Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I recently got the covid vaccine pfizer on my left arm and i been feeling like a little pain on my arm pit, is it related to a side effect of the vaccine???
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes. Axillary (armpit) lymph node inflamed by vaccination. Entirely expected, indicates vaccine is working.
Answered 12/15/2021
0 views
The side effects from the vaccination usually occur within 48 hours. If this finding has been present for more than 10 days, please see your physician. Watch for signs of infection, including redness,swelling increase and drainage.
Answered 12/16/2021
0 views
Not unexpected and should rapidly resolve but if persists see your doctor
Answered 12/17/2021
0 views
What you described is an expected reaction. You may take acetaminophen for the discomfort, no more than 4 g in a day, no alcohol. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/17/2021
0 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My heart raced from 75 to 150 bpm within 15 min resting after 1st dose of Pfizer covid vaccine. It returned to normal after 1-2 hours. After that only had a sore arm, no other side effects. Heart problem or just stress? How to prevent it on 2nd dose?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it normal for my left armpit to hurt after the covid 19 vaccine pfizer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I request and receive a Covid vaccine and or flu vaccine in the buttock instead of my deltoid to avoid shoulder/arm pain?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
After I received my COVID vaccine, it left a small red bump on my arm that is still there (nearly 6 months later.) My arm is also swollen and hurts when touched. It isnt warm to the touch but it is painful. Should I see a doctor?
I had Covid vaccine (pfizer)2 days ago.I immed. felt a burning in my arm at injection site. since, I have been feeling burning sensations in my feet, hands, scalp, etc. I also suffer from anxiety. Is the burning likely from the vaccine or anxiety?
I have frozen shoulders on both side. Should I get pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on upper legs instead of upper arms in order to avoid further inflammation ?
I had the Oxford Covid vaccine on 25/2/2021. Around 10 days later I experienced swelling in my arm which lasted about 4 days. After the swelling subsided I was left with a depression in my arm?
I had my first Covid vaccine Today, my arm is a little sore I have taken Tylenol and applied cold to it is there anything else I can do to get rid of the soreness?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
