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Vaccination nodule
My baby got the 6 week vaccination on 23 of dec. There is still a lump on his leg where the injection was given... How much time does it take for it to go completely
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It may take 2 to 3 weeks for the swelling to go away. If it becomes red or hot to touch, please visit a pediatrician
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Dr. Aishwarya D
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Chennai
It may take few weeks to even months . Not to worry if it's painless and not bothering the child
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
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15 yrs exp
Pune
Sometime it will take 3 months also
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Dr. Ravitej Singh Bal
Pediatric Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Patiala
Kindly examine the site of injection for any redness, increased temperature or tenderness , any decrease in movement of the leg.If not then nothing to worry about. The swelling will subside.
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Dr. Abirami Meenakshi Chandrasekaran
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Usually it will settle in another few more days. As long as baby doesn’t have any other reaction like fever or and pain over the vaccination area then it’s fine.
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