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Can Hep-A Vaccine Cause Loose Bowel, Fever And Stomach Cramping ?

My husband recently finished a round of 2 antibiotics for diverticulitis then had to get a booster shot for a Hep-A vaccine. Three days after the shot, he has had loose bowels, low grade fever(100.6) & stomach cramping. Could his illness be related to either or just bad luck. Sick since Wednesday night.
posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Hello,

Side effects of hepatitis A vaccines are fever, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes allergy. But as per my knowledge, loose motion is not the side effect.

As these symptoms developed after 3 days, so mostly it is not because of vaccine. I will suggest you to consult with physician or review here with detailed history.

At present I will suggest you to take tablet Imodium, tablet Cyclopam, Electral powder, consult with physician and keep yourself hydrated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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Can Hep-A Vaccine Cause Loose Bowel, Fever And Stomach Cramping ?

Hello, Side effects of hepatitis A vaccines are fever, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes allergy. But as per my knowledge, loose motion is not the side effect. As these symptoms developed after 3 days, so mostly it is not because of vaccine. I will suggest you to consult with physician or review here with detailed history. At present I will suggest you to take tablet Imodium, tablet Cyclopam, Electral powder, consult with physician and keep yourself hydrated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale