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.
Medial tibial stress syndrome, Paresthesia oral and Migraine
3.3.2021 – Tingling lips.
3.5.2021 – Headache was a migraine in the morning until I took Excedrin. Then it got better and I've been great all day.
3.24.2021 – I've had shin splints and low energy. But I don't currently believe either to be related to the COVID vaccine. I've started running more, which I think caused my shin splints. And I think the leg pain caused me sleeping difficulty + low energy.
4.29.2021 – I'm very low energy today. Could be from a number of factors.
High frequency ablation, Gout and Cardiac flutter
3.3.2021 – Feeling flush. Not your typical fever feeling but a feeling of blood circulating after an good workout exercise
3.4.2021 – Inattentive focus
3.8.2021 – Not sure if residual fatigue is due to vaccine or not. I am tired a lot more.
3.31.2021 – Extremely mild soreness. Same as if I got a flu shot. No additional symptoms yet.
4.1.2021 – My joints were not feeling great yesterday and today. Felt like arthritis and or gout, but Im on medication for those so its likely not that. I believe this was a reaction.
9.30.2021 – I dont have a fever, but the way my joints are feeling pain: might be around the corner.
10.21.2021 – My lower back is starting to feel pain, and I medically can't. I had a radio frequency ablation lower lumbar. Wondering if immune system boost triggered a regrowth of nerves.
12.30.2021 – Feeling heart flutters.
4.4.2022 – Extreme fatigue.
Abdominal pain, Erythema and Sneezing
3.15.2021 – None
4.5.2021 – Muscular pains during 4 consecutive days I could unhappily not report them as I kept receiving the same security code any time I asked the app to send me a new one. I am not experiencing those anymore.
4.19.2021 – Left Elbow pain, not clear what causes it. It feels like a bruise but there is no visible sign of any bruise, just a red diffuse area. I am not too worried, just puzzled.
4.28.2021 – Sneezing, diarrhea, fatigue . Better now except for postprandial belly ache
Rotator cuff syndrome, Asthma and Abdominal pain
1.13.2021 – Abdominal pain is more like indigestion
7.8.2021 – Headache (Migraine) today. Some seasonal allergies flare up
1.7.2022 – Had congestion & slight cough for 2 days that were asthma related. Did have direct exposure to 3 positive COVID people week of 12/27-12/31/21. COVID Test taken in 1/2/21 was negative.
4.18.2022 – Had fatigue on 4/15/22
4.20.2022 – Laid down for nap after taking Magnesium Citrate 400mg & eating lunch
5.12.2022 – Right shoulder & left ankle pain
5.26.2022 – Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing , some chest tightness, occasional dry cough, fatigue
7.14.2022 – 2 episodes of acute nasal congestion , itchy throat, & frontal/ temporal headache. Slight cough. No fever. First time negative COVID. Haven't tested the second time.
10.13.2022 – Impingement syndrome of right shoulder. Undergoing PT. On Melixocam 15mg daily & Tylenol Arthritis as needed Referred to Orthopedic doctor
10.13.2022 – Runny nose
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy, Idiopathic generalized epilepsy and Generalized tonic-clonic seizure
1.20.2021 – Constant underarm pain on the side of the vaccinated arm (probably from locally swollen axillary lymph nodes)
1.21.2021 – Painful axillary lymph node swelling on the side of the vaccine administration (underarm swelling and pain on that side).
1.22.2021 – Underarm pain from axillary lymph node swelling
4.20.2021 – I had two generalized tonic-clonic seizures in March and was diagnosed with an idiopathic generalized epilepsy (juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy). I possibly had preliminary symptoms before the vaccine, so it is likely unrelated. Neurologist visit
Menopausal symptoms, Uterine spasm and Breast cyst
3.26.2021 – Arm tingling
3.27.2021 – Arm tingling/numbness (infrequent), runny nose that comes & goes,
4.17.2021 – Warm - sweating when doing activities
4.18.2021 – Sweating with normal temperature, loss of appetite
4.19.2021 – Loss of appetite
4.29.2021 – Sporadic mild headaches, muscle pain on side of body where injection was given. Fatigue.
5.10.2021 – Late period, infrequent headaches
5.13.2021 – Insomnia, TSH level drop since 2nd shot, inflammation, uterine cramping post cycle, loss of appetite.
