Allergies to vaccines in newborns
Overview
Allergic reactions to vaccines in newborns
Fear of allergic reactions is one of the most common reasons for refusing vaccination. It is important to clearly distinguish normal, expected reactions to immunization from true, extremely rare allergic reactions.
Normal reaction vs. Allergic reaction
Normal reactions (redness, fever) indicate the immune system is working. True allergic reactions are extremely rare (1-2 cases per million doses) and present as hives or anaphylaxis. That is why after any immunization the child should be under medical staff observation for 30 minutes. The allergy is not to the virus or bacteria itself, but to excipients: egg protein, gelatin, antibiotics. The presence of atopic dermatitis is not a contraindication to vaccination. For more details on the immunization schedule, read the article "Vaccination schedule up to one year".
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