Kenalog Hay Fever Injection Aftercare

Hay Fever Injection Aftercare please read below

• You may experience some mild tenderness, redness and swelling around the injection site. These effects will usually resolve within 48 hours but may last longer in some cases.

• You may experience bruising around the injection site, this will naturally resolve, but may take up to 1-2 weeks.

• You must seek medical attention and contact your practitioner if you develop any signs or symptoms of skin infection around the injection site. Infection can present as: Hot, red shiny skin and you may have a fever or feel generally unwell.

• You must contact your practitioner as soon as possible if you experience any unwanted side effects following the injection.

• Seek medical attention in the rare event that you experience any severe allergy signs or features of anaphylaxis after the injection.

If you experience any discomfort after the injection, you can take a simple over the counter painkiller such as paracetamol.

Please see the link attached for the NHS aftercare

Registered Nurse Practitioner Molly- 07584737953