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36.9 underarm temperature 2 mos. old ~40 hrs after shots. tylenol (acetaminophen) given 7x within those ~40 hrs. temperature taken when baby was asleep and dressed.

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No Problem: You can stop the tylenol (acetaminophen) now. I usually say watch for fever and fussiness in babies after immunizations. Whether to give tylenol (acetaminophen) as a preventive for fever is personal preference. I might do one dose as a preventive for your next set, then see how the baby is doing the next morning before more doses. Congrats for immunizing your baby!

Answered 9/14/2014

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal temp: this is normal temperature. no need to worry and no need for so much tylenol (acetaminophen)

Answered 9/14/2014

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

StopGivingTylenol!!!: 1. That's a normal temperature 2. In babies under a year the recommended method for checking the temp is rectal to get a true measure. 3. Tylenol (acetaminophen) after shots is not always necessary and ONE dose is always enough. Please discuss with your pediatrician the appropriate dosing, frequency and duration of using tylenol (acetaminophen). Remember that a temperature less than 38' (100.4) IS NOT A FEVER.

Answered 11/2/2016

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