Patient's question:
My baby got a cold last week because of catching a cold. In the past two days, he has just recovered, but when it's time for him to get vaccinated, I want to ask how long it usually takes for a baby to get fully recovered from a cold before getting vaccinated. Will getting vaccinated right after recovering from a cold interfere with anything?Doctor's answer:
After the baby completely recovers from the cold, then it can receive the vaccine. Sometimes parents think the baby is better, but there may still be a lot of nasal discharge, or the baby may not be fully recovered. At this time, getting vaccinated may cause harm to the baby. Generally, doctors do not recommend vaccinating the baby when they are sick. It is better to wait until the baby has recovered significantly before getting vaccinated. At this time, the vaccine will also be more effective and will not cause other reactions.