Which vaccine reaction, noted by the mother during a telephone conversation with a nurse, would require activation of emergency medical services?
1. A few hives are noted around the injection site.
2. The child is running a slight temperature.
3. The child has swelling of the face.
4. Fever and joint pains occurring within hours of the vaccination.
3
Explanation:
1. This is a mild allergic reaction and does not require calling 911.
2. A slight temperature does not require calling 911.
3. This could be the onset of anaphylaxis, and immediate response is essential to the survival of the child. The mother should call 911.
4. This is a common reaction to immunizations and does not indicate anaphylaxis.
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