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A member asked:

Got a flu shot and now my arm is sore. is this an allergy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jay Park answered

No: Soreness around the injection site would be a "normal" expected reaction. Ibuprofen, 1-2 doses, 6-8 hours apart should relieve the pain.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/8/2016

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