Tylenol before shots

[jinnifah]

DS gets his first round of vaccinations Monday and mil suggested I give him some baby Tylenol before the appt.

Is this good advice or would I be needlessly doping my kid?

[CloudBee]

I don't think they suggest this any more, because there's some benefit to a slight raise in body temperature after a vaccination? Someone else pipe in and tell me if I'm right or wrong, please!

[badtzmaru22]

Our pedi said they don't want you to do it beforehand because it can reduce the efficacy of the shots. They said it's ok after if bebe is in pain or has a fever though.

[birdmom]

Our pedi says to wait until afterwards to see if they need it. DS rarely did.

[luvmagoldn]

Aug 22, 2012 20:41:41 GMT -5 badtzmaru22 said:

Our pedi said they don't want you to do it beforehand because it can reduce the efficacy of the shots. They said it's ok after if bebe is in pain or has a fever though.

This.

[hannamaren]

Dont give Tylenol before the shots. It reduces the inflammatory response which is needed for the efficacy of the vaccine.
Layla needed Tylenol after one set of shots so far and she has had 4-5 sets.

[bunch]

Dd never felt bad until the evening after the shots.

[pierogigirl]

Aug 22, 2012 20:41:41 GMT -5 badtzmaru22 said:

Our pedi said they don't want you to do it beforehand because it can reduce the efficacy of the shots. They said it's ok after if bebe is in pain or has a fever though.

This is what our pedi says also.

[curbsideprophet]

We were also advised to wait and see. I don't think we have ever needed to give DD anything after shots.

[starlily]

My pedi said not to do this, lest the Tylenol mask a true reaction. I usually give it to DD around two hours after whether she's crying or not. I waited until she was clearly in need of it after her 1st shots, and the 20-30 minutes it took for the Tylenol to kick in was torture for all of us.

[jinnifah]

Ok, new question. if he needs it, how llong should I wait?

[pierogigirl]

I try to get him to take a nap to see if that makes him feel better. If he's got a fever, is crying non-stop and nothing is making him feel better, then give the tylenol. I did give some after 2 month shots and I don't think I did after the 4 or 6 month shots. We have the 9 month appointment in a week or so.

[Deleted]

Definitely after shots and I normally wait until he starts to exhibit signs of being in pain or having a fever before giving tylenol. He had his 15 month shots today and we gave him tylenol about 5 hours after because he was showing signs of pain and had a fever.

[hannamaren]

When we used it, she didnt need it until bedtime. (6-8hrs later)

[Xyz]

I'm just lurking around, but I had to jump in because my pediatrician gave me stern lecture when I asked. I'm traumatized.

You should NOT. Because if the child is running a low grade fever they should not be given shots. If you pre dose with Tylenol it can suppress a fever you may not have noticed, after is fine if needed.

[Deleted]

Old Mom checking in to say that I remember when I was told by the Pediatrician to predose my baby with Tylenol before shots. Times have changed