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.
Urinary tract pain, Tooth disorder and Gingival pain
1.28.2021 – Possible early bladder infection no fever
1.29.2021 – Still urinary tract burning pain
1.31.2021 – Probable UTI
2.4.2021 – Lightheadedness, slight occasional headache
3.4.2021 – Slight nausea
3.6.2021 – The previous days arm pain and swelling was probably due to the injection being in the fatty portion of the arm instead of the upper muscle toward the shoulder.
3.7.2021 – Dry cough
3.10.2021 – Nasal congestion
9.1.2021 – Cough, sneezing, runny nose, neck ache, gum pain, one degree temperature above 97.2, low energy, and weight gainprobably allergy and dental issues
1.27.2022 – Possible UTI and mild headaches and nausea and occasional temperature rise from normal 97.2 to 98.2 or 98.9 F. Poor appetite. Inadequate sleep and lack of energy.
Joint lock, Bladder disorder and Renal disorder
8.11.2021 – Strange for me to be cool or have chills since Im usually always hot or very warm blooded
9.4.2021 – Moderate Fuzzy head feeling, mild blurry eyes and my fatigue is severe
9.6.2021 – Extreme tiredness and fuzzy head feeling
12.2.2021 – More frequent headache and my body usage with little to no energy or strength. Always tired like exhausted
9.18.2022 – Increased aches in joints and muscle spasms in lower back and going into front lower abdomen. Never feel rested no matter how my sleep I get& believe me it is nowhere near enough! GERD has intensified greatly and blood pressure has sky rocketed
Skin hemorrhage, Edema and Back disorder
2.2.2021 – It was my sciatic in my right leg
3.17.2021 – My Back is outOverall body ache
3.24.2021 – Headache and irritated left ear
3.31.2021 – Im having extreme back and hip problems thats so far are unexplained. Cant make an appointment at Kaiser because they only want to do video
5.26.2021 – Just been having some serious back and sciatic issues
8.25.2021 – Had to go to the urgent care because my calfs were swelling severe Adema with bleeding through the skin
11.2.2022 – I'm having that can only be described as hot flashes. I have no temperature and have exerted no effort, but my heart begins to race, and I begin sweating profusely. If I lay down, it gets better in about 20 minutes
Leukoplakia, Oral disorder and Rash macular
1.18.2021 – A red blotchy patch a few inches below the injection site that was warm to touch sore and a little itchy
1.19.2021 – Red blotchy area has faded and is mild now
1.27.2021 – The red area at the injection site came back and was swollen and had a lump under the skin. It was also itchy. It is starting to feel a little better today.
2.11.2021 – Dizziness
2.24.2021 – Dizziness, fatigue
3.26.2021 – Tongue sore/lesion but I have a hx of oral cancer as well. In person dr appt
12.21.2021 – Headaches and dizziness
12.28.2021 – COVID 19
11.16.2022 – Recurrence of leukoplakia requiring surgery due to being an (oral cancer survivor) two occurrences in one year. Prior dates were many years apart.
Craniocerebral injury, Loss of consciousness and Aphonia
8.4.2021 – lymph swelling
8.5.2021 – Accelerated heart rate all 3 days
8.6.2021 – Cough, rapid heart beat
8.8.2021 – Heart racing
8.24.2021 – continued diarrhea resulting in dehydration resulting in passing out resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Not a good weekend.
2.1.2022 – Had my third shot/first booster Jan 25th in my left thigh from Sante pharmacy (as per the Moderna orders) after cvs refused to use the alternate location. I had the same reaction; low temperature, fatigue, body aches, sore throat.
10.15.2022 – Sore throat
10.17.2022 – Post Nasal drip
10.18.2022 – Scratchy throat; periodic voice break:loss
10.19.2022 – Sore Throat
Toothache, Menstruation irregular and Ear pain
4.26.2021 – I forgot to report 2 minor symptoms earlier. Shooting pain in my ear on the side of injection (left) right after injection. It stopped in 20mins. My period was supposed to come, but its delayed & hasnt come this month yet.
5.18.2021 – Both of my legs are sore, almost like I have run a marathon.
