Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby is one year and four months old. This morning, she received the hand, foot, and mouth disease prevention vaccine. In the afternoon, around 4 PM, I noticed that her left leg was weak, and she was 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, is to prevent severe hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by enterovirus EV71. This vaccine is administered via intramuscular injection, usually in the upper arm or the middle front lateral muscle of the lower limb. Adverse reactions are generally mild, such as fever, redness, and swelling at the vaccination site. The baby's reaction may be due to the pain from the vaccination, leading to difficulty walking. Please continue to monitor closely, and it should improve within 24 hours.