https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:37:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485357 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 20:46:17 +0000 BSB 2485357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician did tell me this but understood that it can be given if the fever is high enough.</p> <p>We didn't need it for the 3 month shots but DD needed Tylenol for the 4 month shot. After being told high fever cause seizures in the ER, I decided the fever was not going down by a cold wet towel and I gave her Tylenol.</p> <p>I was told in the ER, the quickest way to reduce a babies temp is to put a damp towel underneath their armpits. I would do that to see if it brings the temp down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485330 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:48:04 +0000 sapphire 2485330@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I didn't see until now that you had already posted the same article ;)<br /> Sorry all for the repeat, but it's a good one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485311 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:22:24 +0000 Finfan 2485311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: @ash: agree with you both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485204 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:46:05 +0000 travelgirl1 2485204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were told to give it before and every four hours after (three doses max) after a meningitis jab he had recently because it commonly causes fevers. Before that we were just told in case of fever or if they seem miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485172 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 14:03:12 +0000 tofuwad 2485172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do feel weird like I'm secretly hiding my cosleeping as if it were illicit or something. That bothers me. But I've never felt more sure that cosleeping is right for us. So I just don't bring it up. </p> <p>We just moved and my DH is pretty lukewarm on our new pedi. I wish we lived in my old hometown because I LOVE my sister's pedi (she's 15). It's so hard to find a great doctor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485160 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:33:48 +0000 SweetiePie 2485160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as @hilsy85. Don't do it before, but after is ok. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2485132 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 12:55:33 +0000 sapphire 2485132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1) this is considered to be true. Most docs now advise giving after only if fever because may weaken immune response. Here's a good summary <a href="http://seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org/if-it-were-my-child-no-tylenol-before-shots/" rel="nofollow">http://seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org/if-it-were-my-child-no-tylenol-before-shots/</a></p> <p>2) should have focused on safe co-sleeping</p> <p>3) all EBF babies should get vitamin D. There's no way they're getting enough sunshine without getting sunburnt to reach adequate levels. I'm not sure why your family is upset about this one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484980 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 06:05:50 +0000 Mama Bird 2484980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard the no Tylenol thing too. </p> <p>And our pediatrician also chewed us out for co sleeping - but certainly not in those terms! I think a lot of doctors would rather just say it's no good than take the chance it won't be done safely, but still, it could have been said better. </p> <p>And never had vitamin D drops recommended, not sure why, but I never pushed for it because we take walks a lot and I suppose baby gets enough sunlight that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484969 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 05:23:50 +0000 Ash 2484969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: agreed. </p> <p>It's probably rare to find a pediatrician that is going to promote cosleeping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484955 Sat, 05 Mar 2016 02:12:49 +0000 lamariniere 2484955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@antigone: same for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484939 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:24:17 +0000 Madison43 2484939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Torchwood: I'm pretty sure SIDS is the number 1 cause of infant death. I imagine the doc was referring to that - the whole "back to sleep" campaign has been drilled into us at every appointment. I'm not opining of the safety of co sleeping, and it's doesn't sound like the pediatrician had the best delivery or is a good fit, but I don't think her recommendations are outside the box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484937 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:19:47 +0000 coopsmama 2484937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org/if-it-were-my-child-no-tylenol-before-shots/" rel="nofollow">http://seattlemamadoc.seattlechildrens.org/if-it-were-my-child-no-tylenol-before-shots/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484936 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:11:51 +0000 OhCaptain 2484936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Deleted because it's been a long week of solo parenting, culminating in wine, and frankly it was a long diatribe about nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484935 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 23:10:38 +0000 OhCaptain 2484935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484920 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 22:44:43 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2484920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pediatrician says to just give tylenol as needed with the vaccines, and has never said anything about it reducing the effectiveness of the vaccines. We are in the LA area and our pediatrician also recommends vitamin D drops when breastfeeding, although she does allow for some flexibility with sunlight, but as @catomd00: said, a lot of people don't get enough regardless of climate. People generally try to keep babies in the shade too, so I could see that. That's something I'd let slide, if she absolutely doesn't agree, and has read up on it, then whatever. As for cosleeping, maybe not the best delivery, but the doctor is advocating for the patient, even if that means telling the mother something she doesn't want to hear. If your friend doesn't want to take that advice, fine, but that's the doctor's job. