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Is It Normal To Have Pain On Arm After TB Vaccine?
Hi I recently had the TB vaccine about a week ago, yesterday it turned into a red spot and there was puss, today it has dried up and is crusty but it feels like somebody has punched me in my arm, my wole arm is painful when I move it or do anything with it, it s like a dull ache. Is this normal?
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
You do not have pain after TB vaccine.
The reaction usually starts after 3-4 weeks.
Early reaction suggests that already he person is infected with TB.
Pain and inflammation suggests secondary infection.
Better consult your doctor and take antibiotics and analgesics like Ibuprofen or paracetamol.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
You do not have pain after TB vaccine.
The reaction usually starts after 3-4 weeks.
Early reaction suggests that already he person is infected with TB.
Pain and inflammation suggests secondary infection.
Better consult your doctor and take antibiotics and analgesics like Ibuprofen or paracetamol.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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