Question
My daughter got the flu vaccine at the community center this morning, and now she has a slight fever. I’ve observed that her spirits are still good. Can my child take antipyretic medication after having a fever following the flu vaccine?
Answer
It’s possible for children to experience side effects like fever after receiving the flu vaccine, and a low-grade fever might be due to a cold or catching a chill. Generally, the fever that occurs after vaccination does not last longer than three days. It’s advisable to pay attention to keeping warm and staying hydrated. If the temperature is below 38 degrees, you can give your child Children’s Sanjiu Cold Remedy Granules and antiviral oral liquid. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you should use medications like Merck’s fever reducer and also administer cold remedy granules, antiviral oral liquid, and erythromycin granules or amoxicillin granules for treatment. Usually, the fever will gradually subside within three days. I hope this information is helpful to you.