Diphtheria immunization (vaccine)

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Immunizations

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CALL THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF:

• You are uncertain whether diphtheria-containing immunization should be given (see delay or contraindications).
• Complications or severe symptoms develop after diphtheria-containing immunization, including seizures; fever above 105 degrees F; difficulty breathing; or other signs of allergy, shock, or collapse; or uncontrolled crying that lasts for more than 3 hours at a time.
• Other symptoms develop after diphtheria-containing immunization.
• You have other questions or concerns about diphtheria immunization.

Review Date: 08/18/2006
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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