What if my child is unwell following their vaccination?
All vaccines can cause side effects but studies suggest they are generally mild and soon settle. Some people may experience:
- Nasal Flu vaccine side effects:
- headache
- runny nose
- Injectable Vaccine side effects:
- swelling
- redness
- tenderness
- development of a small lump at the injection site
- feeling or being sick
- headaches
- tiredness.
If you are worried about your child you can telephone 111 for non-urgent medical advice or contact your GP practice. In an emergency please telephone 999. Further advice can be found at: www.nhs.uk.
Call 111 for non-urgent medical advice and 999 in an emergency.
Our team report any post vaccination side effects that we are aware of, so please contact the Immunisation Team if you feel that we need to report any reactions experienced by your child.
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