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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.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 3/5/2013

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/7/2016

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