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Guardian of a 4 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

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vaccination injection site has swollen in my baby thigh and its been 2 days,what should i do

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician4 years ago

A. okk 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.

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Author of questionGuardian of a 4 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. the swelling doesnt decrease at all, shall I try keeping a hot cloth for few secs?

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi parent Ice cube wrapped in cotton cloth can be used to provide her gentle massage over the affected area daily twice. With the passage of time it will heal For fever , paracetamol drops can be given as per your pediatricians advise

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