Patient's question:
Baby has a stuffy nose, loud breathing sounds, no runny nose, but often hiccuped when the weather was a bit colder last week. Now that it has warmed up, the hiccuping has stopped, but the stuffy nose and loud breathing sounds have worsened. When vomiting, it seems like there is phlegm, with a thick, sticky consistency. No fever, so can the vaccine be administered? The baby only received one dose of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth because the jaundice didn't subside in time. Now that the jaundice has decreased to 9, it is said that the vaccine can be given. Can the vaccine still be administered with a stuffy nose? If not, what can be done to resolve the issue?Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to clarify this for you. Based on the situation you described, it's not suitable for the baby to receive vaccinations at this time. The baby needs to wait until the nasal congestion completely recovers before getting vaccinated. The baby already has nasal congestion, and getting vaccinated may lead to a high fever again, so it's not advisable to do it now.I recommend keeping the baby warm and well-dressed, feeding them warm water, avoiding crowded places, and ensuring good ventilation and air humidity indoors.