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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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Eye injury, Gastrointestinal pain and Irritable bowel syndrome

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– Diarrhea, fatigue

– Fatigue, aches, diarrhea, headache.

– Chills, headache, joint aches.

– Diarrhea Eye injury

– Sore throat

– sore throat, nasal drip, was exposed to others who may have COVID. I had COVID tests Nov. 8 and Nov. 14. Both negative.

– Pains in joints and intestines. Hard to walk. Serious spasms in muscles at night. Temp of 99.6.

– Still having diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. Was put on antibiotics, mixed blessing took pain and fever away, left diarrhea.

– Abdominal pain

– Intestinal diarrhea

– Pain abdomen. IBSD. Chills

Lichen sclerosus, Poor peripheral circulation and Abdominal pain

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– On 02/03 02/04 and 02/05 experienced severe diarrhea, chills and nausea Nurse consultation by phone

– Phone call

– I have lichen sclerosus and since getting my second vaccination it has completely disappeared. May be this mRNA helps this condition for which there is no cure.

– Abdominal pain

– Covid arm

– Lichen sclerosus flare up. My dermatologist stated the vaccination would cause it because it is a auto immune disorder. I thought it could have caused it to flare up. It happened after 2nd vaccination and the booster also. Doctor office

– After second booster I had vertigo for one day

Sinus congestion, Neck pain and Dyspnea

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– Sore throat

– Neck knot and shoulder inflammation and pain on side where shot was given. Not sure if related or not. Also, pain in arm where shot was given, has since gone away, though.

– persistent pain in left arm and shoulder. unsure if connected to vaccination or not.

– light-headedness

– light-headedness and shortness of breath on the stairs

– light-headedness, sinus congestion

– prolonged fatigue

– continued fatigue

– sore throat

– diarrhea

Thoracic outlet syndrome, Drainage and Allergic respiratory symptom

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– Neck pain from middle to left side where injection was given and tipsy feeling.

– Allergy issues (like congestion, cough and drainage) seem to be worse, especially in the morning and in evening. Sore throat. Dizzy or tipsy feeling, exhausted feeling at times, can't think well at times, little stomach pain like cramping with little nausea, which seems to subside just a little after eating, and just a little irritable as if your on Prednisone, but not near as bad.

– Sore throat yesterday and today, allergy symptoms and congestion seems to be more prominent than normal yesterday and today, get a little sick/cramps like at stomach but usually can eat and it will subside just a little, but not severe.

– Headache, neck, shoulder and upper area ache & pains. This gets worse as the day goes on into the night. Little sore throat today, allergies symptoms, cough, and congestion are still little worse than normal.

– Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, muscle pain & soreness all day, along with severe headache. Little more allergy, congestion, cough and sore throat symptoms more than normal, but mot as bad as the past few days.

– Headache, left jaw pain and earache. Neck, shoulder and upper back pain.

– Rash, swelling & itching at injection site on 1/17/21. But gone down now. Still little itching. Bowel movements are more, more productive & loose, but not diarrhea. Still tired,headaches, neck, upper back pain, more allergy & sinus issue than normal.

– Same exhaustion/tiredness, loose stools, but not completely diarrhea, some headaches, allergies still a little worse than normal, neck shoulder & upper back pain still.

– Allergies, sinus, drainage, little cough from allergies and drainage issues, still soft stools as before, and tired.

– Tiredness mostly.

– Tired, more coughing up mucous (not sure if due to allergies, but doesnt seem like it), more muscle aches, some slight pains in chest, & had thoracic outlet syndrome, had surgery, have horners syndrome & left side of face gets more red when heated

Pneumonia viral, Pneumonia bacterial and Telemedicine

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– Had COVID in October. Hospitalized 3 weeks. Post 52 hours, released. Day 5, today, a bit nauseous and have headache. Breathing better. Itching and taking benadryl. Other information: autoimmune disorder, chemotherapy 1x/month for neuroendocrine cancer, asthma, and age 71. Scheduled for February 9 to take the second one. Should I take it?

– Will it be safe for me to take the second shot on February 9?

– Itching I received a phone call. Ive been informed that I have Covid again. What a disaster. When I was in the hospital I even have the plasma. On November 8 I was negative. I just received the phone call and Im going to be receiving another one to get informed about an antibody called Bamlanivimab.

