I'm off to take my son for a Typhoid jab in a couple of weeks time( Dad's being done too) he's 5 . Can anyone advise me what to expect with regard to side effects?
Thanks Laurence
Hi
Had my to "done" at the beginning of the year and they both complained about a bitof a "dead" arm, but had no other side effects (beyond the younger one actually passing out - not too clever with needles!)
I would suggest you give him a spoonful of Calpol about an hour before you go (nurse at our practice suggested this said it would help) My son had a sore arm soon after but I hadn't given him anything before hand.
Think it hurt me more than it did her! my arm felt a bit strange for about 48 hours.
Laurence
My 6 year old was Jabbed last month for the Dom Rep, he complained of a dead arm for a couple of hours, but nothing after that.
Nothing major to worry about and I certainly wouldn't let it deter you from getting it.
It's not bad at all honest!
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