Question
My baby is 16 months old and has epilepsy. He recently caught a cold. Can he receive injections?
Answer
Epilepsy (grand mal epilepsy) patients may experience worsened symptoms when they have a cold with fever, and the cold and fever might trigger or exacerbate their epilepsy attacks. Therefore, during the cold winter months or when there are unusual weather changes, one should be particularly vigilant in preventing colds and fevers to avoid serious consequences. If the condition is severe, please seek treatment at a hospital promptly.