Patient's question:
Female baby, 6 months old, received a vaccination at 11 a.m. on the 18th. She had a fever at 10 p.m. with a temperature of 38°C. At 12:38 a.m., her temperature was 38.5°C. She was given warm water to drink and wiped down with lukewarm water. On the 19th, at 10:37 a.m., her temperature was 37.2°C, and at 7:30 p.m., it was back to 38.5°C. Is this a reaction to the vaccination or an infection from the baby herself? Additionally, on the 18th, after receiving the vaccination, she was given a bath at 7 p.m.Doctor's answer:
The baby got a vaccination in the morning and had a fever in the evening. It's highly likely that the fever is due to the vaccination. You correctly applied physical cooling methods. However, if the baby experiences recurrent fever, other causes should be ruled out. It's recommended to check if there is any redness or swelling at the vaccination site. You can also take the baby to the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out local inflammation or a cold, and then receive targeted treatment. This will help the baby recover quickly.