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A member asked:

Baby girl had her vaccination on her arm a few weeks ago.the site is abit swollen and yellow.should we open it or leave it? she is 11 weeks now

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Injection site infla: I would leave it be and allow it to heal on its own. If it does not then let your doctor have a look at it

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 11/24/2018

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