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Father of a 6 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

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#asktheexpert after DTP booster shot on his thigh there is tenderness and swelling even after 10 days. We have applied Ice Pack but injection site is still stiff. What we can apply to reduce tenderness.

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Author of questionFather of 3 children4 years ago

A. Thanks alot Doc

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. you have to just apply ice over the injection site and gradually the swelling will decrease and do not worry about the lump because it will take around 1 or 2 months to totally go away

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