Immunization Side Effects

Japanese encephalitis vaccine After having the Japanese encephalitis vaccine, around 20% of people develop temporary soreness, redness and swelling at the injection site. About 10% of people who have the vaccine experience other side effects such as: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F)headache tiredness chills dizziness nausea or vomiting abdominal pain In a small [...]

A compromised immune system increases your risk of contracting viral or bacterial infections — like the H1N1 virus, commonly called swine flu. Young children’s immune systems are typically weaker, increasing their risk of disease. Certain conditions, such as autoimmune diseases or chronic medical conditions, can further compromise the immune system. Specific forms of the H1N1 [...]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends influenza immunization as the first step to reduce your risk of infection with seasonal and pandemic flu strains. While there are many advantages to getting vaccinated, there are also some side effects you need to be aware of. Local Site Reaction Influenza vaccination is often associated [...]

The immune system is responsible for keeping your body healthy and safe from attack by bacteria, viral and fungal infections. The immune system also helps the body heal wounds and damage to the skin or internal organs. Protecting you from germs, the immune system is made up of networks of organs, cells and tissues that [...]

In most cases, the side effects do not require any form of treatment. The most common symptoms go away by themselves after a few days. The patient just needs to be tough and resilient. Some of the discomforts can be alleviated with the use of painkillers. However, if you turn out to be the unlucky [...]

Children have a predisposition to play with sharp, metal objects and a little negligence on their part will always lead to a cut or a wound. This will require a tetanus shot, just to be on the safe side. Other parents choose to vaccinate their kids without the immediate in an attempt to prevent future [...]

There are even more dangerous side effects, but these are extremely rare. Some people have experienced seizures after getting the vaccine injection. Other suffered from brain damage or they fell into a coma. The unluckiest of patients can have severe allergic reactions to the vaccine. If you notice a rash or swelling around the injection [...]

Even though tetanus can be a very dangerous medical condition, it has a vaccine that is readily available in most parts of the world. Like any other vaccine, this one is prone to side effects. In fact, some minor side effects are common in almost all of the people that get the shot. However, most [...]

New parents are often surprised by the number of vaccines their pediatricians recommend during their baby’s first year of life. Most infants will receive multiple injections at each routine visit to the doctor, and it can be overwhelming to keep track of which vaccinations are being administered. This schedule, as recommended by both the American [...]

The DTaP vaccine protects against three potentially deadly diseases: diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that is easily spread between people. Similarly, pertussis can also be spread through the air or by contact with an infected person. Tetanus is contracted when an open wound comes into contact with the bacterium. DTaP is [...]