Please give paracetamol after the immunization especially if there's fever.

NO, there's no immunization at 4 weeks. Below is the immunization chart

⦁ At birth……BCG, OPV, HBV
⦁ 6 weeks…..Penta, OPV ⦁ 10 weeks…Penta; OPV
⦁ 14 weeks…Penta, OPV
⦁ 9 months…Measles, yellow fever
⦁ Vitamin A recommended every 6 months from age 6 months to 5years

Paracetamol dose is 15mg x weight of the baby. So if the baby is 4kg that will be 60mg per dose. If you are using paracetamol drops which is 100mg in 1ml that will be 0.6ml, but if you are using the regular paracetamol syrup which is 120mg in 5ml, that will be 2.5ml

If your daughter is eating well, there will be no need supplementing with folic acid as she will get it from food rich in folic acid e.g. Vegetables. If you are not sure, you can give folic acid but make sure it is prescribed by your Paediatrician.

Their is a need to measure the temperature with digital thermometer. Anything between 36.5 and 37.5 is normal. If above 37.5, you can give paracetamol every 6 hours. You may also want to take the child to hospital if fever keeps rising or continues despite the paracetamol.

Be advised that we strongly condemn self medication here. Only use drugs prescribed by a doctor.

Paracetamol should be given AFTER ma ,not before

Kindly note that administering paracetamol after an immunization shot has to do with reducing fever associated with some vaccines side effects especially the PENTA or DPT but we don't have to take paracetamol for every immunization but then many don't know which is why especially at our health centres their practice of giving paracetamol at all immunizations, not necessary. Observe baby, if she develops fever above 37.5, give paracetamol.

Please give paracetamol after immunization if the baby develops temperature, if not no need to administer.

Paracetamol dose is 15mg x weight of the baby.

The most accurate way is to use a thermometer. The average temperature ranges between 36.5 -37.5degrees. Once their temperature is with this range nothing to worry about. Any temperature above 37.6 may indicate fever Please see a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment. Manage the temperature with tepid sponging and paracetamol.

A weak and pale child needs urgent medical attention. Kindly see a doctor preferably a Paediatrician for thorough evaluation and treatment.

Yes it is okay for a baby to take paracetamol to soothe his pain or calm fever after immunisation. The paracetamol should be given immediately AFTER the immunisation especially if s/he develops a fever.... So give one dose first AFTER the vaccination and if no subsequent fever, you can stop.

Using a thermometer, if the reading is more than 37.4, then your baby has a fever.

Dear mom, red oil and salt are not the medication for boil. Please the drugs you gave were there prescribed?

Remove his diaper and check his buttocks or where the injection was given if there is swelling. The swollen areas can make them cry a lot of times

You can also apply an ice pack to the injection site. She will be fine.

I suspect you aren't latching him well. Always ensure that your nipple is directly into your baby's mouth.