Patient's question:
Our baby should get the hepatitis A vaccine in the next few days, but he has caught a common cold recently. So I'd like to ask if it's still okay to get the hepatitis A vaccine after a cold?Doctor's answer:
During the baby's cold, it is not possible to administer any vaccines, including the hepatitis A vaccine. The hepatitis A vaccine contains inactivated hepatitis A virus. When administered to a healthy baby, it will not cause significant interference, and it can also help the baby develop hepatitis A antibodies. However, if the hepatitis A vaccine is administered during a cold, it may pose a life-threatening risk to the father. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to keeping the child warm and preventing the occurrence of colds.