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Antipyretics and Vaccines
Antipyretics and Vaccines
A healthy 12 month old child is scheduled for a routine well, child's visit and age appropriate immunizations in three days. The parent message is the nurse practitioner and ask, quote, my mother told me to give her some acetaminophen Tylenol before she gets her shots. That way she won't be uncomfortable afterwards. I want to check with you first. Is this a good idea? A. Give acetaminophen about one hour before the appointment to relieve to prevent fever and injection site discomfort. B...