Hi. I got the flu shot last Tuesday. The next day I had terrible pain along my collarbone. I felt around and there is small (maybe 1/2 grape?)-size lump, very squishy/movable and VERY VERY painful. A few days later I came down with a severe cold. The pain and the lump are both still there. Could this be related to the shot? The cold? Or something worse? I also have pain in the side of my neck today but don't feel a lump there.
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Yes. Yes. No. What you are feeling is likely a lymphnode which is an area of infection fighting cells. It is likely caused by the cold, but perhaps a small skin infection at the site of the flu shot could potentially cause such a reaction. It is very, very unlikely that it could be something worse. However, if it does not go away, it would be a good idea to get it checked out.
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