baby shots?

Question

Okay my son is two months old and got three shots yesterday. He is now running a fever of 101.0. According to the papers they gave me, this is normal. My question is, did any of your babies run fevers with their immunizations and for how long?

Answer 1

my son "cooked" like a little furnace for about 24 hours
after every immunization

Answer 2

First, in answer to your question: My 2nd daughter has had 2 rounds so far. She did not fuss or cry much at either appointment and has not run a fever yet from either round.

Now if I may add a little help: When a baby is fighting infection, their bodies turn up the heat, since most viruses and bacteria cannot live in hot environments. When immunized, the body is using its natural defenses to fight the phantom illness that immunizations invoke in order to build antibodies that will fight off the real disease.

If a child is sick from a real virus or bacterial infection, It is not advisable to give fever reducers for mild/moderate fevers unless your child is uncomfortable because you want the body's heat mechanisms to kill off the germs.

Since immunizations are not the real thing, it's okay to give fever reducers to help alleviate the discomfort.My pediatrician actually told me it's ok to give tylenol before the appointment because it will help lessen the pain and fever.

Another reason for a fever from immunizations can be from the stress of the situation. Try distracting you baby during the administration and have a bottle prepared for instant comfort after the shots.

I give a dose right before I leave the house to go to the appointment and bring along a noisy toy, a prepared bottle and a cold pack for her legs.

Hope this helps,
Jenny

Answer 3

Mine ran slight fevers, but not very high. My first 3 had regular immunizations right on time each time, but with the last I did a lot of research and did not start her on her immunizations until she was 3. All of our friends had school age kids or older, she was not in daycare, etc. so we chose to wait. I also had them given in single doses. It can be a bit more expensive, but insurance should cover it or a little more out of pocket. By going that route, and letting her run and play for at least a 1/2 hr after each shot, there were no fevers or adverse reactions to any of them.Once they started moving on their own, I made sure they stayed active for at least 1/2 hour after each immunization. Activity spread the serum around and it was always less painful. I actually do this myself when I get a flu or tetanus shot. I just keep that arm moving in some way for 1/2 hr and it is amazing the great results.

Answer 4

It is common for a baby to run a slight fever after receiving their shots. A good idea would be to give the child tylenol before taking him in for shots, and then again after the shots and maybe a dose or two after that as well. That helps him not get the fever.

Answer 5

When my 4mo old got her 2mo shots she spiked to 101 briefly that night then ran a 99 temp for a day or two. My papers said not to worry until over 102-105. I did give her baby tylenol every six hours per doctors orders. And she was a sleepy baby. At her 4mo shots, she only ran a 99 temp for about half a day (and was very cranky) and was fine after that.

Answer 6

All of my children are grown but I am raising two of my grandchildren, the youngest of which was born 2 months early. She had to have shots every 28 days, like clockwork, until her 2nd birthday. It is normal for them to be sore and run a temp for a couple of days after their shots. I will tell you that I* used to give my children and now my grandchildren, a dose of Tylenol right before they would get their shots and then every 4 hours for the first 48 hours after they got shots. It helped a lot to have the medication in them before they actually had the shot. My Pediatrician taught me to do that.

Answer 7

Yes. My son did. It lasted for a couple of days. Give him some baby tylenol to help lower the fever.

Answer 8

Doctors told me to bring in the baby tylenol when I came for her shots. After they weighed her, they told me how much to give her. Then they gave her the shots. She didn't run a fever at all.
Coincidence? I don't know.

Answer 9

My daughter ran a fever of about the same for a day or so. You're baby should be feeling good and back to normal either tonight or early tomorrow morning.

Answer 10

all 4 of mine did and I gave fever reducer as needed 4 2-3 day until they had no fever