Patient's question:
My child has been coughing since they were a month old, and it has been more than three months now. It doesn't affect their normal breastfeeding, and they are in good spirits. However, their weight gain has been particularly slow. I plan to take my child for the whooping cough vaccine. How old do you need to be to get the whooping cough shot?Doctor's answer:
Hello! At three, four, and five months, an injection of the DTP vaccine was administered once each month. According to your description, your baby currently suffers from a respiratory infection and is not eligible for vaccination. It is necessary to wait until the baby recovers before administering the vaccine. After vaccination, the baby's immunity will increase, making it easier for them to contract the infection again. Therefore, proper care should be taken to prevent catching a cold or getting cold.