Along with its needing effects, a vaccine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Symptoms of allergy
Difficulty in breathing or swallowing; hives; itching, especially of feet or hands; reddening of skin, especially around ears; swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose; unusual tiredness or weakness - sudden and severe
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Pain or tenderness of eyes
Rare
Bruising or purple spots on skin; confusion; convulsions - seizures; headache - severe or continuing; pain, numbness, or tingling of hands, arms, legs, or feet; stiff neck; unusual irritability; vomiting
More common side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Burning or stinging at place of injection; skin rash; swelling of glands in neck
Less common
Aches or pain in joints; headache - mild, sore throat, runny nose, or fever; itching, swelling, redness, tenderness, or hard lump at place of injection; nausea; vague feeling of bodily discomfort
The above side effects - especially aches or pain in joints are more likely to occur in adults, particularly women.
Some of the above side effects may not occur until 1 to 4 weeks after immunization and usually last less than 1 week. Aches or pain in joints may not occur until 1 to 10 weeks after immunization and usually lasts less than 1 week. Check with your family doctor if this side effect continues or is bothersome.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.