– Fatigue. Red welts on arm. Red welts on arm

– Still needing supplemental oxygen. Cognitive difficulties. Memory issues. Recent diagnosis of hypo thyroid and diabetes. The Weight Gain from the steroids has been difficult to lose. I was hospitalized for three weeks. I received the plasma therapy. I contracted bacterial pneumonia in addition to having the viral pneumonia.

– Migraines Vestiibular neuropathy

Disturbance in attention, Heavy menstrual bleeding and Sinusitis

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– brain fog"--trouble concentrating

– It is normal for me to feel this amount of fatigue and joint pain

– I have the normal amount of joint pain and fatigue for me

– This level of joint pain and tiredness is normal for me

– This is the normal amount of tired and achy gif mf

– Brain fog

– I think we have reached baseline fatigue and joint aches today

– I got my shot on day 3 of my period and the whole last week I have stayed at a day 3 pretty heavy flow, normally it would have slowed on day 5 and been over day 7 or 8, here I am on day 10 like

– Sudden start of longer heavier periods that suddenly onset after my booster dose

– I had a terrible sinus infection for 2 weeks but it was NOT COVID, no lasting changes

Fibromyalgia, Seasonal allergy and Hypoesthesia oral

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– I have fibromyalgia so i dont know if the muscle aches were due to that because it was cold today, or if it was from the shot. BC powder helped though

– I have fibromyalgia so i dont know if my skin/ body is more sensitive

– Fibromyalgia might be affected by the weather and my muscles could be hurting. It was cold today

– Seasonal allergies

– Numb lips

– Fibromyalgia, vertigo, arthritis, anxiety, high blood pressure

– Fibromyalgia

Cognitive disorder, Confusional state and Dyspepsia

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– When I check "redness" at injection site it indicates the small bruise there.

– Anxiety

– Light-headed

– Fatigue

– Heartburn, dull leg & sharp ankle pains -- all probably related to new med, but thought I'd report them.

– A few weeks of congestion, fatigue and aches, but a negative Covid test. Had a routine doctor's visit just after that time, and I checked out fine.

– Cognitive lapses, 2 types: exaggerated "senior moments" and confusion as in a half-awake state

– Sore throat

– Scratchy throat. May not be covid-related, but I have been traveling and so will take a home test in a few days.

Abdominal pain lower, Arrhythmia and Heart rate irregular

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– I had bad heart palpitations the first day i got the shot, but haven't had any since.

– Heart palpitations/abnormal heart beat

– Dysrhythmia

– My lymph nodes in my right armpit are really painful and I have continued to have heart palpitations. I went to the doctor today and had blood work done to make sure everything is okay.

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck, metallic taste, tight jaw

– Tight jaw

– Lymph node swelling, jaw tightness

– Dizziness

– I have been on my period for more than 30 days and the doctors cannot figure out what's wrong.

– Lower abdominal pain & menstrual issues Have a visit scheduled for Thursday

Conjunctivitis, Wheezing and Sinus disorder

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– Anxiety

– Tinnitus

– Tinnitus, noticed it yesterday as well and after my first shot

– Allergies/sinus worse than normal

– Allergies have worsened even with taking my allergy medication.

– Allergy symptoms worse than usual. Still have tinnitus that started after the first vaccination, went away and then came back after the second vaccination.

– Runny nose, sore throat, cough, chills, fatigue, wheezing. Rapid test for flu, covid and strep were negative

– Cough, runny nose, fatigue

– Tinnitus developed after first dose of vaccine. Got a little better prior to second dose. After second dose it can back full force. Has been very bothersome, waxes and wanes. Injection in L arm, L elbow and arm pain has become worse. orthopedist and PCP appt

– Tinnitus, saw an ENT for this issue In person visit

– Cold like symptoms, including conjunctivitis

– I got covid in Jan 2022. I still have tinnitus, which I reported previously, and am being followed by an ENT.

Flatulence, Constipation and Gastrointestinal disorder

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– Headaches which have eased until today and a cough that comes and goes.

– This report started 2 days after booster. First rest 32 hours I was full body aches, chills and slept majority of the time.

– Upset stomach, cramps and diarrhea X3. Very tired. Have be sleep about over the last week and half

– Stomach issues have continued. Have had extreme upset stomach with excess gas, diarrhea paired with constipation. As of Sunday have had 2 days were things are mostly back to normal.

– Headaches and gastrointestinal issues.

Motion sickness, Furuncle and Neck pain

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– I am achy today but I know its from the work I did yesterday (waxed floors on my hands and knees and wiped down all of the kitchen cabinets). I took ibuprofen last night and today.

