Swelling and limping in leg after vaccine
⚡ Short answer: Swelling and redness at injection site is normal immune response and fades in 24-48 hours; apply cold compress on gauze—if it lasts 3+ days or spreads, tell doctor.
Anonymous
7 aylık bebek annesi · Health
After my baby's vaccine, there's swelling and redness in her leg and she cries when touched. Is this normal, when will it pass?
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The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Mild swelling and redness at the injection site after vaccines is very common and usually your body's normal immune response. This typically fades within 24-48 hours.
To soothe, apply a cold compress (clean cloth wrapped around ice, not directly on skin). Let her move her leg freely. If your doctor suggested, age-appropriate fever reducer can be used.
See your pediatrician if:
- Swelling lasts over 3 days or keeps growing
- Redness spreads and is too hot to touch
- Baby has fever over 38°C or gets more fussy
- Pus or fluid leaks from the shot site
Usually, no worries—just monitor. Mention it to the clinic within a day; they can check and reassure you.
*Note: This is not medical advice; please consult your doctor about medications and dosing.*
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