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I got flu shot thursday afternoon. friday evening, i noticed rash around the shot site, and on my legs, where the fat is. sat morning, it is getting worse. is there a problem? i took flu shots every year for the past 10 years. this is the first time i
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Vaccine misadventure: Placing in in the wrong spot ( too deep or too shallow in the muscle bulk can cause irritation!) sometimes a little tug or pull during im injection can irritate some delicate tissue! a little Benadryl (diphenhydramine) warm compress and avoiding scratching might go a long way! if it worsens, a quick visit to your md will take care of it! good luck!
Answered 1/25/2015
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