Lump on left thigh after vaccination

2025-03-23 08:37:39
My baby is 50 days old after 1st dose pcv and pentavalent she got lump on left thigh ..and after applying ice it's nots reducing ..what to do for that ??
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Child needs to be examined for the lump, whether or not an abscess has formed?
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visit a pediatrician
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if abscess has formed it needs to be drained and antibiotic coverage needed

Answered2025-03-24 06:38:20

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Needs to be checked. Antibiotics to be started. May cause abscess

Answered2025-03-23 11:48:57

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Lump can usually last for many days. Send photo or better to visit a pediatrician for check up

Answered2025-03-23 11:48:29

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Consult once

Answered2025-03-24 06:56:21

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Put painless vaccine next

Answered2025-03-24 04:08:37

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Post vaccine lumps may present like this. If there is no redness or pain ....just wait and watch , avoid giving vaccines on the same site (1cm below or 1 cm above can be given )
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video consultation if required regards thank you

Answered2025-03-23 19:40:21

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Redness for 2 days Swelling big size for a week Small size can be there for a month to 6 month also It doesn't go away with medicine, a factor of time.

Answered2025-03-23 11:46:43

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