Question
The baby girl is 6 months old. She received the vaccination at 11 am on the 18th. She started to have a fever at 10 pm with a body temperature of 38°C. By midnight, her temperature rose to 38.5°C. The parents gave her warm water to drink and wiped her body with warm water. On the morning of the 19th, her temperature dropped to 37.2°C, but she had another fever at 7:30 pm that evening, with a temperature of 38.5°C again. The parents want to know if this is a side effect of the vaccination or if the baby might have been infected with other diseases. In addition, the baby took a bath at 7 pm on the 18th.
Answer
The baby’s fever after vaccination in the morning may be a normal reaction to the vaccine. The physical cooling measures taken by the parents were correct. However, if the baby’s temperature fluctuates repeatedly, it is necessary to exclude other possible causes. It is recommended that parents check for redness and swelling at the vaccination site and observe for any other symptoms in the baby. If concerned, they can bring the baby to the hospital for examination to rule out regional inflammation or other conditions such as colds. This ensures timely appropriate treatment and helps the baby recover quickly.