Lump at injection site

2018-10-27 17:02:34
Hello, My baby has a lump at the injection site after she received the 10 the week DTP shot.. Its been close to a month now, though it has reduced , it has not disappeared completely. No pain. I give warm compress. What else can I do? Thanks Akhi
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You should have give ice pack at local site. No need to worry as there is no pain. It will resolve. You can use thrombophobe gel if it is worrysome.

Answered2018-10-27 18:37:34

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Local site reaction is commonly seen with DPT vaccination. If it has been a month, get it clinically examined by a Paediatrician.

Answered2018-10-28 02:55:02

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