Post Vaccination Advice

• Redness, swelling, pain at the injection site
• Fever with a temperature higher than 37.6°C (axilla) or 37.8°C (ear)
• Irritability / fussiness
• A small lump may persist at the injection site for some weeks. This should not be of concern and requires no treatment.

What to do

• Hold and cuddle your child
• Give a dose of fever medication (paracetamol) provided by the clinic
• Offer extra fluids (e.g. breast milk, water, formula)
• Dress your child in light clothing

When to consult a doctor

• Medication does not reduce fever
• Persistent fever for more than 2 days (or more than 1 day, for infants less than 3 months old)
• Child is less active than usual
• Persistent crying
• Seizures / fits
  

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