Routine immunization of newborns is the basis of children's health. However, after vaccination with DTP and polio, the baby may have a fever, and this greatly worries young mothers. Let's consider the question: why does a child have a fever after DPT vaccination? Is this dangerous for health? We will also find out how many days the temperature can last, and what to do with the child in this case.
Scheduled vaccinations
Many parents are afraid of vaccination because the child develops a high fever after the DTP vaccination. Fever is dangerous due to the appearance of seizures and other complications, however, this occurs only in extreme cases. If a child is healthy, he can withstand a temperature of 38 degrees without problems: many children even play with toys in this state.
It’s another matter if the baby has a congenital pathology or a severely weakened immune system: in this case, vaccination may be delayed, and this issue is decided by the pediatrician. It is normal for a child to have a fever after vaccination. This indicates activation of the immune system and the production of antibodies to the virus in the infant: there is no need to bring down the temperature to 38 after DPT.
The first DTP vaccine is given to infants at 3 months of age specifically to strengthen the immune system to common childhood diseases. If the temperature of an infant reaches 38, it means that the body has begun work on activating the defense process against the introduced agents. Reducing the temperature means disrupting the process of strengthening immune bodies. It is worse if the body does not react to the vaccine in any way: you must immediately inform your pediatrician about this.
Important! The absence of a fever during vaccination may indicate a poor immunization result: either the injection was given with an expired vaccine, or the procedure was carried out in violation of the technology.
Although, in some cases, the lack of reaction to a vaccine may indicate the individual characteristics of the baby’s body. Be guided by the child’s well-being: if he looks tired or lethargic, it means the vaccination was successful. If a child does not respond to vaccination, this may indicate a failed procedure.
If the reaction to the DPT vaccine is negative - the fever rises to a high level and lasts for several days - the next time the child is vaccinated with a lightweight formulation without the pertussis component.
How to bring down a child's fever
Let's consider the question: what temperature should a child be brought down after vaccination? In most cases, the reaction to vaccination goes away the next day: the fever subsides on its own, the baby feels well. But there are other cases:
- the injection site becomes inflamed to the point of an abscess;
- the fever does not subside for several days in a row;
- the child feels very bad, he cries a lot;
- Vomiting and diarrhea began.
How many days does the fever last after vaccination? In the case of DTP, the fever sometimes does not subside for up to five days. After polio vaccination, the fever can last up to three days; in rare cases, the fever persists for up to two weeks. The polio vaccine is usually well tolerated by children, and fever is rare.
Note! If a child develops snot against the background of a fever, it means he has a cold. These symptoms do not apply to the vaccine.
If the reaction to the vaccine causes the baby to cry excessively, have a fever of 39 degrees, or swelling at the injection site, provide first aid.
The assistance measures are as follows:
- give an antipyretic;
- humidify the room;
- remove the diaper and warm clothes;
- give more fluids;
- Do not feed if you have no appetite.
How to bring down the temperature so that it does not last for several days? For children aged three months to four years, it is better to give antipyretic in the form of syrups - ibuprofen or paracetamol. If babies under one year of age are vomiting, use antipyretic suppositories. An increase in temperature can also be eliminated by wiping with water.
Sometimes babies have an allergic reaction to the components of the vaccine; no one is immune from this. Therefore, after the injection, you do not need to immediately leave the vaccination room - stay at the clinic for half an hour. If the baby feels well, you can go home. Allergic reactions can have varying degrees of intensity, up to shock or severe swelling. At the clinic, the baby will immediately receive the necessary assistance.
The fever may rise after the vaccine even if the injection site becomes suppurated. In this case, the inflammation should be cured, and the temperature will subside on its own. A sign of inflammation is not only redness of the injection site, but also lameness of the child - it hurts for the baby to step on his leg. To eliminate inflammation, apply lotions with novocaine and apply Troxevasin ointment 2 times a day.
To prevent the formation of a lump after an injection, you can immediately apply an iodine mesh to the site of redness. Aloe juice dissolves cones well - you need to chop the leaf and apply a gauze compress to the stem. If the lump turns into an abscess, it cannot be treated with home remedies - immediately contact your pediatrician.
Bottom line
If your baby has a fever after the vaccine, this is considered a normal reaction of the body. However, a fever after a vaccine should not be confused with a fever due to an infection. When you have a cold, the body destroys dangerous bacteria, so a level of 38.5-39 degrees is considered acceptable. After vaccination, the body develops immunity to a new type of microbe, so too high a temperature is unacceptable.
