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A member asked:

I had a tuberculosis vaccine when i was a kid and i got it now too (18 yrs). it's getting redder with time around the injection. should i be worried?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: You shouldn't worry, it may just be a local reaction by an active immune system, or possible infection at the site of injection, if no improvement or any worrisome symptom, in a day or two, see your doctor

Answered 10/24/2016

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