Immunizations Reactions
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.
Most common reactions to injectable immunizations may be redness at location of injection, swelling, and slight discomfort or pain where you received the shot. These are all fairly common and should practically be expected when recceiving immunizations an typically will occur within the same day of immunization. 2-3 days is not at all uncommon for these reactions to remain present, and may be accompanied by fever as well. When you receive vaccinations, they may contain a “live” or “dead” form, and a immunization containing a “live” virus may not cause much reaction for as much as a week or two. It is normal for these types of reactions to last for up to a similar period of time. These are common reactions, but there are other more complicated reactions to be aware of when receiving immunizations.
Some of the more sever reactions require prompt medical attention. The severity of the reactions will dictate the level of medical intervention necessary.
Please pay attention to your reactions and know whether it may be necessary to call your doctor VS being rushed into the Emergency Room. A severe reaction requiring emergency treatment would be difficulty breathing, sever lethargy, asthma type symptoms, and difficulty swallowing.
Reactions that may occur from an immunization that may require you call your doctor, are less severe and may include generally feeling sick. Feeling sick from an immunization may be common depending on the vaccination you have received but generally warrants a call at least. If fever is present it may be fairly normal as well, but if you are calling your doctor be sure not to give any fever reducing medications such as Tyleonol or Ibuprofen until your doctor has given the OK. Red streaks developing on the skin within one inch of the site of injection or anywhere else on the body require care from a physician as well. These are all reasons to call your doctor day or night, and should not be taken lightly.
If after receiving a vaccination a fever is present for more then 3 days then your doctor should be called. It is important to pay attention to the reactions caused by an immunization and be sure to react accordingly. Follow up care with your doctor is important, but in the event of emergency care being necessary, it is important not to wait.
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