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Common Reactions
Treatments
Serious Reactions
Delaying Vaccination
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It is common for babies to have side effects after getting a vaccination, but they’re usually mild and short-lived. Babies generally feel unwell for only 24 to 48 hours after vaccines. However, swelling, pain, and redness at the injection site can last for up to five days.
Unusual Reactions
When to Call 911
When to Postpone a Vaccination
Infant immunizations are generally safe and a vital component of a child’s healthcare. However, there are certain circumstances in which it may be necessary to delay a vaccine. For instance:
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4 SourcesVerywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccines for your children.McNeill MM, Weintraub ES, Duffy J.Risk of anaphylaxis after vaccination in children and adults.J Allergy Clin Immunol.2016 Mar;137(3):868–78. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2015.07.048Seattle Children’s.Immunization reactions.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccine recommendations and guidelines of the ACIP: preventing and managing adverse reactions.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccines for your children.McNeill MM, Weintraub ES, Duffy J.Risk of anaphylaxis after vaccination in children and adults.J Allergy Clin Immunol.2016 Mar;137(3):868–78. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2015.07.048Seattle Children’s.Immunization reactions.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccine recommendations and guidelines of the ACIP: preventing and managing adverse reactions.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccines for your children.McNeill MM, Weintraub ES, Duffy J.Risk of anaphylaxis after vaccination in children and adults.J Allergy Clin Immunol.2016 Mar;137(3):868–78. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2015.07.048Seattle Children’s.Immunization reactions.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccine recommendations and guidelines of the ACIP: preventing and managing adverse reactions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccines for your children.
McNeill MM, Weintraub ES, Duffy J.Risk of anaphylaxis after vaccination in children and adults.J Allergy Clin Immunol.2016 Mar;137(3):868–78. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2015.07.048
Seattle Children’s.Immunization reactions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Vaccine recommendations and guidelines of the ACIP: preventing and managing adverse reactions.
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