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Hi sir, my son is 3 years old boy has been given abhayrab first dose and second dose both are in thigh instead of arm. Yesterday given him a second dose at night he was crying and saying that pain in foot. What will do?
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Thanks for query sir usually in small child the intramuscular injections are given in thigh because there is more muscle mass as compared to arm. The pain in foot could be a coincidental finding which not to worry. If it doesn't subside in 1-2 days then you need to see orthopedic surgeon. Regards.
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