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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.

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.

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.

There are also some common reactions which are not emergencies but do warrant a call to your doctors office. If your child has a minor fever which lasts longer than three days, is unusually tired or in the case of measles vaccine the child develops a sever rash that last longer than 3 days.

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