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My son is 5 years old and yesterday he got DTP booster, he is unable to move his hand and its paining. Is it normal or fo i need to give any medicine
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Ok just give Syrup Ibugesic plus 5ml thrice daily for 2 days to reduce pain
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After DTP booster, pain and swelling at injection site with temporary difficulty moving hand is quite common and usually settles in 2–3 days. Cold compression and paracetamol/ibuprofen for pain can be given. Please review if high fever, pus or rapidly increasing swelling develops.
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Nothing to worry..pain is common with Vaccination..apply Ice pack minimum for 10-15 mins..use Paracetamol if the pain is severe..if the child gets high fever and if he is dull looking consult Pediatrician
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Just apply Ice pack after covering it in cloth and apply 3-4 times a day for 1-2 days.Give paracetamol for pain if needed
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Dr. Ashritha Rao
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello,
Don’t worry post vaccination pain and swelling are common. Even developing fever is good as it is a post vaccine reaction
1)Apply ice on the vaccination site
2)Give Syp Ibugesic 5ml sos
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See if the injection site developing hard and painful swelling
If he is having persistent high grade fever even after a day
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
Pain post vaccination is very common. Just give medicine for pain relief and put on some cold compresses. It should get better in a few days
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