5.29.2021 – Menses is off since getting the shot. It was late this month, and Im experiencing worse PMS symptoms this month.
10.24.2021 – Bad lower back pain, breast pain/itchiness.
10.25.2021 – Sore throat, sweating while standing up for a few minutes, ovarian pain.
10.26.2021 – Breast cyst pain, armpit lymph node swelling
10.31.2021 – Cramping, almost menstrual like.
11.12.2021 – Intermittent hot flashes, breast cyst pain, lower back pain.
11.21.2021 – Moderate lower back pain
11.28.2021 – Heavy menstrual cycle with moderate low back pain and cramps.
12.5.2021 – Continued lower back pain since getting the booster.
1.21.2022 – Heavier menstruation, worse menstrual cramps, lower back pain.
4.24.2022 – Brain fog, GI issues, fatigue, leg pain post COVID infection in February 2022.
9.12.2022 – Dizziness
Injection site urticaria, Injection site nodule and Injection site induration
2.2.2021 – Red and itchy with hives this afternoon around injection site. Hard knot under injection site about the size of a large egg.
2.6.2021 – The redness (rash - and hives if I itched it) spread to 8 inches in length and to 6 inches wide and was always quite warm or hot. I would put an ice pack on it and it would immediately help. Everything peaked yesterday and it is now going away.
2.13.2021 – The redness on my arm came back after being gone for a couple of days and got bigger than I reported last week. It stayed for a couple of days and went away. It's been gone for about 3 days now.
3.1.2021 – 2/24/21-achy for 2 hours; 27 hours after vaccine. 2/25-2/27; moderate to severe chest, rib and back pain that would come and go in waves waxing and waning. I've never felt this particular kind of pain before. It was very strange. I also had covid arm again. I do not like this vaccine.
Angina pectoris, Dyspnea exertional and Respiratory disorder
4.22.2021 – Pain in the chest
5.13.2021 – I had a reaction to the shot. blood pressure went to 190/113 immediately after shot I felt faint. Went to the hospital by ambulance after blood pressure went to deadly levels.
5.19.2021 – Dizzy
5.27.2021 – Heart and chest area hurts. Very dizzy and tired.
6.12.2021 – Pain in heart and chest. Unable to exercise due to lack of energy. Muscle aches.
6.17.2021 – Pain in chest dizzy high BP and too tired to work. Have to rest and take naps all the time. All just since taking the 2nd shot
6.24.2021 – Bad cold like when I had COVID and cough and so tired that I cant work today. My heart hurts. No fever. All since having my 2nd shot I have not felt well.
11.11.2021 – Problems breathing. Lungs and heart not working like it did before the 2nd injection I have been unable to exercise without getting out of breath since the 2nd shot
5.15.2022 – Can not breathe well. Sick all the time over and over again with a cold and coughing symptoms
Dysstasia, Swelling of eyelid and Rash pruritic
7.4.2021 – Woke up with Left eyelid very swollen. Left arm was injected
7.5.2021 – Rash in both knees continue even using cortisone & fresh aloe
7.6.2021 – Rash continues nit better not worse
7.7.2021 – Rash in knees continues & itchy May go to ER Saturday for it
7.8.2021 – Rash on knees just slightly better Still itchu
7.9.2021 – Rash continues on both knees a bit better still some itchiness
7.10.2021 – Rash on knees better
7.27.2021 – Very bad lower back pain Hard to sit & get up from sitting position
7.28.2021 – Rash on lower back
7.30.2021 – Rash in lower back continues
7.31.2021 – Still some rash lower back
Induration, Upper respiratory tract infection and Vertigo
3.20.2021 – Lymph node in armpit on injection side slightly sore and swollen.
3.21.2021 – Lymph node in armpit of injection side is slightly swollen and sore.
3.22.2021 – Lymph node in the armpit of the injection side slightly swollen and sore.
3.23.2021 – Lymph node in the armpit of injection side slightly swollen and sore.
5.7.2021 – Vertigo
7.16.2021 – Scratchy throat. (But Ive been doing a lot of talking and singing this week. And Ive been around a lot of unmasked people.)
10.15.2021 – Upper respiratory infection.
