Stephen J. Schueler, M.D.


Side Effect Vaccine Overview

Another name for Side Effect Vaccine is Immunization Reaction.

What is an immunization reaction?
A person with an immunization reaction has side effects from a vaccine or immunization. Mild skin irritation and rashes are the most common immunization reactions: severe reactions are rare. People with mild immunization reactions recover without treatment.

What are the symptoms of an immunization reaction?
Symptoms of a mild immunization reaction include fever, muscle aches, rash, hives, and pain, swelling or redness at the site of the vaccination. Symptoms of a more severe immunization reaction include wheezing, breathing difficulty, a severe rash, or severe hives.

How does the doctor treat an immunization reaction?
The treatment for immunization reactions depends on the type of reaction. Treatment for immunization reactions may include warm compresses to the site, oral antihistamines, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain. Treatment for severe immunization reactions includes intravenous fluids, corticosteroids, and epinephrine injections.

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