Question 1

how do i know if my child is having an adverse reaction to a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Call for questions: Common reactions after vaccines include mild fussiness, low grade fevers for a day or two, and maybe a mild pink rash. (certain vaccines, like measles or chicken pox, tend to cause their reactions after several days or so.) anything beyond these common signs deserves a call to your child's pediatrician.

Question 2

how can i prevent my child from having an adverse reaction to a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Vaccine safety: While you can't prevent an adverse reaction to a vaccine, they are very rare. Educate yourself about the vaccines and ask your baby's doctors any questions or concerns. Some babies wil have fussiness, low grade fever or soreness after receiving routine immunizations. If your baby has a high fever or extreme irritability after a vaccine visit, call to discuss with your pediatrician.

Question 3

how do i know if i'm having an adverse reaction to a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Rash, can't breath: An allergic reaction to a vaccine or vaccine component will not be subtle.  A rash over most of your body, swelling (severe) at the injection site, and aches plus (possibly) difficulty breathing.

Question 4

what is the best course of action if i think my baby is having an adverse reaction to a vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Call: Call your pediatrician's office right away to discuss.  If it is after hours call the pediatrician on call for your practice for further advice.

Question 5

hi. my mother is a frontline healthcare worker. she has been having an adverse reaction to the covid-19 vaccine for 7 days. i'm looking to discuss her symptoms with someone and seeking advice about next steps. please advise. thank you?

Accepted Answer

COVID Vaccin effects: You are a Caring Son!
I understand your distress due to “adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine in your mother”
Please call your mother’s Physician and have your mother describe her symptoms and request for visit for Diagnosis and Treatment. 
You can also share your observations and concerns.
If Physician is not available, take your mother to Urgent Care for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Question 6

if i had an adverse reaction to my 1st hpv vaccine should i have the second?

Accepted Answer

Probably: An adverse reaction such as passing out, sore arm, headache, etc. Are not considered contraindications to receiving further doses.  Allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, swelling of lips/tongue are reasons to have no further doses.

Question 7

i was prescribed selenium sulfide 2.5 shampoo and think i'm having an adverse reaction (skin irritation, no rash), how long before it goes away?

Accepted Answer

A few days: The irritant or allergic contact reaction should go away in a few days without continuing contact.  A topical cortisone may hasten the recovery a little.

Question 8

my father is having an adverse reaction to allopurinol. can he stop taking it before the prescription is finished? he has a fever of 103, is sweating, he's very weak and he's refusing to go to the er.

Accepted Answer

He : He definitely needs to stop the medication. Inform the prescribing doctor of the reaction. He hopefully is better at this point but if not he needs to see his doctor or go to the er before things get worse.

Question 9

is there a way to predict who will have an adverse reaction to letrozole?

Accepted Answer

No.: Letrozole is an oral non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery. As in all medications of this type there are several side effects but i know of no way to predict who will get which one.

Question 10

is there an adverse reaction between viagra (sildenafil) and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Generally not advise: Together they may potentiate  symptoms of viagra, (sildenafil) which may be headache, flushing, palpitations and may also blunt the erectile response.

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Hi. my mother is a frontline healthcare worker. she has been having an adverse reaction to the covid-19 vaccine for 7 days. i'm looking to discuss her symptoms with someone and seeking advice about next steps. please advise. thank you?

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If i had an adverse reaction to my 1st hpv vaccine should i have the second?

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I was prescribed selenium sulfide 2.5 shampoo and think i'm having an adverse reaction (skin irritation, no rash), how long before it goes away?

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My father is having an adverse reaction to allopurinol. can he stop taking it before the prescription is finished? he has a fever of 103, is sweating, he's very weak and he's refusing to go to the er.

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Is there a way to predict who will have an adverse reaction to letrozole?

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Is there an adverse reaction between viagra (sildenafil) and alcohol?

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