Patient's question:
The baby has been scratching their ears for the past few days. Today is the time for the oral vaccine, and after taking it, I took the baby to check their ears as well. The doctor said it was acute otitis media. I want to ask if this has any interference with the vaccine and if the baby might get sick.Doctor's answer:
Absolutely not, it has nothing to do with the vaccine. You need to take a look, see if there's eczema. Eczema refers to a type of reactive, polymorphic dermatitis caused by various internal and external factors. Histologically, it shows cell infiltration and serous exudation. The main characteristics are itching, polymorphic rashes, and a tendency to recur. When it occurs in the external auditory canal, it is called external auditory canal eczema. If it not only recurs in the external auditory canal but also includes the auricle and surrounding skin, it is called auricular eczema.