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Is It Normal To Give Rotavirus And Pnuemooccal Vaccine In Fever?
my son is 5 months old and weighs 8.1 kg.for last 6 days he was down with col,cough n fever..yesterday he was doing good but thn again today his temprature has gone up to 100.4 and now he is on medication..18th is the date for the final dose of rotavirus and pnuemooccal..is it possible?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Every rise in temperature of your child's body doesn't need a course of antibiotics. Occasional fever episodes such as 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit may be due to developing immunity in his body against mild viral infections which are quite common in this age. You need to get worried about this if:
1. It's associated with decreased acceptance of feeds, lethargy, excessive sleepiness or irritability.
2. If other associated symptoms such as loose stools, vomiting, breathing problems, crying on micturation etc are present.
If he is feeding well, active, alert and playful, then don't worry.
You may definitely go for rotavirus and pneumococcal vaccines as per schedule. Fever is not at all a contraindication for routine immunizations.
Hopefully this will help you. For further questions, you may contact me
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. Every rise in temperature of your child's body doesn't need a course of antibiotics. Occasional fever episodes such as 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit may be due to developing immunity in his body against mild viral infections which are quite common in this age. You need to get worried about this if:
1. It's associated with decreased acceptance of feeds, lethargy, excessive sleepiness or irritability.
2. If other associated symptoms such as loose stools, vomiting, breathing problems, crying on micturation etc are present.
If he is feeding well, active, alert and playful, then don't worry.
You may definitely go for rotavirus and pneumococcal vaccines as per schedule. Fever is not at all a contraindication for routine immunizations.
Hopefully this will help you. For further questions, you may contact me
Take care
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