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Impfreaktion

vaccination reaction

noun IMPF-re-ak-tsee-ohn Rare

Also means

post-vaccination side effect

Usage Note

Impfreaktion describes expected, usually mild side effects following vaccination, such as redness at the injection site (Rötung), slight fever (leichtes Fieber), and fatigue (Müdigkeit). These are signs of immune activation and are distinguished from serious Impfkomplikationen (complications).

Examples

"Eine leichte Impfreaktion mit Rötung und Schwellung ist vollkommen normal."

Natural Translation

A mild vaccination reaction with redness and swelling is completely normal.

Literal Translation

A mild vaccination reaction with redness and swelling is completely normal.

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