5.19.2021 – Bad toothache
5.20.2021 – Just a leftover toothache. No need of painkiller.
5.17.2022 – In January, I most likely got infected by COVID via my husband who was tested positive.
Peripheral coldness, Muscular weakness and Tremor
3.13.2021 – Arms and hands shaking
3.14.2021 – Arms quivers and hands shaking
3.15.2021 – Shoulders and arm weakness. Back of hands cold
3.16.2021 – Shoulders, Neck and arm weakness going down to hands.
4.6.2021 – Rash is back on chest and on side where I got the vaccine. It never went completely away. Just diminished. Today it is red and itchy.
9.7.2021 – Headaches, tired, dizzy
3.9.2022 – I got numbness right after the vaccine booster all down my arm, fingers, neck and side of my head. Took 5 days for it to go away. Then I began to have shaking in my hands and arms. My neck and shoulders hurt down my arms. Also now have high blood pre Family physician and neurologist.
5.30.2022 – Arms and hands shaking and body aches. Shortness of breath Neurologist and provider
Osteoarthritis, Diarrhea and Arthralgia
4.17.2021 – Extreme joint pain/I have osteoarthritis
4.30.2021 – My joints really hurt, especially knee and hip, mostly at night. Still feel fatigued, but otherwise okay.
5.14.2021 – After my 2nd vaccination, I wrote about the terrible fire-like pain in my joints for a day or so. It wasnt so bad for a short time, but Im now experiencing awful pain again esp. thru the night- has my arthritis been affected by the vaccine?
10.15.2021 – Extreme fatigue, headaches, joint pain, diarrhea
Hysterectomy, Photophobia and Dysmenorrhea
4.16.2021 – Nerve pain
4.17.2021 – Injected arm (not at injection site, on under side) is incredibly sore
5.6.2021 – There's been some menses weirdness, cramping but no period, or random days of having a period but it's gone the next day.
11.10.2021 – Hot flashes (no fever), brain fog, increased symptoms with movement, light sensitivity
11.12.2021 – Would like to say since 11/10/21 that my lymph nodes in my arm were/are tender (didn't realize what it was until last night). It is better today though!
11.13.2021 – Tender armpit area in arm that received vaccine
11.14.2021 – Period started today
12.2.2021 – Newfound itchiness, welts formed with scratching, PCP put me on steroids to help the immune response.
10.19.2022 – Headaches have started - I get migraines frequently but this was/is different. It's slowly started going away since it started yesterday but it was terrible enough to wake me up.
Injection site swelling, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain
2.19.2021 – Soreness in the armpit area (possibly from swollen lymph node)
2.20.2021 – The injection site and my lymph nodes are still swollen
2.21.2021 – Lymph nodes still swollen
5.19.2021 – I experienced swollen lymph nodes in the armpit again last week. Im not sure if it is vaccine-reIated, but I had the issue first after the second shot. It went away eventually.
11.6.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit
11.7.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in my armpit
11.8.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit
11.9.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in armpit, but not as bad as the previous days. It's also less sore.
Food intolerance, Hypothyroidism and Mass
3.31.2021 – Feels like there is a lump inside there. But it doesnt hurt. Just an observation.
4.1.2021 – The lump I mentioned last time is almost gone.
4.2.2021 – The lump I reported is totally gone now.
4.4.2021 – None from the shot. A few I had because I ate something with sausage in it. I cannot digest sausage. Feeling better now that it is out of me!
4.19.2021 – Woke up friday morning early with cold symptoms. All nasal. Pressure, blowing my nose like crazy. So either I caught a cold or allergies acting up. Someone got me sinus meds. Better now. I did stay home from church yesterday in case it is a cold.
4.27.2021 – Tiredness could also be because I did not sleep much last night. Or it could be both. Not sure.
4.28.2021 – There is a small lump where the shot went. Hopefully it goes away over time like before. Also my muscle aches usually hurt anyway but these are much more severe. I have not taken anything for them or the headache. Just waiting it out.
4.29.2021 – I dont remember if I said fever yesterday but I did have one. This morning everything released about 5:30am. I feel much better now!
4.30.2021 – The lump where I got injection is going down now.
