Severe Skin Rash After Flu Shot. Rash On Both Hands,

Posted on Sat, 17 Nov 2018

Question: Severe skin rash after flu shot. Rash on both hands, knees, legs.

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (8 minutes later)

Rash is also "dense" on both elbows and on back of feet

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Severe allergic reaction, go to ER.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

This is a severe allergic reaction to flu shot.

I think you should go to ER for epinephrine and prednisone injections because it may affect your breathing.

Don't lose any time.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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