11.20.2021 – Gland in armpit (same arm as injection) is sore and feels swollen or hard.
11.21.2021 – Gland in armpit of injection arm sore and slightly swollen.
11.22.2021 – Just the tiniest soreness in armpit on injection side this morning. By afternoon it was gone.
2.18.2022 – Cough, sore throat, headache for 4-5 days.
12.9.2022 – Stuffy nose
Shock symptom, Electric shock sensation and Bursitis
3.29.2021 – a little nasal congestion
3.31.2021 – Sneezing, runny eyes, stuffy nose (similar to late yesterday which was so bad, I went to the pharmacy to buy nasal spray...though ended up not using)
4.2.2021 – Missed reporting yesterday: still a lot of sneezing & dripping nose. Today is much better. Yesterday, some strange tingling (electric shock-like sensationson top of left arch & right hand consecutively for a short duration, thankfully. Also yesterday my right arm felt weak ~ had difficulty liftin my coffee mug! And later my right elbow joint felt like it was sepatating. Again, short duration only.
4.4.2021 – Disrupting, drippy runny nose continues...with sneezing
4.5.2021 – Continued lote of sneezing & drippy, runny nose
4.27.2021 – shock from right shin jumped to back near right armpit/ribcage
5.1.2021 – Yesterday, Friday, I had mild muscle & body aches, joint pains & a headache pain
5.17.2021 – Feel weak & Lethargic. Headaches. Joint pains. Weird shocks all over.
7.26.2021 – Sometimes horrific debilitating cramps in my legs (toes, above & below my knees & even up my butt) & my fingers, esp right pinky. And sometimes strange, painful deep lonnng-needle-like pain in random parts of my body...limbs & torso.
4.26.2022 – Continuous all day sneezing & runny nose. So bad I was sent to an allergist who then sent me to an ENT specialist. More or less resolved now after daily use of Flonase & Omeprazonole
Blood iron decreased, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Sinus pain
1.3.2021 – Stuffy nose, intermittent cough and sore throat
1.5.2021 – Mild sore throat and congestion
1.8.2021 – Mild occasional congestion
1.16.2021 – Arm became sore again at the injection site, chills and sweats with exhaustion. Only lasted about 12 hours. Still have some tenderness at the injection site
1.30.2021 – Fatigue mild sore throat
2.27.2021 – Sore throat, hot flashes, headache
5.3.2021 – Low iron, energy, headache
7.31.2021 – Sore throat, headache occasionally
11.2.2021 – Mild dizziness
11.4.2021 – Positive rapid Covid test
11.5.2021 – Covid +
11.7.2021 – Congestion, cough, sinus pain, loss of smell
11.9.2021 – Cough, Congestion
11.4.2022 – Pain under Left rib cage
Otitis media, Cataract and Synovial cyst
3.3.2021 – Tingling all over.
3.7.2021 – I have experienced constipation since the vaccine. I have never had this problem prior to the vaccine.
3.8.2021 – GI constipation. Started day after vaccine
3.16.2021 – Migraine headache
3.23.2021 – Migraine and what seems like an unstoppable headache. Family Practice Office
4.2.2021 – Inability to sleep last night with fitful dreams.
10.3.2021 – Cataracts right and left eye. Otitis media left ear. Resolved.
4.2.2022 – Bakers cyst left knee.
10.15.2022 – Hives on both arms the night following the injection.
10.18.2022 – Scratchy throat
10.19.2022 – Forgot to report two/three days ago had pain in lymph node under injection site
10.20.2022 – Lymph node sensitivity decreasing under injection site.
