Question about flu shot reactions

[Buggzter]

I got a preservative-free flu shot on Friday, and my arm is still sore... It also has a red HOT spot about 1" across right where I got it, and I don't know if I should worry.

If it doesn't clear by the time the dr opens Monday I'll call. But until then, just wondering your opinions...

[Cranky Kitten]

I had mine done at 8 weeks or so, took a couple of days to settle down and stop aching at the injection site, but wasn't red or hot or anything that I noticed. I'd call health direct if you're worried, they're around 24hrs for advice and such, then follow up with a Drs appointment if it doesn't come good.

Getting needles sucks. Hope it's better soon

[Kimbles01]

I had mine sometime in March or April I think? So between 16-20 weeks PG. My arm hurt for about 3-4 days, I think it depends sometimes on your nurse and how good they are...

[Buggzter]

Ty you two. Called my pharmacy (I work there), and spoke with the pharmacist there. They said as long as it's not for more than another day that it's red/warm, it's OK. More than that and check with the doctor.

[kawazuki]

Preservative free???

What was it called?
Im a nurse immunizer and cant think of which one your talking about..
or why you would specify preservative free as they are all the same..

1" red mark is normal for 24-72 hours post.
warmth is normal its the inflammatory response once again if lasting up to but not beyond 72 hours.
as long as the arm hasn't swallen to greater than double or redness moved and involved the joint above or below injection site its classed as a normal reaction.

Flu like symptoms can take up to 72 hours to develop and may last for 1 week.

it will take 2 weeks for the immune system to fully respond and accept the vaccination and you to be classed as "immune" to the illness you are being vaccinated against

[Buggzter]

I work at Walgreens in the USA. We have various flu shots available (it's right before the season starts here in the northern hemisphere) - normal, nasal, thimerasol free (the one I got) fluviron, and one other I can't remember off hand the name of but is recommended for senior adults and is a higher strength apparently.

Still slightly warm to the touch, but its still just under 72 hours right now. I doubt I'll worry about it anymore. Thanks!

[Taurean]

I had mine done recently (in Australia) and the injection spot was sore for a good 3-4 days. I felt it when I rolled over in my sleep, etc.

Hope yours settles soon.

[Lolpigs]

I had the same thing. I had a big disc at the injection site about 2 inches accross for over a week, it was raised and hot to touch.. but it went away.

Proably just a immune reaction at the injection site.