Calpol after baby needles
I know they say only 3 doses but baby’s temp has spiked to 38 before his third dose just gave the third dose now can I not give anymore I’m worried his temp won’t go down
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I was told if I need to give a 4th dose then I can, if he needs another one after that then ring the GP
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/menb-vaccine-and-paracetamol/using-paracetamol-to-prevent-and-treat-fever-after-menb-vaccination#if-your-baby-still-has-a-fever-after-having-had-the-3-doses-of-paracetamol
The guidelines say you can continue to give it to them for up to 48 hours after the vaccine, it also says it usually peaks at 6 hours so keep an eye but call 111 if you are worried for peace of mind they are there to help!
Nurse told us if baby has temperature at 3rd dose, you can give a fourth. After that to contact the gp x
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