting pain in my arm. fir hrs after the vaccine, i felt awesome then i got tired...
3.22.2021 – 2 tips if i might that i wish i knew before my 1st vaccine...do arm rotations as much as possible and hydrate hydrate hydrate!
3.25.2021 – i dont think its due to the covid vaccine i got...i have severe scoliosis.
3.27.2021 – prob due to my severe scoliosis, doubt its from the vaccine
5.4.2022 – i tested positive for covid on 4/23/2022. 4/22/2022 (the day before i tested) was the worst day. i still can't hear out of my left ear as well as still being congested otherwise i feel great. no visit just a phone call to my GP
Nodule, Neuropathy peripheral and Dyspnea exertional
4.17.2021 – Pain across back and ribs
4.18.2021 – Sensitivity of scars and bottom of feet.
4.19.2021 – Still have same weird neuropathy stuff
4.21.2021 – Sore throat
4.30.2021 – I have a bump in my neck-may be swollen lymphnode? And pain that extends under collarbone to shoulder. Stare
7.16.2021 – I mentioned a lymphnode in my neck, it has not gone away. I also now get short of breath on walks or going up stairs. 2 Ultrasounds, 2 in person doc visits, PET scan and waiting on follow up
Edema peripheral, Axillary pain and Lymphadenopathy
12.25.2020 – Sore throat
12.28.2020 – I have pain & swelling in my R armpit, same side as the injection since 12/26. Thought it might from an ill fitting bra I wore on 12/25, but it's not going away.
12.29.2020 – My injection arm armpit pain & swelling is better today.
12.30.2020 – Less swelling & pain in armpit of arm that was injected.
12.31.2020 – Improving swelling & pain in the armpit of the injection arm.
1.24.2021 – Swelling in my injection side armpit.
1.25.2021 – Swelling in armpit
Night sweats, Erythema and Abdominal discomfort
1.27.2021 – Mild uneasy stomach. Weakness feeling. Little energy
1.28.2021 – Red oral it is not a spotty rash but an uneven oral type circle on the lateral breast near armpit on the OPPOSITE side of the injection site
1.29.2021 – Red area Lateral breast region on opposite side of body from shot
1.30.2021 – Since the shot I have been sweating at night. Not a little. My clothes at wet. Bed is wet. I can take off clothes put on new clothes and still sweating.
2.1.2021 – Sweating overnight
Nerve compression, Eye pain and Muscle spasms
5.15.2021 – Leg cramps and pinching on legs
5.16.2021 – Severe Leg cramps, severe leg numbness, leg pinching, pinching all over the body
5.17.2021 – Cramp, pinching, numbness in legs Primary doctor
5.18.2021 – Acute pain on my left eye, leg cramps, numbness,
5.21.2021 – Acute pain in my left eye...nerve bn pinching and numbness in legs an other parts of the body Yesterday a second consultation from my doctor this week..i was referred to the ophthalmologist and im at their office today. Is anyone reading this. I am having a complication from the vaccine I have been reporting for a week an no one from the cdc has contacted me
Loss of personal independence in daily activities, Muscle twitching and Tremor
1.30.2021 – Getting better.
2.2.2021 – Had for last 3 days. Delayed reaction?
2.3.2021 – Doing much better today
2.27.2021 – Spaced feeling.
3.3.2021 – Almost back to normal
10.27.2021 – Had pain for two days. Some itching on 3 rd day.
10.29.2021 – Hand tremors after 2nd shot in Feb 2021. Still have. Was getting better but flared up after booster.
10.30.2021 – Still have tremors in hands
11.13.2021 – Still have tremors in my hands
11.20.2021 – Still have hand tremors. Some days are worse than others, it seems like.
11.28.2021 – Still have bad tremors in hands. With me upon waking , until I go to sleep.
12.4.2021 – Still have hand tremors. Might be slightly better.
