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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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Confusional state, Gastrointestinal disorder and Feeling hot

33B-32829-10433

– About 32 hrs after my shot, I felt feverish for an hour. But then only off and on, and not bad.

– Got confused with my times and my streets.

– Still getting confused a lot.

– Less confused today.

– Still have some confusion

– Confusion seems gone.

– Brain fog gone.

– On 4/16, I just felt bad all day.

– Got my shot on 10/25/21. Felt achy and had a bad headache the next morning til noon.

– Stomach issues, but may be caused by new medicine (Voltaren).

– Could be recurring stomach issues.

– Yesterday: felt feverish (but no fever), slight headache (took Tylenol), and felt blah. Today: I feel better, but not 100%. Negative at-home Covid test last nite.

Lacrimation increased, Rash pruritic and Brain fog

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– None

– Difficulty sleeping

– Difficulty sleeping. Diarrhea. These symptoms, however, may be totally unrelated to the vaccine.

– Itchy rash that might or might not be poison ivy. In office visit.

– Headache (not severe) and tired.

– Continuous headache when lying down on my back and occasional headaches at other times.

– Fatigue Sensitive, runny eyes (though probably unrelated to the vaccine)

– Runny eyesmaybe allergies. Fatigue

– Had COVID. My brain feels a bit foggy.

Breast swelling, Menstruation delayed and Breast pain

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– Extremely delayed menstrual cycle (expected on Nov 25, 2021 plus minus 1 day). Menses is at least 18 days late and has not arrived yet. Negative pregnancy test. Swollen and sore breasts. I will have to report these symptoms to my fertility doctor at the end of the month. I am trying to conceive and this is very concerning.

– I had expected Nov 25, 2021, I finally got my period yesterday. I am typically 30 days long so at 15 days delayed, thats 45 days. My breasts and lymph nodes were swollen since the last vsafe check-in. Today the swelling is less than yesterday.

– I thought my sore arm was completely gone, but my family member squeezed my left arm (the shot arm) yesterday and it still hurt deep in the tissue. I was surprised. My right arm (no shot) is fine. His shot-arm hurts too when squeezed.

Meralgia paraesthetica, Restlessness and Respiratory syncytial virus infection

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– Brain fog

– Moderate dazed feeling (vision and mental focus). Fatigue and daze started ~5 hours after vaccine whereas it was during 24-36 hours after the 1st shot.

– Restlessness and mild sweats last night. Woke up a lot but fell back asleep quickly. Felt "fair" late morning to early evening. Then more fatigue and mild dizziness.

– Forgot to report low appetite from beginning. All symptoms improved gradually during the day yesterday. Normal sleep, no sweats last night. Think I'm feeling normal for a little less sleep than ideal.

– RSV in Nov, secondary sinus infection. ~3 weeks total, no Dr visits needed. Last ~2 months: itching, tingling, burning in upper left leg especially when lying down. Dr said on 12/5 most likely meralgia paresthetica. Gabapentin Rx, PT starting Jan.

Spondylitis, Seasonal allergy and Arthritis

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– Hard to separate from allergy symptoms

– None

– Sneezing, runny nose, hayfever like symptoms.

– Sniffling, runny nose, sneezing, worse than usual this time of year.

– Severe allergy symptoms exacerbated by wind.

– Occasional very bad hayfever. There are good years and bad and this is definitely one of the bads. Absolutely no Ill effects from vaccine that I can see. Wondering if I will need a booster sooner than most.

– Crippling arthritis in my knee and back.

– Severe joint pain - knee, lumbar, neck. MRI

Postprandial hypoglycemia, Glassy eyes and Hematochezia

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– A little bloated ness mild symptom

– Glassy eyes

– Had a migraine-like headache on day 8 post-vaccination #1 and felt fatigued and as if my chest had pressure on it/felt heavy.

– Brain fog in the morning

– Very thirsty

– Allergy like symptoms. Need to cough off tight chest 2-3 times per day

– Sinus infection

– Missed period but not pregnant.

– Heartburn and bloat. One time blood in stool

– On 10/10 I had a big glucose excursion up to 225 with reactive hypoglycemia thereafter. Dizzy, shaking hands, cold sweat. Coincidentally I am currently piloting a CGM for a study. I am not diabetic, nor at risk. Have been in range 70-150 since.

– 6-h of low grade fever 100.1 on Sunday, 10/16. Tiredness. Felt normal since.

