Shruti Das Shruti Das Asked 8 months ago

What to do if baby got fever after vaccination?

My baby got her vaccination yesterday, and she has a bit of a fever now. The doctor said it's common, but I'm still worried. What can I do for a baby who got fever after vaccination?

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Meenakshi Devi Meenakshi Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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It's quite common for babies to get a mild fever after vaccination, don't worry too much. You can give a warm sponge bath, or just keep them lightly clothed. If the fever is high or the baby seems very unwell, then definitely call the pediatrician. They might suggest a paracetamol for infants.

Rohan Kumar Rohan Kumar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

After vaccination, a mild fever is often just the body building immunity. Ensure the baby is comfortable and hydrated. Gentle touch and quiet environment can help. If you're feeling anxious, try some calming breaths yourself; your calm energy will help the baby too. For high fever, consult doctor, of course.

Kiran Joshi Kiran Joshi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Arre yaar, totally normal. Almost all babies get a fever after vaccination. Just give them the paracetamol dose the doc prescribed, or ask your pediatrician for it. Keep them hydrated, and actually, a light warm sponge bath helps too. Don't stress too much.

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Vijay Reddy Vijay Reddy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My nephew got fever after his shots. My sister just gave him the fever medicine the doctor told her to, and kept him wrapped comfortably. Just monitor the temp and if it gets too high or baby is very restless, call the doc again.

Sangeeta Kale Sangeeta Kale Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Aiyo, baby ko fever, it's very common ho na after vaccination. Just make sure the baby is comfortable, give doctor prescribed fever syrup if needed. Keep feeding them well so they stay hydrated. If it goes too high, or baby is not eating, then show to doc.

Alia Khan Alia Khan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I totally remember how scary it felt when my baby got a fever after vaccination. It's okay to feel anxious! But it's usually very normal. Just give the prescribed fever drops and keep baby hydrated. Keep an eye on the temperature, and if it crosses a certain mark, don't hesitate to call your pediatrician.

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan, almost every baby gets a slight fever after vaccination. It's totally normal, don't panic na. Just give the baby fever medicine as per the pediatrician's advice, keep them comfortable and hydrated. If the fever is too high, then definitely call the doctor.

Varun Mehta Varun Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, trust me, I panicked like crazy when my kid had a fever after vaccination! But it's actually super common. Just give the infant paracetamol as your doctor suggested, keep them cool and comfortable. Most times it's just their body reacting and building immunity. Don't worry too much, just keep an eye on them.

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