Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Asked 4 months ago

Do infants get fever after vaccination?

We just got our baby vaccinated yesterday, and he seems a bit fussy and warm today. Is it common for infants to develop a fever after vaccination? How long does this usually last?

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Sandeep Nair Sandeep Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Honestly, please keep a close watch on the temperature. I once ignored a slight warmth thinking it was just normal post-vaccine heat and things escalated fast. If the fever crosses 100 or the baby is extremely cranky, don't wait at all and call your pediatrician immediately.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is very common for babies to get a mild fever after vaccination. Usually it goes away on its own within 24 to 48 hours.

Gurdev Singh Gurdev Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I have raised three children and now watching my grandkids grow up. Vaccinations almost always bring a little fever, it is just their tiny body building strength. Keep the baby comfortable, use a wet cloth on the forehead if needed, and don't worry too much.

Sneha Kulkarni Sneha Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, seeing your little one warm and crying after injections is so heart-wrenching. My daughter also had a fever after her 6th-week shots and I was terrified. Just hold them close, feed them well, and it will pass very soon.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Whenever we go to our hospital for vaccinations, the pediatrician always writes down the exact paracetamol dosage based on our baby's current weight. Please don't give any medicine on your own. Just call your doctor's clinic and ask them what the correct dose is for your baby.

Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

In our family, my mother-in-law suggests wiping the baby with warm water to soothe them. But we always call our doctor first if the fever stays for more than a day. Mild fever is perfectly normal after shots, so keep your calm and check with your pediatrician if you are worried.

Anil Prasad Anil Prasad Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

This is just a temporary phase of growth for your little soul. Try to keep a positive and calm energy around the baby, as they catch our vibrations easily. Take care, give them lots of love, and this fever will settle down by tomorrow.

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