Question

After receiving the pediatric polio vaccine, if a child has a low fever and a runny nose, can medication be used? What kind of medication should be used?

Answer

After taking the sugar pill vaccine, if a child develops a fever, it may be a normal vaccine reaction. The foreign proteins in the vaccine may cause allergic reactions. If there is a runny nose, it may be due to catching a cold during the vaccination process. Regardless of whether it is a vaccine reaction or a cold, the principle of treatment is symptomatic and to observe the condition. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, fever-reducing measures should be taken, and it is recommended to check blood routine tests, and treatment should be based on the results.