What Causes Fever After Receiving Quadrovax Vaccination?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

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Tue, 3 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : hello doctor,

on 2nd of XXXXXXX morning, we had a vaccination of Quadrovax (DTP B1 + HIB B1) for my 1.5 year old kid.

he is having fever since then and right now shivering. We are giving him dolo250 3 ml 6 hourly. is the quantity ok?
is it normal ? for how long it will continue?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fever is not unusual

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Vaccination that includes DPT often gives rise to fever with shivering. Giving dolo or paracetamol or tepid sponging is the mainstay. The dose depends what the body weight. I would request you to let me know the body weight. Based on that I would guide you further. You need not worry. Hopefully it will be back to normal in a couple of days.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (17 hours later)

hello doctor, thanks for the answer. his body weight is 10.2 kg. pls suggest.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dosage mentioned.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. The dose of Dolo Syr (Acetaminophen) 120mg/5ml would be 6ml when needed (at minimum interval of 4-6 hours).

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar