Why is the child crying incessantly after getting the vaccine and returning home?
Jul 30, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
In general, if a child continues to cry after returning home from vaccination, it may be due to pain at the injection site, fever, abdominal pain, or other reasons. Parents can provide symptomatic treatment according to the specific cause. The needle piercing the skin may cause a certain degree of local pain or discomfort, leading to prolonged crying in infants. This is normal, and parents are advised to comfort their child promptly.
Generally, if a child continues to cry after returning home from vaccination, it may be due to injection site pain, fever, abdominal pain, or other causes. Parents can provide symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Injection site pain: When receiving a vaccine, the needle piercing the skin may cause localized pain or discomfort, leading to prolonged crying in infants. This is normal, and parents are advised to comfort their child promptly.
2. Fever: After vaccination, the immune system may react to the antigens in the vaccine, potentially causing fever. Parents can help reduce the baby's temperature by wiping the body with a warm towel or giving a warm bath.
3. Abdominal pain: Certain vaccines, such as the polio vaccine or pertussis vaccine, may irritate the gastrointestinal tract after administration, causing abdominal pain and subsequent crying. Parents can help relieve the infant's discomfort through gentle abdominal massage.
In addition to the above three reasons, other factors such as bloating, nausea, or allergic reactions may also be responsible. Parents are advised to seek timely medical attention for proper evaluation and treatment.
