Anyone ever had a Whooping cough (DTap) Vaccine?

WildRumpus

Did it swell like a mother? I'm freaking out a little bit here-I was required to get one for work, so I did on Friday morning, when I was visiting my parents. It didn't hurt at all, but as the afternoon went on, it got kind of sore, which isn't unusual after getting a shot. Fastforward to this morning, when my whole arm is super sore and the injection site is red, puffy, and hot to the touch....awesome I'm waiting for the Dr's office to open so I can call....

lyndausvi

nope.  But I've had Whooping cough.  That sucked big time and lasted a few months.  I would take the red, puffy, hot to the touch arm over whooping cough anyday.I hope you feel better.

sarabellam

That sound like typical injection site reaction. But I would definitely call the dr's office when it opens.

ac_in_dc

That sound like typical injection site reaction. But I would definitely call the dr's office when it opens. This. Localized reactions are usually OK. But definitely check with the doctor.

SwedishChick2011

Yes, I've had the vaccine.  It includes the tetanus vaccine too, right?  I think it's normal to have some soreness and such from the injection, but not as much as you're having.  I don't remember having any problems with it.  Let us know what the doctor says!

jamm2019

I think that is typical injection site reaction also.  As long as you aren't dizzy, or swallon in other areas I think you are fine.  But I would still talk to your Dr's office.

LauraT25

I've had the vaccine combined with a tetanus booster. It was extremely sore, red, and swollen, but not hot to the touch.  I think PPs are right and that's a pretty normal reaction.  If it makes you feel more comfortable, though, call your doctor's office and see what they tell you. Definitely go in if you start to feel dizzy or something that isn't localized to the injection site.

atlb

I have to say I disagree with PPs. My daughter had this type of reaction to a vaccine once. I took her back to the doc and they said she had cellulitis and gave her an antibiotic injection. The lump was rock solid, red and extremely hot.The swelling and pain is pretty normal, but if it's hot to the touch, it's likely infected (JMO).

Duckyoflove13

I had the vaccine when I was an infant. We quickly learned that I was allergic. My leg swelled up bigger than my head and was deffinitely not localized. I'd check with your doctor.