Baby Vaccination And You
Thursday, January 17th, 2008
Some times some babies have some type of irritation in their body after vaccination. They can feel fever; as a result babies have trouble in sleeping and feeding. You can help your baby by decrease her discomfort by visiting the doctor and you can use home treatments to help relieve some of he more common minor reactions to vaccinations.
If your baby develops slight fever, try giving him acetamin ophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil). This will reduce a fever and baby must feel comfortable. Remember to never give aspirin to your baby because of the risk of Reyes Syndrome.
Some times the injection site might also become red and swollen. You can use a cool compress or ice pack on the site for 10 to 15 minutes it also provides relief. Some vaccines like chickenpox or measles, mumps react 7 to 14 days after the injection; a mild skin rash may appear. This rash can last for several days; usually this disappears without any treatment.
Now try to keep in mind that it is your baby’s first year dose and it can become a bit restless in the night. This discomfort is only temporary, and he will get right back on track with his routine.
