My daughter had her chicken pox shot on June 22. About a week later, she got a fever and a few blisters appeared on her arm and leg. I assume it was one of the rare reactions to the shot. Now, almost a month later, more of the blisters are appearing again on her arm. Could this still be a reaction to the shot? I don't think the red bumps are mosquito bites because they don't seem to itch or cause discomfort. Has anyone else had an adverse reaction to the vaccine? Especially since it's been a while since she received it... I don't know if I need to bring her back to the doctor...
I went to the doctor today - the spots are BUG BITES! Time to get some bug repellent.
All Moms need to be covering their kiddos with bug spray right now. A friend of mine has been very sick for three weeks. They finally figured out she has contracted the West Nile Virus here in the Roanoke area. Please know, Moms, that the virus is here in our own backyard in Texas and it can make you very ill.
I would certainly talk to my ped to make sure. It does sound like a reaction.
My daughter, now 12 1/2, got the vaccine right when it came out. When she was 11 she started breaking out, etc and I did not know until the school nurse told me that it was chicken pox. Her case was much milder, I am told, than if she had not had the vaccine. It is my understanding now that in about 10 yrs, if your child does not get the "mini pox", they have to get a booster.
Susan
My 3 year old had a reaction with the vaccine - was uncomfortable and high fever - blister's didn't look the same as if he'd gotten them naturally - took almost 2 weeks to clear up and they don't give anything.
Yes I would say it is most likely a reaction to the vaccine and it needs to be reported so call your doctor. Your doctor should also be able to help you in clearing it up.
