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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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Blood pressure measurement, Blood sodium decreased and Crying

4KS-21058-47623

– Sudden feeling of faintness, then uncontrollable crying for a couple of minutes

– Blood pressure is 177/101

– Blood pressure155/91 Headache all night, but better during day.

– Dizziness

– Cant tell if nausea is related to headache.

– Forgot to say that Ive had rushing sound in ears for past couple of days, still a bit dizzy.

– Headache, dizziness

– Dizziness, rushing sound in ears, chest pains. Went to ER, all okay. Kept overnight for observation & variety of tests for possible cardiac problem.

– Rushing sound in ears, dizziness, and chest pains. Went to Dr and was sent to ER, kept overnight for observation. All tests came back okay, except blood pressure which goes up & down, low sodium and some liver enzyme. See above

Body temperature decreased, Atrial fibrillation and Ear pain

4KS-60865-97965

– Swollen, tender/painful lymph node above right clavicle.

– Lymph node above the right clavicle is still swollen and moderately painful when touched.

– I now have swelling/tenderness/itching above the right clavicle. ~ This is where I reported swollen lymph nodes and pain yesterday. There is also some pain that extends up into my neck and right ear area.

– The same thing that I reported the last two days still persists and I now feel some tenderness in my right groin lymph node.

– Those, as reported the last several days, still continue.

– Symptoms reported the last few days are improving somewhat.

– Diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation

– None

– Feels like I have a common cold, starting yesterday, and symptoms no different than what I have had before with a common cold. . ~ Temp is 98.4.

– Had sore arm in deltoid the next morning and it disappeared as the day went on.

Arthralgia

4KS-90835-17790

– Difficult to describe but how my head would feel after a beer or shot

– I have had an issue with my left ankle(joint) which does not seem to go away. A sharp pain depending how I step. Not sure if it is related to vaccine but it started about a week after first shot and not going away.

– ankle joint still bothersome. not sure it is directly related to joint pains. I would think if related, I would have more than one joint with pain?

Peripheral swelling, Arthralgia and Pain in extremity

4KT-11375-83133

– The pain of the other day was greatly eased by the application of ice. Now its fine

– After 1 hour I found that my shoes were too tight. Sure enough my both feet were swollen. Took off my socks and shoes and sat with my feet up. Not perfect but much improved.

– I still have swollen feet- not as bad as yesterday but still not right. My shoes are a bit tight but not as bad as when this began. Sat this morning with my feet up and that helped.

– Feet stlll swollen but a bit improved over yesterday

– My feet are no longer swollen. Its minimal

– My arm pain is very much like it was at the time of my first shot.

– The light headedness from yesterday has gone away

– Aches are mild

– Not too bad. Used the heating pad on my shoulder. Gave relief.This is similar to when I had the first shot!

– Same achiness in the shoulder. Not bad enough to do anything about it

– My shoulder joint where I got my shot continues to be achy- sometimes enough to take a Tylenol or use the heat pad. This is similar to when I got the first shot

Infantile spitting up, Infant irritability and Poor feeding infant

4KU-27000-24513

– i am breastfeeding an 8 wk old - no change or issue noticed in our cadence and his health

– im breastfeeding my 9 week old boy - hes having some digestive issues post each feeding, gets fussy and has spit up and poops that immediately follow each feeding. not sure if it could be related to the vaccine or if its more diet related.

– i am breastfeeding - yesterday evening had more chills and baby was a bit fussy, extra tired - but no fevers and all else seemed good

– breastfeeding baby - irritable and didnt sleep well yesterday

– sore throat, cough, sinus headache, runny nose

Seizure like phenomena, Pneumonia and Body temperature increased

4KU-29372-60980

– Pain/soreness on injection arm, left arm.

– Soreness on left arm and shoulders

– It is unknown if the pain (b)(6) has been having in his arms is due to the vaccine since he is a stroke patient.

– Developed cough and temperature ranging from 100°F-105°. Was admited to (b)(6) ER overnight and treated for pneumonia. Was prescribed antibiotics and currently have diarrhea probably due to antibiotics. Not sure if related to vaccine. No COVID.

– 1 March, 2022, Had siezure like activity was taken to ER. They did a COVID test and results were positive.

