A member asked:

My daughter got vaccine shots monday afternoon and tuesday she started getting a large red bump, it's hot to the touch, and pain. is it normal?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Yes: That is a normal reaction. The bump means that your daughter has immunity to the shot, from having had it in the past. It is usually due to the dtap but could be another shot that caused it. You can give tylenol (acetaminophen) and the bump will resolve in a week or so.

Answered 7/23/2016

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