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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.

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Wound treatment, Suture insertion and Vulvovaginal pruritus

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– Previous tendinitis worse but not sure if related

– Applies only to right side tendinitis, so Im not sure if its related to the shot. Tendinitis started before the shot but has gotten worse.

– Joint pain in other (right) arm previous to shot better

– Wrist pain on the other (right) arm

– Opposite (right) thumb & wrist still hurts

– After using DoTerra Deep Blue (icy hot) on right thumb & forearm began feeling icy hot sensation spread slowly all over body

– Now both forearms hurt. Right thumb and wrist still hurt (opposite side of injection site). I have not dared to use pain cream since the reaction last week Actually it was not an all body skin reaction but a nerve reaction because no redness, rash.

– Not related to shot. Right side tendinitis has spread to breast.

– Tiny red pricks on shins and a little in my upper arms. I think its from using Amlactin cream which is too thick That was helpful months ago for my dry skin.

– Put on metoprolol

– Minor, sporadic hand tremors increased. Hereditary so Doubt that it's related to the vaccine.

– Rash (2x2.5") appeared before but I mistook it for site. Site scab 2" away.

– Itchy over rash

– Vaginal itch likely from high A1C

– Sudden pain lower right in back of head for a minute, then small circle of numbness on right side face. ERcleared

Blister, Eye swelling and Skin warm

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– Little lightheaded and feeling out of sorts but nothing major at this point

– Light headed, out of sorts

– Severe dry mouth

– 9/4- hives broke out at injection site in 3 in. circle. They got huge & blistery rest of day. Warm to touch. Became large red painful rash-like bumps & arm sore for days. Im Celiac, was accidentally glutened 9/4 & wondered if that triggered reacti

– Sinus pressure, congested nose, headache

– Raw scratchy throat, sinus pressure and congestion, swollen eyes, horrible headaches

– Congestion, sneezing, headaches, tired

Oral herpes, Abdominal discomfort and Hyperhidrosis

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– Took first Pfizer shot on 3/16 at 9:40 AM. Had injection site pain for about 8 (eight) hours. After that all pain gone and I feel just fine!

– Last Pfizer shot was 03/06/21. On 04/06/21, found fever blister in corner of left side of mouth. Second Pfizer appointment was today, 04/07/21@10:30 am. Twenty- five year history of Juverderm XL, dermal fillers. Got fever blister usually after Juvederm flller injections. I take Valtrex for fever blister breakouts.

– Small fever blister reported on or about 04/07/21 gone 04/08/21. (Usually get fever blister two to three weeks following Juvedern XL, dermal filler injection). No Valtrex needed. This statement is on response to a prior CDC question regarding dermal fillers. Last Juvederm XL filler received on 2018. Again, I have used Juvederm since 2003, not 25 years as previously reported. I apologize for the miscalculation,

– No problems to report today, 10/9/21.

– All good. Thank you Jesus!!!!!

– All good today, 10/11/21. Thank you Jesus!

– Took second Pfizer booster at CVS on (b)(6) Drive at 12:17. Only reaction was injection site pain for 24 hours. Then on April 9 while driving home from shopping I experienced wooziness, day sweats, churning stomach 12:30-3:30. Fully recovered.

– All Great! Thank you Jesus!!

Tenderness, Edema peripheral and Axillary pain

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– My knees hurt but not sure if it's from the shot or from stopping the Celebrex I take daily.

– Tenderness in my arm but not the pain I had the first few days.

– Not sure if my joint pain and muscle aches are from the shot OR that I stopped taking my daily Celebrex

– Tenderness at the injection site (different than pain)

– Swelling in right armpit (opposite from injection side) started last evening. Feels like a lymph node. Still tender today.

– Still slightly tender in right armpit (opposite arm from injection)

– Tenderness/pain continues in both armpits and seems to be also moving into edge of chest. It's not continuous but I notice it periodically.

– Continuing to have pain/tenderness in each armpit off and on.

Polymenorrhea, Wheezing and Sleep disorder

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– The abdominal pain was yesterday and I missed my check in. Today my teeth on left side only hurt.

– Labored breathing, right arm swelled and went down, pain in top middle of my back, neck pain, uncontrolled coughing, fatigued, unable to sleep.

– My breathing is shorter and faster than it was before the shot. I hear crackling all the time and wheezing sometimes. I still have a bad cough that is always productive. Sometimes my stomach hurts. Waiting on appointment with new pulmonary.

– Edema first in left foot then in both feet. Now in feet and legs. Dr. Says my sarcoidosis is worsening.

