References:
BabyCenter®: www.babycenter.ca
Fever & Pain from Immunization in Children 6-11 Years
About Immunizations
Your child’s life is likely very different from the life you had when you were their age. But, just like you, your child finds immunization injections stressful and painful. One thing is for sure, you can help relieve their fever and pain from immunization and give them the comfort they need before and after a shot. In the meantime, you can learn about what your child may experience and why immunization is just part of growing up
Common symptoms after a child’s immunization injection
After an immunization injection, your child’s doctor will tell you what to expect over the next few days. Generally, your child may: [from http://www.babycenter.ca/baby/health/immunisationwhattoexpect/]
- Be irritable and out of sorts
- Run a fever
- Have redness or swelling where they were injected
There are things you can do to help you child feel better though. Read Tips for relief of your child’s fever and pain from immunization to find out how
Immunization schedules for children
In Canada, the provincial governments help determine immunization schedules. It’s likely that your doctor will inform you of the schedule that you and your child will follow. [from http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/naci-ccni/index-eng.php; http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/ptimprog-progimpt/table-1-eng.php]
Some injections are given as a single dose and others are combined to cover more than one infectious disease. It’s important that you consult with your child’s doctor so that you know what your child is being given and have your questions answered. [from http://www.babycenter.ca/baby/health/immunisationwhattoexpect/]
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