my baby girl has got her vaccination of 6weeks on 1november . still sh e has swelling in that area . what to do now.

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician3 years ago

A. No need to worry for pain, fever, swelling after vaccination. Its common after vaccination If baby is crancky , exessive cry, swelling and fever then Give paracetmol drops to baby for 1-2 days Fever, pain will decreases in next 1 -2 days Don't apply anything over vaccination site It cause decrease in the efficiency of given vaccine Cont. to give feed as per demand Keep ur baby well hydrated Keep a watch on urine output Baby should pass minimum urine 6-8 times per day Swelling will take it's own time to disappear. kri

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Mounikaudem MounikaudemMom of a 4 yr old boy3 years ago

A. use ice pack on that area

Neelam ChinnappaMom of a 7 yr 3 m old boy3 years ago

A. thank you for reaching out to answer this question I just apply a nice back if this swelling is too much she is in pain but there is no other issue there is no need to go back to your pediatrician the ice pack would help greatly

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