A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a mother about vaccinations. What would the nurse tell the mother about the most common adverse effects of vaccinations?
A) Sensitivity to the sun and photophobia are the most common side effects.
B) Allergic reactions to the antigen or carrier solution are the most common side effects.
C) Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects.
D) Joint pain and inflammation at the injection site are the most common side effects.
Ans: B
Feedback: The most common adverse effects are allergic reaction to the antigen or carrier solution and the occurrence of the actual disease (often in modified form) when live vaccine is used. Reactions to vaccines do not include sensitivity to the sun, nausea and vomiting, or joint pain.
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