Previous Post: PhDs leave the ivory tower nbsp
Problem, Reaction, Solution (Big Pharma Special) – Babies sleep better following afternoon vaccines
Reuters Health – Two-month-old babies who receive immunizations in the afternoon sleep better afterward than children who have their shots in the morning, according to a new study. The results suggest a potential method for helping babies sleep through the occasional discomfort that accompanies vaccination, rather than taking a fever reducer as has often been recommended. Sleep is important after getting shots, said lead author Linda Franck, because sleep “is a sign of a vaccine response, and it’s important to maximizing that response.” Acetaminophen, which goes by the brand name Tylenol, is commonly given to babies in advance of vaccinations to reduce any increase in temperature and to make them more comfortable. Read Article
To better understand Problem, Reaction, Solution visit our feature page, HERE
Tags: children maternity, pharmaceuticals, vaccines