If your child has been coughing for days but feels fine otherwise, with no fever or no real complaints, you might ask yourself: Should I be worried?

Sometimes after vaccinations, parents notice something that feels concerning at first: a fever. If your child has a fever after shots, you are not alone. Fever after vaccines in children is one of the most common and well-understood reactions in pediatric care.

Is alternating children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen safe? In many cases, yes, when done correctly and with proper dosing.