Question
After getting the chickenpox vaccine, the baby started to have a fever, runny nose, and sneezing in the afternoon. Is it a cold or a reaction to the vaccine? What kind of medicine can be taken?
Answer
If the baby is in good spirits with no obvious abnormalities, you can first observe for a while and consider it a reaction to the vaccine. If the body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees Celsius, there is no need to use fever-reducing medication; instead, drink plenty of water and use alcohol to wipe the skin for physical cooling. Continue to observe. If the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius or if there are obvious abnormalities such as listlessness or coughing, seek medical attention promptly.