Jaundice, Hepatic enzyme increased and Restlessness

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– I am sensitive to cold meds..(all of them) and I have been feeling the same way. Anxiety, and restlessness, yet exhausted.

– Fatigue is odd.. its like my body hit a wall.

– Wasn't feeling great all day, BEFORE the shot...nausea and sinus pressure

– Im fairy jaundice today. I did have an alcoholic drink (hot toddy) last night at 3:30 went to bed right after that.

– My liver function has dropped. Had blood work done because I became jaundiced and I was worried. Not sure if from the vaccine or not.

– My liver enzymes are high...i turned yellow the day after #2. Is it possible that the vaccine caused that? Or contributed to something I had already ? Its not from drinking alcohol. My provider said its the other enzyme that was high.

Vertigo positional, Facial pain and Pollakiuria

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– Pain in bottom of foot when I stand

– Headache on and off for a week sharp pain for a short while. It is better today.

– My cheekbone under one eye is swollen and hurts when I touch it.

– I had an extremely sore shoulder which made it difficult to move my arm. The doctor said it might be the beginning of a frozen shoulder. For a week it got progressively worse. A cortisone shot and steroids have helped to ease the pain. Visit to orthopedic doctor

– Frequent urination

– I have had BPPV. Primary care physician visit

Naturopathy, Chiropractic and Micturition urgency

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– Itchy and tingling neck arms & hands

– Tendonitis of shoulders. Chiropractor/naturopath

– Sinus infection with fever and sore throat and slight cough. Diarrhea possibly from antibiotics. Weakness. They did not test me for Covid and my primary care provider thought they should have. She was concerned it may have been Covid.

– Positive for COVID-19 Oct 2021. Received Regeneron Injections after 6 days of fever. Also experienced lower than normal O2 levels, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme fatigue and muscle pain and weakness, loss of smell, headache and minor cough.

– Swelling of extremities. Urgent urination. Worsening of persistent cough Waiting for phone consult

– I'm still waiting to discuss test results with my PCP. Scheduled appointment.

Lacrimation decreased, Ataxia and Thermal burns of eye

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– Mild L temporal discomfor mild burning to eye and intermittent paraststesias to Lfacial area x 2 days relieved with Tylenol then came back

– Mild l temporal discomfort ,Still having intermittent left eye burning and pressure with paresthesias in my face. History of a typical migraines not sure if this is one of them but this is been since Thursday. I continue to monitor the symptoms. Im a health Care professional

– I continue to have pressure left side of my head left temporal area into the eye under the eye. Its intermittent in nature it comes and goes. Its associated with burning mild in nature. The pressure is also occasionally in my face and my neck area. All symptoms come and go. Took 400 mg of Motrin today symptoms still there but mild. Will continue to monitor symptoms. This is day six with the same symptoms.

– Today is one week since My first shot. I am continuing to get intermittent facial pressure and paresthesias on the left side of my face and one time today pressure on the right side under my eye. I also get the pressure in one side of my neck. Ruling out a typical migraines. Seen by neurologist today. Continue to monitor symptoms.

– Continuous intermittent burning and pressure to various areas of my face nasal area associated with some neurological symptoms of paresthesias to face and nasal area, Symptoms started the day of the vaccine and have continued Seeing neurology, ophthalmology, MRI this week

– Have had episodes of weakness in my arms and legs left eye continues to intermittently burn with pressure in my face I continue to have paresthesias on both sides of my face intermittently. I may get a few hours reprieve. Being worked up by MD.

– Intermittent Pressure feeling In different parts of my body. More so in my eyes or facial area but has been experienced in different parts of my body. I have seen multiple Drs Neurologist included

– L temporal and eye discomfort still come and go. Mild Swelling to eyelids and decreased tear production since shot. Facial parastesias diminished after 1 month. Ataxia decreased. Continue to see mult Drs unable to take second shot Physician office

Blood triglycerides increased, Muscle disorder and Gait disturbance

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– Dizzy after shot.

– Pains in my breast area

– Pains for a week in my breasts. Mostly left

– Breast pain

– Severe joint pain in my right wrist.

– Severe neck pain for a few hours. Had it last night too. Currently no neck pain

– Headache for a week and a half. I rarely have headaches

– Headache and muscle problems. Especially my feet. Trouble walking.

– I currently have Covid. Lost my taste & smell, bad headache, sore throat, congested, sinus infection, etc

– Since I had Covid I've had pain in right side of neck that never went away. Currently in physical therapy. Blood pressure problems I never had before and very high triglycerides after Covid. Extremely tired all the time Therapy

Vascular insufficiency, Plantar fasciitis and Dysphagia

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– My arm, injection site, was moderate pain 6 hrs after. Today it is mild.

