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High temperature after DPT vaccination: why did it rise and how long it lasts
Complications and side effects are frequent companions to any vaccination. But the temperature after the DPT vaccination is a completely normal reaction of the body, so in this case there is no need to panic.
Why does the temperature rise
Each vaccination has a goal – to form immunity to a specific disease. The baby’s condition after this procedure can be called a disease in a mild form. Immunity fights against the pathogen, so it is quite natural that the child’s temperature rises.
Temperature after vaccination is common.
But for some people, this process takes place without a rise in temperature due to the individual characteristics of the body. The degree of purification of the vaccine and the quality of antigens also play an important role in this.
How long does the temperature last after DPT vaccination?
DPT is a combined vaccination, so the load on the body is double. After this procedure, it is considered normal to increase the temperature to 38,5 ° C, even up to 5 days. You do not have to wait for the onset of fever and give medicine immediately after vaccination. But if the temperature does not drop, despite taking an antipyretic, you need to see a doctor.
Usually, a painful lump and redness appears at the site of the vaccination. But after 3-4 weeks, the seal should dissolve. If the temperature exceeds 39 ° C or does not drop for more than 5 days, you need to seek medical help. Vomiting, nausea and indigestion also indicate that the baby’s condition is unsatisfactory.
What to do to prevent a child from developing a high temperature
The baby needs to be prepared in advance for vaccination, this will help smooth out the reaction:
- In the next 2-3 weeks, the baby should be completely healthy.
- The menu should be ordinary, no new products need to be introduced.
- If the child suffers from allergies, antihistamines should be given several days before the procedure.
It is advisable to take tests and be sure to go through an examination with a pediatrician. Mom is still responsible for the baby’s health, therefore, with a careless examination, she has the right to demand that the doctor examine the baby properly.
If there were complications after the previous vaccination, the vaccine cannot be given. Contraindications include the following:
- the presence of cancer or HIV;
- nervous diseases and convulsions;
- severe allergic reactions;
- recent return from a long trip.
In the latter case, the body does not have time to adapt to new conditions in time, so the immune system is weakened.
It must be remembered that a high temperature with a strong deterioration in well-being after vaccination requires medical attention.