5.1.2021 – The lump at injection site is still going down and not gone yet.
5.2.2021 – The lump at injection site is almost gone now. Yay!
5.3.2021 – The lump is totally gone now. Yay!
1.8.2022 – Just got booster yesterday
6.4.2022 – Slight fever.
6.7.2022 – I rarely get headaches so this is unusual for me.
6.9.2022 – Less headache than yesterday.
9.2.2022 – Sore throat, head hurt, severe daytime sleepiness the other day. Normal summer cold symptoms for me. I did take a covid test just to be sure and test said negative. But taking precautions anyway - I did that even before covid was a thing.
12.2.2022 – I had my yearly allergy/cold whatever due to season change, dry air cause heat turned on, and kicked up a lot of dust cleaning. Happens every year. Same time and same symptoms.
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, Ear congestion and Sinus headache
11.8.2021 – Sinus Headache sore throat full ears no fever
12.8.2021 – Cough, nasal congestion, exhaustion
1.25.2022 – Headache, cough, congestion, sore throat, fever, extreme fatigue, chest heavy and tight but no wheezing or crackles.
4.25.2022 – COVID, NASH, Extreme exhaustion, sensation of someone standing behind me doing the heimlich and not releasing. Tightness in chest. No pain or congestion. Dr said to be patient that it wilk take time to recover, especially with my medical history.
Thermal burn, Raynaud's phenomenon and Musculoskeletal pain
4.10.2021 – Rapid heartbeat
4.12.2021 – Tailbone pain, cold freezing toes, a little vertigo
4.13.2021 – Cold feet and hands later they felt very hot and tingly for several hours. Feeling of a one sided sore throat glandular type.
4.14.2021 – High blood pressure 161/ 87...I keep forgetting to report this, it has been that way since the first day.Had an itchy welp on the bottom of one foot. Cold feet and hands that felt burning later. But not as bad as last night
4.16.2021 – Itching and hot feeling hands and feet.
4.23.2021 – My hands and feet get very cold and then they burn and tingle. It seems to be worse as the day goes on. I did not have this before my vaccination.
4.29.2021 – Twitching feet
4.30.2021 – Irregular heartbeat...racing sometimes.
5.2.2021 – A little vertigo
5.4.2021 – Foot twitching.
5.5.2021 – Still have twitching foot not as strong today.
5.20.2021 – The twitch in my foot seems a little less now but now have a twitch in my hand.
4.29.2022 – Have a lot of odd body twitches, which i never had before my vaccines. I also have numb cold feet and my foot doctor said its Raynauds which I never had before the vaccinne.
Phobia, Bruxism and Fear
2.5.2021 – Anxiety symptoms head to toe since March 2020 Im used to aches and pains by now, Ive all those symptoms because Im stressed and underweight so I wont notice anything different
2.6.2021 – Scared and anxious and stressed and upset
2.8.2021 – Aches and pains from bending over because of my spine.
2.11.2021 – Normal anxiety symptoms from stress hormones
2.19.2021 – Im stressed out! Because I have aches and pains and cant sleep. Bruise is still on my arm from the shot but it doesnt hurt, clenching my teeth because Im anxious to get second shot
2.26.2021 – Aches and pains in my wrist and hands and feet and ankles.
3.6.2021 – Bad anxiety
3.7.2021 – Sore throat and post nasal drip
3.12.2021 – Wrist pain and ankle problems
3.19.2021 – Digestive issues and stiff muscles and increased anxiety
3.26.2021 – Joints hurt head to toe
4.2.2021 – Painful wrist and digestive issues
4.9.2021 – Joints issues
4.16.2021 – Wrist issues and aches and pains throughout my body because of my anxiety
6.4.2021 – Aches and pains throughout my body
9.3.2021 – Aches and pains difficulty walking
11.19.2021 – Stiffness
11.26.2021 – Aches and pains
12.3.2021 – Muscle weakness
12.10.2021 – Everything
1.28.2022 – Stomach issues
4.29.2022 – Throat noises, can't swallow properly
10.29.2022 – Aches and pains and throat noises
Nodule, Rash erythematous and Rash pruritic
3.11.2021 – Had Covid Arm redness and warmth started 7 days after first injection. Was located 4 below injection site and wrapped around arm. There was a hard knot 4x2 - like a knotted muscle under the redness that was very sore for a day and now sore to the touch. None of this was bothersome - just confusing as it began 7 days after injection.
