Treatment of diarrhea after a vaccination in the baby
As a rule, diarrhea occurring as a side effect after a vaccination does not require special treatment. However, it is important – especially for babies – that sufficient fluid intake is ensured. Fluid is lost with every case of diarrhoea.
Especially in babies who are not yet able to compensate for such a loss of fluid, there is therefore a risk of dehydration (dehydration) if diarrhoea occurs frequently. If there is the impression that the babies cannot take in enough fluid, the treating pediatrician should be consulted. He can then decide whether there is a risk of dehydration.
In such a case, inpatient treatment may be necessary. During this treatment, fluid is substituted via the vein. If there is diarrhea, even more than usual, regular diaper changes should be ensured. Otherwise, diarrhoea-related skin irritations in the diaper area can lead to rashes (diaper dermatitis) or even fungal infections (diaper sores), which must be treated with a fungal ointment.
Duration and prognosis of diarrhea after vaccination in the baby
If diarrhoea occurs as a side effect of a vaccination in the baby, it usually lasts no longer than 1-2 days at most. The prognosis is good.
How contagious is diarrhea in babies after vaccination?
Diarrhea, which occurs during a vaccination, i.e. as a side effect of the vaccination, is generally not contagious.
Symptoms accompanying diarrhea after vaccination in the baby
Diarrhea is one of several possible side effects after a vaccination. The possible side effects are relatively similar from vaccination to vaccination. Some vaccinations have more side effects than others.
The most common side effects that can occur in babies, apart from diarrhoea, are slight pain, redness and swelling around the injection site, swelling of lymph nodes around the injection site, temperature increases up to fever, increased restlessness and irritability but also tiredness with increased need for sleep and loss of appetite. A rare side effect is the development of a febrile spasm in the course of the temperature increase.In addition, some vaccines have special rare side effects. You will find further supplementary information under: Side effects of vaccinations in babies
