Immunizations are necessary part of our lives. From childbirth through out your life it is important that you receive certain immunizations. Do you regularly get a flu shot? This is probably the most common immunization known today, with the widespread influenza virus as prevelant as it is. There are several other immunizations, polio, Hepatitis A and B, rotavirus, and DTP, to name a few. Reactions to the immunizations are normal but can range from mild to severe depending on the sensitvity of the person receiving them.
All of the above mentioned immunizations have reactions which have been long observes. Some of these reactions are considered minor but some may have more sever conditions associated with them. Some of the more common reactions are swelling, redness and/or pain at the sight of the injection. These reactions are typical and usually occur within a couple of hours and may last as long a three days. Some immunizations may cause reactions such as fever which starts within 24 hours and continues for 2-3 days as well as a feeling of being ill. These reactions are typically seen with what is refereed to as live vaccines. With live vaccines the symptoms may appear within a couple of days and last for as long as a couple of weeks getting weaker as time goes on.
These reactions are varied and may require different types of treatments and care, depending on your sensitivty and severity of the reaction.
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.
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.
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.
All of the above mentioned immunizations have reactions which have been long observes. Some of these reactions are considered minor but some may have more sever conditions associated with them. Some of the more common reactions are swelling, redness and/or pain at the sight of the injection. These reactions are typical and usually occur within a couple of hours and may last as long a three days. Some immunizations may cause reactions such as fever which starts within 24 hours and continues for 2-3 days as well as a feeling of being ill. These reactions are typically seen with what is refereed to as live vaccines. With live vaccines the symptoms may appear within a couple of days and last for as long as a couple of weeks getting weaker as time goes on.
These reactions are varied and may require different types of treatments and care, depending on your sensitivty and severity of the reaction.
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.
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.
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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