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. 2012 Sep 1;8(9):1259–1271. doi: 10.4161/hv.21224

Table 6. Definitions of solicited injection-site and systemic reactions.

Reactions
Definitions
Solicited injection-site reactions
Pain
Grade 1: easily tolerated
Grade 2: sufficiently discomforting to interfere with normal behavior or activities
Grade 3: Incapacitating, unable to carry out usual activities
Erythema and swelling
Grade 1: adults/adolescents: ≥ 2.5 cm to ≤ 5 cm; children: < 2.5 cm
Grade 2: adults/adolescents: ≥ 5.1 cm to ≤ 10 cm; children: 2.5–4.9 cm
Grade 3: adults/adolescents: > 10 cm; children: ≥ 5 cm
Solicited systemic reactions
Fever
Grade 1 ≥ 38°C to ≤ 38.4°C
Grade 2: ≥ 38°5C to ≤ 38. 9°C
Grade 3: ≥ 39.0°C
Headache, malaise, myalgia, and asthenia Grade 1: No interference with activity
Grade 2: Some interference with activity
Grade 3: Significant; daily activity prevented