What Causes Severe Leg Pain Post Vaccination In A Child?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

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Mon, 2 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : hello doctor,
my 1.5 year kid had a vaccination today. i have attached the details for same.

it seems that one of his leg has a pain which is clear when he walks.

can we rub ice around his injection spot but being winter could not decide for the same.
can you pls suggest.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes, you can apply ice over the area even though it is winter.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar