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I had shingles vaccine inj 4 days ago still tender red warm is this normal ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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With Shingrix shot: arm soreness as well as possible mild swelling & redness at injection site often occur. Other possible side effects include: nausea/ abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, fever, shivering or muscle pain. “About 1 out of 6 people who got Shingrix experienced side effects that prevented them from doing regular activities.” REF: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html

Answered 10/27/2018

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: Please get examined for an injection site inflammation or infection: TODAY!

Answered 8/5/2016

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I had shingles vaccine inj 4 days ago still tender red warm is this normal ?

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