Dear Doctor,My 5 month old baby has a red swollen lump on his arm. I noticed this after he recieved his DTaP/IPV/Hib jab about a week and a half ago but these were in his legs. I am wondering if this has affected the area where he had a hepatitus B injection at birth? The lump looks like a boil it is dark red and is swollen. It has not reduced in shape or size over the last few days. Thank you. Rebecca.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have red your question and I can understand your concerns. Is your child running temperature.? Are you or your child diabetic.? Were proper antiseptic measures applied while vaccinating your child.?? From the information you provided it seems that your child has injection site abscess. If I were his treating physician I would have done pus culture and sensitivity and prescribe antibiotics such as amoxicillin plus clavulunic acid 57\u00a0mg.I would have incised and