Patient's question:
The baby is 1 year old. Recently, I was preparing to get the baby vaccinated for hepatitis A, but noticed that the baby has been hiccuping and having a runny nose for the past two days. It seems to be a mild cold. If the cold isn't serious, it shouldn't have any impact. For safety's sake, I'm still hesitant to proceed. Hello, can a 1-year-old baby with a cold get the hepatitis A vaccine?Doctor's answer:
If the child only has a mild cold without a fever, it is acceptable to receive the hepatitis A vaccine, and it will have no significant impact on the body. Some children may experience a fever, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, or a rash after receiving the vaccine, along with local redness and swelling. However, this does not require special treatment—just wait for a while, as these are normal reactions after vaccination.