• When should caregivers administer antipyretics following immunizations? A. Prophylactically to prevent pain and fever B. If an infant has a fever of 100.2F or higher C. If an infant is extremely fussy D. If an infant has localized redness at the injection site

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Answer:

A. Prophylactically to prevent pain and fever

Explanation:

Antipyretics  e.g paracetamol generally reduces  the effects of antibody response to immunization, thus effective as prophylactics  against  pain, fever  and other local(site of insertion) and system (effect on body system functions)  symptoms of post vaccination. The  prophylactic  effects depends on the type and interval of administration after vaccination.