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Is it norman to have a red swollen arm after a meningitis shot?
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Vaccination: Yes, one can have allergic reactions, infection, bleeds into tissues, and other inflammatory reactions to vaccines like "meningitis shots", but severe reactions are unusual. If this persists beyond 24-48 hours see a doctor.
Answered 9/18/2019
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