Some pediatricians advise reducing even a slight fever - from 37.3, putting candles or giving syrup. Focus on how your baby is feeling. If he tolerates vaccination easily, there is no need to give antipyretics. If the child behaves inappropriately and cries a lot, give ibuprofen and call a doctor at home. Sometimes a fever can be caused by a developing abscess at the injection site - examine the baby’s leg and take action.
Hyperthermia is one of the most common symptoms after vaccination, so parents of children who are about to be vaccinated should learn how to act if their baby’s body temperature rises.
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Causes
After the vaccine is administered, the child’s immune system begins to neutralize its components so that immunity is formed as a result. During the process of such neutralization, special substances called pyrogenic are also released in the child’s body. They cause an increase in temperature.
What temperature is considered normal and after what vaccinations?
Each child's likelihood of developing hyperthermia is different. It is influenced by both the vaccine itself and the individual characteristics of the baby’s body. Some vaccinations cause fever very often, others very rarely. However, in any case, it is important for parents to know that hypertemia in the period after the administration of the vaccine is considered normal, which indicates the active functioning of the immune system.
If microorganisms are presented in the form of particles in the vaccine administered to the baby, then an increase in temperature is often observed in the first days after the injection. However, it often does not require treatment and goes away on its own without a trace.
After administration of DTP, the temperature reaction can last up to 5 days, which is also considered normal. If the drug contained weakened, but still living microorganisms, then a rise in temperature can be expected some time after the injection - seven to ten days.
Which vaccinations most often cause an increase in body temperature?
- The hepatitis vaccine is considered weakly reactogenic, so hyperthermia after it is an extremely rare occurrence.
- In some babies, the body reacts with an increase in temperature during the development of a reaction to the BCG vaccination, when suppuration occurs at the injection site.
- The vaccine designed to protect a child from polio is called the least reactogenic. It almost never causes a fever.
- But the administration of DTP, on the contrary, is characterized by a very frequent reaction in the form of hyperthermia.
- Hyperthermia after mumps vaccination is observed in rare cases.
- Fever in response to rubella vaccine is also relatively rare.
- Vaccination against measles often occurs without fever, but a rise in temperature some time after vaccination is possible.
Temperature after DTP vaccination
This vaccine is considered very reactogenic, and therefore, after its administration, a temperature reaction in the form of an increase to 39 degrees occurs very often.
Some children may react to the DPT vaccine the first time, but reactions to the second or third vaccine are more common. In this case, the cause of such a reaction is usually the pertussis component. If a child is given a drug in which this component is acellular (for example, Infanrix), an increase in temperature is observed less frequently.
If your baby often has a temperature reaction to an administered vaccine, it is better to prefer more purified versions of drugs in which reactogenicity is reduced.
When should you worry?
An increase in temperature, as a normal phenomenon of the period after the introduction of a vaccine, can be either slight or large. Quite often the temperature reaction is weak - the temperature is no more than 37.5 degrees. The reaction to the DTP vaccine is often average - the temperature rises to 38.5-39 degrees.
If the reaction is severe, that is, the baby’s temperature has risen above 38.5, the baby’s condition is severely disturbed, and hyperthermia persists even after taking antipyretic medications, call a doctor immediately.
The first day after vaccination
Most often, a temperature reaction to vaccination develops on the first day after the injection. Since the likelihood of hyperthermia after DTP is quite high, you can not wait for a large rise in temperature, but give the child paracetamol or ibuprofen in the evening after vaccination. The medicine can be in any form - suppositories, syrup, tablets.
A child should not be given aspirin, as this drug is dangerous due to possible complications. It is also not recommended to wipe the child with vinegar or vodka - it is permissible to use only warm water for rubbing.
First two days
To prevent allergic reactions in children prone to them, doctors often advise taking an antihistamine in the first two days after vaccination. It is necessary to continue to monitor the baby’s temperature and be sure to bring it down in order to prevent convulsive syndrome (it is possible at temperatures above 38.5 degrees).
First 2 weeks
Vaccination against infections such as rubella, polio, mumps or measles may cause a fever from the fifth to the fourteenth day after the injection. However, such hyperthermia is usually mild, so suppositories with paracetamol help the child. If the baby has received another vaccination and during this period his temperature rises, then it is most likely not related to the vaccine, but indicates that the baby is ill.
