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A member asked:
Is it ok to bleed some after a tdap shot? the nurse didn't put a bandaid on it after shot
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No harm done: Sounds like the nurse used poor technique. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. No harm done if a bandage wasnt applied.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Yes: Common and not a problem.The vaccine in normal cases does not leak out.
Answered 10/4/2016
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