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Why would my whole upper left side be in pain? i had a tetanus-whupping cough vaccination yesterday afternoon in the upper part of my left arm

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Dr. Richard Wasserman answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Vaccine reaction: If you got your vaccine in the left arm, it is probably a vaccine reaction. Ice the area and keep it mobile. Ibuprofen is likely to be helpful. If the problem worsens, see your physician.

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Answered 4/17/2016

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