4-month old?

Question

My 4-month old son recieved his 4-month shots yesterday. Now he has been running almost 103 fever. He had tylenol yesterday right after his shots in the doctors office. And then he had some more last night. He also had some this morning. I know that they will run a fever but, I just worried because he's so young. Can anyone relate to this?

Answer 1

103 is high...has the fever broken at all? If not, and he's had it that high for 24 hrs, then I'd call the Dr. Otherwise, alternate Tylenol and Motrin and get a lot of fluids in him. What helped my son(he had the same reaction up until his 15 month shots), was to get in a warm bath with him and just sit. As the water slowly cooled off, his temp would come down. Just be sure not to stick him in a luke-warm bath b/c his temp could come down too quickly and make him feel aweful. He'll probably be feeling much better by tomorrow...it usually took about 2 days for my son to be totally back to normal. Good luck!

Answer 2

My daughter's six month shots lead to a mild fever and she had the snifflesbefore the shots. She ended up with a major cold adter the shots, probably becasue she was fighting off too much her immune system gave into the cold. I was so worried that she was going to have a bad reaction. You hear about these fanatical crazy sites that talk about government conspiracy and all sorts of crap...Don't read them until your son gets better if at all. They will only cause more anxiety.
I would recommend for the six month shots getting them done separately though, just becasue he had a high fever this time around. There is no reason why babies have to have all of the shots at one time. It is alot for thier immune systems. I might have done them separetely myself, or fewer at a time, if I could go back. I definitely would have told the doctor I wanted another appointment for the vaccines when my daughter was 100%. Most doctors are willing to work with parents on a vaccine schedule they feel comfortable with. Plus this way if your baby has a reaction you will know what vaccine it is from.
Reactions are still very rare. That fever will be gone before you know it. And yes I was there. I know how anxious you feel.

Answer 3

After my son received his 6 months shots, he ran a fever of 101.7. I completely freaked out, his fever had never been that high before. I called his dr and he said to just keep giving him tylenol every 4 hours for the next 2 or 3 days. The next days his fever was almost non-existent

Answer 4

This is perfectly normal after any immunization. Keep an eye on the fever and just offer some TLC.
If you are really worried, just keep breast/feeding and keep his clothes off when you are inside. The heat needs to escape from his body and place cool cloths on his head while he is nursing or feeding. When he sleeps, dress him in light diaper shirts and eliminate blankets. You need to bring his temperature back down to normal. At 4 months there isn't much else to offer except maybe some of those small Mr. freezeies but do not open it. Just let him play with it and insert in mouth! Lol!
If the fever worsens, contact your clinic or doctors office.
Take care!

Answer 5

My daughter always got a fever after her shots. 103 is high,but not unheard of. Try tylonal every 4 hours, and Motrin (Ibuprophin) every other 4 hours (Example: Tylonal at 1pm, Motrin at 3pm, Tylonal at 5pm, Motrin at 7pm), but only up to the suggested daily limit. Also, remember that the method of taking the temperature can affect the reading (for rectal readings my pediatrician told me to deduct a degree). Good luck.

Answer 6

It in all probability relies upon on how heavy a sleeper your 18 month previous is. quickly adequate your toddler will initiate teething and waking up a lot at evening and fussing. this might intervene with your 18 month previous's sleep which could make him extra cranky in the process the day, yet while he's a heavy sleeper then it particularly is probably not a concern. different then that there is not any reason they might't share a room. while the 18 month gets older then you are able to flow him/her downstairs =]

Answer 7

I have a 3 month old and in a fews she has to get her 4 month shotsbut it's best to give the tylenol every 4 hours .

Answer 8

My 3 kids all suffered from their shots - its a normal reaction generally. Some reactions can last up to 10 days. If you are really worried, go to your doctor, but I think its probably nothing to worry about.
Jx

Answer 9

I am so sorry to hear that... I have a 4th month old son also and he is schedule to have his shots on Thursday and I am worried because of what your saying. I would probably take my son too the emergency room if it is too consistent... Good Luck to you!!!!

Answer 10

103 is pretty high. He may be having an adverse reaction...call the pediatrician asap and let them know what's going on.