Patient's question:
The baby got the Japanese encephalitis (attenuated) and meningococcal A vaccines this morning. By the evening, they had a fever of 38°C. (I gave the baby a bath that night). What medicine should I use? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, what you mentioned is a normal phenomenon. Many babies experience temporary fever after receiving various vaccinations, and this fever is caused by the vaccines. This usually does not require the use of fever-reducing medication. Some children may have high fever and discomfort symptoms after receiving certain preventive injections, but as long as the temperature does not continue to rise, there should be no problem. If the baby's temperature is below 38.5°C, it is recommended to use physical cooling methods. Generally, it will return to normal within 2-3 days.