Immunisation and Massage...

[Juliette]

Hi All,

Part of Sam's bedtime routine at night involves a massage (which we both look forward to and enjoy). Somewhere (can't remember where?) I read that it isn't a good idea to massage babies after their immunisations. Does anyone know anything about this? Sam has his needles tomorrow, and I'd hate him to miss out on a massage tomorrow evening (especially if he's feeling a little out of sorts). I can't remember reading anything about the reason behind the advice not to massage after immunisation. If it's just about the site of the injection being sore, I can just be extra careful not to go near it - but if there is some other reason I'd be interested to know...

[Schmickers]

As far as I am aware, there are no problems associated with massage after immunisation, as long as it doesn't involve vigorous massage of the immunisation site.

[mickyndan]

I heard that as well, just not to massage the injection site but the rest of his body would be fine.... Good Luck with the immunisations...

[Yael]

massage is also contraindicated if the baby has a temperature.

I woudl just keep an eye on baby, they might not feel like it, and like others said, avoid the injection site as it can get a bit sore there for them.