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Does Having Tdap Shot Cause Lump In Back Side Of Head?

I've had a lump deep in the right back side of my head for maybe 3-6 months. my blood cell count was normal. i read somewhere vaccines could cause this...i had a tdap around january. would this cause it? i had no other reactions to it. the node is about a half in. in diameter or so.
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Hi,Dear,
Thanks for the query to My HCM Clinic.
I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns.
-Cause of your lump on the back of head after TDAP vaccin shot-
a- Yes this appears and mostly is -post-TDAP shot lump with -reactive hyperplasia in the lymphnodes -in back of your head.
The cause is -reactive hyperplasia in lymphnode post vaccination.
This advise would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.
Hope this resolves your query.
Wellcome for further query in this regard.
Have a Good Day...!!
With Regards
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Does Having Tdap Shot Cause Lump In Back Side Of Head?

Hi,Dear, Thanks for the query to My HCM Clinic. I studied your query in details and understood your health concerns. -Cause of your lump on the back of head after TDAP vaccin shot- a- Yes this appears and mostly is -post-TDAP shot lump with -reactive hyperplasia in the lymphnodes -in back of your head. The cause is -reactive hyperplasia in lymphnode post vaccination. This advise would help you to plan treatment with your doctor. Hope this resolves your query. Wellcome for further query in this regard. Have a Good Day...!! With Regards