Adverse reaction following whole-cell peussis immunization is: (A) Fever, (B) Anaphylaxis, (C) Local swelling, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. The adverse effect of peussis vaccine is (used in DPT)Local pain, swelling, rednessFeverConvulsionAnaphylaxisHypotensive, hyporesponsive episode(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 1381)