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| Reaction to Immunizations |
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There are many different reactions that can be seen after immunizations. There are many different types of immunizations that occur that can be a part of the reaction. These reactions are most commonly referred to with some of the following immunizations. These immunizations include DTaP, MMR, polio, Hemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, influenza, Chickenpox, pneumonococcal, meningococcal, Rotavirus, and Human Papilloma Virus.
There are many symptoms that can be seen with any of these immunizations. Some of these include that the individual might have some swelling, redness and/or pain at the sight of the injection. This type of a reaction typically occurs in the first 24 hours after the injection and typically lasts 2-3 days but can last as long as 7 days. There can also be a fever which typically starts in the first 24 hours and the fever would also last around 2-3 days. With live vaccines there is a bit of difference is that the fever and other symptoms begin around 1-4 weeks and last that long as well. There are some more severe allergic reactions that could happen but these are typically not that common.
Some of these more severe reactions warrant different levels of medical attention and care depending on the severity of them.
There are some circumstances in which one would need to call 9-1-1 immediately. If you have a child that is having problems breathing or swallowing then it is important to seek immediate medical attention. It is also important to seek immediate medical assistance if your child is not moving or weak. Another situation in which it would be necessary to seek medical attention is if your child becomes unresponsive or is difficult to wake.
Some other instances in which you would want to call your doctor night or the day are if the following situations were to occur. One instance is that if your child looks or acts sick. Further if children who are under 12 weeks of age has a fever of over 100.4 rectally then it is important that they be seen as well. Another thing to consider is that you want to make sure to not give your child any fever reduction medication prior to being seen by the MD. For other children it would be a fever over 104 and not improving after 2 hours of medication. If your child has high pitched or unusual crying for over an hour or if they have persistent crying for over 3 hours they should be seen as well. Also if a redness or red streaking around the injection site and it begins around 48 hours or 2 days after the injection. Further if there is a redness or red streaking that extends over 1 inch from the injection site.
Then there are the common reactions in which you should call your doctor's office. These reasons are that if you feel that your child needs to be seen by the doctor then call them and ask about an appointment. If there is a fever present for more than three days then you should also call your doctor to have your child seen. Also if there is a measles vaccine rash that lasts for over three days.
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