Description
The act of administering a vaccine. Vaccines have greatly reduced the incidence of infectious diseases. They are especially important for children, older adults and people visiting other countries. Adverse effects of vaccines include: fever, chills, sore injection site, and redness of injection site.
Symptoms
Fever, chills, sore injection site, redness of injection site.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed if needed.
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed if needed.
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice
Treatment
Symptomatic treatment for mild reactions with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn or Aleve).