Question
The newborn is 31 days old, and the jaundice level measured is 10.0 in the head and 10.8 in the chest. Can the child receive the vaccination today, and should a jaundice-reducing medicine be administered?
Answer
Newborn jaundice is common in the neonatal department and can be divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice has a jaundice level that does not exceed 6 within 24 hours, 9 within 48 hours, and 12 or more after 72 hours, with the jaundice subsiding within two weeks after birth. If the jaundice level is below this range or recurs after subsiding, it is considered pathological jaundice. Depending on the patient’s condition, if the jaundice level exceeds the normal range, vaccination may need to be delayed, and symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication should be administered according to the doctor’s instructions. Wishing the patient a swift recovery and a healthy body with a beautiful life.