My 18 month old son got the shots mentioned above yesterday and today has fell down with a fever of between 101 and 102. I called two different clinics who say it is most likely due to his shots, but is a little early for a fever to show. They don't want me to bring him in unless his fever is over 105 or has lasted longer than 72 hours. I've been giving him tylenol on a regular basis to help keep his fever down, but he's so miserable. I'm keep a cool cloth on him, and pushing the fluids, but he's still fussy and really uncomfortable. He's been laying on my husband trying to sleep for nearly 3 hours but can't because of his fever. He fusses and won't eat. How long will this last? The E.R. nurses basically said they didn't want to see him, but I sort of think I should bring him in anyway. What do you think? Will the fever break and I'm just worrying too much? He's never really been sick before so it's torturing me more than him I think.
2007-01-12 15:30:49 · 9 answers · asked by dolly 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Okay, I'm going to go get the motrin. Is it available at wal-mart? Which section, the babies or the medication area?
2007-01-12 15:39:48 · update #1
Thank-you for the great answers! I got him the motrin and his fever is now down to 99 and fell asleep. These kids worry me sick sometimes. LOL
2007-01-12 16:38:42 · update #2
My child did not have a reaction to any of his shots, but it is not uncommon. You can give Ibuprofen (Motrin) and Tylenol at the same time. Just follow the dosing instructions because you do not give the Motrin as often as Tylenol. I use the Equate/generic brand from wal-mart. It is the same ingredient. You can find them in the Pharmacy/Medicine area. Make sure you are not putting the cool cloths on his face. It can cause his heart rate to drop. If he has a 103 temp, I would take him to the ER, or doc if it is office hours. Try warm, not hot or cold, baths. Make sure you are not dressing him too warm.
2007-01-12 15:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son had a fever that broke out just hours afterwards, 101.6 degrees. He also has a chickenpox-like rash on his arms. His doc also said it was too early for any reactions. Motrin is a good idea. You can alternate Motrin and Tylenol: Tylenol every 4 hours, Motrin every 6 hours- just make sure to remember when you gave each dosage- write them down in case hubby takes over in the middle of the night. Also, pick up some Pedialyte to help keep him hydrated. Try rocking with him and reading him stories. Maybe a cool bath could help. Taking him to the ER- they won't be able to do anything except give him motrin to try and get his fever down. Also, if there are sick kids in the waiting room, you don't want to expose him to that. My son went through the same thing and I was just as worried cause I had never seen him like this. I was WAAAAY more freaked than he was. He'll be fine in a few days.
2007-01-12 16:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by punchy333 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son got all his shots two months ago and it was a little over a week of crankyness off and on fevers and rashes and just plain miserableness.
The difference between the tylenol and motrin is tylenol kicks in in about 15 minutes and lasts a couple hours the motrin starts working after about 40 minutes and lasts more like six hours and might be more effective depending on the child.
Best of luck to you
2007-01-12 16:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by emily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him into the ER and at least get it certified in his file. If he has long term damage from this, you'll have a paper trail. My daughter had the same reaction to her vaccines, I believed the doctor. After the fever was gone, she lost all language and social skills, and was diagnosed autistic. She ran 107º for several days, with tylenol and motrin. She was lethargic, didn't sleep, but wouldn't eat or move around.
It is likely that it won't cause brain damage, but a high fever like this, after a while, can cause damage. We don't even have a paper trail because the nurses told me not to worry, it was normal. They told me I must not have given her the tylenol properly, or that I must have had her dressed too warmly.
Good luck, I hope the lil guy feels better soon.
2007-01-12 16:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried children's motrin. When my boys were babies the nurses told me i could switch up between ibuprofen and tylenol. The children's motrin seemed to do the trick for my youngest. When he is running a temp it is nothing for it to get up to 103. I just start with the motrin and a few hours later give him tylenol. Hope this helps.
2007-01-12 15:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by precious1too 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've always found Motrin a much more effective fever reducer than Tylenol for my children. You can give it every 6 hours.
2007-01-12 15:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by Liza 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my children ran a high fever after his MMR shot. Tylenol or Motrin to make him comfortable is about all you can do. Sometimes, a warm bath helps.
2007-01-12 23:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs.Blessed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter usually gets really sleepy for a day or two after she gets her vaccinations. A fever is common for many children though. You should always ask your pediatrician for common side effects of a shot that he is receiving.
2007-01-13 00:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by Erika 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.thinktwice.com/allvacs.htm has a list of reactions to different shots. I would really watch him closely, I hope he's doing better!
2007-01-12 15:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