Hangover, Gait disturbance and Visual impairment

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– Hangover feeling Both knees and back pain

– Joint pains

– Decresased vision.Hip Right and leg pain dead weght at timesKnees pain

– Joint pain ended up in ER.Vision changes

– Same joints pain and orse of all Right hip and leg dead weight feeling

– B knees and hip leg pain oersists. Limping.Hard to cross legs or kneel for long

– Back hip and b knee painVision problems seen in ophthalmology for injections Mri

– I needed a epodural and continue to limp on snd off R leg Epidural

Visual acuity reduced, Petechiae and Sensitivity to weather change

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– Received injection in left arm. My entire left arm is aching.

– Entire left arm (injection site) aching and sore

– Tried to get up and get moving since vaccine and noticed more aches and fatigue today than yesterday (while still resting.)

– Mild Cough, Dry Mouth & Eyes & Intermitent Sharp shooting Pain from Deltoid to Elbow in Left Arm (injection site)

– Very Dry Eyes persist, Two bouts of Abdominal Cramping followed by Diarrhea, which occurred once last evening and once today. Firm area on left arm over injection site is less tense and more diffuse but still tender.

– Mild wheezing. I have asthma & this wheezing is most likely related to exposure to cold weather yesterday. Wheezing corrected by Proair inhaler.

– I mistakenly omitted a problem that started a day or two after my covid booster and flu vaccine. I developed bilateral pitting edema in my lower legs, ankles & feet. It was persistent for the 1st two wks post-vaccines but is intermittent now. Unusual

– Warmth & firmness extending ~ 5cm radius from injection site on right upper arm

– Mild nasal congestion began yesterday. No nasal discharge. Scratchy throat today. Dizziness with position change, probably r/t dehydration. Occasional vertigo while lying flat.

– No appetite. Noticed Petechiae on both arms. Cannot differentiate if rash appears on other parts of my body due to normal limited visual acuity.

– No appetite. Petechiae on arms persist.

– For about 10 days now, I have experienced severe fatigue and generalized feeling of weakness. I am in bed, sleeping all hours of the day. The lack of energy is similar to that of hypoglycemia but it is within normal. Onset was sudden.

– I started with Petechiae on my arms after my last booster. The Petechiae has spread to my lower legs, also. No signs or symptoms of infection. Haven't had access to health care for many months; but, I will see PrimaryDr in am. Will address rash.

– In addition to pain & swelling at the injection site on (R) upper arm, there is a 3" diameter of firmness and warmth which is consistent with the swelling.

– Beginning last evening, I noticed a scratchy, mildly sore throat intermittently, as well as an itchy, clogged left ear canal. No appetite x3 days.

– Forgot to mentionall injection site symptoms reported are on the right arm, where the Covid injection was received. The left arm, where the flu shot was received remains asymptomatic.

Alcohol intolerance, Nightmare and Hunger

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– Nightmares, hungry

– Bad nightmares again

– Heart palpitations

– Vertigo

– Week long bout of Vertigo

– More chest pain

– Covid19 with aches, tiredness, sneezing, and dizziness

– Diahreaha & aversion to alcohol

– Metallic taste in mouth; soreness; strange pains; alcohol sensitivity Saw Primary Care Doctor

– Bad nose bleeds; site pain at injection site

– Chest pain

– Cardiac pains

– Heart arithmyia

– Cardiac arrhythmias

– I've had chest pain (angina) very often since the vaccine. It's been scary.

– Continued Chest pain

Heart rate, Palpitations and Chest discomfort

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– My thighs and knees started hurting last night. I took Tylenol and was able to sleep. The backs of my thighs and back of my calves have hurt today. I have taken Tylenol today.

– Still have some leg pain but not to the point of having to take Tylenol for relief

– Legs were hurting again, fatigued now

– Yesterday afternoon I started having a little chest pain and heart rate was around 54-58. Not sure if it is related in any way. I feel better today. No leg pain either.

– My legs have began to hurt again. It started with my calves. My hips also hurt. It is hard to sleep.

– Chest tightness and heart palpitations

– Palpitations

– Still have heart palpitations throughout the day off and on

– Sinus infection

Restlessness, Irritability and Tremor

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– no

– sore throat

– lower backache, restlessness & irritable.

– Neck & lower back ache

– Ive had a headache since Sunday or Monday that at times I hardly notice & at other times I feel like I want to just curl up & cry.. It feels like its coming from my neck.

– Ive had the shakes since yesterday & I really feel out of it super groggy

– Thursday the 13th & Saturday the 15th I had the worst migraines that Ive had in year's. The headaches have been almost daily since I got my 2nd vaccine. Most of them are mild but they make sleep difficult.

