My 15-month old had some vaccines today, MMR and hib and all afternoon when she walks, it's like she's slightly limping. It seems to be the leg that she got the MMR in; I was just wondering if maybe it's just sore and making her walk like that; if anyone knows.
2007-06-07 14:10:30 · 10 answers · asked by melissaandjon 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Call your doctor IMMEDIATELY. This could be a symptom of a potentially hazardous side effect of the vaccine.
There's no harm in calling and you do not want to take a chance in this area. The least that could happen is your doctor will tell you to give your daughter tylenol.
2007-06-07 14:14:57 · answer #1 · answered by divineblue_tigerlily 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the shot. The MMR is a thick and painful shot and might cause some soreness. Also, without a doubt a DTaP will cause a lot of muscle pain over the course of a few days
2007-06-07 21:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am actually surprised the child is walking, most kids would actally refrain from walking, and just siit there, or switch to crawling. The limp is nothing to be worried about, she probably has a soar, or nummness in the leg. It should pass within a day or two. If it continues go to your personal doctor and get the baby checked right away, because it could be a serious, but rare, side affect
2007-06-07 21:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by DR. Heilmittel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vaccines can make the site of injection and limp sore. It is perfectly normal. Just watch for any other signs of a allergic reaction but she should be fine. Next time she gets an immunization (around 18 months) you can give her tylenol before and that may help... Good luck!
2007-06-08 12:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, my daughter ws fine until she had the mmr then she had trouble walking for a day or so, and she was really sore with that one, just gently rub it like with every diaper change, it helps take some tension out of the shot area
2007-06-07 21:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by paulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, both my boys had sore legs after their MMR/HIB.
Give her some Tylenol or Motrin, and she'll be a lot better after 24 - 48 hours.
2007-06-07 21:25:12 · answer #6 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your child got a shot in their leg; obviously they will have trouble walking since the shot was injected into the muscle. However, if the shot was given in the leg and the child can't walk after a day or so or they develop a fever, rash or vomits call your pediatrician
2007-06-07 21:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is perfectly normal. Think about getting a big needle shoved into the thickest muscle in your body, it hurts :( But by morning she should be better.
2007-06-07 21:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by ♥shannon c♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be just because it's sore, see if it goes away tomorrow if not call the doctor.
2007-06-07 21:14:50 · answer #9 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep! normal.
2007-06-08 17:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