Question
The child received the chickenpox vaccine yesterday and their body temperature rose to 38.5 degrees today. Can they take ibuprofen oral disintegrating tablets? Are there other ways to manage the fever?
Answer
Based on the described situation, generally speaking, fever reactions may occur within 24 hours after vaccination, usually resolving within 24 to 48 hours. However, it is not excluded that other factors may cause fever. It is currently recommended to seek further consultation and take fever-reducing measures. When the body temperature reaches 38.3 degrees, physical cooling methods such as using warm water to wipe the body and drinking plenty of water can be used, and continue to monitor temperature changes. If the body temperature rises above 38.5 degrees, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen suspension should be used for fever treatment.