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I received a flu shot 4 weeks ago and i can hardly lift my arm over my head?
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Muscle tenderness...: Mild problems with flu vaccine: *soreness, redness, or swelling where the shot was given. Hoarseness. Sore, red or itchy eyes; cough. Fever. Aches , headache, itching, fatigue. If these problems occur, they usually begin soon after the shot and last 1-2 days to a week. You have a rare muscle aches and pain with decrease arm movement-it will improve!
Answered 5/18/2019
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