reaction after jab

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10poundstogo Fri 20-Nov-09 23:43:56

DD had pre school boosters yesterday. On the arm that the DTaP/IPV went in (the other arm was MMR)it is swollen, red, very hot and feels hard. When you compare her arms you can see its gone bigger than the other one. The affected area goes from half way up her bicep to the very top of her arm (a good 3-4 inch circle). Is this normal? Does it need to be looked at? It just seems quite fierce at the mo...

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DidEinsteinsMum Sat 21-Nov-09 00:59:58

stupid computer connection. try again.

ds had this spoke to h/v and was told pretty normal but to ring back if concerned. wasnt his mmr booster though, as he had that under the hospital at a different time.

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10poundstogo Sat 21-Nov-09 10:54:22

Its gone a bit weepy/scabby overnight, any suggestions?

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BrokenArm Sat 21-Nov-09 11:10:27

Might have local infection (some other bacteria got in there with the needle).
Have U tried topical disinfectant (TCP or Savlon)?
If she develops a fever I would take her to a walk-in centre or similar.

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10poundstogo Mon 23-Nov-09 00:27:32

Like most things if you wait it sorts its self out....much cooler today!

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