Sleep deficit, Skin infection and Abnormal dreams

4KU-85818-97518

– Skin infection Planning to get care

– Numbness in lips, tingling pinky fingers, persistent fever 100, poor appetite

– Sweating episodes even though temperature is normal

– Sleep debt after not being able to sleep from vaccine side effects

– Sleep debt after vaccine symptoms

– COVID-19 two months after Moderna booster Covid symptoms: scratchy throat, extreme fatigue, dry cough, difficulty breathing, vivid dreams, difficulty waking from dreams, loss of smell, changes to smell, mild nasal congestion, body aches

– Temporary sore throat

Scratch, Oral pruritus and Facial paralysis

4KV-11322-10344

– Sinuses filled up last night. It was like a Fossett being turned on in my head but I had drank a lot of electrolyte during the day so I did not get a headache or dehydrated

– Continued full sinuses - head congestion

– Headache - took acetaminophen

– Like last time - dehydration

– Dehydrated - less and less dizzy than yesterday

– dehydration

– Dehydration

– Seasonal allergy - nose drip, itchy mouth, sneezing

– Dizziness

– Sinus

– Apr 20 found engorged tick on myself, given 7 days doxycycline by urgent care June 1 Woke up to half my face paralyzed, 10 days steroid, 3 weeks doxycycline by drs office As of today 99% improved face.

– Hot flashes

– 1. Cellulitis from some kind of scratch on my back 2. Rash after being given bactrim, keflex, and Will be tested for allergy to keflex in Spring. 3. Having numbness occasionally top of thighs - paresthesia?

Limb discomfort, Lethargy and Hot flush

4KV-21522-11369

– yesterday's link arrived about midnight and expired before I awoke, so I was unable to report symptoms. yesterday I had moderate arm pain, chills and hot flashes, lethargy and body aches. today I only have mild arm pain.

– Shooting arm pain (moderate) at injection site after heavy arm exercise (26 pitches of climbing) on Saturday

– Had a cold, negative COVID-19 test concurrent with symptoms

– Cold bug, flu big, neither was COVID per testing

– Sore throat for one day

Procedural pain, Cholecystectomy and Abdominal pain

4KV-23268-72421

– None

– Nausea and vomiting yesterday

– I am currently in the hospital with a possible gallBladder symptoms.

– As it turns out, I had gall bladder surgery this a.m. My nausea symptoms were most likely due to that, not vaccine.

– None related to vaccine, only abdomen sore due to surgery I had my gall bladder out

– Only symptoms of soreness from gall bladder surgery

– Still recovering from surgery. Otherwise, great!

Pulse pressure increased, Tachycardia and Tremor

4KV-24905-57589

– This morning, I was again lethargic and experienced, tachycardia followed by fever chills and extreme fatigue for 8 hours. Took day off of work due to symptoms

– Apparently, the tremors and fatigue I have been experiencing have resulted in me after never having any symptoms or diagnosis of hypertension. My b/p for a week has been 170/120, w/ pulse over 110. Started benicar and normal range now

– Hypertension

Petechiae, Upper respiratory tract infection and Chest discomfort

4KW-16250-66848

– Fuzzy headed

– Petechia very mild along abdomen, trunk, under arm pits

– Noticed very small amount of petechia on abdomen/trunk and upper thigh

– Still have mild petechia on abdomen, trunk, upper thighs

– Mild petechiae on abdomen, upper thighs, trunk, breasts, neck, and one on forehead.

– Runny nose, headache, fatigue, sore throat, chest tightness, congestion, cough, aches.

– Upper respiratory infection, congestion, coughing, severe sore throat

Meniscus removal, Hyperkalemia and Fibula fracture

4KW-22513-79867

– R nipple sensitivity

– stuffy nose

– I felt atypically light-headed for many hours YESTERDAY, 2.15, but now feel thoroughly better.

