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A member asked:
My son just got the tdap shot his arm itches a lot and it's a little swollen what can i put on it so it won't itch so much??
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Cool compress: The itch sensation is sent to the brain along nerves. Chill the nerves and the message is slowed down. It works for most pain or itching.You can crack up some ice cubes in a face cloth and put it in a ziploc bag to make a simple compress.
Answered 8/15/2016
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