Often, parents notice that after the introduction of the vaccine preparation, the child develops an infiltrate (bumps) at the injection site. Naturally, there is a desire to find out how dangerous this symptom is and how to get rid of it.
There are several reasons why a seal may occur. It is provoked by:
1. By the pressure of the injected substance on the subcutaneous tissue of infants, which is quite tender, and muscles.
2. The activity of lymphocytes, which react in a similar way to foreign agents.
3. Non-compliance with the technique of drug administration. In the first years of life, babies are given intramuscular injection in the thigh area from the outside. If a short needle is used, the drug is not in the muscle, but in the subcutaneous fat, which slows down the absorption of the drug. Thus, there is an accumulation of vaccine substance at the injection site and the formation of infiltrate.
But you should not be afraid of the appearance of a lump. This is a normal immune response. The main thing is that the seal size does not exceed 8 cm. There should also be no pronounced redness and sharp painful discomfort.
Any vaccination can cause a lump to form, but most often it results from the administration of the DTP vaccine. Moreover, in addition to compaction, the condition of the child is accompanied by:
• rise in temperature;
• poor health;
• unwillingness to eat;
• moodiness or indifference.
When the infiltrate has acceptable dimensions, and the temperature does not increase above 37.5 degrees, medical intervention is not necessary. There is no need for lotions and ointments. The child needs loose clothing made from natural fabric. If the baby reaches for the cone with a pen to scratch it, you can gently stroke the seal through the fabric. The child needs to be reassured by giving a small amount of water. You can’t feed strongly. Let him eat in small portions.
On the first day it is better to stay at home. Swimming is contraindicated so far. It is allowed to moisten the terry cloth in warm water and wipe the baby's skin if he is sweating heavily. At the end of the procedure, the child should be wiped dry.
How to act with increased symptoms?
The injection site is recommended to be treated with Troxevasin. The child is given Ibuprofen syrup or a candle is placed containing paracetamol.
To improve blood flow and resorption of the seal, you can use Aescusan ointment. The Rescuer also copes with the symptom perfectly. The composition of this ointment is represented by lavender and sea buckthorn oils, echinacea and beeswax. The components have anti-inflammatory and absorbable properties. It is important to remember contraindications, since allergies are possible due to the constituents.
Zirtek will help with itchy sensations. Children from one year should be given 5 drops of the drug 2-3 times a day. From 2 years, you can give once a day a teaspoon of Claritin syrup. Breastfeeding will help the drip form of Fenistil. The listed drugs fight well with swelling, itching and pain.
It is imperative to refrain from warming alcohol compresses and massage. Swimming is allowed on the second day, but without rubbing the injection site.
