Patient's question:
My little one got the (polio prevention vaccine) and the sugar pills 5 days ago. Today afternoon, they have a low fever of 37.8°C. After taking a nap, they have a little bit of runny nose. What should I do? They have been drinking warm water. Can they take medicine? What kind of medicine?Doctor's answer:
After taking the sugar pills again, the fever returned, and it cannot be ruled out as a reaction to the vaccine. Since vaccines are all foreign proteins, they are prone to causing allergic reactions and other responses. If you have a runny nose, it may also be due to catching a cold during the medication process. Regardless, whether it's a cold, catching a cold, or a vaccine reaction, the principle of treatment is to address the symptoms, and careful observation is essential. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, fever-reducing measures should be implemented, and it is recommended to check the complete blood count for treatment based on the situation.