A healthy 6-month-old is due for routine immunizations. Parents ask about acetaminophen before vaccines. Best guidance?

• ADon’t preemptively dose antipyretics solely to prevent fever; treat discomfort if it occurs
• BAlways give high-dose aspirin before shots
• CSkip all vaccines if mild fever occurred once before
• DVaccines are optional after 2 months of age

A healthy 6-month-old is due for routine immunizations. Parents ask about acetaminophen before vaccines. Best guidance?

• ADon’t preemptively dose antipyretics solely to prevent fever; treat discomfort if it occurs
• BAlways give high-dose aspirin before shots
• CSkip all vaccines if mild fever occurred once before
• DVaccines are optional after 2 months of age