I got a pneumonia shot last week at my lupus appointment. I start noticing a red spot where the shot site is .my whole arm is red its also swollen spot and itchy .I talk to my rheumatologist nurse and she said its not a allergic reaction to the shot.but I didnt start noticing this until the shot .
Thank you for your question as I know my PCP will be wanting to give me the pneumonia shot. I had an itchy reaction to the COVID vaccine years ago too. So, I am not really thrilled about the vaccines. I did the Flu shot this year and I did fine. I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease that hit my lungs. So, I think I will get the pneumonia vaccine if they recommend it. Thanks for your question.
Why is your arm red, swollen, and itchy after your pneumonia shot?
It sounds like you're experiencing a localized injection site reaction, which can happen with vaccines and injectable medications. Even though your nurse said it's not an allergic reaction, injection sites can still cause warmth, redness, swelling, and Show Full Answer
I had 4 shots this fall i had 2 shots one week & two the following week trying to remember what two i had when the first two shots was fine i think it was flu & covid the following week i had the tetanus & pneumonia But that one made me feel miserable i had more issues. But because i had no problem the first week when they were both on the same arm i didnr expect any the following week & the following week he did both arms , but i didnr know which arm was which shot didnt know what ome was makjng me feel sp sick i actually ran a fever aftef that one . Theg were having controversy as to weather i was suppose to grf a pneumonia vaccine one pharmasist said no your not okd enough ths other pharmacist the one thats in charge ‘ knows me he said yes your suppose to have ill do thaf today also . Years aho i had a pneumonia vaccine but since then ive has pneumonia several times & almost died each time, i dont have much faith in them but but maybe this is different. I sure hope so . Ive been lucky sincr i moved in here & i haven't gotten pneumonia . . I was afraid id get pneumonia this year & im aftaid i wouldn't make it. So far so good . I think prevnar 13 wasnt any good & that whst i had yesrs ago.
I got that shot and it knocked me on my butt. I was so tired more than I usually am.
I had a similar reaction to the shingles shot, but it was short lived. I'm still glad I had it. If it gets worse or lasts longer than expected or is worse, i would say call the nurse again. Hope you feel better soon.