Question
The child is 38 days old, but I didn’t know that jaundice prevents vaccination. I gave the hepatitis B second dose that day, and it’s been 3 days now. Will this have a big impact? What should I do?
Answer
Jaundice indeed is not suitable for vaccination, mainly to avoid exacerbating existing symptoms or adverse reactions. However, it’s not certain that all children will experience such issues. There is only a possibility of this occurring. Now that you’ve already played all the cards, you don’t need to be too anxious. It’s fine if the child shows no apparent discomfort. I suggest you keep a close eye on the baby for any discomfort over these days and take the baby out to bask in the sun more often.