Dtap

mamaleaf

So my intention of this post is definitely NOT to start a pro/anti vax debate but am instead looking for your experiences. My daughter got her first round of shots at 2mo, I brought her home, fed her, gave her Tylenol and put her down for a nap. She slept for 2 hours and woke up screaming, she screamed for 2 1/2 hours. I know this is listed as a moderate reaction to Dtap. Here are my questions: if your child had a similar reaction what did your ped recommend for the 4mo vaccines? If you got the second Dtap did your child react the same?

foxslaw

It's normal for kids to be fussy after shots.

Stick to the AAP guidelines for shots. Vaccines are important.

mamaleaf

If it had been normal fussiness, I wouldn't be asking for others' experiences. This was a high-pitched scream for 2.5hrs straight. I was simply looking for other moms who's babies reacted the same and was seeing if they had the same reaction to the second set of shots. But thanks so much for your input.

mrlarpr

mamaleaf said:

If it had been normal fussiness, I wouldn't be asking for others' experiences. This was a high-pitched scream for 2.5hrs straight. I was simply looking for other moms who's babies reacted the same and was seeing if they had the same reaction to the second set of shots. But thanks so much for your input.

You menciones your LO's reaction was listed as a moderate reaction to the shot, so that gives the impression that it was normal post shot fussiness. No need to have an attitude.

foxslaw

That is normal fussiness for post-vaccines!? Thanks?! I'm sorry your baby was fussy, but some babies react that way. Better to have two tough hours than diphtheria or other LIFE THREATENING diseases

foxslaw

YES my baby was fussy for a couple days after her shots. There you go, there is my experience

junebugjam

My baby was fussy after shots. I didn't give him Tylenol until he needed it (he ran a low grade fever) which helped calm him. He woke up fussy after a nap so I gave him a second dose. If I remember correctly he had a tough time sleeping that night and then was back to normal the next day.

I know it's hard to watch your baby cry, but the vaccines are important. For the 4 mo shots I would just hold off on the meds until she needs them, and give lots of cuddles. It's better than the alternative if you don't vaccinate.