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Vaccine reaction



Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis


Vaccine reaction

Alternative Names:

Vaccine injury
Treatment:

Treatment depends on the type of symptom observed following immunization. Fever is normally treated with acetaminophen and cool sponge baths. Children with seizures must be seen by a health care provider promptly. Children who develop encephalitis will be hospitalized.


Expectations (prognosis):


Very few children who receive standard childhood vaccines develop significant problems following immunization. For children who develop problems, standard fever care and a call to the health care provider for reassurance often suffice.


Complications:

Abscess (pus) at site of immunization is a possible complication of vaccination. Other complications are the same as symptoms


Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you feel that your child is having an adverse reaction to immunizations.




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