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What Causes Redness And Swelling At The Site Of Dtap Vaccine On Arm?
My 78 yr old mother had a dtap last week, tues. She now has a red band across her arm well below the vaccine site, looks like swelling or fluid, has a ridge. Started as a bruise and grew to almost halfway around her arm just above the elbow joint. Says hot to touch.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hi,
Based on your history,your mother may be suffering from allergic reaction. Redness and swelling will subside in a few days. Abscess or infection following DTaP vaccine should be ruled out. Un-sterile techniques used during injection could have been the cause in case of infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Based on your history,your mother may be suffering from allergic reaction. Redness and swelling will subside in a few days. Abscess or infection following DTaP vaccine should be ruled out. Un-sterile techniques used during injection could have been the cause in case of infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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