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A member asked:
I got the flu shot in my right arm and it feels sour there was no blood when she did the shot what if it hit a nurve and my arm feels numb i'm anxious?
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No need to worry: You can't get superficial nerve damage from a flu shot. Please get your anxiety treated so you stop tormenting yourself with " what if'" scenarios. See a psychologist who specials in cognitive therapy. Also see your family doc for a full physical. Best wishes.
Answered 4/9/2016
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