Vaccine Fever

missdaccortezz

2 month old baby got his vac today. The doc told me a fever up to 104 is normal when getting vaccinated. This scared me! So far baby has a 100.4, 12 hours after shots. Anyone else heard up to 104 is normal? Kinda freaks me out! He also said no Tylenol, that it can do more harm than good

Bigboobsmcgee

No I've never been told that a fever up to 104 is normal or even ok for a baby.

100.4 isn't bad and most likely from the vaccine. I'd give the Pedi's office a call to ease your worries though.

tracij12

Ya that seems off. My pedi recommends against Tylenol before shots as it could mask a reaction that could cause more harm later, but. I've always been told to give Tylenol post shots if needed.

NurseRieger

My pedi told me up to 102 is possible and to give Tylenol as needed but not just around the clock.

SmrBrd2012

104 seems awfully high. Are you sure the doc didn't say 100.4? 100.4 or higher in a young baby is a concern although it most likely has to do with his shots.

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/medical-conditions/symptom-index/immunization-reactions/

"Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

• Age under 12 weeks with fever above 100.4° F (38.0° C) rectally (Caution: Do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen.)
• Fever over 104° F (40° C) and not improved 2 hours after fever medicine"