– Light headed, a night spot in my vision for about a minute or two.

– Last night my heart rate was high. Above 100bpm

– I could just be tired separately from the vaccine

– I get occasional headaches almost weekly. They do go away with a dose of Tylenol. I just got one now well typing, but it went away as quickly as it started.

– Right under arm (pit), same side as the injection site had achey pain.

– My headache today is just a pressure headache. I now have a runny nose. It

– My headaches have remained.

– Right after my last weekly check-ins, I'm still having headaches. They occur about every other day. Sometimes I wake at night with one. They subside after Tylenol.

– Mild headache that goes back and forth behind my eyes.

– I have a strong headache today.

– Plantar Faciitis Podiatrist

– Right side of neck ache (same side as injection).

– Right side Neck pain

– Right neck pain

– Neck pain, also dry throat, runny nose (but could be from home's forced hot air)

– Neck pain

– I still have mild neck pain.

Sciatica, Mobility decreased and Upper-airway cough syndrome

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– For the record, I have been nursing a strained right shoulder, near my collar bone, as well as tendonitis in my right elbow. Seems the elbow has worsened in the past few days. Taking ibuprofen for pain and inflammation. It is limiting, but I am still able to use my arm for light tasks.

– I'm pretty sure the muscle ache in my left leg is neurological and will be seeing my PCP this week and I will discuss it with her.

– Sciatica. Recurrent.

– Muscle ache is ongoing, not shot related.

– Cold symptoms: cough, chest and nasal congestion, NO fever, some fatigue, NO loss of senses of taste nor smell. Sleeping well. No pain in throat nor abnormal joint pain.

– Lightheaded. I have not fallen. I am not nauseous.

– Cough, congestion, headache, tiredness.

– Post-nasal drip.

Arthropod bite, Muscle fatigue and Arthritis

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– New bug bites today are deep red in color, more than usual. I believe they are black fly bites.

– Lower back is still in a lot of pain, canceled appointments. Also other areas, neck, left arm where shot was

– Felt ill, not well yesterday, but got better later at night. Woke up with one side of nose stuffy.

– Dizziness

– Very tired, not able to get to sleep and very sore and achy joints and muscles. Cold chills off and on then feel hot for a few.

Feeling cold, Myalgia and COVID-19

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– I was useless the day after with a headache. This shit better work because Im done laying up in the crib.

– Muscle aches

– Fatigue

– I used to be warm all the time now Im cold

– Covid. You are a bunch of lying motherfuckerscan't get the virus , can't transmit it? I'm done with your alleged vaccine and boosters and mandatesfrankly I think everyone is. Shove them up your ass.

– Covid. I'm done with your fucking vaccine. Don't text me anymore. I ate that shit for breakfast.

Sleep disorder, Flushing and Feeling hot

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– Became flushed. Face warm to the touch approximately 20 minutes after injection.

– I forgot to add to yesterdays check- in: I received the shot at 1:15 pm. By 2:30 pm my heart rate was up. At 5:00 pm checked heart rate and it was 105. Blood pressure was 128/81. My heart rate stayed up until about 3:30 am. It made it very difficult to sleep. Today (second day after shot) heart rate up in high 90. Im exercising to try to help bring it down. Not working too well. Drinking a lot of water is helping. Thank you.

– Heart rate still increased. But getting better. In low 90s- high 80s

– Increased heart rate.

– Sneezing,

Pharyngeal disorder, Dizziness postural and Fibromyalgia

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– I have muscle and joint pains normally, so its hard to pin them exactly on the vaccine. This continuing ache at the vaccine site could just be my fibromyalgia.

– These symptoms are nothing new because I have these issues due to arthritis and fibromyalgia.

– My joint and muscle pains existed before the vaccine shots.

– My joint pains, aches, & fatigue not from shot

– Scratchy throat, mild headachlhe

– Deep cough, although not real frequent, weakness, a little dizziness upon first standing, a very slight headache, a slight heaviness in my throat and chest.

– Ticklish throat and a slight feeling in my chest. A little drainage from my nose. Temperature of 97.1.

Arthropod bite, Anosmia and Tinnitus

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– Tinnitus

– Greater frequency of chills And a more constant ringing in the ears

– Tinnitus and chills

– Chills and tinnitus

– Tinnitus still persisting

– Tinnitus, more frequent and louder

– Still have chills and tinnitus

– Still have the chills and tinnitus

– Tinnitus still an issue!!

