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What Causes A Rash Below The Injection Site Of A Shingles Vaccine?
I got the shingles vaccine Friday, woke up Sat and had a gigantic rash right below the injection site. It looks like a bad insect bite and so itchy and red. Do I need to go back and see the doctor or is this a common side effect of the shot? i have been taking Benedryl for the itching, any other recommendations? Thank you so much for the help!!!
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the shingles injection. I suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. I also recommend using anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of the shingles injection. I suggest using Calamine lotion for local application. I also recommend using anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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