– Right nipple & areolar tenderness

– slowly resolving contralateral [right] nipple & areolar tenderness which started after Moderna dose #1

– Right Nipple Tenderness & slight burning

– minor right nipple & areolar tenderness

– slight right nipple tenderness

– Constipation

– Severe lower lumbar & right sacral pain Acute RPT

– State IV Chronic Renal Failure; worsened Anemia of Chronic Disease Transfusions x 2

– Nasal congestion

– nasal congestion, eye itchiness, occasional cough

– slight end inspiration wheeze which may not be related

– intermittent end-expiratory wheeze & cough, may be unrelated

– Right foot discomfort Physical Therapy visit

– Well-tolerated so far

– Left shoulder discomfort [near injection site]

– Shoulder discomfort on the side of the injection Physical Therapy

– Left Shoulder

– I just had an anesthesia for a right knee meniscectomy Surgery

– L shoulder bursitis or tendonitis persists, Possibly secondary to the 2nd Booster. An unrelated right arthroscopic meniscectomy was performed. Ongoing PT

– Left Biceps Tendonitis ; contact exposure to Covid but did not get infected Office Visits to Orthopedist & PT

– Yes. I had a systemic reaction to my vaccination on 4-5 October with fever of 102.7, headache, fatigue, arthralgias, myalgias, & nausea. These have all resolved after 60 hours. Texting, telemessaging, & an in-person examination

– RPT visit

– An attack of presumed Gout in the intratalar joints of my R foot on 10.14 requiring an ED visit, imaging, & Rx with oral steroids

– Left hip & lower right back pain PT session

– L ankle gouty Mobilisation Flare Physical Fherapy

– Hyperkalemia of 6.2 New medication & f/u lab study

Staphylococcal infection, Gastric disorder and Weight decreased

4KW-31862-93128

– Dizziness

– Depression and loss of energy

– Nausea, headache, insomnia

– Horrible sinus infection. Still have stomach issues

– Sore throat, coughing, headache, lethargic

– Have been diagnosed with a staph infection, sinus infection and upper respiratory infection

– Headache loss of appetite sore arm

– Headache and continued weight loss

– Upper respiratory infection and bronchitis

– Tired, sense of smell, weight loss, headache

Smoke sensitivity, Paranasal sinus discomfort and Tinnitus

4KW-42152-03054

– It's only been 4 hours since I got the shot

– My fatigue and tiredness reported in the past may have been more due my waiting for a aortic valve replacement

– Scalp has been itching since I got my Dose 2. Maybe a coincidence. Not sure though

– Mild body ache and fatigue last couple of days

– Chest discomfort but may be due to having a TAVR heart procedure 5 weeks ago Office visit to cardiologist

– Chest discomfort possibly due to wildfire smoke

– Ongoing chest discomfort due to wildfire smoke or COPD

– Continuing chest discomfort

– Continuing ongoing chest discomfort.

– Mild Ongoing chest discomfort returned. Headache I'm late afternoom

– Headache rough throat in morning

– Ongoing fatigue

– Fatigue keeps returning ongoing

– Chronic fatigue. Frequent headaches.

– More momentary tinnitus in left ear. More leg/foot muscle spasms/cramps early mornings

– chest pressure and headache from the weekend finally gone this morning

– Stomach discomfort. Sinus pressure headache

Oropharyngeal spasm, Ophthalmoplegia and Vascular rupture

4KW-97490-73397

– Heartburn, red streaks from swelled area & two small swelled spots on my jaw that have subsided, persistant ringing of the ears, & lightheadednes off and on.

– Mild heartburn. I have been taking antihistamines since 1 hour prior to taking the injection because of my history with allergies. Benadryl and Allegra on day one, Allegra only today.

– Super soft explosive stool, not loose

– Pain in the corner of my right eye & eye lid that is new with no visible problem.

– Since I stopped taking the antihistamines the day before yesterday, the itching, redness, and soreness has returned to the injection site, but it is mild.

– I have not taken any antihistamines for 3 days, and the redness, itching, and swelling that had previously gone away has returned to my injection site. I have taken a photo for documentation.

– Post-exercise and some heavy lifting I had a strange swelling of the area that seems to have bled over from my original inection site, the injection site became red again, but the new spread area was itchy and inflamed. I took photos to document it.

– Joint pain, eardrum spasms, fatigue, overall increase in allergy symptoms like sneezing compared to prior years. Occasional mild headaches now... used to be very rare for me.