– Chills, tinnitus

– Tinnitus had gotten worse

– Ringing ears, stuffy nose, slightly feverish

– I am still testing C-19 positive and have body aches, a terrible headache and tinnitus

– Persistent tinnitus and fatigue Also muscle aches

– Had COVID-19 Tested positive for ten days Had fever, body aches, intense headache and still have tinnitus two weeks later

– Loss of smell

Night sweats, Injection site pain and Fatigue

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– A little more fatigued when running but that could be a number of unrelated things.

– I received the 2nd dose on 4/9. I had a slight headache the afternoon of the 10th and experienced some night sweats on the night of the 10. Took one Tylenol. Went for a run the morning of the 11th and then played golf. All good. So, in sum, Id say a very mild reaction (also sore at injection site) that passed quickly and was really no more than an inconvenience.

Axillary mass, Lacrimation increased and Chest pain

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– Mild chest pain

– Dizzy and light headed

– Sore throat, coughing, watery eyes

– Swollen lymph node in my left axila. Left arm was the side of the vaccination

– Lump in my left axila side of the vaccine

– Swelling lymph node left axila better than yesterday

– Swelling left armpit lymph node getting better

– The swelling of the lymph node in my left axila is getting better

– I got sore throat on Friday . Got worse Saturday morning. Went to urgent care. Got tested for COVID, strep-throat and Influenza A and B. Everything came out negative.

Renal transplant, Occipital neuralgia and Celiac disease

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– I have SLE and had my 2nd transplant 6 mths ago. Heart valve insufficiency

– Due to my SLE I have had on going flares, swollen lymph nodes

– SLE. Kidney Transplant

– Covid19 Pneumonia Using a canulla and on blood thinners for PE from covid. Hospitized:15 days, home sonce 2/6 recovering

– Im not sure the last check in. But I had Covid19 Pneumonia, result PE in January 2022

– Breathing is still laboured since getting off the oxygen in June after having Covid pneumonia in January 2022

– Aortic valve has gotten worst Possible Celiac Sciatica Ambulatory care

Intra-uterine contraceptive device removal, Unexpected vaginal bleeding on hormonal IUD and Premenstrual syndrome

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– Pain and irritation on left side of throat only

– Same weird throat irritation just on left side

– Anxiety significantly worse last few days

– Increased anxiety

– My cycles got worse and my IUD had to be removed Ultrasound and visit to my gyno

– My son tested positive for COVID today

– Pink eye, sore throat, generally unwell but think from son having covid not from booster

– Chest pressure. Pink eye. Tested positive for COVID so thinkall this from that

– Congestion worse. Think from positive covid result though

– Still sick with breakthrough covid infection

– Tingling in tongue

– Brain fog today and yesterday

– I had breakthrough bleeding with my cycle. I'm on Slynd every day of the month to control my PMDD so I no longer get my cycle but minor mood changes and stomach upset that precedes my cycle and breakthrough bleeding on one day.

– Had a breakthrough cycle and some associated PMS symptoms with it despite being on Slynd every day

Gingival bleeding, Gingival pain and Rash macular

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– I had a low grade headache all day. Around 5:30 yesterday-after texting you-I felt dizzy. Today I had numbness in my right leg calf and muscle soreness there.

– Slight headache off and on in afternoon. Numbness in right leg calf. Like yesterday, felt rather heavy and a tad hard to walk. Yesterdays leg issue lasted about an hour. Todays leg issue was maybe half an hour. Felt dizzy a few times during day.

– Tired last night about an hour after I sent text. Some dizziness today.

– Rash on my upper left arm, site of injection. Looked like a bad sunburn, felt like a stinging bug bite. Red, swelling, hot, very itchy. About 6 long, 2-3 wide. Appeared on day 8. Bruising below redness. Still there, but fading and splotch

– Headache all day. Itchy on back. Could work, but conscious of headache, muscle body aches.

– Slight headache in morning, some chills off and on during the day, some muscle aches, but good in general.

– Very slight headache and chills in morning. Sharp back pain early evening.

– Sore and sensitive gums in upper right roof of mouth. Very slight bleeding. Eating is a bit uncomfortable.

– First day of booster and flu shots, arms were very sore. I had a headache most of the 2nd day after shots. Upper arm at site of booster was red, hot to touch, about 2-3 days. Arm periodically sore.

Inner ear disorder, Injection site discoloration and Skin discoloration

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– 2:30 AM 3/15/21 chills, body aches, slight headache, fatigue.

– Cough

– The only thing I noticed, and it may not have anything to do with the vaccine, is that there are two round brown spots on the right deltoid that Ive never noticed before. I have been working outside but this is the only area noted.

