Patient's question:
1.5-year-old baby, received the MMR vaccine on Monday, started fevering in the morning of Tuesday, with a temperature between 37.8-38.2. Took Tylenol to reduce fever before bedtime on Tuesday night. In the morning of Wednesday, the head is still fevering, cheeks are very red, and the temperature remains at 37.5. Should I go to the hospital? Applying alcohol to the body does not seem to help.Doctor's answer:
After the child receives the vaccine, a fever of around 38 degrees Celsius reappears. This is a normal phenomenon, and it usually lasts for one to two days before the fever subsides. Drink plenty of warm water, get adequate rest, and if the temperature drops below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can take fever-reducing medication. If you want to use physical cooling methods, lukewarm water is suitable, but avoid using alcohol.The above advice is for the question, "What should I do if my baby has a fever after receiving the MMR vaccine?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!