– New nausea today. On 17th, throat became sore & visibly swelled on Lt side (could not see my tonsils on that side, & opening was not symetrical), but I worked a 16 hr shift wearing a mask on the 16th. Lt ear drum spasming & stuffiness continues.

– Body joint & muscle soreness and mild pain persist, but have increased to Lt shoulder. Fatigue continues, eardrum spasms continue off and on but less the last few days. Overall incr in allergies persists.

– Increased: gut/GI issues, muscle cramping off and on, joint pain & joint weakness, overall feeling strange/off, brain fog, eye fatiue and difficulty focusing vision.

– Little dark streaks under my fingernails in my Rt hand like ruptured capillaries with no known injury. Intermittant: burning pain to Rt upper hip & foot, blurry vision & strange sensation to Lt side of face, muscle cramping & aches, incr joint pain.

Upper-airway cough syndrome, Brain fog and Hypertension

4KX-21928-41994

– I have had a feeling of mild nausea for over a week and a half. Ive also had a clear post nasal drip for about a week, but Im guessing that is just allergies

– Ive had diarrhea for 9 days straight. My nausea is gone. No fever. No other symptoms.

– Constant tiredness, hives that welt and itch for the last 2 months, brain fog, I haven't felt 100% since July or August. Also had a month of very high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, dizziness.

Vomiting projectile, Clostridium difficile infection and Hemorrhoids

4KX-22907-11266

– Hemorrhoids and itching. My Doctor is calling me in 2 days.

– Dizzy

– rash is still spreading 5"-3"".

– still dizzy once in a while, minor.

– Major bloating and bowl upset. Getting a colonoscopy 7/6. No Covid symptoms.

– Rolled my right ankle on Sunday. I am a klutz sometimes.

– Like the start of a cold, but I keep fending it off with zinc. No fever to speak of.

– I just feel off my normal .

– super sleepy, so I napped.

– The flu, 5th day working on getting my voice back. Never had a fever, just projectile vomited.

– Cdif, took the Flagyl and came through it. Still rebuilding my GI tract and getting my strength back.

Hypersensitivity, Hypertension and Dyspnea

4KX-32789-85669

– Cold like symptoms

– Yeah shortness of breath

– Shortness of breath on occasions

– I have very bad allergies pollen kicking my ass Seen My Doctor yesterday

– So far so good I guess its better than dying getting the shots

– Well the first dose was rough the second dose seem like its doing me more good than harm thank you check in on me

– Shortness of breath

– Hard to breathe at times Might be a little of both the pollen in the air probably nothing to worry about OK

– My breathing is not bad today like I said I have allergies

– Allergies are kicking my butt but Im alive

– High blood pressure when I wake up first two hours

– High blood pressure

Bone swelling, Temporomandibular pain and dysfunction syndrome and Catarrh

4KY-21108-87785

– Face swollen on right side

– the right side of my face is still a little swollen the right side of my face is still a little swollen also the right side of my collar bone is still a little swollen it looks a little bit like edema

– Right side of my neck have some pain and I still have a little bit of swelling of the above the right collarbone

– There is some there is some swelling on the right side of my face and right side collarbone still

– I woke up at 3AM totally wet around my neck and shoulder. 2 mornings in a row.. Right side of face still slightly swollen.

– A dry cough, and face still slightly swollen right side collarbone.

– I had fever last night, woke up 2AM soaking wet. I still have the same symptons as last week.

– Bad sinus infection squeezing and dry coughing

– Dry coughing for 2 weeks, with mucos in my throat.

– I caught Omicron 12/28/2021 I was vomiting and no appetite. 12/30/2021 the Dr. gave me Regen in my stomach 4 shots. 3weeks later had a sinus infection, they gave me nasal spray.

– Dry coughing, due to pollen in the air

– Headache and dry coughing in the morning and at night

– My sinus is acting up, runny nose eyes watering and ears popping

– I have a bad sinus infection still, my head hurts on the right side. Ears are popping

– TMJ, I developed this after having a sinus infection and popping ears. Visit my primary care provider

– Ears are popping again. Left nostril feels stuffy

– I have a bad headache today and yesterday

Fracture, Hip fracture and Laryngitis

4KY-32821-05630

– 3 days after my vaccine my arm started itching at the vaccine site and a bump the size of a dime and a red rash. In 2 days it was gone.