– 8/13 got sick the 15th vomiting/ diarrhea for 48 hrs took home covid test..neg 6 days repeat neg again. Drs told me they give a lot of false neg results so took test at Drs neg again but almost 3 wks. Since Im so tired & no appetite & SOB easily

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Eye pain and Lymph node pain

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– Dizziness

– Painful lymph nodes in armpits (mild)

– Sore throat, cough, congestion, runny nose, fatigue, headache, diarrhea

– Eye pain

– Swollen lymph node in armpit of injected arm

– Swollen lymph node on injection armpit

– Swollen lymph node in armpit of vaccinated arm

– Acid reflux. Never had it before recently and never had it before I got the vaccine. Could be a coincidence, but thought it was worth mentioning.

– Swollen lymph nodes

– Swollen lymph nodes under armpit of injection arm

Musculoskeletal pain, Injection site discomfort and Swelling

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– A low grade pain around my left shoulder blade the last two evenings for a couple hours.

– Ive had discomfort at night with swelling and full pain around the injection sight on my left arm and around my left shoulder blade. Im thinking maybe swollen lymph nodes could be the cause.

– Pain that radiates in my upper left arm, around my shoulder blade, between my shoulder blades, so much so that I cant sleep. Pain begins in the evening. With Tylenol I can sleep. Pain subsides by morning.

Asthenopia, Neuropathy peripheral and Abdominal pain

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– Woke up last night and my pajama shoulder was wet where I was vaccinated

– Felt feverish after grocery shopping at five different stores. Probably wore myself out. Fell better now.

– Itchy scan, but not anywhere near shot site

– Early Wednesday morning I experienced abdominal cramps and headache. I cancelled my vaccination appt. Today I rescheduled vaccination for 3/31/2021.

– No.

– My lower back pain is worse today.

– Very tired. Eyes feel tired. Experiencing upset stomach in morning hours.

– Feeling tired all the time. Want to sleep.

– Numbness in my feet when I lay down.

Head injury, Concussion and Diplopia

33F-32822-11996

– No

– Tired

– Seeing double

– Nausea & slight headache

– Stomach problems. Dont think its about the vaccine, but I feel full most of the time & some loose stool.

– Headache, fatigue, all stuffed up & feeling worn down. Turned out to be a sinus infection. Covid test negative.

– Headache

– This has nothing to do with my Booster. I fell & hit my head. Have had a headache ever since. Going to ER tonight.

– Headache, fatigued & achey

– Concussion unrelated to vaccine Related to a fall/concussion

Nail bed infection, Onychalgia and Hemorrhoids

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– Seem to have caught a cold and have nasal congestion, despite normal course of Sudafed and Allegra for allergies, and slight sore throat.

– Hemorrhoid flare up. Pain, soreness and itchiness.

– Infected thumb. Out of nowhere cuticle area got sore, red and pus filled. Still experiencing minor cold symptoms with stuffy nose, despite Sudafed and Allegra use. Also still experiencing what seems to be hemmoroid flare up.

– Chest and head congestion

Tooth infection, Tenderness and Bronchitis

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– Mild sore throat

– Stiffness in neck and dry cough

– I'm experiencing a throbbing sensation on or near my temple on the left side of my head.

– Tenderness near my temple

– My headache is not constant.

– Cold with headache, stuffy nose and sore throat

– I have an ongoing cough with minor congestion. My runny nose has improved after using the nasal spray prescribed on May 1st 2021.

– Coughing which strains my throat. Medications seem to be ineffective.

– Dental - infection which required a root canal Dentist

– Either a bad cold or bronchitis

Rest regimen, Catheterization cardiac and Myocardial infarction

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– Moderate

– Hip joint pain

– Mild joint pains when I got up, unbalanced. By the time I got dressed I was exhausted and so sore, and my headache was so bad that I had to lie down again. It has been about 4 hours now, the ringing in the ears, headache has not gotten any better, but I am going to try to get up again. This is much like yesterday. I was able to stay up yesterday after a similar episode.

– Just fatigue and depression

– Down for 3 days, 6/7 - 6/9. Unable to get out of bed. Has not happened before like this, but i cannot attribute to the vaccine.

– Heart attack 10/17/21. Chronic fatigue worsened.

– Chest pains, left arm pains sent me to hospital for cardiac catheterization.

