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Redness, Swelling, Itching, Occasional Headache After Taking Vaccination For Shingles. On Advil For Headache. Time For Healing?
I got a shingles vaccination, and I have the usual symptoms....redness, swelling, itching and occasional headache.
I have taken Advil for the headache.
I would like to know when does the itching, redness and swelling stops. I got the shot on Monday...I want to scratch really bad...it itches like crazy.
Also, do I need to cover my arm up....if I accidently hit that area, of course it hurts.
What should I do???
I have taken Advil for the headache.
I would like to know when does the itching, redness and swelling stops. I got the shot on Monday...I want to scratch really bad...it itches like crazy.
Also, do I need to cover my arm up....if I accidently hit that area, of course it hurts.
What should I do???
Tue, 23 Jul 2013
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
As per your query you have redness, swelling, itching, occasional headache after taking vaccination for shingles.
This is a common sequel after any vaccination that we have the kind immune modulation in our body. This is a common phenomenon because of the development of antibodies and immune cells which protects us from that disease. It is variable from person to person. Those who have good immunity sometimes get higher of these manifestation. You do not get panicky about
For the betterment kindly follow the below:
- Do not scratch any skin lesion or even try to touch unnecessarily.
-Apply over the counter calamine lotion 3-4 times a day.
-You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching.
-stay away from hot and humid climate.
-You can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine round the clock under medial advise.
- You can apply Fluticasone or mometasone cream under dermatological guidance.
Despite above measures if the things are not better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for the best guidance.
Hope to have provided the helpful informations regarding your problem.
With good health wishes"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STD/Venereology)
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
As per your query you have redness, swelling, itching, occasional headache after taking vaccination for shingles.
This is a common sequel after any vaccination that we have the kind immune modulation in our body. This is a common phenomenon because of the development of antibodies and immune cells which protects us from that disease. It is variable from person to person. Those who have good immunity sometimes get higher of these manifestation. You do not get panicky about
For the betterment kindly follow the below:
- Do not scratch any skin lesion or even try to touch unnecessarily.
-Apply over the counter calamine lotion 3-4 times a day.
-You can do cold water compresses to reduce the intensity of itching.
-stay away from hot and humid climate.
-You can take oral anti histamine like loratadine or levocetrizine round the clock under medial advise.
- You can apply Fluticasone or mometasone cream under dermatological guidance.
Despite above measures if the things are not better then it is better to consult a dermatologist for the best guidance.
Hope to have provided the helpful informations regarding your problem.
With good health wishes"
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology & STD/Venereology)
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