Patient's question:
The baby is two months old. Yesterday, they received the polio vaccine. Since last night until today, they have been very fussy about eating. Previously, they needed to come down twice at night for feeding, but last night, from 9 PM to 7 AM, they didn't come down at all. What's going on? Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Some children may experience fever, rash, dry cough, nausea, vomiting, or local redness, pain, soreness, and loss of appetite after vaccination. Generally, these reactions will disappear on their own within a few days. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, medication can be used for cooling. In addition, many children may develop a lump at the vaccination site after vaccination, and applying a warm towel or cold compress will slow down the lump's disappearance.