11.20.2022 – Vertigo for 24 hours
Musculoskeletal chest pain, Hypoesthesia oral and Head discomfort
1.9.2021 – Sore throat and post nasal drip
1.10.2021 – A little stuffy and post nasal drip
1.22.2021 – Runny nose, post nasal drip & sore throat
1.27.2021 – Numbness /tingling sensation/heaviness in arm that received vaccination & facial & tongue numbness
1.28.2021 – Sinus pain/pressure, nasal congestion, post nasal drip, sore throat, chest pain/rib pain/pressure
1.29.2021 – Sinus pressure, post nasal drip, congestion, sore throat, cough, back pain
1.30.2021 – Sore throat, sinus pressure , post nasal drip
1.31.2021 – Post nasal drip, cough, sob
2.1.2021 – Sore throat, sob, post nasal drip
2.2.2021 – Sinus pressure, congestion and sob
2.3.2021 – Nasal congestion, post nasal drip and sob
3.3.2021 – Keep getting cold sores
7.30.2021 – Vertigo, coughing, wheezing, stomachache, diarrhea and fatigue
12.4.2021 – Sinus pain, chest pain
12.5.2021 – Nasal congestion, SOB, cough, head pressure
12.6.2021 – SOB, cough, dizziness, ear pain
12.7.2021 – SOB, cough, nasal congestion
12.8.2021 – Cough, SOB
12.9.2021 – Cough, nasal congestion, SOB, itchy eye
1.14.2022 – Coughing a lot
Apnea, Narcolepsy and Confusional state
1.29.2021 – EXTREME shortness of breath and I fainted at work cant go to er since they cant help and are booked with seven hour wait times
1.31.2021 – Lots of confusion but the shortness of breath is slightly better
2.1.2021 – Fairly significant headache with confusion
2.2.2021 – Still have shortness of breath
2.3.2021 – Shortness of breath and confusion
2.18.2021 – Severe fatigue
2.25.2021 – Constant shortness of breath and confusion
2.26.2021 – SEVERE shortness of breath and vomiting this morning
2.27.2021 – EXTREME fatigue and EXTREME shortness of breath
2.28.2021 – Extreme fatigue and shortness of breath
3.2.2021 – SEVERE shortness of breath and fatigue
3.3.2021 – SEVERE shortness of breath and SEVERE fatigue and aches
3.12.2021 – SEVERE shortness of breath and confusion
3.19.2021 – I have SEVERE shortness of breath and a loss of taste and smell that isnt going away
3.26.2021 – I have absolutely no sense of smell and minimal taste and SEVERE SEVERE shortness of breath
4.9.2021 – Significantly worse shortness of breath and borderline narcolepsy
5.28.2021 – Apnea (caused by the vaccine)
8.27.2021 – Complete loss of smell and constant shortness of breath
2.26.2022 – Total loss of taste and smell permanently and constant severe shortness of breath
Chillblains, Trigeminal neuralgia and Angina pectoris
3.14.2021 – very sleepy all the time and shaking with cold chills all the time
3.15.2021 – I had pounding fast heart rate.yesterday when I was really sick.
3.16.2021 – How long do these symptoms last? Not wanting to get 2nd shot when this one made me sick.
3.20.2021 – Fatigue!!!
3.27.2021 – still have some cold chills off and on. Also have lots of hotflashes, also pain in head like electric shocks:( Not fun!!!.
4.3.2021 – I now have more caughing, more head congestion.
4.18.2021 – can't describe feeling.
4.21.2021 – Hot and flushing sweats. throughout the day.
4.22.2021 – sweating and hot from inside out, uncomfortable
4.24.2021 – Flushing
5.22.2021 – Stomach pains diarrhea talked with Dr by phone
7.17.2021 – sore throat, runny nose snezzing headache. aches in body. more arryrhmias, and heart pain.
10.16.2021 – seepness, chills, gougt still no tast nor smell.
4.17.2022 – I now have trigeminal neuralgia:( dr on call
Injection site mass, Erythema and Influenza
3.30.2021 – The pain and redness started about 12 hours after the shot. Still a little sore at this time.
3.31.2021 – When you touch the area of the injection there is a lump
4.1.2021 – Still have a lump where the shot was given. It is tender but less than yesterday.
4.20.2021 – I am Diabetic but my blood sugars were not an issue. Also my normal temperature range is from 97.2 to 97.8 on my thermometer.
4.21.2021 – Still no concern with my blood sugars being affected
1.15.2022 – Cough, runny nose, stuffy head.
5.13.2022 – Coughing, sneezing, runny nose, fever
11.21.2022 – Cough and runny nose
Vaginal hemorrhage, Constipation and Pain in extremity
2.18.2021 – Mild soreness in the arm the vaccine was given.
2.19.2021 – Arm is still sore and I have a minor headache.
