Do/can children develop a fever after vaccinations as a side effect a week later?

Question

My 2 yr. old daughter received vaccinations that she was behind on, they included mmr, chicken pox, flu, etc. last week, and now she has a 103 temp. and doesn't feel well. She has no other symptoms but the fever and fatigue. Has this happened to anyone else?

Answer 1

According to Dr Peter Nobbs - Paediatrician " 5-15% of children will develop a fever some 5-12 days after vaccination for Rubella."(source:http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/vaccination.html)

Fever is considered to be a "minor" side effect of vaccination (see:http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/general_info/sideeffects.htm)

"Many parents worry when their child needs to receive more than one vaccine at the same time. Studies show that giving a child multiple vaccinations for different diseases at the same time is safe, effective and does not increase the risk of side effects. " (source:http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/general_info/sideeffects.htm)

"Simultaneous vaccination" is when multiple vaccines are administered during the same doctor’s visit, usually in separate limbs (e.g., one in each arm). A "combination vaccine" consists of two or more separate vaccines that have been combined into a single shot. Combination vaccines have been in use in the US since the mid-1940's. Examples of combination vaccines in current use are: DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), trivalent IPV (three strains of inactivated polio vaccine), MMR (measles-mumps-rubella), DTaP-Hib, and Hib-HepB (hepatitis B)."

"There are two practical factors in favor of giving a child several vaccinations during the same visit. First, we want to immunize children as quickly as possible to give them protection during the vulnerable early months of their lives. Second, giving several vaccinations at the same time will mean fewer office visits, which saves parents both time and money and may be less traumatic for the child."(source:http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/multiplevaccines.htm)

With Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines, Fever (up to about 1 child in 4) is common,their mild problems include:
Tiredness or poor appetite (up to about 1 child in 10) .

One of the mild problems associated with Hepatitis B vaccine is that mild to moderate fever (up to 1 out of 14 children ) may be a be a side-effect of having the vaccine.

In clinical trials (nearly 60,000 doses), pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was associated with only mild reactions:

About 1 out of 3 had a fever of over 100.4oF, and up to about 1 in 50 had a higher fever (over 102.2oF).

Other vaccinations which can induce fever in a child include:

(a)Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine (Fever over 101oF (up to 1 out of 20 children f these problems happen, they usually start within a day of vaccination. They may last 2-3 days.

(b)Measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) vaccines -Fever (up to 1 person out of 6) these problems occur, it is usually within 7-12 days after the shot. They occur less often after the second dose

(c)Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine-ever (1 person out of 10, or less)

Lastly, according to this website:"http://www.teething-babies.co.uk/you-and-your-baby/immunisation.php)

"What if my child develops a fever after vaccination?

When your child is immunised he’s injected with a tiny amount of the bacteria or virus that causes the disease. Even though this isn’t enough to give him the disease itself, the body can sometimes start battling the bugs. Which means your child’s temperature might go up.

To help with a fever, many doctors suggest Ibuprofen – the active ingredient in Nurofen for Children – because it can help reduce fever for up to 8 hours – longer than paracetamol. Here are some other things you can do to bring your child’s temperature down:

* Keep him in a room that is warm;
* Check his temperature regularly to make sure he’s not getting too cold;
* If his temperature climbs, sponge him down every ten minutes;
* Give infant ibuprofen suspension , like Nurofen for Children ;
* Offer drinks and food, even though you might be turned down;
* If you’re worried for any reason, please speak to your doctor."

I hope this information helps you relax and realize that fever is a common side effect of getting vaccination, and I hope your daughter feels better soon or you take her to the doctor if you feel her fever has lasted too long.

Best wishes to you and her.

