Please be reassured that having your baby immunized when they
have a cold will not overload their immune system. Your baby is already being
exposed to large amounts of bacteria and viruses everyday and their immune systems
work just fine.
However, If your baby has a cold with a fever, (that is any
temperature over 37.5°c/ 99°F), then it is advisable to postpone their
injections until your Childs temperature has returned to normal. This is because
the effect of the vaccine may increase the fever or it may mask symptoms associated
with the vaccine.
If you are unsure about your Childs health or immunizations
in general you health visitor or GP will be able to give you more support and
advice so do use them.
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There really is no need to
delay your Childs immunization schedule if your baby has a cold. Delaying your
baby’s injections will just mean that she is more at risk of exposure to
the harmful diseases she will be vaccinated against.
