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Suggest Remedies For Swollen And Sore Arm After Getting A Flu Shot

My son is 7yr old .He is allergic to eggs.He has got flu shot today and his arm is swollen and sore. we have given him oral benadryl and applied hydrocortisone ointment in that area. should we apply hot compress or cold compress? any other suggestions? Thank you.
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Hello,

The swollen and sore arm after the flu shot can be due to the local trauma and it usually subsides in 3-5 days. You can do a cold compress in the area. Do not apply hydrocortisone ointment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Suggest Remedies For Swollen And Sore Arm After Getting A Flu Shot

Hello, The swollen and sore arm after the flu shot can be due to the local trauma and it usually subsides in 3-5 days. You can do a cold compress in the area. Do not apply hydrocortisone ointment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon