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What to expect after vaccinations

Information about the common side effects of vaccinations that might occur in babies and young children up to 5 years of age.

Updates to this page

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published:
1 October 2010
Last updated:
24 December 2025
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  1. Updated in line with the changes to the childhood immunisation schedule from 01/01/2026

  2. Added updated leaflets.

  3. Added translations of 'What to expect after vaccinations' leaflet.

  4. Added details on how to order this leaflet from the Health and Social Care Publications Orderline.

  5. Updated with advice about treating fever occurring after the MenB vaccination.

  6. The NHS Direct number has been replaced with 111.

  7. First published.

Applies to England

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What to expect after vaccinations (print version)

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The leaflet is intended for nurses and other immunisation practitioners to give to parents and guardians when their children are being immunised.

You can view, download, or order printed copies of this leaflet for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: 1386405DEN001.

Translated versions of this leaflet will be available here soon.

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