Question
An 11-month-old baby develops a fever of 39 degrees after receiving the flu vaccine. Is treatment necessary? What has been the past treatment and its effectiveness? The child has recently had bronchitis. The assistance sought is to understand the cause of the fever.
Answer
An 11-month-old baby develops a fever of 39 degrees following the flu vaccine, which may be due to an infection. While the flu vaccine can cause side effects such as fever, the temperature is typically not below 38 degrees. If the fever is below 39 degrees, it is likely due to an infection. Treatment includes using children’s fever-reducing medicine and antiviral oral liquid. Meanwhile, monitor the baby to drink plenty of warm water, and wish for a swift recovery.