INFORMATION AFTER IMMUNIZATIONS: 

Hep A – (Hepatitis A) The most common side effect of this vaccination is soreness where the shot is given.  Some children may have a headache. 
Hep B – (Hepatitis B) The most common side effect of this vaccination is soreness where the shot is given.  No serious reactions have been known to occur due to the hepatitis B recombinant vaccines. 
DTaP – (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertusis)
DT     - (Diphtheria, Tetanus)
Td      - (Tetanus, Dephtheria)
 

     During the first 2 days following immunization, slight fever, irritability, local redness and/or tenderness at the site of injection are common.  Give extra fluids.  Call your doctor or hospital if your child develops any more serious reactions such as: fever over 105 degrees Fahrenheit, abnormal crying for several hours or convulsions.  If there is a family history of convulsions in parents or brothers or sisters, give a non-aspirin fever medication when vaccine is received and every 4 to 6 hours for 24 hours. 
Hib – (Haemophilus influenza typ b-Meningitis) Some children will get fever, redness, swelling or tenderness at the site of injection.  Give extra fluids.  Some child will have fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. 

IPV – (Inactivated Polio) No anticipated reaction. 
MMR – (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Measles- A non-contagious rash and/or slight fever may occur 1-2 weeks following immunization.  Give extra fluids for fever.
Mumps – No specific treatment recommended.
Rubella – Rash, mild swelling fo neck glands, joint swelling or aching may occur 1-3 weeks after receiving vaccine.  Usually no treatment is recommended.  See your doctor if this is severe.  
VAR – (Varicella – Chickenpox)  The most common side effect of varicella vaccine is soreness and redness where the shot is given.  Some children may develop a mild rash; some may develop a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.  Give extra fluids. 
PCV7 – (Pneumococcal Conjugate)  The most common side effects are redness, tenderness, or swelling at the site of the injection, and some children will have a mild fever.  Give extra fluids. 
PPV23 – (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide)  The most common side effects are redness, tenderness or swelling at the site of the injection, and some children will have a mild fever.  Give extra fluids. 
Influenza – (Influenza) The most common side effects are soreness, redness and hardness at the site of the injection.