Vaxelis (PF) 15 Unit-5 Unit-10 Mcg/0.5 Ml Intramuscular Syringe Diphtheria Toxoid Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • 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

  • Irregular Sleeping And Waking Patterns

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Fibrous Thickening Of The Skin Called Induration
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Nervousness
  • Puffy Skin

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bluish Discoloration Of The Skin
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Tonic-Clonic Seizure
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Cellulitis
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Tone Or Tension In A Part Of The Body
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Extensive Limb Swelling After Injection
  • Fainting
  • Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
  • Seizures
  • The Enfolding Of One Part Of The Intestine Into Another

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • An Earache
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Skin Color
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

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