It is a serious childhood disease. The vaccine your child received will help prevent these diseases. Immunizations are started at an early age so that your child will be protected as soon as possible. It is recommended that it be given between 14 and 16 years of age if your child has had all recommended vaccines by age 6. Boosters should be given every 5 to 10 years.
Frequency depends on whether a person is injured and how severe the injury is.
Tenderness at the site of the injection. These reactions are temporary. They may last 12 to 48 hours. What You Can Do Take child's temperature to know how high it is. Apply an ice pack or bag to the site of the injection.