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Booster vaccinations
I am planning to get booster vaccinations done for my kid. I want to know if these vaccinations causes any side effects as in fever or other discomfort? My kid is 5 years old..
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Yes DPT booster can cause fever
Give any paracetamol for 2dys
Please don't apply ice over injection site.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
At 5 there are many booster vaccines.
DPTbooster can cause fever and pain
Other booster are painless.
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Booster means they are the same vaccines given at a later date to boost up immunity. So it will be same as what u have taken earlier.
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