3.12.2021 – Itchy rash on lower arm below elbow.
3.13.2021 – Lower arm below elbow
4.10.2021 – Itchy rash on lower arm.
6.26.2021 – The COVID arm rash reappeared and lasted about a week.
10.29.2021 – Itchy rash like with first dose; but, this time on side at waist instead of on arm.
10.30.2021 – Itchy rash on side at waist
12.2.2021 – Not worse - but red, itchy rash still present.
8.5.2022 – Rash
8.12.2022 – Itchy Rash continues
11.10.2022 – Rash - as I have had after every Moderna injection. Usually appears about 1 week after injection.
Ventricular arrhythmia, Pulmonary hypertension and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
1.26.2021 – Hot
3.11.2021 – Heaviness in chest and shortness of breath in late afternoon and evening. Intermittent cough with some phlegm.
3.25.2021 – More fatigue. I had Covid in November 2020 and feel I have continued fatigue from Covid but not due to the vaccine.
5.13.2021 – Lower Back pain started 5-6-21. Taking Aleve and Tramadol. PCP in office
8.12.2021 – Diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension and COPD. Also back pain severe for 1 week in May 2021 then mild back pain since then. Internist and pulmonologist offices
2.11.2022 – Shortness of breath
12.9.2022 – Shortness of breath Doctors office in person
Autoscopy, Lower urinary tract symptoms and Fibromyalgia
4.2.2021 – Out of body feeling
4.3.2021 – Back pain
10.9.2021 – Sweating a lot of it
10.10.2021 – Sweating Moderate
10.11.2021 – Sweating moderate
10.12.2021 – Moderate sweating and symptoms of UTI
10.13.2021 – Mild sweating, UTI symptoms
10.14.2021 – Mild uti symptoms
10.21.2021 – UTI symptoms Doctor visit
11.11.2021 – Missed my menstrual cycle. Should have started November 1st 2021. After my 2nd shot I missed 2 months, May and June.
4.3.2022 – Back pain and lower abdominal pain
4.7.2022 – Swollen glands under my arms
4.29.2022 – Tested positive for influenza A and got pneumonia
10.20.2022 – Sore throat and cough
11.11.2022 – Sick with a cold and cough
11.25.2022 – Rheumatoid Arthritis, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure
Injection site paresthesia, Menstruation delayed and Impaired work ability
12.17.2020 – Tingling from injection site to fingertips to my back.
12.24.2020 – Itchy body , hands feet
1.8.2021 – Hives scalp, hands. Legs, arms and face .
1.13.2021 – Haven't menstruated since 12/28/2020
1.20.2021 – I havent had my period
2.3.2021 – Cluster migraine Nausea
2.10.2021 – Severe Headaches and hives
5.9.2022 – Itchy face and body
5.30.2022 – Migraines, rash on chest and knee
6.6.2022 – Migraines. Joint pain Had to get medicine for migraines and dizziness
11.4.2022 – Rash and on legs. Vertigo ,
11.11.2022 – COVID positive
11.18.2022 – Back pain. Smell and taste I got COVID 19 11/09/222 still positive 11/18/2022 but at work now after my 5 days at home.
Breakthrough COVID-19, Memory impairment and Disturbance in attention
10.11.2021 – I contracted Covid-19, breakthrough case, symptoms started 8/19/21. Tested positive 8/22/21. Symptoms included fever, severe congestion & headache, body aches, fatigue, lack of appetite, loss of taste and smell. Recovered, but some brain fog issues.
4.21.2022 – I contracted Covid 19 in August 2021 before my 3rd vaccine (before the first booster) . Since that time I have had intermittent issues with concentration and memory.
4.22.2022 – Some intermittent difficulty with focus and memory
External ear pain, Micturition urgency and Migraine
12.26.2020 – Strange severe sharp pain in right outer ear. Went away with 3 ibuprofen.
