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Can Hepatitis B Vaccine Cause Swollen Nodes In The Armpit?

Hi. I m an 18 year old male in good health. However, recently I got a Hepatitis B Vaccine. Shortly after, I believe my axillary nodes in the opposite armpit swole up. After my second injection, a few days after, the axillary lymph nodes in that same arm swole up. I had paranoia for a while I had HIV (even though I had no exposures) the test came back Negative. I was squeezing my armpits looking for swollen nodes due to ARS... What could have caused them to swell?
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
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Hello,

There are various factors causing swollen nodes in the armpits including local hair follicle infections (especially if you use razor to remove the hair there).

If it is noted immediately after vaccination, it could be a normal reaction to the vaccine. It is supposed to get normal glands in short time. If this does not happen, and the glands will persist being swollen should see a specialist. Otherwise, everything is ok. Just keep good local hygiene.

Hope I answered your query.
Regards
Dr.Albana
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Can Hepatitis B Vaccine Cause Swollen Nodes In The Armpit?

Hello, There are various factors causing swollen nodes in the armpits including local hair follicle infections (especially if you use razor to remove the hair there). If it is noted immediately after vaccination, it could be a normal reaction to the vaccine. It is supposed to get normal glands in short time. If this does not happen, and the glands will persist being swollen should see a specialist. Otherwise, everything is ok. Just keep good local hygiene. Hope I answered your query. Regards Dr.Albana