PCV vaccine

[sangtarah]

My youngest got this Tuesday. She hadn’t received any vaccines since 2 month old shots sent her into eczema overdrive, so we were testing, in a way, by just giving one thing at a time. 
She developed fever and a small cough yesterday that ranged between 101-102. Today she has been really sleepy, but still drinking a little and ate a banana and a popsicle. Her fever rose to 103.5 just now. When she wakes again I’ll give her Tylenol. 
Her dr thinks the fever is a normal reaction, but the small cough is from another virus. 
So, any experiences? Does this seem like a normal reaction? 

[DesertBlossom]

No, it doesn't sound normal. Also, there is some recent research that shows tylenol is not safe, especially in conjunction with vaccines. I would look into that first before giving her any.

[sangtarah]

19 minutes ago, DesertBlossom said:

No, it doesn't sound normal. Also, there is some recent research that shows tylenol is not safe, especially in conjunction with vaccines. I would look into that first before giving her any.

I asked her dr that, but they said it’s fine. 😖

[prairiewindmomma]

I would not give a fever reducer. 

It is not a normal response, and it may be a reaction or a separate viral bug. This time of year, I am inclined to believe she has a viral bug.

Have you asked if you can give Benadryl or Zyrtec? This is actually how we handle some of our kids’ large local vaccine reactions. We have continued to vaccinate but we just more proactively manage the vaccines. We had a huge measles outbreak in our area last year. That stuff wipes your immune system “memory”. I still fear that more than my kids’ large documented reactions.

[OH_Homeschooler]

Could she have picked up a virus at the appointment? There are so many things going around lately.

[sangtarah]

3 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said:

I would not give a fever reducer. 

It is not a normal response, and it may be a reaction or a separate viral bug. This time of year, I am inclined to believe she has a viral bug.

Have you asked if you can give Benadryl or Zyrtec? This is actually how we handle some of our kids’ large local vaccine reactions. We have continued to vaccinate but we just more proactively manage the vaccines. We had a huge measles outbreak in our area last year. That stuff wipes your immune system “memory”. I still fear that more than my kids’ large documented reactions.

 
That’s interesting, about the antihistamines. No I haven’t asked about that. I kind of doubt they would okay it since they are looking for a rash or other allergy symptom. 

[sangtarah]

4 minutes ago, OH_Homeschooler said:

Could she have picked up a virus at the appointment? There are so many things going around lately.

I highly doubt it, but it’s always possible. My 6 year old was there too, and he is 100%. My 2 year old was in the stroller, unless I was holding her (dr appts terrify her). 

[sweet2ndchance]

If you get two temperature readings within an hour of over 102.5 for child under 3yo, my doctor wants you to go to the ER or do a walk in if the office is open.

Any child who has two readings of 104, my doctor wants you to take them to the ER immediately.

A low grade fever is normal after vaccines are given. 103.5 is not a low grade fever. I would call the doctor again and/or go to the ER if it were my child. We had several bad reactions including 104 - 105 degree fevers that became meningitis which is a rare but possible complication from vaccines. Just because it is rare doesn't mean it never happens. If the doctor is being too blase about your child's condition, no matter if they are from vaccines or not, go to the ER or an urgent care if you are afraid the ER visit will deem the visit unwarranted if it is just a normal reaction for your child. Better safe than sorry in my opinion when the child is too young to tell you what is going on with their body.

Edited February 27, 2020 by sweet2ndchance
English really is my first language, I promise...

[Farrar]

It doesn't really matter if the fever is some random virus (honestly pretty likely given the time of year) or a normal reaction (possible, as some kids just run higher fevers and that's normal for them), or a vaccine complication (not likely, but not impossible). If the fever is that high for long enough, I agree that you need to seek care, no matter what the doctor is saying over the phone.

[sangtarah]

Turns out it’s influenza A. Took her to urgent care tonight. 
At least that’s the strain the flu shot is working for, so hopefully the rest of us stay well. 

[El...]

Poor kid. I'm glad you took her in!

[Ausmumof3]

Hope she feels better soon.  Glad you took her