It is important to remember that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the small risk of a vaccine reaction.
Vaccination is a highly effective way of preventing disease and the benefits far outweigh the possible side effects.
Common vaccine side effects:
There are some common vaccine side effects that often only last a few days and disappear without treatment:
- Low energy (lethargy)
- Eating less
- Sleeping more
- Fever (high temperature)
- Mild swelling around the vaccine site (around 5cm) which can be firm and painful on palpitation. This normally disappears in two weeks but sometimes takes a little longer.
Less common side effects include:
- Twitching
- Itchy skin
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Limping
If your pet is suffering from mild side effects after a vaccination, monitor them and call us for advice if you are concerned or if their condition gets worse and if their symptoms last for more than 24-48 hours
In extremely rare cases there can be severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Difficulty Breathing
- Seizures
Please call us immediately on 0151 203 2000