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	Typical Side Effects of Vaccinations Redness or swelling at site. Pain at injection site. Fever in the first 24 hours. Fussy/irritable. Live attenuated vaccines can have a delayed reaction for up to 4 weeks after vaccination. May present with fever and rash.

 Adverse Reactions are Very Rare and Include

• Severe allergic reaction. Examples include (but are not limited to): difficulty breathing, swelling of mouth/throat, hives, severe drop in blood pressure (hypotension), and shock.
  
• Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
  
• Febrile seizures (seizures associated with a fever)
• Thrombocytopenia (Low platelets)
  
• Death
• Please note: any adverse reaction should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) either on the internet at www.vaers.hhs.gov or by calling 1-800-822-7967.

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Author : Diba Tillery RN, BSN, IBCLC, CPST