Patient's question:
6 months ago, today when I gave her the sugar pill, I dissolved it in warm water. But after it dissolved, the water had cooled down. I was afraid the baby would get a stomachache if she drank it, so I added a tiny bit of hot water to the bottle to mix it into lukewarm water for her to drink. Will the sugar pill still be effective after being eaten this way...Doctor's answer:
Hot water should be used for administration, as it may scald and kill the vaccine.Notes for taking the polio oral vaccine (sugar):
1. Strictly refrigerate the polio oral vaccine. Before administration, pay attention to refrigeration. Once the vaccine is taken out of the cold storage device, it should be administered promptly. It is recommended that each vaccination site have at least one cold pack (container) to ensure the vaccine maintains its cold chain.
2. Pay attention to hygiene. Do not use hands to directly hold the sugar. Use a sterile spoon or sterile tissue paper to administer it.
3. Pay attention to safety. When administering, first crush the sugar with a spoon or chopsticks, or dissolve it in lukewarm water (below 37°C, not hot water) with a spoon. This is to prevent the sugar from being accidentally inhaled into the trachea, which could lead to breathing difficulties again. For older children, they can take the sugar vaccine like regular sugar, put it in their mouths, chew it, dissolve it, and then swallow it. After taking it, drink some cold water or sugar water to ensure the vaccine is fully absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.
4. The polio oral vaccine is a live vaccine. Do not use hot water or mix it with other beverages, as this may kill the vaccine virus. Do not eat hot food for 30 minutes after vaccination. Do not breastfeed for 30 minutes before and after vaccination, as the antibodies in breast milk may interfere with the immune response. If vomiting occurs again during administration, take it again.