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What Causes Itching Around A Vaccination Shot Site?

I am 69 years old and this past Friday, June 30, 2017, I received the Shingles shot under my right arm at Walgreen s as my insurance covered the expense. However, I did not get any side affects as I came home to rest according to the doctor. Yesterday, I noticed that I gotten a redness on the spot where my shot had been given and a little itching with a little pain. This morning, I have noticed that the redness has spread a little more and I am trying not to scratch and I can feel like a small bump. I am wondering is this after affects? I am doing my normal things and try not to think about this and can you provide some input?
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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some vaccinations and injevtions can cause itching and pain and rash .sometimes it will be mild and doesnt affect your normal day to day activities
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What Causes Itching Around A Vaccination Shot Site?

some vaccinations and injevtions can cause itching and pain and rash .sometimes it will be mild and doesnt affect your normal day to day activities