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What Causes Itchy Red Blotches On The Body Post A Flu Injection?
Hi I got the flu injection two days ago and have red blotches on my body that are traveling down my legs ,they blotches are not itchy but my legs and arms that have no blotches are very itchy.Four hours ago I have taken telfast 180mg but I am a lot more itchy now.what should I do?
Every year, people protect themselves from influenza, or the flu, by getting the flu vaccine. This vaccine, which typically comes as a shot or nasal spray, can reduce your chances of getting the flu by as much as 60 percent.
Any side effects you may have from the flu shot are typically mild. However, in rare cases, they can be severe. Before you get your flu shot, you may want to know what you might expect. Read on to learn about common and rare side effects of the flu shot as well as how to reduce these effects.
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What Causes Itchy Red Blotches On The Body Post A Flu Injection?
Every year, people protect themselves from influenza, or the flu, by getting the flu vaccine. This vaccine, which typically comes as a shot or nasal spray, can reduce your chances of getting the flu by as much as 60 percent. Any side effects you may have from the flu shot are typically mild. However, in rare cases, they can be severe. Before you get your flu shot, you may want to know what you might expect. Read on to learn about common and rare side effects of the flu shot as well as how to reduce these effects.