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Child Received Flu And Hepatitis Shot. Injection Site Is Swollen, Red And Itchy. Is It Normal?
my daughter is 6. she just received a flu shot and the second part of her hep a shot on Friday. The injection site looks like an insect bite and I can distinctly tell where each needle was inserted into her thigh. But my concern is the area around that is the the size of a baseball. Red swollen and warm to the touch. She claims it is itchy. what should I do? Is this normal?
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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The redness surrounding the site of infection is likely to be post injection inflammatory reaction, going for abscess formation.
I would suggest you the following which will help in resolution of inflammation and limit abscess formation
1. Hot water fomentation: 15- 20 minutes each time for 3-4 times a day
2. Anti-inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen will be beneficial
3. Antibiotic: Co-Amoxiclav
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
The redness surrounding the site of infection is likely to be post injection inflammatory reaction, going for abscess formation.
I would suggest you the following which will help in resolution of inflammation and limit abscess formation
1. Hot water fomentation: 15- 20 minutes each time for 3-4 times a day
2. Anti-inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen will be beneficial
3. Antibiotic: Co-Amoxiclav
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric surgeon
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