– I think its from projects weve been doing at home and I got motion sickness on my walk today.

– I have a boil like sore on my side. It itches a lot and also hurts a lot.

– Ok. I think I realize that Ive been doing this wrong. I had this terrible shoulder and neck pain for over a month. I thought it was some exercise I did or my mattress. Now its almost gone and I realize it was at the time of the shot.

– Hi still have joint pain. I no longer believe it Is because of yardwork I did the day before my first shot. Lasting this long, it must be from the shot.

Injected limb mobility decreased, Nodule and Limb discomfort

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– Nothing yet

– The left arm where it was injected. A still a little sore but less each day.

– Arm still continues to ache

– The left arm / outside the bicep muscle continues to hurt - theres a knot in the muscle. It also hurts when lifting the arm above my shoulder. It started after the second shot.

– The left arm outer bicep still hurts - the muscle continues to heal slowly.

– Still have the ache in the left arm where the injection was placed. I can lift the arm upward & a little higher but still have some pain. Normal doctors visit A I forgot to mention the pain to the doctor.

– Little dizzy this morning - dull headache

– Little dizzy

– Feel tired

– Tired

– Less tired today

– No

Rash, Dyspnea and Dizziness

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– Rash across trunk, chest, armpits, groin

– Dizzy, lightheaded, some difficulty breathing this morning , treated in emergency room

– Diffuse rash across chest/neck, despite steroid and antihistamine use (previously seen/treated for probable anaphylaxis)

– Rash across trunk, chest, neck, and on face Visit for severe rash spreading on trunk, chest, neck, and onto face that did not relieve with high dose antihistamines

– Rash across check, neck, face needing treatment with steroids (not controlled with antihistamines) Followed up with allergist on rash treatment

Uterine dilation and curettage, Intermenstrual bleeding and Dysphonia

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– I could feel the lymph nodes in my injection side armpit last night and thiz morning. Not now.

– Ran out of energy. Took a nap which is uncommon and then felt better

– Aware of lymph nodes, still, under injection arm; only when i wad carrying heavy items.

– I had a 2nd occurrence of breakthrough bleeding. This necessitated an OR procedure to verify it was not endometriosis. Uterus was cleaned of dried blood. The 2nd event happened 4 mos after 2nd dose. Dr consult after ultrasound, decision to have D&C done in an OR.followed by D&C in OR

– Lymph node is swollen

– Lymph node under left arm still sore

– Only lymph node swelling beneath i jection site arm

– Lymph node in injection side breast tissue

– I tested positive for Covid on Jan 12th. I'd had symptoms similar to Cedar Fever for 4 days. My 2 consecutive negative tests were Jan 21st & 22nd

– In late March, I had one day of a screaming sore throat, one day as it reduced on left, one day reducing on right. Raspy voice, some cough, and sneezy, wet sinuses. No test. None available where i was. Still cannot smell the coffee since Feb

Eczema, Rash pruritic and Pruritus

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– I have eczema and the itching and rash that come with that seem worse since I got my last shot

– Eczema itching and rash seems worse since my 2nd shot.Rash has spread on arm where i got my shot Discussing more treatment for the rash at my next doctor vudit next weektir

– Itching and rash persist. I'll discuss with my doctor I'll be seeing my doctor for a check up. I will be getting blood work done before I see him

– Seeing my doctor this week due to persistent rash and itching

Gastric operation, Pain management and Hiatus hernia

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– I'm disabled. I also had a stomach surgery, due to a large paraesophageal hiatal hernia, which was causing major problems, I have lost a lot of weight. None of it was/is related to Covid-10, in my view. I have never tested positive for Covid-19. For mental health I am disabled over 20 years. I seenurse a mental health on telephone bi monthly. I see a mental health medicaiton provider several times a year, i see a therpaist many times a yr. I see my pcp a few times a year. I have seen Gastro

– Totally unrelated to covid.

– Sore throat, body aches, change in sense of smell, general malaise, diarrhea, excessive mucus and phlegm, mild cough. I think I caught something at a Halloween party. We all wore masks except when eating. Heart rate fine oxygen fine temperature ok.

– I've had and have had and do have multiple health conditions for decades, too many to list here. Yes, they're been progressively worse, especially the last couple or years. I'm currently experiencing something that is going around.

