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What Causes Development Of Abscess Following Dtp Vaccination?
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Why and how serious is it if my infant of three months has developed an apsis that is swollen and looks infected after a dtp vaccination? My doc said it's normal but I do not believe it what in a vaccine can cause this is my question
Thank you
Why and how serious is it if my infant of three months has developed an apsis that is swollen and looks infected after a dtp vaccination? My doc said it's normal but I do not believe it what in a vaccine can cause this is my question
Thank you
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
local swelling at inj site of DPT may be a reaction, normal that will disppear in due time. if it hurts on pressing or is red outside only then you need to worry.
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