Question
I have a question regarding my baby who developed a swelling in the arm after receiving the rabies vaccine, along with medication leaking from the injection site. Will this affect the vaccine’s effectiveness? Will the leaking medication come out of the swelling?
Answer
In response to your baby’s arm swelling and medication leakage after receiving the rabies vaccine, it is recommended to apply cold compresses within 24 hours after vaccination to promote medication absorption and reduce redness and swelling. Additionally, avoid consuming irritating foods and increase water intake. After 24 hours, you can use a warm towel for warm compresses to further promote medication absorption and dissipate redness and swelling. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your baby a healthy recovery!