Common situations that do not interfere with getting immunized

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Immunizations are safe even if your child:

Currently has or is recovering from a minor illness, such as a cold, ear infection, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Has a slight fever.
Has had recent exposure to someone with a contagious disease.
Was born early (prematurely).
Had a mild reaction (such as redness at the site of the injection or a slight fever) from a previous injection.
Is currently taking antibiotics.
Has had allergies or seizures or has a family history of such problems.
Has had allergic reactions to penicillin or other antibiotics (except for a history of severe reactions to neomycin or streptomycin).

Immunizations may also be given to pregnant women, except for the following:

Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about the safety of immunizations.

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Author	Debby Golonka, MPH
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Last Updated	November 21, 2008

Last updated:	November 21, 2008
Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH
Reviewed By:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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