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Is it possible for you to get a swollen neck gland from the flu shot?
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No it is not: Flu shots do not causec swollen muscles in neck or any other part of your body.
Answered 11/19/2013
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Yes: All vaccinations stimulate the immune system (white blood cells) to produce antibodies. Some vaccinations stimulate stronger responses than others. Many of those white blood cells reside in lymph nodes which may become enlarged and a bit tender for a short time after a vaccine.
Answered 11/7/2018
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