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A 36-year-old female asked:

If liquid came out when needle taken out of 8yos arm after flu vax, should she get another? was it the vaccine i saw that dripped down her arm? what do we do? im so worried since its suppose to be a bad flu season?

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Dr. Jay Parkanswered

Pediatrics 52 years experience

This happens fairly often. She does not need to be revaccinated.

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Answered Oct 05, 2022

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