Question
My four-month-old baby received the flu vaccine this morning and now has a stuffy nose, runny nose, hiccups, and coughing but no fever. What should I do? Are there any non-pharmaceutical treatment methods?
Answer
Dear inquirer, your baby’s congestion, runny nose, and hiccups after receiving the flu vaccine could be a reaction to the vaccine. It’s also possible that there was an underlying cold without apparent symptoms, which became apparent after vaccination. You can give your baby plenty of water and after 24 hours, you can administer children’s paracetamol yellow amanitin granules. Drinking plenty of water and using a warm towel for cold compresses on the root of the nose can help.