My son is 18 months old but is behind on his vaccinations. He just received his 15 month shots yesterday. He has been fussy all day and while I was giving him his bath I noticed that there is a hard lump about the size of a golf ball under both injection sites. They are hot and red and it hurts him when they are touched. I have already called the nurse hotline and am expecting to talk to the doctor tomorrow. Has anyone else's child experienced a reaction like this?
The purpose of a vaccine is to provoke an immune response by the body. A couple of days of localized swelling and heat, as well as mild fever are usually indications that this is happening. It's generally a good sign that the vaccine is "taking." Tylenol will help handle discomfort and fussiness.
Hard bumps at the injection site are common. If he is uncomfortable, you could give him a does of Infants Tylenol.
If he develops a fever or rash, call you doctor and let them know. A reaction to an immunization could be as much as 2 weeks out and still be considered a side-effect reaction.
Normal. I have 13 years+ in child care and I can't remember hardly any kids that didn't have that lump and it was quite warm. It will usually be gone by tomorrow. Give him Tylenol and then 4-6 hours later give him Motrin. The Tylenol fights fever and the Motrin fights inflammation.
I just answered your other post that is the same question but different title. It's probably not a reaction to the vaccine but rather a reaction to the injection itself. It's probably cellulitis which can be caused by the bacteria on the skin at the injection site.
That happened to my son, too. It lasted for several weeks. The doctor wasn't concerned, but I certainly was.
Give tylonel it should help with the pain
No - my kid just has 41 different food intolerances. I guess his immune system didn't get the memo to stop "reacting."
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ETA: Alot of people are suggesting tylenol. I would read up on acetaminophen and its potential side effects. At a very minimum I would ask my pediatrician AND pharmacist whether acetaminophen is a good idea in terms of liver toxicity and inhibition of glutathione.
