Question
My child is two months old. Is a jaundice level of 7.2 on the face considered high? How serious is high jaundice? Can I still get the vaccine? If the body’s jaundice level is around 5, is it high? How should I handle it?
Answer
Jaundice in children is caused by an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin. A two-month-old baby with a facial jaundice level of 7.2 is relatively serious. Breastfeeding is one of the causes of breastmilk jaundice. It is recommended to stop breastfeeding for a few days to observe the jaundice level, and resume vaccination after the jaundice level returns to normal. It is recommended to regularly check liver function at the hospital clinic, as liver function will generally return to normal over time.