Question
A one-year-old baby has had a fever for two days after receiving the DPT vaccine. Now that the fever has subsided, the baby has developed red and swollen gums, throat mucus, hoarseness, and is refusing to eat or drink. How should this be handled? Can the baby heal on its own without going to the hospital? Can anti-inflammatory medication still be used after vaccination? Thank you for your response!
Answer
If a baby experiences fever and related symptoms after vaccination, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention for a thorough examination to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. The baby had a recurrence of fever last night, so emergency treatment was sought. Examination revealed a swollen throat with inflammation, and blood test results showed a white blood cell count of 13.4 and CRP of 16. The doctor stated that the inflammation was not caused by the vaccine. However, the baby also underwent a physical examination and blood test on the day of vaccination, and all indicators were normal at that time. Therefore, for the baby’s health, it is recommended to undergo further medical examination to clarify the cause and receive treatment as advised by the doctor.