I think we are beyond speculating. Phenomenon has been widely reported. Even Pfizer documents regarding occupational exposure in researchers in physical contact with test subjects.

I experienced a couple days (transient) of pharyngitis following wife's 2nd dose.

Similar experience following Thursday conference with about 5 Vaxxed individuals. Lasted about day and a half.

Not like contracting an illness but rather like being exposed to an irritant.

I think we are beyond speculating. Phenomenon has been widely reported. Even Pfizer documents regarding occupational exposure in researchers in physical contact with test subjects.