– I'm sore from trying to shovel snow. I have multiple health conditions too many to list here and they affect my functioning daily and hourly. I am disabled for 20 years because of my health conditions and I have more now conditions. Pain management clinic and telephone with mental health nurse

Muscle twitching, Injection site swelling and Injection site pruritus

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– Last Tuesday through Saturday the injection site was extremely itchy. It was also swollen and red like a bug bite.

– Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit of the vaccine arm.

– Swollen lymph nodes both armpits.

– Swollen lymph nodes both armpits

– Swollen lymph nodes in both armpits

– Muscle twitching in my upper back

– Redness is about 3 inches under the injection site.

– I generally don't get headaches and I have had several since receiving the booster.

Antiphospholipid syndrome, Red blood cell sedimentation rate increased and C-reactive protein increased

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– Developed redness on right arm 20-days after first vaccine. Size -2.5x1. No itching. It was several inches from the injection site and bright red. With 2nd vaccine, took it in opposite arm and developed redness and very slight itching the day after. It has been 2-days post vaccine and it is still red. This one is considerably larger: 3.75 x 2.25 and warm to touch. On advice of allergist, have been taking Allegra since the day before the 2nd vaccine. Apparently had no effect on the redness. I also ran a low grade temp yesterday: 99.5 at the highest. My normal is 97ish and was 97.3 at time of injection. Also noted yesterday, very slight headache and sleepiness.

– Want to make a correction to previous report. Accidentally reported redness on right arm after the first vaccine occurred 20 days after the injection, but was unable to correct it. It occurred 10 (ten) days after the first vaccine.

– Redness has almost completely faded

– Headache

– Inflammation of eyes and elevated ESR & CRP

– Since receiving this booster, blood glucose levels have dropped Email. Seeing Dr. next week.

– Abnormal lab tests Dr Office

– Have developed antiphospholipid syndrome

Uterine cancer, Breast pain and Burning sensation

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– Swollen lymph nodes in my neck, very swollen and painful, pain in underarm area slight sweeling, all on left side which is the side of my injection. Neck is very painful

– Swollen lymoh nodes in colat bone area and underarm on left side of body. Painful and swollen

– Swollen Lymph nodes under arm and collar bone area on left side of body swollen and painful

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck/colar bone area and under left arm, slightly painful not as bad as it has been

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck and underarm on left side of body. Little pain.

– Still have swollen lymph nodes in neck and sometimes underarm, get a pain under my arm and breasts occassionally.depending on what im doing.

– Swollen lymph nodes in neck and underarm was only on my left side now both left and right side has been 3 weeks and still swollen sometimes painful. And burning sensation when i sweat under my arms.

– Still have swollen lymph nodes in neck and underarm, no longer painful and swelling c9mes and goes depending on what im doing usually when i sweat the swelling comes back

– Occassionally have pain in my neck/lymph node area, similar to pain i felt in the days following ny covid 19 vaccine

– Uterine cancer, found out i had it had it removed and now healing. Not covid related but is a new health condition lol

Rash papular, Rash erythematous and Mobility decreased

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– Ringing in ears

– Rash on arm got redder, more raised, larger in area and itchier. Im still tired.

– Stomach ache

– Low temperature 93.3°

– Cough, runny nose, tiredness

– Had severe swelling and pain in my feet and lower legs. After Advil and elevating my legs only left calf remained swollen and sore for two more days.

– Got booster and was bedridden for two days with fever and joint pains and headache. Headache continued for two more days. Arm was sore for five days.

Respiratory rate increased, Heart rate increased and Insomnia

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– Last night after yesterday's checkin fever went to 101

– Resting hesrt rate went up again. In total from 58 to 62

– RHR continues to be elevated and sleep not as good

– RHR higher than normal but starting to drop

– Slightly elevated heart rate

– Increased resting heart rate

– Elevated resting heart rate. Although starting to slowing drop.

– Continued higher resting heart rate (66 rather than the usual 60-62)

– Elevate resting heart rate although starting to drop slowly

– Continued elevated resting heart rate. 4 or 5 above my normal

– Slightly elevated rhr and breathing rate

– Slightly elevated RHR

Eyelids pruritus, Erythema of eyelid and Coronary arterial stent insertion

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– One eyelid is red and itchy, not able to open it fully.

– Developed a stye in one eye. Have been treating it for 7 days, but not gone yet. At eye Drs office in person

– Still have large stye on one eyelid. On antibiotic pills but nothing has changed In person exam by eye specialist

– Heart attack and stent July 6,2021

– Heart attack -7/2021

– Atrial Fib and TIA put me in hospital 9/15-17. Had to get AF under control. No permanent damage from TIA.

