Question
My baby turned seven months old on March 5th. The scheduled preventive vaccine was supposed to be administered on February 5th, but due to a cold, it was given on February 17th (with a slight cough, the doctor said it was fine to get vaccinated), and the A-group meningitis vaccine was not administered. Please ask: Can I skip the preventive vaccine this month and get the measles vaccine on April 5th?
Answer
Vaccines used in the national immunization program are all very safe in terms of quality, effectiveness, and safety. If a child shows symptoms similar to a cold after vaccination, it is best not to give them medication. Besides when the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, which requires the use of fever-reducing medication, patience in care will quickly help the child through the discomfort stage. If symptoms persist and worsen, it should be assessed by a doctor to determine whether treatment is needed. Never use antibiotics lightly.