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My baby has 6weeks old... It was given six weeks vaccine.. After taking vaccine he intensively cried whole day.. N fever also high... Before vaccinations he had minor cold and fever??? Is it normal
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Yes vaccines can cause fever and crying due to pain for a couple of days. Minor cold and minor fever is not a contraindication for vaccines. Keep in touch with a pediatrician
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Yes, this can be normal after the 6-week vaccination. Many babies develop fever and excessive crying (sometimes called post-vaccination irritability) especially after vaccines like pentavalent/DTwP. The crying can last for several hours and fever may be high on the first day.
Since your baby already had a mild cold and fever before vaccination, the symptoms may appear slightly more intense.
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Give paracetamol drops as per weight (usually 10–15 mg/kg/dose every 6–8 hours if needed)
Ensure adequate feeding and hydration
Keep baby lightly clothed and comfortable
Gentle soothing (holding, rocking) helps
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When to worry / consult doctor immediately:
Fever > 102°F not settling with medicine
Continuous inconsolable crying > 3 hours
Poor feeding / lethargy
Seizure, excessive sleepiness, or breathing difficulty
Reassurance:
These symptoms usually settle within 24–48 hours and do not cause long-term harm.
You can consult me on practo if symptoms persist.
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi
I want to reassure you that getting fever post vaccination especially 6 wk /10 wk /14 wk is absolutely normal .
Its baby’s immune response to vaccine..
Next Steps
Nothing to worry
Health Tips
cold compression locally to vaccination site & give paracetamol to baby
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Dr. Cyril John D'souza
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
It is normal. But still u should visit a Pediatrician for assessment if this continue s
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it's normal only
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