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What to do after DPT vaccination: is it possible for a child to massage, compress or not
DTP vaccination is one of the most difficult. It contains the components of whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria. In order for the baby to easily transfer the vaccination, you need to know what to do after the DPT vaccination. And also study what actions will only harm him.
What should a child do after DPT
Side effects are most likely in the first 2 days after vaccination. The baby may have diathesis, leg pain, high body temperature rise, against which convulsions may develop. Such complications can be prevented if you know what you can do.
Do I need to do something after the DPT vaccination, the doctor will tell you
Immediately after vaccination, it is better to take a walk near the hospital for about 30 minutes. If the baby is feeling well, then you can go home.
Preventive measures for complications are as follows:
- Coming from the hospital, give the baby an anti-allergic agent. All side effects of DPT are an allergic reaction of the body to the vaccine.
- On the first day of vaccination, even if you feel well, give an antipyretic agent. It will not only lower your body temperature, but it will also reduce pain at the injection site. Measure your body temperature regularly throughout the day. Be sure to put on antipyretic suppositories at night. Don’t wait for your body temperature to rise.
- On the second day, continue to give the anti-allergic agent. Monitor your body temperature. If it rises above 38,2 ° C, shoot down.
- On the third day, drugs for allergies can not be given. The temperature should not rise any more.
It is better to coordinate the dosage and regimen of medication with the pediatrician.
After vaccination, you can not overfeed the baby, it is better to water him abundantly. Do not give new foods, the allergic reaction may worsen. In the room, maintain an air temperature of 22 ˚С and humidity – 50-70%.
You can take a walk in the fresh air, but you should avoid a large crowd of children. After vaccination, the baby’s immunity is weakened, so he can get sick.
Is it possible to do a compress and massage if a lump appears after DPT
Compaction at the injection site is normal. It dissolves within 2 weeks. Usually, a bump or lumps will form only if the vaccine was not given correctly.
In no case should you warm up, rub or massage the seal site. These actions will only aggravate the situation.
If the bump is painful, it’s best to see a doctor. When medications do not help, the baby has a high fever, cramps, severe allergies, or does not stop crying for a long time, call an ambulance. Such complications are rare, but possible.
It is better to study in advance what is allowed and what is forbidden to do after the DPT vaccination, so that it goes as easily for your baby as possible.