Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby is one year and four months old. This morning, they received the hand, foot, and mouth disease preventive vaccine. In the afternoon, around 4 o'clock, I noticed that my baby's left leg was weak, and they were stumbling while walking, with a noticeable limp. This has never happened before. Could you please explain what might be going on? Thank you???Doctor's answer:
Prevention of enterovirus EV71, also known as hand, foot, and mouth disease vaccine, involves prevention work against severe hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by enterovirus EV71. This vaccine is administered via intramuscular injection, typically in the upper arm or the anterolateral middle muscle of the lower limb. Common adverse reactions include fever and redness or swelling at the vaccination site. The baby's reaction is likely due to the pain from the vaccination, leading to the walking state. Please continue to monitor closely, and it should improve within 24 hours.