What Cause Redness And A Hard Bump At The Vaccination Area After MMR Vaccine In An Infant?

Posted on Wed, 13 Mar 2024

Question: My 9 + months baby boy was vaccinated with MMR on 14th of May. After vaccination there was no side effects symptom like fever,redness or swelling. But since 2-3 days onwards i am seeing redness in that area and its somewhat got little harden. Could you pls let me know the remedies and is it going to become apses?

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please find the attached images . This redness n some hardening is occurring after 7 days of vaccinations.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for asking.

Let me assure you that some amount of redness at the injection site is normal and not concerning. However, I would insist you to upload an image of the area so that I can have a look and can comment accordingly. As of now, you can apply some emollient like aloe vera lotion topically. You can apply ice if you feel necessary. Nothing else needs to be done.

I would await your response.

Regards

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Brief Answer:
Wait for a few days

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the images. Going by the looks it does not look concerning. However, if the hardness petsists, an abscess would need to be ruled out.

Regards

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