Patient's question:
My daughter is 6 years old. She got the flu vaccine at the community center this morning. She has a slightly low fever now. I've observed that her mental state is still quite good. May I ask if it's okay for her to take fever-reducing medication after getting the flu vaccine?Doctor's answer:
Mainly, it is the side effects of the vaccine, while the fever at night on the fifth day was caused by catching a cold due to exposure to cold. Generally, fever after vaccination should not exceed three days. It is recommended to pay attention to keeping warm in daily life. If the temperature is below 38 degrees Celsius, you can take Children's Sanjiu Cold Relief and Antiviral Oral Liquid orally. If the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, you need to add fever-reducing medication like Motrin, and take Cold Relief, Antiviral Oral Liquid, and Roxithromycin Granules or Amoxicillin Granules for treatment. Generally, the fever will gradually subside within three days. I hope this helps you.