Patient's question:
The baby has been born for a month, and she has never received her vaccinations. The reason is that she has jaundice. The doctor said she can only get vaccinated after the jaundice subsides. So, how much jaundice is considered normal in newborns?Doctor's answer:
Hello, most newborns have jaundice, most of which is physiological jaundice, and a few are viral jaundice. Full-term infants should not exceed 12.9 months, and preterm infants should not exceed 15 months to be considered normal. Generally, jaundice appears 2-3 days after birth. If it occurs within 24 hours, it should be considered pathological jaundice, and the cause should be actively identified and treated in a timely manner. Preterm infants may appear earlier and last longer, with jaundice levels not exceeding 15.