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What does a swollen arm after getting a vaccination mean?
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A Local Reaction: This is a local reaction, not an allergic reaction.It may be caused by the trauma of the shot or a reaction to the chemistry of the vaccine, irritating the tissue around the site.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Local Reaction: It means there is local reaction to the vaccine and the swelling will go down with time and there is nothing serious
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