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Will Benedryl Help Cure Prickly Rashes All Over The Body After Taking A Pneumonia Booster Vaccine?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Jul 2018
Question: My husband had a (booster pneumonia) shot this after noon. Within 2-3 hours he got an awful rash all over his body. Looks and feels like a prickly rash From his head, down to his feet.What to do? Will benedryl help?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
steroids are indicated

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM

I can understand your concern

As you explain the history there are two causes that may cause this situation :

1.It might be an alergic reaction due to the antibiotic or treatment he is taking for pneumonia .Benedryl is good but if he will get worse than steroids injections might be needed and he should get medical help.

2.Or a reaction of the organism to the toxins of the bacteria that has caused pneumonia .Usually Benedryl don't help in such cases. It will pass with the treatment.

In my opinion the allergy is mostly. He should take steroids like prednison i/v or orally.

Just monitor the situation

Hope to have been helpful

Regards and feel free to ask me again

Dr.Jolanda
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Will Benedryl Help Cure Prickly Rashes All Over The Body After Taking A Pneumonia Booster Vaccine?

Brief Answer: steroids are indicated Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking in HCM I can understand your concern As you explain the history there are two causes that may cause this situation : 1.It might be an alergic reaction due to the antibiotic or treatment he is taking for pneumonia .Benedryl is good but if he will get worse than steroids injections might be needed and he should get medical help. 2.Or a reaction of the organism to the toxins of the bacteria that has caused pneumonia .Usually Benedryl don't help in such cases. It will pass with the treatment. In my opinion the allergy is mostly. He should take steroids like prednison i/v or orally. Just monitor the situation Hope to have been helpful Regards and feel free to ask me again Dr.Jolanda