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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

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my baby has vaccine on wednesday and we kept ice on that day on next day we didnot keep and there is no swelling and redness but today the area become red and he is feeling pain also what to do is it normal

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi your baby is 1 month old now post vaccination swelling and tenderness or redness at site of injection is common and you need to apply ice for 1 more day and give paracteamol drops 0.4 ml

Sarika guptaMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hello there ma'am please do not worry about it too much and it is very normal after vaccination and you can give your baby prescribed medications. and also massage with any oil and keep using a iec pack on baby effective area. take care

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