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I have a painful, itchy rash on my arm after i got my flu shot. what should i do?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Ice: If at your injection site, ice, benadryl (diphenhydramine) and let your doctor know. If it is all over the place consider getting checked out sooner for a serious allergic reaction.

Answered 10/21/2015

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A member asked:

I have a painful, itchy rash on my arm after i got my flu shot. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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