- It is worth preparing antipyretics in advance, but it is good that they have different active ingredients and in different release forms. This will help with severe temperature reactions.
- A child with a fever after vaccination should be given more fluids.
- Do not wait for a large increase in temperature, since it has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the vaccination. So, as soon as you see 37.3 in the baby, you can give an antipyretic drug. In this case, candles are the best choice.
- Temperatures above 38 degrees are best reduced by taking syrup.
- If paracetamol does not work, give your child ibuprofen.
- Take care of optimal indoor conditions - let the room be cool (+18+20) and sufficiently humid (50-80%)
The topic of childhood vaccinations has been hotly debated for many years, but the community of mothers has not yet come to a consensus on whether to vaccinate their baby or not. The main argument of those who are “against” is possible complications and side effects. However, not every reaction is a complication due to which it is necessary to refuse vaccinations. For example, An increase in temperature in almost all cases is a normal development of events. So that parents don’t have a reason to panic, let’s try to figure out which vaccinations and why cause a fever in a child, how to prepare for vaccination and how to recognize warning signs of complications.
Why is fever after vaccination normal?
Vaccinations are given for the sole purpose of building immunity to pathogens. The child’s condition after vaccination can be called a very, very mild form of illness. However, during such an “illness” the baby’s immune system is activated and fights the pathogen. Accompanying this process with temperature is a completely normal phenomenon.
- An elevated temperature indicates that the body is developing immunity to the injected antigen (“the body is fighting”). At the same time, special substances that are formed during the formation of immunity enter the blood. They lead to an increase in temperature. However, this reaction is very individual. For some people, the body’s “fight” goes away without an increase in temperature.
- The possibility of an increase in temperature depends not only on the characteristics of the body, but also on the vaccine itself: on the degree of its purification and on the quality of the antigens.
How to prepare for vaccination
Every young mother knows about the existence of a vaccination calendar. The vaccination schedule sometimes changes, but the mandatory vaccinations remain unchanged: vaccination against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus, tuberculosis, hepatitis, mumps, polio and rubella. Some vaccinations are given once, others in several “stages”.
Attention! If parents do not want to vaccinate their baby, they can write a refusal. It is better to think carefully about this decision and weigh all the arguments. Without vaccinations, a child may have difficulty going to kindergarten and school, and even going on vacation to a children's camp or abroad.
If there is a vaccination, the baby must be prepared for it. This will help smooth out the reaction to the vaccine.
- The child should not be sick in the next 2-4 weeks before vaccination. On the day of vaccination, he must also be completely healthy. Moreover, “completely” means completely. Even a beginning runny nose or a slightly hoarse voice is a reason to postpone vaccination;
- During the week before vaccination, you should not experiment with complementary foods or new foods. After vaccination, it is also better to spend a week on your usual diet;
- If the baby has chronic diseases, before vaccination it is necessary to undergo tests to check the condition of the body;
- If your child has allergies, you can start giving an antihistamine (for example, Fenistil drops) a couple of days before the vaccination and continue giving it for a few more days after;
- Vaccination is given only after examination by a pediatrician. The pediatrician must make sure that the child has a normal temperature (36.6 degrees) and there are no visible signs of illness, and also ask the mother about the baby’s condition in recent days. Unfortunately, such examinations are often carried out very formally. And yet, the mother, not the doctor, is responsible for the child’s health, so if the mother is not satisfied with the examination, there is no need to hesitate to ask the doctor to take the temperature and examine the child properly.
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Temperature after vaccination: when to worry
It is impossible to predict the reaction to a vaccine in advance: it depends on both the vaccine and the condition of the body. However, it is possible to understand whether the reaction is natural, or whether it is time to sound the alarm. Each vaccination has its own picture of normal reactions and complications.
- Hepatitis B vaccine
The hepatitis B vaccine is given in the maternity hospital immediately after birth. A slight lump usually appears at the injection site, after vaccination the temperature rises, and sometimes weakness occurs. With a normal reaction to vaccination, the increase in temperature lasts no more than 2 days. If it lasts longer or any other symptoms appear, you should urgently seek advice.
