Diaper Swappers

mamaerica · 01-06-2013, 09:23 AM

My 5 year old son had 2 vaccinations on Friday - polio and DTaP. He had the injections in his thigh.

Today (so 2 days since the shot) his leg is very red, hot to the touch, a little swollen, and itchy. Is this normal?

(The picture doesn't show just how red it really is - it's MUCH redder in person)

l_Kimmie_l · 01-06-2013, 09:25 AM

No, that does not look normal to me.

mamaerica · 01-06-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by l_Kimmie_l

No, that does not look normal to me.

Sound I call the on-call ped? Or wait until tomorrow and have him seen?

RainandRedemption · 01-06-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mamaerica

Sound I call the on-call ped? Or wait until tomorrow and have him seen?

I would call

l_Kimmie_l · 01-06-2013, 09:32 AM

Is he acting any different? Not eating, drinking, lethargic, fever? If not, then I would wait till tomorrow and give motrin to bring down any inflamation and discomfort. If he is having other symptoms than call and find out what you should do.

mamaerica · 01-06-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by l_Kimmie_l

Is he acting any different? Not eating, drinking, lethargic, fever? If not, then I would wait till tomorrow and give motrin to bring down any inflamation and discomfort. If he is having other symptoms than call and find out what you should do.

He's acting normal - he's only complaining about it itching...

happysmileylady · 01-06-2013, 09:34 AM

Check the VIS they gave you for that shot. If you can't find it or they didn't give it to you (I belive they legally have to) then you should be able to find it on the CDC's website.

I am pretty sure that some redness, itching and swelling can be normal, but I am not sure what point it becomes a problem.

Vivhop98 · 01-06-2013, 09:35 AM

Swelling at the injection site is a common reaction. Have you tried Benadryl?. It might help the itching. Poor guy!

mamaerica · 01-06-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by happysmileylady

Check the VIS they gave you for that shot. If you can't find it or they didn't give it to you (I belive they legally have to) then you should be able to find it on the CDC's website.

I am pretty sure that some redness, itching and swelling can be normal, but I am not sure what point it becomes a problem.

I just looked at the CDC website and saw that swelling and redness is common - but yeah, I'm just not sure at what point it becomes not normal.

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Originally Posted by Vivhop98

Swelling at the injection site is a common reaction. Have you tried Benadryl?. It might help the itching. Poor guy!

Benadryl! Good idea -I'm going to go give him a dose now! Thanks

MsGiggles · 01-06-2013, 10:18 AM

It could be a simple infection from the needle puncture (nothing related to the actual vaccine). Might want to get it checked out in that sense - simple antibiotics could help if dr or nurse think it's required.

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happysmileylady Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,589 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Is this a normal vaccination reaction? ((PIC)) Check the VIS they gave you for that shot. If you can't find it or they didn't give it to you (I belive they legally have to) then you should be able to find it on the CDC's website. I am pretty sure that some redness, itching and swelling can be normal, but I am not sure what point it becomes a problem. __________________ Kim-married to Dan Mama to Caiti (17), Rae Rae (4), Dani Lee(2), and CJ, born 10/12/12. Stuff From Kim's Kloset That Special Moment Photography Also come check out Swagbucks with me!

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Vivhop98 Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 4,395 Ratings: 47 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Is this a normal vaccination reaction? ((PIC)) Swelling at the injection site is a common reaction. Have you tried Benadryl?. It might help the itching. Poor guy! __________________ Vivian, wife to Ben,poet, Homeschooling mama to B-9,M-5, S-3 : "Past the mission and I smell the roses"