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A member asked:
I got my flu shot the other day and apparently i bled a lot, now the site is a light purple bruise and extends down just a bit. should i be concerned?
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A small vessel was punctured during the injection and due to gravity it extended down. It is localized and not much of a concern. You can use warm compress to the area to help the healing process.
Answered 12/26/2022
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