Antibody conversion rates are the same in this population as in the well population. If a patient misses a vaccination, start up where the patient left off. Immunization side effects. Local reaction common with erythema, tenderness, swelling. Mild systemic symptoms may occur, including low-grade fever, listlessness.
Few children develop high fever.
The relationship between DPT vaccine and neurologic symptoms has not been substantiated when cases are looked at critically. In any case, the acellular pertussis vaccine should allay any fears. May have local reaction. Fever may occur and may be delayed with onset between 5 and 7 days. A morbilliform rash may occur at the same time.