Is it normal for my 5-month-old baby to be fussy and have a fluctuating temperature between 98.0?F and 98.9?F the day after his PCV vaccine, even though his earlier fever went down after giving him Crocin 120? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it normal for my 5-month-old baby to be fussy and have a fluctuating temperature between 98.0?F and 98.9?F the day after his PCV vaccine, even though his earlier fever went down after giving him Crocin 120?

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Is it normal for my 5-month-old baby to be fussy and have a fluctuating temperature between 98.0?F and 98.9?F the day after his PCV vaccine, even though his earlier fever went down after giving him Crocin 120?

Asked by Female, 32 · 7 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

7 days ago

It is completely normal for your baby to be a bit fussy and have slight temperature fluctuations after his PCV vaccine. A temperature between 98.0?F and 98.9?F is actually in the normal, healthy range, showing that the paracetamol (Crocin 120) successfully brought his earlier fever down. Mild fussiness is a very common, temporary response as his immune system responds to the vaccine. Keep him comfortable, offer plenty of feeds, and give him lots of cuddles. If he becomes extremely lethargic, refuses to feed, or develops a high fever again, please consult your pediatrician. You are doing a wonderful job.

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Is it normal for my 5-month-old baby to be fussy and have a fluctuating temperature between 98.0?F and 98.9?F the day after his PCV vaccine, even though his earlier fever went down after giving him Crocin 120?

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