Question
Can a one-month-old baby be bathed to reduce fever after receiving a vaccine?
Answer
It is common for babies to have fevers after receiving vaccines, as the live or attenuated strains of pathogens in the vaccine can induce an immune response. Although these pathogens are less virulent, they still stimulate the body to produce immunity without causing infection. Therefore, the fever is just a part of the normal immune system response and does not require excessive concern. In such cases, parents can take symptomatic treatment methods, such as bathing the baby to reduce fever, but there is no need for special treatment for the fever caused by the vaccine.