IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION

DTaP* - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis

Trihibit (Dtap and HiB 4th dose only)

After immunization and for up to 24 - 48 hours, children may have irritability and moderate fever.  Slight tenderness, redness and swelling at injection site.  A small lump may remain for some time.

Rest as needed, encourage fluids, and use an aspirin free product for elevated temperature.  Do not rub injection site.  If needed, treat swollen area with intermittent cool application for 24 hours, warm after that.

HIB - Haemophilus Influenzae 
Type B Conjugate Vaccine.

After immunization and for up to 24 - 48 hours, children may have moderate fever, slight tenderness, redness and swelling at injection site.

Rest as needed, encourage fluids, and use an aspirin free product for elevated temperature.  Do not rub injection site.  If needed, treat swollen area with intermittent cool application for 24 hours, warm after that.

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IPV - Inactivated (Inject able) Polio

After immunization and for up to 24 - 48 hours, children may have moderate fever slight tenderness, redness and swelling at injection site.

Rest, fluids, and use a non-aspirin product.  Cool application first 24 hours, warm after that.

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PREVNAR - pneumococcal conjugate vaccine

After immunization and up to 24-48 hours there may be slight tenderness, redness, or swelling at the site

Rest as needed, and use an aspirin free product for discomfort. Do not rub injection site. If needed, treat swollen area with intermittent cool application for 24 hours, warm after that.

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Hep B - Hepatitis B Vaccine


Comvax (Hep B HiB 2 mo. or older)

After immunization and for up to 24 - 48 hours there may be slight tenderness, redness, or swelling at the site.

Rest as needed, and use an aspirin free product for discomfort.  Do not rub injection site.  If needed, treat swollen area with intermittent cool application for 24 hours warm after that.

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MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German measles)

7 - 14 days after immunization, a moderate fever and mild skin rash may develop.  NOTE: Client is not contagious to others.

Infrequently, mild swelling and tenderness of joints and / or swelling of neck glands may occur.

Rest as needed, encourage fluids, and use an aspirin free product for elevated temperature and as needed for discomfort.

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Varicella - Chickenpox

Within one month of immunization child may experience rash, fever, pain, or redness at the injection site.

NOTE:  The potential spread of disease is theoretically possible when rash is present.

Rest, fluids, and use an aspirin free pain reliever.  Cool application for 24 hours, warm after that.

Td - Tetanus, Diphtheria
Dt - Diphtheria, Tetanus

After immunization and for up to 24 - 48 hours, there may be slight tenderness and swelling at injection site.  A small lump may remain for some time.

Rest as needed, and use an aspirin free pain reliever for discomfort.  Do not rub injection site.  If needed, treat swollen area with intermitted cool application for 24 hours, warm after that.