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Fever after vaccination
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My child (age: 2.5 months) got vaccinated yesterday at a government hospital (2nd or 10 weeks vaccination) after that she is having mild fever (99.6 to 100.6)
What should be precautions should we take?
And what should be the minimum gap we should maintain between two paracitamol (drops) doses for her in case of fever?
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Give PCM 6 hourly if fever present. Watch for vaccination site swelling if present do ice compression
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You can give paracetamol every 4 hours ( 6 times in 24 hours ) if fever or pain is there. If it lasts more than. 48 hours, consult a pediatrician. Look for swelling over injection site or any new symptoms.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
You can repeat paracetamol 4-6 hourly
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give paracetamol each 6 hourly
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Pune
U can give pcm drop every 4 to 6 hourly
Apply ice pack at vaccination site
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Dr. Saurodip Maity
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Paracetamol can be given 4-6hourly.
So minimum gap is 4 hours.
No other precautions to be taken.
In case of fever persisting beyond 48 hours please visit your nearest pediatrician.
Thanks.
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Dr. Alekhya Ravella
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Guntur
Fever after vaccination is a common thing. It implies body’s immune response. If the baby is uncomfortable with fever then u can give pcm drops
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Atleast 6-8 hrs gap should be maintained between 2 doses
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