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A member asked:

Experts, might someone give tylenol (acetaminophen) before going to get the vaccination or wait until afterward?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

It does not matter: Wait and see if you really need it but it does not matter which you choose.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/13/2013

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