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My 3 year old received an antibiotic shot in her leg. how long will the pain in her leg last? it has been 24 hrs.
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A few days: We used to comment that the bicillin shot for strep kept you from having to take a medicine for ten days, but it hurt for ten days. That said, it might hurt for 4-5 days or so. You can always give motrin, and put cool compresses on the area.
Answered 6/25/2013
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