12.29.2020 – Moderate Migraine
4.13.2021 – In early March I had a swollen lymph node in right armpit for two days.
1.12.2022 – I'm starting to wonder if my sudden onset of urgency to urinate was due to my first vaccine.I never had any issues then not long after my first vaccine I started having problems. I had an ultrasound performed & it was normal. Symptoms are better now
Tendon pain, Tendonitis and Injection site nodule
1.18.2021 – A week after the vaccine my arm became red with a raised hard node about 2 inches below the injection site. It resolved over the week with no intervention, but continues to itch. I also developed a tender lymph node in the axilla.
1.28.2021 – The pain and swelling in the arm is 3 below injection site.
1.29.2021 – Symptoms ended last night. Still mildly painful lymph nodes under arm.
1.30.2021 – Heart palpitations I forgot to report day 2
10.28.2021 – Lymph node and breast pain on side of shot arm
10.29.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is still very uncomfortable. Body ache sites are sites of previous injuries.
10.30.2021 – Lymph node in armpit is still moderately sorr
10.31.2021 – Lymph node in arm pit only mildly sore today
1.26.2022 – I don't know if I mentioned it last check, but I've been having transient bilateral shoulder and arm aches and pains I can't account for.
4.6.2022 – Painful axillary lymph nodes
4.7.2022 – Axillary lymph nodes are painful Arrhythmia and palpitations (happens with each Covid shot)
4.8.2022 – Axillary lymph nodes are sore
4.26.2022 – Tendons in feet, upper arms, upper thighs are more and more painful and inflamed.
10.21.2022 – Painful axillary lymph node
10.22.2022 – Lymph node is still moderately sore and now itchy
10.23.2022 – Redness and swelling are a few inches below injection site. Lymph node still mildly painful and itchy.
Delusion, Injection site reaction and Dyspepsia
2.19.2021 – Delusional 5 hours after and lasted about 4 hours
2.21.2021 – I had a headache last night which awoke me.Very slight headache.
2.22.2021 – I am 5 days post vaccine. I can tell it kick started my immune defense.
3.3.2021 – Itching at injection site. Upon further investigation noticed that the injection site looked like a mosquito bite.
3.17.2021 – Just that I received my vaccine the second one, almost 4 hours ago. My first vaccine symptoms started about five hours after the first vaccine. Then for four hours I felt like maybe someone that had Covid. But only for four hours.
3.19.2021 – Heartburn
Injection site warmth, Injection site rash and Injection site swelling
3.16.2021 – Last night, 13 days post first Pfizer dose, I noticed redness and a little swelling at the injection site. I think I have Covid vaccine arm! Its a small, red and raised spot about the size of a quarter where I received my injection.
3.23.2021 – The nurse noted the spot she could still see from my first injection that reappeared a week ago. She tried to go slightly off the last injection site.
3.25.2021 – My armpit (injection arm) became swollen and sore last night, which coincided with the onset of my fever. It has dropped down to low-grade, hovering between 99-101 for about 22 hours.
3.26.2021 – Armpit soreness
3.27.2021 – My injection site rash has spread out, is still warm to the touch, and itches occasionally...
Hypervigilance, Injection site rash and Erythema
4.5.2021 – Upper left arm soreness where I received the injection
4.30.2021 – Ive had the Covid arm (red area in my upper arm below the injection spot) for the last two days.
5.1.2021 – Rash on the injection site and redness in upper arm
5.3.2021 – Still a little rash around the injection site
5.18.2021 – I had sore throat, heavy congestion and awareness for 7 days last week
6.10.2021 – Sore throat
8.1.2021 – Feeling super fatigued, severe headaches, feeling out of it, sore throat, congestion
Rash erythematous, Upper-airway cough syndrome and Abdominal pain
3.12.2021 – Cramping under bottom of rib cage across torso, then it spread up. Lasted 10 minutes and felt better when I leabed back car set and arched back (was a passanger in a car)
9.11.2021 – Post nasal drip / sore throatFatigueBut probably allergies and fatigue from demanding job as a (b)(6)
11.22.2021 – Itchy skin all over my body. Different red patches / rashew in different areas but itchy from head to toes. (But this could have been from cleaning cat urine soaked items for a student at my school). Zyrtec has been helping. Going to message primary care dr. Tomorrow.
