How Long Does A Fever Last After Vaccination?

Posted on Sun, 12 Jun 2016

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Question : How mamy days dows fever last after 6 weeks vaccination to infants

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually 24-48 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi...after the 6 weeks vaccination the fever might last for 24-48 hours.

For pain or fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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