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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. 
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 3 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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