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What Causes Swelling In Leg Following DPT Vaccination In An Infant?
Question: hi
my girl is 4 month old
she's have a swelling from last 15 days on left leg due to dpt vaccination ??
my girl is 4 month old
she's have a swelling from last 15 days on left leg due to dpt vaccination ??
Brief Answer:
swelling following dpt vaccination is common; dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Mild swelling following dpt vaccination is common in infants. It can persist for as long as 1 month and might be associated with redness and mild pain. So dont worry for now. It should be reduced on its own.
Also I might add that further dpt vaccinations can also result with such swellings as recurrence is common.
If possible send me a picture to assess the size of the swelling.
However, if it does not disappear by a month, just get checked by your paediatrician.
Hope this was useful.
Regards.
swelling following dpt vaccination is common; dont worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Mild swelling following dpt vaccination is common in infants. It can persist for as long as 1 month and might be associated with redness and mild pain. So dont worry for now. It should be reduced on its own.
Also I might add that further dpt vaccinations can also result with such swellings as recurrence is common.
If possible send me a picture to assess the size of the swelling.
However, if it does not disappear by a month, just get checked by your paediatrician.
Hope this was useful.
Regards.
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