Question
My baby has started to have a fever after vaccination and it has been going on for several days, with the nose occasionally bleeding. What could be the reason?
Answer
Some vaccines may cause fever after administration, but it could also be due to the baby’s own infection. It is recommended to increase fluid intake, take physical cooling measures such as warm water sponge baths, and consider taking oral fever-reducing medication. You can use diluted alcohol to wipe the forehead for physical cooling. Generally, symptoms should resolve within 2 days. Nosebleeds may occur due to dry nasal passages leading to broken blood vessels, and if only one nostril is bleeding, it usually does not require excessive concern and can be stopped by pressing.