– No

– Yes. I fractured my right hip in 2 places on 3/2 22

– Yes. I know I had a reaction with the 4th shot as the symptoms started when I got up the next morning. Was terrible pain all over my body. Lasted for 3 days. As I reported to you fromThe last vsafe I had hip surgery on 3/2/22 with 2 fractured bones

– I fractured my hip in 2 places 6 mos ago. Hurts the worse on that side

– 2 fractures in my right hip. Could be contributing to the shot. Feeling a lot better today but still hurt from the hip fractures.

– After Thanksgiving I came down with an awful Virus starting with laryngaritis, sore throat, upper respiratory very bad. I cannot take antibiotics, my Dr put me on a week of steroids. Lasted for 3 weeks.

Injection site nodule, Impaired work ability and Sinus disorder

4KZ-14545-75960

– I should have been checking that I was fatigued since the day after I got the shot.There has been a knot where the shot was given since the day after I got the shot and it is also bruised, it's not red just bruised.

– I tested positive for Covid, but I only felt like I had a sinus infection and didn't have any other symptoms. I felt like I could still work but was told I had to wait 5 days before I could come back to work.

Stomatitis, Laryngitis and Gait disturbance

4KZ-22936-65823

– First 12 hours after shot...No reactions. At about 14 hours after shot these symtoms all appeared with addition of rashes today...4th day after shot. Went to ER for care. Pulse is still very high...making me out of breath...lungs clear by 4th day. Fever broke on 4th day. Was given Benadryl, Prednisone and pepcid. Called my pharmacist for prescription to all 3 for4 days?

– Body weakness

– Sores on roof of mouth for several days. Woke with about 7 welt like red spots around waist. Mildly itchy.

– Pain in jaw

– Areas of red patches well below shot area.

– Jaw ache. Sore throat.

– Knees painful walking stairs

– Ache in the pit of my arm the shot went in. Sore to touch in front area of arm pit.

– Covid positive. Aches in jaw, temples, head, eyes. Fever 101.5. Cough. Laryngitis. Sneezing. Runny nose. Stuffed head.

Lip swelling, Neuralgia and Abdominal pain

4KZ-33950-41768

– I had absolutely no symptoms whatsoever on day 1 or day 2, until last night and this morning (day 3). Maybe its random and unrelated, but at any rate I hope its gone by tomorrow

– My entire arm hurts, not just the actual injection site. Also, I have nerve pain and a numbing feeling in the same arm.

– I seemed to be getting better yesterday evening and this morning, but then all of a sudden this afternoon it hit me again. Im hoping for a better tomorrow!

– The next morning after my shot, I woke up with a horrendous headache, AND my lower lip was very swollen to the point that it was difficult to talk. I took acetaminophen and 50mg of Benadryl, and afternoon the swelling had gone down. By evening the swelling was completely gone, as was the headache, and I have had no symptoms since then.

– Stomach and abdominal pain, for some unknown reason, since last night, with nausea and some mild diarrhea. Im sure its nothing covid related.

– Headaches almost daily

– I had Covid about a month ago, and I still have a lingering sore throat, some sinus congestion, and headache. I have had ongoing, almost daily nauseous headaches for several months, but this has been worse since I had Covid.

Pneumonia bacterial, Hemoptysis and Loss of personal independence in daily activities

4L2-21613-62206

– I think I just have a common cold. Headache, stuffy head, runny nose, sore throat, hoarse voice. A little body stiffness and aches. No fever.

– Runny nose then congested sinuses, dry sore throat, hot flashes and chills, a tight chest, nausea and finally coughing up bloody mucus. CT scan showed lungs were clear but along with bloodwork determined I had a severe bronchial bacterial infection.

– Such intense fatigue and sleepiness, it is difficult to function and I feel almost compelled to go lay down - then I am instantly asleep. I am sleeping for hours during the day, for the last 3 days.

Blood creatine phosphokinase increased, Oxygen consumption decreased and Hypoxia

4L2-29038-04462

– Bilateral leg cramps and cramping in R.Hand (opposite of injection site)

– Light headed

– Whole vaccinated arm hurts.

