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Dtp vaccine recovery
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My 16 month just received her DTP vaccine n she had high fever and fussiness for 2-3 days however now she is also having runny nose and cough esp at night.... I also heard little wheezing sound whole she coughs.... I am worried whether it's a whooping cough n that vaccine had adverse effect on her.... can you please guide me on this?
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The vaccine can cause fever only. It does not cause a cough. Please visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment. Viral respiratory infection is likely
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No don’t worry DPR is killed and a cellular vaccine
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1) No , it’s not whooping cough
2) it’s vaccine adverse effect
3) Fever is daily for last 3 days ?? Need to ask some questions
4) baby probably having symptoms of both upper respiratory tract infection & vaccine adverse reaction ,
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Plz talk to doc personally
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Persistent fever , excessive crying
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Hello
Fever, irritability and mild pain can happen for 1–2 days after DPT. This usually settles on its own and is not harmful. Giving paracetamol as advised helps.
Runny Nose & Night Cough — Not from Vaccine
These symptoms are almost always due to a viral cold, not the vaccine. Vaccines do not cause cough, cold or whooping cough. Symptoms often worsen at night due to post-nasal drip.
Whooping cough usually has:
Severe, repeated cough bouts
“Whoop” sound while breathing in
Vomiting after coughing
Symptoms lasting weeks
Your child’s symptoms are mild and recent — more consistent with a simple viral infection.
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Give plenty of fluids.
Nasal saline drops + gentle suction before sleep.
Steam in the room (not directly on the child).
Continue feeding well.
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Red flags:
Fast breathing, chest indrawing
High fever >3 days
Not feeding well
Very irritable or drowsy
Cough worsening or lasting >2 weeks
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Cough and cold may not be related to the vaccine; if persists, can contact me on practo or show a pediatrician personally.
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Fever pain and irritability are known side effects.They respond well to right dose of paracetamol.
Cough and running nose are likely to be manifestations of some other coexisting illness
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Hi! The symptoms you’ve described — fever and irritability for 2–3 days after the DTP vaccine — are common and usually mild vaccine reactions. However, the new symptoms of runny nose, cough (especially at night), and wheezing are not related to the vaccine. These are more likely due to a viral upper respiratory infection or mild bronchitis, which can occur coincidentally after vaccination.
The DTP vaccine itself cannot cause whooping cough, as it only contains inactivated components. If the cough is persistent (more than 2 weeks), comes in spasms, or causes vomiting or difficulty breathing, then whooping cough (pertussis) infection should be ruled out by a pediatrician.
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Keep your child well hydrated and monitor temperature and breathing.
Use saline nasal drops for nasal congestion.
If wheezing persists, noisy breathing increases, or your child has difficulty feeding/sleeping, please visit your pediatrician for examination — they may advise a chest exam or nebulization if needed.
Avoid exposure to cold air or smoke.
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Most post-vaccine symptoms subside within a few days. However, any breathing difficulty, bluish lips, poor feeding, or continuous coughing spells require immediate medical attention.
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Not likely.kindly take her for a check up
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't worry these are just coincidentally happen as new viral infection
Just give Syrup Ascoril Ls junior 3ml thrice daily for 3days for cough
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