Swollen lymph node after whooping cough vaccine

Question

I got my whooping cough vaccine on my left arm last 2 days at KKH. The injection side still a little sore and today i developed a swollen lymph node on my left collarbone. Just a slight/moderate pain not intense. Other than that, no fever etc. I didnt experience this when i had my flu vaccine.Is this normal ? #FTM

Vô danh · Answer

I really feel you on this, being a first-time mum and noticing something new and unexpected after a vaccine is genuinely unsettling. A bit of soreness at the injection site is pretty common, but the swollen lymph node near the collarbone is something I would not just brush off, since it is a little further from the injection spot. I think it would be good to bring this up with your doctor or the team at KKH, just to be safe and get some peace of mind. They will be able to tell you whether it is a normal immune response or if it needs a closer look.