Diphtheria immunization (vaccine)

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Immunizations

CALL THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF:

• You are uncertain whether diphtheria-containing immunization should be given (see delay or contraindications).
• Complications or severe symptoms develop after diphtheria-containing immunization, including seizures; fever above 105 degrees F; difficulty breathing; or other signs of allergy, shock, or collapse; or uncontrolled crying that lasts for more than 3 hours at a time.
• Other symptoms develop after diphtheria-containing immunization.
• You have other questions or concerns about diphtheria immunization.

Review Date: 08/18/2006
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.