Is this a normal vaccination reaction? ((NEW PIC - UPDATED 72 Hours After Shot))

[vicky]

Originally Posted by MsGiggles 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.

I agree with this, I was thinking the same thing. It looks like what my skin does after a wasp sting gets infected. I would at least put neosporin with pain on it until I could get to a dr. And, it might feel better to put a warm rag on it (unless its really warm, like feverish, that might make it worse). Did they wipe it with alcohol before giving the shot?

[Vivhop98]

Originally Posted by mamaerica 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. Benadryl! Good idea -I'm going to go give him a dose now! Thanks

I hope it helps! I wonder if ice would help the swelling?

[raisingcropsandbabies]

Looks totally normal to me. When my kids get the dtap shots, they get really red and swelled. They typically have that hard, large bump for 1-3 weeks after.

[tinytushi]

Looks normal to me as well. All my kids look like that. The Dr. told me to use warm compresses for 15 minutes on several times a day, give tylenol or ibuprofen, and benadryl. Usually within 24 hours of doing the above they are beginning to look better. Hope he feels better soon!

[busyteacher]

Tetanus is the one they always tell me is common for swelling at the injection sight.

[Rdesonia]

I would call a pediatrician and ask if you could send them the picture. It is better to be safe than sorry.

[mamaerica]

It's 7:30pm and I just put a call into the advice nurse - the redness has gotten much worse, and is now spreading into his groin area.

[BeccaSueCongdon]

Originally Posted by mamaerica It's 7:30pm and I just put a call into the advice nurse - the redness has gotten much worse, and is now spreading into his groin area.

That's concerning. If it were my kiddo I would have him seen, personally. But my oldest had a reaction to his first set (at two months) that caused us to delay all of the rest until he was 4. So I'm a worry wart.

[leyash]

Oh man. Let us know what they say. Is he running fever?

[leyash]

Originally Posted by BeccaSueCongdon That's concerning. If it were my kiddo I would have him seen, personally. But my oldest had a reaction to his first set (at two months) that caused us to delay all of the test until he was 4. So I'm a worry wart.

We delay as well. Honestly, this thread is a nice reminder of why.