Pentacel Kit Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Body Temperature Higher Than 101 Degrees Fahrenheit

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Fever
  • Irritability
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bronchiolitis, Or Inflammation Of The Smallest Breathing Passages
  • Dehydration
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Pneumonia

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Decreased Tone Or Tension In A Part Of The Body
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Hives
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Seizures Associated With Fever

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness

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