Gout, Peripheral swelling and Abdominal discomfort

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– Tummy upsr

– Today very tired. Feel like coming down with cold

– Left foot swollen and very painful. Went up ER. Told it was gout. Never had this before. Given meds. Got better after about three weeks.

– Tired for one day

– Sneezing often. Since yesterday.

– Painful feet. Top of feet. Pain in one knee

– Tested positive for COVID

– Sore throat.

– Cold like symptoms. Tested positive on rapid test fir COVID about two weeks ago Lasted about seven days. Then tested negative twice.

Graft versus host disease, Body temperature fluctuation and Joint stiffness

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– Metallic taste in mouth after injection

– Effecting my blood sugar having cold sweats every time I have something to eat

– Gvhd symptoms from bone marrow transplant flaring up since covid vac

– I have issues with my body temp fluctuating and my joints are unrealistically stiff!

– Body temperature issues. Hot flash like symptoms every day and Im not in menopause

– Temperature fluctuations since second covid shot

– Fluctuations in my body temperature hot rushes extreme fatigue and unbelievable joint pains that I didnt have prior to vaccinations

– Muscle aches have accelerated since having the covid vaccine

– Horrible aching joints

Muscle twitching, Edema peripheral and Lymph node pain

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– Mild twitching/pulsing sensation, but only right after the shot

– Swollen lymph node in armpit on side of injection

– The lymph node in my armpit on the side I got the shot is swollen

– Lymph node in armpit on injection side is still tender (but less swollen)

– Swollen lymph nodes in armpit on injection side

– Dizziness; Swollen/tender lymph node in armpit on injection side

– Swollen lymph node in armpit on injection side

– Tender lymph node in armpit on injection side

– Swollen armpit lymph node

Hypersensitivity, Pruritus and Rash

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– Started with itching in both arms and upper torso about 2.5 weeks of 2nd dose Pfizer. Now has progressed into back and legs. I have not done anything new other than this vaccine.

– Rash and itching is subsided, as my Dr. diagnosed me with an allergic reaction to the Pfizer vaccination, he gave me a steroid shot and prescription topical cream to reduce symptoms,along with a antihistamine. Should run its course, already reduce Just my regular care physician office visit.

Pharyngeal erythema, Pain of skin and Paranasal sinus hypersecretion

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– Everything hurts today. Even my skin! I have fibromyalgia, but this doubled my body pain.

– Swollen lymph glands in armpit

– Glands in armpits and neck still sore

– Swollen lymph gland in armpit of shot arm

– Fever did not break until Tues 5/10

– Sinus drainage, Red/very sore throat, swollen glands in neck, achey, tired, negative home covid test

– Asthma with sinus infection ,taking asthma inhalee, but needed antibiotic and prednisone ; injection site still slightly tender, but not red or swollen like it had been

– Still lymph nodes in armpit slightly sore

Cardiac flutter, Tachycardia and Heart rate increased

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– Upper arm is sore- not exactly injection site. Also have mild neck pain - not exactly headache.

– Daily episodes of heart fluttering 2-4 times a day - occur randomly and last for a few seconds - highest HR measured is 90s- normal HR is 60s- occurs at rest - not Ortho static

– I continue to have a sensation of daily palpitations short lived a few seconds random but unsettling

– Mild tachycardia - for 15 minutes - within 30 min of getting the vaccine- soreness Around both shoulders, fatigue.

Back injury, Fall and Sleep disorder

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– Have slight cough

– Tightness in chest, with some shortness of breath

– I did not have any injection site pain, But I developed a cough within about 15 minutes of my receiving the vaccination. Could there have been air in the needle when the vacc was administered? I developed a short cough with about 15 minutes to half an hour after receiving the vaccination.

– Shortness of breath. Zero inject. Site pain

– Just some shortness of breath and a little cough since the day I've had the or receive the vaccination

– Same ol', same ol', but then nobody (obviously) is reading these remarks. I've had shortness of breath from day 1. Why not include those in your list of symptoms? I'm going to ER, at the recommendation from Kaiser Perm

– Very slight fatique

– I woke up at 1 AM with pain in my shin. I don't know if it's related to the vaccine or not.

– I slipped in my driveway and hurt my back. I haven't been feeling well the last several days. Still, it is unrelated to my Covid vaccine.

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