Question
The 10-month-old baby developed a high fever of 38.7 degrees after receiving the meningitis vaccine, is in good spirits, eating normally, occasionally has dry vomiting. Inquiry whether medication is needed for fever reduction and how to handle the situation.
Answer
It is normal for a baby to have a fever after receiving a vaccine, usually requiring no special treatment. You can manage the situation by encouraging the baby to drink plenty of water, keeping warm, and observing the progression of the illness. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can administer fever-reducing medication and consider giving children’s cold medication. Generally, fever caused by vaccines will subside on its own within 2-3 days, so there is no need to be overly concerned.