- BCG vaccination
BCG is a vaccine against tuberculosis. The vaccination is also given in the maternity hospital on the 4-5th day of life. First, a red lump appears at the site of vaccine administration, which after a month turns into an infiltrate approximately 8 mm in diameter. Over time, the wound becomes crusty and then heals completely, leaving a scar in its place. If healing does not occur by 5 months and the vaccination site festers and the temperature rises, you need to go to the hospital. Another complication of BCG is the formation of a keloid scar, but this problem can only become apparent a year after vaccination. In this case, instead of a regular scar, an unstable red scar is formed at the vaccination site, which hurts and grows.
- Vaccination against polio
This vaccination is not a traditional injection, but drops that are dropped into the baby’s mouth. Usually it does not cause any reaction and is very easily tolerated. Sometimes 2 weeks after vaccination the temperature may rise, but not higher than 37.5. Also, in the first couple of days after vaccination, there is not always an increase in bowel movements. If after vaccination other symptoms of illness appear, you should seek medical help.
- Vaccination against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus
This vaccination is done with a combined vaccine of Russian (DTP) or imported (Infanrix, Pentaxim) production. The very fact of “combination” already suggests that vaccination will be a serious burden on the immune system. It is believed that the domestic vaccine is less well tolerated and more likely to cause complications. In any case, after this vaccination, a rise in temperature lasting up to 5 days is normal. The vaccination site usually turns red, and a lump appears there, which can bother the baby with its pain. If the reaction is normal, the lump will resolve within a month.
If the temperature rises above 38 and does not go down with conventional means, it is better to call an ambulance, especially if the child is prone to allergies (for allergy sufferers, the vaccine can provoke anaphylactic shock). Another reason to seek medical help is diarrhea, nausea and vomiting after vaccination.
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- Mumps vaccine
Usually vaccination takes place without any visible reaction. In rare cases, from 4 to 12 days after vaccination, the parotid lymph nodes may become enlarged, the stomach may ache, a slight runny nose or cough may appear, the larynx and nasopharynx may swell slightly, the temperature may rise and a lump may appear at the site of vaccine administration. The general condition of the baby remains normal. If you develop a high temperature or experience indigestion, you should consult a doctor.
- Measles vaccination
It is placed every year and also usually does not give a reaction. Sometimes, 2 weeks after vaccination, the temperature rises, a slight runny nose and a skin rash resembling the symptoms of measles appear. After a few days, all the effects of the vaccination disappear. A high temperature that does not subside after 2-3 days and the child’s poor general health are reasons to consult a doctor.
How to monitor your child after vaccination
After your child has been vaccinated, you need to monitor his condition. This will help you notice complications in time and take action. .
- The first half hour after vaccination
There's no need to rush home. In the first 30 minutes after vaccination, the most serious complications, such as anaphylactic shock, usually make themselves known. It is better to be not far from the vaccination office and watch the baby. Causes of concern will be pale or red skin, shortness of breath and cold sweats.
- The first day after vaccination
During this period, an increase in temperature most often occurs as a reaction to vaccination (especially after DTP vaccination). You don’t have to wait for the temperature to rise and immediately after vaccination give your child an antipyretic (for example, put a suppository with paracetamol or ibuprofen). As the temperature rises, it needs to be lowered. If the temperature does not subside, be sure to call an ambulance. Even if the vaccination is “light” and the baby does not have a reaction, it is not recommended to go for walks or take a bath on the first day.
- Second or third day after vaccination
Inactivated (that is, not live) vaccines can cause allergies, so for prevention, you can give your child an antihistamine.
These vaccines include vaccines against polio, hemophilia, whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus, as well as hepatitis. As for high temperatures, the rules are the same: beat them down with antipyretics and call a doctor if the thermometer shows more than 38.5.
- Two weeks after vaccination
After such a period of time, a reaction can only occur to vaccinations against rubella, measles, polio and mumps. The temperature does not rise much, so it should not cause much concern. If a child has been vaccinated not from the above list, and after 2 weeks the temperature rises, there is no need to connect the temperature and the vaccination: this is either an incipient disease or a reaction to teething.
How to ease your baby's condition after vaccination
Phenomena that are unpleasant for a child, such as fever and pain at the injection site, are not well tolerated by children. It is necessary to alleviate the baby’s condition and try to relieve the symptoms of a reaction to the vaccine.