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484880 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:29:30 +0000 Torchwood 2484880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: It's primarily the "smothering during cosleeping is the number one killer of babies" that has her leaving. Because he'll no, not even close. Discouraging it is one thing, and understandable (like @petitenoisette I've avoided the issue myself to avoid a lecture), but straight up lying and fearmongering is unprofessional at best, and absolutely inappropriate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484862 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:54:51 +0000 catomd00 2484862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told not to do it before and only after if baby is not acting herself. A fever is not reason alone to give Tylenol according to my Ped. But yes, they said it may interfere with vaccine response and also the Tylenol could mask a reaction.</p> <p>As for Vitamin D, most people including adults do not get nearly enough vitamin D from the sun naturally regardless of climate, especially if you're wearing sunscreen as you should. </p> <p>I think both of those are very common and evidence based recommendations, so I don't know that it's reason to leave a pediatrician over. It's not like they're saying something way off base. Obviously if it's not a good fit for your parenting that's another thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484861 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:51:04 +0000 Truth Bombs 2484861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep you should never give meds before a vaccine and only after if really necessary (i.e. Not "just in case") </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484858 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:44:38 +0000 AB810 2484858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard that tylenol can weaken the immune response to vaccines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484857 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:42:50 +0000 petitenoisette 2484857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our ped lets us know we can give after but I always wait. She had vaccines this week and she was extra tired but otherwise fine so I didn't need to give her anything.</p> <p>I'll admit that I never wanted to get lectured by my doctor about co-sleeping so I never brought it up (and was never directly asked). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484856 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:42:34 +0000 autumnlove 2484856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were told all of that stuff at a new parenting class that we took at the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484849 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:37:04 +0000 erinbaderin 2484849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor actually suggested giving it a half hour before the vaccine, to minimize pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484841 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:29:47 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2484841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were told not to unless absolutely necessary. It can lessen the immune response to the vaccine and decrease the effectiveness according to our ped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484829 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 20:16:26 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2484829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was told to do it before.</p> <p>ETA:<br /> Not te midwives, hospital nurses or my family doctor ever mentioned vitamin d drops and I live in Canada and had a winter baby. I was ebf. (I was annoyed by that, though!!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484823 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:58:16 +0000 gingerbebe 2484823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just told not to give it BEFORE the vaccination because there was some reports it could interfere with the efficacy of the vaccine. But after the vaccine was fine and I was sent home with a dosage guide.</p> <p>Vitamin D drops were suggested for EBF babies and I live in CA. Mostly the assumption is that babies can't be in the sun all that much because of their skin and it's literally one drop so no harm no foul.</p> <p>Cosleeping is one of those things I think every doctor is supposed to discourage you to do but people do it all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484822 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:58:01 +0000 FaithFertility 2484822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People have told me to give before, my pedi has never said anything either way<br /> On co-sleeping we didnt do it young, do it time to time.now at 14 months and again he has never said anything either way or asked<br /> Vitamin D drops he did tell us to give DD I live in FL but I know it is common to give to EBF babies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484820 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:56:52 +0000 antigone 2484820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have not heard that, and in fact my pediatrician recommended Tylenol after the shots. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484818 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:55:52 +0000 hilsy85 2484818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard that you shouldn't give it pre-emptively. But it's fine to give it after IF necessary (baby is cranky, fever, etc). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tylenol-and-vaccines#post-2484817 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 19:54:47 +0000 Torchwood 2484817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my cousin just saw a new pediatrician (they moved) and among other things was told she shouldn't give her baby Tylenol before or after shots because it will "weaken the vaccine." Has anyone heard that? We've both been to multiple peds before and only ever been told we should give it if needed. </p> <p>She also chewed my cousin out for cosleeping, and said she works emergency and smothering from parents rolling over is the number one killer of babies. And that her baby MUST have vitamin D drops, even though they live in a freaking desert and go out every day. Needless to say, she'll be finding a new doctor immediately. </p>