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18 month old vaccination
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My daughter is 18 month old and we got her vaccination done yesterday at a govt UPHC (DPT booster, Rubella etc). Since then, she isn't walking/willing to move her legs. She is sitting in only one position and isn't moving. I understand it must be painful for her but just want to ask if this is normal or should we again see her regular doctor?
She got one shot on her thigh and one on her arm.
She also isn't letting us put ice pack on the injection site. She had fever yesterday night and We are giving her paracetamol syrup (only if fever is there) as prescribed by the UPHC doctor. Her appetite has drastically dropped since yesterday too.
Please help me with your valuable suggestions. We are very worried.
Thank you.
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give her 2-3 days time and see. if she still runs fever or has decreased appetite and not wanting to walk or play then visit your pediatrician
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Very common after DPT booster. (Especially whole cell vaccine) It’s due to pain at injection site, not paralysis.
Child may refuse to walk for 1–3 days, appetite ↓, mild fever – all expected.
Give paracetamol regularly (not only for fever) for 1–2 days. Don’t force walking.
Should improve in 2–3 days.
Show doctor if:
• no improvement after 3 days
• swelling/redness increasing
• child not moving leg at all even when distracted
• fever >2–3 days
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
That's is common side effects of DPT vaccine it normal only
The pain and fever will go by 3 days
Till than you can paracetamol
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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It is common for toddlers to refuse to walk after an 18-month DPT booster, as the thigh injection often causes significant local muscle soreness and swelling. These symptoms, along with a mild fever and decreased appetite, are typical vaccine responses that usually resolve within 24 to 48 hours. You can help by continuing the prescribed paracetamol for pain and fever, and using a cool, wet cloth if she resists an ice pack. Contact her doctor if she experiences a high fever over 104°F, inconsolable crying for over three hours, or if her leg pain doesn't improve after three days. Always double-check medication labels to ensure the correct dosage and follow your doctor's specific instructions.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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