Kinrix

As with any vaccine, there's a rare chance that your child might have a severe allergic reaction to DTaP/polio vaccine. The risk is higher if your child is allergic to latex and receives Kinrix since it contains latex. Your provider might ask you and your child to stay at the pharmacy or clinic for a short period of time after you've received your vaccine to make sure your child can get proper care in case of a serious allergic reaction. Sometimes, these reactions can happen after you've already left the clinic. Get medical help right away if you notice symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as feeling faint, swelling of the face, closing of the throat, difficulty breathing, hives or rash, dizziness, shaking, nausea, or chest pain.

Tell your child's provider if your child has ever had side effects within 2-3 days after receiving a vaccine that contained the whooping vaccine. Symptoms could've included fever, fainting, nonstop crying that lasted at least 3 hours, or seizures with or without a fever. Your child's provider will decide whether DTaP/polio vaccine is a good option for them.

DTaP/polio vaccine might not work well in everyone, especially for people with a weakened immune system. This can put you at higher risk of diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough, even after you've received the vaccine. If your child has any medical conditions (e.g., HIV (human immunodeficiency disease) or cancer) or take medications that weaken your immune system (e.g., high-dose corticosteroids or transplant medications), talk to your child's provider before they receive DTaP/polio vaccine.

Receiving injectable vaccines, such as DTaP/polio vaccine, can cause some people to faint. Early signs of fainting include changes in vision, tingling sensation, and stiffening or twitching of your arms and legs. Let your child's provider know if your child has fainted after vaccines in the past so they can be monitored.