They were dying after suffering plenty of
vaccine reaction symptoms within days of their DPT shot, symptoms like high fever; sudden collapse; hours of persistent crying or high pitched screaming with arching of the back that can be a sign of brain inflammation; severe diarrhea; redness, swelling and pain at the injection site and signs of seizures that too many pediatricians were blowing off as unimportant.
Not exact matches
These may occur with or without any additional specific
symptoms we list below related to their umbilical cord, circumcision site, digestion or
vaccine related
reactions:
Hambidge's previous research found that pediatric office visits might increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness (
symptoms then potentially misinterpreted as a
vaccine reaction).
Speaking of those flu - shot
reactions: If you do notice flu - like
symptoms after getting the shot, it's not because the
vaccine gave you the flu.
If you already have those
symptoms, you won't be able to tell if you're having a
reaction to the
vaccine.
More than 250 children may have had adverse
reactions to the
vaccine, with
symptoms including fever, vomiting and convulsions.
Most dogs never experience adverse
reactions to their
vaccines, but please notify us right away if you notice any the following
symptoms: facial swelling, hives, itching, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, difficulty breathing, pain at the injection site, lethargy, collapse or seizures.
The observation of adverse
symptoms not typically seen after a
vaccine is considered a
reaction to the immunization.
Often these
symptoms do not lead to dangerous
reactions, but your veterinarian can prescribe medications to alleviate the
symptoms and may elect to modify your
vaccine schedule.
Although
vaccine reactions can take weeks, months or even years to develop (think of allergies, joint disease, renal disease or hypothyroidism), in the majority of cases, vets only think of
vaccine reactions if the dog suffers classic
symptoms like sudden explosive diarrhea, lethargy and pain within a few hours of the
vaccine.
Our veterinarians are committed to educating all pet owners about
vaccines, and we'll be sure to go over with you any signs and
symptoms to look out for in your pet after a vaccination in the rare event of an adverse
reaction.
Typically a patient who is experiencing a
vaccine - related
reaction will show
symptoms within the first 4 hours following immunization.
Dr. Dodds even knows of veterinary neurologists who don't recognize the
symptoms as an adverse
vaccine reaction.