what are the effects of immunization on infants and what can i expect and what can i do to ease the symptoms?

Answer 1

What signs of a moderate or severe reaction should I look for?

After you or your child are vaccinated, look for any unusual conditions, such as a serious allergic reaction, high fever or behavior changes. Signs of a serious allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness, and swelling of the throat.

The link below is the to CDC government site on "Vaccine Side Effects." The information listed here should answer all of your questions. It discusses in detail every possible side effect specifically to the virus vaccination specifically, as well as includes the .pdf file that you will can be given at the doctors office.

Answer 2

I just took my little one in on Monday to get his 2 month old shots! I can't recall the exact names of the immunizations shots, but he got 3 shots (one in one leg, and two in the other) and also had an oral vaccine he had to drink. Needless to say, he took the oral vaccine very well! He was actually smiling while he was trying to drink the fluids. And well.. he cried for about a couple of mins after they gave him the 3 shots. He soon calmed down and fell asleep. The doctor said the side effects from the shots could be... 1) Low-grade fever 2) Tenderness, swelling and redness at the injection site 3) Fussiness My son did have a low-grade fever and fussiness. Not so much the swelling and redness at the injection site. The Pediatrician said it was okay to give him a dose of Infant Tylenol (your doctor can tell you the exact dosage for your little one) But it's been 24 hours since my son had his shots and he's back to normal. :)

Answer 3

one of my boys had no symptoms and the other comes down with a horrible fever/flu about 10-14 days afterward.

One of the best recommendations I had was to give the child some tylenol about 30 min before the shot and then every 4 hours for the next 12 hours or so. It is easier to prevent a fever than to bring one down.

Otherwise it is just like a cold and you can give tylenol or cold meds but be sure, once again to give it every 4 hours for a good 24 - 48 hours once it starts because it is easier to keep the vfever and pain down than it is to get out of control then try and bring it down.

Answer 4

The most common symptoms afer immunizations are redness and tenderness at the injection site and low-grade fever. Give baby tylenol an hour or so before shots and continue every 4-6 hours for over the next 24 hours. Try not to hurt his/her thighs or put tight clothing over them.

Answer 5

My son gets a fever, infant Tylenol keeps that in check. He also gets clingy and cuddly (he only does that when he is sick). He got hard balls were the shot was given at his 6 month shots. A warm washcloths and gentle message got rid of them.

Ask the nurse for other symptoms and remedies. My doctor gives us an information sheet.

Answer 6

The doctor should give you a brochure or paper with the specific symptoms for each shot. As for easing the symptoms, my doctor recommended I give my son Tylenol a half hour before he goes in for the shots.

Answer 7

Usually a cranky baby, swelling at the site of injection, fever. These can last for several days. Your doctors office should give you a sheet explaining possible reactions to include severe reactions to watch for. If they dont give you the sheet, i would definately request one, or find one online.

Infants tylenol or sometimes childrens Advil can be giving for reactions, but i would definately talk to your doctor about what he/she believes is appropriate for your child.

Answer 8

Side effects are irritability and fever but not in all cases. Give the baby Tylenol. The doctor will tell you how much.

Answer 9

A dose of Calpol will ease the fever that your infant might get, but before you have him/her immunised, the nurse will tell you of what may happen.
You can also give a small dose of Calpol about half an hour before the immunisations, that might help too.

Answer 10

my son only had effects after his first set of shots.....he slept alot ran a lowgrade fever and was a little cranky. the doc should have told you to start tylenol the day of the shots.