Toddlers may have side effects from vaccines that vary in each child. It is always important to evaluate the child and watch them closely after a round of vaccinations to ensure they are not experiencing a bad reaction. Knowing how your child reacts to vaccines is very important and if you sense something is wrong it is very important to take the child to the doctor immediately and push for a closer evaluation. Doctors are accustomed to overly sensitive parents so they may not believe your child is experiencing a reaction to their vaccines.

If your child experiences any of the following reactions then you should visit your doctor immediately. The first is if your baby cries non-stop for three hours. Some babies cry a lot anyway, so this is difficult for parents to watch for. However, when babies or toddlers have a bad reaction to a vaccine it is a high shrill pitched cry that sounds unlike other cries you have probably heard. If you feel your child is crying differently than they ever have go to your doctor’s right away. Another thing to look for is a fever. If your baby has a fever that spikes over 104 degrees then it is time to call the doctor. Generally, your doctor will require you to administer Tylenol and see if the fever goes down. If not, then you will need to visit your doctor. Something else to look for is if your child is so groggy that you cannot wake them or if they are difficult to wake as well as if they have convulsions.

You should watch your baby or toddler for these side effects for at least 72 hours after the vaccinations. Other side effects your child might experience include a low fever, tenderness and redness at shot site, fussiness, loss of appetite, and sleepiness. Talk with your doctor to ask about administering Tylenol to your child before vaccination and afterwards to provide comfort.

Side effects of vaccinations can be scary and are part of the reason why so many people do not want their children to be vaccinated. It is important to understand what to expect and what to look for in case of a severe reaction. The good news is the vast majority of children do not experience anything more than a little discomfort after vaccination. However, since reactions may occur in a small percentage of the population it is very important to pay attention to your child closely.

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