Effusion, Middle ear effusion and Hypoacusis

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– Muscle cramps and paresthias for aprox 2 minutes after injection on injected arm. Very slight dizziness 5 minutes after injection. Resolved after 15 min

– Hives under the injection site appeared this morning

– Hives on injected arm and forehead, dry mouth/thirsty

– Tinnitus

– Tinnitus, tm effusion

– Bilatteral Tinnitus, tm effusion, muffled hearing. Bruised/Skin darkening on injection site

– Tinnitus, muffled hearing

– Tinnitus, ears popping, muffled hearing

– Tinnitus and muffled hearing worsened until day 8 and has improved. Itching, redness and swelling of injection site came back on day 10 after the vaccine. Day 14 the area of vaccine is mildly itchy and looks bruised. Chills that come and go.

– Still experiencing tinnitus. Flare up of back pain and rheumatoid arthritis started on 1/22/2021.

– Palpitations, light headedness, eyes hurt, pins and needles/slightly numb feeling on foread and cheeks

– palpitations, tinnitus, headache and sharp temple pain, neck and shoulder pain on injection side.

– Palpitations, buzzing or tremor feeling on left side of chest to shoulder (side of injection), tinnitus, sharp temple pains.

– Tinnitus, lightheaded

– Fatigue

– Ears popping, ringing.

– Tinnitus and clogged ears started after I received dose one Resolves then returns. Followed up with ENT. Hearing test is normal and no cerumen impaction. ENT

– Still experiencing the tinitus since my first dose

– Fainy Rash on chest since 12/23

– Headache, fatigue feeling feverish but no fever

– Brain fog, fatigue

– Late & heavier than normal menstrual period, jaw pain

– Vertigo

Exercise tolerance decreased, Joint stiffness and Memory impairment

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– I worked out yesterday and its cold and windy today, I have been outdoors mostly today.

– Normal, about the same. Going for 30 min jog/walk.

– Pushed myself out the door and completed a jog/walk.

– Did 30+ minutes of walking today. Warm/sunny outside

– Did a short 30 minute trip by walk/bus.

– Feeling a little better, no exercise today.

– Took a hour long walk, chilly but sunny out. Felt o.k.

– Seasonal allergies, aches and joint stiffness. Training for a 10k run too.

– Afib per cardiologist

– Mental fogginess, forgetful. Bloating, digestion. Tired more than usual.

– Felt under the weather a couple days. A little like flu or ate something that didnt agree. Some nausea and stayed in.

– Cough, some cold symptoms.

– Did weights/cardio on 9/22 too.

– Feel bloated, bike ride 10 miles yesterday, sore today.

– Didnt sleep well last night, felt bloated today

– Got some excercise today. Somewhat better.

Impaired gastric emptying, Renal pain and Asthma

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– Curiously, kidney pain 1st two days after shot. Not sure if related to but gone now

– Just got the shot 1 hour ago

– Started heavily around 4 pm yesterday

– Started yesterday- kidney pain, especially on the left. Causing back pain. Has happened for the last three covid vaccines.

– Still having left side kidney pain

– Really bad joint pain- especially in left knee and leg

– Cough. Fatigue, asthma flare up

– Yesterday had chills, fever, body aches, fatigue and slept all day. Started 10 hours after vaccine abd lasted for 15 hours

– Vomiting, developed gastroperisis

Pharyngeal swelling, Sinus headache and Secretion discharge

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– A slight cough last night- better at night

– Eyes watering- sinuses stuffed feels like I have a cold-

– Scratchy throat

– Slight cough- mucus

– Left side of throat was swollen for 2 days and I felt I was starting to get sick.

– Numbness on left side of upper abdomen.

– Left side of waist area still numb.

– Numbness on left side of stomach area..

– Left stomach area still numb.

– Very tired zero energy, frequent headaches.

– Sinus headaches- fatigued-foggy brain

– I was diagnosed the second time with covid again on 7/30/2021

Joint swelling and Peripheral swelling

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– Swelling of lower extremities for 5 days (lower legs and ankles)

– Super swollen lower extremities lower legs and ankles ongoing for 8 days Visit to my primary care doctor

– Severely swollen lower extremities has come back again Primary care, specialist, ultrasound and lab work

– Severely swollen worsening swollen lower extremities Visit to specialists, potentially need a stint in pelvic artery

– Severely swollen legs and ankles

Eyelids pruritus, Ocular discomfort and Rash macular

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– Eye discomfort and stinging aside from allergies to common pollen or indoor outdoor allergens

– Eye pain and discomfort other than seasonal allergies including excessive pollens indoor/outdoor

– Eye pain discomfort other than indoor:outdoor and seasonal allergies and/or pollen

– Eye discomfort and pain related to something other than indoor/outdoor allergens and/or seasonal pollens

– Eye discomfort other than seasonal allergies and/or indoor/outdoor allergens

– Red arms from shoulders to hand knuckles and red blotches on face at each temporal artery at left eye hair line and at right eye hair line these are medical conditions Ive never experienced before

– Excessive sleepiness since second vaccination

– Excessive sleepiness

– Eye redness and itching with the skin around the eyelashes, blurry eyesight eye pain with the eyeballs

– Feels like a knife Stabbing my eyes,

Electric shock sensation, Injection site discomfort and Upper respiratory tract infection

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– Felt electric shock like sensations at the injection site 15 minutes after the vaccine, lasted 15 minutes and since then just had mild soreness

– I started my period today and sometimes get chills with it so its probably not related to the vaccine.

