Strange bruising after Pfizer and flu jab yesterday?

[Tbrz]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has experienced any strange bruising after having the Pfizer booster and flu jab, which I had yesterday. I’ve not banged it and it’s not sore or tender. The Pfzier was in my left arm and flu in my right - bruise on my right hand/wrist.

[DorsetLady]

An Australian site does mention this as a rare side effect to the AZ vaccine -

Pin-prick rash or bruising not at the injection site that cannot be explained.

Maybe you should run it past GP - and then report it via Yellow card scheme if no other explanation -

yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

[Tbrz in reply to DorsetLady]

Hi, yea my husband has found that side effect so have sent a picture to the GP and have rung 111. It is just very strange as said I do bruise easily but I’ve not banged it and it’s not sore or tender - it’s never simple when you have vasculitis 😊

[DorsetLady in reply to Tbrz]

I had GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) and was on steroids for 4 & half years and found I bruised very easily…better now I’m no longer on medication …but that a cracker! But best to get it checked.

[May7]

Do you bruise easily and/or have you suffered with purpura since having vasculitis? Or are you on anti-coagulants? I ask because I can answer Yes to all three. When I had my first Pfizer jab, I was disappointed when the lady who administered it didn't apply cotton wool and press it down. Instead she rubbed it vigorously and it bled down my arm. I then developed a massive bruise. The subsequent doses, both given by more experienced nurses, have been fine, and I have yet to see how my flu jab goes tomorrow, although never had a problem before. Being a big bruise, it took a long time to go, but it only behaved like a normal bruise. I can't be sure what had caused yours, but if anything continues to worry you, then I'd get in touch with the nurses at your surgery and let them know.

[Jane424]

Have had one Moderna shot. Yes, I have had several thumb sized bruises and small red dots in my upper legs. But I have myeloma and thought that was why, though why now when blood work good and unchanged.

[Tbrz in reply to Jane424]

Hi, thanks for the reply. Yea it was a bit of a shock to see the bruise - I’ve been told to watch out for other symptoms, such as breathlessness, more bruising etc - just still feeling very fatigued and achy so just resting. As said your body never feels the same after vasculitis ☹️😊