Reaction of the child to AKDS inoculation – the normal phenomenon. In the place of a prick many children have a consolidation and reddening. Temperature increase of a body and deterioration in health are also possible.
Instruction
1. AKDS is the combined vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. And though it consists of the inactivated, that is killed cages of causative agents of diseases, nevertheless the child can have some undesirable reactions to AKDS inoculation. The most widespread and harmless of them is a reddening and consolidation on the place of introduction of the syringe. There can be quite big cone with a diameter up to 7-8 centimeters. Reddening at the same time can be very considerable. The unpleasant or painful feelings amplifying at a prikasaniye to the place of a prick and pressing on it are also possible. Usually local reaction is shown practically right after vaccine injection and remains within 3-5 days then gradually disappears. If the cone too big and long does not pass, it is necessary to see a doctor.
2. One more possible reaction at the child to vaccine AKDS is a temperature increase of a body. Any inoculation is a big loading for an organism. The immune system is forced to reconstruct and work more actively, than usually. As a result of such activity of immune cages the temperature increase is also observed. If reaction weak, increase is insignificant. At reaction of average weight temperature can reach 38 wasps. Heavy reaction will be followed by increase to 39 or even 40 degrees. At so high temperature the emergence of such symptoms as spasms or hallucinations is possible. In this case immediate medical care is required. Usually high temperature keeps not longer than 2-3 days.
3. Reaction of an organism of the child to an inoculation of AKDS can be shown in deterioration in the general state. The kid will be whimsical, uneasy, whining or disturbing. Many children hide a leg into which vaccine was entered. Deterioration in appetite up to total rejection of food is often observed. The child can also become inactive, apathetic and sleepy, he will refuse games and walks. In rare instances there are a diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
4. Serious consequences are possible. So, in the place of a prick there can be severe hypostasis. In the presence the child of an allergy to components of vaccine can have a rash. Besides, Quincke's edema or even anaphylactic shock is probable. Such disturbing signs are usually shown in the first day.