Hi,Im a 46 yr old female and I received the Tdap vaccine last Tuesday.  On Wed. my upper arm was swollen, red and ichy.  I called my doctors office and they said this was normal and to call back on Monday if it isnt any better.  Over the weekend, the red and swollen area has gotten larger and I am ichy on other areas of my body.  Ive taken benedryl the last two night and applied ice packs and it has not helped.  Are these symptoms normal and is there anything else I can do for this?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint Trap injection is an immunization injection to fight three fatal diseases Tetanus, Diphtheria and whooping cough. As you have got redness and itching with it many a times mild itching and redness is common due to allergic reaction as the immunizations contain allergens that can initiate antibody formation in the body that can lifelong fight with the disease and do not let it flourish. As you are not relieved with anti allergic sad ice packs there is a possibility that reaction is severe, and you may need injectable anti-allergics and steroids for resolution of symptoms. You should continue taking anti-allergic right now and apply steroid ointment over the rashes and also keep doing cold compresses. But consult a Physician early and get evaluated. Hope these information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .