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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?

Q: 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?

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

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Dr. Jay Park answered

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

Answered 10/5/2022

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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