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Pain in upper left arm after the flu shot. how long it lasts?

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Dr. Arti Jain answered

1-2 days: Local adverse reactions like soreness, swelling and redness usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days.

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Answered 5/13/2022

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If im allergic to eggs is it a bad idea to get a covid shot?the last time i had a flu shot my arm swelled up for wks. never get the flu anyways or covid, i havent gotten sick in about 13 yrs, i heard you can still get covid even with the shot?

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I got a pneumonia shot and flu shot friday in my left arm. And my arm is still extremely sore and slightly swollen today. What's causing this pain?

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I got the flu shot 3 days ago. Had a fever the day after the shot and developed underarm swelling with pain along the inside of the arm. No swelling or pain on the injection site. The swelling is still there. Is this normal? How long does it last?

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