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.
Review Date: 11/10/2004
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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