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Everytime 19 month old gets his shots he sleeps for a long time after its either right after or a few hours after is this normal? is it the tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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See below: This is common. It more apt to be the stress of having shot wears the baby out and makes them sleepy.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Normal: Some children are a bit sleepier after shots. This is normal. Tylenol (acetaminophen) reduces fever and pain. So your might be more able to sleep as a consequence.

Answered 7/2/2013

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Normal: Mine does that too. He could run a mild fever afterwards, and that can cause some fatigue. They quickly bounce back!

Answered 12/9/2013

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