Looking after a child who has just received immunisation
Your child has been given a TETANUS, DIPTHERIA, POLIO (*and WHOOPING
COUGH) BOOSTER Injection and will therefore not need to have their scheduled
*pre-school / *school leaving dose.
Local reactions, such as pain, redness and swelling round the injection site may
sometimes occur and persist for several days – Paracetamol as advised may help.
Other uncommon reactions may include headache, lethargy (tiredness), nausea,
muscle pain and temperature.
If you require any further advice or reactions persist contact your G.P. * Delete as necessary
The Trust recognises the importance of Further Information multi-agency working: to
safeguard children and young people.
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or young person please contact
Children’s Social Care on:
For children living In the Blackpool area:
Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Tel No: 01253 477299
Out of hours and weekends
Tel No: 01253 477600
For children living In Wyre, Fylde, Lancaster or Morecambe:
Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.00pm
Tel No: 0300 123 6720
Out of hours and weekends
Tel No: 0300 123 6722
‘Protecting children is everybody’s business’
