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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Soreness In My Left Armpit 4 Days After Tdap Vaccine
Question: swelling and soreness in left armpit 4 days after tdap vaccine...is this just a side effect of the vaccine. it is the same arm as the shot but on underside of arm instead of at site of injection
Brief Answer:
May be related to the vaccine..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Swelling and pain is a common reaction of Tdap. These symptoms usually begin immediately or day after the shot. The swelling generally is localised around the site of injection; but it may spread to the entire arm in some cases. Symptoms gradually reduce and disappear by 4-5 days.
What you describe seems to be side effect of the vaccine. However I will remain cautious and monitor the progress. If the pain and swelling worsen or you develop fresh symptoms of fever, I recommend visit to your doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
May be related to the vaccine..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Swelling and pain is a common reaction of Tdap. These symptoms usually begin immediately or day after the shot. The swelling generally is localised around the site of injection; but it may spread to the entire arm in some cases. Symptoms gradually reduce and disappear by 4-5 days.
What you describe seems to be side effect of the vaccine. However I will remain cautious and monitor the progress. If the pain and swelling worsen or you develop fresh symptoms of fever, I recommend visit to your doctor.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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