Week 7
Week 7
to become an FIC by the time she reaches 1 yr of age. The schedule of immunization at San Isidro
Health Center is every Wednesday, where Baby Alexis is brought by her mother. Take note that the
baby had a fever October 19, 2019 at 38⁰C. She was brought to the Health Center and seen by the MD
and was given a paracetamol, 0.6ml every 4 hours and continuous TSB was advised.
Fever (that is, a temperature over 38.5°C) Fever with the most vaccines begins with 24 hours and
lasts 1 to 2 days.
Local Reactions. Shot sites can have swelling, redness and pain. Most often, these symptoms start
within 24 hours of the shot. They most often last 3 to 5 days. With the DTaP vaccine, they can last
up to 7 days.
Babies may be unsettled or sleepy.
sometimes, a small, hard lump (nodule) at the injection site may persist for some weeks or months.
This should not be of concern and requires no treatment.
Delayed Reaction. Within the MMR and chickenpox shots, fever and rash can occur. These
symptoms start later. They usually begin 1 and 4 weeks.
Anaphylaxis. Severe allergic reactions are very rare, but can occur with any vaccine. They start
within 2 hours.