Question
The baby, who is three years and two months old, was playing with a new cat that suddenly appeared in the home a few days ago. The parents didn’t notice until the baby told his grandmother that he had been bitten on his arm by the cat. Although the wound couldn’t be seen, for safety reasons, the baby received the rabies vaccine. After the second shot, the doctor mentioned that fever might occur, but the child did not develop a fever. Last night, after eating some fried skewers, the child seemed unwell, which might be due to spicy food affecting him.
Answer
During the vaccination period, it’s important to avoid eating spicy, greasy, or other foods that may affect the vaccine’s effectiveness and side effects. It’s not suitable for children to consume spicy foods as they may be harmful to their spleen and stomach. If the child develops a fever, attention should be paid to keeping warm, and timely fever reduction is necessary when the fever exceeds 38.5°C. Below 38.5°C, physical methods can be used for fever reduction. After cooling down, close observation is required, as there may be other causes for the fever. A routine blood test can be conducted during the day to understand the situation.