Question
Is there a risk of my baby developing epilepsy, and would not getting the pediatric diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPT) vaccine reduce this risk?
Answer
The pediatric DPT vaccine typically does not trigger epilepsy attacks. Epilepsy can be caused by a variety of factors, including congenital diseases, prenatal and perinatal diseases, post-seizure sequelae after high fever, craniocerebral trauma, intracranial infection, intracranial tumor, cerebrovascular disease, poisoning, and metabolic diseases. It is recommended to undergo relevant examinations to determine the exact cause.