my baby is 4 and half month old. he had taken 14 weeks vaccines. which had to be given when he was 14 weeks but due to cold it was delayed by 2 weeks. nurse who had given vaccine gave paracetamol tablet she told to make 4 portions of tablet n mix 1 portion with mothers milk. my question is can 4 and half month old baby given tablet ? or should i give paracetamol drops?

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my baby is 4 and half month old. he had taken 14 weeks vaccines. which had to be given when he was 14 weeks but due to cold it was delayed by 2 weeks. nurse who had given vaccine gave paracetamol tablet she told to make 4 portions of tablet n mix 1 portion with mothers milk.  my question is can 4 and half month old baby given tablet ? or should i give paracetamol drops?

Accepted Answer

no problem in delaying the vaccine It is always advisable for the baby to take the vaccinations according to schedule if you have missed the vaccines because of the ongoing pandemic now we can take the vaccine for the baby no problem

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Drops is better for babies..

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hi doc my question was can i give paracetamol tablet or should give paracetamol drops. and now also he is having bit of cold