Can’t walk after vax (4 yr old)

[Anonymous]

Took DD today to get both her Covid and Flu shot at our local pharmacy. She is 4. She did the normal squirming and fighting but the nurse got it done. The nurse said it had to be the thighs, so one shot in each thigh.

She’s mostly fine except a little sore for the first 90 minutes or so. We go to swim class and when we get out of the car she says she can’t walk, it hurts too much. I carry her in thinking it’s a 4 year old thing but she stops swim class early (her favorite thing on the earth). She hobbled slowly back to the car and at home would not walk at all. Crying saying how much it hurts. Obviously in pain unless when sitting still.

She is just complaining about the right side. The injection spot looks completely and entirely normal — just a red pinprick. No swelling or redness, not hot to the touch. No hives.

We put her to bed hoping rest will help. But what in the what?!?! Has this happened to anyone before? All the googling on vaccine problems just spits out things that don’t match. Thx for any advice!

[Anonymous]

Oh and I have no idea if it was flu or Covid ok that leg, too busy trying to hold her still.

[Anonymous]

Many people report significant arm pain after the covid shot. Why wouldn't it be the same?

[Anonymous]

Could just be muscle soreness like some people get from the shot, but I would call your doctor if there's any pain in the morning. I know for my DD, she had no reaction to any vaccines except once when she got her 4 month shots, and that time one entire side of her body turned brick red and she was crying/screaming in pain for hours. It was very scary and I was like WTF do I even do??! but it passed after that day.

[Anonymous]

Call your pediatrician office?

[Anonymous]

It seemed to be pretty extreme to basically not be able to walk. If it doesn’t improve she won’t be able to go to school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Call your pediatrician office?

Will call in am. Nurse line useless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seemed to be pretty extreme to basically not be able to walk. If it doesn’t improve she won’t be able to go to school.

About half the adults I know aren't able to go to work the day after the shot. I would assume most parents would make arrangements so the kid could be at home the next day. Did you?

[Anonymous]

Why did you get two shots in one day?

[Anonymous]

We had no side effects. But my and the 4 year olds arm really hurt for 3 days. 4 year olds can be prone to a little dramatics. Wait for the am and see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We had no side effects. But my and the 4 year olds arm really hurt for 3 days. 4 year olds can be prone to a little dramatics. Wait for the am and see.

The sore arm is a side effect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seemed to be pretty extreme to basically not be able to walk. If it doesn’t improve she won’t be able to go to school.

About half the adults I know aren't able to go to work the day after the shot. I would assume most parents would make arrangements so the kid could be at home the next day. Did you?

LOL, yes, it’s why we did it on a Thursday afternoon but thank you for the shaming. I’m not concerned about a normal reaction, I’m concerned that it’s bad enough she can’t walk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why did you get two shots in one day?

Because it is allowed and wanted to get both over with. Only one leg hurts.

[Anonymous]

Could they have hit the wrong spot? Although, it's probably the vaccine - my arm hurt for days. Give her some Tylenol for pain - the majority of 4-year-olds aren't developmentally capable of malinger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could they have hit the wrong spot? Although, it's probably the vaccine - my arm hurt for days. Give her some Tylenol for pain - the majority of 4-year-olds aren't developmentally capable of malinger.

That’s what I’m worried about. And of course catastrophizing. She’s got Tylenol on board but didn’t see to help before bed.