A hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode (HHE) is the sudden onset of muscle limpness, reduced responsiveness or unresponsiveness, and pallor or cyanosis occurring after vaccination in early childhood. The episode usually occurs within 48 hours of vaccination and resolves spontaneously without treatment. Our new reference page describes HHE, its incidence and its impact on future vaccination.

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MVEC: Hypotonic-hyporesponsive episode (HHE)

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The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) is an educational website, developed with the aim of providing up-to-date immunisation information for both healthcare professionals and members of the public. We are based at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), a research organisation, and are affiliated with SAEFVIC (Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination in the Community), the Victorian Vaccine Safety Service.

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