Swollen Lymph node from vaccination?

Question

Hi,

Four days after my DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus) vaccination, I have a very painful swollen lymph node sitting just above my R) clavicle.

I'm pretty sure it's from the vaccine, because I haven't been sick.

It's about an inch in length and quite noticeable (maybe I'm just being paranoid).

The swollen lymph is not red or itchy..its just VERY sore & tender. Its really annoying..erghh..it's making me really irritable (then again could be PMS haha). Its 'move-able' when I press it.

I've done some research on-line & apparently swollen lymph nodes could be one of many side effects from the vaccine. And all of a sudden when typing this, I feel quite feverish. I've just taken some paracetamol.

I'm a nursing student so it was compulsory for me to have this vaccination before I go out out on 'practicums'.

Just want to know whether anyone else has had experience something like this? and what happened etc..

The vaccination was called 'boostrix'.

Answer 1

Yes, this could be a reaction to the vaccine. I would recommend talking to your primary care physician about this to see what they say.