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6 week old fever
My 46 days old have has a 100 degrees fever post 6 days of her 6 weeks vaccine. Is it normal? I am really worried.
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If more than 6 days definitely child is running with some infection or may be viral..go for paracetamol drops if doesn't respond kindly consult nearby paediatrician
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It's not due to post vaccination fever .
Post vaccination generally will be there on to two days post immediately after vaccination.
Looks like simple viral give paracetamol and make sure baby is hydrated well with frequent breast feeds.
Thank you God bless.
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No, its normal
Post vaccination fever last for 48-72 hrs max
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Get the vaccination site examined by nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings it could be viral ,use paracetamol every 6 th,feed the child well.if temperature not reducing kindly consult doctor
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