A member asked:

4-yr-old got mmrv, dtap & polio vac 2 days ago. now has band of red skin below shot sites that's hot to the touch. feeling fine otherwise. normal?

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Dr. Michael Ahearn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hot shot: A local reaction to the immunization is usually related to the pertussis component treat with Tylenol (acetaminophen) if needed if not improved you should be concerned with a sterile abscess or infection in usually will manifest in a 3 day period . you should have this looked at

Answered 2/21/2015

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Local Reaction: The reaction is may be due the DTaP vaccine. A local reaction with readiness and swelling is common. A cold compress can help. This type of reaction usually occurs at the site of the injection. A reaction below the site may indicate a reaction to something else, perhaps a glove.

Answered 4/30/2016

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