How Do You Identify Pertussis Vaccine Side Effects?
A Pertussis vaccine is usually given with two other vaccines- diphtheria and tetanus. The combination is referred to as a DTaP vaccine and is a very common vaccine among children. The risks involved in the vaccine are much less than the risk of contracting Pertussis, but occasionally the vaccine will cause mild side effects. Here are steps for identifying them. Identify common side effects such as a mild fever, redness, swelling, and soreness near the injection area. These are normal as side effects go of the vaccine and should cause little concern from the patient or his parents. The fever will be around 100 degrees and last for a couple days. The soreness and redness will go away within a few days and is more common after the 4th and 5th dose. Non aspirin medication can be given to the child for a fever or achiness. Look for less common side effects that do not harm the child but can be bothersome. These include vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue and fussiness. Fussiness occurs to one in th
