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After vaccination:

 

Common reactions:

• Local reaction: tenderness and redness at the injection site, which can be treated by applying a cool damp cloth or ice pack at the injection site; if pain is severe enough, aspirin or acetominophen can be taken.

 

Occasionally:

• General side effects: "flu-like" symptoms (fever, headache, achiness and fatigue), which can be treated with aspirin or acetominophen and/or rest.

 

Rarely:

• Severe allergic reaction: potentially life threatening; the majority of these reactions occur within the first few minutes after vaccination, which is why we ask clients to remain at the clinic for 15 minutes afterwards; allergic reactions may occur at a later interval after vaccinations. Beware of the symptoms:

                 - Shortness of breath

                 - Difficulty breathing

                 - Swelling around the mouth or tongue

                 - Hoarseness or wheezing

                 - Widespread severe itchiness