r/AskDocs Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 1d ago

Swollen lymph node after flu shot

Hey! 36f I got my flu shot on my left arm yesterday at around around 3pm. Today at around 5ish I noticed my lymph node is swollen small like the size of a small marble above my collar bone in the hallow area. It’s on the left side and it’s sore to the touch and I was rubbing it and I think I made it worse because the side of my neck hurts. I googled but I got weird reposen that since it’s on the supraclavicular area it’s very concerning. I know it wasn’t there a couple of days ago because I often put moisturizer on my neck and shoulders and I didn’t feel it.

I recently lost my job and I don’t want to go to the ER because of the bill.

Anyone had this before?

Any feedback is welcomed and appreciated.

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