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I was told that giving tylenol (acetaminophen) after vaccines (if a fever develops) reduces the efficacy of the vaccines. is this true?

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Dr. M. Jan answered

No: Taking tylenol (acetaminophen) after vaccination has no effect on the efficacy of the vaccine.

Answered 5/7/2013

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