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Is it normal for my arm t be swollen & red & warm to the touch after receiving the flu & pneumonia shots?

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The most common reaction to vaccinations is the local swelling and redness of the area and you could feel slightly tired but it is mostly for about 2 days and it should get better. The nurse should have given you the information verbally and also given you an information sheet about what to expect from the vaccination. It is great you got your vaccinations.

Answered 9/12/2022

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