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Can fainting and related injury after immunization be prevented?

April 26, 2017fainting Immunization injury

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Can fainting and related injury after immunization be prevented?

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Falls that occur due to fainting after vaccination can be prevented by assuring that the vaccinated person is sitting in a chair or lying down and is observed for 15 minutes following vaccination. In December 2006, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published general recommendations regarding fainting after vaccination. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also provides recommendations on post-vaccination fainting.