COMMON ADVERSE REACTIONS CAUSED BY CHILDHOOD VACCINATION

Abstract

Childhood vaccination is a fundamental achievement in public health, however, it is associated with possible adverse reactions. Objective: to investigate the main adverse reactions resulting from childhood vaccination. Method: This is an integrative literature review study, with information collection, in the databases at the National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE/PUBMED and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), from studies published in the period between 2018 and 2023. Results: ten articles were identified and selected to compose the final sample. The studies reviewed identified a wide range of adverse reactions associated with childhood vaccination, including nausea/vomiting, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, enterorrhagia, irritability, intestinal intusception, rash, neurovascular edema and hypotonia. In addition, there have been reports of rarer events, such as severe allergic reactions and neurological events. The frequency and types of reactions varied between studies and in relation to the vaccines administered, with variation in the age range of the affected children, highlighting the importance of surveillance in different age groups Conclusions: The results highlight the importance of monitoring and understanding adverse reactions associated with childhood vaccination. While it is essential for preventing serious infectious diseases, it is crucial to ensure that the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Continued development of vaccine surveillance and education strategies can help promote public confidence in childhood immunization and maximize its public health benefits.