Vaccines are a part of life. Since you were a baby, you have probably been to the doctor's office for vaccines to protect you against painful and fatal diseases. While most vaccines are not dangerous, and do not come with serious side effects, there is always a possibility that your body will react to the liquid that was put into your system with a syringe. Every person is different, and doctors cannot always be certain that you will respond well to the vaccine that they give you. Here is a short list of common vaccines and the normal and not-so-normal side-effects that you may contract from them.
One of the most common vaccines is an MMR, known as the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. When you are given these vaccines, doctors will probably reassure you that the danger of the immunization is small. In fact, it is much safer to get the vaccine for these diseases then it is to run the risk of catching them. When you receive your vaccine, you may experience a fever, a mild rash, or swelling in the glands or cheeks. These are all common problems, and should not last long. Yet if you have a seizure, stiffness of joints, or a low platelet count, you may want to head to the doctor. 1 out of 4 teenage and adult women may have pain and stiffness in their joints after this shot, and 1 out of every 3,000 recipients will have a seizure. 1 out of 1 million people will have a serious allergic reaction to MMR. Rarely, a child has gone deaf, experience long-term seizures, coma, and lowered consciousness, or acquired permanent brain damage as a result of this vaccine.
Another common vaccine given to children and adults is the Influenza vaccine. There are two forms of this immunization, and inactivated version and a live one. While the risk of this vaccine causing harm or death is very small, things can happen. On the mild side, a person who receives the inactivated influenza shot may experience a slight fever, ache, headache, itching, fatigue, or allergic irritation symptoms like a cough, or itchy eyes. Sometimes young children will have seizures, especially if a doctor issues this vaccination with the pneumococcal (PCV13) vaccine at the same appointment. This may be a medical malpractice case, because doctors should know better than to mix these two incompatible chemicals together. The influenza vaccine known as Afluria should not be given to children under the age of 8. This is because the shot caused fever and seizures in young children in Australia not long ago.
When you receive the live version of the Influenza vaccine, it comes with a different set of possible side effects. You may experience a runny nose, nasal congestion, or a cough. There is also a possibility that you will have a fever, headache, or abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting. Adults who are between 18 and 49 may have a sore throat, a cough, chills, tiredness and weakness, and a headache. While life threatening reactions to this immunization are rare, there are times when a person will experience a very severe allergic reaction to this immunization. The reaction will normally occur a few minutes or hours after the initial vaccination. You will want to call 9-1-1 immediately if this happens.
Many people also receive Hepatitis A and B vaccines. With Hepatitis A, 1 out of 2 adults will receive soreness where the shot was given. About 1/6th of all adults have a headache after receiving the show, and 1 out of 25 children experience the same thing. Some children may experience a loss of appetite, and adults may become tired. These problems normally last about 1 or 2 days after the shot was issued. A severe reaction would occur almost immediately after the shot was issued. A Hepatitis B vaccine is very safe, and most people never experience any problems. The only problems that have been reported associated with this short are soreness where the shot was given and a temperature of 99.9 Fahrenheit or higher. About 1 in every 1.1 million people who receive the show will have a severe allergic reaction.
These are only a few of the many vaccines that your doctor may recommend. When you are meeting with your physician, ask him about the side effects of the shot that you are taking. If you receive abnormal side effects with tragic results, then you may be able to sue the medical facility for medical malpractice. While physicians should be as careful as possible when performing their immunizations, they cannot predict what your reaction will be. Make sure to research for yourself as well. In most cases, you will be fine after receiving your vaccine, and better equipped to avoid illnesses that could pose a danger to your health.