Answer 2

Fever After 12 Month Shots

Answer 3

This could very well be the chicken pox vaccine that she is "reacting" to. Until the fever drops, you can help keep your child cool using a sponge or towel soaked in lukewarm water. Do not use ice, cold water, alcohol rubs, fans, or cold baths. Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) can help to reduce your child's fever. Avoid giving aspirin to a child who has a viral illness because the use of aspirin in such cases has been associated with the development of Reye syndrome, which can lead to liver failure and death.
To prevent dehydration from the fever, encourage your child to drink clear fluids such as water with ice chips, children's electrolyte solutions, flat sodas like ginger ale or lemon-lime (stir room-temperature soda until the fizz disappears), or clear broth. If you are still breastfeeding, breast milk can help prevent dehydration as well.
You might want to watch her for a red rash that resembles hives, but without the welts. This is roseola.
A child with roseola typically develops a mild upper respiratory illness, followed by a high fever (often over 103 degrees Fahrenheit, or 39.5 degrees Celsius) for up to a week. During this time, the child may appear fussy or irritable and may have a decreased appetite and swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck.
The high fever often ends abruptly, and at about the same time a pinkish-red flat or slightly raised rash appears on the child's trunk and spreads over the body. The rash's spots blanch (turn white) when you touch them, and individual spots may have a lighter "halo" around them. The rash usually spreads to the neck, face, arms, and legs. The fever of roseola lasts from 3 to 7 days, followed by a rash lasting from hours to a few days.
You just need to be very careful. If her fever spikes quickly, she will be at rish for a feberal seizure. If this happens, call 911 ASAP!!! Signs of a febrile seizure include: unconsciousness,
2 to 3 minutes of jerking or twitching in the arms, legs, or face, and/or loss of control of the bladder or bowels.
Call your child's doctor if your child is lethargic or not drinking or if you cannot keep your child's fever down. If your child has a seizure, seek emergency care immediately.
This is contagious, and there is no real way to prevent the spread of the virus. Just keep other kids away and wash your hands often.

Answer 4

When your child is immunised he’s injected with a tiny amount of the bacteria or virus that causes the disease. Even though this isn’t enough to give him the disease itself, the body can sometimes start battling the bugs. Which means your child’s temperature might go up.

To help with a fever, many doctors suggest Ibuprofen – the active ingredient in Nurofen for Children – because it can help reduce fever for up to 8 hours – longer than paracetamol. Here are some other things you can do to bring your child’s temperature down:

Answer 5

Yes, they can. I do not remember which vaccination it is, but I do remember reading on the information sheet of one of them that fever and fatigue could develop 5-14 days later.

Answer 6

Some diseases have what is called an incubation period Measles and mumps are in this group. A fever of 103 is not as critical in a child as an adult but i would get ahold of her pediatrician asap if it continues take her to the er. there are side effects to any of the vaccines that people get but with children it is very important that they be watched carefully. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 7

Check the spots where she had the shots. When my daughter had her 12 month shots she seemed fine. But after about a week she had a fever and was acting agitated. One of the places had gotten infected though it had seemed to be healing well initially with just a little scab on it. She had to be on antibiotics for a few days and then was good as new. If I were you I'd take her to the dr and get her looked at. In the mean time try and get her temp down with Motrin (works faster than Tylenol) and cool baths. If her temp goes up anymore though you need to take her to the ER.

Answer 8

A reaction usually occurs the same day the vaccines were given but can take up to a week to show up with the Chicken pox and flu shot.. If her temp is 103, I would take her to the ER because she is probably only a year old judging by the vaccines she was given. The ER can give her meds and make sure she isnt dehydrated. Good Luck. i hope she feels better soon.

Someone mentioned those vaccines should never be given together: thats pretty common, most pediatrics do it that way.

Answer 9

Firstly, if the fever stays you should see a doctor ASAP. Secondly, yes the body can have symptoms against a vaccine, since a vaccine can contain fully dead or semi-living bacteria of a specific disease, the body needs to adapt to be able to fight it in the future. Symptoms are the body's way of fighting the disease. For example, a fever makes the body less hospitable to certain bacteria.

Answer 10

Our daughter had the chicken pox shot last week. The doc told us that she could have a reaction to it a week later. Sure enough, a week to the day after she got the shot, she had a temperature and was grumpy for a couple of days.

It sounds like your dughter is having a reaction to her shots. With a fever that high, though, you need to call her doctor as soon as possible.

Good luck and I hope your little one feels better soon.

Answer 11

A slight elevated temp is to be expected and what I mean by slight is rectally 101 which orally would be maybe 99-100. My son always runs a fever after his shots and is cranky for a week mostly i think its because of the soreness he develops if we do not rub the area. Take your child to the Er