– Increased fatigue. Low blood O2. In person visit with my PCP scheduled

– More effects of hypoxia,both awake and sleeping: muscle fatigue, brain fog, etc. Lab visits.

– Elevated CK level 500 to 1100. Went of statin and started evolocumab.

– Post vaccine: occasional low fever, increased fatigue, increased myalgia. Getting better after 2 weeks. I think I've had long COVID since 3/20.

– Worsening fatigue, myalgia, weakness

– R. Hip replacment surgery. Possible prostate cancer recurrence.

– Effects of radiotherapy and ADT for PC.

Escherichia infection, Sepsis and Mental impairment

4L2-29857-67433

– Last evening I did have burning and tingling in my hands and fingers.

– Fatigue, brain fog

– Headache, fatigue

– Lethargy, cant seem to think. Working but not at my normal level or speed.

– Symptoms better today but still present.

– Brain fog, fatigue. Working but sleeping more and not my usual energy to get things done.

– Fatigue and muscle weakness

– Headache, feeling fuzzy and inability to concentrate, fatigue, general feeling of unwell.

– E. coli sepsis

Basedow's disease, Herpes zoster and Pain in extremity

4L2-32260-93440

– Pain in the hand of the arm I got the injection in.

– No

– 4 days after my vaccination I broke out in Shingles. I have Graves disease and am wondering if the vaccine triggered the shingles. Also wondering if I should take the 2 nd next Monday?

– Ive been suffering from Shingles that broke out the 4th day after my 1st Covid vaccination. My dr advised me to wait about the 2nd one, then the weather caused the Covid vaccinations to be delayed. How long between vaccinations can I wait?

Stiff leg syndrome, Musculoskeletal stiffness and Injection site erythema

4L2-33622-16094

– My leg continues to be painful. Joint pain, stiffness, muscle pain. I have had to take a pain reliever for the past several days. The pain is in my left leg, which is the same side of my body I got the vaccine on. This pain started the night I got va

– One week and one day after I received the shot, my arm started hurting (in the exact spot I got the shot). The next day, there was a small red dot in that spot. Also, my left leg (the same side of the shot) started hurting (similar to after first)

– My leg still hurts. It's not a new symptom and it hasn't gotten worse, but it still hurts. Started the night of the first shot. Lasted a little over 3 weeks. Started again a week after the second shot

– My left leg continues to have pain and feel stiff.

– My left leg still hurts and feels stiff

C-reactive protein increased, Polymyalgia rheumatica and Muscle disorder

4L3-12741-36164

– Beside the injection site, my butt & thigh muscles hurt so badly, I can hardly stoop to pick something up from the floor.

– Site of injection still so soar its difficult to lift my arm. The butt muscles & back of thighs are not improving. Sitting down, stooping over getting off a chair is difficult . I am normally not a sit down person, I was active before vaccination.

– I still have muscle & joint pain since the first injection.

– These symptoms have persisted since 4/5 , 3 days after 1st vaccine

– Taken to ER

– I keep expecting these symptoms to go away. Ive been experiencing this since 3 days after my 1st vaccination:(

– Anxious for this to turn around. Had symptoms since 1st vaccine. Its going on a month. This is wearing me down.

– Unable to get up from sitting position. Called ambulance this am because I couldnt get up from kitchen chair.

– The symptoms I experienced were severe and continued until my Dr prescribed methyirednisolone 4 mg for 6 day. Day 2 of this RX was relieving the pain. The morning after the last dose, the symptoms came back with a vengeance. The Dr called in another Phone call to DR.

– Depression, extreme fatigue & no relief in pain. Was referred to a Rheumatologist.

– The severe joint pain does not lesson. Its almost 8 wks. I have an apt to see a Rheumatologist for help.

– I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist as having polymyalgia rheumatica. The symptoms started 3 days after my 1st vaccine.

– Elevated crp level. Diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Treated with Prednisone & Hydroxychloroquine. Rheumatologist & Urologist

– I was diagnosed with polymyalgia Rheumatica & have been treated for the past year by a Rheumatologist. Yesterday's apt my Rheumatologist added Methotrexate and began weaning me off of Prednisone. She also sees signs of Psoriatic Arthritis. Rheumatologist

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