Is my 1-year-old baby's fever a normal side effect of the R MAB RIG VACCINE she received yesterday for a dog bite, or could it be caused by something else; when should I take her back to the pediatrician, and are there any foods I should avoid giving her while managing her fever with 0.8ml of Crocin drops?
It is completely normal for your baby to have a mild fever after receiving her rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin (R MAB RIG); it shows her immune system is working. However, monitor the dog bite wound closely for any redness or warmth. You can continue managing her fever with paracetamol (Crocin) drops as advised. There are no specific foods to avoid, but keep her well-hydrated with breast milk, formula, or water. Please contact her pediatrician immediately if the fever exceeds 102?F, lasts more than three days, if she becomes very lethargic, or if the wound site looks infected. You are doing a wonderful job caring for her.