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Fever after Vaccination
Hi my son is one and half months. Today he was given OPV, Penta, IPV and Rota vaccination in primary health center. He has got fever as said by doctor. They have asked to put paracetamol drops 0.5 ml. Pls let me know how many times we have to use in 24hrs
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Your baby may experience fever in the first 48 hours after the vaccines.
Paracetamol can be given every 4 hours.
Your baby may experience redness at the site of the injection. This may last 3-4 days
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Call a doctor if:
Your baby is not waking to feed.
Your baby has been crying inconsolably for 2 hours or more and you’ve already tried giving paracetamol
For more queries , consult online
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Hi I can fully understand your worry.
You can give it 4 times a day But post vaccine care of baby is most important
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You can 6drops every 6hrly for 2days
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi !
You can use it at 6 hours interval..... minimum is at 4 hours gap
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Normal tap water sponging also helps reducing temperature
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Dr. Navin Bhatia
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
U can give it every 4-6hrs.
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i would suggest to give only when fever is above 100*F or child has lot of pain/swelling.
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fever might be there for2-3 days dont worry. if any other symptom is seen consult online
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