Hi! Yesterday I received a typhoid vaccination as I am going overseas in a month. There was no initial pain, however my arm did feel very numb. A few hours after the vaccination my arm was suddenly severely sore and I felt quite nauseous. The only slight relief I get is when I'm not using my arm or have it resting on my lap. Apart from that, I can't even manage to move it upwards or to the sides or even cough without being in extreme pain. Is this a normal reaction after a typhoid vaccine? What can I do to relieve the pain? Thanks!
Hi Rebel,
Many of your symptoms ARE consistent with side effects of a typhoid vaccination.
Nausea, redness, and swelling at the injection site can occur. With ANY infection you can have pain at the infection site. However, it should not cause such pain that you can not move your arm.
If it continues see your doctor.
Good luck.