Patient's question:
My baby got the first dose of the DTP vaccine on Tuesday morning. There were no issues after getting the shot. Today is the second day after the vaccination, and my baby has a fever of 37.8°C at noon. By the way, I had a cold for three days when my baby got the vaccine, but the baby didn’t have a cold, so I still gave him the vaccine. I’m wondering if this is because of the vaccine or if I passed it to him. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Fever after vaccination is a normal immune response of the body, and it is nothing to worry about as long as the duration is not too long (it will never be less than 24 hours), and the temperature is not too high (it should not be below 38°C). There will be no problems in such cases. However, if the fever lasts for a long time or the temperature is too high, it is important to pay attention to whether other issues are causing the fever. The reason why fever after vaccination in infants is considered normal is because vaccines themselves are a weakened form of a virus.This is the advice for the question "What should I do if my baby has a fever after receiving the DTP vaccine?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!