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Hard lump at injection site
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My baby got 6 weeks vaccine some 10 days ago and I could see their is still a lump kind of thing on his thigh and when I touch it is hard too . Earlier is was big now it has reduced but still there is a hardness and bit of redness i am applying thromophob ointment on it please advice what should I do it is normal and how long will it take to cure.
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It will go on its own, don't do anything unless it is associated with any fever or pain, don't rub .just wait and watch
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It may occur after a 6 weeks injection . You can ct thrombophobe for another 1 week. Do not rub or press the site or lump
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Dr Neha Pandey
MBBS MD DNB FMUHS FISPN
Team PediaCare Clinic
Malad west
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Dr. Chandan Barnwal
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ranchi
Wait and watch is only thing you can do.
It will resolve gradually.
Apply thrombophobe for 2 week.
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