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What Causes Fever And Lethargy In Six Year Old Before Flu Vaccination?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Dec 2018
Question: Our 6 year old granddaughter She was fine today actually had app with her primary doctor. No fever at the time, was expecting to get flu shot to but they were out. Came home little sluggish but went outside to play. seemed fine then about 6 pm eastern seems like a fever and sleeping since... out of nowhere symptoms started nervous with the flu of course
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:

Possibly an independent viral infection unrelated to the flu shot.

Detailed Answer:

Hi!

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns.

There are at least 200 viruses that may lead to cough and cold. Flu or influenza is just one among them.

Your granddaughter possibly has developed an independent viral infection and that could be the reason she is a bit feverish and down.

I do not think that there is a cause to be concerned about. Please be patient. Recovery should occur in a few days.

You may give her Paracetamol or Acetaminophen if she has fever greater than 100°F.

She can get the flu shot by visiting the doctor next week.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,

Dr. Diptanshu Das
Pediatrician
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What Causes Fever And Lethargy In Six Year Old Before Flu Vaccination?

Brief Answer: Possibly an independent viral infection unrelated to the flu shot. Detailed Answer: Hi! I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. There are at least 200 viruses that may lead to cough and cold. Flu or influenza is just one among them. Your granddaughter possibly has developed an independent viral infection and that could be the reason she is a bit feverish and down. I do not think that there is a cause to be concerned about. Please be patient. Recovery should occur in a few days. You may give her Paracetamol or Acetaminophen if she has fever greater than 100°F. She can get the flu shot by visiting the doctor next week. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Diptanshu Das Pediatrician