- When a child is sick, it is not recommended to lower the temperature to 38 degrees ( see links above). This rule does not apply to temperature after vaccination. If a child does not tolerate a temperature of up to 38 degrees, it can be reduced. It is best to use suppositories with paracetamol or ibuprofen. It is difficult to bring down a temperature above 38 with one candle, so it is better to combine candles with syrup, and it is desirable that the candle and syrup contain different active ingredients (for example, a candle with paracetamol (Panadol), syrup with ibuprofen (Nurofen)). If the temperature is above 38.5, we call an ambulance. When using antipyretics, do not forget to read the instructions so as not to exceed the permissible limit. Important! ;
- Do not ignore physical methods of cooling at high temperatures: a minimum of clothing, wiping with a damp cloth;
- To alleviate the child’s condition, it is worth taking care of the microclimate at home: ventilate the room, humidify the air;
- Usually, when a child is unwell, there is no appetite, so you should not insist on food. On the contrary, you need to drink more to compensate for the loss of fluid. Invite your baby to drink at least a sip, but often;
- To relieve inflammation at the injection site, you can make a lotion with novocaine and lubricate the seal with Troxevasin ointment.
It is very dangerous to choose the wrong tactics during high temperatures. Here's what you absolutely don't need to do:
- give the child aspirin (it has many side effects and can cause complications);
- wipe the body with alcohol or vodka (alcohol is not compatible with medications, and it is absorbed through the skin, although in small doses);
- go for a walk and give your child a warm bath (walking is an extra strain on the body, and bathing in warm water will only increase the temperature);
- force the child to eat (all the body’s forces are devoted to building immunity and restoring a normal state; the need to digest food will “distract” the body from a more important task).
Carefully monitor your baby’s condition, keep your finger on the pulse and don’t hesitate to ask doctors questions or seek help. If you prepare for vaccinations and keep everything under control, they will not be scary at all.
High temperature on the first day after vaccination - is this normal and should you give your child an antipyretic?
To the question “Is it possible to lower the temperature from vaccinations?” answers Anna Petrovna Ramonova, pediatrician and specialist of the Gift for Children project.
A high temperature on the first day after vaccination refers to a post-vaccination reaction. The fact is that in response to the introduction of a vaccine, immunity is formed. And this is expressed precisely in various reactions: local and general.
Local reactions are redness, swelling, infiltration at the site of vaccine administration. General ones are malaise, a temperature reaction or (in response to the introduction of a live vaccine) manifestations of the disease for which it was carried out in an erased form.
Why do these reactions occur? It's simple: the body reacts this way to the introduction of a foreign antigen. That is, some ailments in the post-vaccination period - a slight increase in temperature, a local reaction in the form of infiltration, mild manifestations of the disease after the administration of live vaccines - can be attributed to normal side effects of vaccines. It’s another matter when a complication occurs after the vaccine is administered: febrile (above 38⁰) temperature, severe swelling, infiltration and pain at the site of vaccine administration, etc. These undesirable manifestations cannot in any way be considered normal. It is imperative to notify your doctor about complications during the post-vaccination period. This will determine further actions.
The temperature may rise slightly (below 38 degrees), and then you should not use any antipyretics. If the temperature rises above 38⁰, especially if the child does not tolerate it very well, is lethargic, weak, it is necessary to give him an antipyretic drug in an age-appropriate dosage and call a doctor. If an infiltrate occurs at the site of vaccine administration, which causes discomfort to the child, then ointment with ibuprofen can be used topically.
As a rule, post-vaccination reactions can last no more than 2 days. Be sure to tell your treating pediatrician that your baby had a reaction to.
Often, a fever after vaccination in a child causes fear in parents. In practice, this reaction is the norm. However, it is necessary to remember that there is a time frame for hyperthermia, exceeding which is a reason to consult a doctor.
Can the temperature rise after vaccination?
The first question that interests mothers vaccinating their child is whether there can be a fever after vaccination? Doctors always answer in the affirmative. During this procedure, weakened or inactivated forms of the pathogen are introduced into the body. An increase in temperature is a reaction to the introduction of a foreign agent.
The condition after vaccination can be compared to a mild disease. The immune system is activated and begins to fight the pathogen. The body itself, as a result of an increase in temperature, tries to deactivate it as quickly as possible, reducing vital processes, creating unfavorable conditions for reproduction and development. It is worth noting that an increase in temperature after vaccination may not be observed. This depends on several factors:
- body susceptibility;
- degree of vaccine purification.
