Inquiry
My child is now 1 and a half years old and is about to receive a vaccination, but he has a runny nose. Can he still get vaccinated in this situation?
Answer
A child can receive a vaccine if they have a runny nose but are not feverish. However, if the child has a fever, it is not recommended to administer the vaccine as the vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine and may affect the effectiveness of the vaccine. It is suggested to wait until the child recovers before getting vaccinated, and it’s fine to delay the vaccination schedule. Wishing the child a speedy recovery.