Question
The five-month-old baby has been coughing since the sixth day after birth and the cough has been persistent. The parents took the child to the hospital for a check-up and no obvious cause was found. The pediatrician diagnosed it as lung heat cough, and the baby has only been vaccinated once when they were a month old. The parents asked whether they should continue with vaccinations in this situation.
Answer
When a baby has symptoms of a cold, such as fever and cough, which are infectious, vaccinations should not be administered to avoid affecting the vaccine’s effectiveness. However, if the baby does not have fever or other infectious factors but only has an irritating cough, they can still receive vaccinations normally. It is recommended to consult with a doctor before vaccination to ensure the baby’s health and safety.