Temperature after vaccination - reasons
When asked by young mothers why the temperature rises after vaccination, doctors cite activation of the immune system as the main reason. It reacts to the introduction of a pathogenic substance into the body by activating its defense mechanisms. Antibodies begin to be produced in response to the introduced antigen. In addition, to prevent the spread of the pathogen throughout the body, the temperature rises after vaccination.
Mechanism of development of hyperthermia
After vaccination, the child’s temperature begins to rise with the activation of the immune system. This takes several hours, sometimes days. Mechanisms for the production of protective bodies are turned on, and at the same time, the synthesis of substances that reduce heat transfer begins. Substances such as prostaglandins, cytokines, and interferon appear in the blood. In response to this, protective systems are activated, which also involves an increase in body temperature.
After what vaccinations does the temperature rise?
Attentive parents notice that the temperature rises more often after a particular vaccination. The body can tolerate the introduction of viruses and bacteria into the body in different ways. In most cases, the pathogens included in the composition are in a weakened state, so they cannot cause a violent response. Vaccines have different reactogenicity; the likelihood of developing hyperthermia is often determined by the type of vaccination.
Temperature rises more often after vaccination and polio. Vaccines containing live inactivated pathogens () rarely provoke the development of hyperthermia. Some children may develop a fever after BCG when the injection site becomes infected. The development of hyperthermia is often caused by:
- quality of vaccine purification;
- the age of the child.
How long does the temperature last after vaccination?
In order to respond in time to a violation or deviation from the norm, every mother should know how many days the temperature lasts after vaccination. In most cases, doctors warn parents about the possibility of developing hyperemia, talking about how long the child’s temperature remains normal after vaccination.
According to experts, temperatures may increase during the first two days after vaccination. Children suffer painfully from DPT and DPT, after which the temperature can rise for five days. If the temperature lasts longer after vaccination, you should seek advice.
It should be noted that in some cases the development of delayed hyperthermia is possible, when an increase in temperature values occurs after a certain time. In such cases, even after 7-10 days the temperature rises after vaccination: parents do not know what to do in this case. This is most often observed after the administration of live vaccines:
- measles;
- rubella;
- mumps.
After vaccination I have a fever - what should I do?
Most parents do not know how to act in this situation, whether it is necessary to lower the temperature after vaccinations. Doctors are of the opinion that this type of hyperthermia is dangerous for the child’s body. Immunity to this type of pathogen has not yet been formed, so its presence in the body, even in low concentrations, can lead to the development of the disease.
To make the child feel better and lower the temperature, doctors advise giving. In addition, during hyperthermia it is necessary to ensure optimal conditions:
- Create coolness in the child’s room: the air temperature should be no higher than 18–20 degrees.
- Humidify the air to 50–70%.
- Reduce the frequency of feedings by increasing the volume of fluids.
After vaccination temperature 37
If a child has a fever after vaccination, the value of which does not exceed 37.5 degrees, doctors do not recommend using antipyretics. Such minor hyperthermia can be reduced by increasing the drinking regime and maintaining the air temperature in the room at around 18 degrees. In this case, continuous monitoring is necessary. If the temperature begins to rise, approaching 38 degrees, pediatricians recommend using paracetamol-based antipyretics in the form of rectal suppositories:
- Efferalgan;
- Panadol;
- Tylenol.
After vaccination temperature 38
When the temperature after vaccination exceeds 38 degrees, doctors recommend using ibuprofen-based drugs. This anti-inflammatory drug has a pronounced antipyretic effect - the temperature decreases within 1 hour. Before use, you must read the instructions, which clearly indicate the dosage according to the age and body weight of the child. Among the common means of this group:
- Ibufen;
- Nurofen;
- Burana.
After vaccination temperature 39
A high temperature after vaccination may cause the child to be hospitalized. If the values of this indicator do not decrease within 2–3 hours after taking anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs, you must call an ambulance. A high temperature in a child leads to disruption of the functioning of internal organs and body systems and provokes the development of dehydration. As an alternative to Paracetamol and Ibuprofen, you can use Nimesulide in solution or syrup:
- Nimegesic;
- Nise;
- Nimesil;
- Nimid.
If a child has a high temperature after vaccination, it is strictly prohibited:
- Wipe the skin with alcohol or vodka.
- Use Aspirin (not given to children under 12 years of age).
- Bath the child.
- Walk with him on the street.
- Change the diet, feed plenty.
