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Received a pneumonia shot 3 days ago the area where i received the shot is red and swollen but now has spread down to my elbow should i be looked at ?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Yes: Looks like you have cellulitis , you should be seen.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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Immediately see DR: Yes- what describe should be seen immediately by a doctor. If its an expanding infection, you would need immediate antibiotics. Please see dr immediately or go to nearest er as soon as possible.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Received a pneumonia shot 3 days ago the area where i received the shot is red and swollen but now has spread down to my elbow should i be looked at ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Peltan agreed

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