– I had an upper respiratory infection this past weekend and a severe migraine. I tested negative for Covid via PCR test and recovered uneventfully after 2 days.

– Joint pains

– Sore throat, ear pain

– I had Covid-19 in June and again in july

Erectile dysfunction, Taste disorder and Parosmia

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– Dizziness, flightiness, spacey headed

– Still feeling light headed but somewhat better.

– Head is still flighty, dizzy feeling. More of a light headache today.

– Felt really bad today

– I tested positive for Covid on August 10th.

– I had to wait several months before I got my second shot. I got Covid arm and was very very sick days 8-10. Started feeling much, much better after this. Smell and taste still are not correct, have to sleep more. Developed impotency almost overnight Office visits with my ENT, and my PCP.

Breast edema, Nephrolithiasis and Throat irritation

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– For a while, about 1 hour after injection, I felt mildly lightheaded but it passed after 30 minutes

– Found out I had kidney stones

– Axillary lymphadenopathy to left (side of injection)

– Left axilla lymph node less tender than yesterday

– Left axillary lymph nodes x 3 present, note with some edema to the left breast

– Aguilar lymphadenopathy On infection side is better than last 2 days

– Scratchy throat and Mild dry cough

Oxygen saturation decreased, Upper respiratory tract infection and Vomiting

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– Went to ER last night with explosive diarrhea, vomiting. My blood oxygen was in the 80s.

– Had a very bad cold 3 weeks ago and can't get rid of the cough.

– Tested positive for Covid.

– I had a secondary upper respiratory infection after I had covid in january. This was diagnosed by a physician.

– A sprained wrist I had prior to Covid, and was healing, got much worse after Covid. The X-ray tech and the doctor said that they've seen this, where Covid will basically light up an old inflammation injury. It remains painful.

Psoriatic arthropathy, Autoimmune disorder and Injection site reaction

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– I should note that I have an autoimmune disorder and take a biologic medication. I believe the arthritis symptoms have been exacerbated but not to a horrible degree.

– Again, I have an autoimmune disorder, thus its possible the symptoms are exacerbated by the preexisting condition.

– Please note I have an autoimmune disorder, so symptoms of joint/muscle pain and chronic fatigue are typical.

– Symptoms most likely due to autoimmune disorder.

– Due to autoimmune disorder.

– I have an autoimmune disorder; additionally, late last night I felt minor cold symptoms.

– Symptoms are due to an autoimmune disorder.

– I have a diagnosed autoimmune disorder, so it's not clear if symptoms are due to vaccine. Pain and stiffness at injection site.

– I suspect these symptoms are due to an autoimmune disorder and not the inoculation.

– Please note these symptoms are due to a flare of psoriatic arthritis. It is the day prior to my scheduled injection of Enbrel.

– Please note these symptoms are due to an autoimmune disorder.

– I have psoriatic arthritis, so a number of the symptoms are due to the autoimmune issues.

– Please note that I have an autoimmune disorder and thus many of these symptoms are typical.

– Please note that I have an autoimmune disorder.

– My current symptoms are due to inclement weather's impact on an autoimmune disorder.

– I'm very certain that symptoms are due to the effects of inclement weather on arthritis; pain is probably not due to the booster.

– I have psoriatic arthritis.

– Have an autoimmune disorder.

– Increased arthritis pain and inflammation not associated with Covid.

– These symptoms are typical with my autoimmune disorder, and probably due to the booster.

Breast cancer, Lymph node pain and Axillary pain

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– Right armpit (lymph node) tenderness

– Tender lymph nodes in right armpit area. Less tender than yesterday tho.

– Pain under arm (armpit) of arm shot given

– Pain in lymph node area -armpit- of arm that I got vaccination

– Ongoing pain, but less, in arm pit/ lymph nodes on vaccinated arm

– Lessening pain in armpit/ lymph node of arm which received vaccine.

– Covid

– I had covid but am mostly recovered now

– I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

– I have a bad cold and sore throat.

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