– Yesterday the body aches were severe, slight headache and chills.

– Inner ear symptoms of vertigo I've days ago.

– Just the normal reaction I get from the Covid booster, body aches&pains, chills & lethargy. Had the booster Monday and symptoms started 12 hrs later thru Tuesday. Just some lethargy today.

Sleep deficit, Hypoesthesia and Chest discomfort

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– The night of my shot, my right hand became numb 3 times and it woke me up during my sleep! This is the same arm that I got my shot. 2 days later my arm from my elbow down got numb once!

– I started having pains- pressure in my chest and I ended up going to a heart doctor to see if there was something wrong. Could someone call me and talk to me about this (b)(6) Heart doctor

– Very bad headache and my back hurts on the the left side next to my hip

Injection site nodule, Injection site warmth and Injection site rash

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– I had a very large lump at the injection site, the size of an egg. It felt hot, and i had a rash that itched. This appeared about 8 days after I got the moderna vaccine. It disappeared after about 36 hours.

– Just a little diarrhea this morning. I feel normal now.

– I have had nausea, no vomiting, and have had diarrhea for 14 days. Im certain its cause is that second dose of the vaccine. Im wondering if this is highly unusual, and would like someone to call me.

– I got my 2nd shot on 3/3. I had the usual side effects. Then on 3/6, I got diarrhea, and it hasnt stopped. Ive struggled since 3/3, with only 2 normal days. In person visit with np

Vomiting, Axillary pain and Diarrhea

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– Pain in armpit on side I got injection- was worse the first day, better today but still painful

– Still slight pain in armpit area on side where injection was given

– Slight pain in armpit on side where injection was given. Each day the pain becomes less and less, more annoying now. .

– Still slight pain in armpit area on side where injection was given.

– Some diarrhea a couple of days

– Headache, diarrhea, vomiting

Dysphonia, Epistaxis and Decreased appetite

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– Loss of appetite

– Joint pain in left hip

– Lymph nodes swollen in armpit & neck

– Lymph node swelling in armpit & collarbone on injection side & bloody nose

– Lymph nodes on armpit & neck still swollen

– Still have slight swelling of lymph nodes in armpit & neck, but diminishing daily.

– Mild headaches

– Fatigue and muscle pain. Note that I've been exposed to Covid positive person for past 3 days.

– Swollen lymph nodes below jaw

Pigmentation disorder, Skin discoloration and Flank pain

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– Cold . I had shivers yesterday and today, and both my arms are sore. Its a but strange. I stayed in bed. Just felt blah.

– Mom has gotten dark spots on soles of feet (both)

– Mom had abdominal pain

– Rash/itching is. On and off not constant

– Itching

– Runny nose could be allergies though

– Last night itching got severe with hives. Hard to fall asleep

– No

– Soreness in left side, tiredness

– Headache

– Tiredness

– Muscle Aches

Joint range of motion decreased, Injected limb mobility decreased and Sleep disorder

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– My arm still hurts bad, I have limited motion, I can't sleep on that right side and I can't lift or do much with my right dominant arm I made an appointment with my regular doctor

– My arm is still really hurting, I can't sleep on it, lift anything, & my area of motion is limited. It's my right dominant arm. Saw my regular Dr who prescribed Tylenol

– I can't use my right arm, lift anything, can't sleep in it, limited motion, and I have lots of pain Saw my regular Dr

– My right arm is still sore since day after getting my booster. I can't sleep on it, can't carry anything with it, have limited motion. Saw my regular Dr

– I still have my problems with my arm since my booster but I also have gotten fever, congestion, cough, headache

– My right arm is still in pain since I had my vaccine shot on 10/25/21. I have limited motion & cannot lift many things with that arm

– Constant pain in my right arm after getting my booster shot on 10/25/2021

– I have daily pain in my right arm where I received my booster shot on 10/25/2021. I can't sleep on it, have limited motion, & can't lift anything with it now. Reg dr visit

– My right arm continues to be painful and I cannot lie on it at night, cannot pick anything up with it, and have limited motion.

Conjunctival hemorrhage, Psoriasis and Injection site warmth

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– On day 10 after receiving the vaccine I developed a red, somewhat itchy and warm to the touch rash at injection site, today is day 14 and it seems to be bigger and more swollen measures 7x 6

– I do notice after each shot my psoriasis flares up. It is no doubt due to the vaccine.

– I had sub conjunctival hemorrhage and I know three others who had it as well and the only thing we had in common was the vaccine. I'm wondering if it was related

– Ankle pain

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