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Severe Skin Rash After Flu Shot. Rash On Both Hands,
Question: Severe skin rash after flu shot. Rash on both hands, knees, legs.
Rash is also "dense" on both elbows and on back of feet
Brief Answer:
Severe allergic reaction, go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
This is a severe allergic reaction to flu shot.
I think you should go to ER for epinephrine and prednisone injections because it may affect your breathing.
Don't lose any time.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Severe allergic reaction, go to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
This is a severe allergic reaction to flu shot.
I think you should go to ER for epinephrine and prednisone injections because it may affect your breathing.
Don't lose any time.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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