Vaccines given to children often cause relatively moderate effects, if any at all.
Rarely, a vaccine may produce a high temperature, triggering seizures, but this has no lasting effects on your child’s health.
Extreme responses to immunizations are very rare but may occur, including trouble breathing and fainting.
The following are signs of a vaccination response and what to do if your kid develops any of them after receiving a vaccine.
Mild Reactions & What To Do
The most common reactions to vaccinations include:
- Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever that lasts for a day or two
- Fussiness.
If your child is experiencing any discomfort from these symptoms, you may give them acetaminophen or ibuprofen (if they are at least six months old). If you have any concerns, see a doctor.
Certain immunizations have a higher potential for adverse effects than others. For instance, seven to ten days after receiving an MMR shot, some people have a fever and a rash.
One in a thousand infants experience severe distress after receiving the DTaP vaccination, sometimes lasting for several hours. Discuss potential reactions with your child’s doctor before immunizing them.
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Call The Doctor If Your Child Has These Reactions
- Bleeding issues. Infants and toddlers seldom have low platelets due to an immunological reaction (blood cells that prevent bleeding). Symptoms of this condition include bruising easily, gum bleeding, blood in the feces or urine, and excessive or persistent bleeding after an accident. Additionally, a rash resembling small red or purple dots/bruises may appear (a result of bleeding in the skin). If you have any concerns, please contact your doctor immediately.
- Seizure or a high fever (over 104 degrees Fahrenheit). Please explain your child’s symptoms in detail, including when and what immunizations they have received. Take your kid to the nearest emergency department or urgent care that treats children if you are unable to contact your child’s doctor.
- Symptoms include a rash, nausea, bloated lymph nodes, and a lot of tears. However, you should contact your doctor if you have any of these symptoms and are concerned.
Call 911 If Your Child Has Any Of These Reactions
- Breaks out in hives
- Has difficulty breathing
- Becomes pale or weak, or
- Loses consciousness.
These symptoms indicate that your child may be experiencing anaphylactic shock due to