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16th month Vaccine

2021-09-30 05:04:22
Hi doctor, yesterday my son got 16th month vaccinated.his thigh where they gave injection got swollen and hard nd turned red.crying with pain . Should we do anything or leave it?
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Apply ice pack locally & give crocin 240/5ml according to weight

Answered2021-10-01 12:31:59

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Apply cold Sponge ,ice , Pain and swelling wil subside.If it is very painful use paracetmol 125mg /5ml of syrup 1tsf twice or thrice depending upon severity of pain. take care of hygiene, wash hands very often. Don't forget other .Immunization. support him emotionally.
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take all precautions against mosquito,, covid 19. think of immunization,hygiene , proper feeding technic.

Answered2021-09-30 06:32:41

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Apply ice pack and give crocin

Answered2021-09-30 05:11:43

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