2.20.2021 – Mild pain in the arm I received the vaccine. The pain isnt as bad as it was yesterday. Its definitely getting better!
2.22.2021 – I didnt think much of it before, but since the vaccine Ive been constipated. Its been very hard to dedicate. I have also noticed that I am bleeding from my vaginal area. Its way too early for my period, and it started 2 days after receiving the vaccine. It isnt a lot a blood, but enough to notice when I go to the bathroom.
3.13.2021 – I did not take my temperature because I dont believe I have a fever, and I dont have the chills. I definitely had moderate body aches and feel fatigue though.
Sinus tachycardia, Hyperventilation and Skin burning sensation
4.27.2021 – Twitching left eyelid. Never have had a twitch and it started 10 minutes after the shot. I also had "rare reactions" when i got the shot of shaking and heart racing.
5.3.2021 – Yesterday on day 7 i for light headed out of no where, day 7 at almost the same time as my shot. Had to go to the er and left with diagnosis of tremulousness and other symptoms. My cheeks turned VERY pink and felt like they were on fire. Described previously. Left with diagnosis of tremulousness, acute hyperventilation syndrome, and sinus tachycardia. It came out of no where on day 7. Really really hot red cheeks. Really bad headache today (Monday)
Periarthritis, Menstruation irregular and Erythema
3.15.2021 – Base body temp has increased slightly since vaccinated. I am usually 97.9, but now Ive been 98.4-98.6
3.16.2021 – I did have redness on length of arm the day after the vaccine which wasn't reported. Also it should be noted I am responding to questions based on whether anything's ng I'm feeling is out of the ordinary and not due to something I know the cause of like allergies or lack of sleep.
9.7.2021 – Suddenly started a menstrual cycle (it stopped after the 2nd vaccine)
3.9.2022 – Frozen shoulder in same arm that received vaccine, started within 4 weeks of shot Doctor office visits
Bursitis, Arthralgia and COVID-19
5.29.2021 – One bout of hand busitis. It lasted a few days then subsided.
4.5.2022 – Re Joint pain: Each time I have received a vaccine I notice an area of mild bursitis somewhere. The first three times it occurred on a hand, this time is is right elbow. I head the shot on the right side. I think there may be a relationship.
4.6.2022 – As yesterday - mild bursitis, right elbow. Seems to be clearing (less noticeable than yesterday).
4.7.2022 – Elbow bursitis is nearly gone
12.29.2022 – Contracted Covid
Bone contusion, Panic reaction and Emotional distress
2.18.2021 – Too much going on. Had one of my anxiety attacks. For one day I felt like a cold but my allergy medicine cleared it up. Felt fine the next day. No physical issues but emotionally struggling.
3.31.2021 – Emotional issues and increased anxiety. Nothing physical and no reactions to the vaccine. I already had anxiety issues and a service dog to help but the constant barrage of news continues to stir up the panic. Enough is enough.
4.14.2021 – I fell and was diagnosed with Rib Contusion. Nothing to do with Covid, just wasnt paying attention. Primary care physician
12.17.2021 – Dizziness and fatigue. Probably the results of a 77 year old woman preparing for the holidays, at least the fatigue part.
Urine output decreased, Aspiration and Retching
3.14.2021 – Wrenching Vomit. Stomach pain with excessive gas.
9.24.2021 – Nerve pain in neck, back, legs, and feet. Chills and nausea.
10.1.2021 – Back, leg, and foot pain. Pinching and numbness. Additional neck nerve pain. Difficult to none urination
10.8.2021 – Rash on ankle and leg. Heart has rapid and hard beating.
10.15.2021 – Nerve, bone, and muscle pain in feet, back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands.
10.22.2021 – Heart problems Saw primary care doctor. Had heart monitor and scan. Heart showed rare pvc's and beats.
