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A member asked:

I just got a tdap shot and i have a red bump that feels feverish. i know the bump is normal but i heard that the feverish tempiture is bad. please.

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Dr. David Liu answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Please explain: Is the bump warm? It is common to have a slight reaction to immunizations; make sure that you take some Ibuprofen and contact your primary care provider.

Answered 6/25/2014

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