The injection of vaccines is crucial because it can prevent the occurrence of many diseases. So according to national regulations, babies must receive vaccinations according to the prescribed time after birth. The polio vaccine is believed to be well-known by many people and is also a necessary vaccine for babies. But some babies may experience different reactions after receiving the polio vaccine, such as fever. So what should I do if I get a fever after getting vaccinated against polio?
What should I do if I have a fever after receiving the polio vaccine
After vaccination, fever, diarrhea, and other symptoms may occur, usually within 24 hours.
Each vaccine has the possibility of fever, which varies from person to person. Some individual children may experience a low-grade fever of 37 degrees after vaccination. Rest appropriately, drink plenty of water, and the fever can generally subside automatically within 13 days. If it exceeds 38.5 degrees, symptomatic treatment can be given based on appropriate physical cooling.
What is the polio vaccine
The polio vaccine, also known as the polio vaccine, is an effective control measure for preventing and eradicating poliomyelitis. Poliomyelitis is an acute infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, which mainly invades the gray and white matter parts of the anterior horn of the human spinal cord, causing permanent damage to the gray matter and resulting in weakness of the muscles innervated by these nerves, leading to limb flaccid paralysis. It is more common in infants and young children, so it is also known as infantile paralysis. This disease is preventable but difficult to treat. Once it causes limb paralysis, it can easily lead to lifelong disability and even endanger life.
Since the successful development of polio vaccine in the 1950s, the polio epidemic has been effectively controlled, and the global incidence rate of polio has declined year by year.
It is normal to experience fever symptoms after receiving the polio vaccine, which is a reaction after vaccination. But parents must also always pay attention to their children's body temperature. If the temperature is below 38 degrees, physical cooling can be used, but if the baby's body temperature exceeds 38 degrees, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly.
