Redness and swelling following vaccinations?!
Question:
Redness and swelling following vaccinations?
My four year old had her 4 yr. immunization shots yesterday- MMR, DTP, Polio, Hep A and a Chicken Pox booster. She has had redness and swelling around the areas which she was injected, in the arm and thigh, since this morning. I called her doctor's office and the nurse said to mark the borders of the swelling sites with a pen to watch for expansion and streaks and to give her Benedryl. They haven't gotten worse and haven't gotten better, which is what concerns me. Has anyone ever experienced this with themself or their child? If so, how long did the swelling, redness and heat last? I'm open to advice as well. Thanks!
Answers:
I had this all the time!
If it starts getting puss, go to the emergency room right away.
I used to have this for about 2-4 days. I would also get a fever and sore throat. Just do what the nurse said. And as always keep her drinking lots of water. When your body has a reaction it uses alot more energy which means more fluids.