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A member asked:
My baby has just had his vaccinations should i give him paracetamol after to prevent fever or only if he gets one?
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See below: I only recommend treatment for a fever or soreness.
Answered 3/5/2013
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See below: Although preventive measures are often desirable, giving an infant without fever or pain a medication is not a good idea. The fewer meds an infant receives the better.
Answered 2/7/2016
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