Immunization Reactions - Community Medical Providers

Immunization Reaction Sheet

Immunization	Possible Reaction To Vaccine
Polio Injectable	Usually none
DTaP	May be fussy and have fever (101° -103° )
DTP	May have soreness, swelling, and redness at shot site
Hepatitis B	A small lump can develop at the shop site and last for several weeks
MMR	May have fever (101° -103° ) May have a rash 5-10 days after the shot May have mild swelling and soreness of joints 4-12 weeks after the shot
Varicella	May have rash or small bumps that can be contagious (Fever up to 102° )

Treatment Information

Move the arm or leg where the shot was given. Treat swelling with a cold pack (1 or more crushed ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel no longer than 20 minutes). Do not rub or apply heat to the shot area.

Recommended treatment for elevated temperatures (101° or more):

Give medication by mouth according to age. Do not give sooner than every 4 hours (see table below).

DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN.

Sponge child’s head, hair, and chest with lukewarm (not cold) water.

If fever does not go down after these treatment recommendations, call you doctor.

Dosage of Aspirin Free Medication According to Age Acetaminophen also know as Tylenol, Tempra, Liquiprim, Panadol
Age	Mg	Drops	Elixir/Syrup	Children’s Chewable Tablets (80 mg)	Junior strength Tablets (160 mg)
1-3 months	40	0.4 ml	-	-	-
4-11 months	80	0.8 ml	-	-	-
1-3 years	160	-	1 tsp.	2	-
4-6 years	240	-	1 ½ tsp.	3	1 ½
6-12 years	320	-	2 tsp.	4	2
Older	400	-	2 ½	-	2 ½

REMEMBER: An overdose can be dangerous. KEEP ALL MEDICATION OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!

IMPORTANT: If the person who received the vaccine gets sick and visits a doctor, hospital, or clinic in the next 30 days after vaccination, please report it to: Fresno County Department of community Health, Immunization Program (559) 445-3550.