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amother
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:38 pm
Is it normal? My 4 year old got the shot Thursday today she’s complaining all day that it hurts her. It’s hot swollen and red. Should I be concerned? What can I give her for the swelling to go down?
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sandyish
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:41 pm
I believe it’s normal but you can call your doctor in the morning and describe the symptoms, ti be safe. Give her Motrin if she’s in pain.
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Brunette
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:43 pm
amother OP wrote: | Is it normal? My 4 year old got the shot Thursday today she’s complaining all day that it hurts her. It’s hot swollen and red. Should I be concerned? What can I give her for the swelling to go down? |
Perhaps try a local on site detox such as miracle clay?
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Aconite
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:46 pm
I hope she got the DTaP not the TDaP
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Kiwi
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:47 pm
Very normal put ice and give Motrin. If the area that is red seems to be spreading then contact your doctor.
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amother
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:50 pm
amother Kiwi wrote: | Very normal put ice and give Motrin. If the area that is red seems to be spreading then contact your doctor. |
RN here, worked in peds for many years. Exactly as above, totally normal. The redness/swelling should be around the general area where the vaccine was given.
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Stonewash
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 8:51 pm
I got one (pregnant) exact same thing (tdap not dtap)
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amother
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 9:23 pm
Thanks everyone. To the rn above, how long is it supposed to last?
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Gray
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 9:40 pm
Normally not more than three days, but in rare cases it can last up to a week.
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amother
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 10:16 pm
Whatever you do, don't give tylenol.
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amother
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Sat, Nov 18 2023, 10:30 pm
It depletes glutathione, an enzyme that's extremely important for the body to detoxify from the vaccine and ensuing inflammation.
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Cyclamen
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 12:55 am
Yes. Never give Tylenol/ Motrin after a vaccine.
Even my pediatrician warns against it
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Moccasin
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 1:09 am
My pediatrician says it’s fine to give medicine after a vaccine if the kid needs it. DTAP is one of the hardest in terms of swelling and red and even fever.
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Viola
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 2:18 am
I just had the same thing with my child. It was better after 3-4 days BH.
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amother
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 4:45 am
I was told to give Benadryl and Motrin, and to ice it.
If swelling or redness goes past the elbow or shoulder contact the Dr right away. Further treatment may be necessary. I’ve had this with one of my children.
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MinnieMa
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 6:59 am
I just had this. My doctor takes a pen and makes a circle around it and makes sure by the next day or so it’s getting less the red and not getting more. You can ice the area . I’ve had this where it got worse and I needed antibiotics .
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amother
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 7:47 am
amother Cyclamen wrote: | Yes. Never give Tylenol/ Motrin after a vaccine.
Even my pediatrician warns against it |
You shouldn't give it directly after receiving the vaccine, because you want your body to mount an immune response (and therefore develop immunity).
Nothing wrong with giving it once a person develops symptoms (fever, pain, swelling).
It shouldn't generally last more than a few days.
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amother
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Sun, Nov 19 2023, 8:48 am
MinnieMa wrote: | I just had this. My doctor takes a pen and makes a circle around it and makes sure by the next day or so it’s getting less the red and not getting more. You can ice the area . I’ve had this where it got worse and I needed antibiotics . |
One of my children needed antibiotics and steroids as it swelled and got hard for over six weeks.
That was on top of the Benadryl to stop the body’s reaction, and ice and Motrin as anti inflammatory.
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Clematis
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Sat, Nov 25 2023, 6:30 pm
amother Seashell wrote: | RN here, worked in peds for many years. Exactly as above, totally normal. The redness/swelling should be around the general area where the vaccine was given. |
Does it makes sense to feel itchy in the area almost 2 weeks after receiving the vaccine?
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