Question
My baby has a blocked nose, loud breathing sounds, and no runny nose. Last Sunday, when it was cold, he often burped. Now that it’s warming up, he doesn’t burp anymore, but instead has a blocked nose and loud breathing sounds, and when he spits up, there’s phlegm and it’s sticky. He hasn’t had a fever yet. Can I still get him vaccinated? My baby was only given the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth because the jaundice didn’t go away for a long time. Now that the jaundice has decreased, he can be vaccinated. Can he be vaccinated with a blocked nose? If not, what methods can be used to solve this?
Answer
I’m glad to help you with this. Based on your description, your baby is not suitable for vaccination at this time and should wait until the blocked nose completely resolves before getting vaccinated. Since your baby already has a blocked nose, there is a possibility of developing a fever if vaccinated now, so it is not suitable to get vaccinated at this moment. I suggest keeping your baby well-warmed, adjusting clothing as needed, drinking plenty of warm water, avoiding crowded places with your baby, and maintaining good indoor air circulation and humidity.