Question
A 1.5-year-old child received the mumps vaccine on Monday and started to have a fever on Tuesday morning, with a body temperature ranging between 37.8 and 38.2 degrees. The child took a fever-reducing medicine before bedtime on Tuesday night, but on Wednesday morning, the child still had a fever, with a red and swollen cheek, and the body temperature remained at 37.5 degrees. Should the child go to the hospital? It seems that rubbing the body with alcohol is not effective.
Answer
It is normal for a child to have a fever of around 38 degrees after receiving a vaccine, which usually subsides after one to two days. Increase fluid intake appropriately, ensure adequate rest, and you can take oral fever-reducing medication if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees. If physical cooling is needed, it is recommended to use warm water; alcohol should not be used. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health!