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What Causes Redness, Swelling And Pain In Injection Site After Flu Vaccination?
I received my vaccination for the flu and pneumonia yesterday. after about four hours I started feeling ill, sneezing, horse, temp of 101. It lasted about 12 hours. Now I have redness, swelling, pain to the touch and heat at the location of the injection site. could I have cellulitis?
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Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Slight pain,redness ans swelling at injection site is common after vaccination.Paracemol tablets may help reduce the symotoms.Cold compresses may also help.The symptoms are a result of flu like symptoms that occur following vaccination.However if the symptoms do not subside or pain and fever increases you must consult your doctor. Regards
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