WHAT TO DO AFTER THE SHOTS

Some children may have discomfort after shots. The needle stick and/or the vaccine

itself may cause this discomfort. There are things you can do at home to make your child

feel better.

INFANTS:

Breastfeed/Offer formula

Hold them close

Talk and/or sing to them softly

TODDLERS:

Hold them close

Reassure them everything is okay

Give lots of praise

Use colorful band-aids

Give lots of hugs

Your child may suffer from some of the more common mild reactions to shots. You can help provide relief.

SWELLING OR REDNESS at the injection site:

Hold a cool clean washcloth on the area for about 10 to 20 minutes

FUSSINESS due to being too warm:

Give a sponge bath in lukewarm water

Dress in loose clothing

POOR APPETITE is common for 24 hour after shots:

Give plenty of liquids

Plan quiet activities for the next day or so for toddlers

SKIN RASH may develop 7 to 14 days after the MMR or chickenpox shots:

These rashes may last for several days; they go away without any treatment needed

FEVER:

If your child “feels” warm, their temperature should be taken

Follow the directions given by your child’s doctor if they have a temperature

IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S SYMPTOMS, PLEASE CALL YOUR CHILD’S DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY