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Can a mother breastfeed a child after vaccination?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My baby got vaccinated today with OPV, Penta 2, and IPV, and my wife also got herself a rabies vaccine. Can she breastfeed?
Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Yes, it is safe to breastfeed after anti-rabies vaccination. The baby is also vaccinated with Penta so that he might get a fever as an immune response.

I suggest giving a tablet Paracetamol 6.80 mg per lb for 24 hours post-vaccination. However, please consult a physician, discuss with them and start taking the medications with their consent.

I also suggest applying ice at the injection site.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

My baby got vaccinated with the Penta vaccine one week back. Unfortunately, the injection site is swollen with pus discharge. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

If there is a pus accumulation, it suggests a local infection or cellulitis. So I suggest you consult a physician immediately. But do not worry; it is curable and does not have long-term complications.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 22, 2022
Reviewed At September 26, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati is a Pediatrician with 15 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS and MD in Pediatrics at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. He is specialized in managing the Physical, Behavioral, and Mental care of children from birth until age 18. Currently, he is working in Advance Multispecialty Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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