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My 3 y/o woke up w/ a lisp a day after getting pcv13 n flu shot. took him to er n dr said it was reaction from shot(affected brain)but he didn't do anything about it. should i worry this is permanent?
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I would make: A call to your pediatrician but I have never heard of a permanent lisp after a flu shot.
Answered 10/1/2013
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SHOT REACTION: It is not a permanent damage. Just a reaction to the live vaccine and will go away soon. Nothing to worry. Let the peds know about it to document any reaction.
Answered 1/9/2014
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