It is available here in HTML format but if you wish to print copies of the handouts, we suggest you download the PDF version. Very rarely any reaction. No treatment is usually required. Nausea, feeling unwell and joint pain.
Reactions are uncommon and if they occur it is soon after immunisation.
Swelling of salivary glands may occur three weeks after immunisation. Any injection may result in soreness, redness, itching, swelling or burning at an injection site for one to two days. A cold, wet cloth will help to relieve this. Sometimes a small hard lump may persist for some weeks or more. This is no cause for concern.