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Will there be adverse reactions to vaccination?
The flu vaccine is safe.
But as with other vaccinations, a small number of people may experience adverse reactions after getting the flu shot.
Common side effects of influenza vaccination mainly include local reactions , including flushing, swelling, induration, pain, burning sensation at the vaccination site;
systemic reactions include fever, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, myalgia, and general discomfort , nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. These adverse reactions are usually mild and usually go away on their own within a few days, and severe reactions are rare.
Do I need to go to the hospital immediately if I have an adverse reaction?
Generally, within 1~2 days after vaccination, if the child has mild physical discomfort, such as the local reaction or systemic reaction mentioned above, we can conduct home observation first. On the contrary, it may allow other pathogens to take advantage of the opportunity during the waiting process, resulting in cross-infection.
But in order to help the child relieve discomfort, some targeted nursing measures can be carried out in the family in addition to observation.
has local adverse reactions, what should parents do? Local redness, swelling and pain at the inoculation site of
appeared shortly after inoculation, became obvious within 2 days, and gradually decreased to disappear. During the period of
, parents can observe the child's physical activity. If they move freely, only if they cry and feel uncomfortable when they are touched, they can give local external application to relieve it.
When is red and swollen, can apply cold compresses, using an ice pack over a towel or gauze towel, about 10 minutes each time, 3 to 4 times a day. If
is not red and swollen but induration , this is due to incomplete absorption of the drug, and it will dissipate on its own after a period of time. 10 minutes or so, 3 to 4 times a day.
If there is moderate to low fever (body temperature does not exceed 38.5℃), what should parents do?
can take physical cooling methods, wipe the armpits, groin and other parts with warm water for the child, or take a warm bath when the room temperature is suitable. Do not wrap or cover it with heat. At the same time, pay attention to the replenishment of liquid, and sufficient liquid is conducive to heat dissipation.
Small-month-old babies can increase the frequency of breastfeeding, and older children can let them drink some warm water or diluted juice in small quantities.
If the body temperature reaches 38.5°C or higher, what should parents do?
If the body temperature rises rapidly, reaching 38.5 ℃ or higher, in order to reduce or avoid the occurrence of febrile seizures, it is recommended to use antipyretic . At present, the antipyretic drugs that infants and young children can safely use include acetaminophen and ibuprofen , and parents can give the corresponding dose according to the child's weight level. The dosage of
acetaminophen is 15mg/Kg/time, and the dosing interval is not less than 4 hours; the dosage of
ibuprofen is 10mg/Kg/time, and the dosing interval is not less than 6 hours.
What should I do if the body temperature rises again before the next medication time?
In the case that it is not time for the next medication, the body temperature needs to be controlled again. Generally, another drug can be used alternately for more than 2 hours.
My child has difficulty taking medicine, what other methods of administration are there?
For children who are more difficult to take oral medicines, parents can also use the form of anal suppositories to administer medicines.
What should I do if I have a high fever for more than 3 days?
Under normal circumstances, the fever after vaccination is often dominated by moderate to low fever, showing the characteristics of a transient reaction.
However, if the child shows persistent high fever, it is also necessary to be alert to whether other bacterial infections are coincidental. If the fever exceeds 3 days, you should seek medical attention in time.Health help to determine whether it is a vaccine reaction.
What should I do if I have nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea?
These symptoms are basically transient reactions. If they only occur once or twice, they do not need special treatment. During this period, you need to pay attention to a light diet.
If the child has just vomited, it is not recommended to feed or eat food immediately. After 30-60 minutes of observation, give a small amount of warm water or porridge and other easily digestible objects.
If these symptoms appear repeatedly, please go to the hospital for medical treatment in time. Is there anything I need to pay attention to in my diet after
vaccination? After
vaccination, some children may show bad mood, loss of appetite, or even vomiting, diarrhea, etc., they can be given a light diet, choose easy-to-digest semi-liquid food, such as porridge, etc., generally return to normal after 2 to 3 days .
Under normal circumstances, for infants and children over 2 years old, there are no clear dietary restrictions before and after influenza vaccination, but for infants who are still in the supplementary food supplement period, especially those who have previously For children with a history of food allergies, it is recommended not to add new types of complementary foods within 3 days before and after vaccination, so as to avoid rashes or gastrointestinal discomfort, it is impossible to judge whether it is caused by food or vaccination.
Why is the 30-minute observation important?
Of course, although influenza vaccination is safe, there are still very few people who may have unknown allergies to certain components (including excipients) in the vaccine, so it is safe to observe for no less than 30 minutes after vaccination important measures. Because according to statistics, the vast majority of acute immediate allergic reactions occur within 15 to 20 minutes of exposure to allergens, so once a potentially fatal risk occurs, it is relatively safe in institutions with medical assistance.
Finally, it should be noted that my country's original trivalent influenza vaccine and the newly launched quadrivalent influenza vaccine are inactivated vaccines injected intramuscularly. There is no difference in safety between quadrivalent influenza vaccine and trivalent influenza vaccine; there is no significant difference in safety between domestic influenza vaccine and imported influenza vaccine. Therefore, it is good to choose the appropriate dosage form according to the age of the child.
