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What side effects should I expect to see after my baby has her injections?.
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Your baby’s reaction
to an immunization varies depending on which vaccine or vaccines have been given.
Possible side affects the DTaP/IPV/Hib (Diphtheria + Tetanus
+ Pertussis + Polio + Hib) pnemococcal (pneumonia) and MMR (Measles + Mumps
+ Rubella) vaccines can be the symptoms listed below. Most symptoms if they
do occur are seen in the first 24 hours after the vaccine has been given.
- a slightly raised temperature
- irritability
- with MMR possibility
of a rash
- swollen glands
- some sickness and / or
diarrhoea
- Your baby could get a
small hard lump at the site of the injection, which may last for a few weeks
- Your baby may be restless,
of low mood or irritable within 48 hours of having the injection.
- Sometimes there is swelling
and redness at the site of the injection.
Men c (meningitis
C)
- redness and swelling
at the site of the injection
- mild fevers
- irritability
- Headaches.
- Dizziness
- nausea and vomiting
As with all vaccines there
is a rare possibility of the Men C causing Anaphylaxis. This is a serious allergic
reaction that quickly manifests following exposure to the vaccine. This is a
medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis
may include:
- wheezing, shortness of
breath, throat tightness, trouble swallowing, itchy mouth/throat, nasal stuffiness/congestion
- pale/blue colour, low
pulse, dizziness, light-headedness/passing out, low blood pressure, shock,
loss of consciousness
- Rash or hives, swelling,
itch, warmth, redness
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- itchy/red/watery eyes,
headache
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