My baby was vaccinated at 3.5 months of age on 8th June. After 8 days there is swelling and redness on the area where Penta vaccine was given. A doctor gave antibiotics and paracetamol but a doctor said to have an operation because of the swelling. please suggest what to do

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician3 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 3 months old and he has received his penta vaccinations 8 days ago but swelling and redness is there still now so give him 10 drops of paracetamol three times a day and apply ice cube on it

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RadhanilMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. No need operation consult 2nd opinion doctor...!

Author of questionMom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

A. since 2 days I have been giving paracetamol and applying thrombophob gel but the swelling is increasing day by day

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