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From other websitesContent disclaimerContent on this website is provided for information purposes only. Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. The information and materials contained on this website are not intended to constitute a comprehensive guide concerning all aspects of the therapy, product or treatment described on the website. All users are urged to always seek advice from a registered health care professional for diagnosis and answers to their medical questions and to ascertain whether the particular therapy, service, product or treatment described on the website is suitable in their circumstances. The State of Victoria and the Department of Health shall not bear any liability for reliance by any user on the materials contained on this website. Injection-site pain and swelling are the most common side effects of vaccines against pertussis (whooping cough). There are also reports of seizures, encephalitis, brain disorders, and other severe side effects. What are the side effects of whooping cough vaccines?The pertussis (whooping cough) component of combination vaccines like DTaPand Tdap is more likely to cause side effects than the Tetanus (T) or Diphtheria (D) components. Even so, serious side effects of the vaccine are very rare. For children who do suffer serious side effects after a dose of DTaP, doctors generally recommend another vaccine called DT that does not have the pertussis component. DT vaccines may be recommended for children who had certain side effects after a pertussis vaccine. These side effects include:
What are pertussis vaccine names?
Can the vaccine cause pertussis?No. Whooping cough vaccines can’t give you whooping cough because they do not contain any live bacteria. The whooping cough vaccines we use today for children and adults in the United States contain purified, inactivated parts of the bacterium that causes whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis). In the United States, the only whooping cough vaccines contain purified, inactivated parts of the bacterium that causes whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis). These vaccines contain “acellular pertussis” — the “aP” in DTaP and Tdap — rather than “whole-cell pertussis that was used in DTP vaccines several decades ago. What are common side effects of the pertussis vaccine?The most common side effects from the DTaP pertussis vaccine include:
These side effects are more common after the 4th or 5th dose of the DTaP series of immunizations against pertussis. Other mild problems include:
These problems generally occur 1 to 3 days after the shot is given. Tdap pertussis vaccines commonly cause side effects at the injection-site (redness, swelling, pain, or tenderness), body-aches, fatigue, or fever. In adults who have received 2 doses of Tdap, the most common side effect was pain where the shot was injected. What are severe side effects of the pertussis vaccine?Severe side effects of pertussis vaccines are extremely rare, especially in adults. The possible risks from the vaccine include:
What other side effects have been reported?
Can pertussis vaccines cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)?All vaccines that are injected with a needle into the shoulder area can potentially cause a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) if they are accidentally injected improperly — typically too high or too deep into the shoulder, causing tissue damage, inflammation, pain, weakness, and limited mobility of the arm. Can I file a pertussis vaccine lawsuit?Our lawyers are evaluating pertussis vaccine lawsuits for anyone who was diagnosed with a shoulder injury (SIRVA) from a vaccine, including: DTaP (Daptacel®, Infanrix®, Kinrix®, Pediarix®, Pentacel®, and Quadracel®) or Tdap (Adacel®and Boostrix®). Where can I get more information?
Tags: Pertussiswhooping cough How long after Tdap can you have a reaction?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.
Are Tdap vaccine side effects common?You should get a Tdap vaccine booster shot every 10 years to boost your immunity from these infections. Side effects are usually mild and include pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. Serious reactions are rare.
How long does it take for the side effects of a tetanus shot to go away?These symptoms usually go away in a few days. Other common reactions to the Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td) vaccine include: Redness and swelling at the injection site. Fever, headache and muscle soreness may also occur.
Is it normal to get sick after Tdap vaccine?Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given, mild fever, headache, feeling tired, and nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomachache sometimes happen after Tdap vaccination.
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