11.8.2022 – Currentlybam sock woth flu like symptoms (but got my flu shot last week). Huband tested negative for covid.
Osteoarthritis, Arthritis and Peripheral swelling
5.13.2021 – I want to say that I have exacerbated joint pain in my knee's which I have osteoarthritis, and my elbows wrist left shoulder never had pain but now experiencing pain that brings me to tears.I take 2 extra strength Tylenol every 8 hours as needed and it quiets the pain so the pain drops from a 10 to about a 5+
5.18.2021 – No
6.3.2021 – My feet ate swollen. That's not a normal for me. Feeling fatigued.
8.15.2021 – Exposed to Covid. Doing a rapid test now. I have been feeling good until a few days after the birthday party. But I thought I had sinus cold. I just want to say that I don't feel terrible. I have a cough, runny nose, no fever and still an appetite.
7.31.2022 – Headache and nausea for 3-4 days. That's it. Felt better day 4. Only difference had a Vivitrol shot. Never had a reaction like this in the 2 years I've taken it.
Photopsia, Cold sweat and Sleep disorder
3.10.2021 – Tender to touch
3.12.2021 – Clammy feet in the middle of the night
4.7.2021 – Ringing in ears
4.20.2021 – I am experiencing a very sore arm where the vaccine was given. So much so that i am up quite often during the night with arm pain. It has been 2 weeks since my 2nd shot.
4.6.2022 – White flashes when i move my head at night. Not sure if this is a result of the Maderna vaccine. The booster i received caused my heart to race shortly after the shot. As a result, i am very leery to get another vaccine/booster.
Milk allergy, Seasonal allergy and Menstruation delayed
3.26.2021 – mild sore throat intermittently throughout the day
4.17.2021 – my left arm, where i got the shot doesn't hurt at all but my other arm hurts like I'd just gotten the shot in that arm
4.21.2021 – mild cough and sore throat
4.22.2021 – still have mild cough but it's looking more like seasonal allergies are the cause
4.30.2021 – Today have been sporadically breaking out in itchy rashes.
3.20.2022 – Discovered i had a milk allergy
10.10.2022 – was unable to sleep last night from pain in my arm
10.13.2022 – mild sore throat
10.30.2022 – Congestion, cough, late period
Throat tightness, Intermenstrual bleeding and Heart rate irregular
6.18.2021 – Yesterday my throat experienced tightness and I did consider whether or not I should seek medical attention
6.19.2021 – On the first day, my throat tightened, and the 2nd day, my lymph nodes (closest to my throat) were swollen
6.27.2021 – I have had ongoing menstrual spotting that is not a normal thing for me. Whereas my cycle began I think two days before the vaccine, it also hasnt ceased after the vaccine
7.8.2021 – Yesterday my heart noticeably experienced two irregular heartbeats . I became too tired to work, laid down for a 12 minute nap and twice I awoke to my heart noticeably seem as if to stop, then start again. My left arm (vein) was uncomfortable too.
7.22.2021 – My menstrual cycle is very heavy, and has not stopped in a month! I was spotting all month, but now has been much heavier. My cycle does seem to be lifting a bit, but is still very much present
8.1.2021 – My throat Glands continue to swell intermittently and they have never done that before. This has been ongoing since my vaccine injection.
Substance abuse, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Nausea
6.8.2021 – Crohn's disease, substance abuse
6.22.2021 – It was so strange. I took the shot on a Wednesday I didn't I didn't start feeling bad until around Tuesday of the following week and it took four days from Fat Tuesday to start feeling better
7.6.2021 – The pain in my right hip came back and I must stretch it out but it still hurts when I wake up
7.13.2021 – I did get muscle stiffness and nausea again it was less than on the first dose and it made me aware of how much I needed to stretch out my legs I felt feverish a bit too but had no fever.
8.10.2021 – I just kind of feel sick all around
6.29.2022 – I rarely leave my house. One time I left my house to go to CVS to get a Mother's Day card and I forgot to wear a mask and I got covered that week. Since then I haven't felt any symptoms except I've been very tired. Like very tired.
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