Patient's question:
The baby is three years and two months old. A few days ago, a cat suddenly appeared in the house without anyone knowing when. The baby played with her as if she were family, but later the child told Grandma that the cat bit her on her arm. However, no wound was visible, so they were worried and decided to get the rabies vaccine. When they went to the doctor, he said if they were still worried, they could take medicine instead. I agreed, and the total cost was five shots. The second shot was given just the other day.The doctor said that after the second shot, the child might get a fever, and if that happened, they should just give her fever-reducing medicine. However, the child didn’t get a fever. Tonight, after school, the child was in good spirits, so I bought some fried snacks for him. He ate a couple of bites and said they were spicy. I tried them and they were a bit spicy, so I stopped him from eating more. But after that, he seemed noticeably less energetic.
Doctor's answer:
During vaccination, it is important to pay attention to dietary restrictions. Spicy, greasy, and irritating foods can interfere with the body's production of antibodies and may also exacerbate vaccine side effects. It is crucial to be very cautious with your diet during this period. Children are also not suitable for spicy foods, as they can be harmful to the spleen and stomach. Please pay attention. If you develop a fever, it is important to enhance warmth protection. In cases of high fever, timely fever reduction is necessary. For temperatures below 38.5°C, use physical methods to reduce fever. Once the fever subsides, carefully monitor the situation, as it may also be caused by other factors. Consider getting a blood test during the day to check the condition.