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What Causes Pain In Arms After Taking Flu Vaccination?
Question: I just had my seasonal flu shot, and I have pain in the arm where flu shot was given. It is not sore upon touching it just painful. Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
vaccination is usually well tolerated and without significant side-effects. Flu vaccination in particular is considered to be safe. Some of the more common side-effects include pain either at the injection site or elsewhere (neuralgia, myalgia, arthralgia that is pain on a nerve distribution, on muscles or on joints). Local symptoms is the rule. Most side-effects subside within a couple of days.
I hope I've addressed your concerns!
If you have further questions, please ask. I'll be glad to help.
Kind Regards!
Yes it is...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
vaccination is usually well tolerated and without significant side-effects. Flu vaccination in particular is considered to be safe. Some of the more common side-effects include pain either at the injection site or elsewhere (neuralgia, myalgia, arthralgia that is pain on a nerve distribution, on muscles or on joints). Local symptoms is the rule. Most side-effects subside within a couple of days.
I hope I've addressed your concerns!
If you have further questions, please ask. I'll be glad to help.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I just noticed when I took the bandaid off there was a little spot of blood on bandaid. Is that normal? I have never had that hapen to my knowledge. Also I could see a little red tspot where the injection was given
Brief Answer:
Yes, this is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
this little spot that you noticed is why they've put the bandaid on the injection site! This is quite normal. Your skin had to be penetrated for the vaccine to reach the right spot, so this created an injury. It is absolutely normal to see some blood coming out of the injury site and also a red area around the injection site. What would be abnormal is for the injured site to bleed hours after it had stopped bleeding (which is right after the injection) or for the red area to persist after a couple of days. In such a case you should consult your doctor who will be able to identify the cause in a clinical encounter.
You shouldn't worry that much though! There's nothing at all to worry about in your description.
I hope I've helped you understand the situation.
Please ask if you have more questions!
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Kind Regards!
Yes, this is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
this little spot that you noticed is why they've put the bandaid on the injection site! This is quite normal. Your skin had to be penetrated for the vaccine to reach the right spot, so this created an injury. It is absolutely normal to see some blood coming out of the injury site and also a red area around the injection site. What would be abnormal is for the injured site to bleed hours after it had stopped bleeding (which is right after the injection) or for the red area to persist after a couple of days. In such a case you should consult your doctor who will be able to identify the cause in a clinical encounter.
You shouldn't worry that much though! There's nothing at all to worry about in your description.
I hope I've helped you understand the situation.
Please ask if you have more questions!
Don't forget to rate my answer if you're done!
Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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