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 a family member, but later the child told Grandma that the cat bit her on her arm, though no wound was visible. Fearing the worst, we took her to get a rabies vaccine. The doctor, however, said if we weren't comfortable, we could just give her medication instead. I agreed, and she received five shots in total. The second shot was given just the other day.The doctor said it was possible she might develop a fever after the second shot, and that we could give her fever-reducing medication if that happened., she didn’t get a fever. But tonight, after school, the child was in good spirits, so I bought some fried snacks for her. She ate a couple of bites and said they were spicy. I tried them and they were a bit spicy, so I stopped her from eating more. But after that, she clearly lost her energy.
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 antibody production and may also exacerbate vaccine side effects. It is crucial to be very careful with your diet during this period. Children are also not suitable for spicy foods, as they can be harmful to the spleen and stomach. Be mindful of this. If you already have 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 has subsided, pay close attention to monitoring, as it may also be caused by other factors. Consider getting a blood test during the day to check the situation.