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I took my 6 year old for his vaccines on saturday.the right arm went fine until he realized it actually hurt. second vaccine on his left arm was a challenge.4 days later the left arm is swollen/sore at the site and hurts when he moves.is this normal?
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Could be normal: Some swelling and redness is normal at the site of an injection. If you notice the redness spreading, it could be a skin infection. Have his Dr look at it to determine if it is cellulitis and give appropriate treatment.
Answered 7/28/2020
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