Oral mucosal eruption, Stomatitis and Ear pain
3.9.2021 – I didnt experience a lot of pain in my arm as I had with my first shot . I did have a slight headache and felt very tired of on off for a good 5 to 7 days afterwards I also had an earache and tolerable sore throat 2 days after the shot I feel wel
5.11.2021 – I had broken out with sores inside my mouth for 2 days a break out of rash on right side of my meal for a week and developed COVID toe on right foot for two weeks this was going on for a good three weeks after my second vaccination Doctor visit
Feeling cold, Flushing and Feeling hot
2.10.2021 – Chills 2nd night after 2nd shot
10.24.2021 – Yesterday had fatigue and feverish feeling
10.25.2021 – Feel feverish without actual fever
10.26.2021 – Feverishness
10.27.2021 – Chilliness
10.29.2021 – Flushed feeling
11.5.2021 – Continuing fatigue and chilliness, about same as last week Going to see my doctor later today
11.19.2021 – Persistent feverishness, flushing, fatigue and malaise for 1 month now, please contact me at (b)(6) or (b)(6)
11.26.2021 – Continuing fatigue, weakness, feverish feelings, seeing doctor several times about this 5 wks after Moderna booster
12.3.2021 – More fatigue and weakness when walking
Food intolerance, Body temperature decreased and Dry eye
3.5.2021 – More hot flashes than usual
3.4.2022 – A cold but I tested negative for COVID by PCR
7.16.2022 – Dry eyes/ vision problems. Body temp is 1 degree higher than usual ( 98.4 instead of 97.4)
7.18.2022 – Diarrhea=lactose intolerance? Some hot flashes
7.19.2022 – The headache is due to sinus pressure/allergied
8.12.2022 – Chills today. More hot flashes than usual this week
11.4.2022 – Diarrhea probably due to MSG sensitivity
11.17.2022 – Minor cold symptoms
11.24.2022 – A cold: runny nose, sometimes mild sore throat.
12.8.2022 – Probably a new cold
Speech disorder developmental, Tachycardia and Vision blurred
1.7.2021 – Stuffy and runny nose. Sore Throat.
1.13.2021 – Days 8-11 were terrible. Then symptoms starting to be less severe. Worsening headaches, sore throat, horrible joint and muscle pain, shortness of breath, nausea, loss of appetite, tachycardia, foggy brain, speech issues, hot flashes, blurry vision. Respiratory Panel done = Negative for all 22 pathogens
1.29.2021 – flushed
1.30.2021 – Nasal congestion, sore throat, runny nose, flushed
1.31.2021 – Flushed
Head discomfort, Arthritis and Menstruation irregular
3.13.2021 – I register a week after my second shotBut the day after my first shot I had chills and felt horrible didnt even ant to hold my head up. The second day just really tired give out The day after my second shot I felt like I had the flu. My body ached so bad and didnt want to move. The second day just really tired. Lifeless.
9.5.2021 – A week after my second shot I had a day that I had a period after 25 years of no spotting at all and of course I went to the doctor I went through every test biopsy and Surgery to find out nothing was wrongAnd now my weakest hand has arthritis that to find out nothinh was wrong after biopsies and ultrasounds I am now in my hand I had a steroid shot saw a doctor in office and said my next step was surgery
Bone pain, Menstrual disorder and Lethargy
3.3.2021 – I did have every side effect plus sneezing, stuffy nose and heavy breathing for the first 12 hours after getting that vaccine.
3.25.2021 – Sore throat
4.28.2021 – menstration has been unusually irregular, heavy and painful.
10.21.2021 – Exhausted. Very very tired.
10.28.2021 – Exhausted, very very tired.
10.21.2022 – Just noticed last night I had a rash at the injection site with redness & swelling. Not sure when I appeared.
11.10.2022 – fatigue, tiredness, headache, bone aches
11.18.2022 – Very achy and lethargic. It's like how your body feels when you have the flu without the actual flu.
Lyme disease, Food poisoning and Peripheral coldness
2.22.2021 – I think I may have picked up some intestinal flu bug, as my daughter has it too but with more nausea.
2.23.2021 – Don't think due to vaccine.
2.26.2021 – I have aches stiff legs but I have Fibromyalgia so pretty sure that's what it's from.
5.21.2021 – 2 to 6 this a.m. severe diarhea and vomiting. Had no temp now have 99.0. Alot of heartburn. Work with prek. Stayed home today. Deer tick bite more than a week ago. Flu, lymes, food poisoning not sure. Trying to get better.
6.20.2022 – Got covid home test positive took on Sunday June 12th. Fever up to 102.6, cough, congestion, headache, hands cold head hot etc...
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