Which Vaccines Can Be Given IM?
It is important to know which vaccines need to be given intramuscularly (IM) and both how and where to give these shots.
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What Are Hypotonic-Hyporesponsive Episodes?
Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes were more common after the older DTP vaccines, but still didn’t cause any long term problems and aren’t a good reason to skip or delay your child’s vaccines.
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Vaccine Reactions – Is This Normal?
While most kids don’t have any reactions at all after their vaccines, those that do typically have mild reactions, including some fever, soreness, or swelling at the injection site. More moderate and severe reactions are rare.
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Fainting After Vaccines
To help prevent injuries from fainting after vaccines, “experts recommend having patients sit in a chair or lay down when they receive a vaccination. In addition, patients should be observed for 15 minutes after vaccination.”
