Adverse Reactions
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Common (1–10%): Pain, inflammation, redness, swelling, injection site mass persisting for up to a few days.
Uncommon (0.1–< 1%): Headache, fever, lethargy, malaise, myalgia, irritability, restlessness, diarrhoea, vomiting.
Any serious or unexpected adverse event following immunisation should be promptly reported.
Providers should use clinical judgment in deciding which adverse events to report and parents/carers should be encouraged to notify the immunisation service provider or health authorities of any untoward medical occurrence that follows immunisation. Each State/Territory has its own contact details for notification. Contact telephone number for NSW Public Health Unit is 1300 066 055.
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