Common side effects of immunizations include a mild fever and soreness and redness at the injection site. Caregivers should be instructed to apply a warm compress to the injection site and taught how to correctly calculate the dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen needed for these symptoms.
- (Option 1) The health care provider should be notified if the child's temperature is higher than 100.4 F (38 C).
- (Option 2) Children may have increased fussiness and anorexia following immunizations. These symptoms should not last more than 24 hours.
- (Option 4) A child's activity level should not be restricted following immunizations. Being active may actually help decrease any soreness if the child moves the injected extremity.
Educational objective:
Common side effects of immunizations include a mild fever and soreness and redness at the injection site. Anorexia and fussiness can be present for the first 24 hours.
Common side effects of immunizations include a mild fever and soreness and redness at the injection site. Caregivers should be instructed to apply a warm compress to the injection site and taught how to correctly calculate the dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen needed for these symptoms.
- (Option 1) The health care provider should be notified if the child's temperature is higher than 100.4 F (38 C).
- (Option 2) Children may have increased fussiness and anorexia following immunizations. These symptoms should not last more than 24 hours.
- (Option 4) A child's activity level should not be restricted following immunizations. Being active may actually help decrease any soreness if the child moves the injected extremity.
Educational objective:
Common side effects of immunizations include a mild fever and soreness and redness at the injection site. Anorexia and fussiness can be present for the first 24 hours.
