What to Expect After Your Child Gets Vaccines

After your child gets vaccinated, it is important for them to stay calm and hydrated. You may also want to give your child a cool bath or use a cold compress to help reduce any swelling or discomfort. If your child experiences any more serious side effects, such as a high fever, rash, or difficulty breathing, you should contact the doctor immediately. Here is what you can expect after your child gets vaccines:

Pain: Your child may experience pain or soreness at the injection site. This pain should be mild and go away on its own within a few days. Ask your child if they are experiencing pain and, if they are, you can give them a pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

Swelling: There may be some swelling at the injection site. This swelling should also go away on its own within a few days.

Fever: Your child may develop a fever after receiving a vaccination. This is a normal reaction to the vaccine and it should go away on its own within a few days. If your child's fever is higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit, you should contact the doctor.

Rash: Your child may develop a rash after receiving a vaccination. This rash is usually mild and goes away on its own within a few days. If the rash is severe, or if it is accompanied by a fever, you should contact the doctor.

Difficulty breathing: If your child has difficulty breathing after receiving a vaccination, you should contact the doctor immediately. This is a rare but serious side effect of vaccines.