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Injection site red swollen hard
Hi ,
My 3.5 month old daughter got her vaccination , injection site is hard, swollen and red . It is been 3 days now. Swelling has reduced a bit but reddness and hardness still there.
Is this normal? Can this be cured?
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Apply cool wet cloth 2 times a day for 2 to 3 days
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It's a side effect of vaccine. Will reduce over time
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Use ice pack
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Dr. Shikhar Garg
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Varanasi
Ice pack massage to be done twice a day till the swelling and the hardness goes. It may take even upto 10-15 days to resolve completely.
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In case, if the feeding of the child decreases or child becomes drowsy and lethargic or pus point appears at the local site, consult.
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Dr. Narasimha murthy
Pediatrician
Bangalore
Needs Physical consult to ascertain whether there is an abscess formation
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consult nearest Pediatrician
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
It's normal ...Apply ice pack at infection site
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