How long will a child cry after receiving the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
After receiving the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine, a child may cry intermittently for about three days, with crying possibly more pronounced at night than during the day. If the crying persists without improvement or if adverse reactions significantly worsen, prompt medical attention is recommended. Additionally, after vaccination, parents should pay attention to the child's diet—avoiding highly stimulating foods and instead providing warm, easily digestible meals.
The 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine, generally referring to the 13-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine, is a vaccine used to prevent infection from 13 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae. After receiving the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine, a child may cry intermittently for about three days, with crying possibly more pronounced at night than during the day. If the crying persists without improvement or if adverse reactions significantly worsen, medical attention should be sought promptly.
Typically, children may start crying the day after vaccination. This may result from pain at the injection site caused by the vaccine, which can trigger crying. Alternatively, systemic adverse reactions following vaccination—such as fever, irritability, fussiness, lethargy, and loss of appetite—may also contribute to increased crying. Crying after administration of the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine could also be associated with muscle pain, which might be accompanied by local swelling and redness. These symptoms are usually due to irritation of the skin at the injection site by the injected solution. In most cases, no special treatment is required. However, if swelling is significant, symptom relief under a doctor's guidance with anti-inflammatory medications such as cefaclor granules or amoxicillin granules may be considered.
In addition, after vaccination, attention should be paid to the child’s diet. It is not recommended to feed the child highly stimulating foods; instead, meals should be warm, mild, and easy to digest.
