Question
A parent inquired about the situation where a doctor recommended not to administer vaccines immediately after a health check for a six-month-old baby. The baby’s examination results showed an elevated white blood cell count, exceeding the normal adult range but still within the normal range for pre-school children. The parent wanted to know if further examination was necessary and whether the baby’s condition was suitable for vaccination.
Answer
The doctor explained that although the baby’s white blood cell count is slightly higher than the normal adult range, it is still within the normal standard for a six-month-old baby. Generally, the upper limit of white blood cell counts for pre-school children can reach 12.0. Therefore, the baby’s current condition is normal and suitable for vaccination. In addition, the doctor advised against the arbitrary use of antibiotics for treatment and stated that this basic knowledge should be known by any doctor, unless a specialist doctor may not be aware of this information.