How Do I Know If I Have Side Effects Of Vaccine?

Do you have redness or swelling at the injection site?

Do you have a mild fever (between 37.5°C and 38.3°C) or chills?

Do you have muscle aches?

Do you feel irritable or drowsy?

Do you have decreased appetite?

Did a small lump appear at the injection site?

Do you vomit or have diarrhea?

Do you have a headache or fainting?

Based on your answers, here are a few more facts to consider when it comes to side effects of vaccine. The side effects of vaccines are usually mild and do not require special treatment. They are a sign that your body is starting to build protection against a certain disease. A local reaction, such as redness and swelling around the injection site, can often occur. You can apply a cold compress to the affected area or take paracetamol to relieve the discomfort. Sometimes you can get a fever or chills. The temperature is usually mild so paracetamol will help. You can also increase your fluid intake.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about side effects of vaccine. Vaccines help your immune system fight infections more effectively. They consist of very small number of dead or weak germs, so you will not get sick after receiving the vaccine. The vaccine stimulates your immune system to fight against a certain germ, but also to remember it and attack it immediately if the germ enters your body again. You may be irritable and sleepy after receiving the vaccine. You may have decreased appetite or a headache. A small lump may appear at the injection site, which will disappear on its own in a few weeks.