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Why Is My Baby Feeling Fussy After Receiving Flu Shots And Prewar?
Flu shots and prewar was administered to my 9 month old son today and after 5 hours, he started getting fussy. He has swelling in the injected thigh and cries on the slightest movement of leg. How can I help him?
My son and I would be grateful would be grateful if you can help us.
Thanks in advance
My son and I would be grateful would be grateful if you can help us.
Thanks in advance
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Hi
After any vaccine, such local reactions can happen.
Just give him cold compresses (ice cube in a handkerchief)on the injection site atleast thrice a day.
You may also give him paracetamol drops every 6 hrs for a day or two.
Do not worry. He will get okay.
Best wishes.
After any vaccine, such local reactions can happen.
Just give him cold compresses (ice cube in a handkerchief)on the injection site atleast thrice a day.
You may also give him paracetamol drops every 6 hrs for a day or two.
Do not worry. He will get okay.
Best wishes.
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