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What Causes Persistent Fever Post Vaccination?
Question: My 4 year old had her vaccinations 9 days ago, at which time she was found to have an ear infection. She's been on amoxicillin for 8 days for the ear infection. She has had a persitent fever of around 101-102 for 3 days. Could this be from the vaccinations or possibly another infection?
Brief Answer:
possibly not related to vaccination
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Vaccination usually causes fever but only for 2 to 4 days at the maximum.
I think there are two possibilities:
1. Resistant bug causing ear infection which may need change in antibiotics.
2. New infection in throat or a viral bug.
It is better to get her examined to clarify these possibilities.
Continue Tylenol for fever meanwhile.
Ensureshedrinks plentyof liquids to keep her hydrated.
Regards
Dr Arun
possibly not related to vaccination
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Vaccination usually causes fever but only for 2 to 4 days at the maximum.
I think there are two possibilities:
1. Resistant bug causing ear infection which may need change in antibiotics.
2. New infection in throat or a viral bug.
It is better to get her examined to clarify these possibilities.
Continue Tylenol for fever meanwhile.
Ensureshedrinks plentyof liquids to keep her hydrated.
Regards
Dr Arun
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