1.22.2022 – The hand shaking is worse at times and very noticeable to people more. I try to relax and it slows down but then it starts really shaking again. Sometimes my lower lip will quiver too. That's new within the last month. Hope all goes away.
4.23.2022 – The shaking in my hands are worse at times. My lower lip trembles more often. Tired. So tired, sometimes hard to function. Sense of taste and smell comes and goes.
10.23.2022 – Tremors in hands and chin worse after getting Covid. Still very tired after being sick. Hard to do daily things. Will not get further shots with mRNA. Hate these tremors.
Hydronephrosis, Pyelonephritis and Mobility decreased
12.20.2020 – Sore throat very mild. Mild cough last night
1.15.2021 – Had right upper back pain 24 hrs after the 2nd dose (1/9/21) that lasted a week. Difficulty lifting the arm up. Used heating pad and analgesics
2.5.2021 – Low grade fever for the past few days 98.5-99.4
4.9.2021 – Sore throat, headache and mild cough for 2-3 days (Sunday to Wednesday) now better
10.25.2021 – Flu-like symptoms cough, sneezing, sore throat, bodyache, chest congestion
1.5.2022 – Hydronephrosis and pyelonephritis
Extrasystoles, Kidney infection and Nephrolithiasis
2.16.2021 – Heart rate up a bit
2.17.2021 – Feel like blood pressure may be up but when take it its in normal range
2.18.2021 – Blood pressure is running higher than my normal. It feel ok
2.19.2021 – Still having higher number on blood pressure than what my normal is
3.5.2021 – Periodically heart races or seems to skip a beat maybe.
9.6.2021 – Got injection in right arm. Right arm is swollen entire arm compared to left arm. Lymph nodes swollen. Rash on torso. Took benedryl and rash seems better. Swelling gets better then throughout day gets worse
9.10.2021 – Slight cough
9.5.2022 – Kidney infection and stone
Facial discomfort, Facial pain and Chills
1.17.2021 – A precondition of mine is Bells Palsy as a complication from Lyme Disease. Yesterday I felt tightness in the right side of my face throughout the day, which was the day after I received the vaccine. Typicaly my eye droops and fave gets tight when my immune system is compromised, ie: I am sick. The symptom is better today, but it was disconcerting last night.
2.12.2021 – I had chills and fatigue 24 hours after second dose. With a previous history of Bells Palsy due to Lyme disease, I again experienced Bells Palsy issues. My affected eye is more slanted than prior to the shot, and my face smile) is stiffer and more flat since the shot. After the first dose, I had pai on my face in Bells Palsy side of face.
2.14.2021 – Dizziness twice last night, five days post vaccine second dose. Continue to have concerns of Bells Palsy, (initially diagnosed in July 2000. I had aching pain behind ear onBells Palsy damaged side of face.
2.15.2021 – Some front face pain on the side where I have a history of Bells Palsy.
Cardiac pacemaker insertion, Heart rate decreased and Musculoskeletal chest pain
7.15.2021 – Blurred vision
7.16.2021 – Soreness around rib cage.
7.21.2021 – Much gas on stomach. Painful.
8.4.2021 – Gas on stomach and intestinal track. Plans to get shot on the 6th. If that not a side effect.
8.6.2021 – Just hurting and can not lift arm. I csn lift better now than could at 8 am.
8.7.2021 – Sweats
8.12.2021 – A real case of diarrhea.
8.26.2021 – Going to restroom every time I eat anything.
9.2.2021 – UTI infection taking antibiotics
9.16.2021 – Irregular heartbeat wearing monitor
11.4.2021 – Slow pulse out of nowhere. Wore monitor for 5 days had pacemaker put in.
Tenderness, Injection site pain and Fatigue
4.1.2021 – No pain at injection site but just a little tender maybe and I push on it with my fingers then a tad more tender but not by much. Very minimal. Can barely tell its tender. Havent taken any OTC meds for it either yet. Its been about 7 hours now since the injection.
