Can a Baby with Cough Receive the DPT Vaccine and Take Sugar Pills?

Question

Can a baby who has been coughing frequently receive the DPT vaccine and take sugar pills?

Answer

Your situation may be due to cough caused by wind-cold influenza. The symptoms are characterized by frequent coughing, thin, white sputum, clear nasal discharge, pale or faintly red tongue with white fur, heavy cough sound, headache, fever, and in severe cases, rapid breathing. Treatment can include taking Sanao Decoction and herbs to reduce phlegm and relieve Qi. You can also take cefaclor or cefixime granules for treatment. If necessary, you can opt for intramuscular injection of antibiotics. For cough or phlegm, you can take pediatric Mahan Gan Granules andMuxitan.