Why did the child get fever after vaccination?
A few hours after vaccination, the childan elevated temperature is observed. This suggests that the immune system has started its work, antibodies to the virus are formed. Normally, fever passes independently for 1-3 days and does not require treatment.The temperature after vaccination against influenza isnormal state of the bodyPhoto: Getty Normally, the temperature fluctuates between 37-39 ° C. It is necessary to bring it down if it is more than 38.2 ° С on the thermometer. To foresee how high the temperature rises, it is impossible, it depends on the individual characteristics of the body and the immune system. Do not give up vaccination against the flu. It does not cause colds, ARVI, runny nose or cough, diarrhea. The child is not infected and can not infect other children. If the temperature does not rise after vaccination, this does not indicate a poor quality of the vaccine. Remember that in young children, the risk of temperature is higher. It can be combined with general weakness, drowsiness, muscle pain or headache.
What to do when the heat lasts for several days
At an elevated temperature, the child can be givenantipyretics. If the fever does not pass through the time, and the temperature only increases, urgently call for an ambulance. To alleviate a child's condition, you can do the following:
- Regularly ventilate the room, keep the humidity at a level of more than 30%;
- Avoid active games, developing classes, a long time at the computer monitor;
- Remove from the diet sweet, sour, heavy foods for the stomach.
For the period of vaccination do not change the usual diet,Do not introduce complementary foods and new products. Cancel the scheduled classes in the circles, it is better to read the child a fairy tale, play a game of table games. Closely monitor the site of the injection. Normally there should be no swelling, swelling, severe reddening and discharge of fluid or pus from the wound. If such symptoms are observed, do not hesitate to visit a doctor. Self-treatment will only exacerbate the situation. Properly prepare for vaccination, follow all the recommendations of a specialist to avoid negative consequences. If the temperature still rises, watch its indicators and take timely measures.