4.2.2021 – Amazon as yesterday no pain at injection site, just mildly tender
4.3.2021 – Still mildly tender to the touch at injection site but a lot less tender to the touch than yesterday
4.4.2021 – A lot less tender at injection site than yesterday. A little tired again today but I can still function
Laziness, Rheumatoid arthritis and Arthritis
2.25.2021 – My neuropathy is worse
2.27.2021 – But it could be side effects from my taking anastrozole
3.1.2021 – No just more fatigued
4.26.2021 – Rheumatoid arthritis is worse joint pain worse. Fatigue is worse after doing daily chores.slight cough but that can be allergies.
6.28.2021 – Caught cold that just wont end
11.22.2021 – Legs and mussel aches
5.23.2022 – Fatigue is worse
10.24.2022 – Legs feel heavy and achy. Like I've run a marathon. Hands and feet cramping more than normal just overall crapy
11.7.2022 – Arthritis problems are worse
Iron deficiency, Pneumonia bacterial and Iron deficiency anemia
3.22.2021 – Sore Throat
5.1.2021 – Unusual fatigue.
5.8.2021 – Stuffy nose, sneezing... pretty sure its a spring cold.
5.23.2021 – Diagnosed with iron deficient anemia. Im extremely tired all the time. Lab visit
5.31.2021 – Iron deficient anemia
7.17.2021 – Iron deficient anemia on May 21, 2021. Probably due to kidney disease, appendix surgery in Feb 2021, and having covid in October 2020.
10.16.2021 – Ear infection, UTI, infected boil
12.24.2021 – Increased shortness of breath
12.25.2021 – Cough, shortness of breath
12.26.2021 – Cough
1.28.2022 – Persistent cough for a week, and shortness of breath. Diagnosed an hour ago in the ER with pneumonia. Starting antibiotics.
2.6.2022 – Bacterial pneumonia hospitalization
3.27.2022 – Non-COVID Pneumonia- 10 day hospital stay
6.24.2022 – Back pain, numbness and tingling in left hand.
11.16.2022 – Day after receivig my flu and Covid vaccine I developed an upper respiratory infection. I'm pretty sure it was not related to the vaccines.
11.23.2022 – I fainted on Monday night, was admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
12.16.2022 – I'm having issues with fluid retention and shortness of breath. I'm currently in the hospital.
Injection site discomfort, Body temperature increased and Bronchitis
2.12.2021 – I had a fever of 100.7 the day after the vaccination, February 5. Tylenol reduced fever. Better after 48 hours.
5.7.2021 – On April 23rd I experienced an Uncomfortable feeling at the general location of the vaccination. I would describe it as a aching sensation. It lasted about 3-4 days.
10.31.2022 – I had COVID August 30th. Fever 100 F max. 1 week, then 1 week sinus infection, then 1 week bronchitis. Both addressed with antibiotics.
Migraine, Nausea and Cough
5.14.2021 – The pain seemed to come in waves or in one spot, then change minutes or hours later. The migraine was the worst part, worse than my usual migraines. I had to take two different meds but it doesnt hurt as badly this afternoon. The nausea was bad but I ate and that seemed to help. Thankfully no vomiting. At 3:45 Im beginning to feel better than at 3am and after.
5.16.2021 – A dry cough, but came on when in car, so maybe not related
Pulmonary pain, Somnolence and Edema peripheral
6.7.2021 – Hand feels like it is asleep
6.8.2021 – Pain in the lower part of the right lung in my back
6.10.2021 – Swelling in the under arm pit
6.13.2021 – Join paint in shoulder today
7.6.2021 – The week I got the vaccine I was very sick. Day of fever, arm hurt, lungs felt like they had water in them and very sleepy. Second day same as 1st day. 3rd day felt like death run over me, all of the same as days before plus upset stomach diareha.
12.29.2021 – Headache, sweats, body aches, sore throat, dry cough , very sleepy Phone visit
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