Should I give my babies Tylenol before they get their shots?

Question

My babies have their 2 month doctors appointment tomorrow where they’ll be getting their first shots. Friends and family have been telling me to give them Tylenol before their appointment but the doctor never suggested doing that. I was just wondering if it’d be ok, if it’d help them, or if it’s even necessary…

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AFAIK, a lot of pediatricians recommend against that, as there is some questions around whether giving them tylenol before can make the vaccines less effective. 
I personally don't even give it after unless they need it. I don't give medicines for low grade fevers. But if they had a fever of 101+ following a vaccine (only happened once or twice) I did give tylenol. 
And once when my middle son was either 12 or 15 months, he had a reaction to one of the vaccines that caused a huge red welt on his leg. I gave him meds for that (after speaking to his pediatrician to make sure it wasn't ER worthy, of course.)

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Never before. That can interfere with the vaccines.
Only give Tylenol is babe gets a fever or is visibly in pain. Don’t just give it because of shots. 
Give babe a pacifier, a bottle, or the boob during the shots. Helps a ton.

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I was told we had to wait till they were 4 months to have Tylenol and 6 months for ibuprofen. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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After if they have a fever and follow proper dosage.

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Tylenol depletes glutathione and that is responsible for helping the body detox from toxins/chemicals which are present in vaccines. You could actually harm your child by doing that!

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I wouldn’t unless necessary (re: if they get a fever after). Because some babies don’t and are fine.

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I never did. I remember someone telling me to. My daughter actually hardly cried after those 2 month shots and it didn’t seem to affect her after either. I didn’t wanna give my 2 month old extra meds she didn’t really need and I don’t plan on doing it next time around either

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My kids really never acted different with any of their shots. My daughters first few appts where she was vaccinated she either didn’t cry at all or as soon as I picked her up she’d stop. They never acted like they were in pain and never had a fever so it was always unnecessary.

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Do what you feel is best for your baby. I only gave to my son after when we got home as I didn't want to distress him before having the vaccines (he hates taking medicine) 
and I only gave him 2 doses as he didn't have a fever after that. The health visitor happened to visit the next day and told me off 🙄
When we went back next time I mentioned it to the nurse and she was in agreement with me that if he didn't need it there's no point giving it 🤷‍♀️

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My daughter never had a fever or even a higher temperature after any of her shots. Even after those they said it is expected that she might have a fever for a day or so. I do not suggest to give any medicines to your babies if there is no obvious need.

Should I give my babies Tylenol before they get their shots?

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