Question
An 8-year-old girl received the rabies vaccine in the morning and developed a fever of 38.6 degrees that night. She has no other symptoms. Should she take antipyretic medication?
Answer
The girl had a fever of 38.1 degrees after midnight following the rabies vaccine. It is recommended to first take antipyretic medication to relieve the symptoms and visit the hospital for a consultation during the day. If the fever persists, she should seek medical attention promptly for symptomatic treatment such as fever reduction.