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Injection swelling
My 18 month son had injection two days before, he still has swelling in the place of injected and it is very hard, how long does the swelling persists and is it normal.
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Gently massage the injection site 3 or more times a day.
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Redness or red streak around shot is larger than 2 inches (5 cm)
Redness, swelling or pain is getting worse after 3 days
Fussiness from vaccine lasts more than 3 days
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Small swelling can last for weeks to months
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Ice pack application
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if swelling persists visit physically to nearby pediatrician .
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings just apply ice pack compression
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Dr. Sricharan Alladi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Warangal
Needs to be examined
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