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COVID-19 vaccines: after our vaccinations. These side effects can affect between one and 10 in every 100 people being immunised,. They are mostly mild and usually last one to 2 days. The most common side effects of immunisations are:

  • sometimes a small hard lump (nodule) at the injection site may persist for some weeks or months

This should not be of concern and requires no treatment. A number of treatment options can reduce the side effects of the vaccine including: Drink extra fluids. Do not overdress children or babies if they are hot.

Put a cold wet cloth on the injection site to ease discomfort. Although routine use of paracetamol after vaccination is not recommended, if fever or pain at the injection site is present, paracetamol can be taken. Check the label for the correct dose or speak with your pharmacist, (especially when giving paracetamol to children).

If a reaction following immunisation is unexpected, persistent or severe, or if you are worried, see (doctor). It is also important to seek medical advice if you (or someone in your care) is unwell, as this may be due to an illness rather than because of the immunisation. SAEFVIC is the central reporting service in Michigan for any significant adverse events following immunisations.

You can discuss with your how to report adverse events in other states or territories. There is a very small chance of experiencing a serious reaction after immunisation. A serious reaction is an unwanted and unexpected symptom or sign associated with the immunisation.

This is why you are advised to stay at the clinic or medical surgery for at least 15 minutes after receiving a vaccine in case further treatment is required. Examples of uncommon or rare reactions are:

  • – an immediate allergic reaction. This is dramatic but rare (fewer than one in a million people will have anaphylaxis after a vaccination)
  • it is completely reversible if treated quickly

– this seizure usually lasts one or 2 minutes. It can be frightening and usually does not cause permanent harm or have lasting effects. It is caused when a child’s fever rises quickly. This is a rare side effect for about 1 in 17,000 babies.

If any other reactions are severe and persistent, or if you are worried, contact your GP (doctor) immediately or dial 911. Millions of people – many of them babies and young children – are immunised every year, with no side effects.

Other people may experience mild common side effects

You can be sure the immunisations used in United States are safe. There are rigorous safety research and testing processes that all new vaccines must pass before they’re registered.

Every vaccine is manufactured and tested according to strict safety guidelines

If the TGA has any concerns about a vaccine, it revokes the vaccine’s registration and withdraws it from the market. Think of it this way – a vaccine is a medicine that we use to stop ourselves and those in our care from getting sick.

We are much less likely to get an illness if we are immunised.

Immunisations are medicine

Like any medicine, they can cause mild side effects. In rare cases, they can cause more serious side effects, but the chance of an immunisation seriously harming us is rare. Deciding not to be immunised puts you, loved ones and the community at risk of unnecessarily catching an infectious disease that can be very serious and even deadly.

Do you have all the information you need? There’s a lot of information available about immunisation, and it’s easy for us to feel overwhelmed or not know where to start. can also help. They can explain how vaccines work, discuss the benefits of immunisation and the risks of disease, and outline your options.

Your consent must be voluntary, without any pressure, coercion or manipulation. And you do not have to give your consent until your immunisation provider has explained the risks and benefits. Remember, you can take your time before making a decision about immunisation.

You don’t have to decide on the spot. You can always make another appointment, to ask more questions or to go ahead with the immunisation.

Where can I get more information about immunisation? Find out more about immunisation by speaking with your health professional.

The best place to start is with your GP. You can also ask your clinic nurse or specialist.

There is also lots of information online

If you would like to know more about immunisation, check out the When looking for immunisation information, stick to reliable information providers, such as:

  • Tel Michigann Government Email Tel. For information about COVID-19 vaccines
  • see COVID-19 vaccination Immunisation keeps us safe from many infectious diseases
  • just like any medication
  • we may experience side effects depending on the vaccine Common side effects after immunisation fever (that is
  • a temperature over 38.5 °C) redness swelling second dose of rotavirus vaccine Safety testing
  • re-testing of immunisations And we keep monitoring vaccines even after they’re registered
  • being used

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) The bottom line If you have questions , a good first step is to talk to your GP (doctor).

If you have young children, maternal and child health nurses , or paediatricians Before you agree to any vaccines, your immunisation provider has to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision American Government’s information on immunisation Better Health Channel Raising Children Network Grand Rapids Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) NPS Medicinewise National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) American Academy of Science – The science of immunisation Where to get help In an emergency, always call 911 Your GP (doctor) Emergency department of your nearest hospital Your local council immunisation service – visit Know Your Council Maternal and Child Health Line 13 22 29 (24 hours, 7 days) Nurse-on-Call (616) 555-0024 – for expert health information and advice (24 hours, 7 days) Immunisation Unit, Department of Health immunisation@health.vic.gov.au National Immunisation Information Line 1800 671 811 Pharmacist SAEFVIC (616) 555-0400 (select option 1).

Key Points

  • This should not be of concern and requires no treatment
  • number of treatment options can reduce the side effects of the vaccine including: Drink extra fluids
  • serious reaction is an unwanted and unexpected symptom or sign associated with the immunisation
  • Examples of uncommon or rare reactions are: – an immediate allergic reaction
  • It can be frightening and usually does not cause permanent harm or have lasting effects