Can I get a vaccination for diaper rash?

Babies' skin is relatively delicate, and they are unable to take care of themselves. Many parents are careless when taking care of their babies, so children are prone to diaper rash. After a child has diaper rash, their buttocks will have varying degrees of rash and swelling. Severe cases may even cause fever, infection and other more serious symptoms. Many mothers worry about whether their babies can get vaccinations after they have diaper rash. Whether a baby with diaper rash can be vaccinated depends on the situation.

1. If the baby's diaper rash is not serious and there is no fever or systemic discomfort, the baby can be given a vaccination.

2. If the baby's diaper rash is severe and requires medical intervention or even antibiotics, then do not vaccinate the baby first. Wait one week after your baby's diaper rash has healed before giving him the vaccine.

How to care for baby diaper rash

1. Every time you change the diaper, clean your baby's butt with warm water, do not use baby wipes.

2. Do not put on a diaper immediately after drying. You can let the baby's bottom dry naked for a while, or use a hair dryer to dry the bottom at a certain distance.

3. When applying diaper cream to your baby, do not just apply it thinly. You need to apply a thick layer like putty to effectively isolate irritants.

4. Make sure the baby's bottom is exposed to fresh air every day, and let the baby be naked for half an hour to an hour every day.

How to prevent diaper rash

1. Change diapers frequently

After the baby falls asleep at night, if the diaper is wet, it needs to be changed as soon as possible. If possible, give your baby's bottom a chance to air out and not keep it in a diaper all the time.

2. Gentle cleaning

It is recommended that the mother use warm water to clean the baby's local skin after defecation. If skin cleansing products are really necessary, you can choose mild skin cleansing products with a pH value close to that of the human body.

3. Dry with a towel

After the mother helps the baby clean the butt, she should use a cotton towel to gently pat dry the moisture. Do not rub it hard or use a hair dryer to dry it.

4. Use diaper cream

After the mother cleans the baby's butt, she should immediately apply a layer of diaper cream to isolate the irritation of the next urination or defecation. Wipe with every diaper change. It is best to choose ointment, which has better adhesion than lotion and cream, better water-proof properties after covering, and does not contain fragrance and preservatives. Commonly used ones are Vaseline ointment, zinc oxide ointment, etc. Be careful not to choose diaper protection products containing boric acid, phenol, camphor, salicylic acid, and benzocaine.

5. Use ointment as directed by your doctor

If a baby's bottom has a red patch for more than three days, it is very likely to develop a fungal infection. Some babies may also develop a bacterial infection if their skin is locally damaged. In these cases, you need to use ointment prescribed by a doctor. In case of severe diaper dermatitis, if there is no improvement after using diaper cream, hormones should be added, and weak topical hormones should be selected.