IMMUNIZATION REACTIONS

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Symptom Definition

You believe your child is having a reaction to an immunization.
Reactions to DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), polio, Hemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, influenza, chickenpox (varicella)), pneumococcal and pneumococcusmeningococcal vaccines are covered.
Most reactions at the injection site and fever occur within 2 days and most general reactions or fever within 7 days. With live vaccines (MMR and chickenpox), fever and systemic reactions usually begin between 1 and 4 weeks.
Severe allergic reactions are very rare, but can occur with any vaccine

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2004

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