Don't Be Worried if Your <br />Arm Hurts After a Flu Shot After getting a vaccine for the flu, <br />your limb will usually feel pretty sore. Medical experts say <br />that is a good sign. Forward medical lead Nate Favini, via HuffPost It it also an indicator that antibodies are <br />being created by your immune system. This is in preparation if you <br />get influenza at some point. If you want to feel less pain, there <br />are a couple things you can do. Huntington Hospital CMO <br />Michael Grosso recommends <br />moving your arm around right away. Grosso says this will circulate blood and <br />oxygen to the muscles in your limb. Putting a cooled compress on the <br />area where you received the <br />shot will also reduce pain. Grosso adds that medication, such as ibuprofen, <br />can be taken as well. You may feel discomfort, but don't let that keep you from getting the vaccine.
