💉 ParentVibes · After-Vaccination Care
Educational information, not medical advice — always follow your paediatrician. parentvibes.in/vaccination/side-effects
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Vaccines given today:
Next dose due:
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🌡 Temperature & medicine log
| Time | Temp | Medicine given (doctor-advised dose) | Feeding / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Usually normal
- Mild fever (below 38.5°C) in the first 24–48 hours
- Tender, slightly red or swollen injection spot
- Extra sleepiness, fussiness or a smaller feed or two
- For MMR / chickenpox vaccines: possible mild fever or faint rash 5–12 days later
🚨 Call the doctor / go to hospital now
- Trouble breathing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue
- Fever of 40°C or higher — or ANY fever if your baby is under 3 months
- A seizure (fit), unusual floppiness, or being very hard to wake
- Inconsolable crying for more than 3 hours
Comfort first: feeds on demand, light clothing, extra cuddles, and a cool damp cloth on a sore injection spot. Paracetamol only for a genuinely feverish, uncomfortable child — in the dose your doctor has advised for your child's weight. Never give aspirin to children.