tips before first vaccination...

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Hello

My son's first vaccinations are next week. A it right that you can give nurofen 30 min before to support the pain? I can't remember all this and my dc1 is only 2yo!

Thank you

No - I was told calpol ASAP after the jabs. No calpol for the second batch at 12 weeks, but same as the first for the third and (for a while) final set at 16 weeks.

But if you want to be sure, check with your surgery. Good luck!

My dd is 7 months now and I was told same as scared-Calpol just before or after the new meningitis jab. I'd also try not to plan too much as they can sometimes get grumpy after them. Also get hold of a thermometer so you can keep an eye on any fever. With ds each of his jabs led to him dropping a night feed- from 3 to 2 at the first set, 2 to 1 at the second and he slept through after the third. Vaccinated and sleeping- Bonus!!

Thanks so much - this is so helpful He's barely sleeping now at all, so dropping feeds sounds brilliant!!!!

Please don't give any paracetamol before you go as the nurse may not vaccinate, as you can't be sure if baby had a temperature or not. Take the paracetamol with you although most places will give a sachet of Calpol if you don't have one.

Most of the mums have told me their babies have a fairly high temperature after the men b, but usually better by next day.

DD had a tiny but nasty local reaction to it - her poor little thigh swelled right up. She was screaming but it took us a while to spot it, as her temperature was normal and she was in a sleepsuit. So just be aware it could be that if he does cry. DD has her third batch tomorrow; dreading it. I hate that it hurts her!

They prescribe Calpol with the men b vaccine and recommend that you give it to them when they get home, results have indicated that babies get a raised temp that peaks about 8 hours after the vaccinations. My ds did get a raised temp and was a bit off for a few hours but right as rain the next day.

Thanks so much. Do you think nurofen would be OK? Xx

It needs to be paracetamol, not ibuprofen, so Nurofen is not recommended for the Meningitis B vaccine. You will also need to follow the schedule for administering it (2.5ml just before/after vaccination, 2.5ml 4-6 hours after first dose and a further 2.5ml 4-6 hours after the second dose). My twins required a fourth dose the morning after as were running a slight temp but after that were absolutely fine (I was told it was ok to administer a 4th dose as long as I didn't exceed 4 doses in 24 hrs).

Don't give anything before you go

The nurse who did ds injections last month gave him calpol while we were at the surgery.