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What Causes Fever And Swollen Lymph Glands Post MMR Vaccination?
Good afternoon, I am a 46 YOM and have had a history of leukemia (remission since 1985). I recently (10 days ago) got an MMR vaccine to attend a university and for the past four days have had the following symptoms: slight fever, swollen glands, body aches, rash. My pediatric Oncologist did not give me the MMR vaccine in the 1970 s. Should these symptoms be expected with this vaccine?
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Hello,
The symptoms that you have are related to the vaccine. I suggest you use an anti-inflammatory medication for the lymph nodes and the fever such as Tylenol. The symptoms will go away on its own in a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms that you have are related to the vaccine. I suggest you use an anti-inflammatory medication for the lymph nodes and the fever such as Tylenol. The symptoms will go away on its own in a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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